Alternative Medicine And Asthma
Is There Really An Alternative Medicine For Asthma?
Many people are looking for something else than the usual medication and inhalers to help their asthma.
They are looking for new options or lifestyle adjustments and want trustworthy information that can give them hope.
Have you heard about these?
- Astragalus root
- Matricaria Recutita
- Phosphorus
These are just a few herbs that are being used to control the symptoms of asthma.
What Do Herbal Remedies Do?
These herbal remedies combine anti inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antibacterial factors.
Experiments have shown that taking a natural herb remedy generally doesn't have the difficult and perhaps long term side effects synthetic drugs and medications have.
A month’s worth of a natural remedy can cost you as little as twenty-five dollars for a months supply while the prescription drugs can cost hundreds of dollars.
At first glance going natural looks like a good option, especially if you have a small budget. But remember they probably won't be covered by any health care plan.
It Isn't So Simple
Because there really isn't much research on natural treatments you are taking risks, and that isn't the way things should work.
It is very difficult to find solid proof with this kind of remedies outside of paying the money and trying to see for yourself what the product does.
The job of the FDA, Food and Drug Administration, is to protect you from counterfeit drugs and the people who make them.
And research for any product that needs approval from the FDA generally costs in the millions. Since there is no way to copyright most of these cures none of the major pharmaceutical companies are going to put up money for researching them. Herbal treatments don't make anyone millions of dollars.
People are people.
Some people really do know what they are talking about, and some may mean well and sound confident but don't know that their advice is really dangerous.
What Should I Do?
Most states today recognize and have strict requirements for anyone who practices alternative medicine. Do some research and find someone in your area who has a State licence.
Most health food shops know who is in the area, who is good and can probably give some good leads. They hear a lot of stories from customers and will probably be very helpful.
Also there is a lot of information on the internet. You should check every idea and drug carefully to see how it fits your situation.
Remember!
Most poisons are natural too.
If you don't know the difference between a mushroom and a toadstool you shouldn't be going into the forest top pick dinner. It would be a poor health insurance risk. And you could wind up dead.