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Friday, July 5, 2013

By Wilson Resturbee


There are so many benefits to herbal remedies that you may not know all of them. Many people desire to having more control over their treatment options. So much information is available, and there has been a continuing mistrust with traditional medical approaches. But in fairness we do recognize the value of what modern medicine can do in many situations. We cannot, and will not, advise or try to encourage you to choose one over the other. We just want to share information regarding the benefits of herbal treatments.

The use of herbs in cultures such as the Greeks is also well-known. The proper use of herbal remedies for certain treatments clearly has been utilized for some time. Those that are searching for alternative ways to maintain their health, who do not like the side effects of many medications, often choose herbal remedies. However, you should consult your doctor if you have a pre-existing medical condition before you take any kind of herbal product. There is the possibility, when mixing herbs and prescription drugs, that side effects may occur.

No one else has the right to tell you if you can or cannot use alternative methods to take care of your own health. That is a fundamental right each person has. Due to the "adverse" effects inherent in most prescription drugs, herbal products are generally viewed as a wiser and safer choice. It's almost impossible to find a prescription medication that doesn't come with a long, sometimes frightening, list of possible unpleasant reactions you might experience from taking the drug. Without a doubt, side effects can occur with the use of herbal remedies also. The good news is that any after effects of using an herbal product will, in all likelihood, be very mild. Before starting a treatment with an alternative medicine, such as herbs, take it upon yourself to find out as much information as you can about the herb or treatment.

Herbal remedies have been a part of natural medicine for centuries. Sometimes it was called folk medicine or holistic medicine. There is so much information about herbs and herbal products now. The body of data on herbs has grown dramatically throughout the years. All the information that has been gathered over the years about alternative medical treatments serves to make people feel confident about using these treatments. You will find some herbs that have as much accumulated data as a prescription drug but, for the most part, they haven't been scrutinized by the government oversight agencies. However, this is not the case with all herbs or natural remedies. Once people realize that the data on herbal remedies is based on reliable information, they look forward to using them. Many herbalists now practice and there are branches of medicine that recommend herbal remedies.

Herbal remedies also often give you additional benefits. You can help treat a long list of conditions with herb ginseng, for example. There are many benefits offered by the various types of ginseng, even though each one acts in a specific way. Most herbs used for medicinal purposes have this same powerful attribute. Herbal remedies may offer universal benefits but you still need to learn all you can about the condition that you're trying to treat. You can find a number of comprehensive reference books. One thing you will discover is each country has its own indigenous medicinal plants so it is almost impossible to find everything in any one book. The best thing to do is to consult with an experienced herbalist.




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