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The Rhodiola Revolution: Transform Your Health with the Herbal Breakthrough of the 21st Century Richard P. Brown, M.D., and Patricia L. Gerbarg, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Save room for five servings of whole grains a day. whole grains supply slow-burning carbohydrates, which the body digests and metabolizes over many hours to release their energy. In contrast, carbs from refined grains such as white flour and white rice are processed much more quickly. This is bad news for the body's energy supply. Your best bet is to limit candies, cookies, pastries, snack foods, white bread, crackers, pastas, and—sad to say—bagels, replacing them with whole grain breads, brown rice, quinoa, oats, and barley.

Besides providing a more constant level of energy than refined grains, whole grains deliver many more vitamins and minerals, plus the fiber that's so important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer. One serving of whole grains equals one slice of bread, Vi cup of dry cereal, or Vi cup of cooked rice, pasta, or cooked cereal. Think three for beans, nuts, and seeds. Three servings per day, that is. A serving equals Vi cup of cooked beans; 2 tablespoons of sunflower, sesame, or pumpkin seeds; 2 tablespoons of almond butter; or Vi cup of nuts.

Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

If you have a bowel disorder, fibrous foods will help regulate your digestive tract. The whole grains and vegetables that were suggested earlier are an excellent source of fiber. For further suggestions, see thb entry that addresses your particular problem. Calcium and magnesium calm the body. Good sources include sea vegetables, green leafy vegetables (except spinach), soybeans, nuts, molasses, salmon, oysters, sardines (with the bones), broccoli, and unsweetened cultured yogurt. Food to Avoid Caffeine and alcohol cause anxiety of the symptoms of anxiety.

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Drink two quarts of liquid daily—water is best. Also, exercise for at least 20 minutes most days of the week. Exercise stimulates intestinal contractions that promote bowel movements. Warning: Sudden constipation or alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation may be a sign of colon cancer. Call your doctor—you may need a colonoscopy to determine if cancer is present. FATIGUE It's normal to be exhausted after a hard day, but persistent fatigue is not normal, especially when it suddenly worsens.

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Food sources of selenium include bee pollen, especially from Nebraska and North and South Dakota, Himalayan salt, broccoli, tomatoes, onions, asparagus, nuts, and whole grains grown on high-selenium soils. Angstrom-size selenium may be the most consistent source. Molybdenum Molybdenum is a lesser known trace mineral. Foods that have vitamin C must contain molybdenum to activate the vitamin C. Molybdenum can protect against tooth decay. It works as an enzymatic agent and plays an important role in iron and nitrogen metabolism. It promotes healthy cellular function.

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Make sure you get enough fiber. whole grains, oats, flaxseeds, and raw vegetables can prevent constipation and will reduce toxins in the digestive tract. Yogurt and other fermented sour products (sauerkraut, kefir) encourage healthful bacteria in the digestive system. These bacteria fight colds and other infections. Deeply colored fruits and vegetables are packed with antioxidants such as carotenoids, the substances that neutralize free radicals. They can also discourage the build-up of arterial plaque, so it's important to eat several servings with each meal. Remember, "think color!

Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Good sources of chromium include cloves, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Silver Silver has been proven to kill more than 600 different viruses and bacteria. In a sense, it's a broad-spectrum antibiotic. Silver has a certain frequency charge that shatters anaerobic parasites, but not the normal healthy bacteria in the body, which are primarily aerobic. Some people have reported that silver in the bloodstream speeds the healing process of fractures by 40 percent.

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Eat lots of fiber in the form of raw vegetables and whole grains. It will help sweep away mineral and acid build-up and ke|ep your digestive system free of harmful bacteria. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower also have antiinflammatory properties. Foods high in sulfur will help repair cartilage and bone. Try eating some asparagus, cabbage, garlic, or onion every day. To keep cartilage lubricated and healthy, drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours. Dehydration has been linked to arthritis pain.

Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness Tori Hudson, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

I recommend that if a pregnant woman eats meat and/or dairy products, these should be "free range" and organic, or at least free from the artificial hormones and pesticides used in the agricultural processes. Dairy products have some of the highest concentration of estrogen-mimicking artificial compounds and growth hormones. Xenoestrogens from pesticides are also suspected of causing genetic damage.

