Is Natural Always Good?
We are used to associate natural with good, beneficial for our health. Are you sure these two words really match 100% of the cases? May I humbly remind you that poisonous mushrooms are also natural? Does this automatically make them good for our health? I’d say that they are good for our health only when our enemies eat them. I’m sure you’d agree. Why then, do you take all that’s natural as granted to be good for you? Peanuts are natural, but if you are allergic to them and you dare to swallow one, you may get killed by the violent allergic reaction. Drinking a herbal slimming tea can be perfect for me, but it can cause you stomach pains, in case you have gastritis.
I have this piece of advice for all those of you who made a habit in following all sort of gurus in all the areas of their lives: you are unique, so you have to be selective in order to stay healthy and happy. My happiness can be your awful misery.
Natural Health • October 2008