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

Murdock Pharmaceuticals makes a cranberry U.T. powder in gelatin capsule form, which some naturopathic and homeopathic doctors and chiropractors have used with success in treating urinary tract infection. This is a useful alternative to the juice for those with blood sugar problems who can't handle too many sweet things. (Murdock Pharmaceuticals is a division of Nature's Way Herb Co. in Springville, Utah.) Elderberry. The juice is good for swollen tonsils and internal swelling of different glands such as the lymph nodes.

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Animal experiments indicate that components of cranberry can lower blood pressure as well. Dandelion A popular liver remedy, dandelion is an herb loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, etc. Dandelion extracts have exhibited antitumor and hypoglycemic activity in animal studies. Evidence indicates that it may also be effective in treating additional conditions, including liver problems, hepatitis, gallstones, kidney trouble, and weight loss.

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Collagen gel such as Smart Gel. • cranberry capsules. • Echinacea capsules and liquid extract. • Aconite. • Apis mellifica. • Argentum nitricum. • Arnica. • Arnica ointment. • Arsenicum album. • Belladonna. • Bryonia. • Calcarea carbonica. • Rescue Remedy. • Vitamin A. • Vitamin-B complex. • Fruit-flavored yogurt, applesauce, or tomato or vegetable juice to mix with herbs or crushed tablets. • Prescription insect bite kit containing adrenaline (such as Ana-Kit or epiPen) if you have a history of severe allergic reactions. • Scissors with rounded tips. • Sling and safety pins.

Enjoy them often. ¦ cranberry juice acidifies the urine, destroys bacteria, and promotes healing. The natural unsweetened juice is best. If you find it too tart, dilute it with spring water. ¦ Avoid excessively rich and spicy foods and minimize your intake of animal proteins. These substances are difficult for kidneys under stress to process. ¦ To flush toxins from the body and ease your burdened kidneys, drink eight 8-ounce glasses of pure water daily, unless you suffer from kidney failure, in which case you may have to restrict your water intake.

PREVENTION ¦ Water, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice should be prominently featured on your menu. ¦ The herbs listed under Herbal Treatment, above, all support the genitourinary tract and can be used preventively. Enjoy them as teas. ¦ Saw palmetto supports the male genitourinary tract. This herb has achieved notable success in treating benign prostate enlargement, and also stimulates the functioning of the testes. Because of this effect, saw palmetto should not be used during the acute phase of infection. However, it may be used as an effective preventive.

If you have a history of kidney infection, consider taking 500 milligrams of cranberry extract daily on an ongoing basis. Kidney Stones Kidney stones, medically termed renal calculi, are accumulations of mineral salts, such as calcium, uric acid, stru-vite, and cystine. Human urine normally contains minute particles of minerals and other solid substances suspended in solution. If a certain critical mass is reached, they can begin to crystallize, ultimately forming stones that can lodge anywhere in the urinary tract.

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Doctors at the University of Utah who are tapering patients on to the drug or slowly tapering them off of the drug are recommending that the patient empty the Prozac capsule into a glass of cranberry juice, drink a portion of it and refrigerate the rest for the next day. In this way you can closely regulate and slowly taper off the amount of the drug being consumed. Those having the most success are those who are tapering off very slowly, i.e., from 20 mg. daily to 15 mg.

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Take at least three 8-ounce glasses of pure unsweetened cranberry or blueberry juice daily. ¦ Make and eat a clear soup with parsley, celery, carrots, and/or watercress. This is high in minerals, particularly potassium, and is both diuretic and nutritive to the urinary tract. ¦ Avoid citrus fruits and acidic foods, which can be irritating to the urinary tract. ¦ Avoid alcoholic beverages and all refined sugar. Bacteria thrive on sugar. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS ¦ Antibiotics kill both friendly and infectious bacteria.

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

Medical researchers in Israel recently discovered that blueberries and their juice have bacteria-fighting properties which work against urinary tract infections (UTIs) in much the same way that cranberry juice does. Dr. Nathan Sharon, a biochemist at the Weizmann Institute of Science and Tel Aviv University, found that the juice contains a compound that weakens Escherichia coli, the chief cause of UTI, by preventing the bacteria from clinging to the cells along urinary and digestive tract linings.

As reported in The Journal of Urology (131:1013-1016, 1984), cranberry juice contains a couple of constituents that appear to make disease-carrying bacteria less likely to cling to the surface of bladder and urinary tract cells. It is the quinic and benzoic acids in the cranberries that produce hippuric acid in the body, which is a potent inhibitor of such bacterial adherence. METHOD OF PREPARATION Berries may be juiced when they are ripe and freshly picked.

