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This is not the same as so-called herbal teas, which are local mixtures of many different herbs and spices, and which may not have the anticancer compounds found in "real tea." Recent studies in China, Japan and the United States confirm that tea dramatically blocks development of various cancers in animals. Dr. Allan Conney of Rutgers University found that drinking green tea at concentrations normally consumed by humans blocked up to 87 percent of skin cancers, 58 percent of stomach cancers and 56 percent of lung cancers in mice.

For the first week, to rid their bodies of residual food triggers, the subjects ate a "fasting" liquid diet of herbal teas, vegetable broth, and juices from carrots, beets, celery and potatoes. For the next three to five months, they were put on a vegan diet (no animal products, including meat, fish, milk and eggs). They also avoided gluten (wheat), refined sugar, citrus fruits, strong spices and preservatives—all of which could possibly trigger symptoms.

Tea (including black, oolong and green tea, not herbal teas). Amazing and diverse pharmacological activity, mainly due to catechins. Tea acts as an anticoagulant, artery protector, antibiotic, anti-ulcer agent, cavity-fighter, antidiarrheal agent, antiviral agent, diuretic (caffeine), analgesic (caffeine), mild sedative (decaffeinated). In animals tea and tea compounds are potent blockers of various cancers. Tea drinkers appear to have less atherosclerosis (damaged, clogged arteries) and fewer strokes.

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HERBAL TEAS ? GINSENG TEA TEA LAURYL SULFATE_ Products and Uses: Utilized as a foaming, wetting, and dispersing agent in detergents, cosmetics, shampoos, and pharmaceuticals. Precautions: A skin and eye irritant. Synonyms: CAS: 139-96-8 ? TRIETHANOLAMINE LAURYL SULFATE ? SULFURIC ACID, MONODECYL ESTER ? SULFURIC ACID, DODECYL ESTER, TRIETHANOLAMINE SALT TERPINEOL_ Products and Uses: An ingredient in perfumes, soaps, antiseptics, disinfectants, and flavoring agents. Precautions: Mildly toxic by swallowing. A skin irritant. Synonyms: CAS: 8006-39-1 ? p-MENTH-l-EN-8-OL ?

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Several herbal teas have a mildly di-uretic effect. Paisley tea is the best-known type. Brew two teaspoons of dried leaves per cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Dtink up to thtee cups a day. Lose weight if you need to. Overweight women have more estrogen in theit systems because fat tissue produces estrogen, Dt. Pratt says. This puts them at highet than notmal risk for retaining fluid in theit tissues and fot adding to their overall weight. Ovetweight women need lots of watet and must drastically reduce salt intake. Ferret out food allergies.

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Steep with other flavorful herbal teas, as these are quite bland. Or use one or two teaspoons of the slippery elm powder in a glass of water. Slippery elm has the added advantage of soothing irritated gastrointestinal membranes, helpful in cases of ulcer, gastritis, and colitis. Figs Fresh figs (if dried, soaked overnight in water) can help improve constipation without the excessive laxative effect that prunes have. Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) While necessary for health, too much vitamin C and magnesium may produce diarrhea.

Drink copious amounts of warm liquids: • Use herbal teas (see "Teas" below). • Drink soup broths, vegetable juices, and water. Reduce cold juices and liquids, especially fruit juices, particularly in the cold seasons. • If fasting on liquids for one day is inappropriate for you, use a hypoallergenic protein powder beverage or meal replacement powder. Avoid the overly sweet ones. Such powders will generally prevent the hypoglycemia or weakness that can accompany fasting on just clear fluids in some individuals.

Water, juices, herbal teas, broth, and soups, as well as raw vegetables and fruits, will do the job. Drink the majority of your beverages separate from meals. Use cooked whole grains in kernel form, like brown rice, to add to your fluid intake and bowel health. Avoid excessive dehydrating flour products, such as bread. Eat Sufficient Raw Food Include more raw food in your daily diet, in particular fresh vegetables, fruits, and sprouts, which contribute not only fluid but fiber.

Why not drink herbal teas (hot or cold) and use seasonings that not only taste good, but also nourish and heal? See Chapter Nineteen for a discussion of herbs and their medicinal benefits. BEE POLLEN Honeybee pollen is an exceptional source of concentrated nutrients. Because pollen consists of the germinal components of the plant from which it comes, it contains the vital forces required to reproduce that plant and is a life-giving food.

Learn to use cooled herbal teas as beverages. Try a combination of lemon grass, licorice root, and peppermint, for example, or Celestial Seasonings Lemon Zinger. If necessary, add a very small amount of apple juice to the tea. Vegetable juices are even better for hypoglycemic individuals, as they generally contain much less sugar. One exception, however, is carrot juice. It is quite high in sugar (see Chapter Five) and should be diluted with green juice. 9. Be careful not to overeat fresh fruit, for the reasons we've just discussed.

