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Historical Use
The marijuana plant has long been used in medicine as well as in religious rituals for most of pre-historical, medieval and modern history. It has been described in medical texts from China and India as early as 3000 years ago.
The indigenous people of South American have used marijuana in rituals as well as in medicine. In the US, as late as the 1930s, the use of marijuana as a mild sedative and pain reliever was so pervasive that it was taxed. It was only in 1951 that it was declared by law as a drug that was of no medical use and can be potentially abused.
Problems in using marijuana as medication: Continue reading
Herbs are beneficial not only for making your food taste good but also for medicinal purposes. Dried ones sold at the store are good for food but to get the best taste possible, fresh is better. Avoid paying the high costs of buying fresh – start your own herb garden.
Whether for medicinal or culinary purposes, herbs have been used for centuries, even before recorded history. Many ethnic and regional cuisines still use a variety of fresh herbs and spices for a healthy dose of preventative medicine with each delicious bite.
Herbs are healthy. Many people use herbs as an alternative medicine source, especially in light of the high cost of prescription medications. Herbal remedies are thought of as alternative medicine today but just about all medicines can be traced back to plants, seeds, spices, flowers, herbs and roots. Continue reading
One of the greatest concerns as we age is the loss of muscle mass. When we loss muscles mass it decreases our energy and physical strength while increasing the risk of falling or injuring ourselves.
The loss of muscle mass also increases the risk of illness or infection and slows down the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
The loss of muscle mass as we age has very serious consequences. That is why it is so important to take the necessary steps to stop or at least slow down the loss of muscle mass. Continue reading
