Herbs
Herbs and herbal remedies have been significant in healthcare since the dawn of recorded time. Their use in "modern medicine", however, diminished as pharmaceutical companies and others found that they could patent stronger concoctions, sell them at notable profit, and then fund the medical schools to train people to recommend their products. Okay, all cynicism aside, modern "wonder" drugs are certainly wonderful and are often true lifesavers. That does NOT mean, however, that the traditional use of herbs should not also be continued. Indeed, it should!

There are many sources available on the benefits of using herbs in "natural" healing, a few of which are highlighted below. And the St. John's Wort reference identifies the single most popular herb in use today. For people who have suffered a TBI, as for others, this can be an effective mood elevator. Some have called it a "natural high", with no apparent side effects.

 

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