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Feed Your Body Right: Understanding Your Individual Body Chemistry for Proper Nutrition Without Guesswork Lendon H. Smith, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Check for parasites. herbs that can be helpful include indigo, Atropa belladonna, Pulsatilla, Magnesiaphosphorica, and chlorophyll. A BOY WITH SEIZURES J.D. is a six-year-old boy who had seizures several times a day since he was an infant. The susceptibility to seizures may have been due to the formaldehyde outgassing (evaporating) from the new trailer in which he and his family were living. His first seizure occurred at age eight months and was felt to be triggered by the odor of the kerosene lantern burning in that trailer.

See Dyspepsia.) Herbs: Mentha, Ulmus, Althea, licorice root. STROKE (see also Hypertension) Allopathic control: Rest and rehabilitation: learn to use walker; control blood pressure. Natural control: Change diet, more potassium (vegetables). ULCERS Allopathic control: Antacids, stop smoking, drugs. Natural control: Add vitamins A, E, and B-complex; zinc; aloe vera; fiber; plus drink carrot and cabbage juice daily. No tobacco, caffeine, alcohol, fried foods, spices. Herbal remedies: Orzya sativa, Panicum miliaceum, Triticum vulgare, licorice root, slippery elm.

Tropical Nature: Life and Death in the Rain Forests of Central and South America Adrian Forsyth and Kenneth Miyata See book keywords and concepts

Although the spines, thorns, and stinging hairs of cacti, palms, and herbs look bellicose, plants seem in general more passive than animals. This, however, is a misperception on our part. Our world view is built mainly from sights and sounds rather than from tastes and smells. We are only dimly aware of the vast and potent arsenal of chemical weaponry that resides in the greenery around us. There is little in the outward appearance of vegetation that would lead us to expect its astounding chemical diversity.

Many rain forest plants, notably the understory herbs and shrubs, germinate and grow to maturity in the absence of any gap at all. Gaps of all sizes exist, ranging from almost nothing to entire mountainsides opened by landslides, and the optimum gap size varies for each species. Gaps represent a heterogeneous resource for the plants of the rain forest, a resource that is clearly finely divided. Specialization mitigates competition among species to some extent, but there is also an element of randomness in the system.

Secondary compounds are the active ingredients of many of our drugs, herbs, spices, and fragrances. We have been using secondary compounds in our daily life for longer than humanity's collective memory, but only recently have we begun to appreciate their ecological functions and evolutionary significance. Plants have evolved secondary compounds primarily to discourage herbivory. These chemical defenses are used in myriad ways, varying according to the nature of predation pressure exerted on the plant and the value of the afflicted part. If the part is valuable, it ought to be well protected.

In the dimly lit understory of virgin rain forest few herbs or grasses can exist. The limited productivity of the forest understory has had an uplifting effect on the native inhabitants. There are few large understory grazers in closed-canopy forest anywhere, and the Neotropical rain forest is no exception to this rule. Understory herbivores like peccaries and tapirs are less common than their temperate zone counterparts, a fact that led many European settlers to regard the rain forest as a gastronomic desert.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Check out our quick recipes in chapter 8; also visit recipe websites to find quick recipe ideas. Cook a week's worth of each meal and freeze portions for your busier days. Hunger Ensure you are getting enough protein throughout the day (e.g., add low-CD protein between meals, such as small yogurts, soy wieners, and low-cal protein bars). Have a bowl of low-CD fruit handy. Drink a cup of tea. Avoid high-GI snacks (chocolate bars, white bread, jelly beans).

The New Holistic Health Handbook: Living Well in a New Age Berkeley Holistic Health Center and Shepherd Bliss See book keywords and concepts

The practicing naturopath could give him some astringent herbs to shrink the hermorrhoid. The symptom would be relieved, and the patient might leave satisfied that the practitioner had discharged his responsibility. This may be all the patient wants. However, to comply with the principle of bringing this individual's body/mind/ spirit into greater harmony with nature, the conscientious naturopath would have to discover what long-term conditions have interacted to produce this symptom.

Gall bladder: olive oil, bayberry bark, comfrey, and the above-mentioned liver herbs. Spleen: maple leaves and bark, hyssop tea taken with steamed figs, bayberry bark, angelica. Pancreas: cedar berries, yarrow, periwinkle, dandelion. Kidneys: dandelion root, uva ursi, white poplar bark, sandlewood, parsley. Bladder: same as above, including juniper berries, bu-chu, wild carrot seed, gravel root, and hydrangea for stones anywhere in the kidneys or bladder. Prostate: pumpkin seeds, a combination of echinacea and saw palmetto berries, uva ursi, gravel root.

