Common Myths About Herbal Supplements

Feb 13
14:12

2011

Michelle Clarke

Michelle Clarke

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In our today world there are so many advancements in technology and thus most people have changed their lives and adjusted to what the new technology brings to them.

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One of the changes that people have made is in the medicinal world. Many people use medicines rather than herbs today as compared to the past. Many people view the drugs being more effective than the herbs. In some cases this might be true while in others it might not be true.

Other than it being said that the medicines are not that effective there are many other things that have been said about the herbal medicines. With regards to this there have also been a lot of myths about herbal supplements for ADHD. The myths might or might not be true but you need to know them before you give the supplements to your child.

The first myth is that the drugs are actually safe. One might believe this because they are all natural. The truth is that the herbs do pose some risk. When the doses are taken in large quantities they actually pose a health risk. Large doses of herbs can bring about alteration of the chemistry of the body. They thus are as dangerous as the drugs one is given in the hospital. There have been some side effects that have been reported by people that have taken the drug. If you want to give your child things that are completely safe you should try giving homeopathic remedies.

The other myth is that the herbal supplements are not addictive at all. This is not true at all. Actually the drugs are extremely addictive. Many people avoid stimulants since they know that they are addictive but think that the herbal supplements are not addictive at all. This is not the case as the herbs are addictive too.

The third myth is that the supplements do not interact with other medicines. The truth is that the supplements actually do interact with some medications. It is important that you take utmost care when you give these supplements to your child. You would not want your child reacting in a bad way when he or she takes his or her medicine.

The fourth myth is that the supplements are holistic in nature. This is not the case. This supplements work in a similar way as the prescription drugs. The only thing that the supplements do is that they suppress the symptoms and not the causes of ADHD. This will be manifested when your child stops taking the supplements since the disease will set back in.

The last myth would be that there is no significant difference between homeopathic remedies and herbal supplements for ADHD. Majority of the people believe that homeopathic remedies are similar to supplements and this is not the case. The supplements are actually more similar to the prescription drugs as they are to homeopathic remedies.

The above are the myths about herbal supplements. Put them in mind when you decide to take them.