Scientific research is no doubt of great interest to the therapist and can tell him a lot. But when it comes to assessing the medicinal value of a herbal preparation, there is no substitute for practical experience with actual patients. A pure remedy, made from the whole plant, contains a complex of active elements, some of which are known and others unknown. For this reason, it is the practical treatment of a patient that really matters in determining whether a preparation is effective or not. This is why the medical researcher needs the cooperation of the herbal therapist in order to develop the best remedies from nature’s bountiful storehouse for the benefit of the sick. After all, is this not the real purpose of all medical research? At least, that is what it should be!

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A patient told me once that she had suffered from this troublesome problem for years despite all her efforts to get rid of it. The fungus had settled under her breasts and on her arms, causing frequent soreness, and for more than twelve years she had used all kinds of remedies without success. Then she learned about Molkosan and an African plant remedy, Spilanthes, which complements and reinforces the healing effect of Molkosan. After applying these two remedies in alternation for about two weeks, she was pleased to note great improvement. The skin had been rehabilitated and was clear once again.

It goes without saying that such a splendid result makes one glad, if only because of the great patience the sufferer must have had in order to endure the unpleasant problem and its bothersome effects in spite of years of treatment. Think of the discouragement and disappointment first of all, then the great relief when the stubborn fungus disappeared in a relatively short space of time, restoring the skin to normal.

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Of course, primitive people in unspoilt areas of the world are exposed to the same tooth-destroying bacteria that affect people in the industrialised world, but the enamel of their teeth is harder and does not allow the bacteria to penetrate and lodge in crevices; that is why their teeth remain healthy and resistant. But why are the teeth of those people so excellent? The answer is simple: their food is unadulterated, natural, not like ours that has been changed, refined, denatured, bleached and adulterated – to our detriment. Our faulty nutrition impairs healthy resistance, not only in the teeth but also in the bones, indeed the entire organism; we have become soft.

Solid, unrefined food as originally produced by nature enables those primitive peoples to use their teeth for the purpose originally intended by our Creator. They use their teeth in such a way that the function of chewing is properly exercised, and the teeth are cleaned at the same time. Wholewheat bread and bread or cakes made with whole corn require vigorous chewing, and so does all the rest of the hard food that makes up their diet. Thorough chewing guarantees a maximum health benefit from the outside, while healthy nutrients make for internal health, vigour and resistance.

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This may well explain why some people who stick strictly to sound rules of nutrition nevertheless fall victim to cancer. No doubt you can now see that caring for our mental condition is just as important as adopting the right kind of diet. It is also true that the person who is able to maintain his mental balance finds it much easier to relax, slow down and keep calm, even though life may be stormy all around him. This ability will save much energy and help to avoid tension. If your duties are highly demanding, and you cannot reduce them, then make it a point to get plenty of oxygen, at least before going to bed; take a quiet walk and, what is even more important, do retire early. Is it not true that you get little done in the evening or night when your mind is tired? You will not be able to do as much as you want to, and you will have to make a far greater effort than you would in the morning after a good night’s rest, when the problems we face seem much less overpowering and are easier to solve than the night before when vigour and efficiency levels were low.

So there are quite a few things we have to watch in our difficult and critical times if we want to protect our health. Happily, we can do justice to what we have to do if we use sound common sense and judgment and act circumspectly, even though we may have to make some sacrifices. Such precautions are all in the interest of good health.

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The most important remedy for arthritis is potato juice. It is not only its alkaline constituents which contribute to curing arthritis but possibly other, as yet unknown factors. Patients should take the juice of a potato daily and in severe cases the amount should be slowly increased. Grate the potato, squeeze out the juice and take it first thing in the morning before breakfast. It can also be taken in warm water or added to soup if you feel you cannot drink it neat. This is the most important remedy and should be taken every day. There should be no difficulty at all in obtaining potatoes anywhere on earth. Additional curative juices which should be taken daily are those of white cabbage and kale, as well as carrot. These principal medicinal juices should be taken every day without fail, even if only in small amounts, in addition to following a simple, natural diet. If you do not like the taste, mix the juice in with vegetables after they have been boiled or otherwise prepared. The best way to take the juices is, of course, undiluted. Sip them slowly so that they are insalivated before swallowing.

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