In a perfect world, in perfect conditions, in an ideal reality, the best solution would be not to interfere with the processes occurring in our body.
But, alas, life is far from perfect, and sometimes situations arise when intervention becomes necessary - we live in difficult conditions, in the past we could have made mistakes in nutrition, faced stress or lack of exercise. Even with an ideal lifestyle, echoes of past diseases, genetic features or unforeseen circumstances such as injuries or infections may arise.
There are many reasons.
And here Medicines come into the picture. Let's figure out whether they help us or harm us?
A medicine is a substance or means that, when it enters the body, changes its state or processes. Thus, it allows us to interfere with the subtle harmony of the body, trying to correct failures and restore the lost balance.
Any substance can become both a medicine and a poison - it all depends on its dose and frequency of use. This principle has been known since the time of Paracelsus, who said: "Everything is poison, and nothing is without poison; only one dose makes a substance not poison."
Therefore, the degree of harm or benefit depends on the amount of the substance. A large dose can kill, an average dose can damage organs, and microdoses can be useful in some cases. They activate the immune system, which cleans out not only this substance, but also all the "garbage" from the body: damaged cells, toxins and other harmful substances.
For example, antibiotics kill all living things in their path - both harmful and useful, until the body removes them. Other drugs simply "highlight" problem areas so that the immune system can eliminate them, getting rid of the disease along the way.
The safest for humans are natural medicines, such as medicinal herbs, bark and roots of some plants. Unlike synthetic drugs, they contain substances that the human body evolutionarily knows and can more easily neutralize, and also have fewer side effects.
In some cases, it is enough to simply chew a piece of ginger at night, while in others you cannot do without heavy artillery: courses of antibiotics, surgery, or even long-term rehabilitation.
It is important not to go to extremes. On the one hand, you should not completely refuse medications if they are really necessary. On the other hand, you should always remember that any medicine can become poison if used without due care. The main rule is that the benefit of the medicine should always exceed the potential harm.
A wise person is one who realizes that nature has always given man everything necessary to maintain health. Fresh air, clean water, exercise, sun, good rest, and most importantly, natural food can strengthen the body and make it less vulnerable to disease.
And even if for some reason you have to resort to medication, you must realize that true health is built not on fighting symptoms, but on creating conditions in which the disease simply cannot develop.
Ripe, juicy fruits are the healthiest and most convenient food for our body. They are quickly absorbed, do not burden the digestive and immune systems, do not cause side effects, do not create addiction and at the same time contain everything you need - energy, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
Perhaps the best medicine is not a pill, but a conscious attitude to your body, lifestyle and nutrition. And even during the treatment, you should continue to take care of your body, maintain a healthy diet, physical activity and a positive attitude.
And we want to finish our article with a quote from Hippocrates, an ancient Greek doctor: "Let food be your medicine, so that medicine does not become your food."
Authors: Misha Khusid and Urban Fruitarian
But, alas, life is far from perfect, and sometimes situations arise when intervention becomes necessary - we live in difficult conditions, in the past we could have made mistakes in nutrition, faced stress or lack of exercise. Even with an ideal lifestyle, echoes of past diseases, genetic features or unforeseen circumstances such as injuries or infections may arise.
There are many reasons.
And here Medicines come into the picture. Let's figure out whether they help us or harm us?
A medicine is a substance or means that, when it enters the body, changes its state or processes. Thus, it allows us to interfere with the subtle harmony of the body, trying to correct failures and restore the lost balance.
Any substance can become both a medicine and a poison - it all depends on its dose and frequency of use. This principle has been known since the time of Paracelsus, who said: "Everything is poison, and nothing is without poison; only one dose makes a substance not poison."
Therefore, the degree of harm or benefit depends on the amount of the substance. A large dose can kill, an average dose can damage organs, and microdoses can be useful in some cases. They activate the immune system, which cleans out not only this substance, but also all the "garbage" from the body: damaged cells, toxins and other harmful substances.
For example, antibiotics kill all living things in their path - both harmful and useful, until the body removes them. Other drugs simply "highlight" problem areas so that the immune system can eliminate them, getting rid of the disease along the way.
The safest for humans are natural medicines, such as medicinal herbs, bark and roots of some plants. Unlike synthetic drugs, they contain substances that the human body evolutionarily knows and can more easily neutralize, and also have fewer side effects.
In some cases, it is enough to simply chew a piece of ginger at night, while in others you cannot do without heavy artillery: courses of antibiotics, surgery, or even long-term rehabilitation.
It is important not to go to extremes. On the one hand, you should not completely refuse medications if they are really necessary. On the other hand, you should always remember that any medicine can become poison if used without due care. The main rule is that the benefit of the medicine should always exceed the potential harm.
A wise person is one who realizes that nature has always given man everything necessary to maintain health. Fresh air, clean water, exercise, sun, good rest, and most importantly, natural food can strengthen the body and make it less vulnerable to disease.
And even if for some reason you have to resort to medication, you must realize that true health is built not on fighting symptoms, but on creating conditions in which the disease simply cannot develop.
Ripe, juicy fruits are the healthiest and most convenient food for our body. They are quickly absorbed, do not burden the digestive and immune systems, do not cause side effects, do not create addiction and at the same time contain everything you need - energy, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
Perhaps the best medicine is not a pill, but a conscious attitude to your body, lifestyle and nutrition. And even during the treatment, you should continue to take care of your body, maintain a healthy diet, physical activity and a positive attitude.
And we want to finish our article with a quote from Hippocrates, an ancient Greek doctor: "Let food be your medicine, so that medicine does not become your food."
Authors: Misha Khusid and Urban Fruitarian