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#5038 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
Date: Mon Oct 1, 2007 5:48 pm
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Subject: Deodorants Possibly Tied to Breast Cancer


Headlines (Scroll down for complete stories):
1. Deodorants Possibly Tied to Breast Cancer
2. Quick-Burning Carbs May Cause Liver Disease
3. Breast Cancer Drug Effective for Fibroids in Women
4. Radiation Therapy Technique Reduces Length
    of Prostate Cancer Treatment
5. Drinking Linked to Endometrial Cancer Risk


1. Deodorants Possibly Tied to Breast Cancer

British scientists may have found a connection between deodorants and breast cancer. They measured the aluminum levels in breast tissue from 17 breast cancer patients, and found that it was highest in all of them in the upper outer quadrant region of the breast, where there would also be the highest concentration of deodorant.

Deodorants consist mainly of aluminum salts, which have long been linked to cancer. The researchers said aluminum is both a metalloestrogen capable of binding to estrogen receptors, and also a known carcinogen which damages DNA.

While a deodorant-breast cancer link has long been suspected, the new study is the first to identify a specific quantity of aluminum in the area of the breast — the upper outer quadrant — which has the highest incidence of tumors. The researchers said, however, that they cannot definitely state that the aluminum came from deodorants, saying that it is possible tumors might act as “sinks” for systemic aluminum.

Experts believe breast cancer, which is the most common cancer in women and the leading cause of death for women ages 35-54, is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. They also believe there is still no definitive evidence linking breast cancer to the use of deodorant or exposure to aluminum, which is the third most common element in the environment and is found in water, food, and many medicines.

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2. Quick-Burning Carbs May Cause Liver Disease

Diets rich in rapidly-digested carbohydrates not only expand waistlines, but may also cause fatty liver, a condition that can lead to liver failure and death, finds a new study in mice.

If confirmed in humans, the findings suggest that fatty liver disease — on the upsurge among Americans as a byproduct of the obesity epidemic — may be preventable and possibly treatable through dietary changes. The study appears in the September issue of the journal Obesity.

The researchers, led by Dr. David Ludwig,  director of the Optimal Weight for Life program at Children’s Hospital Boston, fed mice either a high- or a low-glycemic index diet. High-glycemic index foods, including white bread, white rice, most prepared breakfast cereals, and concentrated sugar, raise blood sugar quickly. Low-glycemic index foods, like most vegetables, fruits, beans, and unprocessed grains, raise blood sugar slowly.

On the high-glycemic index diet, mice ate a type of cornstarch that is digested quickly whereas on the low-glycemic index diet, mice ate a type of cornstarch that is digested slowly. The diets had equal amounts of total calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate, and the mice were otherwise treated identically.

After six months, the mice weighed the same. However, mice on the low-glycemic index diet were lean, with normal amounts of fat throughout their bodies. Mice on the high-glycemic index diet had twice the normal amount of fat in their bodies, blood, and livers.

When sugar melts out of high-glycemic index food, Ludwig explains, it drives up production of insulin, which tells the body to make and store fat. Nowhere is this message felt more strongly than in the liver, because the pancreas, which makes insulin, dumps the hormone directly into the liver, where concentrations can be many times higher than in the rest of the body.

Fat buildup in the liver, or fatty liver, is usually symptomless, but it increases the risk for liver inflammation, which can progress to hepatitis and, in some cases, liver failure.

Fatty liver is becoming more common in Americans, especially in children, says Ludwig. Many cases in adults can be explained by alcoholism, but not the pediatric cases. Where just one case of fatty liver was reported in children in 1980, now between 1 in 4 and 1 in 2 overweight American children are estimated to have the condition. As these millions of children age, some will progress to full-blown liver disease.

“This is a silent but dangerous epidemic,” says Ludwig. “Just as Type 2 diabetes exploded into our consciousness in the 1990s, so we think fatty liver will in the coming decade.”

A previous study found that Italians who ate higher-glycemic index diets had fattier livers, but the study wasn’t tightly controlled. The new study makes clear that the type of carbohydrate can cause fatty liver in animals, independent of other elements of diet or lifestyle.

“Our experiment creates a very strong argument that a high-glycemic index diet causes, and a low-glycemic index diet prevents, fatty liver in humans,” says Ludwig.

Ludwig and colleagues now hope to confirm this in a just-launched clinical trial — and to show that a low-glycemic index diet can reverse fatty liver in overweight children. The children, ages 8 to 17, will be randomized to either the low-glycemic diet or a low-fat diet.

Low-fat diets are currently the standard treatment, Ludwig says, but many children with fatty liver don’t respond to them. “We think it is a misconception that the fat you’re eating goes into the liver,” he says.

Ludwig, author of "Ending the Food Fight: Guide Your Child to a Healthy Weight in a Fast Food/Fake Food World" (http://www.endingthefoodfight.com), hypothesizes that obesity, sedentary lifestyles and increased consumption of refined carbohydrates are “synergistically” fueling a fatty liver epidemic in children. Ironically, low-fat diets have only made matters worse, replacing fat with sugar or starchy foods that actually increase fat deposition in the body.

“Two low-fat Twinkies, billed as a health food, contain the same amount of sugar as an oral glucose tolerance test — a test used to determine how much sugar someone can digest,” Ludwig says. He notes that the French delicacy pate de fois gras — the fatty liver of a duck or goose — is produced by over-feeding the animals with high-glycemic index grains.

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3. Breast Cancer Drug Effective for Fibroids in Women

In premenopausal women with fibroids, the breast cancer drug anastrozole (Arimidex) reduces fibroid size and improves bothersome symptoms, according to results of a prospective study conducted at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece.

Fibroid tumors, or uterine leiomyomata, are benign growths in the uterus that can cause pain and bleeding and may eventually require surgical removal.

Dr. Fotios K. Varelas and his associates treated 35 women with fibroid tumors with a very low dose of anastrozole — 1 milligram per day for 3 cycles of 28 days each.

According to ultrasound scans and imaging studies conducted before treatment, the average fibroid volume was 163 mL, and total uterine volume was 278 mL. By the end of treatment, the research team documented an average 55.7 percent reduction of fibroid volume, and a 29.9 percent reduction in total uterine volume.

The beneficial effect was restricted to women over age 40, the physicians discovered, and the degree of improvement was most pronounced in women with large fibroids.

The women also reported significant decreases in the severity of vaginal bleeding and pelvic pressure or pain.

Varelas and colleagues found that the treatment was "generally well tolerated," with no serious adverse effects. One woman experienced vaginal dryness, and one had pain during intercourse.

Based on other studies, the researchers think long-term treatment with anastrozole will be safe, but they emphasize that larger, placebo-controlled clinical trials will be required to establish the risk posed by prolonged anastrazole use in premenopausal women.

Anastrozole is typically prescribed for older (postmenopausal) women with breast cancer that is sensitive to estrogen. Anastrozole, and similar drugs, inhibit the enzyme aromatase, which is needed to produce estrogen. The current study suggests that anastrozole, given in such a low dose, acts primarily by blocking estrogens produced by the fibroids.

SOURCE: Obstetrics and Gynecology September 2007.
Copyright Reuters

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4. Radiation Therapy Technique Reduces Length of Prostate
    Cancer Treatment

Breihan Bridgewater suffers from emphysema. He sleeps on his side because when he lays flat on his back it feels like there’s a boulder resting on his chest.

When the 74-year-old semi-retired electronic technician was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the thought of undergoing surgery or having to lie on his back and undergo more than 40 radiation treatments left him with an uneasy feeling — and a decision to make.

The Lewisville resident decided he would not seek treatment for his early-stage prostate cancer.

After Mr. Bridgewater told his UT Southwestern Medical Center doctors that the decision was determined because he didn’t believe he could withstand the standard treatment for prostate cancer, they referred him to Dr. Robert Timmerman, vice chairman of radiation oncology.

Timmerman is leading a national clinical trial testing the effectiveness of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat prostate cancer in five, 30-minute sessions.

The SBRT technique is a relatively new procedure used for treating localized tumors by delivering very high doses of focused radiation. Timmerman has successfully used the technique to treat patients with lung and liver cancers.

“There are a number of good treatments for prostate cancer, but they all have some drawbacks — they’re inconvenient; they’re invasive; or they cause impotence, rectal injury or urinary incontinence,” said Timmerman.

The three standard treatment options for early stage prostate cancer are:

  • Prostatectomy, the surgical removal of the prostate gland, which can be done with minimally invasive techniques and robotic assistance;
  • Brachytherapy, in which doctors implant numerous small radioactive seeds about the size of a grain of rice into the prostate gland using multiple large needles inserted through the skin. Once implanted, the seeds release their radioactivity directly into the prostate gland; and
  • External beam radiation, which involves 42 to 45 treatments administered over two or more months, five days a week.

“This new treatment mimics the dose deposition of brachytherapy, but it is done noninvasively, in an outpatient setting, without making any incisions, needle punctures or anesthesia,” Timmerman said. “The beauty of it is that the patient only has to come in for five outpatient treatments and is finished in a week and a half.” 

Timmerman has treated 11 patients at UT Southwestern using this new method with only minor side effects. As part of the study, he is trying to establish the treatment’s proper dose protocol. He also is establishing study sites at the University of Minnesota, University of Colorado and at a rural practice in South Dakota.

Healthcare experts predict that about 218,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year, and more than 27,000 men will die from the disease.

Timmerman said the SBRT treatment might be ideal for people who live far away from an academic medical center or who can’t stay away from their jobs for extended periods of time to receive treatment or recover.

“We’re targeting this population because they clearly need a better treatment,” Timmerman said. “If the treatment ends up being favorable in its toxicity and side effects, then even ‘city slickers’ might want to have it too.”

For Mr. Bridgewater, “the treatment was a breeze. I didn’t have to do anything except breathe.”

And his prognosis is excellent. Tests show that the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in Mr. Bridgewater’s blood, which is elevated in men who have prostate cancer, was nearly nonexistent.

“Actually, we are seeing that the PSA levels in patients undergoing this new therapy are declining more rapidly than one would expect with conventional treatment,” Timmerman said. “It’s still early in the study process, but it looks promising.”

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5. Drinking Linked to Endometrial Cancer Risk

Older women who drink two or more alcoholic beverages a day may have an elevated risk of endometrial cancer, a new study suggests.

Endometrial cancer begins in the lining of the uterus, and certain factors that raise a woman's lifetime exposure to estrogen are thought to contribute to the disease. Obesity, late menopause and early menarche (the beginning of menstruation) have been linked to a heightened risk of endometrial cancer.

Alcohol has been shown to raise postmenopausal women's estrogen levels — a fact that may explain the new findings, according to the study authors.

While the link between alcohol and endometrial cancer needs to be confirmed in other studies, the current results underscore the potential risks of too much alcohol, according to Dr. Veronica Wendy Setiawan, an assistant professor of preventive medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.

"Moderation is the key," she told Reuters Health.

Setiawan and her colleagues report the findings in the International Journal of Cancer.

The findings are based on data from 41,574 postmenopausal women who reported their drinking habits and other lifestyle and health factors when they entered the study. Over the next eight years, 324 women developed endometrial cancer.

Overall, the researchers found, women who averaged two or more alcoholic drinks a day were twice as likely to develop the cancer as non-drinkers were. No such risk was seen among lighter drinkers.

The findings don't prove a direct cause-and-effect relationship. But, the researchers note, they are in line with studies showing that alcohol spurs an increase in blood estrogen levels in postmenopausal women.

Because the current study did not include premenopausal women, it's not possible to speculate about the possible effects of alcohol on younger women's long-term risk of endometrial cancer, according to Setiawan.

However, she noted, there is evidence that younger women who drink relatively heavily — about two drinks or more a day — have higher estrogen levels than non-drinkers do.

SOURCE: International Journal of Cancer, November 1, 2007.
Copyright © 2007 Reuters Limited.

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Headlines (Scroll down for complete stories):
1. Treating Sleep Apnea Helps the Heart
2. A Cookie a Day Makes Pounds Come to Stay
3. Some Arthritis Drugs May Protect the Heart
4. Help for Controlling Urinary Incontinence

 


1. Treating Sleep Apnea Helps the Heart

Researchers in Brazil have found that treating patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) dramatically reduces early indications of atherosclerosis in just months, linking OSA directly to the hardening or narrowing of the arteries. Until now, no study has demonstrated such a direct relationship between the two.

“OSA is independently associated with increased risk of fatal cardiovascular events that can be reversed by treatment with CPAP,” wrote Luciano Drager, M.D., of the University of São Paulo Medical School in Brazil.

The research was published in the first issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine for October of 2007, published by the American Thoracic Society.

The researchers selected 24 men with severe OSA and no other comorbidities and randomly assigned them to receive either CPAP therapy or no treatment. After establishing the baseline data for each subject, they then tracked several indicators of pre-clinical atherosclerosis, including carotid intima-media thickness (a measure of arterial plaque), pulse-wave velocity (a measure of arterial stiffness), carotid diameter, C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation), and catecholamine level (a marker of physical stress) over the course of four months.

“[All markers] were similar across the study period in the control group,” wrote Dr. Drager. “In contrast, the group treated with CPAP had a significant decrease in carotid intima-media thickness, pulse-wave velocity, C-reactive protein, and catecholamines.”

While there is a known association between OSA and risk of myocardial infarctions and strokes, the causal connection between OSA and atherosclerosis as the principle mechanism behind those cardiovascular events has proven difficult to establish.

“The majority of patients with OSA share several risk factors for atherosclerosis, including obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, insulin resistance, and hyperglycemia,” explained T. Douglas Bradley, M.D., and Dai Yumino, M.D., both of the Sleep Research Laboratory at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute at the Centre for Sleep Medicine and Circadian Biology at the University of Toronto, in an editorial in the same issue of the journal.

Furthermore, while non-randomized observational trials have suggested that the risk of adverse cardiovascular events is lower among patients who accept treatment by CPAP than in patients who do not accept CPAP therapy, it is possible that this difference may be due to better overall adherence to all prescribed treatments in patients who accept CPAP than in those who do not, as opposed to any direct benefit of CPAP itself.

“Whereas physiological studies suggest that OSA provides a substrate for the development of atherosclerosis, and epidemiological and observational studies suggest an association between OSA and odds of having atherosclerosis, there remains a gap between cause and effect yet to be filled,” wrote Drs. Yumino and Bradley. “Drager and colleagues provide evidence that begins to fill that gap.”

Indeed, after four months of CPAP therapy, carotid intima-media thickness declined by nine percent, which is remarkable in light of the fact that in a large-scale study, patients undergoing cholesterol-lowering pravastatin therapy saw carotid intima-media thickness decline by twelve percent after a full year. Other indicators showed similar magnitudes of improvement.

The researchers put forth a number of potential pathways whereby OSA could contribute to atherosclerosis progression, including inflammation, oxidative stress, lymphocyte activation, and high-density lipoprotein dysfunction. “CPAP treatment could reverse several of these pathways,” they wrote.

Still, the investigators caution that, while they are confident in the biological validity of their results, the rigid inclusion criteria makes it difficult to extrapolate their results to different populations, including women, patients with other co-morbidities and patients with mild to moderate OSA

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2. A Cookie a Day Makes Pounds Come to Stay

Just one chocolate cookie a day can pack 20 extra pounds normal, active child in four years, according to a Spanish study.

It’s the old story: when the number of calories consumed during the day is similar to the amount burned, weight is kept constant, but the number of calories even in a daily cookie can upset the calories consumed/burned balance and tip the scales the wrong way, said study spokesman Emilio Martinez de Victoria Munoz of the University of Granada. For those who want to lose weight, he stressed that a high-fiber diet helps control obesity, because fiber-rich foods take longer to chew and produce the filling sensation more quickly. Such foods also speed intestinal transit time, which slows food absorption and makes weight loss easier.

The research team also said that the reason fad diets fail is because such diets cause the loss of glycogen and water — not fat — and that’s the reason the lost pounds are regained so quickly.

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3. Some Arthritis Drugs May Protect the Heart

The impact of certain drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), especially biologic immunosuppressive drugs or "biologicals," has been a controversial subject for years. Now, a preliminary analysis suggests that prolonged used of these agents by RA patients is linked to a reduction in cardiovascular risk when compared with the use of methotrexate and other so-called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, or DMARDs.

However, the findings must be taken "cautiously," said lead authors Drs. Santiago Ag?ero, of the San Juan Baustista Hospital in Catamarca, Argentina, and Antonio Naranjo of the Gran Canaria Hospital "Dr. Negrin" in Spain.

"Early use of biologicals to control rheumatoid arthritis and induce remission might be linked to a diminished cardiovascular risk, but this is still hypothetical," they told Reuters Health.

The study reviewed data from 4,363 patients on drug therapy for RA. Most patients were female (78 percent) and their mean age was 57 years old.

In "adjusted" analyses, researchers found that patients treated with biologics had a significantly reduced lifetime risk of experiencing a cardiovascular event such as heart attack, heart disease and stroke, compared with those treated with methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine and glucocorticoids.

Results were presented at the 40th Argentine Congress of Rheumatology.

The intrinsic process involved in the development of rheumatoid arthritis might also damage the blood vessels. Most antirheumatic biologic agents block TNF, a mediator previously shown to interfere with the lining of blood vessels, promote plaque rupture, and induce an unhealthy "prothrombotic state" — that is, prone to blood clot formation.

We now must study "whether biologicals have the capacity of reversing the cardiovascular effects of TNF in a sustained way," he added.

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4. Help for Controlling Urinary Incontinence

For older adults, increased urinary frequency is fairly common. “As people age, in general, the bladder does lose some of its capacity,” says Jonathan M. Vapnek, MD, associate clinical professor of urology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, according to Mt. Sinai's Focus on Healthy Aging. “The bladder gets a bit stiffer and therefore, it does not hold as much. You can certainly expand it to the same amount, but you can get urgency earlier and that’s one of the reasons why people, as they get older, will urinate more frequently.”

However, while increased urinary frequency is a normal consequence of aging, urinary incontinence (UI) is not. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that the condition affects about 200 million people worldwide. At least one out of every 10 people over the age of 65 experiences UI. Despite its prevalence, the stigma surrounding UI causes many people to hide the fact that they have the problem, even though it can significantly affect their quality of life.

In order to control incontinence, you must understand the basics of urination. The bladder muscle stores urine, and the urethra is the tube through which the urine passes as it exits the body. When urination occurs, the bladder muscle contracts, pushing the fluid out, and the pelvic muscles that keep the urine from leaving the urethra relax, allowing the urethra to open and the urine to flow out of the body. The major types of urinary incontinence occur when there is a problem with either the way the bladder muscle contracts or the ability of the urethra to open fully or stay closed.

To determine which treatment is best for you, talk to your doctor about which of the four types of UI you are experiencing:

Stress incontinence. Stress incontinence refers to urinary leakage that occurs with increased abdominal pressure caused by activities such as exercising, laughing, or sneezing. Women who have given birth vaginally may experience structural damage that affects the ability to “hold in” urine. In addition, postmenopausal women produce less estrogen, and according to Dr. Vapnek, “That’s a big thing. When women hit menopause there is not as much estrogen, and there is an atrophy that occurs causing weakness not only of the vagina, but also the bladder and the urethra.”

Although it’s more common in women, stress incontinence also can occur in men who have undergone radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate due to cancer). The prostate is a gland that surrounds the urethra, and removal of the gland can affect urination.

Pelvic floor exercises (shown on page 7) can help prevent stress incontinence. An antidepressant called imipramine (Tofranil) is sometimes used to treat stress incontinence. It works by relaxing the bladder muscle and contracting the muscles in the bladder neck, making it easier to control the release of urine. Success rates with this drug are not extremely high and therefore researchers are exploring alternative treatment methods for stress incontinence.

Some women find relief from stress incontinence by using a device known as a pessary. This plastic device, which is inserted into the vagina, compresses the urethra and elevates the bladder neck, making it less likely that increased abdominal pressure will cause urine to leak. Use of a pessary is generally safe, but sometimes can lead to vaginal and urinary tract infections.

Urethral sling surgery also can be performed to control stress incontinence. This procedure helps to “lift” a drooping bladder neck or urethra back into its normal position, which helps relieve pressure. Sling surgery is generally effective at relieving incontinence. In the past, urethral sling surgery required hospitalization, but due to recent medical advances, the procedure is now minimally invasive and can be completed in about 20 minutes. Possible risks include infection, reaction to anesthesia, and rarely, sexual dysfunction.

Urge incontinence. As the name suggests, urge incontinence refers to incontinence that occurs right after the urge to urinate is felt. People with this form of incontinence are not able to make it to the restroom in time. There are several conditions that may cause urge incontinence including stroke, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. However, the most common cause of urge incontinence is uninhibited bladder contractions, which increase in frequency as we age.

Medications that prevent unwanted bladder contractions are sometimes used to treat urge incontinence. These include tolterodine (Detrol) and oxybutynin (Ditropan). They are generally effective, but can cause side effects such as dry mouth and constipation.

Kegel or pelvic floor exercises and bladder training are as effective as medications in treating urge incontinence. Although they take a month or so to work, studies have found that these methods produce less incontinence than medications over the long term.

Surgery is not recommended for the treatment of urge incontinence.

Overflow incontinence. This form of UI occurs when the amount of urine in the bladder exceeds capacity. It can affect people with diabetes, as well as men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is an enlarged prostate that can “squeeze” the urethra, making urination difficult. “In males, it’s almost inevitable that they’ll have prostate enlargement at some point in their lives,” says Dr. Vapnek.

Overflow incontinence caused by BPH can be improved by drugs called alpha blockers that relax muscles, enabling the bladder to empty more effectively during urination. Some examples include tamsulosin (Flomax) and alfuzosin (Uroxatral).

Surgery can be performed to treat BPH, but it’s generally only appropriate for men who have not had success with medication. The most commonly performed surgery is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This requires a device to be inserted through the urethra in order to remove part of the prostate. TURP carries the risk of several side effects, including sexual side effects, and in rare cases can actually make incontinence worse. Medications like dutasteride (Avodart) and finasteride (Proscar) may help to reduce prostate size without surgery, but they generally take several months to work.

Functional incontinence. Functional incontinence is not typically a bladder-related problem, but rather something that occurs when conditions, such as arthritis, affect mobility and make it difficult to get to the bathroom in time. Pain-relieving drugs that improve mobility, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), can help prevent functional incontinence from occurring.

Getting out of bed at night to urinate (nocturia) is a fairly common problem in older adults. “In addition to age-related structural changes, the kidneys do not concentrate urine as well (the less concentrated your urine is, the more often you will have to urinate) and therefore, the amount of urine coming out at night is larger,” says Dr. Vapnek.

However, if you have nocturia but are unable to make it to the bathroom in time, that’s considered incontinence and you should work with your doctor to determine the cause. For example, BPH can cause nocturia; therefore, treating this condition with medication or surgery may improve your symptoms.

What You Can Do:

  • Don’t stop drinking water. Some people with incontinence may limit their fluid intake to avoid accidents, but not drinking enough water can cause dehydration, which is particularly harmful for older adults.
  • Limit alcohol, caffeine, and tea. These beverages can aggravate urinary symptoms, particularly incontinence, and tea is a natural diuretic.
  • Avoid foods that cause bladder irritation. These include acidic foods like citrus fruits and tomatoes, sugary foods like honey, and foods that contain caffeine like chocolate.
  • Perform pelvic floor exercises. These simple exercises can help strengthen the muscles that control the bladder and therefore reduce urinary incontinence.
  • Pelvic floor exercises can help both men and women with stress or urge incontinence. These exercises, also known as Kegel exercises, can help you strengthen the muscles that control the urethra.

A study published online June 13 in the Journal of Urology revealed that being able to contract certain muscle groups in a particular sequence (superficial muscle contractions, which means muscles that are closer to the outer surface of the body, followed by deep muscle contractions, or muscles that are deep within the body) may optimize urinary control.

For example, try lying on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Tighten the superficial muscle group known as the pelvic floor muscles (these are the muscles you use to hold in urine) and then raise your hips off of the floor in order to contract the deep muscles within your abdomen. Hold this position for 10 seconds and then lower your hips back to the floor. Finally, relax your pelvic floor muscles. Repeat this process five to 10 times two to three times a day.

Other things that you can do on your own to control urinary incontinence include scheduled toileting, which means visiting the restroom every two to four hours, using absorbent underclothing to prevent leakage, or bladder training. For more information, visit The National Association for Continence at http://www.nafc.org.

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PMS! PMS! PMS!


Q: How many women with PMS does it take to screw in a light bulb?

A: One. ONE!!

And do you know WHY it only takes ONE? Because no one else in this
house knows HOW to change a light bulb.

They don't even know the bulb is BURNED OUT. They would sit in this
house in the dark for THREE DAYS before they figured it OUT.

And once they figured it out they wouldn't be able to find the light
bulbs despite the fact that they've been in the SAME CUPBOARD for the
past SEVENTEEN YEARS.

But if they did, by some miracle, actually find the light bulbs, TWO
DAYS LATER the chair that they dragged from two rooms over to stand on to
change the STUPID light bulb would STILL BE IN THE SAME SPOT!!

AND UNDERNEATH IT WOULD BE THE CRUMPLED WRAPPER THE STUPID @*!#$% LIGHT
BULBS CAME IN!

WHY? BECAUSE NO ONE IN THIS HOUSE EVER CARRIES OUT THE GARBAGE!!

IT'S A WONDER WE HAVEN'T ALL SUFFOCATED FROM THE PILES OF GARBAGE THAT
ARE 12 FEET DEEP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE HOUSE.

THE HOUSE!! IT WOULD TAKE AN ARMY TO CLEAN THIS...

I'm sorry...what did you ask me?
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Depression a Big Factor in Poor Health. World Health Organization Finds Depression Often Goes Untreated. By Salynn Boyles WebMD Medical News ...
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Depression a Big Factor in Poor Health

World Health Organization Finds Depression Often Goes Untreated
By Salynn Boyles
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Sept. 6, 2007 -- Depression has a greater impact on overall health than arthritis, diabetes, angina, and asthma, but it all too often goes unrecognized and untreated, a report from the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests.

Based on interviews with almost 250,000 people living in 60 countries, WHO researchers found depression to be a greater predictor of poor health in patients with these chronic conditions than having one or more chronic medical conditions without depression.

People who had arthritis, diabetes, angina, or asthma were more likely to suffer from depression than people without these conditions.

And consistent across different countries and cultures, people with depression plus one or more of the chronic diseases included in the study had the worst overall health scores.

The findings, which appear in the Sept. 8 issue of The Lancet, illustrate the urgency of identifying and treating depression in patients with other chronic health problems and in the population as a whole, the WHO researchers conclude.

"We have to recognize that mental health is not a luxury. It is a necessity for good overall health," researcher Somnath Chatterji, MD, tells WebMD.

"Health care providers are so focused on the physical health of their patients that they often miss the signs of depression. But treating depression can have a big impact on overall health."

Depression Screening in New York City

Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, knows all too well the importance of identifying and treating depression in patients who see doctors for other health issues. When he was mental health commissioner in New York City, Sederer implemented a routine depression screening program now used in the city's municipal hospitals.

Prior to seeing their doctor, patients fill out a nine-question mental health survey. Their answers are scored numerically, with a high score suggestive of depression.

"When you go to the doctor they weigh you, take your blood pressure, and you get other tests that result in numbers," Sederer tells WebMD. "Patients and doctors understand numbers, so being able to talk about depression in numbers is important."

Sederer says as few as one in eight depressed people receive care for their condition that is considered minimally adequate.

"If this was cancer or tuberculosis or diabetes and one in eight people were getting minimally adequate care, the public wouldn't stand for it," says Sederer, who now serves as medical director for the New York State Office of Mental Health.

The hope, he adds, is that routine depression screening will become the norm in New York City and across the country once doctors become convinced that the self-reported test has value.

"Twenty one million adults in the United States suffer from depression and half a million depressed people between the ages of 18 to 55 kill themselves every year," he says. "This is a big problem."

Depression and Disease Connected

Mental health researcher Gavin Andrews, MD, says doctors must recognize the integral nature of mental and physical ailments in their patients.

"They should put as much energy into screening and treating depression as they put into treating angina, diabetes, arthritis, or any other chronic condition," he tells WebMD.

Andrews is a professor of psychiatry at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.

In an editorial accompanying the WHO report, he noted that less than 30% of patients in Australia receive adequate treatment for depression, compared to 90% of patients with asthma and 80% of patients with arthritis.

"Treatment for depression should at least be on a par with that for other chronic diseases," he wrote.

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SOURCES: Moussavi, S. The Lancet, Sept. 8, 2007; vol 370: pp 851-858. Somnath Chatterji, MD, team leader, multicountry studies team, department of measurement and health information systems, World Health Organization. Gavin Andrews, MD, professor of psychiatry, Clinical Research Unit for Anxiety and Depression, University of New South Wales at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, medical director, New York State Office of Mental Health, New York City.

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"Imagine my shock and distain at the last couple of days' comics slamming the baby boomers ....."
 
Actually, as most of you know, I like to sometimes use words I don't use often. Probably should have said 'shock and dismay', instead of 'shock and distain' -- and I now realize it should have probably been disdain, anyway. However, distain means to remove the stain, so in a way that fits. 
It also means 'the state of one who has lost honor or prestige', etc.... so not ALL inaccurate! -"Cheyenne Cin"
 
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2 archaic : DISHONOR
 
 
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Main Entry: 1dis·hon·or
Pronunciation: (")dis-'ä-n&r also (")diz-
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English dishonour, from Anglo-French deshonur, from des- dis- + honur honor
1 : lack or loss of honor or reputation
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#5034 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
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Subject:: Prickly City Comic REALLY BAD, Insulting Baby Boomers and Our rights to LIVE- 		cheyennecin
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PRICKLY CITY comic has been shockingly insulting to the baby boomers - as "MALLARD FILLMORE" cartoonist has done. This is DANGEROUS and disrespectful, and I wrote the following to PRICKLY city's Scott Stantis.--
 
 
Thank you for contacting Scott Stantis.

The following information was sent to the cartoonist:

NAME: Cynthia

STATE: Wyoming



COMMENT: I generally like your comic and sometimes I am quite impressed. Imagine my shock and distain at the last couple of days' comics slamming the baby boomers and our rights to collect Social Security and Medicare for our retirement years, insulting our desire to LIVE, and 'swallowing up' the girl (child) -- this was horrible. -- Cindy - P.S. Why aren't you complaining about our parents' generation doing the same? Why don't you think that BIOLOGICAL fathers should be providing for their children? This absolutely amazes me- we, or our husbands or ex-husbands - baby boomers- have paid into the tax system, supported everyone, and deserve to not only LIVE, but get our rightful retirement benefits.
 
 

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Subject:: Re: THE GOVERNMENT sends CHEYENNE,WYOMING PEOPLE "pandemic flu" 'plans'-WHOA! 		cheyennecin
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Health Department mails pandemic flu brochures

CHEYENNE - Stock up on water, food, prescription medications, aspirin, soap and thermometers.
 
 
Health Department mails pandemic flu brochures

By The Associated Press

CHEYENNE - Stock up on water, food, prescription medications, aspirin, soap and thermometers.

Those are some of the Wyoming Department of Health's recommendations for preparing for a pandemic flu outbreak.

The Health Department has mailed nearly 250,000 brochures telling Wyoming residents what pandemic flu is and what they ought to do in case of a pandemic.

Other recommendations include planning ahead in case you're unable to go to work or care for your children, or in case schools and child care facilities have to close.
Pandemic flu is a global outbreak of a new flu strain. Health experts can't say when the next pandemic will occur, but past pandemics have killed tens of millions of people.

