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Bottom Line's Prescription Alternatives Earl L. Mindell, RPh, PhD with Virginia Hopkins, MA See book keywords and concepts

In the Resources section of this book, you'll find an organization that will refer you to an alternative health care professional in your area. Chromium and Niacin: Partners in Blood Sugar Control Chromium is one of your key supplements when you need better blood sugar control. The people who make those awful bottled "natural" fruit drinks and teas aren't going to like this, but it's possible that the steep rise in our consumption of high fructose corn syrup has contributed to the rise in diabetes by depleting chromium.

The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson See book keywords and concepts

Saute chicken thighs in oil. Cover and cook slowly until thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Skim fat off pan juices. Add vinegar, wine, garlic, and tomato paste to the pan. Reduce (boil rapidly) over high heat until the sauce has thickened. (The sauce will be reduced by about 2/3.) Add herbs. Return chicken to the pan and toss in the sauce until reheated. NUTRITIONAL VALUE PER 4-OUNCE SERVING: Calories Protein Carbs Sodium Total Fat Sat. Fat Choi. 217 20 gms. 6.6 gms. 83 mgs. 13 gms. 3 gms. 71 mgs. LA LNA EPA DHA Omega-6/Omega-3 1.8 gms. 0.2 gms.

The Garlic Cure James F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox See book keywords and concepts

He put me on a healthful diet, various vitamins and herbs and daily liquid Kyolic to detoxify. To speed up the detoxification, I put myself on periodic juice fasts with liquid aged garlic extract. Slowly symptoms began to disappear. Within the first year, my temperature normalized, 90 percent of my pain in the joints was gone, and I have no problems with the sun. Blood tests still show that I am slightly positive to lupus. However, I am feeling so much better. Aged garlic extract is still very much a part of my daily life, and I am very grateful for Kyolic products. A.L.

The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children Carol Simontacchi See book keywords and concepts

When it came time to introduce her to solid foods, I carefully blended chunks of chicken breast, fresh vegetables, brown rice, and herbs into a savory stew, then whizzed it up in the blender. I poured meal-sized portions into freezer cups and froze them for later use. At firsr, she ate it willingly. But one afternoon when I reheated it for lunch, I inadvertently got it a little too warm. It wasn't hot enough to burn her, but she was scared.

The Garlic Cure James F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox See book keywords and concepts

Fresh herbs really make a difference. 2 cups plain, low-fat yogurt 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 cup fresh mint or dill 1/4 cup fresh mint or dill, chopped 1 cup peeled, seeded, shredded Salt and freshly-ground pepper, cucumber to taste Beat all ingredients together with a wire whisk. Chill before serving. You can top each serving with a sprinkling of chopped nuts, if desired. SALADS Garlic is a must in most any salad dressing. Here are some of my favorite salads. The dressings are adaptable to any mixture of vegetables.

The Herbal Drugstore Linda B. White, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

You can substitute 3 to 5 drops of essential oil of any of those same herbs; just make sure you use a total of 3 to 5 drops, not 5 drops of each.) Remove the pot from the burner. Carefully pour the water into a heat resistant bowl and place it on a sturdy table. Put a towel over your head and hold your face at least 12 inches away from the steam. If the temperature feels comfortable, take an experimental breath. If the steam feels good, drape a towel around your head and breathe deeply—through your nose if you have a cold or sinus infection, through your mouth if you have a cough.

After you're finished inhaling the steam, strain out the herbs and pour the solution into the bath. If you used essential oils for your steam, just run a hot bath and add 5 to 10 drops before stepping in. (Reading a steamy novel while you soak is completely optional.) Cold and Flu Brew This traditional blend can help boost immunity and ease the discomfort of a cold or flu.

Do not combine with caffeine or other stimulant herbs or drugs, nor with MAO-inhibiting antidepressants. Not recommended for people with a history of anorexia, glaucoma, thyroid disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement, or chronic insomnia. Do not use during pregnancy. Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) This herb's essential oil is often included in commercial products such as nasal decongestants, throat lozenges, cough drops, chest rubs, and inhalants.

Because infection is walled off in an abscess, it's unlikely that these herbs' antimicrobial properties will be absorbed deep into the skin. But the warmth will increase healing circulation to the abscess site. In addition, should the abscess begin to drain, such herbal compresses can help clear infection and prevent its spread. Caution: Do not squeeze an abscess or boil. This only increases the pain and spreads the infection. Once the abscess opens, it usually drains on its own, but you can gently compress the sides.

Instead, choose herbs with antimicrobial properties to fight infection,- let the wound gradually close. Drug Treatment For superficial cuts and scrapes, you won't need to take any drugs by mouth—unless the wound becomes infected. In that case, it may require oral antibiotics. But there are some drawbacks to a few of the usual first-aid remedies you may have learned about. Hydrogen peroxide. Although a commonly used first-aid remedy, this fizzy fluid can interfere with blood clotting and is only mildly antimicrobial. Rubbing alcohol.

