It is very easy to buy steroids, and most are used to get a good body shape in todays world. Atheletes use it, both male and female without realising the amount of harm it can cause to your body.

Whichever steroids you use , be it trenbolone or any other, there are side-effects and you must know that. Side-effects may not be noticeable at first but it can cause harm to mental as well as physical well-being.

Anabolic steroids basically are a form or deduction of testosterone. Female atheletes are also using steroids in todays world, and due to the powerful nature of commonly available steroids which can cause more harm than milder ones , the women face even more problems. This is because complete knowledge of the drug is not provided and not administered correctly.

Of all the major and essential costs that one has to consider in life, medicals bills are extremely important. However in US most people do not have medical insurance coverage on their prescriptions or have limited coverage on their plans. This could lead to very high costs which could prove to be very difficult for the consumer and they would be left with lengthy bills and sleepless nights. An easy solution to this problem lies in online pharmacies which could help you gain access to affordable medicines. You can also use comparison sites to compare prices offered by various online shops which are selling medicines. This will enable you to save a lot of money.

The US based pharmacies are strictly against the Canadian drugs entering the country, since it would mean a loss for them.  This means that only those Americans living near the border areas have access to Canadian drugs which are available at a much cheaper cost. The brighter side of this is the online discount pharmacies which provide affordable medicines which are within the reach of everybody. These online stores provide medicines to people residing in any state of the United States.

Buying medications from online stores has its share of benefits. Some of them are:

• You can get discounts up to 70% of the original price.
• You can get your medicines delivered to your door without any hassles of having to travel and can use your time and energy for other work.
• You can also compare prices online, so that even while shopping from the comfort of your home you can get the best value and buy affordable medicines.
• You have access to drug information which will either be available on the company website or you can also avail them through email.

When buying from online discount pharmacies, you will also be required to fill up a form stating your requirements, previous medical history, and the medications that you are taking currently. These steps are taken to ensure that you do not experience harmful side effects or have wrong medical reactions. You will also be required to mail or fax your current prescription to the online pharmacy so that they can fully understand your requirements. One of the most prominent online pharmacies is northwestpharmacy.com which has already created a reputation of its own.

Herbal Phentermine is an oral drug. It is basically a weight reducing supplement that is very similar to Phentermine. Phentermine as you know is a US FDA approved medicine and is apparently very safe, and though Herbal Phentermine is even better than the former. This herbal treatment actually does not contain any Phentermine. It simply creates a mixture of amino acids and various herbs to create an appetite-suppressing feeling. Phentermine is a drug which can only be taken upon prescription. Herbal Phentermine contains all the positives effects of Phentermine without all the negative side effects of the drug. Herbal Phentermine speeds up your metabolism rate to a very safe and high degree and increases your heart rate.

The cost of a Herbal Phentermine bottle is approximately USD 60 which is pretty expensive. The easy thing when it comes to Herbal Phentermine is that , you don’t even need a prescription to buy this product. It is available freely at most drug stores.
The best way and the most effective dosage of Herbal Phentermine is to take 1 pill only before each meal. People who are generally looking to shed some weight will not have more than 2 or max 3 meals a day. So a dosage of 3 pills in the entire day is a safe bet.

The makers of this drug have not specified if dieting is required whilst consuming this drug, but to be frank it is a must if you want to actually lose some weight.

Ingredients of Herbal Phentermine:
This drug contains mostly Green Tea Extract along with Acetyl L-Carnitine and Alpha Lipoic Acid. As previously mentioned the above acids with the following: Camellia Sinensis, Bioperine and Piper Nigrum, Biotin create the effect of Phentermine.
Green Tea and Black pepper extract are two very effective weight loss ingredients. The herbal treatment does not contain any quantity of caffeine. So this will not make you stay awake unlike other drugs. Herbal Phentermine is available on the internet as well, if not then you can pick it up at any health food department stores.
The downsides to Herbal Phentermine is that it is very expensive and each bottle is costing over USD 60 plus taxes. Since it associates itself with the prescription-only weight drug Phentermine, it loses some base , although the two don’t have anything in common. The major disadvantage to this drug currently is that it is very new. Thus there are very few testimonials out there in the market place. This always hinders new users to start taking the drug. Only once a reference is given by someone to illustrate the good effects , will a person start taking the medicine. There are no free samples offered by the company or any money-back guarantees.
The good thing about this drug is that it contains Green tea and Black pepper extract which creates good immunity in your body for diseases.