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The SPP, made up of Canada, the USA and Mexico that is organizing a North American Union, is using a number of methods to accomplish their goal of destroying the national sovereignty of three nations on the North American continent. The written plan places a strong emphasis on the mere possibility of several catastrophic factors that ostensibly require the dissolution of vastly different governments in order to protect us. An avian epidemic and pandemics are of major interest to the leaders of the SPP: our president, the Mexican president and the Canadian prime minister. Bush has written a ream of executive orders that have made him a dictator, and what better way to seize complete power of our persons and lives than to declare a national health disaster? Instead of the tin foil and black helicopter ridicule, do some research and then wonder why, in the age of such medical progress, we should worry so much about flu when we have vaccines galore begging to be used and avian epidemics that are swiftly contained? Too many fear threats and tactics are setting us up, America.


 

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• Take Back Summer Damage
Did you spend a little too much time in the sun this summer? Here's a pain-free way to undo some of the damage. Read more.
 
 
RealAge Tip of the DAY for September 19, 2007
•Take Back Summer Damage
Did you spend a little too much time in the sun this summer? Here's a pain-free way to undo some of the damage: Moisturize.

That's right. Research shows it really does help improve the condition of your skin. After 25 weeks of regular use by women in a study, 3-D texture measurements revealed less photo damage and blotchiness and fewer fine lines and coarse wrinkles. And this kind of moisturizer may have an edge. (see below ↓)
 
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Any moisturizer can help improve your skin. But a moisturizer that contains an antiaging ingredient can be particularly effective. Antiaging ingredients typically found in moisturizers include glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid, and salicylic acid. (Learn how AHAs and other antiaging ingredients work.) Women who used a cream with glycolic acid for 25 weeks saw even better results than the regular moisturizer group.

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Did You Know?
Your diet can affect your skin, too. Read this article to find out what foods are true skin smoothers.
RealAge Benefit: Safely getting enough sun can make your RealAge as much as 1.7 years younger.

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Originally published on 09/19/2007.
 
 
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• The Lung and Short of It
It's Fruit and Vegetable Month, and there's one fruit in particular your lungs love. It's round, it's red, and it's really delicious. Give up? It's . . . Read more.
 
 
 
RealAge Tip of the DAY for September 20, 2007
•The Lung and Short of It
It's Fruit and Vegetable Month, and there's one fruit in particular that your lungs love. It's round, it's red, and it's really delicious.

Give up? It's apples. This Superman of fruits is packed full of vitamins and phytochemicals that may reduce the risk of asthma and improve your overall lung capacity. How many should you eat? (see below ↓)
 
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In a study, people who ate at least five apples a week had better lung function than the people who noshed less frequently on this crunchy fruit. However many you decide to munch, get the most out of them by eating the peel, too. That's where most of the health-helping flavonoids -- like quercetin, catechin, epicatechin, and procyanidins -- reside. (Try these breathing exercises for lustier lungs.)

There's another way apples may help you breathe easier: by loosening your waistband. Read this tip on apples and weight loss.

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Not all apples pack the same antioxidant punch. This one may be the best of the best.
RealAge Benefit: Eating 5 servings of fruit a day can make your RealAge 1.4 years younger.
OXO Good Grips 32681 Apple Corer and Divider Try It: Slice up your flavonoid-rich fruits in a snap. The easy grips and nearly effortless cutting action of the OXO Good Grips 32681 Apple Corer and Divider yield perfectly sliced fruit for dipping, snacking, and packing in lunch bags. RealAge editors love this gadget!
Originally published on 09/20/2007.
 
 
 
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• All About YOU: Dietary Damage Control
Downing that pint of mocha-mint-chip ice cream might have seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you're overwhelmed with remorse. Is there anything you can do? You bet. First, take . . . Read more.
 
 
 
RealAge Tip of the DAY for September 21, 2007
•All About YOU: Dietary Damage Control
Downing that pint of mocha-mint-chip ice cream might have seemed like a good idea at the time, but now you're overwhelmed with remorse.

Is there anything you can do? You bet. First, take a 30-minute walk. Then, make sure you stay awake for a few hours. This helps in two ways: It helps your body break down the nutrients you just consumed, and it encourages your body to use the food for energy rather than storing it as fat. (see below ↓)
 
 
More Damage Control
Dessert may be the last thing on your mind after polishing off an entire frozen pizza, but that's another thing you should avoid after binging: sweets. Sweets increase insulin and help deposit excess calories -- in the form of fat -- in your belly.

Before the Munchies Strike
Ideally, of course, you should avoid overeating in the first place. Easier said than done. But Drs. Mehmet Oz and Michael Roizen have some tried-and-true advice on this subject.

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RealAge Benefit: Losing excess weight by increasing physical activity can make your RealAge 3 to 9 years younger.
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Date: Fri Sep 21, 2007 4:39 am
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What foods provide magnesium?

Excellent sources of magnesium include Swiss chard and spinach.

Very good sources of magnesium include mustard greens, summer squash, broccoli, blackstrap molasses, halibut, turnip greens, pumpkin seeds and peppermint.

There are numerous good sources of magnesium including cucumber, green beans, celery, kale and a variety of seeds, including sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and flax seeds.

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Best Bet Food Sources for Minerals

Here's a list of the most common mineral deficiencies and some best bet foods to eat for replenishing them:

Remember: Eating raw foods to replenish nutrients is one thing. We can easily overdose and imbalance our body with supplements, but not with foods. I have not included the signs of overdosing with over supplementation, but these are listed under each specific mineral on my website.

Food sources are listed in order of the most often needed foods tested and recommended first and less common last. There are other food sources for these minerals, but they rarely seem to come up as the best replacement during consultations, so have not been listed here.

Boron (B): Best Bet Food Sources-- Apples, carrots, grapes, other raw fruits (except citrus), nuts, legumes, vegetables in general. Most often used for: Arthritis

Calcium (Ca): Best Bet Food Sources-- Blackstrap molasses, salmon, green leafy vegetables, almonds, sesame seeds, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products, broccoli, nettles, burdock root, parsley, raspberry leaves, yarrow, marshmallow root and yellow dock. Most often used for: Osteoporosis, muscle cramps, heart palpitations, arthritis, brittle nails, pregnancy support, eczema, and high blood pressure. Note: There are several types of calcium supplements on the market. You need just the right one for your body or excess can cause high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis, arthritis, and kidney stones. This is why natural food sources are best--because they don't hurt your system like the supplements can.

Many people ask: "What is the best type of calcium for me to take?" I tell them, "Whatever you test strongest on. Here is a list of all the available types of calcium:

• Bone Meal Calcium
• Calcium Chloride
• Calcium Citrate
• Dicalcium Phosphate
• Calcium Gluconate
• Calcium Hydroxyapatite
• Calcium Lactate
• Oyster Shell Calcium
• Calcium Stearate
• Calcium w/ Boron
• Calcium w/ Vitamin D 3 (Lots of people are testing they need this form recently)

Carbon (C): Best Bet Food Sources-- Activated Charcoal. Most used for: Detoxification

Chromium (Cr): Best Bet Food Sources-- New Vision Ionic Minerals (see above), blackstrap molasses, beef and other meats/poultry/fish, brown rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, dulse (seaweed), and mushrooms. Most often used for: Anxiety and nervousness and other serious mental challenges, ADD, depression, Type II diabetes, hypoglycemia, heart diseases associated with coronary artery problems and infertility.

Copper (Cu): Best Bet Food Sources-- Blackstrap molasses, parsley, New Vision Ionic Minerals, Standard Process Labs brand Chezyn, almonds, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, oats and other whole grains and legumes, nuts, seafood, sunflower oil and whole wheat. Most often used for: Anemia, baldness, joint problems, improper cholesterol ratios, aneurysms, and retinal degeneration.

Germanium (Ge): Best Bet Food Sources-- New Vision Ionic Minerals, mushrooms, seeds, vegetables (especially garlic and onions) and bran. Most often used for: Cancer, asthma, arthritis, high blood pressure and osteoporosis.

Iron (Fe): Best Bet Food Sources-- Definitely blackstrap molasses (no more than two teaspoons/day maximum!), parsley, leafy green vegetables, sea vegetables such as dulse, kelp and nori wrappers, prunes, black cherries, meat and seafood, nuts, whole grains and legumes, burdock, yellow dock, nettles and raspberry leaves. Most often used for: Iron deficient anemia, decreased stamina and energy, weak immune system, digestive disorders (Crohn's, Celiac, difficulty swallowing) and irritable nerves.

Note: I've noted that the prescription iron supplements are just too harsh on the system and that the body absorbs these natural sources much more easily. Two signs you may need natural iron supplements are ice chewing and a tan chin and cheek area when the rest of the face is a lighter complexion. You may also want to look into a parasite program to get at the core cause of the anemia.

Iodine (I): Best Bet Food Sources-- Sea vegetables (kelp, dulse, nori wrappers), sesame seeds, raw spinach, zucchini, asparagus, Celtic Sea Salt, soy and soy products, garlic. Most often used for: Thyroid problems, fatigue, and weight issues. Interesting Note: Some foods block the update of iodine into the thyroid gland when eaten raw and in large amounts. Iodine blocking foods include--all of these are in raw form--cooking inactivates the thyroid blocking agents: Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, peaches, pears, cooked spinach and turnips. If you have an under active thyroid, limit your intake of these substances to 4 cups/week of any of these foods combined.

Magnesium (Mg): Best Bet Food Sources-- Blackstrap molasses (no more than 2 teaspoons/day max!), dark green vegetables, potatoes (especially the skin), beans and other legumes, whole grains, almonds and other nuts, meat and fish, soy products, apricots, bananas, coconut (get the organic unsulfited kind,) dates, figs and avocados. Most often used for: Constipation, hyperexcitability, nervousness, asthma, chronic fatigue, glaucoma and retinal problems, high blood pressure, heart problems (congestive heart failure, valve problems, arrhythmias), insomnia, muscle cramping and multiple sclerosis.

Note: Potatoes grown on magnesium deficient soils (like Washington) are susceptible to the Potato Scab Virus. This virus is thought to be linked with the same virus that causes Multiple Sclerosis in humans. If you have neurological signs of any kind, don't eat potato skins that are scabby.

Now, there are also quite a few choices for Magnesium on the shelves if you are purchasing a supplement. Which one is best for you? Whichever one tests the strongest.

List of Different Types of Magnesium:

• Magnesium Aspartate
• Magnesium Chelate
• Magnesium Citrate
• Magnesium Glycinate
• Magnesium Lactate
• Mag. Malate (Malic Acid)
• Magnesium Oxide

Manganese (Mn): Best Bet Food Sources-- Definitely parsley (1-2 tablespoons/day chopped and raw), green leafy vegetables, oats, pineapple, nuts, spinach, peppermint, apples, apricots, blueberries, celery, egg yolk, and whole grains. Most often used for: Tendon and ligament problems (these are the problems I find most often when associated with manganese deficiency by far.), tinnitus, skin rashes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, memory problems, diabetes, and breast problems.

Molybdenum (Mo): Best Bet Food Sources-- Beans and other legumes, dark green leafy vegetables, eggs, whole grains and wheat germ. Most often used for: Asthma and gout.

Oxygen (O): Best Bet Food Sources-- A diet that contains a minimum of 1 1/2 cups of raw fruits and 1 1/2 cups of raw vegetables daily will keep your body producing nice, healthy red blood cells stocked with hemoglobin. Exercise or deep breathing exercises are essential to keep oxygenated.

Self-test: When looking at the little white moons at the base of your fingernails, you should see the moons on every fingernail except the little finger. If you don't see these, then your body is not getting enough oxygen to all the different organs of your body. Oxygen fights off cancer because cancer can't grow in oxygenated tissues.

Phosphorus (P): Best Bet Food Sources-- Eggs, beans and other legumes, almonds, pumpkin seeds (great for prostate and normal hormone function in both males and females), sesame seeds (great for seasonal affective disorder and other forms of depression), bran and whole grains. Most often used for: Bone pain, nosebleeds, and trembling.

Note: People who often drink soda pop (more than 4 per week), can easily imbalance the system so that there is too much phosphorus and not enough calcium and magnesium. This is a common and frequent (in my practice) cause of kidney stones and osteoporosis/osteopenia.

Potassium (K): Best Bet Food Sources-- Fresh fruits and vegetables of all kinds, blackstrap molasses, fish, dates, bananas, beans, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, brown rice, and nettles. Most often used for: Heart disease, muscular fatigue and weakness, dry skin, depression, edema, insomnia, and counteracting acid bodies and replenishing the alkaline reserve.

Selenium (Se): Best Bet Food Sources-- Parsley, blackstrap molasses, mushrooms, nuts, salmon and other seafood, sesame seeds, vegetables, wheat germ, chicken, nettles, yarrow, raspberry leaf, garlic and whole grains. Most often used for: Immune system stimulation, asthma, thyroid disease, heart disease, high cholesterol, macular degeneration (Standard Process™ brand Chezyn® is an awesome product for this containing chelated zinc, copper and selenium in a natural food-based formula), abnormal pap smears, cancer and liver diseases.

Silicon (Si): Best Bet Food Sources-- Horsetail, radishes and other root vegetables, New Vision Ionic Minerals, whole grains, brown rice, soy and soy products, Trinity water and green peppers. Most often used for: Weak nails that break and tear easily, healthy skin and hair, pliable blood vessels, Alzheimer's disease, and osteoporosis.

Sodium (Na): Best Bet Food Sources-- Celery, kale, sesame seeds, Celtic Sea Salt, apples, carrots, and hot peppers are all good sources of organic sodium which replaces the inorganic molecules we get from salted and prepared foods. Most often used for: High blood pressure, glaucoma, dehydration, and brain dysfunctions such as memory, depression, confusion, hallucinations, seizures, and poor coordination. Note that natural sodium acts differently than the sodium in table salt.

Sulfur (S): Best Bet Food Sources-- Eggs, garlic, onions, dried beans, cruciforms (cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale) and soy. Most often used for: Arthritis, asthma, back and joint pain and skin disease.

Vanadium (V): Best Bet Food Sources-- Parsley, snap beans, mushrooms, radishes, New Vision Ionic Minerals, soy and soy products, olives, whole grains, seafood, corn and gelatin. Most often used for: Diabetes, bone and tooth development, and dental health.

Zinc (Zn): -- This is the most common mineral deficiency I see in my practice. Best Bet Food Sources: Pumpkin seeds and other nuts, oatmeal, eggs, parsley, wheat germ and Standard Process™ brand Chezyn®. Most often used for: Prostate health, healthy immune function, impotence, menopause and perimenopausal health, memory, skin disease, pancreas and thyroid health, macular degeneration and other eye disorders, and bowel dysfunction.

Note: A significant amount of zinc is lost through perspiration.

 

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#5028 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
Date: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:14 am
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Fennel Seed Foeniculum vulgare (Parsley Family)

This herb has antispasmodic, analgesic, diuretic properties. It is used to , stimulate the appetite, ease indigestion, soothe coughing and reduce intestinal spasms. This a useful herb for to promoting secretion of breast milk in nursing mothers, and when taken by the mother the volatile oils will pass to the baby to soothe digestive troubles.

The seeds have also been used to regulate the menstrual cycle and relieve PMS.

The diuretic properties of fennel help to relieve fluid retention and combined with the action of the antiseptic volatile oils, it can be used to treat urinary infections.

By aiding elimination of toxins from the system through the urine, it makes a useful remedy for arthritis and gout.

It is commonly used to treat asthma, bronchitis, colic, crohn's disease, food poisoning and motion sickness.

The seeds are used as essential oil or in teas and infusions.

Fennel is also a popular culinary herb. The seeds are used in breads and sauces and the bulb and leaves are used in soups and savory dishes, especially fish dishes.

CAUTIONS: Large quantities are contraindicated during pregnancy.

 
 
 
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    By Maggie Fox, Health and Science Editor

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Researchers said on Thursday they had found more ways to activate the body's own anti-aging defenses -- perhaps with a pill that could fight multiple diseases at once.

    Their study, published in the journal Cell, helps explain why animals fed very low-calorie diets live longer, but it also offers new ways to try to replicate the effects of these diets using a pill instead of hunger, the researchers said.

    "What we are talking about is potentially having one pill that prevents and even cures many diseases at once," said David Sinclair, a pathologist at Harvard Medical School who helped lead the research.

    Sinclair helped found a company that is working on drugs based on this research, Sirtris Pharmaceuticals.

    The key is a family of enzymes called sirtuins. They are controlled by genes called SIRT1, SIRT2 and so on.

    Last year, researchers showed that stimulating SIRT1 can help yeast cells live longer.

    Sinclair, working with colleagues at his company, at Cornell University in New York and the U.S. National Institutes of Health, identified the actions of two more sirtuin genes called SIRT3 and SIRT4.

    They found the enzymes controlled by these genes help preserve the mitochondria -- little organs inside of cells that provide their energy.

    "These two genes, SIRT3 and SIRT4, they make proteins that go into mitochondria. ... These are little energy packs inside our cells that are very important for staying healthy and youthful and, as we age, we lose them and they get less efficient," Sinclair said in a videotaped statement.

    SLOWING EVERYDAY AGING

    "They are also very important for keeping the cells healthy and alive when they undergo stress and DNA damage, as we undergo every day during the aging process."

    Sinclair and colleagues have found in other studies that even if the rest of a cell is destroyed -- the nucleus and other parts -- it can still function if the mitochondria are alive.

    His team found that fasting raises levels of another protein called NAD. This, in turn, activates SIRT3 and SIRT4 in the mitochondria of the cell and these help keep the mitochondria youthful.

    "We've reason to believe now that these two genes may be potential drug targets for diseases associated with aging," Sinclair said.

    "Theoretically, we can envision a small molecule (pill) that can increase levels of NAD, or SIRT3 and SIRT4 directly, in the mitochondria. Such a molecule could be used for many age-related diseases," he added.

    "Diseases like heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis -- even things like cataracts. What we are aiming to do is to find the body's natural processes that can slow down aging and treat these diseases."

    Sirtris is already working on such drugs. It has an experimental pill called SRT501, which it is testing in Phase 2a trials in patients with type-2 diabetes.

    "These exciting new data further validate sirtuins as attractive targets for drug development to treat diseases of aging," Dr. Christoph Westphal, chief executive officer of Sirtris, said in a statement.

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    OF COURSE, the AMERICAN BABY BOOMERS will soon rightfully need promised MEDICARE AND SOCIAL SECURITY, so of course, we much have a HUGE EXCESS of tax money to toss around for IRAQ, and no national debt, and of course are LOWERING TAXES for U.S. Citizens! --"Cheyenne Cin"- P.S. And no "BEASTY" requirements will be necessary for the upcoming aged 62 plus generation to collect! And they want us all to live long, happy, properous and independent lives.
     
     
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    #5025 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
    Date: Thu Sep 20, 2007 6:50 pm
    Subject:: Thank you Australia-for this editorial tribute to America and Americans,even with muslim terrorists     		cheyennecin
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    Thank you , Australia !


    Written by an Australian Dentist....and too good to delete....


    To Kill an American
    You probably missed thi s in the rush of news, but there was actually a report that someone in Pakistan had published in a newspaper, an offer of a reward to anyone who killed an American, any American.

    So an Australian dentist wrote an editorial the following day to let everyone know what an American is . So they would know when they found one.              (Good one, mate!!!!)


    "An American is English, or French, or Italian, Irish, German, Spanish, Polish, Russian or Greek. An American may also be Canadian, Mexican, African, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Australian, Iranian, Asian, or Arab, or Pakistani or Afghan.


    An American may also be a Comanche, Cherokee, Osage, Blackfoot, Navaho, Apache, Seminole or one of the many other tribes known as native Americans.


    An American is Christian, or she could be Jewish, or buddhist, or muslim. In fact, there are more muslims in America than in Afghanistan The only difference is that in America they are free to worship as each of them chooses.


    An American is also free to believe in no religion. For that she will answer only to God, not to the government, or to armed thugs claiming to speak for the government and for God.  


    An American lives in the most prosperous land in the history of the world.


    The root of that prosperity can be found in the Declaration of Independence , which recognizes the God given right of each person to the pursuit of happiness.


    An American is generous. Americans have helped out just about every other nation in the world in their time of need, never asking a thing in return.


    When Afghanistan     was over-run by the Soviet army 20 years ago, Americans came with arms and supplies to enable the people to win back their country!


    As of the morning of September 11, Americans had given more than any other nation to the poor in Afghanistan Americans welcome the best o f everything...the best products, the best books, the best music, the best food, the best services. But they also welcome the least.


    The national symbol of America     , The Statue of Liberty , welcomes your tired and your poor, the wretched refuse of your teeming shores, the homeless, tempest tossed. These in fact are the people who built America


    Some of them were working in the Twin Towers     the morning of September 11, 2001 earning a better life for their families. It's been told that the World Trade Center victims were from at least 30 different countries, cultures, and first languages, including those that aided and abetted the terrorists.

    So you can try to kill an American if you must. Hitler did. So did General Tojo, and Stalin, and Mao Tse-Tung, and other blood-thirsty tyrants in the world. But, in doing so you would just be killing yourself . Because Americans are not a particular people from a particular place. They are the embodiment of the human spirit of freedom. Everyone who holds to that spirit, everywhere, is an American.


    Please keep this going!
    Pass this around the World ?
    Then pass it around again.
    It says it all, for all of us

    Thanks!





     


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    #5024 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
    Date: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:58 pm
    Subject:: THE GOVERNMENT sends CHEYENNE,WYOMING PEOPLE "pandemic flu" 'plans'-WHOA!     		cheyennecin
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    THE PROPAGANDA has started. I got a -most likely taxpayer funded- peice of 'snail mail' from "Wyoming Department of Health Public Health and Terrorism Preparedness Program" --I wonder if WYOMING FOLK are going to be TARGETS for this!--"Cheyenne Cin" --  P.S. Since I live in WYOMING, I am NOT THRILLED TO BE POTENTIALLY part of the PLANNED "EXPERIMENT", complete with KILLER GOVERNMENT DICTATES I will refuse, and they threaten me for refusing! -- (We have a lot of white baby boomers here, so 'doing us in' like this might be the agenda. We also have a lot of people who don't go along with the NEW WORLD ORDER, and are CHRISTIANS, conservative, etc., and willing to speak up and fight back. Plus the SIZE of our town, etc., well, who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of agents?)
     
    Guess we had better PREPARE, too, and plan to CURE OUR NEIGHBORS NATURALLY, so they don't "quarantine" the neighborhood by force or have forced 'vaccines' - stock up on potent natural antimicrobials, etc.  and those chemtrails are HEAVY here.  LOOK UP, For both your REDEMPTION and YOUR GOVERNMENT TERRORIST AGENTS DRAWETH NIGH! ----
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    We’re going to explain what pandemic

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    We’ll also let you know what you might

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    The viruses that can cause pandemic

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    While pandemic flu is serious, there

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    What is Influenza?

    Influenza (flu) is a respiratory illness caused

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    While people frequently say “stomach flu” to describe

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    Pandemic influenza (flu) is a global outbreak of influenza

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    Because the virus causing a flu pandemic will be a

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    will likely be targeted to certain groups.

    How Might Pandemic Flu Affect

    My Life?

    While we can’t say ahead of time how severe a

    pandemic may be, it is likely that many people in

    your community, in our state, all over the country

    and around the world will become ill. There

    could be potentially overwhelming increases in

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    healthcare system. Travel and public gatherings

    may be limited and schools may close. Because

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    How Can I Look After Myself and

    Others During a Pandemic?

    For the most part, the same common-sense

    steps that are most effective during the seasonal

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    Frequently wash your hands with soap and

    water or use a hand sanitizer.

    Cough or sneeze into your sleeve or cover your

    mouth and nose with a tissue.

    Avoid being around those who are ill as much

    as possible.

    Stay home from work or school when you are

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    Regularly disinfect common contact surfaces

    such as phones, counters and doorknobs.

    Avoid large gatherings of people if you can.

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    #5023 From: "Lee and Cindy" <leeandcindy@...>
    Date: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:53 am
    Subject:: Multiple Sclerosis-Turmeric,good fats,fish liver oil,Sunshine,more     		cheyennecin
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    About Multiple Sclerosis

    Multiple Sclerosis is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). MS is an inflammatory demyelinating condition. Myelin is a fatty material that insulates nerves, acting much like the covering of an electric wire and allowing the nerve to transmit its impulses rapidly. It is the speed and efficiency with which these impulses are conducted that permits smooth, rapid and co-ordinated movements to be performed with little conscious effort. In Multiple Sclerosis, the loss of myelin (demyelination) is accompanied by a disruption in the ability of the nerves to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain and this produces the various symptoms of MS. The sites where myelin is lost (plaques or lesions) appear as hardened (scar) areas: in Multiple Sclerosis these scars appear at different times and in different areas of the brain and spinal cord - the term Multiple Sclerosis meaning, literally, many scars.
    Main causes :
    Intoxication
    Nutritional deficiency
    Poor digestion
    A great deal of research has taken place in trying to identify an MS virus. It is probable that there is no one MS virus, but that a common virus, such as measles or herpes, may act as a trigger for MS. This trigger activates white blood cells (lymphocytes) in the blood stream, which enter the brain by making vulnerable the brain's defense mechanisms ( i.e. the blood/brain barrier). Once inside the brain these cells activate other elements of the immune system in such a way that they attack and destroy myelin.
    Women are more likely to develop Multiple Sclerosis than men, MS occurring 50% more frequently in women than in men (i.e. 3 women for every 2 men). Multiple Sclerosis is a disease of young adults, the mean age of onset is 29-33 years, but the range of onset is extremely broad from approximately 10-59 years.
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner (MRI) is used to diagnosed MS. There are cases of MS being diagnosed in childhood. 15 years lower age limit which is traditionally quoted in many texts and handouts should not be taken as a fixed boundary for onset of the disease. MS is not contagious, your friends and family cannot catch it from you. MS is not an inherited disease, nor is it genetically transmitted.

    MS appears to be a disease of temperate rather than tropical climates (i.e. there is more MS the further one lives from the equator). In Northern Europe, particularly Scandinavia and Scotland, there is a high incidence of MS.
    That indicate possibility of Vitamin D/calcium/omega 3 deficiency being one of the possible cause.
    Everyone with MS has a different set of symptoms, which vary from time to time and can change in severity and duration, even in the same person. The systems commonly affected include:
    vision
    co-ordination
    strength
    sensation
    speech and swallowing
    bladder control
    sexuality
    cognitive function

    There is no typical MS. Most people with MS will experience more than one symptom,and though there are symptoms common to many people, no person would have all of them.


    "The particular disease we end up with, is determined a lot by our genetics, but it's caused by basically the same problem - the human race is poisoning itself in one way or another." -- Carol
    There is no one single thing that is a cure for MS. I think there are a lot of things that a person with MS can do that will help improve their health. This includes bowel cleanse, parasites cleanse, liver cleanse, the Gerson therapy, bee venom therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, amalgam removal (in some cases, because some MS patients have little or no amalgam), root canal removal, cavitations cleanup, special diet individually suited for each single person (the Gerson diet eliminates dairy, gluten, common factors of in MS), detoxification, anti-oxidants, vitamin and mineral supplementation, various cleanses, and many more.
    None of these things individually are a cure-all when used alone, but when used in combination they will all help move the person toward at least a partial recovery. The more a person does to improve their overall health the better they will feel."--Duncan

    This  Multiple Sclerosis Prevention and/or Curing Protocol is for people who are ready to take the full responsibility for their own health.

    "The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it."
    Chinese Proverb.


    The protocol incorporates lifestyle change, and implements healthy diet, body cleansing, exercises and different traditional and natural therapies. Protocol contains links to other pages that give detail explanation for each part of this program. Please, follow the links, to fully understand all the words. Remember: There is always something that can be done! The first thing to do is to change your mood. If you are depressed, if you are unhappy, you can not be healthy. Advice: start with the Laughing cure!

    Laughing provides us with the natural inner massage, and through change of mood it can account for up to 30% of cure!

     

    The Multiple Sclerosis Cause

    To understand The Multiple Sclerosis Prevention and Curing Protocol, you should first get familiar with The Multiple Sclerosis Cause

    Now, I assume that you know something about what is causing Multiple Sclerosis, so we can continue with the Multiple Sclerosis program.

    Multiple Sclerosis Diet

    Let's start with most simple part of this program: Multiple Sclerosis diet. When it comes to diet, it is very important to avoid eating  Toxins  and   Foods that Kill. Please follow those links and learn what are The Toxins I am talking about and what are those  " Foods that Kill". Now, important part of your diet should also be  Water Cure.  Please, become familiar with  Water Cure. Your Diet should contain: Foods That Heal, Vegetable juices,  Fats that Heal,  Unrefined Sea Salt. Also, try to understand food tolerance. You can not find the right Multiple Sclerosis diet, unless you fully understand and learn about food tolerance.

    Take some time to implement and learn all what you have read here, and then continue reading further.

    Body Cleansing (Multiple Sclerosis)

    Now, let's start with body cleansing. Body cleansing is extremely important part of every prevention and curing program. You are guessing: "Dietary changes you made are also a form of cleansing." But, most people need more then this, especially when it comes to liver health. Body Cleansing is even important for children. Our internal organs can hold a lot toxins, and sometimes, it is impossible to get those toxins out, without doing cleansing. Our liver can contain hundreds of intrahepatic stones. Those stones will block bile flow, and affect the bases of your health, your digestion. Another problem are parasites. You must learn as much as possible about parasites. And, don't forget also dental toxins.

    Let start with cleansing program. You are suppose to do cleansing in this order:

    1. Bowel cleanse with parasite cleanse
    2. Dental cleanup (if you can afford it)
    3. Kidney Cleanse and
    4. Liver cleanse.

    Body Cleansing for Adults:

    1. Bowel cleanse and Parasite cleanse !
    2. Dental cleanup - dental work may be one cofactor of your disease: amalgam, root canal, nickel crowns, cavitations (pocket inside jaw bone left after extraction of the wisdom and molar teeth )
    3. Kidney cleanse
    4. Liver cleanse and Gallbladder cleanse -liver flush!

    Make sure you visit those pages and get more info. Dental cleanup can take many years. If you have a lot of dental metal, do not rush to replace it all at once.
    Bowel cleanse should be done at least once a year.
    Liver cleanse is a procedure that, for best results, should be repeated at least 6 - 10 times, every 2 or 3 weeks.
    Kidney cleanse is simple and cheap, many herbs can be used to cleanse kidneys. If you have no kidney stones, even Water Cure could be enough!

    Body Cleansing for kids:

    1. Parasites cleanse

    2. Dental cleanup .. Kids older then 8 may need dental cleanup (amalgam) and liver cleanse:

    3. Liver Cleanse - flush

    Physical Activity (Multiple Sclerosis)

    Physical Activity helps cleansing, it brings balance and relieves stress.
    Psycho-physical activities will help you balance your body and will help you relief accumulated stress.  You will have to find a form of  exercise that suit you. I will just give you a few examples:

    Mini Trampoline jumping - rebounding!
    Meditation
    Walk or jog in the nature : Forest, Mountain , river /   sea / lake side, beach ... fishing, photo-safari, rowing, riding, golf, ...


    Swimming in non-chlorinated water !  ( Best in minerals rich water - Ocean ! )
    Weight lifting,  ....

    Do not exhaust yourself !

    Do not exercise with full stomach !  (You may take a walk!)

    Do not hurt yourself !

    Sweating (Multiple Sclerosis)

    Sweating is powerful way to cleanse your body from accumulated toxins.
    examples:
    - exercise with a lot of clothes
    - Sauna
    - drink warm tea in a hot room ...
    - eat CAYENNE pepper! ...

