Professional Documents
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Compiled by
Fred James
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2015
CONTENTS
4 Natural Remedies For The Common Cold
Nutritional Benefits Of Coconut Water
The Three Faces Of Coconut
8 Reasons to Go Nutty Over Pistachios
From Star Fruit To Stinking Toe: 4 Exotic Fruits That Will Do Wonders For Your Body
7 Best Herbal Remedies To Heal Your Lungs
High Vitamin D Levels Can Help To Prevent And Survive Cancer
The Power of Peppermint: 15 Health Benefits Revealed
7 Benefits Of Walnuts
Hot Peppers Prevent The Number One Cause Of Death
Government Requires Pasteurization Of All Almonds, Even Organic & Raw
3 Types of Foods You Probably Didnt Know Have MSG
Better Than Vitamin D? Revolutionary New Coriander Oil May Be Your #1 Weapon In Your Fight For
Better Health
AMA Junk Science Study Used To Falsely Label Vitamins And Minerals As Dangerous
Forget The Headlines - Keep Taking Your Vitamins, Minerals And Supplements
The Lack Of Science Behind Mainstream Medicine's Rejection Of Alternative Healing
Big Pharmas War On Natural Supplements For The Elderly
Tomato's Powerhouse Antioxidant Lycopene Widens Blood Vessels By More Than 50 Percent
All About Dandelions And Their Health Benefits
12 Reasons To Use Lemons
9 Healthy Food Scraps You Shouldnt Be Throwing Away
7 Natural Antibiotics That Dont Require A Prescription
14 Reasons Why Witch Hazel Should Be In Every Home
Health Benefits Of Onions: 5 Surprising Ways Onions Can Cleanse Your Body To Eliminate Disease
11 Proven Health Benefits of Quinoa
Ten Healthy Fats You Should Be Eating
Science Confirms Turmeric As Effective As 14 Drugs
14 Foods That Cleanse The Liver
Top 11 Biggest Lies of Mainstream Nutrition
12 Proven Benefits Of Avocados
Sapota Shown To Stop Cancer And 3-Fold Increase In Life Span
Colonoscopy? You Might Want To Try Pineapple Instead
Pineapple IS THE Delicious End TO Cancer
13 Health Benefits Of Spinach
10 Amazing Health Benefits Of Onions
Study: Tart Cherry Juice Amazing For Joints, Gout And Inflammation
22 Amazing Benefits And Uses Of Bitter Melon/Bitter Gourd For Skin, Hair And Health
Bitter Melon (Momordica Charantia)
Fats Found in Coconut Oil Boost Brain Function
Turmeric: Doctors Say This Spice Is A Brain Health Miracle
10 Food Facts That May Surprise You
Raw Milk Hazardous to Healthcare Industry
5 Things You Didn't Know About Honey
National Nut Day 2014: Peanuts, Tree Nuts, And How Each Helps Your Health
Dangers Of More Than 3 Glasses Of Milk A Day:
Balancing These 10 Minerals Is Crucial To Your Health
Benefits of Magnesium Are Far Greater Than Previously Imagined
Virgin Coconut Oil Like Mothers Milk
22 Powerful Uses Of Frankincense Essential Oil
Lime Juice Could Save 100s Of Thousands Of Lives Each Year
Surprising Finding: Gut Microbes Make Dark Chocolate Healthy
An Interview with Dr. Beatrice Golomb On Chocolate
Curcumin, Compound In Turmeric, Found To Impair Fear Memories And Ease PTSD Symptoms
Cleanse Your Lungs With Honey-Water
Ginger Ale Recipe for Pain: Reduce Chronic Inflammation, Pain and Migraines
No Innocent Spice: The Secret Story Of Nutmeg, Life And Death
18 Amazing Health Benefits From Honey and Cinnamon
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Basil Oil
Bath Oils
Bay Oil
Bergamot Oil
Bitter Almond Oil
Bitter Orange Oil
Black Seed Oil
Calendula Oil
Camphor Oil
Carrier Oils
Cedarwood Oil
Chamomile Oil
Cinnamon Oil
Cade Oil
Citronella Oil
Emergency First Aid Kit
Eruca Rocket Oil
Eucalyptus Oil
Fennel Oil
Forsythia (Orchid) Oil
Fragonia Oil
Frankincense Oil
Galbanum Oil
Jasmine Oil
Juniper Berry Oil
Lavender Oil
Lemon Oil
Lotus Oil
Marigold (Calendula) Oil
Marjoram Oil
Mnuka Oil
What Is Avocado Oil Good For?
7 Health Benefits Of Organic Peppers
The Health Benefits Of Parsley
Improve Dental Health With Chocolate
20 Ways To Benefit From Clove Essential Oil
10 Delicious Ideas For Preserving Tomatoes
Four Medicinal Mushrooms To Add To Your Natural Pharmacy
The Silent Killers In Your Food
The Health Benefits Of Antioxidants
10 Best Cancer Killing Phytonutrients To Eat
Conventional Ground Beef Is Three Times More Likely To Contain Antibiotic-Resistant Fecal Bacteria
Than Grass-Fed Beef
How Eating Kimchi Prevents Lethal Cancer
2,000 Reasons It Is Unethical That Turmeric Is Not FDA Approved
Heart Benefits Of Cranberry Juice
Self Heal Herb Used For Centuries For About Every Ailment Known To Man
Research Confirms Probiotics Support Immune System
Turmerics Weight Loss Secret: It Turns Bad Fat Good
Turmeric Extract Strikes To The Root Cause Of Cancer Malignancy
17 Lemon Water Benefits That Will Change Your Life
The 9 Best Essential Oils For Your Survival Kit
How To Make Lavender Lemonade To Get Rid Headaches And Anxiety
What To Do About Lactose Intolerance?
25 Cancer Stem Cell Killing Foods Smarter Than Chemo And Radiation
What Are The Health Benefits Of Tamarind?
Why All Diabetics Should Know About Turmeric
10 Food-Medicines That Could Save Your Life
Coconut Oil Fights Deadly Yeast Infections, Study Suggests
Best Anti-Aging Foods: Health Benefits Of Pecans
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Beta-Carotene
Beta-carotene is a yellow-orange pigment found in
vegetables and various fruits. It has a strong potential to
stimulate the immune system and act as an antioxidant.
Much like other nutrients, beta-carotene can increase the
white blood cell number and function enabling your
immune system the enhanced capability to fight off viruses
and prevent the cold.
There are a few natural remedies that can help when you
have these kinds of viruseshere are the four best natural
remedies which can prevent the flu.
Green Tea
Selenium
This important trace mineral influences the immune
system by improving the function of the thymus gland
which produces T-lymphocytes and improve white blood
cell numbers and function. Selenium, more importantly, is
a pivotal nutrient in the formation of a chemical known as
glutathione. Glutathione is a very powerful intracellular
antioxidant contained within various immune cells
throughout your body. Glutathione is essential for
destroying viruses that can take up residence inside the
cells of your body.
Makes an excellent oral rehydration sports beverage replaces electrolytes from exercise, heat stress and
illness
Aids in exercise performance
Natural isotonic beverage contains the same level of
electrolytes found in human blood
Has 15 times the amount of potassium as most sports
and energy drinks (264 mg vs 12.5 mg /100 ml)
Reduces problems for infants suffering from intestinal
disturbances
Cardioprotective: helps regular blood pressure (due to
high potassium); improves circulation
Reduces swelling in hands and feet
Prevents abnormal blood clotting
Aids in kidney function including those with kidney
stones; Nutritional support for those with urinary
tract/bladder problems
Helps balance blood sugar in diabetics
Improves digestion
Reported by some people to reverse cataracts
Contains nutrients that feed friendly gut bacteria
Helps relieve constipation or diarrhea
Possesses anti-aging properties
Nutritional support for healthy skin: restores strength
and elasticity to skin; reduces age spots; reduces
wrinkles and sagging
Regulates the functioning of the intestine which
promotes smoother, more hydrated skin
Enhances healing of wounds and lesions
Supports good vision and provides nutritional
support in those who have a tendency towards
glaucoma
Contains potent antioxidants
Nutritionally supports immune function
Provides nutrients important in preventing
osteoporosis
Where to Find Coconut Water
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www.coconutresearchcenter.org.
This article has only touched the surface. For a more
complete description along with summaries of medical
studies, case histories, news and historical accounts,
recipes and references, I recommend Dr. Bruce Fifes new
book, Coconut Water for Health and Healing. For more
information on coconut water from Dr. Fifes newsletters,
go to
http://www.coconutresearchcenter.org/hwnl_4-4.htm.
I am now stocking both this excellent book and coconut
water for your online ordering convenience.
References
1. Macalalag, E.V. and Macalalag, A.L. Bukolysis: young coconut water renoclysis for urinary stone dissolution. Int
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2. Alleyne, T., et al. The control of hypertension by use of coconut water and mauby: two tropical food drinks. West
Indian Med J 2005;54:3-8.
3. Shah, N.J., et al. Use of coco-nut water in treatment of congestive cardiac failure. Ind Jour Med Res 1956;44:341351.
4. Rattan, S.I.S. and Clark, B.F.C. Kinetin delays the onset of ageing characteristics in human fibroblasts. Biochem
Biophys Res 1994;201:665-672.
5. Adair, W.L. and Brennan, S.L. The role of N-6-isopentenyl adenine in tumor cell growth. Biochem Biophys Res
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cells. Bioorg Med Chem 2006;14:875-874.
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Its amazing how the largest seed in the world can trigger
one of the longest running health debates. Yes, we are
talking about coconut.
So now that the saturated fat debate has been put to rest,
lets focus on more interesting matters, like the three
incredible ways this amazing seed can benefit your health.
Coconut Oil
Sometimes called coconut butter, coconut oil is extracted
from the dried flesh of the coconut. When it comes to
antibacterial benefits, coconut oil is tops.
While most fats are stored in your bodys cells, the fat in
coconut oil goes directly to your liver, where it is
converted into energy.
Think of it this way. That double bacon cheeseburger you
ate most likely sits around in your cells waiting to be
burned up or stored as fat for later. Conversely, coconut oil
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Coconut Water
Coconut water is the thin, almost clear juice found inside a
raw coconut. It contains nearly all the essential nutrients
your body needs, with one cup providing:
252 mg sodium
2 g protein
60 mg magnesium
48 mg phosphorus
600 mg potassium
252 sodium
2.4 mcg selenium
10% vitamin C (5.8 mg)
6% calcium (58 mg)
4% iron
Coconut Milk
Many people incorrectly confuse coconut milk with
coconut water. Coconut milk is the diluted cream pressed
out from the thick, white flesh of a well-matured coconut.
While coconut milk contains similar nutrients to coconut
oil and coconut water, including lauric acid, it is prized
more for its culinary virtues.
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3. Healthy Blood
Unsaturated fats
Omega-3 fatty acids
Fiber
Vitamin E
Plant sterols
L-arginine
5. Healthy Eyes
Pistachios contain two carotenoids not found in most nuts,
lutein and zeaxanthin. These guys function as protective
antioxidants by defending tissues from damage from free
radicals. They have been associated with a decrease in the
risk for developing age-related macular degeneration,
which is the leading cause of visual impairments and
acquired blindness in the nation.
1. Heart Health
Pistachios have been proven to reduce LDL, or bad,
cholesterol, and increase HDL, or good, cholesterol after
only a very brief period of chowing down. They are high
in antioxidants, like vitamin A and vitamin E. They also
fight inflammation, protect blood vessels and ultimately
decrease the risk of heart disease. Even a very small intake
of these nuts have been linked to increase lutein levels.
2. Diabetes Prevention
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7. Glowing Skin
Pistachios are an amazing source of vitamin E, a powerful
fat-soluble antioxidant, imperative for maintaining the
integrity of cell membranes and often recommended for
healthy and beautiful skin. Vitamin E does an excellent job
protecting the skin from UV damage, providing daily
defense against premature aging and skin cancer. Get
lovely skin from the inside out by eating pistachios.
8. Extra Protein
Pistachios contain a higher amount of protein in
comparison with other nuts such as almonds, cashews,
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Its a close cousin to the lychee, but its larger, and the
outer skin is red with neon-colored spikes on the outside.
However, like the lychee, it is a great fruit to add to a
cocktail. Rambutan quenches thirst, helps the human body
absorb minerals like iron and copper, and it helps to
protect the body from free radicals. In Malaysia and
Indonesia, it is also used in managing certain illnesses such
as diabetes.
This sweet fruit gets its name from its shape after being cut
in half. The tangy flavor is native to the Malayan peninsula
and is grown in many parts of the world, including
Southeast Asia, South America, and China. Its a lowcalorie food that provides a plethora of antioxidants,
nutrients, and vitamins. However, according to Dr.
Andrew Weil, start fruit intoxication can be prevalent in
people with impaired kidney functions because of the high
levels of oxalic acid and an unknown toxin. Brazilin
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Here are the top seven herbs to help you fight respiratory
ailments naturally.
1. Coltsfoot
This herb is excellent for cleaning mucus from the lungs
and bronchial tubes. Additionally, if youre suffering from
a cough due to allergies or even a late cold, coltsfoot
(known scientifically as Tussilago farfara) soothes the
lungs and mucous membranes. It is also good to take if
you are suffering from any number of respiratory ailments,
such as bronchitis, whooping cough, and emphysema. For
respiratory relief, either steep two teaspoons for 15
minutes for a tea, or use one teaspoon three times a day in
tincture form.
5. Lungwort
Using lungwort helps to clear catarrh, an inflammation of
the mucous membrane of the lungs, nose, and throat, and
lessens a cough. It can be combined with lobelia, black
horehound, and coltsfoot for an effective way to treat lung
infections. Drink one to two teaspoons in an infusion three
times a day. Alternately, you can take a quarter to one
teaspoon in a tincture three times a day.
6. Mullein
2. Elecampane
If youre looking to kill bacteria, elecampane (Inula
helenium) lessens coughs and expels excess mucus from
the lungs. If youre suffering from any respiratory
ailments, this herb alleviates fever and causes the body to
excrete any toxins through sweating. Mix one teaspoon of
the herb in a cup of tea or take up to one teaspoon in
tincture form three times a day. Due to its minor use to
bring on menstruation, pregnant women should avoid this
herb.
7. Sea Buckthorn
In addition to being an effective treatment for lung
disorders, asthma, and coughs, sea buckthorn is a littleknown superfood that is also an effective treatment for
skin conditions; there is even evidence that it is can be
used to treat cancer and weight loss. The plants berries are
also used in foods, including jellies, juices, and sauces.
Before you use any of these herbal methods to treat any
ailments affecting your lungs, please consult with your
physician first, especially if you are pregnant,
breastfeeding, have a known history of mental illness, are
prone to blood clots, or take any prescription medications.
3. Black Horehound
While most prefer candies made from this herb, the dried
leaves have the best medicinal properties. Horehound
relaxes the lungs and encourages the discharge of mucus.
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Significant associations
In another study in Anticancer Research, breast cancer
patients with high levels of vitamin D in their blood are
twice as likely to survive the disease as those with lower
levels, new research has suggested.
A study by Dr. William Grant, Ph.D., internationally
recognized research scientist and vitamin D expert, found
that about 30 percent of cancer deaths which amounts
to 2 million worldwide and 200,000 in the United States
could be prevented each year with higher levels of vitamin
D.
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Supplementation
Considering that vitamin D deficiency is a
widespread issue all over the world, it is
important to ensure that everyone has
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7 Benefits Of Walnuts
Author: Dr. Mercola
May 19, 2014
a day cut breast cancer risk in half, and slowed tumor
growth by 50 percent as well.1
2. Heart Health
Walnuts contain the amino acid l-arginine, which offers
multiple vascular benefits to people with heart disease, or
those who have increased risk for heart disease due to
multiple cardiac risk factors.
Oftentimes, the simplest foods are best for your health, and
this is certainly the case for nuts, in which Mother Nature
has crafted a nearly perfect package of protein, healthy
fats, fiber, plant sterols, antioxidants, and many vitamins
and minerals.
Among nuts, the case may be made that walnuts are king,
as research shows they may boost your health in a number
of ways at very easy-to-achieve "doses."
Walnuts also contain the plant-based omega-3 fat alphalinolenic acid (ALA), which is anti-inflammatory and may
prevent the formation of pathological blood clots.
Research shows that people who eat a diet high in ALA are
less likely to have a fatal heart attack and have a nearly 50
percent lower risk of sudden cardiac death.2
1. Cancer-Fighting Properties
Walnuts contain antioxidants that are so powerful at freeradical scavenging that researchers called them
"remarkable,"7 and research has shown that walnut
polyphenols may help prevent chemically-induced liver
damage.8
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4. Weight Control
Adding healthful amounts of nuts such as walnuts to your
diet can help you to maintain your ideal weight over time.
In one review of 31 trials, those whose diets included extra
nuts or nuts substituted for other foods lost about 1.4 extra
pounds and half an inch from their waists.10 Eating walnuts
is also associated with increased satiety after just three
days.11
6. Brain Health
Walnuts contain a number of neuroprotective compounds,
including vitamin E, folate, melatonin, omega-3 fats, and
antioxidants. Research shows walnut consumption may
support brain health, including increasing inferential
reasoning in young adults.13
7. Diabetes
The beneficial dietary fat in walnuts has been shown to
improve metabolic parameters in people with type 2
diabetes. Overweight adults with type 2 diabetes who ate
one-quarter cup of walnuts daily had significant reductions
in fasting insulin levels compared to those who did not,
and the benefit was achieved in the first three months.15
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Tree Nut
Macadamias
Pecans
Pine nuts
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Walnuts
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Hazelnuts
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Cashews
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Almonds
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Pistachios
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Sounds great doesnt it? But did you know that most
studies on almonds come from unpasteurized and raw
sources?
According to Food and Agriculture Organization, the
world produced 2.00 million tonnes of almonds in 2011
with United States the largest producer at 0.73 million
tonnes. The United States is said to produce by some
estimates almost 80% of the worlds supply.
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Canada, which did not previously allow PPO use, also set
an approved residue level of 300 ppm in 2009 to comply
with its international trade obligations.
METHODS OF PASTEURIZATION
Despite what any agency has to say about the gentle and
non-invasive effects of pasteurization, there is nothing
gentle about violently heating any foods. Pasteurization
destroys enzymes, diminishes vitamin content, denatures
proteins, kills beneficial bacteria, promotes pathogens and
is associated with disease.
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What is MSG?
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is not a nutrient, vitamin,
or mineral and has no health benefits. The part of MSG
that negatively affects the human body is the glutamate,
not the sodium. The breakdown of MSG typically consists
of 78% glutamate, 12% sodium, and about 10% water.
Any glutamate added to a processed food is not and can
not be considered naturally occurring. Natural glutamate in
plants and animals is known as L-glutamic acid.
Many of the fat free and reduced fat milks tend to be made
from powdered milk that contains processed free glutamic
acid. Pasteurization affects the MSG content, especially
those milks ultra-pasteurized the higher temperatures
break down more milk protein resulting in more processed
free glutamic acid. What about the organic whole milks?
Unfortunately, those arent safe from additional MSG
either. Granted, the label doesnt specifically state that
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- Plant Proteins
- Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten
- Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
- Textured Protein
- Autolyzed Yeast Extract
- Autolyzed Plant Protein
- Yeast Extract
- Calcium Caseinate
- Sodium Caseinate
- Gelatin
- Disodium Guanylate
- Disodium Inosinate
- Carrageenan
- Xanthum Gum
- Maltodextrin
- Natural Flavor
- Barley Malt
- Malt Extract
- Soy Protein Isolate
- Ultra-pasteurized Soy Sauce
- Whey Protein Concentrate
- Soy Protein Concentrate
- Whey Protein Isolate
- Protease Enzymes
- Protein Fortified anything
- Enzyme Modified anything
- Citric Acid.
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Hypertension
Coriander oil consumption has been shown to reduce
blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension.
Cancer
Coriander contains coriandrol, a substance used to treat
liver cancer. When combined with a healthy diet,
Coriander is believed to be effective in preventing certain
cancers such as liver, breast and colon cancer.
Foodborne illness and bacteria
Digestion
Its actually been know for a long time that salsa has
antibacterial properties only no one realized it was the
Coriander in the salsa that was responsible for this.
Cholesterol regulation
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After years of research and trial & error for the first time
in the world Activation Products is now exclusively
manufacturing The Only 100% Organic, Pure-Pressed
Coriander Oil of its kind!
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Another large problem with the study was that there was
no differentiation made between unnatural synthetic
vitamins and crushed rock minerals and natural whole
foods derived vitamins and minerals. The vast majority of
the vitamin and mineral supplements used by the women
were assuredly common over the counter items which
contained few, if any, whole foods derived vitamins and
minerals.
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The bottom line for all those who reject such a model:
dont stop taking your vitamins, minerals and other
supplements - especially those derived from natural
sources which insure adequate amounts of daily nutrition
vital to your optimum health.
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http://www.tbyil.com/Homeopathy.htm
Today we continue to see mainstream medicine reject
much in alternative healing, including therapeutic, healing
energies and frequencies, colloidal silver, herbal medicines
and traditional healing practices used for centuries around
the world and more. As history has taught us, many of
those rejected items may well be validated and accepted by
the mainstream once science finally catches up - or owns
up, as the case may be.
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effects
of
natural
foods
and
supplements, but over 100,000 people a
year die from prescription drugs.
There is actually one claim made against natural
supplements that is generally true: their interaction with
prescription drugs is unknown and potentially dangerous.
However, this is true because pharmaceutical drugs are
inherently dangerous, even without interactions with other
products.
Of course we would disagree with the medical
communitys suggested solution regarding potential
dangerous drug interactions, which would be to forgo
natural treatments in favor of approved drugs. Instead,
one might want to skip the approved drugs and try the
natural products first.
But that would put a lot of people out of business,
wouldnt it? If people found natural products to be more
effective for mental illness, they might never return to the
toxic drugs. It is not likely that Big Pharma will allow that
to happen.
Reference
Natural products and supplements for geriatric depression and cognitive disorders: an evaluation of the research. Curr Psychiatry Rep. 2014
Aug;16(8):456.
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Healthy Debates
12 Reasons To Use Lemons
Lemon's Evidence-Based Healing Properties Revealed
By Mrhealth
June 10, 2014
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4. ACORN SQUASH
If youre eating just the flesh of this superfood, youre
missing out on vital antioxidants: Acorn squash skin
provides an array of phytonutrient benefits plus fiber. You
can roast halves with their skin and eat the skin with the
flesh. It adds texture, color, and overall meal appeal.
Adding a drizzle of maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt
makes this meal divine.
5. ONION SKIN
Processing of fruits produces and vegetables produces two
types of waste a solid waste of peel/skin, seeds and a
liquid waste of juice and washwaters. These waste byproducts could be utilized as a good source of affordable
antioxidants for advancing human health and preventing
some chronic diseases
6. PINEAPPLE CORE
The core of the pineapple is a little harder and obviously
not as appealing as the fleshy part of the fruit. But its in
your interest to eat a little bit of the harder core of this
healthy fruit. The cores too are high in nutrients. It is just a
little harder and less sweet than the rest, but eating it raw is
the best way to obtain all the nutrients. Its excellent in a
smoothie.
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8. CELERY LEAVES
Containing five times more magnesium and calcium than
the stalks, celery leaves also contain vitamin C and
phenolics powerful antioxidants which may help combat
cancer, heart disease and even aging. Use them as you
would celery- add to soups, salads, sauces, relishes etc.
9. CHARD STEMS
Packed with glutamine, antioxidants and phenolic
compounds the stems are as edible as the leaves. Steam the
stems whole just as you would asparagus.
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Echinacea
Echinacea has been used to treat a wide variety of
infections for hundreds of years. Traditionally, it was used
to treat open wounds, diphtheria, blood poisoning, and
other bacterial related illnesses.
Garlic
Garlic has been used medicinally by cultures around the
world for thousands of years. In fact, it was used in the
1700s to ward off plague.
Today, this potent herb is used mostly for colds and flu
due to its ability to destroy the most dangerous forms of
bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus, which causes
deadly MRSA.
Colloidal silver
Colloidal silver has been known as an effective antibiotic
for centuries. In the early 1900s, Alfred Searle, founder of
the Searle pharmaceutical company, discovered that it
could kill the most deadly pathogens.
Oil of oregano
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Reishi will support other key areas of the body, namely the
immune system and the liver. A healthy liver will help
support a strong attack on foreign invaders and help
detoxify the body if you get an infection.
In addition to these powerful natural remedies, you can
also consider olive leaf extract, cloves, turmeric, cayenne,
and even lemons to round out your natural pharmacy.
Antibiotic Tea
Be careful not to use oil of oregano on a long term basis.
Simply have it as part of your natural pharmacy so when a
bacterial infection threatens to take you down, you have
this powerful medicine at your immediate disposal.
Reishi
1 serving of echinacea tea (loose preferred)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 medium cloves of garlic
1 tsp of unpasteurized manuka honey
1 dropper of Host Defense reishi
Add: 12-16 oz of tepid water
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5. Stop Bleeding
Witch hazel naturally tightens skin and promotes faster
healing. Apply organic witch hazel to minor cuts and
scrapes to stop bleeding. Store-bought witch hazel also
often contains isoproply alcohol which disinfects, making
it a popular choice for cleansing wounds before bandaging.
1. Natural Astringent
6. Post Hair-removal
High concentrations of tannins in witch hazel make it an
excellent astringent which means it has the ability to
remove excess oil from skin and shrink down pores.
Health-wise, those who are exposed to lots of
environmental pollutants may apply witch hazel to the face
in order to reduce the amount of contaminants that enter
pores and, consequently, the amount and severity of
blemishes. Also, because astringents remove excess oil,
regular use of witch hazel may further prevent blemishes,
especially black heads which result from dried sebum
build-up in pores.
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Mix some witch hazel in with your Aloe Vera gel the next
time you need to treat a sunburn. The anti-inflammatory
power of this incredible plant extract will aid your skin in
healing while it and the Aloe help to cool the burn. This
treatment can also help to prevent skin from peeling in the
days following a bad burn.
