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Overeating can damage the spleen chi, as well as drinking with meals, or an overconsumption of damp-forming foods, such as dairy products, chilled foods or drinks, and raw fruits and vegetables. Greasy foods, such as take-out foods, also damage spleen chi. "What you do with your mind actually affects spleen energy as well. An overuse of the mind, particularly through chronic anxiety and worry, or through many years of overstudying, also tends to deplete spleen energy. "When the cooling yin energy of the kidneys is weakened, cystitis becomes much more likely as well.

Following a good nutritional program consisting of lots of fruits and vegetables is helpful. Salt and fatty foods should be eliminated, and protein intake limited. It is important to maintain an optimum weight, as obesity contributes to lymphedema. Exercise such as swimming, walking, and stretching is excellent. Incorporating deep diaphragmatic breathing techniques, along with specific exercises taught by an MLD therapist, is good. While sleeping, the patient can elevate the limb by tilting the mattress or by placing pillows under the arm.

The Miracle of Natural Hormones David Brownstein See book keywords and concepts

Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential. Phytoestrogens, which are compounds found naturally in food, can stimulate the body's own estrogen receptors. Phytoestrogens are found in soy products and herbal products like Dong Quai and Black Cohosh. An adequate intake of phytoestrogens will minimize the symptoms of estrogen deficiency. In Asian countries, where the intake of fermented soy products* is very high, women suffer virtually no adverse symptoms of menopause.

Toxic Sludge is Good For You: Lies, Damn Lies and the Public Relations Industry John Stauber and Sheldon Rampton See book keywords and concepts

Del Monte, Heinz and Nestle—strongly opposed accepting and selling sludge-grown fruits and vegetables. In the wake of the PR blitz from WEF and EPA, that opposition is waning. In 1992 the tomato and ketchup conglomerate Heinz responded to a consumer inquiry about sludge by writing, "Heinz Company feels the risk of utilizing municipal sludge, which is known to be high in heavy metals such as cadmium and lead, is not a health risk which we need to take. Root crops such as potatoes, carrots and other vegetables which are grown under the ground can take up unacceptable high levels of heavy metals.

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Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential. Eliminate caffeine and drink adequate amounts of water. The ovaries require an adequate iodine intake to function optimally. Seafood is an excellent source of iodine, as is Celtic Sea Salt. The following supplements are helpful: Vitamin C-3,000mg/day, Vitamin D-400I.U./day, Calcium Citrate-1,000mg/day and Magnesium Chelate-400mg/day. A WORD OF CAUTION Health food stores may advertise products developed from yams as having natural progesterone-like effects on the body.

Dr. Earl Mindell's Unsafe at Any Meal: How to Avoid Hidden Toxins in Your Food Earl Mindell and Hester Mundis See book keywords and concepts

At present, these additives are banned from use on fresh fruits and vegetables (with the exception of precut or peeled potatoes that are used, for example, to make French fries or hash browns, and often potato salads in delis). Sulfites are also prohibited from being used on meat because they can restore red color and create a false appearance of freshness—but ingredients treated with sulfites may be added to meat in the preparation of processed foods, such as beef stew.

Sulfites function as sanitary agents (usually to compensate for unhygienic food processing practices) and preservatives to help prevent the discoloration of dehydrated, frozen, and fermented fruits and vegetables. They keep potatoes white and lettuce green, and they have been implicated in the deaths of at least thirteen persons. Collectively they are known as sulfiting agents and go under the following names on ingredient listings: ?Potassium bisulfite ?Potassium metabisulfite ?Sodium bisulfite ?Sodium metabisulfite ?Sodium sulfite ?

Also, since oxygen activates enzymes that tend to discolor cut fruits and vegetables and make them less marketable, antioxidants such as sodium sulfite, ascorbic acid, and sulfur dioxide are used on these, too. (See section 30.) ANTISTALING AGENTS These are used to prevent crystallization of starch, which makes bread turn stale, hard, and unmarketable. They are called bread emulsifiers but are actually antifirming agents (mono- and diglycerides, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides, succinylated mono- and diglycerides).

The USDA is responsible for inspecting and grading meats, poultry, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, and most dairy products. The grading and Just because spices occur naturally does not mean that they can't harm you. quality marks are based essentially on little more than certain standards of cleanliness necessary for public health safety. But as inadequate as USDA grading is, it can at least provide you with some indication of a food's quality.

Because so many fruits and vegetables are either missing or low in amino acids, rendering those that are present relatively useless unless they are combined in a meal with foods high in those amino acids, the careful combining of complete and incomplete proteins (see section 107) is a necessity for vegetarians. THE HAZARDS OF HEALTH AND HEALTHY tOOUb SUGGESTED SOLUTIONS ?Vegetarian supplements. These can be obtained in liquid or powdered form and are derived from soybeans, which contain all the essential amino acids.

BLUEBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, AND RED CABBAGE Rich in vitamin Bj (thiamine), which is essential for keeping the nervous system, muscles, and heart functioning normally—as well as for the proper digestion of carbohydrates—blueberries, blackberries, and red cabbage are some of the many fruits and vegetables usually eaten raw, but that can be better for you if cooked. They contain enzymes that deactivate nutrients, primarily vitamin B1; when your body tries to digest them. But heat, though ordinarily an enemy of vitamin Bb breaks down these enzymes and allows your body to get more of the nutrient.

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McKeown, "Diet High in fruits and vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk," Medical Tribune (July 9,1992): 14. Low vitamin A is a risk factor for breast cancer. Supplementation with retinol and carotenoids offers a protective effect. D. J. Hunter, "Antioxidant Micronutrients and Breast Cancer," Journal of the American College of Nutrition 11, no. 5 (October 1992): 633. In a study of Chinese women with breast cancer, consumption of high amounts of red meat and animal protein was associated with an increased risk of the disease in premenopausal women.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Modern scientists discovered that scurvy is caused by a vitamin C deficiency, which eating fruits and vegetables can prevent. Advocates of high-dose vitamin regimens take the fact that vitamin deficiencies cause disease, and extrapolate to the conclusion that megadoses of vitamins prevent or cure disease. Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling, Ph.D., for example, famous for his work as a chemist and worker for world peace, in his later career advocated massive doses of vitamin C to prevent cancer.

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All too often, we are told that eating more fruits and vegetables will reduce colon cancer risk. Although this view is propagated by many, there is very little evidence to support it. In the aforementioned Nurses Health Study, 88,757 women between the ages of thirty-four and fifty-nine were evaluated to determine if the consumption of fiber had any association with colon cancer.15 During the sixteen-year period, 787 cases of colorectal cancer were documented. The conclusion from this study was that there is no evidence to link higher intake of fiber with a decreased risk of colon cancer.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

This responsibility is not limited to pharmaceuticals, but includes caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine—as well as many of the medicinal compounds in herbs or even those in fruits and vegetables. In fact, everything that has been absorbed goes directly to the liver. It is a stopover point where not only are toxins pulled out, but nutrients are sorted and essentials stored for later use. You also use your liver to filter out and package for excretion all the chemical pollutants you take in with food, water, or air.

Other researchers in the field contend that trace minerals are best given to the body in forms that are complexed with organic food molecules—such as what is found in fruits and vegetables grown on mineral-rich soil. Unfortunately, such ideal produce is still in limited supply. So I cook with the Great Salt Lake mineral product and bank on the possibility that its minerals will complex with the food while it simmers. Meanwhile, I am convinced that the effort to limit our salt intake is worthwhile, at least for some of us.

Maybe the answer to the question of breaking the sugar habit is to learn to look for and enjoy the subtle flavors of organic, full-flavored fruits and vegetables, salads with nasturtiums and marigold petals. Next to them, sugar seems crass and intense—in an almost abusive way. It loses its appeal. But if the food in front of you is tasteless, dull, and of low vitality—frozen, canned, processed—sugar becomes the only source of energy and "oomph" to which you have access, and you will begin to crave it again.

The zealous crew was going overboard in the whole-foods direction. fruits and vegetables were not peeled, so that nothing would be lost nutritionally; stems and roots were to be tossed in, too, since they were "an integral part of the plant." Other crusaders had decreed white rice off limits, and used only brown. Meanwhile, the bread crew had its own campaign going, it was using only full-grain whole wheat flour, and was adding generous quantities of extra bran to the bread dough. It all added up to enough fiber to start a paper mill.

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Short juice fasts, from one to three days, can help women maintain their mental health, followed by a simple diet consisting mainly of fruits and vegetables. It goes without saying that lifeless, processed foods, such as devitalized white bread, should not be eaten. Hard-to-digest and toxic foods, such as meat, processed foods, sugar, and alcohol, should be avoided. These create an imbalance, and remove energy instead of creating it. Additionally, sugar stresses the adrenal glands, causing the mind to race and scatter. It causes an initial high followed by a sustained low.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Summer is a great time to do this, because generally you'll get more fresh fruits and vegetables, sunshine, and fresh air then, and as a result you'll need less supplementation. And since you don't wear a computerized intravenous dispenser, you are doomed to dose yourself in a way that is not precise. The stuff you take in that isn't needed must be gotten rid of. Give your body a chance to flush it all out. Third, make peace with the fact that you've probably had multiple minor deficiences for years.

