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The Complete Book of Alternative Nutrition Selene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

Warm the oil in a large no-stick frying pan over medium heat. 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.

The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating Rebecca Wood See book keywords and concepts

Indian Saffron See turmeric. IRISH MOSS Carrageen, Rock Moss, Sea Moss, Gristle Moss (Chondrus crispus) Found near the low-tide mark throughout the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, Irish moss is a beautiful, densely tufted, reddish purple to greenish white seaweed. One bushy head grows from a two- to four-inch holdfast, which clings on rocks, shells, or wood pilings. Classified as a red algae, Irish moss has a long culinary history throughout Europe and the United States. Irish moss is easily foraged. Collect storm-cast greens from a clean beach or rake it by hand at low tide from small boats.

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

Two other cooking spices that help to counteract atherosclerosis are ginger and turmeric (the yellow spice used in curry powder). Cayenne, which contains the active ingredient capsaicin, has multiple functions, including the abilities to lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels and prevent heart attacks and strokes. Studies find that using the entire herb is more effective than using capsaicin alone. Hawthorn berry is versatile, with the ability to improve arrhythmias, angina, blood pressure, and arterial hardening.

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See Angelica; Anise; Annatto; Asafetida; Basil; Bay Leaf; Borage; Caraway; Cardamom; Chamomile; Chervil; Chile Pepper; Chive; Cilantro; Cinnamon; Citrus Peel; Cloves; Cumin; Dill; Epazote; Fennel; Fenugreek; Galangal; Garlic; Ginger; Horseradish; Juniper Berry; Lavender; Lemon Balm; Lemon Grass; Licorice Root; Lovage; Mace; Marjoram; Mate; Mint; Mustard Seed; Ni-gella; Nutmeg; Oregano; Parsley; Pepper; Perilla; Rosemary; Saffron; Sage; Sassafras; Savory; Star Anise; Tarragon; Thyme; Turmeric; Vanilla; Wasabi. Hickory Nut See Pecan. High-Fructose Corn Syrup See Fructose. Hijiki See Hiziki.

New Choices in Natural Healing: Over 1,800 of the Best Self-Help Remedies from the World of Alternative Medicine Bill Gottlieb See book keywords and concepts

And, he says, turmeric has antibiotic and antiseptic qualities. To ease the congestion that can accompany the flu, Dr. Lad suggests this formula: Mix just under Vz teaspoon each of sitopaladi powder (available from some Indian grocers and through mail order; refer to the resource list on page 634) and sudarshan (available from Ayurvedic practitioners), with Vz teaspoon of honey to sweeten. "Take a teaspoonful of this mixture every few hours," says Dr. Lad. "You'll be amazed at how quickly your symptoms disappear.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

I prefer to use feverfew in formulations that contain other natural antiinflammatory supplements such as MSM, boswellia, turmeric, and bromelain. (If you're suffering from osteoarthritis, then glucosamine sulfate is a must, whether or not you also take feverfew.) ^ Migraine Headaches Some prescription medications can effectively relieve migraine headaches, but there's always the potential of drug toxicity and side effects, which don't occur with feverfew.

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MB Ayurveda Stir Vi teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of turmeric into a cup of hot water, and gargle with this mixture before going to bed, says Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S., M.A.Sc, director of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If your sore throat doesn't go away within a few days, see a doctor, he adds. ¦Ill Food Therapy Allicin, the compound that puts the pungent odor in garlic, has antibiotic and antifungal properties that can heal many types of sore throat, says registered pharmacist Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D.

The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 42 people with osteoarthritis were given a formula containing ashwagandha (along with the herbs boswellia, turmeric, and zinc) for three months. Their health was compared with a control group that received a placebo. The herbal formula significantly reduced the severity of pain and the degree of disability. There were no significant changes in the control of inflammation, however. For this reason, ashwagandha is mainly used in formulas where inflammation-controlling substances are also part of the mix.

