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The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Results of this study found a significant association between dietary intake of carotene-containing vegetables and a reduced risk of cancer mortality in elderly individuals. —G.A. Colditz, et al., "Increased Green and Yellow Vegetable Intake and Lowered Cancer Deaths in an Elderly Population," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 41(1), January 1985, p. 32-36. This placebo-controlled study examined the effects of beta-carotene and ascorbic acid on spontaneous and x-ray-induced appearance of micronuclei in human lymphocytes in healthy volunteers.

The Healing Power of Herbs: The Enlightened Person's Guide to the Wonders of Medicinal Plants Michael T. Murray, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Vahora SB, Rizwan M, and Khan JA: Medicinal uses of common Indian vegetables. Planta Medica 23, 381-393,1973. 18. Bastidas GJ: Effect of ingested garlic on Necator americanus and Ancylostoma canium. Am / Trop Med Hyg 18, 920-923,1969. 19. Nagai K: Experimental studies on the preventive effect of garlic extract against infection with influenza virus. Jpn J Infect Dis 47,321,1973. 20. Weber ND, et al: In vitro virucidal effects of Allium sativum (garlic) extract and compounds. Planta Medica 58, 417-423, 1992. 21. Lau B, et al: Allium sativum (garlic) and cancer prevention.

Herbs for Health and Healing Kathi Keville See book keywords and concepts

Since the malic and tartaric acids in carrots and apples also neutralize stomach acid, I like to combine the juices of these vegetables with the herbs to make an extra-tasty tea. Clinical studies have shown that chamomile, marshmallow, licorice, slippery elm, calendula, garlic, wild yam and Saint-John's-wort protect the stomach from its own acid and also reduce inflammation and infection of the lining. I originally stumbled on a formula for heartburn years ago, quite by accident.

You can do that by eating lots of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. You should also stay away from pastries and breads made with refined flour, and be sure to drink plenty of water. Bulk laxatives are the gentlest solution to occasional constipation, especially if you have sensitive or inflamed bowels. Bulk laxatives are often safe to use even when you have intestinal inflammation, hemorrhoids, or colitis or are pregnant or nursing. If you have any of these conditions, ask your doctor if these kinds of laxatives are safe for you to use.

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

B12 can be obtained from a B-complex vitamin, or from spirulina. Sea vegetables, green vegetable juice, dandelion root, gentian, and yellow dock are herbs useful in countering iron deficiency. Alternating hot and cold showers, skin brushing, and deep breathing exercises are useful supplementary treatments. Arthritis orty million Americans experience the painful, crippling effects of arthritic J. diseases. Of that number, about 16 million have osteoarthritis and 7 million are afflicted with rheumatoid arthritis. Many others suffer from less common forms of the condition.

Six to eight cups of various types of vegetables should be eaten daily. Good sources of vitamin C, as well as calcium, are kale, collards, and broccoli. Squash, almonds, and carrots are high in beta-carotene, while wheat germ and nuts are good sources of vitamin E. Because these foods are high in fiber, they stimulate the immune-enhancing cells of our intestinal lining, and cleanse the colon of toxins. Fiber helps prevent intestinal infections as well. Raw foods are good sources of enzymes, but should not be eaten if there is a problem with diarrhea.

The best foods: fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Antioxidant supplements keep us young by slowing down free radical damage. These include vitamin A, beta carotene, bioflavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, zinc, and NADH. Herbs important to an antiaging protocol include fo-ti-tieng, garlic, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and gotu kola. Essential oils may alleviate common conditions associated with aging, including insomnia, indigestion, arthritis, and memory loss. Stress reduction is essential to slowing down the aging process, and preventing degenerative disease.

In the garden, a product called Safer Insecticidal Soap can be used on fruits and vegetables. This nontoxic product is made from natural fatty acids and will kill most garden pests without harming beneficial bugs. Cleansers made naturally are as effective as commercial brands and far less toxic. Glass cleaner can be made by adding three tablespoons of vinegar to one quart of water. Baking powder can be used in place of scouring powder as an abrasive cleaner in the bathroom and kitchen. And Borax mixed with water serves as an excellent all-purpose cleaner.

A whole-foods diet, on the other hand, rich in raw fruits, vegetables, fresh juices, nuts, seeds, and grains, in combination with a multivitamin/mineral supplement, can make a positive difference. •Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)...SOD should be taken on an empty stomach, with water, about a half hour before meals. This enhances energy, and reduces pain and inflammation. SOD's benefits are enhanced by the addition of vitamin E. •The B Vitamins... •Niacinamide...This form of B3 helps both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

A brown seaweed that has been eaten by people in Russia, Wales, and Iceland for several hundred years, its broad blackish-gray ribbons are dried, boiled, compressed, dried again, and finally shredded or powdered.

