Some random thoughts while studying herbals tonight; while reading I ran into some timeless truths.
Hippocrates said:
let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food.
He really was a pretty smart man!
Dr. Patrick Jones (one of my favorite herbalists) also said:
Spike your soup with tumeric or garlic and you're a Gourmet. Glaze the fruit cup with goldenseal and you're a Sadist
He is obviously a smart man too!
So herbals can be a lot of work, to force answers from the unknown; or you can approach it as relaxation and fun. I learn more when I am not under stress to learn the 14 thing, in order of efficacy, that herb XYZ can be used for!
It is almost fun to find a new use for an old friend I have used for years! So read and study, Sometimes I even take notes on certain things, because it sets it in my mind, if I re read the note or not.
But every now and then, I run into an herbalist; who is so intense, they are shortening their very life, by the intensity of their dedication! If you add 5 years to your life with herbals, but loose 7 from the stress; is that a good use of your time? Would it not be better to enjoy the study, and add 4 years, while subtracting none?
What could a Man do with the extra six years saved; simply by enjoying life? :)
I agree. I say, enjoy the journey instead of racing to the destination. Taking the time to learn well is worth it and more enjoyable. You will find your retention is greater also. Isn't laughter medicine? Don't forget to laugh.
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I laugh every morning when I look in the mirror....
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My diet is my health plan. Look up Max Gerson when you get a chance. He cured cancer just from his diet.
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Not a new idea, but a good one. I take some herbals (Boswellia comes to mind) that can not be eaten, and must be in a capsule. The biggest advantage of consuming them directly is you get 100% of the herb. Dried is the next best for most herbs, and capsules allow for easy metering.
As long as you know what it does, and get it in your system at the right time, and in the correct amount, delivery is a personal choice. ALL options are Good!
Stay healthy!
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smithlabs! this sounds rather ominous.."It is almost fun to find a new use for an old friend I have used for years!"
I thought there was something a little off about you man, going around using people! lol!
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ROFLOL
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ROFLOL; Use your friends wisely....
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I would have to agree. The journey should be part of the fun. When it is a chore it is no longer fun and adds stress. I would rather enjoy my journey in life...
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Yes, if it is all work, that is a poor way to travel through life!
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Nice math.
I herbalize as much as I can without stressing over it...lol...
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I just use math so you know I am not a liberal, LOL!
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Ah...but liberals are so astute at adding zeroes to budgets with gay abandon!
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WRONG! They would never abandon the Gays! That is their core voting block, ROFLOL!
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Oh my...that's bad, Tobe.
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They are pretty bad...even for abominations; SMH!
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LOL.
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Perfect liberals, SMH!
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