The shift towards natural medicine

Modern, western medicine has undoubtedly made incredible contributions to science and learning. Many of the scores of metabolic pathways that facilitate the normal function of our neurological, immune and endocrine (hormonal) systems have been elucidated by research funded by drug companies.

They have also invested heavily into one of the greatest scientific endeavours yet to be undertaken: the unravelling of the human genetic code. But their rewards have been few and far between.

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The biggest reason for this is linked to our evolution with our natural environment and the fact that these connected and interacting pathways respond best to natural inputs, such as healthy, diverse diets, fresh air and clean water, and plenty of physical activity.

Sounds pretty natural, doesn’t it? ..  and a far cry from the 💊 ‘pill for an ill’ approach that has characterised modern medicine.

Natural Immunity Boost 🎈

Boost your immunity  against colds and flus caused by viruses and bacteria with natural remedies

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Resistance – Natural immunity boost

  • Sensible precautions – hygiene, hand-washing, cleanliness
  • Avoid processed foods in favour of freshly harvested local fruit and vegetables
  • Refined sugar damages the immune system
  • Garlic is naturally anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal
  • Vitamin C has proven anti-viral properties
  • The mineral Zinc is vital for immunity

Elderberries

  • Specific anti-viral herbal remedies are elderberry & olive leaf.
  • Silver is known for centuries for its biocidal properties. The use of silver to control infections was common in ancient civilisations.
    > Colloidal silver anti-biotics research
echinacea Purple Cornflower

Purple Coneflower

  • The well documented and researched Echinacea purpurea (purple coneflower) makes the immune system more active, better able to combat viruses and bacteria and is very safe for long-term use without any side-effects.
    > Echinacea’s anti-viral properties research

Herbal remedies for Catarrh

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Catarrh can be a problem at any time of year but it’s even more common in the winter when colds and flu are about. Catarrh is a reaction to irritation of the mucous membranes in the nasal passages. This could be caused by an allergic reaction to something in the environment, in the diet, or chemical pollutants in the home, as well as the after effect of a winter bug.

Which herb can help?

Plantago is a very common unspectacular herb to look at found in fields and meadows throughout Europe but its ordinary appearance disguises its value as a medicinal herb. In Gaelic the herb is known as “the healing plant”. Some know it as “soldiers”.

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Plantago lanceolata – Lance Leaf Plantain – herbal remedies for catarrh

Plantain juice will NOT go mouldy during storage. This is due to the presence of naturally occurring antibiotics.

Plantago contains mucilage, tannins and silicic acid. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, astringent and demulcent properties. As well as being a great catarrh buster, Plantago can also be helpful with sinusitis, ear infections and coughs.

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