Alternative Medicine - Is it safe?

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Most alternative medicine are safe. First, because most alternative therapies believe in using the body's own healing power and second, because certain therapies like massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture have been successfully used for thousands of years. The treatments are also more gentle and have fewer side-effects than some conventional medications.

However, there are certain things that you must know. No matter how gentle or mild the treatments are, inexperienced or untrained therapist could do a great harm to you. Because the demand for alternative medicine is increasing each year, the numbers of people who call themselves alternative therapists multiplied. Some are not genuine. So, be very cautious in finding a practitioner.

As you walk down the isle at your supermarket or pharmacy, you would also notice one thing. The number of herbs being sold on your pharmacy shelves have also jump significantly. Although most herbs are naturally safe, others could do you harm. For example, some mushrooms are great, others are toxic. Our advise is this, educate yourself first. Before buying these herbs, there are certain things that you must consider.

The same thing happens to homeopathy. Nowadays, homeopathic remedies are also being sold in the supermarket and pharmacies as if they are daily supplements. We advise our readers to seek professional homeopathic for treatment rather than buying off the shelves remedies. Although these remedies are generally safe, to get the maximum impact, a professional help is advised.

Check the qualifications and training of your practitioners. Look at the source and quality of remedies and be aware of your safety before commencing any treatment. If in doubt, don't!

If you are looking for a therapist, try our directory of alternative medicine and look under specific therapy to find an association or council of alternative therapists. It would be a good place to start.