| 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. |
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 Eat
Skim milk Broccoli Strawberries Pears Ginger Water
Oranges Grapefruit, Apples Raisins turmeric Parsley
Avoid
Any food that seems to inflame your arthritis
High-tat foods
The "wear and tear" of a long life plays a big part in developing this disease. Years of moving your joints can rub away your cartilage. This soft tissue normally buffers the end of your bones and prevents them from rubbing together. Without it, your bones scrape together, causing terrible pain. But some scientists also believe an enzyme imbalance in your joints might contribute to the problem. |
| Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York discovered that green tea combined with curcumin, from the spice turmeric, creates a cancer-fighting superhero that drastically slows the growth of cancer cells from a human mouth.
Battles breast cancer. There's good news for women who regularly drink green tea. Five or more cups a day could mean you have a better chance of surviving breast cancer. In addition, if your doctor discovers the cancer in an early stage, it's less likely to spread to lymph nodes. |
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 For this tonic effect take 2 tsp in water with a pinch of turmeric two or three times a day.
The powder of aloe is a very strong purgative, more so than rhubarb, and so is not used frequently. In large doses aloe stimulates strong blood circulation and so should be avoided in pregnancy. Since it is a very cold herb, it should be used sparingly by those with coldness or indigestion with gas and bloatedness. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
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 Curcumin is the yellow pigment and active ingredient of the spice turmeric (Curcuma longa), which is the key spice in curry. The research may have been performed as a follow-up to a population study in Trinidad. About forty percent of the population are of Indian descent and use curry extensively in their diet. Another forty percent of the population are of African descent and rarely use curry. The Trinidadian study indicated that persons of African descent were more than ten times likelier to have the disease than persons of Indian descent. |
| Due to widespread exposure to smoke, aromatic hydrocarbons, and other environmental carcinogens, the frequent use of curry or turmeric as a spice appears warranted.
The Phase I detoxification enzymes are less active in old age. Aging also decreases blood flow though the liver, further aggravating the problem. Lack of the physical activity necessary for good circulation, combined with the poor nutrition commonly seen in the elderly, adds up to a significant impairment of detoxification capacity, which is typically found in aging individuals. |
| The results of these studies indicate that turmeric or curcumin may provide benefit in the treatment of acute flare-ups of inflammation in RA. Furthermore, the safety and excellent tolerability of curcumin compared to standard drug treatment is a major advantage. Toxicity reactions to curcumin have not been reported. Animals fed very high levels of curcumin (3g/kg [1kg = 2.2 pounds] of body weight) have not exhibited any significant adverse effects.93
The recommended dosage for curcumin as an anti-inflammatory is 400 to 600 mg three times per day. |
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 They sometimes make poultices of turmeric that are applied directly to sore muscles and painful joints.
Ayurvedic practitioners believe that the herb has a number of benefits for the gastrointestinal system. In animal studies, it has been shown to reduce the amount of gas that's produced in the intestine and increase the secretion of gastric juices. It protects the stomach, possibly helping to prevent ulcers. Given in combination with other herbs, it has also been used to help treat liver disorders. |
| In a study at Harvard Medical School, researchers showed that turmeric prevented the reproduction of HIV by blocking a specific gene that activates the virus and causes it to spread. Another study showed that it can inhibit some of the steps that lead to the reproduction of HIV.
A group of 18 HIV-positive participants with T-cell counts ranging from 5 to 615 took an average of 2,000 milligrams of curcumin daily in a preliminary study. Researchers saw an increase in their T-cell counts compared with a control group that didn't take any curcumin. |
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| OTHER PLANT ANTIOXIDANTS. turmeric, an ingredient of curry powder, contains the antioxidant curcumin, a polyphenol. In animal experiments long-term feeding of curcumin significantly reduced the ability of carcinogens to produce colon cancer. Yeast and yeast extracts (such as Marmite) are loaded with antioxidants (including glutathione and vitamin Q10).
Many herbal medicines have a high content of antioxidant phytochemicals. An ayurvedic—the ancient folk medicine of India—drug prepared from a number of plants is marketed today as a product named Geniforte. |
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 Precaution: Avoid turmeric compounds in your diet if you have allergies or autoimmune diseases since consumption of curcumin may aggravate the symptoms.