Prozac Backlash: Overcoming the Dangers of Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, and Other Antidepressants with Safe, Effective Alternatives Joseph Glenmullen, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Nor should one rely on herbs exclusively, since, like synthetic drugs, they are not cures but merely suppress symptoms. No one knows the exact mechanism by which St. John's wort improves mood and energy level. The active ingredient is said to be hyperforin. In fact, St. John's wort contains more than a dozen physiologically active agents. Herbalists point out that the idea of a single active ingredient that can be extracted from a plant is a tenet of Western, allopathic medicine and is anathema to holistic clinical practice.

Vibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapies Richard Gerber, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

It is an attempt to go beyond the current medical paradigm of illness in order to understand at a deeper level why our thoughts and emotions affect our physiology, and also to comprehend how therapies as simple as herbs, flowers, and water can be such powerful healers. My approach to understanding this growing field known as "vibrational medicine" stems from eleven years of personal research in alternative methods of healing during my years of medical training and practice as an internist.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

For example: • Excess minerals or even vitamins (in the form of supplements, salt, concentrated foods, or herbs) will cause a need for more fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and water—in short, more food. Everyone knows, that, among other things, salt creates thirst; but it can also create artificial hunger.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

Cook leeks, then season with cheeses, fine mustards, or herbs. • Simmer leeks until tender, then puree in a food processor or blender. Serve warm with roasted meats or poultry. 1 cup chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 pound leeks, trimmed, cleaned, and halved 1 yellow or red pepper, cut into julienne strips juice and pulp of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons olive oil Yi teaspoon dried tarragon Yi teaspoon dried basil 1 clove garlic, minced freshly ground black pepper Leeks with Tangy Vinaigrette Pour stock into a large skillet, add bay leaf, and bring to a simmer.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC See book keywords and concepts

Foster S. herbs for Your Health. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press, 1996, 18-19. Cayenne 1. Lynn B. Capsaicin. Actions on nociceptive C-fibers and therapeutic potential. Pain 1990; 41: 61-69. 2. Capsaicin study group. Treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy with topical capsaicin. A multicenter, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study. The capsaicin study group. Arch Int Med 1991; 151: 2225-29. 3. Capsaicin study group. Effect of treatment with capsaicin on daily activities of patients with painful diabetic neuropathy. The capsaicin study group. Diabet Care 1992; 15:159-65. 4.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

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Gary Nulls Ultimate Anti Aging Program Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

I was able to control this with herbs and homeopathic remedies, but was disturbed that after all I was doing, this was still happening. Since I started this protocol, I can't even remember the last time I had serious asthma symptoms. I believe the green drinks, not consuming sugar, caffeine (I was truly an addict, convinced that for some people it helped their asthma), or meat, has had a great effect. However, an even bigger difference is in my mental attitude. Having given up wheat, dairy, and processed foods at the beginning of my search for good health, I felt very deprived.

At the end of this book there will be a detailed list of peer review journal articles of human studies and trials demonstrating the efficacy and doses of vitamins, nutrients, and herbs. In addition to the human studies represented here, we refer you to The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing by Gary Null, Ph.D., for additional detailed animal, in vitro, and in vivo studies that further support the efficacy of vitamin, nutrient, and herbal supplementation.

They found that some plants and herbs would make the skin soft and beautiful, while others enhanced youth. Despite the thousands of years this philosophy of food-based medicine—and the millions of Chinese who have practiced it through the ages—traditional Chinese medicine and accompanying practices such as acupuncture, Chi Gong, and other exercise techniques that incorporate breathing and movement as well as concentrated thought, are not considered "scientifically proven" by Western medical practitioners.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

COOLING FOODS Rice (brown or white) Ice cream Yogurt Milk Sprouts Egg white Lobster Clams Crabs Sashimi (raw fish) Pork Coffee WARMING FOODS Kasha Barley Cornmeal Butter Cream Aged cheese Nuts and seeds Egg yolk Fish (cooked, fried) Poultry Beef Organ meats Chocolate Kuzu Flavoring, herbs, and spices have warming and cooling qualities of their own and will affect the foods with which they're used accordingly.

