Just saw a great science-fair project where they compared clover, manuka, and artificial honey. They all work, but the artificial and clover honey had to be sterilized (double boiler) and used in a higher concentration than manuka honey.hqueen13 said:
Most of the "sheep" are brainwashed into thinking that if a doctor says it works, then that is all they need. Having a Ph.d and seeing how most doctors work, I come to the conclusion that doctors don't know diddly squat. It use to be that a doctor would go out of his/her way to find what is wrong with a person, never resting until they had a solution. Not any more. Now a days, they want the money and could care less about the patient and so will provide a wonder drug for that person just to fill their pockets. I told my family physician off a while ago and said I bet I could diagnosis myself and provide my own health care via natural methods. His remark, "perhaps, but modern day medicine works faster"...maybe that is true, but mine is FREE and mine WORK and mine are ALWAYS available. It's been 6 years since I have seen him and this is coming from a man who has had a perforated ulcer and gastrointestinal problems throughout his life, on top of anxiety issues. I have horehound cough drops that cure sore throats...cure, not mask the soreness like Halls. I have tinctures and salves that have no undertones of allergic reactions, nor do they put you into the ER due to side effects. Valerian, Fennel, Horehound, Bee Balm, Yarrow, Plantain, Peppermint, Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, Catnip, and the list just goes on. I can stop heavy blood flow with the Yarrow (something the Native Americans used to treat puncture wounds), I can treat digestive issues with Fennel or even Anise seed. My green tea plant is a cancer preventive and best of all, these are plants given to man by God. Hence, they are good for you.Tatter, I am very pleased that you have found good results with your herbs. I have also had some success when I use them, but luckily I haven't needed to often. It is a subject that fascinates me, and I have done a lot of reading on the subject. However, I would like to add to your comments a warning for those who might read what you have written, who do not have much knowledge of the subject. You are right that much good can be got (and has been forgotten by many) from the plants around us. But you give the impression (to the uninformed) that it is all fine and dandy, and no risk is involved (at least that is what I read in your post). But it needs to be mentioned, and STRESSED, that just because something is natural it does not necessarily mean it is safe! Please, anybody who is tempted to give herbs a try (and I encourage you to do so), please learn all you can about the subject. Many herbs are good for you; some will cause allergic reactions in certain individuals; some are poisonous. Know what you are doing before you do it ... and for heaven's sake don't just take the word of someone (anyone!) on the internet, especially just because it sounds kind of like a good thing to do.Tatter said:Wish I knew of others who were into some of the things I am into, would make life more pleasant
I agree what has been said here. One cannot just get into what I have been doing without lots of reading and understanding of what each herb does and will do. Just because herbs work for one person, doesn't necessarily mean it will work for another. Each of our bodies are different, therefore we react differently to what works. Some herbs, like yarrow work for everyone DEPENDING on what you're using it for. To stop bleeding, it works for nearly everyone and every creature (used it on a dog a few times and a goat). Of course, me being a man I don't have the issue of being pregnant and some herbs will interact wrong with a woman who is carrying a child and could lead to some serious issues, again though, one must do their research. As to what herbs work for me, I use what grows in my zone and what cures ailments that I may encounter. There are a couple herbs I am allergic to like St. John's Wart, Golden Rod, ...very good herbs, but I have to stay far from them. I learned the hard way...trial and error and it was a big error but I learned its not for me. Simple herbs like horehound made into lozenges will work for nearly everyone and I have yet to read or hear of anyone being allergic to it.ORChick said:Tatter, I am very pleased that you have found good results with your herbs. I have also had some success when I use them, but luckily I haven't needed to often. It is a subject that fascinates me, and I have done a lot of reading on the subject. However, I would like to add to your comments a warning for those who might read what you have written, who do not have much knowledge of the subject. You are right that much good can be got (and has been forgotten by many) from the plants around us. But you give the impression (to the uninformed) that it is all fine and dandy, and no risk is involved (at least that is what I read in your post). But it needs to be mentioned, and STRESSED, that just because something is natural it does not necessarily mean it is safe! Please, anybody who is tempted to give herbs a try (and I encourage you to do so), please learn all you can about the subject. Many herbs are good for you; some will cause allergic reactions in certain individuals; some are poisonous. Know what you are doing before you do it ... and for heaven's sake don't just take the word of someone (anyone!) on the internet, especially just because it sounds kind of like a good thing to do.Tatter said:Wish I knew of others who were into some of the things I am into, would make life more pleasant
And, realize that herbs can do many things, but there really are some instances when visiting a doctor would be a better idea. If I break a bone, or have signs of appendicitis I would not consider waiting to see what outcome I might have from my herb garden. But for a cough or sore throat, or even a bleeding wound that doesn't need stitches (yarrow really is very good!) I wouldn't hesitate to turn to the garden.
Underline emphasis mine.... original post by ORChick... This can be so easily turned around the other way. Most of us have "grown up" with "modern medicine" and blindly trust what the doctor orders (medicine for every ailment!), and what the government recommends as healthy (food pyramid anyone??), when reality dictates that these things really don't help, and are actually harming us in a lot of ways. We're all too blinded being sheep to wake up and notice that we're ill, ailing, and sickly (and that there are a whole lot of other people getting richer!), and it is our own doing by NOT questioning things more than we are.
Don't mind me being a smart alick!)
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