Anyone who knows me knows I love gardening. I love growing my own vegetable and herbs. I love the look, feel and smell of natural food. However, I have two really big problems: 1) I am not always sure what to do with all the herbs I have managed to grow over the years and 2) I live in Maryland and can only grow herbs and vegetables a few months a year. Needless to say, when Christie approached me about reviewing the Natural Herbal Living Magazine and Herb Box, I jumped at the chance. The Natural Herbal Living Magazine and Herb Box solve both of my problems. They have a subscription plan that allows you to learn about each herb not only on an intellectual level, but on a physical one as well.
I received a copy of the Stinging Nettles Box. Initially, when it came, my first thoughts were, “Stinging nettles…you mean the things that caused me so much pain when playing hide-and-seek in the woods as a child? What can they be good for?” To my surprise, stinging nettles can be used to treat joint pain, arthritis, urinary problems and hay fever (allergic rhinitis). (I must admit that since I started drinking nettles tea, I have not taken my allergy medicine. The scientist in me wanted to design a research study to see if I’m just suffering from a placebo effect)
Another thing I love about Natural Herbal Living Magazine and Herb Box is that they put everything you could want to know about a single herb into a central location. You can kiss your Google searches goodbye. I personally recommend printing the magazines out and putting them in a binder. I placed the binder on the shelf next to my other cookbooks. However, some people would prefer to keep them on their computer (you can load the PDF into any e-reader program).
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Today’s doctors stand overly dependent on chemical pharmaceutics when drafting treatment plans for patients. Physicians should first endorse treatment plans involving natural, homeopathic medicines, especially when aiming to solve miniscule health issues.
Ernst, E. (2001) The Desktop Guide to Complementary and Alternative Medicine an evidence-based approach, 1st edition, Harcourt Publishers Limited, London, pp 48-49
Mathews, Holly F. "Introduction: A Regional Approach and Multidisciplinary Persepctive." Herbal and Magical Medicine: Traditional Healing Today. Ed. James Kirkland, Holly F. Mathews, C. W. Sullivan, III, and Karen Baldwin. Durham: Duke UP, 1992. 1-13. Print.
from the herbal market. Although herbal remedies and dietary supplements can be beneficial to many Americans, the United States needs to implement
Ventola, C. L. (2010, August). Current Issues Regarding Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the United States. Pharmacy and Therapeutics, pp. 461-468.
Herbal Remedies Home Delivery’s mission is to get the medical marijuana products to patients who cannot get it themselves in a timely fashion. There are a variety of products that this company carries, ranging from flowers and edibles to ointments and creams, which are delivered to home addresses of medical marijuana patients. The ultimate goal is to reach out ...
I an not saying that standardized extracts cannot be effectively utilized in self-care but when it comes to using plants for everyday medicine, long-term healing and prolonged health, it is best to use plants in their natural state.
Collinge, William. The American Holistic Health Association Complete Guide to Alternative Medicine. Berkeley, CA: Warner Books, 1996.
...The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine. Ed. Retrieved from Infotrac Health & Wellness Resource Center
On Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Overview and Alternative Therapy. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 18(4), 20-36. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.uproxy.library.dc-uoit.ca/docview/1114602433
This motivates me to study and practice alternative medicine which has a different approach to healing than conventional medicine. Alternative medicine uses treatments such as herbalism, massage therapy, acupuncture, and exercise, in order to give the body a chance to heal itself. Alternative Medicine uses natural forms of treatment in order to aid the body to become successful in healing itself. Forms of Alternative Medicine can relieve pain, stress, prevent and treat illnesses and have the potential to heal and cure sicknesses and disease. I know that people are suffering and losing their lives to varies forms of diseases and cancers and many of them result to receiving conventional medical treatments but, find that the medications seem to be harsh to their bodies and too expensive. My goal is to help those searching for an alternative that would have less side effects and be more affordable. I decided to go into this field of medicine because I want to provide medicine that would not only treat the symptoms of illness and disease but actually cure the problem and allow people to live a healthier
For many centuries, humanity has been on an eternal quest for cures and treatments for many chronic conditions. At the present time, conventional medicine is mostly performed by doctors and other health care professionals, with the extensive use of pharmaceutical drugs, surgery or radiation treatments for disease treatment. Conversely, even though not as popular, complementary and alternative medicine and treatment options are slowly gaining popularity and becoming an addition to traditional medicine.
Health claims are booming in today’s world. Many of these consumers are being misled by advertising and believe that their choice will benefit their health. Although herbal medicines have been in existence throughout human evolution, I have chosen to take a deeper look into these health practices. I’m curious if this is just another health claim or if there are actual benefits to taking these medicines.
Frequently a person believes that herbal medicine is more naturally safe and soothing than drugs. Nevertheless, there’s no reasonable defense about this. Though many consumers trusted herbal medicine much more than the synthetic medicine because it’s safe and effective, but like anything else, it has its own limitations too. There are several hostile issues related to herbal medicine that has been quite alarming. Notwithstanding, majority of the most popular herbs are at least nearly safe.
Today people are becoming more aware of the advantages of using natural health products. Apart from it being a cost-efficient solution to maintain and attain healthier body, the products made from herbal and natural ingredients offer a myriad of benefits compared to those made from chemical and artificial ingredients. The followi...