David Wolfe
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 MONDAY
Breakfast
8 ounces (1/4 liter) of herbal tea. Squeeze in fresh lemon if desired. Use agave nectar, raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten. One blended super smoothie containing: coconut water, berries (all types), maca powder (2 tablespoons) and coconut oil (2 tablespoons).
Or
1 shot (1 ounce) of wheatgrass juice.
2 persimmons.
2 slices of watermelon (not seedless). Lunch
One small green-leafed vegetable salad. Squeeze lemon into the salad along with olive oil as dressing. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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 Blood pressures fell an equal amount in both groups, suggesting this herbal tea may be as potent as some blood pressure medications.
European mistletoe (page 711) (Viscum album) has reduced headaches and dizziness associated with high blood pressure, according to preliminary research.62 Mistletoe may be taken as 0.5 ml tincture three times per day.63 The blood pressure-lowering effect of mistletoe is small and may take weeks to become evident. Due to possible serious side effects, European mistletoe should only be taken under the careful supervision of a physician trained in its use. |
KC Craichy
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 If you do drink, make it chamomile herbal tea, which has long been used as a sleep inducer. It contains tryptophan as well as calcium.
Despite the fact that alcohol may make you feel sleepy, it disrupts deeper sleep cycles. You'll wake up feeling lousy, even if you've slept a long time.
ESTABLISH NORMAL SLEEP PATTERNS
World-class athletes whom I know stress the importance of establishing a daily rhythm for eating, exercise, and sleeping to maximize their training. |
David Wolfe
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| TUESDAY E
Breakfast
8 ounces (1/4 liter) of herbal tea. Squeeze in fresh lemon if desired. Use agave nectar, raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten. 14 ounces (0.4 liters) of a blended berry smoothie containing: water, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Add 2 tablespoons of hempseeds and/or 2 tablespoons of blue-green algae if desired.
Lunch
One small green-leafed vegetable salad with one avocado. Add fresh-blended lemon, basil, miso and avocado as a dressing. One item of cooked starch (baked, no-salt corn chips would be preferred) eaten with one avocado. |
| Dehydrated or toasted wholegrain bread,
WEDNESDAY
Breakfast
8 ounces (1/4 liter) of herbal tea. Squeeze in fresh lemon if desired. Use agave nectar or raw honey to sweeten. 1 cantaloupe.
Or
Drink the water of 2 coconuts with Nature's First Food or some other green superfood blend in order to increase mineralization,
Lunch
1 shot (1 ounce) of fresh wheatgrass juice.
Greek salad containing: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, salt-cured black olives, 1-2 ounces (30-60 ml) of olive oil. |
| FRIDAY
Breakfast
8 ounces (1/4 liter) of herbal tea. Squeeze in fresh lemon if desired. Use agave nectar, raw honey or maple syrup to sweeten.
1 honeydew melon or 1 whole or blended papaya with lime juice.
Or
Drink the water of 2 coconuts with Nature's First Food or some other green superfood blend in order to increase mineralization.
Lunch
1/2 quart (1/2 liter) of freshly-made vegetable juice containing green-leafed vegetables (i.e. spinach, collards, clover sprouts), apples and pears. Cucumber, tomato, okra, zucchini mixed salad. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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 Have a cup of herbal tea, or practice one of the relaxation techniques listed in this section. Go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same hour each morning. Do not change this routine on the weekend.
• Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and comfortable. Invest in a good mattress and pillow, and have several covers available to suit various nighttime temperatures.
• Use the bed for sleep and sex only. Everything else, including reading, writing letters, and making phone calls, should take place off the bed, preferably in another room. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
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 It has a long history as a herbal tea, taken to alleviate stress and indigestion, and as a gargle for sore throat. Chamomile tea was a popular tonic in the Victorian era. Pares used Dried flower heads or the essential oil. Cultivation & harvesting Roman chamomile is commercially cultivated in Europe, the USA and Argentina. The flower heads are harvested and dried, or used as a raw material for the extraction of the essential oil by steam distillation. |
| Small amounts of chamomile are sometimes added to herbal tea mixtures as a brightening agent. Nutritional value Used as flavourant only (large doses or regular consumption may be harmful).
Notes Both types of chamomile are well known as medicinal plants. Roman chamomile is used as a sedative, antispasmodic and antiinflammatory (the essential oil is used in aromatherapy), while German chamomile is antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative and antiseptic. With an annual consumption of 5 000 tons, German chamomile is by far the most important from a medicinal point of view. |
| The plant should not be confused with the North American bee balm (Monarda didyma), that was once used to make a herbal tea called "Oswego tea". Origin & history Lemon balm is indigenous to the eastern Mediterranean region and Asia Minor. The herb was well known to the Greeks and Romans, who distributed it throughout Europe. The leaves contain a chemical compound (terpenoid) that acts as a pheromone to attract bees, hence the name melissa, the Greek name for honeybees. Commercial production occurs in various parts of southern, central and eastern Europe. Parts used Fresh or dried leaves. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
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| You can drink water or herbal tea while sitting in the water to encourage faster elimination of the stone. For some people, a constitutional hydrotherapy feels even better.
