Trust for the American Medical system should be in question by Black Americans, seeing their past with experimentation on various communities of people. Currently, growing numbers of people are becoming dependant upon drug assistance programs to sustain their health ailments; in short, Americans are becoming drugs addicts.

Before the growth of the American Medical Association, and even America itself, cultures of people trusted in the earth for healing. The earth produces chemically sufficient herbs that interact with the human anatomy to prevent disease, sickness, and other health problems.

Afromerica will begin a series on the herbs of the earth that we see and use everyday. If used for the treatment and purpose of self-healing alongside faith in the natural resources of God, many people can avoid becoming drug addicts, dependant on American medicine. Below are descriptions of many herbs taken from a reliable source - documented at the bottom of the page.

Please research the source for yourself before taking any medical advice from this series. These are simple preventative health remedies that all Americans should take into consideration, especially Black Americans. If used correctly and regularly, we can avoid many of the diseases that American medicine has attributed to the Black gene.

Barley Grass

Barley Grass has been a food source of the majority of the world for thousands of years. It is medicinally used as an anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and cancer preventative. Barley Grass is an amazing source of vitamins and nutrients. If you are on a low-carb regimen, supplement your diet with Barley Grass.

Barley is one of the most important plants in human history. Barley Grass is one of the green grasses, which is the only vegetation on earth that can be the sole source of nutritional support for a person's entire lifespan. Barley has served as a food staple in most cultures.

The use of barley for food and medicinal purposes predates civilization. Archaeologists have determined that Barley has been cultivated for at least 9,000 years. Barley Grass contains all of the eight essential amino acids, which our body cannot produce on its own. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are needed for cell building, cell regeneration, and energy production.

A large amount of vitamins and minerals are found in green Barley leaves. These are easily absorbed through the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients including beta-carotene, calcium, copper, folic acid, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and Vitamins B1, B2, B6, and C.

In addition to being a great nutritional supplement, Barley Grass has been shown to have strong anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Barley Grass has also been used to treat diarrhea, bronchitis, stomach problems, and throat ailments. It is an anti-oxidant and detoxifier. Barley Grass is also believed to increase sexual stamina. The ability of Barley Grass to aid in cellular rebuilding has led to its use for everything from dermatitis to an anti-aging supplement.

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