I'm sure many of you have read in newspapers or magazines, or heard through the news media and word of mouth. 'Vitamins & Minerals are a waste of money.' 'They don't work.' 'There is not enough known about the effects of Herbal remedies, at best they are a con, at worst they are dangerous'
You are being lied to!
There is a wealth of scientific knowledge about these nutrients and remedies, studies have been on-going for 100yrs.
Every prescription medication owes it's origin to the active ingredients of herbs. Doctors were once taught this fact but now herbology is stricken from the curriculum. The problem is, from the point of view of the pharmaceuticals, is that a natural product can not be patented, and is therefore deemed non profitable.
Despite all of the above it is vital that I make it abundantly clear, I am not anti medication, your doctor's help and advise should never be ignored, your health and well being are far more important than an ideology.
No one system ever has or ever will have all the answers. It is for this very reason I choose the term Complimentary Medicine.
There is a growing number of doctors interested in the use of herbs and supplements and some are even prepared to discus their use. If you are taking medication, particularly for a serious or long term illness it is very important that you consult your doctor before taking herbal remedies or supplements for the first time, or have not taken supplements for some time prior to your prescribed medication ,there may be contra-indications.
If you are a bit of a book worm, like me, there are 3 excellent books I can suggest. Each one has a wealth of information on individual herbs & supplements, including references to the years of scientific studies.
They are as follows:
Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Thomas Bartram is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
The Vitamin Bible. by Earl Mindell. Pharm.B.,R.Ph
Dr Atkins Vita-Nutrient Solution. by DR Robert C. Atkins.
If, however, you are not of a bookish mind please visit my blog regularly as I attempt to pass on my knowledge of individual herbal remedies & supplements.
I am happy to answer your questions. If I do not know the answer I will do my best to point you in the right direction.
Regards,
Kim.
If you are a bit of a book worm, like me, there are 3 excellent books I can suggest. Each one has a wealth of information on individual herbs & supplements, including references to the years of scientific studies.
They are as follows:
Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. Thomas Bartram is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
The Vitamin Bible. by Earl Mindell. Pharm.B.,R.Ph
Dr Atkins Vita-Nutrient Solution. by DR Robert C. Atkins.
If, however, you are not of a bookish mind please visit my blog regularly as I attempt to pass on my knowledge of individual herbal remedies & supplements.
I am happy to answer your questions. If I do not know the answer I will do my best to point you in the right direction.
Regards,
Kim.
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