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Instead, feed them whole grains and wholesome foods. For Halloween, do something other than the candy collection circuit. Hyperactivity Hyperactivity also comes down to diet and food additives. You can eliminate so-called hyperactivity in children by making sure they don't eat sugar products—including liquid sugars—such as those found in soft drink beverages. Also, make sure they don't eat food additives—especially artificial colors. They should avoid white bread and any food products made with refined grains. That includes most pastries, cookies and crackers.

It wasn't even what I consider to be a super healthy diet: juniper berries ***** stevia (in place of sugar) ***** nettle They switched from eating refined sugars and carbohydrates to low-glycemic foods, including whole grains. They did that for just three weeks and 50 percent were cured. They no longer had the symptoms of type 2 diabetes, thus the disease had been eliminated. It's astounding because conventional medicine insists that curing these diseases is impossible.

Maintaining bowel regularity is as easy as exercising for at least 30 minutes per day, drinking at least six to eight glasses of nonalcoholic liquids per day and maintaining a high-fiber diet that is high in whole grains, raw vegetables, beans and dried fruits. Limiting or eliminating the consumption of animal products such as meats and dairy is also highly beneficial. However, certain situations that are out of your control may lead to bowel irregularity.

There is one cereal company now—General Mills—that has switched all of its breakfast cereals to using whole grains rather than refined, processed grains. That is a very courageous and positive step in the right direction. Many of those cereals still add sugar to the recipe though, so they certainly don't represent optimum nutrition in my opinion, but they are better for you than cereals made with refined white flour, for example. Interfering with appetite regulation through excitotoxins The next thing that food companies do to promote obesity is adding chemical taste enhancers to their food.

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For even more fiber, eat plenty of whole grains, including oats and brown rice. • An unexplained vaginal discharge or bleeding between periods • Recurring headaches • An unexplained loss of weight or appetite • An unexplained pain, especially in the bones « A persistent low-grade fever • Recurrent infections • Hoarseness that lingers for more than a week • A persistent cough or a cough that brings up blood • Persistent fatigue, nausea, or vomiting Eat wheat germ, nuts, and seeds for their vitamin E content. Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant.

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Willett's book Eat, Drink, and Be Healthy, also promotes fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, but features more specific and logical guidelines. For example, unlike the USDA pyramid, which lumps all fats together in the "Use sparingly" sliver at the top, the alternate plan distinguishes between good fats and bad fats. The same with carbohydrates and meats. It also includes taking a daily multivitamin. Another difference - the alternate plan works. Researchers devised the Alternate Healthy Eating Index to measure how well people followed the plan.

Body odor can be eliminated through a change in diet Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

When you eliminate these from your diet and shift to a 100% healthful diet made of whole grains, massive quantities of leafy vegetables, fresh fruits, soy products, supergreens, lots of sprouts, raw nuts and seeds, healthy oils and other similar healthful ingredients, your body odor will all but disappear in a matter of weeks. That's because a plant-based diet is an internal deodorizer. It's true: the chlorophyll and other phytonutrients will cleanse you from the inside out. Some of the best foods for that include parsley, cilantro, celery and all mint species.

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Stick to whole grains and well-washed raw fruits and vegetables as much as possible. The best time to visit an allergist is before you become pregnant, so you'll know exactly which substances to avoid. Obviously, these guidelines are all subject to your doctor's advice. For medical reasons, you may have to eat certain foods, stick to a certain weight, or take certain drugs that would not necessarily be optimum for your baby's brain growth. The best insurance is prevention. Being in the best possible health before you get pregnant will minimize the need to put your baby's future IQ at risk.

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Where It Matters Most: Schools and Hospitals mmmm Farm-to-school: In most school cafeterias, if the fruits and vegetables don't come from cans, they come from the freezer. whole grains are as hard to find as a second helping of tater tots. Juice comes from concentrate, and sugary sodas are widely available. What does this mean for our kids? Poor nutrition, yes, but also poor concentration, low grades, and plummeting energy levels.

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Food sources include potatoes, wheat germ, nutritional yeast, cooked beans and peas, collard greens, raisins, oranges, nuts, whole grains, milk, and milk products. Vitamin B aids in formation and maintenance of the nervous system and immune system, the regulation of mental processes and mood, and is vital in chemical detoxification. Approximately 60 percent of people with chemical sensitivities are deficient in vitamin B6.

