Natural remedies include herbs, dietary supplements, alternative cures, food therapies, and other treatment that are not “officially” used by modern medical science, but people take them to improve their health.
Many natural remedies have been used for a long time for the claimed health benefits. However, “natural” does not mean “no side-effects”. Some of natural remedies can cause health problems, some are not effective, or may interact with other drugs, or may have serious side effects.
To use a natural remedy as safely as possible, you should:
– Consult your doctor first
– Do not take a bigger dose than recommended
– Be especially cautious if you are pregnant or nursing or use it for your child
– If you are not sure the dose, or worry about the side effects, you may try a small amount first. If no side effect, then increase dose
– If there is no improvement after taking it for a period, or if it causes serious side effects, you should stop using it