    It is known that some modern industrial toxins and pesticides can leave your body only through sweat glands!

    Psychotherapy and Spiritual Therapy

    Human body is not just this what we can se. There is more to it. To treat other level of us, to treat soul and to treat mind and unconscious parts of us, I suggest you go the the true and living God of the the New Testament. (Cindy)

    Get in Touch

    If you have questions, or if you would like to get in touch with people who are dealing with same problems, then you should visit Public Discussion Board.

    There, you can read messages, ask questions and give answers.

    Support Groups (e-mail)

    If you have questions, or if you would like to get in touch with people who are dealing with same problems, then you should become a member of e-mail support group: Group is called: mscured

    Hundreds of people become members of e-mail support group in order to learn, or get support.
    To join the group, just send blank e-mail to:

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    and reply to confirmation message that you will receive shortafter.

    You can also join by clicking on this link: Join mscured.


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    Viruses have long been studied for their relation to MS. Recent research in Norway proposed a connection between exposure to a virus such as Epstein-Barr at a critical age--between thirteen and twenty-and the development of the disease, the speculation being not that the Epstein-Barr virus causes the disease but that it acts as a trigger. The measles virus has also been implicated in this way.
     

    One of the most comprehensive treatments devised for patients with MS was created by Dr. Roy Swank in 1948. Dr. Swank believes that a diet that is low in animal fat can "arrest the disease in a high proportion of cases," as he says. And he has had great success over the years in working with patients on his program. His basic recommendations include:

    • Saturated fat intake of no more than 10 g. (about a half ounce) daily.
    • A daily intake of 40 to 50 g. of polyunsaturated oils (margarine, shortening, and hydrogenated oils are forbidden).
    • A supplement of one teaspoon of cod liver oil daily.
    • Normal protein intake of 6 to 10 ounces daily.
    • Consumption of fish three or four times weekly.

    Some researchers have found a connection between MS and allergies. Dr. Herman Weinreb at New York University Medical Center, who noticed that the changes in the nervous system of patients with MS resembled the changes caused by allergies, worked to eliminate all allergens in an effort to reduce MS attacks. His treatment had positive results, with bedridden patients becoming wheelchair-bound, wheelchair patients becoming ambulatory, and some patients becoming symptom-free. While food allergies are not a cause of MS, if we accept that it is an autoimmune disease it follows that eliminating any allergens, which also stimulate an autoimmune response, would be very helpful. I believe it is useful to review the potential for allergic reactions and to eliminate as much as is possible any allergen sources.

    The connection between MS and allergies may be the reason that the MacDougall treatment is effective for some people. Roger MacDougall was severely affected by MS. Confined to a wheelchair and almost blind, he created a diet and, over the course of years, became virtually free of symptoms. His diet forbids all gluten-containing cereals such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley. Like Swank, MacDougall recommends severely limiting saturated fats and strictly forbids dairy products including butter, cream, and cheeses. In addition he recommends taking vitamins and minerals including the B complex vitamins as well as vitamins C and E, calcium, magnesium, and zinc.

    It appears that treatment with high levels of antioxidants can be helpful. The antioxidants include vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and selenium. These antioxidants should be taken every day for the rest of your life.

    There have been reports, beginning in the early 1970s, and particularly by Dr. Harold Millar in Belfast, Northern Ireland, that diets high in linoleic acid can be helpful for MS patients. Patients who supplemented their diet with linoleic acid had longer remissions and reduced the severity of their attacks. The best sources for linoleic acid in supplement form include black currant seed oil and borage oil, both available at health food stores. Sunflower seed oil is also rich in linoleic acid and can be used in cooking. Boosting the linoleic content of the diet is most effective when it's done in conjunction with a diet that severely limits the intake of saturated or animal fats.

    There is a great deal of evidence that certain trace minerals including calcium, magnesium, selenium (mentioned above as an antioxidant), and zinc can be helpful for MS patients. No one knows why calcium, for example, is helpful for MS patients, but studies have shown that daily supplements of calcium can help relieve symptoms.

    NATURAL PRESCRIPTION FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

    • Patients with MS should be under the care and follow the recommendations of a neurologist.
    • Reduce the amount of saturated fat in the diet. This includes severely limiting all dairy foods, including whole milk, eggs, and cheese, and meats high in fat such as red meats.
    • Increase intake of polyunsaturated oil including vegetable oils, safflower oils, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, and wheat germ oil.
    • Make every effort to eliminate any allergens from your diet and environment.

    IN ADDITION TO YOUR DALLY SUPPLEMENTS, TAKE:

    • Vitamin C: 1,000 mg. daily.
    • V4temln E: 400 I.U. daily.
    • Vitamin B12: one 1,000-mg. tablet dissolved under the tongue daily.
    • Beta-carotene: 10,000 I.U. daily,
    • Selenium: 100 mcg. daily.
    • Zinc: 22.5 mg. daily,
    • Calcium: 1,200 mg. daily.
    • Magnesium: 400 mg. daily.
    • One teaspoon of cod liver oil daily.
    • Supplement with linoleic acid. Sources include black currant seed oil and borage oil. Take one 1,000-mg. capsule three times daily.

    IN ADDITION: Because we are still uncertain of the precise cause of MS, new theories and treatments are constantly proposed. Though I don't specialize in MS, I have investigated some of these new treatments on behalf of my patients and here are several I think have merit:

    • Dr. Hans Neiper in Germany has been working with MS patients for years and has had some remarkable success with his treatment regime that includes supplements such as magnesium, potassium, and special forms of calcium. You can get more information on Dr. Neiper's treatments by contacting HansA Referral, P.O. Box 32, Viroqua, WI 54665 (608) 637-3030.
    • There is evidence that injections of colchicine (an anti-inflammatory compound extracted from a common herb, meadow saffron) can be effective in relieving symptoms and in promoting general stamina. Oral colchicine can also be used. In a preliminary clinical trial, 75 percent of MS patients who took colchicine improved or stabilized; my patients with MS have had comparable results. While there are side effects including gastrointestinal symptoms, they can usually be managed by altering the dose. As existing drugs for MS can be quite toxic, the use of colchicine is a promising alternative, and patients should be able to take it safely throughout their lives.
    • Bx2 injections have been found to be helpful to patients with MS.
    • A preliminary study has indicated that injections of myelin protein, extracted from the brains of cows, may be a promising treatment for MS.
    • There is a new beta-interferon drug, Betaseron, which is about to be approved by the FDA. While not a cure, it seems to reduce symptoms among some patients.
     
     
     
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    Alpha lipoic acid has been helpful in a mouse study and recently showed biochemical marker improvement in a human trial. A dose of 10 to 25 mg of R lipoic acid may be appropriate. Most R lipoic capsules come in 50 mg, so, opening a capsule and taking a portion is one option.
    Carnitine has been found helpful in reducing fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis.
    Curcumin blocks the progression of multiple sclerosis in a laboratory study.
    Fish Oil capsules and ginkgo biloba have shown intriguing preliminary evidence of efficacy.
    Flavonoids may be helpful
    Consider     Vitamin D.
    Nicotinamide has been studied in rodents.
     
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    Nicotinamide and Multiple Sclerosis
    Boosting concentrations in the nervous system of a vital compound called NAD, by giving its chemical precursor, nicotinamide has shown considerable therapeutic potential in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. In mice with the MS-like disease EAE, nicotinamide treatment profoundly prevents the degeneration of axons already showing signs of degeneration. Daily under-the-skin injections of nicotinamide in the EAE mouse also prevents inflammation of the axons and loss of myelin -- the underlying problem in MS -- and delays the onset and severity of disability.
    Nicotinamide had beneficial effects even when treatment was delayed until 10 days after the induction multiple sclerosis -like disease, when most of the animals had clear signs of neurologic disability, hinting that it may have an impact at later stages of multiple sclerosis. The Journal of Neuroscience, September 20, 2006.

    Carnitine and multiple sclerosis
    Levocarnitine administration in multiple sclerosis patients with immunosuppressive therapy-induced fatigue.
    Mult Scler. 2006 Jun;12(3):321-4. Department of Neurology, Hôpital Pasteur, 30 voie romaine, 06002 Nice, France.
    The aim of this prospective open-labelled study was to collect and study serum carnitine levels in MS patients with and without disease-modifying treatment-induced fatigue syndrome. Treatment consisted of oral levocarnitine, 3-6 g daily. All patients achieved normal plasma carnitine levels. For 63% of patients treated with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory therapies, oral l-carnitine adjunction decreased fatigue intensity, especially in patients treated with cyclophosphamide and interferon beta.
       Comments: In the real world, 500 mg or maximum 1000 mg of l-carnitine should be sufficient.

    Vitamin D and Multiple sclerosis
    Vitamin D3 appears to be helpful in several diseases, including multiple sclerosis. High doses of vitamin D may be required for therapeutic efficacy. Patients with mulptle sclerosis can take enough vitamin D to double their blood levels of vitamin D without the concern of causing hypercalcemia or hypercalciuria.

    Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms and Signs
    The term multiple sclerosis comes from the multiple areas of scarring (sclerosis) that represent many patches of demyelination in the nervous system. The possible neurologic signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis are so diverse that doctors may miss the diagnosis when the first symptoms appear. Multiple sclerosis symptoms often include reduced or abnormal sensations, weakness and fatigue, visual changes, clumsiness, loss of bladder control, and so on. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis might appear in any combination and be mild or severe. They are usually experienced for unpredictable periods of time.
         While multiple sclerosis often worsens slowly over time, affected people usually have periods of relatively good health (remissions) alternating with debilitating flare-ups (exacerbations).     Fatigue is the most common symptom of multiple sclerosis and is associated with a reduced quality of life. It is described as the worst symptom of their disease by 50-60% of patients. Yoga helps reduce fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis. Brain fog occurs in multiple sclerosis with problems in thinking or being able to focus clearly.
          Erectile dysfunction is a common symptom with multiple sclerosis. Although Viagra may help, the risk of permanent blindness is a concern. Natural options are available.

    Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
    The diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is challenging since there is no single blood test or other test that can be used to confirm multiple sclerosis. The process of multiple sclerosis diagnosis usually involves a doctor asking a patient about symptoms, doing a physical exam, and performing a few laboratory test.

    Possible triggers for Multiple Sclerosis
    The pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis remains unknown. Although inflammation, demyelination and axonal injury are all involved, the primary pathogenic process is not clear. On-the-job exposure to organic solvents may increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Infection with a common bacteria known as C. pneumoniae may increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.     Immunization with the synthetic hepatitis B vaccine may be associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Those with multiple sclerosis should avoid excessive body heat elevation such as sauna, whirlpool, sun bathing or spending time outdoors in high heat.
         Infection with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), resulting in infectious mononucleosis, which primarily effects adolescents and young adults, more than doubles the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. Elevated serum levels of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) antibodies can be seen in multiple sclerosis patients decades before the clinical onset of disease.
       Cerebrospinal fluid from multiple sclerosis patients commonly contains varicella zoster virus DNA. The use of immune suppressive therapy could more easily lead to viral reactivation and to the development of viral diseases in multiple sclerosis patients.

    Multiple Sclerosis Treatment - Medical therapy
    Injectable beta-interferon, a relatively new     multiple sclerosis treatment, reduces the frequency of relapses. Other promising multiple sclerosis treatments still under investigation include other interferons, oral myelin, and glatiramer to help keep the body from attacking its own myelin. The benefits of plasmapheresis and intravenous gamma globulins haven't been established, and these treatments aren't practical for long-term therapy.
         Corticosteroids such as prednisone taken by mouth or methylprednisolone given intravenously for short periods to relieve acute symptoms have been the main form of therapy for decades.     Treatment with high-dose steroids for multiple sclerosis and other disorders may impair long-term memory, according to a report in the medical journal Neurology. The good news is that mental functioning usually returns to normal a few days after stopping the drug.
             Multiple sclerosis treatment with cannabinoids may help prevent episodes of urge incontinence. Treatment with Marinol, a synthetic version of cannabinoid chemicals found in marijuana, can reduce the pain often experienced by people with multiple sclerosis.

    Multiple Sclerosis Betasteron treatment
    December 2006 - Berlex, Inc., a U.S. affiliate of Schering AG, Germany, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded the indication of Betaseron (interferon beta-1b) to include patients with multiple sclerosis who have experienced a first clinical episode and have MRI features consistent with multiple sclerosis. Betaseron is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Betaseron is the only high-dose, high-frequency interferon beta indicated for patients at the earliest stage of multiple sclerosis. The new indication is based on results from the BENEFIT (BEtaseron in Newly Emerging multiple sclerosis for Initial Treatment) Study of patients with a first clinical demyelinating event and MRI features suggestive of multiple sclerosis. The two-year study showed that treatment with Betaseron delayed the time to a second clinical event by one year compared to placebo(1). BENEFIT is the only trial to demonstrate the efficacy of a high dose, high frequency interferon beta, Betaseron, as an effective treatment for patients with early MS. In addition to establishing efficacy in this group of patients, the study also showed that patients with early multiple sclerosis found Betaseron to be a safe and well- tolerated treatment, as evidenced by the findings that 93% of patients completed the study.
     

    Multiple Sclerosis Cause - Sun Exposure?
    A 27-year-old white woman with a history of multiple sclerosis was found dead lying on a lounger, clad in a bathing suit. She had been sunbathing for 4 hours. Autopsy findings consisted of numerous variably sized demyelinated plaques involving the periventricular cerebral white matter and cerebellum. Elevation of core temperature in patients with multiple sclerosis leading to transient or permanent adverse neurologic signs and symptoms has been documented for several decades. This case illustrates that a modestly increased core body temperature, even from a usually innocuous activity such as sunbathing, may be fatal in patients with multiple sclerosis.

    Multiple Sclerosis - Tysabri Drug Treatment
    Tysabri, a drug made by Biogen Idec and Elan Pharmaceuticals, significantly reduces the rate of disease progression in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. The available drugs for multiple sclerosis, interferon and Copaxone, have been shown to reduce relapse rate by one third. The effectiveness of Tysabri appears to be good, and possibly better than that of the other available drugs. However, a review of more than 3000 patients treated with Tysabri (which is known as natalizumab, generically) reveals that the drug is associated with a small risk of a serious neurological disease called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy or PML.
       June 2006 - FDA has approved an application that will allow withdrawn multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri to be marketed again. The drug was initially approved in 2004 but taken off the market in 2005 after three patients in clinical trials developed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a rare brain infection. FDA is allowing the drug to be reintroduced with a patient registration program designed to minimize PML risks.
       March 2006 -  A panel of independent experts unanimously urged the U.S. return of Biogen Idec's multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri, a medicine abruptly pulled from the market last year after it was linked to a life-threatening side effect. If the Food and Drug Administration follows the recommendation, it would signal a reversal of fortune for Biogen and partner Elan Corp. of Ireland, and a victory for some multiple sclerosis patients who have pleaded for access to the medicine. The advisory panel said Tysabri must have mandatory controls to ensure that patients are aware of risks and that any new cases of a possibly fatal brain infection are found quickly. All 12 members voted in favor of resuming Tysabri sales. Biogen and Elan voluntarily suspended Tysabri sales in February 2005 after three patients developed the infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML. Two of them died.

    Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy
    Pregnant women being treated with beta-interferon, a drug used to fight multiple sclerosis and other diseases, face an increased risk of miscarriage or having a low birthweight baby.

    Seasonal Variations of Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
    Investigators in Japan have found that multiple sclerosis symptoms were more common in the warmest (July and August) and coldest (January and February) months.

    Multiple Sclerosis MS Human Research Update
    Lipoic acid in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.
    Multiple Sclerosis. 2005 Apr;11(2):159-65.
    Yadav V, Marracci G, Lovera J, Woodward W, Bogardus K, Marquardt W, Shinto L, Morris C, Bourdette D. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, OR
    Alpha Lipoic acid is an antioxidant that suppresses and treats an animal model of multiple sclerosis, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. The purpose of this study was to determine the pharmacokinetics (PK), tolerability and effects on matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) and soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (sICAMP-1) of oral Alpha Lipoic acid in patients with multiple sclerosis. Thirty-seven multiple sclerosis subjects were randomly assigned to one of four groups: placebo, Alpha Lipoic acid 600 mg twice a day, Alpha Lipoic acid 1200 mg once a day and Alpha Lipoic acid 1200 mg twice a day. Subjects took study capsules for 14 days. We found that subjects taking 1200 mg Alpha Lipoic acid had substantially higher peak serum Alpha Lipoic acid levels than those taking 600 mg and that peak levels varied considerably among subjects. We also found a significant negative correlation between peak serum Alpha Lipoic acid levels and mean changes in serum MMP-9 levels. There was a significant dose response relationship between Alpha Lipoic acid and mean change in serum sICAM-1 levels. We conclude that oral Alpha Lipoic acid is generally well tolerated and appears capable of reducing serum MMP-9 and sICAM-1 levels. Alpha Lipoic acid may prove useful in treating multiple sclerosis by inhibiting MMP-9 activity and interfering with T-cell migration into the CNS.

    A randomized crossover study of bee sting therapy for multiple sclerosis.
    [Wesselius T and others. Neurology 65:1764-1768, 2005]
    Bee sting therapy found ineffective against multiple sclerosis. A 24-week study of 26 patients with relapsing-remitting or relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis has found no benefit from bee-sting therapy. Live bees were used to administer bee venom three times per week. The treatment did not reduce disease activity, disability, or fatigue and did not improve quality of life.

    Contrary to what the "hygiene hypothesis" suggests, the youngest children in a family are not less likely than older siblings to develop multiple sclerosis.

    People born in May in the northern hemisphere have a higher than average risk of developing multiple sclerosis. An analysis of data from studies of more than 42,000 people in Canada, Britain, Denmark and Sweden showed that May babies have a 13 percent increased chance of suffering from the illness later in life, but that having a November birthday decreased the average odds by 19 percent. The effect was similar in all the countries but most prominent in Scotland, which has the highest rate of multiple sclerosis MS in the world. Although the scientists cannot explain the correlation between birth month and MS, they suspect it could be linked to exposure to sunlight and the mother's vitamin D levels, which could influence the child's development.

    Clinical implications of benign multiple sclerosis: A 20-year population-based follow-up study.
    Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
    Ann Neurology. 2004 Aug;56(2):303-6.
    In 2001, we followed up all patients from the 1991 Olmsted County Multiple Sclerosis prevalence cohort. We found that the longer the duration of multiple sclerosis and the lower the disability, the more likely a patient is to remain stable and not progress. This is particularly powerful for patients with benign multiple sclerosis with Expanded Disability Status Scale score of 2 or lower for 10 years or longer who have a greater than 90% chance of remaining stable. This is important because these patients represent 17% of the entire multiple sclerosis prevalence cohort. These data should assist in the shared therapeutic decision-making process of whether to start immunomodulatory medications.

    Randomized controlled trial of yoga and exercise in multiple sclerosis.
    Neurology. 2004 Jun 8;62(11):2058-64.
    To determine the effect of yoga and of aerobic exercise on cognitive function, fatigue, mood, and quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Subjects with clinically definite multiple sclerosis and Expanded Disability Status Score less than or equal to 6.0 were randomly assigned to one of three groups lasting 6 months: weekly Iyengar yoga class along with home practice, weekly exercise class using a stationary bicycle along with home exercise, or a waiting-list control group. CONCLUSION: Subjects with multiple sclerosis participating in either a 6-month yoga class or exercise class showed significant improvement in measures of fatigue compared to a waiting-list control group. There was no relative improvement of cognitive function in either of the intervention groups.

    Vitamin D intake and incidence of multiple sclerosis MS.
    Munger KL. Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
    Neurology. 2004 Jan 13;62(1):60-5.
    A protective effect of vitamin D on risk of multiple sclerosis has been proposed, but no prospective studies have addressed this hypothesis. Dietary vitamin D intake was examined directly in relation to risk of multiple sclerosis in two large cohorts of women: the Nurses' Health Study (NHS; 92,253 women followed from 1980 to 2000) and Nurses' Health Study II (NHS II; 95,310 women followed from 1991 to 2001). Diet was assessed at baseline and updated every 4 years thereafter. During the follow-up, 173 cases of multiple sclerosis with onset of symptoms after baseline were confirmed. RESULTS: The pooled age-adjusted relative risk (RR) comparing women in the highest quintile of total vitamin D intake at baseline with those in the lowest was 0.67. Intake of vitamin D from supplements was also inversely associated with risk of multiple sclerosis; the RR comparing women with intake of >or=400 IU/day with women with no supplemental vitamin D intake was 0.59. No association was found between vitamin D from food and multiple sclerosis incidence. CONCLUSION: These results support a protective effect of vitamin D intake on risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

    Reflexology treatment relieves symptoms of multiple sclerosis: a randomized controlled study.
    Multiple Sclerosis. 2003 Aug;9(4):356-61.
    To evaluate the effect of reflexology on symptoms of multiple sclerosis in a randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial. METHODS: Seventy-one multiple sclerosis patients were randomized to either study or control group, to receive an 11-week treatment. Reflexology treatment included manual pressure on specific points in the feet and massage of the calf area. The control group received nonspecific massage of the calf area. The intensity of paresthesias, urinary symptoms, muscle strength and spasticity was assessed in a masked fashion at the beginning of the study, after 1.5 months of treatment, end of study and at three months of follow-up. RESULTS: Fifty-three patients completed this study. Significant improvement in the differences in mean scores of paresthesias, urinary symptoms and spasticity was detected in the reflexology group. Improvement with borderline significance was observed in the differences in mean scores of muscle strength between the reflexology group and the controls. The improvement in the intensity of paresthesias remained significant at three months of follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Specific reflexology treatment was of benefit in alleviating motor; sensory and urinary symptoms in multiple sclerosis patients.

    Omega-3 fatty acids in inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
    Simopoulos AP. The Center for Genetics, Nutrition and Health, Washington, DC
    J Am Coll Nutr. 2002 Dec;21(6):495-505.
    Among the fatty acids, it is the omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) which possess the most potent immunomodulatory activities, and among the omega-3 PUFA, those from fish oil-eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)--are more biologically potent than alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Some of the effects of omega-3 PUFA are brought about by modulation of the amount and types of eicosanoids made, and other effects are elicited by eicosanoid-independent mechanisms, including actions upon intracellular signaling pathways, transcription factor activity and gene expression. Animal experiments and clinical intervention studies indicate that omega-3 fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties and, therefore, might be useful in the management of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Coronary heart disease, major depression, aging and cancer are characterized by an increased level of interleukin 1 (IL-1), a proinflammatory cytokine. Similarly, arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and lupus erythematosis are autoimmune diseases characterized by a high level of IL-1 and the proinflammatory leukotriene LTB(4) produced by omega-6 fatty acids. There have been a number of clinical trials assessing the benefits of dietary supplementation with fish oils in several inflammatory and autoimmune diseases in humans, including rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches. Many of the placebo-controlled trials of fish oil in chronic inflammatory diseases reveal significant benefit, including decreased disease activity and a lowered use of anti-inflammatory drugs.

    Vitamin D: a natural inhibitor of multiple sclerosis.
    Hayes CE. University of Wisconsin-Madison, 433 Babcock Drive, Madison, Wisconsin
    Proc Nutr Soc. 2000 Nov;59(4):531-5.
    Inheriting genetic risk factors for multiple sclerosis is not sufficient to cause this demyelinating disease of the central nervous system; exposure to environmental risk factors is also required. multiple sclerosis may be preventable if these unidentified environmental factors can be avoided. Multiple sclerosis prevalence increases with decreasing solar radiation, suggesting that sunlight may be protective in multiple sclerosis. Since the vitamin D endocrine system is exquisitely responsive to sunlight, and multiple sclerosis prevalence is highest where environmental supplies of vitamin D are lowest, we have proposed that the hormone, 1, 25-dihydroxycholecalciferol (1,25-(OH)2D3), may protect genetically-susceptible individuals from developing multiple sclerosis. Evidence consistent with this hypothesis comes not only from geographic studies, but also genetic and biological studies. Over-representation of the vitamin D receptor gene b allele was found in Japanese MS patients, suggesting it may confer multiple sclerosis susceptibility. Fish oil is an excellent vitamin D source, and diets rich in fish may lower MS prevalence or severity. Vitamin D deficiency afflicts most MS patients, as demonstrated by their low bone mass and high fracture rates. However, the clearest evidence that vitamin D may be a natural inhibitor of multiple sclerosis comes from experiments with experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE), a model of MS. Treatment of mice with 1,25-(OH)2D3 completely inhibited EAE induction and progression. The hormone stimulated the synthesis of two anti-encephalitogenic cytokines, interleukin 4 and transforming growth factor beta-1, and influenced inflammatory cell trafficking or apoptosis. If vitamin D is a natural inhibitor of multiple sclerosis, providing supplemental vitamin D to individuals who are at risk for MS would be advisable.

    Multiple Sclerosis Animal Studies
    Clinical and experimental study on multiple sclerosis with bushen gusui tablet]
    Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2001 Jan;21(1):10-4.
    To observe the therapeutic effect of Bushen Gusui tablet in treating multiple sclerosis and its effects on experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) in guinea pigs. METHODS: Forty-three multiple sclerosis patients were treated with Bushen Gusui and their clinical symptoms, signs of nerve function, recurrent frequency, evoked potential and changes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were observed. RESULTS: Bushen Gusui could improve symptoms and signs of multiple sclerosis patients and reduce recurrent frequency. The total effective rate was 88.37%. High dose Bushen Gusui could obviously inhibit inflammatory reaction of brain and spinal cord as well as demyelination, and simultaneously inhibit the activity of serum IL-2, IL-6, TNF in comparing with model group. There were insignificant difference as compared with prednisone acetate group. CONCLUSION: Bushen Gusui had certain effect on both multiple sclerosis patients and EAE model animals, which indicated that it was worth further studying and clinical application.

    Alpha lipoic acid inhibits T cell migration into the spinal cord and suppresses and treats experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis.
    Marracci GH. regon Health and Science University, Portland, OR 97201, USA.
    J Neuroimmunol. 2002 Oct;131(1-2):104-14.
    Oxidative injury may be important to the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis. We tested the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid in an experimental murine model of multiple sclerosis, experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). Alpha lipoic acid was administered to SJL mice 7 days after immunization with proteolipid protein (PLP) 139-151 peptide. Mice that received 5-100 mg/kg/day of alpha lipoic acid had dose-dependent reductions in their 10-Day Cumulative Disease Scores (10-Day CDS) by 23-100%. Minimal inflammation, demyelination and axonal loss occurred in the spinal cords (SC) of alpha lipoic acid-suppressed mice, and there was a marked reduction in CD3+ T cells and CD11b+ monocyte/macrophage cells within the SC. Mice treated with alpha lipoic acid (100 mg/kg/day) commencing on the first day of clinical EAE had a significant reduction in 10-Day CDS. SC of alpha lipoic acid-treated mice had reduced demyelination and axonal loss and a rapid reduction in CD3+ T cells. In vitro, alpha lipoic acid and its reduced form, dihydrolipoic acid, inhibited the activity of matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in a dose-dependent fashion. Alpha lipoic acid is highly effective at suppressing and treating EAE and does so by inhibiting T cell trafficking into the SC, perhaps by acting as a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor.

    Multiple Sclerosis Laboratory Studies
    Alpha lipoic acid inhibits human T-cell migration: implications for multiple sclerosis.
    J Neurosci Res. 2004 Nov 1;78(3):362-70.
    Marracci GH, McKeon GP, Marquardt WE, Winter RW, Riscoe MK, Bourdette DN.
    Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon
    We have demonstrated previously the ability of the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid (ALA) to suppress and treat a model of multiple sclerosis, relapsing experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). We describe the effects of ALA and its reduced form, dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA), on the transmigration of human Jurkat T cells across a fibronectin barrier in a transwell system. ALA and DHLA inhibited migration of Jurkat cells in a dose-dependent fashion by 16-75%. ALA and DHLA reduced matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) activity by 18-90% in Jurkat cell supernatants. These data, coupled with its ability to treat relapsing EAE, suggest that ALA warrants investigation as a therapy for multiple sclerosis.

    Flavonoids inhibit myelin phagocytosis by macrophages; a structure-activity relationship study.
    Biochem Pharmacol. 2003 Mar 1;65(5):877-85.
    Demyelination is a characteristic hallmark of the neuro-inflammatory disease multiple sclerosis. During demyelination, macrophages phagocytose myelin and secrete inflammatory mediators that worsen the disease. Here, we investigated whether flavonoids, naturally occurring immunomodulating compounds, are able to influence myelin phagocytosis by macrophages in vitro. The flavonoids luteolin, quercetin and fisetin most significantly decreased the amount of myelin phagocytosed by a macrophage cell line without affecting its viability. IC(50) values for these compounds ranged from 20 to 80 microM. The capacity of the various flavonoids to inhibit phagocytosis correlated well with their potency as antioxidant, which is in line with the requirement of reactive oxygen species for the phagocytosis of myelin by macrophages. Our results implicate that flavonoids may be able to limit the demyelination process during multiple sclerosis.

    Curcumin inhibits experimental allergic encephalomyelitis by blocking IL-12 signaling through Janus kinase-STAT pathway in T lymphocytes.
    J Immunol. 2002 Jun 15;168(12):6506-13.
    Experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE) is a CD4(+) Th1 cell-mediated inflammatory demyelinating autoimmune disease of the CNS that serves as an animal model for multiple sclerosis. IL-12 is a proinflammatory cytokine that plays a crucial role in the induction of neural Ag-specific Th1 differentiation and pathogenesis of CNS demyelination in EAE and multiple sclerosis. Curcumin is a naturally occurring polyphenolic phytochemical isolated from the rhizome of the medicinal plant Curcuma longa. It has profound anti-inflammatory activity and been traditionally used to treat inflammatory disorders. In this study we have examined the effect and mechanism of action of curcumin on the pathogenesis of CNS demyelination in EAE. In vivo treatment of SJL/J mice with curcumin significantly reduced the duration and clinical severity of active immunization and adoptive transfer EAE. Curcumin inhibited EAE in association with a decrease in IL-12 production from macrophage/microglial cells and differentiation of neural Ag-specific Th1 cells. These findings highlight the fact that curcumin inhibits EAE by blocking IL-12 signaling in T cells and suggest its use in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and other Th1 cell-mediated inflammatory diseases.

    Alpha Lipoic Acid and Multiple Sclerosis
    In the last issue of the newsletter I mentioned that nutritional or herbal therapies for medical conditions were a century behind the times compared to the advances we have made in surgery. As most of you know, this is because there is little incentive to do research on supplements since they cannot be patented. So, it's nice and surprising when nutritional research is done in the United States as in the case of scientists from the     Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, who tried to learn more about the role of Alpha Lipoic Acid in multiple sclerosis.  
         Alpha Lipoic Acid  (ALA) is a powerful antioxidant. Thirty-seven multiple sclerosis subjects were given alpha lipoic acid 1200 mg a day for 14 days. The results were positive. ALA was able to lower levels of two markers for multiple sclerosis called MMP-9 and CAMP-1. The researchers say, "ALA may prove useful in treating multiple sclerosis by inhibiting MMP-9 activity and interfering with T-cell migration into the CNS." MMP-9 is a matrix metalloproteinase substance which is high in multiple sclerosis patients. MMP-9 has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cancer, autoimmune disease, and various pathologic conditions characterized by excessive fibrosis. The fact that ALA was able to reduce it is a positive indication.
         My comments: I'm fascinated by the possibilities of nutritional substances in altering the course of chronic medical conditions for which modern medicine does not have good options. Although this study in no way says ALA will be a cure or long term benefit for those with multiple sclerosis, it does open the door for further exploration. I think the dose of 1200 mg is extremely high, and I would not recommend more than 50 mg a day of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid for long term use.

