Can One Overdose on Herbs Like One Can With Prescription Drugs?
A lot of people are just learning about herbs and have a lot of fear that if you tell someone about an herb they might overdose. No body wants to accidently hurt someone, but we must remember that herbs are food. So the real question is can we overdose with food and what is that in relation to a chemical overdose. Everyone should read the label on anything they put into their mouths so that they are responsible for their bodies. If we put something into our body, we are responsible for whatever action takes place.
A chemical drug overdose is extremely dangerous. There are warnings on bottles to keep them away from children and elderly people. Overdosing also includes the problem of mixing drugs, which causes serious problems. One should be sure to ask their pharmacist about the bad side affects of any drug he or she takes. The overdose of chemicals or drugs into the human body is undoubtedly dangerous and potentially fatal.
An overdose of herbs or food often causes an allergic reaction to that specific food or herb. From an herb standpoint, there are occasionally people who are allergic to a specific herb, which is why it is recommended that one starts on any herb at a very low dosage and then slowly builds up to the needed level. An overdose on herbs does not put the body into a life threatening situation. Rather, the body normalizes itself because it is simply dealing with a food.
The other situation that an overdose of herbs can cause is diarrhea, which is not a health problem unless it occurs over several days. Anyone who begins an herbal program and gets diarrhea should consult an herbalist, who will reduce the intake of those herbs that have a cleansing action on the body or colon. One can see that the overdose of an herb as compared to the overdose of chemicals is at opposite ends of the spectrum, with one being naturally cleansing and the being life threatening.
It is hoped that this knowledge motivates all of us to think of herbs as foods and not medicines. If we’re going to keep herbs out of the hands of drug companies, the fact that herbs are food must be stressed. Recent herb companies and long standing herbalists have upsettingly announced the fact that they are taking herbs to the doctors and the scientific world, taking them from the housewife who knows and uses them best.
Food or herbs can be toxic or dangerous, but not as much so as man-made chemicals. We must have the wisdom to choose foods or herbs that are not poisonous. Herbs and foods were created by nature to be safe for all people. Where as man-made chemicals are dangerous to all. One must use moderation in all things, as an overdose of herbs causes an allergic reaction that could be avoided with a little wisdom. Anyone eating any herb for the first time should begin at a low dosage and watch the bodily reaction for a couple of days. If not heavy cleansing of allergic reaction is felt, than more can be eaten.
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Depression ? Prescription Drugs v. Natural Remedies
Whatever the causes of depression, the condition can have serious detrimental effects on your life. It is therefore important to find a good way to treat it. However, it’s important to be properly diagnosed before pursuing any treatment.
Many times psychiatrists and other professionals will readily prescribe medication, which can have serious side effects that have been well-documented.
Therapeutic measures and lifestyle changes are just as important, if not more important, when it comes to treating depression. If you decide to pursue this route, it’s very important to use psychological and wellness treatment together.
However, natural remedies for depression such as homeopathic remedies, can be very effective in combating depression, and on the plus side they come with almost no risk of side effects.
Prescribed Medication: Unfortunately, medical practitioners are very quick to prescribe anti-depressants in the first instance when treating depression. Ensure that you have researched all other options and that you are well informed on all the possible side-effects and precautions of taking anti-depressants before making a decision.
One of the most commonly prescribed anti-depressants are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) such as Prozac and Zoloft; Tricyclic anti-depressants such as Elavin and Tofranil; and MAOIs (Monoamine oxidase inhibitors) such as Nardil
and Marplan.
These all have side effects which can be very distressing to some and they are all required by the FDA to carry a warning about the increased risk of suicide, hostility, and agitation (not a great recommendation).
According to reports, the withdrawal effects are often experienced when you discontinue these prescription drugs. While anti-depressants may work for some people, they should be taken under close medical supervision. Many people do find they help but they usually work best when used in conjunction with other treatment such as cognitive therapy or an exercise program.
Psychotherapy: This has significant, and long lasting effects as a means of treating depression. Various therapeutic approaches which include interpersonal therapy, family therapy and cognitive-behavioural offer great insights as they strive to help the individual deal with any underlying issues that may be triggering the depression.
Relaxation: Meditation and Yoga are some of the relaxation techniques that have been shown to reduce anxiety and clear the mind. If they are done regularly, these techniques can help alleviate some of the symptoms of depression and generally put you in a much lighter frame of mind.
Natural Remedy: These natural remedies have been used for hundreds, if not thousands of years for their medicinal properties. Long before chemically induced, medication was even thought of. Taken from the age old wisdom of those who relied on nature to cure all woes, certain herbal and homeopathic remedies have been shown to greatly reduce the symptoms of depression without the unwanted side-effects.