Food sources include cooked dried beans and peas, nutritional yeast, beef liver, wheat germ, nuts, bananas, avocados, leafy greens, cabbage, cauliflower, potatoes, whole grains, dried fruit, fish, and venison. Supplementation through a multivitamin is essential in most cases to ensure sufficient levels are received. Vitamin B6 is toxic to the nervous system when taken in supplements in doses above 1,000 milligrams.

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Try figs, peaches, carrots, cabbage, beans, seeds, and whole grains. Hemorrhoid helpers You can prevent painful hemorrhoids with these simple recommendations. • Eat high-fiber foods. • Drink lots of water to soften stools. • Don't sit too long on the toilet. • Get plenty of exercise. • Lose weight if you are overweight. If you already have hemorrhoids, avoid eating spicy foods, like hot chilies, that might cause pain. Start or stop bowel action - naturally Apples - nutritious, low in calories, and fat-free - are plentiful today. But in ancient Greece they were rare.

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Magnesium is highest in nuts, whole grains, unpolished rice, and wheat germ. Generally high-magnesium foods include apples, apricots, avocados, beet tops, berries, black walnuts, Brazil nuts, cabbage, coconuts, comfrey leaves, figs, dulse, endive, greens, spinach, rye, walnuts, watercress, and yellow corn. Manganese An important, but lesser-known, element is manganese. Some research suggests it is the motherly Love element, because animals that are deficient in manganese do not have much empathy or connection with their offspring.

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Just make sure the muffin is made with healthy whole grains, like oats. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that eating fiber-rich, whole-grain oat cereal can significantly lower blood pressure. In fact, 73 percent of the people in the study were able to cut back on their blood pressure medication. The soluble fiber in oats did the trick. People in the study ate about three-fourths of a cup of Quaker Oatmeal and a cup and a third of Quaker Oat Squares each day. Fish. Several studies note fish's ability to lower blood pressure. The secret? Omega-3 fatty acids.

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In the carbohydrate category, relatively low-glycemic carbohydrates include things like yams or sweet potatoes; whole grains, like whole grain brown rice and whole grain barley; and sugars like Agave nectar rather than fructose, processed sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Stevia is, of course, an excellent sweetener to use. It has virtually no blood sugar effect whatsoever. If you want a tasty sweetener that is extremely low on the glycemic index, get Agave nectar. Ideally, get Agave nectar grown and harvested from Blue Weber agave plants.

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Moreover, the milling of whole grains into white flour also resulted in the loss of the fat-soluble antioxidant Vitamin E, which also has been shown to have a protective effect on the heart. The processing and refining of whole foods was a kind of "nutritional suicide," resulting in a wave of "empty" foods, full of calories, but devoid of almost any nutritional value. Indeed, most refined foods don't even have enough critical nutrients and cofactors to enable them to be properly digested and absorbed into the body.

However, once we learned that whole grains could be refined to the point that the wheat germ could be eliminated entirely, it was discovered that the shelf life of most of these highly processed foods could be increased dramatically. And while this had a positive financial effect on all the businesses related to food production, it had a negative effect on the health of Americans. Not only were our foods deprived of one of nature's premier antioxidants, Vitamin E, they were also deprived of all the B-complex vitamins that naturally reside within the wheat germ itself.

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The above food choices offer a variety of fiber in the form of whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. Supplemental fibers may be helpful for some, if needed. No bowel movement equals no progress. Drink six to eight glasses of clean water per day - avoid tap water. Clean water is the primary beverage to consume between meals and may be consumed with meals. Teas that do not have any sweetener are acceptable in moderation, as long as they do not upset the stomach or induce food cravings. Organic green tea is preferred. Carbonated water may disturb digestion and induce cravings.

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Still others discovered that B12 and thiamin, another B vitamin found in whole grains, nuts, and beans, help carry messages quickly to and from your brain. Calcium. This is the first major mineral your mother provided you as an infant, and it may be the key to staying sharp throughout your life. It helps your brain and nerve cells work together and helps protect you from bone loss, too. This makes calcium a strong addition to your AD vaccine. You probably think first of milk when you think of calcium.

To help your body pick up more Boiling vegetables selenium, cut back on sugar, reduces their natural choose whole grains instead of selenium content. refined ones, and cook your veg- Instead try steaming, etable§ u hd Seek sauteing or microwavmg. i • r r> 1 l selenium trom brazil nuts, broccoli, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, and lean meats. And if you're worried about the fat in Brazil nuts, just go easy on them. You only need one or two whole nuts to get enough selenium. But don't leave your selenium to work alone.

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