Think globally, act locally

There are certain herbs, spices, seeds, fruits, and nuts that are native to a particular region, ecosystem or country, and can only be grown according to certain conditions or climates. In this age of globalization though, it’s possible to acquire the means of germinating these vital herbs in your own local garden.

However, by adopting such a course of action, the issues of introduced species, weeds, and cross-pollination come to the fore. If a certain species isn’t native to a particular region, is it sound practice to introduce it? Using locally available herbs is fantastic in terms of centralized agriculture and solid eco values, yet on the other side of the debate there are certain health benefits unique to specific herbs, seeds, nuts, and fruits that are essential to a healthy living.

Think locally, act globally?

While this may present a topsy-turvy take on the old adage, when it comes to sourcing clinical and culinary herbs it’s a relevant consideration. For Australians living overseas, for instance, the health benefits of wild rosella, native peppermint, and forestberry herb are know and championed, though without sourcing these from overseas, they’re virtually impossible to get one’s hands on.

It is possible though to find Australian herbs, and discover more about their healing potential, in countries all throughout Europe and North America. A few years ago there was a special health & well-being hamper UK being sold throughout London that contained, amongst other tempting treats, lemon myrtle and aniseed myrtle, and an herbal infusion of Australian mountain pepperleaf intended to be used in the treatment of arthritis.

Culinary usage of Australian herbs, seeds, and nuts is also common throughout Europe and North America. Think about that next time you tuck into a delicious dessert containing macadamia nuts! Australian herbs are common ingredients when basting a three bird roast, and wattleseed is often featured in Australian cuisine-inspired salads. Rich in protein, unsaturated fats, dietary fiber, and carbohydrates, wattleseed is a highly nutritious staple in the hamper of the Australian Aboriginal desert people, and in a surprising modern-day application, serves to enhance the emulsion process and helps hold whipped cream products together naturally. ]]> http://www.divinefarmer.com/resources/herbal-benefits.html/feed http://www.divinefarmer.com/resources/local-herbs-for-local-people.html http://www.divinefarmer.com/resources/local-herbs-for-local-people.html#comments Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:10:21 +0000 Admin http://www.divinefarmer.com/?p=11 First and foremost, as a clinical herbalist, I want a product which I know is both safe and effective for my patients. The relationship between us and our herbal allies can range from the strength of an intimate understanding to a basic hope that an unknown plant can help us. We all want full and radiant health, but so often we forget the primary tenet of well being. The simple knowledge that our health is our relationship with our environment, with strata ranging from our emotional and internal environments to our external environments of home, diet, community and watershed.

In the age of global trade and commerce, it has became convenient and cheaper to use herbal products from outside our ecosystem. Herbs grown and harvested in other nations, that lack the labor and environmental regulations that are in place here, can cost a fraction of what it would cost to produce them here. So why use local herbs at such a price?

As a practicing clinical herbalist, I wrestle with this issue. Chinese herbs are available quite inexpensively and often have no local replacements that I understand. The issues with Chinese herbs grown today include abuse of worker rights, chemical contamination, heavy metal contamination and the unsustainable use of endangered species. The Chinese Medical industry is evolving in terms of heavy metal and contaminant testing, but the organic standards and labor practices are still in their inception. Going back to the roots of Chinese Medicine, we understand the medicine comes from aligning our health with the natural world. The ancient doctors all used local herbs, long before the advent of the modem commercialized herb trade. In the earlier traditions, there was a living relationship with the herbal medicines used that both strengthened the community, the land and the individual. This is the medicine that we seek to reconnect with.

Using local herbs, we know the source and have a better understanding of the environment that they are grown in, both human and ecological. Ecologically, it is a more efficient process as the herbs do not have to be shipped long distances. Clinically, we have found a large resonance between the conditions most commonly seen in our area and the medicinal uses of the most commonly occurring herbs, both native and introduced. On a deeper level, we feel that the local herbs have an important message to the people that live in our watershed. The teachings of the plants surpasses just treating disease, but encompasses a sense of well being and a greater health that comes from a relationship with the land that surrounds us.

