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Q. Why should We use herbal products?
Q. How to ensure that herbs be
safe?
Q. How efficient is Herbal cure
visavis other Medicine systems?
Q.how do I begin and get started
on herbal treatment?
Q. How to decide on best combination
of herbs?
Q. How soon can I expect to notice
the benefits of an herbal product?
Q. How much time should I continue
with the herbal cure ?
Q. What about interactions with
drugs?
Q. Should I tell my Doctor that
I'm using herbs
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The use of herbs and herbal products has been
practiced regularly in Asia,Africa and America
much older than the known civilization in the
Europe and U.S.A. Only recently have the Proponents
of Medicine accepted in open the superiority of
Herbs as cures. Of late Consumer surveys consistently
find that nearly half of all Mankind use herbs
for cure. A statistic that is particularly remarkable
when we realize that today's herbal products "industry"
is just over a quarter century old. Earlier and
still very much prevalent it was and is just the
Granny”s treatment .In spite of this widespread
acceptance of herbal products in individual self-care
choices, misconceptions exist as to the regulation,
safety and effectiveness of herbal products.
This site has brought out various cures available
through natural herbs for various diseases which
plaque the human race on planet Earth. The basic
theme of this site is to propogate this knowledge.
This is pure knowledge and having withstood the
test of time has to be accepted as TRUTH and nothing
but Truth. Generation after generation for over
5000 yearsit has been practiced in various parts
of the world principally INDIA in Southern Asia.
It is a proven fact that civilized and highly
read people walked the earth here some around
7500BC.
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| Q. Why should We use herbal products? |
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Some important things to remember about natural
medicines as opposed to prescription drugs is
that more time is typically required to see results.
Healing, the natural way, goes to the core of
the problem where much of western medicine deals
with the cessation of symptoms. To the Naturopath,
symptoms are seen as clues to the problem of origin,
and not as something to be treated but to be monitored
as treatment progresses. Of course, in some cases,
temporary relief of symptoms is called for, if
one has to work or cannot afford to take time
off to let the body do it's job of naturally dealing
with imbalances. The problem in our society is
that we've begun to depend on the "quick
fix" of the antacid, the headache remedy,
the sleeping pill, or the nerve pill, instead
of dealing with the core imbalances.
The decision to use herbs for their health promoting
value is, as with all health decisions, a personal
one. There are, however, many good reasons to
consider herbal products as a complete and genuine
health cure. The best reason, however, may be
the fact that herbs and herbal products, with
their incredibly wide use throughout time and
place, continue to provide real health benefits
while maintaining a remarkable safety profile.
Readily available natural substances were the
first medicines used by humans. Primitive and
ancient civilizations as well as contemporary
cultures throughout the world have always relied
on herbs to provide the benefits that have been
observed with their use.
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| Q. How to ensure that herbs be safe? |
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Plants that enjoy broad culinary and therapeutic
usage are generally safe. We can flavor our food
with any number of herbs to make a meal more flavorful.
We can appreciate a delicious cup of peppermint
leaf or ginger root tea, or benefit from the soothing
properties of marshmallow root or the bark of
slippery elm. We can take an herbal supplement
containing dandelion root or saw palmetto berries,
or any number of the other herbs. Although allergies
and reactions have been recorded for a few herbs
that are widely used in foods and supplements,
such individual concerns are also seen with many
foods, and do not diminish the safety profile
of the many herbs that are generally recognized
as safe.
A introduction into natural medicines and healing
is the same everywhere. It should start with an
exploration in the use of vitamins, minerals and
herbs. You soon discover that You really like
the effect of these natural approaches to healing
far better than their prescription counterparts
and eventually decided to work with them exclusively,
to stay healthy. From this decision it soon came
to be a way of life.
Please remember that this information is given
for educational purposes only. You do not diagnose
or prescribe but only share holistic options for
wellness that many are seeking in today's world.
The tips You readon this site have come from personal
experience in the use of herbal remedies by people
over ages and are not to be construed as replacing
any current medication or regimen suggested by
your doctor. It is our hope that you've chosen
a physician who is open to natural supplementation.
