Natural therapies are often considered safe and harmless because they are 'natural'. But, as with pharmaceutical medicines, there can be risks and unwanted side effects when you use natural therapies.
Some natural therapies affect prescribed medicines, which may impact your health.
For these reasons, natural therapies should only be prescribed by a qualified health practitioner who is trained in their use.
If you are using natural therapies, it’s important to tell your doctor so they keep it in mind when prescribing medicines.
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