In the last few decades public awareness has shifted from the purely conventional treatment of illness to a more holistic approach using natural remedies. Whereas previously one might have used antibiotics to treat for example an ear infection, there is increasing evidence to support the efficacy of a natural remedy such as Echinacea or garlic oil to treat the same condition. Similarly one might treat a more chronic condition such as depression with a combination of natural remedies using St Johns Wort or Melissa and an Omega 3 fatty acid supplement as well as a good vitamin B complex.

The advantage of using natural remedies is that you are treating the body holistically and working to encourage its own self healing process. Conventional methods can work to alleviate the symptoms but they do not get to the root of the problem. Natural remedies work with the body to increase vitality and treat the underlying cause or imbalance. Furthermore Natural Remedies are safer and have very few side effects.

At As Nature Intended we stock a wide range of organic natural remedies, some of our most popular lines are used to treat the following ailments. You can find out more about these by following the links.

Acne
Cancer Recovery and Prevention
Fibroids
High blood pressure
Impotence
Irritable bowel syndrome
Menopause
Prostate problems
Thrush

In addition to being used as the primary therapy natural remedies are useful as a complementary approach to conventional medicine. This is especially true in cases of severe illnesses such as cancer, angina andcongestive heart failure where pharmalogical intervention is unavoidable. In the case of congestive heart failure patients could benefit from natural remedies such as devils claw, coenzyme Q10 and carnitine alongside their conventional medication.

Ultimately, natural remedies can be of greatest use in the prevention of disease. The old adage of prevention being better than cure is very relavent in the case of natural remedies. If a patient is educated in the role that supplements, herbs and other natural remedies have in maintaining good health they can go a long way in preventing a whole range of very common illnesses as well as increasing vitality.