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The best herbs to use for medicinal or culinary purposes are those collected from the wild, in areas where the plant is found growing naturally, away from contaminants. Unfortunately, the colossal increase in demand for herbs has meant that some of the time, they are being collected from unsuitable wild …

A herb is sometimes used on its own or sometimes as part of a formula that contains several herbs. The latter, termed polypharmacy, employs a teamwork effect that is appropriate when the power of a single herb needs to be supplemented. Very often the formula consists of one main herb …

Culinary herbs and spices are chosen for their flavors to delight the palate. To me they also represent fun, color, and health. They are masters at dancing with our taste buds. They are nature’s aid to the relaxation of stomach muscles. They also encourage better production of balanced and sufficient …

These various methods will support or radically promote the healing process. Bodywork skin brushing is the most effective technique for cleansing the lymphatic system by physically stimulating it. It also stimulates the bloodstream and is excellent for poor circulation. It gives you a refreshed, uplifted feeling on completion and makes …

You would not own a car and assume that simply by giving it oil, water, and gas it would keep functioning efficiently. You would realize that, at some time, it would need a complete oil change and a service. Interestingly, however, many people do not take similar steps to ensure …

Before you begin advanced cleansing programs, you must be proficient in shorter and less intensive cleanses. Five-day programs achieve cleansing at a very deep level and will make a huge difference in your well-being. Get plenty of help, support, and advice prior to, during, and after the cleanse. Make sure …

Maintaining healthy intestinal flora is vitally important in colon function as it aids many essential processes. Sufficient amounts are needed of these beneficial bacteria, which require fibrous foods to multiply. Antibiotics kill them, and it takes between six and twelve weeks to reinstate them to normal levels. Take daily probiotics …

The key to an effective immune system is the general well-being of our mind, body, and spirit. Being sick is not simply the result of one problem, it is a collection of many factors. Some diseases are regarded as being modern, such as depression caused by stress, pollution, and so …

The body runs on the fuel it is provided with. When we were hunters and gatherers, this fuel came in the form of foods collected in the wild, encompassing a diverse range of health-giving chemistry, to include components far beyond vitamins and minerals. For instance, archaeologists have found evening primrose …