IMPORTNCE OF SMILE WHEATGRASS:

[Su Jok Uganda]

Diet occupies an important place during sickness and healthy condition. The father of modern medical science and great Greek philosopher Hippocrates rightly said “Let thy food be thy medicine” Our body has the inbuilt to heal itself if provided proper nutrition, environment and exercise.

Wheatgrass is renowned for its therapeutic value ancient times. It is represented in Naturopathy, the ancient art of healing, also referred to as drugless therapy. Dr. Ann Wigmore (1909-1994) is considered the chief exponent of Wheatgrass responsible for popularizing its usage in modern times. She is the founder of Hippocrates Institute, Boston, USA and has done extensive research and experiments to explore the therapeutic value of Wheatgrass. She has hailed Wheatgrass as ‘A complete natural food’ providing all the necessary nutrition.

Wheatgrass is a part of our rich cultural heritage and its importance is reflected in various rituals. Dr. Ann Wigmore has mentioned the Biblical story about Babylonian King Nebuchandnezzar who spent seven years, insane, living like animal eating the grass of the fields and got cured.

The common observation that dogs and cats nibble on grass, presumably when ill, strengthens our belief in the healing power of grasses

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