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Frequently Asked Questions Q. What is the main difference between Chinese tonic herbs and prescription drugs? The main difference is the way they work on the body. Prescription drugs can be great for emergency and acute situations. They work by suppressing the chemistry of your cells. They interfere with the body’s chemistry to cause a certain action to happen. The downside is that suppressed organs can become seriously damaged or diseased. In fact, the AMA states that there are over 250,000 deaths every year caused by prescription drugs. Tonic herbs enhance and strengthen the body so poor health and disease cannot develop. The tonic herbs’ function is to build a state of “radiant health - health beyond danger.” The tonic herbs do not suppress the body like prescription medication does. Instead, the herbs regulate body function. And, best of all, they do not cause death. It’s really in our best interest to investigate less harmful ways to cure our ailments. Did you know that in Germany, doctors are required by law to prescribe a natural remedy before prescribing synthetic drugs? They have found that many people are improved or cured by the natural remedies. Q. What happens if I take too much of these herbs? Think of these tonic herbs as super-foods. They are rich in amino acids, minerals, trace minerals, flavonoids and polysaccharides to nourish the body. If you take too much too fast, you may experience a headache or loose bowels. This means the herbs are working faster than your body can comfortably handle. Reduce your dosage and these symptoms will go away. Q. What are super-tonic herbs? Among the major tonic herbs there is a very special group of herbs that have been held in the highest esteem for their capacity to promote truly radiant health. These are the supertonic herbs. |
These herbs promote energy production.
They are not necessarily stimulants, and in fact, most are not. Instead,
they help the body to function at its best, resulting in a natural increase
in vitality. Energy tonics are generally believed to enhance the absorption
of nutrients in the gastrointestinal system to yield energy and blood.
These tonic herbs balance the body’s systems,
including blood pressure, reproductive function,
digestive function, the immune response, mental function, physical
performance, and other physiological markers, and without having any
negative effect on the body or its chemistry. Adaptogenic tonic herbs are
truly nature’s treasures. That is why we specialize in these wonderful
herbs. What does Adaptogenic mean? Tonic herbs are also called adaptogens, which means they have the unique ability to help your body adapt to stress by always restoring "homeostasis" or balance, to your body’s systems. To be classified as an adaptogenic, these herbs must demonstrate three things: 1. They must have an overall normalizing effect, while creating no adverse conditions. 2. They must cause only minimal disruption to normal physiological functioning, 3. There must be a non-specific enhancement of the body’s ability to resist a stressor. For example, an adaptogen will help balance both low and high blood pressure, because it always seeks so create homeostasis (balance) in the body. Q. Why use a formula instead of a single herb? Throughout the centuries, certain combinations of herbs have been found to have actions that are greater than the actions of the individual herbs when used alone. They act in synergy and enhance the beneficial qualities of each other. |
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