Jack Challem
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 What else you should know: Several different species of herbs are called ginseng, and all of them function as "adaptogens," or substances that help people adapt to stressful situations. Adaptogens are useful, but it's important to find other long-term ways of reducing stress in your life.
When we're chronically stressed, our memory often becomes worse. High levels of the stress hormone Cortisol interfere with memory and the production of new brain cells. Ginseng supplements can buffer some of that stress, at least temporarily. |
Mark Blumenthal
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 Forty-four (12.0%) said they used ephedra for a variety of reasons: 23 to boost energy; 20 for weight loss; 10 as a decongestant; 7 for asthma. Over half rated the ephedra effective or very effective (Harnack et ai, 2001).
Discussions of the safety and effectiveness of the herb ephedra are usually based on scientific research conducted on the isolated (sometimes synthesized) alkaloids in the herb (i.e., ephedrine and pseudoephedrine or their related isomers; see Chemistry section below). Both are approved by the U.S. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Food, herbs and supplements are our best medicine. The healthiest people in our society already know that. But sadly, most doctors still do not. It's as if they were attempting to create French cuisine but only had the experience of microwaving a bowl of macaroni and cheese. They don't know the recipe for genuine health, and the results that have been achieved by conventional medicine clearly demonstrate this: plagues aside, the U.S. population remains the single most chronically diseased population ever observed in the history of humankind. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 It's a mix of valerian, Jamaican dogwood, Sun Theanine and wild lettuce -- and a number of other excellent herbs that work very well for sleep. Anybody with insomnia can take one to four of these at bedtime and it's excellent. I do want to note one thing about theanine, which comes from green tea. It is the only nutrient that has been shown to increase deep sleep -- and there are very few medications that have been shown to do this. Sun Theanine -- and it needs to be the Sun Theanine form, not the regular theanine -- has been shown to increase deep sleep. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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 Add coarse chopped herbs. Fold gently into eggs. Do not overmix. Keep colors separate! Season with salt and pepper to taste. This dish can be served by itself or over toast points, beside the white asparagus over fresh red tomato slices. break it down . . .
Calories: 220; Total fat: 13g; Saturated fat: 4g; Cholesterol: I95mg; Sodium: 380mg; Total carbs: 6g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 17g.
Passion Fruit (Passiflora edulis)
LOVE AT FIRST BITE Did you know ... in some cultures, a popular belief is that after eating passion fruit, you will fall in love with the next person you meet? |
| Olive oil infused with fresh herbs also makes a delicious dip for hot, crusty Italian bread! Mangia, Mangia!
• Place a medium black olive on each fingertip and you will have exactly one fat serving (give or take a finger). They are fun to eat that way too.
Honey-Balsamic Dressing by Dave Grotto Servings: 12 • Prep time: 10 minutes
This recipe contains three powerhouse foods. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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 Servings: 8 Prep Time: 5 minutes
Serving size: 2 tablespoons Total Time: 15 minutes
Volume: 1 cup
4 ounces firm silken tofu
1 small clove garlic, minced
% cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon snipped fresh herbs (basil, oregano, tarragon, thyme, or dill)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
V8 teaspoon black pepper (3 good cranks of the pepper grinder)
V2 cup water
Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Pulse the mixture first, then puree until it's smooth. Adjust the thickness with more or less water. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| But they sure love to "manage" disease with expensive drugs or surgical procedures, all while pretending that foods, herbs and nutritional supplements have absolutely no medicinal value whatsoever. In time, even medicine will be forced to acknowledge the healing properties of foods and plants, but until that happens, it's up to you to stay ahead of the curve and inform yourself about the miraculous medicines provided by nature. |
Jack Challem
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| It contains several key B vitamins, plus amino acids and herbs. Follow the label directions for use.
SAMe. The body makes S-adenosylmethionine from B vitamins and the amino acid methionine and then puts SAMe to use in making serotonin and other neurotransmitters. As supplements go, SAMe is fairly expensive, but it may boost the effectiveness of B vitamins. By itself, SAMe often works as well as some antidepressant medications, such as imipramine, but it also enhances the benefits of medications in treating major depression (the most severe type). Take 800 to 1,600 mg daily. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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| Sprinkle each ear with V2 teaspoon of fresh herbs. Return the husks to surround the corn. Tie the tops with the soaked cooking twine. Place the corn over medium-high heat on the grill for 10 minutes. Use the stalk as a handle for turning the corn every 2 minutes to evenly grill. Remove the corn from the grill, untie the twine and remove the husks and stalks. Serve immediately.
