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It is best to initiate an herbal program slowly. Start with one product at a time and build to the desired amounts so you don’t overwhelm your body. It is also important to mention that when working with herbs, you may experience a "healing crisis" as your problem begins to work its way out of your body. A healing crisis is often experienced as a temporary aggravation of symptoms that can flair-up for a few days. If the symptoms last longer than that, discontinue your herbal regimen and visit your primary care provider. From a practical point of view, it is best to work on only one or two health problems at a time. Focus on the most important problem first. What you may find is that your other health issues go away by themselves as the original problem is eliminated. Check with your primary care provider before starting an herbal therapy program. As with all complementary therapies, individuals who considering herbal therapy should consult with their doctor to avoid harmful interactions with any of their current medications. Do not take an herbal remedy instead of the medicine prescribed by your doctor without discussing it with him/her first. If you are pregnant or breast-feeding it is even more important to investigate the action of specific herbs. There are a number of herbs that are contraindicated for pregnant or lactating women. If in doubt, it is best to just avoid them all together. In addition to taking herbs to help restore your body, here are some additional tips to help you experience optimal health. • Drink lots of pure water. Get plenty of high quality sleep. • Exercise daily - take a walk, stretch or do yoga. • Try eating a diet rich in natural foods. Cut down on white and refined sugars, white flour, dairy products, alcohol, caffeine, fats and foods with additives. • Increase the amount of raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains and raw nuts in your diet. Keep in mind, taking supplements is only part of the answer. At times emotional issues may inhibit our body’s ability to heal itself. • Try to have a positive outlook on life. • Find ways to relieve stress and release pent-up anger or resentment whenever possible. • Become spiritually stronger! It has been scientifically proven that prayer or meditation have a positive effect on healing. Most importantly, be patient. Don’t expect instant changes. Your body didn’t get that way overnight, so give it some time to heal. Building new cells and restoring the body’s valuable supply of chemical elements takes time and a commitment on your part to get better. Although there IS a point of no return in tissue damage caused by severe long-term deficiencies, it is surprising to see how well the body responds to herbal therapies. It has been found that by combining herbal therapies with dietary and lifestyle improvements, you can work toward the remission of symptoms and the reversal of the disease process naturally. Dr. Rita Louise, Ph.D., is a Naturopathic Physician, a medical intuitive, mind/body healer, herbalist and spiritual counselor. She also authored the book "The Power Within A Psychic Healing Primer", For more information or to schedule a session call 972-475-3393 or visit www.soulhealer.com |
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