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Or, he says, you can ask for a cream that is made with white turmeric; it won't stain at all. Dr. Lad also recommends drinking cumin/coriander/fennel tea. He says to combine just under Vi teaspoon of each of the three herbs (you should have about 1 teaspoon of the herbs when they're combined), put them in a tea ball and steep them for ten minutes in a cup of hot water. Then strain until the water is clear of the herbs and drink this tea after breakfast, lunch and dinner. He also suggests drinking "blue" water. "Fill a clear bottle with water and cover it with blue plastic wrap," Dr. Lad says.

Since turmeric can stain skin and clothing, he suggests putting on old socks after you've applied this remedy. Any skin discoloration should wash off in about two weeks.) In the morning, says Dr. Lad, remove the bandage and soak your foot in a bucket of warm water for ten minutes. Then rub mustard oil deeply into the corn or callus. Continue this treatment for several days, and eventually, the corn or callus will fall off, says Dr. Lad. Both tea tree oil and aloe vera gel are available in most health food stores.

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Steep a half cup chamomile flowers or any other yellow-blossomed flower or herb (calendula, yellow broom flowers, saffron, turmeric) in one quart boiling water for a half hour. Strain and let cool. • Mix flower or herb tea for blond rinse (see above) with an equal amount of lemon juice. Thicken by adding arrowroot to the warm mixture and stirring over heat until it forms a gel. Apply to hair and sit out in the sun for an hour. Rinse with plain water. Brown • Cook an unpeeled potato. Dip a cotton ball into the cooking water and saturate hair. Keep away from skin to prevent discoloration.

Vicco turmeric Ayurvedic Complexion Cream. (Auromere). ? M Aura Cacia, Auromere, Earth Herbs. Wysong Extraordinary Skin Moisturizer (Wysong Corporation). With aloe, jojoba, and rosehip oils. InterNatural, Wysong Corporation. Lubricants_ Petroleum jelly is generally considered harmless, but it is a nonrenewable petrochemical product and should be approached with caution by anyone who is sensitive to petrochemical derivatives. At the Store/By Mail Q Natural lubricants Autumn Harp Un-Petroleum Jelly (Autumn Harp).

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Indian Ayurvedic practitioners often add a pinch of the herb turmeric, a powerful antiinflammatory, to the saline solution. American naturopaths add a few grains of powdered goldenseal to this nasal douche, and also advise using either a freeze-dried capsule, tincture, powder, or extract of the herb internally to counter bacterial infections. Do not use goldenseal if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy since it may cause uterine contractions. Moisture restores normal cilia function in the nose and relieves nasal and head congestion, headaches, sinus pain, and sore throats.

During an acute stage of tendinitis, bromelain or turmeric capsules can also be used topically as poultices. Mix the contents of one or two capsules with a small amount of water to make a paste. Place the paste on a soft cotton cloth or gauze and apply damp on the area of pain. Such capsules may also be taken internally to further reduce inflammation. Nutritional aids to counter tendinitis include daily use of antiinflammatory black currant seed or borage oil capsules as well as antioxidants such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium to quench newly loosed free radicals.

To reduce digestive inflammation, take capsules of the anti-inflammatory herb turmeric, and reduce gastritis inflammation with daily chlorophyll tablets. Many herbs are extremely beneficial in reducing inflammation. Calendula ointment can be slathered on most skin inflammation. Marshmallow root tea and compresses have been used for centuries to heal internal inflammation. Clean, unsprayed plantain leaves, even those from local parks, are excellent "Band-Aids" for external inflammation, including tough-to-heal finger inflammations.

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Also, use bitter tasting and/or aromatic foods that dry dampness, including amaranth, aduki beans, asparagus, bitter melon, celery, lettuce, garlic, turmeric, turnips, and vinegar. Living in a dry climate, or when the body tends to be dry, challenges the lungs/ colon (metal element). When our homes are overly dry, we can create equilibrium with a humidifier or an abundance of houseplants. With diet we can support balance by minimizing the use of drying foods and increasing the use of moistening foods (see above). Wind is associated with the liver.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

Additional relief may be obtained for this disease, contusions, sprains and fractures by mixing together 2 tbsps. turmeric with 1 tbsp. lime juice and just enough boiling water to make a nice, smooth, warm paste. This can then be applied directly to the area of swelling and pain, and then covered with some plastic food wrap to retain the heat and moisture longer. The consistency of the paste should be similar to that of creamy peanut butter so that it can be spread on the skin easily.