13. Neutralize Contact Dermatitis
Because of its drying and anti-itch power, witch hazel can
also be used to counter the effects of skin-irritating plant
compounds like urushiol, the sap oil contained in poison
ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac that causes contact
dermatitis in about 85% of adults who come in contact
with it.
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Eating an onion a day can keep the doctor away by cleansing and
detoxifying the body to prevent and treat ailments from diabetes
to heart disease boosting your health. Photo courtesy of
Shutterstock
Onions are best known for two things: bad breath and
tears. The popular vegetable found in most types of cuisine
gives dishes their flavorful taste, transforming any meal to
an aromatic experience. Raw onions not only provide an
excellent taste for our palates, but provide therapeutic and
antibacterial properties that cleanse and detox our bodies
to eliminate disease.
3. Diabetes
A high intake of onions could mean the lower the level of
glucose. The essential oil of an onion, allyl propyl
disulphide, is found to mediate this effect, and lower blood
sugar levels by increasing the amount of free insulin that is
available. The allyl propyl disulphide competes with the
insulin, which is also a disulphide, to occupy the sites in
the liver where the insulin is inactivated. This is what leads
to an increase in insulin available, which lowers blood
sugar levels. A 1975 study published in the journal Clinica
Chimica Acta; International Journal of Clinical Chemistry
found onions essential oil led to a significant fall in blood
glucose levels, and a significant rise in the serum of insulin
levels after being administered to six normal volunteers
after a 12-hour fast.
4. Heart Disease
When we think of heart healthy food, onions do not come
to mind. However, quercetin is found to significantly
reduce high blood pressure in hypertensive adults,
according to a 2007 study published in The Journal of
Nutrition. Moreover, this vegetable is considered to exceed
the heart-protective properties of red wine. Stegall shared,
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5. Tooth Decay
Raw onions may make our breath stink, but they can
actually improve our oral health. Simply chewing a raw
onion can strengthen teeth and eliminate bacteria that can
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Protein: 8 grams.
Fiber: 5 grams.
Manganese: 58% of the RDA.
Magnesium: 30% of the RDA.
Phosphorus: 28% of the RDA.
Folate: 19% of the RDA.
Copper: 18% of the RDA.
Iron: 15% of the RDA.
Zinc: 13% of the RDA.
Potassium: 9% of the RDA.
Over 10% of the RDA for Vitamins B1, B2 and
B6.
Small amounts of Calcium, B3 (Niacin) and
Vitamin E.
These days, you can find Quinoa and products made with
it all over the world especially in health food stores and
restaurants that emphasize natural foods.
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Twenty years ago, low fat diets were the craze. Fat made
you fat said conventional wisdom, and we all avoided it
like crazy.
Grass fed butter. Butter from cows that eat grass is one of
the healthiest of the fats. The fat soluble vitamins in butter
protect against heart disease, atheroclerosis, osteoperosis,
and degenerative disease. It contains Vitamin D, Vitamin
A, and Vitamin K2, a vital nutrient to assist with the
uptake of Vitamin D and calcium. Butter contains butyrate,
a short chain fatty acid that is anti-inflammatory and has
shown to reduce the negative effects of type 1 diabetes in
laboratory studies. Grass fed butter is high in omega 3s,
CLA, beta carotene. Sweet butter is unsalted and has a
more delicate flavor, but also a shorter shelf life. Buy it
wrapped in foil to preserve its freshness. Cultured butter
comes from milk that sits out for a day before churning
and has an exquisite flavor.
Clarified butter, is butter fat that has had milk solids and
water removed. With whey and casein removed, clarified
butter can be stored for many months without becoming
rancid.
Flax oil. Flax oil is a great way to get more Omega 3 into
your diet. Omega 3 fatty acid helps promote healing and
reduces inflammation all over the body. For those of us
with leaky guts, autoimmune disorders, and other
inflammatory illnesses, flax oil is health promoting in a
number of ways. It supports proper thyroid, adrenal and
hormone activity. It strengthens the immune system, helps
maintain healthy blood, nerves, arteries, skin and hair. It
also helps to transport fat soluble vitamins and helps to
break down cholesterol in the body. It should not be
Olive oil is one of the most stable oils, due in part to its
high vitamin E content. It supports liver and gall bladder
function and reduces the LDL cholesterol in the body. It
should not be heated over 325 degrees. Seek outorganic
extra virgin olive oil, which is the most health promoting
and best tasting olive oil. Oil that is not extra virgin is
often chemically treated, and is less desirable for health.
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Oils to avoid
Vegetable oils must go through extensive chemical
processing to make them usable and palatable. These fats
are highly undesirable and unhealthy. Vegetable oils
contain very high levels of polyunsaturated fats, and these
oils have replaced many of the saturated fats in our diets
since the 1950s. The problem is that polyunsaturated fats
are highly unstable and oxidize easily in the body. These
oxidized fats are rancid and cause inflammation and
mutation in cells.
Salad Dressings
Condiments
Mayonnaise
Chips
Artificial Cheeses
Store bought nuts and snacks
Cookies, crackers, snacks
Sauces
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demonstrable
efficacy
against
these
chemotherapy- and radiation-resistant cancers,
curcumin tops both lists:
Cancers: Drug Resistant
Cancers: Multi-Drug Resistant
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Both are extremely high in plant-flavonoids and betacarotene; eating beets and carrots can help stimulate and
improve overall liver function.
4. Green Tea
This liver-loving beverage is full of plant antioxidants
known as catechins, a compound known to assist liver
function. Green tea is not only delicious, its also a great
way to improve your overall diet. Learn more about the
benefits of green tea.
1. Garlic
2. Grapefruit
High in both vitamin C and antioxidants, grapefruit
increases the natural cleansing processes of the liver. A
small glass of freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice will help
boost production of the liver detoxification enzymes that
help flush out carcinogens and other toxins.
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6. Avocados
12. Walnuts
Holding high amounts of the amino acid arginine, walnuts
aid the liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts are also
high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids, which support
normal liver cleansing actions. Make sure you chew the
nuts well (until they are liquefied) before swallowing.
8. Olive Oil
Cold-pressed organic oils such as olive, hemp and flaxseed are great for the liver, when used in moderation. They
help the body by providing a lipid base that can suck up
harmful toxins in the body. In this way, it takes some of
the burden off the liver in terms of the toxic overload many
of us suffer from.
13. Cabbage
Much like broccoli and cauliflower, eating cabbage helps
stimulate the activation of two crucial liver detoxifying
enzymes that help flush out toxins. Try eating more
kimchi, coleslaw, cabbage soup and sauerkraut.
9. Alternative Grains
14. Turmeric
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healthydebates.com
Top 11 Biggest Lies of Mainstream Nutrition
By Kris Gunnars
September 12, 2014
There is a lot of misinformation circling around in
mainstream nutrition.
The idea that saturated fat raised the risk of heart disease
was an unproven theorythat somehow became
conventional wisdom (7).
To top it all of, despite being a high fat food, eating eggs
for breakfast is proven to cause significant weight loss
compared to bagels for breakfast (4, 5).
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Do you know what regular food tastes like when all the fat
has been taken out of it?
Well, it tastes like cardboard. No one would want to eat it.
In fact, two of the main risk factors for kidney failure are
diabetes and high blood pressure. Eating a high protein
diet improves both (22, 23).
The idea that you should eat many small meals throughout
the day in order to keep metabolism high is a persistent
myth that doesnt make any sense.
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This has actually been put to the test and refuted multiple
times. Controlled studies where one group eats many small
meals and the other the same amount of food in fewer
meals show that there is literally no difference between the
two (27, 28).
But for those who are obese, have the metabolic syndrome
or diabetes, this amount of carbohydrates is downright
dangerous.
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In fact, diets that are high in fat (and low in carbs) cause
much greater fat loss than diets that are low in fat (62, 63,
64).
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12 Proven Benefits Of Avocados
Kris Gunnars
September 16, 2014
The avocado is a rather unique type of fruit.
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With
Heart-Healthy
But they dont just contain any fat the majority of the fat
in avocado is oleic acid.
This is a monounsaturated fatty acid that is also the major
component in olive oil and believed to be responsible for
some of its beneficial effects.
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These are studies where people are split into groups one
group is instructed to eat avocados, while the other is not.
Then researchers see what happens to their blood markers
over time.
These studies have shown that avocados can (17, 18, 19,
20, 21, 22, 23):
One of the studies showed that including avocado in a lowfat vegetarian diet led to improvements in the cholesterol
profile (24).
Unfortunately, all of the human studies were small (13-37
subjects) and short-term (1-4 weeks), but the results were
impressive nonetheless.
Bottom Line: Numerous studies have shown that eating
avocado can improve heart disease risk factors like Total,
LDL and HDL cholesterol, as well as blood triglycerides.
6. People Who Eat Avocados Tend to be Healthier
One study looked at the dietary habits and health of people
who eat avocados.
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In one study, people were split into groups. One group was
instructed to eat a meal that contained avocado, the other a
similar meal without avocado.
They have a creamy, rich, fatty texture and blend well with
various other ingredients.
The people eating the avocado felt 23% more satisfied and
had a 28% lower desire to eat over the next 5 hours (35).
Avocados are also high in fiber, and very low in carbs, two
attributes that should also help promote weight loss, at
least in the context of a healthy, real food based diet.
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Mae Chan holds degrees in both physiology and
nutritional sciences. She is also blogger and and
technology enthusiast with a passion for disseminating
information about health.
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Colonoscopy?
You Might Want To Try Pineapple Instead
By MRHEALTH
On September 21, 2014
The researchers found that bromelain exerts antiproliferative and pro-apoptotic effects in colorectal
carcinoma cells, and it is effective in stopping the genesis
of cancer in vivo. They concluded that both eating
pineapple and taking the bromelain enzyme alone are
highly effective at cancer prevention.
In the second study, a team of scientists from Australia
researched the ability of bromelain to kill cancer cells in
four human gastrointestinal cell lines, and they
investigated the mechanisms involved.
They found that bromelain was cytotoxic in a panel of
human gastric and colon carcinoma cells. Their data
implicated different mechanisms by which bromelain
induced cancer cell death. While promoting apoptosis,
bromelain also impaired cancer cell survival by blocking
pathways leading to oncoproteins. These are proteins
encoded with an oncogene which can cause the
transformation of a normal cell into a cancerous cell.
Other research has shown bromelain is effective against
cancer by shrinking tumors. It has the ability to dissolve
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Pineapple is a super source of the body's primary watersoluble antioxidant, Vitamin C. This important vitamin
mops up free radicals implicated in the aging process. Free
radicals damage normal cells and have been shown to
promote clogged arteries and diabetic heart disease. Free
radicals can cause airway spasms that lead to asthma
attacks, and can help colon cancer get started. Free radicals
are implicated in joint pain and osteoarthritis. Vitamin C is
an excellent cold and flu fighter due to its ability to support
the immune system.
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destroys gum tissue and the underlying jaw bone, and has
been linked to heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
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13 Health Benefits Of Spinach
By Health Digezt
On October 1, 2014
6. Protects the Eyes
A different category of antioxidants, called lutein and
zeaxanthin, found in spinach, focuses and cures eye-related
issues, like age-related macular degeneration, weak
eyesight and cataract.
7. Enhances Immunity
A cup of spinach contains over 337% of the RDA of
vitamin A, which is a main element of white blood cells. It
is also a protector and energiser of entry points of the
body, such as mucous membranes, urinary, intestinal, and
respiratory passages.
2. Prevents Cancer
1. Aids in Digestion
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one of the very best things you can do; and eating them
both cooked and raw will give you the variety you need to
get the most healthy outcomes and be satisfied as well.
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New study shows that tart cherry juice lowered blood uric
acid levels and a marker for inflammation - but that's not
all!
True story: there was a man who had such severe gout, his
doctor told him hed need surgery to remove three toes.
They were stiff, bent up, and crippled from the pain of
gout, caused by excess uric acid. Before his scheduled
surgery, a friend told him the secret to ridding gout
was Montmorency tart cherries - the kind used for cherry
pie.
It figures, my least favorite food, he thought. So he did
what he could stomach: he sat down with a spoon and
made himself eat cherry pie filling from a can! In only a
few days his pain faded, his toes worked again, and he
cancelled his surgery. He saved his feet, medical bills, and
countless hours of physical therapy. Amazingly, this
mighty fruit even in processed, sugary canned form saved
his feet.
Co-author Howatson:
We have been investigating Montmorency tart cherries for
several years because they're a unique fruit with a high
concentration of anthocyanins. Our current study was
conducted with a healthy population, although more
research is needed to determine the specific benefits of
Montmorency tart cherry juice for individuals with
inflammatory diseases, including gout and other arthritic
conditions.
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5. Diabetes:
Bitter melon juice benefits to overcome type 2 diabetes. It
has been a part of the Chinese and Indian ancient medicine
for a long time but only recent research has proven that it
is no folk lore. Type 2 diabetes is caused partially due to
the inability of a cell to absorb the sugar in the blood due
to insufficient insulin or due development of resistance to
insulin. In both cases, the cells are unable to absorb the
sugar due to the ineffectiveness of insulin produced. The
absorption of sugar occurs due to the activation of AMPactivated protein kinase in the cells. Bitter gourd activated
these kinases due to which the absorption of sugar
increases. And hence aids in bringing diabetes in control.
2. Liver tonic:
6. Constipation:
1. Respiratory disorders:
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13. Anti-ageing:
8. Heart disease:
Bitter melon is very good for the heart in many ways. They
help to reduce the bad cholesterol levels which clog the
arterial walls and thereby reduce the chances of heart
attacks. Also it is known to lower blood sugar levels that
help in maintaining good heart health.
9. Cancer:
Bitter Melon can prevent cancer cells from multiplying.
10. Weight loss:
Bitter Melon contains antioxidants, which help to flush out
your system. This improves your metabolism and digestive
systems thus helping you lose weight quickly.The two
other major factors that aid in weight loss is the calorie
control and filling components. Calorie control happens as
such because vegetables are low on calories which allows
you to consume more quantities of them. Filling
component in this vegetable is water. We know that water
is a universal suppressant of hunger. And the pods of this
vegetable contain on the whole 80-85% water.
16. Dandruff:
Dandruff is a common problem and is mostly caused due
to the consumption of unhealthy food and exposure to
pollution. To ward off dandruff, you can prepare a hair
pack by mixing bitter gourd juice and cumin seeds.
Regular usage of this pack will rid you of dandruff within
a month.
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melon
(Momordica
fresh, raw, Nutritive value per 100 g
Principle
Energy
17 Kcal
<1%
Carbohydrates 3.70 g
3%
Protein
1.00 g
2%
Total Fat
0.17 g
0.5%
Cholesterol
0 mg
0%
Dietary Fiber
2.80 g
7%
Folates
72 g
18%
Niacin
0.400 mg 2.5%
Pantothenic
acid
0.212 mg 4%
Pyridoxine
0.043 mg 3%
Riboflavin
0.040 mg 3%
Thiamin
0.040 mg 3.5%
Vitamin A
471 IU
16%
Vitamin C
84 mg
140%
Sodium
5 mg
<1%
Potassium
296 mg
6%
Calcium
19 mg
2%
Copper
0.034 mg 4%
Iron
0.43 mg 5%
Magnesium
17 mg
Manganese
0.089 mg 4%
Zinc
0.80 mg 7%
Vitamins
Bitter gourd juice helps in reducing hair-fall naturally. All
you need to do is mix bitter gourd juice with a dash of
sugar and use this paste on your hair to get good results.
20. Rough and Tangled Hair:
If you have rough and tangled hair, you can pour a cup of
bitter gourd juice and allow it to soak for 10 to 15 minutes.
Then rinse off your hair. This will help smoothen your hair
texture and make it soft and shiny.
Electrolytes
22. Oily Hair:
Increased intake of oily food can cause the accumulation
of excess oil in your hair. If you have oily hair, you should
first limit the consumption of oily food. You can apply a
mixture of bitter gourd juice and apple cider vinegar to
remove excess oil from your hair.
Minerals
Phytonutrients
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4%
charantia),
Carotene-
190 g
Carotene-
185 g
Luteinzeaxanthin
170 g
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Bitter Melon
(Momordica Charantia; Kgu; )
Bitter melon (Momordica charantia; kgu; ) is
actually a member of the squash family and resembles a
cucumber with bumpy skin. Bitter melon bears simple
alternate leaves. Each bitter melon plant bears separate
yellow male and female flowers; its fruit has an oblong
shape. When first picked, a bitter melon is yellow-green,
but as it ripens, it turns to a yellow-orange color. As the
fruit ripens, the flesh becomes tougher and more bitter.
Bitter melon has a variety of shapes and sizes. The Chinese
one is 20-30 cm long, oblong and pale green in color. The
inside of the melon is filled with fibrous seeds.
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Alzheimer's disease
Four lectins (Abrus precatorius (APA), Maackia amurensis
(MAA), Bitter Melon and Sambucus nigra (SNA)) have
been used to identify glycohistochemically the microglial
cells (MGC) activation in autoptic brain samples from
Alzheimer's disease subjects. Three of these lectins
including the one from bitter melon have utilized as
microglial cell markers for the first time. [A7] It would be
interesting to see if there is any benefit of bitter melon on
Alzheimer's disease.
Cancers
Bitter melon extracts may provide benefits for cancers as
they have shown anti-cancer activities in a study of Swiss
albino mice. A significant decrease in tumor burden was
observed in short and long-term treatment. Also, total
tumor incidence reduced to 83.33% with 2.5% dose and
90.90% with 5% dose in short term treatment, while in
long-term treatment tumor incidence decreased to 76.92%
with 2.5% dose and 69.23% with 5% dose of bitter melon.
[7] Seed oil from bitter melon (Momordica charantia),
which is rich in cis(c)9, trans(t)11, t13-conjugated
linolenic acid, has been shown to inhibit the development
of azoxymethane-induced colonic aberrant crypt foci. Seed
oil from bitter melon rich in t13-conjugated linolenic acid
can suppress azoxymethane -induced colon carcinogenesis
and the inhibition might be caused, in part, by modification
of lipid composition in the colon and liver and/or increased
expression of PPARgamma protein level in the colon
mucosa. [8]
[Wikipedia.org]
Other Name: foo qua, balsam pear, or bitter gourd.
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medicine. This article is for reference only, it is not a
medical advice. All rights reserved. Do not copy this
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Cholesterol profiles
Bitter melon may also have benefits of lipid-lowering
activities. Researchers have shown the hypolipidemic
effect of dietary methanol fraction (BMMF) extracted from
bitter melon (Koimidori variety), at the levels of 0.5% and
1.0%, in male golden Syrian hamsters. [6] The results of
another study have clearly shown that that bitter melon,
especially Koimidori variety, exhibited a potent liver
triglyceride-lowering activity. The triglyceride lowering
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Malaria
Oral administration of the Crude ethanolic extracts of dry
bitter melon leaves administered orally was ineffective up
to 500 mg/kg in lowering the parasitemic levels of
malarious mice. [A4]
Diabetes
With limited scientific supports, bitter melon is general
believed to benefit diabetes. In a study, researchers from
University of Bologna, Italy, asked 720 herbalists what
herbal remedy that they would recommend to those
suffered from diabetes. They suggested ten herbal
remedies and bitter melon is in the list. [1] According to a
review article, bitter melon has been recognized as a
Chinese herbal medicine for diabetes mellitus for
centuries. [2] And, it is more popular in Asia to be used as
a natural product for diabetes. [4] Researchers from
Natural Standard, MA, consider bitter melon an alternative
therapy that has primarily been used for lowering blood
glucose levels in patients with diabetes mellitus.
Components of bitter melon extract appear to have
structural similarities to animal insulin. Bitter melon has
been shown to have anti-viral and anti-neoplastic
activities. [3] Small trials have shown the moderate
hypoglycemic effect of bitter melon juice, fruit or its dried
powder. Thus, bitter melon may benefit certain people at
risk of diabetes.
Measles
An ethnobotanical survey of three Local Government areas
of the Ijebu area of Ogun State in southwest Nigeria for
plants used in the treatment of measles suggests bitter
melon is one of the most frquently used plants for measles.
[A5]
Nematodes
Das P and co-workers at Visva Bharati University, India,
assayed six plant extracts for their activity against freeliving nematodes. Bitter melon yielded the best results, its
crude extract producing 96% mortality. Thus, bitter melon
may have the benefits of antihelminthic effect. [A3]
Kidney Stone
Insufficient data to support the health benefit claim of
bitter melon on people suffered from kidney stones. [as of
December 2011]
Psoriasis
Insufficient data to support the health benefit claim of
bitter melon on people suffered from psoriasis. [as of
December 2011]
Bitter Melon Side Effects, Warnings and Precautions
Bitter melon has been eaten as a food in many cultures for
many years, it probably is safe to healthy adults at regular
amount of consumption when used short-term. However,
covering on seed may be toxic in children, leading to
vomiting, diarrhea, and death. Intake of the seed may lead
to favism, especially those with G6PD deficiency.
Hypoglycemia and hypatotoxicity were reported in animal
studies Rare, unusual side effects may include atrial
fibrillation with rapid ventricular response and acute
gastric ulceration. [A8] Other possible bitter melon side
effects include liver inflammation, and spontaneous
abortion. [10] Pregnant women should avoid bitter melon.
HIV
Ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs) from bitter melon
shows promising in anti-viral therapy. It has been reported
that RIPs are member of the single chain ribosome
inactivating protein (SCRIP) family which act irreversibly
on ribosome by removing adenine residue from eukaryotic
ribosomal RNA. Various activities of RIPs include antitumor,
broad
anti-viral,
ribonuclease
and
deoxyribonuclease. [A6]
Drug Interaction
Liver Damage
Bitter melon may also have additive effects when taken
with other glucose-lowering agents. [3] Popular
medications for diabetes include glimepiride, glyburide,
insulin, pioglitazone, rosiglitazone, chlorpropamide,
glipizide, tolbutamide, and others.
Dosage
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Selection
Select firm, unblemished melons that are from 5 to 12
inches in length. Choose melons that are still green for a
more bitter flavor and a yellow-orange melon for a milder
taste. Bitter melons are available fresh from April to
September in most Asian markets and can occasionally be
found in larger supermarkets. Some markets are beginning
to carry bitter melons year round. They may also be
purchased canned or dried.
Fill the bitter melon with the above mixture. Heat and
spray oil on a nonstick frying pan. Place all the bitter
melons in the pan, cover with a lid and reduce the stove to
low. Let them cook for 7 minutes. Change the side of bitter
melons and again cover with the lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle with coriander leaves.
Storage
Store melon loose in a paper or plastic bag in the
refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Slice the melon immediately
before use.
Preparation
Cut in half and discard the seeds and fibrous core. To
reduce the bitterness, blanch in boiling water for 2 to 3
minutes. The skin is edible and the melon is not typically
peeled. The seeds are also edible, unless very hard, and are
included in some recipes. Bitter melon is commonly
stuffed, curried or pickled. It can also be used in stirfry’s and soups and may be steamed. Garlic or
chili peppers are often added to recipes with bitter melon
to offset the bitter taste.
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The problem is not salt, it's the type of salt we use. It takes
just half an hour for one meal high in table salt to
significantly impair the arteries ability to pump blood
around the body, alarming research has shown. Blood flow
becomes temporarily more restricted between 30 minutes
and an hour after the food has been consumed.
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A Heavenly Drink
Even at the organic dairy farms, cows are fed soy meal.
Soy meal has the wrong protein profile for the dairy cows.
Ingestion of these grains causes a multitude of health
problems for cattle the main issue being the premature
aging of the animals organs.
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The amylase,
bacterially
-produced
lactase,
lipases and phosphatases in raw milk, break down starch,
lactose (milk sugar), fat (triglycerides) and phosphate
compounds respectively, making milk more digestible and
freeing up key minerals. Other enzymes, like catalase,
lysozyme and lactoperoxidase help to protect milk from
unwanted bacterial infection, making it safer for us to
drink.
The Dangers of
Pasteurized Milk
Commercially
Produced
and
There are two groups of vitamins, water-soluble and fatsoluble. Whole raw milk has them all in easily assimilable
form. Whether regulating your metabolism or helping the
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Once there, the honeybees fan the liquid nectar with their
wings, helping the water to evaporate and create the thick
substance you know as honey. This honeycomb is then
sealed with a liquid secretion from the bees abdomen,
which hardens into beeswax. As Live Science reported:3
There are more than 300 kinds of honey in the US, each
with a unique color and flavor that is dependent upon the
nectar source. Lighter colored honeys, such as those made
from orange blossoms, tend to be milder in flavor while
darker-colored honeys, like those made from wildflowers,
tend to have a more robust flavor.4
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The typical recommendation is to take about a teaspoonfull of locally produced honey per day, starting a few
months PRIOR to the pollen season, to allow your system
to build up immunity. And the key here is local.
This approach only works because it has pollen of local
plants you may be allergic to. Honey from other parts of
the country simply wont work. While research on this has
yielded conflicting results, one study found that, during
birch pollen season, compared to the control group, the
patients using birch pollen honey experienced:11
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2.
3.
Its also been found that more than 75 percent of the honey
on American supermarket shelves may be ultraprocessedto the point that all inherent medicinal
properties are completely goneand then smuggled into
the country by the barrel drum. Nearly all of this fake
honey is made in China. Some of these brokers will even
create bogus country of origin papers. All 60 jars of
"honey" tested by Food Safety News (FSN) came back
negative for pollen, which is a clear sign of ultraprocessing.15 According to FSN:
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Eat: Walnuts
The Harvard School of Public Health reported,
several of the largest cohort studies,
including the Adventist Study, the Iowa
Womens Health Study, the Nurses Health
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Brain Health
Eat: Peanuts, hazelnuts, and almonds
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Women who drank more than three glasses had double the
risk of death than women who drank less than one
Milk is recommended for cutting the risk of fractures
because it contains calcium and vitamin D, which are vital
for bone strength.
Dairy products such as yoghurt and cheese led to lower
death rates and fewer fractures, particularly in women
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Men who drank more milk also had a higher risk of death,
although much lower than in women.
