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Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Other spices that have been used with success include ginger and turmeric, the rhizomes so popular in Indian cooking. Ginger in particular has had a reputation for hundreds if not thousands of years as being beneficial for digestive problems of all sorts. It may be most noted and best studied for preventing nausea due to motion sickness, but it is also a traditional remedy for gas. • • • Q. Whenever we cook beans we include a small piece of fresh ginger root. It adds flavor and avoids the problem with gas. Maybe it will help someone else. A.

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Basil, rosemary, turmeric, ginger, and parsley add zing to any dish, as well as a hefty load of flavonoids and other powerful antioxidants. Herbal experts say fresh herbs are much more potent than the dried variety. Onions. Half an onion a day keeps stomach cancer away. That's what Dutch researchers discovered in a study of more than 120,000 men and women. Making half an onion part of your daily menu could cut your risk of stomach cancer in half. Onions contain quercetin and other antioxidants that can safeguard your stomach.

The spice turmeric, which gives curry its yellow color, contains an ingredient called curcurnin, which may be another cancer fighter. Nuts, seeds, and grains. Eat almonds and walnuts for vitamin E, whole grains for both vitamin E and selenium, and pumpkin seeds for zinc. All these nutrients are key to prostate health. If you are thinking it might be simpler to get all these potent prostrate protectors in a pill, think again. "Vegetables - all food, actually - contain many biologically active components," Kristal points out.

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Black cohosh, chasteberry, red clover, and turmeric are herbs that are high in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are forms of estrogen that are much weaker than the body's estrogens, but that are capable of blocking the stronger, more damaging estrogens (they can fit into the same receptors in breast cells that estrogens can, thus preventing the estrogen's ability to dock there). Phytoestrogens also expand the length of the menstrual cycle, possibly lowering the lifetime exposure to estrogen.

Action(s) Herbs Antibacterial/antiviral Aloe, anise, annatto, astragalus, black walnut, boneset, boswellia, burdock, catnip, cat's claw, cayenne, cedar, chanca piedra, chaparral, chickweed, echinacea, elder, eucalyptus, garlic, goldenseal, jaborandi, jatoba, kudzu, lady's mantle, lemongrass, licorice, macela, meadowsweet, myrrh, olive leaf, pau d'arco, pleurisy root, puncture vine, red clover, rose, rosemary, sangre de grado, slippery elm, suma, tea tree, turmeric, uva ursi, valerian, white oak, wild oregano.

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Capsaicin Found in turmeric, Cumin, and hot Peppers; inhibits toxic chemicals attaching ordamaging cell DNA lessening cancers. Chlorophyll, green pigment cleansing blood, protects against genetic mutations from chemicals, hasChlorophylline(ofSodiumandCopper). SEEinChapterFour. P-Coumaric acid and Chlorogenic acid in Tomatoes removes nitric acids from cells before they can bond to amines, so inhibit nitrosamine carcinogens from forming (also in strawberries, pineapples, green peppers, and carrots).

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Large doses of ginger may irritate your stomach, and both ginger and turmeric can enhance the effects of blood-thinning medications, like aspirin and warfarin. Boost your B's. Simply getting more B vitamins in your diet could soothe your swollen joints. In a Missouri study, people with arthritis in their hands took 6,400 micrograms (meg) of folic acid (B9) along with 20 meg of cobalamin (B12) every day. They soon had fewer sore joints and as much gripping power as people who took NSAIDs.

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Combine turmeric with a little hot water and apply it to the site of the injury on a gauze dressing. This is also good for bruises and helps to reduce swelling. A poultice of fresh mullein leaves is also good. (See using a poultice in Part Three.) Recommendations Q Eat half of a fresh pineapple every day until the fracture is healed. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that acts to reduce swelling and inflammation. Use only fresh pineapple, not canned or processed. If you don't like pineapple, the food supplement bromelain will provide the same benefits.

Anticancer/antitumor Astragalus, birch, burdock, cat's claw, chaparral, chuchuhuasi, cranberry, dandelion, fennel, garlic, green tea, licorice, macela, milk thistle, parsley, pau d'arco, rosemary, suma, turmeric. Antifungal Acerola, alfalfa, aloe, black walnut, boswellia, burdock, cedar, cinnamon, jatoba, puncture vine, rosemary, sangre de grado, tea tree, wild oregano.

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Preliminary research and reports from readers suggest that turmeric may help ease joint pain, psoriasis, and other inflammatory conditions. Side effects: Skin rash, liver enzyme elevation, and increased risk of bleeding when used in combination with warfarin (Coumadin) looking into the amazingly diverse physiological activity of curcumin. Scientists are exploring the possibility that this natural product may help prevent or assist in the treatment of a variety of cancers (breast, colon, rectum, pancreas, prostate, lung, melanoma, multiple myeloma, leukemias).