The most commonly used natural remedies for depression are Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) which is called “nature’s Prozac” and Passiflora which is nature’s best natural tranquilizers.
Many people around the world now turn to this natural approach of regaining the subtle balance of brain chemicals and rejuvenating the body and mind for all round natural health. Natural remedies for depression that include homeopathic remedies can also be of great benefit and are free of side effects as well as safe to use during pregnancy.
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Sports Supplements — A Chinese Herbal Prescription (35)
The so-called sports supplements consist of those herbs that enhance physical endurance and quicken recovery in case of injuries. This herbal category is suitable for people engaging in martial arts, competitive sports, or regular exercises such as biking, running, rowing or hiking.
It should be noted that there are no quick performance enhancing herbs in Chinese medicine with the dramatic effects of steroid. Chinese herbs are used for bodybuilding and faster recovery, implying a longer-term approach.
What should a sports supplement help?
• Strengthen bones, muscles and tendons.
• Nourish blood.
• Enhance blood circulation.
• Harness Qi to improve endurance and recovery.
• “Supplement” means in addition to healthy food.
The following herbs are recommended as a combination:
1) Strengthen bones, muscles, and tendons
San Qi 三七
Niu Xi 牛膝
Gu Sui Bu 骨碎補
Jin Gou Ji 金狗瘠
2) Nourish blood
Chuan Xiong 川芎
Dang Gui 當歸
Shu Di Huang 熟地黃
3) Enhance blood circulation
Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生
Du Huo 獨活
Wu Jia Pi 五加皮
4) Harness Qi
Huang Qi 黃耆
Ren Shen 人參
Fu Ling 伏苓
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Flu or Cold — A Chinese Herbal Prescription (5)
FLU or COLD – - A chinese herbal prescription.
A flu or cold usually goes away in a few days if you rest enough and drink a lot of water. However, the herbal prescription will help you recover faster, especially if you have a stubborn cough. It also reduces all the discomforts of the flu while you are recovering.
For elders, kids, or those who are weak, don’t wait for the flu to go away by itself. Take the herbs to end the flu sooner and prevent it from degenerating into something serious like bronchitis or pneumonia.
The prescription should be written according to what kind of symptoms the patient has, and the severity of those symptoms:
1) Fever or high temperature
Lian Qiao 連 翹
Huang Qin 黃 芩
Zhi Zi 枝 子
Di Gu Pi 地 骨 皮
2) Cough, phlegm and nasal congestion
Chuan Bei Mu 川 貝 母
Sang Bai Pi 桑 白 皮
Qing Pi 青 皮
Zi Su Ye 紫 蘇 葉
Pi Pa Ye 批 杷 葉
3) Indigestion requiring mild purging
Zhi Shi 枳 實
Fan Xie Ye 番 瀉 葉
4) Weak respiratory system (depending on the patient)
Bai Bu 百 步
Zi Wan 紫 菀
A combination of 13 herbs are recommended.
There are other symptoms requiring no treatment, because they will go away automatically when the flu is reduced, e.g. tiredness, aches and pains, or lack of appetite. These symptoms are your body’s natural reaction to the flu. It would be a mistake if herbs are prescribed to lessen those symptoms. Why? Those symptoms all require strengthening herbs which are “hot” in nature. The herbs you use for the flu have to be “cold” in nature. Thus you would create a conflict in your prescription. This conflict would result in lessening the overall effect of the herb package, and even worse, prolonging the flu. If those symptoms still remain after the flu is gone, something else is wrong and should be treated from a different angle by strengthening the body.
Drink one to two cups (8 oz each) of herb tea a day.
Chinese herbs are very effective in reducing the various discomforts of the flu and shortening its hold on you.
Most flu patients need less than five days of herbs to completely recover.
While you recover from the flu, remember to rest, drink more water, eat light meals, and avoid greasy, peppery, deep-fried and barbecued food.
This is just one formula with countless variations depending on:
* Severity and nature of the symptoms based on observation and discussion of the problem with the herbalist.
* How weak is your body and how much herbs you need to help you fight the flu.
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Delay Aging — A Chinese Herbal Prescription (16)
DELAY AGING – - A chinese herbal prescription.
Delay aging means prolonging your productive life. It also means keeping you healthy as long as possible so that you are able to enjoy a better life. Everyone knows that we are swimming against the current of aging and natural death. In this process, we should try to prevent the symptoms of old age from appearing earlier or from becoming debilitating.
Aging can be a depressing experience if you think about withering away in a helpless situation. Therefore, the goal to combat aging is to maintain your health strong enough so that you can take care of yourself and perform what you are capable of doing as you move on.