Herbalist Sunny Mavor, coauthor of Kids, herbs, and Health, calls plantain "a backyard bandage." Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca altemifolia) This oil from an Australian shrub is a good antiseptic, particularly useful for treating or preventing bacterial skin infections. Simply apply the undiluted oil to a scrape or cut, as needed. Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Smell that pungent, clean scent? Thyme contains volatile oils with potent antimicrobial action.

The Crazy Makers: How the Food Industry Is Destroying Our Brains and Harming Our Children Carol Simontacchi See book keywords and concepts

Other calming herbs are valerian, hops, and chamomile. The herb ginkgo biloba is an ancient herb that stimulates the flow of blood into the brain, improving memory and cognitive functions, particularly in the elderly. Gotu kola is another herb that is good for memory and reducing age-related cognitive decline. The amino acid GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid) is a calming amino acid that greatly reduces anxiety. GABA's sister amino acid, L-glutamine, is also calming and helps reduce addictive cravings (nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and other drugs).

The Garlic Cure James F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox See book keywords and concepts

I grew up with the odor of freshly-peeled garlic cloves scenting the air, as my grandmother prepared Skordalia, a traditional Greek dish made with lots of the pungent herbs. I can still see my father mincing garlic cloves for my mother's famous Greek Lentil Soup, a delicacy I continue to prepare. (Please see how to make Skordalia and Greek Lentil Soup among my recipes that follow). There's nothing quite as tantalizing as a garlic-laced stew simmering on the stove or the succulent aroma of a garlic-enhanced roast in the oven. To the garlic lover, garlic belongs in almost every dish.

I wanted to try herbal remedies, but he said not to mess with herbs, since some are poisonous to cats. When I asked about garlic, he said, "Fine." Each day, I squirted several drops of liquid Kyolic into his mouth to reduce his throat irritation and build up his immunity. Soon his appetite increased, he regained his five lost pounds, and his cough was greatly reduced. L.A., Florida GARLIC VS. BOWEL BACTERIA One of my three-pound Pomeranians picked up a bowel bacterium or virus that brought on diarrhea.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

In New England the beans, either freshly shelled or dried, are used in succotash, but they can be used in any recipe calling for kidney or pinto beans, in bean patties, with cooked pasta, or in casseroles, chilies, and soups. European soldier beans received their name from the splash of color shaped in the silhouette of a soldier standing at attention. Chalk-white, kidney-shaped beans that are grown in Maine and other cool regions of North America, they are easily distinguished by their colored pattern. European soldiers are excellent in vegetable soups such as garbure or minestrone.

Active Wellness - A Personalized 10 Step Program for a Healthy Body, Mind & Spirit Gayle Reichler, M.S., R.D., C.D.N. See book keywords and concepts

Food Sweeteners Honey Maple syrup Molasses Sugars Condiments and Spreads Cocoa Cream cheese, fat free Fruit jam, naturally sweetened Ketchup Mayonnaise, fat free Mustard Oil spray Sour cream, fat free Active Wellness Suggested Servings 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon VA tablespoons 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon 2 to 3 sprays 2 tablespoons Foods to Use Anytime_ Bouillon or broth Flavoring extracts herbs, seasonings, and spices Salad dressing, fat free Sauces, fat free (i.e.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

These elements also provide an important natural safeguard; isolated or synthesized active compounds may become toxic in relatively small doses, while it usually takes a much greater amount of a whole herb, with all of its components, to reach a toxic level. herbs can have powerful effects, however, and they should not be taken lightly. The suggestions for herbal treatments in this book are not intended to substitute for consultation with a qualified health-care practitioner, but rather to support and assist you in understanding and working with your physician's advice.

The Vitamin Revolution in Health Care Michael Janson, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

I take a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, flavonoids and herbs. I usually take large doses of the most protective nutrients—I will tell you more about what I take later. You, too, can be a part of this health revolution. Making informed choices of dietary supplements in combination with a healthy diet, exercise and stress management will have a positive influence on your life. In the next chapters, you will find an explanation of many of the health benefits of specific dietary supplements that I have found helpful in my holistic medical practice.

They will frequently use some herbs and other natural products for treatment whenever they provide margins of safety and effectiveness that are significantly better than medications—which is usual. Do No Harm The first principle of medical ethics is "Do no harm." Unfortunately, the bulk of medical practice today is based on drug therapy and surgery, which are frequently harmful, although sometimes necessary. The sad fact is that more people die in any one year from the side effects of prescribed medication than from car accidents, and this is when the drugs are taken as directed.

They help prevent cancer, heart disease, premature aging and tissue degeneration. Many herbs also help in the fight against excess free radicals. Destructive Agricultural Practices Modern agricultural practices have adversely affected the quality of our food supply. Growing foods with methods designed to increase quantity, or to facilitate transportation and storage (such as the development of sturdy, square tomatoes) is often detrimental to their nutritional value. Nutritional value is rarely considered when developers play with the genetics of plants or soil modifications.

