Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 Evening Snack or Tea A 100- to 150-calorie snack focusing on low-glycemic, high-volumetric foods or, better yet, one or two cups of herbal tea (no caffeine). |
Eric R. Braverman
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 Finish with raspberry herbal tea.
LUNCH
8 oz. grilled liver with 4 oz. multicolored vegetable salad with olive oil and vinegar and 1 slice whole-grain bread. Finish with citrus fruit salad and herbal tea.
DINNER
4-6 oz. grilled halibut with ginger. 1 medium baked potato topped with l/i teaspoon cinnamon. 6 oz. apple, raisin, and walnut salad with a splash of balsamic vinegar. Finish with a glass of rice milk.
DAY 2
BREAKFAST
4 oz. fruit mixed with 2 cups plain yogurt. Finish with
1 cup soy milk.
LUNCH
4-6 oz. lentil soup with 1 sLice rye toast. |
Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac.
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 You pick up a cup of warm herbal tea and sip it for a few minutes at your bedside. Then you climb into your warm, comfortable bed and easily fall asleep. You sleep soundly and deeply through the night, and your body is nourished by all the deep rest. Then, in the morning, the sun streams through your window and you wake up feeling completely rested and refreshed, full of energy and vitality.
The whole visualization process could take up to 20 minutes. Try to repeat the visualization once or twice a day for a few days; as you're visualizing, feel free to elaborate and add more details. |
Marshall Editions
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 TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Herbs: The herbs listed inthe formula below are available from Chinese herbalists or online.
• Herbal tea: Add 12 g of Gou Ji Zi (wolfberry), 12 g of Sang Shen Zi (mulberry fruit-spike), 15 g of Di Huang (Chinese foxglove), 15 g of Fuling (poria), 15 g of Shan Yao (Chinese yam), and 10 g of Ju Hua (chrysanthemum flower) to 3-4 cups of water in a ceramic pot. Bring the liquid to the boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup twice a day. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Kane also suggests the following herbal tea, which can cleanse the system and thereby prevent or decrease migraines:
1 part hops
1 part chamomile
1/2 part oatstraw
1/2 part catnip
1/2 part skuillcap
1/4 part peppermint leaf
You can make this formula yourself by adding a heaping tablespoon to a cup of water that has just boiled and steeping it for three to five minutes. You can add honey to sweeten. Drink this tea two to three times a day. |
Dawson Church
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 While Tim was not willing to follow Kim's advice to curb his substantial alcohol consumption, or modify his meat-and-potatoes diet, he did introduce fresh vegetable juices into his regimen, plus an herbal tea (Flor Essence) that is believed to have medicinal properties.
"Kim also taught Tim and his wife a twenty-minute, twice-daily energy medicine protocol, which they followed diligently, both dur ing the week she was there, and for the subsequent two weeks. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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 For people who do not enjoy drinking plain water, make a pitcher of herbal tea and keep it in the fridge. Try chamomile, ginger, or lemon balm. Celestial Seasonings
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Lots of children do not like drinking plain water. Try adding a small amount of juice, such as fresh orange or mango. For teens, keep individual bottled waters in the fridge or on the counter, as some may not like water ice cold.
Red Zinger, or the berry teas are really good choices. You can make these in large containers to store in your refrigerator to have ready to consume as you would iced tea. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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 A 2000 study that used Echinacea Plus, an herbal tea preparation containing Echinacea purpurea and Echinacea angustifolia, decreased the duration of symptoms of cold or flu when taken at early onset of symptoms. The trial was double-blind, placebo-controlled, and involved 95 subjects ages 24 to 62 years. Symptom relief, number of days of symptoms, and number of days before noticeable symptom change were significantly improved in the Echinacea Plus group compared to the placebo group (p<0.001 for all 3 results). No significant adverse reactions were reported. |
Andreas Moritz
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 Drink 2 cups of this "herbal tea" per day on an empty stomach, if possible.
Taken on its own, tea made from the bark of the red lapacho tree, also known as Pau d'Arco, Ipe Roxa, and Taheebo, has powerful effects on the liver and the immune system. The Native American herb called chaparral, although it tastes very bitter, is also an excellent liver and blood purifier.
19. Apply Daily Oil Therapy
011 therapy is a simple, yet astoundingly effective, method of cleansing the blood. |
Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, ND, DACBN
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| Drink unsweetened herbal tea with lemon, lime, or fresh mint to add flavor.
• Instead of sugary drinks, drink purified water as often as possible!
Colon Toxins from Artificial Sweeteners
Carcinogen:
Any chemical, material, or other foreign substance known
Artificial sweeteners are food additives that mimic the flavor of sugar but contain virtually no useto cause cancer. ful energy. In the United States, the following five sugar substitutes are approved for consumer use: saccharin, neotame, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, and sucralose. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| It helps to wind down thirty minutes to an hour before bedtime and prepare for sleep by taking a warm bath, light reading, or having a cup of herbal tea such as chamomile or lavender. Getting a full eight hours is critical to maintaining your metabolism, which then directly affects the strength of your body's detoxification. I know that this much time may require you to sacrifice late-night television or surfing the Internet, but if you choose sleep, you'll effectively amplify your detox program and accelerate your journey down this path to wellness. |
| You can also have a cup of herbal tea before bedtime—chamomile or lavender is nice and relaxing. For your bedtime fiber supplement, choose one that is organic and contains good sources of fiber such as flax, acacia, and gluten-free oat bran. Although some people choose psyllium as their fiber supplement, for many this type of fiber can be dehydrating to the colon, contributing to a more constipated state. You simply want a supplement that you can take easily with water (not a shake or bar that could be too heavy before bedtime). |
| Optional: herbal tea.
