John Heinerman
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 Or an equally nice dried cranberry juice product under the Nature's Way label is available from your local health food store. Three capsules of either on an empty stomach twice daily is recommended.
Currants Work Health Miracles
Black, red and white currants all manifest strong antiseptic propertiesenough so, in fact, that they can be used in the treatment of Candida yeast infection, some forms of cancer, whooping cough, multiple sclerosis and various skin diseases. They're also an excellent antidote for any kind of ptomaine food poisoning, especially from meat. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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 Foods that help
cranberry as a juice or extract take often, as much as desired.
Pomegranate Syrup add a T. to water and drink twice daily.
Kidney stones
This is a disaster of major significance no matter what the circumstances. The pain of kidney stones is one of the most gruesome of all types of organ pain.
Repeated kidney stones are a sign of chronic infection. When germs infect the kidneys, they cause inflammation, and this leads to stone formation. The usual culprits are bacteria and fungi. Nutritional deficiency is another major factor. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 Finally, an interesting study showed that one constituent of cranberry may help prevent different types of gingival (gum) bacteria from sticking to each other, a process called coaggregation. Coaggregation is an important step in the formation of dental plaque, and researchers believe that substances that block this step can help improve oral hygiene. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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JUICE THERAPY: Carrot and apple juice cranberry juice 'Watermelon juice Garlic or onion juice may be added to carrot, beet, cucumber, or spinach juices. Carrot, celery, spinach, and parsley
TOPICAL TREATMENT: Haifa teaspoon of yogurt around vaginal opening after intercourse.
VAGINAL INFECTIONS
Yoga
HOMEOPATHY: Cactus, Belladonna, Sepia
ENDOMETRIOSIS AROMATHERAPY: Cypress
HYDROTHERAPY: For bleeding between periods, use vaginal douches. |
| It only adds more acid to the urine, which in turn, increases the burning sensation. cranberry juice may be helpful if you want to prevent an infection, but if you already have one, it only makes matters worse. Rather, try 54 teaspoon of baking soda in water. You should feel the relief in 20 minutes." Corn silk tea contains silica, which also acts as a soothing coating to inflamed bladder tissue, if no allergy to corn is present. A half teaspoon of mannose powder in water swallowed every 1-2 hours can also improve a urinary infection. |
| Blueberry and cranberry: When consumed on a regular basis, these juices can help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections.6
Cabbage: Cabbage juice is famous for its ulcer-healing capabilities,7 but should be used only in conjunction with a doctor's prescribed therapy for ulcer treatment.
Cantaloupe: Cantaloupe has a blood-thinning effect that can help prevent heart attacks and strokes."
Carrot: Carrot juice is an excellent source of beta carotene, potassium, trace minerals, and antioxidants. Yellowish coloration of the skin may occur when large amounts are consumed. |
| Drinking eight glasses of water per day supplemented with cranberry juice extract helped her kidneys flush out poisons. Fiber supplements moved waste out of her colon and milk thistle helped her liver detoxify more effectively. Finally, deep breathing exercised her lungs. After three weeks, she had lost 17 pounds.
!jCAilflfN$ Many health professionals use fasting for therapeutic reasons other than weight loss, particularly detoxification. |
| Other herbs such as echinacea, goldenseal, horsetail, saw palmetto berries, cranberry extract, and chimaphilla are also recommended. Tom Kruzel, N.D, of Scottsdale, Arizona, who specializes in the treatment of male genital and urological infections, finds that saw palmetto is the most important herb in treating men for these infections. Berberine, an active constituent of goldenseal, has been shown to stimulate the immune system.' In India, berberine drops are used on patients with chlamydial eye infections. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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 Proanthocyanidins are found in pine bark, grape seeds and grape skin (and therefore in red wine), tea (green and black), and many herbs, notably bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon), black currants (Ribes nigrum), and elderberry (Sambucus nigra). Antiviral effects have been shown with elderberry extracts against influenza virus. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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| A) eat a pound per week.
cranberry (either concentrate or extract) use as much as possible.
parsley chew on a bunch daily; or, make parsley juice and drink a cup daily.
Things to avoid
caffeine, alcohol, chocolate
refined sugar and all sweets
calcium supplements made from oyster shell, calcium carbonate, dolomite, or bone meal
Killer bees (see also Bee stings)
A laboratory freak, killer bees are the scientist's worst nightmare. Now they have become a public menace of enormous proportions. |
James F. Balch, M.D.
