Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Isn't it the drugs that are interfering with the herbs?
Barron: You're absolutely right. The key thing is what they're saying. It's not that they are interfering, but they say they are dangerous. It's amplifying the side effect of the drug. The real question is, is it St. John's wort that is dangerous or is it the drug?
There are times that drugs are needed, and there are times that doctors are needed. I am not naïve in this regard. I was lecturing in a real hospital, at Notre Dame in Indiana. Originally, the oncology department was calling me in. They wanted me to talk to them directly. |
Stephen Cummings and Dana Ullman
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 Initially, Hahnemann used mostly herbs and heavy metals like mercury and arsenic for his provings, the drugs employed by orthodox practitioners of his day. Later he tested various herbs used in European folk medicine, and other homeopaths have since "proven" herbal medicines of many regions, and many other mineral- and animal-derived substances.
The homeopathic provings provide the experimental basis for learning what symptoms a substance causes and thus, according to the law of similars, what it cures. |
Patricia Bragg and Paul C. Bragg
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 If dried herbs, use 1 to 2 tsp. herbs.) Now cover to top with Bragg Organic Raw Apple Cider Vinegar and store 2 weeks in warm place, strain and refrigerate.
Honey-Celery Seed Vinaigrette lA tsp dry mustard 1 cup Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar lA tsp Bragg Liquid Aminos xh cup Bragg Organic extra virgin olive oil
Va tsp paprika 1 medium onion, minced
3 Tbsp raw honey Vz tsp celery seed
Blend ingredients in blender or jar. Refrigerate in covered jar. |
John Heinerman
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 The same directions would be followed.
Suppresses Candida, Heals Mouth Sores
A douche of goldenseal is excellent for reducing yeast infection. In an electric blender combine 3 cups of water and 1-1/2 tsps. of powdered root, then douche several times each day with it until the problem is cleared up.
A simple mouth wash made of pinches of goldenseal powder and baking soda in a little water is perfect for healing any kind of sores in the mouth or on the gums and tongue. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 Rue is especially well known for its use in hippocras - a medieval homemade spicy drink produced from red or white wine mixed with various fruits, herbs and spices. It is sweetened, filtered and served cool or iced before or after a meal. Nutritional value Unimportant, as rue is used only in small amounts. It should be noted that rue is poisonous in high doses and that it may cause severe skin irritation in sensitive people. Commercial use is banned in France.
Saccharum officinarum sugar cane
Sugar cane plants description Sugar cane is a large perennial grass of 3 to 6 m in height. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 Certainly, there has been intriguing research suggesting herbs such as ginseng and gingko can be helpful in reducing blood sugar levels. The wisdom of both the ancient Indian and Chinese medical systems would suggest that this might be the case. Western medical science has shown that these "tonic herbs" may enhance glucose utilization and are "adaptogenic," providing protection from common age- and stress-related damage that occurs as a natural part of metabolic function, such as oxidation. |
Antoinette Saville and Antony J. Haynes
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 Add the bouillon, carrot juice, herbs and seasoning and simmer for about 40 minutes until tender. Ten minutes before the end of cooking time, stir the pumpkin puree into the sauce and simmer over slightly reduced heat until the sauce is thick.
Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted (optional) water to the boil, add the pasta and cook until slightly softened. Drain and refresh under cold water. Fill the pan with boiling water, return the pasta to the pan and cook until al dente. This method prevents it becoming sticky.
Drain the pasta and then toss in a warm serving bowl with the extra oil. |
| Combine the diced avocado, onion and mango in a bowl and mix in the seasoning, oil, herbs, garlic and Verjuice. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl and serve with the cooked fish.
Gray Mullet with Ginger and Scallions
On my way to catch the ferry from the Isle of Wight back to the U.K. mainland, I was taken to a wonderful traditional fishmonger tucked away down a winding lane. The gray mullet I bought had been freshly caught that morning and positively glistened with freshness. This simple recipe does justice to this delicious fish. |
| Sea salt (optional) and freshly ground black pepper 40g/l'/2Oz/'/4 cup organic pine nuts Plenty of freshly grated organic nutmeg
Enough organic salad for two - mixed organic leaves and herbs such as lettuce, arugula, baby spinach leaves, cilantro or basil leaves
Drizzle of Verjuice
Organic walnut oil for drizzling
Saute the livers in the oil with the thyme, sage and garlic until browned but not quite cooked through. Season the livers with salt (optional) and pepper, stir in the pine nuts and nutmeg and cook for a few more minutes while you arrange the salad leaves on the plates. |
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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 In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dong quai (page
668) is rarely used alone and is typically used in combination with herbs such as peony (page 724) (Paeonia officinalis) and osha (Ligusticum porteri) for menopausal (page 311) symptoms as well as for menstrual cramps.56 However, no clinical trials have been completed to determine the effectiveness of dong quai for PMS.
