| Beverage choices include grape juice, apple juice, water, herbal tea and milk. If you're pitta, you should have no caffeine and only moderate alcohol —a maximum of two drinks per week.
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Whenever possible, kaphas should seek food and drink that are light, dry and warm. Always try to find foods that are pungent, bitter and astringent in taste. |
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 When you're sick and want fast relief, herbal extracts are usually best because they're absorbed very quickly by the body, Dr. Brammer says. While they're not as convenient as taking a pill—you have to measure them, using a dropper or a teaspoon, into a glass of water or juice—they go to work almost instantly, she says.
When you're using herbs for long-term protection—to strengthen the immune system, for example—it doesn't matter how quickly they work. What does count is convenience, since you're going to be using them almost every day. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Results showed the herbal extract to be equally as effective as the amitriptyhne, prompting the authors to argue for the use of phytomedicines in treating the depression and mood disorders.
—K.O. Hiller & V. Rahlfs,' 'Therapeutische Aquivalenz Eines Hochdosierten Phytoharmakons mit Amitriptylin bei Angstlich-Depressiven Verstimmugen - Reanalyse einer Randomisierten Studie unter Besonderer Beachtung Biometrischer und Klinischer Aspekte,'' Forsch-Komplem-entarmed, 2(3), 1995, p. 123-132. |
Samuel S. Epstein, M.D.
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 Significantly, in 1956, one of the Unit's nine research subjects was the "toxic properties of certain plants used as herbal remedies in primitive societies."56 The accent was already on natural rather than man-made poisons.
Over the next thirty years, the MRC, while preserving its Toxicology Unit, gradually dropped its research into toxic chemicals. During the 1970s and 1980s, as the drug companies increasingly offered funding, support, and partnership projects, the focus of research turned towards cell-biology, pharmaceuticals, and genetics. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| I believe garlic is the best proven herbal treatment for high cholesterol," says Dr. Tyler.
Research suggests that garlic also helps prevent the oxidation of "bad" LDL cholesterol. Oxidation is a chemical process that makes LDL more likely to attach to the walls of your arteries in the form of plaque.
Researchers at the University of Kansas Lipid Laboratory gave ten people garlic powder supplements for two weeks, then examined samples of their blood. They found that LDL cholesterol in the blood was much more resistant to oxidation after those two weeks of steady garlic consumption. |
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| Mowrey, The Scientific Validation of herbal Medicine, New Canaan, CT, Keats
Publishing, 1986, p. 67.
This study examined the blood glucose levels of rabbits following oral intake of whole, dried and powdered plants of the Portulaca olecarae, Linn and Taraxaxum offinale. Results found both plants taken as a powder had significant hypoglycemic effects in rabbits other than those treated with alloxan. —M.S. Akhtar, et al., "Effects of Portulaca Oleracae (Kulfa) and Taraxacum Offinale (Dhud-hal) in Normoglycaemic and Alloxan-Treated Hyperglycaemic Rabbits," J.P.M.A., 35, July 1985. |
Carol Simontacchi
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 You may also enjoy hot or warm herbal teas for variety, or you may squeeze a fresh lemon or lime into the cool water for added flavor. Serve water with your meals. Sip water throughout the day to keep your body hydrated.
3. Go through the recipes and menus in this book and follow our menu plan carefully for the next few weeks. Plan to include several servings of freshly prepared vegetables with your lunch and dinner meals. Get your family used to the taste of well-prepared vegetables. Plan to prepare one protein food with each dinner meal, especially seafood. Fish is brain food.
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| She presented with the same symptoms again two years later upon which time both illnesses were determined to have resulted from an herbal remedy containing kelp, motherwort, skullcap, and mistletoe. Mistletoe was singled out as the likely cause since it is the only constituent of the remedy that has been shown to contain potential toxins.
—J. Harvey & D.G. Colin-Jones, "Mistletoe Hepatitis," British Medical Journal, 282(6259),
January 17, 1981, p. 186-187. |
Ralph W. Moss PhD
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 As we shall see, the greatest American herb controversy centered on exactly such claims—that an ailing stallion discovered a complicated herbal remedy known as the Hoxsey formula.)
Primates, such as the Japanese macaques, eat mineral-rich earths, luxuriously bathe in hot springs on snowy winter days, and smear a honey-like substance on their wounds. They perform simple "surgery" on cuts and bruises using sticks (334). Crude toothpicks have been found dating back 1.84 million years and, believe it or not, chimpanzees have been seen employing a kind of dental floss. |
| You are bound to anger many conservative doctors if you say anything positive about herbal cancer treatments. No matter how cautiously one writes, some people seem intent on misunderstanding the message. Desperate or distracted patients may read a book such as this and then decide to use herbs in unwise fashion.