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 It is a cousin to the blueberry and the cranberry. In England it is called a whortleberry, the Scots know it as a blaeberry, and in America it is commonly called a huckleberry. But herbalists everywhere have agreed to call it a bilberry. It grows in many parts of Europe, but in North America it is limited to the mountains of British Columbia, Alberta, and south along the Rockies to Colorado. |
Dr. Cass Ingram
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| Plus, because of the anti-germ effects of the cranberry acids, it is highly useful in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract disorders, including bladder, prostate, and kidney infections.
Cumin
While it is one of the most relied upon of all herbs in antiquity, cumin is relatively unknown in America. Yet, if ancient tradition is correct, it is another spice worth its weight in gold. This is because this highly pungent spice is a potent natural medicine. Unfortunately, today it is only used in veterinary medicine. |
| Oregamax caps) take 3 capsules three times daily.
cranberry capsules take several capsules or as directed, three or four times daily.
red grape powder (Resvitanol) take 4 to 6 capsules three times daily (or 1 teaspoon three or four times daily). |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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| The study provides evidence that cranberry compounds called proanthocyanidins are responsible for preventing the adherence of disease-causing P-fimbriated E. coli to the urinary tract lining (see How It Works for an explanation of fimbriae). Fruits (such as blueberry) from the same genus (Vaccinium) exhibited similar activity, whereas other fruits and vegetables did not. |
Sandra Steingraber
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 The study also yielded evidence for an increase in brain cancer among people living close to cranberry bogs, and it revealed elevations in leukemia and bladder cancer among those whose homes were fed by a particular type of water-distribution pipe.
These water pipes had long been under suspicion. In the late 1960s, a new innovation in cement water pipes was introduced into New England: pipes with plastic liners that improved the water's taste. A large number were laid in the Upper Cape, which was then undergoing rapid development. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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| Prevention of Coaggregation of Gum Bacteria: Laboratory Study (1998)
A constituent of cranberry juice, identified only as "a high molecular-weight nonprotein constituent of the juice," reversed the coaggregation (bonding between different bacterial species) of 58 percent of the gingival bacterial strains tested. Dental plaque begins to form when certain types of bacteria (Streptococci, Actinomyces) adhere to substances normally found on tooth surfaces. Plaque accumulates as other bacteria latch on to the initial colonies. |
Rex Adams
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 Canned cranberry juice did nothing.
"This is what helped. I ground up fresh cranberries in the food chopper. Even half a case may see you through the year. Mix with this enough un-heated honey to make it palatable. Put away in cartons. At the first indication of trouble, I started eating it. With plain yogurt it is a delicious, satisfying bed-time snack.
"During the last full siege I had, the kind that hits within an hour, symptoms were greatly relieved in six hours and completely gone in 12no medications! |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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| Many people know that cranberry juice can bring fast relief of symptoms once a urinary tract infection has set in. These infections cause extremely unpleasant symptoms, including burning during urination
1 1 4 and increased urinary frequency. Women are more likely than men to get urinary tract infections; researchers estimate that from 10 to 20 percent of women will experience a urinary tract infection at some time in their lives.1 Women older than 65 seem to be especially prone to this type of infection. |
Larry Trivieri, Jr.
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| This can include up to 16 ounces of unsweetened cranberry or blueberry juice daily. 42Cranberries and blueberries have a high content of mannose, which is a sugar that binds to urinary cells and prevents bacteria from binding to those same cells.
The refined carbohydrate restrictions are also part of the anti-yeast diet recommended by William G. Crook, M.D, author of The Yeast Connection and the Woman. In addition to eliminating simple sugars, soft drinks, ready-to-eat cereals, corn syrup, pastries, white bread, and other white flour products, Dr. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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 The most important cultivated fruit crop in this family is the cranberry.
Andromeda polifolia (F 4) Bog Rosemary From Andromeda, a character in Greek mythology. Can. A monotypic genus.
A cold water maceration of the plant was drunk as tea by the Ojibway Indians.
Steeped in hot water, a toxic glucoside (andromedotoxin) contained in the leaves and flowers is extracted and the brew can cause digestive, nervous and respiratory disorders. Andromedotoxin also acts as a hypotensor.