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3) POTASSIUM
Minimum Recommended dietary allowance: 2,000
mg/day (men and women)
1) CALCIUM
Minimum Recommended Daily Allowance: 1,000
mg/day
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Recommended
dietary
allowance:
50
7) COPPER
Minimum Recommended Daily Allowance: 2 mg/day
Function: Aids in metabolism of iron, red blood cell
formation and blood circulation. Helps in production of
energy for cells. Copper is an essential mineral required by
the body for bone and connective tissue production, and
for coding specific enzymes that range in function from
eliminating free radicals to producing melanin.
Recommended
dietary
allowance:
50
8) IODINE
Minimum
mcg/day
Recommended
Daily
Allowance:
150
9) IRON
6) ZINC
Minimum Recommended Daily Allowance: 10-12
mg/day
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10) MAGNESIUM
Disclaimer: The Minimum Recommended Daily
Allowance mentioned above is meant for adults between
the ages of 19 to 50
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Relaxation
vessels
of
blood
Promotion
function
Regulation of
sugar levels
blood
of
proper
bowel
Atrial fibrillation
Type 2 diabetes
Premenstrual
syndrome
Cardiovascular
disease
Migraine
Aging
Mortality
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Seizures
Personality changes
Coronary spasms
Loss of appetite
Headache
Nausea and vomiting
Fatigue and weakness
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The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin the actual compound responsible for helping to strengthen
the immune system. It helps in dealing with viruses and
bacteria that cause diseases such as herpes, influenza,
cytomegalovirus, and AIDS. It provides defense against
harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and
heliobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia
lamblia.
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5.
Many know of Frankincense as one of the plant-derived
treasures, along with myrrh, given to the newborn Jesus in
the New Testament. Its use in a religious context goes
beyond Christianity, however. According to the Hebrew
Bible, Frankincense and Myrrh were components of the
holy incense ritually burned in Jerusalems sacred temples
during ancient times.
6.
7.
8.
9.
2.
3.
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Practical Concerns
You will notice that I frequently mention the use of a
carrier oil. In most cases, mixing Frankincense with a
carrier (such as coconut oil or a salve) will make the
application easier. In addition, you will be saving money
because you will be diluting the oil 50/50. Be cautious,
though, and ensure that the Frankincense you purchase is
100% essential oil and not pre-diluted. You will want
100% pure Frankincense so that you can dilute, or not,
yourself.
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are high and because they sell direct and not through a
membership or MLM program, their prices are affordable.
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Surprising Finding:
Gut Microbes Make Dark Chocolate Healthy
By Dr. Mercola
December 08, 2014
A considerable number of studies are in agreement that
dark chocolate has pronounced health benefits1provided
you eat it in moderation (one to two ounces is
recommended by some researchers2).
Anti-
Chocolate's
Dark
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Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-carcinogenic
Improves
gastrointestinal flora
exercise
Reduces
symptoms
glaucoma and cataracts
of
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DM:[Laughs]
BG: However, if I graduate as unimpeachable, therefore, I
feel I should be permitted to be the first to graduate
undeclared. And embarrassingly, I was completely serious.
DM: [Laughs]
BG: The administrator just glared at me and said, No!
Then took out my transcript and his eyebrows sort of went
up, and he said Gee! It looks like you took quantum
mechanics without the math or physics prerequisites and
BG: Right.
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properties.
DM: [Laughs]
Chocolate has certainly been one of the areas that people
have shown the most interest in the findings from. And
certainly there have been previous studies showing
benefits of chocolate to blood pressure and insulin
sensitivity. There are observational studies showing lower
risk of heart disease. They actually launched two new
observational studies showing that people who eat
chocolate actually live longer. The benefits to cavities in
your mouth even despite the sugar apparently
associated with consuming hot cocoa. A range of very
favorable findings have been shown.
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BG: Right. Yeah, and I think that cacao refers to the bean
found in a plant.
DM: Okay. But when its processed and its put together
in a product that you can buy like a chocolate bar, theres
80 percent or 70 percent. Is that the percentage of the
powder thats in there? Or 70, 80, or 90, you know, the
higher the number, the more bitter it becomes.
But if you get beyond the required amount, you get back to
as though you had not had any epicatechin. It doesnt
actually become worse than that, but it goes back to
neutral.
So, one could actually speculate that for people, who want
a little bit more chocolate, they might actually be better off
with the forms of chocolate that are a little bit lower in
these compounds. Because then, they might still be on the
favorable part of the curve. But I think a lot of people who
eat dark, good-quality chocolate only want a little bit.
Their body more or less tells them that Ive had the
amount that I really need.
DM: Okay.
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Milk itself, milk fat, and even butter fat in all the studies
were if anything favorable. Particularly for stroke risk,
theres a very strongly favorable association between milk
consumption and reduced stroke.
DM: Yeah. And especially, not only organic, but raw and
grass-fed, which are two other important characteristics,
maybe more important than organic, because typically,
they have those as organic.
Theres that issue. The other issue is that there are two
large studies: one longitudinal cross-sectional insertion
that soy consumption is linked to cognitive loss. I have to
say that both of these studies looked specifically at tofu, so
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This was the item that looked sort of separately to see that
its true within people who eat chocolate from those who
eat chocolates in more than five times a week, compared to
fewer than five times a week. The answer was, yes, it
actually was the case that people who ate chocolate more
than five times a week, compared to those who ate
chocolate at least once but fewer than five, actually still
had a significant body mass index benefit or association
with lower body mass index.
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BG: Right, it may be. Again, you know, with the caveat
that if it feels that its not good for you, [Laughs] perhaps
its not good for you. But yeah, I think obviously its
something that needs direct study in humans and with, you
know, real chocolate as opposed to something derived
from chocolate. But I think there certainly is reason for
interest in that possibility, absolutely.
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DM: [Laughs]
BG: I think as more physicians themselves are
experiencing the side effects and having family members
and certain people they love experience the side effects,
theyre becoming a little bit more open to the existence of
them. In fact, one of the major people at my university,
whos one of the heavily industry-funded The lower the
cholesterol, the better people did actually dodge me
well, saying You know, statin effects arent important,
because theyre very rare. But I have them, and theyre
very, very
DM: [Laughs]
BG: [Laughs]
DM: Denial to the extreme! [Laughs]
BG: Yeah.
DM: Yeah. So, thank you again for what youre doing. Its
always a pleasure talking to you, and I just greatly
appreciate everything. Keep up the great work.
DM: [Laughs]
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You can use this mixture to clean your face because it will
make your skin softer, shinier and silky. Honey-water is
great natural cosmetics and it is the oldest, yet most
modern at the same time.
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Sparkling water
Directions
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No Innocent Spice:
The Secret Story Of Nutmeg, Life And Death
Allison Aubrey
November 26, 2012 4:49 AM ET
And traditionally, we turn to nutmeg (along with cloves
and cinnamon) this time of year because these spices as
the settlers to the colonies believed can help warm us
up and even help us fight off head colds and stomachaches.
And for foodies, nutmeg is an ideal spice for layering
flavor. Chef Kyle Bailey of Birch and Barley restaurant in
Washington, D.C., combined spinach and nutmeg to whip
up a divine puree (see gallery below) that marries the
flavors beautifully.
This copper engraving from approximately 1700 depicts
the condition of the English prisoners at the hands of the
Dutch. In the 1660s, Cornell University's Eric Tagliacozzo
says, the conflict and competition for the spice trade came
to a head.
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The dose at which 50% of the animals given the drug die is
115mg/kg, or the equivalent of 7.8 grams for a 150 lb adult
human.
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raised on pasture. Fish farms, even though they're oceanbased, are still confined animal feeding operations
(CAFOs), replete with all of the problems associated with
such.
Farmed Salmon Has Almost Five Times the Omega-6
Fat of Wild Salmon
More than half of the fish Americans eat comes from fish
farms, which has increased by more than 400 percent in
the last 10 years.2
High fat itself is not a problem, but what comprises that fat
IS the problem. Farmed salmon are much higher in omega6 fatalmost five times higherand the typical American
already gets 10 to 20 times too much omega-6 as they
need.
Nutrient
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Nutrient
Total Fat
13 g
27 g
4.2 g
1944 mg
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2. Sea lice
5.
Seals, sea lions, and birds become trapped and
Endangerment
drown in salmon farm nets.18
of sea life
Algal blooms are the uncontrolled growth of one
or more species of algae. Hundreds of
thousands of salmon excreting in the confined
6.
Algal area of a farm can cause a localized level of
blooms
nutrient loading that may not be completely
absorbed by the surrounding environment;
hence, nutrient loading from salmon farms may
be linked to algal blooms.
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2. Aloe Vera
Common Names: aloe vera, aloe, burn plant, lily of the
desert, elephants gall
Latin Name: Aloe vera, Aloe barbadensis
Aloe veras use can be traced back 6,000 years to early
Egypt, where the plant was depicted on stone carvings.
Known as the plant of immortality, aloe was presented
as a burial gift to deceased pharaohs.
Historically, aloe was used topically to heal wounds and
for various skin conditions, and orally as a laxative. Today,
in addition to these uses, aloe is used as a folk or
traditional remedy for a variety of conditions, including
diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, and osteoarthritis. It is also
used topically for osteoarthritis, burns, sunburns, and
psoriasis. Aloe vera gel can be found in hundreds of skin
products, including lotions and sunblocks. The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) has approved aloe vera as a
natural food flavoring.
1. Acai
Common Names: acai, aa, Amazonian palm berry
Latin Name: Euterpe oleracea
The acai palm tree, native to tropical Central and South
America, produces a reddish-purple berry. The acai berrys
name, which comes from a language of the native people
of the region, means fruit that cries. The acai berry has
long been an important food source for indigenous peoples
of the Amazon region, who also use acai for a variety of
health-related purposes.
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Latin
Name: Astragalus
Astragalus mongholicus
membranaceus,
Chinese
5. Bilberry
Common
Names: bilberry,
whortleberry, huckleberry
European
blueberry,
4. Astragalus
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(arthritis and muscle pain) but has been used more recently
as a folk or traditional remedy for hot flashes, night
sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms that can
occur during menopause. Black cohosh has also been used
for menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome,
and to induce labor.
The underground stems and roots of black cohosh are
commonly used fresh or dried to make strong teas
(infusions), capsules, solid extracts used in pills, or liquid
extracts (tinctures).
6. Bitter Orange
Common Names: bitter orange, Seville orange, sour
orange, zhi shi
Latin Name: Citrus aurantium
The bitter orange tree is native to eastern Africa and
tropical Asia. Today, it is grown throughout the
Mediterranean region and elsewhere, including California
and Florida. Bitter orange oil is used in foods, cosmetics,
and aromatherapy products. Bitter orange oil from the
trees leaves is called petitgrain, and oil from the flowers is
called neroli. Bitter orange has been used in traditional
Chinese medicine and by indigenous people of the
Amazon rainforest for nausea, indigestion, and
constipation. Current folk or traditional uses of bitter
orange are for heartburn, loss of appetite, nasal congestion,
and weight loss. It is also applied to the skin for fungal
infections such as ringworm and athletes foot.
8. Bromelain
Common Names: bromelain, pineapple extract
Latin Name: (Pineapple Plant) Ananas comosus L.
Bromelain is a mixture of enzymes found in the pineapple
plant. Pineapple is native to the Americas but is now
grown throughout the world in tropical and subtropical
regions. Historically, natives of Central and South America
used pineapple for a variety of ailments, such as
digestive disorders.
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9. Butterbur
Common Names: butterbur, petasites, purple butterbur.
Butterbur is also known under several patented
standardized extract forms, such as Petadolex.
Latin Name: Petasites hybridus (also known as Petasitidis
hybridus, Petasites officinalis, or Tussilago hybrida).
Butterbur is a shrub that grows in Europe and parts of Asia
and North America, typically in wet, marshy ground. The
name, butterbur, is attributed to the traditional use of its
large leaves to wrap butter in warm weather. Butterbur has
historically been used for a variety of health issues such as
pain, headache, anxiety, cough, fever, and gastrointestinal
and urinary tract conditions. It has also been used topically
to improve wound healing. Today, traditional or folk uses
include nasal allergies, allergic skin reactions, asthma, and
migraine headache.
11. Chamomile
Common Names: chamomile, German chamomile
Latin Name: Matricaria recutita, Chamomilla recutita
Two types of chamomile have been used for health
conditions: German chamomile and Roman chamomile.
While the two kinds are thought to have similar effects on
the body, the German variety is more commonly used in
the United States and is the focus of this fact sheet.
12. Chasteberry
Common Names: chasteberry, chaste-tree berry, vitex,
monks pepper
Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus
Chasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree, a small shrublike tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean
region. The name is thought to come from a belief that the
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American
cranberry,
13. Cinnamon
Common Names: cinnamon, cinnamon bark, Ceylon
cinnamon, cassia cinnamon, Chinese cinnamon
15. Dandelion
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The dried stems and leaves of the ephedra plant have been
used to create capsules, tablets, tinctures, and teas.
16. Echinacea
Common
Names: echinacea,
coneflower, American coneflower
Latin
Name: Echinacea
angustifolia, Echinacea pallida
purple
coneflower,
purpurea,
Echinacea
17. Ephedra
Common Names: ephedra, Chinese ephedra, ma huang
Latin Name: Ephedra sinica
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21. Fenugreek
Common Names: fenugreek, fenugreek seed
Latin Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
22. Feverfew
Common
Names: feverfew,
buttons, featherfew
Latin
Name: Tanacetum
Chrysanthemum parthenium
bachelors
parthenium,
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24. Garlic
Common Name: garlic
Latin Name: Allium sativum
Garlic is the edible bulb from a plant in the lily family. It
has been used as both a medicine and a spice for thousands
of years. Garlics most common folk or traditional uses as
a dietary supplement are for high cholesterol, heart
disease, and high blood pressure. Other folk or traditional
uses include prevention of certain types of cancer,
including stomach and colon cancers. Garlic cloves can be
eaten raw or cooked. They may also be dried or powdered
and used in tablets and capsules. Raw garlic cloves can be
used to make oils and liquid extracts.
25. Ginger
Common Name: ginger
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26. Ginkgo
Common Names: ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba, fossil tree,
maidenhair tree, Japanese silver apricot, baiguo, bai guo
ye, kew tree, yinhsing (yin-hsing)
Latin Name: Ginkgo biloba
The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest types of trees in the
world. Ginkgo seeds have been used intraditional Chinese
medicine for thousands of years, and cooked seeds are
occasionally eaten. Historically, ginkgo leaf extract has
been used to treat a variety of ailments and conditions,
including asthma, bronchitis, fatigue, and tinnitus (ringing
or roaring sounds in the ears). Today, folk uses of ginkgo
leaf extracts include attempts to improve memory; to treat
or help prevent Alzheimers disease and other types of
dementia; to decrease intermittent claudication (leg pain
caused by narrowing arteries); and to treat sexual
dysfunction, multiple sclerosis, tinnitus, and other
health conditions.
Extracts are usually taken from the ginkgo leaf and are
used to make tablets, capsules, or teas. Occasionally,
ginkgo extracts are used in skin products.
27. Goldenseal
Common Names: goldenseal, yellow root
Latin Name: Hydrastis canadensis
Goldenseal is a plant that grows wild in parts of the United
States but has become endangered by overharvesting. With
natural supplies dwindling, goldenseal is now grown
commercially across the United States, especially in the
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31. Hoodia
Common Names: hoodia, Kalahari cactus, Xhoba
Latin Name: Hoodia gordonii
30. Hawthorn
Common Names: hawthorn, English hawthorn, harthorne,
haw, hawthorne
Latin
Name: Crataegus
laevigata (also
as Crataegus oxyacantha), Crataegus monogyna
known
chestnut,
buckeye,
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33. Kava
Common Names: kava, kava kava, awa, kava pepper
Latin Name: Piper methysticum
glabra,
Glycyrrhiza
English
lavender,
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37. Noni
Common Names: noni, morinda, Indian mulberry, hog
apple, canary wood
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40. Pomegranate
Common Name: pomegranate
Latin Name: Punica granatum L.
Since ancient times, the pomegranate has been a symbol
of fertility. The pomegranate fruit has a leathery rind (or
husk) with many little pockets of edible seeds and
juice inside.
42. Rhodiola
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43. Sage
Common Names: black
common sage
sage,
broad-leafed
sage,
45. Soy
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Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the tea tree and has
been used medicinally for centuries by the aboriginal
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Sugar Treatment
Treatments:
Burn
Common
Outperforms
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References:
Honey, Mud, Maggots and other Medical Marvels by
Robert and Michele Root-Bernstein
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5 TOP MAINS
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Sip your way to optimal health to reap the benefits of this hot, green
liquid miracle drink. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
The green miracle drink from China made its way long
ago into the mugs of Americans all across the nation for its
touted health benefits. From a weight loss aid to targeting
pancreatic cancer, green tea has evolved into a medicinal
drink that caters to a myriad of illnesses. The reality is
there are surprising benefits to reap from this magical
drink in just one cup.
3. Lowers Cholesterol
The access to greasy foods puts your health at risk for
heart-related complications like high cholesterol.
Replacing unhealthy snacks and drinks with green tea
could actually help keep your cholesterol levels at bay.
Green teas powerful antioxidant, EGCG, is believed to
inhibit the absorption of cholesterol from the large
intestine.
1. Combats Allergies
Green tea may need to be added to your allergy season
arsenal. Drinking the green liquid may provide some relief,
as it's been proven to be anti-allergenic; a specific
compound, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), appears to be
the most potent.
A 2007 study published in the journal Cytotechnology
found the tea polyphenol can reduce pollen allergies. This
is the first time a methylated form of EGCG can block the
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6. UV Protection
You may want to add a packet of green tea in addition to
sunscreen and sunglasses when you visit the beach. The
catechins in green tea can actually make the skin more
resistant to the effects of UV rays and therefore premature
skin aging. They can also lead to reduced skin redness
after UV exposure.
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The smelly superfood is more than just a spice; the natural medicinal ingredient can treat hair loss and the common cold.
Victoria Rachitzky Hoch, CC BY 2.0
Garlic does more than just invigorate your palate and ward
off vampires; its also a smelly superfood health aid. The
spice is a highly nutritious vegetable with very few
calories, containing trace amounts of other nutrients that
contribute to its universal status of a powerful, beneficial
healer. The natural medicinal ingredient, both as a fresh
plant and supplement, can strengthen immune function and
boost overall well-being.
1. Treats Acne
This herb may not be found in acne products list of
ingredients, but it can serve as a natural topical treatment
to get rid of blemishes. Allicin, the organic compound in
garlic, has the ability to stop the damaging effects of
radicals and kill bacteria, according to a 2009 study
published in the journal Angewandte Chemie. In its
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Decade-Long
You wont likely hear this from your doctor, but emerging
research is showing that you can protect and enhance your
memory and prevent Alzheimers and dementia by doing
things like:
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Coconut Water:
A New Alzheimers Disease Treatment?
By Sayer Ji
May 31, 2015
chemical warfare than a therapeutic
intervention.
One reason why conventional interventions are so
ineffective is that the brain is highly protected against the
entry of chemicals due to the brain-blood-barrier (BBB),
with most small molecule drugs and virtually all large
molecule drugs incapable of gaining entry to the brain
because of it. Even naturally occurring biomolecules such
as fats have a hard time penetrating directly through the
BBB. Coconut may be an exception to this rule, as it has
copious amounts of the medium chain triglyceride known
as caprylic acid, which preliminary research indicates is
able to pass through the BBB and which has been
demonstrated
to
possess
anti-convulsive
and
neuroprotective properties in the animal model.[1]
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Mentha piperita
1. Common Sage
Salvia officinalis
image: wonderferret/Flickr
How: Dry and eat the leaves, or brew them fresh in a tea.
For all medicinal infusions, make sure to cover the tea with
a lid for at least ten minutes before drinking to avoid the
evaporation of critical ingredients.
3. Catnip
Nepeta cataria
2. Peppermint
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5. Hyssop
How: Dry leaves and mix with honey for eating, or brew
in a tea.
Hyssopus officinalis
Grow it: Catnip is a perennial that prefers rich, welldrained soil or loam and will grow in full sun or partial
shade.
Interesting to note: Catnip can also be used as an insect
repellant, although Dr. Dazey recommends avoiding it if
you are planning to enter forests or jungles populated by
large cats.
4. Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
image: anneheather/Flickr
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Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Programming
Oh, and one last thing: as of March 18th, 2015, Kraft was
in the process of recalling 6.5 million boxes of Mac N
Cheese because some of them contained fragments of
metal.
#4: Heinz
Heinz recently lost a lawsuit over false advertising.
Theyve been busy lying to the public by labeling products
made from GMOs as all natural. Whether you tolerate
GMOs in your food or not, the fact is that this company
has a proven track record of lying to the public.
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#7: Nestl
Nestl is one of three companies using GMOs in their
infant formula. Okay, so maybe you want to trust
corporate-paid scientists about the safety of GMOs but
Nestl also has the additional track record of using traces
of the industrial poison melamine. For context, this is the
same chemical that sickened at 50,000 Chinese infants in
2008.
#8: Kelloggs
Kelloggs has been the target of a nationwide ban over
GMOs after spending over $1,012,552 on pro-GMO, antiorganic media propaganda in California, Washington, and
Oregon in order to defeat GMO labeling initiatives. Did
the nationwide ban impact Kelloggs corporate ethos?
Unfortunately, the company actually doubled down and its
products now contain 100% GMO corn that contains traces
of glyphosate and BT toxins.
Just as importantly, if not more so, is the fact that for many
decades, Campbells has lined its epoxy-resin cans with
the toxic chemical, bisphenol A (BPA). BPA has been
linked in lab studies to breast and prostate cancer,
infertility, early puberty in girls, type-2 diabetes, obesity,
and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to
Breastcancerfund.org. Only recently did the company
finally bow to pressure and phase BPA out of its
production.
#9: PepsiCo
Following the lead of Coca Cola, Pepsi vowed to changed
its formula after a California law mandated a carcinogen
warning for soft drinks. Nevertheless, the vast majority of
Pepsi still contains 4-methylimidazole, or 4-Mel, which
has been linked to cancer in humans.
#6: Coca-Cola
#10: Hersheys
Along with many other chocolate companies, Hersheys
was recently found to have unsafe levels of leadwhich
can lead to neurological damage and learning disabilities
as well as cadmium, which can cause reproductive harm
and damage to the kidneys, liver, and bones.
Additionally, Hersheys has spent more than a million
dollars to make sure you cant be certain whether or not
the candies you are eating contain GMOs. Their most
popular treats contain many modified ingredients, a fact
they obviously hope stays unknown.
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[1] The Holy Koran, Chapter 12 verses 22-25, retrieved
on Feb. 28 2015, So she [Virgin Mary] conceived him,
and she retired with him to a remote place. And the pains
of childbirth drove her to the trunk of a palm tree. she cried
(in her anguish): Ah! would that I had died before this!
would that I had been a thing forgotten and out of sight!
But (a voice) cried to her from beneath the (palm-tree):
Grieve not! for thy Lord hath provided a rivulet beneath
thee; And shake towards thyself the trunk of the palm-tree;
it will let fall fresh ripe dates upon thee.'
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oil)
10ML Roller Ball (about 2 teaspoons)
Add the lemongrass to the roller ball then top with a carrier
oil. I use FCO (fractionated essential oil). Shake well
before each use then apply copiously. Rubbing the area
gently will accelerate the relief.
I find that I get better results with the roller ball application
but you could also make up a salve using 2 teaspoons of
BDS Simple Salve (or other carrier) and up to 15 drops of
essential oil.
It was close to two years ago that I tossed two drawers full
of OTC remedies into a box in favor of essential oils. To
this day, I am still learning how to use the various oils to
improve my health and to remedy everyday aches and
pains. Essential oils have become my band-aid of choice
and not a day goes by when I dont use them for one thing
or another.
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What Is Inulin?
By Dr. Edward F. Group III
June 29, 2015
Diabetes
A study of 49 women with diabetes reported those who
took inulin responded better to sugar, had lower glycemic
levels, and increased antioxidant activity. [2] While more
research is needed, the importance of a healthy gut cant be
understated.
Keeps You Regular
Youve probably heard how important fiber is for being
regular. For the best outcomes, you want to get fiber, like
inulin, to keep your gut bacteria fresh. In a study of elderly
volunteers who took 15 grams of chicory root daily,
researchers found that participants experienced improved
digestion, fewer problems with constipation, and an easier
time with bowel movements. [3]
There is no set limit for how much inulin you can have, or
really how much you need. Typically, you want to eat
inulin-rich foods every day to keep your digestive tract
healthy and working right. If youve been taking
antibiotics, you will want to increase inulin and maybe
even supplement with the compound to replenish the
intestinal bacteria that antibiotics wipe out. Alcohol,
processed, sugary foods, and fried foods also kill off the
healthy intestinal bacteria you need. So if youre trying to
right your diet, lose weight or overcome IBS or IBD, you
will want to increase your inulin intake.
Weight Loss
While inulin can help with weight loss, its not the entire
picture. Eating healthy and exercise are also key
components. When it comes to inulin and weight loss, a
healthy digestive tractand the symbiotic bacteria inulin
promotesmoves the nutrients you need into your
bloodstream and gets the toxins through so they do as little
damage as possible. One study of 30 obese women found
those who took inulin restored healthy bacteria and created
a positive change on metabolites linked to obesity. [1]
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how much you get and avoid the unpleasant side effects
commonly associated with this essential dietary fiber.
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Finland adopted a vitamin D fortification program in 20032004 that expanded on fortified dairy products. Most
developed countries have vitamin D added to milk, but
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egg yolks and cod liver oil, its not a reliable source for
those who are severely deficient. Before supplementing
with vitamin D, work with a knowledgeable medical
practitioner who can test your levels and guide you toward
the correct supplementation pattern.
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1. Yogurt
Yogurt can be incredibly healthy, rich in high-quality
protein, beneficial probiotics, calcium, B vitamins, and
even cancer-fighting conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). But
the key words are "can be."
