Secret Remedies of the Southwest

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The Southwest's arid climate does have vibrant plant life proven to heal illness,says Jennifer Zartarian....

Soothe sore muscles with "Yucca"!
The root of the Yucca plant has been dubbed "natures own Cortisone" for it's power to relieve pain and discomfort brought on by Arthritis and muscle aches.
Credit goes to it's Saponins,anti-inflammatories that block toxins that worsen Arthritis.
In fact,a study of Arthritis sufferers found a full 70% had less pain,stiffness and swelling after taking Yucca.
The best part: Not a single negative side effect was seen.
GET THE BENEFIT: Find Yucca root capsules at Health Food Stores.

posted by xstorm

I forgot to put in the post that Jennifer was a Naturopath........

posted by xstorm
over 2 years ago

Sounds good to me Many of the desert plants have medicinal qualities. I personaly think we should use more of the natures aboundance the so many meds that are artificaly based.

posted by Ladydazy
over 2 years ago

I agree with Ladydazy. The chemically based medicines are not usually as effectice as the natural ones and always have side effects that sometimes are worse than the ailmen that they are supposed to help heal or control.

posted by runningdeer12908
over 2 years ago

There are many things we can use, but you have to do some research-and of course the doctor won't tell you about them-cause no money in that.. That is one reason I will not take narcotics which I have for my back-I do not like the felling of those kinds of drugs..

posted by LadySilverbird
over 2 years ago

One should be careful of mixing the two.....dazy :)

posted by xstorm
over 2 years ago

I concur with Storm Ladydazy. Mixing of any combination of meds can have some serious repercussions medically. And Silver is right as well. I have always said that most doctors will not prescribe herbal remedies to their patients because there is no money in it for them.

posted by runningdeer12908
over 2 years ago

LadyS, red,
Not a whole lot of money in writing a prescription either.

posted by GortKlaatu
over 2 years ago

Yes but, it`s the kickbacks that the doctors get from the pharmaceutical companies for each script they do write. The kick backs are the key and the government has been tring to stop this practice for years; but, has thus far been unsuccessful. Money talks as always and the patient has to pay as well as suffer for it.

posted by runningdeer12908
over 2 years ago

Another southwestern plant that has great medicinal powers is the prickly pear cactus. The nectar from this cactus works wonders on cholesterol and blood sugar control, great for diabetics.