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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes: An Innovative Program to Prevent, Treat, and Beat This Controllable Disease Steven V. Joyal See book keywords and concepts

At first, Brad was skeptical about his wife's "experimenting" with herbal supplements. When she began to get good results, however, he decided it was time to ask his doctor about adding supplements to his drug therapy, which was still leaving him with blood glucose levels ranging from 200 to 260 mg/dL. Brad added coffee berry extract, chromium, and water-soluble cinnamon extract to his daily routine, and within three months, his blood glucose levels had declined significantly; they are now consistently lower than 200 mg/dL and average 160 mg/dL.

Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry Stacy Malkan See book keywords and concepts

I'd say not too much, but Clairol herbal Essence probably, as a product line, does more in sales than all of the natural products companies in personal care put together." He was quick to add: "I'm trying not to be judgmental because you know different companies have different values and do things differently. But it's a question of how you handle new knowledge." Upon learning about the European Union Cosmetics Directive and the growing concerns about toxic ingredients, "We had one reaction to new knowledge, and that was, how can we use this new knowledge in the most productive way?

The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

A variety of health food brand herbal teas, such as those made by Celestial Seasonings and Stash, make tasty hot and iced caffeine-free teas. You can make sun tea by allowing two to three teabags to brew for several hours in a quart pitcher of water in the sun—or on your kitchen counter. One or two cups of weak home-brewed (or watered-down) coffee daily are probably all right for many people. Yet another beverage option is a veggie drink, such as Greens8000, which contains very few calories. (It's sweetened with the herb stevia, which has no calories.

As an alternative to sugar, consider the herbal sweetener stevia, which is available in health food stores. If you often have to work for long stretches and don't have time for a nutritious lunch or dinner, keep some healthful snacks handy. These snacks might include slices of deli meats (chicken, turkey, beef, or ham), deli cheese (as long as you are not allergic to dairy products), or nuts (unsalted peanuts, cashews, pecans, or almonds). It won't take more than a minute to eat some of these foods. You might keep a can of tuna or sardines or a couple of apples handy as well.

Of all the herbal remedies on the market, St. John's wort has the most substantial scientific research behind it. In Europe, the herb is often the first choice for treating mild to moderate depression, as well as dysthymia. Studies have repeatedly shown that St. John's wort works better than the leading prescription drugs, including Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and imipramine, and that it also poses fewer side effects than the drugs. Nutritionally oriented practitioners usually reserve St. John's wort for treating mild to moderate depression but not major depression.

Vogel, is a venerable Swiss manufacturer of herbal products, with a strong commitment to product consistency and quality. Most of the company's products consist of standardized tinctures. For more information, call (877) 232-6060 or go to www.bioforce.com. Carlson Laboratories Carlson Laboratories offers the widest selection of natural vitamin E products, exceptional fish oil supplements, and a broad range of other vitamin and mineral supplements. It is also the manufacturer of Mellow Mood one of the products I recommend. For more information, call (800) 323-4141 or go to www.carlsonlabs.com.

Nature s Way Nature's Way is a leading herb supplement company whose products include many German pharmaceutical-grade herbal supplements. Most of the company's products are in capsule form. For more information, call the company at (801) 489-1500 or go to www.naturesway.com. Nutricology/Allergy Research Group Nutricology/Allergy Research Group is often at the cutting edge of original nutritional supplement formulations. Nutricology is the company's consumer brand and Allergy Research Group is the company's professional (physician's) brand.

After a nutritional workup, he recommended that Jessica take omega-3 fish oils, B-complex vitamins, and an herbal supplement called pycnogenol. Within several weeks, Jessica was better able to focus on single tasks, and her boss noted the improvement in her work quality. Other Major Influences on Your Moods Several other key factors influence how you feel. They include glucose, insulin, genetic predispositions, and brain allergies. Glucose and Insulin: Brain Fuel and Regulator Although glucose (blood sugar) and insulin are not neurotransmitters, they are essential for normal brain function.

101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! David W. Grotto, RD, LDN See book keywords and concepts

Besides being used as an herb in flavorful dishes, rosemary is also used in cosmetics, disinfectants, shampoos, herbal medicine, and as a potpourri. The oil of rosemary is formed either from distilled flowering tops or from the stems and leaves. About 100 pounds of flowering tops yields about eight ounces of oil. Rosemary (Rosmariunus officinalis) ROSEMARY'S NO BABY A Serving of Food Lore... Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean area. Many cultures view rosemary as a symbol of love and fidelity. Brides have often worn a wreath of rosemary during their wedding ceremony.

The seeds are utilized in many herbal medicines to reduce gas and intestinal colic, allay hunger, and diminish indigestion. In the first century, it was noted that after snakes had shed their skins, they ate fennel to restore their sight. It has since been used as a wash for eyestrain and irritations. Fennel seed is widely used in India as an after-dinner breath freshener and also to help in digestion. Fennel has also been used as a diuretic, to stimulate lactation, and to help with yellow jaundice, gout, and occasional cramps.

