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New Book

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOOD, HERBS, HEALTH & HEALING

Lessons on Health and Longevity from Pre-History to Modern Day

Natural healing methods from around the world to promote health

and wellbeing.

Are you sneezing from a cold or coughing from the flu? Do you

have tummy aches or joint pains? If so, herbalist John E. Smith is

coming to your rescue. Join John E. Smith as he shares the vast

body of knowledge he has gathered from other cultures… Continue

Posted by john e smith on November 3, 2009 at 11:52am

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Herbs & Pandemics Part 3

CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps sinensis, Chinese caterpillar fungus)



Highly valued in Chinese herbalism since 250 BC, Cordyceps sinensis was used exclusively in the Emperor’s court as an aphrodisiac tonic (The Classic of the Divine Farmer – circa 200 AD); the latter use was put to the test when human clinical trials showed a 64.15% improvement in libido, when subjects were given one gram of Cordyceps daily for forty days. This herb (or fungi) was first found growing from moth larvae in the… Continue

Posted by john e smith on September 30, 2009 at 3:00pm

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HERBS & PANDEMICS - Part 2 - ASTRAGALUS

When treating a major disorder it is important to not merely attack the symptoms (as with allopathic medicine) but also to support and protect the patient, these are some of the attributes of the herb Astragalus.



ASTRAGALUS (A. membranaceous) Huang Qi ‘Chinese Milk Vetch’

Astragalus is a member of the pea family and has been included in the great ‘materia medicas’ of China for more than 4,000 years as a major tonic herb for strengthening resistance, invigorating and promoting… Continue

Posted by john e smith on August 10, 2009 at 10:18am

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HERBS & PANDEMICS

NATURAL APPROACHES IN SUPPORTING A HEALTHY

IMMUNE SYSTEM



No. 1 Herb Andrographis Paniculata



By John E Smith B.A (Hons.) M:URHP Dip C.H.



“Avert the Danger which has not yet come” – Yogi Patanjali



Yes the FDA are threatening to prosecute anyone offering a natural approach to treating or preventing swine flu. So lets make it clear that is not what I am doing.

OK, so everyone who has any experience with preventative medicine or simply something… Continue

Posted by john e smith on June 30, 2009 at 11:30am

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video promo '100 Herbs of Power'

just received this from publisher - check it out - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAZ0vJYzg_8

Posted by john e smith on April 8, 2009 at 12:00pm

 

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New Book

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFOOD, HERBS, HEALTH & HEALINGLessons on Health and Longevity from Pre-History to Modern DayNatural healing methods from around the world to promote healthand wellbeing.Are you sneezing from a cold or coughing from the flu? Do youhave tummy aches or joint pains? If so, herbalist John E. Smith iscoming to your rescue. Join John E. Smith as he shares the vastbody of knowledge he has gathered from other cultures aboutfood, herbs, health, and healing. Smith has traveled the…See More
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Herbs & Pandemics Part 3

CORDYCEPS (Cordyceps sinensis, Chinese caterpillar fungus)Highly valued in Chinese herbalism since 250 BC, Cordyceps sinensis was used exclusively in the Emperor’s court as an aphrodisiac tonic (The Classic of the Divine Farmer – circa 200 AD); the latter use was put to the test when human clinical trials showed a 64.15% improvement in libido, when subjects were given one gram of Cordyceps daily for forty days. This herb (or fungi) was first found growing from moth larvae in the high meadows of…See More
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Hi Loretta - just got back from Shambal herb team so a little shattered - talk when more compus mentis (I think that is mint flavoured compost) - love john
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HERBS & PANDEMICS - Part 2 - ASTRAGALUS

When treating a major disorder it is important to not merely attack the symptoms (as with allopathic medicine) but also to support and protect the patient, these are some of the attributes of the herb Astragalus.ASTRAGALUS (A. membranaceous) Huang Qi ‘Chinese Milk Vetch’Astragalus is a member of the pea family and has been included in the great ‘materia medicas’ of China for more than 4,000 years as a major tonic herb for strengthening resistance, invigorating and promoting tissue regeneration…See More
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