Ginger root, with its sweet aroma and pungent taste, is widely used as a spice. It is also known to contain some very potent antioxidant compounds. Most of the isolated compounds from ginger exhibit even stronger antioxidant properties than vitamin E. Ginger is a potent antioxidant that can inhibit blood clots (platelet clumping).
Tea
Since ancient times tea has been associated with maintaining body and soul. |
| ODC inhibitors include: licorice, carrots, wheat, garlic, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, potatoes, strawberries, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, and spices like turmeric.
Rosemary and sage are remarkably potent antioxidants. In fact, many herbs and spices are naturally rich in antioxidants.
Cayenne pepper (capsicum) is an extremely hot spice—so hot that a concentrated version of it is used in the weapon pepper spray. At lower doses cayenne protects against stomach ulcers, decreases platelet aggregation, and hinders the formation of strokes (antithrombotic). |
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| The blood-moving and anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric make it useful for wounds, bruises and other traumas or injuries, both externally and internally.
Both the tuber and rhizome stimulate blood circulation, yet because one is cool and the other warm, they do have some different uses. The tuber cools the blood, thus aiding anxiety, agitation, seizures, mental derangement, hemorrhages and jaundice and is used topically for traumatic injuries and sores. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 Look for one with a standardized silymarin extract of 10 to 50 percent that's blended with other liver-protecting herbs such as turmeric, artichoke leaf, gentian, and ginger. Follow the dosage recommendations on the label.
HERBS: Kill the Virus and Build Immunity
There are many herbs that help protect the liver from hepatitis C, says Hobbs, including lemon balm, St. John's wort, shiitake mushrooms, schisandra, and garlic. Each of these herbs is taken in a different way, according to Hobbs.
• Lemon balm: Make a tea by adding 1 teaspoon of dried or fresh herb to 1 cup of boiling water. |
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| The Arthritis Foundation even lists turmeric and ginger as alternative therapies for RA.
Water. Soothing your fiery joints could be as easy as drinking six 8-ounce glasses of water each day. Water lubricates and cushions your joints. But stay away from sugary drinks. They can lead to weight gain, which could make your arthritis worse.
Rice
Benefits
Protects your heart
Battles diabetes
Helps stop strokes
Conquers kidney stones
Combats cancer | For You k's Just a side dish- But for hdf the people on earth, rice is the main course. |
J. Robert Hatherill
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| Umbelliferous Group carrots, parsnips, celeriac, celery, anise, angelica root, parsley, coriander, cumin, dill, lovage, caraway, chervil
Other Important Foods
Cucumber, pumpkin, squash, lettuce, spinach, green and red pepper, spices, turmeric, ginger, seaweed.
Although you may need to take some time learning to prepare meals that include the Super Eight Food Groups, it will be time well spent. |
Bill Gottlieb
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| One of the anti-inflammatory substances in turmeric is curcumin, which is available in capsules. Taken together, curcumin and glucosamine sulfate reduce pain and inflammation far better than either one alone, Dr. Braly says. (And here's an extra benefit: Some studies show that curcumin may block the formation of some types of tumors.)
Follow the dosage recommendations on the label, says Dr. Braly, and take the supplement until your arthritis symptoms subside.
GINGER: Fresh or from a Bottle
Ginger is another spice with scientifically proven anti-inflammatory powers, says Dr. Braly. |
| Yellow dock, turmeric, and milk thistle are all good choices for strengthening the liver. A healthy liver more easily breaks down estrogen, which is important for treating anemia because excess estrogen can cause heavy bleeding.
AROMATHERAPY: Soothe the Symptoms
You can use essential oils to relieve discomfort while you're trying to get your iron levels back to normal, says DeAnna Batdorff, a clinical aromatherapist and Ayurvedic practitioner in Forestville, California. |
| Or look for any other product that contains turmeric and boswellia and is meant to lessen pain in the joints, he says. Follow the directions on the label for the correct dosage.
