Tussilago farfara Action: Expectorant, antitussive, anti-catarrhal, pectoral, antispasmodic, demulcent, emollient. Systems Affected: Lungs, mucous membranes. Preparation and Dosage (thrice daily): Dried leaves, dose 0.5-3.0 grams by decoction. Named after its leaf shape, Coltsfoot is one of the most important herbal remedies for respiratory problems. Used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, its Latin name Tussilago [...]
A rapidly expanding reservoir of facts emerging from die leading edge of scientific research is offering intriguing evidence of the mind’s healing power. We now know that the effect of our beliefs, thoughts, emotions and attitudes—including spiritual beliefs—is the largest single influence on the body’s health and well-being. Evidence is rapidly accumulating that by letting [...]
Ever since oncologist O. Carl Simonton, M.D. noted that cancer patients who exercised had a significantly higher recovery rate than those who did not, new evidence has been emerging to prove that exercise enhances immunocompetence. For example, researchers in athletic medicine have noted a clear relationship between regular physical exercise and a decreased risk of [...]
Meanwhile, the standard medical treatment for either a cold or flu b to drink plenty of fluids, to take an aspirin every four hours, and—if fewer is present—to stay in bed. (Usually, fever occurs only with flu.) Aspirin apart this is sound advice. Drink plenty of water or fresh vegetable or diluted fruit juices. If [...]
Within minutes of arriving to the human body, most of the viruses will inhale human’s nostrils. Many will immediately be trapped, like flies on a flypaper, by the wet, sticky mucosa lining his nasal passage. Legions of cilia – whiplike hairs beating continuously in unison at 600 sweeps per minute—then pushed these trapped invaders steadily [...]
By adopting the precepts of positivism listed below, we can free ourselves from the majority of headaches. I. I do and acquire only things which will maintain and deepen my inner peace. I cease craving superficial excitement and stimulation. I realize that lasting happiness comes only from contentment and not from things that I buy, [...]