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Their 101 flavonoids might pre- vents and treats ^em- Several vent UTIs the same studies have shown that cranberry way — by stopping the juice does just that. In a recent bacteria from sticking study, it put the kibosh on bladder to the walls of your infections in nearly three out of urinary tract. £Qur peQpje yj^jg tangy drink contains compounds called flavonoids, which prevent bacteria from clinging to the walls of your urinary tract. Without their footholds, the bacteria get washed away before an infection starts.

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Preparations. cranberry Juice Capsules. Ingredients: Oil (vegetable Soya) 243mg; cranberry Juice Concentrate !2.1-140mg (equal to 1680mg of fresh cranberries); Gelatine 118mg; Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) lOOmg; Glycerine 7 lmg; Beeswax 14mg; Lecithin 13mg; Vitamin E (d'Alpha-Tocopheral) 2iu. 2 capsules daily. (Power Health) Fresh juice. "For mild urinary infections - drinking 15fl oz cranberry juice daily prevented bacteria clinging to the urinary tract." (Dr Anthony Sobota. Professor of Microbiology, Youngstown University, Ohio. USA) CRANESBILL, AMERICAN. Storksbill. Wild Geranium.

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The results: 36 % and 39 % of the women in the control and lactobacillus groups, respectively, had at least one recurrence during the treatment period, compared with only 16 % in the cranberry group. The difference was significant (Kontiokari et al., 2001). On the other hand, a Cochrane analysis of four other studies on cranberry juice for this indication did not result in a positive overall assessment (Jepson und Mihaljewic, 2000).

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Milk. Like cranberry juice, milk seems to flush bacteria from your stomach before they can cause problems. Plus, it's a great source of vitamin A, which protects your stomach from ulcer-causing invaders. Yogurt. This dairy snack is a veritable bacterial zoo. As dangerous as this sounds, the "bugs" in yogurt are really the good kind that battle the bad kind, like H. pylori. What's more, yogurt can soothe your stomach when you take antibiotics to kill H. pylori. When you feel that dull, gnawing pain coming on, reach for some yogurt.

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

Calories 100; Protein 3; Carbohydrate 16; Fat 3 Feta Cheese with Lettuce, 1 ounce cheese with 1V2 cups romaine lettuce Hummus, 1 tablespoon Lentil and Carrot Soup, canned, fat-free, 1 cup Turkey, Roasted, with cranberry Sauce, 2 small pieces (1/4 oz) with 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce Turkey Ham with Endive, 2 slices (1 oz each) turkey ham with 1 cup endive Vegetarian Chili, canned, V2 cup Whole-Wheat Herb Crackers, fat-free, 8 crackers (6 g each) Caloric Density 0.8; Calories 89; Protein 5; Carbohydrate 3; Fat 6 Caloric Density 1.

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The fresh or frozen fruits are used for jams, jellies, compotes and preserves and can be included in tarts and puddings. cranberry juice became a popular fruit juice in the late 1950s. Nutritional value The ripe fruit is relatively low in sugars (3-4%) and low in energy (60 kcal per 100 g). It contains fair amounts of vitamin C (12 mg), organic acids and minerals (especially iron). Vaccinium myrtillus bilberry • common blueberry Bilberry fruits Bilberry leaves and fruits Description Bilberry (sometimes called blueberry or wortleberry) is a low shrub of about 0.2 to 0.

The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND See book keywords and concepts

Traditional Use Folk wisdom has long held that drinking cranberry juice will prevent urinary tract infections. Early clinical trials generally supported this claim; however, there were some negative findings and much controversy over the hypothesized mechanism of action. A recent large clinical trial aimed at ending the controversy found cranberry juice to be clinically effective in the prevention of urinary tract infections, but has generated controversy of its own.

In an attempt to fill this void, a recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted with 153 elderly women who ingested 300 mL of commercially available cranberry beverage or placebo daily for 6 months. The authors concluded that the frequency of bacteriuria with pyuria was significantly decreased (after 4 to 8 weeks) in the cranberry group in comparison with the placebo group.

Similar criticism may be made of relatively recent clinical trials that have suggested that cranberry juice may be useful for the prevention and/or treatment of urinary tract infections.7'8 One non-blinded, uncontrolled clinical trial involved 28 elderly patients in a long-term health care facility (a population at high risk for urinary tract infections) who drank 120-180 mL of Ocean Spray cranberry Juice Cocktail® daily for 7 weeks. Mid-stream clean catch urines (or catheterized urines for 3 patients) were obtained biweekly for 7 weeks.

