Jonathan Goodman ND
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 Ginkgo and Stroke Recovery
The evidence is still preliminary, but research suggests that Ginkgo biloba, an herb that's received a lot of attention for its role in preventing memory loss, also may play a role in helping people recover from strokes.
Ginkgo reduces the tendency of platelets to form clots. It essentially makes blood "thinner" and helps increase circulation in the brain. It also appears to strengthen blood vessels, which reduces the risk of bleeding.
Ginkgo isn't a replacement for conventional stroke therapies, but it may be helpful as pan of an overall treatment plan. |
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 For longer-term storage, chop and rinse the herb, and then freeze it in a plastic bag.
Or try dried parsley as a condiment. It doesn't have nearly as much vitamin C as the fresh stuff, but it makes up for it with a more concentrated dose of iron.
Peaches
Benefits
Prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stop strokes Aids digestion Helps hemorrhoids
Boosts your immune The iuzzY Peacn and its clean-shaven system brother, the nectarine, are members of the rose family. Perhaps that's why they smell so good. |
Jean Carper
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 Sip a cup of herb tea with two full tablespoons of sugar mixed in or a cup of instant cocoa with water, not milk, or very slowly drink eight ounces of caffeine-free regular [nondietetic] soft drink," suggests Dr. Wurtman. Slowly sip the liquid through a straw until you feel more mellow.
• If you anticipate a long stress-filled period of time—such as twelve to fourteen hours—nibble on low-fat, high-carbohydrate foods such as air-popped popcorn, rice cakes, miniature marshmal-lows, and Cheerios and other dry breakfast cereals. |
| Although most showed no effect, three spices and one herb tripled insulin activity: cinnamon, cloves, turmeric and bay leaves. Cinnamon was the most potent.
Only a little cinnamon, such as the small amounts sprinkled on toast, can stimulate insulin activity, he says. A dash of cinnamon on any number of appropriate foods may help keep blood sugar in check.
Thumbs Up: BRING ON THE BEANS
Eat high carbohydrate, high-fiber foods, like legumes, to keep diabetes away and under control. That's mainstay advice for anyone concerned about diabetes, according to experts such as James Anderson, M.D. |
Dr. Gary Null
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 Therapeutic treatments for giardia include grapefruit-seed extract, the herb Artemisia annua, and the medications quinacrine and metronidazole.
Leo Galland et al., "Giardia Lamblia Infection as a Cause of Chronic Fatigue," Journal of Nutritional Medicine 1 (1990): 27-31.
In clinical trials, evening primrose oil produced a marked clinical improvement in 85% of those with chronic fatigue syndrome. The researchers note that essential fatty acids such as are found in evening primrose oil are decreased in patients with severe Epstein-Barr virus infections. |
James F. Balch, M.D.
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 Of course, there were other things that were done, but in my opinion, this marvelous herb reversed the damage that alcohol had done to his liver.
What is Milk Thistle and What Does it Do?
Milk thistle acquired its name from the milky sap that comes from its leaves and stems. Although known for centuries as a liver medicine, only in the past two decades has the active ingredient, silymarin, a group of flavonoid compounds, been discovered. |
Gale Maleskey
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 That's quite different from the action of echinacea, another popular immune-boosting herb, which rallies or speeds infection-fighting white blood cells to the site of an infection.
Dr. Wotton recommends taking one teaspoon of astragalus liquid extract three times a day. You can also take astragalus capsules. If the supplements are 500 milligrams, a typical dose would be one or two capsules three times a day with meals.
"Astragalus begins to build up the immune system to provide support on a long-term basis. |
Bradley J. Willcox, D. Craig Willcox, and Makoto Suzuki
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 Most of us have also heard of the potential protective effect of the herb ginkgo biloba against dementia. It's thought to decrease free-radical damage to the brain and increase the flow of blood to vital areas responsible for memory. Scientists have found support in several randomized, protective studies and ginkgo is already on the German Commission E list as a safe treatment for dementia. Interestingly, ginkgo nuts have been a common food in Japan for centuries and are a common find in the typical Japanese pantry. |
Gale Maleskey
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| And she recommends the herb yarrow. Not only will it help get your kidneys in prime working order, it may also ease the painful cramps that can accompany endometriosis. Dr. Brett advises following directions on the package. A typical dose is two or three capsules of between 250 and 350 milligrams taken twice a day.
Feel Better with Evening Primrose Oil
A natural anti-inflammatory, evening primrose oil can help reduce the pain of endometriosis, and is especially helpful with cramping, says Dr. Brett. |
Henry Pasternak, D.V.M., C.V.A.
