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Studies On Alternative Medicine
There are alternative herbal medicines available that claim to treat almost any common complaint, but there is usually limited scientific evidence that these work. Some herbal treatments are more established, and have undergone some clinical testing. Many people are looking at using herbs for medicine and natural remedies today, as a way to fight the high costs of prescription drugs.
Home remedies and natural cures or medicines, made at home from natural ingredients, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs are catching a lot of attention due to its very nature of cure; simple no side effects, no chemicals, inexpensive, plus the pleasure of being able to cure yourself! Many people use these alternatives in their day-to-day lives and they stay fit and healthy.
A partial list includes studies on
St. John’s wort for the treatment of mild to moderate depression, Echinacea, to reduce the symptoms of colds, garlic, to reduce blood cholesterol levels and potentially lower the risk of heart disease, ginger, to relieve nausea and vomiting, ginkgo to improve mental performance in people with Alzheimer's disease, hawthorn berries, for mild heart failure, horse chestnut, for chronic venous insufficiency, saw palmetto, for enlarged prostate, cranberry for urinary track infection.
Regulations Regarding Studies On Alternative Medicine.
In the early 19th Century, when methods of chemical analysis first became available, scientists
began extracting and modifying the active ingredients from plants. Recently the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that many, pretty close to 100 percent, of people worldwide rely on herbal medicines for some aspect of the primary healthcare. Since prescriptions are so high these days, people are turning more and more toward herbal medications (remedies).
While not a state regulated profession (like nursing or medicine), members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), have followed three to five years of structured study and can advise on the safety and suitability of herbs. However, the herbal medicines that are not listed may also be effective. The evidence for these is conflicting and further studies on alternative medicines are needed.
There have even been reports of fatal toxic effects with some herbal products, although it is rare with products that originate in the United Kingdom. At present, most herbal products fall outside of the regulation of medicines, which means you cannot be sure whether there is evidence that a herbal product will work, what it contains and in what concentration, or whether it was manufactured properly.
Educating yourself about reading studies on home remedies helps you to determine whether these treatments are worth exploring. Talk to your doctor before trying any other type of holistic treatment, just because your medications are too expensive to take.
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