Ordering Ayurvedic Herbal Medicines Online As Self Medication Do.docx

1. Ordering Ayurvedic Medicines Online – Do’s and Don'ts Alternative medicines in modern times have gained a lot of popularity and acceptance in different parts of the world. It is estimated that more than 60% of the population now seeks some form of alternative medicine to treat their various health problems. Ayurvedic medication has a special role in the treatment of chronic disorders and is being increasingly used by both the common public as well as medical practitioners. However there is a certain myth regarding the use of ayurvedic medicines. The article seeks to explain and clarify the misconceptions regarding ayurvedic medicine online. It also discusses guidelines for the correct use of this medication. The most common myth regarding ayurvedic products online is that the medicines are completely safe and therefore can be consumed by an individual on their own. But the reality is that without a physician's prescription or advice one must never consume any type of medicine. The misuse has resulted in large-scale self-medication all over the world often resulting in disappointing results, side effects, or unwanted after-effects. Another myth openly propagated

2. for commercial reasons is that a single medicinal product is capable of curing all of the diverse medical conditions. While it is true that most herbal medicines have an extensive safety margin, several herbs can have very strong side effects. Ayurvedic preparations that contain minerals and bhasmas may cause toxicity due to incorrect manufacturing techniques or the presence of heavy toxic metals. There is also a small risk of cross-reaction with other types of medication. Most patients realize that the treatment may differ from disease to disease and patient to patient. Also that the same patient may require different treatment approaches from time to time. The failure of modern medicine to comprehensively treat a host of chronic ailments. The urgent need for sorting alternative therapy and the availability of such medicines has forced the patients to seek medicines online. To take more informed decisions the following do's and don'ts while ordering ayurvedic products online should be followed. Do's ● Check the authenticity of the product. It is easier said than done for the average. The problem can be easily solved if there is a reference from someone who has already used the products. ● Collect maximum possible information about the ayurvedic products online before ordering. ● It is always beneficial to consult with the family physician about the details and clarifications. ● One should always inform their treating physician about the decision to start ayurvedic medicines. ● Try and stay under the ongoing supervision of some local physicians ● Remain in touch with doctors from a website from where to order the medicines. ● Keep a tab on the authenticity of the website. The contact number and email ID of the website should be current and valid. ● Health problems that do require Street medical supervision treated by patients themselves are highly subjective. Experts always recommended seeking permission from medical experts before consuming any type of medicine.

3. Don'ts ● Avoid trying self-medication for complicated heart and kidney disease, metabolic disorder, inherent health problems, acute medical emergency, a disease with multiple complications, and disease with known complications. ● Never continue self-medication if there is no response within a stipulated amount of time or there is an expected result. ● Never conceal self-medication information from the family physician ● Avoid relying heavily on testimonial advice from the layperson. What has worked for someone else may not necessarily work for everyone. ● Never believe in instant cure of chronic health problems, particularly lifestyle diseases. These are some of the advice that is likely to help patients from getting the maximum possible benefit while ordering ayurvedic medicine online.