Question

What is probiotic therapy? What is prebiotic therapy? What does alternative medicine mean? 

What are the pros of each kind of therapy? Why do they work? 

What are the cons of each kind of therapy? Why don't they work? 

Discuss at least one current therapy in use or being investigated for each type (probiotic, prebiotic, alternative medicine). 

Provide your thoughts about the use of these types of therapies (picking a specific bacterium) versus treatment with antibiotics, etc.

Answer 1

Probiotic therapy consist of the usage of beneficial microorganisms which are good for the gut health. Prebiotic therapy consists of the usage of plant fibres which are non digestible by human body, it aids in the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Alternative medicine as the name suggests, is a branch of medicine which deals with the alternative techniques but provides similar healing effects. Eg- Homeopathy and Accupuncture.

Prebiotic and probiotic therapy both focus on maintaining a good gut health. They are derived from natural sources, hence they are safe to consume. Alternative medicine mostly consists of home remedies and other related techniques which is again safe and easy to follow.

Prebiotic therapy, probiotic therapy and alternative medicine are promising. However, their effectiveness is lower and it can be time conscompared to the normal medicinal treatment.