2. Fish
Fish has always been the best source for the animal-based
omega-3 fats EPA and DHA, but as levels of pollution
have increased, you have to be very choosey about which
types of seafood you decide to eat.
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3. Soy
Soy is touted as a healthy vegetarian source of protein, but
its phytoestrogens (or isoflavones) can mimic the effects of
the female hormone estrogen. These phytoestrogens have
been found to have adverse effects on various human
tissues, as they produce a variety of mild hormonal actions
within the human body.
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5. Veggie Chips
Veggie chips sound like a healthy way to satisfy your
snack cravings, but they're nothing more than glorified
potato chips. Most are made from corn flour or potato as a
base and have only veggie powder or puree added in. Not
only are most of the vitamins in veggies therefore NOT in
veggie chips, but these snacks are then either fried or
baked at high temperatures. When carbohydrate-rich foods
like chips are cooked at high temperatures, acrylamide -- a
tasteless, invisible chemical byproduct -- is formed.
6. Fruit Juice
The primary problem with fruit juice is that it simply
contains far too much fructose to be healthy, not to
mention the rarely mentioned methanol toxicity in any
preserved juice. While whole fruits do contain fructose,
they're also rich in fiber, antioxidants, and a vast array of
health-promoting phytochemicals. Fruit juices, particularly
pasteurized, commercially available fruit juices, have
virtually none of these phytonutrients. The fiber in the
whole fruits also plays a large role in protecting you from a
rapid and exaggerated rise in blood sugar.
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7. Gluten-Free Foods
Gluten, a protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and
barley, causes the immune system to attack the intestines
in people with celiac disease. But non-celiac gluten
sensitivity may actually affect as many as 30 percent to 40
percent of the population, and according to Dr. Alessio
Fasano at Massachusetts General Hospital, virtually all of
us are affected to some degree.12 This is because we all
create a substance called zonulin in the intestine in
response to gluten.
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Because the full study was not available to us, we are not
able to report how much curcumin they used. Despite this
limitation, previous trials give us an idea of what
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Ginkgo Biloba
Coconut Oil
Turmeric
Pomegranate Juice
Avoid Wheat
Ginger
You can find this spice in many curries; its bright yellow
in color, and a little bitter in taste, but it can definitely be
pretty amazing for your health. While its already been
used for its soothing capabilities for arthritis (among other
things), a recent study suggests high concentrations of
curcuminwhat gives turmeric its colorcould also
reduce fever. [4] [5]
5.
Bell Peppers
6.
Broccoli
2.
Spinach
Turmeric
Citrus
Yogurt
If you like yogurt, make sure youre getting the full health
benefit by eating the kind with live cultures. Recent
research suggests these cultures may strengthen your
immune system. [7] Yogurt can also be a great source of
vitamin D, which can also help boost the immune system.
[8]
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Almonds
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The dispute over fish oil and its fatty acids known as
omega-3s, meanwhile, is part of a long and confusing
debate about the role of fats in the American diet. As far
back as 1977, the U.S. Dietary Goals, a forerunner of the
federal governments influential U.S. Dietary Guidelines,
called for Americans to eat more carbohydrates and eat
less fat. That position is now widely regarded as
misguided.
But it wasnt until the early 2000s that the market began to
soar. In part, the enthusiasm stemmed from the advice
from the broadly influential American Heart Association.
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That finding didnt stop the growth in sales of fish oil pills,
however, even though the pages of the academic journals
were filling with evidence that fish oil has no benefits.
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Harvesting Garlic
Depending on your locale, Garlic is usually harvested in
the autumn at the time that the leaves begin to dissipate
and die off. Depending on your climate location, you may
have to employ raised and/or covered beds. There are
several different species that are very hardy and productive
in a cold-weather climate. Rochambole is a type of garlic
that is distinguishable by its reddish/purplish striations on
the outer husk. Siberian and Korean varieties are
especially hardy perennials that can withstand a
tremendous cold.
Staphylococcus aureus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Candida albicans
Escherichia coli
Tuberculosis
Shigella
Salmonella spp.
Proteus mirabilis
Herpes simplex
HIV
Streptococcus spp.
Tuberculosis
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The second benefit of bentonite clay is that its antiinflammatory. In fact, its also great for the skin for that
reason.
Women have been putting on clay face masks for well
over 100 years and seeing great results in their skin by
doing so. This has been shown to be an effective natural
treatment for eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, as well as an
excellent home remedy for acne overall, helping
to naturally slow the aging of your skin.
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You think about this, for the past 5,000 years, people ate
dirt. Literally, when you pulled a carrot out of the ground,
we washed it off, but some of that good bacteria and
micro-organisms stayed on that piece of food.
Today, we chlorinate our foods. We kill off all the
bacteria, which isnt good. We should be getting what are
called SBOs. Those soil-based organisms or soil-based
microbes are great for our health, and so clay is also going
to contain probiotics as well as other micronutrients that
really support the health of your body.
By the way, when buying clay, make sure its a food grade
clay or a medicinal clay like bentonite or montmorillonite
clay.
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Discussion
Why do we consider cinnamon superior to ibuprofen?
Considering the well known dangers of ibuprofen, which is
estimated to kill several thousand a year from its
cardiovascular side effects alone, cinnamons potential
role as a natural alternative to this drug is highly
promising. Unlike ibuprofen, cinnamon is not known to
have cardiotoxic properties. To the contrary, it is known to
have both blood pressure lowering and blood sugar
lowering properties, both which may confer protection
against cardiovascular disease.
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The
anti-inflammatory
mechanisms
surrounding curcumin and omega-3 fats
are different, so we want to test if they
complement each other and have
treatment synergies beyond their individual
effects, Professor Garg added. Our
thinking is that the combination is safe, free
of any side- effects and may prove to be as
effective as drugs used for management of
diabetes.
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7) Antibiotic Effectiveness
Pasteurization killed antibiotic effectiveness for all of us.
By creating a commodity dairy market system that relies
heavily on antibiotics fed to heifers and dry cows at CAFO
(Confined Animal Feeding Operation) mega dairies to
support massive milk production, the antibiotics now used
in American hospitals for humans no longer work. Tens of
thousands of Americans now die each year because of
superbugs created by CAFO antibiotic abuse. MRSA and
VRA drug resistance is now a major cause of death and
there are fewer and sometimes no antibiotics left to kill the
bad bugs and save human lives. FDA has conceded
antibiotic use in farm animals must be phased out but
refuses an outright ban or limit of the use of antibiotics in
CAFO feed and instead testifies in defense of antibiotic
use by the CAFO industry.
8) Cancer Fuel
The high level of omega 3, 6 and 9 fats and protein in this
milk are more bio-available to humans compared to all
other animal fats and most vegetable fats. This bioavailability results in the bodys ability to assimilate all its
nutrients.
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Watermelon
Lemons
Cantaloupe
Celery
Limes
Mango
Honeydew
Papaya
Parsley
Seaweed
Sweet, seedless grapes
Watercress
Asparagus
Kiwi
Pears
Pineapple
Raisins
Vegetable juices
Apples
Apricots
Alfalfa sprouts
Avocados
Bananas
Garlic
Ginger
Peaches
Nectarines
Grapefruit
Oranges
Most herbs
Peas
Lettuce
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Flesh meats
Most types of bread
Alcohol
Soft drinks (pop)
Tobacco
Coffee
White sugar
Refined Salt
Artificial sweeteners
Antibiotics (and most drugs)
White flour products (including pasta)
Seafood
White vinegar
Barley
Most boxed cereals
Cheese
Most beans
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But diet also plays a huge role in our lives, and there might
even be some foods youre eating right now that you didnt
know were harmful.
Sugar, fried foods, and meat are only the tip of the iceberg
when it comes to foods that will destroy your immune
system. Even some healthy foods will contribute to
immune system suppression over time.
4. Sugary Snacks
Some sugarsrefined ones are the absolute worst
can actually suppress the immune system. One study
suggests that the sugar actually targets the cells that attack
bacteria. [3]And the effect can even last for hours after you
eat something sugary.
5. Processed Foods
One of the most dangerous foods to immune health, in my
opinion, is processed foods. How come? Because there are
many food companies out there who are using the terms
natural to describe their product, even though their foods
may have a hefty amount of refined carbohydrates, sugar,
and hidden flavorings. Even organic processed foods, like
cereal and breads, can contain immune-suppressing sugar.
Processed foods are basically anything that comes in a
package, contains more than one ingredient, and has been
cooked and modified mechanically. Eating processed
foods can lead to chronic irritation in the body. A recent
study even suggests that the toxins of a modern diet
completely outweigh the possible nutritional gains. [4] All
this is leading us to weaker immune systems, higher rate of
illnesses and diseases, and all-around poor health.
1. Red Meat
A recent study from the University of California
suggests red meat can trigger a dangerous reaction that can
weaken the immune system. [1] The issue comes from a
natural sugar in red meat that our bodies cant digest. The
sugar is believed to cause a host of other health
problemsa higher risk of cancer being one of those.
2. Fried Foods
In addition to being full of fats that could increase your
bad cholesterol, fried foods can also trigger irritation and
swelling in the body, leading to lower immunity. But one
study suggests that just cutting back on fried foodsor
better yet, getting rid of them altogethercould help
restore the bodys natural defenses regardless of age or
health status. [2] Plus, fried foods accumulate acrylamide,
a dangerous carcinogen.
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Part of milk being healthy for the human body was spurred
by misinformation campaigns in the 1980s. Many myths
were accepted as truths relating to calcium and bone
health.
Pasteurized dairy contains too little magnesium needed at
the proper ratio to absorb the calcium. Most would agree
that a minimum amount of Cal. to Mag Ratio is 2 to 1 and
preferably 1 to 1. So milk, at a Cal/Mag ratio of 10 to 1,
has a problem. You may put 1200 mg of dairy calcium in
your mouth, but you will be lucky to actually absorb a
third of it into your system.
Over 99% of the body's calcium is in the skeleton, where it
provides mechanical rigidity. Pasteurized dairy forces a
calcium intake lower than normal and the skeleton is used
as a reserve to meet needs. Long-term use of skeletal
calcium to meet these needs leads to osteoporosis. Dairy is
pushed on Americans from birth yet they have one of the
highest risk of osteoporosis in the world.
The pasteurization process only creates calcium carbonate,
which has absolutely no way of entering the cells without a
chelating agent. So what the body does is pull the calcium
from the bones and other tissues in order to buffer the
calcium carbonate in the blood. This process actually
causes osteoporosis.
Twenty or more years ago, the move away from milk for
most people was rooted in concerns about lactose
intolerance, but today it's the fact that plant-based
alternatives are far healthier.
In recent years consuming milk has been linked to cancer,
diabetes, asthma, acne and even weak and fragile bones.
The alternatives, meanwhile, can be low in calories and
fats, and often have the added appeal of new and
interesting flavors.
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Cancer Fuel
Of the almost 60 hormones, one is a powerful GROWTH
hormone called Insulin- like Growth Factor ONE (IGF-1).
By a freak of nature it is identical in cows and humans.
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Watchful
waiting,
some
vague
nutritional
recommendations, increased use of sunglasses, and, of
course, surgical intervention, are still the standard of care
from the conventional medical viewpoint. With half of all
Americans in their mid-80s suffering from them, cataracts
are generally considered a natural and inevitable part
of the aging process. But there is a reason why not
everyone in their 80s (i.e. the other 50%) gets them, and it
likely has far more to do with nutritional factors, than
genetics. How do we know that? Well, the following
research may bring the point home poignantly
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Aloe
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Echinacea
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intestinal distress,
inflammation.
as
an
antiseptic
and
to
treat
24. Passion flower: The leaves and roots are used to make
a tea to treat anxiety and muscle pain. A poultice for
injuries to the skin such as burns, insect bites and boils
also can be made from passion flower.
31. White Pine: Ubiquitous and the needles and the inner
bark can be infused in a tea. Used as a standard treatment
for respiratory distress and chest congestion.
If youre an expert on Native American cures Im sure you
can add many to this list. There are some excellent books
on natures cures and the specific medicinal properties that
Native American tribes discovered. Natural remedies are
worth considering both from an historical and potentially
practical point-of-view. Just make sure you identify them
properly and check with your physician before using.
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Acrylamide
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Dimethylpolysiloxane is added to cooking oils and is used
as an anti-foaming agent to cook McDonalds Filet-o-Fish,
Chicken McNuggets and french fries.
Dimethylpolysiloxane can also be found in cosmetics, hair
conditioners, silly putty and even in breast implants.
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THBQ
Sodium metabisulfite
Sodium benzoate
Sodium benzoate can be found in many of McDonalds
sauces, as well as in most of their soft drinks. One UK
study found that consuming a mixture of sodium benzoate
with artificial food colors can be linked to increased
hyperactivity in children. The study recommended that
children should avoid foods with these products.
Disodium 5-ribonucleotides
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Are there any tips for avoiding BPA that weve missed?
Please let us know in the comments!
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Research exists from 2013 that demonstrates how sunlightexposed mushrooms produce not only D2, but also D4
(with about 60% the biological activity of D3)[1] and D3
itself a discovery that fundamentally undermines
Sylvias argument against mushrooms.
Published
back
in
2013
in
the
journal
Dermatoendocrinology
and
titled,
Photobiology
of vitamin D in mushrooms and its bioavailability in
humans, the study revealed that mushrooms indeed are a
vegan source of vitamin D3 and related isomers:
Shiitake mushrooms not only
produce vitamin D2 but also
produce vitamin D3 and vitamin D4.
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4. Enzymes
Being a vegan has its share of benefits, but there are also
some drawbacks you should be aware of. Vegan diets are
missing crucial nutrients, like vitamin B12 and even
vitamin D, so supplementing should definitely be on every
vegans mind. While plant foods do provide an assortment
of nutrients, some of them may be on the low end. Heres
six supplements you should be considering taking if youre
following the vegan lifestyle:
1. B12
One of the essential B-complex nutrients, B12 maintains
brain and nervous system health. But getting enough is
crucial, since low levels could also lead to anemia or even
pregnancy complications. [1] [2] Unfortunately for vegans, it
can be difficult getting enough B12 from plant sources;
however, a vegan B12 supplement could be a great option.
I highly recommend supplementing with VeganSafe
B12, a vegan-friendly formula that contains two of the
most bioactive forms of the vitamin.
5. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is a necessary vitamin for calcium absorption,
but many of usregardless of dietsimply dont get
enough. While calcium can be found fairly easily in the
diet, vitamin D can be a little trickier. In fact, many vegans
dont get any vitamin D at all from the food they eat.
Studies suggest vitamin D is actually just as important as
calcium when it comes to reducing osteoporosis risk, so
make sure youre getting enough of both. [6] Check out
Suntrex if youre looking for a potent vegan vitamin D
supplement.
2. Iron
Since your red blood cells use iron to transport oxygen and
nutrients, not getting enough could lead to anemia. Of the
two types of iron, non-heme, found in plant sources, is
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Blueberries
Blackberries
Red Grapes
Strawberries
Raspberries
Cranberries
Goji Berries
Mulberries
Boysenberries
The right foods will help you use your brain to the max,
and the more you use it, the more youll challenge your
brain to grow new cells, create new connections, and
improve your problem-solving and memory functions.
Before I tell you about the many great foods that will keep
your brain performing at its peak, remember eat organic
foods that are fresh and as close to their natural state as
possible. Also, drink plenty of pure, clean water, which is
85% of your brains weight.
Mangos
Oranges
Carrots
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Cantaloupe
Rainbow chard
Green, Red & Yellow Peppers
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Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Folic Acid
B Vitamins
Magnesium
Okra
Spinach
Lentils
Collards
Asparagus
Did you know? Body cleansing can help boost your brain
power, too. By eliminating the toxic chemicals and heavy
metals that build up in your body from your environment
and diet, you can rid your brain of dangerous free radicals
that may contribute to disease and poor health.
Black Beans
Garbanzo Beans
Romaine Lettuce
Black-Eyed Peas
Sunflower Seeds
Did you know that flaxseed, and real organic chocolate are
brain food, too! Theyre filled with vitamin E which keeps
your brain healthy later in life. Real chocolate also releases
dopamine, to enhance cognition and mood.
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demonstrating the superiority of policosanol to pravastatin.
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policosanol was shown superior in raising the HDLcholesterol, as well inhibiting platelet aggregation.[v]
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[P]ro-inflammatory
oxylipins
5hydroxdyeicosatetraenoic acid, 9,10,13trihydroxyoctadecenoic acid, and 9,12,13trihydroxyoctadecenoic
acid
were
significantly greater in the older
(1.10.23nM,
5.60.84nM,
and
4.50.58nM, respectively) versus the
younger group (0.340.12nM, 3.50.33nM,
and 3.00.24nM, respectively) (p<0.05).
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Essential Oils
It All Makes Good Scents!
By Hwaa Irfan
Poet Nzami Ganjavi (1141 1203) described the use of
rose oil as a remedy for headaches and as an antiseptic. In
Caucasian Albania (North Azebaijan), they used the herb
thyme as both a tonic and an aphrodisiac. Other
Azerbaijani aromas that were used included: fennel, lemon
balm, spearmint, nutmeg, dill, chamomile, cinnamon, lime,
black cumin, cedar wood, cypress and myrtle.
Essential Oils
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Qualities of an Oil
Every God-given gift of a plant varies according to
whether the root, stem, bark, leaf, petal, is being used, just
as the organs of a human serves a different function.
Accordingly, each part of a plant/tree possesses different
medicinal qualities. Basically, the further away from the
root, the more mental/emotional the affect of the medicinal
properties, which is affected in turn by the soil in which it
grows, and the method of extraction. The more
concentrated types are referred to as absolutes with very
little alcohol content, and must be diluted before
application. Much can depend on the reputation of maker
/producer in terms of being true to quality including how
organically produced the oil is, because this also affects
the end result the therapeutic effect. Standards have been
set in place in some countries in order to ensure that the
customer is buying an essential oil i.e. an oil that is
100% pure, is wholly from a botanical source, and is
produced by physical means only.
The Dangers
As Islam reminds us, nothing is good in excess for therein
lies the danger, and so it is with aromatherapy. For
example:
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New oils are being made available all the time, but we will
focus only on the tried and tested the established
essentials oils!
Hwaa Irfan
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Amber Oil
Medicinal Qualities
According to the Kings American Dispensatory, 1898,
rectified oil of amber (oleum succini rectificatum) is the
only derivative that can be used internally. The recipe of
which is mixed in a glass of oil of amber, 1 pint; water, 6
pints, and to distill until 4 pints of water have passed with
the oil into the receiver; then separate the oil from the
water, and keep it in a well-stopped bottle. This can be
used as a diuretic, antispasmodic by taking 5 30 drops on
a teaspoon of sugar. For external application it serves as a
rubefacient and as a liniment for palsy, and chronic
rheumatism. The derivative succinic acid is a scientifically
recognized antioxidant that stimulates the nervous system,
counters the feeling of loss of energy, boosts awareness,
and reduces stress. Nobel Prize winner, Robert Kock found
there to be no accumulative effect in the human body after
a surplus was ingested. Today one can find succinic acid in
many medicines produced in the U.S. and Russia, as an
aging inhibitor. Dr. Veniamin Khazanov of the RAS
Institute of Pharmacology at the Tomsk Scientific Center
wrote: For aged people, succinic acid has proved to be
indispensable. It is capable of restoring the energy balance
at the cellular level, which is often upset as the years go
by, and helps the patient regain his youthful energy.
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Stimulant
Tonic
Anesthetic
Analeptic
Anthelmintic
Antibiotic
Antihistaminic
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-rheumatic
Diuretic
Expectorant
Hypotensive
Insecticidal
Irritant
Phytohormone (growth regulator)
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Alpha pinene
Camphene
Beta pinene
Sabinene
Alpha phellandrene
Bornyl aceta
Beta phellandrene
Beta bisabolene
Copaene
Cryptone
Cis ocimene
Humulene oxide
Limonene
Myrcene
Pentadecanolide
Para cymene
Rho cymenol
Trans ocimene
Terpinolene
Terpinenol
Tridecanolide
Indications
Antispasmodic
Carminative
Cleanser
Depurative
Sudorific
Stomachic
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Availability/Adulterated
The main producers of the oil are Belgium, China, France,
and Poland, but it grows abundantly in Iceland, Lapland,
Scotland, South England (common in the fields near
London, and the parks in London, U.K), Central Europe,.
There are 2 main types: Angelica Sylvestris, which is from
the wild, and Angelica Archangelica/Officinalis, (of Syrian
origin) which despite its name is domesticated/cultured.
Angelica Archangelica/Officinalis is the one most
commonly used, which has many varieties. The oil is
colorless, and therefore sometimes referred to white
angelica, but turns yellowy brown with age.
Application
In vapor therapy (using a burner/vaporizer), angelica oil
can be used for respiratory problems
By putting a couple of drops in a bath and then running the
bath water, this will assist respiratory problems,
detoxification, and the digestive/menstrual/CNS system
Contraindications
Angelica Oil is fine in low doses, and in general is nontoxic, and does not irritate, but it can be phototoxic due to
having a high content of bergapten, thus should not be
applied to the skin for at least 24 hours before exposure to
light. In high doses the oil over-stimulates the nervous
system, and can cause insomnia. It should be avoided by
pregnant women, those with high blood pressure,
diabetics, and women who are lactating.
Sources:
Angelica.
http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/anegl037.htm
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Anise Oil
Anise oil is produced from the fruit (seed), through a
process of steam distillation, but the good quality oil is
produced from the aniseeds (fruit) of the ripe umbels
(flowers) at the center of the plant. In general, the oil is
produced from the Russian and German variety. The oil is
a clear pale yellow, and 15lbs of seed produces 1lb of oil
by a process of steam distillation.
Adulterated anise oil is made with cheap (nature, not
natural identical synthetics, for instance technical grade
anethol.
Medicinal Qualities
The fragrance comes mainly from its natural chemical
anethol
A-pinene
Camphene
B-pinene
Acetaldehyde
Limonene
Linalool
B- caryophyllene
Anisaldehyde
P-cresol
Cresol
Myristicin
Cetoanisole
Choline
Transanethole
Methyl
Chavicol
P-methoxyphenylacetone (anise ketone)
Safrole
Coumarins
Flavonoid glycosides
Sterols
Calcium
Iron
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Traces of sodium and zinc.
Therapeutic Qualities
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Calmative
Carminative
Abortifacient
Antiseptic
Spasmolytic
Aperient
Decongestant
Stomachic
Expectorant
Galactagogue
Insecticide
Stimulant
Vermifuge.
Purgative
Contraindications
The anethole in anise oil contains the estrogenic agent,
estragole so it should be avoided in pregnancy. Some
people are sensitive to anethole, the reaction of which is
dermatitis, so those with skin conditions should avoid the
oil. When acid reflux is present.
Application
Indications
Rheumatism/arthritis
Spasms
Gas/wind
Nasal/throat congestion
Breathing difficulties
Indigestion
Expels worms/lice
PMS
Sources:
Anise http://www.drugs.com/npp/anise.html
Anise http://www.herbal-facts.com/herb_index/anise/anise.htm
Anise http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/anise040.html
Burfield, T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Armatherapy and Natural Perfumery Practice.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~nodice/new/magazine/october/october.htm
.
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Basil Oil
Therapeutic Qualities
Carminative
Spasmolytic
Analgesic
Anti bacterial
Opthalmic
Antidepressant
Anti-venomous
Cephalic
Diaphoretic
Digestive
Emmenagogue
Expectorant
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Nervine
Stomachic
Sudorific
Tonic and stimulant.
Medicinal Qualities
Camphor
Linalool (found prominent in European species)
Methyl chavicol (found prominent in European,
Egyptian, Reunion and Comoro Island species)
Estragole (found prominent in the Togo species)
Y-terpineol
Citronella
Geraniol
Methyl cinnamate (found prominent in Javan and
Bulgarian species)
Eugenol. (found prominent in Javan and Bulgarian
species)
Methyleugenol (found prominent in the Togo species)
Coumarins
Flavonoid glycosides
Vitamin A
Magnesium
Potassium
Iron
Calcium.
A-pinene
Camphene
B-pinene
Myrcene
Limonene
Cis-ocimene
Sabinene (found prominent in the Togo species)
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Indigestion
Motions sickness
Mental fatigue/stress-related headaches and migraines
Depression
Scanty periods
Flatulence
Infections
Intestinal infections
Breathing difficulties
Poor blood circulation
Nursing
Contraindications
The methyl chavicol present in the oil is slightly toxic and
can irritate sensitive skin. Taken in large amounts can
over-stimulates the nervous system. It should be avoided in
pregnancy because of its emenagogue properties.
Application
In vapor therapy which can be in the form of a portable
burner or a hot bath, basil oil eases migraines, headaches,
depression, improves concentration, skin infections, and
respiratory problems.
Three drops in the bath before filling the bath with warm
water, relieves gout, arthritis, muscular and menstrual pain,
indigestion, scanty periods, depression, poor blood
circulation.
Indications
Sources:
Burfield, T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Armatherapy and Natural Perfumery Practice.
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~nodice/new/magazine/october/october.htm
De Alemeida. I et al. Antigiardial Activity of Ocimum Basilicum Essential Oil.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=17342533
Lavabre, M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990.
Koba, K. et al Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Properties of Different
Basil Essential Oils Chemotypes from Togo Bangladesh J Pharmacol 2009; 4: 1-8
Muralidharan, I et al. Cardiac Stimulant Activity of Ocimum basilicum. http://www.ijponline.com/article.asp?issn=02537613;year=2004;volume=36;issue=3;spage=163;epage=166;aulast=Muralidharan
Nour, A.H et al. Antibacterial Activity of the Essential Oils of Sudanese Accessions of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)
http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=jas.2009.4161.4167
Simon, J.E. et al. Basil: A Source of Essential Oils. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1990/v1-484.html
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Bath Oils
Evening: 6 drops of one of the following:
Stimulant
Morning: 6 drops of one of the following:
Bath Oils
Sage
Rosemary
Pine
Aphrodisiac
Ylang ylang
Sandalwood
Ginger
Peppermint
Lungs
Eucalyptus
Lavender
Pine
Amber
Juniper
Rosemary
Thyme
Vetiver
Sassafras
Nervousness
Petigrain
Marjoram
Neroli
Skincare (general)
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Amber
Patchouli
Rose
Sandalwood
Bay Oil
Chemical Properties
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Laurin (berries)
Glycerides of acetic, oleic, linoleic, stearic, palmitic,
myristic, and lauric acids (berries)
Terpenes (cineol, A-pinene, B-pinene, citral)
Chlorophyll permanent
Geraniol
Eugenol
Cineol
A-pinene
B-pinene
Myrcene
Limonene
Linalool
Methyl chavicol
Nerol
A-terpineol
Chavicol.
