| In contrast, when a cold is treated with herbs to soothe the respiratory tract and boost the immune system, homeopathy to ease the discomforts and prevent recurrences, acupressure to open blocked energy channels, and soups and teas to maintain adequate hydration, the body is supported and strengthened as it works to restore health. For many of the illnesses that afflict us, natural medicine is gentle, effective, and safe. It is an important way to work with the body's ability to heal itself.
In his book Health and Healing (Houghton Mifflin, 1988), Dr. |
Ann Blake Tracy, Ph.D.
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| Various herbs and oils are known to have anticonvulsant, antispasmodic and calmative properties. Sage is known to be an antispasmodic and calmative which balances the nerves and parasympathetic system. Lavender and bergamot are both antispasmodics and calmatives. While living in Germany I learned to love chamomile tea. I just liked the taste. I didn't know it was good for me. Chamomile as an herb or aromatic oil is known to be an anticonvulsant with very soothing and calming properties. |
| He leaned more toward the natural way of life -diet, herbs and exercise.
The side of Del his fans never had a chance to see was the kind, loving, empathetic man who was totally devoted to his wife and family. All who knew him were shocked and amazed at his actions. Everyone felt that his actions were just so completely "out of character" for him. Del had been a recovering alcoholic for twelve years when Prozac was prescribed to help him deal with the loss of his energy, brought on by the pressures of his civic responsibilities and a rapid surge in his career. |
| Other cultures have for many more years than we have even dreamed of practicing modern medicine, turned to diet, herbs, fasting, yoga, exercising, biofeedback, oxygen therapy, lymphatic massage; aromatherapy, acupuncture, acupressure, deep breathing exercises , sauna baths, various types of water therapy, magnetic therapy treatments, meditation, chelation, etc. In many cultures these practices are often included as a part of their religion. |
| Yet, many ex-Prozac patients are finding that in order for them to escape their Prozac-induced nightmares without severe withdrawal, there are herbs to assist them. They are using gota kola, ginkgo, cayenne, Matol, barley green, pycnogenol, etc. and reporting that these are also helping them in restoring their ability to concentrate and helping to restore memory. Make sure that your source for information on these alternatives is a well informed one. Caution should be taken with anything you are using. |
| The general rule of thumb with all herbs is that they should be gradually tapered onto and off again just as with medication. Those who have been on Prozac for long periods or had reactions to it find they have to start with very small doses of these and go up very slowly to avoid latent reactions. (We should note here that there has been a problem with using super blue green algae. Patients have reported effects identical to the symptoms those on Prozac are reporting. It has been discovered that some of the algae has been grown in fluoridated water and have high concentrations of fluoride. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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 The therapeutic use of these herbs is explained in part 2.
J) facebo-controffedstudies on vitamin C indicated that between i,ooo to 8,000 mg
Viral Gastroenteritis
Viral gastroenteritis, also called the stomach flu, the intestinal flu, or grippe, can be caused by adenoviruses, rotaviruses, cali-civiruses, or astroviruses. Symptoms appear suddenly after a very brief incubation period, and symptoms. dophilus to replenish lost "friendly" bacteria and to control unfriendly species in the intestines. High dosages of vitamin C should be avoided since they can cause more diarrhea. |
| These products are considerably more powerful than herbs and vitamins, and include beta glucan, transfer factor, and lactoferrin. Dosages are provided for each medication as well as contraindications for their use.
• Natural antiviral medicines are critical for successfully treating viral illness. In the seventh step, you will learn how to use nature's most effective antivirals such as olive leaf extract and echinacea. Dosages and directions on how to use them safely and effectively are presented in detail. |
Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND
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 Natural herbal preparations are generally well tolerated, even by children. Most herbs are nontoxic, with few, if any, harmful side effects. However, it is important to know the actions and possible side effects of an herb before you take it. Although it is very unusual, some people may show signs of sensitivity to a particular herb. Reactions can include a headache, an upset stomach, or a rash. If you have a reaction, discontinue use of the herb.
If you are responding favorably to the herb, but the reaction is too intense, either decrease the dosage or discontinue use of the herb. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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 Foods, supplements, herbs, and synthetic pharmaceuticals all affect the body in the same fundamental, chemical way. Omega-3 fatty acids can be considered food, a dietary supplement, or a drug, depending on your point of view. word {hyper = "above" and icum = "icon") translated roughly as "above spirits," hinting at how long physicians have known about the mood effects of this widespread herb. St. John's wort has also been used as a topical antiseptic for wounds. The name St. |
Dianne Onstad
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 Europe and Asia that have been cultivated since the era of the Romans and that now grow wild in North America. Centuries ago Pliny wrote of the wonders of low mallow, to the effect that whoever ate a spoonful of it every day would be free of disease. Other related species having many uses for hundreds of years are hollyhock, okra, and marshmallow.
