Definition: Traditional Herbs 

A traditional herb is defined as a botanic material known before history used by native people for their food and/or medicine. In all countries of the world, we are indebted to native people and their knowledge handed down through the people of recorded history. For example, where would the British be without the herbal herbs medicine and food plants of their Native Indians – The Scots, Irish, Celts, Picts, Faerie folk. FYI, The natives wore leathers, painted their bodies like Native Americans. The natives of the British Isles provided the whole world, a great treasure of herbal medicine today. To mention a few- angelica, garlic, chrysanthemum, hawthorn, digitalis, licorice root, holly, seaweed, many varieties of mushrooms, etc. The past shamans or medicine men and women of all cultures have preserved a rich plant knowledge which many patients are the beneficiary in natural medicine clinics, daily.

Where do traditional herbs come from?

Common sense would tell you that they come from all over the world. All master herbalists acknowledge the source, however, this condition changing rapidly. With civilization growing and not reversing, many species are becoming extinct. Many undiscovered flora are being lost and who knows what benefit has been lost due to greed and failure to be cognizant of how, short term interests, are destroying our current and future quality of life. Around the world, major contributions have been added to the herbal medicine arsenal:

• Asia: Ginsengs, Astragalus, Chinese mushrooms (Yunzhi, Reishi), etc.  
• North America: Aloe Vera, American ginseng, Alfalfa, Goldenseal, Milk Thistle
• Central America: peppers, Cumin, Paprika, Oregano, Hibiscus, Coriander, avocado
• South America: Maca, Guarana, Yerba Maté, Pau d’ Arco, Muira Puama, Jatoba, Catuaba
• India: Ashwagandha, Gymnema Sylvestre, Ashoka, Guggulu, Dashmoola     
• Africa: Yohimbe, Hoodia, Rooibus, Bangalala, Sacred Blue Lily, Ubulawu, Bush Potato
• Europe: Chamomile, Valerian, Anise, Plantain, Fennel, Rosemary, Senna Leaf    
• Australia: Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Wattleseeds, Morama bean & nuts, Bush lime

Benefits of Combining Herbs from Around the World

In the past, most of regional herbal medicine practices have operated separate from the other. Some initial bridges were created in the 1970s, between the US and Europe. With different migrations of Asian medicine practitioners, some trust was developed between specific practitioners and their students. The result was to create student-authors willing to share their knowledge. This raised the general knowledge while allowing more passionate herbalists to further their development. The 1980s began more sharing of the Ayurvedic tradition, These two sophisticated methodologies joining with the Three Americas has yielded a vast exchange of herbal knowledge. This synergy of sharing is improving everyone’s practice. The separatists approach has succumbed to practitioners who are more inclusive and open-minded, Patients are getting better and more impressed with the results.  Patients are seeking alternatives to allopathic medicine and its here to stay, if unhampered by the interests of Big Pharma. The Wide World Web is rapidly increasing in quality with info access growing exponentially. The end result now is that a solitary idea will collide with another. The result will be synthesis, if both sides are open, then a new improved idea will take hold. A World Herbal system is here now! Our natural medicine educational system is helping, When summed up, it’s the best time, if you are a patient. The quality of treatment is exceptional and steadily improving.

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REAL POWER & ENERGY FROM NATURE

Based on Traditional Chinese herbs and medicine and American nutrition the following foods were selected for their known enhancement of sports performance. Martial artists, monks and sages have perfected the longevity, spirituality and vitalizing practices over the many centuries. Because their culture has been protected over 20 centuries, health practitioners have accessed many secrets to prevention and life engendering strategies. This has not occured in theory but proven in practice which you may see below to improve your performance. I know these strategies work since I have included them in my own work and practice of martial arts.

SUPER FOODS FOR SUPERIOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE 

ENERGY & STAMINA FOODS
Whole grains (sprouted wheat – hard red winter wheat, Amaranth, Barley, pearled, Buckwheat (kasha), Bulgar, Oats, whole kernel, Rice, brown, Rice, wild, Rye, whole kernel, Quinoa, Wheat, whole kernel, All Bran with Extra Fiber, Bran Buds, Fiber One, Kashi, Go Lean, Shredded Wheat, Shredded Wheat and Bran, Buckwheat Groats, Oat Bran, Old Fashioned Oatmeal, Steel-Cut Oats), Acai berry, Bananas, Black sesame seeds, Black soybeans, Chestnuts, Citrus peel, Chia seed, chicken, herring, Mulberries, mussel, Raspberries, Strawbeeries, shrimp, lamb, sunflower seed, sweet potato, water cress, winter squash, almonds, Ghee, Nettle leaves, Micro algae, Goat milk, Placenta, Royal jelly, Salmon, Trout, Bee pollen, Doddler seeds, Walnuts, Wheat grass

STRENGTH FOODS
If you want to become strong, eat carbohydrates before your workout and eat plenty of protein afterwards. Normal amounts of insulin help muscles grow, and eating carbohydrates causes your blood sugar to rise, which, in turn, causes your pancreas to release insulin. Taking in large amounts of protein after a workout helps muscles to recover faster from hard exercise, so you can do more hard work and grow larger and stronger muscles (Journal of Physiology, Volume 573, 2006).

