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Guan Leiming

Technical Director | Java

Exploring life without "deficiencies": new opportunities for rare diseases and natural medicine

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Rare diseases are often ignored because of their extremely low incidence. These diseases have different symptoms, are difficult to diagnose, and have scarce treatments. Patients not only have to endure physical pain, but also face psychological and social pressures. However, every life deserves respect, and every disease deserves our exploration of treatment methods.

Natural medicine emphasizes the use of natural substances and forces to promote health and treat diseases. It includes herbal therapy, diet adjustment, exercise rehabilitation and other methods. Compared with traditional medicine, natural medicine pays more attention to the overall health concept and emphasizes the balance of body, mind and spirit. In the treatment of rare diseases, natural medicine may provide new options for patients who are ineffective with traditional treatments.

Take hemophilia, a rare disease, as an example. Hemophilia patients are prone to spontaneous bleeding due to the lack of coagulation factors, which seriously affects their quality of life. The traditional treatment method is mainly to supplement coagulation factors, but long-term use may produce antibodies and the treatment effect will gradually decrease. Dietary adjustments in natural medicine, such as increasing the intake of foods rich in vitamin K, can improve the patient's coagulation function to a certain extent. In addition, appropriate exercise rehabilitation training can also help to enhance the patient's muscle strength and reduce the risk of bleeding.

Another example is the rare autoimmune disease systemic lupus erythematosus. The current treatment method mainly uses immunosuppressants and hormones, but these drugs often have significant side effects. Traditional Chinese medicine conditioning in natural medicine, through dialectical treatment, adjusts the patient's internal environment and enhances immunity, which may have a certain effect on alleviating the condition. At the same time, psychotherapy should not be ignored. Helping patients reduce psychological pressure and maintain a positive attitude is also of great significance for the recovery of the disease.

However, the application of natural medicine in the treatment of rare diseases is not smooth sailing. On the one hand, the therapeutic effects of natural medicine often take a long time to manifest, and its efficacy is difficult to accurately evaluate using modern scientific methods. On the other hand, the level of practitioners of natural medicine varies, and some non-standard treatment methods may cause greater harm to patients. Therefore, in the exploration of natural medicine for the treatment of rare diseases, we need to proceed cautiously and conduct research and practice with a scientific attitude and method.

At the same time, all sectors of society should give more care and support to patients with rare diseases. The government should increase investment in the research and treatment of rare diseases and establish a sound medical security system so that patients can receive timely and effective treatment. Enterprises can participate in the research and development of drugs for rare diseases and promote the launch of new drugs. Individuals can also contribute to patients with rare diseases by participating in volunteer activities and making donations.

In short, the treatment of rare diseases is a challenging but promising field. The emergence of natural medicine has opened a new window for us, allowing us to see a glimmer of hope that life is "complete". However, to achieve this goal, we still need to work together and continue to explore to create a better future for patients with rare diseases.

2024-07-26