How to Learn More about Herbal Healing
Interest in herbs and herbal healing are at an all time high. While there are numerous books and magazines devoted to herbal health, most people turn to the Internet for the information they are looking for.
Unfortunately, the Internet has a lot of conflicting information and sometimes it is hard to discover which data is accurate. One rule of thumb is to look for three or more Internet sites that confirm the same information. Better yet, would be to combine Internet and published books for research.
Things You'll Need:
One good herb book
One good herbal health book
Internet access
1
Purchase several good herbal books. Look for those that are written by a 'real' doctor.
2
Type the name of the affliction, along with the word herbal into an Internet search engine.
3
Read at least the top five response pages to your search.
4
Consult the printed herbals for verification of the information you have found online.
5
Do a search on the herbs the Internet sites and books have recommended. Look carefully at side effects and possible interactions with prescription or over the counter drugs.
6
Take only the recommended amount of the herbal remedy if you choose to attempt herbal healing.
7
Allow time for the herbs to work. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies take time to show results.
Tips & Warnings
There are numerous software programs available for matching herbal remedies with various illnesses.
Classes are available for herbal healing and health online. Several offer correspondence courses while others require residency.
Before using any herbal remedy, talk to your health professional as many herbs react negatively to prescription drugs.
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Interest in herbs and herbal healing are at an all time high. While there are numerous books and magazines devoted to herbal health, most people turn to the Internet for the information they are looking for.
Unfortunately, the Internet has a lot of conflicting information and sometimes it is hard to discover which data is accurate. One rule of thumb is to look for three or more Internet sites that confirm the same information. Better yet, would be to combine Internet and published books for research.
Things You'll Need:
One good herb book
One good herbal health book
Internet access
1
Purchase several good herbal books. Look for those that are written by a 'real' doctor.
2
Type the name of the affliction, along with the word herbal into an Internet search engine.
3
Read at least the top five response pages to your search.
4
Consult the printed herbals for verification of the information you have found online.
5
Do a search on the herbs the Internet sites and books have recommended. Look carefully at side effects and possible interactions with prescription or over the counter drugs.
6
Take only the recommended amount of the herbal remedy if you choose to attempt herbal healing.
7
Allow time for the herbs to work. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbal remedies take time to show results.
Tips & Warnings
There are numerous software programs available for matching herbal remedies with various illnesses.
Classes are available for herbal healing and health online. Several offer correspondence courses while others require residency.
Before using any herbal remedy, talk to your health professional as many herbs react negatively to prescription drugs.
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