Phellandrene
A-Thujene
Camphene
Sabinene
Carene
A-Terpinene
PCymene
Limonene
Cineole
Y-Terpinene
CisSabinene hydrate
Terpinolene
TransSabinene hydrate
Terpineol
Borneol
Linalyl acetate
Isobornyl acetate
B-Elemene
Methyl eugenol
B-Caryophyllene
Valencene
B-Bisabolene
Elemicin
Spathulenol
Germacrene
Caryophyllene
Viridiflorol
Y-Eudesmol
Bisabolol
B-Eudesmol
A-Cadinol
Indications
Therapeutic Qualities
The aroma uplifts the mind, helps one to focus, and boosts
the confidence.
Anti septic
Antibiotic
Antineuralgic
Spasmolytic
Analgesic
Aperitif
Astringent
Cholagogue
Emmenagogue
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Sedative
Stomachic
Sudorific
Tonic
Diaphoretic
Emetic (in large does)
Rheumatism
Neuralgia
Muscular pain
Menstrual pain
Delayed menses
Circulation problems
Colds, flu, etc
Dental infection
Hair growth
Diarrhea
Skin infections.
Poor digestion
Cuts, wounds, hemorrhaging
Grief, anxiety, panic attacks
Contraindications
The high concentration of eugenol in bay can irritate the
skin, so it is wise to do a skin test beforehand. As an
emmenagogue it should be avoided during pregnancy, if
one is a hemophiliac, suffers from prostate cancer, kidney
or liver problems, and avoid taking with anticoagulants.
Avoid inhaling too much or there is a reverse affect to the
intended therapy.
Application
Use in the diluted form when applying to the
skin/bathing/massage, and avoid applying bay oil to
children aged under 5 years. One can add 1 part of bay oil
to
1
part
organic
oil
(avocado/grapeseed/jojoba/wheatgerm/sesame/sweet
almond).
It can be used in a liniment/massage oil to stimulate the
lymph glands, bile secretion, and blood circulation when
applied in this way, the body temperature increases, which
in turn eases muscle tension.
In the form of vapor therapy, bay oil can be used to treat
infections, fevers, aches and pains, calm the nerves grief,
stimulate appetite, and stimulate the mind.
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Sources:
Bay (Laurel) http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/larbay10.html
Felter, H. W. and Lloyd, J. Kings American Dispensatory, U.S. 1898.
Health Benefits of Bay Essential Oil. http://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/health-benefits-of-bayessential-oil.html
Laurel (Laurus Nobilis L.) http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Laur_nob.html
Marzouki et al. Essential Oil Composition and Variability of Laurus Nobilis L. Growing in Tunisia, Comparison and
Chemometric Investigation of Different Plant Organs. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19296375
Verdian-Rizi, M. et al. Phenological Variation of
Laurus Nobilis
http://ejeafche.uvigo.es/component/option,com_docman/task,doc_view/gid,402/
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L.
Essential
Oil
from
Iran.
Bergamot Oil
acetate, linaool, limonene, citral, terpinyl acetate, diethyl
phthalate, and bitter orange lime, thus affecting the
therapeutic value. Therefore it is worth establishing a
reputable producer of essential oils.
The Monarda Didyma specie produces the most oil. It
takes 0.65 1.2 g of fresh plant to produce 60-125 kg of
oil. It is grown for commercial use in Italy, the Ivory
Coast, and Guinea.
Chemical Properties
Bergamot oil has over 300 compounds some of which are:
Thymol
Para-cymene
D-limonene
Carvacrol
Linalool
Hydrothymoquinone
Linalyl acetate (citrus bergamia)
Bergapten (citrus bergamia)
Bergamottin (citrus bergamia)
Citropten (citrus bergamia)
Xanthotoxin (citrus bergamia)
A-Thujene (monarda didyma)
A- Pinene (monarda didyma)
B-Pinene (monarda didyma)
Camphene (monarda didyma)
1-Hepten (monarda didyma)
B-Myrcene (monarda didyma)
A-Phellondrene (monarda didyma)
A-Terpenene (monarda didyma)
P-Cymeme/Limonene (monarda didyma)
Cineole (monarda didyma)
Ocimene (monarda didyma)
Bornyl acetate (monarda didyma)
Borneol (monarda didyma)
Terpinen (monarda didyma)
Terpineol (monarda didyma)
A-Terpineol (monarda didyma)
Nerol (monarda didyma)
Geraniol (monarda didyma)
Neral (monarda didyma)
Jasmone (monarda didyma)
Germacrene-D(monarda didyma)
Therapeutic Qualities
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Analgesic
Antibiotic
Antiemetic (Monarda punctata)
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Cicatrisant
Carminative
Cordial
Deoderant
Diaphoretic (Monarda punctata)
Disinfectant
Diuretic (Monarda punctata)
Emmenagogue (Monarda punctata)
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Relaxant
Rubefacient
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Stimulant
Stomachic
Tonic
Vermifuge
Vulnerary
Indications
Contraindications
This is one oil that should be mixed when used on the
body, by adding one drop of bergamot oil to 1 ounce of
carrier oil.
Should not be applied neat to the skin as the psoralen and
bergapten content is phototoxic otherwise can result in
serious skin burning once exposed to the sun. Bergapten
changes the potassium balance which can result in
twitching and muscle cramps.
Application
Sources:
Bergamot. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/b/bergam32.html
Bergamot. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/BERGAMOT.html
Bergamot Oil. http://www.drugs.com/npp/bergamot-oil.html
Burfield, T The Anatomy of Adulteration. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Mazza, G et al. A Source of Geraniol, Linalool, Thymol, and Carvacrol-Rich Essential Oils.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/proceedings1993/v2-628.html
Synonyms for Bergamot Orange (Citrus Aurantium) http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Citr_sin.html
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Therapeutic Qualities
Good quality bitter almond oil appears slightly goldenyellow in color, and is relatively odorless. It is expressed,
and it takes 5lb. of almonds to make ounce of essential
oil.
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Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-carcinogen
Anti-inflammatory
Antioxidant
Aperient
Diuretic
Sedative
Vermifuge
Febrifuge
Spasmolytic
Indications
This oil possesses a strong synergy with the skin, and can
be found widely used in moisturizing creams, anti-ageing
creams, sunscreens, and skin cleansers.
Aging skin
Skin/hair infections
Bacterial/fungal infections
Inflammations
Insomnia
Muscular spasms
Contraindications
This is one oil that should be mixed when used on the
body, by adding one drop of bitter almond oil to 1 ounce of
emulsion/carrier oil. The British Pharmacopeia urges the
use of Jordanian almonds over bitter almonds. It should be
avoided by children, pregnant women, and those on antiseizure medication.
Application
Sources:
Almonds. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/a/almon026.html
Almonds. http://www.drugs.com/npp/almond-almond-oil.html
Almonds. http://www.phytochemicals.info/plants/almond.php
Amygdala Amara: Bitter Almond. http://british-pharmaceutical-codex.agilityhoster.com/432.htm
Felter, H. W, and Lloyd, J. Amydala Almond. Kings American Dispensatory, 1898
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Limonene
Limonin
Bitter and non-bitter flavanoids
Furanocoumarins
Flavanoid glycosides
Terpeniol
Naringin
Hesperidin
Pectin
Carotenoids
Isohesperidin
Vitamin A
Vitamins B
Vitamin C
Therapeutic Properties
The invigorating aroma helps to relieve the feeling of
tiredness, is energizing, yet calms the nerves. It refreshes
the mind, and works well as in vapor therapy as a room
freshener.
Bitter orange oil is extracted from the peel via cold press,
and is difficult to preserve, with a ration of 1/10 in olive
oil, preservation is possible. To help preservation, it is
wiser to buy bitter orange oil in an amber colored bottle.
Good quality bitter orange essential oil is orangey yellow
to green-yellow in color, and is thin in consistency. The oil
has been used in foods, as well as cosmetics (facials,
shampoos, cleansers, conditioners, moisturizers etc).
Like most essential oils, one can find bitter orange oil
adulterated with sweet orange oil (citrus sinensis),
synthetic orange terpenes, fatty aldehydes, and esters,
which undermines the therapeutic value of bitter orange
oil.
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Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Aphrodisiac
Carminative
Cholagogue
Cordial
Demulcent
Deoderant
Expectorant
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Stomachic
Tonic
Tranquilizer
Digestive problems
Constipation
Congestion of the liver
Sluggish lymphatic, vascular system
Exhaustion
Anxiety
Acne, pimples, skin infection, dull skin
Colds
Contraindications
Bitter orange oil in general is non-toxic, non-irritant, and
non-sensitizing, but to err on the side of caution, there is
possible phototoxicity for sensitive skins, so do not apply
on the skin if one is going to be exposed to the sun within
6 hours. As a spasmolytic it should be avoided by those
who suffer from epilepsy and pregnant women. It and
extracts thereof should also be avoided as a supplement, or
as an over-the-counter drug for weight loss.
Application
Sources:
Ramadan et al, Oil of Bitter Orange: New Topical Antifungal Agent. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8737885
Wolters Kluwer Health. Bitter Orange. http://www.drugs.com/npp/bitter-orange.html
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Records reveal that it has been used for over 3, 000 years
seeds were found in the tomb of Tutankh-amun. Prophet
Muhammed (SAW) said:
Use this black seed regularly, because it
has a cure for every disease except death.
(Al Bukhari)
Known as faux cumin in French, schwarzkummel
(German), tikur azmud (Amharic), habbet el-barakat
(Arabic), kalo jira (Bengali), Sanuj (Catalan), hak jung
chou (Cantonese), siah daneh (Farsi), kalanji (Hindi),
chernushka in Portuguese, and jintan hitam (Malay), black
seed belongs to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae in the
plant kingdom. The firm stems bear grayish-green leaves,
and white grayish-blue flowers. The seeds have a curious
three corner shape, with two flat sides, and one convex
with a brown-black exterior, and a white interior. Sown in
the spring, the seeds ripen around the middle of summer
carrying bearing a strong, pungent aroma..Once harvested
the seeds must be kept in a cool dry place.
As the use of Black seed oil has become widespread, more
names have popped up including black cumin oil, nigella
seed oil, and black oil. It is obtained from the seeds
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Dithymoquinone/nigellone
Nigellicine
Nigellidine
Nigellimine
Nigellimine N-oxide
n-Nonane
n-Nonane
Thymoquinone
P-cymene
A-pinene
Thymohydroquinone
Thymol
Melanin
Stearic acids
Arginine
Methionine
Lysine
Glycine
Leucine
Phytosterols
Estragole
Carvacrol
Carvone
Limonene
-Thujene
-Pinene
Sabinene
4-terpineol
Citronellol
Palmitic acid
Oleic acid
Linoleic acid
Linolenic acid
Glutamic acid
Ascorbic acid
Calcium
Potassium
Sodium
Iron
Zinc
Magnesium
Selenium
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin B
Vitamin C
Niacin
Indications
Contraindications
Therapeutic Properties
There is low adverse reaction to black seed oil, but allergic
dermatitis is possible for those with sensitive skin in its
concentrated (absolute) form. It should not be used in
conjunction with antibiotics, and anti-inflammatories.
Ingestion can cause gripe, and the estragole content makes
it unsuitable for pregnant women, and its anti-oxytocic
qualities also makes it unsuitable for pregnant women, by
preventing contractions. It is also unsuitable for those who
suffer from low blood pressure.
Analgesic
Anti-allergenic
Anti-bacterial
Anti-depressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antifungal
Antipyretic
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-viral
Anti-retroviral
Anthelmintic
Antioxidant
Carminative
Emmenagogue
Galactagogue
Hepatic
Hypoglycemic
Tonic (immune system)
Application
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Sources:
Blunden, G. Pharmacological and Toxicological Properties of Nigella Sativa. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12722128
Fennel Flower. botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/fenflo04.html
Ji, S Black Seed Extract Cures HIV Patient Naturally greenmedinfo.com/blog/black-seed-extract-%27cures%27-hivpatient-naturally
Kalanji. .drugs.com/npp/kalanji.html
Nickavar, B et al Chemical Composition of the Fixed and Volatile Oils of Nigella sativa L. from Iran.
Salem, L. Immunomodulatory and Therapeutic Properties of the Nigella Sativa Seed. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16275613
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Calendula Oil
Chemical Properties
Calendula contains many properties all of which have not
been identified, and they include:
Cadinol
Calendulin/bassorin
Carotenoids
Flavanoids
Isorhamnetin
Kaempferol
Oleanolic acids
Quercetin
Saponins
Sesquiterpenoids
Scopoletin
Tocopherols
Triterpenes
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Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-spasmodic
Cicatrizant
Expectorant
Fungicide
Hepatic
Hypotensive
Mild Diaphoretic
Mild Stimulant
Styptic
Vulnerary
Contraindications
Calendula oil in general is non-toxic, non-irritant, and nonsensitizing. As a spasmolytic it should be avoided by those
who suffer from epilepsy and pregnant women.
Application
Indications
Sources:
Calendula. British Pharmaceutical Codex: An Imperial Dispensatory Medical Practitioners and Pharmacists 1911.
http://british-pharmaceutical-codex.agilityhoster.com/084.htm
Felter, H. and Lloyd, J. U. Kings American Dispensatory.
Marigold. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/m/marigo16.html
Wolters Kluwer Health. Calendula. http://www.drugs.com/npc/calendula.html
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Camphor Oil
Camphor essential oil comes from the woody parts of the
Camphor Tree. Camphor oil is extracted through steam
distillation with the main producers being China, Egypt,
India, Japan, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. It should not be
confused with Ngai, Champaca, Formosa or Borneo
Camphor Oils, which come from a different family in the
plant kingdom, and thus contain differing properties. After
distillation and a vacuum process, there are three products,
white, yellow, and brown camphor, but only the white oil
is used because the yellow and brown oils are highly toxic;
hence why it is not unusual to see camphor listed as white
oil or White Camphor, which is also used as a solvent in
the paint industry, and for the production of celluloid.
Linalool
Safrole (high in yellow and brown camphor)
Cineole
A-pinene
B-pinene
Camphene
Sabinene
Phellandrene
Limonene
1,8-cineole
Y-terpinene
P-cymeme
Furfural
Kaemferol
Piperitone
Geraniol
Cinnamaldehyde
Methyl cinnamate
Eugenol
Keto-tetrahydro-cymene
Isoborneol
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Indications
Therapeutic Properties
The oil has a sharp, but woody penetrating aroma with the
cooling effect of menthol. It is easily tolerated by the skin,
and subcutaneous tissues, but less tolerated by the mucous
membranes. Being very potent it should be used with care.
Its key notes are cool/refreshing, but calming, that can
pierce!
Anti-bacterial
Anti-fungal
Anti phlogistic
Anti-rheumatic
Antiseptic
Anti-viral
Analgesic
Anthelmintic
Carminative
Cordial
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Expectorant
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Sudorific
Odontalgic
Rubefacient
Tonic
Vermifuge
Vulnerary
Arthritis, rheumatism
Bronchitis, colds, coughs, flu
Burns
Depression, nervous tension, shock
Fever, infections, inflammations
Gout
Insect repellent
Muscular aches and pains, sprains
Oily skin conditions, acne
Poor circulation
Poor digestion, flatulence
Hyper-metabolic rate
Contraindications
Camphor essential oil is best used by those experienced at
using this oil. As a spasmolytic it should be avoided by
those who suffer from epilepsy who are on epileptic drugs,
and should only be taken in the throes of a fit. Pregnant
women should also avoid camphor oil. For those with
sensitive skin, the oil can cause irritation, and should not
be combined with homeopathic remedies. In large doses it
can lead to respiratory failure in children. Camphor oil is
potentially narcotic as a result of desensitizing the nerves,
and the smell can be addictive. Take too much, and the
brain can lose control over the function of the limbs.
The Food and Drugs Administration, U.S., set a limit of
11% of camphor in consumer products, except of white
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Application
Sources:
Burfield, T. The Anatomy of Adulterations. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Camphor. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/campho13.html
Chelliah, A. Biological Activity Prediction of an Ethno Medicinal Plant Cinnamomum Camphora Through Bio-informatics.
http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/cinna2.htm
Felter, H.W. and Lloyd, J.U. Camphora. Kings American Dispensatory 1898
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Carrier Oils
Carrier Oils
Because of the different skin sensitivities from person to
person, and the different constituents from essential oil
to essential oil, often it is best to apply undiluted
essential oils via another medium. In aromatherapy that
medium can be a carrier oil, a cream, or an infusion.
Therapeutic Value
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-hepatotoxicity
Antioxidant
Cephalic
Cordial
Emollient
Laxative (slightly)
Nervine
Tonic (Immunity)
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Choline (trace amounts)
Omega-6 fatty acids
Polyunsaturated fats
Monounsaturated fats
Saturated fats
Phystosterols
Contraindications
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it
may lower blood sugar levels.
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Calmative
Nutritive (hair)
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Choline (trace amount)
Iron
Lauric acid
Capric acid
Caproic acid
Caprylic acid
Myristic Acid
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Oleic acid
Polyunsaturated Fat: Linoleic Acid
Monounsaturated Fat: Oleic Acid
Poly-phenol: Gallic Acid
Omega-6 fatty acids
Phytosterols
Contraindications
None indicated.
Grapeseed Oil (Vitus vinifera)
Grapeseed oil is a light oil, with a slightly sweet, but nutty
aroma. However, unlike the other oils it is in the main a
solvent extraction so some trace elements of chemicals
might be present. Grapeseed oil cannot be extracted
through cold press because the seeds are small, and the
yield is little. It is probably the cheapest, providing a
lighter alternative to Sweet Almond Oil, which is helpful
for quick massages. It is clear with a touch of yellow
green, and has a shelf life of 6 12 months, and so it
should be kept in a dark colored glass container in a cool
place. It is an all-purpose oil, and if one is looking to
create a slight sheen to the skin, this is the oil to use.
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Antimicrobial
Antioxidant
It contains:
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Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Beta-Carotene
Tocopherols
Steroids: Campesterol, B-Sitosterol, Stigmasterol
Linoleic acid omega-6 fatty acid
Oleic acid omega-9 fatty acid
A-linoleic acid (omega-3 fatty acid)
Palmitic acid
Stearic acid
Oligomeric proanthocyanidin
Palmitoleic acid (trace amount)
Icosanoic (trace amount)
Icosenoic (trace amount)
Docosanoic (trace amount)
Astringent
Cicatrisant
Emollient
Hypotensive
Lowers blood cholesterol
Therapeutic Value
.
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Cedarwood Oil
to a different variety of Cedarwood, for example the
Virginian belongs to a different species, the Juniperus
virginiana, and is toxic!
Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from the leaves and
the twigs. It has a camphor-like quality. A yellow-green
colored oil is extracted from the leaves, and is used as a
vermifuge.
Cedarwood Oil (Thuja occidentalis)
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Camphene
Camphor
Valerianic acid
Bsitosterol
Quercitrin
Rhodoxanthine
Pinipicrin
Indications
Therapeutic Properties
The oil has a fruity, but with a camphoraceous aroma,
which is refreshing yet calming.
Antiseborrhoeic
Antiseptic
Anti-viral
Astringent
Abortifacient
Diuretic
Emenagogue
Expectorant
Fungicide
Insecticide
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Stimulant
Styptic
Tonic
Sebhorrhoea, wounds
Loose teeth, contract gums
Colds, coughs, severe bacterial infection of the ears,
nose and throat
Fungal infections
Delayed menses, cystitis,
Spermatorrhea
Difficulty urinating
Spasms
Anxiety, nervous tension
Inflammations
Contracts, tissues, skin, and blood vessels
Excess water, salts, fats, toxins
General debility, weak immune system, poor blood
circulation
Acne, greasy skin, growths of the skin and mucous
membrane
Dandruff, hair loss,
Contraindications
Poisonous cases of fatalities have resulted from use of the
oil as abortifacient , but most of the toxicity occurs with
the fresh leaves. The thujone in thuja oil can cause
irritation of the stomach lining, which can lead to spasms,
convulsions, and gastroenteritis. Because of its peristaltic
and abortifacient properties, this oil is not suitable for
pregnant women, and those who suffer from epileptic fits.
Application
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Sources:
Burfield, T. The Anatomy of Adulterations. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Cedar, Yellow. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/cedyel41.html
Duke. J. Thuja Occidentalis. http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/duke_energy/Thuja_occidentalis.html
Ellingwood, F. Thuga. Thuja Occidentalis. The American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy.
http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/ellingwood/thuja.html
Naser, B et al. Thuja Occidentalis (Arbor Vitae): A Review of its Pharmaceutical, Pharmacological and Clinical Properties.
http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/cgi/content/full/2/1/69
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Chamomile Oil
produced by Belgium, France, Italy, U.K. and the U.S.
Moroccan chamomile is steam distilled from the wild
growing perennial Ormenis mixta/multicolis. It has a
refreshing aroma with balsamic overtones, and is pale
yellow in color, leaning towards brown. Blue Chamomile
is extracted from the German Chamomile, and is mainly
produced in Eastern Europe, England, Hungary, and Spain;
German Chamomile is cultivated in Argentina, Belgium,
Bulgaria, Egypt, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, Spain,
Russia, and Nepal.
Chamomile Oil (Matricaria chamomilia/ Chamaemelum
nobile/Anthemis nobilis/ Ormenis mixta/multicolis)
Chemical Properties
Over 120 bioactive ingredients have been identified in
Chamomile essential oil including:
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Therapeutic Properties
Chamomile oil is refreshing yet calming, but some are
more fruity like Roman, and others more balsamic like
Moroccan. The therapeutic properties are:
Indications
Acne (Blue/Roman)
Arthritis (Blue/Roman)
Asthma (Blue)
Burns (Blue)
Capillaries, broken (Blue)
Colic (Blue)
Cuts (Blue)
Dyspepsia (Blue)
Eczema (Blue/Roman)
Hair conditioner blonds (Roman)
Insect bites (Roman)
Insect bites (Blue)
Insomnia (Moroccan/Roman)
Irritability (Moroccan)
Headaches (Blue/Moroccan/Roman)
Menses, painful/irregular/excessive loss of blood
(German/Moroccan)
Migraine (Moroccan)
Muscular pain/spasms (Blue/Roman)
Nausea (Blue)
Neuralgia (Blue)
Nervous tension (Blue)
Rashes (Blue/Roman)
Rheumatism (Blue)
Self development anger, oversensitivity, realization,
tantrums (Roman)
Sensitive skin (Moroccan/Roman)
Stress (Blue)
Toothache (Roman)
Wounds (Roman)
Contraindications
Blue Chamomile can cause dermatitis and anaphylaxis in
some individuals, and all chamomiles should not be used
by pregnant women, and those with epilepsy due to the
anti-spasmic properties. On the level of Vibrational
healing, it is contraindicated in the daytime for those who
are depressed, but will ease the depression if taken before
sleeping. Chamomile in general has been found to have a
negative interaction in chemotherapy, and with drugs:
Cisplatin, Cyclophosphamide, Docetaxel, Fluorouracil,
Methotrexate, Paclitaxel.
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Application
Sources:
Burfield, T. The Anatomy of Adulterations. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Chamomile, Common. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/chammo49.html
Chamomile. http://www.drugs.com/npp/chamomile.html
Chamaemelum Nobile.
http://www.sigmaaldrich.com/life-science/nutrition-research/learning-center/plant-profiler/chamaemelum-nobile.html
Lavabre, M. Aromatehrapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990.
Price, S. Practical Aromatherapy. Thorsons Publ. 1987.
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Cinnamon Oil
value. Sometimes, other varieties of cinnamon are added
like Cassia oil, or with pure cinnamon leaf oil is replaced
by clove oil, bay oil, synthetic eugenol, synthetic
cinnamaldehyde or even petroleum based derivatives, so
watch out for brand name, consistency (it should watery),
color, and aroma! As sometimes cinnamon bark essential
oil and cinnamon leaf essential oil are sold separately, look
out for a richer scent for the bark oil, which has a more
brown pigmentation, whilst the leaf oil is sharper in smell,
and a pale yellow in color.
Chemical Properties
Cinnamon essential oil includes:
Benzyl benzoate
Cinnamaldehyde
Trans-cinnamic acid
Eugenol
Hydroxycinnamaldehyde
O-methoxycinnamaldehyde
Limonene
Linalool (leaf)
Safrol (leaf)
A-terpinol
Oliogomeric procyanidins
Phellandrene
Furfurol (bark)
Cymeme (bark)
Coumarin
Vitamins A and C
Thiamine
Manganese
Phosphorus
Sodium
Riboflavin
Potassium
Niacin
Iron
Calcium
Therapeutic Properties
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Analgesic
Anthelmintic
Antibiotic
Antiseptic (bark, leaf)
Aphrodisiac (impotence)
Carminative
Cordial
Emmenagogue
Insecticide
Spasmolytic
Stimulant (bark)
Stomachic
Tonic
Vermifuge
Contraindications
The leaf oil is less toxic than the bark oil, but taken in high
doses, the oil stimulates contractions in labor, is an irritant
to the skin and mucous membrane, and can cause
convulsions. As an emmenagogue it should avoided by
pregnant women, and as a spasmolytic it should be
avoided by those on medication for epilepsy.
Application
Indications
Sources:
Burfield, T. The Anatomy of Adulterations. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Price, S. Practical Aromatherapy. Thorsons Publ. 1987.
