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Ahead of the Curve: Mastering the Art of Proactive Herbalism
- KhadiYah Preciado
- Jan 23, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 27
Shalom, family! Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention—time. Once it’s gone, you can’t get it back. And when it comes to healing, waiting until things spiral is a choice that comes with consequences.
In herbalism, you can’t afford to be reactive. By the time a crisis hits, you’re already behind. That’s why today I want to walk you through three key reasons to embrace a proactive approach in your herbal walk—and why it’s not just helpful, but necessary.
1. Understanding Patterns of Illness:
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned as an herbalist is this: illness doesn’t show up randomly. It follows a pattern.
Our African ancestors didn’t wait for disease to manifest—they watched the signs, learned the body’s language, and responded early. Proactive herbalism asks us to do the same.
Let’s break that down.
→ Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
You’ve probably heard about PCOS. But what many don’t realize is that 40% of women with PCOS develop pre-diabetes or full diabetes by age 40. That’s not a coincidence—it’s a pattern.Too much insulin fuels excess androgens, which worsens PCOS symptoms. So if you only target the ovaries, you’re missing the root.
You need to look at blood sugar, insulin resistance, and the bigger picture.
That’s proactive care.
→ High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease
Here’s another pattern: many folks treat hypertension like it’s just a heart issue. But the kidneys regulate blood pressure. If your kidneys are struggling, your blood pressure will stay high no matter how many herbs you throw at your heart.
Proactive herbalists don’t chase symptoms—they ask deeper questions and connect the dots.
Main takeaway: Don’t just treat what you see. Trace it back. Prevent it early. Know your patterns.
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2. Recognizing Individual Susceptibilities:
Every body has a weak point. Some folks catch every cold, while others never get sick but struggle with blood sugar, cycles, or pain. Some of it’s genetic, yes—but most of it? That’s lifestyle, stress, and what’s on your plate.
And that means you can do something about it.
If your body tends toward certain imbalances, don’t wait until it shows up in your labs or your child’s symptoms. Get ahead of it.
And let’s be real—if your kids are eating what you eat, living how you live, then they’re on track for the same outcomes. This isn’t about fear—it’s about responsibility.
Main takeaway: If you know better, do better. Healing starts in your household—with you.
3. Food as Medicine:
We don’t just “heal” when we’re sick. We heal every single day with what we put on our plates. And if you’re not using food as medicine now, you’re giving illness room to grow.
Herbs are powerful—but you can’t expect a tincture to save you when your daily meals are working against your body.
You don’t need fancy supplements. You need consistent, nourishing habits. And yes, that takes time to build. Research shows it takes about 24 days to form a new habit. So the sooner you start, the better.
Main takeaway: Start where you are, but start now. Every day is a new chance to choose nourishment over neglect.
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Being proactive with your health is not a luxury—it’s biblical stewardship. When you understand how your body works, know your vulnerabilities, and make wise choices with food and herbs, you stop treating healing like a crisis plan and start treating it like a lifestyle.
As herbalists—especially those who fear Yah—we are called to act before the emergency. To watch. To study. To prepare.
Because time is a gift. And once it’s gone, it doesn’t come back.
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