"For those who choose to do a three-day fast at the start of the detox, you will substitute your meals with a freshly made juice drink (choose from juice recipes in Chapter 11). The vegetable broth can be consumed throughout the day. Make sure to drink plenty of water during the day.
Total-Body advanced
Cleanse Schedule
6:00 a.m. Wake up. Drink glass of room-temperature or warm fresh-squeezed lemon water. Take one dose of probiotic supplement.
6:30 a.m. 10 to 20 minutes of exercise—rebounding, bands, yoga, or cardio. Drink a glass of water during or after exercise. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 Holy basil (tulsi) can be enjoyed as a simple herbal tea.
Holy basil can be mixed with other herbs and teas to add flavor. A tea made of holy basil with ginger or alone is good for digestion. With chamomile, it is good before bed. Licorice and gotu kola also can be added as well as chai spices and regular green or black tea. When sick, increase the strength of your holy basil tea. To lower a fever, use three to five tea bags. |
Bottom Line Health
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| Then transition to herbal tea or hot water with lemon.
•Add flaxseed. Ground flaxseed contains lignans, which seem to modulate fluctuating estrogen and progesterone levels. Aim for two tablespoons a day. Ground flaxseed has a pleasant nutty flavor—sprinkle it on cereal, yogurt and salads.
Bonus: Flaxseed reduces cholesterol, helps prevent certain cancers and relieves constipation (be sure to drink plenty of water).
•Eat soy foods in moderation. Some countries that have diets containing large amounts of soy report low rates of menopausal symptoms and breast cancer. But I'm cautious about soy. |
Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith
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| Other options: green tea and hot or cold herbal tea.
Final Tips
Here are some additional tips to bear in mind at your next meal:
?Watch your portions: Because overeating can put stress on the digestive organs, infringe on normal detoxification pathways, and lead to obesity and disease, many of us would do well to address the issue of portion control.
?Eat s-l-o-w-l-y: This will help you to chew your food properly before sending it on to the stomach for further digestion. It will also help you to control your portions better and keep you from overeating. |
Marshall Editions
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| This formula nourishes the liver and kidneys, helping to promote energy flow in the eyes. • Herbal tea: Add 3 g of Ye Ju Hua (wild chrysanthemum flower), 3 g of Bo He (field mint), 8 g of Gou Ji Zi (wolfberry), and 5 g of Cang Er Zi (cocklebur fruit) to a teapot of boiling water. Let the tea steep for five minutes before drinking. This formula has the gentle function of reducing the heat, and nourishing the eyes. |
| Use the same method described above, but substitute the following ^ herbs: 5 g of Huang Lian (coptis root), 12 g of Shu Di Huang (Chinese foxglove root cooked in wine), 12 g of Huang Bai (phellodendron), 15 g of Mu Gua (Chinese quince fruit), and 10 g of Zhi Zi (Cape Jasmine fruit).
• Herbal tea: Add 8 g of Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower) and 6 g of Gan Cao (licorice) to a teapot and add boiling water. Sip the tea throughout the day, but before swallowing swish the tea around and let it remain in your mouth for a few seconds to let the herbs clean the bacteria. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Detoxification
Fast on water, soup, juice, and herbal tea for a few days to let your body turn its full attention to fighting the infection. Fasting will also speed the elimination of mucus, especially when expectorant herbal teas are part of the regimen. (See the herbal recommendations further on.)
Super Seven Prescriptions—Bronchitis
Super Prescription #1 N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
NAC reduces the viscosity of phlegm so that it is easier to expectorate. It's useful for acute and chronic bronchitis (especially for smokers and people with asthma or emphysema). Take 300 to 500 mg twice daily. |
Marshall Editions
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| This recipe can relieve stagnant blood, toxicity, and reduce itchiness.
• Herbal tea: Mix 5 g of Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle flower), 5 g of Bo He (field mint), and 5 g of Zhu Ye (bamboo leaves) in a teapot and add boiling water. Let the tea steep for five minutes. Drink the tea to reduce itchiness and other common symptoms. If the condition persists, see your TCM practitioner for a more specific formula or treatment. |
| Drink a cup of this three to four times a day. The herbal tea can be refilled two to three times. When there is a cold sore outbreak, take the tea daily. This tea is to be used only at the acute stage.