Servings: 2 Serving Size: 1 ear
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Volume: 2 ears
Total Time: 28 minutes
GfM/N, VEGETARIAN
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Low salt, low fat, and low effort! |
| I also like to keep on hand a selection of dried herbs and spices as well as some no-salt seasoning blends for instant flavor enhancement. Here are some seasonings you can find in your local grocery store that I use frequently:
Italian Seasoning (salt free)—The Spice Hunter « Herbes de Provence (salt free)—The Spice Hunter
* Citrus Herb (salt free)—Spice Islands
• Mrs. Dash®—Garlic and Herb
Red Pepper (ground cayenne)—The Spice Hunter uperFoodsRx Fresh Choices
Vegetable Snacks. For your prep week you're going to choose one or two SuperFoods vegetable snacks that you enjoy. |
Jack Challem
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| This monthly newsletter, produced by Jack Challem (the author of this book), summarizes recent research on vitamins, minerals, and herbs. The annual subscription rate is $27 ($48 CND for Canada, $38 U.S. funds for all other countries). For a sample issue, send a business-size self-addressed envelope, with postage for two ounces, to The Nutrition Reporter, P.O. Box 30246, Tucson, AZ 85751. Sample issues are also available at www.nutritionreporter.com.
Feed Your Genes Right (John Wiley & Sons, 2005, $14.95), by Jack Challem. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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| Alternative Preparation Method: Add a bit of spice to toasted nuts and seeds with a light sprinkling of cayenne pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, or any of your favorite snipped herbs. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| Drain and reserve for next step. Fold herbs, onions, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, seeds, and spices into cooked barley. Fold cooked pasta [orzo] into mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot or cover and refrigerate until chilled, then serve cold as a side dish. break it down . . .
Calories: 70; Total fat: Ig; Saturated fat: Og; Cholesterol: Omg; Sodium: 320mg; Total carbs: \5g; Fiber: 3g; Sugar: Og; Protein: 2g.
Did you know ... in some parts of Italy, men still wear a sprig of basil in their lapel if they are looking for a mate?
What's the Story? |
Joan Liebmann-Smith, Ph. D., and Jacqueline Nardi Egan
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 The estrogen in these herbs can cause milk to flow. Leaking milk can also signal several hormone-related conditions, including a pituitary tumor (prolactinoma) and hypothyroidism. (See Appendix I.)
Non-Milky Discharge
A greenish or dark, thick, sticky nipple discharge may signal clogged and inflamed milk ducts, a benign but unpleasant condition called mammary duct ectasia. The discharge can come from one or more of the tiny ducts that lead to the nipple. But a pus-
SIGNIFICANT FACT like, foul-smelling discharge may
The only way to determine if a .1 1 . . c .. 1
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David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
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| HEART HEALTH: In a study where herbs and spices were examined for their potential to inhibit LDL cholesterol's conversion into the more harmful form, mint was one of the most effective.
CANCER: Mint's phenolic phytochemicals may help prevent cancer. Fresh mint was found to have very strong scavenging activity. Mint is high in salicylic acid and it is thought to play a role in the prevention of colorectal cancer and atherosclerosis.
LUNG CANCER: Mint given to mice with lung cancer reduced tumors significantly. |
Jack Challem
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| Most of these books have focused on using diets, vitamins, and herbs to treat depression. While depression is a common problem that can be addressed through safe alternative therapies, people suffer from many other mood and behavioral problems that make life difficult for them and the people in their lives. |
| The researchers reported in the journal Psychopharmacology that the people taking the herbs "were remembering more information than those taking placebo."
Dosage: Take 100 to 200 mg of a standardized ginseng extract daily. Rhodiola
Principal use: For chronic stress.
What else you should know: Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea) is considered an adaptogen and has been reported to be helpful in preparing for and weathering physical, mental, and emotional stresses. It appears to work by reducing the breakdown of serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 Phytoestrogens are naturally occurring estrogenic compounds that are found in a variety of herbs of and spices, such as red clover, black cohosh, chasteberry, and dong quai. Some of the strongest phytoestrogen-containing foods are soy products, including soybeans, soy milk, tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, roasted soybeans, soy granules, miso, and edamame. Although their chemical structure resembles estrogen, it is much less powerful than human estrogen; in fact, its effectiveness is just a thousandth of human estrogen's effectiveness. |
Wendy Bazilian, DRPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, Kathy Matthews
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| Servings: 10
Serving size: 2 tablespoons (V8 cup) Volume: l'/4 cups
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
2 large orange, red, or green bell peppers
1 tablespoon fresh snipped herbs (basil, chives, oregano, thyme, tarragon, or parsley)
1 small clove garlic, minced
V8 teaspoon black pepper (3 good cranks of the pepper grinder)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon water
Preheat the broiler. Place the whole peppers on a baking sheet and put it in the oven. Turn on the oven light to watch the peppers closely or crack the oven door. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Additionally, cleanse the liver and kidneys, and drink tea made from liver herbs (see above recipe) for 10 days after replacing a filling.