HOMEOPATHY: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
Homeopathic remedies can provide pain relief and speed healing of plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain, says Dr. Subotnick. Here are his recommendations for choosing the best remedy for you. |
| Cover the cheesecloth with plastic wrap so the yellow coloring of the turmeric doesn't get on your bedding, then secure the poultice with a bandage. Leave the poultice on overnight; repeat for 2 nights.
PROFESSIONAL CARE
If you have a boil that does not improve within a few days, see a general practitioner or dermatologist for treatment, which may include antibiotics, draining, or a steroid injection. If you notice red lines radiating from the boil, if you have a fever or swelling, or if it's extremely tender or under a thick layer of skin, see a doctor right away. |
J. Robert Hatherill
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| Drain the tofu and mash into small pieces. Preheat broiler. On moderate heat, add sesame oil to an ovenproof skillet. Add broccoli, cauliflower, and red bell pepper, and lightly cook for 3 minutes. Add tofu together with some of the green onions, the carrot, tomatoes, and spices. Add sufficient cayenne and turmeric to give the tofu an attractive color. Season the top with the same spices and remaining green onions to taste. Top with low-fat cheese and broil until the cheese melts. Serves 4 to 6. |
James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A.
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 Frequent use of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory culinary spices such as fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric (Indian curry], as well as herbs such as oregano, dill, thyme, and sage in your food preparations is also extremely valuable.
Fats and Oils
Repeated high-temperature heating of oils and fats converts them to pro-inflammatory, cancer-causing substances, so fried foods need to be strictly avoided. Lower-temperature steaming, boiling, broiling, stir-frying, and roasting are preferable to frying. It is particularly important to avoid all hydrogenated fats, oils, and margarines. |
J. Robert Hatherill
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| The most common frozen pizzas, burritos, enchiladas, sandwiches, and dinners can all be made more cancer-hindering by adding fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, onions, salsa, more vegetables, nuts, or fruit.
For rice-based dishes, add a hearty salsa or Chinese vegetables, chicken, and soy products, and perhaps serve them with additional steamed brown or white rice.
What you include in your diet can add years to your life by changing your prospects for cancer. |
Leo Galland
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 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. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| Stir in the eggplant, dill, turmeric and hing; cook for 1 minute. Add the water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the peppers, honey or barley malt, lemon juice, curry powder, coriander and salt. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Fresh Dilled Eggplant
Preparation time: 25-30 minutes
Yield: 5-6 servings
Avocado Spread
Preparation time: 10 minutes Yield: 2 servings
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice or lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh coriander leaves Vs teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Vs teaspoon garlic powder, optional
Mash the avocado in a small bowl. |
Stephanie Beling
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 Capsaicin, in hot chile peppers, and other phytochemicals in such spices as turmeric and cumin, keeps toxic molecules from attaching to DNA and perhaps initiating cancer. Diallyl disulfide blocks and suppresses cancer agents, and it stimulates production of a detoxification enzyme called glutathione-S-transferase.You find it in onions, leeks, scalhons, chives, shallots, and, most powerfully of all, in garlic. Lignans in flax seeds, barley, and wheat are antioxidants that attack cell-damaging free radicals. |
James Green
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 You have to shred dense plant materials hke turmeric and Wdd Yam while they are still fresh (undried) by using a cheese grater or an electric food processor and then dry them.You need to use pruning shears or a heavy-duty lopper to process dense woody roots hke Red Root and Oregon Grape root. Later you wiU be able to powder the thin dried shreds and woody slices for extraction.
The device used to measure the fineness of a powder is the sieve. If a sieve has 20 meshes (holes) to a linear inch the powder that passes through it is caUed a No. |
Leo Galland
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| 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.
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| Depending on the amount used, an od infusion of Alkanet root (Alkanna tinc-toria) gives a soft pink to deep red color; an od infusion of dried turmeric (Curcuma aro-matica) or Calendula petals renders a bright-hued yellow; and many green plants, especially an od infusion of dried Netde, or Plantain, or Comfrey leaf lend a deHghtfui green color.
NUTRITIONAL/MEDICINAL AGENTS
Lotions and creams can be enriched by the addition of other herbal agents. |
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