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Fortitude & Endurance – The Daily Tonic
People need trouble — a little frustration to sharpen the spirit on, toughen it. Artists do; I don’t mean you need to live in a rat hole or gutter, but you have to learn fortitude, endurance. Only vegetables are happy. – William Faulkner
Relationships – The Daily Tonic
Mutually consenting classes may of course do whatever they like with each other, but even that doesn’t necessarily make it right. – Programming Perl, 2nd ed.
Green Tea
Green Tea contains caffeine.
Garlic
Quickens circulation; Anthelmintic (expels or destroys intestinal worms); Antiviral, antibacterial, antispasmodic; Reduces high blood pressure, blood cholesterol; Immune support for respiratory system, bronchitis, catarrh, head or chest colds, flu and coughs; Natural source for germanium.
Garlic provides nourishment for the circulatory, immune and urinary systems. It aids in supporting with normal circulation, nourishing stomach tissues, maintaining normal blood pressure and aids the body’s natural ability to resist disease. Garlic is a natural antibiotic and fungicide.
Hawthorne
Tonic to cardiovascular/circulatory system, angina pectoris, heart valve murmur; High blood pressure, arterio-sclerosis.
Hawthorne is traditionally known for its strong and powerful effect on the circulatory system, particularly the heart. It has been used for centuries with great success, especially in Europe and Asia.
Even today it remains a favorite among herbalists as a cardiac tonic. Hawthorne is valued for nourishing blood pressure and circulation. When used on a regular, long-term basis hawthorn exerts a continued protection to the cardiovascular system.
Known for its gentle action and safe use, the Hawthorne berry is also used by Chinese people in sweet preparations.
