A SELECTION OF MEDICINAL HERBS – COMFREY (SYMPHYTUM OFFICINALE)
Comfrey grows, for the most part unnoticed, near farmyards, in ditches and by river banks. Because of its excellent medicinal effects it should be lifted from its obscurity and used more widely. Even in ancient times it was employed to heal wounds and broken bones, especially fractures of the leg. It is for good reason, then, that people gave it common names such as ‘knitback’, ‘bruisewort’ and ‘healing herb’. Considering its good services in cases of fractures alone, it deserves more attention than it usually receives. Comfrey, especially when taken in a homoeopathic form, promotes the healing process and speeds up the formation of new bone cells, which is probably due to the fact that it contains 0.8-1.0 per cent allantoic This substance is known to encourage granulation and the formation of epithelial cells. Comfrey also contains choline and other, still unknown, elements.
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WALKING AND EXERCISING ON DEWY GRASS IN THE MORNING
Not everyone may find it easy to get up early in the morning and walk, run or do their exercises on the still dewy grass. Perhaps you live in a town with narrow streets and would find it inconvenient to go outside and seek out a green meadow before breakfast in order to do a little morning exercise. Still, it would be a most refreshing activity for all the many town dwellers who are normally locked up in their rooms and offices, before actually having to surrender to the hustle and bustle of a busy day.
How much to be envied are those who still live close to nature, who in the early morning carry out their natural exercise by making hay or doing general farm and garden work. Even though they may not realise it, these people are conditioning their bodies all the while. To them it is nothing but their work, part of their daily routine. It would be a first-class restorative to take a holiday on a farm and get up early and join these people in their early morning chores so as to regenerate our bodies which have been wearied and worn out during the working year. Think, too, of the opportunity you would have of learning from nature, helping you to adopt a more optimistic view of life.
Early morning exercises require deep-breathing, and this will help to drive out the remaining traces of weariness from our bodies, enabling us to start the day’s work refreshed, even more so if we are able to walk on dewy grass. Sebastian Kneipp was one who called attention to the effects of dew, and it is beneficial to our health if we make use of nature’s gifts. Civilisation has robbed us of much of our freedom by forcing us to live in cramped houses and towns, but nature teaches us little things that can make up for this loss to some extent. Observing these lessons can help us to maintain a reasonable physical balance while having to accept the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
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BEAUTIFUL HAIR – CARE OF THE HAIR (BATH AND TONIC)
Excessively oily hair is often a problem for young people around the age of puberty. In the case of girls, this is generally due to a temporary disruption of the ovarian function. In order to help, the cause must be treated; warm underwear is recommended and warm herbal sitz baths are necessary, taken every night until relief is achieved. Some older men try to keep their hair by using expensive tonics, but these preparations often benefit the manufacturers and advertisers more than those who would like to see an end to their bald pate. Really, all is in vain, because once the hair bulbs have gone, no new hair can grow.
Most people look after their hair in one way or another, even though they may not have grasped the idea that the basic care and treatment has to be from inside the body itself. In other words, by eliminating any existing internal deficiencies, the appearance of the hair will improve. I often hear from patients who have taken silica and a biological calcium preparation who tell me, ‘My hair is beautiful again.’ They are elated and surprised at the same time.
External care will no doubt benefit your hair to some extent, and so will a good hair tonic.
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SEVEN BASIC RULES FOR THE PREVENTION OF CANCER – RULE SEVEN
The endocrine glands play an important part in our body and should be cared for so as to keep them functioning normally. Maintaining the right balance will prevent unnecessary problems. Interestingly, there are some people who have such a favourable predisposition, despite the unbalanced and turbulent times we live in, that they experience no problems with the functioning of their glands, particularly the sex glands. However, not everyone is so fortunate and well-balanced; there are some people who push themselves too hard, while others suffer constantly from inhibitions. Both tendencies are responsible for unnatural conditions of irritation and are harmful to the cells. Excessive irritation and tension encourage cancerous degeneration of the cells if they occur repeatedly. In this case, harmony in one’s emotional life is a necessary requirement if one wants to keep healthy.
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ARTHRITIS AND GOUT – DIET 2
Vegetable oils, such as cold-pressed olive, sunflower, poppy, or linseed oils, should be used in their unrefined state. Anyone suffering from rheumatoid arthritis should never have denatured white sugar on his table. For sweetening, honey and natural sweetness from grapes, sultanas, currants and raisins must take the place of refined white sugar. These dried fruits can be put through a mincer so that they can easily be added to foods for sweetening. Raw rose hip puree made without white sugar is an excellent substitute for the usual jams. Not only white sugar but also white flour and white flour products must be scrupulously avoided. On the other hand, wheat germ taken in limited quantities is an excellent addition to the diet. If vegetables are not eaten raw, care should be taken in their cooking. Never boil vegetables but simply steam them in a little water to preserve their minerals and vitamins. Raw salads are very good seasoned with whey concentrate (Molkosan) or with lemon juice and oil; never add salt and sugar. If at all possible do not use table salt or sharp spices, but replace these by fresh culinary herbs and yeast extract, or use Herbaforce.
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