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The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Constipation often results from insufficient intake of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, while diarrhea is usually caused by intestinal infection or inflammation, such as food poisoning. Irritable bowel syndrome gives rise to alternating bouts of constipation and diarrhea, and spastic constipation results from tension and muscle spasm in the colon. HERBS Dandelion root, licorice, and yellow dock are mild laxatives. Senna is a strong laxative and should only be taken when other herbs have failed. Psyllium seeds and husks cleanse the colon and encourage normal bowel habits.

The Alternative Medicine Handbook: The Complete Reference Guide to Alternative and Complementary Therapies Barrie R Cassileth, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Source: Red meat, chicken, seafood, other animal products; dark green vegetables, nuts, whole grains. Breads and other foods are fortified with iron. Signs of Deficiency: Fatigue, dizziness, heart palpitations, weakened immune function; iron deficiency anemia. Signs of Overdose: Vomiting, dizziness, fatigue. Overdose interferes with immune function and may increase risk of cancer or heart attack. Supplement Needed? On M.D. recommendation can take multipurpose vitamin supplement. Never give children adult iron supplements, which can poison them. IVYaGNESIUM ^A for Women: 280 mg (milligrams).

Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself Leo Galland See book keywords and concepts

First, cut down on sugar and fat, then switch to whole grains, then add more vegetables. Give yourself a chance to know how each new food you try affects your body. It may take a few days. Then add nutritional supplements, one at a time, allowing yourself three or four days between each change. Experiment with different brands. For some people, one preparation of Lactobacillus will cause diarrhea, but another will not.

PowerFoods: Good Food, Good Health with Phytochemicals, Nature's Own Energy Boosters Stephanie Beling See book keywords and concepts

That puts you in the 1400-calorie column on the chart, and that means that you should eat, every day: four servings of fruit, two servings of vegetables, seven servings of whole grains, two servings of legumes or other protein, two servings of nuts and seeds or oils, and two servings of dairy or nondairy foods. What constitutes a serving? The pages that follow define what constitutes a serving for basic foods in each of the five PowerFood categories and for dairy and nondairy foods as well. Each portion shown equals one serving. For example, look under complex carbohydrates.

Chapter 3 A WAY OF EATING FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY The dietary evidence continues to support our recommendations to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. There appears to be practically no limit to the health benefits of such a diet. ?GEOFFREY CANNON, PH.D. SCIENCE DIRECTOR WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND Vitamin and mineral supplements are no substitute for a variety of foods.

The complex carbohydrates (not only in whole grains but in fruits and vegetables as well) are a source of time-released energy; they are calories that won't easily turn into fat unless eaten in excess. For people concerned about weight control, the advantage of a diet high in carbohydrates is that it takes more calories to metabolize and process carbohydrates, which is a good thing. Also, a diet high in carbohydrates is more filling, so that you eat less while still getting the maximum amount of vitamins (particularly the B vitamins and Vitamin E), minerals, fiber, and phytochemicals.

What newer research has made clear is the supranutritive phytochemical value of whole grains. Specifically, they are rich in the phenols, lignans, coumarins, phytosterols, and protease inhibitors.The phenols inhibit the enzymes that can mutate critical genes and cause cancer. The lignans are antioxidants, and they also appear to suppress cell mutation. The coumarins, with their first-strike capability, block cancer-causing substances before they can get started. Phytosterols knock cancer-causing estrogen hormones off their path.

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

Hemicelluloses These are found in bran, cereals, whole grains, brussels sprouts, mustard greens, and beets. (Provide insoluble and soluble fiber.) Cellulose and hemicelluloses absorb water and can smooth functioning of the large bowel. Essentially, they "bulk" waste and move it through the colon more rapidly. This not only can prevent constipation, but may also protect against diverticulosis, spastic colon, hemorrhoids, cancer of the colon, and varicose veins. CAUTION: Increased fiber is contraindicated in certain bowel disorders.

Best Natural Sources: Fish, poultry, meat, whole grains, eggs, nuts, seeds. Supplements: Bonemeal is a fine natural source of phosphorus. (Make sure vitamin D has been added to help assimilation, and that the bonemeal is lead-free!) Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess: No known toxicity. (See section 334, "Cautions.") Enemies: Too much iron, aluminum, and magnesium can render phosphorus ineffective. (See section 293.) Personal Advice: When you get too much phosphorus, you throw your mineral balance off and decrease your calcium.

Best Natural Sources: Dark green leafy vegetables, whole grains, legumes. Supplements: Not ordinarily available. Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess: Rare, but 5-10 mg. a day can be considered toxic. (See section 334, "Cautions.") Personal Advice: As important as molybdenum is, there seems no need for supplementation unless all the food you consume comes from nutrient-deficient soil. 63. Phosphorus Facts: Present in every cell in the body. Vitamin D and calcium are essential to proper phosphorus functioning.

Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Get reacquainted with whole grains. Try oatmeal or a whole-grain cereal or bread for breakfast. For lunch, have a salad on a bed of brown rice or millet. Add barley to soups and stews and try corn tortillas with your vegetables. If any new grain upsets your digestion, introduce it more gradually or skip it. Fresh Vegetables and Fruits: Your Ticket to Longevity People who eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits have a lower cancer risk, as well as less heart disease and a lower risk of diabetes. Instead of the canned and frozen varieties, head for the fresh produce section.

The Complete Guide to Health and Nutrition Gary Null See book keywords and concepts

I am not saying that fruits and vegetables and the like are not good —only that relative to the diseases to which I was referring, they do not contain as much of the necessary fiber as whole grains. A balanced meal program is most important, and one should consume fruits and vegetables along with the grains. A disproportionate amount of grain in the diet often adds up to a diet high in calories, while fruits and vegetables contain many nutrients needed by the body but not found in the grains.

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

Best Natural Sources: Brewer's yeast, whole brown rice, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds. Supplements: Usually available in 50 mg. strengths. Daily doses most often used are 50-150 mgs. Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess: There have been no reported cases of toxicity. Some people say they have experienced nausea on beginning a B15 regimen, but this usually disappears after a few days and can be alleviated by taking the B15 supplements after the day's largest meal. (See section 334, "Cautions.") Enemies: Water and sunlight.

Overcoming Thyroid Disorders David Brownstein See book keywords and concepts

Unrefined carbohydrates are found in whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. These whole foods contain vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber that aid the body in their digestion. Therefore, the body does not become depleted from the ingestion of unrefined carbohydrates (in contrast to the ingestion of refined carbohydrates). One must choose carbohydrates that do not excessively raise blood sugar levels. Dr. Barry Sears, the author of The Zone books, states, "All carbohydrates are not created equal."27 Carbohydrates can be rated on a "glycemic index" scale.

Prescription Alternatives, Third Edition: Hundreds of Safe, Natural Prescription-Free Remedies to Restore and Maintain Your Health Earl L. Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Make Your Carbs Complex Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains, brown rice and legumes (beans) are metabolized much more slowly in your body than refined carbohydrates. When you eat refined grains such as white flour and white rice, your body treats them as if they're sugar and if you don't burn them off right away, they go directly to fat. When you eat complex carbohydrates, your body tends to use them for energy more slowly, so you have a better chance of burning them off. Complex carbohydrates are also much higher in vitamins and minerals.

The A.D.D. Nutrition Solution: A Drug-Free Thirty-Day Plan Marcia Zimmerman, C.N. See book keywords and concepts

These foods are listed under Starches and include cereals, bread, whole grains, many snack foods, legumes, and starchy vegetables. These foods contain five times the amount of carbohydrate to proteins and contain very little, albeit Green and leafy vegetables are listed under Veggies, although they also contain protein and carbohydrates, as do the starches. Here the carbohydrate to protein ratio is 2.5:1. Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, and sweet peppers all belong to this group. Soy Milk Products as a group contribute carbohydrate, protein, and fats to the daily total.

The Doctor's Complete Guide to Vitamins and Minerals Dr. Mary Dan Eades See book keywords and concepts

Foods high in zinc include whole grains, tofu, miso, nuts, wheat germ, and legumes. Supplement only after consultation with your physician. - Vertigo - (see Inner Ear Dysfunction) - Wound Healing - What is it? When you cut, burn, or otherwise damage your skin, healing forces immediately spring into action. In the first 48 hours, your body's repair cells begin to quickly lay down new fibers of connective tissue to bridge the gap or patch the damaged area. Over the next couple of weeks, this first wave of repair completes the initial job of scarring the wound closed.

Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds, skinless turkey or chicken, and deep-water fish. These foods provide an abundance of important nutrients that energize and build immunity. Food should be eaten in 4 or 5 small meals so that your body receives a steady supply of proteins and carbohydrates necessary for muscle function. • To flush out toxins, drink plenty of steam-distilled water. • Coenzyme Qw improves oxygenation of tissues. Recommendation: Take 75 mg daily. • Proteolytic enzymes improve the absorption of foods, especially protein.

Also, whole grains, unmilled, contain the vitamin in somewhat smaller amounts. Functions in the Body—Your body needs vitamin B6 for proper protein metabolism and essential fatty acids, to use stored "muscle starch" (glycogen), and to produce brain chemicals and the hemoglobin portion of red blood cells. Your body takes pyridoxal— one form of the vitamin that occurs in three forms—and makes a helper molecule (coenzyme) called PLP (pyridoxal phosphate), which more than 60 different enzyme systems depend on to function properly.

Food Sources—Brewer's yeast, brown rice, wheat germ, liver, meat, cheese, legumes, beans, peas, whole grains, black pepper, and molasses. Functions in the Body—The primary role of chromium in your body is in blood sugar regulation as a "glucose tolerance factor," or GTF. Chromium works with insulin to drive sugar from your blood into the tissues of your body for use or storage. This mineral is so important in sugar tolerance that severe deficiencies of it cause a diabetes-like illness to develop.