The plant grows in Europe as well. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Recent studies have demonstrated that 15 ounces of cranberry juice can hamper bacterial growth by up to 80 percent because the bacteria are no longer o able to adhere to the urethral wall and, consequently, are excreted during urination. Other research has demonstrated that the consumption of vitamin C along with the cranberries can further heighten the acidity of urine. Some other beneficial drinks that tend to alter the pH level of urine are lemon juice mixed with water, buttermilk, and a mixture of two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and water. |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
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 Drink some cranberry juice. Dish up a bowl of ice cream. Dive into the bag of potato chips. You graze on hundreds of calories, yet never feel satisfied. Or do you binge on pizza because you're in a diet rut, bored with the same foods day in and day out? This could be a sign that you are overeating because you need a flavor fix.
A desire for something savory outweighs even our basic hunger signals, yet many of us ignore the finer flavors, opting for the same old familiar foods. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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| Other herbs that can help diabetes and other pancreatic problems include pau d'arco, cedar berries, aloe, ginger, burdock, evening primrose, false unicorn root, onion, juniper berries, cranberry, fenugreek, goldenseal, alfalfa, and kelp. These herbs are safe to take along with any preexisting medications, and are especially good to take before pharmaceuticals are prescribed.
Homeopathy...The remedy Mucokehl, from Germany, may actually reverse diabetic neuropathy. People have reported getting feeling back in their extremities, as well as eyesight improvement, with this medicine. |
| These include cranberry juice, and acidic foods (for acute attacks).
Herbs will prevent UTI as well as alleviate symptoms. Some useful herbs are uva ursi, goldenseal, buchu, juniper, and garlic.
Exercise can enhance circulation and aid in the elimination of blood congestion in the pelvic area. Inverted-position exercises are helpful.
Among supplements recommended for UTI are vitamins C, A, and B6, and zinc.
Sitz baths and hot compresses are recommended. |
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 If you've passed nausea and progressed to vomiting, stick to clear liquids such as cranberry, grape, or apple juice; fruit-flavored "snack drinks"; gelatin; ice pops; or bullion or clear broth.
When you haven't vomited for 24 hours, you can start eating solid food again, says Dr. Luxon. He suggests small amounts of starchy food, such as crackers, bread, or pasta. If that goes well for 24 hours, you can resume your normal diet, he says. Avoid spicy, fatty, or fried foods, which may start your stomach a-churnin' once again.
Certain herbs can help quell queasiness or treat vomiting. |
| Blueberry and cranberry Research Center of Rutgers University in Chatsworth, New Jersey.
Scientists there have identified the healing compounds in the native North American berries. These compounds, which have eluded researchers since the nineteenth century, are proanthocyanidins, condensed tannins that help keep the bacteria from sticking. The bacteria are flushed from the system in the normal urine flow, says Dr. Howell.
Vaginitis
In healthy women, a certain amount of odorless, clear or white vaginal discharge is considered normal. |
Dr. Joseph M. Kadans, N.D.
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 Preparation: A fruit salad dressing can be made in the blender by taking two-thirds cup raw cranberries, two tablespoons sweet cider, three tablespoons honey, one tablespoon lemon juice, one-third cup yogurt and three tablespoons oil, and blending until smooth.
Raw cranberry relish is made easily by grinding together two cups cranberries, one-half cup sweet cider, four tablespoons honey, one-quarter teaspoon allspice, pinch of clove. |
Elizabeth Somer, M.A., R.D.
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| A large baked apple: Core an apple; fill its hollow with sugar-free cranberry soda pop and a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for forty-five minutes.
OJ ice cubes (a great alternative to munching on ice cubes!): Pour orange juice into ice cube trays and freeze.
Large prawns, steamed and dipped in tomato-based cocktail sauce
Low-fat tortilla chips with salsa
Steamed pea pods with fat-free sour cream dip: Season with chili sauce, crushed garlic, lemon, grated orange peel, or curry. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
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 Studies in leading allergy journals are showing the links between migraines and food sensitivities, the Journal of Rheumatology has published a series of reports on how foods affect the joints, the Lancet is reporting the new approaches to back pain and heart disease, and the Journal of the American Medical Association confirms the value of something as simple as cranberry juice for bladder infections.
USE WHAT WORKS
When it comes to our health, we simply want what works. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 Bilberry
Key uses of bilberry:
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration
Cataract
Glaucoma
Varicose veins
General description
Bilberry or European blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is a member of the genus Vaccinium, which comprises nearly 200 species of berries including cranberry, cowberry, and American blueberry. Bilberry is a shrubby perennial plant that grows in the woods and forest meadows of Europe. The angular, green, branched stem grows from a creeping rootstock to a height of 1 to 1.5 feet. The 0.5 to 1. |
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