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Try different combinations of the following friendly flavors: nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, rosemary, mustard, or mild white cheeses. 1 pound neck-type pumpkin, cut into chunks Yi teaspoon ground mace 1 teaspoon dried thyme 2 teaspoons sweet butter or margarine Savory Chunked Pumpkin Steam pumpkin until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and peel pumpkin, then place in a medium bowl along with mace, thyme, and butter. Toss well to combine but take care not to crush the chunks. Serve hot over rice. It's fantastic with smoked turkey.

Accent on Enjoyment: Toss the cooked spears with: • A bit of soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. • Lemon, tarragon, and olive oil. • Pasta of your choice. Vermicelli with Asparagus and Slivered Chicken Yi pound chicken cutlets, pounded to an even thickness 1 Yi teaspoons coarse mustard y/2 ounces vermicelli 1 pound fresh asparagus (about 26 spears), tough ends removed and spears chopped into 1-inch lengths juice and pulp of 1 lemon 2 teaspoons hazelnut or olive oil pinch of freshly grated nutmeg 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan Preheat the broiler or grill.

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Garlic, onions, ginger, and cayenne should also be consumed liberally. • Vitamin A: 10,000 IU/day • Vitamin B: complex - 10-100 mg/day • Vitamin C: 500-3,000 mg/day • Vitamin E: 200-600 IU/day • Bioflavonoids: 100-1,000 mg/day • Zinc: 15-30 mg/day.

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Try an oriental one using soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, or: • Marinate thin strips of pork in lime juice, ground cumin, and garlic. Saute and serve with hot bread. • Stew chunks of pork with onion, tomato, zucchini, and roasted chilies. Serve with soft flour tortillas. • Rub pork chops with spicy mustard, then press on sprigs of thyme and grill.

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A doctor should be informed if ginger is used before surgery. Ginkgo biloba Common name: Maidenhair tree Parts Used and Where Grown: Ginkgo biloba is the world's longest living species of tree; individual trees live as long as 1,000 years. Ginkgo grows most prominently in the southern and eastern United States and in China. The leaves of the tree are used. Historical orTraditional Use Medicinal use of ginkgo can be traced back almost 5,000 years in Chinese herbal medicine. The nuts of the tree were most commonly recommended and used to treat respiratory tract ailments.

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John's wort, skullcap, valerian Joint and Muscle Pain—cayenne, chamomile, nettle, valerian Allergies—chamomile, milk thistle Digestive Disorders—astragalus, cayenne, chamomile, dandelion, ginger, goldenseal, licorice Anxiety—chamomile, hops, kava-kava, passionflower, valerian Depression—oatstraw, St. John's wort alone, concentrating specifically on building the immune system. He says,"If you have an energy depression, it has to do with the immune system, because the immune system is fighting a disease." Dr.

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Japanese screenings found broccoli, green pepper, pineapple, shallot, apple, ginger, I cabbage, and eggplant all "remarkably effective" in blocking cancerpromoting cell mutations. Cauliflower, grapes, sweet potato, and radish were "moderately effective." Just by luck some people are already beneficiaries of "pharmacological serendipity." Nowhere is this better illustrated than by vegetarians. They have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, stroke, and a number of other chronic diseases than meat eaters. At first one explanation was that they eat less saturated fat.

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM For keeping the blood free of clots, try fatty fish, garlic, ginger, melon, tree ear mushrooms, olive oil, onion, and kelp. Green tea, beer, currants, blueberries, eggplant, and omega-3 fatty fish (salmon, sardines) appear to have special abilities to strengthen and protect arteries and capillaries from damage due to atherosclerosis or heart attack. ""Individual foods listed have been linked to lower rates of specific cancers in diet-cancer epidemiological studies or have induced protective changes in human physiological studies.

Also fresh oranges, apples, yogurt, skim milk, carrots, garlic, onions, barley, ginger, eggplant, artichoke, unripe plantain, shiitake mushrooms, olive oil. Substitute seafood, including shellfish, for meat and chicken. All fruits high in pectin, which includes strawberries and bananas. TO RAISE GOOD HDL (HIGH-DENSITY LIPOPROTEIN) CHOLESTEROL Best bet is strong, raw onions—at least a half a medium onion a day. Substitute olive oil for other vegetable oils or saturated fats. Alcoholic drinks, such as wine, beer, spirits in moderation—one or two drinks a day—also boost HDLs.

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I knew that ginger helped lower cholesterol and blood pressure, which benefits the heart, but I didn't know that it had antiangina benefits as well. It turned out that he was right—it does. Angina, technically angina pectoris, is a form of heart disease that causes moderate to severe chest pain. In stable angina, the pain develops after some form of physical exertion, anything from a brisk jog to a leisurely stroll. In unstable angina, the pain strikes while a person is at rest.