How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace Paul D. Blanc, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

At about the same time, another herbal weight loss treatment caused more than a hundred cases of severe kidney damage in Belgium. Nearly half of the victims eventually required dialysis or kidney transplant. As more time elapsed, it became clear that these same patients were also developing cancer.11 Synthetic chemicals never intended for anything other than industrial use have also found their way into the alternative health marketplace. In the mid-1980s, dinittophenol was identified as one such emetging toxin—or, more precisely, reemerging.

Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan See book keywords and concepts

The leakage can be a reaction to certain medications, especially blood thinners, such as aspirin and warfarin (Coumadin), and corticosteroids. Some herbal or other dietary supplements, such as ginkgo, ginger, fish oil, and garlic, can also increase the chances of getting black-and-blue marks. These bruises can also signal nutritional . . . , , , r • sign of the times deficiencies, such as a lack or vitamin C, K, or B|2, folic acid, or bioflavonoids (a compound found most commonly in citrus and other fruits as well as some vegetables).

Certain herbal supplements, such as ginseng, and those touted for weight loss, such as guarana and ephedra, can also make your heart race. Palpitations can signal a plethora of medical problems as well. They can, for example, be a sign of a fever, anemia, low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), low potassium levels, or hyperthyroidism. (See Feeling Hot When It's Not, below, and Appendix I.) Not surprisingly, palpitations are a common sign of both benign and serious heart problems.

Because many body signs are reactions to both prescription and over-the-counter drugs (including vitamins and herbal supplements), there's also a section to list what medications you've been taking and the dosage of each. This chart can be a wonderful diagnostic tool, one you can bring to your doctor so he or she can have a better sense of what you've been experiencing. WHY WE WROTE THIS BOOK One of us, Joan Liebmann-Smith, became interested in body signs more than twenty years ago when she ignored some serious signs that should have sent her running to her doctor.

Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac. See book keywords and concepts

He was also given an herbal formula called Melakava (see Resources), which contains melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone that regulates the body's sleep-wake cycle, along with the Chinese herbs zizyphus and kava, which have sedative and antidepressant properties. (It's best to consult with a medical professional before taking kava. It can be toxic to the liver, so it is not advised for those with compromised liver function; it also may interact with some pharmaceutical drugs.) The night of the first acupuncture treatment, Darren took two tablets of Melakava 30 minutes before bedtime.

From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life C. W. Randolph, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Water with lemon Breakfast 1 poached egg A grapefruit 1 slice of toasted whole-grain bread Hot water with juice of A lemon, or herbal tea Lunch Turkey and Asparagus Wrap* 1 medium apple or pear Water with lemon Party! Celebration! In fhree weeks, you've probably lost 7-10 pounds. Instead of having your everyday snack, have a party. Invite your friends over and let them in on your secret.

Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac. See book keywords and concepts

It's particularly important to avoid diuretic beverages, such as coffee, alcohol, sodas, and tea (even some herbal teas) in the evening hours. If you do have to get up during the night, use the dimmest light possible to move around safely, to avoid disrupting your sleep-wake cycle. Eat Lower on the Food Chain Because toxins become more concentrated higher up in the food chain (a concept known as bioaccumulation), animal products generally are more burdened with toxins. If you choose to eat meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products, protect your health—and your sleep—by eating organic products.

Superfoods Rx Diet: Lose Weight with the Power of SuperNutrients Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews See book keywords and concepts

Better Sleep Here are some suggestions that will help you get a restful night's sleep: Create a wind-down ritual to prepare yourself for bed. Try herbal tea, dimmed lights, quiet reading, or a warm bath. Your sleep environment really matters. Make sure your bedroom space has good window coverings for darkness, is uncluttered and well ventilated. No TV near bedtime and preferably no TV in the bedroom. No work in bed or bedroom. The bedroom should be reserved only for sleeping, resting, and sex. Avoid eating within 3 hours of bedtime.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

There is additionally an herbal-medicine program that focuses on immune boosters and medicines for AIDS-related ailments; herbal production gardens at Kufunda and in local villages produce the herbs, and a small lab processes and packages them. In 2006 the scope of the lab will expand into growing and distributing the Moringa oleifeira plant (packed with vitamins, minerals, eighteen amino acids, chlorophyll, omega-3 oils, phytonutrients, and antioxidants) and the Artemisia annua plant, which is used to treat malaria (a leading killer in the Global South) and boosts the immune system.

Popular shampoos contain toxic chemicals linked to nerve damage Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

One of the more curious personal care products on the market is herbal Essences Shampoo by Clairol. Personally, I think this product is a joke because it's trying to exploit the word "herbal" to imply that the shampoo is healthy, even though it is primarily made with the same ingredients as other popular shampoos. The first three ingredients, for example, are: water, sodium laureth, and sodium lauryl sulfate. Big deal, huh? You can find the same three ingredients in 99-cent shampoo at Wal-Mart.

