Ginseng is a Therapeutic Food
The demand by modern people for health and natural food has been on the rise. This indicates the increased public recognition of the philosophies of "food therapy". On the medical field, food like cereals, meat, fruits and vegetables are regarded to be positive, while Chinese medicines made from herbs, insects and fishes are treated as ancillary. Medicines for treatments belong to the poisonous category, and should not be taken unless absolutely necessary.
However, ginseng has been proven pharmaceutically that it is not a stimulant or an energizer, and is neither a medical drug for any specific disease. It is a substance that helps to maintain and restore body balance and harmony. "Although ginseng has a medical value, it is a positive food with no side effect or poisonous component." Ginseng is good for health because of its enhancement and toning functions. Ginseng can be used for medical treatments, and it is also a health and natural food. It is therefore the classic representative of food therapy.
Positive Response
In the case of food therapies, the accumulation of nutritional food to a certain level naturally lead to the four stages of positive response (or alternatively known as Healing Process or Curing Reaction). The response is an essential process for the "natural healing ability" to stimulate cells reproduction and functional activation. It is also an essential metabolic reaction to achieving the completely cured status. The four stages of positive response are described below:
1. The Honeymoon Period for Nutrient Supplement:
During this first stage of integration, sluggish body cells are activated. Metabolism increases. One will feel more energetic and less fatigued, rosy complexion and radiant skin will be restored. However, some may suffer a short period of dizziness and insomnia.
2. The Period of Thriving Metabolism
In the process of eliminating the acid and transforming our acidic body to alkaline, our body will go through a series of healing reactions - frequent urination, watery or dark faces, excessive coughing and phlegm, sore throat, runny nose, headache, skin rash and itch. And some women may experience menstrual disorders. All these are signs of detoxification and signs that one is on the road to recovery.
3. The Period of Improving Qi / Blood Circulation and the Resultant Body Ache
At this stage when your Qi / blood circulation starts to improve, body ache follows. This is due to your Qi is pushing through the blockage. Pain and soreness will be more severe at old injuries. This will last for days or weeks depending on the severity of your old injuries. The pain will disappear in due time. These are all signs that your health is improving.
4. The Period of Cell Reproduction and Fatigue
The final aim of herbal therapy is to stimulate the natural healing ability of our body and to be healthy again. By this time, your sluggish cells will be reactivated, oxygenated and damaged cells will be replaced. The end result is the feeling of fatigue. This is due to all energies are drawn to repair and rebuild new cells.
In conclusion, we need to understand that each and every one of us has different health condition. Thus, the sequence of the above healing reactions varies from individual to individual. It may not necessarily be the orders mentioned above and the length of healing differs according to individual as well. Those who have severe health problems may experience longer healing period. When the toxicity in our body is reduced, healthy cells are rebuilt and immune system is strengthened, only then your health will return. Thus, the discomforts you experienced during this healing crisis are signs that your body is heading towards recovery.
