Archive for the ‘Herbal’ Category
TELEVISION AND HEALTH – THE USE OF ENERGY (NATURAL RHYTHM)
Activity and work produce a natural tiredness which should not be resisted but given in to. We do this by taking a break or going to bed to obtain the necessary rest. This natural rhythm refreshes, letting the preceding exercise of the muscles serve to strengthen the body. However, if the strain and effort are [...]
MISCELLANEOUS TOPICS – THE SUN’S EFFECTS ON HUMANS
Animals seem to know about the sun’s effects instinctively, because you will never see a sick animal lying in the sun. They carefully avoid sunlight and rest in the shade. We, too, should know and understand that we cannot expose ourselves to the sun if we are not well; in fact, doing so could lead [...]
MILK AND DAIRY FARMING – OTHER FACTORS THAT IMPAIR THE QUALITY OF MILK (PART 1)
Poorly kept cowsheds can result in tubercular cows. Only good housing conditions for the animals will avoid their contracting disease. The incidence of tuberculosis is reduced considerably if the animals receive sufficient exercise in the fresh air, because even the best fodder is not enough to keep them healthy if they are cooped up inside [...]
BERRIES – JAM-MAKING AND DRIED FRUIT
An abundant crop of stone fruit is an inducement to use the surplus for making tasty jams. But you must be careful that the fruit’s value and taste are not unduly spoiled by boiling it for too long. Well-made apricot jam is delicious. Cherry jam is also always popular, not only that made from the [...]
QUESTIONS OF NUTRITION – SPICES AND SEASONINGS (CONCLUSION)
The body will react favourably to natural foods prepared with skill and left in their natural state. Various ailments will disappear without the need for medication of any sort if we feed our bodies in the proper manner. Only natural food, wholefood, contains the elements we need to keep our bodies healthy and in a [...]
CHANGED ENVIRONMENT – CONCLUSION
Even if we are knowledgeable in matters of nutrition and diet, and a day’s fast presents no problem, the liver may still give problems when we are constantly under pressure because of worries, anxieties and frustration. Do not be surprised if you begin to suffer from a liver disorder when constant stress and anxieties assail [...]
POISONING OF THE STOMACH AND INTESTINES – SPECIAL GUIDELINES (INTRODUCTION)
Many people become seriously ill from poisoning because they suffer from constipation, the bowel movement being weak or arrested, at the same time. It is therefore of the utmost importance to empty the bowels immediately to eliminate the toxins. If the bowels do not function and it is not possible to vomit either, then the [...]
OUR ‘NASTY’ SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM – CRAMPS
Even though I did not eat a thing the next day, the cramps reached up to the breastbone and did not subside until the evening, after I had taken a prolonged hot shower. It was this experience which helped me understand why one of my friends, who had been very worried about the sale of [...]
GOITRE AND IODISED SALT – INTRODUCTION
Many years have passed since Dr Eggenberger of Herisau first advocated the idea of iodising cooking salt and it was partly due to his initiative that iodised salt began to be used in Switzerland. The knowledge that iodine deficiency is responsible for the development of certain forms of goitre also made other countries decide to [...]
LOW BLOOD PRESSURE – OTHER REMEDIES AND TREATMENTS (CONCLUSION)
A downward fluctuation of the blood pressure indicates a lack of vitality. It is therefore not enough simply to treat the symptoms of dizziness; a means must be sought to improve the overall condition of the person, restoring lost strength and the energy needed to keep up with the daily routine of work and life. [...]