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

That's why doctors say that nutritional supplements are as important to the diets of people with CFS as fruits, vegetables and grains. The following are the key nutrients that experts recommend you include in your daily regimen. Muscling Up with Magnesium When a group of British researchers found that people with CFS had below-normal levels of magnesium within cells and that the same people felt better when they received supplementation, some thought magnesium was going to be the great glistening hope for those with CFS.

Herbs for Health and Healing Kathi Keville See book keywords and concepts

To enhance effectiveness, I like to mix this tea with equal amounts of carrot and celery juice—these vegetables also benefit bowel disorders. This formula can also be made into a tincture by combining the same recommended quantities of tinctures. More and more people are tracing various health problems to stubborn, yeastlike fungi called Candida albicans. Not a foreign invader at all, Candida occurs naturally in the vagina, on the skin (especially in moist areas such as the armpits) and especially in the digestive tract.

This broad definition of herbs includes trees, shrubs, mushrooms, lichens and, of course, fruits and vegetables that have medicinal properties. In many of my recipes, you will find items that you consider food rather than herbs, such as apple juice or shiitake mushrooms. There are countless different herbs and combinations of herbs that are used for health and healing. But even the most potent herb can become worthless if not properly prepared.

Homeopathic Medicine at Home: Natural Remedies for Everyday Ailments and Minor Injuries Maesimund B. Panos, M.D. and Jane Heimlich See book keywords and concepts

Plenty of fruits, vegetables, and lean meats— the protective foods—rather than an excessive amount of sugars and starches constitute a proper diet. According to a naturopath, G. E. Poesnecker, director of the Clymer Health Clinic in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, "Most childhood respiratory problems stem from an improper diet, and it is only by the permanent change of his diet that a true cure can be achieved." In your anxiety for your child's quick recovery from a cold, don't give him any drugs—prescription or nonprescription.

Herbs for Health and Healing Kathi Keville See book keywords and concepts

Caraway and cumin can also be used to spice up beans and vegetables. For recipes, see chapter 18. By the way, if you suffer from anemia, you will want to avoid black tea, which slows down iron absorption. Women who experience heavy menstruation frequently have a low iron count. If this is true for you, you should not only follow the above suggestions, but also see "Heavy Periods" on page 162. Anemia can also signal several other problems, such as a blood disorder, so consult a physician before treating with herbs.

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

Iizuka & Maeda, 1988; Ikebe et al, 1990; Lasota and Sylwestrzak, 1989) As with many vegetables and fruits, the mineral content is highly variable, depending on the substrate where it grows. For instance, shiitake cultured with extra calcium in its culture medium has up to 3 times as much calcium in the fruiting bodies (Sasaki, 1990).

Symptoms: Their Causes & Cures : How to Understand and Treat 265 Health Concerns the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

Her advice: Eat fruits, vegetables and other foods rich in zinc and vitamins C, E and A and beta-carotene (it converts to A in the body). "Ample evidence shows that these so-called antioxidants may counteract the sun-related oxygen damage to the eye's cells and slow down age-related vision loss," says Dr. Faye. Consider supplements for the eyes. For good measure, take a commercial eye supplement featuring the prime antioxidants mentioned above. "My patients report improved well-being after taking these nutrients and many demonstrated improved vision," says Dr. Faye.

Again, the ideal diet consists mainly of whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Lose excess pounds. "Try to maintain your ideal weight for your height," says Robert London, M.D., assistant clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore. Obesity is linked with higher blood estrogen levels, he says, and also places you at a greater vulnerability to breast cancer. Breast Tenderness when to see your doctor • The pain is severe or persists for two months or more. • You are taking hormone replacement therapy.

Wearing Playtex gloves may even be prudent when slicing vegetables," says Dr. Clark. And whatever you do, when you handle something sharp, don't rush. For example, take your time shaving your face or legs, especially when the razor rounds the jawbone or ankle bone, where nicks are more likely. Bleeding after Intercourse when to see your doctor • You experience bleeding after intercourse anytime other than during your menstrual period. What Your Symptom Is Telling You .Although exuberant or rough sex can cause occasional bleeding, infection is a more likely suspect.

Doctors recommend regularly eating high-fiber foods such as beans, raw fruits, leafy vegetables and whole-grain breads and cereals that can help soften stools and hasten their voyage through your digestive tract. • You've injured your ankle and it's so painful that you still can't put your weight on it 24 hours later. • Your pain is not related to an injury and it lasts for more than four days. • See your doctor immediately following an injury if, in addition to pain, you experience swelling, bruising or fever, or if the joint feels loose.