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Since turmeric can stain, be sure to wear a pair of old underwear to bed; any skin discoloration should wash off in about two weeks, he adds. Food Therapy A high-fiber diet is the key to preventing or treating hemorrhoids, says Michael A. Klaper, M.D., a nutritional medicine specialist in Pompano Beach, Florida, and director of the Institute of Nutritional Education and Research, an organization based in Manhattan Beach, California, that teaches doctors about nutrition and its relationship to disease.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Marsh-mallow, peppermint, and turmeric all have compounds that can calm and soothe an irritable bowel. All three herbs are sold as commercial preparations; buy one and use it according to the label directions. Celiac Disease: When Grains Turn Disagreeable Celiac disease is characterized by an inability to digest gluten, a protein that's found in most of the grains consumed by us humans. The gluten in wheat, for example, gives bread the ability to rise.

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Subchronic oral toxicity of turmeric oleoresin in pigs. Food Chem Toxicol.l985;23:967-73. 13. Donatus IA, et al. Cytotoxic and cytoprotective activities of cur-cumin. Effects on paracetamol-induced cytotoxicity, lipid peroxidation and glutathione depletion in rat hepatocytes. Biochem Pharmacol. 1990;39:1869-75. 14. Ames BN. Dietary carcinogens and anticarcinogens. Oxygen radicals and degenerative diseases. Science.l983;221:1256-64. 15. Kuttan R, et al. Tumour reducing and anticarcinogenic activity of selected spices. Cancer Lett.l990;51:85-9. 16. Aruna K and Sivaramakrishnan VM.

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide Thomas Bartram See book keywords and concepts

Guaiacum, Holy Thistle, Hops, Jaborandi, Jalap, Jambul, Juniper, Kino, Ladysmantle, Labrador tea, Lavender, Liquorice, Male fern, Mandrake, Marjoram, Meadowsweet, Mountain Grape, Myrtle (common), Oleander, Olive, Orthosiphon, Pennyroyal, Peony (common), Pine (Hemlock spruce), Pulsatilla, Rhus toxicodendron, Sage, St John's Wort, Senna, Sumach, Sumbul, Sundew, Thuja, turmeric, Unicorn root true, Walnut (juglans regia), Wild Indigo. Propolis, a resin foraged by bees for the exclusion of draughts in the hive has proved to be an effective anti-staphylococcal. ANTITIS.

Parts: Coriander 13; Black Pepper 5; Cayenne 1; Cumin 6; Fenugreek 6; turmeric 6. Mix. Grind. Sift. Store in airtight jar. A rich source of copper. CUSHING'S SYNDROME. A glandular disorder occurring mostly in females, aged 30 to 50. Causes: a tumour on the adrenal glands or excessive medication with large doses of corticosteroid drugs to make up for adrenal insufficiency. There is diminished resistance to infection. (Echinacea) Symptoms. Fat plethoric 'moon' face. Limbs thin, trunk obese. Skin easily bruises (Arnica). Fatigue, weakness, pink streaks on skin. Cessation of menstruation.

Chamomile (German, Roman), Cowslip root, Fennel, Feverfew, Heartsease, Mistletoe, turmeric, Yellow Dock. Specific. Bistort (bowel). Comfrey (bones). Devil's Claw (muscles). St John's Wort (nerve tissue). Lignum vitae (rheumatic joints). Poke root (lymph vessels). Eyebright (conjunctivitis: topical as an eye lotion). Horsechestnut (anus). Bogbean (liver and gall bladder). Steroid-like action. Ginseng, Black Cohosh, Black Haw, Liquorice, Wild Yam. Aspirin-like action. Birch, Black Willow bark, Meadowsweet, White Poplar bark, White Willow bark, Wintergreen.

