Use Herbal Remedies Wisely

What are “herbal remedies?” Where do they come from? Basic answers to these and similar questions are in the article “Herbal Remedies.” The article makes two very important points.

In emergency or crisis situations, doctors use medications to quickly stabilize. Herbal remedies generally take much longer to produce the desired effect.

The natural active ingredients in herbs can negatively interact with prescription and OTC medications. Some psychiatrists will not write prescriptions for certain drugs if their patients have taken St. John’s Wort in the last 6-8 weeks, because of possible drug interaction.

If you really want to use herbal and natural products, talk with your doctor. Some people have sought and found other doctors who are willing to work with them.

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Use Herbal Remedies Wisely

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