My abiding love for the herbs that I interact with in my local ecosystem brings me joy that I hope I can share. Join us in claiming our birthright of health that comes when we move deeper in harmony with the natural world that surrounds us.

Analgesic - relieves pain

Anodyne - strong pain reliever Anthelmintic - dispels parasites

Antibacterial - kills or prohibits the growth of bacteria Antidepressant - relieves depression

Antifungal - prohibits the growth of fungus

Antihistamine - reduces and/or inhibits the release of histamine produced by the body Anti-inflammatory - reduces inflammation

Antilithic - reduces or dissolves mineral buildup, i.e. stones

Antimicrobial - kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms Antipyretic - reduces fevers

Antirheumatic - relieves painful joints and muscles

Antiseptic - cleans and prevents the growth of microorganisms Antispasmodic - relieves and/or stops spasms

Antithrombotic - prevents and/or lowers the chance of blood clots; may thin the blood

Antitumor - reduces and/or prevents tumor growth

Antitussive - relieves and/or reduces coughing

Antiviral - kills or inhibits the growth of viruses

Aromatic - containing volatile oils

Astringent - tightens membranes and/or dries secretions

Bitter tonic - stimulates and/or normalizes the flow of digestive secretions

Bitter - stimulating flavor of plants on the digestive system.

Cardiac relaxant - relaxes peripheral arteries, relieving back-pressure on the valves

Carminative - relieves intestinal gas and nausea

Cholagogue - promotes the flow of bile from the liver

Circulatory stimulant - increases circulation usually by dilating the peripheral arteries

Demulcent - soothes internal membranes

Detoxifying - reduces toxins with in the body

Diaphoretic - increases rerspiration, either by:

1. dilating the peripheral blood vessels
2. directly stimulating by drug action the nerves that affect the sweat glands
3. introducing a volatile oil into the bloodstream that performs both tasks
   *Herbal/Medical Dictionary -11iichael Morre Diuretic - increases the flow of urine, either by relaxing the bladder, or by irritating the tissues

Emmenagogue - stimulates the uterus, normalizes the female reproductive system

Emollient - soothes external membranes

Expectorant - promotes the discharge of mucus from the lungs

Febrifuge - reduces and/or eliminates fevers

Galactagogue - increases milk production in nursing mothers

Hemostatic - stops or slows internal and/or external bleeding Hepatic - pertaining to the liver, a direct effect on the liver, often in reference, either, to strengthening the liver or to the term hepatoprotective

Hypnotic - induces sleep

Hypoglycemic - pertaining to hypoglycemia; a direct effect on blood sugar levels

Hypotensive - lowers high blood pressure

Immune stimulant - increases the body’s immune response, by increasing white blood cell production Laxative- promotes bowel action

Nervine - calms and/or nourishes the nerves

Peripheral vasodilator - dilates the peripheral circulatory system

Refrigerant - acts as a coolant to the body

Sedative - calms motor-nerve activity

Stimulant - stimulates motor-nerve activity

Thyroid tonic - promotes proper functioning of the thyroid

Tonic - improves a specific body system and/or the body as a whole

Vasoconstrictor - constricts the peripheral circulatory system

VulnPrarv - iuniind bpal;Tia

Common Names:
Wild Lettuce, Acrid Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce, Lactucanum, Poison Lettuce, Poor Man’s Opium, Prickly Lettuce

Latin Name:
Lactuca altissima

Family Name:
Asteraceae - Aster / Sunflower family

Functions:
Analgesic, anodyne, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant, galactagogue, hypnotic, hypoglycemic, sedative

TCM Functions:

1. Relieves pain
   * headaches, muscular pain, visceral pain, colic
2. Calms the mind and relieves anxiety & irritability
   * insomnia, anxiety, irritability in all conditions, esp. Heart Yin deficiency
   * floating yang: headache, muscle tension, spasms
3. Cools the Lung, activates the Qi, stops cough and relieves pain
   * Lung heat with Qi accumulation, with wheeze, dry cough, chest oppression
   * cough and pain in general
4. Promotes urination and drains water-damp
   * Spleen damp with edema

Therapeutics:
Used for anxiety, bronchitis, cough, hyperactivity, insomnia, pain, restlessness and whooping cough.