Guaiacum (Lignum vitae) and turmeric (Curcuma longa) have a powerful anti-inflammatory action and have no adverse effects upon bone marrow cells or suppress the body's immune system. Breast feeding cuts RA death rate. Of therapeutic value according to the case.

Protect knees with knee-pads. turmeric acquires reputation for relief. BUST DEVELOPER. A small bust may be due to a number of causes - chiefly hormone deficiency involving the pituitary and adrenal glands. Treatment should include stimulants for these glands. Alternatives. Teas. Borage, Dill, Caraway seeds, Fennel, Goat's Rue, Holy Thistle, Agnus Castus. Decoction. Fenugreek seeds. 2 teaspoons to each cup water gently simmered 10 minutes. Half-1 cup thrice daily. Fenugreek is a Persian remedy of antiquity for this purpose. Tablets/capsules. Ginseng. Sarsaparilla. Evening Primrose.

Low fat, low salt, high fibre. turmeric as table spice. High protein, high starch. Dandelion coffee. No alcohol. Treatment by a general medical practitioner or gastro-enterologist. PRIMROSE. Primula vulgaris, Huds. German: Primel. French: Primevere. Spanish: Primula. Italian: Primavera. Part used: herb, root. Constituents: phenolic glycosides, flavonoids, saponins. Action: antispasmodic, anthelmintic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, emetic. Uses. Plant is seldom used today. Once used for muscular rheumatism, gout, pain in the back. Preparations.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

You can also try bee balm, peppermint, cinnamon, turmeric, basil, and lemon. Feel free to mix and match the herbs and spices to get the taste that you like best. For my own version of Better Breathing Brew, I use this recipe. WHAT YOU NEED 1 handful rosemary leaves A few peppermint leaves A few spearmint leaves Dash of nutmeg Dash of cinnamon 1 cup water Stevia (a natural sweetener) WHAT TO DO Combine the herbs. Add a total of 2 teaspoons of the herb blend to the freshly boiled water. Steep for about 10 minutes. Make sure that the tea has cooled before you strain and drink it.

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs and Spices John Heinerman See book keywords and concepts

The English name is given first, followed by the Indian word for each: allspice (kabab) black pepper (kali mirchi) cardamom (elaichi) chilies (mirchi) cinnamon (dalchini) cloves (laung) coriander (dhania) cumin (jeera) curry leaves (karipatta) fenugreek (methi) ginger (fresh: adrak; dried: sonth) lentils (gram) mace (tavitri) mustard seed (rai) nutmeg (taiphal) poppy seed (khus-khus) turmeric (haldi) Terrific Paste for Relieving Mosquito Bites and Bee Stings Ayurvedic medicine is an ancient system of alternative healing, which originated in India but has recently been popularized in the West.

The Green Pharmacy Anti-Aging Prescriptions: Herbs, Foods, and Natural Formulas to Keep You Young James A. Duke, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Season to taste with the curry powder, turmeric, and red pepper. Simmer until the vegetables are tender. chicory. In France and Italy, the root is consumed not only as a beverage but also as a vegetable. olive oil. Among the plants on my wish list for the Garden of Youth is an olive tree. The more I read about olive oil, the more I believe that the olive tree belongs in the plot devoted to heart disease. Consumed daily, olive oil provides significant protection against heart disease. It's rich in monounsaturated fat. In general, too much fat SPINACH.

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Fuel smoke condensate induced DNA damage in human lymphocytes and protection by turmeric (Curcuma longa). Mol Cell Biochem.1990;95:21-30. 3. McCormick DL and Spicer AM. Nordihydroguaiaretic acid suppression of rat mammary carcinogenesis induced by N-methyl-N-nitrosourea. Cancer Lett.l987;37:139-46. 4. Miller AM, et al. Effects of lipoxygenase and glutathione pathway inhibitors on leukemic cell line growth. J Lab Clin Med.l989;113:355-61. 5. Wilson DE, et al. Effect of nordihydroguaiaretic acid on cultured rat and human glioma cell proliferation. J Neurosurg.l989;71:551-7. 6. Zamora J.

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