Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 In a message dated 4/27/2004 9:34:06 AM US Mountain Standard Time, backpackinggirl20012001 writes: Greetings,I hope I didn't get anyone too upset by my statement. My objective was to make it clear that anyone who abuses herbs, they become toxic to the body. I was hoping that any new people coming into this group would not think it was alright to think that if alittle is good, maybe alot is better.I am studying to become a Professional Member of the American Herbalists Guild and know that there are toxic levels of herbs. Knowledge is the key factor. I also despise prescription drugs that put a bandaid on symptoms.Thank you for your replies. Have a good day,Marlene Not upset at all Marlene. I value most input on any topic as we all have a lot to learn and it gets the brain thinking. As with any form of healing there are different belief systems and views. Even with Herbalists there can be a huge difference of opinion on the what and how to's if you know what I mean. We all will never agree 100% on every topic but that is not always bad as it promotes individual research.. People need to investigate and learn on their own and take responsibility for their health. You can never rely 100% on anyone. We are all here with basically the same herbal belief system but even our views can vary from time to time. Self education is very important. Herbs in my opinion are very safe and unless there are other factors such as prescription meds... You can feel very safe when using herbs. Again it goes back to educating yourself. Speak up more often and give your input, I personally would like to hear from you on your idea of treating and cleansing.. Just remember all things spoken in kindeness to each other here and then the difference of opinion doesn't hurt others. Just my opinion here! God Bless, Jamie in Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2004 Report Share Posted April 27, 2004 Marlene...I think we are all on the same page basically....Mary O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Awesome Marlene, The reason we jumped on it is because the toxicity in the body cause by herbs will be voided by the body via one or more of the orifices. As opposed to drugs in capsules that permeate the body and totally get stuck and muck all the bodily flow up to where the body cannot get rid of them. The body can, will and does get rid of anything natural that is an "overdose". The "side effect" is the body using what it can to heal whatever it can depending on the herbs healing qualities. What I'm trying to say is that by throwing out that you can "overdose" on herbs is misleading. What is meant by overdose when your not talking about herbs, generally death is the result. With herbs it is never the result if that is all you are overdosing on. A dose is the necessary amount to obtain the desired result. That's my personal definition at least. So lets not scare anyone. If I want my Vitamin C for the day and eat 5 oranges I've overdosed. Herbs, natural organic food etc cannot be overdosed to dangerous proportions unless vomiting is dangerous. Love, Zeb - Marlene herbal remedies Tuesday, April 27, 2004 12:05 PM Herbal Remedies - Re: Overdosing on herbs Greetings,I hope I didn't get anyone too upset by my statement. My objective was to make it clear that anyone who abuses herbs, they become toxic to the body. I was hoping that any new people coming into this group would not think it was alright to think that if alittle is good, maybe alot is better.I am studying to become a Professional Member of the American Herbalists Guild and know that there are toxic levels of herbs. Knowledge is the key factor. I also despise prescription drugs that put a bandaid on symptoms.Thank you for your replies. Have a good day,Marlene-- In herbal remedies , "Sylvia" <h10feet> wrote:> I have to agree with Jamie. See the key is not really if the herbs > are safe, it's whether or not the person taking them knows what they > are doing or if they are capable of following instruction.> > Your statement is completely ridiculous and i am not looking to upset > you be gee....> If you have a script for sleeping pills are you going to take alot or > the entire script all at once???> If you have script for Antibiotics are you going to take all the > doses at once, and wipe out your liver?> > Come on now, this is really about people using their heads and common > sense. The cases that have been focused on in the news with regards > to herbals killing people have been backed by the Pharmies and the > FDA who are making money from prescription meds. I'm confused as to > why someone who is a member of this group is so willing to believe > that pharmacueticals are safer than herbs?> > Sylvia> > herbal remedies , SpareRibOfAz@a... wrote:> > In a message dated 4/26/2004 11:50:48 AM US Mountain Standard Time, > > backpackinggirl20012001 writes:> > Would you take alot of ephedra? Ephedra has killed people.> > Ephedra was NEVER meant to be used the way it was used for diet > pills. > > Anything could be abused to the point of death...even water. Herbs > are safe..much > > safer than pharmacuticals. Look how many death per year from > medications!> > > > I stand by herbs, they are safe. If you give a monkey a loaded gun > chances > > are he will shoot you.. in the hands of a reasonable person herbs > will not hurt.> > > > God Bless,> > Jamie in AzFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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