Abstract
Recently, there has been a trend among people to look forward to using natural medicines as a way to improve their general health and longevity. With patients eager to escape from conventional procedures, most are using plant-derived products, herbs, and indigenous systems of medication handed down through generations. Natural medicine, or complementary or alternative medicine, attempts to use several remedies derived from nature to achieve a state of homeostasis, eliminate or prevent diseases, and promote health. These treatments complement the body’s natural systems, supporting a strong immune system, increasing mental acuity and healthy digestion, and combating aging signs. Moreover, most natural compounds are reported to have minor side effects compared to synthetic products, making natural treatment methods a suitable option to enhance the natural and non-intrusive techniques of personal health. As scientific research goes on and investigates the possible benefits of natural medicine, people have witnessed how naturopathy can help them live a healthy life and maybe even add more years to their life expectancy. This way, people show respect towards using nature’s knowledge and act towards reaching a longer and healthier life.
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