    Multiple Sclerosis Drug Treatment
    Natalizumab is the first alpha 4 integrin antagonist in a new class of selective adhesion-molecule inhibitors. Natalizumab reduces the risk of the sustained progression of disability and the rate of clinical relapse in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis. Adhesion-molecule inhibitors hold promise as an effective treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis.

    Multiple Sclerosis Emails
    Q.     Could bee propolis help someone who suffers from multiple sclerosis? What about a multiple sclerosis diet?
           A. We don't know. We haven't seen any studies regarding the association between bee propolis and multiple sclerosis although flavonoids in bee pollen could theoretically be beneficial. As to a multiple sclerosis diet, again I really don't know at this time what foods would help or not help.

    Q. My husband has been diagnosed with Multiple Scleroses five years ago. It took a toll on his body and mind. My husband is taking an injection of Avonex once a week. Needless to say, our love life went from great to almost non existent. A friend talked to me about your product Passion Rx and suggested we should give it a try. I thought, at worst the only thing I could lose would be the cost of the product. So I placed an order, I received my Passion Rx and started giving it to my husband, who at first was reluctant to take it. Much to our surprise, he started feeling the positive effects of Passion Rx approximately one week later. He was taking one capsule every other day. We now enjoy a healthy, longer lasting and full filling love life once more. Thank you for putting forth the effort of finding natural remedies, that people who do have to be on medication can also take.

    Q. Dear Dr. Sahelian, the information you provide on your website in very informative and outstanding! I have recommended your website to so many people within the last week you would think I'm making a profit. ! The reason I am writing is to inquire if Inositol would be a good supplemental for people who are suffering from Multiple Sclerosis. I read through the multiple sclerosis research that has already been performed but didn't see any clinical trials that have been conducted with diseases such as multiple sclerosis. I await an answer from your Superb Team.
       A. Thank you for the positive feedback. In March 2007 we searched Medline and could not find any clinical trials using inositol for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

    Q. I have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. I want to try bushen gusui tablets, but cant seem to find them anywhere. Can you tell me where I can get these tablets?
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    Calcium EAP

    Calcium ethylamino-phosphate (calcium EAP) has been promoted as a therapy or cure for MS and many other diseases. These claims are based on anecdotal reports rather than controlled clinical trials. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society has concluded that there is no objective evidence calcium EAP is effective against MS and "because the treatment protocol includes many different agents and may include a powerful drug that suppresses the immune system, the proposed therapy is not without serious risk." [4] The major proponent, a German physician named Hans Nieper, died in 1998, but the substance is still marketed here and abroad.

    Coral Calcium

    "Coral calcium" is a dietary supplement said to be derived from "remnants of living coral that have fallen from coral reefs, as a result of wave action or other natural processes." Since coral reefs are protected by law, "coral calcium" is made by grinding up limestone that no longer contains live organisms. Their principal promoter, Robert Barefoot, has claimed in widely aired infomercials that he has witnessed people with multiple sclerosis "get out of wheelchairs just by getting on the coral." He doesn't say how he determined that patients with multiple sclerosis were actually helped by coral calcium. There is neither scientific evidence nor any logical reason to believe that they were [5]. The Federal Trade Commission charged Barefoot with false advertising and obtained an injunction against further advertising claims of this type.

    Hydrogen Peroxide

    Practitioners who advocate this type of therapy argue that diseases develop in people whose bodies lack sufficient oxygen. They claim that hydrogen peroxide is an effective treatment because it increases the cellular oxygen levels, thereby correcting the alleged deficiency. "Oxidative therapy" has also been promoted for the treatment of cancer, asthma, emphysema, AIDS, arthritis, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease. There is no scientific evidence that lack of cellular oxygen occurs as described by "oxidative therapy" proponents, that swallowing or injecting oxygen-rich substances actually effects cellular oxygen levels, or has any effect on the diseases it is used to treat. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society [6] and the American Cancer Society [7] have both warned that hydrogen peroxide therapy has not been proven safe or effective. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society was made in response to the death of a woman who had received hydrogen peroxide therapy [8].

    Hyperbaric Oxygen

    Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a specially designed chamber. It is appropriate for deep sea divers who suffer pressure problems (the "bends") after resurfacing). Some clinicians, particularly in the United Kingdom, speculate that some of the nerve damage in MS is caused by lack of oxygen. The most positive reports have not been based on controlled studies, so their data cannot be interpreted. In 2004, after an extensive literature search and analysis, the Cochrane Collaboration published a comprehensive review of the controlled studies—two positive and seven negative. The reviewers concluded:

    We found no consistent evidence to confirm a beneficial effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and do not believe routine use is justified. The small number of analyses suggestive of benefit are isolated, difficult to ascribe with biological plausibility and would need to be confirmed in future well-designed trials. Such trials are not, in our view, justified by this review [9].

    Prokarin

    Prokarin (also called Procarin) is a skin cream that is administered using a patch that enables its ingredients to be absorbed. The treatment is based on a hypothesis that involves histamine and dates back to the 1940s. The primary promoter is Elaine DeLack, a nurse who "discovered" and patented a mixture of histamine and caffeine. Compounding pharmacists prepare the product, which is inexpensive to manufacture but is sold for about $250 for a month's supply.

    In February 2002, the journal Multiple Sclerosis published the results of a 12-week study of MS patients in which 21 people took Prokarin, 5 took a placebo, and all participants were asked to limit their intake of caffeinated beverages to one cup of regular coffee per day. The authors concluded that Prokarin produced a "modest" lessening of fatigue. [10]. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society advises that the study is difficult to interpret because the number of participants was small; the numbers in the Prokarin and placebo groups were very different; the fact that Prokarin contains caffeine might mix up the results; and other reasons [11]. The Society has also warned that Prokarin lacks a scientifically plausible rationale and has not been proven to modify the course of the disease.

    Prokarin proponents are promoting this study as showing that Prokarin "works." But even if it can lessen fatigue, there is no reason to believe it can influence the course of the disease, which is why most people take it. In my opinion, it is a poor investment and any marketing that arouses hope that it will influence the course of MS is both unethical and may be illegal. If you encounter a pharmacist selling Prokarin, ask the state pharmacy board to investigate what claims are being made.

    Aetna's List

    Aetna has issued a coverage policy bulletin that lists covered and not-covered MS treatments. The non-covered methods include linoleate supplementation to diet, low-fat diets, antilymphocyte globulin, Prokarin, oral myelin (Myloral), cladribine (Leustatin, 2-CDA), PUVA (psoralen ultraviolet light), gamma-interferon, total lymphoid irradiation, gluten-free diets, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF), hyperbaric oxygen, tumor necrosis factor antagonists, and IL-2-toxin [12]. Aetna's list also includes other methods that are undergoing clinical trials and may have some therapeutic potential. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society maintains a list of clinical trials that are planned, in progress, or recently completed [13].

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    #5022 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
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    4994
    JUST A REMINDER- in the NEWS, there is another violent EBOLA outbreak, and there are NOW FORCED "QUARANTINES" there- we have demonstrated in previous message posts that it is PLANTED AND PLANNED, deadly, and CURABLE, with STRONG OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT! We all need this info!--"Cheyenne Cin"- P.S. How much ya wanna bet those POOR AFRICANS DYING A HORRIBLE DEATH have been 'vaccinated' - and whatever killer plan is in effect, AMERICAN TAXPAYERS are at least HELPING to foot the bill for these HORRORS?--
     
     
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    Bird Flu And Social Darwinism-bird flu paranoia for quarantine enforcement
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    2733 protect your DNA;More Horrors "Bird Flu" Scam Plan;New Bladders grown,more
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    2499 Where are they Going to Take the Bird Flu Hoax?
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    Is AIDS a man made virus? Special Report
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    2275 New Cutting Edge Newsletter-11/19/2005- "Planned Population Reduction",more
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    2152
    there is a sinister plot to spread what will be called "BIRD FLU"....
    ... all people infected by the flu showed no symptoms whatsoever. Most infected people will survive it. Flu isn't a killer like Ebola, which wipes out 90 percent of those infected. When you see statistics from the WHO that say 33 percent, or as much as 50 percent ...
     
    2135
    Re: The SCAM Pandemic of Avian Bird Flu (H5N1) Heralds Jesus' Coming!
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    Spy On You Through Your Cell Phone!;Risky Flu Pandemic Plan Articles
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    Re: More BACTERIA AND VIRUS KILLER NATURAL FOODS Info-Immunity Now! (even though, unfortunately, the good bacteria from probiotics, etc., are also killed, so it IS A BALANCING ACT)
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    2023 They CARRIED OFF THE AIDS ORIGIN,MAYBE NOT the "Avian Flu"!?
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    International Campaign to Stop Smallpox Genetic Engineering Announced
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    1303
    Codex Alimentarus, and TIMING! (For Announced "Flu Pandemic")Smallpox Virus Genetically Modified, lots more
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    1242
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    1078 Vitamins and Dietary Supplements Ending Soon;CANCER TREATMENT SUCCESS (ALL for your Discretion!)
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    Jim Redden interviews Dr. Len Horowitz About the "Flu" Epidemic
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    741 Kissinger, Eugenics And Depopulation- and lots more, new and older
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    #5021 From: Lee & Cindy <leeandcindy@...>
    Date: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:08 pm
    Subject:: Re: Where Can I get RAW CHEESE in the USA?Or Raw Milk?It's "ILLEGAL"!     		cheyennecin
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    If you look at FoodHerbHealth archives, you KNOW that raw milk has not hurt anyone. You also know that milk with cream removed and pasteurized, etc., has made the milk MUCH LESS VALUABLE, and that raw milk drinking would make us and our bones, etc., even our digestion, MUCH HEALTHIER! --"Cheyenne Cin" - P.S. It is a CRIME to block our access to raw milk and good raw cheese, etc.... and a huge invasion of our rights and our good health. THere are great pancreatic enzymes in raw milk, etc.
     
     
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    Passions run high in raw-milk debate

    By Amy Worden
    Inquirer Harrisburg Bureau
    Suzanne Mossetto adds yogurt culture to heated raw milk in the process of making yogurt. Mossetto, who lives in Cherry Hill, purchases the raw milk from a group of farms in Pa.
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    Suzanne Mossetto adds yogurt culture to heated raw milk in the process of making yogurt. Mossetto, who lives in Cherry Hill, purchases the raw milk from a group of farms in Pa.
    HARRISBURG - The forces of consumer choice and health safety collided in a Senate hearing on raw milk yesterday.

    More than a hundred people, including a cluster of Amish farmers, packed a Senate hearing room to support the production and retail selling of raw milk in Pennsylvania.

    Equally passionate are health officials and food-safety researchers who say they firmly believe that unpasteurized milk, with its high levels of food-borne pathogens, is unsafe.

    Senate Agricultural Committee Chairman Michael Brubaker (R., Lancaster) said he convened the hearing to consider both sides of the highly charged issue before deciding whether to seek legislation to either expand the range of raw-milk products allowed in the state or to toughen existing regulations.

    The hearing comes at a time when, with the growing popularity of raw milk, increased attention has been brought on what is still considered a niche sector of state agriculture. "Life is full of risks," testified Peggy Wolf of Carlisle, a confirmed raw-milk drinker who credits it with maintaining her children's good health. "People are killed every day in cars, but we don't pass laws to eliminate them."

    Raw-milk devotees say they are part of a growing trend of Americans turning toward local farm products out of concern for the safety of food shipped long distances.

    "People are clamoring for these products," said Brian Snyder, executive director of Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, drawing several rounds of applause during his testimony. "This is about access to healthy food and consumer choice."

    But Michael Huff, a deputy secretary for the Department of Health, while not calling for its ban, testified that raw milk is an "inherently unsafe product," linked to outbreaks of salmonella, listeria and E. coli. Health officials estimate that between 30 and 35 people in Pennsylvania have been sickened this year.

    Still, in the Philadelphia area, raw-milk consumers have emerged as true believers in the cause. They bypass the supermarkets and travel long distances to farms in south-central Pennsylvania.

    Many consumers appear to delight in being part of what they regard as a quasi-underground movement that exists largely on word of mouth; sales are legal here but not in 25 other states, including Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey. In a reverse of the liquor sales phenomenon, many raw-milk imbibers cross state lines into Pennsylvania to buy their products.

    "My personal belief is that there is no interest in making legal milk illegal," said Brubaker. "But I do think that the question of whether regulations are adequate or whether they need modification is worthy of debate."

    There are currently 75 raw-milk permit holders, which is almost double the number that were issued in 2005. Permits require periodic inspection of the dairy herd and milking equipment and testing against disease. Some at the hearing said they wanted to expand the sale of raw-milk products, which now include only aged cheese, to allow the production of yogurt and ice cream. Other are asking the state to eliminate the permitting process altogether.

    But Huff said there was a greater likelihood for an increase in human illnesses as the number of permits issued by the Department of Agriculture grew. "We are not contesting the sale of raw milk, but we are contesting the expansion of the sale of products from raw milk," Huff said.

    Others say, at a time of increasing government restrictions, it boils down to a basic fight over the right to choose what one wants to eat and drink.

    "We're grown-ups. We want the ability to make our own decisions," said William Stawitz, who lives near Harrisburg and travels 30 miles to a farm to buy his raw milk and eggs from free-range chickens. "Like everything else, it should be 'buyer beware.' "

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    Commenting on the troublesome threesome, Dr. Nissen of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic stated that, "We have got a potential public health crisis. I think patients and families need to be made aware of these concerns. This is out-of-control use of drugs that have profound cardiovascular consequences. We have got a potential public health crisis. I think patients and families need to be made aware of these concerns."
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    THE A.D.H.D. ALARM


    Shane Ellison M. Sc.
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    September 19, 2007
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    The popular pain killer Vioxx was touted as the safest of all time - by physicians and medical journals. After a grueling five years, Big Pharma could no longer hide their secret. The body bags were stacking up too high. By Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates, it prevented 30,000 to 40,000 American's from living out their dreams. Instead, they are now six feet under. In my book, Health Myths Exposed, I warn that our children might be facing a similar tragedy thanks to the ADHD meds Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta.

    By over stimulating the central nervous system, ADHD meds put the cardiovascular system into overdrive. The hearts of our developing children simply cannot keep up. Death results – far more than Big Pharma, or anyone for that matter, wants to admit. But don’t take my word for it.

    Commenting on the troublesome threesome, Dr. Nissen of the world renowned Cleveland Clinic stated that, "We have got a potential public health crisis. I think patients and families need to be made aware of these concerns. This is out-of-control use of drugs that have profound cardiovascular consequences. We have got a potential public health crisis. I think patients and families need to be made aware of these concerns."

    The Alliance for Human Research Protection shows that in 2006, the U.S. Center for Disease Control issued a report confirming that ADHD drugs send thousands to hospital emergency rooms annually. Few medical doctors or media are reporting the dangers.

    Not everyone is concealing the death threat of ADHD meds. The Experimental Pharmacology Department of the American Cyanamid Company and the Merck Index reports that these meds are no less toxic or safer than amphetamine and methamphetamine. They state that with the administration of this drug, motor activity decreases. Many times, tremors and convulsions occur. Studies on amphetamine derivatives show that short-term clinical doses produce brain cell death. According to the authoritative Merck Index, long-lasting and sometimes permanent changes in the biochemistry of the brain are also a result.

    Such dangers explain why the U.S. Government spends billions every year to keep them off the street. But it doesn’t explain why we are pushing them to our 5th graders! The House subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations highlighted that ADHD meds are prescribed for 10% of 5th grade boys! A total of 2.5 million American children are being given street crank disguised as ADHD vitamins…  

    All the symptoms of ADHD are best controlled with select lifestyle habits and nutritional supplements. Replacing sugary meals with ones that are loaded with healthy sources of fat such as eggs, avocado, grass fed beef, seeds and nuts is a great start. Cod liver oil and green tea supplements can enhance focus while L-tryptophan (sold as SerotoninFX at www.health-fx.net) before bed ensures restful sleep and enhanced mood.

    © 2007 Shane Ellison - All Rights Reserved

    Shane holds a Master's degree in organic chemistry and has first-hand industry experience with drug research, design and synthesis. With his keen ability to sift through scientific literature and weed out fact from fiction, Shane has empowered thousands to assert their health freedom by saying "no" to prescription drugs. Learn more about his books Health Myths Exposed and The Hidden Truth about Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs.

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    Dr. Lorraine Day abandons Jeff Rense
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    Jeff Rense

    February 6, 2006

    I will no longer be appearing as a regular monthly guest on the Jeff Rense program.  About a week ago, I resigned and Jeff readily accepted my resignation.

    What are our disagreements?  There are several, including the following:

    • Bird Flu:  I, like a number of others on the web, including Alex Jones (www.prisonplanet.com), and Dr. Joseph Mercola (www.mercola.com). understand that the Bird Flu Hoax is being used to: Control the Population, contribute to the de-population of the earth, promote a Mandatory Vaccination Program to CAUSE disease by the deadly bacteria and viruses purposely implanted in the vaccines, to inflate the already shameful profits of the pharmaceutical companies, to bring about famines by killing off the food supply of the nations, to enforce quarantine of individuals (of dissidents?) and to enforce quarantines or embargoes of entire countries.  (Please see my article on the Bird Flu Hoax on this website.)

    Jeff Rense has been promoting those he regards as “Experts” who parrot the government’s party line regarding the supposed Bird Flu “Pandemic.”  One of those “Experts” is “Patricia Doyle” who admits this is not her real name, who claims to be a Ph.D. and a D.V.M. but refuses to reveal publicly WHERE and WHEN she received those degrees, or under what name.  Jeff Rense says that “Patricia Doyle” has told HIM these things, and HE is satisfied with her answers, and that should be good enough for me – and everyone else.  According to Jeff, neither I nor anyone else should ask any more questions about “Patricia Doyle” or her credentials.

    Well, that isn’t good enough for me!  And it shouldn’t be good enough for you.

    Neo-Cons Should Be Exposed (AND I DISAGREE HERE- the LIBERAL DEMOCRATS fabricated the HORRIBLE word 'Neo-Cons', which means nothing except a suble put-down of conservatives. A MUCH BETTER WORD is RINOs- Republicans in Name Only-- "Cheyenne Cin"- P.S. I do, however, agree that both party leaders are without much power, and obey the globalist insiders.)

    The Splash art, the political cartoons, and many articles on Jeff’s website target George W. Bush, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld as the villains in the U.S. Government.  Indeed, they are all involved in the Planned Destruction of America.  But they are just the puppets out in front.  They have very little real power. 

    Impeachment of President Bush would accomplish nothing.  The Neo-Cons who control him would remain in position and replace Bush with just another puppet.  And nothing would change!  These unelected infiltrators would continue to run the government from behind the scenes.

    Almost no mention is made of these masterminds of evil behind the scenes (the real Axis of Evil), the puppet Masters who manipulate Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld.  These are the Neo-Conservatives, “Neo-Cons” for short, who are ALL Trotskyite-Communists who now masquerade as “Republicans”.

    They include William Kristol, (the son of Communist Irving Kristol, author of Memoirs of a Trotskyite), the editor of The Weekly Standard and a frequent political commentator on the totally Zionist Jewish-controlled media, Paul Wolfowitz, former Under Secretary of Defense (who for years has held the puppet strings of Donald Rumsfeld) and who now is head of the World Bank, Douglas Feith, underling to Wolfowitz, Richard Perle, Advisor to the Pentagon, Natan Sharansky, Ariel Sharon’s Israeli Ambassador to the Jewish Diaspora (Jews around the world) who, according to George W. Bush, wrote, or supplied the ideas for the writing of at least one of George W. Bush’s recent major speeches. 

    Many of these infiltrators have dual citizenship in the U.S. AND in Israel.

    They have taken over our government.  And, unfortunately, their actions boldly proclaim that their allegiance is to Israel - and not to America!

    These dangerous men, and many others like them, who hold positions of power in our government, are the ones who are the real destroyers of America.  They are the ones who should be exposed!

     

    New Age and the Occult

    Many of the guests and advertisers on both the website and radio programs of Jeff Rense are involved with New Age, meditation coupled with visitations from beings (clearly a form of spiritualism – the occult), backward speech (first promoted by Alistair Crowley – considered to be a Master of the Occult), UFOs and other paranormal and metaphysical phenomenon.

    Some who have heard me as a guest on Jeff’s program falsely assumed that I was associated with, or at least endorsed, these concepts.  This is not the case.  I am a Christian and I do NOT believe in, nor do I endorse, any of these concepts listed above, nor do I want to give any credibility to them.

     

    Speaking Truth

    By speaking out on my own website, I can freely state truth without any concern about offending sponsors, or special-interest groups, or the host of the program. 

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    Osteoporosis drug found to cut risk of death after broken hip

    Simple treatment has long been urged, ignored

    By Alice Dembner, Globe Staff  |  September 18, 2007

    A simple treatment for osteoporosis can cut the risk of death following a broken hip by 28 percent, according to a study released last night that confirms a long-recommended but often ignored treatment.

    In hip fracture patients, a yearly dose of a new osteoporosis drug, zoledronic acid, reduced subsequent broken bones by 35 percent, and had the surprising benefit of improving survival, according to the study published online by the New England Journal of Medicine.

    Other research has shown as many as one in seven hip-fracture patients break a second hip and many more suffer other fractures, in part because they don't get treated for osteoporosis. Those additional fractures, and other physical and mental complications, lead to remarkably high death rates among hip fracture patients 65 and older. Each year, about 300,000 patients that age fracture hips, most through simple falls.

    Research commissioned by the Globe and conducted by the University of Maryland School of Medicine last year found that 29 percent of older people who break a hip die within a year, up from 24 percent in the late 1980s. Improved surgical techniques and prevention of many serious complications have helped improve outcomes, but up until now researchers have been hard-pressed to identify new proven ways to reduce the death rate.

    "The reduction in fracture incidence and death was striking and clearly establishes the need for a pharmacologic intervention in patients who fracture a hip," wrote Karim Anton Calis, director of the drug information service at the National Institutes of Health, in an editorial that accompanied the zoledronic acid study.

    "It will increase public awareness about the need for treating patients with a bone-protective medication, in addition to calcium and vitamin D," Calis, a pharmacist, added in a telephone interview. While zoledronic acid is the first to be shown to reduce the death rate, he said, other drugs could turn out to be as effective.

    There are a handful of drugs for osteoporosis on the market, most taken weekly or monthly in pill form. Zoledronic acid is administered by intravenous infusion that takes 15 to 20 minutes.

    The new study was sponsored by Novartis, the company that makes the drug, marketed under the brand name Reclast. The lead researcher, Dr. Kenneth Lyles of Duke University Medical Center, receives grants and speaking fees from Novartis and is an inventor on two patent applications for use of the drug. Because of the conflicts of interest, Lyles said he engaged statisticians at the University of California at San Francisco to provide an independent review of the data. Dr. Edward Marcantonio, a director of research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center who was not involved in the study, yesterday called it "rigorously performed" and impressive.

    The researchers randomly assigned more than 2,100 patients who had fractured a hip to get a yearly dose of zoledronic acid or a dummy drug, and then followed their health for an average of nearly two years. There were 139 subsequent fractures in those who took the placebo drug, compared with 92 in the zoledronic acid group, a reduction of 35 percent - and the effect the researchers had hoped for, Lyles said. Researchers were surprised to also find the reduction in mortality. A total of 101 patients who got the drug died, as did 141 who got the placebo.

    "The change in death rate cannot fully be explained by the reduction in fractures," said Lyles, a geriatrician, adding that researchers will have to study the data further to determine what other factors may have been involved.

    The impact is particularly surprising because the individuals studied were younger and healthier than typical hip fracture patients, and even those getting a placebo had lower-than-usual rates of second fractures and death. All patients in the study also got vitamin D and calcium.

    There were few serious side effects. But Calis said additional studies are needed.

    While the study shows that preventing additional fractures is important, Marcantonio said researchers need to pursue other ways to reduce the death rate, including improvements in surgical and medical follow-up.

    "This is just one approach," said Marcantonio, a geriatrician.

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    SCARY REPORT: PART OF HILLARY's "UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE" plan is to use taxpayers' dollars to FORCE PEOPLE INTO INJECTIONS VIA "VACCINES" for the purpose of killing us either quickly or slowly, and YOU CAN BET that baby boomers, esp. American (white) women will get the 'killers'-- THIS IS HORRIBLE! --'Cheyenne Cin'--P.S. DON'T FORGET THAT "W" BUSH HAS PARTICIPATED by setting this all up to begin with, with much-unpublicized dictates for 'pandemic' - forced 'vaccines', forced 'quaratines". etc.--
     
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    In Pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen.



    The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government experts, it recently announced that it has settled on the generic name of Mycoxafloppin. Also considered were Mycoxafailin, Mydixadrupin, Mydixarizin, Dixafix, and of course, Ibepokin.

    Pfizer Corp. announced today that Viagra will soon be available in liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a power beverage suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible for a man to literally pour himself a stiff one. Obviously we can no longer call this a soft drink, and it gives new meaning to the names of "cocktails", "highballs" and just a good old-fashioned "stiff drink". Pepsi will market the new concoction by the name of: MOUNT & DO.

    Thought for the day: There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs and huge erections and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them.
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    Bladder Infections (10 Oct 2004)

    I am in a new, long-distance relationship and suffering badly, for the first time in my life, from cystitis. I have been drinking cranberry juice but cannot seem to break the cycle of infection. Help!
    - Name and address withheld.

    Although more common in women, bladder infections - which are usually caused by the bacterium, Escherichia coli  (E. coli) - can make life miserable for both sexes.

    Characterised by an urgent desire to empty the bladder, urination is, typically, both frequent and painful. Telltale signs of an infection include strong-smelling and cloudy urine.

    Cranberry juice, even the commercial variety which contains sugar, will help - but for a chronic infection, you should try UTI-Care; a brand new supplement which combines cranberry with a number of approved homeopathic remedies to help clear the urinary tract of infection, plus a less well known agent called D-mannose which can stop E. coli from sticking to the bladder wall and multiplying there in the first place.

    D-mannose is a simple plant sugar and so, unlike the conventional antibiotic treatments for this condition, will not wipe out so called “friendly” bacteria as well as those causing the problem which means you will not suffer additional unwanted side-effects.

    UTI-Care costs £15.95 for 60 capsules and is available in the UK from Victoria Health (0800 413596). To tackle a chronic infection, take three capsules, three times a day. To help prevent re-infection, take one capsule twice a day.

     

    Bladder inflammation (13 Jun 1999)

    I am being treated with low-dose, long-term antibiotics for a bladder inflammation which had caused a frequent urge to urinate and incontinence. What can I do now to boost my body’s healing potential?
    Mr E. Owen, Stratford

    Urine is sterile, which means any infection in the urinary tract has most likely been introduced from outside the body. In men, a bladder infection is relatively rare but also alarming because it can lead to kidney disease. So, if you are male and have an infection that persists for more than two days, go straight to your GP.

    Max Tomlinson, the London naturopath who has a special interest in men’s health, says you need to take a two-pronged approach to your condition now. Firstly, you can prevent further infection and, hopefully, eventually become drug free using diet and herbs. You also need to boost your immune system to help prevent reinfection.

    He suggests the first thing you do is drink up to 1 litre a day of 100% organic cranberry juice. Cranberries will acidify the urine making it a more potent antibacterial agent and also contain hippuric acid which is itself a natural antibiotic. Cranberry juice can also prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of urinary tract and breeding there.

    The herb uva ursi (bearberry) contains a phytochemical substance called arbutin, which is one of nature’s best urinary antiseptics and you can start to boost your immune system by taking vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid (take 500mg, every two hours). Eating more garlic and onions will help stimulate your immunity and cutting out sugar and alcohol will help deprive the bacteria of food. Cut down on coffee and dairy products too.

    *Max Tomlinson practises at Pure Medicine in Harley Street. Call 020 7486 0908 for further information.

     

    Blastocytis Hominis parasite (25 Jun 2000)

    Any suggestions for getting rid of the Blastocytis Hominis parasite please?
    L. Long, Kent

    Some natural health practitioners will tell you it is impossible to suffer from this parasite unless, of course, you have been travelling abroad and have not been careful enough about what you eat and drink.

    Alison Loftus, a nutritionist who specialises in treating parasitic infections, does not agree. A former sufferer herself, she used natural remedies to eliminate the infestation she picked up from overseas but says the problem is much more common here than people realise. (One laboratory in Leeds, for example, reported that 40% of all stools tested were contaminated with parasites.)

    Telltale signs of an infection, according to Loftus, include being overweight, being tired all the time and suffering from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can include constipation and/or diarrhoea, bloating and stomach cramps, chronic fatigue and achy joints.

    One of the most effective treatments is Biocare’s Eradicidin Forete (£16.95 for 90 capsules), which contains the herbs artemesia, berberis, and grapefruit seed extract. A good treatment programme will aim to kill off the organism, repopulate the good bacteria of the gut and support the liver, which is put under extra strain when the parasites die off.

    A common complication, says Loftus, will be a yeast overgrowth in the gut. A condition known as leaky gut is also a risk. Here, the sieve-like holes that line the digestive tract to allow certain nutrients to pass through, have enlarged and become less selective about what gets into the bloodstream. This can cause hidden food intolerances but is easy to test for. Ask your nutritionist for a simple gut permeability test to determine the extent of the damage before embarking on treatment.

    *To find a nutritionist in your area, contact The British Association of Nutritional Therapists on 0870-6061284. Alison Loftus practices at The Hale Clinic (020-7631 0604).

     

    Bleeding gums after pregnancy (21 Dec 2003)

    I started having a problem with bleeding gums during my last pregnancy and although everything else has gone back to normal, I appear to be stuck with this problem. Is there anything that can help?
    Name and address withheld.

    Gingigel is an excellent biological mouth and gum-care gel based on hyaluronic acid; a natural substance found in the connective tissues of the body, which has been shown in trials to stimulate the production of new, healthy tissue when applied to the gums.

    It is found throughout the body where it forms part of the supporting structure of the extracellular spaces and is most abundant in cartilage, synovial fluid around the joints, and the aqueous humour (liquid) in the eyes.

    Used topically to treat burns, wounds, and skin ulcers, it has also been approved in America for the treatment of osteoarthritis, where it is injected directly into the affected joints.

    Hyaluronic acid is sourced from rooster combs and from a process of bacterial fermentation and you can now buy it in both gel and liquid form. Apply the gel to your gums and use the liquid as a mouth rinse. The gel costs £6.49 for 20ml and the rinse is £7.99 for 150ml (from Victoria Health, 0800-413596).

    Since your gums bleed as well, you need to take coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Take 60mg a day and stick with this regimen for two months for the best results. Pharmanord’s CoQ10 costs £15.95 for 60 capsules (also from Victoria Health). Take two a day.

     

    Bleeding gums and amalgams (24 Dec 2000)

    Can you suggest anything to help relieve bleeding gums? I also get quite bad headaches, which a friend suggested may be caused by the mercury in my amalgam fillings. Can this be true and if it is, should I get them taken out?
    Mr M. Naeem, Croydon

    According to Japanese researchers, the best remedy for bleeding gums or gingivitis is coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Take 100mg a day and persevere for at least two months for the best results. You may also be deficient in vitamin C, so increase your daily intake to 500mg.

    Mercury, which the dentist must treat as toxic waste outside your mouth, is the second most toxic metal on the planet after plutonium and yet governments around the world - with the exception of Sweden and Austria - still deem it safe for fillings.

