Kindly Comments!
When reading conversations and comments on website message boards and blogs, it is not uncommon to see differences of opinion. As people go through life, their experiences, beliefs and values are shaped by experiences of their past. Culture and society also play an important role in shaping the views of its people. In addition, certain topics have been historically labelled as controversial. These include politics and religion. But during recent years, other topics have joined these ranks - one of which is alternative medicine.
As the focus in our country continues to shift toward health and wellness, and as people continue to explore non-medicinal alternatives for pain relief and self-improvement, there are bound to be differences of opinion on what may or may not be effective or beneficial.
Much of this may relate to the fact that in areas of pain and pain management, among other areas, subjectivity is significant. Experiences are individual even though similar.
It is important for people to understand that sharing views and opinions is a great thing. However, sharing criticisms and judgements of others are not constructive practices. Quite often people get hurt when people speak out against others. When language breaks down into swear words and vulgarity, people get offended. It is ok to disagree and share differing points of view. That is what makes conversations interesting and thought provoking. I encourage folks to continue sharing their thoughts and opinions, but please be considerate of how you do so. That way no one gets hurt!
Related Topics: Alternative vs. Conventional Medicine (Commentary), Top 10 Health Stories of 2005
Technorati Tags: alternativemedicine, health, wellness
As the focus in our country continues to shift toward health and wellness, and as people continue to explore non-medicinal alternatives for pain relief and self-improvement, there are bound to be differences of opinion on what may or may not be effective or beneficial.
Much of this may relate to the fact that in areas of pain and pain management, among other areas, subjectivity is significant. Experiences are individual even though similar.
It is important for people to understand that sharing views and opinions is a great thing. However, sharing criticisms and judgements of others are not constructive practices. Quite often people get hurt when people speak out against others. When language breaks down into swear words and vulgarity, people get offended. It is ok to disagree and share differing points of view. That is what makes conversations interesting and thought provoking. I encourage folks to continue sharing their thoughts and opinions, but please be considerate of how you do so. That way no one gets hurt!
Related Topics: Alternative vs. Conventional Medicine (Commentary), Top 10 Health Stories of 2005
Technorati Tags: alternativemedicine, health, wellness
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