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Peel all fruits and vegetables that are not going to be thoroughly cooked, or soak them for fifteen minutes in dilute hydrogen peroxide. ?Avoid salad bars, street vendors, and restaurants where there are flies. ?Wash your hands after handling raw food and soak utensils that you use on uncooked meat, poultry, or seafood for fifteen minutes in a solution of bleach. ?Do not wipe kitchen surfaces with dishrags; use disposable towels. PLAGUES REVISITED As I walked past a newsstand at Kennedy Airport, the cover of Newsweek demanded my attention, killer virus, it warned, beyond the ebola scare.

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Even cutting back on animal meats and full-fat dairy products helps, as does increasing your intake of fresh fruits and vegetables. Vegetarian diets also are less expensive. If you now eat like the average American and want to move toward a more vegetarian diet, start gradually. Begin by reducing meat and changing to low- or no-fat dairy products. At the same time, introduce increased amounts of fiber-containing vegetables and grains gradually, so that your system has a chance to adjust. Neither total nor extreme vegetarianism is'necessary to experience health benefits.

The Enzyme Cure: How Plant Enzymes Can Help You Relieve 36 Health Problems Lita Lee, Lisa Turner and Burton Goldberg See book keywords and concepts

Cereal fiber helps lower cholesterol and balance blood sugar better than the fiber from fruits and vegetables. Pectin, from fruits, binds and eliminates heavy metals, radioisotopes, and other toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. Lignin combines with bile acids to form insoluble compounds, thus preventing the absorption of the bile. The general recommendation for fiber consumption is approximately 35 grams per day. People in nonindustrial countries who eat totally natural foods consume 24 to 25 grams per day of food fiber. America's favorite foods—meat, fat, refined sugar, and white flour?

In addition, she can now tolerate eating some raw fruits and vegetables, including green salads, whereas prior to the program, she could only eat meat, fish, potatoes, bread, and cooked vegetables. Prevention and Elimination of Excess Weight Before I tell you about my recommendations for a healthy weight-loss program, let me give you some common sense tips about weight loss. ?Become more conscious of what you eat, why you eat, and when you eat. Do you eat to live or do you live to eat? Lots of people eat out of habit, not hunger.

It's always healthier to eat whole grains containing the bran and the fiber, along with whole fruits and vegetables, instead of their processed counterparts. ?Miso: a paste made from fermented soybeans, sometimes with grains such as rice or barley. A superior source of usable whole protein, miso aids digestion and assimilation, is low in fat, and may help to neutralize environmental pollution, including radiation. It is believed that miso's anticancer substances are a result of the fermentation process. Thus, raw or unferlf you are confused about what kind of cancer therapies are best for you.

Dietary Recommendations Eat a wide variety of organic, whole, unprocessed foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans, organic eggs, organic poultry or beef, and raw, unpasteurized milk and dairy products. For more dietary recommendations, see "Guidelines for Healthy Eating," Chapter l: Why Enzymes?, pp. 26-27.

To ensure optimum health, eat a broad variety of organic raw fruits and vegetables, cooked whole grains, and enough protein from fish, organic meat, poultry, and eggs, and raw or cultured dairy—and your body will take care of the rest. While eating a healthy diet supplies you with all the enzymes you need, if you have a history of poor diet or are enzyme-deficient for other reasons, your body will need some additional help to reverse the depletion. In that case, plant enzymes in supplement form may be advisable, but always combined with the necessary dietary changes.

Radical Healing: Integrating the World's Great Therapeutic Traditions to Create a New Transformative Medicine Rudolph M. Ballentine, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The goal here is to offer yourself a selection of fresh, wholesome fruits and vegetables, grains and fish—and even meat, if you are accustomed to it—that is vibrant and delicious. You want your tongue to become more discriminating and selective, to find higher levels of enjoyment. This will lead you to more pleasure in your eating, and energy and aliveness in your body." I think I had her then. I was only slightly glossing over some of the less attractive aspects of this path.

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Otherwise, eat a carbohydrate snack about 3 hours after lunch. The fruits and vegetables can be eaten with either or both parts of breakfast and lunch and, naturally, dinner. This is true for the other components of the meal, too: fat, condiments, spices or imitation foods, and any beverages like coffee, tea, and non-caloric drinks. The breakfast and lunch proteins should consist mainly of low-fat carbohydrate-free foods like fresh fish or fish canned in water (tuna and salmon), chicken, shellfish, fat-free cottage cheese, or hard-boiled egg whites.

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It consisted mainly of fruits and vegetables used in their raw state. The third food program is liquids only. It is what I call juice flushing. It is fresh fruit and vegetable juices along with herb teas and distilled or purified water. When a person has a life-threatening illness, they go on juices immediately. You drink a gallon a day of juices, including water. (Note from Sam Biser: Please see the section on the Five-Day Cleanse included in this User Manual. Do not skip the Five-Day cleanse and rush to take herbs by themselves.

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