Fibrous foods, such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole-grain cereals, increase the bulk of the stool and, like water, decrease the amount of straining needed during a bowel movement. In turn, that lessens pressure on blood vessels and helps prevent bleeding. See also Stool, Straining at Anal Itching when to see your doctor • You feel a lump in the rectal area. • You have diabetes. • You are taking steroids. • Your children complain of anal itching. What Your Symptom Is Telling You Of all the places to get an itch, your anus is probably one of the most embarrassing.

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

If I had pie and cake every day I'd be obese—and I'd miss the nutrition found in fruits, vegetables and other carbohydrates," says Davida Kruger, R.N., senior vice-president of the ADA. Every time you have a sweet, you need to subtract another carbohydrate (or even two or three) from your diet in order to keep blood sugar levels stable. Here's how it works. Check your treat for carbohydrates. For every 30 grams of carbohydrates listed on the label, you need to remove one carbohydrate serving from somewhere else in your diet.

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

Drink the broth (1-3 cups a day) and eat the vegetables. Tender fleshy fungi, such as shiitake and oyster mushrooms, can be eaten with enthusiasm, but it is best to push tough and fibrous fungal fruiting body chunks such as reishi, artist's conk, and turkey tail aside—the essence has already permeated the broth, and they are far too tough to chew, even after boiling (unless you are a 3 or 4 pack of gum a day fan and have very well-developed jaws).

The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Ziegler, et al.,' 'Vegetables, Fruits, and Carotenoids and the Risk of Cancer," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 53(1 Suppl), January 1991, p. 251S-259S. Results of this case-control study of 83 breast cancer patients found that low plasma beta-carotene levels were associated with an increased risk of the disease. —N. Potischman, et al.,' 'Breast Cancer and Dietary and Plasma Concentrations of Carotenoids and Vitamin A," American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 52(5), November 1990, p. 909-915.

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

Compounds that block the formation of carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds from nitrites (which occur in many meats and some vegetables) are produced in shiitake and other mushrooms (such as matsutake and the common button agaric) when they are dried or heated. Uncooked shiitake contains no detectable amounts of the nitrite-scavenging compound thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid (TCA, thioproline); dried shiitake contains 134 mg/100 g (dry weight basis) of the compound; and boiled shiitake holds 843 mg/100 g (Kurashima etal, 1990).

The potential nutritional value of mushrooms ranking the highest on several internationally-accepted tests compares with meat and milk, whereas the least nutritive mushrooms are similar to common vegetables such as carrots and turnips (Crisan & Sands, 1987). It is also interesting to note that a number of wild mushrooms are consistently more nutritious than their cultivated relatives. For instance, the straw mushroom, Vohariella volvacea, the cepe (Boletus edulis), and the parasol mushroom (Macrolepiota procera [Scop.:Fr.) Sing.

The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Healing Gary Null, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

C You, et al, "Allium vegetables and Reduced Risk of Stomach Cancer," Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 81(2), January 18, 1989, p. 162-164. This study examined the chemopreventive action of garlic extract on DMBA-induced complete skin carcinogenesis in mice. Results showed that garlic extract topically applied twice daily for 3 days every week prior to DMBA significantly reduced incidences of tumors. —A.R. Rao, et al., "Inhibition of Skin Tumors in DMBA-induced Complete Carciogenesis System in Mice by Garlic," Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, 28(5), May 1990, p. 405-408.

Like scientists worldwide, he has found that people whose diets are heavy in fruits and vegetables have lower rates of most cancers. Limonene in citrus fruits, for example, is known to increase the production of enzymes that help the body dispose of potentially carcinogenic substances. Even the National Cancer Institute estimates that one in three cancer deaths are diet related and that 8 of 10 cancers have a nutrition/diet component. Phytochemicals have been actively used by pharmaceutical companies in making many of their products.

The report goes on to say that phytochemicals are present in many frequently consumed foods, especially fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and seeds, as well as in such less common foods as licorice, soy, and green tea. In addition to naturally occurring phytochemicals, scientists are developing what they call functional foods which consist of any food or food ingredient providing health benefits beyond the traditional nutrients it contains.

Herbal Medicine From the Heart of the Earth Sharol Tilgner, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Increase fruites, vegetables, nuts, seeds and cold water fish. • Exercise • Stress management Dong quai, Angelica sinensis, is known for balancing hormones. It is a warming female tonic, enriches the blood, promotes blood circulation and regulates and normalizes menstruation and the menstrual cycle. It is a mild laxative, sedative, hepatoprotectant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic.261 It is used for PMS, cramps, uterine bleeding due to stagnation, constipation, chronic pelvic infections and headache due to blood deficiency.

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