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Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) A popular and delicious juice drink, cranberry also has valuable effects on the urinary system. Uses Cranberry is used to treat urinary tract infections and as a long term preventive for kidney stones. Damiana (Turnera diffusa) Originally used in Mexican folk medicine, damiana is an antidepressant and improves mood. It is also mildly diuretic and may enhance the action of testosterone. Uses Damiana is used to treat depression, herpes, impotence and sexual problmes of psychological origin in men and women.

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

C-fortified cranberry 1 cinnamon stick juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 dried whole cloves, crushed Place everything in a stockpot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Strain and serve warm. Variation: Use 1 quart apple cider and 1 quart cranberry juice. Add 2 more cloves, 1 more allspice, and x/i teaspoon more vanilla. Serve with cinnamon sticks. 1 SERVING, 1 CUP: Caloric Density 0.

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In one randomized trial, 150 women with recurrent urinary tract infections drank 50 mL of cranberry juice or 100 mL of a lactobacillus drink daily for 12 months or received no intervention. The results: 36 % and 39 % of the women in the control and lactobacillus groups, respectively, had at least one recurrence during the treatment period, compared with only 16 % in the cranberry group. The difference was significant (Kontiokari et al., 2001).

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This may be due to the high antioxidant content of the juice, which is higher than that found in other fruit juices, including blueberry, cranberry, and orange. The results of this study appear in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Q Citrin, an extract from the plant Garcinia cambogia, inhibits the synthesis of fatty acids in the liver, thus helping to prevent the accumulation of potentially dangerous fats in the body. Q Cordyceps, a Chinese herb, can slow the heart rate, increase blood supply to the arteries and heart, and lower blood pressure.

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

However, it is now known that cranberry's primary action is to prevent the bacteria from adhering to the lining of the bladder. To stay in the bladder and cause infection, bacteria must anchor themselves to the cells of the bladder. Components in cranberry prevent this anchoring from taking place.1 In one study, drinking 16 ounces of cranberry juice per day eliminated bladder infections in 73 percent of 44 women and 16 men.

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Women have long touted cranberry juice for its ability to prevent bladder infections. Now there's scientific proof for this old wives' tale. But remember, if you have an infection, this won't help much in its treatment, adds Dr. Moldwin. In a study by Harvard Medical School researchers, 153 older women (average age 78) were divided into two groups. One group was given ten ounces a day of either ordinary cranberry juice sweetened with aspartame; the other got a drink prepared to look and taste exactly like cranberry juice. Urine samples were collected every month for six months.

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The short-term usage of urinary acidifiers or cranberry juice capsules may help. Reports of the use of cranberry juice for cystitis in humans abound.1,2'3 Interestingly, it is not the acidifying nature of cranberry juice that cures bladder infections. Rather it has been shown that proanthocyanidins are the compounds responsible for preventing the adherence of pathogenic p-fimbri-ated E. coli to the lining of the urinary tract. According to other investigators, even proanthocyanidins from blueberries show similar activity.

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Ethylene DiBromide (EDB) A highly toxic and controlled carcinogenic pesticide used in leaded gasoline until banned by the EPA in 1983, a heavy liquid with chloroform odor converts to gas at over 40A F, reported mixed and dispersed in JP-8 jet fuel exhaust visible as long or intersecting white clouds over the American heartlands in 1997-1998 for population control; tested in Cape Cod cranberry ponds, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Purslane contains VitaminABeta-Carotene; B-2 Riboflavin; 10 times the Vitamin C ofother weeds; Vitamin E alpha-tocopherol (dried 5 times that in spinach); alpha-, gamma- and delta-Tocophenals; richest land plant in Omega-6 Essential Fatty Linoleic Acid, enhances lipid metabolism; has twice the Antioxidants of cranberry or grape seed extracts; high amount ofNoradrenalin (Feng et al.); Dopa and Dopamine; CoEnzyme-QlO; Glutathione; Pectin; andMineralsPotassium,Phosphorus, Zinc, Silicon, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, andMagnesium. Has toxic oxalic acid, use inmoderation.

Quercetin is found in onion (6%), blue-green algae, grapefruit white pulp, blackberry, apple, broccoli, cherry, cranberry, grape, lettuce, Italian and summer squash, shallot, tomato; Quercitron Oak tree, and Eucalyptus tree. •Quercetol May cause malignancy (in hamster cells); has heterosides that can become mutagenic after contact with intestinal bacteria. •Rutin From Buckwheat 60-100-600 mg./l 00 gr..