Notes:
Wild Lettuce is an excellent pain reliever in that it is safe, effective and non-addictive. Wild Lettuce or “Lettuce opium” was widely used before the advent of synthetic pain medications and still has an excellent place in our pharmacy today. Many modern pain medications have a host of side effects running from constipation and insomnia to long-term liver damage. Clinically, Wild Lettuce is most effective in pain conditions that are accompanied by heat and excess, patients that are hot to the touch and respond negatively to heat. Wild Lettuce has an affinity for the respiratory system that makes it a useful remedy for long-term painful coughs with yellow phlegm.

Contraindications:
Avoid in cases of Allergic Hypersensitivity to plants in the Asteraceae family. Avoid use with sedatives and drugs with sedative effects including alpha-blockers, beta-blockers, anesthetics, analgesics and tricyclic antidepressants. Excessive doses may cause insomnia.

Common Names:
Uva ursi, Arbutus, Arberry, Bear’s Grape, Bearberry, Chipmunk’s Apples, Hog Cranberry, Kinnikinnick, Mealberry, Mountain Box, Mountain Cherry, Mountain Cranberry, Red Bearberry, Rockberry, Sandberry, Upland Cranberry Latin Name: 4rctostaphylos uva-ursi

Family Name:
Ericaceae - Heath family

Functions:
Anti-inflammatory, antilithic, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, vasoconstrictor

TCM Functions:

1. Clears damp heat and reduces inflammation
   * Bladder damp heat; frequent painful urination, genital discharge, venereal disease
   * Large intestine damp heat; dysentery, colitis, painful and urgent defecation
2. Promotes astriction and stops discharge
   * Blood in the urine, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, canker sores
3. Tonifies Bladder Qi
   * Bedwetting, urinary stones, prostitutes, seminal emissions, vaginal discharge, post-urinary dripping, low back pain

Therapeutics:
Used for bedwetting, bladder stones, urinary and bladder infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, hemorrhoids, incontinence, painful urination, pulmonary edema, urethritis.

Note:
Uva Ursi is the most commonly used herb for acute urinary tract infections. It is important that when treating urinary tract infections with herbal medicine to keep the patient on an alkaline diet, have them avoid sugar and have concurrent professional medical advice.

Tradition:
In Latin Uva means `grape’ and Ursi means `of the bear’. The plant was first documented in The Physicians ofMyddfai, a 130′ century Welsh herbal.

UpS Alternatives:
Use cultivated Uva ursi as an analog for endangered species Pipsissewa (Chimaphila spp.)

Contraindications:
Uva Ursi is contraindicated in pregnancy due to the fact that it promotes contractions and can initiate labor. Uva Ursi is generally not used in children as it is a fairly potent remedy.

Common Names:
Usnea, Old Man’s Beard, Sung-Lo, Song-Lo, Sun Lo Latin Name: Usnea barbata

Family Name:
Usneaceae - Lichen family

Functions:
Antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, antiviral, expectorant, hemostatic

TCM Functions:

1. Clears Heat and reduces toxicity and drains damp
   * Respiratory infections, painful skin conditions
   * Fungal and bacterial infections; athlete’s foot, urinary tract infections, sinus infections, strep throat, bronchitis, ringworm
2. Relieves Lung Qi constraint
   * Coughing with yellow sputum, sore chest, bronchitis , asthma
3. Promotes tissue regeneration
   * Ulcers, eczema, cervical erosion, recovery from surgery, burns

Therapeutics:
Used for bacterial infections, bronchitis, candida, diarrhea, dysentery, flu, lupus, pneumonia, staphylococcus, and sinusitis.

Note:
Usnea is a key herb for the treatment of pathology residing in the mucous membranes. Clinically, we have found Usnea extremely effective in treating upper respiratory infections and asthma, especially when the conditions are aggravated from air pollution. Modern research points to the fact that Usnea may be more effective than penicillin in inhibiting the growth of streptococcus, pneumococcus, and various strains of tuberculosis.

Tradition:
Usnea is a lichen found residing in the branches of pine trees around the world. The Doctrine of Signatures denotes the resemblance of the usnea thallus to the tissues of the lung. Usnea works much like an air-filter in the forest, cleaning the air and strengthening the overall health of the forest.

UpS Alternatives:
Use Usnea as an analog to endangered species Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) and endangered species Goldentread (Coptis sp.).

Contraindications:
Contraindicated in pregnancy by traditional use.