A pill prescribed for a specific condition Is perceived
As something potentially harmful, most people believe
That prescription medications should be minimized
More “natural remedies” should be advised
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Though I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment
I caution against “herbal supplements”
That seem attractive because they are supposed to be
Natural, and therefore harmless to the body
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The supplement industry is growing by leaps and bounds
Supported by wellness influencers around
Promising quick fixes for a variety of ailments
For every chronic condition, there is an herbal supplement
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Sometimes they work, and the cynic in me
Says that it is the placebo effect mostly
The active ingredient is possibly effective too
But I worry about all the harm they can do
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The supplement industry is not closely regulated
The active ingredient can be as diluted or as concentrated
As the manufacturers want it to be
And this can lead to adverse effects unfortunately
When they interact with other medications prescribed
Serious consequences have been described
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Not everything natural is harmless
The plant world does many poisons possess
Here’s a secret I would like people to know
Dose determines the level of toxicity, and so
An herb consumed as a spice mixed with food is different
From the same herb packaged in a concentrated supplement
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The quick fixes that we would all desire
Do not exist, getting healthy requires
Following healthy practices consistently
The results present themselves gradually..
Passion...unbridled 