Black cohosh (page 637) is approved in Germany for use in women with PMS.57 This approval appears to be based on historical use as there are no modern clinical trials to support the use of black cohosh for PMS. |
| This article includes a discussion of studies that have assessed whether certain vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other dietary ingredients offered in dietary or herbal supplements may be beneficial in connection with the reduction of risk of developing prostate cancer, or of signs and symptoms in people who have this condition.
This information is provided solely to aid consumers in discussing supplements with their healthcare providers. It is not advised, nor is this information intended to advocate, promote, or encourage self use of these supplements for cancer risk reduction or treatment. |
| No clinical trials have investigated the effects of these herbs in people with ear infections. Moreover, oil preparations may obscure a physician's view of the ear drum and should only be used with a healthcare professional's directions.
An unpublished clinical trial of children with colds found that linden (page 704) tea, aspirin, and bed rest were more effective than antibiotics at speeding recovery and reducing complications such as ear infection.28 (Aspirin is no longer given to children due to the threat of Reye's syndrome. |
Ralph W. Moss PhD
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 Hoxsey formula #2 (1954):
Scientific name
Common name
Part Used
AHPA
Glycyrrhiza glabra
Licorice
Root
2b,2d
Arctium lappa
Burdock
Root
1
Stillingia sylvatica
Stillingia
Fresh root
2c
Berberis spp.
Barberry
Root
2b
Phytolacca americana
Poke
Fresh Root
3
It also contained Aromatic USP 14, an artificial flavor. |
| Siberian ginseng, as well as reishi and shitake [sic!] mushrooms, and other natural products such as citrus seed extract, caprylic acid and shark cartilage" (7a).
Step right up and get your miracle cure straight from the Amazonian jungle!
Nowhere is this breathless hype more evident than on the Internet. Websites offer books on the wonders of this miracle herb in a package deal with capsules of cat's claw itself. You can even buy bottles of cat's claw at the same Website that sells Rubber Renu® for your car's tires (www.hori-zons-marketing.com). |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 Traditionally, the ability of an astringent herb to stop bleeding has been attributed to the tannin content of the plants. Uterine tone is related to the ability of the uterus to function as a smooth muscle. When the uterine tone is normal, there is a normalization of menstrual flow. A hypertonic uterus can be associated with a delayed menses and cramping uterine pains. A hypotonic uterus is frequently accompanied by heavy bleeding and a feeling of pelvic congestion.
Stress reduction has an underappreciated but significant influence on irregular menses and DUB. |
Ralph W. Moss PhD
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| Cancer is a disease of great antiquity. Some people have called cancer a "disease of civilization" and attribute its rise to industrialization and pollution. This definitely has something to do with it. However, there is evidence that animals, even in the wild, also develop cancer. Bone cancer was detected in a dinosaur bone discovered in Wyoming in 1992. There may even be a form of cancer in plants.
How prevalent is cancer in animals? A survey found cancer in 2.75 percent of all the mammals at the San Diego Zoo (118). Some wild animals also get cancer. |
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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| Evening primrose oil
(page 511)
Magnesium (page 551) Multiple vitamin-mineral (page 559) Potassium gluconate
(page 572)
Vitamin E (page 609)
Fiber (page 512) Progesterone
(page 577)
Vitamin A (page 595) (see dosage warnings) Vitamin B-complex
(page 603)
Black cohosh
(page 637) Dong quai (page 668) Ginkgo biloba (page 681) Peony (page 724) Yarrow (page 763) the best recognized herbs in Europe for promoting lactation. |
Mike Adams
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| For example, if you want to prevent cancer, all you need to do is eat large quantities of raw broccoli, broccoli sprouts and other sprouts, almonds, spirulina, garlic, onions, ginger, and from the herbal world, you can consume licorice root, graviola herb and many other herbs and medicinal plants that will not only prevent cancer, but can even help reverse early-stage cancers.
Preventing diabetes and heart disease through nutrition
When it comes to diabetes, avoidance is quite simple. |
| It's a little more expensive than the Jenny Lee Supergreens product, but it has some added herbs and a couple of vitamin and mineral supplements that can add to the mix.
Blend the superfoods into delicious shakes and drinks
When you use superfoods powders, you can blend them into various drinks. And that's the way that I recommend you use these. You can start by blending them in at tiny ratios, such as 1 tablespoon of superfoods for the entire shake. That's enough to turn it green, but it won't alter the taste much. |
Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH
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 The herbs were used to cover the awful taste of these stale preparations. Fresh food for most people tastes pretty good, even without the addition of salt and sugar. Many people, however, cannot enjoy the taste of food unless it is saturated with salt and sugar because that has been so much a part of their diet for so many years.
Simple
The natural diet is simple. Our ancestors did not have our ability or our desire to compound food preparations. Many modern recipes call for over a dozen different ingredients. |
Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D.
