Can you be sure that your medicine is eco-friendly

Supporting a charity that pours energy and time into making medical breakthroughs may seem like a good place for your money, but did you know that you may also be supporting the use of cruel animals tests? While looking for the Human Charity Seal of Approval is a great way to avoid sending your donations to the wrong organization, and spying the Leaping Bunny on cosmetics and personal care products ensures not cuddly bunnies were harmed, how to do you know whether your medicines are ethical?

The problem is that by and large, most pharmaceuticals today are tested on animals before theyâ??re tested on humans. Itâ??s a problem because of the cruelty inflicted on innocent, feeling creatures, but itâ??s also a problem because in many cases, the assumption of â??corresponding human validityâ?� just doesnâ??t pan out in many circumstances.

Alternatives to animal testing are being pioneered by several companies and research organizations as society increasingly objects to such torture. But what should we do now to avoid supporting companies that test their drugs on animals?

Perhaps the best solution is to look for natural alternatives to traditional medicines. More studies are being done every day to confirm the effectiveness of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle for prevention. But scientific evidence is also mounting to support the efficacy of alternative methods of treating illness, too. Many of these natural solutions to common health problems are tested only on humans because theyâ??re gentler and less risky, giving you new options for getting healthy.

So the next time you get the sniffles, break out in a rash, or need some help with falling to sleep, call up your local naturopath, homeopath, acupuncturist, herbalist, or other natural health care practitioner. Chances are, theyâ??ve got a solution for what ails youâ??one that doesnâ??t cause additional animal harm.