Culinary Uses
Mallow produces small, round leaves that can be added to salads, boiled and eaten as a vegetable, or brewed into a delicately flavored tea. |
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| To treat food
Spice Up Your Digestion
If you follow the teachings of Ayurveda, there are many spices and herbs that are essential in preparing foods for health. Here are the ones that Ayurvedic doctors recommend for optimal digestion and food absorption.
If you're vata, all spices are good, and if you're kapha, you can eat any spice except salt. For pitta, you should avoid all spices except coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, turmeric and a small amount of black pepper.
Some of the following spices are available in any supermarket, but there are others that you may have to search for. |
| Treatment includes digestive herbs and a pitta-pacifying diet."
Multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a condition of both pitta and vata, says Dr. Lad. "I recommend following a pitta-pacifying diet in pitta season and a vata-pacifying diet in vata season."
"I generally emphasize a vata-pacifying diet," says Dr. Glaser. "By using diet and a complete treatment program, including daily massage, yoga and transcendental meditation, we've had some great success."
Parkinson's disease. |
| In addition to a eating a low-fat diet and getting regular exercise, adding the right herbs to your diet can also have a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels. Here's how.
Garlic Does It Again
You've traded butter for olive oil, hamburgers for fish and doughnuts for bagels. You're eating less fat and more fiber. You're even exercising. And while your cholesterol numbers have dropped, you're still in that risky range above 200.
You may think you've tried everything, but you haven't—until you've tried garlic.
Studies on the cholesterol-lowering power of garlic abound. |
| Sweet Relief with Bitters
Bitter herbs such as dandelion also work for common digestive disturbances like heartburn and excess gas, says Dr. Mowrey. Dandelion root stimulates the production of digestive enzymes all along the digestive tract, from mouth to stomach to small intestine, he explains. This property makes it an excellent after-dinner tonic for those prone to indigestion.
A cup of dandelion tea after dinner is a great way to give your digestion a boost, although the bitter taste may be hard to take, says Dr. Mowrey. |
| These herbs stimulate the musculature of the entire gastrointestinal system," he explains. "They improve mobility so that nutrients are carried into the blood faster and assimilation is improved." If you often feel sluggish after a meal or are prone to constipation, spiking a meal with ginger or cayenne can help get things going, Dr. Mowrey concludes. "I like to include both of those in my diet a lot," he says.
Good Gastro with Garlic
"Garlic improves the digestion of many foods it's combined with," says Dr. Mowrey. |
| And we've noted numerous diets, herbs and supplements that will help prevent arthritis, lower your risk of cancer or ease constipation. Whether you want to dodge diabetes, avoid heart disease, lower high blood presure or guard against bone-wasting osteoporosis, somewhere in this book there's an alternative diet that you can enlist in your ongoing crusade for good health.
The following chart will help guide you. In the left-hand column you'll find the diseases and health conditions that are described in the chapters of this book, arranged alphabetically from acne to yeast infections. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Immunotherapy with Chinese Medicinal herbs. II. Reversal of Cyclophos-phamide-Induced Immune Suppression by Administration of Fractionated Astragalus Membranaceus in Vivo," Journal of Clinical Lab Immunol, 25(3), March 1988, p. 125-129.
Results of this study showed that forced running exercises and the administration of Astragalus enhanced immune function in mice
—H. Sugiura, et al., [Effects of Exercise in the Growing Stage in Mice and of Astragalus Membranaceus on Immune Functions], Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi, 47(6), February 1993, p. 1021-1031. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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| Natural food pundits have advocated ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and other herbs to stoke the engines of cognition. However, two of the leading natural candidates for cognitive sharpening may be the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
Numerous studies document the role of omega-3 fatty acids in the development of the human brain. Animals and humans lacking these fatty acids during gestation and the first years of life score lower on IQ tests and a range of cognitive benchmarks. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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 It is impossible to include all therapeutic herbs here. I have included some of those I have found most useful in my practice.
This is not a comprehensive list of all the therapeutic uses of the products described/ but it is a summary of the most important health relationships that I have found in clinical practice over the last 20 years. It would be wise to consult a professional for individual advice, especially if you have unusual health or medical needs. It is also a good idea to do a lot of self-education. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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| Plant-based, fiber-rich foods should be consumed in high amounts. Many herbs and spices also contain potent antioxidants and are beneficial.