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Anti-Escheriica Adhesi Activity of cranberry and Blueberry Juices," New England Journal of Medicine, 324(1599), 1991. Results of this study found extracts of Viburnum opulus and Viburnum prunifolium acted as uterine relaxants in rats. —C.H. Jarboe, et al., "Uterine Relaxant Properties of Viburnum," Nature, 212(5064), November 19, 1966, p. 837. ¦ DANDELION Cancer This study examined the antitumor effects of a non-dialyzable hot water extract, tof-CFr, isolated from dandelions in mice.

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In the meantime, it can't hurt to raise your daily ration of vitamin C by enjoying rich sources such as cherries, black currants, orange juice, red bell peppers, cranberry juice cocktail, strawberries, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, brussels sprouts and broccoli. Sip Slowly, Dine Lightly Apart from following a vegetarian or near-vegetarian diet, there are two other diet strategies that often help lower blood pressure—losing weight and drinking alcoholic beverages in moderation. Consider weight loss.

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Sharon believes that drinking the juice of blueberry or cranberry is more of a preventive measure against UTIs than an actual treatment. If you want to preserve blueberries without having to freeze them, try salting them. I learned this trick from an old French Canadian trapper up in the Northwest Territories, who lived in a region so remote that "even the geese need a compass to find out where they're flying," he joked. Here's how he told me to do it: Check the blueberries over, putting aside any broken, bruised, or overripe juicy ones for immediate use.

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Antioxidant-packed choices include carrots, broccoli, okra and collard greens for vitamin A and frozen cranberry, grape, grapefruit or orange juice for vitamin C. Grape juice. While fruit juices lack the fiber found in fresh fruit, purple grape juice is another rich source of flavonoids. Low-fat processed meats. If you hanker for bacon, sausage, bologna or hot dogs, choose a low-fat variety. Nonfat frozen yogurt, sorbet and frozen fruit juice bars. Low-fat and fat-free dessert selections can keep you from the temptation—and the saturated fat overload—of premium ice cream. Nonfat yogurt.

For vitamin C, top choices are citrus fruit, cranberry juice, strawberries, guava, papaya, kiwifruit and black currants. In addition, apples, onions and black tea seem to be packed with a Quick Picks for a Healthy Heart In a rush? You can still do your arteries a favor with these fast, heart-healthy choices. Black tea. A rich source of flavonoids that can help prevent artery-blocking blood clots. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts. They're quick-cooking, and white meat and no skin make them low in saturated fat. Canned beans.

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Herbs that can be helpful for the urinary tract include cranberry, which has antibacterial properties; parsley root, which is a mild natural diuretic; and marsh-mallow root, which is soothing to both the bladder and the kidneys. ¦ Avoid using echinacea. This herb stimulates the immune system, so anyone with an autoimmune disease, such as lupus, should not take it. HOMEOPATHY Lupus is a complicated problem. For substantial help, see a homeopathic physician for a constitutional remedy. The remedies that follow can be used to ease symptoms during acute flare-ups.

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General Measures • Drink large quantities of fluids (at least 2 quarts per day), including at least 16 ounces of unsweetened cranberry or 8 ounces of blueberry juice per day. • Urinate after intercourse. Women who develop bladder infections after intercourse should wash their labia and urethra with a strong tea of Hydrastis canadensis (2 tsp per cup) both before and after. If this is inadequate, a dilute solution of providone-iodine will usually prove effective.

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Resvera-trol in grapes, anthocyanins in cranberry juice, and quercetin in onions, apples, and tea are some of the flavonoids that help your heart and arteries. Monounsaturated fat. To keep your blood running smoothly, maybe you need an oil change. Olive oil, the main source of fat in the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, has mostly monounsaturated fat. This type of fat slashes the "bad" cholesterol without harming the "good" cholesterol. It also prevents clotting, giving your arteries even more protection. Like fiber, monounsaturated fat also fills you up so you're less likely to overeat.

Flavonoids in the cranberry defend your urinary tract from unwanted intruders. "What those compounds do in your body is keep the bacteria from being able to stick to the cells that line your urinary tract. If bacteria can't stay inside of you or stick to you, it can't colonize your urinary tract and you won't get an infection," says Dr. Ted Wilson, a professor at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. These nonstick flavonoids can be especially helpful to elderly women because many women older than 65 can expect to get at least one urinary tract infection per year.