    The British Dental Association, (BDA), does now accept that mercury vapour is indeed released into the body from these fillings but it argues that this happens in such minute amounts, there is no health risk unless you are among an estimated three percent of the population believed to be  “hypersensitive” to mercury amalgams.

    What your dentist may not tell you is that ironically, cleaning your teeth or chewing a “whitening” gum actually makes the problem worse because it accelerates the rate at which vapour is released by a factor of five.

    Health problems which holistic practitioners believe may be linked with mercury toxicity include bleeding gums and headaches, chronic fatigue, allergies and sinusitis, poor concentration, memory lapses, irritability and depression - all conditions which could, of course, be linked with other causes.

    *Dr Gareth Rhidian BDS LFHom (Dent), the Treasurer for The British Society for Mercury Free Dentistry, is currently the point of contact for those interested in Mercury Free Dentistry. Dr Rhidian can be contacted at the following details:
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    Bleeding gums and mouth ulcers (24 Oct 1999)

    I am a 36-year-old otherwise healthy female but for all of my adult life, I have had a problem with bleeding gums. Each time I brush my teeth and even eating an apple will bring this on. I have very sensitive teeth and am prone to mouth ulcers when I feel run down. I see my dentist every three months. He says it is just a question of oral hygiene but I clean my teeth three times a day and floss regularly. What else can I do?
    C. Matthews, Cheshire

    Dr Robert Hempleman, principal of the Brompton Dental and Health Clinic in London,
    specialises in holistic dental care. He suggests the fact you are prone to mouth ulcers is a sign your immune system is compromised and recommends you take a good quality multivitamin supplement.

    You will already know that by the end of the 18th century, sailors were given citrus fruits to prevent scurvy caused by a lack of vitamin C - which is important for bone, connective tissues and wound repair. What you may not know is that before this, nasturtium, which was called Indian Cress, was used to cure the symptoms of scurvy - which include bleeding, loose teeth and inflammation of the gums. Dr Hempleman advises you step up your intake of vitamin C by dissolving 1/4 tsp of vitamin C powder in fresh orange juice each morning.

    You may also benefit from a supplement of Coenzyme-Q10. This substance is found in every cell in the body and is essential for the production of energy. It can help lower blood pressure but the most impressive results by far are its action on gum disease. Researchers at Osaka University in Japan, for example, gave patients with gum problems 60mg a day of Co-Q10 or a placebo. After eight weeks, the patients taking Co-Q10 showed a marked reduction in discomfort and inflammation.

    Nasturtium leaves are high in vitamin C and you can also use an infusion to treat colds and flu. To make this, pour 1/2pt boiling water over 2 tsp of fresh leaves and infuse for 15 minutes. Drink up to three times a day. Solgar’s CoQ-10 is suitable for vegans. 60 x60mg vegetarian capsules cost £41.99. Call 01442-890355 for stockists. Lambert’s make a vitamin C powder called Ascorbic Acid, 250g costs  £13.95. Mail order on 0800-252875, add £1.50 p&p. Dr Robert Hempleman charges from £30 for an initial consultation. Call 0171-370 0055.

     

    Blepharitis - herbal remedies (24 Jun 2001)

    I have chronic blepharitis which has been unsuccessfully treated with numerous antibiotic ointments and drops, including steroids. Scrubbing my eyelids daily with diluted baby shampoo has helped but there must be something more scientific I can do?
    Ms J. Kennedy, Southport

    Scrubbing the eyes sounds painful  - especially since what you are trying to tackle is an inflammation of the outer edges of the eyelids. Presumably, you are using the diluted baby shampoo to keep the area free from infection and to remove the sticky glue-like discharge that is a symptom of this condition when you have an outbreak.

    A better solution would be to use one of the herbal remedies traditionally used for eye problems. Eyebright, as its name suggests is one; another and the one I use for eye infections is Goldenseal. Make a herbal tea with the herb of your choice, allow to cool and then use a piece of sterile cotton to make a clean compress which you apply to the affected area for 15 minutes. After this, make a fresh compress to clean away any resulting debris. Since you are dealing with infection, only use each compress once and always make sure you hands are clean before touching the eye.

    Recurrent infections are always a sign that the immune system is compromised. One of the best-selling herbal remedies used to rebuild your defences is echinacea - a plant that is native to North America but which I have growing very successfully in my own herb garden here. One of the ways it has been shown to help the body resist infection is by preventing the formation of an enzyme called hyaluronidase which can otherwise destroy the natural barriers between healthy tissue and the outside invaders or pathogens responsible for inflammation and disease.

    *All the herbs recommended here are widely on sale in good high street health stores

     

    Blepharitis and homeopathy (11 Jan 2004)

    My mother has been suffering from chronic blepharitis, with a thick discharge. She bathes her eyes twice a day without much success. Is there an alternative that would help alleviate this condition?
    T. Anderson, Edinburgh

    Since topical treatments have not worked to stop the problem, I suggest your mother considers a homeopathic remedy instead. As you may already know, classical homeopathy does not prescribe according to a particular condition but according to the constitutional type of a person - and for this, your mother would need to consult a qualified homeopath.

    That said, there is another way of using homeopathy which is not as traditional but can still be effective, and that is to simply buy the remedy you think you need for a specific complaint over the counter. Think of this as more of a first aid approach.

    In this case, your mother should try Pulsatilla. Homeopathic remedies work in the opposite way to conventional medicine where the higher the dose, the more potent the action. With homeopathy, the greater the dilution, the higher the potency. Your mother should start with a 30c strength, which is a medium dosage, and take the pills according to the directions on the label. You can mail order homeopathic remedies from Ainsworths on 0207 935 5330.

     

    Blood pressure and supplements (02 Apr 2000)

    I have read that both ginseng and ginkgo biloba can be used as alternatives to Viagra - however, I am worried about the risks, especially since I have had a by-pass operation. I have also heard that these supplements can affect blood pressure. What do you think?
    Name and address supplied

    Since you are taking anticoagulant drugs for your heart condition, you are right to be concerned about the effects of herbs which work by boosting the circulation. This is, of course, the reason they are excellent alternatives to Viagra, but not, says herbalist Andrew Chevallier, when you have had a by-pass. This does not mean you can never take them. It simply means you need to discuss it with a your medical consultant who can then, if you do go ahead, recalibrate the doses of your prescription drugs accordingly.You should not experiment with ginseng if you have high blood pressure and even garlic, which also improves circulation, can be risky when taken in large quantities.

    *Andrew Chevallier practises in North London. An initial consultation costs £35. Follow-up appointments are £17. Expect to pay an additional £5 per week on your herbal remedies.

     

    Blood type diet and fatigue (05 Nov 2000)

    My son suffers from feeling tired all the time. I have heard of a healthy diet that is based on a person’s blood group, which is said to help with fatigue. Can you help us track this down?
    Mrs J. R. Cusack, Bristol

    The diet you heard about was Peter D’Adamo’s best-selling Eat Right 4 Your Type, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 50 different languages. The theory, much mocked by conventional circles, is that the four different human blood groups, (A, B, AB, and O), need different diets and that you should therefore individualise what you eat according to your blood type.

    In essence, Dr D’Adamo, who is a nutritional specialist, not a medical doctor, believes that blood group A, for example, should avoid meat and take up yoga; that type Os should eat a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, that Bs are the only group to do well on dairy products and that ABs have all the benefits and intolerances of As and Bs.

    I was highly sceptical when this book was published - but I have to admit, that as a blood group A, I do feel better when I stick to a vegetarian diet and I am a huge fan of yoga. If you want to learn more about this method of eating, you can check out the reviews for this controversial book at www.amazon.co.uk or even visit the author’s own website (www.dadamo.com) where, bizarrely, you can see a picture of him writing his famous tome in what looks like a prison cell on Martha’s Vineyard.

    For fatigue, I would also investigate Kombucha tea. This is a living yeast culture that you ferment with sweetened tea to produce a health drink that is packed with vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and organic acids and said to be very effective for conditions such as ME and Chronic Fatigue.

    The UK’s Kombucha Tea Network, which is based in Bath, can supply a starter culture which costs £18.50 and includes the yeast culture and an excellent book on Kombucha tea which is said to strengthen the whole body, detoxify the system, and help relieve immune-related conditions including arthritis, digestive disorders, psoriasis, and even cancer. The recommended daily dose, once you are up and running, is 150ml or a wineglassful, three times a day.

    *The English version of Peter D’Adamo’s book is co-written with Catherine Whitney and called The Eat Right Diet. Published in paperback, it costs £6.99 from most good bookstores.

     

      

     

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    Are you interested in balancing your pH, but don't know which formula to try? Our Bangkok contributor Ted has given us several formulas to balance pH levels and restore health.

    IODINE
    Painted on the skin, iodine cures the flu, sore throats, PMS, anxiety, and acne.

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    OTHER POWERFUL HOME REMEDIES

    GARLIC
    Everything you needed to know. Includes recipe for garlic tea.

    SPICY TOMATO TEA    :
    Cures severe sinus congestion within minutes.

    CAYENNE PEPPER
    One of the best remedies for the heart (especially after a heart attack). This amazing spice is the #1 remedy for sore throats.  It is also excellent for digestive ailments, sinus congestion, gas, and more.

    BLOODROOT PASTE
    Heard about this amazing but controversial paste? It heals moles, skin tags and skin cancer.

    TRAVEL REMEDIES
    Taking a trip? Make sure you carry some of these home remedies and supplements with you!

    PREGNANCY REMEDIES 
    The best home remedies and natural supplements to take while you are pregnant.

    EARTH CLINIC'S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH RECIPES
    Read up on our experiments.

    TEA TREE OIL 
    Cures gingivitis real fast.

    APPLES
    Use 'em to brush your teeth, use 'em to help alleviate sinus congestion.

    KOMBUCHA TEA:
    Another popular tea that you can easily make at home with Kombucha "babies".

    SEA SALT:
    Nature's most potent antibiotic.

    HONEY:
    Heals pain, anxiety, tension, upset stomach, skin ulcerations, coughs, burns, asthma... and on...

    TURMERIC:
    The best remedy for boils, MRSA cysts and skin infections. Also cures diarrhea, helps intestinal flora and is a cancer preventative.

    CABBAGE:
    An ancient remedy that cures breast engorgement, joint pain, stomach ulcers.

    CASTOR OIL PACKS :
    Edgar Cayce's famous remedy for joint pain, detoxification, elimination.

    ALOE VERA:
    The best way to take it.

    KEFIR: 
    A fermented drink which is very popular in Macedonia. Makes a great skin tonic.

    ACTIVATED CHARCOAL:
    For accidental poisoning, hangovers, upset stomach & gas.

    EMU OIL:
    While not suitable for vegetarians, this Aboriginal remedy from Australia has some interesting and useful applications.

    DISTILLED WATER :
    Read up on whether distilled water is good or bad for the body.

    BAKED LEMON :
    Canadian recipe for sore throats.

    GINGER ROOT :
    Energy builder, grounder and strengthener. Helps nausea.

    COMFREY SALVES :
    Incredible remedy for healing bone fractures.

    BANANA PEELS :
    One of the best cures for warts!

    SOY:
    Numerous studies prove that soy is good for you.

    BLACK TEA :
    Denmark remedy to help an upset tummy.

    PSYLLIUM HUSKS :
    Not only is it excellent for constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, it also gets rid of toxic substances in the colon, like heavy metals!

    GOLDEN MILK :
    An Ayurvedic remedy with turmeric to lubricate the joints. Click here for more information about Turmeric.

    KITCHEREE:
    Traditional East Indian meal with regenerative effects.

    LEEK SOUP :
    French recipe for the flu.

    YOGI TEA :
    Delicious tea that promotes healing in the body.

    WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR
    Though not as popular as apple cider vinegar, White Vinegar cures fevers, poison ivy, severe contact dermatitis and much more.

    SWEETENERS TO AVOID
    Artificial Sweeteners

    FOOD ADDITIVES TO AVOID
    MSG   New!

    SWEETENERS THAT ARE GOOD FOR YOU
    Stevia

    BODY THERAPY
    Secrets for Beautiful, Glowing Skin!

    Cold Showers    : Ancient Ayurvedic practice for strengthening the immune and lymphatic systems.

    Glycerin and Sea Salt scrub: A Welsh remedy for the softest and healthiest skin ever!

    Paraffin Therapy: for dry skin, muscle injuries and arthritis.

    All Natural Hair Conditioners: you'll be pleasantly surprised at the results!

    PET REMEDIES
    Apple Cider Vinegar For Dogs
    Apple Cider Vinegar For Horses
    Chlorella for Dogs
    Curing Mange in Dogs
    Curing Ear Mites in Cats

    WHERE DO I BUY...?
    Check out this page for a few resources.

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    Remember, there is much more on the life altering illness pages, these are just quick references:)

  • Diarrhea
  • Dislocated Joints
  • Ear Infection
  • Eyes, Infected or Sore
  • Gas
  • Glands, Thyroids
  • Gout
  • Hairloss
  • Immune System, weak, boosters
  • Infection, minor wounds
  • Insomnia
  • Headaches
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Kidney Stones
  • Liver
  • Lips
  • Lymph’s
  • Menses, excessive
  • Menopause
  • Migranes
  • Moskito Bites
  • MS
  • Nose bleed
  • Pneumonia
  • Poison Ivy
  • Prostate
  • Sinus infection
  • Skin, itchy, Rash, or Scars
  • Sunburn
  • Teeth & Gums
  • Throat, hurting/sore
  • Osteo-all
  • Psoriasis
  • Teeth and Gums
  • Veins
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Warts
  • Weightloss
  • Yeast Infection



      • Symptom: Alzheimers, Seizures, Nerve Damage
      Herb: Flax Seed Oil
      Many people have also found relieve (I hesitate to say cure, because I have not seen it with my own eyes and therefore cannot validate that claim, but the sources are first and second hand and seem reliable) by drinking fresh goat milk. LOTS of it too :)



      Symptom: Aids, HIV positive
      Herb: Several
      You don’t believe its this simple? Well, if you are reading this…. What have you got to loose? Echinacea (augustifolia is the strongest, but purpurea would do) tincture increases the T-cell count. 2-6 droppers 3x per day (pulse: 2 weeks on, 1 week off). It is also the strongest known immune system booster. Add 3 cloves of (fresh, organic) garlic per day for the same reasons. It is one of the strongest natural anti-biotics known to man, no side effects (hey, it won’t matter if you smell funny, people will at least have a valid REASON to stay away, hmm?), and capable of fighting off everyday nasties. Ever seen a greek guy with the sniffles? I haven’t. It would even be better if you make Dr. Schulze’s Super Tonic formula (on the product pages, but I’ll just as soon walk you through making your own, the recipe is listed, and its EASY to make).



      Symptom: Anxiety (Result of too much Stress)
      Herb: Listed Below<
      CATNIP: Contains chemicals called Nepetalactone isomers that are the chemical cousins to the sedating chemicals found in valerian. Those chemicals are what drive cats wild, but experts say that they can be used at a mild tranquilizer as well. It has a minty taste and is best taken as a tea. Don't boil the water though, simple add 2 teaspoons of catnip to hot water and let it steep for about 15 minutes.. you can safely drink up to 3 cups per day.

      CHAMOMILE: This herb has long been used as a tranquilizer. It soothes frayed nerves because it actually slows down the central nervous system. You can add it to a warm bath, or take it in tea form. It also calms indigestion that may come along with being anxious.

      LAVENDER: This herb is widely used in aroma therapy for relaxation. For relaxing put 5 drops of the essential oil in warm bath water. Or.. you can buy an aromatherapy lamp, put a few drops of the lavender oil in with water, and heat. You can also drink a lavender tea for "gassy" stomachs.

      MOTHERWORT: This herb is used as a mild sedative. It also helps with insomnia, and jittery nerves. Correct dosage is: Drink 2 cups of tea per day. Use one or two teaspoons of dried herb per cup or mix 10 to 15 drops of extract in warm water.

      ST. JOHN'S WORT: This herb has been used as a mild tranquilizer for centuries. It can be used for treating anxiety, emotional problems, depression and as a mild muscle relaxer with no dangerous side effects.
      Mix 10 to 15 drops of extract in liquid to make a cup of tea.

      VALERIAN: The word Valium comes from the herb Valerian. Chemically the drug and the herb are not related though, but in the end they both work the same. Valerian treats anxiety and insomnia. Take one capsule up to three times a day, or make tea by mixing two teaspoons of dried herb with boiling water then steep 15 minutes.
      Other nerve calming and strengtening herbs: Black Cohosh (tensions) Damiana (tonic), Feverfew, Lemon Balm, Lime flowers, Wild Lettuce (sedative), Passion flower (tonic), Rosemary, Vervain (tonic), and above all: Oats.



      Symptom: Artritis
      Herb: Angelica, Barberry, Bayberry, Chamomile, Chaparral, Coriander, Dandelion, Devils Claw, Feverfew, Horsetail, Meadowsweet, Licorice, Turmeric (Cucuma), Yucca, as the most effective
      First of all, stay away from coffee and nikotine. It increases the symptoms.
      GH3 is widely used in Europe. Sold via Earthchild or Harmony2000
      To rub on aching joints: Comfrey tincture, or birch essential oil mixed with a carrier oil (i.e. canola, almond), 20-50 drops into about 30 ml carrier oil, depending on the intensity of the pain.
      Also: Swedenbitter poultices.
      Horsetail bath or poultice helps if the whole body is afflicted with inflamed joints. Tea: Stinging Nettle, 4 cups per day (3 times, take part of a your cup and add 1 tablespoon Swedenbitters, drink that mix divided, half before, half after each meal). Additionally, 1 cup each of horsetail (steep ½ minute only), ½ hour before breakfast and dinner.
      Habanero peppers steeped in olive oil for a week make a liniment that is great against pain (but don't you dare touch any sensitive bodyparts with your fingers after applying. I mean HOURS after applying!!).
      Quick relief: 5 drops Feverfew tincture.
      Rheumatoid arthritis: Witchhazel ointment (Hamamelis) it is an anti-inflammatory and wonderfully cooling to painful joints. Avoid red fruits like tomatoes and strawberries and supplement with essential fatty acids like evening primrose oil and omega 3. Devils claw, liquorice, chinese skullcap, turmeric and ginseng are also good as are antioxidants vit A, E, zinc, magnesium, selenium. For more detailed recipes, Go to the recipe Page



      Symptom: Shortness of Breath/Suffocating
      Herb: black cohosh
      200 mg every morning. Stinging nettle tea daily.



      Symptom: Well, it hurts :) (aka Bee Sting)
      Herb: Various
      Bee stings are protein (poisoning, so to speak). Papaya (aka Pawpaw) fruit dissolves protein. Isn’t that handy? Alternatively, you could use meat tenderizer (but you didn’t hear it from me). Works, believe it or not, also on Men o’ War stings (thanks Penny, but outch!). Marshmallow Extract mixed with olive oil, reduces the pain in minutes, and there will be no swelling (thanks Beverly). Emu oil with Lavender e.o. (thanks Cynthia). Onions (thanks Heather, ewwwww:). Poke root paste (thanks Doug). Baking soda in icewater (thanks Joan). Well, let the bees come. If you’re allergic, by the way, try to find a local bee master and by his honey and pollen. Both are supposed to work on your bee(sting) allergy like a charm. The ‘flying’ pollen allergy, by the way, too. And it if doesn’t, at least you’re getting something BACK from the little buggers.



      Symptom: Bladder/Urinary Tract Infection
      Herb: Listed Below
      Eat lots of joghurt (biological one with right milkassets sour the urine and kill the offending bacteria
      Couchgrass, yarrow, and marshmallow seem to be preventive (for those of us who can’t seem to shake this for long). If you have it, here's the cure: 500 mg Vit C every hour until acute systems lessen, then 1000mg 2-3 times daily. 50,000 IU Beta Carotine twice daily 1000 IU Vit E daily 15 mg Zinc twice daily 2-3 TBS flax seed oil twice daily with food Take Echinacea in any form and garlic, either fresh or oil caps. Fastest help: Uva Ursi (Bearberry) tea, 3-4 cups per day, add corn silk if burning is bad. Pipissewa can be alternated or added. Usnea lichen works great, but isn't water soluble and must be tinctured. Good thing to have on hand. In between all this, drink as much unsweetened Cranberry juice as you can hold :) (alternative: capsules, 4 each dose).



      Symptom: Brittle bones
      Herb: Dandelion
      From Dottie: According to M. Wood (The Book of Herbal Wisdom) it has been verified by x-rays that it will recalcify the bones.



      Symptom: Bad Breath
      Herb: Listed Below
      ALFALFA: this herb contains Chlorophyll, this is also the ingredient in most commercial breath freshening products on the market. Sip alfalfa tea several times a day to keep breath fresh. Add one of two teaspoons of dried leaves to a cup of boiling water and steep 15 minutes.

      PEPPERMINT: Especially helpful when caused by upset tummy (ulcer). Brew tea as directed on package and drink as much as you like. Occasionally swivel around in mouth before swallowing. TIP: Tastes especially good iced in summertime. Due to the natural oils does not keep well at room temperature... so brew fresh each day :)

      PARSLEY: Chew fresh sprigs several times a day. Caution: Large amounts can alter your bloodpressure. Don't take when pregnant.



      Symptom: Bronchitis, Cold
      Herb: Various
      Teamix: Anisseed, thyme, coltsfoot, and ribwort plantain. Steep 10-20 minutes and strain, drink 3 cups a day for maximum effect.
      Fenugreek (trigonella foenum-graceum) tea loosens drains the sinus VERY fast, before the first cup of tea is finished! The taste is vile, honey may be added to make it more bearable (fennel honey is good)
      Chili peppers contain substances that stimulates the cilia (little hairs that keep airways clean) and liquify secretions. Fresh Chili is also high in vitamin C, which is a must intake for all infections, along with zink (approx. 100mg/day, depending on the product).
      Also, many healers believe infections go via the ears. Pour hydrogen peroxide (the commercial bottles will do) into each ear, leave in 5-10 minutes, until the bubbling stopped. Repeat every 1-2 hours. Whether the bacteria/virus theory is right or not, it sure works :) Spray throat or gargle with it too. Also try mullein leaf tea. If you can find a way to inhale it, so much the better. For more details, Go to Recipes Page



      Symptom: Burns
      Herb: Several
      1st aide: Cold water and ice
      Lavender essential oil heals burns, wounds, and infections (but hurts).
      Apply honey (to prevent blistering) or cold milk.



      Symptom: Cancer
      Go to Life Altering Illness Page for the in depth cancer research.
      Did you know? A CGH pregnancy test can confirm cancer. It does, with an accuracy of better than 92% in all cases. If the urine sample shows positive it means either normal pregnancy or abnormal malignant cancer. Black Strap Molasses, by the way, is supposed to be the best preventive measure if you know you might be a candidate. Studies have shown, obviously, that sugar can workers never had cancer (cause they chew on the canes all the time). Considering BSM is laden with all kinds of treasures the body needs, I’m not about to argue, anyway.



      Symptom: Achy wrist
      Herb: Various
      See the research pages (life.htm) for details. It seems only a mix of nutrition, exercise, and external herbs will really work best. Castor oil (hot) packs bring the fastest and best relief.



      Symptom: Colesterol, high
      Herb: Various
      Grapeseed oil (linoleic due to EFA), Almond oil (in place of saturated fats)



      Symptom: Cold Sores/Fever Blisters/Herpes Simplex
      Herb: Listed Below
      Tea tree oil sometimes works, and can actually prevent the surface when applied as soon as the first tingling starts.
      Licorish root (glycyrhiza spp.) tincture internally, ¾ to 1 teaspoon, 3-5 times/day, 3-5 days upon first symptoms. When already too late, apply tincture directly to cold sore. St.John’s Wort also works, but licorish root is more effective.
      L-lysine. Mega dose the first few days, then go to directions on bottle. Discontinue when sores are gone. When used at the slightest tingle, sores often don’t materialize (witchhazel does the same prevention). When caught too late: Lemon Balm infusion, applied as often as remembered, also as tea. Baking soda paste, witchhazel extract/tincture.



      Symptom: You know, backlogged
      Herb: Honey
      2 tablespoons of honey, 3x a day, in your favorite herbal tea. Yes, its that easy and tasty :) Additionally, manual stimulation (un-petroleum jelly, a soft tissue, apply gentle rotating pressure from the inside of the after. You’ll KNOW when you’re doing it right, trust me) helps to get a sluggish system going. If its more then 2-3 days, flush with warm chamomile tea. You should have a healthy bowel movement after every meal.



      Symptom: Cramps, menstrual
      Herb: Various
      Well, the best remedy isn’t an herb, its an orgasm :) For the simple fact of relieving tension, and contracting the uterus (which, after all, is what the cramps are attempting to do) to press out the tissue and blood until it flows by itself. It also releases plenty of chemicals into the body, happy makers, so to speak, and natural pain killers. Another great relieve is a hot bath (you could always, like, combine the two, hehe) or hot water bottle, in a pinch. Herbally: Cramp bark, lobelia tincture (take as needed), and as a long term solution, stinging nettle tea, 2-3 times a day, and cramps disappear within a few months at the most. My personal favorite for ANY type of cramps, even the nasty toe curlers, is our Anti-Spasmodic Tincture mix. (see product pages, rec is displayed). Works within 5 minutes (usually faster).



      Symptom: Cuts and Bleedings
      Herb: Varioys
      Bruise a fresh yarow leaf and press it to the spot for a few minutes. Wound Wash: In 1/2 cup water mix 5 drops each lavender and tea tree oil. Dip cotton wool in the mixture and swab the area until clean of dirt and other impurities.
      Clove infusion (slowboil whole cloves for 10 minutes, use cooled liquid) takes the pain and disinfects.
      To heal deep wounds: Echinacea Root, Goldenseal Leaf, and Myrrh Gum (mix into salve). Fast healer is comfrey, but beware: Heals surface too fast on deep wounds, and can cause abscess, and should only be used a few days after the E/G/M mix. Shepherd’s Purse stops bleedings on contact.



      Symptom: Decubitus (Bed Sores)
      Herb: Various
      Prevention: Constant (Every 1-2 hours) shifting of weight from side to side to back. Hot and cold therapy to increase circulation (blow dryer/ice cube), cayenne crème (same reason), and bedding patient onto real sheep skin in the raw (relieves pressure and irritation)
      Reversing: Slippery Elm & Honey Paste, Comfrey root poultice packed (dried root in aloe gel, for example) into wound (only if no infections is present, otherwise that is treated first)/ Change once a day, clean with hydrogene poroxide.



      Symptom: Diarrhea
      Herb: Various
      Shred an apple, peal and all, and allow air to turn it brown, then eat.
      Eat chopped, fresh Garlic several times a day (just a tad bit). Black tea, 3 cups per day. I’d add honey to kill off any invasive bacteria causing the runs. And an immediate, best ever cure: 1 teaspoon slippery elm powder and 1 teaspoon betonit clay (food grade), mix into a paste like flour, then thin with juice so you can get it down. Usually stops the runs within an hour or two, in really bad cases take another does 6 hours later. Works suavely without any side effects (other then a bit of constipation if you overdosed, hehe) on children, elderly, weak, and PETS (yeeyyyy). Doesn’t taste too bad either. If you’re more food oriented, apple sauce will work as well, just not as fast. Take a portion every few hours for a day or two. Eat bananas.



      Symptom: Dislocated Joint
      Herb: Bear’s Breech (Acanthus mollis)
      Apply paste and the joint will soon relocate to its proper place. Also soothing for mucous membranes, digestive and urinary tracts.



      Symptom: Ear Infection
      Herb: Various
      Best and fastest: Hydrogen Poroxide, fill each year once an hour and leave in until bubbly sensation stops completely, then drain.
      Plantain tincture.
      Crush one fresh organic garlic clove into 3 TBS olive oil, leave 24 hrs, strain, add few drops every hour. If you have a serious ear ache caused by an infection, look up the ear owie oil ingredients on the product page :) Nothing better then Mullien oil with lavender and garlic and a few other gizmos.



      Symptom: Eyes, tired/itchy
      Herb: Cool(black)tea bags, raw potato or cucumber slices, various
      cover the eyes with any of them, and lie down in a darkened room. Be sure to keep the eyes closed! Keep on as long as you feel comfortable with it.
      Castor oil relieves irritation and makes more comfortable. Add a drip into the eye.
      Eyenbright Formula helps with floaters and other common deseases, i.e. pink eye etc.
      Cotton balls soaked in strong rosehip tea reduce swellings and bags under eyes.
      > Eyebright treats infections and afflictions, such as pink-eye. The herb strengthens the eys and helps to repair damage.
      For pinkeye / styx, use Colloidial Silverwater every few hours. It will be gone overnight (I use internally AND externally)



      Symptom: Gas
      Herb: Various
      Fennel tea and sees to chew on. Crushed cadome seeds are also said to work. But my favorite fast solution: Ginger ale :) (I supposed you could chew the ginger, but I don't like the straight taste)



      Symptom: Glands, Thyroids
      Herb: Various in Combination
      Cut up fresh Marjoram and place in bottle, cover with olive oil. Leave them in a warm place (sunsteeping is good) for at least 10 days before using. Leaves may remain in oil until used up. Rub the oil on your affected glands, then cover with following poultice:

      Collect Plantago Lanceolata (Latin), common name: Plantain, Greater or Ribworth. Both, the slim leave variation and the common broad leave variation work. Crush the leaves on a wooden board with a wooden pin (or whatever else you can find. But NO metal tools please, wood only). The crushed mix is then applied on top of the oil treated skin as a poultice. Cover with cloth and leave four applied for 4 hours. Reapply at least daily.

      Simultaneously, take one tablespoon of plantain syrup prior to each meal, three times a day.

      Recipe for syrup: Two heaped double handfuls of washed leaves put through a mincer. To this add water so it does not burn, 300 gram of raw sugar, and 250 gram of honey. Stir constantly on a low heat until this mixture is thick-flowing and bottle. Keep in refrigerator.

      On top of that, drink herbal blood cleansing tea (minimum of two cups a day): even mix of POT marigold (calendula), stinging nettle, red clover, burdock root, and yarrow.
      For Thyroids: Kelp, Bladderwrack, or Licorice root and other things with high mineral content. Warning: No licorice with high bloodpressure!!

      I successfully treated Hypothyroidism in a friend with the following formula from The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine by Daniel Mowrey...

      2 parts Gentian
      1 part Red pepper
      1 part saw palmetto
      1/2 part mustard seed.
      (1/2 a dropperful 3 times a day 10 minutes before before meals then, I also gave her a seperate tincture of Gotu Kola simple. 1 dropperful 2 times a day morning and afternoon). In her case, she had severe hpothyroidism and was also taking medication. the medication was not working, and with this addition it worked. She resumed an active life (she was sleeping all day and not working and loosing weight) and now holds down a job......Love Penny

      **************

      You may want to look into Guggalu (Yogaraja) - commiphora mukul Resin.
      It strengthens the thyroid and raises the blood levels of thyroid hormone. It improves state of mind by counteracting melatonin which is a pineal hormone often implicated with depression. It does a ton more too. (this was taken from Thornes guide to herbal extracts).