21. Bring Balance to Your Emotional Health
On a deeper level, every physically manifested ailment is an imbal-anced emotion. Emotions are signals of comfort or discomfort that our body sends us at every moment of our conscious existence. They contain specific vibrations that serve as a kind of weather report, telling us how we feel about ourselves, about others, and about what is "good" or "bad," "right" or "wrong," both in our lives and in our world. |
| These herbs are prepared as a tincture. They are more commonly known as Chinese Bitters. (See Suppliers List in the Appendix.) The proper dosage for this tincture is Vi to 1 teaspoon-ful once daily on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before breakfast. This regimen should be followed for three weeks before drinking the apple juice (or using the other alternatives discussed in the previous section). |
| The following herbs, when taken daily for a period of twenty to thirty days, can help to dissolve and eliminate all types of kidney stones, including uric acid, oxalic acid, phosphate, and amino acid stones. If you have a history of kidney stones, you may need to repeat this cleanse a few times, at intervals of six weeks.
Ingredients:
Marjoram (1 oz.)
Cat's claw (1 oz.)
Comfrey root (1 oz.)
Fennel seed (2 oz.)
Chicory herb (2 oz.)
Uva ursi (2 oz.)
Hydrangea root (2 oz.)
Gravel root (2 oz.)
Marshmallow root (2 oz.)
Golden rod herb (2 oz. |
| If you forget to soak the herbs in the evening, boil the mixture in the morning, and let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes before straining.
Drink a few sips at a time in 6 to 8 portions throughout the day. This tea does not need to be taken warm or hot, but do not refrigerate it. Also, do not add sugar or sweeteners! Leave at least one hour after eating before taking your next sips.
Repeat this procedure for twenty days. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Items seized in the raids included vitamins, minerals, herbs, and nutritional supplements. IRS officials also seized computers, automobiles, and bank accounts. The U.S. Postal Service illegally blocked the mail of some of the targeted companies, denying them the ability to conduct business or even organize a legal defense.
Targeted products included Dr. Kurt Donsbach's nutritional products and Dr. Hans Neiper's German-made health products. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 The FDA recently declared war on natural medicine, and it went way beyond herbs and vitamins in naming things to regulate as drugs or medical devices. The agency is now targeting "energy medicine" and stating that any physical objects used in the practice of energy medicine will be regulated as medical devices. That is, unless the therapy in question is completely useless and has no effect on patients, in which case it will be happily allowed.
The FDA's ultimate game plan? Force everyone to rely on dangerous prescription medications by eliminating the competition. |
| The FDA, seeing that these churches are actually healing people with herbs, oils, homeopathy or functional foods, will target the churches and seek to shut them down. And when that happens, there's nothing that will stop this out-of-control federal agency from utterly destroying religious freedom and trapping the U.S. population under a medical monopoly dominated by FDA mafia bosses.
God save us from the FDA.
Because God is the next target. If you believe in religious freedom, then you cannot simultaneously support the FDA. |
| The agency now controls your foods, beverages, cosmetics, medicines, herbs, functional foods, superfoods, and potentially even your religious practices. The fact that you are allowed to participate in religious services in the church of your choice this coming weekend is only allowed by the grace of the FDA. And if the FDA changes its mind, religious services involving water, oils, symbols, foods or beverages could one day be outlawed, with National Guard troops stationed outside churches all across the country, barring entry into these "crime scenes" where "unapproved medicine" was being used. |
Lesley Tierra
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 Compositae Chinese: bai zhu; bak sut
Part used: rhizome Energy and taste: warm; bitter, sweet Active constituents: essential oil comprised of atractylon (C14 Hlg O) and atractylol (15 O) Actions: spleen, stomach Properties: energy tonic, diuretic, carminative Dose: 3-12 gm in decoction Precaution: dehydration, stomach heat (such as ulcers, burning sensations in the stomach, gum bleeding and bad breath)
Atractylodes is one of the major herbs used to strengthen the spleen and stomach, thus alleviating poor digestion, lowered appetite, tiredness, lack of strength, vomiting and diarrhea. |
| If you are looking for herbs to alleviate a cold, first determine what energy the diaphoretic should be: cool, warm or neutral. Then decide what additional effects are needed. If there is a cold with a fever, choose a diaphoretic which lowers fevers; if there is tension, spasms or a tight neck and shoulders, choose one which is antispasmodic; or if the cold is accompanied by poor digestion, gas, bloatedness or stomachache, select one which is carminative. This is fine-tuning your herbal selection and leads to a deeper knowledge of each herb's personality and abilities. |
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