A Canadian study suggests that cranberry juice might prevent or treat breast cancer. And a study from the University of Illinois indicates that cranberries contain certain compounds with anticancer powers. Vitamin C, which is found in cranberries, also has been linked to reduced risks of certain cancers, including bladder, breast, colon, throat, lung, and stomach cancers. Halts ulcers. Cranberries might also prevent ulcers. According to Wilson, ulcers are often caused by a bacterial infection in your stomach lining, not acidity.

Like the elements in cranberry juice, vitamin C and citric acid in citrus fruits may make your urine more acidic, thus making it more difficult for bacteria to grow. Water. Ordinary water does an extraordinary job of washing bacteria out of your body before it has a chance to multiply. Drink at least six to eight glasses of water every day. Pale-colored urine is a good sign that you're getting enough. If your urine is dark, visit the water fountain a little more often. Parsley. A green sprig of parsley on your plate doesn't just look good. It's a great source of vitamin C.

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Mind you, it's expensive, ranging in price anywhere from ten to seventeen dollars, but adding only 1 teaspoon to 1 cup of tea makes a delicious and healthful drink, and the same amount in an 8-ounce glass of cold seltzer creates a refreshing cranberry fizz. There are also herb teas made of a combination of pure cranberries and other herbs. You can also buy fresh cranberries by the bag (November is the best month to do so), freeze them, and use them throughout the year.

At the same time, cut down on foods with a high-oxalate content—colas, fresh tea, beer, coffee, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, as well as spinach and other green vegetables. (Foods with high and moderate oxalate content are listed on page 393.) If you are prone to forming calcium oxalate stones, you must avoid high-oxalate foods, you should try to cut down on moderate-oxalate foods, but you are probably safe eating the many foods that are low in oxalate such as milk, eggs, cheese, and most meats (but watch out for their impact on heart disease).

If bladder problems are causing increased frequency of urination or incontinence, drink most of your fluids, especially cranberry juice, during the day so as to ensure a good night's sleep. While pursuing this dietary approach to MS, you should also be looking into the available pharmacological therapies, the most important of which currently is beta-interferon. Unfortunately, this medication is in limited supply as we go to press.

Some of my patients tell me that cranberry and apple juice also have a diuretic effect. I cannot find any reference to this action in the medical literature, but since both are good for you anyway, there is no harm in trying them. The best way to deal with fluid retention, whether you think it's idiopathic or premenstrual, is first to make sure that it is not due to some other condition. Check with your doctor. Then restrict your salt intake to no more than 2 grams a day. (For details about a low-sodium diet, see sample menu on page 249.

URINARY INFECTION THE cranberry FACTOR You suddenly need to empty your bladder every few minutes; it burns or feels hot whenever you "go"; you may even panic at the sight of some blood on the tissue or in the bowl. There's no time to dawdle when you get the "call," because even a slight delay can leave you with soaking underpants! This constellation of symptoms, which doctors call "urgency" and "incontinence," are the hallmarks of a bladder infection.

One whole cup contains less than 50 calories, and you can make cranberry sauce or relish to put on your turkey or chicken, or a stew to enhance the taste of other fruits. We eat lots of cranberries at home and my wife does marvelous things with them. When she reviewed this section, she insisted that I tell you how delicious homemade bread and muffins taste when made with fresh cranberries. (Do not, however, depend on the small amount in baked goods to ease your urinary tract symptoms.

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Use one small Certo package or one tablespoon of Certo in cranberry juice daily. Certo is used to thicken jams and jellies and can be found in supermarkets and some health food stores. 3. Drink one cup of ginger tea daily. 4. Take supplements of chlorella, green barley, or wheat grass daily. 5. Consume omega-3 oils, found primarily in flaxseed oil and fish oil. Omega-3 oils inhibit production of leukotrienes, eicosanoids that stimulate inflammation. I recommend taking one 1,000 mg flaxseed capsule after each meal; these can be found in any health food store.

Breakfast: One glass of cranberry juice Lunch: One glass of carrot juice with either frozen wheat grass, green barley, or chlorella added; one cup of ginger tea Dinner: One glass of grapefruit juice and two bowls of miso broth (recipe on page 217) Bedtime: One cup of either chamomile, ginger, or echinacea tea In addition to the above, drink eight glasses of water per day. You will find the majority of the products listed above at your local health food store.

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WATER: Flush Out the Bladder While you're drinking that cranberry or blueberry juice, you should also drink lots of water to flush out the bladder and rid it of the infection, says Dr. Bock. He recommends 64 ounces a day. MAGNESIUM CITRATE: Banish the Bacteria This nutritional supplement creates alkaline urine, which makes it harder for E. coli to survive, says Dr. Bock. He recommends taking 300 to 400 milligrams a day of this supplement for as long as you have the infection.

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