#1: Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? Author: Marcus, Location: BelgradePosted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 2:31 pm ---- Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? by Vincent Ordito
When it comes to medical treatment, there is a growing trend among many individuals which is giving rise to their commitment to take some of their personal health care needs into their own hands. This has created a huge demand for information on alternative and herbal herbal remedies.
What are Natural Herbs?
In essence, natural herbs have been around for ages, they have been a great source of nutrition and flavor in the human diet, and they have also been the main source of medicine and healing throughout human history, and the fact that they are still used widely today is not a throwback to the olden times but rather is an indication that natural herbs are a growing part of even today's high technology world.
Many people with chronic diseases turn to natural remedies for cure, relief and a better life. Medicinal herbs fall into a category known as complementary or alternative medicine. For centuries, herbs have come to our rescue helping us cure serious illnesses and give us relief from pain and suffering.
Since herbs have been proven to enhance one' s health and wellbeing, it might be good to make them a part of your daily life. The reason why more people use nature herbs instead of the traditional drugs is the fact that they have no side effects like those associated with prescription medicine.
The use of herbs as alternative medicine is complementary. Most people who have experienced the benefits of herbal medicine use these products in addition to the available mainstream medical treatments. Recently the Food and Drug Administration issued information on the use of green tea for medicinal use and the potential benefits of drinking green tea to reduce the risk of cancer. The report was based on scientific research and the report issued included the information from these studies. Other information on the use of herbs as medicine comes from private study groups who employ traditional, scientific research to provide information to the public.
Herbal teas are another herb which have been part of the ancient and modern culture all around the world. For people who wish to detoxify body pollutants, herb tea can give instant cleansing to your body.
Even though natural herbs have no side effects, don' t exceed the recommended dosage and use only as directed by your doctor. When a drug is mixed with herbs, both can alter each other' s ability to metabolize and take effect.
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#2: Re: Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? Author: c8h10n4o2, Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2007 5:27 am ---- Its really not new medicine. Its really old medicine. Herbal use has only become alternative because we have allowed the AMA, medical schools and the pharm industries including the FDA to dictate and determine what is allowed to be called a drug, a cure, treatment or even an acceptable mode of investigation of an illness.
Natural cost effective drugs, treatement and yes cures do not fit the business model or the doctrine. A doctrine which consists mainly of a failure to understand old ways and a rejection of old ways out of hand for repeatable modern science. Diseases often aren't like repeatable modern science as we either don't know enough or even what is causing the problems. Often after a few trials the patent is dead and the scenario with the new patient is different.
Many "natural" herbs (as opposed to GMA herbs i suppose) have very potent side effects. And yes many others do not. However, it is possible to drink too much water and die from water intoxication and when taking foxglove you had better know what your doing or you will likely die.
The bottom line is know what your doing or rely on someone who has a serious obligation to do so for you and hope to hell they know what they are doing. I have a feeling there are plenty out there with advice that don't know what their doing and this includes doctors familiar and unfamiliar with herbs.
#3: Re: Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? Author: Jekka, Location: S.East EnglandPosted: Thu Nov 15, 2007 11:57 am ---- Hi Henrietta(?)
Are you a trained herbalist?
I agree with you about herbs being 'old medicine' rather than new. Funny how things have come full circle as far as medication goes.
#4: Re: Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? Author: pinkie_LG, Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:06 pm ---- Herbal medicine helps to understand the value of traditional medicine and encourages you to stay away from chemicals which are harmful to the body.
#5: Re: Can Herbal Medicine Compliment Traditional Medicine? Author: deniel, Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 6:15 am ---- Hi,
Most certainly herbal medication is natures own salve to any ailment. Moreover it is chemical free.
