The following section aims to give an overview of the principles and issues surrounding natural treatments for allergies and dog allergies. It will set out why some people choose this approach, provide a possible framework for organizing such treatments as well as clarify related terms that are often misunderstood.
Furthermore, we will consider a number of important issues, namely the ‘flies in the ointment’ category, that can sidelined by some advocates of natural treatments. This includes aspects such as whether the claimed medicinal benefits are merely a myth or based on scientific evidence, the issue of bioavailability as well as the risks that are associated with using/misusing complementary and alternative medicine.
Therefore, this section will look at the topic of natural treatment in broad strokes, whereas the detail on individual remedies, medicines, treatments and therapies will be covered in the appropriate areas listed as either ‘Allergic to Dogs’ or ‘Allergies in Dogs’ in the section Natural Allergy Treatment.
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Why Allergy Sufferers Turn From Conventional to Natural Treatment Natural treatment represents an attractive proposition to conventional treatment for some allergy sufferers. Find out why. |
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Natural Treatment and Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Discover just how popular complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is, what it defines/represents and issues that are associated with it. |
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CAM Related Terms – Complementary, Alternative, Natural Product, Dietary Supplement, Integrative Medicine Key questions concerning CAM related terms are answered here. |
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Types of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) This sets out in table form a possible way to categorize CAM, natural medicines and various therapies. |
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CAM, Natural Remedies, Supplements and Bioavailability An important but frequently neglected issue surrounding CAM, natural remedies and in particular, the use of supplements. |
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CAM, Natural Medicine and Treatment – Fact or Fiction? Even though natural treatments have been used widely and across a time span of millennia, are the results claimed based on myth or reality? Find out here. |
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Risks of Using Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) A common misconception concerning natural treatment is that because it is ‘natural’ is must be both good for you and safe. However, the reality may not always be so…learn why. |