Eat and Heal (Foods That Can Prevent or Cure Many Common Ailments) the Editors of FC&A Medical Publishing See book keywords and concepts

Broths and herbal teas are also good choices. Electrolytes. While water is extremely important in battling dehydration, it doesn't contain electrolytes, which you also lose when you become dehydrated. Electrolytes are salts and minerals — such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and magnesium — normally found in your blood, tissue fluids, and cells. Loss of electrolytes can cause serious problems. You can buy water with added electrolytes, or you can try an inexpensive method used in underdeveloped countries to battle diarrhea — drink the cooled water left in the pot after cooking rice.

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Herbal Treatment for Infection Urinary tract infection in household pets can be resolved with some simple herbal teas. In each instance, use only distilled or purified water. Measure a pint and bring to a boil. Then add the herb in the following particular amounts. Cover with a lid and simmer for only a minute; set aside and steep for ten minutes. Strain and pour into the animal's water dish when cool.

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For example, some herbal teas and nondairy creamers contain gluten, as does tuna in vegetable broth and any hydrolyzed vegetable protein. Avoid creamed vegetables, raisins and dried dates that have been dusted with flour, most canned soups, and sauces. Some types of cheeses, like blue, Roquefort, and Gorgonzola, are hidden sources of gluten. Even ketchup and soy sauce can contain gluten. To help you make the right food choices for your health, find a good dietitian and contact a support group for celiacs. r digest than milk.

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Goldenrod tea can be found in grocery stores and health food stores along with other herbal teas. Herbal baths Hot baths may temporarily relieve arthritic pain, since lying in the tub takes weight off of aching joints. Certain herbs, such as dried rosemary, peppermint or chamomile, when added to the hot water, make for an even more relaxing, fragrant experience. (Use a tea ball to avoid clogging the drain.) nettle In Germany, vitamin C- NATURE'S MEDICINE CABINET Capsaicin is a natural chemical that is found in hot chili peppers and jalapeno peppers.

You can also help to settle an upset stomach by adding powdered cloves to other herbal teas. green tea This brew, popular in China and Japan, contains tannins which are useful to the digestive system when diarrhea strikes. honey South African researchers have found that honey slows the growth of some germs that cause diarrhea, including Salmonella, Shigella and E. coli. hyssop The tannins in hyssop can be helpful in treating diarrhea. Steep 1 teaspoon of ground hyssop in 1 cup of boiling water. Strain and drink.

Water, diluted fruit juices, or herbal teas can all help to relieve constipation. ¦ Add a little licorice water or a teaspoon of molasses to warm water or milk for a natural laxative effect. ¦ Mashed prunes and apricots will help babies who are on solid foods. Plain yogurt with a little mashed banana is also good. ¦ As a preventive, add garlic and unrefined vegetable oils to baby's vegetables. ¦ Using a clockwise motion, massage baby's abdomen with oil of cinnamon, chamomile or fennel diluted in baby oil. You might also want to try applying hot (but not too hot) compresses to the tummy.

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Plus, many people enjoy the taste of freshly brewed herbal teas. "The (continued on page 286) The Healjng Herjs There are literally thousands of herbs that are used for healing around the world. Most herbs can be taken in capsule, tablet, or liquid forms, as well as in teas. Here are some of the most popular healing herbs and instructions for using them. Of course, if you are pregnant or have serious health problems, be sure to talk to your doctor before using medicinal herbs. Herb Benefits Anise Eases hot flashes and other menopausal problems. Helps relieve gas.

For people who don't like the prospect of total deprivation, even for a few days, it's acceptable to drink fruit juices, vegetable juices, or herbal teas. This modified fast can usually help relieve arthritis pain, while providing the body with extra nutrients. While fasting is generally safe, Dr. Fuhrman says, it may be dangerous for people on medications. To be safe, always check with your doctor before giving fasting a try. More is involved than just getting more fruits, vegetables, and grains.

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I know quite a few women who have conquered cervical dysplasia using herbal teas, tinctures and suppositories alone, but you can speed along the process by also taking herbal sitz baths and applying castor oil packs. These techniques are explained in "Endometriosis" on page 156. These treatments require a little extra time, but the end results are worth it. Folic acid, which is not an herb per se but is found in green, leafy vegetables, can also play a role in treating cervical dysplasia.

Soaking them in herbal teas or oils of comfrey, oat straw and horsetail strengthens nails and cuticles, the thickened skin at the base of your fingernails. For fungal problems, first soak your nails in the Antifungal Vinegar (see page 332), then follow by rubbing in the Nail Soak Oil. Nail Soak Oil 2 tablespoons jojoba oil 4 drops each lavender and sandalwood essential oils TO Combine ingredients. Soak nails in mixture for 10 minutes. Buff nails to stimulate circulation and bring out a healthy shine.