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The raw foods most associated with improving eyesight are all berries (especially goji berries and blueberries), grapes, lychees, cold-pressed algae oil (DHA) and all plants containing rich pigments (such as turmeric, spirulina and dark green vegetables). To heal the eyes, stop eating cooked fats - especially animal fats. Large molecules of cooked fat, devoid of their lipase enzyme, can lodge in the fine capillaries of the eyes creating blockages and weakening the eye's fine-tuned motor muscles.

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Curcumin, the yellow pigment in turmeric, is the active ingredient. Fights free radicals, protects the liver against toxins, inhibits platelet aggregation, aids circulation, lowers cholesterol levels, and improves blood vessel health. Has antibiotic, anticancer, and anti-inflammatory (COX-2 enzyme) properties. Good for all arthritic conditions. Used as a seasoning and the main ingredient in curry powder. Has inhibited the spread of HIV in laboratory tests. Caution: Extended use can result in stomach distress.

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Other herbal approaches may include ginger, turmeric, peppermint, caraway, or a combination like Angostura bitters. HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES • Take aspirin or acetaminophen for an occasional tension headache þ???? • Don't overuse headache medication • Consult a doctor if headaches are frequent or severe • Experiment with riboflavin or feverfew for natural migraine prevention þ? • Try acupuncture treatments to reduce migraine frequency þ?? • Treat a migraine as early as possible • Use Excedrin Migraine for mild migraines þ???

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Anti-InflammatoryA* Angelica, BlackHaw, Chaparral, Fenugreek, Gentian, Horsetail, Juniper,Turmeric,Vervain. Devil's Claw, Meadowsweet, Oak bark, Passionflower, Plantain, and White Willow bark. Antileptic Relieves seizures. Antimicrobial Echinacea, Garlic, Wild Indigo, Mullein, Myrrh, and Thyme. Antineoplastic/Anti-cancer Chaparral, Red Clover, Ginkgo, Reishe and Shitake mushrooms, and Green Tea. Anti-Parasitesand-protozoansSEEWorms in Chapter Seven CONDITIONS&CURES. Antiperiodic Controlsthecoming and going of illnesses, like malarial fever. Includes tonics.

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Curcumin is derived from turmeric and may be useful in decreasing inflammation of the median nerve, particularly when combined with bromelain. These preparations should be taken on an empty stomach. Vitamin B6 has been used with some success in the treatment of CTS at a dose of 50 to 100 milligrams one to two times per day for at least twelve weeks. Cataracts Cataracts are white, opaque blemishes on the normally transparent lens of the eye.

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Natural Body Highliter Mousse, Golden Camomile ($8 for 8 ounces) is similar to the Natural Body Highliter Mousse, Chestnut Brown above, except this contains turmeric for color instead of caramel. © Natural Body Highliter Mousse, Soft Black ($8 for 8 ounces) is similar to the Natural Body Highliter Mousse, Chestnut Brown above, only this contains an indigo dye to minimally enhance black hair. © Natural Missst Herbal Hairspray, Regular Hold ($9.95 for 8 ounces) provides a very light, natural hold that doesn't make hair stiff and can be easily brushed through.

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This dish is sometimes made with boiled chicken (instead of fish or crab) and includes a variety of vegetables, together with a spice paste (bumbu) made from chillies, galangal, garlic, lemongrass and turmeric, to which shrimp paste is added. A generous handful of chopped laksa leaf is added to the bowl when the dish is served. The leaves are eaten fresh in Vietnamese and Thai salads (that often include coriander and mint leaves) and also with the popular Vietnamese spring rolls.

There is much regional variation but curry powder typically contains pepper, cumin and chilli pepper as essential ingredients, but usually also brown mustard, cardamom, cloves, coriander, ginger, tamarind and turmeric. Nutritional value The leaflets are used in small quantities for flavour only. Notes The leaves contain 2.6% essential oil that is used in the soap industry.

Notes Since saffron is very expensive, adulterants (or substitutes) such as safflower (false saffron) and turmeric (Indian saffron) are sometimes used. Cucumis gherkin • West West Indian gherkin description West Indian gherkin is an annual with deeply lobed leaves, small yellow male and female flowers that are borne on separate plants (dioecious) and small, oblong fruits with conspicuous soft prickles. It is the only wild cucumber with prickly (aculeate) stems and leaf stalks, and is therefore easily distinguished from other, similar-looking African species. These include two perennials, C.

Nutritional value Unimportant, since very small quantities are used. turmeric is, however, an important medicinal product that is used for stomach ailments and to stimulate bile secretion - it has proven anti-inflammatory effects. Notes The bright yellow colour is due to a pigment known as curcumin. Cyamopsis tetragonoloba cluster bean • guar Cluster bean plant Cluster bean seeds description Guar is a large, much-branched annual with broad trifoliate leaves, dense clusters of white, pink or purple flowers and oblong, pointed pods bearing about ten white, grey or black seeds.