Nature of aging
• Aging and health deterioration goes hand in hand.
• In normal circumstances, your body stops growing around 20, followed by a so-called prime or plateau period lasting until 40.
• Most young people don’t worry about aging. Why should they?
• When you reach 40 or later, and begin to feel some downhill symptoms, suddenly you’ll appreciate the meaning of aging.
• Aging occurs gradually from 40 to 50, which may not be noticeable. Then it may occur in a step function, enough to make you nervous.
• There are of course some exceptions to the above description.
• The general rule is that if you care about maintaining good health even when you are young, the downhill symptoms will occur later rather than sooner.
• Health maintenance should be cultivated as a habit or lifestyle.
• Prevention should be taken more seriously.
Examples of downhill symptoms:
• Decrease in physical endurance, especially in sports activities.
• Energy depletion, more rest to replenish energy.
• Slower response time.
• Memory not as good as before.
• Joint pains more frequent and intense.
• Weight gain due to metabolic change.
• Menopause in females.
• Less fertile and less sexual desire.
• Countless others more serious and scary.
Do not fantasize about miracle herbs that can bring back the fountain of youth. The movies and some businessmen say those herbs exist. The Chinese Emperors had been looking for them all the time. The Emperors were the most spoiled bunch. Many of them died young because they did not take care of their health. They ordered the eunuchs to find the miracle herbs. The smart eunuchs would run away because they knew they could never find them. The less smart ones returned with some fake things, only to face execution because they could not deliver. During the Three-Kingdoms period in China, the legendary herbalist Hua Tuo 華佗 was executed circa 205 A.D. by Cao Cao 曹操 for refusing to devote fulltime to curing Cao’s chronic headaches. The fact that Hua Tuo was executed late in his professional life in his 90’s shows that he had found a way to delay aging.
The Chinese approach to delay aging emphasizes strengthening and prevention by adopting a healthy lifestyle, eating the right kind of food, and using medicinal herbs as a supplement. The herbs aim to enhance overall body functions, with special attention paid to weaker organs. A stronger body is the best defense against disease and aging. The following herbs are recommended for health enhancement:
1) Strengthen overall
Ren Shen 人參
Dang Shen 黨參
Bai Zhu 白朮
Fu Ling 伏苓
Gan Cao 甘草
2) Strengthen blood
Chuan Xiong 川芎
Dang Gui 當歸
Di Huang 地黃
Chi Shao 赤芍
3) Enhance Qi circulation
Huang Qi 黃耆
Sang Ji Sheng 桑寄生
Suo Yang 鎖陽
4) Reduce excess heat
Huang Qin 黃芩
A total of 13 herbs are used.
Drink one cup (8 oz) of herb tea a day, preferably in the morning to allow for dissipation of excess heat generated by the strengthening herbs. You don’t need the herb tea for consecutive days. Drinking 10 to 20 cups of herb tea within a month will suffice normally.
This is just one formula with countless variations depending on:
* How accurate the herbalist can pinpoint your weak organs.
* How weak is your body initially.
* How does your body respond to the herbs.
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Cough – - A Chinese Herbal Prescription (1)
COUGH – - A chinese herbal prescription.
To make the prescription effective, you have to deal with the following:
1) Dry throat: Many herbs can moisten, use
Xuan Shen 玄 參
Mai Men Dong 麥 門 冬
Ze Xie 澤 瀉
Jie Geng 桔 梗
2) Phlegm or mucus: Make it come out smoothly, use
Chuan Bei Mu 川 貝 母
Sang Bai Pi 桑 白 皮
Qing Pi 青 皮
3) Cough: A cough is just a symptom showing body reaction to something. Don’t suppress the cough for it will come back. Let it come out but try to reduce it within a period of days, use
Zi Su Ye 紫 蘇 葉
Pi Pa Ye 批 杷 葉
4) Weak respiratory system: To strengthen use
Bai Bu 百 步
Zi Wan 紫 菀
A combination of 11 herbs mentioned above will do.
Drink one to two cups (8 oz each) of herb tea a day.
You will feel the cough and phlegm come out more readily.
Your cough will gradually go away in a few days.
A dry cough can last for weeks even with cough suppressants. The key is to turn it into a wet cough and make it disappear in days.
Avoid greasy, peppery, deep-fried or barbecued food until cough disappears.
This is just one formula with countless variations depending on:
* Severity and nature of the cough based on observation and discussion of the problem with the herbalist.
* Your constitution based on pulse reading and judgment of the herbalist.
* Your herbalist can tailor-make a prescription for your special needs.
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