I am talking a variety of alternative medicines, is it safe?
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It should be fine, since that Chinese remedy is made up of tangerine rind and licorice root, and other food derivatives like barley.\n\nIt's really good for gastrointestinal issues.
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Any drug is not safe, all have side effects.  Statins are mainly safe and there are alternatives also.
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I would say that you should ask a doctor or find something that says that it is ok for you on the lable rather than trusting any medicine that somebody on here tells you.  But i guess you could ask a doctor or check the bottle of any suggestions you get.
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Yes.It is safe.\nOmega-3 fatty acids is always good for health. All the essential fatty acids can be synthesized from this according to body's requirements.\nIt reduces LDL-chol and increases HDL-chol.\nthanks
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I am from an Asian Country Philippines, many chinese herb are being sold here in the market and many person tell story how effective it is scientifically it is not yet accepted but you can try...to prove. no harm in trying.
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Call any Pharmacy and talk to the Pharmacist...better yet take the bottle in with you so they can look at the ingredients and determine whether they are safe for you.Also tell them what other medications you are on even if they are herbal or vitamins.Pharmacists know volumes and have access to look up in a database info that they do not know.
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Well, I know they make a Tylenol PM which is basically Unisom and aceteminophen. And there might even be an ibuprofen version I can't remember. So in my opinion there is no problem whatsoever, IOW it would be at least as safe as Tylenol PM and probably safer.
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Sometimes.\n\nNot all therapies we call homeopathic are the extreme dilutions that would probably be harmless when combined with allopathic medications.\n\nSome naturopathic drugs (such as St John's Wort or Gingko Biloba) can interfere with how your body handles allopathic medication.\n\nAlways tell your doctor about ALL the medications you are using, including natural medicines and over-the-counter medicines so that he/she can take into account how safe a medication prescription would be for you.
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In reality they both work well, depending on what they are used for.  Alternative Medicine works great for chronic problems (arthritis, high blood pressure, etc), orthodox works great for acute ones (broken bones, etc.)  I always recommend orthodox for health-impacting problems first, then alternative to correct the underlying problem.  For chronic problems not life threatening, Alt Med works the best over time.
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perhaps yes, provided you can trust your doctor and his opinion not for you to worry. if you can't trust him, good luck!
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if there alnatural herbs an minarals no side effects should take place, but the best bet for you whould be to find out what formaly will work for your body some will an some won't thats why there is some many to choose form those days
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Not necessarily.  Anybody on medication has be sure that it does not interact with grapefruit.  It can be harmful.
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No! I would try an herb before trying a dangerous medication.\n\nPassion flower (passiflora) is been shown to be very effective. It is on the GRAS list (generally recognized as safe) and can be taken in large quantities with no negative effects.\n\nIt is not really sedating, rather it is referred to as a hypnotic. It is also used as an anti-anxiety and been shown effective for epilepsy.
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Insurance would probably not cover this. They may approve other alternative therapies, but you're in for a fight with them if you want them to cover the cost.
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I don't think using an alternative medication is good. There have been some cases in which people have had panic attacks because they are not used to that medication.
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I think both have value, depending on the condition you want to treat, its severity, etc.  Look for products and therapies that are appropriate and safe.\n\nI think a good strategy is to go to your doctor and get a diagnosis.  If you have a chronic condition (osteoarthritis, chronic sinusitus, etc), then certainly look at herbal medicines.  If you have an acute condition, then go with what will get you out of the crisis.  Once stable, you can then begin investigating alternatives.\n\nOriental herbs are usually used in complex formulae and address the root of the problem.  The practitioner of Oriental medicine will look at your symptoms as the expression of an imbalance in your body.  They will want to address the imbalance.  Symptom suppression is very different from real healing, and too often pharmaceuticals only address the symptoms.  That is why you have to keep taking them, because as soon as you stop, the symptoms come back.\n\nOne consideration you will have to make is whether or not you have the commitment to take Oriental medicines.  The formula prescribed for you may require you to cook it up, like a tea or soup.  If you take herbal capsules, you may have to take a number of them a few times a day.  I don't think this is a bad thing, but some people do not want to be bothered with the inconvenience.  Just remember, good health has to be cultivated, and over the long run, you are better off for the effort you invest in yourself.\n\nAlso, many people find that the two medicines work well together.  If you choose this route, be sure to keep all your health pratitioners aware of all the things you are taking.  Herb-drug interaction are very possible, but easily avoided if you keep everyone up to date.\n\nI like herbal medicines because they are usually less taxing on the body, they usually have no side effects (although any medicine can have side effects), they are less costly, and they have a long history of usefullness.\n\nOne important reminder: Herbals are not regulated in America like pharmaceuticals, and some overseas companies are not good at all (some have been tested to have harmful ingredients, or only trace amounts of what it is supposed to have).  Therefore, you need to make sure you buy your supplies from a reputable company or practitioner.  GMP (Good Manufacturing Principles) is a status that some overseas companies use to indicate that there is government regulation on the factory and its products.  Some countries, like Australia, regulate and test herbal products.