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Please explain why herbal medicines are good for health?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Many benefits: Herbal medicines have been used safely & effectively for thousands of years. Herbs are proven safe & effective in preventing a myriad of health problems as well as often treating illness as effectively as drugs, but with less cost & side effects. See http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00469/Herbal-Botanical-Medicine-Dr-Weils-Wellness-Therapies.html & http://tinyurl.com/ndw6da5

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Answered 11/30/2014

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