natural remedies over conventional medicine

[sgibbo189]

all my life i have been brought up with natural remedies for things instead of using conventional medicine. my husband thinks i'm mad and should just go to the gp for prescriptions.

is there anyone else that believes that natural remedies and herbs area better?

 

[Pamcakes]

I've only ever tried one natural remedy, and swore by it!

I was put on triptorelin to put me through a chemical menopause for 6months (to give my body a break and in hope it would kick start my reproductive organs) while on it I suffered so much with typical menopause symptoms - night sweats, hot flushes, water retension the works and decided to try a natural remedy rather than the hrt the docs offered me.. i used black cohosh.. it was AMAZING!! few weeks later you'd never know I was going through the menopause.. helped with my mood and everything!

Just a shame I've never found a natural remedy for hyperthyroidism! x

 

[josephine3]

I would always try to go for the natural remedy in the hope it will mess with my body less. although i would take prescriptions if needed... x

 

[nevernormal]

I do think that natural remedies are better overall, but also if someone relies on them they should definitely be well informed about what they are taking. Also, like in my experience with vitex/chasteberry, some natural rememdies may not work for a person. Being open to conventional meds opens up some more options