Healing Herbs Medicinal Herbs Prevent and Heal

Healing herbs are beneficial to the body and have a healing effect because of the large and powerful nutrients they contain. Healing herbs have large amounts of antioxidants as well. While herbal practitioners believe that natural remedies do work, the medical community tends to think otherwise unless scientific studies support the claims. The fact is that herbs have been used for healing purposes for thousands of years with success. Before there were doctors, shamans and wise women, healers used herbs to treat many conditions. Many Native American medicine men say they learned about the healing power of herbs by observing their effects on animals, not so different from research done today.

Physicians stress a healthy diet as beneficial to prevent and sometimes treat disease. If the food we eat contains vitamins, minerals and other nutrients then why should we discount the value of healing herbs that contain the same elements. Many medications used today are derived from plants and many nutritionists recommend a largely plant based diet. Many other societies use herbal treatments regularly. Chinese and Indian medicine often prescribes herbs and herbal preparations. Also in recent years many Naturopathic Doctors as well as chiropractors, DO's and MD's are increasing their use of healing herbs.

Research has found that garlic may help with heart problems because it is known to lower cholesterol. Green tea and rose hips also contain catechins which may lower cholesterol. Rosehips can be made into a tasty tea and also contains large amounts of vitamin C. Garlic also has powerful antibiotic properties. For those of us who love garlic, it’s nice to know that it has health benefits. With each passing year healing herbs have been shown in scientific research and analysis to contain the nutrients and natural chemicals which help to prevent and cure disease.

Aloe Vera has long been used to treat burns and ease digestive and elimination. I have a pot in my kitchen and it really does sooth a burn and prevents blistering. It’s also great for sunburn. Aloe juice benefits digestion and research has shown many beneficial properties. Chamomile tea has a calming effect and is good for insomnia, while peppermint tea is good for indigestion. Some herbs have antiseptic properties and before refrigeration was available, meat was often preserved with salt, sage, bay leaves, and thyme. Ginger tea is a very old remedy for nausea and I can say from personal experience that it works. It has also recently been found to strengthen the heart.Herbs like garlic, Echinacea, milk thistle, sage, thyme, and rosemary are high in flavanoids and may have mild anti-inflammatory properties. These herbs can give a boost to the immune system and are particularly effective against viral infections. Echinacea is one of the most popular herbal remedies for cold and upper respiratory problems.

Today physicians are becoming more open to the idea that some herbal preparations are of value in treating disease. Through research, they are finding that many plants may be useful in developing medications and some show promise in the treatment of cancer, HIV, and other diseases. Healing herbs used in conjunction with other nutrients found in fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds can be used to help prevent disease and round out your nutrient intake. I am convinced that there is value in the healing power of herbs and that is why I recommend Super Fuel, Super Fuel Plus and Super Fruit and Berries. All of my formulas have herbs and the reason is simple. Research has shown that healing herbs are beneficial to my body.

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