A New Science of Life Rupert Sheldrake See book keywords and concepts

The action of the gravitational field on starch grains within the cells and consequent changes in hormonal distribution are indeed causes of these oriented growth movements, but cannot in themselves account for the pre-existing polarity; nor for the fact that the main shoots and roots respond in exactly opposite senses; nor for the different habits of growth of trees, herbs, climbers and creepers; nor for the particular patterns of branching in the shoot and root systems of different species. All these characteristics depend on the morphogenetic fields.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

High doses of certain herbs, like caraway and cardamom, cause nausea. Mayapple and pokeweed can also cause nausea. High doses of vitamins A or D can cause nausea. Antibiotics are another common cause. Consult your doctor if symptoms persist. Consult your doctor. If not medically necessary, stop high doses of the vitamins. Consult your doctor regarding antibiotics or other medications. (continued) Questions to Ask About Your Surroundings and Activities Toxic Possibilities If You Answered Yes* What to Do Do you drink alcohol?

Among the more common foods that cause allergic reactions are milk and wheat products, chocolate, nuts, citrus fruits, eggs, beans and other legumes, herbs, spices, and shellfish. To further complicate the issue, allergic reactions can be caused not only by foods themselves but also by colorants, preservatives, residues of antibiotics, insecticides, and molds that they contain. Some food additives have been linked to allergic reactions. One such group is the sulfites, antioxidants that are used to keep fruit, vegetables, and fish looking fresh and are found in some wines, dried fruits (i.e.

For example, herbs are regulated as foods rather than the more stringently regulated category of drugs, even though they often act as drugs. To remedy regulatory dilemmas, government committees and consumer groups have prodded the EPA and the FDA into action. In 1988, a congressional committee directed the EPA to begin a massive reevaluation process (to be completed by 1997) of all registered pesticides to ensure they meet standards set by current safety data. For its part, the FDA plans to streamline the number of steps in its enforcement process, from fifteen to five.

Dangerous Grains: Why Gluten Cereal Grains May Be Hazardous To Your Health James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A. See book keywords and concepts

Frequent use of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory culinary spices such as fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric (Indian curry], as well as herbs such as oregano, dill, thyme, and sage in your food preparations is also extremely valuable. Fats and Oils Repeated high-temperature heating of oils and fats converts them to pro-inflammatory, cancer-causing substances, so fried foods need to be strictly avoided. Lower-temperature steaming, boiling, broiling, stir-frying, and roasting are preferable to frying. It is particularly important to avoid all hydrogenated fats, oils, and margarines.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

These herbs have natural antiviral and antibiotic properties, and can be taken along with any prescribed antibiotics. Take one dose of a combination formula supplying 250 to 500 milligrams of echinacea and 150 to 300 milligrams of goldenseal three times daily for five days. ¦ Goldenseal powder, applied topically, will work overnight to prevent infection and encourage scabbing. Break open a capsule and add just enough water to make a paste, apply it to the wound, and cover with an adhesive bandage.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Aromatherapy The inhalation of volatile herbs with expectorant properties, such as eucalyptus, hyssop, and thyme, helps clear the lungs of mucus. In addition, a potpourri of lavender, figwort, mullein, horehound, and lungwort can be heated and the steam inhaled. An aromatherapist can guide you in the use of additional essences and techniques. Homeopathic Remedies Homeopathic medicines used to restore respiratory health include ipecacuanha, which may be recommended by homeopathic physicians for violent coughing, chest restriction, and choking.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

Only relatively few of the healing herbs have been studied scientifically. And because modern pharmacologists look for one active ingredient and seek to isolate it to the exclusion of all the others, most of the research that is done on plants continues to focus on identifying and isolating active ingredients, rather than studying the medicinal properties of whole plants. Herbalists, however, consider that the power of a plant lies in the interaction of all its ingredients. Plants used as medicines offer synergistic interactions between ingredients both known and unknown.

The Vitamin Revolution in Health Care Michael Janson, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Of course, all vitamins are also phytochemicals, and well-known herbs also contain them, they are just not as newsworthy, as far as the press is concerned.) The flavonoids (also called bioflavonoids) are phy-tochemical pigments that act as antioxidants to protect plants (and the animals that eat these plants, including you) from excess oxygen/free-radical damage. They enhance vitamin C activity and improve the strength of blood vessels, thus reducing bruising, bleeding gums and the development of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. They have a host of other physiological effects.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

The use of herbs, which for most of history had been mainstream medical practice, began to be considered unscientific, or at least unconventional, and to fall into relative obscurity. HERBAL MEDICINE TODAY Today, the U.S. Pharmacopeia, with its reliance on herbal compounds, has been all but forgotten by most modern physicians. They rely instead on the Physician's Desk Reference, an extensive listing of chemically manufactured drugs.

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