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Better still, the Havonoid, curcumin, in the turmeric is a powerful cancer-inhibiting substance, and will protect the meat from forming dangerous heterocyclic amines (cancer-causing chemicals formed when meat is seared) in your body. In addition, curcumin is an antibacterial substance and a powerful antioxidant. Summing up the health risks of eating bacon When it comes to bacon, the thing to remember is that you're dealing with a potent substance.

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, scallions, chives, shallots, and, most powerfully of all, in gariic. Lignans in flax seeds, barley and wheat are antioxidants that attack cell-damaging free radicals.

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MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) MSM is a form of sulfur, which is a building block of cartilage and other connective tissue. In this form, sulfur is a mild anti-inflammatory and has been found to help relieve arthritis pain. A study published in 2005 found that a combination of glucosamine (see above) and MSM were more effective, more quickly, than either one alone. Even separately, both significantly relieved OA pain. Another study of MSM alone, this one from 2006, enrolled fifty men and women aged forty to seventy-six, all of whom had knee OA.

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Great choices for flavor enhancement include garlic, onions, scallions, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, basil, ci-lantro, parsley, oregano, and cloves. Salt is fine in moderation, as long as it does not provoke fluid retention. Avoid MSG and aspartame. MSG is a neurotoxin. It damages the structure in the brain that is supposed to be registering the leptin signal, which gives a person a normal full signal from the proper amount of food. Damaging this brain structure makes the person behave like the mouse that makes no leptin and thus has no normal appetite regulation.

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Moroccan lentil soup: Cook your lentils, then add diced vegetables of your choice and season with tamari, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. SAFETY Lentils contain large amounts of oxalate. Individuals with a history of oxalate-containing kidney stones should avoid overconsuming them. For more information, see Appendix D, page 787. Lima Beans: See Common Beans. Mung Beans: See Common Beans. Navy Beans: See Common Beans. Peas The pea (Pisum sativum) comes in three major types: garden, snow, and snap. Garden peas have rounded pods that are usually slightly curved in shape.

Add liberal amounts of chili, cumin, and turmeric powders and stir well. Add equal amounts (1 to 2 cups each) of cubed eggplant and bitter melon. Stir-fry for several minutes, then add salt and a little water if needed. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are cooked through. Serve with plain cooked rice. • Another delicious way to enjoy bitter melon is to slice it into Vi-inch slices (after it has been cut in half lengthwise and seeded) and then saute it briefly with sliced onions and tomatoes. Add scrambled eggs and other seasonings to taste.

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Another reader discovered an odd side effect when she started taking turmeric for knee pain. Her desire to gamble disappeared. This has not shown up anywhere in the medical literature. One might even dismiss it as totally ludicrous, except the opposite effect has also been reported. Some patients on a drug to treat Parkinson's disease have experienced a compulsion to gamble.9 "* All my life my knees have ached at night. I would use Aleve, arthritis-strength aspirin, or Tylenol and usually woke up and had to take more about 3 a.m.

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Curcumin, turmeric's yellow pigment, has demonstrated significant anti-inflammatory activity in a variety of experimental models. In fact, in numerous studies, curcumin's antiinflammatory effects have been shown to be comparable to those of the potent drugs hydrocortisone and phenylbutazone, as well as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory agents, such as ibuprofin (Motrin). Unlike the drugs, which are associated with significant toxic effects, including ulcer formation, decreased white blood cell count, and intestinal bleeding, curcumin produces no toxicity.

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When I read that turmeric might have antiinflammatory action, I wondered if it could help me. I immediately bought some and sprinkled a rounded teaspoonful on my cereal. I continued the regimen daily and the results are unbelievable! After 10 days, the awful itching and bleeding had ceased. My scalp, which had been heavily flaked and itchy, was returning to normal. The skin problems on my legs and thighs cleared up after 8 weeks. Now, 5 months later, I have no psoriasis, just a few reddened areas where it was bad. I am grateful to you for the information that made a huge difference for me.

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For yellow, add small amount of powdered turmeric straight from the bottle. Be careful not to add too much or it will alter the taste. tips & tidbits almond-date no-bake apple crisp 3A cup whole raw almonds 8-10 medium, pitted dates 4 red or gala apples - cored 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice 4 tbsp. apple juice Vi tsp. ground cinnamon Grind almonds and dates together in food processor. Press mixture firmly and evenly into bottom of 9 x 9" baking dish. (May mix in a little raw almond butter to help hold together.) Puree IV2 apples in blender with 1 tbsp.

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