Increase Fruits and Vegetables and 0mega-3s
The Paleolithic diet is very similar to both the modern Mediterranean diet and the plant-based diet. However, the Mediterranean diet has slightly more breads and greater reliance on grains. Another dietary guide, the "food pyramid," has been criticized for recommending too few servings of fruits and vegetables and too many servings of simple and complex carbohydrates. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
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| Zinc has been used therapeutically in very high doses (up to 150 mg per day) for prostate enlargement, but such doses may not be necessary if you combine this treatment with essential fatty acids, herbs, and other nutrients. With high doses of zinc, special attention has to be paid to the proper mineral balance in the body, especially copper. These doses may decrease the level of good cholesterol (HDL).
Zinc may be helpful in the removal of lead and cadmium from tissues.
How to take
The usual doses that I recommend are in the form of zinc gluconate, which is well absorbed. |
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 Spices and herbs as Add-Ons
Curcumin, a yellow pigment that comes from the Indian spice turmeric, acts as a strong natural anti-inflammatory and anti-clotting agent, says Dr. Weiss. Its anti-clotting properties resemble those of aspirin, which is commonly prescribed to help thin the blood and improve blood flow. "I like to use a mixture of curcumin and bromelain instead of aspirin with my patients," he says.
Dr. Weiss first prescribes a mixture of bromelain and curcumin, along with anticoagulants (blood thinners), to dissolve a clot. |
Andrew L. Stoll
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| A teaspoon fresh grated lemon rind
Soften the 4 tablespoons of butter to room temperature in a small bowl. Add the oil and stir with a whisk until smooth. Set aside.
Heat the 1 teaspoon of butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until soft-
Recipes: Good Health and Good Taste
249 ened. Remove from the pan and let cool. Stir the shallots, herbs, and lemon rind into the butter-flax mixture. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.
Cooking tip. You can make a plain batch of flax butter by mixing equal parts of softened butter and flaxseed oil. |
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 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. Your brand should include vitamin A, the B-complex vitamins, vitamin E, iodine and selenium. In research trials, all have been shown to have some beneficial effect on breast pain and lumps, even though some of the evidence is inconclusive, says Dr. Shirley. |
Judith J. Wurtman and Susan Suffes
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 Dinner Stuffed Potato 2
Serves 1
1 large baked potato
'/4 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1 scallion, including green top
2 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, sage, chives
V2 teaspoon powdered garlic 1 teaspoon imitation bacon bits
Slit the potato lengthwise and mash the insides lightly. In a food processor or blender, whirl together remaining ingredients. Stuff the potato and microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds.
THE SNACK
You must follow three guidelines faithfully.
1. |
| Stuffed Tomato
If you're fortunate enough to have fresh herbs available, try the fresh thyme called for in this recipe. Otherwise try a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Serves 1
1 large beefsteak tomato
3'/2-ounce can tuna packed in water, drained
2 scallions, diced, including green tops '/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
4 to 5 water chestnuts, chopped 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise salt and pepper to taste fresh lemon thyme to taste (optional)
Cut the tomato in wedges, leaving the bottom intact, so that the tomato can be laid in a star shape on the plate. |
Stanley W. Jacob, M.D.
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 That's because nutritional supplements, based on vitamins, minerals, herbs, and natural substances such as MSM, are not patentable.
The major impetus behind MSM's growing popularity is word of mouth. As people experience the healing benefits of MSM, we find they often become enthusiastic emissaries eager to tell family members and friends who have pain problems. One such example is Father Sam, a 46-year-old parish priest in rural Pennsylvania. An avid jogger who has also enjoyed lifting weights in the past, he suffered two sports injuries that left him with a bad shoulder and bad knees. |
| You can, as a matter of fact, tell which foods and herbs are high in sulfur content by their odor. "Foods that have a distinct smell when they're cooked (such as cabbage), or make your eyes water when cut (such as onions), or grab your taste buds by their roots with an unmistakable pungency (like horseradish), have an abundance of sulfur," wrote Heinerman. |
Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry
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 Other supplements that are mixed with the HCA, including chromium, other minerals, vitamins, and herbs like kava and St. John's wort.
Step 3: Prepare Yourself
Making lifestyle changes is not easy, and the full effect of the Diabetes Cure cannot be attained without making changes in the way you live. Read the rest of this book and ask yourself these questions:
• Am I willing to exercise at least thirty minutes every day?
• Am I able to put stressors in second place behind my good health? Will I apply the lessons in the chapter (7) on stress control to events happening at work? |
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