Going Back to the Natural Way

Now the United States has a shorter history of medical herbal use. Native American’s, and early European’s used herbs as medicines.

Professionals say there are many side effects of herbal medicine however there are some alleged purposes: It can be used to treat migraines, eczema, migraines and chronic fatigue.

Herbal medicines are a safer alternative to weight loss programs compared to using chemically formulated drugs. They also contain natural components which make them safer to use.

An increasing number of medical schools are now offering courses in alternative medicine for their students, and some hospitals already have alternative medicine departments. The availability of healers and doctors practicing holistic medicine has also increased in recent years, and more and more people are educating themselves in these new fields. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that between 65 and 80 percent of the world’s population (about 3 billion people) rely on traditional medicine as their primary form of health care.

Because there is not a treatment for all modern diseases, it is not necessarily classified as a reliable source for the population, for now. Holistic medication is often prominent in other countries throughout the world and is currently spreading in the United States. It is often said in lesser-developed countries that “’if there's a disease on this earth, then there's a cure for it somewhere in nature’”(Krivyanski). Similar to the modern medical industry today, they are still trying to find cures for cancer, newfound diseases, etc. and the same can be said for holistic medications. Though the country had started out with this way of life, it got overshadowed and lost in the sea of advancement, but now that people are not content with the uncontrollable medical field, they’re drifting back to old ways. Similar to scientific researchers finding new cures for the future, holistic doctors have to dig up old cures from the

Dietary supplements, including herbs, vitamins, minerals and other such substances are not governed by the FDA. This is both good and bad. The good part is that we are free to choose them if we wish. The bad part is that many people don't make these choices properly. Here are some facts and tips on how you can make an informed choice in the supplement aisle. Undeclared Ingredients: One of the reasons I prefer to mix my own herbs is that I will know what's in them. As a master herbalist, I have years of training to rely on. If you've kept up with the news, you may know that some popular supplements have chemicals similar to prescription drugs. Others may actually contain the drugs without declaring them. All Natural does not Translate to

Over the past few decades, herbal drugs have become more popular among the people in the world. A regular and widespread use of herbs throughout the world has increased serious concerns over their quality, safety and efficacy. Further about 80% of world population depends on herbal preparations for primary healthcare needs. In many developed countries, 70 to 80 per cent of the populations have used some form of complementary or alternative medicines composed primarily of herbal medicines (Firenzuoli, 2007). Herbal medicine is termed as "the people's medicine" because of their easy accessibility and the mode with which they can be prepared. Use of herbal medicines in the treatment of diseases has a long tradition of use when compared to conventional medicines.

Humans want a way of healing that works and is safe for their bodies. Though pharmaceutical and natural medicine work in different ways, the primary aim is to alleviate pain, suffering and curing diseases in humans. Both of these medicines have different underlying principles of dealing with ailments. Exploring each side, to see how they are different, or how they are the same, is the only way to answer the following questions; what is going to work best and what is safer to use? I have done some research to explore the differences and similarities so you, as the reader, can decide if natural remedies promote a longer, healthier life.

We went to Chinatown herb shop as a group two weeks ago. The experience was very interesting to me because it helped me know more about Chinese medicines. Traditional Chinese medicine is not new to me. I was born and lived with it because of my family background. Whenever my family has minor issues such as cold and cough, our first choice always goes to Chinese herbal medicine. I remembered the time when I was young and sick, my mom will bring me to the doctors and they would prescribed me herbals to treat my condition. I was always confused about why the herbalist would never use single herbs to treat the condition and always use multiple herbs; the trip to Chinatown herb shop helped me solve this problem.

To begin, the definition of herbal remedies can be paraphrased into a sentence. In general, herbal remedies are used all around the world in countries that do not have access to modern healthcare. This can answer the question why but is there a more

Even though medicinal herbs may be hard to obtain. There is another way to have medicinal

What surprised me the most is that Americans spend an estimated of $5 billion a year on unproven herbal supplements. The reason I’m surprised from this is because the people don’t know what they are actually buying. That they end up spending millions of dollars on something unproven. It also makes me angry because there are people that have no idea about it being unproven and end up taking loans, working overtime, and getting no time to spend with their families. Which is unfair to them and their families.

Herbal medicine has been used for many, many years and is a great natural alternative to modern medicine.

Herbalism or phytotherapy has many definitions but in essence is the interaction between humans and the plant kingdom (Hoffmann, 2003). Herbalism is based on three principles: 1. The correlation of the herb to the disease or disease picture, 2. The harmony the herb has to an organ system, and 3. The ability of the herb to assist healing in the body (Wood, 2018). Herbalism contains many different branches of which there is Chinese, Japanese, Tibetan and Ayurvedic branches, and is used to treat a wide variety of symptoms. Herbalists make their medication from plants and are dispensed in many

Modern medicine and healthcare system have categorized herbal medicine as a natural remedy used when people can’t afford to purchase conventional drugs. They are perceived inferior because they cost less but the health benefits are endless. However, there have been various situations and instances that prove that herbal medicine is good for health.