Bitter foods/herbs, Raw or lightly cooked Vegetables, sprouts, Vegetables (leafy greens, carrots, radishes, mushrooms), fruits, grains, legumes, fresh flax oil, stevia sweetener, Salmon, Spinach, Almonds, Cranberries, Wheat Germ, Beans, Extra Lean Ground Beef, Eggs, Tomatoes, Oatmeal, Bee Pollen, .

Natural steroid food: Asparagus, Avocado, Bananas, Celery, Raw Oysters, Pine Nuts (the edible seeds of pine trees), Figs, Almonds and nuts in general, Eggs, Basil (Sweet basil), Liver, Salmon & Other Fish, Damiana (or Turnera diffusa), Wild Yam.

CONCENTRATION & FOCUS
fish, fish oil, spirulina, whole grains (Brown rice, Maize, Oats, Buckwheat, Millet, Quinoa, Amaranth, Wheat, Sweet rice, Spelt), legumes and their sprouts (mung bean sprouts, soy bean sprouts, tofu, tempeh, peas, Adzuki Beans, Black Beans, Black-eyed peas, Broad Beans (Fava Beans), Butter Beans, Calico Beans, Cannellini Beans, Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans), Edamame, Great Northern Beans, Italian Beans, Kidney Beans, Lentils, Lima Beans, Mung Beans, Navy Beans, Pinto Beans, Soy Beans, including black soy beans, Split Peas
White Beans), fresh nuts and seeds, dark green vegetables and microalgae. Flax seed, pumpkin seed, chia seed, borage seed, black currant seed and primrose seed oils

EMOTIONAL STRENGTH FOODS
Whole grains (whole wheat, brown rice, oats), Ganoderm, Poria, lettuce, cucumber, barley gruel, oat groat tea, Fruit (apples, mullberries, lemons), dill, basil, rose hips, Ghee (clarified butter), cabbage, fresh wheat germ, wild blue greem algae, apple cider vinegar

FOODS TO AVOID
Sugar, or foods with added sugars, Processed grains, or foods containing them (except as listed on the Grains List e.g. packaged cereals, even whole grain cereals, are usually processed, verify), Refined grains (which don’t say “whole” in front of each grain on the label) or foods containing them, “Wheat” or “wheat flour” without the word “whole” is usually a code word for “white” (includes white rice, “Flour” listed alone is always white flour), Potatoes, Cakes, cookies, muffins, etc. Crackers, unless whole grain, Cereals, unless whole grain and at least 8 grams of fiber per serving, Chips, Ice cream, Jams and Jellies, Maple Syrup, Regular Soda and other sweetened beverages, Juices, Oils except for extra virgin olive oil, nut oils, and canola oil, Mayonnaise, Creamy salad dressings, Butter, Magarine, Dairy products that are not fat-free, including cheese, cream cheese, milk, etc., Fatty meats such as bacon or sausage, Anything with hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated fats in it.

SUPERIOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SUPPLEMENTS 

Traditional Chinese herbs & formulas have helped thousands of athletes through the centuries; try our formulas for top performance.

ANCIENT CHINESE ATHLETIC SECRET

Fot athletes who have been injured and need a speedy recovery, the herbs recommended below offer vital restorative energy. Results are experienced in 90 minutes that increases the likelihood of final tissue balance. Bring enriched blood, oxygen, energy to inflamed body areas.

Revitalize your overall body or injured body areas:

The very best master herbalists (top 5%) know how to re-invigorate any body part so restoration is enhanced. For training purposes, the formulations provide the most desired effects – herbal herbs for strength, speed and emotional well-being.

Herb Master Formulas, that really work —THE EDGE!

Here is a reliable list of formulas with hundreds of years of use. They are based on Chinese Medicine herbology.

They work within 60 minutes. For those, whose bodies are greatly obstructed, allow at least 90 minutes for desired effect:

• VITAL YANG (Increases energy, superior athletic performance)

• VITAL QI (Warms the abdomen, energizes the lower back & legs)
• ARM REVIVE (Opens / nourishes channels from the shoulder to / energy, the wrist )
• FOOT COMFORT (Restores blood flow & strength resulting in pain reduction)
• HAND/FINGER COMFORT (Warms, restores blood & energy while eliminating toxicity & pain)
• LOWER BACK & LEG REVIVE (increased blood flow, flexibility, pain reduction, strength, speed)
• NECK/UPPER BACK COMFORT (restores flexibility while reducing pain)
• SPASMALIN (Detoxes all joints, reduces spasms, increases flexibility)

  The best results come from consulting a seasoned master herbalist. The key is their ability to match formula with your body type or constitution.They can construct a customized formula for your optimum balance. 

 Mark Hammer, CMH at (713) 822-2655 or 713-339-3188 for assistance at Longevity Mountain.