Gary Nulls Ultimate Anti Aging Program Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

If we cannot eliminate or lessen the body's burden of these poisons, it becomes irrevelant how many vitamins, herbs, or juices we put into our systems. We constantly undo the positive effects of these nutritional forces with our intense exposures to negative forces. It would be much like having someone hug you once a week and then scream at you every other minute for the next week until the next hug. That's what it means to be in a toxic environment and then try to do something to neutralize some of the toxins. You can never get enough of the positive to overcome the negatives.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

It's just the thing to serve when the urge to experiment with herbs and spices strikes. We especially like to season it with dill, tarragon, garlic, ginger, basil, thyme, onion, or chilies, • Smother haddock fillets with chopped tomatoes, onion, and sweet peppers and bake uncovered at 400° F until cooked through, about 30 minutes for 1 pound. • Paint haddock with peanut oil, then broil for a quick and nutritious dish. • Sprinkle just-cooked or chilled haddock with a vinaigrette made with orange juice and rosemary. Halibut Choose halibut steaks when you're in the mood to grill.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

Study course covers: "The Cave Man Diet Program" (a prehistoric way of losing weight and keeping it off for good); "Double the Power of Your Immune System" (specific programs for many immune-related diseases); and "The Management of Pain" (simple in-home chiropractic and foot-hand massage techniques, along with appropriate foods and herbs, for quick relief.) Anthropological Research Center P. O. Box 11471 Salt Lake City, UT 84147 l-(801)-521-8824 Folk Medicine Journal (An alternative health care periodical published quarterly and edited by Dr. Heinerman. Subscription rates: $30 per year (U.

During this historic weekend event, I had the good fortune of meeting other colleagues, who like myself, were doing research on fruits, vegetables, herbs, and medicinal mushrooms. Among them was Hsin Sheng Tsay, who shared with me some remarkable things he had been doing with quince fruit. Tsay found that the juice of the quince was wonderful for stopping even the worst kinds of diarrhea. He presented several case studies involving three Oriental women and two men, for whom nothing else had worked except this particular fruit juice.

The Food Pharmacy: Dramatic New Evidence That Food Is Your Best Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

In 1985 I undertook an investigation to find out where modern science stood on that question and to examine what evidence had been collected on the pharmacology of foods—not herbs and esoteric plant substances used as drugs—but everyday foods in everybody's diet. Here's what I found: ¦ Foods are full of pharmacological agents. ¦ Foods do act as drugs in the body. ¦ Which foods you eat can make a health difference at the cellular level. xi ¦ Food folklore is full of wisdom that is now scientifically conformable.

These are not just bits of pharmaceutical herbs we are talking about, but the great gobs of chemicals in vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, fish, and animals and their eggs and secretions that determine our biological makeups every minute of the day. Eating turns out to be the world's greatest pharmacological experiment. GARLIC ON THE BRAIN One day Dr. Garagusi had noticed an article in the Chinese Medical Journal. Chinese doctors in the province of Changsha, lacking the money and resources to obtain amphotericin, an antibiotic, resorted to an ancient practice of administering garlic.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Juices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

I had a chance to test this theory out a few years ago while I was in Charleston, South Carolina doing some radio-TV appearances and public lectures for Books, herbs, and Spices, a properous health food emporium. An African-American woman of about 41 years of age, who gave her first name as Ida, explained to me that she was shortly scheduled to go into surgery for a hysterectomy. Her doctors were facing the dilemma of finding enough blood for the necessary transfusion she would need, because of her rare blood type.

The Healing Foods: The Ultimate Authority on the Curative Power of Nutrition Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley See book keywords and concepts

Try plain low-fat yogurt with fresh minced herbs as a good dressing for crisp greens. • Try cider vinegar with citrus zest, for a surprisingly flavorful sprinkle. • Combine buttermilk with a bit of Dijon mustard and use to dress sharp greens such as arugula and watercress. • Toss your salad well. Thirty times, using large salad paddles, will distribute the dressing perfectly • Resist the urge to chill your salad. Cold numbs taste buds, and if you taste less, you'll be apt to pour on more dressing.

When shopping, consider choosing one of the many flavored pastas available. herbs, spices, and vegetable purees have made their way into pasta dough and add color and flavor without excess fat or calories. Both plain and flavored pastas are available dry, fresh, or frozen. Regardless of form, the pasta should be unbroken and free of dark patches. Kitchen Tips: Store dry pasta in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place and it will keep for about a year. A pantry shelf is perfect. Fresh pasta should be tightly wrapped and refrigerated and used within a week.

Food and Healing Annemarie Colbin See book keywords and concepts

The food categories we'll examine are milk and dairy products, meat, fish, fowl, eggs, grain, beans, roots, leaves, sea vegetables, fruit, nuts, nightshades, herbs and spices, and sugar, salt and fats.

Constant Craving: What Your Food Cravings Mean and How to Overcome Them Doreen Virtue, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

The Natural Approach to Weight Loss We do ourselves a huge disfavor when we try to kill our appetite with herbs, "dieter's teas," or pills. Our food cravings are a source of emotional education! Instead of trying to kill our appetite, we can heal our appetite by listening to its wisdom. This is the natural approach to weight loss. We were meant to be light in spirit and body, not dragged down with worry, depression, frustration, or guilt! Once we interpret our food cravings and understand their true meaning, the appetite naturally normalizes.

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