In the age of pill popping and over medication, have you ever thought that the weeds growing around your house may improve your health? Most of us consider weeds in the yard as only an annoyance, filling our time on the weekends. Before running to Lowe's or Home Depot for tools and chemicals, look more closely; perhaps many of your weeds are actually unrecognized natural remedies.
Before this pills-in-a-bottle era, we had herbs. Before mass-produced cough syrup, we had herbs. Before skin creams, we had herbs. Thankfully enough, we still have herbs; however, until recently the knowledge associated with many of them had been lost to mainstream society. Natural herbs - in the hands of qualified personnel - can help with a multitude of health issues, from headaches, menstrual pain, colds and sore muscles to something as odd as chronically dry skin. No matter what your ailment, chances are that somewhere on earth there is an herb for it.
Herbs are all around us and we take for granted their healing powers because it is far simpler to go to the store and pick up a drug. With the very diverse fauna we have in the Triad area it would be a waste of our natural resources not to take advantage of the healthy herbs that often have greater benefits and less harmful effects to our bodies than their artificially derived counterparts. For example, did you know that a herb that grows wild in the southeast United States was at one time the chief ingredient of root beer. Sassafras, seen growing wild in your back yard and on the side of the road as you head up to Pilot Mountain, was once used as a painkiller and as an antiseptic. When I was a child I can remember my mother using it to clear up mucus associated with a cold. This is but one example of the healthy herbs that are abundant around our home, and there are many more if only we take the time to learn more about them. Another is the American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), known in the southeast as "pawdads," which is high in vitamin C and great during the colder months. Even un-ripened fruit is touted as being extremely astringent.
When considering herbal care, remember that herbs are helpful but some plants contain potentially harmful substances. Before venturing into the community to find herbs, do some research. Speak with an herbalist (easily found in the phone book or through the American Herbalist Guild), or consult a resource such as the SW School of Botanical Medicine (http://www.swsbm.com ). Though the school is in Arizona, they still have quite a large collection on the subject of medicinal herbs from around the country, including our region. It also has a wide variety of plant formulas, including their helpful effects and some of the precautions associated with them. Some herbs do interact with artificially derived drugs, so it's very important to discuss your plans with your doctor if you are taking other medications. Keep your doctor updated on your medical and herbal plans, but remember that most conventional doctors know very little about herbs. It is ironic that herbs have been around much longer than pills, yet we still know so little about them. Unfortunately it's economics - pharmaceutical companies stand to lose vast sums if too many people know how to cure an ailment from the plants in their yard.
Do your research both on the herbs and on the person prescribing them. Ask other clients/patients about their experiences to get a feel for how effective the herbs and herbalist are. At best you will find that herbs are a viable, healthy alternative and can be a wonderful way to reconnect with the natural order of the planet.
Nikki Roach is a health and wellness coach and massage therapist for nearly 11 years.
She encourage the use of exercise, sleep, massage therapy, acupuncture, proper food consumption, stress management approaches, fiscal responsibility and prayer to your high power. For a FREE report on ways to save money and improve your wellness visit: http://www.nrteam.com
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