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Herbal Medicine Should Not Be The Alternative
Posted by admin in Alternative Medicine, Herbal Medicine on January 19, 2012
Herbal medicine is used by approximately 80% of the world’s population, even today, as primary care. Herbal medicine, also know as herbology, herbalism, botanical medicine and herbcraft, has hundreds if not thousands of years of history in the treatment of most of what humans suffer from. Drugs on the other hand often have only a few years, or sometimes even less, history of use.
What’s the difference? The difference is that drugs are highly targeted single chemical substances (they are sometimes combined) that are aimed at “fixing” the problem. This approach tends to leave the patient with various side-effects that frequently lead the doctor to prescribe another drug in order to manage the new problem. I have seen this lead to 6, 8, 10 or more drugs being used simultaneously and yet the patient is getting sicker or their quality of life has been dramatically reduced. While it is true that drugs tend to act much quicker than herbs, the result is often a creation of a bigger problem than when one started.
So, above is clearly one of the biggest problems with the use of drug therapy. But, for the record, I am not opposed to drugs, per se. They can be life-saving at times. Herbs on the other hand are by far much more gentle (in most cases) and are compound substances that are often combined to create a very complex arrangement of chemicals to resolve what ails you. While it is true that herbs can be slower acting at times, this allows the bodies natural ability to heal itself and adjust to therapy, thus it is more “natural.” Read the rest of this entry »
Tips On Finding Herbal Medicine For Weight Loss
Posted by admin in Health Tips, Herbal Medicine on January 19, 2012
For some, the process of losing weight is not as easy as simple diet and exercise. Issues with weight loss are not uncommon, and these days, neither is turning to alternative medicine and herbal remedies for help. With some insight, choosing the right way to lose weight naturally should not be too difficult. However, just like with any diet, exercise regimen, or other customized routine, these methods will need to be tailored to your body via trial and error, as well as good judgment. For starters, though, here are a few suggestions to get you losing weight safely with perfectly natural resources. These should help you find the best herbal medicine for weight loss.
Certain herbs, even on their own, will begin to help with a few causes of weight gain. The plants uva ursi and buchi, for instance, can be used as natural diuretics – that is, they help to get rid of that annoying water weight that is such a challenge to diet away. Dandelion plants, perhaps surprisingly, also work in this way. Teas or supplements made from these herbs and plants have been shown to help.
Guar gum is an interesting case in how it helps. It is said to give a feeling of fullness to the person who digests it – and it is used as a thickening agent for foods and pharmaceutical products. Talk about creative applications! It is also believed to help the weight loss process by promoting a properly functioning digestive system. A regulated system, in fact, is very important when you are trying to lose weight, and many herbs can assist with this, including the licorice plant, which is effective in soothing the gastrointestinal tract. Read the rest of this entry »