Saturday, November 26, 2011

Natural Remedies Wanted

I think I know why more and more consumers are rejecting pharmaceutical treatments in favor of natural remedies. I just was watching television and one of those prescription medicine commercials came on. The list of side effects and problems associated with the product took up more air time than the first part that dramatized its benefits. It reminds me of the old George C. Scott movie, The Hospital, where perfectly healthy people end up dying because of problems in the medical facility. No wonder we're looking back to the old home remedies that use apple cider vinegar, garlic, honey, and other natural herbs and ingredients from Mother Nature's medicine cabinet. We recently came across a website that publishes new information about natural remedies, and we've subscribed to its RSS feed so we can follow the news is gathers and then spreads the word about. Of course, not everything that is natural is good for you. Deadly nightshade, foxglove and other lovely flowers are poisonous and need to be treated with respect. But by doing a bit of research on herbal treatments and similar ways to avoid the harmful side effects of pills and potions that are cooked up from chemicals, we may be able to live healthier and happier. Here's to wellness!