I HAVE DISCOVERED that when a situation appears as if you will lose the battle, it is better to go through the process to become victorious.
I recently received a call from a friend who reminded me of the need to stay positive and focused. Once we were members of a club and she was wrongfully accused of breaking a rule of the club. She cried bitterly because of the unjust charge which was not based on established protocol.
Instead of admitting that the club president had erred, new rules were immediately put in place which appeared to work against her. She never left the club and in 2016 those same rules are miraculously working in her favour.
This reminds us of the need to strengthen our faith. It also reinforced the fact that the Creator is ever present when our lives seem to be falling apart. When our lives fall apart, it is important that we take time to put the pieces back together. This demonstrates determination, faith, trust, unconditional love and hope.
This week one of the silent doctors which demonstrate faith is shallots. They are buried in the earth but being in darkness does not stop them from serving their purpose.
Shallots, also known as Chinese red onion, baker’s garlic or garden shallot, have a milder taste than onions. They contain carbohydrates, protein, copper, and Vitamins A, B6 and C. They also contain folate, manganese, potassium, iron and phosphorus.
On the webpage www.dovemed.com, it states: “Shallots contain more iron and copper than onions. These minerals help increase the blood’s circulation by stimulating red blood cell production. More red blood cells are correlated with more oxygen, encouraging cell regrowth, healing, and metabolism.”
Further research indicates that “the fibre content in shallots can ensure a slow release of sugar into the blood. Also, allium possesses anti-diabetic properties, which can help keep blood sugar levels under control. Shallots can also soothe the nerves, assist with the prevention of atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease. Shallots can also strengthen the immune system and those with HIV can consume beverages and foods which contain shallots”.
On the website www.stylecraze.com, the writer offers the following advice: “Shallots are found effective in curing and treating intestinal worms in the stomach. Shallot juice helps clear thread worms that occur in children. Grind some shallots to make a juice and drink every morning on an empty stomach.” Persons challenged with Alzheimer’s disease, stomach problems, osteoporosis, fevers and colds can use more shallots.
Finally, it is an excellent idea to investigate the value of shallots to recognise how we in the Caribbean have underestimated their healing ability.
• Annette Maynard-Watson, a teacher and herbal educator, may be contacted via silentdoctors@gmail.com or by telephone 250-6450.
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