Patients should demand full lifetime refunds on Vioxx, COX-2 inhibitors and other drugs Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

My point is that if we're going to go after herbal companies selling breast enlargement products, we should also be going after the hospitals and clinics pushing medically unjustified surgical procedures onto patients. And personally, I think that every person who purchased a COX-2 inhibitor drug over the last ten years should get their money back for ALL the drugs they ever bought. That's the standard action the FDA demands of herbal companies. Why not apply the same standard to Big Pharma as well?

Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth Sharol Tilgner, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Sharol Tilgner's herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth is an exception that fully represents her own journey, from the wild plants on our walk, through an education in both biomedicine and the practice and principles of natural medicine, through hands-on medicine making in her basement, and later at the naturopathic college pharmacy and in her company.

Without herbal experience to know when an extract is ready, wait for the following specified time period. If no more herb is to be added, wait for 2 months before pressing. Occasionally, herbs are added numerous times before the final product is ready. If more herb is to be added, you may need to press the herb out in a few days or weeks later depending on the availability of more fresh herb. There is a short window of opportunity for harvesting fresh herbs since you want to harvest them when they are at their peak. The optimum time may be a period of days or weeks.

The FDA, Vioxx, and crimes against humanity Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

In fact, the availability of herbal remedies competes with prescription drugs. Consequently, the FDA, which is out there to protect Big Pharma, has every reason to outlaw herbal remedies. That alone will boost the sales of prescription drugs. The only real regulatory action the FDA is taking on Vioxx, Bextra and other Cox-2 inhibitor drugs is the requirement of a black box warning on the drugs. This is supposed to be a big deal, but in fact it means little to nothing. This is just a bigger print size of the same warning that's been found in the small fine print of the drug for years.

Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth Sharol Tilgner, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Strain and press the other herbal extract in the pot. 9. When both extracts are strained, allow to sit for about an hour to setde. • When settled, decant the liquids. • Filter the decanted fluid through a cheese cloth. 10. Mix both extracts together. 11. Once blended, add the alcohol. 12. To calculate the alcohol: • Measure the amount of liquid. This recipe usually yields 175 oz of the extract. • Multiply the amount of liquid by 16%. • 175 x .16 = 28 oz of 190 proof alcohol. 13. Stir the alcohol into the liquid slowly.

Ask the herbal supplier if the herb has been tested for microbes. If so, get a certificate of analysis for the herb, including the total aerobic plate count, fungal counts, as well as test results for E. coli and Salmonella. Bacteria should be seen only on roots, since they directly grow in bacteria-laden soil because bacteria is a necessary and beneficial part of the soil. Most 'good' soil bacteria promote healthy plant growth; however, certain types are pathogens and should never be detectable. E. coli and Salmonella, should never been found on roots.

Pet health supplements, disease prevention and miracle pet cures: an exclusive interview with Dr. Lisa Newman, formulator of the Azmira Holistic Pet Care products (part 4 of 4) Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

For our herbal concentrate, you use one drop per five pounds of body weight. With most other herbal companies, you have to use a quarter to one-half teaspoon per 10 or 20 pounds of body weight. That is a lot more product to try and get into the body. Now, when you're putting a lot more product into the body, the body has to digest and utilize that in order to extract the therapeutic ingredient. A lot of energy goes into the digestion and assimilation, and there is not much more energy left over for applying the therapeutic agent to healing. That is what is different about our products.

Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth Sharol Tilgner, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

HYDROTHERAPY or herbal BATHS OAT BATH This bath is used to soothe itchy, irritated skin. Implements & Ingredients: • 1 cup rolled oats. • Vitamix or blender. • Silk stocking or thin sock. Directions: 1. Place rolled oats in blender or vitamix. 2. Blend into smaller pieces, not a powder. 3. Place oats into foot of silk stocking or thin sock. 4. Toss into warm bath. 5. Step into tub when the water is tepid. 6. Wring the stocking several times to release oats into the water. • Oat stocking can be dabbed directly on the irritated skin. 7.

New online consumer health guide reveals nutritional deficiencies caused by prescription drugs Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The NewsTarget DrugWatch resource also lists warnings about which nutrients should be avoided while taking certain drugs, along with notes about which nutrients may actually potentiate the pharmaceuticals, allowing patients to safely take a lower dose (under the supervision of a qualified health professional, of course). herbal interactions are listed, covering herbs like Ginkgo Biloba and St. John's Wort, among many others. Over 540 brand-name drugs are listed in the NewsTarget DrugWatch database, including Amoxicillin, Celebrex, Prozac, Ibuprofen, Risperdal and others.

Body Signs: From Warning Signs to False Alarms...How to Be Your Own Diagnostic Detective Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan See book keywords and concepts

Tremors are also a common reaction to antipsychotic drugs, theophylline (for asthma), Dilantin (for epilepsy), and Compazine (a tranquilizer and antinausea medicine), as well as the herbal stimulants ephedra, ginkgo biloba, and ginseng. Tremors sometimes signal alkalosis, a pH imbalance (too little acid in body fluids). Other signs may include muscle twitching, lightheadedness, numbness, and tingling. Alkalosis-related tremors can be a clue to the eating disorder bulimia. The good news is that alkalosis is easily treated.

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