For most people I know who have had kidney stones, one bout was enough to persuade them to start drinking herbal teas and to make some radical changes in their diets. Unfortunately, about half the people who get kidney stones will suffer them again, along with the symptoms of sudden, sharp waves of pain, nausea and profuse sweating that accompany this problem. Severe cases are also accompanied by bleeding and, if there is an infection, even fever. As with any kidney condition, you must see your physician to determine the exact cause of your symptoms and the severity of the condition.

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

Adjunct therapy: • Hot water bottles over lower abdomen or lower back • Hot baths with relaxing herbal teas or essential oils added • Warm castor oil packs: Over the liver and over affected area for acute pain • Increase circulation to the pelvis during the non-menstruating part of the cycle with alternating sitz baths. • Liver formulas such as Liver Elixir, Liver Formula I or II, Liver Glycerite during the non-menstruating part of the cycle • Yoga postures, squatting, deep breathing exercises • Avoid chilling of extremities.

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Give child frequent, small drinks of water and herbal teas (see below). • Find the cause of the fever and take steps to correct this. HERBS Herbs are best prepared hot and given frequently for fevers. Laxative herbs to help eliminate toxic matter through the bowel: Senna, Thyme or Licorice. Use these only if the child is constipated. To help bring down fever: Yarrow, Lemon Balm, Catnip, and/or Ginger To the bath: Add 1 -2 Tbs. Ginger powder or Epsom salts; or 2-3 drops of oils of Peppermint, Sage, and/or Thyme.

To soothe inflamed area: Coltsfoot To help build resistance: Regular herbal teas during the winter months also help to ward off the offending viruses. Take Vitamin A- and C-rich herbs such as Mullein, Parsley, Burdock, Rosehip, Comfrey, Yarrow, and Licorice. HOMEOPATHIC As homeopathy deals with specific symptoms, please check under the relevant heading (e.g., Cough, Nose—Congestion, Throat). For recurrent colds, or to help prevent a cold during the winter months, see Resistance and Immunity, page 19. CELL SALTS Calc Phos: Chronic tendency to take cold.

Optimal Wellness Ralph Golan, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

She was also learning to shop at food co-ops and health food stores, where she could find bulk bins of whole grains, legumes, seeds and nuts, and herbal teas. Genuine whole-grain breads that had no refined and vitamin-fortified flour were also available there, as were chicken and beef not raised on hormones and antibiotics. Organic produce was frequently sold at these stores. Many of these items, she discovered, were also available in the health food sections of some supermarkets.

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Avoid coffee, tea (except caffeine-free herbal teas), colas, cocoa, chocolate, and anything else containing caffeine. Insulin, used in the management of diabetes Various preparations and brand names Consumption of alcohol can cause a low blood sugar reaction. Limit alcoholic beverages if you must use insulin. Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, used to treat depression Isocarboxazid (Marplan); phenelzine (Nardil); tranylcypromine (Parnate) Eating foods high in the amino acid tyrosine or a related compound, tyramine, can result in severe headache and dangerously high blood pressure.

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Beverage choices include spring water, herbal teas and hot ginger tea. Lunch — Bean nachos with chili (no cheese) Snack—Fresh fruit in season Dinner—Salad with chick-peas, beets and plenty of vegetables Light Basil Sauce Preparation time: 20 minutes Yield: 2-3 servings 2 cup fresh raw cow's milk or soy milk 1 clove garlic, unpeeled 6 black peppercorns lh cup raw walnuts 1 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, garlic and peppercorns. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat.

Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Revised Second Edition Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Replace lost water and electrolytes by drinking herbal teas, vegetable broths, fruit juices, or electrolyte-replacement drinks. • Avoid dairy products (with the possible exception of live-cultured yogurt) while experiencing diarrhea. • Carob powder is particularly helpful in treating diarrhea in young children.

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If you insist on drinking coffee, limit your consumption to one or two cups a day. But herbal teas that don't contain caffeine are a better choice. Banish the booze. Even modest amounts of alcohol—in some cases, just three sips of beer—can trigger violent dizzy spells in some people, Dr. Slater says. If you notice that alcohol makes you dizzy, cut back or cut it out altogether. Find a stress buster. People who are under stress or feel anxious, particularly people who have hard-driving Type-A personalities, are prone to dizziness, Dr. Amedee says.

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Because unlike most of the other sources of medical information you might encounter, I'm not making money on peddling medications, herbal teas, or the latest exercise fad (and the special equipment you need to engage in it). I don't make extra cash if you go to Hospital X, use Brand Y, or see Doctor Z. I can afford to tell you the truth because that's all I'm selling: The truth. I don't get kickbacks from pharmaceutical companies, medical groups, or hospitals. I won't get more money from New Age gurus or any health food product. No one in the health industry is cutting me any special deals.

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