GETTING WELL: IMPORTANT POINTS TO KEEP IN MIND

"Specific" Vitamins

Please keep in mind that although only a few vitamins and food supplements are named as specific for any one condition, virtually in every condition of ill health the Optimum Diet should be supplemented with all the known vitamins and minerals, but particularly with the adequate amounts of vitamin C, A, B-complex and E. Also, kelp, brewer's yeast, lecithin, mineral supplement, as well as a moderate amount of raw fruit and vegetable juices, should be a part of virtually every effective nutritional therapeutic program.

Natural Vitamins and Supplements Preferable

If possible, only the natural vitamins (vitamin complexes), made from the natural sources, should be used, and not synthetic products. This is especially important in regard to various isolated B-vitamins.

Exception: when massive doses of some vitamins are required, particularly of vitamin Ñ and B, synthetic vitamins can be used, but always in combination with a certain amount of natural vitamins or vitamin-rich supplements. Example: synthetic B-vitamins combined with brewer's yeast; or ascorbic acid combined with rose hips or fruit juices.

The Length of Vitamin Therapy

For some conditions, vitamins in massive doses are suggested. Such treatments should not exceed 1 or 2 months. If needed, the vitamin treatment may be repeated after 1 or 2 month interval. This warning is given only in regard to massive doses of vitamins A, D, and synthetic isolated vitamins of B-complex.

Herbs

Specific herbs have been found by ancient and modern practice to possess specific health-restorative medicinal properties for the condition mentioned. In compiling this information I have used dozens of reliable herbal books from around the world. I have also had my own lifelong personal experience of collecting and using medicinal herbs therapeutically.

The most common way to use herbs is a form of tea, or what is known professionally as infusions.

Most herbs mentioned are available from regular health food stores in dry and packaged form ready to use. They are also available from herb houses.

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