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Superior Herbs & Superfoods

Herbs and herb combinations have been used for thousands of years for cleansing, nutrition and correction of health problems. 

By contrast, synthetic chemicals have been in use as medicines and nutritional supplements for only the last two centuries or so. 

In fact, some common medicines began as extracts from popular herbs.  Examples are valium, derived from valerian root, and aspirin originally taken from white willow bark.

The accepted scientific method of using medical drugs may not be the best possible way of correction of health problems, as there are often serious side effects.  The list of warnings on many medicines is quite long.  Drug interactions can be deadly.

Despite the concerns of detractors who claim herbs have not been "tested", there is a huge background of experience in using natural plants for herbal nutrition and as medicinal herbs.   Traditional uses of herbs and and herbal formulas are based on many generations of experience in various cultures. 

The high cost of "scientific" testing is prohibitive for plants and extracts that are not patentable.  Without a patent, a company will not be able to charge a high price for an exclusive item, as with pharmaceuticals.

Even so, there is much research going on with herbal supplements today.  Effective compounds are being found in plants that have tremendous benefits for health and well-being.

Many plants are nutritional and can be incorporated in the diet regularly.  Examples are edible algae like spirulina, wheat grass and other cereal grasses, alfalfa, kelp, and, of course, the common vegetables such as broccoli, carrots, etc.

Some medicinal herbs should be used only temporarily for healing.  Too much of something helpful in the short term could overload body organs and systems in the long run.

What conditions herbs or herb combinations will help with, and what the effects might be, may vary from person to person depending on body chemistry and the health issue involved.  A person may have some herbs that will be of great benefit and others that may not help much.  Kinesiology (muscle testing) is an established method of determining whether an herbal nutrition product will be helpful or not.

There are often added unexpected benefits of taking herbs for health, as other organs and systems may be simultaneously aided.

Herbs and nutritional plants vary in value depending on where and how they are grown, as well as the methods of harvesting, drying, storage, preparation and packaging of products. 

It is best to choose wildcrafted and organically-grown herb products prepared by a company committed to excellence in all phases of production.

There are links on the left side of the page, and also below to various pages and sites presenting herbal products, nutritional supplements and other wellness items.  I have selected for your consideration based on more than 35 years in the natural health field, including writing several books.  -- Jon David Miller