| You can plant your own herb garden or small vegetable garden. Remember, do not use hybrid seeds because that's a nice way of saying "genetically altered by man."
The most convenient way to shop for food is go to your local whole food or natural health food type store. Keep in mind, when you go to a health food store or an all-natural whole food type of store, that not everything in there is perfectly 100 percent okay. Remember, it's always all about the money. These stores, in some cases, are also publicly traded companies that have to make a profit, so you must read the labels. |
| Would you be happy if someone discovered an herb that when taken cured a person's diabetes so that they never needed insulin again? Of course not. You would be out of business. As an interesting note, there is such a cure for diabetes. The person who discovered it was offered over $30 million by a major pharmaceutical company not to market it! It's all about the money.
Health care, defined as the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of disease, is the most profitable industry in the world. As long as people are sick, billions and billions of dollars in profit are made every year. |
| The officers and directors of vitamin, mineral, herb, and homeopathic companies have financial motivations to sell their products just like the officers and directors of pharmaceutical companies. Remember, it's always all about the money. When there is a financial incentive involved it's impossible to trust the information. That's a major concept in this book, and it's vitally important that you understand that. You need to know that the information you are getting is probably tainted. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Ephedra or mahuang is a Chinese herb that gives caffeine-like stimulation. These natural products have been used as stimulants throughout history. There is recent concern with ephedra (and guarana less so) products that are used for energy and weight loss. Many people have problems with nervousness, agitation, fast heart rate, palpitations, and even more dangerous heart issues. There have been some deaths from ephedra use/overuse and deaths, and because of this, there are current legislation attempts to eliminate ephedra stimulants from the public marketplace. |
Kevin Trudeau
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 The fact is drugs, both over-the-counter nonprescription and prescription drugs, are infinitely more dangerous than any vitamin, mineral or herb. There are virtually no reported cases of anyone dying from taking a natural supplement in its proper dose. However, there are hundreds of thousands of documented deaths that have occurred by taking an over-the-counter nonprescription or prescription drug in its proper dosage.
Through powerful lobbying, the Atkins and the low-carb craze is at an all-time high. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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| Alpha-lipoic (thioctic) acid may help protect the liver against some of the toxicity, as can milk thistle herb.
Alcohol users need more nutrients than most people to protect them from malnutrition. Obviously, basic multivitamins and antioxidant formulas are important. Part, or possibly most of, the toxic effects of alcohol may be caused by the production of free radicals. Higher-than-DRI (Daily Recommended Index) levels of vitamins A, C, and E, mixed carotenes, and the minerals selenium, zinc, manganese, and magnesium are suggested (for all dosages, see supplement table, page xxx). |
| It is an herb that most diabetics can use without risk of raising blood sugar levels. There are no known side effects, and it appears to be safe. |
Patrick Holford
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 The most popular alternatives are Teeccino, Caro Extra, or Bambu (made with roasted chicory and malted barley) or herb teas.
Tea is the great British addiction. A cup of strong tea contains as much caffeine as a cup of regular coffee and is certainly addictive. Tea also contains tannin, which interferes with the absorption of essential minerals such as iron and zinc. Particularly addictive is Earl Grey tea containing bergamot, itself a stimulant. If you're addicted to tea and can't get going without a cup, it may be time to stop for two weeks and see how you feel. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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| Increased consumption of filtered water, herb teas, fruits, and vegetables while reducing fats (especially fried foods, red meat, and milk products) will also help detoxification. A vegetarian diet may also be a healthful step for those with some congestive problems. Meats, milk products, breads, and baked goods (especially refined sugar and carbohydrate products) increase body acidity and lead to more mucus production as the body attempts to balance its chemistry. The more alkaline vegetarian foods enhance cleansing. |
Jean Antonello
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 And although Liz had tried to hide her compulsive bingeing, herb knew something was up when whole cakes disappeared while he was out of the house on a short errand. herb was already convinced that whatever Liz was doing, it was definitely different. When he found out, he decided to join his wife and get his own eating straightened out. His eating troubles weren't nearly as dramatic as Liz's, but he was on the Feast or Famine Cycle and needed to kick his taste for fatty foods. And right along with Liz, he did. |
Gary Null
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| Black cohosh, an American herb, helps lower blood pressure.
We've said this before, but let's restate the warnings: It is not at all advisable to take all these substances at the same time. Instead, take one or two of these for a month, as professionally directed. Record the results. Then, under continued guidance, repeat or increase the dosage, or move on to different substances. Do not self-medicate. These supplements are not meant as medicines. |
Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D.
