Do I have to take these herbs forever?
Mar 2nd, 2008 by Michael Max
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It is a common question,
These herbs, will I need to take them forever?
It is a usually a question asked by someone that is already taking pharmaceutical drugs. Taking drugs for a problem, and then other drugs to allievate the side-effects of the cure, and sometimes even others to deal with the side effects of the drugs for the side-effects.
I wish I was making this up.
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But, it this is often the case.
We have a drug problem in this country, and I am not talking about the crack cocaine that is being sold a few streets over on Second Avenue.
I’m not here to rail against the awash in cash and power drug companies, like any business, they are looking to supply a solution to a problem. Nor, am critical of those who must keep a filing system of colored pills, capsules and gels. We are all looking to feel good, and keep the process of disintegration at bay.
What I am curious about is the willingness with which most of us will take a western pharmaceutical for uncounted calendar months, while a few weeks or months of a generally side effect free herbal formulation is as suspect as a foreigner at airport security.
Perhaps it is a matter of culture and habit, Chinese are used to having herbs as an accompaniment to the various slides, falls and fortunes of life.They know that herbs not only can chase away disease, what is more, they can boost and nourish the vitality. That essence which allows life to perpetuate itself through the challenges and grace of life, and the seasons and changes of years.
Indeed there are cases of incurable disease. The experience of diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and other long term illness that can be controlled and reduced, but rarely disappeared. For, these yes, herbs are usually a long term relationship.
But, they are one that tend to coax the body into a partnership, rather than foster dependence.
