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The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Cayenne and ginger...These aid the body in recuperating from shock. They are nervous system energizers that can be consumed or used as compresses placed directly on the skin. •Hawthorn Extract...Hawthorn accelerates and regulates circulation while reestablishing an overall sense of well-being. Diet TSS necessitates a diet in which healthful foods can be readily digested and immediately used by the progressively weakening system. Considering this, Dr.

The power of intravenous vitamin C drips is further enhanced with the addition of antibiotic and immune-enhancing herbs such as garlic, chaparral, red clover, pau d'arco, echinacea, goldenseal, lobelia, ginger, astragalus, ganoderma, and licorice root. •Vitamin B6...This vitamin, recommended in dosages of 100 mg daily, is important for building up red blood cells and activating natural killer cells. Deficiencies in B6 have been related to suppressed natural killer cell activity. •Beta-Carotene...Studies show that beta-carotene increases T cell numbers, which protects against infections.

Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing, & Culture (Herbs and Health Series) Christopher Hobbs See book keywords and concepts

Eastern North Americ protein, phosphorous, calcium, iron, Mexico, Eurasi sulfur, and thiamine; considered sweet, slightly sour in TCM, cools liver fire, increases vital energy; take with ginger to detoxify, moderate use only tumor inhibition, anti-pyretic, improves vision Schizophyllum commune Fr. Split-Gill adaptogen, tumor inhibition, widespread increases vitality Russula virescens (Schaeff) Fr. Quilted Green Russula; Green Cap Russula Sclerotium glucanicum tumor inhibition — Stereum hirsutum (Willd.:Fr.) S.F.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Aloe vera, rosemary, ginger, alfalfa, red clover, goldenseal, barberry, and fennel also have this effect. •Digestive Harmony...This is an Oriental bitter herb combination that works as an anti-yeast agent systemically. •Herbastatin...This gets rid of yeast caused by mucus. •Yudaiwan...A Chinese treatment, yudaiwan helps to eliminate cheesy vaginal discharges. •Ku Shen...This Oriental herb is used in a wash to cleanse the vagina.

Prevention's New Foods for Healing: Capture the Powerful Cures of More Than 100 Common Foods Prevention Magazine See book keywords and concepts

As it turns out, however, this sleepy-time hormone is also found in a variety of foods, such as oats, sweet corn, rice, ginger, bananas, and barley, says Russell Reiter, Ph.D., professor of neuroendocrinology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and author of Melatonin: Your Body's Natural Wonder Drug. Doctors often recommend that people who have trouble sleeping take melatonin supplements. The research is preliminary, so it's not clear what amount of foods containing melatonin you'd have to eat to get the same benefits.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

Essential oils of ginger, lavender, marjoram, and rosemary help to stimulate circulation. Use one or more (up to a total of three) in massage oil or in baths. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Wear comfortable shoes. Especially avoid wearing high heels ¦ Swimming is excellent exercise for people with sciatica. Water physical therapy is even better. The water gives you buoyancy and allows you to exercise without placing stress on the spine. PREVENTION ¦ Do not sit in one position for too long at a time. Your muscles tighten when you assume a stationary position, such as sitting at a desk.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

In addition to being an antioxidant, ginger improves circulation to the extremities. Other herbs to consider are yellow dock, watercress, and milk thistle. It is important to work with a knowledgeable health practitioner, especially when treating children. _What to /Woid_ "Expectant mothers should stay away from drugs and cigarettes. They should J—-also be careful to avoid exposure to pesticides, as the chemicals breathed in enter the placenta, where they can harm the muscles and nerves of the developing fetus. Cervical Dysplasia Cervical dysplasia is an abnormal growth of cervical tissue.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

Onions and garlic are high in allicin, which has been shown to have immune-stimulating properties. ginger is very useful for relieving nausea, a common side effect of cancer treatments. It is also helpful for enhancing digestion. ¦ Drink plenty of liquids, including at least six to eight 8-ounce glasses of pure water each day, to flush toxins from your body and maintain adequate hydration. It is especially important not to become dehydrated during cancer treatment. ¦ Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and refined sugar, all of which place added stress on the body.

The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems the Editors of PREVENTION See book keywords and concepts

Catellani, and you can add more hot water to the same ginger to top off your tea later in the day. Vomiting hen you've eaten a bad clam, contracted a stomach virus, or taken a car trip that seems like an eternal ride on the Roller Coaster of Death, it's usually not a matter of if you'll throw up. It's a matter of when. And "when" is determined not by your stomach or your prayers but by your brain. That's right: Your brain makes you vomit. Not your whole brain, just a tiny sliver called, appropriately enough, the vomiting center.

The distinctive flavor of the greenish powder is similar to that of licorice and blends well with cinnamon and ginger. those efforts by lowering blood sugar levels, helping your body use insulin effectively, and protecting you from diabetes-related damage. It's crucial for people with diabetes to take a daily multivitamin supplement to correct any nutritional deficiencies and to take at least 200 micrograms of chromium daily, says Dr. Welliver.