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| It is intriguing to note how many of the complaints of adverse reactions stemming from Prozac use are addressed in these studies indicating the various applications of this herb - depression, short-term memory loss, cognitive function, indications of chemically induced brain disorders, muscle cramping, ringing in the ears, vision impairment, pain in limbs, etc. Because of its stimulant properties upon the circulatory system ginkgo has also proven useful in numbness, cramping, sensitivity to cold, deteriorating vision, ringing in the ears, etc.
Ginkgo is only an example of many herbal options. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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 HERBS
Lobelia tincture (1-2 drops) at half hourly intervals (some children react strongly to this herb, so it is wise to use a low dose).
To aid the nervous system: Yarrow, Valerian, Lavender and/or Marjoram
HOMEOPATHIC
After suspected contact, see Resistance and Immunity, page 19.
Aconite 30c: Sudden, violent invasion of symptoms: stiff neck, chilliness, abdominal colic; numb burning throat, with fever.
Cicuta 30c: If infected wound suddenly ceases to discharge, causing rigidity and distortion of limbs with staring eyes and difficult breathing. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Ephedrine, the active ingredient in Sudafed, was copied from ephedra, a medicinal herb that has now been outlawed by the FDA even while Sudafed remains perfectly legal.)
5. All rapists would be given four years to run free before being taken off the streets, even though they were known to be dangerous. (Explanation: The FDA allows dangerous drugs to remain on the market for years, with hundreds of thousands of people being injured by them, before issuing a recall. Rezulin and Vioxx are just two of many such examples. Antidepressant drugs and statin drugs are probably next in line.)
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Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
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 It is a perennial herb up to 1.4 m high with showy yellow flowers. Because of the high risk of overexploitation (for use as an ornamental and as a medicine) the species is now protected throughout most of its range and attempts are being made to cultivate it. Gentian root in commerce consists of the dried rhizomes and roots of the species.
The rhizome is cylindrical and may have a diameter of up to 4 cm, with long roots attached.
Constituents
The compounds responsible for the highly bitter taste are monoterpenoid compounds (Fig. 13.8 |
Jack Challem
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 The chief supplements for improving glucose tolerance and insulin function are alpha-lipoic acid, chromium picolinate, vitamin E, vitamin C, and silymarin (an antioxidant extract of the herb milk thistle). If you are taking any drug for controlling glucose, be aware that your medication requirements may decrease.
Alpha-lipoic acid, a natural substance made by the body and found in beef and spinach, is used extensively in Germany to treat diabetic nerve disorders. In daily dosages of 600 mg it can improve insulin function and lower glucose levels in people with diabetes. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Importation of the herb would be banned. But when it's prescription drugs, it's all OK -- as long as money continues to be made in the industry.
In its defense, the FDA is largely made up of employees who used to work at pharmaceutical companies, and, if they are taking their own products, no doubt their mental function has been impaired. So there is some excuse, however laughable, for their lack of making ethical decisions in the interest of public health. |
Jack Challem
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| Devil's Claw
Devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens) is a traditional southern African herb used to treat pain and upset stomachs. Its name comes from its clawlike fruit, which resemble the feet of birds. Ten clinical studies conducted between 1982 and 2000 have found that devil's claw can benefit people with rheumatoid arthritis, low back pain, and various other rheumatic complaints.
In the June 2000 issue of Phytomedicine, French researchers reported using devil's claw to successfully treat ninety-two people with osteoarthritis. |
| Albany Medical College, New York, conducted cell and animal experiments to investigate the herb's specific biological properties. In one of the experiments, human cells were exposed to peroxynitrite, a powerful free radical that can destroy cells. When the cells also were exposed to cat's claw, they were protected from the peroxynitrite radicals.
Peroxynitrite also increases levels of pro-inflammatory prostaglandin E2, and cat's claw would theoretically lower its levels. |
| Patients with hepatitis C consistently and significantly improve when following his "triple antioxidant" regimen, which included 600 mg of alpha-lipoic acid, 400 meg of selenium, and 900 mg of sily-marin (an extract of the herb milk thistle) daily. This program leads to a near normalization of liver function.