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Acupuncture: Each treatment should last around half an hour. Treatment twice a week is better than once a week during the acute stage; however, patients with a chronic cold sore condition should have preventive treatment. Having acupuncture once a month when there are no outbreaks of the sores will effectively prevent the sores from recurring. |
| The herbs used are available from Chinese herbalists. ¦ • Herbal tea: Combine 30 g of Zi Cao (groom well root), 12 g of Da Qing Ye (woad leaf), 15 g of Ci Ji Li (caltrop fruit), 12 g of Jing Jie (schizonepeta stem and bud), and 15 g of Fang Fen (ledebouriella root) in a ceramic pot. Add 3 cups of water, bring the liquid to the boil, and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and drink 1 cup three times a day for three to five days. The amounts given are for a one-day dose.
• Herbal bath: Small rashes do not generally require external treatment. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
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| Alscher DM, Klotz U: Drug interaction of herbal tea containing St. John's wort with cyclosporine. Transpl Int 16(7):543-544. 2003.
Andreas J, J. Brockmoller, et al: Pharmacokientic interaction of digoxin with an herbal extract from St. John's wort. Clin Pharm Ther 66:338-345. 1999.
Anghelescu IG, Kohnen R, Szegedi A, et al. Comparison of Hypericum extract WS 5570 and paroxetine in ongoing treatment after recovery from an episode of moderate to severe depression: results from a randomized multicenter study. Pharmacopsychiatry; 39(6): 213-219. 2006. |
| Hepatic veno-occlusive disease in newborn infant of a woman drinking herbal tea. J Pediatr; 112(3):433-436. 1988
Shipochliev T, Dimitrov A, Aleksandrova E. Anti-inflammatory action of a group of plant extracts. Vet Med Nauki;\%(6):%l-9A. 1981
Schoental R et al. Cancer Res; 30:2127. 1970
Stamford IF, Tavares IA. J Pharm Pharmacol; 35:816. 1983
Taylor A, Taylor NC. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med; 114:772. 1963
Tyler VE. Herbal medicine in America. Planta Med; 53(1): 1-4. 1987
Weston CFM, Cooper BT, Davies JD et al, Veno-occlusive disease of the liver secondary to ingestion of Comfrey. |
| The efficacy of Echinacea compound herbal tea preparation on the severity and duration of upper respiratory and flu symptoms: a randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. J Alt Compl Med; 6(4):327-333. 2000
Luettig B, Steinmuller C, Gifford GE et al. Macrophage activation by the polysaccharide arabinogalactan isolated from plant cell cultures of Echinacea purpurea. J Natl Cancer Inst May 3;81(9):669-675. 1989
Melchart D, Clemm C, Weber B et al. Polysaccharides isolated from Echinacea purpurea herba cell cultures to counteract undesired effects of chemotherapy - a pilot study. |
Bottom Line Health
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| Make her a cup of herbal tea. Join her in eating flaxseed—it's good for your colon and prostate, too.
INSOMNIA
During menopause, elevated levels of the stress hormone Cortisol make it difficult to fall asleep and can trigger intermittent awakening throughout the night. Natural sleep aids...
•Wild yam cream. This topical cream, extracted from yams grown in Mexico, is a source of natural progesterone. It's available at most health-food stores and at some pharmacies. Applying small amounts of wild yam cream daily may help balance Cortisol levels and enhance sleep. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 The FDA has confiscated "dangerous" products like flaxseed oil, herbal tea, vitamin C and CoQ10, all in its quest to save the public from the terrible dangers of nutritional medicine.
Disrupts profits, go to jail
Far from being an industry that seeks to help patients, modern-day medicine is a profit-seeking industry that depends on sustained sickness to generate profits for drug companies, hospitals and diagnostic equipment manufacturers. Police officers, Sheriffs and even U.S. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| Enjoy some hot oatmeal or herbal tea, or do as our grandmothers did and add lemon juice to a glass of warm water.
Consume fermented products on a regular basis to keep your intestinal flora in balance. Kefir and sauerkraut are good choices, as is live unsweetened yogurt once the acute constipation is relieved.
Drink plenty of water to keep stools soft. A glass of clean water every two waking hours is usually an adequate amount.
Food to Avoid
Do not eat foods that are fried or otherwise high in saturated fat. Fat slows travel time through the intestines. |
Mary-Ann Shearer
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 Let me just say that until that point I ate reasonably healthy—only one piece of chocolate per month, only herbal tea, at least one fruit per day, good homemade pasta, fast food only once a week—1 thought these were very healthy eating habits.
Needless to say after reading the book I decided I had nothing to lose. After two days my chest pains were gone, my stomach was not bloated, the flatulence stopped immediately, and I genuinely had energy for the first time in a very long time. I also began to notice an improvement in my concentration levels and memory. Even my reflexes improved. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| A hot beverage at breakfast will often wake up a sluggish digestive system. Try herbal tea or hot water with a little lemon juice.
Food to Avoid
Do not eat fatty, greasy, or fried foods, which travel slowly through the intestines. Super Seven Prescription—Constipation
Super Prescription #1 Psyllium
Take 1 teaspoon or 5 grams of psyllium husks twice daily or as directed on the container. Take it with 10 ounces of water. Psyllium acts as a bulk-forming laxative.
Super Prescription #2 Probiotic
Take a product containing at least 4 billion active organisms daily. |
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