Ceylon Cinnamon. http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Cinn_zey.html
Cinnamon. http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/c/cinnam69.html
Cinnamon http://www.rz.uni-karlsruhe.de
Cinnamon. http://www.drugs.com/npp/cinnamon.html
Felter, H. W. and Lloyd, J.U. Cinnamomum Oleum. Kings American Dispensatory.
http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/kings/cinnamomum_oleu.html
Lavabre, M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990.
Nuryastuti, T, et al. Effect of Cinnamon Oil on icaA Expression and Biofilm Formation by Staphylococcus epidermidis
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2772433/
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Cade Oil
Adulteration occurs as a result of adding pine, birch, petrol
or tar limiting the use of cade oil as these adulterations
prevent possible use on the skin.
Chemical Properties
Cade essential oil contains over 60 bioactive ingredients,
which includes:
A-pinene (leaf)
Dihydrochloride
Manoyl oxide (leaf)
A-pinene (unripe berries)
Myrcene
Limonene (unripe berries)
Germacrene D/ -muurolene (unripe berries).
Creosol
Guaiacol
Cadinene
Terpenes
Calamenene
Geranyl acetone
13-epimanoyl oxide
Phellandrene
Carene
Eudesma
Cymene
Muurolene
Occidentalol
Bifloratriene
Kaurene
Abietadiene
Therapeutic Properties
Cade essential oil has an earthy smokey aroma. The
therapeutic properties identified so far are:
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Abortifacient
Analgesic
Anti-dandruff
Antiseptic
Anti-parasitic
Antimicrobial
Insecticide
Vulnerary
Application
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Cade essential oil can be applied to the skin
in cases of:
Indications
Diabetes.
Diarrhea, Peptic ulcer disease
High blood pressure.
Bronchitis, Pneumonia.
Itching, Psoriasis, Eczema, Skin infections caused by
parasites, Wounds
Dandruff, Hair loss.
Psoriasis.
Eczema.
Skin infections caused by parasites.
Wounds.
Scalp conditions.
Dandruff.
Hair loss.
Cancers.
Other
conditions
Sources:
Adams, R. P. The Leaf Essential Oils and Taxonomy of Juniperus oxycedrus L. subsp. Oxycedrus. Badia, and subsp.
Macrocarpa. J. Essent. Oil Res., 11, 167 172 Mar/Apr. 1999
Burfield, T. The Anatomy of Adulterations. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Cade (Juniperus Oxycedrus Cupressaceae).
Elaissi, M et al. Leaf Oil of Juniperus oxycedrus L. (Cupressaceae) Harvested in Northern Tunisia: Composition and Intraspecific Variability. Laboratoire de Pharmacognosie, Facult de Pharmacie, Tunisia. PMID: 20491081
Juniperus oxycedrus.http://www.conifers.org/cu/Juniperus_oxycedrus.php
Juniperus oxycedrus Oleum.http://www.henriettesherbal.com/eclectic/usdisp/juniperus-oxyc_oleu.html
Medini, H. Comparison of the Antimicrobial Activity and the Essential Oil Composition of Juniperus oxycedrus SUBSP
macrocarpa and Juniperus oxycedrus SUBSP. Rufescens Obtained By Hydrodistillation and Supercritical Carbon Extraction
Methods. Chemistry of Natural Compounds, Vol. 45, No. 5, 2009
Sophiae, F. Secret of Mummy Preservation. http://www.newsfinder.org/site/more/secret_of_mummy_preservation/
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Citronella Oil
Citronella is the steam distilled oil of the dried
leaves/grass. The essential oil is a pale-yellow in color, and
has been added to soaps and perfumes as an insect
repellent. The Java variety tends to be clear pale yellow
with a characteristic aroma of citronella, and the Sri Lanka
variety a pale yellow to yellowish brown in color with a
strong lemon aroma. When buying Citronella essential oil,
make sure that the label states that it is 100% pure essential
oil in order to avoid the adulterated oil. The essential oil
can be adulterated by adding aldehydes and monoterpene
alcohols, dipentine and citronella terpenes. Labels stating
Real Essential Oil are a form adulteration in that only
10% of the essential oil is present!
Chemical Properties
Citronellol
Citronellic acid
Citronellyl acetate
Geraniol (80+%)
Geranyl acetate (Sri Lankan/Ceylon)
Methyl isoeugenol (Sri Lankan/Ceylon)
Elemol (Java)
Sesquiterpene alcohols (Java)
Camphene
Beta-cubebene
Limonene bourbonene
L-borneol
Nerol
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Antibacterial
Antidepressant
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Cordial/cardiotonic
Deodorant
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Febrifuge
Fungicidal
Stimulant
Stomachic
Tonic (whole body)
Vermifuge
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Citronella essential oil can be used for:
Application
Contraindications
Sources:
Burfield, T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils. http://www.naha.org/articles/adulteration_1.htm
Citronella Oil.http://www.drugs.com/npp/citronella-oil.html
Lemon Grass. http://www.planetbotanic.ca/fact_sheets/lemon_grass_fs.htm
Safety Summary of Citronella Oil as a Flavoring Agent. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/securit/facts-faits/citron-eng.php
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Fennel
Nursing Helps to stimulate lactation
Frankincense
Inflammation Applied to the skin, it acts as a good antiinflammatory
Cedarwood
German Chamomile
Emotions Eases feelings of anxiety
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Orange Blossom/Neroli
Lavender
Rose
Lemon
Memory Strengthens memory
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Chemical Properties
Eruca sativa essential oil contains over 67 compounds,
which includes:
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massaging the oil onto the scalp and hair, and leaving the
oil in for up to 2 hours before shampooing.
Contraindications
It can cause burning sensation on the skin.
Therapeutic Properties
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
Antimicrobial
Anticancer
Antiscorbutic
Aphrodisiac
Diuretic
Rubifacient
Stimulant
Stomachic
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Alopecia,
Scurvy
Coughs
Low Libido
Ulcers
Poor indigestion, bacterial and fungal infections
Sluggish liver, metabolism, digestive system
Water retention
Application
Eruca sativa essential oil from the seeds has been used in
some South Asian countries for head lice, and dandruff
though be it very irritating to the scalp. This is done by
Sources:
Alqasoumi S, et al Eruca Sativa : A Salad Herb with Potential Gastric Anti-ulcer Activity. World Journal of
Gastroenterology 2009; 15(16): 1958-1965
Bennett, R.N. et al. Ontogenic Profiling of Glucosinolates, Flavonoids, and Other Secondary Metabolites in Eruca sativa
(Salad Rocket), Diplotaxis erucoides (Wall Rocket), Diplotaxis tenuifolia (Wild Rocket), and Bunias orientalis (Turkish
Rocket). http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jf052756t
Eruca (Rocket. http://www.ienica.net/crops/eruca.pdf
Grubben. G. Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2: Vegetables. PROTA. Netherlands. 2004.
Rani, I, et al. Antimicrobial Potential of Seed Extract of Eruca Sativa. Institute of Botany. University of Sindh Jamshoro,
Pakistan. Pak. J. Bot., 42(4): 2949-2953, 2010.
Rocket (Eruca Sativa L.). http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Eruc_sat.html
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Eucalyptus Oil
shape, as the tree matures the leaves become more
elongated, narrow, yellow, and surround creamy white
fragrant flowers. The name Eucalyptus is actually a Greek
word meaning well cover(ed) referring to the buds
which are well covered by a cone that opens as the flowers
bloom.
The Eucalyptus tree can now be found in many countries
including Africa, the Americas, China, Europe, the Indian
subcontinent, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. The
essential oil is extracted from fresh or partially dried
leaves, and twigs through a process of steam distillation,
which first occurred in Australia in the mid-19th century.
The British Pharmacopeia approved the use of the oil in
1885. Now the essential oil is mainly produced in Brazil,
California, China, Spain, Portugal, and Russia. Spain,
However, Eucalyptus globulus is the favored one for its
medicinal properties., and is the variety that exudes a blue
gum rich in tannins.
When buying look for almost colorless oil, which not only
yellows with age, but its therapeutic astringent quality
increases with age. The smell should be camphor-like,
which has a piercing aroma with a slight scent of wood. In
general one can expect to find unadulterated eucalyptus
essential oil as the cost is quite low, however there is on
the market adulterated eucalyptus oil added to which is
synthetic cineole.
Chemical Properties
Some of the constituents of Eucalyptus essential oil are:
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Therapeutic Properties
The lemon scented variety Eucalyptus citriodora is
effective in cases of rheumatic pains.
Contraindications
Analgesic
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Antineuralgic
Antiphlogistic
Anti-rheumatic
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Astringent Eucalyptus globulus blue gum
eucalyptus
Balsamic
Cicastrisant
Decongestant
Deoderant
Depurative
Diuretic
Expectorant
Febrifuge
Germicide
Insecticide
Rubefacient
Stimulant
Vermifuge
Vulnerary
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
1.
2.
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Sources:
Eucalyptus. http://www.planetbotanic.ca/fact_sheets/eucalyptus_fs.htm
Jones, C. The Medicinal Properties and Bush Foods of Eucalypts. http://anpsa.org.au/APOL9/mar98-2.html
Salvesen, C. Aromatherapy for Natural Health and Beauty. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Safaei-Ghomi et al. Antimicrobial and Antifungal Properties of the Essential Oil and Methanol Extracts of Eucalyptus
largiflorens and Eucalyptus intertexta. Pharmacogn Mag. 2010 JulSep; 6(23): 172175. PMCID: PMC2950377 doi:
10.4103/0973-1296.66930.
Yokose, H. Aboriginal Words in Australian English.
http://nicholnl.wcp.muohio.edu/DingosBreakfastClub/Australia/Upfield/AboEnglish.pdf
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Fennel Oil
Chemical Properties
Some of the constituents of Fennel essential oil are:
1,8-cineole
Anethol
Anisic acid
Anisic aldehyde
A-pinene
D-pinene
Fenchone
Limonene
Methyl chavicol
Myrcene
Phellandrine
Trans-anethole
Therapeutic Properties
Fennel oil carries with it a sweet aroma that is warming.
Some of the therapeutic properties identified so far are:
Anti-inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Aperitif
Carminative
Depurative
Diuretic
Emmenagogue,
Expectorant
Galactagogue
Insecticide (fleas)
Laxative
Orexigenic
Regenerative
Stimulant (circulatory system)
Stomachic
Tonic (liver, spleen)
Vermifuge
Contraindications
Due to its antispasmodic quality, fennel essential oil is ill
suited for those with epilepsy or who are pregnant. Those
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7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Oral Pyorrhea
Reproductive Labor, lactation,
Respiratory Asthma, bronchitis, coughs, sore throat
Skeletal Rheumatism
Skin Bruised, cellulitis, dull, fleas, oily, mature
Indications
Fennel essential oil works synergistically well with foot
reflexology.
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Application
Sources:
Common Adulterations of Essential Oils.
http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
Fennel. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/f/fennel01.html
Fennel. http://www.drugs.com/npp/fennel.html
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Myristic acid
Octacosane
Silicon
Squalene
Alterative
Antibacterial
Antibiotic
Antioxidant
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-scrofulous
Carminative
Diuretic
Emmenagogue
Febrifuge
Pectoral
Stimulant (uterus)
Tonic (liver)
Vermifuge
1-Terpinen-4-ol
-pinene
-pinene
-Phellandrene
Cis-Geraniol
Cis-linoleic acid
Flavanoids: rutin
Forsythiaside
Iodine
Isoaromadendrene epoxide
Lupenylacetate
Contraindications
As a uterine stimulant, Forsythia essential oil should be
avoided by pregnant women. Also it is ill advised for those
who have deficient yin energy e.g. heat in blood, or
diarrhea as result of a weak spleen.
Indications
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The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
Application
General Fever
Sources:
Duan Wen-lu et al. Research on Chemical Constituents of Volatile Oil from Forsythia suspensa(Thunb).Journal of Anhui
Agricultural Sciences 2008-19
Forsythia. http://www.drugs.com/npp/forsythia.html
Forsythia Fruit Profile. http://www.naturopathydigest.com/nutrition_herbs/herbs/forsythia.php
Xi-ying, W et al. Analysis of essential oil of Forsythia suspense(Thunb.) Vahl. by GC-MS and its antioxidant activities.
College of Life Sciences, Shaanxi Normal University, China
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Fragonia Oil
1,8-cineole
-Eudesmol
-Copaene
-Phellandrene
-pinene
-Thujene
-Eudesmol
-Pinene
-Cadinene
p-Cymene
Caryophyllene
Cinnamyl
cis-Calamanene
Citral
Citronellol
Coumarin
Cryptomeridiol
Elemol
Eugenol
Farnesol
Geraniol
Globulol
Humulene
Limonene
Linalool
Methyl cinnamate
Methyl geranate
myrtenol
Nerol
Rosifoliol
Sabinene
Spathulenol
Trans-myrtanol
Terpenen-4-ol
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Contraindications
Therapeutic Properties
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Sweet
Almond Oil. Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
Analgesic
Antibiotic
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Antiseptic
Balsamic
Calmative
Cephalic
Emollient
Expectorant
Pectoral
Secretolytic/Mucolytic
Suphoric
Tonic (immune system, Central Nervous System, 4th
chakra, hara)
Application
Sources:
Day, P. Our Journey with Australian Essential Oils: Part 1. http://www.allthingshealing.com/Aromatherapy/Our-Journeywith-Australian-Essential-Oils-Part-1/5986
Robinson, C.J. A New Essential Oil : Agonis Fragrans. RIRDC Publication No 06/090
Todd, D. Fragonia Oil. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) http://www.essentialoilsdirect.co.uk/fragoniaagonis_fragrans-essential_oil.html?PHPSESSID=76
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Frankincense Oil
This evergreen tree is far from attractive, looking aged and
snarled, with an ancient quality about its thick bark with
white patches. Only growing to a maximum height of 15
feet, the trunk is not long portraying bonsai-like features
before it branches out with scanty, curled leaves.
Frankincense Oil (Boswellia carterii)
Chemical Properties
Frankincense is non-toxic. Some of the bioactive
constituents of Frankincense essential oil are:
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1-a-pinene
- pinene
Borneol
Cadinene
Camphene
Cembrane A
Cembrane C
Cymene
Dipentene
Farnesol
Incensole
Limonene
Linalool
Myrcene
Ocimene
Octanol
Octyl acetate
Olibanol Verbenone, verbenol, and some other
terpene alcohols
Phellandrene
Sabinene
Terpinene
Thujone
Verbene
Disinfectant
Diuretic
Emmenagogue
Expectorant
Sedative
Tonic (respiratory, immune, nervous systems)
Uterine
Vulnerary
Therapeutic Properties
General Lethargy
Gastro-intestinal Dyspepsia, flatulence
Gender Tender breasts, hormonal imbalance,
Mind Anxiety, depression, grief, living in the past,
lack of self confidence, mental fatigue, nervous tension,
paranoia, stress, 6th and crown chakra,
Respiratory Asthma, hyperventilation
Reproductive Delayed menses,
Skeletal Rhematism,
Skin Tired/ageing skin, skin diseases, slow healing
wounds, scar tissue, acne scars
Systemic Low vitality, weak respiratory system,
weak immune system, sluggish circulatio
Urinogenital Gonorrhea, urinary tract infection,
Water retention
Application
Anticatarrhal
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Astringent
Balsamic
Carminative
Cicatrisant
Cytophylactic
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Sources:
Ahmed, M. Useful Medicinal Flora Enlisted in Holy Quran and Ahadith. American-Eurasian J. Agric. & Environ. Sci., 5
(1): 126-140, 2009 ISSN 1818-676. IDOSI Publications, 2009
Lavabre, M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990.
Salveson, C. Common Adulterations of Essential Oils. http://www.abundantlifeessentials.com/adulteration.htm
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Galbanum Oil
Commercial production is mainly in Iran, Afghanistan,
Turkey, and Cape of Good Hope. The essential oil is a thin
colourless yellowish brown viscous liquid with a
complex aroma that reveals itself in layers, from earthy
balsamic musky pine. Unfortunately, one can find
adulterated products on the market, usually adulterated
with pine oil, fractions of b-pinene, and undecatrienes.
Like all essential oils, if stored in a cool, dry place that is
safe from heat, and light, one can expect a shelf life of 1
year.
Chemical Properties
Ferula galbaniflua is rich in monoterpenes, and sulphur.
Monoterpenes such as
pinene, -pinene, and 3-carene have a mild antiseptic,
decongestant, rubefacient, and as well as a slight antiinflammatory activity. With over 84 bioactive constituents,
Ferula galbaniflua essential oil also includes:
-terpinyl acetate
-pinene
(Z)--ocimene
-pinene
3-carene
2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine
2,3,4-trimethylthiophene
(3E,5Z)-undeca-1,3,5-triene
Arabinose
Calcium
D-galactose,
D-glucuronic acid
4 0 methyl glucuronic acid
Galactoronic acid
Galbaresino-tannol
Guaiacol
Guaiazulene
Hydroxyproline
Isoguaiazulene
Larabinose
Linalool
L-rhamnose
Potassium
Sabinene
Sulphur
Umbelliferine
Verbenone
Therapeutic Properties
Galbanum essential oil removes toxins, skin care, kills &
repels insects, eliminates parasites, and heals wounds, and
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Indications
Anti arthritic
Antibacterial
Anti-rheumatic
Cicatrisant
Circulatory
Decongestant
Detoxifier
Emollient
Expectorant
Insecticide
Spasmolytic
Stimulant (blood, digestive, lymphatic, and endocrine
systems)
Vulnerary
Application
Contraindications:
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Felter , H.W., and Lloyd , J.U. Galbanum. Kings American Dispensatory, 1898
Galbanum. http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/g/galban02.html
Kanani, MR, et al. Chemotaxonomic Significance Of The Essential Oils Of 18 Ferula Species (Apiaceae) From Iran. Chem
Biodivers. 2011 Mar;8(3):503-17. doi: 10.1002/cbdv.201000148.
Manniche, L. An Ancient Egyptian Herbal. British Museum Publications Ltd, U.K. 1989.
Milani, J.M. et al. Extraction and Physicochemical Properties of Barijeh (Ferula galbaniflua) Gum. International Journal
Of Agriculture & Biology 15608530/2007/0918083
Miyazawa, N. et al. Novel Key Aroma Components Of Galbanum Oil. https://home.zhaw.ch/~yere/pdf/Teil106%20%20Expression%20of%20Multidisciplinary.pdf
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Jasmine Oil
value. The downside of solvent extraction is that it is
weaker in aroma, and in therapeutic value.
Today commercial production of Jasminum grandiflorum
takes place mainly in Egypt, and India, Iran, with smaller
production in Afghanistan, Algeria, Cape of Good Hope,
France, Italy, Turkey, and Morocco. However, when
buying the nose plays a very important role as it is far from
uncommon to find inclusions of petrochemical-based
extractions. Jasmine absolute is brown, and quite viscous.
It is strongly floral, and sweet unlike solvent-extracts
which do not carry the full fragrance. The solvent
extraction is thin and colourless a yellowish brown
viscous liquid. The aroma has a masculine quality that is
strong, floral, sweet, warm, and sensual
Benzoic Acid
Benzyl acetate
Benzyl alcohol
cis-Jasmine
Farnesol
Geraniol
Indole
Linalol
Linalyl acetate
Phenylacetic acid
Methyl anthranilate
Methyl jasmonate
Salicylic acid
Therapeutic Properties
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Indications
Antidepressant
Anti-microbial
Antioxidant
Antiulcer
Anthelmintic
Anti-inflammatory
Antiseptic
Aphrodisiac
Chemoprotective
Cytoprotective
Deodorant
Emollient
Galactogogue
Emenagogue
Odontalgic
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Thermogenic
Tonic
Uterine
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like
Jojoba/Almond Oil (i.e. 1 drop to 1 oz.). Drops of no more
than 1 should be used for:
Application
Contraindications:
Jasmine is a strong oil, and in general more than one drop
is too much per application. Over-use can result in having
the opposite effect. It should not be used in pregnancy until
about to give birth, after one has given birth.
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Lavabre, M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990.
Gurudas. Spiritual Properties of Herbs. Casssandra Press, U.S. 1988.
Priya, J, and Raja D. Anti-Bacterial Activity Studies of Jasminum grandiflorum and Jasminum sambac. Ethnobotanical
Leaflets 12: 481-483. 2008.
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Chemical Properties
The essential oil of Juniperus communis contains over 200
constituents, and 50 compounds, which includes:
-phellandrene
terpinene
caryophyllene
-phellandrene
p-cymene
cadinene
y-terpinene
1,4-cineole
Borneol
Bornyl acetate
Cadinene
Camphene
Cayophyllene
Diterpene acid
Formic acid
Juniperin
Limonene
Linalool
Linalyl acetate
Malic acid
Myrcene
Nerol
Pinene (oil)
Sabinene
Terpinen-4-ol
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Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, and when used it
should be diluted by means of Carrier Oils like Oil.
Drops of no more than 5 should be used for:
Therapeutic Properties
The scent plays an important therapeutic role in releasing
buried toxins, whether emotional or physical.
Astringent
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-microbial
Anti-rheumatic
Antiseptic
Anti-viral
Carminative
Depurative
Diuretic
Rubefacient
Spasmolytic
Stimulant (skin, circulatory system. Nervous system,
renal system)
Tonic (nervous system)
Vulnerary
Application (1 5 drops)
Contraindications:
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Ladner, J. Juniperus communis L. http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/Gbase/data/pf000461.htm
Glisic , S B. et al Antimicrobial activity of the essential oil and different fractions of Juniperus communis L. and a comparison
with some commercial antibiotics. J . Serb. Chem. Soc. 72 (4) 311320 (2007) UDC 582.475/.477:665.5:615.28+615.33
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Juniper. http://www.drugs.com/npp/juniper.html
Rezvania, S. et al. Analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of the Plant Juniperus Communis. Rasayen J. Chem. V2, No.2
(2009), 257-260 ISSN: 0974-1496 CODEN: RJCABP
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Lavender Oil
produce one pound of oil so it should not be taken for
granted.
When buying look out for lavender oil labelled lavendula
augustifola if one intends to buy true lavender. The oil
should be colourless, and yellowish-green in colour. The
pungent smell we all know should have a bitter taste. At
home, the oil should be stored like all oils in a dark glass
bottle and kept away from direct light in a cool place to
protect the oil from deteriorating.
Unfortunately, one can find adulterated products on the
market which compromises the medicinal properties.
Lavandula angustifolia can be found with additions of
lavandin (Lavandula x intermedia) and the spiked variety
Lavandula latifolia which in turn can be adulterated with
eucalyptus, white camphor oil fractions, and Spanish sage
oil. Lavandula angustifolia oil can also be adulterated with
rectified ho oil, and acetylated ho or acetylated lavandin
oils.
Chemical Properties
The essential oil of Juniperus communis contains over 200
constituents, and 50 compounds, which includes:
l-linaloyl-acetate
Cineol
Coumarin
Geraniol
Linalool
Pinene
Tannins
Triterpene
This aromatic plant prefers well drained sandy soil, and the
full sun which describes its natural habitat.
The stems are short and branch out, and when young grow
very quickly. With age the progress from being four-sided
to a more rounded shape, becoming thicker as the semiwoody stems grow. The very green leaves are silvery graygreen purple depending on how they have been
cultivated and when crushed an aroma is released. The
wispy flowers range from white lavender in colour and
beautify the tips of the lanceote leaves. It can be easily
cultivated from cuttings, as well as its rhizomes, and seeds.
Therapeutic Properties
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The oil can only be used for external use, though some
traditions have specific applications for internal use. It is
preferable to dilute it in a Carrier Oils at 5 drops per
tablespoon (15ml).
Analgesic (organic)
Antibacterial
Antiphlogistic (organic)
Anti-rheumatic (organic)
Antiseptic
Antispasmodic
Aromatic
Carminative
Cholagogue
Cicatrisant
Cytophilactic
Cordial (organic)
Diuretic
Emmenagogue (organic)
Fungicide
Hypotensive (organic)
Nervine
Sedative
Stimulant (nervous system)
Stomachic
Tonic
Application
2- 4 drops Vapor therapy Astral body, depression,
insomnia, nervous tension, upper respiratory tract
infections
Contraindications:
Indications
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Felter, W, M.D., Lloyd, J. U. Kings American Dispensatory, 1898
Horticulture 62 ~ Fall Plant Materials & Design.
http://www.cabrillo.edu/~lmcandrews/pdfs/Lab%2011%20PDFs/Lavandula%20angustifolia.pdf
Katzer, G. Lavender. http://www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Lava_ang.html
Lavabre, M. Aromatherapy Workbook. Healing Arts Press, Canada. 1990
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Lemon Oil
Not to be confused with lemon balm, lemon verbena,
lemon myrtle, or lemongrass oils, Citrus limonum
contains:
a-pinene
a-terpinene
b-bisabolene
b-pinene
Camphene
Limonoids
Linalool
Limonene
Sabinene
Myrcene
Trans-a-bergamotene
Nerol
Neral
Therapeutic Properties
The scent plays an important therapeutic role especially
pertaining to the liver, but its long history has mad lemon
oil a cure all for a wide variety of conditions including the
following:
When buying look out for lemon oil watch out for
adulteration from citrene (a fraction from the citral oil of
the lemon used to make terpeneless oil, other fixed oils,
orange terpenes, alcohol, oils of turpentine, and pinene.
The oil should be a pale greenish-yellow, and the
consistency watery. The smell is recognizable and more
rounded than the fruit itself, but refreshing. At home, the
oil should be stored like all oils in a dark glass bottle and
kept away from direct light in a cool place to protect the
oil from deteriorating. It is only effective up to 10 months
after extraction so check the date of manufacture.
Chemical Properties
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Anti-anemic
Antibacterial
Antimicrobial
Anti-rheumatic
Anti-sclerotic
Antiseptic
Carminative
Cicatrisant
Depurative
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Febrifuge
Haemostatic
Hypotensive
Insecticidal
Rubefacient
Tonic
Vermifuge
Application
Contraindications:
The oil is photo-senstive, and can cause skin irritation in
some individuals on exposure to the sun, but can cause
skin irritation and sensitizing in some individuals. Since it
is a photo-toxic oil, it should not be used (even in low
dilution) 72 hours before being exposed to the sun as it
increases the likelihood of sunburn.
