Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
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 Steam mussels, then sprinkle with fresh crushed herbs, such as basil.
• Chop steamed mussels and add to chowders or sauces for pasta.
• Marinate steamed and shelled mussels in garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Serve chilled on endive leaves.
Oysters
At the Market: Oysters are best to eat when they're not spawning, and should be purchased from September through April. Long Island Blue Point, Chincoteague, and Cape Cod Wellfleet are familiar East Coast varieties; many unusual and tasty ones are being spawned on the West Coast. |
Jean Carper
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 Many spices and herbs commonly used in traditional medicine are known to contain antibiotic properties. One analysis listed sixty different chemicals with antibacterial activity that occur naturally in foods and plants. Among common foodstuffs from which known antibacterial agents have been isolated are apples, buckwheat, chili peppers, water chestnuts, eggs, garlic, ginger, honey, hops, milk, onions, radishes, tea, and yogurt.
The cranberry is not the only formidable antibiotic surprise to pop out of nature's pharmacopoeia. It's just one of the most remarkable.
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Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Before I began the program, I took a product made of saw palmetto and other herbs for my prostate problems, but it didn't help. Now it works. My body is receptive to healing.
My shoulder is about the same—a minor problem—and my toe is slightly better.
Overall, I just feel better. My energy level varies, but on the whole I am much more energetic, and feel I have a younger body that knows how to heal
—Marcia D. itself.
—Eugene N.
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In the course of the study, I have eliminated dairy, flour, processed food, etc. I have identified and eliminated food allergies. |
Jean Carper
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| Of all the herbs of China, ginseng root, since antiquity, has been the most highly prized as an "elixir vitae."
Now consider oysters. Actually, it was Dr. Harold Sandstead at the University of Texas who triggered the idea. Oysters have been heralded for centuries as an aphrodisiac—as a key to potency and fertility. How could that possibly be? Why would oysters be a sexual food? Dr. Sandstead, a leading expert on zinc, said he had never thought much about it, but the most logical reason popped into his head: "Probably because they look like human testes. |
Patricia Hausman & Judith Benn Hurley
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| Seasoning with herbs or tart flavors, such as tarragon, basil, thyme, or citrus.
Mussels
At the Market: Blue mussels, the kind North Americans are used to eating, are frequently farm-raised and are more consistent in quality than wild mussels. Their shells are gently ridged and blue-black, with occasional splashes of white; they have less of a beard than wild mussels. They 're also usually evenly sized, making them easier to cook.
If you can't find farm-raised mussels, wild ones are in season from June to December. |
Annemarie Colbin
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 Depending on the social belief system, the answer can be bad food, bad thoughts, evil spirits, stress, poisons, and so on and so forth; and the treatments can be fasting, emetics, exorcism, rest, herbs, or any other traditional practices.
In the modern Western belief system, physiological symptoms are isolated phenomena, essentially meaningless and random. "It could have happened to anyone" is the consoling, guilt-absolving response. The sick one is a victim, not responsible for the state of his health. |
Jean Carper
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| It may be preferable to grind up all the herbs and add them to the chicken broth initially.
Instructions for use: The fumes of the boiling soup can be inhaled during its preparation. The soup and its constituents can be divided into 4-8 equal portions, each of which should be taken at the beginning of a meal, one to three times a day. Patients are encouraged to add additional ingredients (for example, carrots, bay leaves, chili pepper flakes) to taste. A more dilute preparation may be deemed preferable, both personally and socially, until adaptation to this therapy occurs. |
| Add celery, onion, carrot, potato, and herbs; simmer 30 minutes, or until lentils and barley are tender. Makes 2 servings.
If you're worried about sodium in canned beans, first drain beans and rinse them with clear water; this eliminates about half the salt content.
BEER
POSSIBLE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS:
¦ Prevents blockage of heart arteries
¦ Raises good HDL-type blood cholesterol
How Much? A beer a day can modify blood, reducing the risk of coronary artery blockages. A half a pint of beer a day can boost beneficial HDL-type cholesterol. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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 Prunus persica), red peony root, and boswellia gum.
Nai-shing has noticed that there is often internal bowel tension contributing to this problem, which accords with both TAM correlation of bowel dysfunction with neurological disturbance (Vata) and the Western clinical observation that antispasmodics are of clinical use with this disease. If there are signs of tension along with the pain, kava root or ashwagandha root can be added to your formula. Peppermint oil or stoneroot tincture can be used independently. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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 Mold allergy and/or infection is the most likely cause for today's asthma epidemic. It is a condition rarely suspected or diagnosed by physicians. Molds are also an indirect cause. They poison the immune system, leaving it vulnerable to attack by viruses. Other major factors include chemical sensitivity, air pollution, food allergy, and immunization reactions. |
Andrew Chevallier
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 Apply a little 3 times a day. storage
Store in sterilized dark glass jars with lids
Making a cream involves combining oil or fat and water in an emulsion. If the process is rushed, the oil and water may separate. Unlike ointments, creams blend with the skin and have the advantage of being cooling and soothing while at the same time allowing the skin to breathe and sweat naturally They can, however, deteriorate quite quickly and are best stored in dark airtight jars in a refrigerator. |
James F. Balch, M.D.