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 One of the most interesting aspects of this herb is that it allows the body to assimilate more oxygen. A study in China for altitude sickness found that it prevented the symptoms in 97.5 percent of 238 soldiers. In the control group, 80.31 percent experienced altitude sickness.66 This may be a reason I've seen debilitated pets heal quickly. Reishi is a good adjunct to most chronic diseases and is quite safe.
Shiitake
Shiitake has been a prized mushroom in China and Japan for thousands of years. This therapeutic food is now also gaining popularity in the U.S. |
| For more than 1,500 years, this valued herb has been used in India for its anti-inflammatory, anti-arthritic, and antipain properties.16 Boswellic acids have shown to effectively shrink inflamed tissues, the underlying cause of pain in many conditions. These acids reduce inflammation and free radical activity by counteracting the effects of leukotrienes via the inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase pathway.
Curcumin
This is a common spice used in Indian cuisine with potent medicinal properties. Turmeric rhizome is used as a major ingredient in curry powder. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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 They are also not required on deli or supermarket take-out foods, spices and herb teas, sprouts grown from irradiated seeds, ingredients in supplements, or plant-food ingredients that are processed again, such as apples in applesauce. Consumer labels on irradiated foods are required only for foods sold in their whole form (apackage of chicken breasts, a bag of oranges, a bag of wheat flour); unpackaged meat and poultry (for example, from a butcher) is supposed to be labeled, too. |
| Long-term use of the herb can cause liver damage.
?Ben & Jerry's "Tropic of Mango Smoothie," which contains echinacea, and can cause allergic reactions—including asthma attacks in susceptible individuals—and can counteract drugs that suppress the immune system.
?Arizona's "Rx Memory Elixir," which contains ginkgo biloba, and is labeled as "mind enhancing." Ginkgo biloba can be a blood thinner in large dosage and can counteract anticoagulant drugs and increase the risk of excessive bleeding or stroke. |
Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D.
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 Fenchon is a phytochemical isolated from the herb rosemary. It is documented as having potential anti-Alzheimer's action; as evidenced in test tubes, it has the ability to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in the processes of learning and memory.
Ferrulic (fer-ROO-lick) acid. Ferulic acid is widely distributed throughout the plant world. With caffeic acid, this phytochemical has been shown to decrease both lung and skin tumors in animal experiments.
Fiber (FIGH-ber). Fiber found in plant foods is a phytochemical. |
| Licorice
Licorice is a perennial herb whose roots are cultivated for their sweet juice extract and for medicinal purposes. It is at the top of the pyramid of foods that the National Institutes of Health are investigating for their anticancer activity. Licorice contains flavonoids, coumarins, and phenols. Glycyrrhiza, one of the main phytochemicals found in the extract of the root, may counteract the action of many prescription diuretics, so it should not be used while taking diuretics. |
Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis
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| Stevia This is an herb that is two hundred times sweeter than sugar. A natural sweetener, stevia has no calories, is suitable for diabetics, and is available as a powder or liquid at health food stores.
81. Real Facts About Artificial Sweeteners
Once upon a time, artificial sweeteners were used primarily by diabetics, who cannot adequately metabolize carbohydrates and for whom sugar can be lethal. |
Mary G. Enig
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 The oil is pale yellow with an odor of the herb.
Typical fatty acid composition of borage oil is 10 percent palmitic acid, 4 percent stearic acid, 16 percent oleic acid, 38 percent linoleic acid, 23 percent garmna-linolenic acid, and 8 percent gadoleic acid, erucic acid, and nervonic acid (C20:l, C22:l, C24:l). Total tocopherol values are reported as 0.02 percent for this oil.
Evening primrose oil is extracted from the seeds of a flowering plant (Oenothera biennis). It is a biennial plant that originated in North America and was introduced into Europe in the 17th century, where it grows wild. |
Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D.
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| Even a small windowsill herb garden can be a rich source of phytochemicals.
Dairy Products
The food pyramid calls for two to three servings daily of dairy products, which include milk, yogurt, and cheese. A standard serving of milk is considered eight ounces of milk or yogurt or one-and-one-half ounces of cheese. One-quarter cup of a wet cheese like cottage cheese also constitutes one dairy serving. One slice of cheese, about the size of a computer disk, equals one serving.
Skim milk or 1-percent-fat products are the most desirable for your health. |
Mark Bricklin
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 Zofchak explained, has a powerful relaxing effect on the parasympathetic nervous system. This herb was also of help to a retired Army captain with a long-standing heart condition who had taken all kinds of medication. After taking valerian, he reported that "nothing has helped me more than this."
As a calmative, nervine and antispasmodic, valerian also plays an important role in treating headaches. It should be combined with wood betony and camomile, Dr. Zofchak said, adding that if the headache is due to an upset stomach, peppermint should also be taken. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
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 Schilling Garlic and herb Seasoning or other seasoning mix
Vi teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 500°F.