So let's get the issue of toxicity on the table. I recently saw a magazine article that blared, "If it's natural, it can't do you any harm." What pernicious nonsense! |
| It is estimated that 80 percent of the world's population relies on traditional herbal medicines for a significant part of their healthcare. Although this is often by necessity, it is also frequently by choice.
Meanwhile, in the developed countries, we have seen a "preference of many consumers for products of natural origin" (415). This trend is reinforced by the desire of many immigrants to incorporate the traditional remedies of their former homes into the context of Western scientific medicine. |
| He emerged from the jungle and set ud a comnanv to research and develoo this indigenous herbal mixture. He also sought out investors to help him develop the product. He called his product CoD Tea, because "CoD" was printed on the burlap bag of the first shipment—and he didn't have time to invent a fancier name.
What's in the tea? We are never told directly, but Dr. David assured me that as soon as his pending patent was approved, the entire world would know. The ingredients are found among a list of twenty different herbs. Dr. David's wife is a Chinese doctor and Dr. |
| First of all, what do we mean by herbs and herbal medicine? We all have a commonsensical definition of herbs, which is basically "anything that grows and is useful." More technically, the Concise Oxford Dictionary defines an herb as (a) any non-woody seed-bearing plant which dies down to the ground after flowering, or (b) any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, medicine, scent, etc. |
D. Lindsey Berkson
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 Many women do well with natural hormones and easy, safe-to-take dietary and herbal alternatives. In fact, at a recent symposium on menopause for breast cancer patients, oncologists recommended nutrients and herbs as the protocol for high-risk groups.
However, not all women are helped by alternative methods. If you do not get relief of menopausal symptoms from natural methods, then try more conventional treatments. |
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 You can also warm your tummy by sipping hot liquids—clear soups, broth or a nice cup of herbal tea.
Chill out your cramps. Some women find that applying cold instead of heat eases cramps. Try putting an ice pack on your abdomen for 15 to 20 minutes, says Dr. Debrovner. The cold constricts blood vessels, which can bring relief, he explains.
Check out calcium. "Does your diet consist mainly of low-calcium foods like fruits and vegetables? Then make a special point of seeking out low-fat yogurt and low-fat milk," recommends James G. Penland, Ph.D., a psychologist with the U.S. |
| Sarsaparilla, buchu and uva-ursi are all herbal diuretics that can help prevent fluid retention, says Dr. Lark. "I recommend that women take two dropperfuls of tincture of sarsaparilla dissolved in warm water twice daily when swelling and pain are at their worst," she says. You can purchase all these herbs as teas in most health food stores. Ditto for tincture of sarsaparilla. A number of foods also have helpful diuretic properties, she says. These include parsley, celery and cucumbers.
Take a multivitamin/mineral supplement. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| This case-controlled study examined the effects of the Chinese herbal drug, Rheum E. compared to Captopril on patients suffering from chronic renal failure. Results found that long-term oral ingestion of Rheum E at low doses was beneficial compared to controls and that Rheum E in combination with Captopril is the best choice for treating chronic renal failure.
—J.H. Zang, et al., "Clinical Effects of Rheum and Captopril on Preventing Progression of Chronic Renal Failure," Chinese Medical Journal, 103(10), 1990, p. 788-793. |
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| Here are excerpts from her message as to how she had overcome her Candida albicans problem:
"Kyolic, diet and various vitamins and herbal supplements that I found in your book all helped. I believe I didn 't have to use Kyolic after the third bottle. My real breakthrough came after I eliminated sugar and other carbohydrates. I was weak with what I thought was the flu and noticed that I could breathe through my nose, that my body pain was gone, and the burning sensation in my lower back had completely disappeared.
"The quote in your book from Dr. Glasser was very important to me. |
D. Lindsey Berkson
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| For head lice, use a fine-toothed comb with petroleum or plant-based jelly, followed by an antibacterial, nontoxic herbal shampoo. On the other hand, lice carry some of the worst diseases that have decimated humankind. Some scientists think it wiser to kill the lice and take the low risk from the pesticide in order to avoid any chance of some awful disease. Also, there is a new lindane-free shampoo put out by Lifekind called "Lice Out."
• Know and be able to detect lead poisoning symptoms:
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Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D.
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 There is as yet no scientific research that documents the ability of herbs or other components of the Ayurvedic system to cure disease, but studies of the potential benefits of Ayurvedic herbal compounds continue.