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 Of course it is extremely important not to damage the liver through overindulgence in alcohol. Drink in moderation (two glasses of wine or beer or two ounces of hard liquor per day is considered moderation). note: Silymarin (milk thistle) is a special flavonoid compound, exerting special protective effects on the liver.
Silymarin prevents liver damage by acting as an antioxidant. It is much more potent than either vitamin E or C. Further, it enhances the detoxification process by preventing the depletion of glutathione. |
Andrew Chevallier
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| Allium sativum, p. 56).
Witch hazel
(/{amamelis virginiana)
Herb Baical skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis, p. 133)
Remedy Make a decoction and take up to 2 cups a day.
BREATHING DIFFICULTY & TIGHT CHEST Herb Crampbark (Viburnum opulus, p. 148) Remedy Take 1 tsp of tincture with water up to 8 times a day for 3 days, then reduce the dose to a maximum of 1 tsp 3 times a day for 7 days.
MILD BRONCHIAL ASTHMA FROM COLDS & CHEST INFECTIONS Herb Echinacea (Echinacea spp., p. 90) Remedy Take tablets or capsules, or A tsp of tincture with water 2-3 times a day. |
| Viper's bugloss has also been taken to treat chest conditions since its mucilage soothes dry coughs and encourages expectoration. The significant mucilage content in viper's bugloss has also proved helpful in treating skin conditions. Prepared in a poultice or plaster, it is an effective balm for boils and carbuncles. In recent times, this herb has fallen out of use, due partly to lack of interest in its medicinal potential, and partly to its pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which in isolation are toxic. Viper's bugloss may be safely used externally. Caution 1 )o not take viper's bugloss internally. |
| Cananga odorata, p. 179). Some are well researched, while others are known only within their native region. A number of medicinal plants included have fallen out of favor but remain historically significant. In addition, the index features plants such as du zhong (Eucommia ulmoides, p. 205) that research shows hold potential for a more prominent medicinal role in the future.
Plant Names
The Latin name given is the one by which the plant is most generally known in medical herbalism. Latin synonyms are also provided. The first part of the Latin name designates the plant's genus (sub-family). |
Bill Gottlieb
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 Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc, director of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Lad says to drink XA cup of the hot tea every half-hour. The coriander is the active ingredient here, he explains. Also, he says, the remedy is tridoshic, meaning that it works equally well for vata, pitta and kapha constitutions. (For more information about the Ayurvedic doshas, see "All about Vata, Pitta and Kapha" on page 28.)
Herbal Therapy
Fevers can actually be beneficial, because "bacteria, parasites and viruses replicate more slowly at high temperatures," says Jane Guiltinan, N.D. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| North America, from Saskatchewan to Texas. The genus derives its name from the Greek echinos (meaning sea urchin). This refers to the prickly scales of the dried seed head portion of the flower. There are nine species of Echinacea which have been taxonomically classified by McGregor based on comparative anatomy and morphology (see Table 82.1).1
Of the nine species, E. angustifolia, E. purpurea, and E. pallida are the most commonly used clinically. E. angustifolia, with a typical height of up to 2 feet, is shorter than E. purpurea (1.5-5 feet) and E. pallida (1-3 feet). Another
Table 82. |
Andrew Chevallier
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| Sore Throats Remedy Take echinacea (see Flu with Muscle Aches & Pains above), or use one of the gargles listed under Sore Tliroats.
Caution Seek professional advice if there is no improvement after 2 days.
Congestion, Sinus Problems & Earache
Excessive nasal congestion is not always easy to treat and suggests poor air quality, inappropriate diet, or an allergy. The shape of the nose and sinuses (the air-filled cavities in the bones around the nose) can also play a role in this condition. Sinuses can become blocked with fluid, causing painful pressure. |
Thomas Bartram
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 About 60 per cent success rate is shown where the two combined therapies are used for surgical analgesia in childbirth. Laser acupuncture may one day surpass the needle therapy in the treatment of organic problems, depression, and anxiety. Information. British Acupuncture Association, 34 Alderney Street, London SW1V 4EU.
ACUTE. (Acute disease). A short sharp crisis of rapid onset in which the body's defences rise in protection against invasion or other menace to health. Not chronic.
ADAPTOGEN. |
John Heinerman
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 The Jerusalem artichoke is just the thing to help accomplish this for those seeking a way to shed ugly fat and keep it off for good!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Diabetes; Hypoglycemia. All three diseases share at least one major cause for their origins. Each one of them is related to blood sugar imbalances of some kind. In the case of diabetes, it is too much sugar and too little insulin to burn it up. But in the case of chronic fatigue syndrome and hypoglycemia, it's just the opposite: too little sugar in the circulating blood plasma and way too much insulin. |
James Green
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 The thickness of the cake determines the weight of the lozenge, so it is more exact to have some means of adjusting the thickness. |
Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg
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 W, ?i r ' health practitioner, thyroid iuncuon. _ ii yuu uu eAuenente a rating uui*e uue iu eAut? dumidime, eat protein, salty snacks, and drink organic fruit juices, especially orange juice and tropical juices, to which 'A tsp of organic noniodized sea salt has been added. This will raise your blood sugar and calm your adrenal glands in about 30 minutes.
