1. WHAT ARE HERBS? Herb List
In general use, herbs are any plants used for food, flavoring, medicine, or fragrances for their savory or aromatic properties.
Herbs are the highest quality food known to man containing vitamins, minerals and trace elements in natural balance and harmony.
2. WHY USE HERBS?
It is our sincere belief that our Creator put herbs upon the earth to maintain and restore our health. We believe that herbs get to the cause of health problems.
3. ARE THERE BAD SIDE EFFECTS WITH USING HERBS?
No, but some people experience cleansing action on the body when first using herbs (such as nausea, diarrhea, aches, etc.). It is this detoxifying process that helps bring the body into a state of health.
4. DO I TREAT HERBS LIKE DRUGS? (For example: small dosages, caution in mixing & possible overdose)
Herbs are food, not drugs. Many herbs can be taken in large
quantities with no harmful side effects. Mixing herbs has less
of a side effect than eating different foods together. Therefore, you can take all the herbs you want to get greater health benefits. Most chemical drugs can be taken at the same time as herbs, but is preferable to take at different times.
5. HOW MANY HERBS SHOULD I TAKE AND FOR HOW LONG?
When using a new herb, begin with a recommended dosage and observe how your body reacts to it. If you do not receive the desired result, increase or decrease the dosage accordingly. When herbs are used for restoring health, dosages will need to be five-to-seven times that which is required for maintaining health. Depending of course on the ailment and the severity of it, approximately three months of sustained high dosage is usually required before the body is repaired. Sometimes it takes a full year for
restoration to occur. The science of Homeopathy teaches that it takes one month for every year of illness for the person to REBUILD the body. If you are working with a Practitioner – take your herbs as suggested by them.
6. HOW SOON SHOULD I GET RESULTS?
It’s impossible to give a set answer. There are many factors involved. The severity of the problem, the person’s assimilation and digestive system, the number of herbs taken, and the particular problem. However, some minor ailments such as constipation and sinus congestion may be relieved within a day, while more chronic symptoms may take weeks to notice results.
7. CAN I QUIT TAKING MY CHEMICAL DRUGS?
Because herbs go to the source of your problems working on building and strengthening your body, many people have gradually decreased drug dosage and frequency with
the use of herbs. However, you should always work with your prescribing doctor for guidance about the drugs you are taking.
8. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO TAKE HERBS?
Since herbs are food, you can take them whenever you want. Most people will take them before meals so the liquid won’t dilute their digestive juices. Others on a busy schedule will take them first thing in the morning and last thing at night. (Some people who take their herbs before meals will experience burping.) Herbs for insomnia and cleansing are mostly taken at night. Appetite depressants and blood sugar balancers are best taken between meals to avoid “highs & lows” that occur with these problems. The best way to take an entire program is WITH your meals.
