This extract is from an article by Keith McBride - In his many publications and two excellent books, Dr. Dean Black writes often about the differences between "apples and oranges." He explains that optimal health can only come through nourishing the body rather than substituting for it. But the body's own natural powers are not easily measure by science. Our health-care system is based on the principle of substitution, which has been studied for less than 100 years. In contrast, the Chinese began studying the philosophy of regeneration 5,000 years ago. Here's what they have arrived at:
Among the tens of thousands of plants, there are many that they believe regenerate specific systems and organs of the body. For example, we believe that "carrots are goods for the eyes." The Chinese have extended this idea a thousand-fold by believing there are plant that regenerate the skin, the heart, the lungs, the digestive system, and so on.
Sunrider has been established upon the solid foundation of this philosophy. The Sunrider Philosophy of Regeneration is the belief that Dr. Chen has dedicated his company and his life's study to. This philosophy is clearly represented within each balanced, concentrated Sunrider herb food formula.
But there are also plants that they believe do not regenerate. The Chinese distinguish herbs that are considered to regenerate from herbs that merely substitute for the body, calling the first food herbs and the second medicine herbs. Most companies today with herb-based product lines sell herbal formulas that contain medicine herbs.
In that sense, typical American herbalism and drug-based medicinal philosophy are brothers, based on the same substitute philosophy, although medicine herbs at least have the advantage of wholeness.
Are we saying that medicine herbs and those companies that produce them are bad or wrong? They have their place. God in His wisdom created these different plants for different reasons. Medicinal herbs were created to be used in crisis situations, then the body is unable to function on its own. Those plants thought of as regenerative plants were believed to be created to be utilized by the body to create regenerative, vibrant health. The health professional utilizes a balance of both philosophies -- never ignoring one at the expense of the other.
But most of us are not health professionals. We do not know how to use medicine herbs, and we certainly don't want to plan around with drugs. This is why Sunrider is such an important health company, and its philosophy is such a breakthrough. All of Sunrider's food products are based on a solid foundation of carefully blended food-grade herbs, much like you'd blend many different fruits and vegetables for a healthy salad. In fact, if you know how to eat salad, you know how to eat Sunrider herb foods. They are that safe and nutritious.
But what about those other herb companies? While their products may not necessarily be bad in the right hands, one thing I do think is very wrong is representing medicine herbs as daily food supplements, when that is clearly not their purpose. Some companies may do this in complete innocence, unaware that they are encouraging people to take medicine herbs every day when their body is not in crisis. This can cause greater health imbalances! This I believe can not only become dangerous, but is also extremely irresponsible. It is up to those who understand the big picture of the Philosophy of Regeneration to teach others about these very real differences.
There is only one company that understands and teaches the Philosophy of Regeneration and herb food nourishment: Tei Fu Chen and Sunrider International. Writes Dean Black, Ph.D., author of Health at the Crossroads; "The word "herb" is not precise. Actually, there are two broad categories of herbs, and no labels to tell them apart. We therefore call our Sunrider foods herb food formulas. People know that foods nourish the body, but they are confused about herbs. Do herbs belong with peas and carrots or with penicillin and aspirin? Sometimes it's hard to tell. We know, and we want everyone to know: Sunrider products belong with peas and carrots."
The difference is what separates Sunrider from all other "herb: companies. Sunrider formulas are foods. These foods are concentrated and enhanced, which means there is no "bulk" (leaves, stems, etc.) like other companies herbal formulas. Eating Sunrider foods has changed dramatically the way the world looks at foods, and the way they use and eat herbs and herbal foods.
Naturally, with Sunrider's phenomenal global success, there are many companies now latching on the phrases we pioneered, like "herb foods" and "The Philosophy of Regeneration" without understanding what they mean. Of course, these companies are still selling the same old Chinese or American medicine herbs in new bottles. They may even claim to have "concentrated" formulas, which no other company has been able to achieve. This is because Sunrider's concentration and enhancement process is exclusive -- and literally a multi million-dollar process. This presents quite an investment other herb companies have not been prepared, willing, or able to undertake.
FINGER IN THE DIKE
Now that my family has personally experienced the other herbal philosophies and discovered Sunrider, we can stop back and view the "big picture" of today's herbal scene. We are very grateful for the Sunrider philosophy. These simple principles have cleared up many misconceptions and frustrations for us.
For example, Sunrider's Chinese herb food formulas nourish complete body systems, when eaten with a balanced whole food diet. Back in the early days, before Sunrider cam along, when we took American herbal formulas, they singled out one organ or discomfort to focus on. It was always a constant guessing game trying to put together a program. At any one time, it would take at least ten different herbal combinations in addition to many single herbs. And as soon as one set of symptoms subsided, another set would crop-up! It was a constant battle, back and forth--much like the story of the little boy trying to control a flood with one finger in the dike.
But then Sunrider came along and change all that. Sunrider formulas were not "for" any specific ailment! They were simply foods to encourage body balance. How refreshing! And how easy to share with others.
Here's a perfect example. Sunrider's Calli herb-food nourishment stack up against those herbs we used before we knew any better?
One evening, we sat around the kitchen table and listed all the single herbs and combinations we had used in the distant past that were similar to the ingredients found in a single box of Calli beverage. We discovered that those other herb products added up to well over $80. A box of Calli Beverage retails for well under $20.
What's more, unlike those other herbs we used all those years, the ingredients in Calli are concentrated and enhanced, and yet still sells for under $20. That's a big difference.
This same difference exists with all the herb food formulas contained in the Sunrider Sunpack. Each one of the five Quinary formulas as well as the NuPlus formula replace countless herbs and formulas we used to use in the "old days", and at a fraction of the cost.
Yes, it's apples and oranges:There really is no comparison between Sunrider herb food concentrate formulas and all the other "herb" companies. Sunrider formulas have a clear-cut mission, and the products those other companies sell have their limited purpose and focus. Which foods would you rather be introducing into your diet on a daily basis? Introduce your body to the Sunrider difference. It's a philosophy that quickly becomes a way of life.
I join my testimony to these lines of Keith McBride. Sunrider changed my life, and the life of many I know personally. It gave me a radiant health and has revealed a beauty I did not know I had. - I'm looking forward to hear from you and to read your comments and to answer your questions.
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