Herbs and Your Health

David Hogsed of Standard Process/Mediherb was one of our instructors today for a class offered by the Florida Chiropractic Association continuing education offering this weekend in Destin, FL. Here's what I picked up from him today that I wished to share:

(These herbs are beneficial when taken in the correct dose and obtained from a quality supplier)

Liver Detoxification Herbs:

• Brassica (Kale, Brussels Sprouts)
• Schissandra
• St. John's Wort
• Turmeric

Anti-Inflammatory Herbs:

• Turmeric ("Gaia" brand at Whole Foods)
• Rosemary
• ***Smokers would do well to take Turmeric combined with Ginger Root (ongoing)

Herbs that Reduce Adverse Drug Reactions:

• Milk Thistle with Hepatotoxic and/or Nephrotoxic Drugs (milk thistle rejuvenates the liver)
• Licorice with Corticosteroids

Herbs for Brain Health:

• Gingko in High Doses
• Turmeric
• Fish Oil

Chronic Immune System Weakness:

• Cat's Claw

Stress and Tiredness/Fatigue:

• Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng)

Acute Infection/Colds/Flu:

• Andrographis and Echinacea (Together)
• (anti viral,bacterial, and parisitic)

Low Testosterone/Male Sex Drive:

• Tribulus (Bulgarian only) combined with Korean Ginseng

Anti-Depression, Anti-Viral, Liver Detox:

• St. John's Wort

Sinus Infection/Mucous Membrane Health:

• Goldenseal

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