Hormonal Balancing—In addition to thyroid glandular therapy, natural progesterone therapy is also crucial for women, since it stimulates the thyroid to secrete hormones. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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 Diet and Nutritional Supplements
Improving the diet can help Alzheimer's patients and promote brain longevity. In general, maintain a diet that features a balance of proteins, complex carbohydrates (not the simple sugars of the typical fast food diet), and healthy fats. The optimal brain diet steers clear of foods that are processed (monosodium glutamate or MSG and aspartame are two food additives that are proven neurotoxins), genetically engineered, or refined (sugars and flour), while favoring plenty of organic fruits and vegetables and purified water. |
Christian Ratsch
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 Martinez 1987, 427*; Reko 1938, 185*). It too may be suitable as an inebriating ingredient in smoking blends. An Asian species, Lobelia nicotianaefolia, is known as rasni or "wild tobacco." The long, tobacco-like leaves of this plant, which can grow up to 3 meters in height, are said to be poisonous but can be smoked (Macmillan 1991, 430*). The name Lobelia longiflora L. is an outdated synonym for Hippobroma longiflora (L.) G. Don, which is one of the ingredients in the South American cimora drink (Zander 1994, 312*).
Literature
Krochmal, Arnold, Leon Wilken, and Millie Chien. 1972. |
Andrew Chevallier
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| P. aviculare, p. 251) are used in European herbal medicine. They do not have the same tonic therapeutic properties as P. multiflorum. In Chinese herbal medicine, P. cuspidatum is used to treat amenorrhea (absence of periods).
E3 Parts Used
Root is highly valued in Chinese medicine for its tonic properties. It is unearthed in the autumn.
Dried root
& Key Preparations & Their Uses
Caution Only the prepared root from Chinese herbal supplierss should be used.
Decoction (to make, p. 290). As a general tonic, take the decoction over 2 days. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Allergy
Studies have found that between 25 and 70% of the cases of allergies are associated with sinusitis.5 Patients with chronic sinusitis that does not respond to immune support and antibiotics should be aggressively worked up for environmental and food allergies.
Environmental control requires the elimination of dust mites (warm water washing at a temperature of least 58°C), use of air-filtering vacuum cleaners, installation of an air cleaner with a HEPA filter, and whatever methods are needed to maintain the humidity at under 50%. |
Thomas Bartram
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| Agrimony, Raspberry leaves, Lemon balm, Dandelion leaves, and Wood Betony. Combined, equal parts may still be acceptable to the palate. For sunburn, tired eyes or headache -saturated teabag used as a wash. Antidotes to excessive tea-drinking: Peruvian bark, Wild Yam, Gotu Kola, Thuja.
TEAS. Herbal infusions or tisanes. Should be prepared in enamel, non-plastic, non-aluminium, china or other suitable vessel. Unless otherwise stated, preparation is with 1 heaped (5ml) teaspoon dried herb to cup (250ml or 8 fl oz) boiling water. Add one cup of water for each additional teaspoon. |
| Strain. Half-fill eye-bath for tepid douche freely. Separate baths for each eye.
Internal: tablets, liquid extracts, tinctures or powders: Echinacea, Goldenseal, Myrrh, Garlic (juice, corm or capsules freely - not to children). Dr Alfred Vogel. Apply white of an egg. Supplements. Daily. Vitamin A 7500iu, Vitamin B2 lOmg, Vitamin C 3g, Vitamin E 400iu. Zinc. Cod Liver oil.
CONNECTIVE TISSUE. Tissue that supports other tissues or organs, i.e., fibrous tissue of ligaments or cartilage covering the ends of bones in joints. To strengthen: Horsetail, Knotgrass. See: COLLAGEN.
CONSTIPATION. |
John Boik
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 Kaufman et al., in progress). Further research will examine methods to improve yields from psoralea and/or other sources.
17.3.9 Glutathione and Cysteine
As a source of thiol, glutathione and cysteine may inhibit angiogenesis and scavenge free radicals. In addition, glutathione has demonstrated antitumor activity.
Glutathione
As discussed in Section 12.4.5, oral glutathione caused partial or complete regression in 81% of established aflatoxin-induced liver tumors in rats. The dose used was 330 mg/kg per day. This corresponds to a human dose of 5.9 grams/day. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
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| If this approach produces no response, more aggressive measures can be taken. Once a normal sleep pattern has been established, the recommended supplements and botanicals should be slowly decreased. If the patient suffers from restless leg syndrome, add 5-10 mg / day of folic acid. Nocturnal myoclonus can be aided by 400 IU/day of natural vitamin E.
Lifestyle
Institute a regular exercise program that elevates heart rate 50-75% for at least 20 minutes a day. |
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