Part of the problem is that the latest paper tends to get highlighted in the public sphere in a way that makes it seem like the final word, as if it supercedes all prior knowledge and delivers revealed truth.
The truth is that herbs are rarely-to-never taken without knowledge of their effects gained either from books on herbology or alternative medical practitioners.
The truth is that I could have fulfilled them in any type of business, but with my past experience and knowledge, healthcare technology became the industry of choice to pursue my passion.