Is There a Place For Herbal Medicine in Our Modern Times?
People have varying opinions about the use of herbs in medicine.
Keep in mind that for centuries before pharmaceuticals people were getting sick and also getting better again.
While I do not want to take anything away from modern medicine it is worth keeping options in mind when looking for ways to get healthier.
The first and best way to remain healthy is by doing everything you can to keep the health you already have.
That includes eating healthy, putting only good things in your mouth, i.
e.
no tobacco, no alcohol, no sugar, no chemicals, and the list goes on.
So having set the stage for taking charge of your own health it should be easy to see how natural alternative approaches are in line with keeping healthy.
One example of this is herbs.
Herbs have been used for centuries in medicines and for medical treatments in various parts of the world.
Some cultures have a deep respect for the healing properties they posses.
Their benefits have been proven to work in numerous ways.
While herbs are relatively inexpensive as compared with prescription drugs, it has not been popular to go through the process of getting them approved by federal agencies.
Since they are basically viewed as weeds there really doesn't seem to be much that needs to be done to validate the claims made about them.
So a couple of basic things to consider:
Depending on your doctor he/she may or may not support what you would like to do.
And in some cases the herbs may conflict with the drugs.
So while not everyone is on the herb bandwagon it is something that could be considered as an alternative to conventional medicine.
There are more and more people who would much rather use herbs and other natural remedies for their medical conditions.
This is because:
Keep in mind that for centuries before pharmaceuticals people were getting sick and also getting better again.
While I do not want to take anything away from modern medicine it is worth keeping options in mind when looking for ways to get healthier.
The first and best way to remain healthy is by doing everything you can to keep the health you already have.
That includes eating healthy, putting only good things in your mouth, i.
e.
no tobacco, no alcohol, no sugar, no chemicals, and the list goes on.
So having set the stage for taking charge of your own health it should be easy to see how natural alternative approaches are in line with keeping healthy.
One example of this is herbs.
Herbs have been used for centuries in medicines and for medical treatments in various parts of the world.
Some cultures have a deep respect for the healing properties they posses.
Their benefits have been proven to work in numerous ways.
While herbs are relatively inexpensive as compared with prescription drugs, it has not been popular to go through the process of getting them approved by federal agencies.
Since they are basically viewed as weeds there really doesn't seem to be much that needs to be done to validate the claims made about them.
So a couple of basic things to consider:
- Herbal medicine is one of, if not the oldest forms of health care,
- Herbs do not have any of the side effects of chemical drugs, (some of them are downright scary to read),
- Users of herbs swear by their results and would not imagine using chemicals,
- According to some studies more people use herbs globally than drugs,
- It is also important to keep in mind that not all herbs are created equal, some herbs have been known to cause injury to the body, so it is important to check with someone experienced in their use.
Depending on your doctor he/she may or may not support what you would like to do.
And in some cases the herbs may conflict with the drugs.
So while not everyone is on the herb bandwagon it is something that could be considered as an alternative to conventional medicine.
There are more and more people who would much rather use herbs and other natural remedies for their medical conditions.
This is because:
- They believe in the healing power of herbs,
- There are no side effects to deal with, and
- Herbs are less expensive.