Food Sources—Meat (including beef, veal, chicken, pork, and liver), eggs, fruit, fish, clams, eggs, green leafy vegetables, whole grains, enriched breads and cereals, asparagus, prunes, and raisins. Functions in the Body—As noted above, you need iron to nake healthy blood cells. You will become weak, pale, and fatigued rom anemia if you become deficient in iron. But it's not only red ilood cells that iron helps to produce; your immune defense cells, he white blood cells, also require sufficient iron for normal pro-luction.

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

The complex carbohydrate—and to a lesser extent quality pasta or bread made from their flours—content of whole grains helps stabilize blood sugar. Grain consumption, as Annemarie Colbin notes in her classic book, Food and Healing, SOME GRAINS ARE EASIEST TO DIGEST—AND SWEETEST—WHEN PRESSURE COOKED I endorse pressure cooking the harder grains—whole barley, whole oats, brown rice, sweet brown rice, both types of wild rice, and rye and wheat berries. Pressure cooking softens their otherwise hard-to-digest bran and yields a sweeter-tasting grain.

Earl Mindell's Vitamin Bible for the 21st Century Earl Mindell See book keywords and concepts

Best Natural Sources: Meat, whole grains, wheat germ, bran, kidney, liver, heart, green vegetables, brewer's yeast, nuts, chicken, unrefined molasses. Supplements: Most commonly found in B-complex formulas in a variety of strengths from 10-100 mg. 10-300 mg. are the daily doses usually taken. Toxicity and Warning Signs of Excess: No known toxic effects. (See section 334, "Cautions.") Enemies: Heat, food-processing techniques, canning, caffeine, sulfa drugs, sleeping pills, estrogen, alcohol. (See section 293.

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

Interestingly, garlic, onions, broccoli, and whole grains are recommended to prevent cancer, and all of them are good sources of selenium. As I've mentioned, selenium concentrations vary in these foods, but of course they also have other nutrients and phyto-chemicals that seem to help prevent cancer. Smokers may benefit from increased selenium intake. ^ Cataracts Cataracts are the result of free-radical damage to the lens of the eye.

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

Health Benefits Healing diets recommend limited use of flour products as they tend to be more mucus forming and difficult to digest than whole grains, beans, and nuts. Soft flour products, such as noodles, dumplings, and hot breakfast cereals, are easier to digest than baked flour products, especially easier than baked goods that contain a fat or oil and/or sweetener. Each individual grain, legume, or nut is an integral, balanced food. When a grain is broken down into minute flecks of flour, it loses its vitality and its essential fatty acids become denatured.

Zinc Seaweed, whole grains, legumes and beans, nuts, seeds (especially alfalfa and pumpkin), mushrooms, nettles, soybeans, and unrefined sea salt. Nutraceuticals Biologically active substances in plants that have pharmaceutically recognized healing properties. Beta carotine is one example of a nutraceutical. There are potentially millions of nutrients with pharmaceutical properties. To obtain adequate nutrients, eat a varied diet of whole foods that, ideally, are sustainably grown, seasonal, and freshly prepared.

Copper Seaweed, whole grains, beans and legumes, raisins, apricots, beets, garlic, nuts, mushrooms, leafy green vegetables, and unrefined sea salt. Fluorine Seaweed, rye, rice, parsley, avocados, cabbage, and unrefined sea salt. Germanium Seaweed, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, onions, ginseng, aloe vera, and unrefined sea salt. Iodine Seaweed and unrefined sea salt. Also, when grown in iodine-rich soil, the following: garlic, asparagus, lima beans, sesame seeds, soybeans, and turnip greens. Similarly, if microalgae is grown in iodine-rich water, it provides iodine.

Natural Cures Michael Castleman See book keywords and concepts

Broccoli is terrifically nutritious, but an all-broccoli diet is not as healthful as one based on a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. The Winning Foods However, given a diet based on a healthy variety of nutritious foods, some foods still stand out as particularly valuable for the prevention and The Healing Foods treatment of specific conditions. Here's an overview of some of the best healing foods and the conditions they help.

To get enough of this essential nutrient, eat plenty of whole grains, cereals, breads, beans, low-fat dairy products, shellfish, fish, poultry and lean meats. Olfactory impairment may also be a sign of several illnesses, among them allergies, epilepsy, Parkinsonism, Alzheimer's disease, nasal polyps, thyroid problems, multiple sclerosis and certain brain tumors. In fact, researchers at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, showed that a smell test might be used to diagnose Alzheimer's before it becomes apparent using standard cognitive tests.

Also get enough smell-supporting zinc by eating whole grains, fruits, beans and leafy green vegetables. 2-15 points. Your sense of smell may not be up to snuff. Consult a physician to rule out illness and a zinc deficiency. If your doctor says you're healthy and you have no nutritional deficiencies, don't smoke, and prevent head injuries. grandma's house," says Paul Selinger, a real estate investor in Inverness, California. "They help people feel at home—and often push them over the edge to make an offer.

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