Selenium
Selenium is an essential dietary mineral and an essential part of several glutathione peroxidases, powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory enzymes made by the body. Selenium supplements, 200 meg daily, increase the body's production of glutathione peroxidases. |
Leo Galland
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 My preference is a combination of berberine (the active ingredient in the herb goldenseal), 200 mg, and artemisinin (the most active ingredient in Artemisia annua), 100 mg, after each meal. This combination can help to prevent or treat bacterial and parasitic infection.99 Do not take these herbs if you are pregnant, however; they can induce miscarriage.
There is a novel approach to control of intestinal pathogens, which derives from their need for iron. Virtually all bacteria, except for Lac-tobacilli and Bifidobacteria, require iron for growth. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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| Take child off all foods and give a diet of fresh fruit juices and vegetable juices, herb teas, and broths.
HERBS
Combine any of the following:
To calm the nervous system: Skullcap or Valerian To fight the infection: Golden Seal
To provide extra nourishment during the illness: Peppermint and Rosemary To reduce fever: Yarrow
HOMEOPATHIC
After suspected contact, see Resistance and Immunity, page 19.
Aconite 30c: Useful at beginning when fear is marked. If symptoms come on after exposure to the sun.
Apis 30c: Shrill outcries in sleep; fidgety; violent fever, swelling and grinding of teeth. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 But it's not a drug, nor an herb. It's something truly revolutionary, and it works better than hoodia, in my opinion.
Hoodia isn't a bad choice, though. It helps with suppressing your appetite, especially if you take it in large quantities. But it wasn't the miracle appetite suppressant I was hoping to find. It just honestly didn't suppress my hunger enough for me to call it a miracle-class supplement.
Your results may be different. I have no doubt that some people are losing weight with the help of hoodia. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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 Tincture has been recommended at an amount of 5-10 ml three times per day.
Preliminary evidence suggests that supplementation with St. John's wort (page 747) extract (300 mg three times daily for 12 weeks) may improve psychological symptoms, including sexual well-being, in menopausal women. |
| St. John's wort's efficacy. However, the 4.9% remission rate in the placebo group was far below the placebo response rate seen in other studies of depression. That finding suggests that many of the patients recruited for this study would have been unlikely to respond to any treatment.
In the second JAMA study, depressed patients were given one of three treatments: St. John's wort, placebo, or an antidepressant medication with proven efficacy (e.g., sertraline; Zoloft). Although St. John's wort was no more effective than the placebo, by many measures neither was sertraline. |
| German Commission E monographs,13 is not recommended for pediatric use because the quantities of the saponins it contains are too variable and could induce nausea and vomiting. Since ivy contains small amounts of emetine, it is not recommended during pregnancy (page 363), as this specific alkaloid may increase uterine contractions.14 In addition, the leaf itself can be quite irritating when handled and may cause allergic skin reactions. |
| Alternatively, 5-10 ml of passion flower tincture can be taken three to four times per day.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Used in the amounts listed above, passion flower is generally safe and has not been found to adversely interact with other sedative drugs. Some practitioners suggest not using passion flower with MAO-inhibiting antidepressant drugs because of concerns that they may interact with the harman alkaloids in passion flower.5 However, this interaction is theoretical and has not been reported in the medical literature. |
| Many doctors recommend drinking three cups (750 ml) each day. Tincture, 10-20 drops in water, can be taken ten to fifteen minutes before each meal.6 Either preparation should not be used consecutively for more than four weeks.7
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Longer-term use (over four weeks) or intake of amounts higher than those recommended can cause nausea, vomiting, insomnia (page 270), restlessness, vertigo, tremors, and seizures. |
| A—A cups (150 ml) of water.6 Three cups (750 ml) of the tea may be consumed daily. Alternatively, a tincture, A-% teaspoon (2-4 ml) three times per day, can be taken.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
One source suggests that a single application of motherwort extract (concentration not reported) in excess of 3 grams may cause diarrhea (page 163), uterine bleeding, and stomach irritation.7 It should be avoided in pregnancy (page 363) as large amounts may cause uterine contraction and potential miscarriage. |
Jack Challem
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| Plantain
The herb plantain (Plantago lanceolata, P. major) is used in Germany to treat upper respiratory inflammation and to reduce skin inflammation. It is an ingredient in some anticough and expectorant medicines.
One of its chemical components, ursolic acid, it a potent antiinflammatory. In a study conducted at Uppsala University, Sweden, researchers reported that it was a highly selective inhibitor of Cox-2, the cyclooxygenase enzyme more involved in inflammatory reactions. |
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