Not too long ago, the medical world saw no real connection between what a person ate and his or her health. Today there are an abundance of studies which confirm the relation between what we eat and chronic illness. This information, though it was generally ignored, has actually been around for thousands of years.
In the Bible, God has said, "Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood" (Leviticus 19:26)
Only be sure that thou eat not the blood: for the blood is the life; and thou mayest not eat the life with the flesh. (Deuteronomy 12:23)
And yet it is the blood which gives flesh food (meat) its pleasurable taste for those who enjoy it. One Christian writer who wrote inspired commentaries, over 100 years ago, about health gave a warning about the dangers of this practice in these words...
"Cancers, tumors, and all inflammatory diseases are largely caused by meat eating." {HL 183.2}
Notice what science says today, in the 21st century, regarding meat eating confirming the truthfulness of the Bible advice and the statement of the Christian author:
High meat and fat diet increases risk of developing skin cancer.(Clinical digest)(Brief article). Nursing Standard 21.45 (July 18, 2007): p17(1). (267 words)
High meat intake linked to cancer.(News). The Journal of Chinese Medicine 87 (June 2008): p64(1). (194 words)
CUT meat intake and reduce kidney cancer risk.(CANCER NEWBRIEFS). Health News 13.7 (July 2007): p7(1). (141 words)
More meat, more cancer risk.(News & Notes)(Brief article). Clinician Reviews 16.9 (Sept 2006): p69(1). (119 words)
Meat and fat intake as risk factors for pancreatic cancer: the Multiethnic Cohort Study.(Author Abstract). Journal of the National Cancer Institute 97.19 (Oct 5, 2005): p1458(8).
21st century science is just now starting to catch up with the words of a loving Creator, written thousands of years ago in a book called the Bible, which gave instructions that would prove to be life-saving to anyone when put into practice.
We have grown accustomed to believing that God "calls people home" when they die of disease. The evidence points to the contrary; our heavenly Father desires that human beings would live as long as possible, doing the most good that is possible to the most people as possible. Although God has ultimate authority over life and death, He is not responsible for death by disease when human beings are making choices which lead to disease.
Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. (3 John 2)
Jesus Christ Himself did more healing than teachng when He was upon this earth and has our best interest at heart. To this end He has provided "herbs for the service of man" (Psalms 104:14)
According to the Bible, (Revelation 18:23), in the last days, many people will be deceived and poisoned by a modern form of sorcery called drug medication.
Drugs never cure. They only change the form and the location of the disease. Herbs when used with understanding, provide a safe and powerful alternative to poisonous drug therapy. Here is a continuation of a descriptive list of herbal properties in alphabetical order.
BITTERS - Herbs having a bitter taste and serving as stimulant tonics to the gastrointestinal mucous membranes
Barberry, Boneset, Camomile, Cedron, Chaparral, Feverfew, Gentian, Peach, Wild cherry, Wormwood
BLISTERS - Herbs that cause inflammatory blistering of serum from the skin when applied to the skin.
Black mustard, Blue violet root, Mezereon, White bryony
CALEFACIENTS - Herbs used as stimulants which cause increased capillary circulation and giving an external sense of warmth.
Cayenne
CARDIAC DEPRESSANTS - Herbs that lessen and are sedative to the heart’s action.
Asparagus, Bitter root, Blood root, Bugleweed, Lobelia (large dose), Mountain laurel, Pleurisy root, Poke root, Saw palmetto
CARDIAC STIMULANTS - Herbs used to increase and give greater power to the heart’s action.
Apples, Balsam of Peru, Blackberry, Black cohosh, Blessed thistle, Borage, Buchu, Bugleweed, Cayenne, Cherry, Cloves, Comfrey, Coriander, Flaxseed (tonic), Garden sage, Garlic, Gentian, Golden seal, Hawthorn berry, Horehound, Jamaica Ginger, Knotgrass, Kola, Licorice, Lily-of-the-valley (tonic), Motherwort, Mustard, Myrrh, Peppermint, Prickly ash, Raisins, Scullcap, Smartweed, Sorrel, Valerian, Vervain, Wild cherry, Wild lettuce, Wintergreen, Wood betony
CARMINATIVES - Herbs containing a volatile oil that excites peristalsis and relieves and promotes the expulsion of gas from the gastrointestinal tract.
Azure, Anise seed, Bitter orange, Buchu, Cabbage, Cajuput, Calamus, Caraway, Cadramon, Coriander, Carrot, Cascara sagrada, Cassia, Catnip, Cayenne, Cedron, Celery, Cloves, Cramp bark, Cumin, Dill, Feverfew, Garden sage, Garlic, Golden seal, Hyssop, Jamaica ginger, Lemon thyme, Mountain balm, Myrrh, Parsley, Peppermint, Pimento, Red rose, Rosemary, Safflower, Saffron, Sarsaparill, Spearmint, Sweet basil, Sweet nicely, Sweet flag, Thyme, valerian, Wild carrot, Wild ginger, Wild marjoram, Wild yam, Wood betony, Wormwood, Yarrow
CATHARTICS - herbs that are actives purgatives to the intestinal tract, exciting peristalsis and stimulating glandular secretions, producing semi-fluid bowel movements with some irritation and griping.
Aloe, Balm of Gilead, Balmony, Bitter root, Black alder, Black walnut, Blood root, Blue flag, Buckthorn, Butternut, Cabbage tree, Camomile, Cascara sagrada, Culver’s root, Daffodil, Garlic, Gentian, Hickory, Lobelia, Morning glory, Mulberry, Pok root, Red raspberry, Sarsaparilla, Senna leaves, Stillingia,
To be continued...
Have a marvelous weekend in Christ..
You should not use herbs as a means to treat disease or illness unless and only if you have followed these steps first in dealing with disease symptoms.
1. Ascertain the cause
2. Correct the wrong habits and change the unhealthful conditions and
then...
3. Assist the body to heal itself
The use of herbs should complement obedience to the 8 laws of health. More information about this at www.issues-of-life.com under health issues.
By attempting to put into practice anything that you have read in this article you release Tyrone Keels from any responsibility for the results if you are dissatisfied with the outcome. Read the full disclaimer for health issues at www.issues-of-life.com