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| Q. How efficient is Herbal cure visavis
other Medicine systems? |
| One of the more dangerous
dependencies we've developed is a dependence on
antibiotics. What has happened over time is that
viruses and bacteria have developed ways to survive
stronger and stronger antibiotics and some holistic
healthcare providers believe that it may not be
long until even the strongest available antibiotic
will not be effective. We must learn to support
our natural defense system, give it the nutrition
it needs to stay healthy, and deal with our emotional,
mental and spiritual lives in a more healthy way.
To focus on ways to use herbs effectively for
health and wellness every one has to find his
individual way out. Of course same guidelines
could be used when choosing to work with other
natural approaches, such as vitamins, minerals,
etc
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| Q.how do I begin and get started on
herbal treatment? |
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Whenever You decide to take a new substance into
your body system, for the purpose of healing or
correcting some condition, You understand that
You have decided to self-medicate. This is your
right, and it is also your responsibility. You
have come to realize that any substance at all
can cause an allergic reaction (many people are
allergic to peanut butter, wheat, milk, and other
common foods, for example), and that the most
important time for paying attention is the first
three days You add something new.
Some things You have to learn to notice are your
physical energy level, any changes in breathing,
temperature, skin color, itching or rash-like
symptoms, dizziness, and your mental/emotional
state.
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| Q. How to decide on best
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| Determining whether
or not to continue taking a formula is sometimes
a little tricky in some cases because when a person
begins taking a detox formula, the symptoms of necessary
internal cleansing can be the same as allergic reactions.
The skin is our largest eliminatory organ and can
respond to a big release of toxins by temporarily
developing rash-like symptoms. Also, detoxing often
does temporarily tax the entire system (due to toxins
being released and having to be flushed out through
the skin, liver, spleen, kidneys and colon) and
can create feelings of fatigue, depression, etc.
Generally the way to know for sure
that whatever reactions You have are not allergic
in nature is to start with a very low dosage and
work your way up to the recommended dosage. By
starting with a very low dosage -- too low for
rapid detox to be a factor -- at least, for 2-3
days, You can eliminate allergic reaction and
side effects as reasons for any symptoms. For
example, if You were to take a herbal juice, and
the dosage was 15 spoons three times a day, You
might start with five spoons, once a day. Then,
after a day or two, You increase to two times
daily, then three. You only increase dosage after
You have reached three doses per day. You do this
because the efficiency of the medicine is in great
part dependent on the medicine being in the system
continually. Until You get up to three doses a
day, that doesn't happen. After You'm sure the
continual dose is not causing a problem, then
You feel it is safe to increase. This method is
a simple one which we can use to employ mainly
when taking those formulas containing many herbs
or those designed for heavy detox. Single herbs
have rarely posed a problem for me.
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| Q. How soon can I expect to notice
the benefits of an herbal product? |
| Herbs definitely
take longer to create relief of some symptoms and
conditions than some of their pharmaceutical counterparts.
Look at all the antacids, for example. All offer
near-instant relief and some even promise to stop
heartburn BEFORE it starts; yet, none of them promise
to eliminate the condition that is causing the heartburn
to keep coming back. The big difference between
those types of products and herbal medicines is
the focus. The focus of herbal medicine is to create
a healthy environment in the body system, rebuild,
cleanse, and permanently heal.
The primary focus of "quick-fix"
medicines is to relieve symptoms temporarily,
such as pain, indigestion or depression. Relieving
distressing symptoms is not necessarily a bad
thing. If You've got terrible heartburn, for example,
quick relief can be very valuable and You won't
hesitate to chew a few antacid tablets if You
don't have time to make some nice ginger tea for
the same effect. However, if You fail to acknowledge
that some imbalance of our total physical system,
as well as some corresponding imbalance in our
non-physical system (either mentally, emotionally,
and/or spiritually) is causing you to manifest
the symptoms and continue to treat those symptoms
without dealing with the causative factors, then
simple heartburn will eventually turn into something
far more serious.
