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With COX-2 decision, no longer any doubt about FDA corruption and U.S. drug racket Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

So do whole food concentrates made from cherries, blackberries and other fruits. There are dozens of other natural health strategies that ease pain as well. To pull off this public charade of a serious meeting about COX-2 inhibitors, meeting organizers paraded a line of pain victims in front of FDA panelists and got them to beg for the availability of COX-2 inhibitors. The implied message was, "If we can't have Vioxx, we'll suffer!

Many automobile accidents may actually be caused by prescription drug side effects Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If we want to make the roads safer for everyone, we have to focus on preventing disease and promoting brain-healthy foods like fish oils, spirulina, vegetables, fruits, nuts and of course cardiovascular exercise. That's how you create a nation of alert drivers who can avoid accidents.

Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up John A. McDougall See book keywords and concepts

All unrefined plant foods, including grains, fruits, and vegetables, contain indigestible carbohydrates that end up being fermented in the large intestine and are expelled as gases. Refining grains into white flour and rice removes most of the indigestible carbohydrates (dietary fiber). White rice is one complex carbohydrate that is almost completely absorbed by the small intestine, resulting in very little indigestible carbohydrate for bacteria in the colon to turn into flatus.

The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN See book keywords and concepts

Similar cul-turing processes turn milk into clabbered milk, yogurt, sour cream or cheese; grapes into wine; cabbage into sauerkraut; cucumbers into pickles; and fruits and spices into chutney. In the days before refrigeration, canning and rapid global transportation, peoples all over the world used fermentation to preserve foods and enhance their nutritive power. The ancient Greeks referred to this power to transform food as "alchemy."4 DROSS INTO GOLD Of all the foods that are commonly fermented, none needs it more than the soybean.

Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

People suffering from heartburn have been warned to avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, mint, coffee, tea, and alcohol. There is, however, little scientific evidence that avoiding these foods and beverages reduces reflux.384 If you find that mint or coffee causes you distress, by all means avoid it. If it doesn't bother you, relax and enjoy it. Each person is different, so you may have to keep a food diary and a record of your symptoms to identify your particular nemesis.

How to (not!) get fat in five easy steps Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You see, raw, uncooked fruits and vegetables will fill you up before you get very many calories in your meal. For example, it's very difficult to eat 1,000 calories worth of apples at one sitting. Your stomach will simply fill up before you reach 1,000 calories and you won't feel like eating any more. But if you choose processed foods with ingredients such as white flour, hydrogenated oils or saturated fats, you can pack in a couple of thousand calories in one sitting without topping off your stomach. This is hugely important for achieving your weight gain goals.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

In the orange colored fruits and vegetables—such as carrots, apricots, mangoes, yams, winter squash—beta-carotene concentrations are high, but other pro-vitamin A carotenoids typically predominate. Yellow vegetables have higher concentrations of yellow carotenoids (xan-thophylls), hence a lowered pro-vitamin A activity; but some of these compounds, such as lutein (page 548), may have significant health benefits, potentially due to their antioxidant (page 467) effects.

Many herbal texts refer to using the fruits (seeds) or green tops. Although some herb texts discuss oat straw, there is little medicinal action in this part of the plant.

Medical myths explained: Why health researchers mistakenly think one disease causes another Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They need to eat more fresh foods, more raw fruits and vegetables. They need to eat less meat or eliminate saturated animal fats from their diet altogether, including dairy products. (Dairy products, in my view, are not healthy for long-term consumption by human beings.) At the same time, those people need to get nutritional supplements into their bodies. They need things like sea vegetables, spirulina, chlorella (www.IntegratedHealth.com), goji berries and whole food concentrates like blueberry powder or multi-fruit superfood powders. They need things like raw chocolate (www.NavitasNaturals.

The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D. See book keywords and concepts

FOS products derived from chicory root contain significant quantities of inulin,26 a fiber widely distributed in fruits, vegetables and plants, which is classified as a food ingredient (not as an additive) and is considered to be safe to eat.27 In fact, inulin is a significant part of the daily diet of most of the world's population.28 FOS can also be synthesized by enzymes (page 506) of the fungus Apergillus niger acting on sucrose. GOS is naturally found in soybeans and can be synthesized from lactose (milk sugar).

Secrets of soil nutrition: Why the minerals in soil determine the success or failure of foods, health and civilization Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The next time you go shopping for produce, don't trust the mineral claims on fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds. If you want to boost the mineral content of the foods you buy, buy organic. Organic foods almost always have higher mineral concentrations than conventionally grown foods. If you really want to do it right, grow your own food and apply diluted seawater (or trace minerals water) to your soil. That will give you the healthiest, highest mineral density plants available anywhere in the world.

