No matter how you pronounce it, the incredible value of herbs for our health and well being is the same worldwide. Though both are simply chemicals, drugs tend to treat disease or often just the symptoms of a disease, while herbs are used more for preventative and healing measures. Medicines tend to treat a single symptom with a single active ingredient, while herbs offer a holistic approach by working to deal with the entire system and treating the cause.

Herbs have stood the test of time. They are natural and thus they tend to yield better results with fewer side effects. Often medicines must be given to override the side effects of other medicines – unlike Cinnamon and other health boosting herbs and spices.

The potential nutritional value of herbs is still being discovered. They contain a variety of minerals, vitamins, and antibiotic substances that help to strengthen the body’s immune system against disease. Herbs are generally far less expensive than drugs, though the insurance industry has been much more willing to cover the cost of medicine than herbs.

When first discovered, antibiotics were toted as miracle drugs. However, their overuse has brought us to the frightening prospects of the return of deadly diseases in more lethal forms. This has not been true of herbs. Though, to be sure, herbs can be overused and their individual value overestimated, viruses and bacteria do not generally mutate to override their effectiveness.

Herbs are not wonder drugs. They are natural ways to deal with complex needs in the human body. It’s your body and your health. We have greatly benefited from adding herbs to our diet and encourage you to look into the benefits of dealing with your health needs naturally. We hope this blog will help you on that journey.