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In this case add small amounts of herbs with opposing energies and actions. For example, warming ginger or cinnamon may be added to a cold formula, or cooling and soothing marshmallow may be added to a hot formula. Cold purgatives, such as rhubarb, can cause abdominal cramping and so need a small amount of a warming carminative, such as ginger or fennel, added to counterbalance possible griping. Carminatives further relax the stomach so the herbal properties are better assimilated.

For instance, when a demulcent is needed in a diuretic formula, marshmallow is a good choice since it is also diuretic; yet in a tonic formula licorice is the preferred demulcent since it is a tonic itself and harmonizes the many herbs in that formula. Likewise, when choosing an antispasmodic, lobelia is used for acute ailments because of its strong direct action; valerian is better for treating superficial chronic ailments; whereas scullcap is best in treating deeper and more debilitating chronic ailments affecting the nerves.

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

See Also diuretic; vaginal yeast infection CAYENNE is included in this blend once again as a mild systemic stimulant to insure the diffusion of the active principles of other herbs throughout the body via the vascular system. KELP has been used for scores of years by Asian peoples to treat disorders of the genital-urinary tract, including kidney, bladder, prostate and uterine problems. Of concern to us here are its normalizing and remedial effects on the enlarged prostate.

The week in review: Questions and answers on health freedom, the FDA and more Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

As you have probably noticed, we do not sell or profit from any foods, supplements, herbs, superfoods or other products that are regulated by the FDA. Thus, the FDA has no regulatory power over NewsTarget. That's the only reason you get the full story here at NewsTarget. If the FDA had no power to regulate food and supplement companies, then LOTS of people would be saying the things we're saying about the FDA.

Natural health pioneer launches Consumer Wellness Center nonprofit organization Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You'll find articles, reports and studies about the healing potential of natural medicine: phytonutrients, supplements, herbs and natural sunlight, to name just a few," says executive director Adams of the nonprofit's website. "We're creating informative materials on the latest natural health solutions, with special emphasis on education, prenatal nutrition and ending censorship of nutritional supplements," Adams says. Adams is a volunteer executive director and earns no pay for his position at the non-profit.

Your Symptoms Are Real: What to Do When Your Doctor Says Nothing Is Wrong Benjamin H. Natelson, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

I want to know about all of the medicines and supplements my patients are taking and how much of each: prescriptive, over-the-counter, herbs, or something from the health-food store. Everything. That way I get an accurate index. When your doctor asks you about medicines, tell him or her about everything you take in the hope of improving your health. The Case for and against Nutraceuticals We've all heard a lot lately about nutraceuticals. These naturally occurring chemicals are a part of our food but in addition to having nutritional value, they can influence how we feel.

Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations David R. Montgomery See book keywords and concepts

Seeing how colonizing herbs and shrubs shielded the ground as soon as fields were abandoned, Lowdermilk blamed the loss of the soil on intensive plowing followed by overgrazing. He concluded that the region's inhabitants were responsible for impoverishing themselves— just too slowly for them to notice. Over the next three years, Lowdermilk measured erosion rates from protected groves of trees, on farm fields, and from fields abandoned because of erosion. He found that runoff and soil erosion on cultivated fields were many times greater than under the native forest.

Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 Bottom Line Health See book keywords and concepts

Dietary supplements, herbs and simple lifestyle changes are available for most health problems* Important: Some natural remedies can bring immediate relief, but others may take weeks. Be prepared to wait up to one month before you feel the full effect. To see what works best for you, try one of the following remedies, available in health-food stores, for two weeks. If you don't begin to see a beneficial effect during that time, try a different remedy for the condition.

Favor herbs and spices that are potent anti-inflammatories. These include basil, cardamom, cilantro, cinnamon, clove, ginger, parsley and turmeric. Use them every day. Avoid chiles, cayenne pepper and jalapenos, which can trigger inflammation. THREE STAGES The diet progresses in phases... Stage 1: Eat as much as you want of arugula, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, leeks, onions, romaine lettuce, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes—as well as blueberries, cherries, grapefruit and pomegranates.

These herbs work as well as Vioxx and Motrin. Take 240 mg of willow bark and 1,000 mg of Boswellia daily. It can take six weeks to work. For chronic arthritis, you may need to take these for up to a year to feel the full effect. FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS •Fish oil. Studies show that fish oil (one to two tablespoons a day for at least three months) can reduce inflammation and pain. Eskimo-3, available at health-food stores, and Nordic Naturals (800-662-2544, www.nordicnaturals.com) are two reputable brands. Keep taking the fish oil after the pain is gone as a preventive measure.

