Article tagged with Detoxification
The Gist of Herbal Medicine
My father asked me the other day how it could be that single herbs could be applied to many different uses. It was a logical question; throughout his career as a physician he had used synthetic drugs for very specific and targeted purposes.
Disease Cause #2: Exposure to Toxins
Though some substances considered toxic to humans occur in nature, our world is gradually becoming saturated by toxic substances created by man. The conveniences of modern life have come with a price. The evolution of an industrial society has brought with it the introduction of an unprecedented amount of man-made chemicals into the environment, all having at least some potential for toxicity. Most sources suggest the list of man-made chemicals now tops 200,000, the majority of which were non-existent one hundred years ago.
What Constitutes "Good" Water?
The question of what constitutes healthy water is a matter of opinion. All water from ground sources, be it well or natural spring, contains dissolved minerals and is considered mineral water.
The Flavor of Health
It should be no surprise to find that most culinary herbs (herbs used in cooking) have medicinal properties. The aroma and flavor that we find so pleasing is a sign of beneficial qualities that extend beyond gastronomic pleasure. In fact, herbs and spices offer a higher degree of disease-reducing properties than any other facet of our food supply.
Ali's Diet Challenge
Ali has a running joke with friends 
& family about her habit of carrying tissues everywhere she goes. She has been suffering from chronic allergies for years and, after trying every pharmaceutical on the market with no luck, she has accepted a runny nose as a part of her life. Ali’s chronic allergy symptoms have become so bad that they sometimes cause her to leave work early or to cancel social engagements. Ali also comments that she frequently feels drained of energy and gets sick fairly easily.
