Re: Difference between Naturopath and Herbalist

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nephthys1359 wrote:

> Is there a difference between a Naturopath and an herbalist?

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> Could someone please explain..........

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> Also has anyone every tasted elderberries? If so how did they

> taste? I picked some today and want to make sure they are ripe

> enough they are not green they are dark blue to black but I want to

> make sure before I feed them to my family.

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> Thanks

>

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Hello ,

An herbalist is just that, an herbalist. Although he/she can be much

more. A Naturopath knows, or should know, and is capable of applying a

wider range of alternative healing techniques like Homeopathy,

accupressure, herbs, aromatherapy, massage, and any other number of

other modalities. They are also more versed in nutrition and diet and

usually have a more extensive knowledge of causes of dis-ease. Of

course, any herbalist can do this as well if they take the initiative to

study all this. The only difference would then be in the certification.

Elderberries, if they are dark blue to black are then ripe. They are

very good but do not overdo them as they tend to act as a laxative. They

actually are rather tart little berries but sweet at the same time. A

little bit astringent too.

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Peace, love and light,

Don Quai

" Spirit sleeps in the mineral, breathes in the vegetable, dreams in the animal

and wakes in man. "