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 To maximize safety and effectiveness, women who wish to treat their menopausal symptoms with herbs should consult a practitioner who is trained in their use.
Hormone Therapy
"Alternative" Hormone Therapies
In addition to estrogen, the ovary also produces progesterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and testosterone. We have found that, for some patients, a combination of progesterone and DHEA will relieve menopausal symptoms, thereby eliminating the need for estrogen therapy. |
| Conclusion
Symptoms associated with menopause can in some cases be controlled by dietary changes, nutritional supplements, and herbs. If symptoms persist, estrogen-replacement therapy (ERT) or treatment with other ovarian hormones (progesterone, DHEA, or testosterone) may be necessary. Since ERT as it is commonly prescribed in this country may cause cancer and other side effects, doctors of natural medicine are exploring other ways of prescribing estrogen. |
| I kept waiting for her to flare up again, because my rheumatologist keeps saying that diet, vitamins, and herbs have nothing to do with rheumatoid arthritis. But it's obvious to me that they make a lot of difference for her—so here I am."
"What are you doing now?"
"For my arthritis, you mean? Right now, about 12 aspirin a day. Some days more, some days less."
"How's your stomach?"
"About like you'd expect with all that aspirin. Some heartburn and some indigestion." "Any other medications?" "No other drugs," she smiled slyly. |
| Other herbs have been found helpful for some people with rheumatoid arthritis, too. Yucca, 'Devil's claw', and cayenne pepper—that one's often used as a 'rub-in'. Also, bromelain is a helpful antiinflammatory. These are all possible tools."
"Should I use any of them?"
"Stick with the ginger for now, since it's working. If you don't do as well as we'd like with the first list, or if you're sensitive to too many of them, the others are available to try."
"Anything else?" "That should do for now. |
| He thinks I could get some help with vitamins and herbs and things, too."
"Give my regards to Reverend Saunders."
"I will."
Please tell me a little more about your family's health history."
"Like I said, my mother's even more high-strung than me."
"She's how old?"
"Sixty-seven. She's got a touch of high blood pressure, and that older-age diabetes. Its not bad—no insulin, just diet and pills. Her mother had that, too. Her husband—my grandfatherwas alcoholic and died young in a car wreck. My older sister she's 45, she's real nervous, too." "Your father?"
"Don't know much about him. |
Ralph W. Moss PhD
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| Few rain forest plants in history have been as heavily promoted as this one. According to Whole Foods Magazine, cat's claw was the eleventh top selling herbal supplement in US health food stores in 1995, representing 2.9 percent of all sales. It was listed as the number one "up-and-coming herb for 1996," garnering twice as many points in this category as its nearest rival.
Flyers and pamphlets in health food stores, articles in popular magazines, television and radio reports, newsletters devoted solely to this topic, Websites and books galore proclaim the glories of cat's claw. |
Richard Beliveau, Ph.D. and Denis Gingras, Ph.D.
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 We should also mention that herbs such as parsley, thyme, mint, and capers contain extraordinary quantities of certain polyphenols: apigenin, luteolin, and kampferol. These molecules exhibit important inhibitory activity on the growth of cancerous cells as well as behaviour that seems to prevent the development of tumours in laboratory animals. It is becoming more and more apparent that seasoning a dish is not just a pleasant detail in culinary art; it may also be an essential feature in cancer prevention. |
John Heinerman
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| Strain mixture through a wire mesh strainer and continue stirring with a wooden ladle until entirely cold. Half a cup of glycerine or 2/3 cup powdered slippery elm can be added to help preserve ointment from rancidity later on. Put into clean jars while still relatively warm and allow to become somewhat firm. Seal with tight lids and store in cool, dry place until needed.
MELONS
CANTALOUPE {Cucumis melo cantalupensis) CASABA (Cucumis melo indorus) HONEYDEW (Cucumis melo species) WATERMELON (Citrullus vulgaris)
Brief Description
CANTALOUPE. |
| Strain and sweeten with honey before drinking.
For cataracts, she advises brushing some Swedish Bitters across the eyelids frequently. There are various types of this herbal compound under different names at some but not all health food stores. An alternative to this that is just as effective calls for rubbing a little aloe gel obtained from & fresh plant leaf'with an equal small amount of juicy latex gathered from afresh milkweed plant, between your wet thumb and index finger until well mixed. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine http: / / www-camra.ucdavis.edu/ This site, maintained by the University of California at Davis, provides information on alternative therapies for the treatment of asthma and allergies, with a focus on herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Columbia Medical School's Database Links http: / / cpmcnet. Columbia. edu/ dept / rosenthal/
Our friends at the Rosenthal Center at Columbia University have compiled an impressive and useful list of the online databases in bio-medicine and alternative and complementary medicine. |
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