| Risk decrease = 10 (= 20 for pre-menopausal women or those using hormone replacement)
44.1 eat iodine-rich foods, like fish and seaweed, regularly.
Risk may decrease or increase by 5
45. I am hyperthyroid.
Risk decrease = 5
46. I am hypothyroid.
Risk increase +5
47. I am a vegetarian.
Risk decrease = 20
48. My breasts have been exposed to ionizing radiation.
Damage from radiation exposure accumulates over your lifetime.
• Atomic bomb survivor (35 rads at epicenter): increase up to + 35
• Mammogram (0.5-1 rad): increase + 1 per exposure of each breast. |
| Siberian ginseng, slippery elm bark, violet leaves, and wild and exotic mushrooms.
Tonifiers act slowly in the body and have a cumulative, rather than immediate, effect. They build the functional ability of an organ (like the liver) or a system (like the immune system). Tonifying herbs are most beneficial when they are used in small quantities for extended periods of time. The more bitter the tonic tastes, the less you need to take. Bland tonics may be used in quantity, like nourishing herbs. Side effects occasionally occur with tonics, but are usually quite short-term. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 Or, if the women in her family have great eyesight into their nineties, but she has a problem with anemia right now, she might want to leave out the bilberry and add yellow dock. She'll also want to take the three antioxidants, get a little bit of iron in her multivitamin, and add a big dose of calcium to prevent osteoporosis.
When crafting your own herbal regimen, you'll want to take these five factors into account.
1. Any improvements you want to make in your health now 1. Any health problems for which you may be at risk
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| In a medium saucepan, combine the herbs and water and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let steep an additional 15 minutes. Strain and discard the herbs. works isn't known, but it may be worth a try. Typical dosage: up to 400 milligrams in standardized capsules per day,- or two average-sized fresh leaves per day,- or 1 5 to 30 drops of tincture per day. Caution-. Do not use during pregnancy.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
More than 40 active ingredients have been isolated in yarrow. |
Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
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 Eurasia and the most widespread species in North America today.
The leaves of these two clovers are also edible raw or cooked. They have a definite, not unpleasant taste. Large quantities are known to cause bloating in cattle; it is therefore probably better not to overindulge with leaves in the raw state, or to cook them instead.
The flowers are sweet and are commonly nibbled on by children. They make beautiful and pleasant additions to salads. They contain a delicious, sweet nectar: clover is an excellent source of honey. |
Rex Adams
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 After boiling the water, I put the herbs in—about two tablespoons of elderberry and two of the mixture—boiled it and then steeped it, simmering gently on the fire for about 15 minutes.
"Then I put the brew in a pan and bathed my feet in it... Oh! what a comforting relief it was! Immediately, I felt a wonderfully refreshing feeling coursing through my legs, and my legs and feet began to tingle ... When I took my feet out about ten minutes later, the pains were completely gone and they felt so strong and new! It was really amazing. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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 Some nutritionally oriented doctors believe that "sluggish" liver function is a contributing factor in psoriasis, possibly explaining why milk thistle (p. 445) seeds, which promote normal liver function, can be beneficial. Milk thistle can be taken in an amount that provides 420 mg of silymarin per day. Milk thistle is available in capsules, tablets, or an extract that is standardized to contain 70-80% silymarin. Once improvement occurs, intake is often reduced to 280 mg of silymarin per day. This lower amount may also be used for preventive purposes.
Psyllium (p. |
| Some older German literature suggests that vitex (p. 467) might contribute to clearing of premenstrual acne.12 Women in these studies used 40 drops of a concentrated liquid product once daily." Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.
Alcohol Withdrawal
A majority of people who have been drinking alcohol and decide to stop (often for health-related reasons) are able to do so without much trouble. Alcohol withdrawal typically becomes difficult only when problem drinkers—alcoholics—attempt to quit. |
Kathi Keville
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 If your child likes basil on pasta or cinnamon on oatmeal, you are in luck. Like most culinary herbs, these help to improve digestion.
Peter Rabbit's Tea
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon each chamomile flowers and lemon balm leaves Vz teaspoon each catnip leaves and fennel or dill seeds *\>. Pour boiling water over herbs and steep for 10 minutes. Strain out herbs and allow to cool. Have your ailing child sip this tea as needed. Sometimes as little as 74 cup spells relief. |
Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
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| The early nineteenth-century Eclectic physicians in the United States (who used herbs as their main medicine) not only employed eucalyptus (p. 421) oil to sterilize instruments and wounds but recommended a steam inhalation of the vapor of the oil to help treat asthma (p. 15), bronchitis, whooping cough, and emphysema.7
Thyme (p. 464) has a long history of use in Europe for the treatment of dry, spasmodic coughs as well as bronchitis.8 Its antispasmodic actions have made it a common traditional recommendation for whooping cough. |
| Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Use of burdock root at the dosages listed above is generally safe.
Butcher's Broom
(Ruscus aculeatus)
Parts Used and Where Grown: Butcher's broom is a spiny, small-leafed evergreen bush native to the Mediterranean region and Northwest Europe. It is a member of the lily family and is similar to asparagus in many ways. The roots and young stems of butcher's broom are used medicinally.
In What Conditions Might Butcher's Broom Be Supportive?
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Health Concerns
Other
Atherosclerosis (p, 17)
Chronic venous insufficiency (p. |
| Modern research has not attempted to confirm the potential benefit of these phytoestrogens.
Contrary to popular belief, wild yam (p. 469) is not a natural source of progesterone nor has it been shown to reduce symptoms of menopause. Although a pharmaceutical conversion process can produce progesterone from wild yam, the body cannot duplicate this conversion.
Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions.
Checklist for Menopause
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Herbs
Primary
Soy (p. 332)
Black cohosh (p. |
Andrew Chevallier
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 Drink A cup daily. treat a wide range of conditions resulting from high levels of toxins in the body. These include skin conditions such as acne, boils, eczema, and psoriasis, as well as fungal infections, sluggish digestion and constipation, and arthritic and rheumatic problems, especially osteoarthritis.
Self-help Uses m Constipation, p. 307. ¦ Nettle rash, p. 303.
Sabal serrulata syn. Serenoa serrulata (Palmaceae)
Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto berries were eaten by Native North Americans and also by animals. |
Susun S. Weed
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 Polyphenols such as polyacetylenes are found in virtually all plants; they are highly colored and strongly flavored antioxidants. Polyphenols are antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-cancer. They act in conjunction with flavonoids. Some, such as phenolic acid, protect DNA against damage. Best Sources: Fresh food, soy products, red wine, green and black tea, carrots, parsley, celery.
Protease inhibitors block the action of cancer-promoting enzymes called proteases, thus preventing the activation and expression of oncogenes, and the promotion and growth of breast cancers. |
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