Alternative Form Of Medicines - Do they Have No Side Effects!

[A K Rao]

The alternative form of medicines like herbals, Unani, Ayurvedic etc said to have no side effects. After all these are also chemicals acting on the body in natural form. They too are needed to be excreted from the body. Some people believe that since they are in raw form it takes more time for the body to process these medicines and they can be more dangerous to the kidneys! Please give your valuable opinion about this topic! Thanks !:What:

 

[wiersmak]

Just because they are natural doesnt mean they cant be harmful. We use a lot of herbals and other alternative meds, but do alot of research first. Some things like Uva Ursi and Goldenseal should only be given for 5-10 days at a time and only a few times a year, otherwise it can stress the kidneys or liver. Some supplements like Lipoic Acid, chelate heavy metals and cross the blood-brain barrier, so you dont want to take that if you have silver fillings.

 

[ata601]

The Best Alternate of Medicines is, i think, homeopathic way of treatment. In this method of treatment the patient is given a course of exercise and some products to eat at certain times. It is very harmless method

 

[beyond2secrecy]

Increasingly, alternative therapies such as herbal products are being used in the whole world,alternative medicine are not rigorously tested and thus cannot be marketed for the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of disease.Unlike conventional drugs, herbal products are not regulated for purity and potency.2 Thus, some of the adverse effects and drug interactions reported for herbal products could be caused by impurities (e.g., allergens, pollen and spores) or batch-to-batch variability. In addition, the potency of an herbal product may increase the possibility of adverse effects.

 

[A K Rao]

Just because they are natural doesnt mean they cant be harmful. We use a lot of herbals and other alternative meds, but do alot of research first. Some things like Uva Ursi and Goldenseal should only be given for 5-10 days at a time and only a few times a year, otherwise it can stress the kidneys or liver. Some supplements like Lipoic Acid, chelate heavy metals and cross the blood-brain barrier, so you dont want to take that if you have silver fillings.

Yes, that is what I mean! People often take these medicines as if they are absolutely safe and can have no harm effects on our body! hanks for the information, I am highly impressed with your knowledge about the herbals and other alternative medicines! Thanks again!:Love:

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The Best Alternate of Medicines is, i think, homeopathic way of treatment. In this method of treatment the patient is given a course of exercise and some products to eat at certain times. It is very harmless method

Hello Dear ata! May be you are right! But then the basis on which homeopathy is supposed to work is on the balance of body minerals which is bit difficult to believe in! Of Course it won't be a wise thing to comment on any subject without having full knowledge about it! But then as far as I know they try to balance the minerals of the body, which may not work always! Thanks !:Love: