Which do you prefer most? Natural remedies or Over the counter drugs?

@anex08 (868)
Philippines
June 23, 2008 3:06am CST
Natural remedies are gaining more popularity in the present time, well because it is the fact that drugs are very costly and majority of the population particularly here in the Phillipines are can't afford to spend more cash in their health concern. Some people may comment that natural remedies may boost immune system better and no side effect as compared to processed drugs, actually the doctor itself advises the parents that each time their children have a common unhealthy condition like headache, cough or cold they should not be often giving them remedies from drugstore or those medicines that are over the counter. First and foremost they should give first natural remedies with proper preparation and dosage. I too prepare natural remedies rather than consume directly processed drugs. My best natural remedy is water, lots of water particularly each morning when my stomach is still empty. Then Citrus fruits and some herbal tea readily available in our backyard. But for some mylottters here that are can afford to buy OTC remedies, have you tried to cure yourself or your family members with natural remedies?
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@freak369 (5113)
• United States
23 Jun 08
If I have a choice I will always go with something that is natural. I used to take antibiotics for anything and everything and then I started reading about how using them too often can actually hurt you in the long run and really knock your own internal bacteria fighting cells off whack. The only time I really go to anything over the counter is when I am having wicked cramps or need something for a migraine, other than that, I try to use natural and herbal remedies.
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@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
24 Jun 08
That is a very good lifestyle, everybody now is trying to opt for natural remedies even the riches. I hope we can encourage many to do the same, for the sake of their health.
• United States
22 Feb 10
Heaches comes from too much caffeine. Honey is a natural cough medicine and garlic will kill everything bacterial or viral. And fruits will boost your immune system.