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, though some
traditions have specific applications for internal use. It is
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Felter, W, M.D., Lloyd, J. U. Kings American Dispensatory, 1898
Sokovi, M et al. Chemical Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Essential Oils of Ten Aromatic Plants against Human
Pathogenic Bacteria. http://www.baltikjunior.com/origano_doc/sinisa_stankovic_1.pdf
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Lotus Oil
The plant requires much needy space, and plenty of sun.
As the long stalks extend above the waters they join the
leaves at the center of the blade, while the blades float on
the surface of the water or above the water.
The white/pink flowers are solitary in nature and open for
two days closing overnight. Some varieties open at dawn,
and with a short day, closes again a couple of hours after
the mid-day sun, while others open while we are asleep at
night, and close when we are awake.
The outer sepals are white (2-6 sepals) but 10 -30 on
white, pink or red petals spiral, and as if pregnant, the base
of the flower swells and becomes fleshy as it surrounds the
ovary of many compartments.
The fruit is ovoid in shape, and produces nutlets that
occupy the space inside the flowers. The flowers have an
interesting feature in that they produce heat while
flowering, and maintain temperatures of 30-35 while
flowering. The flowers are pollinated by beetles.
Chemical Properties
Nelumbo nucifera contains:
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-sitosterol
Armepavine
Asparagine
Catechin
Dehydronuciferine
Glucose
Isorhamnetin 3-O-rutinoside
Linoleic acid
Lotusine
Neferin
Nelumbine
Nelumboside
Nicotinic acid
N nornuciferine
nuciferine
Onornuciferine
Palmitic acid
Quercetin
Roemerine
Therapeutic Properties
Contraindications:
Astringent (flowers)
Febrifuge
Demulcent (seeds)
Emmenagogue (roots)
Expectorant (flower)
Hypotensive
Mucilaginous (roots)
Refrigerant (flower)
Resolvent
Sedative (flowers)
Stomachic
Styptic
Tonic (heart, immune system, nervous system)
Vasodilator
There are blue, pink and white lotus essential oils, each
with their own synergy.
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The oil can only be used for external use, though some
traditions have specific applications for internal use. It
is preferable to dilute it in a Carrier Oils at 2 drops per
tablespoon (15ml).
Diffuser The scent is intense so it is best to mix the
oil with lighter oils. One can add 2 drops to 1 drop of
neroli in water, and spray the air for poor libido, anxiety,
fatigue, lack of energy, feeling of disconnection,
insomnia, weak immunity.
Sources:
Burfield T. The Adulteration of Essential Oils and the Consequences to Aromatherapy & Natural Perfumery Practice.
London. 2005
Huang, C.F. et al. Extract of Lotus Leaf (Nelumbo nucifera) and Its Active Constituent Catechin with Insulin Secretagogue
Activity. J. Agric. Food Chem., 2011, 59 (4), pp 10871094 DOI: 10.1021/jf103382h
Sacred Lotus. http://www.drugs.com/npp/sacred-lotus.html
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acadinene
a-phellandrene
a-pienene
a-sabinene
a-terpeneol
a-thujene
Calendulin (bassorin)
Carotene
Cubebene
Dichloromethane-methanol
Flavonol glycosides
Geraniol
Isorhamnetin
limonene
Lycopine
Quercetin
Phylloquinone
Rutin
Stigmasterols
Triterpene glycosides
Tocopherols
Triterpenoid
Umbelliferone
Therapeutic Properties
Some of the therapeutic properties are as follows:
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Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Alterative
Aperient
Cholagogue
Cytotoxic
Diaphoretic
Emmenagogue
Hepatoprotective
Spasmolytic
Vulnerary
Indications
The oil can only be used for external and internal, though
some traditions have specific applications for internal
use.).
Application
Contraindications:
Sources:
Calendula. http://www.drugs.com/npp/calendula.html
Prance, G. The Common History of Plants. Routledge, U.K. 2005
Kings American Dispensatory, 1898, was written by Harvey Wickes Felter, M.D., and John Uri Lloyd
Mulley, B. P et al. Phytochemical Constituents and Pharmacological Activities of Calendula officinalis Linn (Asteraceae): A
Review. http://www.ajol.info/index.php/tjpr/article/viewFile/48090/34455
The British Pharmaceutical Codex, 1911, the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
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Marjoram Oil
used the herb for both internal and external application, for
fomentations, narcotic poisoning, convulsions, and dropsy.
Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare, can be found today in
Asia, Europe, North Africa, and the U.K. It is a perennial
plant, with creeping roots, a signature of journeying from
one place/state to another.
The woody stems grow to around a feet in height,
branching above to a purplish colour, a signature of the
venal system. The ovate leaves alternate on the stem edged
with shallow teeth, opposite to each other with many fine
hairs on the underside signaturing the life force.
Chemical Properties
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a-pinene
a-terpinene
-pinene
y-terpinene
p-cymene
cis-sabinene hydrate
Carvacol
Carvacrol (not present in the flowering plants)
Caryophylene
Cymene
Humulene
Ledene
Limonene
Linalool
Linalyl acetate
Sabinene
Terpinolene
terpinen-4-ol and y-terpineol
Thymol
cordial
diaphoretic
digestive
diuretic
emenagogue
expectorant
fungicidal
hypotensive
laxative
Mild tonic
nervine
Rubefacient
sedative
Stimulant
stomachic
vasodilator
vulnerary
Therapeutic Properties
It
can
diminish
delayed/painful/scanty
menstrual cramps.
sexual
monthly
desire,
periods
and
treat
as well as
Analgesic
anti-spasmodic
anaphrodisiac
antiseptic
antiviral
bactericidal
carminative
cephalic
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Application
..
Contraindications:
O. majorana/hortensis essential oil is non-toxic, nonirritant and non-sensitizing, but as an emenagogue, and
spasmolytic should not be used during pregnancy. As a
sedative, excess use can cause drowsiness.
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, though some
traditions have specific applications for internal use. It is
preferable to dilute it in a Carrier Oils at 3 drops per
tablespoon.
Sources:
Derwich, E. et al. Phytochemical Analysis and in-vitro Antibacterial Activity, of the Essential Oil of Origanum Vulgare from
Morocco. American-Eurasian Journal of Scientific Research 5 (2): 120-129, 2010. ISSN 1818-6785.
http://www.idosi.org/aejsr/5(2)10/6.pdf
Sujata V. Bhati et al Effective
http://www.google.com/patents/US4088659
substance
from
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plants
belonging
to
the
Labiatae
family.
Mnuka Oil
claimed to have many medicinal properties. The essential
is extracted from the oil saps in the leaves/ small branches
through steam distillation.
When buying, look out for the scent, a honey-like aroma.
The color of the oil can vary from colorless yellow
depending on the specie. The best variety is from New
Zealand where it grows wild, and not for commercial
production, which guarantees quality so expect a high
price.
Chemical Properties
Please note that the content of the following properties will
vary from specie to specie, and that the properties are
stronger amongst naturally growing species:
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1,8-cineole
-copaene
-cubebene
-gurjunene
-humulene
-pinene
-selinene
-terpinene
-terpinolene
-terpineol
-burbonene
-chamigrene
-citronellol
-elemene
-gurjunene
-myrcene
-ocymene
Therapeutic Properties
It must be noted that in modern pharmaceutics, an
antibacterial kills all bacteria, including good and much
needed bacteria, whereas in plant-based natural remedies,
specific bacteria are targeted. Oil of Leptospermum s. has
proven effective in laboratory tests against 39 microorganisms!
Some of the therapeutic properties are as follows:
Analgesic
Anti allergenic
Anti bacterial
Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
Anti histaminic
Anti-microbial
Astringent
Cicatrisant
Cytophylactic
Deodorant
Digestive
Expectorant
Insecticide
Nervine
Sedative
Spasmolytic
Stimulant (immune system)
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Application
Contraindications:
Indications
The oil can only be used for external use, though some
traditions have specific applications for internal use. It is
preferable to dilute it at 3 drops per tablespoon. (see
Carrier Oils)
Sources:
Demuner, A.J. et al. Seasonal Variation in the Chemical Composition and Antimicrobial Activity of Volatile Oils of Three
Species of Leptospermum (Myrtaceae) Grown in Brazil. Molecules 2011, 16, 1181-1191; doi:10.3390/molecules16021181
Forst, J.R. Leptospermum scoparium. http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Leptospermum+scoparium
Manuka Oil Uses and Information. http://www.manukaoil.co.nz/manuka_oil_uses.htm
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4.
5.
You already know that peppers add great taste to your
favorite dishes. You might not know what superior healing
agents organic peppers can be and how much they can
promote your health. Id like to tell you just how much
delicious organic hot peppers can do for you.
6.
7.
Plant compounds called capsaicinoids create the heat in
peppers when it touches your mucous membranes.
Different peppers produce a slightly different burn, from
mild to very hot. The hottest peppers of the genus
capsaicin, such as cayenne and jalapeo peppers, produce
a sensation of fire in your mouth.
Trigger endorphins
Lower triglycerides
Supports circulation
Promotes normal, balanced blood pressure
Fight potential heart disease
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Take Home
While the research is promising, it isnt suggesting youre
doing your teeth and gums good by eating a chocolate bar.
If anything, if youre wanting that chocolate fix, grab a
handful of unprocessed and organic cacao nibs to satisfy
your craving. To support your teeth and gums without
using fluoride, be sure youre brushing with fluoride-free
toothpaste, flossing every day, drinking water, avoiding
sugar, and getting plenty of vitamin D. You may also want
to look into herbal support, like Fresh Mouth, as an
adjunct to your daily regimen.
Tulane University. Chocolate Toothpaste? Extract Of Tasty Treat Could Fight Tooth Decay. ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 19 May
2007.
Choi AL, Zhang Y, Sun G, et al. Association of lifetime exposure to fluoride and cognitive functions in Chinese children: a pilot
study. Neurotoxicol Teratol. 2015 Jan-Feb;47:96-101. doi: 10.1016/j.ntt.2014.11.001.
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Put a few drops of clove oil on a cotton ball, place the ball
on your sore tooth and bite down. Keep you mouth shut
for about 5 minutes as the oil numbs the pain and kills the
bacteria.
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Cover the jar and set it in a warm place such as the top of
the refrigerator, next to the fireplace, or a sunny window
sill. Every couple of days, give the jar a good shake. At
the end of two weeks, strain the cloves from the oil and
you are all set.
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To dry tomatoes, slice them to about 1/4 inch thick and lay
them on dehydrator sheets. (If you have a different type of
dehydrator, you can buy netting by the roll and cut sheets
to fit your unit.) If you want, you can sprinkle them with
Italian herbs. like basil and oregano. Dry them for about 8
hours at 140 degrees. Place them in a dry, sanitized jar and
cover them with olive oil. Food safety experts recommend
that this be stored in the refrigerator.
Ingredients:
Directions:
1.
2.
Freezing Tomatoes
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4.
5.
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6.
Recommended products
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for
1. Shiitake Mushrooms
2. Reishi Mushrooms
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There are growing kits you can purchase so you can grow
these medicinal mushrooms in the convenience of your
own home or, if you prefer, you can purchase them in
vitamin form.
3. Maitake Mushrooms
4. Oyster Mushrooms
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Bisphenol A (BPA)
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So, not only will it give it to you, it will also inhibit your
treatment. You might want to avoid this. BPA-free water
bottles are pretty standard and many companies are
moving away from using BPA in their plastics so be
careful to purchase those products. Theyll most likely
have a big BPA-free sticker on them because people are
becoming aware of the problem.
These are used to keep fats in your food from going rancid.
Its found practically everywhere.
Meats, cereals, nut mixes, butter, meat and instant potatoes
are all places to look for them. Theyve been linked with
increased cancer risk, asthma, hyperactivity and disrupting
estrogen balance (and both women AND men have
estrogen!)
Hey, let me fix you a nice glass of cold pesticide and well
sit on the porch and talk turkey. What? That doesnt sound
at all good? Then why are you eating produce thats
covered with it? This stuff is made specifically to kill
things. If thats not sending off a big warning bell in your
head, Im not sure how to reach you.
Azodicarbonamide
Doesnt that sound delicious? No? Well how about a big
plate of spaghetti, a chocolate cupcake or a TV dinner?
Sounds a little better now, doesnt it. This is a bleaching
agent thats used in the flour that is the primary component
of these foods and has been linked to asthma and cancer.
Artificial Sweeteners
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Sodium Nitrate/Nitrite
They use this preservative in processed meats and its
linked to several different types of cancer.
Sodium/Potassium Aluminum Sulphate
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1.
Epigallocatechin-3-gallate
tea extract
(EGCG): A green
2.
3.
4.
5.
Pomegranate extracts
6.
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Staphylococcus aureus
Clostridium perfringens
E. coli (including O157 and six other toxin-producing
strains)
Enterococcus
Salmonella
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Alzheimers
Disease: Turmeric
Produces
Remarkable Recovery in Alzheimers Patients
Antibiotic-Resistant Infection: Could Turmeric Save
Us From The CDCs Nightmare Bacteria?
Oral Health: Turmeric Superior to Chemical
Mouthwash In Improving Oral Health
Well-Being Support: Turmeric: A Wellness
Promoting Tonic At Low Doses, Research Reveals
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Turmeric Extract Found
Superior To Blockbuster Drug for Rheumatoid
Arthritis
Cancer Malignancy: Turmeric Extract Strikes To
The Root Cause of Cancer Malignancy
Cardiovascular Disease: Turmerics Heart-Saving
Properties Confirmed In New Diabetes Study
HPV Infections: Natural Herbal HPV Cure
Discovered
Chemical Weapons Injury: Turmeric Compounds
Alleviate Chemical Weapons Injury
Suboptimal Brain Function: Turmeric Extract
Improves Brain Function In One Dose
Ebola Infection: Turmeric Neutralizes Deadly Viral
Infections, Study Suggests
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Cognitive Enhancements
Once proclaimed to be a Holy herb and thought to be sent
by God to cure all ailments of man or beast, and said to
drive away the devil, which lead to the belief that Heal-All
was grown in the Witches garden as a disguise. The root
was used to make a tea to drink in ceremonies before going
hunting by one Native American tribe to sharpened the
powers of observation.
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Rostyslav V. Bubnov, Mykola Ya Spivak, Liudmyla M. Lazarenko, Alojz Bomba and Nadiya V. Boyko. Probiotics and immunity:
provisional role for personalized diets and disease prevention. EPMA Journal. Clinical Nutrition and Health Psychology. 2015, 6:14.
doi:10.1186/s13167-015-0036-0.
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Smith TJ, Rigassio-Radler D, Denmark R, Haley T, Touger-Decker R. Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG and Bifidobacterium
animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 on health-related quality of life in college students affected by upper respiratory infections. Br J Nutr. 2013
Jun;109(11):1999-2007. doi: 10.1017/S0007114512004138.
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Valentina Taverniti and Simone Guglielmetti. Health-Promoting Properties of Lactobacillus helveticus. Front Microbiol. 2012; 3: 392. doi:
10.3389/fmicb.2012.00392.
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an intervention that may be of special benefit in ageassociated loss of muscle and brain function,
enhancing athletic performance, and in improving
mitochondrial disorders. [see our database keyword:
Mitochondrial Biogenesis]
By increasing protein levels of hormone-sensitive
lipase and p-acyl-CoA carboxylase, two markers that
play a role in increasing fat-degrading processes
(lipolysis) and the suppression of new fat production
(lipogenesis).
By increasing the activity AMP-activated protein kinase
(AMPK). AMPK activity is something of a cellular
metabolic master switch that improves metabolic
homeostasis, which is often out of balance in
overweight and obese individuals.
2.
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promotes atherosclerotic plaque growth and instability via UCP1-dependent lipolysis (Short article). Cell Metabolism 18: 118
129.doi:10.1016/j.cmet.2013.06.003.
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Those that have a weak immune system will find that they
are often sick because they are not able to fight off
illnesses. But, if you are willing to consume lemon in
water, you will also be consuming anti-viral properties.
This is not all lemon will do for your mouth health. It can
also be used to provide you assistance with any toothaches
that you may have. Gingivitis is another oral disease that
lemons will help to fight against. If you would like to have
whiter teeth then it would be a great idea to consider using
lemons for this.
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You may find that you can also help decrease any
discomfort you are having related to the cold and flu.
Another combination that works well is lemon and honey.
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Radiant Skin
How many times have you looked in the mirror and found
that your skin does not look the way that you want it to? It
can be difficult to create a glowing, radiant look, which
stands out in the crowd. But, this can be accomplished by
drinking lemon water.
In the end, you can see that there are a number of benefits
related to consuming lemon water. Those that are looking
for a very easy, fast way to improve ones overall healthshould consider purchasing some lemons. They do not cost
much money at all and they do not go bad fast at all, in
comparison to some other fruits. Having them on hand
may be the smartest decision you will ever make.
So, the next time you are headed to the store you should be
sure to add lemons to your store list. You will be glad that
you did once you see the results and you will wonder why
you waited so long to include them to your daily routine.
Split ends and dry hair leave a lot to be desired when you
want to create a flawless look. Lemons have properties that
will help to fight off bacteria. Therefore, your scalp will be
.
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2. Peppermint
Relieves headache pain
Topical treatment of allergies
Repels ants, spiders, mice and other pests from
home and garden
Treats digestive disorders such as heartburn,
bloating, indigestion, and constipation
respiratory
Treats wounds
For more uses: The Miracle of Tea Tree Oil: 80
Amazing Uses for Survival
4. Rosemary
Improve concentration and memory plus provide
increased mental and physical stimulation
Relive anxiety and stress by calming and
relaxing the nerves
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5. Frankincense
Reduce inflammation and relieve conditions
where pain and inflammation are present
Uses of
6. Clove
Relieve toothaches and reduce the pain of
canker sores and gum irritation
Reduce fevers
Eliminate body odor and other foul smells
Reduce bacterial around the home by using it in
DIY cleaning products
For more uses: 23 Awesome Uses for
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Resource: Lemongrass Essential Oil
8. Roman Chamomile
Promote sound sleep (especially when nothing
else works!)
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stockpile for the long term. This is that list; a list I like to
call my ultimate essential oil survival kit. In my
experience, all of these oils have proven themselves over
and over again in my own use, and, with the exception of
Frankincense, are reasonably priced if not downright
cheap.
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Lavender Lemonade
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Directions
Mix all ingredients together and chill. Add more water or
raw honey if needed.
Other ways you can use Lavender Oil for Anxiety and
Headaches
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Curcumin Turmeric
Cyclopamine Corn Lilly [we do not suggest
consuming this plant; this simply illustrates natural
components exist that kill cancer stem cells]
Delphinidin Blueberry, raspberrry
Flavonoids (Genistein) Soy, red clover, coffee
Gossypol Cottonseed [we do not suggest consuming
this plant; this simply illustrates natural components
exist that kill cancer stem cells]
Guggulsterone Commiphora (myrrh tree)
Isothiocyanates Cruciferous vegetables
Linalool Mint
Lycopene Grapefruit, tomato
Parthenolide Feverfew
Perylill alcohol Mint, cherry, lavender
Piperine Black pepper
Placycodon saponin Playycodon grandifloruim
Psoralidin Psoralea corylilyfolia
Quercetin Capers, onion
Resveratrol Grapes, plums, berries
Salinomycin Streptomyces albus
Silibinin Milk Thistle
Ursolic acid Thyme, basil, oregano
Vitamin D3 Fish, egg yolk, beef, cod liver oil
Withaferin A Withania somnifera (ashwaganda)
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Grown around the world, the tamarind tree and its fruit that
grows in pods and appears brown when mature, delivers B
vitamins and is an excellent source of calcium,
magnesium, and iron. An important part of the tropical
cuisine and traditional medicine for centuries, the tamarind
fruit has gained a reputation as a powerful super-food that
can help fight several modern diseases.
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Vitamin E
0.1 mg
(1%)
Vitamin K
2.8 g
(3%)
Tamarind at a Glance
Calcium
74 mg
(7%)
Iron
2.8 mg
(22%)
Magnesium
92 mg
(26%)
Phosphorus
113 mg (16%)
Potassium
628 mg (13%)
Sodium
28 mg
(2%)
Zinc
0.1 mg
(1%)
Minerals
Vitamins
% RDA
Thiamine (B1)
0.428 mg (37%)
Riboflavin (B2)
0.152 mg (13%)
Niacin (B3)
1.938 mg (13%)
0.066 mg (5%)
Folate (B9)
14 g
(4%)
Choline
8.6 mg
(2%)
Vitamin C
3.5 mg
(4%)
% RDA
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Rangappa KS6, Kemparaju K1, Girish KS7. Tamarind Seed (Tamarindus indica) Extract Ameliorates Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis via Regulating
the Mediators of Cartilage/Bone Degeneration, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress. Sci Rep. 2015 Jun 10;5:11117. doi: 10.1038/srep11117.
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Sole SS1, Srinivasan BP. Aqueous extract of tamarind seeds selectively increases glucose transporter-2, glucose transporter-4, and islets
intracellular calcium levels and stimulates -cell proliferation resulting in improved glucose homeostasis in rats with streptozotocin-induced
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Many diabetics already know about the benefits of a lowglycemic diet, but why havent they heard about turmeric,
one of the worlds most extensively researched antidiabetic plants?
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And one of the things that Ive loved about Sayer over the
years, hes really been a pioneer in our industry and really
going through and laying out, Hey, heres the true
evidence of what were looking at. Sayers also the
founder of one of the largest and fastest growing health
websites in the world today with greenmedinfo.com.
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Dr. Axe: Yeah, I couldnt agree with you more. What are
you thoughts on this term natural cures because I know
its actually something that people are very careful in using
often times when it comes to not making claims. And,
obviously, with this summit, were not claiming any of
these things. Were just saying a lot of these herbs today
have been proven in the medical literature to support
healing the body from certain conditions. But what do you
think about that term? And I know its something that the
FDA doesnt like people to use.
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that are beating drugs for healing? So maybe you can offer
a couple here.
So in the article youre referring to, Thirteen EvidenceBased Medicinal Properties of Coconut Oil, we looked
at its fat burning properties, number one. There were
actually two studies: one in a male and one in a female
cohort that saw that it was actually reducing belly fat,
which completely explodes the myth that somehow
coconut oil causes you to become fat.
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And in fact what happens was that since 1964, there have
been almost 500 studies on its benefits and many of them
confirm the traditional use because this was found in
Tutankhamens tomb. This goes back to 3,300 years ago. I
mean it was considered a very sacred herb. In fact, in
Arabic cultures it was considered the seed of the blessing,
meaning it just gave you a beautiful healing effect. And so
far there are over twenty different pharmacological
actions that have been identifiedanalgesic pain killing,
antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, antifungal,
antispasmodic, antioxidant, antiviral. And it just goes on
and on. This is not unique necessarily.
Dr. Axe: Love it. Couldnt agree more. And black seed
here reading up on here. This is a form of cumin, of black
cumin. I cook with cumin all the time. Some of these
things are in our kitchen cabinets, which is just amazing.
One of the things too, Josh, I would say is that this is one
of the few compounds thats been studied to regenerate
the beta cells, which die in type I diabetes. Whereas you
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Our most popular blog on the topic was titled 600 reasons
turmeric may be the worlds most important herb. And
was shared like 80,000 times because people are looking
for these natural solutions. Theyve even compared
turmeric to thirteen different drugs. The Fluoxetine study
which Prozac, it was found at least as effective as Prozac
for depression. Its been found to be as effective as
hydrocortisone in the animal model. Its been found to be
as effective as ibuprofen in the human model. Its even
been found superior pre-clinically to chemotherapy agents,
which unfortunately often, as I understand, cause the death
of the patient. So to me its definitely one of the best herbs
on the planet. And people really need to know more about
it.
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Dr. Axe: Yeah, I totally agree. I know for myself, any time
over the years where Ive traveled too much, not slept
enough, felt like I was coming down with a cold, Ill make
this mixture with garlic and apple cider vinegar. And it
works. Its powerful.
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Dr. Axe: Pretty much its been turned into corn syrup
almost in terms of how bad it is.
Sayer Ji: Thats terrible.
Dr. Axe: But the good news is, as youre saying, if
everybody listening if you do what Sayers suggesting, go
to your local farmers market. Meet your local Beekeepers.
And get your honey there. Youre going to be able to get
some really good quality raw honey thats absolutely
fantastic. And lets talk here one of, I think, a surprising
thing for somebody, for many people, they may not have
heard of this, but frankincense oil. Frankincense obviously
Im sure dated back a very long period of time. Youve got
a great article on your site on this. Lets talk about the
number five food here, or herb that could save your life.
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Sayer Ji: Yeah, its amazing. You think of the magi who
went to visit Baby Christ and obviously who were ahead of
the curve. They were trying to bring gifts of healing to
Jesus. And it turns out that theres a lot of research actually
today on boswellia, which is one of the compounds in
frankincense. People dont realize that, but when you go to
your health food store and you buy boswellian capsules,
thats frankincense. Its an incredible aroma. If you put it
on, and you smell it and you kind of get into the olfactory
dimensions of this herb, you start to recognize, wow, this
is really healing and beautiful.
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So I would say eliminate grains. Incorporate highnutrient low-carb hydrated vegetables. Start getting highquality protein sources in. In fact, a lot of the
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Previous
research,
available
to
view
on
GreenMedInfo.com, indicates that coconut oil is also an
effective anti-fungal agent against the growth of
dermatophytes, a type of yeast which can cause infections
of the skin, nails, and hair because they can utilize keratin.
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Your health can only be as good as the food you eat and
following a regular diet based firmly on nutrient rich,
organic food is one of the best things you can do to age
gracefully. Supplying your body with vitamins, minerals,
proteins, healthy fatty acids like Omega-3s, and
antioxidants is critical to a healthy life. You might not
guess it, but pecans are actually one of the best foods for
accomplishing that goal.
Years ago, it was believed that nuts were bad for your
heart, but this was untrue. It was even reported in the
British Journal of Nutrition that the more nuts you eat, the
less you are at risk of cardiovascular or coronary heart
disease. [3]
Consuming pecans encourages normal cholesterol levels.