Aromatherapy
To relieve abdominal pain, use any of the following, either alone or in a combination that pleases you: chamomile, lavender, and marjoram. You can add them to a sitz bath (or a regular bath, if you like), or mix them with a carrier oil and rub it directly on your abdomen.
Stress Reduction
General Stress-Reduction Therapies
Learn to meditate. |
Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D.
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| Special United Kingdom considerations
Comfrey for internal use is only available as an herbal tea, unless prescribed by a Medicinal Herbalist. People should consult with a qualified herbalist for other forms of this herb.
CORDYCEPS
Common names: Caterpillar fungus, deer fungus parasite, chongcao
Botanical name: Cordyceps spp. Parts used and where grown
Cordyceps sinensis in its sexual stage is the primary form used.1 However, more than ten related species (in sexual and asexual stages) as well as artificially cultured mycelium are today used as substitutes in commercial preparations. C. |
Tanya Harter Pierce
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Essiac o book on alternative cancer treatments would be complete without a discussion of the herbal tea treatment called "Essiac."
_l i Like the Hoxsey therapy, Essiac has been around since the early 1900s and also has a colorful history. One of the Essiac herbs, "burdock root," is also part of the Hoxsey herbal therapy. While the Hoxsey herbal formula came to America from a horse rancher, the Essiac herbal tea came to Canada as a gift from Native America. |
Michael T. Murray
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 Note: Be sute to drink plenty of water or herbal tea while using PGX products. They require a good deal of fluid to be effective. If you don't drink enough, PGX will draw fluid from your bloodstream, leading to dehydration.
Table L. |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Take Honey, Vinegar or Lemon juice with Vitamin C and water, sub-acid fruitjuices, Grapes, Oranges, or herbal tea.
Take 25,000 units Vitamin A; 50 mg. B-Complex twice daily, Bl; 50-300 mg. B2; 25-300 mg. B3; 5-10 grams Vitamin C (for cleansing the colon); Bioflavonoids (fresh Tangerine with rind); Vitamin D; The Minerals Indium; Calcium; Phosphorus; Potassium; Sodium; Calories; Protein; and fluids. Cream of Tartar in water may rid fevers.
Herbs: Goldenrod, Horsetail, Parsley, Onion, or Juniperto cleanse the kidneys. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
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 Europeans first learned about stevia in the sixteenth century, when conquis-tadores sent word to Spain that the natives of South America were using the plant to sweeten herbal tea. Since then, stevia has been used widely throughout Europe and Asia. In the United States, herbalists use the leaf for diabetes, high blood pressure, infections, and as a sweetening agent. In Japan and Brazil, stevia is approved as a food additive and sugar substitute. |
John A. McDougall
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 For relief, coffee drinkers must switch to beverages like herbal tea or one of the popular grain drinks rather than decaf. But the news isn't all bad for you lifelong Java lovers?although there is considerably more indigestion among coffee drinkers, there is no increased risk of stomach or duodenal ulcers.
Cigarettes and Alcohol
Both cigarette smoking and alcohol can compromise LES function and cause indigestion. Most of the distress from alcoholic beverages comes from irritation of the stomach lining and the production of acid. |
| Rather than reaching for a soothing herbal tea, she drank soda and coffee by the potful. Instead of warm vegetable soup, she pulled out the oil and drowned her sorrow in deep-fried chicken and mashed potatoes swimming in butter. Succulent fresh fruits were replaced by cookies and pies with a hefty dollop of ice cream on top. Now Louise was paying the price.
Considering the eight hundred thousand hospitalizations and $5 billion spent annually on gallbladder disease, it's safe to say that a lot of folks are paying the same price. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 It can be mixed with a cup of herbal tea if you wish. Warren Laboratories has a product called George's Aloe Vera Juice that is good.
Q Ginger stimulates the digestive system and eases passage of foods through the intestines. Try Ginger Dry Extract and Ginger Soft Extract from Sabinsa Corporation.
Q Use milk thistle to aid liver function and to enhance bile output to soften stools.
Q Naturalax 2 from Nature's Way is an herbal formula that is good for constipation. |
| Moistened and warmed herbal tea bags also help soothe and heal. Try using chamomile tea bags to relieve the itching and inflammation of insect bites and eczema.
Powders
Powders are dried herbs ground to a fine consistency. You can sprinkle them over food, stir them into a liquid such as juice or water for tonics, or add them to soup stocks. You also can take them in capsule or tablet form.
