Herbs and Drugs
The benefits of pharmaceutical drugs cannot be denied. Infectious diseases like tuberculosis and syphilis are now treatable, diabetes is no longer fatal. The emergence of AIDS/HIV into the human population has radically changed our understanding of the human immune system.
However, by the end of the last century problems began to emerge; side effects outweighed potential benefits; epidemics began to break out, new strains of antibiotic-resistant bacteria emerged, and the re-emergence into the human population diseases which were thought to be eliminated such as TB. Thousands of people die in hospitals each year from either reactions to medications or inappropriate use of medication.
Adverse reactions, allergic reactions, paradoxical effects (worsening conditions they are designed to treat), drug dependence and addiction, multiple and poly pharmacy to deal with adverse side effects and spiralling costs are among the many disadvantages to long term drug use.
If you have concerns regarding herb and drug use please see click on FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• CAN HERBS AND DRUGS BE USED TOGETHER?
• WILL A HERBALIST USE HERBS TO DECREASE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF DRUGS?
• SHOULD I TELL MY GP AND SPECIALISTS THAT I'M TAKING HERBS?
• IS MORE NECESSARILY BETTER?
• ARE THERE SITUATIONS WHERE TREATMENT WITH HERBS IS INAPPROPRIATE?
If you require further information please contact the NIMH Head Office at info@nimh.org.uk Tel +44 (0) 1392 426022 Fax: +44 (0) 1392 498963 or write to the NIMH Office at Elm House, 54 Mary Arches Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3BA
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