This is due to the high content of vitamin E. There are two
types of vitamin E, and pecans provide two of them
alpha- and gamma-tocopherols. When you eat pecans, the
gamma-tocopherols can lower LDL cholesterol levels by
as much as 33%. [4]
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Antioxidants
Fruits like blueberries, raspberries, cruciferous veggies like
broccoli and Brussels sprouts, and green tea are known for
their antioxidants.
Probiotics
Foods like yogurt and kefir provide you with friendly gut
bacteria that support immune function, toxin removal, and
supply important vitamins like B12. When you buy
probiotics, make sure they contain live, active cultures. If
they dont, youll be missing some of the key health
benefits that such foods boast.
Prebiotics
Fruits and vegetables provide fiberor prebioticsand
types of sugars that feed your friendly probiotic bacteria,
keep them healthy.
References:
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Supplementation With Antioxidant Nutrients: A Post Hoc Analysis of the French Randomized Trial SU.VI.MAX. Am J Epidemiol.
2015 Oct 15;182(8):694-704. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwv105.
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Brigham Young University. How Diet, Antioxidants Prevent Blindness In Aging Population. ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 27 August
2008.
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Blomhoff R1, Carlsen MH, Andersen LF, Jacobs DR Jr. Health benefits of nuts: potential role of antioxidants. Br J Nutr. 2006 Nov;96
Suppl 2:S52-60.
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C. Hudthagosol, E. H. Haddad, K. McCarthy, P. Wang, K. Oda, J. Sabate. Pecans Acutely Increase Plasma Postprandial
Antioxidant Capacity and Catechins and Decrease LDL Oxidation in Humans. Journal of Nutrition, 2010; 141 (1): 56 DOI:
10.3945/jn.110.121269.
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WHAT????
I am so sick and tired of these regulating agencies
speaking out of both sides of their mouth. How can they
sleep at night making such a decision? How can they be
for us when their actions clearly indicate they are for
something, anything, other than us?
AquaBountys fish grow faster but not bigger than normal Atlantic
salmon. The company says that genetically modified salmon are
identical to regular salmon in every way except for the genes that
have been added.
Thats not identical!
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How many times has the FDAs decisions affected the lives of
millions of people?
There have been no independent, long-term scientific studies of
AquaBountys patented salmon. The human health impacts of
GMO salmon are not known. The FDA has relied on scant
scientific documents provided by AquaBounty itself. In fact, some
of the FDAs own assessment of AquaBountys studies to
determine whether GMO salmon are safe for human
consumption states that the studies contain technical flaws and
provide insufficient data.
If we just left things the way they were meant to be, cared
for the land, cared for the plants, cared for the animals, and
stopped exploiting the Earth for our desire to be bigger,
better and wealthier we would have enough for
everyone. But we want more and more. Our greedy
tendencies drive the desire to rule over a Creation that was
made to work harmoniously in partnership with us, to keep
delicate ecosystems balanced and humankind healthy.
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Coconut Water:
Far More Than Just A Refreshing Beverage
By Sayer Ji
November 28, 2015
Other medicinal properties of coconut water include
[1] The intravenous use of coconut water. Am J Emerg Med. 2000 Jan;18(1):108-11. PMID: 10674546
[2] Comparison of coconut water, propolis, HBSS, and milk on PDL cell survival. J Endod. 2008 May;34(5):587-9. Epub 2008 Mar
19. PMID: 18436040
[3] Hypoglycemic and antioxidant potential of coconut water in experimental diabetes. Food Funct. 2012 May 11. Epub 2012 May
11. PMID: 22576019
[4] Therapeutic effects of tender coconut water on oxidative stress in fructose fed insulin resistant hypertensive rats. act Source:
Asian Pac J Trop Med. 2012 Apr ;5(4):270-6. PMID: 22449517
[5] Comparative evaluation of the hypolipidemic effects of coconut water and lovastatin in rats fed fat-cholesterol enriched diet. Food
Chem Toxicol.2008 Dec;46(12):3586-92. Epub 2008 Sep 3 PMID: 18809454
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Kills
Antibiotic-Resistant
2. Soothes Coughs
In addition to killing bacteria, honey can reduce the
severity of coughs and sore throats more safely than overthe-counter medications. This is another example of a
traditional remedy that turns out to be more effective than
mass-produced drugs by pharmaceutical companies. While
adult cough medicines might be dangerous for children to
take, raw honey helps lessen the frequency and intensity
of a childs cough, letting parents and kids alike get more
sleep during cold season.
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Winkler A, Gessner DK, Koch C, et al. Effects of a plant product consisting of green tea and curcuma extract on milk production and the
expression of hepatic genes involved in endoplasmic stress response and inflammation in dairy cows. Arch Anim Nutr. 2015 Dec;69(6):425-41.
doi: 10.1080/1745039X.2015.1093873.
Yiu WF, Kwan PL, Wong CY, et al. Attenuation of fatty liver and prevention of hypercholesterolemia by extract of Curcuma longa through
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fats from fish, lean meats, and raw nuts. Organic pecans
deliver all of these nutrients plus, according to the USDA,
theyre the most antioxidant-dense nut.
I like raw pecans as a delicious addition to salads, entrees,
and desserts (try our vegan version of the Traditional
Texas Pecan Pie). They also make an excellent hearthealthy snack theyll satisfy your hunger and they can
help you lose weight and maintain a slender figure.
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Hudthagosol C1, Haddad EH, McCarthy K, Wang P, Oda K, Sabat J. Pecans acutely increase plasma postprandial antioxidant
capacity and catechins and decrease LDL oxidation in humans. J Nutr. 2011 Jan;141(1):56-62. doi: 10.3945/jn.110.121269.
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Mohammadifard N1, Salehi-Abargouei A1, Salas-Salvad J1, Guasch-Ferr M1, Humphries K1, Sarrafzadegan N1. The effect of
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What would you rather do? Get instant relief with a glass
of water, which has loads of side benefits to your health, or
wait between 50 minutes to 175 minutes (close to 3
hours!) as the excess acid burns the lining of your
stomach, using a chemical class of drugs which have the
potential to cause the following unintended, adverse side
effects:
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Clostridium Infections
Diarrhea
Pneumonia
Vitamin C Deficiency
Gastric Cancer
Bone Fractures
Magnesium Deficiency
Myopathies
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Citrus fruit aids the body by flushing out toxins and jumpstarting the digestive tract with enzymatic processes.
Lemon juice supports the liver in its cleansing processes.
To increase detoxification, start each morning with a warm
glass of lemon water.
Remember, vitamin C is one of the best detox vitamins
around, as it transforms toxins into digestible material. Eat
vitamin c foods often to help get more of these benefits.
4.
Garlic
Broccoli Sprouts
Fruits
Green Tea
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Green Foods
Mung Beans
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For many years, nuts have gotten a bad rap for being high
in fat. But in reality, nuts should be a vital part of our diet,
as they are high in monounsaturated fats that help keep us
heart-healthy and disease-free. Healthy nuts are also great
sources of protein, minerals and other life-enhancing
nutrients. Scientific studies now show that different types
of nuts and seeds may support factors that help prevent
heart disease, weight gain and the accumulation of LDL
cholesterol.
4.
Brazil Nuts
All nuts should be organic, eaten in their raw state, and not
irradiated or roasted. In no particular order, here is my list
of the five healthiest nuts you should add to your diet.
1.
Pecans
Cedar Nuts
Almonds
Raw nuts are a big part of my diet and pack more energy
than any other food. They make a healthy snack that is low
in calories and can be a great addition to your diet.
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If your feet tend to sweat a lot during the day, or if you are
particularly active, take a fresh pair of organic cotton socks
with you and change them partway through the day (cotton
is more absorbent than synthetic materials and better for
your feet), and dont wear the same shoes the following
day give them time to completely dry and air out. If you
can sleep barefoot with your feet out of the covers this will
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Not all eggs labeled pastured are the same there are
no federal regulations governing use of the terms
pastured, free range or cage-free on egg cartons.
Thus, the Babcocks production regimen for eggs labeled
pastured is somewhat different from the Alexandres,
which in turn is different from the operations of Vital
Farms, another large pastured-egg supplier.
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The hen barns, made from tin reclaimed from the farm in
Southern California where Mrs. Alexandre grew up, and
heated by solar panels on the roofs, move around on
wheels. Christian Alexandre designed the barns, basing the
design on the picturesque caravanlike coops he first saw as
a boy on the Mennonite farm.
The barns are split in the middle and separated, to give the
birds ample room to walk in and out. Nesting boxes hover
over a wide canvas belt that catches the eggs as they are
laid. Some of the farms 85 employees turn hand cranks
each morning to move the belt, collecting the eggs at one
end and delivering them to a facility where they are
washed, inspected and packed.
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3. Sesame seeds
Traditional societies have touted the positive benefits of
this seed for thousands of years.
4. Pumpkin Seeds
Some scientific studies have shown that the components of
pumpkin seeds may stop the triggering of cancerous
behavior in male prostate cells [2].
1. Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds are truly a super food, as they are packed with
an impressive list of nutritional attributes. Perfectly
balanced with a three to one omega-6 to omega-3 oil ratio,
they are also an excellent source of gamma linoleic and
acid.
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5. Chia seeds
Yes, just like the seeds you used for sprouting your Chia
pet, these seeds are from the mint family. Extremely tiny,
yet extremely potent, these small seeds are packed full of
fiber, protein, nutrient oils, various antioxidants and even
calcium.
References:
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Annie Bell Muzaurieta. Top 10 Vitamin E Foods, for Radiant Skin. The Daily Green.
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Katherine M. Phillips , David M. Ruggio , Mehdi Ashraf-Khorassani. Phytosterol Composition of Nuts and Seeds Commonly
Consumed in the United States. J. Agric. Food Chem. 2005 November 8. 53 (24), pp 94369445 DOI: 10.1021/jf051505h.
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Urinary frequency
Urgency
Nocturia (abnormal frequency of night time urination)
Decreased and intermittent force of stream
Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying.
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Concluding Remarks
This study is highly promising for a number of reasons.
First, flaxseed is a safe, time-tested, and highly nutritious
food that has been researched for a wide range of health
benefits. You can view over 70 health benefits we have
identified here: Flaxseed research database. Anything
that can be used as a nourishing food while at the same
time significantly relieving human suffering from a
common disease, is highly compelling.
But there is a deeper reason why flaxseed may work so
well. Our bodies co-evolved with certain foods for
hundreds of thousands of years. Certain foods contains
phytocompounds which our bodies have become
dependent upon for self-regulation and homeostasis It is
possible that lignins are vitally important, as essential as
vitamins for maintaining optimal health. Obviously BPH is
not caused by a lack of surgery or synthetic chemicals, but
it might be true to say that BPH is caused by the lack of an
ideal diet which would include lignin rich foods like
flaxseed. Cleary, therefore, flaxseed could be considered
part of a root cause resolution approach to BPH, versus
looking it as just a palliative disease management tool
like most of the approaches within the conventional
armamentarium.
The treatment group did not see any sign of increased side
effects relative to the placebo group, indicating how
remarkably safe flaxseed is versus conventional treatment.
Also, because the placebo group also saw a significant
improvement, it is possible that the strong placebo effect
may have overshadowed the real power of the
intervention. We hope that in the future a nonpharmaceutical industry funded study compares flaxseed
to both pharmaceutical and surgical intervention to assess
its true power.
Another important observation is that the flaxseed groups
saw an increase in free testosterone, as well as a decrease
in the testosterone metabolite DHT, which is known to
contribute to prostate growth both benign and malignant.
The placebo group, on the other hand, saw both an
increase in testosterone and DHT. This also means that
aging men, whose testosterone levels often plunge in
relation to their estrogen levels, might experience
additional hormonal benefits from eating flaxseed that
could contribute to their overall state of well-being.
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But, wait, several new studies are suggesting that this dark
black beverage should have its place in our diet as there
are many health benefits such as, reduced risk of
mortality and chronic diseases such as cancer, heart
disease, type 2 diabetes, and more.
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To avoid fungus, keep the soil and plant dry. You can
protect your aloe vera plant from pests with a natural
pesticide. Look for an organic pesticide instead of one that
is toxic. You can even make your own safe, organic
pesticide at home. Fortunately, because of aloe veras ideal
growing conditions, fungus is not a common problem.
Be sure to protect yourself too. Young aloe vera plants
have soft spikes on their leaves that wont do much
damage but the spikes of older, more established plants
can prick you good if youre not careful. These spikes are
capable of tearing clothes and even puncturing the skin. Be
mindful when repotting or harvesting and wear gloves
when handling.
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Feily A, Namazi MR. Aloe Vera in Dermatology: A Brief Review. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2009 Feb;144(1):85-91
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5 Powerful Psychedelics
Out of the following psychedelics, I have found Salvia and
Ayahuasca to be the most powerful out of body
experiences (that can be recalled), and Cannabis to be the
most profound to alter daily thinking patterns when taken
consistently and with the aid of meditation.
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(NaturalNews) For patients facing a diagnosis of lifethreatening cancer, the recommended cure can often be as
potentially harmful to health as the disease itself. But for
many of these patients, scientific research shows a natural
treatment using grape seed extract may hold the key to
slowing the growth of cancer cells without the dangerous
and deadly side effects of chemotherapy and radiation.
http://www.naturalnews.com/innercirclespecial.html
Let's face the truth: There is substantial evidence that
cancer patients suffer greatly when undergoing these
treatments, including increased incidence of organ
damage, premature aging, sexual dysfunction, neuropathy,
cancer recurrence and secondary cancers, dental problems,
diabetes, endocrine changes, fatigue, hypothyroidism,
memory loss and incontinence, among other conditions.
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http://www.naturalnews.com/innercirclespecial.html
A similar study published earlier in the journal
Carcinogenesis found that in both cell lines and mouse
models, grape seed extract killed head and neck squamous
cell carcinoma cells, without harming nearby healthy cells.
In that published paper, the authors noted that grape seed
extract created an environment unfavorable to cancer cell
growth.
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Walnuts (14
Pecans (19 halves)
halves)
Water
1.15g
1g
Calories
185kcal
196kcal
Protein
4.32g
2.6g
Total Fat
18.49g
20.4g
Carbohydrates
3.89g
3.93g
Fiber
1.9g
2.7g
Sugars
0.74g
1.13g
Minerals
Calcium, Ca
28mg
20mg
Iron, Fe
0.82mg
0.72mg
Magnesium, Mg
45mg
34mg
Phosphorus, P
98mg
79mg
Potassium, K
125mg
116mg
Sodium, Na
1mg
0mg
Zinc, Zn
0.88mg
1.28mg
Vitamins
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0.4mg
0.3mg
Thiamin
0.097mg
0.187mg
Riboflavin
0.043mg
0.037mg
Niacin
0.319mg
0.331mg
Vitamin B-6
0.152mg
0.06mg
Folate, DFE
28g
6g
Vitamin B-12
0g
0g
Vitamin A, RAE
0g
1g
Vitamin A, IU
6IU
16IU
Vitamin E
0.2mg
0.4mg
0g
0g
Vitamin D
0IU
0IU
Vitamin K
0.8g
1g
Lipids
Fatty acids, total saturated
1.737g
1.752g
2.533g
11.567g
13.374g
6.128g
Cholesterol
0mg
0mg
Caffeine
0mg
0mg
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Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Fainting
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Cocoa can even thin your blood and prevent clotting, much
like aspirin. There are so many other benefits of
consuming cocoa that go beyond heart health.
The best thing about these heart healthy foods, is that they
can be found at any grocery store. So improving your
cardiovascular health can be as easy as adding these
superfoods to your cart the next time you go shopping.
Try adding some pomegranate juice in a fruit smoothie, or
buy dark chocolate bar with at 65% cacao content for
dessert. Start your day off right and season your morning
eggs with turmeric. The possibilities are endless.
By being good to your heart and limiting the stresses you
place on it, you can prolong your life and boost your
overall health for years and decades to come!
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2. Wild-Caught Fish
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9. Green Tea
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Additional Tips
Bunin et al also found that children of mothers who
consumed hot dogs during pregnancy had an increased risk
of childhood brain tumors. [3]
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Canada). Cancer Causes & Control 5:177-87, 1994.
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Lijinsky W, Epstein, S. Nitrosamines as environmental carcinogens. Nature 225 (5227): 2112, 1970.
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It may come as a surprise to many, but there is a fructoseopiate infatuation deeply embedded within mammalian
biology, which has been the subject of scientific
investigation since the late 80s. A study published in the
European Journal of Pharmacology in 1988 found that
both glucose and fructose were capable of antagonizing
morphine-induced pain killing effects, likely due to the
direct opioid effects of these sugars or their metabolic
byproducts on the central nervous system. In fact, the
researchers found that fructose was more potent than
glucose in accomplishing these effects.
Berberine
Fish Oil
Astaxanthin
Bitter Melon
Chlorella
Coconut Water
Garlic
Ginger
Holy Basil
Quinoa
Resveratrol
Spirulina
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[v] Packaging Digest, FDA rejects renaming of high-fructose corn syrup, 6/7/2012
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Prevention is the best method, and this post will offer some
insight into this ancient technique of using onions for
indications of the flu.
How Onions Help with the Flu
The idea that onions may ward off disease through their
potent therapeutic properties extends back thousands of
years. Ancient Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine revered
onions for their congestion-relieving properties. The
Ancient Greeks rubbed onions on sore muscles and the
Native Americans used them to ward off the common cold
and flu. In fact, the World Health Organization has even
recognized the onion for its ability to help relieve flu
symptoms including coughs, congestion, respiratory
infections and bronchitis [1].
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Its not just the coconut meat that makes the coconut a
healthy food. A cup of coconut water, the liquid inside the
coconut, provides 575 mg of potassium, and it contains
enzymes that stimulate your metabolism. It also contains
magnesium, zinc, and iron that help regulate immune
function and energy.
3. Crimini Mushrooms
You can consume 640 mg of potassium in only five ounces
of crimini mushrooms. These mushrooms are also an
excellent source of vitamin B12, minerals like selenium
and antioxidants. When cooking, try lightly sauteing
crimini mushrooms to preserve flavor and nutrients.
4. Banana
5. Acorn Squash
This versatile winter squash makes excellent soups, pastas,
and pies with its sweet and nutty flavor. In addition to 486
mg of potassium for every cup of the cooked squash (about
one serving), you also get a dose of vitamins A and C to
support healthy skin, eyes, and hair.
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6. Sweet Potato
The sweet potato is one of the ultimate health foods. It has
448 mg of potassium per cup and B vitamins that help
support a healthy metabolism. Its also loaded with
vitamins A and C, as well as magnesium to support muscle
function. Sweet potatoes also contains an enzyme called
amylase that encourage normal blood sugar.
7. Potato
The baked potato makes for a simple and easy side with
any meal. And, if you eat a medium sized potato with the
skin (make sure to clean it well first), youll consume 926
mg of potassium. Thats about 20% of the daily
recommended value.
8. Prunes
Potassium Supplements
9. Raisins
If you believe youre not be getting enough potassium in
your diet, start eating more of these potassium-rich foods
and see if you notice any changes. While high potassium is
rare, you dont want to overdo it.
10. Spinach
In a cup serving of spinach, you can get 420 mg of
potassium plus iron, calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A
and C. Spinach also contains vitamin K that plays an
essential role in bone health and antioxidants lutein,
zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Try it sautd in olive oil just
until the leaves wilt.
Health Benefits of Potassium
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And more
Notable Benefits
From that stacked list we can see that hemp milk is a great
source of nutritious protein and is capable of delivering the
tough to find amino acid, GLA. Hemp milk is rich in
protein and contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids,
vitamins A, E, B-12 and folic acid, and is rich in
magnesium, potassium, iron and magnesium. All essential
nutrients for a healthy diet and immune system.
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If you are looking for a milk alternative and are not feeling
rice milk, almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk, try
giving hemp milk a shot. It is packed with nutrients and
tastes great, in my opinion. Also, dont forget that even if
the milk does not fit your pallet, give hemp seeds a try.
They are a super food that you definitely would want to
consider having in your diet whether you are
vegan/vegetarian or not.
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The fact that people have been curing meats since time
immemorial isn't necessarily a problem. Salt, after all, is a
natural curing agent that, in and of itself, isn't harmful. It's
when salt is transformed through synthetic chemical
alterations in this case, as nitrites that it becomes
harmful. And these same nitrites, according to independent
scientists, have been the subject of intense debate over the
years concerning their safety.
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DV
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Food
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22,175
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229
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184
2,706
54
2,332
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25
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24
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Have you ever heard of epazote (pronounced eh-puh-ZOEtay)? Epazote is a herb with a long history of use as a spice
in Latin American cuisine and as an effective, natural
remedy for eliminating harmful organisms from the
digestive tract. [1] With a scientific name Dysphania
ambrosioides (formerly chenopodium ambrosioides), this
green leafy vegetable is native to Central America,
southern Mexico, and South America. It is believed that
the Mayans were among the first to harness the many
benefits of this herb. [1]
Per 100g
0.33 g
3.8 g
57 IU
0.152 mg
215 g
0.028 mg
0.348 mg
0.639 mg
3.6 mg
275 mg
1.88 mg
121 mg
86 mg
633 mg
1.10 mg
1 tbsp (0.8g)
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0.02 mg
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5 mg
0.01 mg
1 sprig (2g)
0.01
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1 IU
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4 g
0.001 mg
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6 mg
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Neuropsychopharmacology. 2014 Nov 28. doi: 10.1038/npp.2014.315.
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deficiency
and
other
accompanying
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Milligrams
per serving
Percent DV*
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171
1.7
100
1.1
65
0.6
0.5
35
29
0.4
24
0.4
24
0.3
18
0.3
18
0.3
18
0.2
12
0.2
12
0.2
12
0.2
12
0.2
12
0.1
0.1
6
6
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Fatigue
Your eyes tire quickly
Throat swelling and soreness
A swollen tongue with a magenta, or deep red color
Cracks and sores around the corner of the mouth
Digestive trouble
Slowed growth in children or during pregnancy
An unusual sensitivity to light
Riboflavin Deficiency
Inadequate nutrition is a big problem with big
consequences. A few common symptoms of riboflavin
deficiency include [6] [9]
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The point is that there are too many potential health and
healing properties associated with virgin coconut oil to
count, and further research would be, inarguably,
beneficial. If you are interested in learning more about it
we encourage you to further your research.
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499
Food
Milligrams Percent
per Serving DV*
44
39
28
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17
17
11
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11
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1. Diet Sodas
Diet sodas seem like a healthier option because they are
supposedly low in calories. People who want to watch
their weights often choose diet sodas under the impression
that they provide a healthier alternative to regular soda.
Dont be deceived.
6. Microwave popcorns
7. Sugar-free foods
3. Diet Yogurts
8. Milk
9. Chocolate
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There was one big problem with all of this: Keys had
selectively cherry picked the data and committed scientific
fraud by deliberately leaving out data points to skew the
research. He pointed to countries with low saturated fat
intake and low heart disease, and countries with high
saturated fat intake and high heart disease, and claimed a
significant correlation. However, he omitted a very large
amount of countries, almost all from Europe, that had high
saturated fat intake and low heart disease.
France is one such country, and has become famous for the
French Paradox phenomenon, where people consume
moderate to high amounts of dairy, meat and wine, with no
heart disease or even any negative side effects. However,
you could just as well say European Paradox, because
the UK, Norway, Holland, Switzerland, Austria and others
also had (and still have) high saturated fat diets with low
rates of heart disease!
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http://www.honestfoodguide.org/downloads/21407.2_HonestFoodGuide.pdf
http://www.dietheartpublishing.com/diet-heart-timeline
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_Select_Committee_on_Nutrition_and_Human_Needs
http://www.faim.org/brainhealth/do-low-fat-diets-cause-alzheimers.html
http://authoritynutrition.com/why-is-fiber-good-for-you/
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The liver protective effects of this plantbased molecule are astonishing, yet the
TTB (which regulates alcohol) is
demanding this molecule be censored
from public knowledge and not
mentioned on alcohol labels.
Why isn't NTX allowed to be touted on alcohol
beverage labels?
The trade name for the molecule is "NTX" and it's a
combination of a licorice root extract plus a functional
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508
The FDA has known since the 1970s that the advent of
superbugs, which possess a mutated resistance to
antibiotics, might eventually threaten public health on a
large scale. But the agency has repeatedly failed to address
the problem, instead demanding more power over food
production. The result, as explained by Alice Salles of
PanAm Post, has been an increase in generic regulations
that have only further promulgated the spread of
superbugs.
Rather than grant the FDA further control over the food
supply, as some are now contending is necessary to
preserve food safety, it is perhaps time to strip away the
many caked-on layers of misguided legal fiction that
constrain both innovation and decentralized agriculture.
Both of these are necessary for a viable food production
network that, given the proper free market liberties, will
thrive and innovate without putting public health at risk.
We would agree.
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Yogurt (skim,
plain)
1
cup/13g 356 mg
protein
Cereals (All
Bran)
cup
Nuts (cashews)
1 oz/18
151 mg
nuts
Lentils
cup
178 mg
Sunflower Seeds
3.5 oz
660 mg
339 mg
3 oz
420 mg
Salmon (fresh,
cooked)
3 oz
235 mg
Tuna (fresh,
cooked)
3 oz
208 mg
Whole Milk
1 cup
227 mg
Cheese
1 oz
211 mg
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The bad news, is that if you want to get healthy and protect
yourself from disease (or cure disease), then its up to you
to take action. A pill isnt going to save you. But a
dedicated effort on your part may.
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They concluded:
This case report reflects the fact that
there are possible therapeutic agents in
Nigella sativa that may effectively
control HIV infection.
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hepatitis C in Egypt. World J Gastroenterol. 2013 Apr 28;19(16):2529-36. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i16.2529.
[ii] Abdulfatah Adekunle Onifade, Andrew Paul Jewell, Waheed Adeola Adedeji. Nigella Sativa Concoction Induced Sustained
Seroreversion in HIV Patient. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2013 Aug 12;10(5):332-5.
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