For the first tip of the month, I would like to discuss herbal medicine. There are many benefits to using herbal medicine, such as less side effects, easy access to the remedies and low cost. As herbal remedies come directly from plants. they do not add any man-made chemicals that can cause severe side effects like manufactured medications can. There are herbal remedies for just about every illness. One source I highly recommend for finding which herbal medicine works best for any ailment is The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine from Andrew Chavallier. Although herbal medicines can be quite effective, remember they can have interactions with prescription medications so always check with your doctor before taking.