Homeopathic remedies are extremely dilute substances approved by the FDA as over-the-counter remedies. As such, they may legally contain claims to treat specific diseases, and must contain the standard OTC warnings, though traditional homeopathic protocol would not support limitations on use by pregnant women, for example. Homeopathic remedies are chemically inert, with the only “active ingredients” being lactose in homeopathic tablets or alcohol or glycerin in liquid preparations. They are based on the premise that “like cures like”, the source of recognition for the treatment of malaria with quinine and the original inspiration for the concept of immunization.
Herbs are simply plant materials, leaves, roots, berries, etcetera. The part of the plant which is used depends upon the intended purpose and the species of plants. “Herb” does not imply dangerous or even therapeutic use; the plant foods we eat on a regular basis are herbs and many can be considered medicinal in relative use, including onions, garlic, parsley, and others. Plants are easy to digest and assimilate and offer specific nutritive qualities based upon their color and chemical composition. For example, carrots are high in beta carotene, an essential nutrient for the liver and the eyes, while the sodium in dandelion greens is essential for the health of the stomach lining. Herbs a
Question: My mother broke her ankle three years ago and no surgery could of helped it heal. Can you help my mother? Answer I have had amazing results with the Bone/Skin Poultice formula, formerly called Bon-C. When any of my children broke a bone, the physicians were always astounded at how quickly they healed. My niece recently dislocated her elbow, which resulted as well in two fractures of the arm. She was told to expect a long recovery with extensive physical therapy. At her first follow-up visit only three weeks later, they removed the cast and did not need to replace it because so much healing had already taken place.
Question: I am suffering from gall bladder and gallstones problems. How can you help me? Answer: There are a couple things that help the body effectively rid itself of gallstones, all of which I have seen clients use with great results. Most of my clients have tested for herbs that build and support bile flow and production, like the Gall Bladder formula from Nature’s Sunshine and Cascara Sagrada. Most people also need supplemental magnesium in large quantities to reduce calcification, which is also a major component of hydrangea. I encourage my clients to spend a couple days eating only raw foods, then to do a gall bladder flush, which has inevitably resulted in their passing stones. Pe
Question: Thanks for your suggestion to eat garlic for combating the low-grade infection in my hand from the dog bite. I used minced garlic from the grocery and have been mixing it heavily in the foods I eat. It seems to work well. In fact, with the first garlic burger I ate I could feel a sensation move through my body (yes, I used A LOT of garlic) that I presumed to be the killing of bad bacteria – candida, if I had to guess. I’ve noticed, too, I have more energy now than I did have. A great $2 cure. My question: Can one eat too much garlic? Is there any toxicity to it? Answer: Only one of King Henry’s wives came close to eating too much garlic – she followed a Gaulish tradition that
Question: I have an eczema-like occurrence on my leg. It seems to be stress related – waxes & wanes with my life situation, which has been horrendous the last 2 years. I have used flower essences that seem to work temporarily, we’ve also used yarrow, licorice root extract, Golden Salve. Herbal Skin Trim makes it itch and burn worse. Help! It’s a patch about 1 1/2″ X 3″ and is raised like a welt, very red, itching like crazy and splitting and bleeding. When skin grows back over it, it is scaly and falls off. I also have similar on my same (right) big toe, spreading onto my foot, and my left elbow. Answer: Eczema most often indicates liver stress and a deficiency in essential fatty acids,
Question: I have a friend who is cramping in her legs only at night, when she relaxes. She has been eating mostly greens and fruits, no oils, for 10 days to get rid of candida, as well as taking the Nature’s Sunshine recommended herbs (capril., pau darco, flora force). She’s on the 3rd day, just struggling with the cramps. Any advice? Answer: Cramping is usually a magnesium deficiency or magnesium/calcium ratio imbalance, which should not be a problem if she is eating mostly greens. Dehydration is the first thing to check for, and the lack of fats could be removing enough lubrication to stiffen up the joints when she stops moving. Only other thing I can think of is that if she is eating
Question: I have heard that it is more important to eat organic meat than vegetables. Supposedly the body stores pesticides from meats more readily. Is this true? Answer: The challenge, as I see it, is that the meats contain huge quantities of hormones close enough to human to significantly impact our own production in addition to our storing the excesses, and of antibiotics, which weaken the immune system and strengthen harmful bacteria. On the other hand, since most pesticides are estrogen based, they accumulate in the reproductive organs of fruits and vegetables, which includes the seeds. I avoid any commercial produce of which we eat the seeds, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. In th
Question: Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about so called “healthy chocolate” from friends and family members. It is being advertised as an enjoyable nutritional supplement, and it’s also a home-based business opportunity. I’ve tasted the products and I like them, but I’m interested in what you think of their claims for health benefits. Answer: The important things to remember about chocolate as an antioxidant are to find out whether or not the cocoa is raw, since heat affects the antioxidant quality, and to look at the sweeteners being used. Sugar (organic or otherwise) increases the body’s need for antioxidants by damaging cells with excess acid, stressing the adrenal glands, and creati