      Bladderwrack plant (fucus versiculosus) is said to be good for under active Thyroids, as is kelp. Both are high in iodine, which is needed for thyroid to function as well as for pituitary and pineal glands. Take 1tsp per day along with vitamin E…..Love, Vicki



      Symptom: Gout
      Herb: Juniper Berries, Burdock
      Eating 10-20 juniper berries a day gets rid of the crystals (note: only if there are no kidney problems!). Burdock root decoction, 1 teaspoon 3x a day helps fast. Bloodtest show an improvement at day 3 (thanks Zookie, for that tidbit). Another gout formula: ¼ oz Skullcap, ¼ oz Valerian root, ½ oz Yarrow flowers, ½ oz nettles. Steep 5 minutes in non-aluminium pan, 2 tsp per 8 oz water, take 4x per day, use NO sweetener whatsoever! No meats, sweets, coffeine, chocolate, legumes, or alcoholic beverages! Drink lots of water and juice. 1 tsp of charcoal 4x a day during active attacks.
      Green Pharmacy says celery seed extracts daily or 4 celery stalks a day for 1 week. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier says Take celery tablets, or make a decoction with the seeds. Divide into 3 doses & drink during the day or add 25 g of seeds to food per day.



      Symptom: Hair Loss (same goes for nail problems)
      Herb: Various
      Stinging nettle root tincture is used for many causes:

      To tickle new hair to grow, work into the scalp at least daily, better 2-3 times daily.
      Olive Oil: Massage into scalp (leave overnight) 8 days in a row.
      Jojoba oil, apply as hotpacks (warm oil, soak hair, wrap in towel, keep as long as you can, minimum 1 hour, wash out gently). Eat silica (cold infused horsetail tea, for example, contains the most if you don’t want to take supplements) and blackstrap molasses (for calcium, TBS or more per day).



      Symptom: Headache
      Herb: Chamomile, sage, rosemary, peppermint, wormwood
      Herbal teas made of any of the above will do nicely. I usually use a combination of whatever is available at the time....
      For heat related headaches: Apply a paste of freshly grounded horsereddish on a damp cloth and apply to neck for 1/2 hour.
      You might wanna check the migraine section, there’s great advise there too..



      Symptom: Hemorrhoids
      Herb: Various
      Castor oil softens them. But I achieved best results with a salve made of equal parts of raspberry leaves and yarrow flowers. Lately I add Marshmallow root. See salves page for recipe.
      Witch hazel pads also helps. But the best, and fastest? Yarrow tea. 2 cups 3 times a day when active (will be reduced in a few days, gone from 1-3 weeks, depending on the severances and age of the h’s). If you continue to drink a cup 2-3 times a week, they’ll never come back. Ask me how I know :) Even if you forget, if you feel them coming, and turn to yarrow immediately, you are usually able to stop them. (thank you JUNE, I’ll be forever in your debth!). For severe cases: 2 capsules yarrow and 2 capsules horse chestnut, twice a day, and as much yarrow tea that you can handle.



      Symptom: Immune System, weak
      Herb: Various
      The daily intake of several supplements during the cold season can prevent ever contracting an illness in the first place. Once sick, these will also help the body to fight the infection much, much faster:
      Ecchinacea or Black Eyed Susan (B.E.S. if you can get it. Same principle, but stronger then Echi), Zinc, Vitamin E & C. If you're allready 'bugged', here's a first aid remedy:)
      Fist aid Immune System Booster

      Properties: anti-viral/anti-biotic/anti-bacterial/anti-septic/anti-fungal
      (power pack to stop immediate symptoms and kick system in gear)

      500 mg Vitamin C every hour
      (CAN cause slight diarrhea…. If so (very very rare), lower dose, eat chocolate :)
      15 mg zinc twice daily (careful, only AFTER meal)
      L-lysine (as directed on jar)
      Additionally, as much Echinacea (either tincture, capsules or tea) and garlic
      (preferably fresh and organic, but capsules will do) as you can remember to swallow
      Probiotics (life culture joghurt, acidophilus, bifidus, etc)

      This usually rights the system within half a day or so…. Continue taking until symptoms are gone, at least twice a day. Drink kombucha tea (not only when sick), its one of the bestest natural antibiotics Momma provides….




      Symptom: Infection, Minor Wound
      Herb: Cloves
      Put a tablespoon of cloves in a cup of boiling water, let it sit for one hour, bathe infected area. It will kill germs and stop the pain. Place leftovers in a jar, cloves and all, to use again later.
      For major battle, see First Aid Miracle Herbs .
      Sugar also draws out infections, as does chickweed and plantain (best used together) plant pulp.



      Symptom: Insomnia
      Herb: Various
      Wood Betony and Chamomille, mixed as a tea, boil 2 minutes, then steep 13 more minutes. (its bitter, add honey for taste). Said to know out within 5minutes. Also, valerian and passion flower for their calming effects. OR: 1 pinch catnip, 3 pinches catnip, 1 cup hot water, steep 3 minutes and sweeten if desired (NOT with sugar, mind you… if you wish sweeter taste, add licorice root).



      Symptom: Kidney Stones
      Herb: Various
      Drink lots of horsetail tea, drunk while sitting in horsetail sitbathes (cover kidneys, but leave upper body out of water)Old herbals mention Crane's Bill (Geranium robertanium), sweet violet and bearberry (urva ursi) as an efrective and safe remedy for stones. However, bearsberry's high tannin content is not always well tolerated and vomiting, nausea, and loss of appetite may occur. Pear leaves can be used instead. Beneficial: Tea made from 20 grams each of Birch leaves, Agrimony, Rest-harrow and Shepherd's Purse. I would also add gravel root via tincture, after all, it is THE gravel/stone remedy.
      From Jamie: The Master Cleanse - Lemonade Diet also works well for stones. I have a family member who did this and worked like a charm. 2 Tblsp Organic fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 Tblsp Organic grade B Real Maple Syrup, Spring Water. Add minum of 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. There is a booklet out at most health food stores "The Master Cleanse"



      Symptom: Chapped, rough Lips
      Herb: Various
      Make a salve over low heat from the following ingrediences: 90 ml sweet almond, jojoba, or castor oil (I prefer to mix ALL of them, taking 30 ml each, hehe), 15 ml beeswax, 10 ml pure honey, 10 drops spearmint of peppermint E.O. for taste (optional), and 10 drops tea tree oil. Add the honey only after the other ingredients are blended and removed from heat. Stir occasionally while cooling to prevent separation. Note: Essential oils are only added after it’s almost cooled down. Calcium. L-lysine, vitamin C and B vitamins, zinc, flaxseed oil, lots of fluid, internally.



      Symptom: Liver Damage, malfunction
      Herb: Various
      Eyebright (Euphrasia officinalis) stimulates the liver to remove toxins from the body.
      Milk Thystle and one of its components, Silymarin, is one of the most potent liver medicines, as it inhibits free radicals and stimulates protein action to repair damaged cells and grow new ones. Dandelion is excellent for hepatitis because it contains high amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein, pectin, insulin and choline. It aids bile flow which decongests the liver. Artichoke is good for protection and regeneration. The spice Tuneric has liver healing properties. Common Club Moss is what I used myself, and saved my cat with (total liver and kidney failure)
      Fresh is best, but all herbs can be used tinctured or dried/capsuled. Dose recommendation:
      Dandelion: 250-500 mg (dried root: 4 gm, fluid: 4-8 ml)
      Milk Thystle: 70-210 mg 3x a day
      Globe artichoke (Cynara scolymus): Dried leaves 4-6 gm



      Symptom: Lymphatic congestions
      Herb: Chapparral
      From a fellow herbalist (Marion): For lymphatic congestion and swelling, used a rather strong infusion, about 6-8 ounces three times a day for about one week, then switched over to capsules (500 mg) ground herb, 2 capsules three times a day for another week. It worked rather well for me. I did add some peppermint to the infusion though, since I thought the taste rather bitter



      Symptom: Menopause, Hotflashes, irritation
      Herb: various
      Evening Primrose capsules, 2 each time a flash comes on. And liters and liters of celestial seasonings tension tamer tea mix :=)



      Symptom: Excessive Bleeding, Anemia
      Herb: Various
      Black Cohosh, 1 capsule per day. White Nettle (only the flowers). Cranesbill, Shepherd’s Purse, Periwinkle, and Lady’s Mantle are all reputed herbs for women, and you just use the one that suits you the best. Personally, my choice is Shepherd’s Purse and Lady’s Mantle, simply because they are the gentlest without side effects and grow right outside our doorsteps:). Janet suggested: 8 caps Alfalfa and 1 oz liquid chlorophyll per day during your cycle. I don’t see how that will cure, but it will at least supplement the body. My favorite is yarrow, as it regulates bleeding inside and out.



      Symptom: Migrane
      Herb: Various
      Several possibilities: Take vitamin E and brewers yeast (1 tablespoon powerder/day). Some swear that sniffing vinegar will kill a beginning migrane, others get relief from using a hair dryer on medium heat at the first sign of a headache, and allowing the heat to sooth them. Feverfew also helps, but as a side effect gives you stronger menstruation. 250mg of feverfew in pill form (brand name: herbal factors. You can ground down the herb and fill gel capsules with it. Take more when the weather is bad, air pressure can be a big trigger. Here are several remedies collected from other herbalists:
      #1 Mix equal parts of vinegar and water and bring to a boil. Inhale the fumes for several minutes. Repeat as needed.
      #2 This is a natural pain killer good for migraines. Chop 1 tablespoon of stinking iris and add to 1 pint of water. Boil gently for 15 minutes. Strain and take up to 3 tablespoons per day. Has a slight laxative effect so you may want to weaken it further.
      #3 At the first sign of a headache, make a strong cup of regular coffee, adding 1 tablespoon of lemonjuice. The caffeine acts as a diuretic and helps some migraine suffers. Black coffee is also good for asthma or bronchial spasms.
      #4 Put 2 tablespoons of dried nettle (substitute peppermint if allergic to nettle) in 2 cups of milk. Simmer for 10 minutes. Strain and sweeten with honey. Drink while warm.
      Some people swear that milk can cause severe headaches. Worth a try. Substitute with i.e. soymilk for a few weeks and see what happens.



      Symptom: Moskito Bite
      Herb: Several
      Apply baking soda and parsley paste (add a little water to smoothen).
      Apply a paste of salt and vinegar.
      Apply soap.
      Apply Myrrh oil



      Symptom: Multiple Sclerosis
      Herb: Various
      Press fresh lemon The only offical 'herb' recommended is Evening Primrose oil, taken in capsule form, to restore the degenerated nerves and coat the nerve endings. MS support groups swear by relief with colloidial silver water, but as usual, the most important approach is to stay away from all additives and 'bad' living substances, and do a complete cleanse program of all systems. Details, as usual, on the studygroup, and eventually on the 'life' pages of this site. I'd also have a close look at Dr. Schulze's Nerve Regeneration Formula (the recipe can be found on the commercial portion of this site, Healing Breezes, linked from the main page)font>



      Symptom: Nosebleed
      Herb: Various
      Place an icepack in the neck (cold cloth alternatively). Cotton plugs moistened with Witchhazel, or Shepherd’s Purse Tincture (will stop bleeding on contact, also for razor burns, but oww). Drink Yarrow tea take the tincture.



      Symptom: Osteoporosis, Achy bones
      Herb: Various
      Eat 100 gram Stinging Nettles per day (alternatively tea, if you must), lightly sautéed, yum! Oatstraw is one of the bestest herbs too. Cold infuse overnight, and drink in the morning and throughout the day.



      Symptom: Pneumonia
      Herb: Thyme, Coldsfoot
      Drink Thyme tea. Prepared fresh 4-5 times a day, a big sip is taken every hour. Coldsfoot tea with honey is good for all lung deseases. Sweden bitters should also be taken.
      Emphazema: Mallow tea, 3-4 cups a day, and also the Thyme tea and swedenbitters. The above also goes for the coughing and such. Thyme is a miracle cure....



      Symptom: Poison Ivy
      Herb: Mugworth plant
      Mugworth plant juice stops the itching of poison oak. Jewelweed juice, if applied right away (not after the rash appeared).



      Symptom: Enlarged Prostate Gland (for stones or cancer, please see Duke’s Green Pharmacy
      Herb: Various
      Black Strap Molasses is reputed to be an instant cure. In the ‘olde’ country, renowned healers like Maria Treben swore by Willowherb (often mixed with yarrow and nettle roots). American Healers worship Saw Palmetto (berries, made into tincture or extract) and create yummy recipes like Prosnut butter:
      ½ cup of fresh pumpkin seeds
      1 saw palmetto capsule (the powder within, of course)
      a few drops of liquid licorice extract
      Brazil nut oil (to make the whole thing into a pleasant paste)
      Put in blender until smooth, eat 2 TBS per day on crackers.
      Keep in mind though, that very often Prostate problems are the symptom. The PROBLEM could be the kidneys, and a kidney/bladder tea to flush and cleanse out toxins is never wrong. You might be surprised what other symptoms you’ll loose.



      Symptom: Psoriasis
      Herb: Cleavers (Galium aparine)
      Try a salve, or even a dilute tincture or a strong infusion (tea). When you use dried herbs, make an infused oil , then a salve. For many more details Go to Life Altering Illness Page



      Symptom: Skin, itchy or irritated, Rash, or Scars
      Herb: Several Options
      Antiseptic bath: Peppermint, rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus.
      Itchy skin bath: Lavender, orange peel, thyme, mint, sage, rosemary, comfrey root, cloves, rose leaf.
      Rash: Fresh comfrey and chickweed, also cooked up and soaked into a piece of cotton (like tea).
      For scarring: Rosehip oil soothes and lightens scars.
      Chickweed moistens skin and has drawing qualities, also anti itching.
      The milk of dandelions, mixed into a lotion, will perk up old, wrinkly skin.
      Rosehip oil prevents or reduces scarring, so does pure cocoa butter
      Balm of Gilead salve draws cancer out through the skin due to the active ingredient of Sanguinaria Canadensis. Evening Primrose oil, mixed with St. John’s Wort oil and avocado oil soothes. Gardener’s Dream Cream is said to be great: www.aromacrystal.com
      Internally: Lots of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids will make skin soft and healthy.
      But – remember that skin problems are the symptoms of internal trouble. Most often, a blood cleanse and kidney flush will solve the condition. The body is loaded with toxins, and trys to expel them through the skin. Help with the following herbal teamix: Burdock root, Red Clover Blossoms, Stinging Nettles, Cleavers, Yarrow. Prepare as tea or tincture. Unless your cause is a contact allergy, this often does the trick. Of course, you also have to eliminate the cause. Check your life style, and the skin pages in our life altering disease section.



      Symptom: Sunburn
      Herb: Several Options
      For a soothing lotion chop an unpeeled cucumber into milk and simmer. Cool and apply to the affected area. Aloe sap can also take the worst edge off. For severe burns, apply (in clean linnens) cooling pads.
      St. John’s Wort oil is another option, as is aloe vera and comfrey in any form. Avocado and Wheatgerm oil make good carriers for the others in this case.



      Symptom: Tooth & Gums, Ache and Decay
      Herb: Various
      Peppermint oil in a carrier rubbed on the skin – outside- brings some releave. Test for sensitive skin first, it can hurt like hades.
      Clove oil is supposed to help, but usually irritates the skin immensely; I only list it to warn of it, as it seems to be recommended often. Better gently chew a whole clove and press onto infected area.
      Drink warm mint tea.
      Apply swedenbitters, as often and as long as you can manage. I personally saved/cured a very bad tooth with it. Application hurts, but it is a ‘good’ pain, like slowly burning the pain away, if that makes any sense. I use a Q-tip or a small medical tampon to apply on infected area for several minutes, at least once an hour.
      Calcium intake calms the nerves (which are after all responsible for the pain)
      Feverfew tincture (or chew a fresh leave) is another option.
      Best pain relieve is IPIAC, carried in most larger stores that have a good drug section. I found it in the dental care area too.
      Mouthwash and/or teas: Oak bark is an astringent and high in calcium, and will tighten the gums. Myrhh is an antibiotic. White willow bark for pain, a natural source of aspirin. The cut oak bark seems to make a better tea, but get myrhh gum already powdered (it’s sticky as heck).
      But the best, AND to save teeth (thanks Penny): Dr. Schultze's Tooth and Gum Formula: Tooth & Gum Potion (recipe also posted on the Healing Breezes portion, linked from main page)



      Symptom: Throat, sore
      Herb: Various
      Press fresh lemon juice several times a day and allow to ran down throat slowly. Desinfects and helps with the infection. Here a a few gargles, contributed by Thalia, thanks bunches :)

      To flush away phlegm and to ease pain, gargle for 10 seconds:

      Salt Water: Stir 1 teaspoon salt into a cup of warm water.

      Sage: Put 2 teaspoons dried leaves in 1 cup boiling water, steep 10 minutes, then cool until warm.

      Lemon: Mix the juice of one lemon in one cup warm water.

      Raspberry Leaf: Put 2 tsp raspberry leaf in 1 cup boiling water, steep 10 minutes, strain and cool until warm.

      Peppermint Leaves: Peppermint leaves will make the other herbs in this blend more effective. It has an ability to clear congested nasal passages and improve breathing.

      Cayenne Pepper: Mix the juice of half a lemon, 1 tbsp salt and 1/2 tsp cayenne in 1/2 cup warm water. Cayenne reduces the pain-causing chemicals produced by nerves in the throat.



      Symptom: Thyroids, over or under function
      Herb: Various
      Thanks Penny, for the contribution: I have had experience with hyperthyroidism and herbs work GREAT in conjunction with medication. They actually help the medication to work and cut down the side effects and the amount of medication. Tincture of Gentian, Red Pepper, Kelp , and saw palmetto (in equal parts) add some mustard seed. Then I made a simple of Gotu Kula. Start on the Gotu Kula. this has to be pulsed 1 dropperful morning and mid afternoon. After a week, start the mixed tincture, also pulsed (one week every three weeks only taking one tincture) have kelp every day , as well as a radish at every meal.
      Walnut oil for salads and eat walnuts. Walnuts apparently increase the levels of thyroxine.



      Symptom: varicose
      Herb: Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum), and more
      The extract derived from the horse chestnut seeds gives varicose veins a kick. It reduces venous insufficiency which is the result of vessel blockage. It also reduces leg pain, leg circumference, and itching. Usually gel is also widely available. Also take vitamin E, 800 IU daily, and supplemental coenzyme Q10, 100 mg daily, to improve circulation and tissue oxygenation. Burdock root is soothing as poultice or added to bathes. Here’s another one
      1 quart water
      2 tablespoons dandelion root
      1 teaspoon each marjoram and oregano
      Simmer dandelion root in covered pot for 10 minutes. Add spices, stir, cover again, and simmer another 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit 20 minutes, strain, sweeten with honey to taste, and drink 1 cup three times daily, between meals. Allow a few weeks for veins to fade.



      Symptom: Warts
      Herb: Several
      Linseed oil, applied with cotton ball and left for several days. Raw potato. Celandine or Dandelion stem juice (fresh). Thuja oil. Wheat germ oil. Castor oil. Cotyledon succulent (pig’s ear): remove the cellulose skin from the leaf and then cut a slice of the leaf. Place over the wart, before going to bed at night, and secure. Next morning remove plaster. The wart will be soft and soggy, gently scrape off a little of the top, reapply the next night. Repeat until whole wart is gone. Or apply a slice of bloodroot (sanguinaria canadensis) changing the slice daily for a few days, wart will turn black and begin to shrink over the next few weeks. OR apply Fig juice from a fresh leaf stem, (just the wart, not the surrounding skin) several times a day for a week or two. I have a sworn testimony they went away, and never came back :) Another remedy, this one backed by a fellow herbalist and Culpepper: Milk from the stems of the leaves or branches of the fig tree (Ficus carica), dropped upon warts takes them away. And from Penny (only you love-lol): Stick a bone knife into an unripe paw paw aka Papaya (Carica Papaya) and the white juice that comes out put on any skin growth. It will eat it away (gently scrape off dead skin and reapply as often as needed). Wear gloves or the ends of your fingers will get very tender PawPaw contains a substance that eats away protein (you can test this by wrapping a steak into a leaf for a few hours and shudder at the results). Jamie sez: Soak in apple cider vinegar (trial run by granny with planters wart worked) , 20 minutes per day. Gone in 2 weeks.



      Symptom: Weightloss
      Herb: Various
      6 parts chickenweed (stellaria media)
      4 parts saffron (crocus sativus)(can be substituted with 2 pts. peppermint/1 pt slippery elm)
      3 parts Burdock root (arctium lappa)
      3 parts parsley root (petroselinim crispum)
      3 parts kelp (laminaria saccharina or fucus vesiculosis)
      2 parts echinacea (echinacea angustifolia ; E. purpurea)
      2 parts black walnut (juglans nigra)
      2 parts licorice glycyrrhiza glabra)
      2 parts fennel (foeniculum vulgare)
      2 parts papaya (carica papaya)
      1 part hawthorne berries (crataegus laevigata)

      Fill you own capsules and take 2 or 3 morning and night with a cup of chickweed tea (or chickweed capsules).



      Symptom: Yeast Infection
      Herb: Various
      Yeast infections often happen after antibiotica treatments which destroys our natural bacteria. Eat Acidophilus, bifidus, or other human friendly bacteria as found in Life cultured joghurt (also applied locally). Grapefruit seed extract orally, 3 or more capsules daily. To apply externally: Tea tree oil (HUUUURTS. Dillute very, very well!!!) applied via a soaked tampon and left overnight. Parc D'au tea as a douche or rinse. Apple Cider Vinegar douche 25% to distilled water. Insert a cut capsule of boric acid powder (this is a suggestion I have NOT tried myself yet….)Some 'radicals' (you know who you are, hehe) swear that shoving a freshly peeled clove of garlic shoved 'up there' will do the trick. Exchange once a day. I shudder :) Oh, and don't forget to treat the partner too. Men get it from you but don't show symptoms, hence giving it right back when you think it was safe again to..... I also use Colloidial Silverwater. Douche with it, and apply a moist cotton ball as a pad (or soaked tampon).
      From Roxanne: This is not herbal but it works like a charm. Use gel caps to cap up boric acid (dry form found at any pharmacy) and use as a vaginal suppository. Insert 12 hours apart and I will tell you that you will find full relief in two treatments. You need a panty protector.

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      Bladder Infections (10 Oct 2004)

      I am in a new, long-distance relationship and suffering badly, for the first time in my life, from cystitis. I have been drinking cranberry juice but cannot seem to break the cycle of infection. Help!
      - Name and address withheld.

      Although more common in women, bladder infections - which are usually caused by the bacterium, Escherichia coli  (E. coli) - can make life miserable for both sexes.

      Characterised by an urgent desire to empty the bladder, urination is, typically, both frequent and painful. Telltale signs of an infection include strong-smelling and cloudy urine.

      Cranberry juice, even the commercial variety which contains sugar, will help - but for a chronic infection, you should try UTI-Care; a brand new supplement which combines cranberry with a number of approved homeopathic remedies to help clear the urinary tract of infection, plus a less well known agent called D-mannose which can stop E. coli from sticking to the bladder wall and multiplying there in the first place.

      D-mannose is a simple plant sugar and so, unlike the conventional antibiotic treatments for this condition, will not wipe out so called “friendly” bacteria as well as those causing the problem which means you will not suffer additional unwanted side-effects.

      UTI-Care costs £15.95 for 60 capsules and is available in the UK from Victoria Health (0800 413596). To tackle a chronic infection, take three capsules, three times a day. To help prevent re-infection, take one capsule twice a day.

       

      Bladder inflammation (13 Jun 1999)

      I am being treated with low-dose, long-term antibiotics for a bladder inflammation which had caused a frequent urge to urinate and incontinence. What can I do now to boost my body’s healing potential?
      Mr E. Owen, Stratford

      Urine is sterile, which means any infection in the urinary tract has most likely been introduced from outside the body. In men, a bladder infection is relatively rare but also alarming because it can lead to kidney disease. So, if you are male and have an infection that persists for more than two days, go straight to your GP.

      Max Tomlinson, the London naturopath who has a special interest in men’s health, says you need to take a two-pronged approach to your condition now. Firstly, you can prevent further infection and, hopefully, eventually become drug free using diet and herbs. You also need to boost your immune system to help prevent reinfection.

      He suggests the first thing you do is drink up to 1 litre a day of 100% organic cranberry juice. Cranberries will acidify the urine making it a more potent antibacterial agent and also contain hippuric acid which is itself a natural antibiotic. Cranberry juice can also prevent bacteria from sticking to the lining of urinary tract and breeding there.

      The herb uva ursi (bearberry) contains a phytochemical substance called arbutin, which is one of nature’s best urinary antiseptics and you can start to boost your immune system by taking vitamin C in the form of ascorbic acid (take 500mg, every two hours). Eating more garlic and onions will help stimulate your immunity and cutting out sugar and alcohol will help deprive the bacteria of food. Cut down on coffee and dairy products too.

      *Max Tomlinson practises at Pure Medicine in Harley Street. Call 020 7486 0908 for further information.

       

      Blastocytis Hominis parasite (25 Jun 2000)

      Any suggestions for getting rid of the Blastocytis Hominis parasite please?
      L. Long, Kent

      Some natural health practitioners will tell you it is impossible to suffer from this parasite unless, of course, you have been travelling abroad and have not been careful enough about what you eat and drink.

      Alison Loftus, a nutritionist who specialises in treating parasitic infections, does not agree. A former sufferer herself, she used natural remedies to eliminate the infestation she picked up from overseas but says the problem is much more common here than people realise. (One laboratory in Leeds, for example, reported that 40% of all stools tested were contaminated with parasites.)

      Telltale signs of an infection, according to Loftus, include being overweight, being tired all the time and suffering from the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which can include constipation and/or diarrhoea, bloating and stomach cramps, chronic fatigue and achy joints.

      One of the most effective treatments is Biocare’s Eradicidin Forete (£16.95 for 90 capsules), which contains the herbs artemesia, berberis, and grapefruit seed extract. A good treatment programme will aim to kill off the organism, repopulate the good bacteria of the gut and support the liver, which is put under extra strain when the parasites die off.

      A common complication, says Loftus, will be a yeast overgrowth in the gut. A condition known as leaky gut is also a risk. Here, the sieve-like holes that line the digestive tract to allow certain nutrients to pass through, have enlarged and become less selective about what gets into the bloodstream. This can cause hidden food intolerances but is easy to test for. Ask your nutritionist for a simple gut permeability test to determine the extent of the damage before embarking on treatment.

      *To find a nutritionist in your area, contact The British Association of Nutritional Therapists on 0870-6061284. Alison Loftus practices at The Hale Clinic (020-7631 0604).

       

      Bleeding gums after pregnancy (21 Dec 2003)

      I started having a problem with bleeding gums during my last pregnancy and although everything else has gone back to normal, I appear to be stuck with this problem. Is there anything that can help?
      Name and address withheld.

      Gingigel is an excellent biological mouth and gum-care gel based on hyaluronic acid; a natural substance found in the connective tissues of the body, which has been shown in trials to stimulate the production of new, healthy tissue when applied to the gums.

      It is found throughout the body where it forms part of the supporting structure of the extracellular spaces and is most abundant in cartilage, synovial fluid around the joints, and the aqueous humour (liquid) in the eyes.

      Used topically to treat burns, wounds, and skin ulcers, it has also been approved in America for the treatment of osteoarthritis, where it is injected directly into the affected joints.

      Hyaluronic acid is sourced from rooster combs and from a process of bacterial fermentation and you can now buy it in both gel and liquid form. Apply the gel to your gums and use the liquid as a mouth rinse. The gel costs £6.49 for 20ml and the rinse is £7.99 for 150ml (from Victoria Health, 0800-413596).

      Since your gums bleed as well, you need to take coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). Take 60mg a day and stick with this regimen for two months for the best results. Pharmanord’s CoQ10 costs £15.95 for 60 capsules (also from Victoria Health). Take two a day.

       

      Bleeding gums and amalgams (24 Dec 2000)

      Can you suggest anything to help relieve bleeding gums? I also get quite bad headaches, which a friend suggested may be caused by the mercury in my amalgam fillings. Can this be true and if it is, should I get them taken out?
      Mr M. Naeem, Croydon

      According to Japanese researchers, the best remedy for bleeding gums or gingivitis is coenzyme Q10 or CoQ10. Take 100mg a day and persevere for at least two months for the best results. You may also be deficient in vitamin C, so increase your daily intake to 500mg.

      Mercury, which the dentist must treat as toxic waste outside your mouth, is the second most toxic metal on the planet after plutonium and yet governments around the world - with the exception of Sweden and Austria - still deem it safe for fillings.

      The British Dental Association, (BDA), does now accept that mercury vapour is indeed released into the body from these fillings but it argues that this happens in such minute amounts, there is no health risk unless you are among an estimated three percent of the population believed to be  “hypersensitive” to mercury amalgams.

      What your dentist may not tell you is that ironically, cleaning your teeth or chewing a “whitening” gum actually makes the problem worse because it accelerates the rate at which vapour is released by a factor of five.

      Health problems which holistic practitioners believe may be linked with mercury toxicity include bleeding gums and headaches, chronic fatigue, allergies and sinusitis, poor concentration, memory lapses, irritability and depression - all conditions which could, of course, be linked with other causes.

      *Dr Gareth Rhidian BDS LFHom (Dent), the Treasurer for The British Society for Mercury Free Dentistry, is currently the point of contact for those interested in Mercury Free Dentistry. Dr Rhidian can be contacted at the following details:
      Holistic Dental Centre
      5 Hart House, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7HA
      Tel: 01252 820004  
      Fax: 01252 820003
      Email:       info@...
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      Bleeding gums and mouth ulcers (24 Oct 1999)

      I am a 36-year-old otherwise healthy female but for all of my adult life, I have had a problem with bleeding gums. Each time I brush my teeth and even eating an apple will bring this on. I have very sensitive teeth and am prone to mouth ulcers when I feel run down. I see my dentist every three months. He says it is just a question of oral hygiene but I clean my teeth three times a day and floss regularly. What else can I do?
      C. Matthews, Cheshire

      Dr Robert Hempleman, principal of the Brompton Dental and Health Clinic in London,
      specialises in holistic dental care. He suggests the fact you are prone to mouth ulcers is a sign your immune system is compromised and recommends you take a good quality multivitamin supplement.

      You will already know that by the end of the 18th century, sailors were given citrus fruits to prevent scurvy caused by a lack of vitamin C - which is important for bone, connective tissues and wound repair. What you may not know is that before this, nasturtium, which was called Indian Cress, was used to cure the symptoms of scurvy - which include bleeding, loose teeth and inflammation of the gums. Dr Hempleman advises you step up your intake of vitamin C by dissolving 1/4 tsp of vitamin C powder in fresh orange juice each morning.

      You may also benefit from a supplement of Coenzyme-Q10. This substance is found in every cell in the body and is essential for the production of energy. It can help lower blood pressure but the most impressive results by far are its action on gum disease. Researchers at Osaka University in Japan, for example, gave patients with gum problems 60mg a day of Co-Q10 or a placebo. After eight weeks, the patients taking Co-Q10 showed a marked reduction in discomfort and inflammation.

      Nasturtium leaves are high in vitamin C and you can also use an infusion to treat colds and flu. To make this, pour 1/2pt boiling water over 2 tsp of fresh leaves and infuse for 15 minutes. Drink up to three times a day. Solgar’s CoQ-10 is suitable for vegans. 60 x60mg vegetarian capsules cost £41.99. Call 01442-890355 for stockists. Lambert’s make a vitamin C powder called Ascorbic Acid, 250g costs  £13.95. Mail order on 0800-252875, add £1.50 p&p. Dr Robert Hempleman charges from £30 for an initial consultation. Call 0171-370 0055.

       

      Blepharitis - herbal remedies (24 Jun 2001)

      I have chronic blepharitis which has been unsuccessfully treated with numerous antibiotic ointments and drops, including steroids. Scrubbing my eyelids daily with diluted baby shampoo has helped but there must be something more scientific I can do?
      Ms J. Kennedy, Southport

      Scrubbing the eyes sounds painful  - especially since what you are trying to tackle is an inflammation of the outer edges of the eyelids. Presumably, you are using the diluted baby shampoo to keep the area free from infection and to remove the sticky glue-like discharge that is a symptom of this condition when you have an outbreak.