In a medium saucepan, saute the garlic and ginger for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until soft. Add to the broth. Stir in the sprouts and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until heated through. Keep any leftover soup in the refrigerator for later "treatments." Goldenseal Take 2 teaspoons of tincture or one 500-milligram capsule three times a day between meals. Goldenseal rivals echinacea's effectiveness as a cold medicine. "It's a very potent antibiotic herb," notes Lorilee Schoenbeck, N.D., a naturopathic physician at the Cham-plain Center for Natural Medicine in Shelburne, Vermont.

Both ginger and garlic are very boosting to the immune system, "says Mary Bove, N.D., a naturopathic physician at the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic in Vermont and a member of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists. "And garlic is just greatfor colds, "she adds. The mung bean sprouts are added for extra doses of folate, potassium, and magnesium for overall good health. Here's Dr. Bove's recipefor cold relief.

Mix 2 parts each hawthorn and skullcap, 1 part valerian root, and J/2 part ginger. "Take this for at least a year, while you're cleaning up your lifestyle," Dr. Golan says. Anxiety JTart fear, part apprehension, and part plain old worry, anxiety is a familiar companion to many people, but not a very personable one. Too much anxiety can keep you up at night, bring on tension headaches, and leave you feeling restless, irritable, and downright exhausted.

Staying Healthy in a Risky Environment: The New York University Medical Center Family Guide Arthur C. Upton, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Although it did contain ginger and castor oil, Jake owed most of its popularity to a generous alcohol content.) One enterprising bootlegger substituted varnish containing the substance triorthocresyl phosphate, a colorless or pale yellow plasticizer found in lacquers or varnishes, for the more expensive castor oil. Individuals who drank this tainted concoction developed peripheral neuropathies with symptoms that ranged from temporary numbness to permanent paralysis.

The Complete Encyclopedia of Natural Healing: A Comprehensive A-Z Listing of Common and Chronic Illnesses and Their Proven Natural Treatments Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Herbs that aid in expelling yeast from the system include garlic, black walnut tincture, aloe vera, rosemary, ginger, alfalfa, red clover, goldenseal, barberry, fennel, the formula Digestive Harmony, Herbastatin, Yudaiwan, and Ku shen. Homeopathic remedies that may activate a healing response in individuals with candidiasis include pulsatilla, silica, kreosotum, and hepera sulph. Also, homeopathic Candida extract is sometimes used. Colon therapy can aid in getting Candida under control. Tea tree oil can be used to eliminate vaginal yeast infections. Also effective are garlic suppositories.

Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself Leo Galland See book keywords and concepts

Cinnamon, which I recommend for sweetening the taste of ginger tea, has antifungal activity.70 Sage and rosemary contain the essential oil eucalyptol, which kills Candida albicans, bacteria, and worms. Oregano contains over thirty biologically active ingredients of which twelve have antibiotic, antiviral, antiparasitic, or antifungal effects.71 Thyme has antiparasitic activity as well. Meals seasoned with these pungent, aromatic herbs, consumed regularly, help protect against intestinal infection.

Eat Right, Live Longer: Using the Natural Power of Foods to Age-Proof Your Body Neal Barnard, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Vi teaspoon each mustard seeds, turmeric, ginger, and cumin Vi teaspoon cinnamon Vs teaspoon cayenne 4 cups peeled and diced winter squash (about 2 pounds) 1 tablespoon lemon juice Vi teaspoon salt Place the lentils and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a simmer. Cover loosely and cook until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Braise the onion in Vi cup water until soft and translucent, then add the spices, the remaining 1 Vi cups water, and the diced squash. Cover and cook over medium heat until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 minutes.

Conscious Eating Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Although ginger is good for the heart, it is also heating and thus best taken in the fall. The emotions associated with the heart and small intestine are joy and sorrow. If there is some sorrow, try to let it be released so the joy of summer can be expressed without any holding back Dual-Dosha Constitutions Rarely do people have just one dosha. Most people have a constitution that is a mixture of two doshas. One is usually the primary constitutional energy and the other the secondary constitutional energy.

Dulse-Tahini Dip Balances V, neutral for K, unbalances P All Seasons-Heating Vi cup powdered dulse Vi cup raw tahini 3 Tbs raw ginger juice Blend. To make a thinner sauce, add water and blend. Dummus Balances P and K, neutral for V All Seasons 2 cups hummus (see Sauces, Spreads, and Dips: Hummus) 1 handful dulse, soaked Blend. Dummus can be eaten with dulse chips, vegetable sticks, etc. Remarks: Adding Vs tsp hing to the hummus helps to balance V.

Sea"soning Neutral for V and K, unbalances P All Seasons 1 cup black sesame seeds, soaked and dry 2 sheets nori or Vi handful dry dulse, ground into a powder 1 Tbs ginger powder Blend in a coffee/nut grinder. FRUIT DISHES Fruits represent a joy and delight for many live-fooders. They are the only food in the plant kingdom that does not involve the killing of a plant. Although all constitutions may eat 1-2 pieces of fruit daily, fruits are best for people who are slow oxidizers or sympathetic-dominant. They may unbalance fast oxidizers and parasympathetics if eaten in excess.

