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How do I use the therapies ?The therapies come in 50ml dropper bottles with a built in dropper for easier dispense. The dosages average 15 drops in a little water or fruit juice 3 times a day or as required. Back to Top
Why should I take herbal therapies ?Herbal supplements are extremely versatile and can play a variety of roles in the maintenance of overall health and wellness. While some herbs target specific organs, others are used as general tonics in the promotion of overall health. Some herbs may be used as relaxants, others work as energizers. Some herbs help fight cholesterol and others help Prevent various cancers. Many herbs perform more than one function in maintaining our health. In fact, based on the natural healing powers of herbs, it seems that more and more people are preferring to take herbs and vitamins not only to help themselves stay healthy today, but also to avoid potential illnesses later in life. Back to Top
How do herbs work ?The main difference between herbal remedies and pharmaceuticals (Aspirin, Tylenol, cough syrups, etc) is that pharmaceutical products are specifically designed to remove the symptoms associated with various aliments and diseases. Herbs on the other hand, work in a more gentle manner, allowing the body to heal itself in a slow and natural process. In contrast to the often quick and temporary relief of aches and pains provided by pharmaceutical products, herbal remedies heal the body by allowing it to build up its resistance, enabling it to become stronger over time, and eventually helping the body to prevent the onset of potential aches and pains. The key to ensuring the efficacy of herbal therapies is through the maintenance and sustenance of a healthy lifestyle. Herbal intervention can be extremely successful, but good nutrition and regular activity are also essential to our overall well being. Back to Top
When to take herbs ?It is best to take herbs just before or with a meal. Herbs for specific problems such as headaches, PMS etc. should be taken as needed. You will find that many herbal products are standardized - this means that the herbal therapies have a guaranteed potencies and that they contain uniform levels of the compound(s) that are believed to make them particularly beneficial. Back to Top
Pregnancy is it safe ?It is axiomatic that pregnancy should be a time of minimal medical intervention, and herbalists in particular regard pregnancy as a "contraindication" to taking herbal medicines. Nutritive "food herbs" such as nettle, and uterine tonics such as raspberry leaf are encouraged, and perhaps gentle treatments against typical symptoms such as constipation or morning sickness are in order. There is NO evidence of teratogenicity in humans arising from herbal remedies, but since such evidence would be hard to come by, erring on the side of caution is regarded as prudent. Back to Top
M. Fourie
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