So far in SCA management, bone marrow transplant has been the only cure for SCA. But complexities in finding a suitable donor, normally a compatible family member, and the precarious nature of the procedure, make it necessary to find alternative therapy. Alternative therapy, which is often the use of natural remedies and herbs, may be used in place of or in addition to conventional therapies to promote a patient’s health status. Herbalism is the use of herbs for healing and has been used over the centuries to cure diseases.
Herbal treatment has been a great area of study in SCA management. Even Flo is one of the well researched herbal blends that aids in the management of SCA naturally. EvenFlo is a natural analgesic that helps replenishes blood flow, combats blood deficiencies such as anemia and alleviates symptoms from lack of proper blood flow, including dizziness and shortness of breath. It also reduces body pain by containing Ferulic Acid, which prevents spasming. EvenFlo also treats chronic pain through the anti-inflammatory and microcirculation properties of several herbs found in the formula. It has been clinically studied to show can increase hemoglobin and can reduce sickle cell crisis pain, naturally without side effects.
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Herbal Precautions
It is important for SCA clients as well as for the rest of the population to consult with their physician when you resort to turn to herbal remedies. Now just because plants are ‘natural’ it does not mean that they are beneficial or safe. This is because herb-drug interactions can create problems. They may inhibit a drug while some herbs may be toxic to our health!!! They can have grave effects to our health like causing organ damage and/or failure. Herbs are dietary supplements and that aid the body to function at optimum when there’s a need to bring it back to balance.
It is imperative to have the following information when considering alternative therapies:
- True identification of herbs.
- Purity of herbal preparations. Check for additives in dietary supplements.
- Appropriate uses and contradictions of herbs. When and how are the herbs used?
- Effectiveness of herbs. Look at research reports to validate claims of effectiveness.
- Variability of herbs. Not all species are equal in their properties. Some may lack beneficial properties found in others or may be poisonous while others are not. This applies to different parts of the plant too.
- Accuracy of labels. Some labels may have info on the species and quantities of active ingredients which may be false.
- Safe dosages of herbs. This should be given in consideration to changing concentration of active ingredients from one batch of supplements to the next.
- Interactions with other herbs and drugs. Herbs may interfere with, or potentiate, the effects of other herbs and drugs.
- Adverse reactions and toxicity levels of herbs. Clients may have allergic reactions among other undesirable reactions to certain herbs.
When using an alternative therapy, consulting a physician is highly recommended to enable you to come up with a comprehensive treatment plan as well as avert any problems. Healthy living involves making wise choices with regards to the type of the therapy we decide to follow and the benefits and risks involved whether great or small.
Do you have any experience with herbal remedies for healthcare management? Let know how it was for you in comparison to other pharmaceutical drugs.
Let’s catch up next time for more on natural healing and herb news!!
Love life!!!
Joyner Musombi
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