Salves, Ointments, and Creams
These preparations combine a medicinal herb with an oily base for external use. |
Nontoxic, Natural and EarthwiseDebra Lynn Dadd
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| If you want to avoid caffeine, you'll want to choose herbal tea rather than black tea.
At the Store/By Mail
Buy loose tea and brew it using metal tea balls, bamboo strainers, or cotton tea bags. Many natural-food stores have herbs for tea in their bulk-herb section, and there are many organically grown herbal teas that can be ordered by mail.
S3 Earthwise herbal tea
Mountain Ark Trading Company. Bancha twig tea bags.
Bioforce Teas (Bioforce of America).
From organically grown or wildcrafted herbs. Bioforce of America-Eden Foods Mu Tea (Eden Foods).
Gold Mine Natural Food Company. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| It can be taken in a cup of herbal tea if you wish.
Q Burdock root, dandelion, and red clover aid in liver repair by cleansing the bloodstream.
Q Silymarin (milk thistle extract) has been shown in scientific studies to repair and rejuvenate the liver. Take 200 milligrams of silymarin three times daily. Liv-R-Actin from Nature's Plus is also a good source of milk thistle. |
Michael T. Murray
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| Most of the major brands of herbal tea (Celestial Seasonings, Bigelow, Republic of Tea, Traditional Medicinals, and so on) provide a sampler pack to help you identify teas that appeal to you. In general, avoid black teas. Try to choose decaffeinated varieties, especially for your nighttime cup of tea. If you feel you need a little caffeine in the morning, go with a cup of regular green tea. produce
Try to buy organic, if possible, and be sure to wash all produce before consumption.
Acorn squash? Broccoli?2 heads
Basil? bunch Cabbage—Vi head
Bell peppers? green, 2 red Carrots? |
Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C.
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 Spike seasoning blend; Bragg's Liquid Aminos (after you have tested for soy). beverages: water; green drink; caffeine-free herbal tea; carrot and other fresh vegetable juices; fresh or bottled fruit juices diluted by half to maintain steady blood sugar levels.
Changing your ideas of what is normal to eat for breakfast or have as a snack is helpful for expanding the possibilities of what to eat. As long as you don't have any trouble digesting bananas, The Frozen Banana Cream Treat and the No-Bake Apple Crisp (see Recipes) are great for planned indulgences. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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| It can be mixed with a cup of herbal tea if you wish.
Q Bio-Rizin from American Biologies is a licorice extract that improves glandular function and helps relieve allergy symptoms. Take 10 to 20 drops twice daily.
Q Pau d'arco has an antibacterial, cleansing, and healing effect. Drink two cups of pau d'arco tea daily.
Ql Other herbs beneficial for diverticulitis include cayenne (capsicum), chamomile, goldenseal, papaya, red clover, slippery elm bark, and yarrow extract or tea. |
| Consume three cups of herbal tea daily or take herbs in capsule or extract form as directed on the product label.
Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, do not use it during pregnancy, and use it with caution if you are allergic to ragweed.
Q Hops helps to relieve pain and stress.
Q Red clover acts as an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent, and aids relaxation.
Q Suma enhances the immune system and helps prevent stress. This herb is sometimes referred to as Brazilian ginseng. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
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 She made an herbal tea out of sage (but did not tell us how she made it). Then she used the sage tea as a rinse after each shampoo. To her astonishment, she realized that her dandruff had disappeared. Being of a scientific turn of mind, she stopped using the sage tea rinse. Sure enough, her dandruff came right back. She was very pleased to have found an inexpensive way to treat dandruff.
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Q. / used to rinse my hair with a decoction I made from rosemary plants that I grew in my herb garden. |
| Brew some herbal tea with sage or rosemary. Use it as a rinse after shampooing your hair.
• Slather yogurt containing live cultures on the scalp. Leave it for 15 minutes before shampooing it out. Unlike the petrolatum in Vicks VapoRub, yogurt should be fairly easy to wash out.
• Make a rinse with vinegar diluted at least two to one in water. Some people prefer apple cider vinegar, while others use the cheapest white vinegar.
• Switch from one type of dandruff shampoo to another every 6 to 8 weeks. Don't give Malassezia a chance to adapt. |
Antoinette Saville and Antony J. Haynes
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Ginger and Apricot Loaf
I find this cake very popular with all age groups - it can be sliced and wrapped in foil for a child's lunch box, it's a great hit at picnics and is delicious served simply with a cup of herbal tea. |
Bryan Hanson, PhD
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 If you have picked up this book and read this far, you are probably the kind of person who has, at one time or another, wondered exactly how drinking an herbal tea can help prevent cancer, or how taking Echinacea capsules can help you beat a cold.1 Perhaps you have heard that red wine and dark chocolate can help prevent cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes, and have wondered how such a wonderful thing is possible—though most people don't need excuses to enjoy wine and chocolate! |
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