FDA's attempts to slip its CAM Guidelines under the radar fail; deadline for public comment extended to May 29 Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Or will you let it be slowly, secretly slipped away, one federal document at a time, until you wake up one day and find yourself standing alone in a world or medical tyranny where all the healers have been imprisoned, the herbs have all been banned and the public is chemically controlled under a system of lifetime medical treatment that keeps the drug corporations wealthy? Think about where this is all headed. The CAM Guidelines spell out the path the FDA wants to take us down. It's up to people like you to stop that effort and help restore genuine health freedom in our world.

The CAM Guidelines (click here to read them yourself) represent a new era of thinking at the FDA and describe the agency's intentions to regulate herbs, functional foods, therapeutic oils, nutritional supplements and even physical devices such as massage rocks as either "drugs" or "medical devices." Click here to read our previous story describing the CAM Guidlines. These guidelines have been widely described as a brazen FDA attempt to destroy naturopathy and alternative medicine.

In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto Michael Pollan See book keywords and concepts

Words such as these are one good way to foster a more deliberate kind of eating, but perhaps an even better way (as Berry himself has suggested) is for eaters to involve themselves in food production to whatever extent they can, even if that only means planting a few herbs on a sunny windowsill or foraging for edible greens and wild mushrooms in the park.

FDA's attempts to slip its CAM Guidelines under the radar fail; deadline for public comment extended to May 29 Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If you believe in your right to purchase herbs, supplements, homeopathic remedies or other naturopathic or "alternative" health items, please consider posting your comments using one (or both) of the links listed above. The petition to extend the deadline The April 22nd petition letter to extend the FDA deadline is reprinted, in part, below: April 22, 2007 Re: FDA Docket No. 2006D-0480 Request to Extend Time Period for Comments Reference is made to the Federal Register, February 27, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 38, Page 8756-8757), http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/E7-3259.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

In 1985, the World Health Organization estimated that perhaps 80 percent of the world population relies on herbs for primary health care needs.1 This widespread use of herbal medicines is not restricted to developing countries, as it has been estimated that 30 to 40 percent of all medical doctors in France and Germany rely on herbal preparations as their primary medicines.2 The rebirth of herbal medicine Throughout the world, but especially in Europe and Asia, a tremendous renaissance in the use and appreciation of herbal medicine has taken place.

In contrast, European policies have made it economically feasible for companies to research and develop herbs as medicines. In Germany, herbal products can be marketed as medicines if they have been proved to be safe and effective.7 Actually, the legal requirements for herbal medicines are identical to those for all other drugs. Whether the herbal product is available by prescription or over the counter (OTC) is based on its application and safety of use. Herbal products sold in pharmacies are reimbursed by insurance if they are prescribed by a physician.

New FDA guidelines threaten religious freedoms; Holy water could be regulated as "drugs" and rosaries as "medical devices" Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Under the new CAM Guidelines issued by the FDA (see Health freedom action alert: FDA attempting to regulate supplements, herbs and juices as "drugs"), any items used in altering or enhancing the "function" of a living person are subject to regulation and control by the FDA. Items used in religious practices are NOT excluded from these guidelines. Holy water, for example, could be regulated as a drug. Churches that continue to use Holy water in their services could be raided and accused of practicing medicine. Sound absurd?

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Cayenne promotes general increased circulation and catalyzes the chemical reactions of the other herbs. The combining of powdered Cayenne and Hawthorn in a single capsule produces a special kind of synergism that augments the cardiotonic activity of both. HAWTHORN BERRY, in the consensus of controlled laboratory and clinical experimentation of several countries (including Poland, Germany, Austria, Russia, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and the United States), functions by 1) peripheral vasodilation, i.e.

Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Experiment with herbs and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. In short, be grateful and appreciative that you can choose such delicious, nutritious foods. 15. EXPRESS YOURSELF. Wow! Kicking sugar can give you incredible mental clarity and acuity. It also can make you more creative. So pen a poem about your sugar relationship. If writing's not your thing, then paint a picture, compose a song, hum a tune, choreograph a dance, knit a sweater, plant some flowers, or doodle. Just find a way that best expresses you.

WHICH herbs AND SPICES COULD HELP WARD OFF MY URGES TO SPLURGE ON SWEETS? Experts say a variety of spices may help defeat those nagging sugar cravings either because they add sweetness to food or because they help regulate blood sugar levels. "For instance," nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D., says, "cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg increase your ability to metabolize sugar and remove it from the blood. In particular, cinnamon has a sweet, satisfying, familiar flavor that many associate with holidays.

Take these herbs, vitamins, and supplements." Sure enough, my doctor's prediction came true within weeks. After following his advice to shun sweets and quickie carbs and enjoy nourishing foods, my life miraculously changed. All 44 of my dreaded symptoms totally disappeared! Quite remarkably, soon after kicking sugar, I became full of zest, verve, spunk, vitality, enthusiasm, optimism, and joie de vivre. Imagine how delighted I was to discover a new, improved, happier, sweeter, more coherent Connie! At the risk of sounding trite, I truly felt reborn.

