Socrates once said, "There is only one good--"KNOWLEDGE", and one evil--"Ignorance". This statement should guide us in all of our actions, especially where our health is concerned. Too many of us do not have the slightest idea of how to maintain good health. When illness strikes we rely on doctors to cure us. What we fail to realize is that "the cure" comes from within. Nature has provided us with a wonderfully powerful immune system and all we have to do is take proper care of this inner healing force. Does this sound too simple? It is! Our modern lifestyle has gotten us off the right track with fast foods, alcohol abuse, drug dependencies, a polluted environment, and high-tech stress.
Nature intended to fuel our inner healing force with the right natural substances in order for the body to function at its fullest potential. Nature's resources---whole foods, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids, and other natural bounties---are designed to support our immune system. Because most of us have a profound "lack of knowledge" as to what our bodies need to function properly, we find ourselves out of balance and susceptible to all sorts of illness and "dis-ease".
The medicinal benefits of herbs have been known and used by recent and ancient civilizations. The records of Egyptian, Roman, Persian and Hebrew medicine show that herbs were used extensively to cure practically every known illness to man. Many herbs contain powerful ingredients that, if used correctly, can help heal the body. Many believe that the healing properties of herbs are just as effective as drugs, but without the harmful and toxic side effects.
Herbs can be very potent, so it is important to regulate their dosage. Most over the counter drugs are too strong and create even more toxins in our bodies. It is of interest to note that in many industrialized countries today, herbs are prescribed by physicians and prepared and sold through neighborhood drugstores. In fact, in countries where access to hospitals and doctors is limited, herbal remedies are the only form of medicine. Let the herbs and plants of the earth be your medicine for optimal health and wellbeing.