Pycnogenol is also present in apple, beans, blackberry, cherry, cocoa, cranberry, grapes, hawthorn, hops, quince, raspberry, rosehips, sorghum, strawberry, and red wine. •Quercetin Closely related to Rutin, found in pigments of leaves, seeds, fruits, rind and barks in plants. Average daily intake is 75 mg.; we may need 5-10 times more. Comprises 63% of the five most-prevalent Bioflavonoids in males. Not water-soluble; is enhanced with neutral Vitamin C (like Magnesium Ascorbate), Bromelain (increases absorption, and inhibits inflammatory Bradykinin and Fibrin), and Magnesium.

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Anticancer/antitumor Astragalus, birch, burdock, cat's claw, chaparral, chuchuhuasi, cranberry, dandelion, fennel, garlic, green tea, licorice, macela, milk thistle, parsley, pau d'arco, rosemary, suma, turmeric. Antifungal Acerola, alfalfa, aloe, black walnut, boswellia, burdock, cedar, cinnamon, jatoba, puncture vine, rosemary, sangre de grado, tea tree, wild oregano.

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Instead of relying on pharmaceuticals, treat UTIs naturally with cranberry juice and the widely available supplement pulsatilla extract. Be sure to watch your symptoms, if the UTI has already progressed too far you may require conventional intervention to prevent more serious complications to your organs.

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Drink several glasses of unsweetened cranberry juice (not fructose-sweetened cranberry drink) at the first sign of infection, and later reduce to a few cups a day for preventive purposes. Because the unsweetened juice is not very palatable, consider cranberry concentrate capsules (see "Herbal Remedies" below). DETOXIFICATION PROGRAM • If you suffer from bowel problems, take acidophilus/ bifidus supplements (at least one capsule twice a day). • An intestinal cleansing program may stop recurrent bladder infections.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Recommendations Q Drink more cranberry juice. This can protect against urinary tract infections, which have been linked to some forms of prostatitis. Q See Herbs, above, and try one or more of the recommended combinations. Acute inflammation or enlargement of the prostate gland often responds to certain herbal teas. If no improvement takes place or if the symptoms recur, consult a urologist. Q Take steps to reduce your blood cholesterol level. (See high cholesterol in Part Two.) Studies have shown a connection between high cholesterol and prostate disorders.

To use this colon cleanser, mix it with half aloe vera juice and half natural cranberry juice. This mixture adds fiber and has a healing and cleansing effect also. Psyllium seed husks and ground flaxseed are other good-quality fiber products. Be certain to accompany any fiber capsule with a large glass of water, because the capsules expand and soak up a good deal of water. Q Do not chew gum while on the fast. The digestive process starts when chewing prompts the body to secrete enzymes into the gastrointestinal tract.

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The USDA reports that serving for serving, grape juice has more PAs than any other beverage including apple juice, cranberry juice, red wine, or tea.126 Researchers have shown that grape juice can raise good HDL cholesterol, reduce the oxidation of bad LDL cholesterol, diminish platelet stickiness, and reduce inflammation that can lead to atherosclerosis.127' 128 If grape juice can have such a profound impact on the inflammatory reactions that contribute to coronary artery disease, we can imagine that this simple beverage might also be affecting inflammation in joint tissue.

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CONSIDERATIONS LJ Some of the complex carbohydrates in cranberry juice may reduce the risk of gum disease by blocking some bacteria in the mouth from attaching to each other, preventing the formation of dental plaque. The problem with using even unsweetened cranberry juice is that it contains large amounts of sugar. Therefore, use cranberry extract in tablet form, 250 to 500 milligrams three times daily. LJ A simple blood test can detect gum disease up to eight months before symptoms appear.

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The cranberry industry continued to expand across the United States with the development of the railroad, then eventually crossed the sea to Scandinavia and Great Britain. Cranberries were first introduced to Holland when an American ship carrying barrels of cranberries was shipwrecked on the Dutch coast. The barrels were washed ashore, some berries took root, and cranberries have been cultivated there from then on. Most of the production of cranberries worldwide can be found in Wisconsin, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Quebec.

The Revolutionary War Veteran Henry Hall planted the first commercial cranberry beds in Dennis, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod in 1816. Hall noticed that a wealth of large berries were produced when the tides and wind swept some sand into his bog. Sand helps the cranberries grow by stifling the growth of weeds.

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