Asked by Hayley Brown on Jul 26, 2024

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(Thinking Critically) Andrew,who is convinced that an expensive herbal remedy "cured" his arthritis,has decided to turn to homeopathy and herbal medicine for all of his health care. You caution him by pointing out that

A) arthritis is a cyclical disease that often improves on its own.
B) botanical herbs have never been proven effective in controlled experiments.
C) alternative medicine is a recent fad in this country that has few proponents in other parts of the world.
D) all of these statements are true.

Arthritis

A broad description for disorders characterized by joint pain and swelling.

Homeopathy

A system of alternative medicine based on the principle that ‘like cures like’, using highly diluted substances that cause symptoms similar to the illness being treated.

  • Acknowledge the contribution of religious commitment and spirituality to health preservation and stress coping strategies.
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Vanessa BoscanAug 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Arthritis is known to be a cyclical disease, meaning its symptoms can improve and worsen over time without intervention. This could explain why Andrew felt better after using the herbal remedy, rather than the remedy itself causing the improvement.