To completely balance an chronic or
very serious condition in the holistic, herbal
way, may take six months to a year. Usually, You
see improvement within a week or so but each person's
system is different so our advice would be to
hang in there for at least a month or two (in
the absence of allergic reactions, of course)
before deciding that a certain regimen is not
working for you. Also, just because one herb doesn't
work, please don't decide that none of them will.
In fact, most drugs have far more potential for
allergic reaction than full plant herbal preparations,
by far. Each person's chemistry and metabolic
make-up is unique. You'd keep trying until you
find the right combination and dosage. Therein
is an important key to cure.
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| Q. How much time should I continue
with the herbal cure. |
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You take a strong detox formula, such as a total
system cleanse or a colon cleanse program, You start
even more slowly than with singles or
tonic formulas and build up to maximum dosage. You
try to begin at a time when You can rest--at least
for the first two days after You start. You also
skip a day every week or so, to give our body time
to rest and renew.
In addition, You add tonic herbs like
lemon balm to support our body and keep our energy
level high. Drinking lots of water (and, even
more important, spreading that water throughout
the day so that You drink some at least every
two hours) is a definite useful tool.
Taking more showers helps your skin
eliminate more and reduces the chance of skin
eruption from toxins being released. Brisk towel
rubs are also something You do when cleansing,
to help the skin release and to stimulate circulation
and blood flow on the skin surface.
Working with herbs is a wonderful
journey into natural health and wellness that,
when approached with respect, responsibility and
a sense of exploration can yield dividends for
the rest of your days. You believe herbs provide
a viable supplementation to traditional medicines
and, for many are the preferred method of treatment.
We're all adults here. Make wise choices; choices
which work for you. Self treatment requires self-responsibility
and monitoring. Don't try it if you aren't willing
to explore, expand and learn what may now be new
to you.
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| Q. What about interactions with drugs?
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Humans have been learning about the diverse effects
of ingesting plants throughout our evolution.
We have, by trial and error, found both good and
bad effects that are related to specific plants,
some of which we use as food, and others that
are used for therapeutic purposes. The introduction
of synthetic and highly purified drugs is an extremely
modern development. As researchers observe the
interactions that drugs have with common foods
and herbs, surprises continue to surface.
As a thumb rule, the effect of a drug can be either
increased or decreased in the presence of other
factors in the diet, including herbal use. Although
it is likely that most such factors have little
or no influence on drug metabolism, continued
research will add to our knowledge of such interactions
and responsible food and supplement manufacturers
will be expected to inform their customers of
any new findings. There is now an ongoing interest
in other drugs that are suspected of interacting
with certain specific herbs, with most contemporary
emphasis on the use of herbs with blood-thinning
drugs such as warfarin. Although the current concerns
are either conceptual or based on isolated and
inconclusive reports, it is advisable to inform
your prescribing physician or pharmacist that
you are using herbs when undergoing any drug therapy.
As close monitoring of the effect of warfarin
is an established standard of medical practice,
this additional information will assist your physician
in maintaining good supervision of your drug levels.
In order to understand the potential for an herbal
product to interact with prescription drugs, it
may also be useful to consult with a qualified
herbal expert
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| Q. Should I tell my Doctor that I'm
using herbs? |
| Of course you should!
And because your doctor is, ideally, your primary
partner in managing your health, you should insist
that your doctor, no matter their degree of training
in herbs, receive that information respectfully.
In telling your doctor of your decision to use an
herbal product, however, don't be surprised if you
find that your knowledge of herbs is more advanced
than theirs. You might suggest (again, respectfully)
that they expand their education by using some of
the internet resources listed below, or by purchasing
and studying some of the written references identified
there. At the same time, remember that your prescribing
physician has a responsibility to safely oversee
your use of any prescription drugs. If your doctor
is concerned that a pharmaceutical substance might
interact with an herbal product, it is prudent to
accept such advice.
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| Quotes |
- Keep Smiling
- It's not the minutes spent
at the table that put on weight, it's the
seconds.
- The biggest drawback to fasting
for seven days is that it makes one weak.
- The toughest part of a diet
isn't watching what you eat. It's watching
what other people eat.
- A diet is when you have to
go to some length to change your width.
- A diet is the modern-day
meal in which a family counts its calories
instead of its blessings.
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