Herbal Medicine Therapies
Common In Many
Types Of Alternative Medicine

Conventional medicine often views herbal medicine therapies and other types of alternative medicine as old-fashioned or incapable of competing with all of today's modern pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately, this attitude has created animosity between the two systems of medicine. If allowed, conventional medicine and alternative medicine could co-exist together for the best possible treatments available for any patient.

Although there are some herbs which are very powerful and even toxic if used incorrectly, the majority of herbs will not interfere with pharmaceutical drugs. Because conventional medicine therapy is using a drug generally to relieve a symptom, herbal medicine therapies can be used simultaneously to build-up and restore the immune system. Often by using the two systems together, the incidence of the disease or condition can be reduced in longevity, severity and many side effects can be minimalized or completely eliminated.

Conditions Herbal Medicine Therapies Routinely Treat

• Gastro-intestinal symptoms such as an upset stomach, constipation or diarrhea

• Sore muscles

• Headaches

• Menstrual Cramps

• Skin Rash

• Sunburn

Many reliable family kits are available with information on how to use them, for what conditions, dosages and any pertinent information as needed. These kits in many homes are over-taking the use of the typical over the counter medications.

For more serious conditions, these also respond well to herbal medicine therapies. Conditions such as ulcers, IBS, arthritis, allergies-both food and environmental- and respiratory conditions are often routinely treated by herbal therapies. All of these conditions though do require the guidance and knowledge of a licensed practitioner.

Chronic illnesses which have been hard to relieve or inadequately controlled by conventional medicine can sometimes also be helped through the use of herbs.Instead of treating the disease though, your doctor is going to start a whole body wellness program. These methods will help to relieve some of the stressors your illness is placing on the other organs in your body.

Determining A Dosage

• If your dosage does not seem to be working, verify the quality of your herbal preparation first. Also purchase from a reputable source which will guarantee its freshness. If possible, try to purchase from a source which will guarantee their herbs are "wildcrafted" or "organic". Both of these markers are a guarantee of good sustainable agricultural practices are being used.

• Second, if your research confirms that the preparation you are using is safe, just increase your dosage. A safe, non-toxic herb can be increased without the fear of side effects which is often too common in pharmaceutical drugs.

• Third, use your common sense. Listen to what your body is telling you. By giving the herbs a little time to work, can you honestly say you can feel a difference. Remember, the difference may not always be in the pain or other noticeable symptoms. Maybe today you just feel a little better than yesterday. Maybe you are not so tired or worn out, your emotions feel a little steadier or just your attitude seems a little brighter today. All herbal medicine therapies do take longer to show a reversal of symptoms because your body must be given time to heal itself from within.