      A better solution would be to use one of the herbal remedies traditionally used for eye problems. Eyebright, as its name suggests is one; another and the one I use for eye infections is Goldenseal. Make a herbal tea with the herb of your choice, allow to cool and then use a piece of sterile cotton to make a clean compress which you apply to the affected area for 15 minutes. After this, make a fresh compress to clean away any resulting debris. Since you are dealing with infection, only use each compress once and always make sure you hands are clean before touching the eye.

      Recurrent infections are always a sign that the immune system is compromised. One of the best-selling herbal remedies used to rebuild your defences is echinacea - a plant that is native to North America but which I have growing very successfully in my own herb garden here. One of the ways it has been shown to help the body resist infection is by preventing the formation of an enzyme called hyaluronidase which can otherwise destroy the natural barriers between healthy tissue and the outside invaders or pathogens responsible for inflammation and disease.

      *All the herbs recommended here are widely on sale in good high street health stores

       

      Blepharitis and homeopathy (11 Jan 2004)

      My mother has been suffering from chronic blepharitis, with a thick discharge. She bathes her eyes twice a day without much success. Is there an alternative that would help alleviate this condition?
      T. Anderson, Edinburgh

      Since topical treatments have not worked to stop the problem, I suggest your mother considers a homeopathic remedy instead. As you may already know, classical homeopathy does not prescribe according to a particular condition but according to the constitutional type of a person - and for this, your mother would need to consult a qualified homeopath.

      That said, there is another way of using homeopathy which is not as traditional but can still be effective, and that is to simply buy the remedy you think you need for a specific complaint over the counter. Think of this as more of a first aid approach.

      In this case, your mother should try Pulsatilla. Homeopathic remedies work in the opposite way to conventional medicine where the higher the dose, the more potent the action. With homeopathy, the greater the dilution, the higher the potency. Your mother should start with a 30c strength, which is a medium dosage, and take the pills according to the directions on the label. You can mail order homeopathic remedies from Ainsworths on 0207 935 5330.

       

      Blood pressure and supplements (02 Apr 2000)

      I have read that both ginseng and ginkgo biloba can be used as alternatives to Viagra - however, I am worried about the risks, especially since I have had a by-pass operation. I have also heard that these supplements can affect blood pressure. What do you think?
      Name and address supplied

      Since you are taking anticoagulant drugs for your heart condition, you are right to be concerned about the effects of herbs which work by boosting the circulation. This is, of course, the reason they are excellent alternatives to Viagra, but not, says herbalist Andrew Chevallier, when you have had a by-pass. This does not mean you can never take them. It simply means you need to discuss it with a your medical consultant who can then, if you do go ahead, recalibrate the doses of your prescription drugs accordingly.You should not experiment with ginseng if you have high blood pressure and even garlic, which also improves circulation, can be risky when taken in large quantities.

      *Andrew Chevallier practises in North London. An initial consultation costs £35. Follow-up appointments are £17. Expect to pay an additional £5 per week on your herbal remedies.

       

      Blood type diet and fatigue (05 Nov 2000)

      My son suffers from feeling tired all the time. I have heard of a healthy diet that is based on a person’s blood group, which is said to help with fatigue. Can you help us track this down?
      Mrs J. R. Cusack, Bristol

      The diet you heard about was Peter D’Adamo’s best-selling Eat Right 4 Your Type, which has sold over 2 million copies and been translated into 50 different languages. The theory, much mocked by conventional circles, is that the four different human blood groups, (A, B, AB, and O), need different diets and that you should therefore individualise what you eat according to your blood type.

      In essence, Dr D’Adamo, who is a nutritional specialist, not a medical doctor, believes that blood group A, for example, should avoid meat and take up yoga; that type Os should eat a high protein, low carbohydrate diet, that Bs are the only group to do well on dairy products and that ABs have all the benefits and intolerances of As and Bs.

      I was highly sceptical when this book was published - but I have to admit, that as a blood group A, I do feel better when I stick to a vegetarian diet and I am a huge fan of yoga. If you want to learn more about this method of eating, you can check out the reviews for this controversial book at www.amazon.co.uk or even visit the author’s own website (www.dadamo.com) where, bizarrely, you can see a picture of him writing his famous tome in what looks like a prison cell on Martha’s Vineyard.

      For fatigue, I would also investigate Kombucha tea. This is a living yeast culture that you ferment with sweetened tea to produce a health drink that is packed with vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and organic acids and said to be very effective for conditions such as ME and Chronic Fatigue.

      The UK’s Kombucha Tea Network, which is based in Bath, can supply a starter culture which costs £18.50 and includes the yeast culture and an excellent book on Kombucha tea which is said to strengthen the whole body, detoxify the system, and help relieve immune-related conditions including arthritis, digestive disorders, psoriasis, and even cancer. The recommended daily dose, once you are up and running, is 150ml or a wineglassful, three times a day.

      *The English version of Peter D’Adamo’s book is co-written with Catherine Whitney and called The Eat Right Diet. Published in paperback, it costs £6.99 from most good bookstores.

       

        

       

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      Subject: Today, Sept. 17: Here's a food that's good for your kidneys . . .

      RealAge Tips of the WEEK Sept. 17 – Sept. 18, 2007
      • Food Fit for Your Kidneys
      What heart helper can also keep your kidneys feeling fine? Read more.
       
       
      RealAge Tip of the DAY for September 17, 2007
      •Food Fit for Your Kidneys
      What heart helper can also keep your kidneys feeling fine? It's fish.

      That's right. The omega-3s in fatty fish (like salmon) not only help your heart stay healthy, but they seem to keep kidney cancer away, too. Women in a study who ate fatty fish on a fairly regular basis lowered their risk of kidney cancer by 44 percent. (see below ↓)
       
       
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      Asking people to speak up -- or feeling compelled to pretend you heard something you didn't -- is not the way most people want to spend their retirement years.

      But there may be something you can do to help slow the kind of hearing loss that comes with an accumulation of birthday candles and gray hairs: Take folic acid. Just how much do you need? (see below ↓)
       
       
      The Wonderful World of Aging Ears
      There are many wonderful things about growing older (      here's a great example), but losing your hearing isn't one of them. So it was good news when one study showed that a group of men and women between the ages of 50 and 70 helped put the brakes on hearing loss by taking 800 micrograms of folic acid daily for 3 years. But there are two important caveats for these findings: The research took place in a country where foods are not regularly fortified with folic acid, and the benefit to hearing was observed with only low frequency sounds.

      Folic acid helps lower homocysteine, a possible culprit in some kinds of hearing loss. (Initially, all the men and women in the study had elevated homocysteine levels.) It could also be that folic acid helps boost blood circulation to key ear structures involved in age-related hearing loss. Find good food sources of folate.

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      Fortunately, many products in the U.S. are fortified with folic acid, from breads to cereals to pasta, so you probably get at least a few hundred micrograms from your diet. But it's likely you'll need a supplement to reach the RealAge Optimum dose of 700 micrograms per day. Just be sure to stay below 1,000 micrograms per day, especially if you're over 65; as you get older, folic acid could mask a vitamin B12 deficiency.

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      Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:05 pm
      Subject:: Men & Women Respond to Serotonin Differently;Your Genes & Liking Smell of Testosterone       		cheyennecin
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      Biochemical Manipulation: How Men And Women Respond To Serotonin Differently

      Women and men appear to respond differently to the same biochemical manipulation. A new study being published in the September 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry now reports on important sex and genetic differences in the way that men and women react to reductions in serotonin function, specifically in terms of their mood and impulsivity.

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      Biochemical Manipulation: How Men And Women Respond To Serotonin Differently

      Posted On: September 17, 2007 - 3:12pm

      Women and men appear to respond differently to the same biochemical manipulation. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders, and it is also one of the most studied. It is already known that reduced serotonin transmission contributes to the pathophysiology, or functional changes, associated with MDD and most of today’s most popular antidepressants block the serotonin “uptake site”, also known as the transporter, in the brain.

      It is also known that people with MDD are frequently found to have impaired impulse control. A new study being published in the September 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry now reports on important sex and genetic differences in the way that men and women react to reductions in serotonin function, specifically in terms of their mood and impulsivity.

      Using a technique in healthy participants called acute tryptophan depletion, which decreases serotonin levels in the brain, Walderhaug and colleagues found that men became more impulsive, but did not experience any mood changes in response to the induced chemical changes. However, women in this study reported a worsening of their mood and they became more cautious, a response commonly associated with depression. The researchers also discovered that the mood lowering effect in women was influenced by variation in the promotor region of the serotonin transporter gene (5-HTTLPR).

      One of the study’s authors, Dr. Espen Walderhaug, explains, “We were surprised to find such a clear sex difference, as men and women normally experience the same effect when the brain chemistry is changed… Although we have the same serotonergic system in the brain, it is possible that men and women utilize serotonin differently.”

      These findings highlight the complexity of studying and treating these disorders, as the interactive effects of gender and genetic coding impacted the outcomes in the men and women when their serotonergic functions were disrupted. Dr. Walderhaug comments that their study’s findings “might be relevant in understanding why women show a higher prevalence of mood and anxiety disorders compared to men, while men show a higher prevalence of alcoholism, ADHD and impulse control disorders.”

      John H. Krystal, M.D., Editor of Biological Psychiatry and affiliated with both Yale University School of Medicine and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, adds that the response patterns that have emerged in these findings are “the beginnings of an understanding for these sex-related effects.” Ultimately, it is hoped that these findings further advance the ability to quickly and more accurately treat patients.

      Source: Biological Psychiatry, September 15, 2007

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      Like That Manly Smell? It May Be Your Genes

      Androstenone is a derivative of testosterone that is a potent ingredient in male body odor. To some it smells like stale urine, others find it sweet and pleasant. Some can't smell it at all.

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      Submitted by News Account on 17 September 2007 - 1:50am. Genetics

      Androstenone is a derivative of testosterone that is a potent ingredient in male body odor. To some it smells like stale urine, others find it sweet and pleasant. Some can't smell it at all.

      Androstenone is used by some mammals to convey social and sexual information so if you know a girl who doesn't like the way you smell, it may be genetic variations in a single odorant receptor called OR7D4 - don't take it personally, it's in her genes.

      Researchers at Rockefeller University presented nearly 400 participants with 66 odors at two different concentrations and asked them to rate the pleasantness and intensity of each odor. When scientists at Duke University identified OR7D4 as a receptor that androstenone selectively activates, Leslie Vosshall, Chemers Family Associate Professor and head of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics and Behavior at Rockefeller University and Andreas Keller, a postdoc in her lab, formed a collaboration with them, and began collecting blood samples from participants and isolated their DNA. The Duke team, led by Hiroaki Matsunami, used DNA from each participant to sequence the gene that encodes the OR7D4 receptor.

      "With this large dataset, we are able to say that people who express different variants of this receptor perceive this odor differently," says Vosshall.

      Although it has long been suspected that the ability to perceive the odor of androstenone is genetically determined, this study is the first to identify variations in a single gene that account for a large part of why people perceive androstenone's scent so differently.

      With their Duke collaborators, Vosshall and Keller identified two point mutations called single nucleotide polymorphisms along the gene, which gave rise to two variants of the odorant receptor: RT and WM, which differ by two amino acids. As a group, participants with the RT/RT genotype perceive androstenone's odor as foul and intense. Those with the RT/WM genotype, on the other hand, are more likely to perceive androstenone as less unpleasant. Many cannot smell androstenone at all. Although some participants with the RT/WM genotype can smell androstenone, they experience the smell very differently than those with two copies of the fully functional receptor: To them, androstenone doesn't smell like urine; it has a vanilla scent.

      "There are two independent things that are interesting about this odor," says first co-author Keller. "One is that it is a potential social signal but the other one is that so many people cannot smell it."

      Two additional point mutations in some of the participants influenced their sensitivity to androstenone, one of which may make humans hypersensitive to this odor. Vosshall and Keller are interested in what it is about these amino acid changes that alter one's perception of androstenone's scent, and in whether one's perception of this potent compound can influence behavior.

      "Since some mammals clearly use androstenone to communicate sexuality and dominance within a social hierarchy, it's intriguing to think whether the same thing may happen in humans," Vosshall says. "If so, what happens to humans who can't get the signal because they have the nonfunctional copy of the gene? Or the hyperfunctional one? What could be the social and sexual implications of this on one's perception of the smell of fellow humans?"

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      Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:55 am
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      Cough

      Symptoms | Causes | Remedy | Diet | Other suggestions | FAQ's | User Suggestions

      The air passages of the lungs are lined with cells secreting mucus, which normally traps particles of dust. When the membranes get infected and inflamed, the secretion of mucus increases and the lining of the air passages is irritated. Coughing is the action by which excess mucus is driven out.


      Symptoms of Cough

      Person takes a deep breath in

      A person who is going to cough first draws a deep breath in. This action causes his glottis to close and his muscles to contract, thus building up pressure in the chest. Then suddenly, the glottis opens, an explosive discharge of air sweeps through the air passages and carries with it the excess secretions or, in some cases, foreign matter, which has irritated the larynx, trachea, or bronchi.




      Causes of Cough

      Inflammation of larynx or pharynx

      A cough may be caused by inflammation of the larynx or the pharynx. A cough can develop in the chest due to change in weather or seasonal changes.

      Clogging of the bronchial tubes with waste matter

      The real cause of this disorder, however, is clogging of the bronchial tubes with waste matter. This is due to wrong feeding habits. The reason for higher incidence of cough during winter than in other seasons is that an average person usually eats more of catarrh-forming foods such as white bread, meat, sugar, porridge, puddings, and pies during the colder months of the year. Being overclothed with heavy undergarments and other garments during this period also prevents proper aeration of the skin.

      Cough Home Remedy

      Cough treatment using Grapes

      Grapes are one of the most effective home remedies for the treatment of a cough. Grapes tone up the lungs and act as an expectorant, relieving a simple cold and cough in a couple of days. A cup of grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey is advised for cough relief.

      Cough treatment using Almonds

      Almonds are useful for dry coughs. Seven kernels should be soaked in water overnight and the brown skin removed. They should then be ground well to form a fine paste. A quantity of twenty grams each of butter and sugar should then be added to the paste. This paste should be taken in the morning and evening.

      Cough treatment using Onion

      The use of raw onion is valuable in a cough. This vegetable should be chopped fine and the juice extracted from it. One teaspoon of the juice should then be mixed with one teaspoon of honey and kept for four or five hours-it will make an excellent cough syrup and should be taken twice daily. Onions are also useful in removing phelgm. A medium-sized onion should be crushed, the juice of one lemon added to it, and then one cup of boiling water poured on it. A teaspoon of honey can be added for taste. This remedy should be taken two or three times a day.

      Cough treatment using Turmeric

      The root of the turmeric plant is useful in a dry cough. The root should he roasted and powdered. This powder should be taken in three gram doses twice daily, in the morning and evening.

      Cough treatment using Belleric Myroblan

      The herb belleric myroblan is a household remedy for a cough. A mixture comprising two grams of the pulp of the fruit, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of long pepper, and 2 teaspoons of honey should be administered for the treatment of this condition twice daily. The dried fruit covered with wheat flour and roasted , is another popular remedy for cough condition.

      Cough treatment using Raisins

      A sauce prepared from raisins is also useful in a cough. This sauce is prepared by grinding 100 gm of raisins with water. About 100 gm of sugar should be mixed with it and the mixture heated. When the mixture acquires a sauce-like consistency, it should be preserved. Twenty grams should be taken at bedtime daily.

      Cough treatment using Aniseed

      Aniseed is another effective remedy for a hard dry cough with difficult expectoration. It breaks up the mucus. A tea made from this spice should be taken regularly for treating this condition.

      Dietaries for Cough

      Orange juice and water

      In the case of a severe cough, the patient should fast on orange juice and water till the severity is reduced. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange diluted in a cup of warm water, every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

      All-fruit diet

      After the juice fast, the patient should adopt an all-fruit diet for two or three days. In case of a mild cough, the patient can begin with an all-fruit diet for five to seven days, taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears, grapes, grape-fruit, oranges, pineapples, peaches, and melons. For drinks, unsweetened lemon water, or cold or hot plain water may be given.

      Well-balanced diet with emphasis on wholegrain cereals, lightly cooked vegetables

      After the all-fruit diet, the patient should follow a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on wholegrain cereals, raw or lightly cooked vegetables, and fresh fruits.

      Avoid tea, coffee, refined and processed foods

      The patient should avoid meats, sugar, tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and processed foods. He should also avoid soft drinks, candies, ice-cream, and all products made from sugar and while flour.

      Other Cough treatments

      Warm-water enema

      While the cough is severe, a warm-water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels.

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      Frequently asked questions on Cough
      Benefits of home remedies: How are these home remedies better than modern medicines? And the remedies you’ve mentioned for cough, fever, arthritis, asthma how do they help in order to stop the ailments?
      Solution for dry cough: About 2 months I have been getting a dry cough in the morning (am). It's waking me up in my sleep. I need to now is there a problem.
      Cough and cold in children: My Daughter who is 2 1/2 year old always has cold and cough and she is underweight. Can u please suggest some kitchen homeremedy for cold and cough and also what food i should give her to put on weight?.
      Information on dry cough: I have a persistent dry cough that can last for months after a bout of flu. What could this be?
      Treatment for cold and cough: My son had a cold for 2 months. No prescription works. He sounds really flemmy and cough is real flemmy and now he has yucky stuff coming from his eyes. No fever but his nose runs and he is really not feeling good.
      Cures for dry cough: I am coughing since 2 months. Mostly dry cough. I am finding it difficult to cough out phlegm. I have done all blood tests, x-ray and antibiotics but no use. Please advice.
      Advice for cough: Sometimes I cough up hard little whitish yellow things that smell. Do you know what this is?
      Advice for persistent cough: I have an 8 month old suffering from a bad cough. The doc had prescribed pulmicort and albuterol. It’s been 3 weeks and she is still coughing. Baby was a preemie and is very sensitive. Pls advice.
      Treatment for severe and persistent cough and fever: severe coughing and fever for a long period of time
      Advice for bad dry cold and emphysema: I recently had a cold now I have a dry cough its really bad at night I had tried cough syrups and the drops I have a humidifer in my home and it still wont go away and the bad part is I also have emphysema what can i

      Home remedies suggested by our website users

      cough

      suggested by Cheryl on Tuesday, June 19, 2007
      thinly slice about 1/4 cup of ginger. add 1 cup of water, and 1 aniseed or cinnamon. bring to the boil. as soon as its boiled.lower heat and let it simmmer for about 5 minutes or until brown in colour. have 1 tot measurement 3 times a day for about 3 days. add 1/2 tsp honey and drink as hot as possible.. this is magic i swear

      cough

      suggested by [unspecified] on Wednesday, June 6, 2007
      this is great for a cough, even sore throat from cough. A fresh lemon, roll it on table, cut in half. Squeez all juice possible into a mug, scrapping as much pulp into juice as possible. Boil water, must be boiling, pour int lemon in mug, add honey to sweeten to taste. Sip as hot as you can stand it, until finished. Do this a few times a day, bedtime, waking in morning, you will be surprised how good this works.

      Mr.

      suggested by Phillip on Sunday, April 8, 2007
      For quick relief of a deep cough that will last for at least 4 hours apply Vick's Vaporub to the bottoms of both feet and then put white socks on to keep the ointment from rubbing off. The relief will come in minutes and last a few hours. Works great to help children stop coughing so they can sleep at night. It even works well for adults. I know it sounds too easy, but try it ... it works!

      Eat Less

      suggested by sonu on Thursday, March 29, 2007
      Cough troubles your stomach,so it is better to keep away from eating full stomach during the coughing days.Talk less,relax and do some breathing excercise like deep inhaling and exhaling for 10 minutes.
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      ~ Alfalfa ~

      Rx:leaves (not sprouts) in infusions, tablets and capsules.Alfalfa leaves have wonderful healing powers that can prevent heart disease, lower cholesterol and help prevent strokes. Warnings:Alfalfa seeds should never be ingested as they contain high levels of amino acid canavanine. Some chemicals in alfalfa can also destroy red blood cells and people with anemia should use caution when ingesting it.

      ~ Allspice ~

      Rx: cooking, oil for toothache, infusion for digestive aid Allspice is used as a digestive aid, anesthetic, and pain reliever and has been used to treat flatulence and diabetes. Warnings:Allspice oil should never be swallowed as it can cause nausea, vomiting,and even convulsions. The oil can also be irritating when applied externally to people with sensitive skin or those with eczema.

      ~ Aloe ~

      Rx: cut mature (lower) leaves for burns, scalds, sunburns, or cosmetic benefits Aloe is one of the most widely used herbs for burns, scalds, scrapes, sunburn, and an incredible infection fighter. It can also be used to smooth and beautify skin. Warnings:
      Aloe latex is a very powerful laxative and may cause severe cramps and diarrhea. It should never be ingested by pregnant women as it may cause miscarriage.

      ~ Anise ~

      Rx: infusion of seeds, tinctures,It has been used as a cough remedy, digestive aid, and contains chemicals similar to estrogen, which may help with menopausal discomforts, and has been known to treat some cases of prostate cancer. Warnings:If your doctor has advised you not to use birth control pills then you should seek the advise of a physician before using this herb because it contains estrogen.

      ~ Balm,Lemon ~

      Rx: leaves in bath, compress for wounds, infusion, tincture.You can use it to treat wounds, herpes, viral infections, and has been used as a digestive aid, and a tranquilizer. It can also be used to treat menstrual cramps or to promote menstruation.Warnings: Anyone with a thyroid condition should avoid using this herb because it contains a thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyrotropin.

      ~ Basil ~

      Rx: tincture or infusion for acne and general infection fighting.It as been used to treat intestinal parasites, acne, and stimulates the immune system. Warnings:Tests have shown that basil may contain a chemical that has caused liver tumors in mice, although the cancer risks remain unclear and not even the most conservative herb critics advise caution when using it.

      ~ Bay Leaf ~

      Rx: fresh leaves for wounds, infusion, tincture Bay is not only used as a bug repellent, but has been known to soothe sore joints,treat infections, and when added to a bath may help with relaxation. Warnings:External uses of bay should be avoided if you have sensitive skin as it may cause a rash.

      ~ Caraway ~

      Rx: seeds in food, oil, infusion of seeds, tincture Two chemicals in caraway seeds have been known to soothe the digestive tract and to help expel gas. It may also be used for relief of menstrual cramps due to the fact that caraway might relax the uterus. Warnings:None

      ~ Catnip ~

      Rx: infusion of flowers and leaves (for you not your cat!) When used in teas, it is considered a cold and cough remedy because it relieves chest congestion and loosens phlegm. Catnip has long been used as a sedative,tranquilizer, digestive aid, menstruation promoter, and treatment for menstrual cramps,flatulence, and infant colic. Warnings:Some people may experience upset stomach but Catnip
      is considered nontoxic.

      ~ Chamomile ~

      Rx: infusion or tincture of flowers, herbal bath. This herb is a highly used cure-all, and every household should seriously consider having it around. It has been used externally to treat wounds and inflammations, and internally for indigestion and ulcers. Chamomile is also used to relieve menstrual cramps, arthritis, and is an effective sedative. Warnings: People who have previously suffered anaphylactic reactions from ragweed should think twice about using this herb as well as its close relative yarrow. Large amounts have caused some nausea and vomiting.

      ~ Chickory ~

      Rx: excellent salad addition, infusion, tincture It is also known as endive, or chickory.Chicory is most commonly used to reduce the bitter taste of caffeine in coffee. It aids in cleansing the urinary tract, digestion, a mild laxative and is also taken for rheumatic conditions and gout. Warnings:None

      ~ Cinnamon ~

      Rx: infusion of powdered herb, sprinkle cuts or scrapes for treatment.Cinnamon is used for infection prevention, pain relief, a digestive aid, and may help calm the uterus. Warnings:
      Do not ingest cinnamon oil!!! It can cause nausea, vomiting, and possible kidney damage. When put on the skin, the oil may cause redness and burning.

      ~ Clove ~

      Rx: oil for toothache, infusion.It has been used for toothaches, oral hygiene, a digestive aid, and an infection fighter. It is also used to treat hernia, ringworm, and athlete's foot. Warnings: Children under the age of 2 should never be given clove for medicinal purposes.The oil may cause stomach upset when swallowed, and used externally may cause rash.

      ~ Coriander ~

      Rx: infusion of seeds, sprinkle on cuts and scrapes Used for indigestion, flatulence, and diarrhea, and externally for muscles and joint pains. Warnings: If Coriander causes minor discomforts, such as stomach upsets or diarrhea, use less or stop using it.

      ~ Cranberry ~

      Rx: Juice, juice, juice! Used for urinary tract infections (UTI), incontinence, high Vitamin C content Warnings: None

      ~ Dandelion ~

      Rx: #1 recommended salad addition, leaf infusion, root decoction, tincture, add to bath for prevention of yeast infection.Used for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Weight Loss, High Blood Pressure,Congestive Heart Failure, Cancer Prevention, Yeast Infection, Digestive Aid Eat fresh leaves in a salad (they are quite tasty). Chinese doctors have prescribed Dandelion for thousands of years to treat colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, ulcers,hepatitis, obesity, dental problems, itching and internal injuries. Quite simply a 'super' herb. Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive cases.If Dandelion causes stomach upset or diarrhea, use less or stop using it.

      ~ Dill ~

      Rx: chew seed for fresh breath, infusion or tincture, add to bath to for prevention of urinary tract infections In addition to its preservative action, Dill is an infection fighter and soothing digestive aid. Used for stomach problems, flatulence, urinary tract infection Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive individuals.

      ~ Echinacea ~

      Rx: tincture or decoction of the ROOTS The best kept secret of the west. This is our A#1 recommended herb due to its high immune system boost. Echinacea kills a wide variety of disease causing viruses and bacteria, it fights infection and strengthens tissues. It may prevent infection by seriously boosting ones immune system. It is known to help the body in fighting off colds and flu. It is a treatment for yeast infections and actually can reduce the future onset of. It helps preserve white blood cells, is a confirmed wound healer as it prevents germs from penetrating tissues, and may have anti-arthritic properties. It is simply the most productive herb off all time. Warnings: often causes one's tongue to tingle, this is not harmful.

      ~ Eucalyptus ~

      Rx: boil leaves as an inhalant, oil on cuts and scrapes infusion from leaves NOT OIL, add leaves to bath Eucalyptol is the chemical that gives Eucalyptus its healing properties. It loosens phlegm, kills influenza, and may help bacterial bronchitis. An effective treatment for minor cuts and scrapes and it even repels cockroaches! Warnings: Do NOT ingest Eucalyptus oil, it is highly poisonous. Fatalities have been reported from ingestion of as little as a teaspoon. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!

      ~ Fennel ~

      Rx: chew seeds for a digestive aid, infusion, tincture Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract and also helps expel gas. Used in Germany for infant colic. Traditionally used to stimulate the uterus into menstruation. This herb may also help fight prostate cancer. Warnings: Since Fennel has a mild estrogenic effect, do not use if you are currently taking birth control pills, have a history of abnormal blood clotting, or estrogen dependent breast tumors. Do NOT ingest Fennel Oil, seeds are fine but the oil may cause nausea, vomiting, and possibly seizures.

      ~ Feverfew ~

      Rx: chew leaves for migraine control,premade pills and tablets also work well for headaches, infusion, tincture Got a headache, maybe a chronic migraine? Feverfew may well be your answer.Seventy percent of patients in scientific studies show a significant improvement in their migraine headaches even when standard medical treatment showed no results. Also traditionally used for gynecological purposes. This herb may reduce high blood pressure, and is a great digestive aid after meals. Warnings: May cause sores inside the mouth, do not take if you have a clotting disorder.Remember that Feverfew does not CURE migraines, it suppresses them.

      ~ Garlic ~

      Rx:use cloves in cooking, crush and encapsulate or use premade tablets, infusion,tincture Garlic is the worlds second oldest medicine, and is the traditional 'WONDER DRUG'.Many people don't realize that onion has almost as much medicinal value as garlic does. Battle wounds in WWI were treated with garlic juice.Recommended for colds, coughs, flu, fever, bronchitis, ringworm, intestinal worms, elevated cholesterol,and general internal organ problems. No standard medication can match Garlic on the cardiovascular scale.Garlic DEFINITELY reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduces internal clots which can lead to heart attacks and stroke.Garlic reduces blood sugar and therefore helps diabetes sufferers.It may help eliminate lead and heavy metals in the bloodstream, has helped leprosy patients, fights cancer, helps AIDS patients...nuff sed, USE IT! Warnings: Allergy sufferers may develop a rash from touching or eating the herb.If this is the case, discontinue.If you have a clotting disorder, consult a physician before using Garlic.

      ~ Ginger ~

      Rx: cooking, capsules for motion sickness; tea, infusion, or ginger-ale for digestive aid.This herb helps with motion and morning sickness. It is a very good digestive aid,may ease menstrual cramps, helps arthritis, is traditionally used in the orient for colds and flu, and is excellent for reducing cholesterol, lowering blood pressure, and preventing internal blood clots (a.k.a heart attacks)
      Warnings: large doses MIGHT cause a miscarriage although there are no scientific reports backing this up.

      ~ Ginkgo Biloba ~

      Rx:leaves brewed as tea, infusion.The Earth's oldest tree, it's a given that this herb helps the elderly the most. Ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain which can prevent strokes and heart attacks, improve memory, help impotence and chronic dizziness.It is also known to help with macular degeneration (blindness),circulation, asthma, tinnitus, and deafness.A fine example of the need to preserve the Earth's natural resources. Warnings: Do not use if you have a clotting disorder, do not take in very large amounts as diarrhea, vomiting, and irritability can occur.

      ~ Ginseng ~

      Rx:It is very important to use mature roots(over 6 years old). Use root powder teas, capsules or tablets.You can also make a decoction from dried pulverized root.This herb helps the bodies resistance, boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol, lowers blood sugars, reduces heart attacks, protects the liver, helps the appetite, and helps cancer patients with radiation therapy.Warnings: Rare cases of insomnia, allergy symptoms, breast soreness. Do not use if you have high blood pressure, fever, asthma, emphysema, or cardiac arrhythmia.

      ~ Horehound ~

      Rx:flowers and leaves in infusion or tincture for cough remedy. A popular herbal cough remedy and expectorant for almost 2,000 years,Horehound is good for minor respiratory problems, coughs, colds, and bronchitis Warnings: those with heart disease should not use this herb.

      ~ Hyssop ~

      Rx:flowers and leaves as a compress for cold sores and genital herpes,infusion,tincture.Hyssop inhibits the growth of herpes simplex virus.Scientists agree it is a 'reasonably effective' treatment for cough and irritation of colds and flu. Warnings: DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT..... PERIOD!Again always positively identify the herbs you use.