In addition, I'm thankful to Whole Foods Market, Health Nuts, Evian, Philip Glass, Pavarotti, Yanni, Enya, Basia, Bruce Springsteen, "Jock Jams," Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Celestial Seasonings, and Wisdom herbs for nourishing and sustaining me as I researched and wrote this book. I also pay homage to the ever-intriguing city of New York, where I love to speedwalk and get charged up and inspired, and my fast Dell computer, which made it possible to rapidly rearrange my thoughts and many facts. Finally, a million thanks go to you, my dear readers.

Diabetes and Hypoglycemia: How You Can Benefit from Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1994. Ross, Harvey M. Fighting Depression. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1975. (Sections of this book were fascinating.) Ruggiero, Roberta. The Do's and Don'ts of Hypoglycemia: An Everyday Guide to Low Blood Sugar Too Often Misunderstood and Misdiagnosed! Hollywood, FL: Frederick Fell, 2003. Saunders, Jeraldine, and Harvey M. Ross. Hypoglycemia: The Disease Your Doctor Won't Treat. New York: Kensington Publishing, 1980.

In addition to eliminating sweets, he recommends getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep a night, treating adrenal and thyroid hormone deficiencies with supplements and herbs, correcting nutritional deficiencies, drinking plenty of water, and, of course, reducing stress and anxiety. The Metabolic Trickery of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) As you now know, eating too many sweets and quickie carbs ultimately forces your body to produce excess insulin, and in the female body, extra insulin spells trouble for reproductive health.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

Blumenthal, 1999, 2001). This figure reflects sales in supplement (usually capsule) form only, and does not include supplement sales in other retail channels (natural food, multilevel, mail order, professional). It also does not reflect sales in the mainstream market for cranberry juice, which may be increasing due to consumers' growing recognition of cranberry's health benefits for the urinary tract system. Description Cranberry preparations consist of the ripe fruit of Vaccinium macrocarpon Aiton [Fam. Ericaceae]. U.S.

U.S. marketplace. The roots of several species were the most widely used medicines of Native Americans of the Great Plains. Ethnobotanist M.R. Gilmore noted, "Echinacea seems to have been used as a remedy for more ailments than any other plant" (Gilmore, 1911). Foster (1991) and Moerman (1998) have reviewed the ethnobotany of both the roots and leaves of various species of Echinacea. They were used by Native Americans for toothache, enlarged glands (mumps), sore throat, snakebite, coughs, burns, and as an analgesic. Eclectic medical physicians of the late 19th century employed E.

The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements and Herbs Nicola Reavley See book keywords and concepts

Recent media coverage of the benefits of herbs such as Echinacea, St John's wort and Ginkgo means that these are also very popular. Women are more likely to use supplements than men, and most people who take them tend to do so because they feel that their food is of poor quality and contains toxic chemicals. Some people see supplements as health insurance and some take them for what they see as their specific benefits; for example, vitamin C for colds. Who might need supplements?

The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine: How to Remedy and Prevent Disease with herbs, Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

See Also vaginal yeast infection, stomach/intestinal, fevers & infections, influenza, eyes, hemorrhoids GENTIAN ROOT is an example of one of those herbs with an incredible reputation in one country, but largely overlooked by the rest of the world. The Germans have been using this herb as a tonic for centuries. Other European nations have too, but to a much lesser degree. Gentian is a simple bitter. Ail bitters reflexively stimulate the activity of the glands, but each in its own way.

You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore Bill Sardi See book keywords and concepts

Vitamins, herbs, various natural therapies appeared to have thrown his cancer into remission. Then, one day, at a health fair with his wife, he decided to undergo a session of iridology. An iridologist believes that various signs of disease are evident in the coloration, folds and patterns of the iris of the human eye. Though no careful study has ever validated its claims, iridology is still practiced. Raul told the iridologist that despite having cancer, which he believed he had overcome, he still planned to have a family.

The Liver and Gallbladder Miracle Cleanse: An All-Natural, At-Home Flush to Purify and Rejuvenate Your Body Andreas Moritz See book keywords and concepts

The aforementioned herbs are also effective in softening gallstones and, therefore, can be used as a preparatory step for the liver cleanse, although it may take a little longer than with using apple or cranberry juice. The proper dosage for the tincture is 1 tablespoon-ful once daily on an empty stomach, about 30 minutes before breakfast. Keep this regimen for 8 to 9 days before the day of the liver cleanse. Intolerance to Epsom Salts If you are allergic to Epsom salts or just cannot tolerate them, you may use magnesium citrate instead (although it is not quite as effective as Epsom salts).

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