Earth Medicine as an Alternative to Prescription Drugs

Taking prescription medication has become the norm today for so many people and so many reasons. The pharmaceutical business is BIG business. They are advertising like never before. So it seems perfectly normal that whenever we suffer any symptoms at all, from the slightest sniffle to a belly ache to a sore throat and cough, we are running to the doctor for some chemical solution to our discomfort.

However, many people are beginning to realize the benefits of natural remedies that are easily obtained through a trip to the health food store. Natural remedies offer an alternative to the medical approach that most of us have become dependent upon. Research has begun to show us how the body uses the very discomforts we are trying to rid ourselves of to actually get rid of the “bug” on its own. That means that there is a reason your nose is running or you are coughing up phlegm. These are ways your body rids itself of germs.

Natural remedies are available for just about any symptom or condition you can think of. Everything from migraine headaches, cold sores, athlete’s foot, heartburn, and even head lice can be cured by taking something derived right from Mother Earth. For example, the next time you have an upset stomach, try chewing on a piece of ginger, instead of some chalky tablet with all of its additives. Ginger does effectively settle an upset stomach and has been used for eons by some cultures. Ginger is not only a natural medicinal substance, but it makes a wonderful herb for cooking. What could be more natural?

Natural remedies are not just for treating aches and pains. Natural remedies can be taken for a host of problems for which many people are unaware. Issues such as problems with memory or a sluggish immune system can also be addressed through natural means. People often view memory lapses as a normal part of the aging process and therefore they do not address it. But there are natural cures that can be utilized, such as ginkgo biloba.

The same is true for the immune system. With the roller coaster ingestion of antibiotics frequently used to treat common ailments, some people build up a tolerance to them, and their immune systems take a beating. Use natural supplements to help boost your immune system so that your body can rely on itself to fight infection.

Many, many natural remedies have been proven safe and effective alternatives for building a healthier body. Prescription medication and all that it entails, including other chemicals and additives, only increases the stress on our bodies. Not to mention the uncomfortable side effects that usually go along with the “treatment”.

We can live longer and healthier lives by changing a few simple strategies in our lives. It might be something as simple as a cup of herbal tea each day or taking a vitamin before bed, but that’s a step in the right direction. Medical treatments have their place, but I think that I would rather prevent illness by building a chemical-free, strong and healthy body.