[MR] Herbal Ignorance

[M'lady Foxy]

MY personal feeling are that we fill our bodies with *modern* medicines always trying to complicate things in doing so.Look how many of our *modern* medicines fall or contain herbal or western ingredients.One reason I do herbal remedies myself is that I swallow enough *safe* sprays and such that are on my fruits,veggies and induced into my general food supply.Why add more in my meds?Even though I do I in no way push my beliefs on others and again as have said in previous posts advises that you check with your doctor before any medical plan ..herbal same as modern.

 Just my 2 pence

--- On Thu, 10/22/09, Steven Chang <moondragn at gmail.com> wrote:

> From: Steven Chang <moondragn at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [MR] Herbal Ignorance
> To: "Melinda Kirby" <theoilmaven at yahoo.com>
> Cc: Atlantia at seahorse.atlantia.sca.org
> Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009, 8:12 AM
> Great post! I have to point out too
> that Chinese herb medicine has
> been around for centuries. While they may look or smell
> suspicious, if
> you get them from a reputable Chinese doctor, you will get
> the right
> medicine for what is ailing you. Often times it is just as
> effective
> or more so as western medicine. These types of medicines
> work to
> strengthen your body, either the immune system or to
> improve your
> blood circulation or production. Make sure you tell the
> doctor about
> any allegies or other drugs you are taking too.
> 
> Old folk remedies work because they have been time tested.
> If they
> didn't work, people would not keep remembering them.
> 
> On 10/22/09, Melinda Kirby <theoilmaven at yahoo.com>
> wrote:
> > First let me say I rarely post to the list. I find
> that others generally
> > cover the topic all too well. I have noticed a trend
> that occurs here-
> > someone posts a legitimate question or comment and it
> is jumped on until the
> > proverbial dead horse is beaten to dust. All this
> being said, I do feel I
> > have something to offer on this subject of
> "alternative medicine".
> > My profession centers around healing- I work with
> doctors and
> > acupuncturists. I have studied herbs and oils for many
> years. I have
> > traveled to many countries to gain a better
> understanding of healing
> > practices. I have shared oils and herbs with many in
> the SCA in a
> > responsible manner. I do not claim to cure anything, I
> am not a doctor, nor
> > do I suggest people avoid proper medical care.
> HOWEVER.....I am amused when
> > I hear people state personal opinions as fact.
> > Lets be clear:
> >  1 Alopathic (western medicine) is the NEWEST
> form of healing. What some
> > call "folk" medicine has been proven effective in two
> ways. It has stood the
> > test of time and it has stood the test of modern
> research.
> > 2. Western medicine is great for acute care (severed
> limbs, heart attacks,
> > broken bones) however it falls far short for chronic
> conditions.
> > 3. Someone asked what herbs do???? I suggest you
> attend one of the classes
> > taught at University or read a book or study the
> subject before you state
> > that they don't work. There are volumes of research
> that has been conducted
> > and is still being conducted showing how effective
> herbs and oils are. For
> > example: Oregano has a 98.9% kill rate against Staph
> and Strep according to
> > a Weeber State University study. Essential Oils are
> being used in many
> > hospitals worldwide.
> > Modern pharmaceuticals do not have to be held to the
> same high standard that
> > herbs do. Annually thousands die from perscription
> meds compared to 0 from
> > herbs. Which is safer? Which is more effective? Only
> you can decide.If you
> > want to learn more, I humbly offer my knowledge with
> others. That is why I
> > teach and display at A&S and University. I do not
> impose my opinion on
> > others and ask that this art of healing not be treated
> disrespectfully.
> > YIS
> > Lady Meadbh the Handy
> >
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