What It Can Do for You
Most people turn to Ayurvedic techniques for the sense of rejuvenation, harmony, and calm that they inspire. Meditation can slow the pulse and relax the mind. Its calming effects can be very useful, and many people meditate as part of a regular health maintenance regimen. |
| Today, herbal remedies (see Chapter 11) and other traditional techniques (see Chapters 20 and 40) join acupuncture as central components of traditional Chinese medicine.
What It Is
Acupuncture is a medical therapy developed in China more than two thousand years ago. It involves the placement of hair-thin, disposable needles of varying lengths into the skin (Figure 3). Ancient acupuncture needles were made of bone, stone, or metal including silver and gold. Modern needles are made of stainless steel. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Use the Best herbal Forms
You'll find that herbs come in several forms. Bulk herbs are herbs used as they occur in nature, such as peppermint leaves, chamomile flowers, garlic cloves, and ginger root. Bulk herbs can be ground into powders and formed into tablets or put into capsules. Or they can be steeped in boiling water and made into teas called infusions. Although bulk herbs, infusions, and powdered herbs offer some benefits, they vary significantly in quality and strength. |
| HOW TO SELECT AND USE HERBS
We are in the midst of an herbal renaissance as Americans rediscover the age-old therapeutic powers of herbs. Sales of herbs are skyrocketing. They're sold everywhere from health food stores and pharmacies to discount stores and airport gift shops. Manufacturers of herbs and other nutritional supplements are forbidden by law to state on their products what they should be used for and how they will benefit health. This leaves consumers in the dark. Here are a few guidelines to assist you in your selection and use of herbs. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 Other herbal recommendations for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis are as follows, from most beneficial (in my opinion) to least beneficial:
• Gugulipid
• Curcumin
• Ginger
• Hawthorn
• Grape seed extract
Bladder infections
Bladder infections affect more than 20 percent of women at least once a year. Bladder infections are almost always caused by fecal bacteria, usually Escherichia coli, that migrate up the urethra and into the bladder, where they can multiply and cause infection. |
| Because most cranberry juice products on the market are loaded with sugar, many herbal practitioners and physicians recommend taking cranberry juice in pill form. Several manufacturers offer cranberry concentrates. If you have symptoms, take the equivalent of 16 ounces of cranberry juice. For prevention, take the equivalent of 8 ounces of cranberry juice.
Boils
A boil is an inflamed, pus-filled area of skin, usually due to a hair follicle (the tiny pit from which a hair grows) infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. A boil will usually start as a painful, red lump. |
| Because most cranberry juice products on the market are loaded with sugar, many herbal practitioners and physicians recommend taking cranberry juice in pill form. Several manufacturers offer cranberry concentrates. To prevent kidney stone formation under high-risk conditions, take the equivalent of 16 ounces of cranberry juice per day.
Macular degeneration
The macula is the portion of the eye responsible for fine vision. Degeneration of the macula is the leading cause of severe visual loss in the United States and Europe in persons aged 55 years or older. |
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| Ayurvedic treatment includes a vata-pacifying diet along with herbal preparations.
Colds. These are primarily kapha disorders, says Dr. Frawley. "The treatment diet should be kapha-pacifying, with an emphasis on light, warm and simple foods, like steamed vegetables and grains."
Cough. Coughing is typically a kapha condition, characterized by mucus and heaviness in the chest. It can also be pitta, which is marked by yellow phlegm and a burning sensation in the chest, or vata, which is dry with little or no expectoration, says Dr. Frawley. |
The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
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| It is critically important to know the inequalities to derive full values - especially, inasmuch as research by Hartman and New Hope shows that of 91 herbal supplements on the market, garlic was found to be used more than twice as much as its nearest competitor: ginseng.
Let's take a quick look at the various forms of garlic products - essential oil, dehydrated powder, oil macerate and extract, based on a paper published by the American Society for Nutritional Sciences. 7
Essential Oil
Garlic essential oil is prepared in the following way. |
Dr. Julian Whitaker
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| Because they contain so much solvent in comparison to the amount of herb, tinctures are the weakest and least economical forms of herbal supplement. Fluid extracts are made by evaporating most of the solvent to yield a 1:1 concentration of herb to solvent. A typical liquid extract is five times as strong as a tincture made from the same solution. In solid extracts, the solvent is completely removed, making this extract even more concentrated than the fluid variety. The strength of a solid extract is measured in terms of grams of crude herb per grams of extract. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Licorice is an herbal aid for alleviating heartburn and recovering from ulcers. In fact, this herb may be as helpful as standard medications for healing gastric and duodenal ulcers. Licorice stimulates the production of prostaglandins that promote healing to the whole gastrointestinal tract, but especially the stomach. The deglycyrrhizinated form of the extract (DGL) prevents blood pressure elevation. Taking licorice three to four times a day can provide tremendous relief. |
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