Positive Health Online

“Wholistic health represents an attitude toward wellbeing which recognizes that we are not just a collection of mechanical parts, but an integrated system which is physical, mental, social and spiritual.”

The writings of Hanna Kroeger, the ‘Grandmother of Health’ draw from over half a century of study in natural health, they share her techniques for self-healing, self-knowledge and healing us, help each other. She authored and published a huge variety of health books; one of them is Ageless remedies from mother's kitchen. She was born of  German missionaries, studied nursing at the University of Freiburg, Germany and worked in a hospital for natural healing under Professor Brauchle. In 1953 she and her family came to America and in 1958 she started one of the first health food stores.

A century ago, simple home remedies were used to treat minor injuries, ailments, and pains. If someone scraped the knee, a thorough washing and a thin layer of honey on the wound did the trick. Drinking tea for an upset stomach or stuffy nose gave way to popping antacids and antihistamines instead. There were times when conventional medicine treating the symptoms took over but in the last few years home remedies have reclaimed the spotlight.

However, I was very fortunate since I grew up in Northern Germany and our family doctor never prescribed drugs but herbal remedies! More than ever, many people are getting back to nature when it concerns their health. People are taking a second look at treatments their grandmothers trusted. Many folk remedies are simple, inexpensive, and effective – and most important are free of negative side effects of  some over- the counter treatments.

Statistically, is it no wonder that in North America between 70-75% of the population are using herbal remedies; research is revealing that many old-fashioned treatments have withstood the test of time for good reason  and many are backed by scientific research – they work!

Here is a list of Natural Herbal Remedies

• Decoction
• Extracts
• Ointments, salves, creams
• Powder
• Poultice
• Syrup
• Tinctures

Here is a list of Major Common Ailments

Acne, athlete's foot, blisters, bruises, burns, cough, constipation, cuts, diarrhea, earache, eye troubles, gas, headaches, hives, insomnia, menstrual cramps, painful joints, sore throat, splinters.

Be open to the healing power of nature's best remedies by applying body mind and spirit and use them with  care and discover the ancient medical remedies of the past.

Words of Wisdom

For every disease we know Mother Nature provides a herb to heal and grow.

References

Castleman Michael, The Healing Herbs, St. Martin's Press, 1991.

Rose Jeanne, Herbs & Things, Lat Gasp, 1972.

Lust John, Tierra Michael, The Natural Remedy Bible, Pocket Books 1990.

Mindell Earl, New Herb Bible, Simone & Schuster, 1992.

Hutchens Alma R., Indian Herbology of North America, Merco, 1969.

Note

It is not my intention to make specific claims. Any attempt to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat illness should be under the direction of your health care provider.