The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

It might be hard to follow, but the avoidance of refined sugar, dairy, salt, tobac- it's sure to work. Dr. Starbuck's Fruit Peel Candy, etc. for Seasonal Allergies "THERE'S POLLEN in the air." That's hardly music to the ears of anyone suffering from seasonal allergies. The symptoms are all too familiar: itchy and watery eyes, runny noses, sneezing, headache, and swollen sinuses. And while none of those are exactly life threatening, they can certainly ruin your day.

When Healing Becomes A Crime: The Amazing Story of the Hoxsey Cancer Clinics and the Return of Alternative Therapies Kenny Ausubel See book keywords and concepts

Research has further shown that people who eat abundant fruits and vegetables have about half the risk of cancer and a lower death rate than those who don't. The National Institutes of Health now recommends a diet rich in vegetables and fruits and lean in fat. Of 156 dietary studies recently reviewed, 82 percent showed that fruit and vegetable consumption provided significant protection against many kinds of cancers.7 A Finnish study found an inverse relationship between lung cancer incidence and the consumption of dietary flavonoids found in fruits and vegetables.

Breakthrough wellness supplements, part one: Good Cause Wellness Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Antioxidant Defense System - RED is just like the purple product, above, except it's made with red fruits and vegetables: tomatoes, raspberries, astaxanthin, cherries, etc. As with the purple product, this tastes fantastic! If you've had trouble stomaching superfoods in the past, try this for a pleasant surprise. It's so good, you can just stir it into water and drink it straight. From looking at the ingredients, I can also tell this is an outstanding product for prostate health, joint pain, eye health, skin protection and cardiovascular support (among other benefits).

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

With CSA, everyone wins: your local farmers get much better prices for their produce than they would if they sold to a corporate middleman, and you get fresh, wholesome (often organic) fruits and veggies that you can enjoy in the warm glow of having done the right thing. Plus, those boxes of food are usually a great value. The only problem is that word boxes. Often, getting a share in a CSA means getting boxes and boxes of food —mounds of zucchini, mountains of kale—which is great if you're feeding a large household, but not so great for a single person or a couple.

Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods The Editors of FC&A See book keywords and concepts

Don't be afraid to pile on the fruits and vegetables each day. Not only is it good for your health, it may just give you the upper hand in the fight against breast cancer. Crush your risk of breast cancer A hearty whole grain cereal sprinkled with nutty-tasting flaxseed may help you avoid breast cancer. The fiber in these foods could be the vital ingredient. Fiber not only gives you that satisfying just-full-enough feeling, but it may also help shrink circulating estrogen levels for women who haven't reached menopause. Less estrogen in your bloodstream could mean less risk of breast cancer.

By limiting carbohydrates such as fruits, vegetables, and bread, you force your body to look elsewhere for energy. First, it uses any carbohydrates you have stored, before going after stored protein from your muscles and organs, and then, finally, stored fat. • You might lose weight, but the high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol increase your risk of heart disease, stroke, and cancer. • All that protein can affect how your kidneys work, making it potentially dangerous for diabetics with kidney problems. • The diet is boring and hard to stick with.

Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century Alex Steffen See book keywords and concepts

Sustainable Farming 101 When we push our carts through the aisles of the supermarket, the piles of organic and conventional fruits and vegetables look nearly identical, but the organic cost more. So what are you buying into when you buy organic? Well, first and foremost, you're buying a product that has not been grown using synthetic fertilizers or drenched in chemical pesticides. Organic farmers use compost and "green" manure (crops that are tilled into the soil before they mature and help replace soil nutrients) to fertilize crops.

Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods The Editors of FC&A See book keywords and concepts

Like many fruits and vegetables, Dried cherries make a cherries also have fiber and potas-great snack. One dried siUm to help your heart. Fiber cherryjgivesyou the lowers cholesterol, while potassium helps regulate your blood pressure so your heart isn't working overtime. Make room for cherries, whether in jams or juices or just right off the stem. Guzzle grape juice. A whole grape is greater than the sum of its parts. Both grape skin extract and grape seed extract have a few heart-healthy properties — but together, they're a dynamic duo.

Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well Elaine Magee See book keywords and concepts

Other research at the University of San Francisco suggests that increasing vegetable and fruit consumption, already recommended for the prevention of several other chronic diseases, may protect against pancreatic cancer as well. The most protective produce included onions and garlic, beans, carrots, yellow vegetables, and dark, leafy vegetables. Helping to prevent cancer is only one of the many health benefits of produce.

Interview: Amazing Grass' Brandon Burt talks about Kidz SuperFood and nutrition for children Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

As we like to say, we've taken the "yuck" out of eating fruits and vegetables. Mike: Good slogan. I like it. Burt: Thanks a lot, Mike.

Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods The Editors of FC&A See book keywords and concepts

An easy way to boost your intake of potassium, magnesium, and fiber is to eat more fruits and vegetables. You'll enjoy a variety of delicious foods and guard against stroke at the same time. And that, unlike a Cab Calloway song, is no jive. Healthy habits Eating right, losing weight, and lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure certainly help - but your odds of avoiding a stroke can go up in smoke if you don't make some lifestyle changes. • Stop smoking. This dangerous habit doubles your risk for having a stroke. • Exercise regularly.

When possible, eat the off with a few slivered skins of fruits and vegetables, too. almonds and a low-fat tt, ^ cu jj vinaigrette dressing. 1 he extra fiber adds even more • protection for your brain by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, both linked to Alzheimer's. B vitamins. Eat a variety of whole grains - brown rice, whole wheat bread, and oat bran cereal are good choices. Add nuts, beans, leafy green vegetables, and salmon or other fish. What you'll get are lots of B vitamins for your brain, including B12 and folate, two of the most important ones.

The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals Leslie Taylor, ND See book keywords and concepts

It also contains vitamin A (4,300 to 12,500 IU/100 g, compared to approximately 11,000 IU for raw carrots) and thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin in concentrations comparable to those in other fruits. Thus far, 150 other constituents have been identified in acerola.4 In addition to ascorbic acid and the other vitamins mentioned above, acerola contains 3-methyl-3-butenol, dehydroascorbic acid, calcium, dextrose, diketogulonic acid, fructose, furfural, hexadecanoic acid, iron, limonene, 1-malic acid, phosphorus, protein, and sucrose.

Centuries ago, European adventurers, traders, and missionaries in the Amazon Basin took the much enjoyed and tasty fruits to Africa, Asia, India, and the Pacific tropical regions, so that it is now cultivated throughout the tropical regions of the world. Commercially the fruit is consumed fresh or used in the making of jams, jellies, paste or hardened jam, and juice. Guava leaves are in the Dutch Pharmacopoeia for the treatment of diarrhea, and the leaves are still used for diarrhea in Latin America, Central and West Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Interview: Amazing Grass' Brandon Burt talks about Kidz SuperFood and nutrition for children Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

In one glass, you're getting the antioxidant power of approximately three servings of fruits and veggies. Mike: Now what about a website where people can either purchase the product or find more information, Brandon? Burt: You can go to www.AmazingGrass.com. We're on the internet. You can order products online. We also sell wholesale to many retail stores. Some of your bigger organic food supermarkets have it, as well as health food stores. Mike: What's the retail price on this particular product? Burt: It retails for $24.99, which is a month's supply. There are 33 servings in there.

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

Carotenoid complex containing beta-carotene 5,000-25,000 IU Coenzyme Q-|0 30-100 mg Vitamin (thiamine) 50-100 mg Cryptoxanthin 110 meg Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 15-50 mg Flavonoids (citrus fruits and berries) As directed on label. Vitamin B3 (niacin) 15-50 mg Garlic As directed on label. (niacinamide) 50-100 mg Ginkgo biloba (herb) As directed on label. Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) 50-100 mg Glucosamine sulfate As directed on label. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 50-100 mg Lecithin 200-500 mg Vitamin B-|2 200-400 meg Lutein/lycopene As directed on label.

In fact, many of the chemicals used to Phytochemicals For many years, researchers have recognized that diets high in fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes appear to reduce the risk of a number of diseases, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure when compared with diets high in meat. More recently, it was discovered that the disease-preventing effects of these foods are partly due to antioxidants—specific vitamins, minerals, and enzymes that help prevent cancer and other disorders by protecting cells against damage from oxidation.

The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals Leslie Taylor, ND See book keywords and concepts

Many organizations have demonstrated that if the medicinal plants, fruits, nuts, oils, and other resources like rubber, chocolate, and chicle (used to make chewing gums) are harvested sustainably, rainforest land has much more economic value today and more long-term income and profits for the future than if just timber is harvested or burned down for cattle or farming operations. In fact, the latest statistics prove that rainforest land converted to cattle operations yields the landowner $60 per acre; if timber is harvested, the land is worth $400 per acre.

Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods The Editors of FC&A See book keywords and concepts

Breathing difficulty is the main symptom of asthma, so don't wait until it develops into the more serious pulmonary disease to start eating more fruits and vegetables. Pick a juicy apple. Apples are a big plus in the fight against asthma. Apple skins contain lots of quercetin, a powerful antioxidant that helps keep asthma in check. And antioxidants battle the free radicals produced by your inflamed airways. Scientists have proven that one small apple has as much antioxidant power as a 1,500-milligram vitamin C tablet. So eat apples — peelings and all — five times a week.

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