Fresh figs balance V and P but need some dried ginger to balance K. The following fruit recipes represent a sweet and delicious addition to the live-food diet. If eaten in moderation they can be balancing and add to the sweetness of life.

Apple Chutney Balances VandK, neutral for P All Seasons 2 apples, diced 3 dates, pitted 1 tsp ginger l tsp cinnamon Vi cup water Blend all ingredients except apples. Pour over apples. Serves 2-3. OM Fruit Salad Balances VandP, slightly unbalances K Spring, Summer, and Fall 1 large banana, sliced 1 red apple, chopped Vi cup combined oranges, kiwis, and other seasonal fruit, chopped Vi cup raisins, soaked Vi cup OM Seed Sauce (see Nut and Seed Recipes: Seed Sauces) Pour seed sauce over fruit. Enjoy.

Lassi Balances V,P,K All Seasons Vi cup seed yogurt of choice 1 ripe banana, mango, or slice of papaya Vi cup fresh mint or 1 Tbs dried mint leaves 2 dates, soaked and pitted ginger to taste 1V2 cups water Blend until smooth and enjoy. FERMENTED VEGETABLES Sauerkraut The sauerkrauts are fermented foods that help re-populate the colon with health-promoting, lactic acid-producing bacteria. Raw sauerkraut has these healthy bacteria, but store-bought, pasteurized sauerkraut does not. Raw sauerkraut usually has no salt or vinegar in it. It is allowed to ferment in its own juices.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Ingredients 4 boneless half breasts of chicken 4 cloves garlic, minced V2 cup dry sherry or white wine 1 lime 1 teaspoon paprika V2 teaspoon ground coriander V2 teaspoon cumin V2 teaspoon grated ginger root Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Fresh parsley, chopped Directions Place chicken in a dish and add remaining ingredients, excluding parsley, to form a marinade. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours. Turn the chicken every so often to coat evenly with marinade. Broil chicken until tender, continuing to baste with marinade while cooking.

PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters Stephanie Beling See book keywords and concepts

Some of my particular favorites are: fresh apricots combined with store-bought ginger marmalade; fresh rhubarb with strawberry jam; and fresh red currants with red currant jelly. The number of red, yellow, and orange fruits is considerable, their variety is wide-ranging, and the possibilities for different uses are almost limitless. Here are some hints on just a few of my favorites, a small but representative cross section of these PowerFoods: Apricots The apricot is a powerhouse of beta carotene and the other carotenoids.

The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine Andrew Pengelly See book keywords and concepts

Asafoetida Asafoetida, one of the most pungent of all spices, is obtained from the rhizomes and roots of the shrub Ferula assa-foetida (Apiaceae), native to the southwest Asian region. It is rich in an oleo-gum-resin made up of 6-17% volatile oils, 40-64% resin and 7-25% gum. The volatile oil contains disulfide compounds similar to those in garlic. The resin consists of farnesiferols—sesquiterpenoid coumarins— along with ferulic acid and asaresinatannols (Bradley 1992). References Albert-Puleo, M.

Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself Leo Galland See book keywords and concepts

Spice your meals liberally with garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, oregano, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Buy fresh local produce in season, wash and peel or scrub clean with a soft brush just before cooking or eating. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling food. Cook all meat, fish, or poultry well and thoroughly clean all utensils that contact uncooked food. Filter and/or boil drinking water as described on pages 228-29.

Spice your food liberally with garlic, onion, turmeric, ginger, sage, and rosemary. Add herbs and spices to food at the end of cooking, just before eating. ?Keep your use of drugs like alcohol, aspirin, and ibuprofen to a minimum. ?Avoid the use of antacids and acid-lowering drugs. ?Wash your hands carefully with soap and water when you return home from outside and before eating or handling food. ?Do not drink tapwater that has not been filtered by a carbon block or reverse osmosis or been kept at a rolling boil for five minutes. ?

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

Cleansing diet, distilled water, whey; watch calc/phos ratios and vit D intake; exercise and heat; ginger (topically and by mouth); Hmp: Bryonia 30C vs Rhus tox 30C; Hrbl: Devil's Claw, Yucca, Tahitian Noni; RxFs: cherries/ cherry juice, cod liver oil, avocado; vit B6, proanthocyanidins; chon-droitin sulfate, glucosamine; citrus/cider vinegar may cause pain but help dissolve deposits. Arthritis, rheumatoid: Feeling trapped, unloved, resentful, and critical.

Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

Add Vi teaspoon of umeboshi and l/i teaspoon of ginger, pour the water into a small pot, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes. Strain the mixture before drinking. Have it twice a day, including one cup before breakfast. "It is very settling to the stomach of a cancer patient to have this tea first thing in the morning," says Dr. Rountree. GREEN TEA: Another Nausea Stopper "Green tea makes people on chemotherapy feel much better and also has anti-cancer properties," says Dr. Rountree.

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