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Kaempferia galanga), long pepper (Piper longum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), ginger (Zingiber officinale), rose buds (Rosa sp.), lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia Mill), Spanish fly (Cantharides), ash berries (Fraxinus sp.?), paradise corns (Amomum melegueta), black pepper (Piper nigrum), peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.), turmeric (Curcuma longa), cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), fennel seeds (Nigella sativa), monk's pepper (Vitex agnus-castas), belladonna (Atropa belladonna), and violet root (Viola odorata L.) (Norman 1991, 96f.*).

Acorus calamus) The calamus and ginger roots are chopped into small pieces, mixed with the other ingredients, placed in a pot with three glasses of water, and boiled for fifteen minutes. The liquid is then strained off and sweetened with honey to taste. A glass of this is drunk two or three times daily for a period of one to two weeks (Van Gils and Cox 1994, 123). In the Moluccas, nutmeg seeds are combined with jahe merah (Zingiber officinale), sereh (lemongrass, Cymbopogon nardus [L.] Rendle; cf.

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Then marinate in stock, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and minced scallions. Simmer both the marinade and tofu in a nonstick skillet until heated through. Serve hot. • Cut tofu into julienne strips and add to clear or vegetable soups about 5 minutes before serving. • For a creamy texture without the cream, add a bit of blanched tofu to a vinaigrette and process in a blender until creamy. % pound toKT —' 1 clove garlic, minced Yi teaspoon minced Braised Tofu with Shiitake Mushrooms Cut tofu into chunks and place in a flat dish with sides.

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Then be very generous with any or all of the hot spices that contain vitamin C and other good sore-throat fighters, including chili pepper, ginger, horseradish, mustard seed and pepper. VV Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica). Honeysuckle flowers are used in China to treat tonsillitis, bronchitis, colds, flu and pneumonia. Extracts made from these flowers act strongly against a broad spectrum of bacteria. It's small wonder, since the flowers contain more than a dozen antiseptic compounds. In one study, researchers looked at 425 Chinese students with strep throat.

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The extract of a new ginger subspecies called EV.EXT33 (Zinaxin) has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis and fibromyalgia. EVEX-33 inhibits prostaglandin production (which causes short-term joint problems) and leukotrienes (which can produce long-term joint problems). A major U.S. study is currently underway to research these effects in more detail. It's interesting to note that there were no side effects in any double blind animal study done with this extract.

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CAYENNE shares with ginger an ability to help the body metabolize cholesterol. Studies in Mysore, India, found that it depresses the liver's production of cholesterol and triglycerides, countering the effect of cholesterol-rich foods. It also seems to have a host of other benefits. Chili peppers and other spicy foods act as expectorants in the bronchial passages, benefiting patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Swedish research has indicated that capsaicin—the ingredient that makes a chili hot—desensitizes the lungs to irritants like cigarette smoke.

Tamari, a dash of blackstrap molasses, or fresh-grated ginger root can further enhance the beans. For a perfect final texture, add dry wheat flakes to the chili about 20 minutes before serving; this allows time for the flakes to cook and disintegrate, thickening the dish while complementing the protein of the beans. lentils Lentils come in a rainbow of colors, but generally only the green, brown, and red varieties are available in the United States. All are inexpensive and nutritious sources of iron, cellulose, and B vitamins.

Cayenne, ginger, and garlic. cleansing and detoxification: Barberry, blackberry leaves and fruit, celery, chaparral, goldenseal, rosemary, and seaweeds. colds and flus: Cayenne, chaparral, garlic, osha, and thyme. digestive system: Alfalfa, barberry, celery, chamomile, cinnamon, comfrey, and marigold. diuretics: Dandelion and celery. immune enhancement: Astragalus, echinacea, garlic, ginseng, goldenseal, marigold, pau d'arco, suma, turmeric (especially for allergies), and wild indigo root. liver tonics: Dandelion and milk thistle.

Gary Null's Protocol for an Alternative to Viagra_ yohimbe bark extract 100 mg anise 20 mg velvet bean 20 mg cardamom 20 mg cinnamon 20 mg ginkgo 30 mg ginseng 30 mg muira puama 400 mg oat 30 mg wolf berry 30 mg ashwagnanda 30 mg country mallow 30 mg saw palmetto 30 mg nettler root 100 mg ginger root extract 50 mg zinc L-monomethionine 10 mg L-arginine 1,000 mg phoshatidyl choline 500 mg 59 Male Infertility and Related Problems In chapter 52, we discussed infertility from the female perspective.

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Effects of aqueous extracts of onion, garlic and ginger on the platelet aggregation and metabolism of arachidonic acid in the blood vascular system. In vitro study. Prost Leukotri Med 1984; 13: 227-235 28. Ako H, Cheung A, Matsura P. Isolation of a fibrinolysis enzyme activator from commercial bromelain. Arch Int Pharmacodyn 1981; 254: 157-167 Diagnostic summary 1587 Viral pharyngitis Michael T. Murray, ND General considerations 1587 Therapeutic considerations 1587 Therapeutic approach 1588 Joseph E.

Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) and ginger (Zingiber officinalis) are discussed here, as they have the most scientific documentation. Tanacetum parthenium Perhaps the most popular preventive treatment of migraine headaches is the herb feverfew. Scientific interest in feverfew began when a 1983 survey found that 70% of 270 migraine sufferers who had eaten feverfew daily for prolonged periods claimed that the herb decreased the frequency and/or intensity of their attacks.62 Many of these patients had been unresponsive to orthodox medicines.

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Effect of ginger on platelet aggregation in man. Indian ] Med Res 1994; 98: 240-42. 17. Brown DJ. Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health. Rocklin, CA: Prima Publishing, 1996, 111-18. 18. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, et al. (eds). The Complete Commission E Monographs: Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Boston, MA: Integrative Medicine Communications, 1998, 135-36. Ginkgo biloba 1. Drieu K. Preparation and definition of Ginkgo biloba extract. In: Rokan (Ginkgo biloba): Recent Results in Pharmacology and Clinic, ed. EW Fiinfgeld. Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 32-36. 2. Krieglstein J.

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Chocolate cravings can be temporarily masked by drinking beverages that contain some of the same stimulating properties as chocolate: — ginger ale. Its high tyramine content can relieve chocolate cravings. — Pekoe tea. High in chocolate's other stimulating ingredient, theobromine, tea is simultaneously soothing and stimulating. — Soy milk. Contains huge amounts of tyramine, as well as many vitamins and minerals. — Diet soda.

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Effect of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rose) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenumgraecum L.) on blood lipids, blood sugar, and platelet aggregation in patients with coronary artery disease. Prostagland Leukotrienes Essential Fatty Acids 1997; 56: 379-84. 5. Sharma RD, Raghuram TC, Rao NS. Effect of fenugreek seeds on blood glucose and serum lipids in type I diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr 1990; 44: 301-6. 6. Madar Z, Abel R, Samish S, Arad J. Glucose-lowering effect of fenugreek in non-insulin dependent diabetics. Eur ] Clin Nutr 1988; 42: 51-54. 7. Raghuram TC, Sharma RD, Sivakumar B, Sahay BK.

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I make no promises, but I have great respect for folk medical traditions, which is why I include both ginger and cardamom in my Erector Set Tea. Ginseng (Panax, various species). American ginseng {P. quin-quefolius) is probably North America's American Ginseng First discovered in southern Canada by a French explorer, American ginseng is an expensive, rare herb that was said to "invigorate the virile powers." most famous—and perhaps most overrated—aphrodisiac.

Combine four teaspoons of ginger with dashes of ground pumpkin seeds, celery seeds, camomile flowers, fennel, orange rind, peppermint and spearmint and steep for 15 minutes. Dry Moutn The Tupi Guarani Indians of Brazil have a plant called jaborandi that causes salivation. In fact, in the Tupi language, jaborandi means "that which causes slobbering." When researchers at the National Institute on Dental Research (NIDR) heard about jaborandi from some ethnobotanists, they got all excited. (An eth-nobotanist is a plant specialist who studies the medicinal uses of plants in other cultures.

The curcumin in turmeric is a close chemical relative of some compounds found in ginger, so I'm not surprised that this herb also has a major reputation as an arthritis treatment. You can enjoy both herbs in a wide variety of spicy dishes as well as use them to make teas. VVV Pineapple (Ananas comosus). Some intriguing research suggests that bromelain, a chemical in pineapple, helps prevent inflammation. For some time now, athletic trainers have been recommending pineapple to athletes to prevent and treat sports injuries. I think it's also a good bet for people with arthritis.

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Srivasta KC, Mustafa T. ginger (Zingiber officinale) in migraine headache. / Ethnopharmacol 1992; 39: 267-73. 29. Lamant V, Mauco G, et al. Inhibition of the metabolism of platelet activating factor (PAF-acether) by three specific antagonist from Ginkgo biloba. Biochem Pharmacol 1987; 36: 2749-52. 30. Levy RL. Intranasal capsaicin for acute abortive treatment of migraine without aura. Headache 1995; 35(5): 277 [letter]. Minor Injuries—Sprains, Strains, and Skin Wounds 1. Souba WW, Wilmore D. Diet and nutrition in the care of the patient with surgery, trauma, and sepsis.

Fo-ti (p. 425) ginger (p. 427) Hawthorn (p. 433) Rosemary (p. 455) Turmeric (p. 465) Garlic (p. 425) and ginkgo (p. 427) also decrease excessive blood coagulation. Both have been shown in double-blind58 or single blind59 studies to decrease the overactive coagulation of blood that may contribute to atherosclerosis. Guggul (p. 432) has been less extensively studied but double-blind evidence suggests it can significantly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people.

There are numerous other carminative herbs, including European angelica (Angelica arcbangelica) root, anise, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, dill, ginger (p. 427), rosemary (p. 455), and sage (p. 456).22 Many of these are common kitchen herbs and thus are easily available for making tea to calm an upset stomach. Checklist for Indigestion, Heartburn, and Low Stomach Acidity Nutritional Ranking Supplements Herbs Primary Lactase (p, 306) Artichoke (p. 393) (for lactose Peppermint (p, 451) intolerance only) Lipase (p.

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