Advantages and Disadvantages of Natural Remedies

Even though there is a never ending dispute between natural home remedies and modern medicine, people will always be interested in trying out new and (more) affordable DIY methods to cure ailments and maintain the overall health. We’ll mention just some of the advantages and disadvantages of natural remedies to make it easy for you to determine whether you should use them or not.

Advantages:

• It is completely natural method for curing illnesses, there are no harsh (artificial) chemicals.
• Natural home remedies are less expensive and cost-effective, therefore they fit within almost any budget.
• You don’t need to attain prescription, because you can buy natural remedies at health stores or make them yourself.
• Compared to chemical medications often prescribed by healthcare professionals, natural remedies have fewer negative side effects.
• Natural remedies can help you fight with certain medical condition, while detoxifying your whole body. Herbs such as garlic and aloe vera are used to cleanse certain organs, boost immune system and improve digestion. So, not only will they make your illness go away, but they’ll also improve your overall well-being.

Disadvantages:

• It takes a much longer time period to see results when taking natural remedies compared to the pharmaceutical products prescribed by doctors. If you are not patient enough, you’ll have hard time waiting to see improvements of your general health.
• Natural remedies may contain ingredients which cause negative effects to the body, so pay attention to the reaction associated with the use of certain product.
• Just because something is “natural” and “remedy” it doesn’t mean your medical condition can be cured by it. Make sure herbs and other ingredients are appropriate for treating your own condition.
• If you already use some prescribed medications, check with your health professionals whether you can use certain natural remedies. If these two products interact with each other in a bad manner, you’ll have to make a decision which one to trust more.
• The natural remedy industry is less controlled than the pharmaceutical industry, so it’s better to opt for natural home remedies than those offered at a health store.