Herbal remedies have been used for thousands of years to
treat disease and help ease symptoms of health-related maladies. Eastern-based
medicine is practiced nearly everywhere and is preferred by some as better than
Western, or chemical-based medicine. Health Briefs TV reviews the benefits of
herbal remedies for readers.
Nutritional supplements are common and highly used around
the world. Most are good for us. Many of them work well. Some produce bad side
effects and can clash with prescribed medication for a variety of illnesses and
psychological problems. St. John’s
Wort is a common herb that some people take to alleviate the symptoms of
depression. It is sold in almost every grocery, drug and health food store in
the United States .
While it’s not known how it exactly works, it is thought to boost serotonin, a
chemical in the brain. This is also how anti-depression medication works also. The
herb can also lessen the effectiveness of birth control pills, blood thinners,
and heart disease and cancer drugs. Yet, millions of people take St. John’s Wort every
day, along with other herbal remedies.
Tumeric, which is derived from curry, can help ease
arthritis pain. It contains cucumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory that reduces
pain and swelling.
Cinnamon, a common spice, is widely-known to lower blood
sugar and cholesterol.
Ginger root, when ground or minced and added to hot water,
tea or soup, eases nausea and sooths upset stomachs. It’s available by the root
or dried in capsules.
Andrographis can shorten summer colds, which are all too
common in many parts of the country. Studies show that it eased symptoms of
fatigue, sleeplessness, sore throat and runny nose up to 90 percent.
Health Briefs TV suggests reading the labels of herbal
remedies before taking them. Ask your personal physician if it’s okay to take
any herbal supplement if you are pregnant, or currently taking any other
medication.
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