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About Herbs
You can find out
almost anything you need to know about herbs, vitamins, minerals, and
other dietary supplements by going to any number of sources. There are
a number of books that have been published about herbs that are
available from your local library, book stores like Barnes &
Noble or borders, or online from Amazon and other book retailers. You
can also go to various websites that have a great assortment of
information about herbs, including growing tips, how to cook them, and
how to use them to make skin care items, such as lotions and
fragrances, or how to use them in aromatherapy. There is much to learn
about herbs and how they have been used historically; there was a time
before pharmaceuticals became available that natural herbal remedies
were the only option. The passage of time and the introduction of
modern medical treatment to the masses have led people away from
natural herbal treatments and toward expensive prescription medications
instead.
A good site to visit is Viable Herbal Solutions at
www.viable-herbal.com, for an extensive overview about herbs, for what
conditions individual herbs have been proven to be helpful, including
possible side effects and interactions with other herbs, supplements,
and prescription medications. For example, St. John’s wart is
a natural anti-depressant that should not be used in addition to
prescription anti-depressants or anti-axiolytics (used to treat
anxiety), and can cause photosensitivity in some users. You should
always tell your health care provider what you are taking, including
all over the counter preparations, herbal supplements, and dietary
aids, in addition to prescription medications. You may just find that
you are able to reduce the amount of medication you are currently
taking after you initiate naturopathic therapy, and it may be worth
your while to consult a naturopathic physician about herbs and what
would be right for you.
If you want to learn more about herbs and how to grow and preserve
them, choosing which herbs to grow, creating indoor and outdoor
gardens, herb garden designs, using herbs for decoration, and how to
preserve herbs for various uses. Herbologists and other individuals
knowledgeable about herbs and their uses are usually available for
consults at your local health food store or organic grocer, and can
answer most questions you may have about herbs. Get back to basics and
natural living by learning more about herbs and how you can use them to
improve your health and well being. Become your very own herbal expert
by learning everything you can about herbs and open yourself to a whole
new way of life – one of better health!
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A Healthy Dose of Good Advice