Scrub the potatoes and cut them into strips. Lightly spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and spread the potatoes in it. Sprinkle with the seasonings and toss to mix. Bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition information per 1-cup serving: 147 calories, 2 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate, 0. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 CALENDULA: To the Rescue
If a blister breaks, putting the herb calendula on the area can help the skin heal more quickly, says Weinberg. You can either buy calendula oil in a health food store or get calendula tincture and combine 1 part tincture with 10 parts distilled water. Apply once or twice a day, covering the blister with a bandage until it is healed.
A Program of Inner Cleansing Can Vanquish Body Odor
'here's a sewage system inside your body.
It's called the intestine, of course—the interior tube where food is digested and wastes are processed. |
| HORSE CHESTNUT: Reduce Swelling
The herb horse chestnut can help relieve the collection of fluid in a blister, says Bradley Bongiovanni, N.D., a naturopathic physician in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Add 1 teaspoon of horse chestnut tincture to 1 cup of cool water, then soak a clean cloth in the liquid and place it over the blister for 20 minutes. Do this two or three times a day until the blister is emptied of fluid.
HYDROTHERAPY: Cool It Down
Putting a cool washcloth on the area can help relieve the pain, itching, or general discomfort of a blister, Dr. Bongiovanni says. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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 To help relieve bronchial tension: Lobelia tincture (1 drop for each year of child's age—some children react strongly to this herb, so it is wise to begin with a low dose).
To help relieve spasms and calm the nerves: Lemon, Lavender, or Aniseed (can be obtained in oil form and added to tea in doses of 1 drop).
To help soothe the lungs: Comfrey, Slippery Elm, or Marshmallow.
To reduce the mucous buildup: Lungwort, Mullein, Elecampane, or Hops. |
Dr. Gary Null
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| In colder seasons, unsweetened herb tea, such as immune-supportive echinacea tea, is a very good source of liquids. Cold water is a little shocking to the digestive system for people with chronic fatigue syndrome so you want warm liquids, and plenty of them."
SUPPLEMENTS. To enhance energy further, try adding the following immune-enhancing supplements:
Multivitamin and mineral complex. This should be a good quality, hypoallergenic supplement. Be sure to get magnesium, chromium, and zinc. Many people with chronic fatigue are low in these.
Vitamin C. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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| Some children react strongly to this herb, so it is wise to use a low dose. Give on a teaspoon with water internally at 15-minute intervals. Further pain relief may be obtained with 1 drop of Mullein oil or Lemon oil placed on a warm teaspoon with 10-20 drops of pure Olive oil and poured into the ear duct. If there are signs of perforated eardrum, intense pain, or discharge from the ear, do not put anything into the ear.
To calm and induce sleep: Elder and Chamomile.
To help purify blood and cleanse the ear canal: Golden Seal and Queens Delight. |
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 Scientific studies show that the herb ginger can work nearly twice as long as Dramamine with none of the side effects. Take three or four 400-milligram ginger capsules 15 minutes before leaving and every four hours once you get underway, suggests researcher Daniel Mowrey, Ph.D., director of the American Phytotherapy Research Laboratory in Salt Lake City.
Come up on deck. Enclosed spaces aggravate motion sickness. And once on deck, you should stand near the center of the ship, where there is less pitching motion, says R. J. Oenbrink, D.O. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Results showed the herb administered intravenously in doses of 10 ml in 250 mil of 5% glucose over a period of 15 days produced clinical benefits with respect to reduced blood mammary viscosity and in fibrinogen volume as well as an increase in the deformability of Rbc, decreased time of Rbc electrophoresis, and enhanced antiplatelet aggregation.
—Q.Z. Zou, et al., "Effect of Motherwort on Blood Hyperviscosity," American Journal of
Chinese Medicine, 17(1-2), 1989, 65-70. |
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| WHAT TO DO—INTERNAL APPLICATION
Golden Seal herb can be taken internally 4-5 times daily for a few days until inflammation subsides.
Aconite 30c: Give at first sign for crawling, stinging pain, which comes on suddenly. Urine is red, hot, and painful or difficult to pass. Cantharis 30c: Raw, burning pain with intolerable urging to urinate. Urine is scalding. Merc Corr 30c: Penis and testicles are enormously swollen, red, sore, and hot with intense burning on urinating.
WHAT TO DO—EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS
For local redness, use Hypercal lotion to cleanse and disinfect. |
Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin
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 For this exercise, use the scent canisters described on page 63 or buy a few small herb plants.) Crushing some thyme, mint, or sage provides a strong and effective olfactory cue.
^ Certain odors produce increased alertness and energy. In Japan, nutmeg or cinnamon odors are added to air-conditioning systems of office buildings to enhance productivity. |
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