"Western Medicine", especially here in the U.S., is all about Money. We pay twice as much as most other developed nations, and the last time the WHO ranked the nations, we came in at number 37, in terms of quality of care and results. The drug companies are one of the biggest contributors to political campaigns, and that insures that Washington will never be in any hurry to improve our system. 7 of the top 10 highest paid careers are in the medical field, yet medical mistakes rank high among the leading causes of death. "Preventative Care" takes a back seat far behind prescription drugs....which are broadcasted on TV 24/7...and only the U.S. and New Zealand allow this propaganda. Then, the CDC data shows that Obesity, all by itself, accounts for over 30% of our nations health care costs....yet one cannot venture out in public without noting that half our population is substantially overweight. Our entire health care system is headed for a brick wall...Medicare is rapidly approaching a tipping point, and it won't be long before we see millions unable to afford anything more than a bottle of Aspirin.