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THE NATURAL WAY

The Natural Way is always the best way. Herbal Remedies are a great supplement to our First Aid Cabinet.

Herbs come from the Earth, this very planet we live on, our home. They are one of the most healing ‘properties’ we could ever have and use.

Wise women have used herbs for centuries. Before we had the qualified doctor, there was the wise old woman / man who knew the real healing powers of herbs. This knowledge had been handed down generation to generation until we have the very ‘Professional’ information that we have today.

WHAT ARE HERBS GOOD FOR?

Herbs can help manage and/or cure a number of ‘conditions.’ Why, these very same herbs are found in the prescriptions we are given by our doctors. The tablets, liquids, creams and so on.

An herbal remedy for Headaches = Feverfew and Bay can be taken, combined, and found on many health food shops. Don’t forget to drink a little extra water. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and can be taken in capsule form. Don’t forget to drink a little extra water. Peppermint has properties to help calm the mucous membranes. It can be drunk as peppermint tea or a few drops of peppermint oil can be massaged into the temples.

An herbal remedy for Anxiety and Depression = Chamomile is often used as a tea and has a very soothing and calming effect. Chamomile tea is available in most supermarkets. It is a good tea to keep in your cupboard. Lavender is relaxing and uplifting. It is a fragrant and offers relief from anxiety and depression. Lavender essential oil can be diluted in bath water or it can be inhaled. This herb should not be taken internally. Oats is a good herb from depression and the nervous system. It is the same plant used to make oatmeal breakfast cereal. This herb can also be drunk as a tea.

An herbal remedy for Asthma = Garlic and onion have long been used to treat bronchitis and asthma. ‘Quercetin’, which has these ingredients, can be used as a dietary supplement and is found in most health food shops.

An herbal remedy for High Blood Pressure = Dandelion helps to lower blood pressure. You can eat the leaves in a salad or drink in a tea. This is also in capsule form. Garlic has been used for thousands of years to help lower blood pressure. It can be eaten raw or lightly cooked. Garlic can also be taken in capsule form which, again, is found in most health food shops.

An herbal remedy for Indigestion = Chamomile is a soothing herb and can be drunk as a tea. Peppermint acts as a muscle relaxant for the stomach. Again, it can be drunk as a tea.

An herbal remedy for Insomnia = Valerian can help improve sleep quality and can be taken in capsule form. Lemon Balm is good to drink as a tea. This herb is good for calming the nerves thus aiding sleep. Passionflower helps to calm the nerves and decrease anxiety. A cup of this tea before bedtime will aid in sleep. Chamomile, which had been mentioned before, is another good tea to drink in the evening to help a restful night’s sleep.

This is just a small selection of herbs and how they can help us physically.

THE HISTORY OF HERBS

One of China’s first books on healing was written around 4,500 years ago, detailing the therapeutic properties of over 300 medicinal plants. Many of these herbs are still used today --- ginseng, ginger, cinnamon to name just 3.

Herbs have been on Earth as long as the Earth has been our home. For the whole of human history, people have explored their natural environments and have found these to bolster health and cure some ailments.

Many people use herbs because they are worried about the side effects of conventional drugs or simply because certain drugs did not help. For those who are interested in exploring the healing properties of herbs, it is always advised to seek out professional information --- either from an herbalist or from books written by qualified herbalists.

THE LOST BOOK OF HERBAL REMEDIES

One such recommended book is “TheLost Book of Herbal Remedies.” Written and researched by Dr. Nicole Apelian who will help you to pinpoint 3 of the most important plants to add to your diet, which will help to fight viruses (including this dreaded coronavirus).

Within this book there are 800+ herbs and remedies, including tinctures, teas, essential oils, syrups, poultices and infusions.

This book also has 2-4 high definition, colour pictures for each plant and detailed identification guidelines to make sure you get the right plant for the right ‘condition.’

Click on the link “The Lost Book ofHerbal Remedies” and see for yourself the interesting website and the offers.

WHAT EXACTLY IS A HERB?

An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavour or therapeutic properties. Herbal remedies are one type of dietary supplement. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and fresh or dried plants.

People use herbal medicines to try to maintain or improve their health.

If you’re a little nervous about using herbs, why not try the herbal teas that are available. I personally can recommend Chamomile, Peppermint and Lemon. A very refreshing drink as well as a healthy one.

The Natural Way From The Earth Is Always The Best Way!

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