RJA#9b Argument

Thesis: The natural process of a woman's aging body (beyond 45 years) raises a great deal of controversy in the care, management and well-being of the woman's health based on a healthier, more natural and holistic approach balanced by minimal use of modern drugs and technology versus the use of modern, man-made drugs and technology as a primary source to remedy the aging process.

ARGUMENT:
1. Is it better to support the natural aging processes of the female body primarily with natural, holistic methods to work with the natural processes of the body. For example, eating whole, naturally grown foods. Using naturally based vitamin and supplements to enhance a healthy diet.

2. Modern drugs and technology are useful only to a degree, and need to be used as minimally as possible. An unchecked use of drugs or supplements will easily throw the body chemistry off, and create greater problems.

3. It needs to be carefully balanced when utilizing man-made drugs, synthetic nutritional supplements, and other methods of technology (e.g., unnecessary surgeries to remove body parts/matter, or to insert, or augment body parts). The risks of unnecessary surgeries and unnatural food products are more dangerous to the body than realized.

4. A healthy regimen of walking and low-impact exercise combined with strength training will strengthen and keep the body stronger than any other unnatural source.

OBJECTIONS/COUNTERARGUMENTS:

1. Use of medications and drugs aid in reducing discomfort in the aging process - hormonal imbalance.

2.Removal of unnecessary organs or body parts/mass after they are no longer useful (e.g., a uterus) prevent one more area for cancer to grow or spread to.

3. Modern technology and drugs can aid in prolonging life and can cure diseases.

4. Cosmetic surgery creates a more youthful appearance or body shape, and creates a greater feeling of self esteem and social acceptance.