Natural Cold Remedies Can Also Display Strange Side Effects
Elise Ying-Hei Ho — January 2, 2013 — Lifestyle
References: healthline & visual.ly
There are many who dislike medicine, whether it is because of the taste or the fact that it's artificial, and turn to natural cold remedies instead.
Natural cold remedies often give the impression that it does not possess any side effects because they are natural, but these assumptions should be tossed down the drain. The infographic not only shares some of the dangerous home remedies and possibility of side effects, it also goes through some other cough soothers and solutions like chicken noodle soup and garlic, both of which hold nostalgic comfort but are considered ineffective scientifically. Other methods like green tea, vitamin C, echinacea and ginseng are more effective but the latter two also hold a higher chance of displaying side effects in certain cases.
Natural cold remedies often give the impression that it does not possess any side effects because they are natural, but these assumptions should be tossed down the drain. The infographic not only shares some of the dangerous home remedies and possibility of side effects, it also goes through some other cough soothers and solutions like chicken noodle soup and garlic, both of which hold nostalgic comfort but are considered ineffective scientifically. Other methods like green tea, vitamin C, echinacea and ginseng are more effective but the latter two also hold a higher chance of displaying side effects in certain cases.
Trend Themes
1. Natural Cold Remedies - Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing natural cold remedies that are both effective and free from side effects.
2. Dangerous Home Remedies - Opportunities for disruptive innovation can be found in creating safe and reliable alternatives to dangerous home remedies.
3. Effective Cough Soothers - Disruptive innovation can be pursued in the development of scientifically proven cough soothers that provide effective relief without side effects.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceutical Industry - The pharmaceutical industry can explore disruptive innovation in creating natural cold remedies that are safe and effecitve.
2. Healthcare Industry - Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the healthcare industry by providing reliable information and alternatives to dangerous home remedies.
3. Wellness Industry - The wellness industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation by developing effective and scientifically proven cough soothers that provide relief without side effects.
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