      ~ Kelp ~

      A natural source of iodine, now known as a radiation protector, protection from heavy metals, reducer of heart disease, and an infection fighter. Rx: take tablets (herb is unpleasant), infusion Warnings: None

      ~ Lavender ~

      Rx: flowers in bath, general aromatherapy The all time fragrant herb, Lavender make a great bath addition. The Greeks and Romans bathed in lavender scented water and it was from the Latin word, lavo (to wash) that the herb took its name. While not technically a medicinal herb, the calming properties of its aroma are well founded. Warnings: None

      ~ Marijuana ~

      The much debated and scolded Cannabis, Marijuana has shown positive effects on cancer, AIDS, and glaucoma. So effective on AIDS patients from its ability to increase a person's appetite as well as releiving nausea allowing a patient to regain weight. Marijuana reportedly helps glaucoma patients by reducing occular pressure which can cause damage to the eye. It is the most effective treatment for chronic nausea. It is not physically addictive. Rx: smoked (dried), added to salads(fresh) Warnings:
      coughing, asthma, upper respiratory problems, difficulty with short term memory loss, racing heart, agitation, confusion, paranoia, possible psychological dependence

      ~ Marjoram ~

      Rx: sprinkle dried powdered herb on cold sores or genital herpes, infusion or tincture for its stomach soothing potential. An excellent digestive aid and herpes fighter, this one of the most confused herbs on the planet. The Oregano on your spice rack might be Marjoram! All Marjoram species are called Oregano but only a few of the fifty are ever called Marjoram. Warnings: None

      ~ Mint ~

      Rx: Peppermint oil for wounds, burns etc., infusion of any dried mint for decongestant, tincture. The after dinner mint soothes the stomach. Peppermint produces Menthol. Menthol is a key anesthetic (e.g. Ben-Gay), the vapors are an incredible decongestant (e.g. Vick's VapoRub), is germicidal, and helps morning sickness a great deal. Those wishing to alleviate morning sickness should use only dilute tea concentrations for reasons shown below. Peppermint is a hybrid of Spearmint and is the more potent due to the high menthol factor. Spearmint contains Carvone in comparison to Menthol. While not nearly as effective, Spearmint is much safer. Warnings: on rare occasions the fragrance of mint oil has caused gagging in children. Pure Menthol, ingested, is POISONOUS. A teaspoon can be FATAL. DO NOT ingest Peppermint oil or Menthol.

      ~ Mistletoe ~

      Rx: leaves in DILUTED infusion, tincture for high blood pressure Mistletoe, the kissing plant, has the ability to slow the pulse, lower blood pressure and stimulate gastrointestinal and uterine contractions. Warnings: should be administered only by a qualified herbal/medicinal doctor. TWO BERRIES CAN KILL A CHILD. Keep away from children. This herb is highly toxic. Pregnant women should not use it. This herb is known (unfortunately) for its abortion inducing properties. The dose needed to induce abortion is enough to kill you.

      ~ Myrrh ~

      Rx: steep powdered herb for mouthwash, infusion, tincture. Myrrh makes an excellent mouthwash, toothpaste, and fights bacteria Warnings:large amounts may have violent laxative action

      ~ Nettle ~

      Rx: process plant matter in juicer, infusion, tincture An effective cure for gout, Nettle is also good for the symptoms of hay fever, scurvy, PMS, and helps heart patients. Warnings: When I was a child, I must have fallen into Nettle a hundred times. USE THICK GLOVES. If you doubt the cruelty of natures own protections just touch one of these plants. Large doses of Nettle tea may cause stomach irritation.

       

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      Laxative Therapy (Virechana)
      The purpose of laxative therapy (virechana) is to cleanse the body of impurities which have been loosened by the oleation. The laxative should be taken at bedtime on the evening of the fourth day of ghee. (One may take the laxative early in the morning on an empty stomach on day 5; many people who can stay home find this to be more comfortable.) The evening meal should be very light, and before taking the laxative, take a 15-20 minute hot tub bath to increase the circulation and loosen the impurities in the body. (If a tub bath is not possible, you may substitute a hot shower or a hot water bottle over the lower abdomen for 15 20 minutes).
      Castor Oil: Prescription: 6 teaspoons
      You can take castor oil by itself or follow the recipe below. You will need two fresh oranges (or lemons) for use in the recipe below. Read the complete recipe, arrange all items conveniently, and then proceed.
      Slice open two oranges (or lemons) in quarters. Place the prescribed amount of castor oil (in this case, 6 teaspoons) in1/2 cup hot water. Squeeze the juice from an orange (or lemon) into the cup and stir vigorously. Hold nostrils closed, drink mixture quickly. Bite into the remaining orange (or lemon) for about 5 seconds. Release nostrils.
      After taking the laxative, you may awaken during the night with the need to go to the bathroom. The results will normally occur in 1 to 15 hours after taking the laxative (the average is from 4 to 6 hours).
      Do not eat or drink anything until after the laxative effect has worn off.
      Step Three: Home Shirodhara-Abhyanga-Nasya (Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage with Nasal Cleansing)
      The purpose of this treatment is to open, cleanse and lubricate the srotas of the head and neck. When blocked, these srotas allow impurities to back up into the Eustachian tube and middle car, creating a potential ear infection. Follow the next five steps.
      1. Massage the head and neck.
      2.Take a hot shower.
      3. Steam the face and neck: fill a large bowl with freshly boiled water. Add 1 2 drops eucalyptus oil or Vicks Vaporub.™ Drape a clean, large towel over the head, making a tent. Lean over the bowl so that the steam is trapped inside the towel tent. Inhale the steam for 2 3 minutes.
      4. Gently apply hot towels to the neck and face.
      5. Perform nasal cleansing: using an eye dropper, place two or three drops of sesame oil directly into both nostrils. Sniff the oil into the sinus cavity; then, rapidly closing and opening the nostrils with your thumb and forefinger, breathe in through the nose. Repeat sniffing procedure three times. Repeat as needed. Do not do within two hours of bedtime.
      Alternate lubrication method: Place a few drops of the oil in the palm of the left hand. Dip the little finger of the right hand into the oil. Insert the oiled finger into both nostrils until they are well-lubricated. If you use this method, make sure that your hands are clean and that the nail of your little finger is clipped short. Continue with sniffing procedure described above.
      General Treatments
      Even though vata, pitta, or kapha may cause otitis media, general treatments which are effective in bringing symptomatic relief are helpful. In every kind of ear infection there will be a kind of discharge (mucus that is produced from the virulence of the infection). A kapha-reducing diet is helpful in removing this mucus during the infection itself, and can expedite the healing even if the diagnosis is not 100% accurate. It is indicated when there is low agni (weak digestive power), kapha imbalance, or excessive mucus and a kapha constitutional type.
      Cleansing Kapha-Pacifying Diet
      Note: Food should be fresh, well-cooked, tasty, and satisfying. It is important to eat only when hungry and to take meals according to a regular schedule. Eat in a settled environment without distractions. Do not overeat.
      Grains
      Barley, in light preparations such as in soup, crackers, unleavened bread.
      Rye, in crackers made from finely ground flour.
      Oats, cooked with water to make a light porridge.
      Millet, steamed or boiled.
      Wheat, in small amounts, and from finely ground whole wheat flour such as that found in crackers, biscuits with low fat and sugar, toasted light bread, unleavened flat breads (chapati, pita bread, tortillas), couscous, semolina and cream of wheat.
      Rice, such as Basmati or other white rice, rice flour, puffed rice, and cream of rice. Suggestion: fry the rice in a pan without oil, then steam or boil it into a soup.
      Legumes
      Green or yellow mung beans or red lentils (dal). (Mung beans and red lentils are available in health food stores and Indian shops, or by mail order.) To prepare: boil 1 part legumes in 2 to 3 parts water. Suggestion: boil legumes with rice and a lot of water to make a thin soup. A pinch of hing (asafoetida) increases the digestibility of lentils.
      Vegetables
      Vegetables should be well-cooked, and prepared with a high water content (as in soups, stews, casseroles). Green, leafy vegetables (well cooked), white pumpkin, asparagus, artichoke, cabbage, zucchini, eggplant (peeled), celery (not the root), carrots (in small amounts), spinach, chicory, tomato (peeled) and tender white radish (prepared in oil), green papaya.
      Dairy Products
      Low fat milk, goat’s milk, buttermilk, yogurt mixed with water 1:1 (lassi, or Ayurvedic buttermilk), small amounts of clarified butter (ghee).
      Sweeteners
      Only honey, in small amounts Do not heat or cook honey.
      Oils
      All (except coconut oil) in very small amounts for cooking only.
      Spices and Condiments
      All spices except salt, especially pungent and sharp spices (pepper, ginger, etc.). Lemon juice in small amounts.
      Fruits
      Fruits should be sweet, ripe and in season: grapes, pomegranates, papayas (small amounts), figs, apples (peeled), guava. The juice of these fruits is also good. Raisins are fine in small amounts, if presoaked and chewed well.
      Liquid
      Sip hot water every 1⁄2 hour for 1 to 2 weeks.
      Specific Treatments
      Vata
      In vata-based otitis media, the major causative factor is dryness. Drops of medicated oil into the ears can act as an antimicrobial and a lubricant.
      Vata Ear Oil
      Equal parts garlic oil and ginger juice, with 5% rock salt. Add 30-35 drops to 1 oz. castor oil (a base). Warm and put 10 drops in bath ears t.i.d. for pain and infection. This can be used 1 to 3 times per week in winter months for infection.
      Tulsi Tea (Ocimum sanctum)
      For associated fever, drink tea made from basil or tulsi leaves t.i.d.
      Trikatu (Zingiber officinalis, Piper nigrum, Piper longum)
      Mix 1 teaspoon with honey to make a paste. Take with warm water t.i.d.
      Nasya (nasal cleansing treatments) as described above.
      Pitta
      With pitta-based otitis media the primary concern is the removal of the yellowish discharge and the heat from the middle ear, Eustachian tube, and blood.
      Pitta Ear Oil
      Equal parts neem oil and ginger juice. Add 40 drops to this combination to 1 oz. castor oil. Warm and put 10 drops in each ear t.i.d. This can also be used for prevention.
      Neem Leaf Fomentation
      Boil neem leaves in water for 10 minutes. Massage neck and cervical lymph channels with castor oil and sandalwood oil combination. Then apply warm neem leaves on sides of neck. Keep replacing with warm leaves and continue for 20 minute t.i.d.
      Fever
      Equal parts mahasudarshan, neem and kutki. Take 1/2 teaspoon in capsules every four hours.
      Nasya treatments as mentioned, using neem: add 15 drops neem oil to 1 oz. sesame oil.
      Kapha
      (Also see Neti, below.)
      Kapha-based otitis media is caused by congestion and mucus.
      Kapha Ear Oil
      Equal parts ginger juice, garlic juice and mustard seed oil. Make juices by squeezing ginger and garlic in a clove press. Add 1/2 part honey and1/4 part rock salt. Add to castor oil, such that the kapha ear oil is 10% of this mixture and 90% is castor oil. Heat. Place 10 drops in each ear t.i.d.
      Internal Kapha Treatment
      Mix 1⁄2 teaspoon sitopladi with honey to make a paste and take 1 teaspoon q.i.d. For severe conditions, add 1⁄4 teaspoon trikatu to 1⁄2 teaspoon sitopladi. Make a paste with honey and take 1 teaspoon q.i.d.
      Note: These treatments can be combined as needed. Many ear infections will stem from a combination of imbalances.
      Neti Practice
      For kapha conditions, the treatment of choice in nasal cleansing is called neti. This is a rinsing of the nasal passages with a mild, salt water solution, which effectively removes accumulated kapha or phlegm. There are times when neti and nasya can be used in conjunction. Nasya, a lubricating treatment, is typically more effective for vata and pitta imbalances: it lubricates the sinus to address the underlying cause of excess mucus, which is dryness of the nasal mucosa, caused by vata and sometimes pitta.
      A special, small, pot with an extended spout, is used for neti. If one is not available, a tea pot works well. Fill the pot with lukewarm water, preferable body temperature. Add about 1 teaspoon salt per half liter of water. Make sure all the salt is dissolved.
      Technique
      Insert the spout gently into the left nostril. Slowly, tilt the head to the right, so the water runs into the left nostril. The mouth should be open so that you can breathe through the mouth instead of the nose. The water should flow in through the left nostril and out through the right nostril. This will happen automatically, provided that the position of the head is correct. Allow the water to freely flow through the nostrils for 20 seconds. Then remove the pot and clean the nostrils by blowing through the nose with some force but with no strain. Repeat the process through the right nostril. Perform neti in both nostrils two times each for 20 seconds.
      Drying the Nose
      Bend at the waist and blow vigorously through the nose five times. Then stand erect, and gently pressing one nostril, breathe in and out vigorously 20 times in quick succession, emphasizing the exhalation to expel the maximum amount of moisture. Repeat the process with the other nostril, then with both nostrils open.
      Precaution
      A slight burning sensation may be felt as the water passes over sensitive mucous membranes. This sensation usually abates after a few practices. If nasal passages are acutely or chronically irritated, the first attempt with neti should be with half the amount of salt (1/2 teaspoon per liter).
      * Scott Gerson, M.D. notes that for children, milk should continue to be given, as it is an important food for children (according to Ayurveda). However, in Kapha season, milk is generally decocted with kapha-reducing herbs before consumption: sunthi (Zingiber officinalis), devadaru (Cedrus deodara), haritaki (Terminalia chebula), tvak (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), or marica (Piper nigrum).

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NATURAL ANTIBIOTICS

While antibiotics are appropriate and effective cures they are
outrageously overprescribed. This is unnecessary since there are
natural alternatives to treat most conditions. Many types of bacteria
have become antibiotic-resistant due to the overprescription.
Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria. They are completely
useless against viruses, fungi, worms and parasites. Using these
drugs can also cause an overgrowth of candida, yeast, and fungi.
Frequent use can even depress your immune system, stimulate
allergies, and damage organs such as the liver and kidneys. Remember
that if you are nursing or pregnant to always check with the
practitioner of your choice first, since some herbs and supplements,
although natural, can have harmful effects on the baby. Yes, you can
have allergic reactions to natural and herbal supplements!!! If you
notice any pain or swelling of the throat, hives on the body, nausea,
increase in body temperature after taking a supplement, seek medical
attention.


Herbs Alcohol extracted tinctures of herbs are the most potent
medicinal form, they may have a sour or bitter taste that may make
you opt for capsule form. Separate preparations of herbal supplements
are preferred to the "combo" ones, so you can optimize the dose and
frequency of each. Sage, Thyme, Oregano, and Parsley are herbs you
can add to your food that are considered antimicrobial. Oregano is
good for chest, lung, and yeast infections. For throat infections,
steep one tablespoon of fresh sage in hot water for half an hour.
Strain the mixture, gargle and swallow. Here is an excellent resource
page I found about Medicinal Herb Preparation


Raw Garlic Family: Amaryllidacae, Genus and Species : Allium sativum
Garlic has a long proven history as an effective antibiotic,
antiviral, antiparasitic, and antifungal. It was used in WWI to
prevent wound infections and by Albert Schweitzer to treat dysentery
in Africa. The Russians used it in WWII when their supply of
penicillin was scarce. It's active compound allicin, is as useful an
agent against staph and strep as some of the heaviest hitting meds,
and has even been shown to kill antibiotic-resistant strains of these
bacteria. It is a broad-spectrum anibiotic and has often been called
a "wonder drug". Herbalists recommend eating one clove of chopped raw
garlic two to three times per day (added to food). Garlic Oil can
also be taken internally. Place 20-30 drops in your ear for ear
infections, three times a day. Ideally a raw clove is chewed or
crushed. It can also be applied directly to the skin. Try taking
deodorized garlic capsules three times per day if you are worried
about garlic breath.


Echinacea Family : Compositae, Genus and Species : Echinacea
angustifolia, E. purpurea This is an increasingly poplular supplement
that fights bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms. It was one of the
Native Americans most used healing herbs. It stimulates production of
immune-modulating T cells and B cells. Also, it does kill a braod
range of disease causing viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa. Like
garlic, it is comparible to penicillin. Take one teaspoon of
echinacea tincture at the onset of symptoms, and one teaspoon every
two hours for the first two days, then drop to one teaspoon three
times per day. You can also add two teaspoons of the dried root in
one cup of water and boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Drink up to
three cups per day. Do not give to children under the age of 2, and
start with lower doses for those over age 65. Do not take echinacea
for more than ten consecutive days or you may develop a resistance!


Goldenseal Family : Ranunculaceae, Genus and Species : Hydrastis
canadensis This antibiotic and potential immune stimulant was once
collected to the point of near extinction. Studies show that
berberine, the alkaliod extracted from goldenseal, blocks
streptococci from colonizing in the body. It may aid in the treatment
of bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections. It has been used for
dysentery and cholera. Indian researchers have found berberine to be
more effective against cholera than the powerful antibiotic,
Chloromycetin. Take 20-30 drops or three capsules three times per day
for a maximum of ten days. Also, you can boil one half to one
teaspoon in one cup of water and steep ten minutes. Drink up to two
cups per day. Do not take goldenseal if you are pregnant as berberine
is a potential uterine stimulant!!


Oregon Grape Root Family : Berberidaceae, Genus and Species : B.
aquifolium or Mahonia aquifolium Another berberine containing herb,
like goldenseal. It is very closely related to Barberry Root Bark
(see below). Do not take Oregon Grape Root if you are pregnant as
berberine is a potential uterine stimulant!!


Barberry Root Bark Family : Berberidaceae, Genus and Species :
Berberis vulgaris Contains berberine like goldenseal, which explains
it's similar antibiotic effect. It was used by ancient Egyptians,
American Indians, and India's Ayurvedic healers. It was also an
ingredient in the anti-cancer Hoxsey Formula marketed in the 1950's
in the U.S. It is an immune stimulant and may shrink tumors. A
compress can treat pinkeye - soak a clean cloth in a barbery
infusion. The herb's edible berries also make jams and jellies.
Studies how it is effective against staph- and streptococci,
salmonella, shigella, E. coli and Candida. It is also used to treat
dysentary and cholera. Use half a teaspoon boiled in one cup of water
for 20-30 minutes. Drink cool and up to one cup per day. Do not give
to children under the age of 2, and start with lower doses for those
over age 65. Do not take barberry root bark if you are pregnant as
berberine is a potential uterine stimulant!!


Wild Indigo This herb is not as well known, however, it is an
extremely powerful antibiotic and anti-inflammatory. Its active
ingredient, baptitoxine, detoxifies the liver and blood. Herbalists
recommend its use for swollen glands, strep or sore throat, mouth
sores, tonsilitis, pneumonia, meningitis, and food or blood
poisoning. Take five to ten drops of the tincture every three or four
hours. Diminish the dose if you feel nauseaus (probably due to
detoxification/release of stored toxins into the bloodstream ready
for excretion from the body)


Eucalyptus Family : Myrtaceae, Genus and Species: Eucalyptus globulus
This is the sole food source for the cute marsupial, the koala.
You've probably used it before in Listerine, Vick's VapoRub, or
Dristan. It is a powerful decongestant with a very sharp and
distinctly recognizable odor. This is a natural antiseptic that kills
bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Russian studies show that it kills the
influenza virus. It's used internally to treat tuberculosis and
chronic coughs. Externally, it can be rubbed on the chest or back for
respiratory infections. It can be used as an inhalant (boil a handful
of the dried leaves) or an herbal bath. Use one to two teaspoons of
the dried crushed leaves per cup of boiling water. Steep ten minutes.
Drink up to two cups a day. You can also substitute one or two drops
of the essential oil for the leaves.


Bee Products Raw Unfiltered Honey has been used since ancient Egypian
times as an effective topical antibiotic to treat cuts, burns, and
scrapes, just slap it on! Rarely, raw honey can become infected with
botulism, a dangerous bacteria. Never give honey to children under
one year of age! Castleman, Michael, The Healing Herbs - The Ultimate
Guide to the Curative Power of Nature's Medicines, Bantam Books, New
York, 1995 Wald, Robin, M.S., Antiobiotic Alternatives - Drug-Free
Solutions to Sometime-Destructive Infection-Fighters, Natural Living
Today, January/February 2000, p. 39-42

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Cough Symptoms | Causes | Remedy | Diet | Other suggestions | FAQ's |
User Suggestions The air passages of the lungs are lined with cells
secreting mucus, which normally traps particles of dust. When the
membranes get infected and inflamed, the secretion of mucus increases
and the lining of the air passages is irritated. Coughing is the
action by which excess mucus is driven out.

ComfiCoff ComfiCoff is a 100% natural remedy containing both herbal
and homeopathic ingredients to provide rapid and effective relief
from cough, congestion and phlegm. Symptoms of Cough Person takes a
deep breath in A person who is going to cough first draws a deep
breath in. This action causes his glottis to close and his muscles to
contract, thus building up pressure in the chest. Then suddenly, the
glottis opens, an explosive discharge of air sweeps through the air
passages and carries with it the excess secretions or, in some cases,
foreign matter, which has irritated the larynx, trachea, or bronchi.





Causes of Cough Throat and Tonsil Dr. Throat and Tonsil Dr. is an
effective remedy for dry cough, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and all
other throat infections.Inflammation of larynx or pharynx A cough may
be caused by inflammation of the larynx or the pharynx. A cough can
develop in the chest due to change in weather or seasonal changes.

Clogging of the bronchial tubes with waste matter The real cause of
this disorder, however, is clogging of the bronchial tubes with waste
matter. This is due to wrong feeding habits. The reason for higher
incidence of cough during winter than in other seasons is that an
average person usually eats more of catarrh-forming foods such as
white bread, meat, sugar, porridge, puddings, and pies during the
colder months of the year. Being overclothed with heavy undergarments
and other garments during this period also prevents proper aeration
of the skin.


Cough Home Remedy Cough treatment using Grapes Grapes are one of the
most effective home remedies for the treatment of a cough. Grapes
tone up the lungs and act as an expectorant, relieving a simple cold
and cough in a couple of days. A cup of grape juice mixed with a
teaspoon of honey is advised for cough relief.

Cough treatment using Almonds Almonds are useful for dry coughs.
Seven kernels should be soaked in water overnight and the brown skin
removed. They should then be ground well to form a fine paste. A
quantity of twenty grams each of butter and sugar should then be
added to the paste. This paste should be taken in the morning and
evening.

Cough treatment using Onion The use of raw onion is valuable in a
cough. This vegetable should be chopped fine and the juice extracted
from it. One teaspoon of the juice should then be mixed with one
teaspoon of honey and kept for four or five hours-it will make an
excellent cough syrup and should be taken twice daily. Onions are
also useful in removing phelgm. A medium-sized onion should be
crushed, the juice of one lemon added to it, and then one cup of
boiling water poured on it. A teaspoon of honey can be added for
taste. This remedy should be taken two or three times a day.

Cough treatment using Turmeric The root of the turmeric plant is
useful in a dry cough. The root should he roasted and powdered. This
powder should be taken in three gram doses twice daily, in the
morning and evening.

Cough treatment using Belleric Myroblan The herb belleric myroblan is
a household remedy for a cough. A mixture comprising two grams of the
pulp of the fruit, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of long pepper,
and 2 teaspoons of honey should be administered for the treatment of
this condition twice daily. The dried fruit covered with wheat flour
and roasted , is another popular remedy for cough condition.

Cough treatment using Raisins A sauce prepared from raisins is also
useful in a cough. This sauce is prepared by grinding 100 gm of
raisins with water. About 100 gm of sugar should be mixed with it and
the mixture heated. When the mixture acquires a sauce-like
consistency, it should be preserved. Twenty grams should be taken at
bedtime daily.

Cough treatment using Aniseed Aniseed is another effective remedy for
a hard dry cough with difficult expectoration. It breaks up the
mucus. A tea made from this spice should be taken regularly for
treating this condition.


Dietaries for Cough Orange juice and water In the case of a severe
cough, the patient should fast on orange juice and water till the
severity is reduced. The procedure is to take the juice of an orange
diluted in a cup of warm water, every two hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All-fruit diet After the juice fast, the patient should adopt an all-
fruit diet for two or three days. In case of a mild cough, the
patient can begin with an all-fruit diet for five to seven days,
taking three meals a day of fresh juicy fruits such as apples, pears,
grapes, grape-fruit, oranges, pineapples, peaches, and melons. For
drinks, unsweetened lemon water, or cold or hot plain water may be
given.

Well-balanced diet with emphasis on wholegrain cereals, lightly
cooked vegetables After the all-fruit diet, the patient should follow
a well-balanced diet, with emphasis on wholegrain cereals, raw or
lightly cooked vegetables, and fresh fruits.

Avoid tea, coffee, refined and processed foods The patient should
avoid meats, sugar, tea, coffee, condiments, pickles, refined and
processed foods. He should also avoid soft drinks, candies, ice-
cream, and all products made from sugar and while flour.


Other Cough treatments Warm-water enema While the cough is severe, a
warm-water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels.

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Frequently asked questions on Cough Benefits of home remedies: How
are these home remedies better than modern medicines? And the
remedies you’ve mentioned for cough, fever, arthritis, asthma how
do they help in order to stop the ailments? Solution for dry cough:
About 2 months I have been getting a dry cough in the morning (am).
It's waking me up in my sleep. I need to now is there a problem.
Cough and cold in children: My Daughter who is 2 1/2 year old always
has cold and cough and she is underweight. Can u please suggest some
kitchen homeremedy for cold and cough and also what food i should
give her to put on weight?. Information on dry cough: I have a
persistent dry cough that can last for months after a bout of flu.
What could this be? Treatment for cold and cough: My son had a cold
for 2 months. No prescription works. He sounds really flemmy and
cough is real flemmy and now he has yucky stuff coming from his eyes.
No fever but his nose runs and he is really not feeling good. Cures
for dry cough: I am coughing since 2 months. Mostly dry cough. I am
finding it difficult to cough out phlegm. I have done all blood
tests, x-ray and antibiotics but no use. Please advice. Advice for
cough: Sometimes I cough up hard little whitish yellow things that
smell. Do you know what this is? Advice for persistent cough: I have
an 8 month old suffering from a bad cough. The doc had prescribed
pulmicort and albuterol. It’s been 3 weeks and she is still
coughing. Baby was a preemie and is very sensitive. Pls advice.
Treatment for severe and persistent cough and fever: severe coughing
and fever for a long period of time Advice for bad dry cold and
emphysema: I recently had a cold now I have a dry cough its really
bad at night I had tried cough syrups and the drops I have a
humidifer in my home and it still wont go away and the bad part is I
also have emphysema what can i

Home remedies suggested by our website users cough suggested by
Cheryl on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 thinly slice about 1/4 cup of
ginger. add 1 cup of water, and 1 aniseed or cinnamon. bring to the
boil. as soon as its boiled.lower heat and let it simmmer for about 5
minutes or until brown in colour. have 1 tot measurement 3 times a
day for about 3 days. add 1/2 tsp honey and drink as hot as
possible.. this is magic i swear cough suggested by [unspecified] on
Wednesday, June 6, 2007 this is great for a cough, even sore throat
from cough. A fresh lemon, roll it on table, cut in half. Squeez all
juice possible into a mug, scrapping as much pulp into juice as
possible. Boil water, must be boiling, pour int lemon in mug, add
honey to sweeten to taste. Sip as hot as you can stand it, until
finished. Do this a few times a day, bedtime, waking in morning, you
will be surprised how good this works. Mr. suggested by Phillip on
Sunday, April 8, 2007 For quick relief of a deep cough that will last
for at least 4 hours apply Vick's Vaporub to the bottoms of both feet
and then put white socks on to keep the ointment from rubbing off.
The relief will come in minutes and last a few hours. Works great to
help children stop coughing so they can sleep at night. It even works
well for adults. I know it sounds too easy, but try it ... it works!
Eat Less suggested by sonu on Thursday, March 29, 2007 Cough troubles
your stomach,so it is better to keep away from eating full stomach
during the coughing days.Talk less,relax and do some breathing
excercise like deep inhaling and exhaling for 10 minutes. More
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~ Alfalfa ~ Rx:leaves (not sprouts) in infusions, tablets and
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destroy red blood cells and people with anemia should use caution
when ingesting it.

~ Allspice ~ Rx: cooking, oil for toothache, infusion for digestive
aid Allspice is used as a digestive aid, anesthetic, and pain
reliever and has been used to treat flatulence and diabetes.
Warnings:Allspice oil should never be swallowed as it can cause
nausea, vomiting,and even convulsions. The oil can also be irritating
when applied externally to people with sensitive skin or those with
eczema.

~ Aloe ~ Rx: cut mature (lower) leaves for burns, scalds, sunburns,
or cosmetic benefits Aloe is one of the most widely used herbs for
burns, scalds, scrapes, sunburn, and an incredible infection fighter.
It can also be used to smooth and beautify skin. Warnings: Aloe latex
is a very powerful laxative and may cause severe cramps and diarrhea.
It should never be ingested by pregnant women as it may cause
miscarriage.

~ Anise ~ Rx: infusion of seeds, tinctures,It has been used as a
cough remedy, digestive aid, and contains chemicals similar to
estrogen, which may help with menopausal discomforts, and has been
known to treat some cases of prostate cancer. Warnings:If your doctor
has advised you not to use birth control pills then you should seek
the advise of a physician before using this herb because it contains
estrogen.

~ Balm,Lemon ~ Rx: leaves in bath, compress for wounds, infusion,
tincture.You can use it to treat wounds, herpes, viral infections,
and has been used as a digestive aid, and a tranquilizer. It can also
be used to treat menstrual cramps or to promote
menstruation.Warnings: Anyone with a thyroid condition should avoid
using this herb because it contains a thyroid-stimulating hormone,
thyrotropin.

~ Basil ~ Rx: tincture or infusion for acne and general infection
fighting.It as been used to treat intestinal parasites, acne, and
stimulates the immune system. Warnings:Tests have shown that basil
may contain a chemical that has caused liver tumors in mice, although
the cancer risks remain unclear and not even the most conservative
herb critics advise caution when using it.

~ Bay Leaf ~ Rx: fresh leaves for wounds, infusion, tincture Bay is
not only used as a bug repellent, but has been known to soothe sore
joints,treat infections, and when added to a bath may help with
relaxation. Warnings:External uses of bay should be avoided if you
have sensitive skin as it may cause a rash.

~ Caraway ~ Rx: seeds in food, oil, infusion of seeds, tincture Two
chemicals in caraway seeds have been known to soothe the digestive
tract and to help expel gas. It may also be used for relief of
menstrual cramps due to the fact that caraway might relax the uterus.
Warnings:None

~ Catnip ~ Rx: infusion of flowers and leaves (for you not your cat!)
When used in teas, it is considered a cold and cough remedy because
it relieves chest congestion and loosens phlegm. Catnip has long been
used as a sedative,tranquilizer, digestive aid, menstruation
promoter, and treatment for menstrual cramps,flatulence, and infant
colic. Warnings:Some people may experience upset stomach but Catnip
is considered nontoxic.

~ Chamomile ~ Rx: infusion or tincture of flowers, herbal bath. This
herb is a highly used cure-all, and every household should seriously
consider having it around. It has been used externally to treat
wounds and inflammations, and internally for indigestion and ulcers.
Chamomile is also used to relieve menstrual cramps, arthritis, and is
an effective sedative. Warnings: People who have previously suffered
anaphylactic reactions from ragweed should think twice about using
this herb as well as its close relative yarrow. Large amounts have
caused some nausea and vomiting.

~ Chickory ~ Rx: excellent salad addition, infusion, tincture It is
also known as endive, or chickory.Chicory is most commonly used to
reduce the bitter taste of caffeine in coffee. It aids in cleansing
the urinary tract, digestion, a mild laxative and is also taken for
rheumatic conditions and gout. Warnings:None

~ Cinnamon ~ Rx: infusion of powdered herb, sprinkle cuts or scrapes
for treatment.Cinnamon is used for infection prevention, pain relief,
a digestive aid, and may help calm the uterus. Warnings: Do not
ingest cinnamon oil!!! It can cause nausea, vomiting, and possible
kidney damage. When put on the skin, the oil may cause redness and
burning.

~ Clove ~ Rx: oil for toothache, infusion.It has been used for
toothaches, oral hygiene, a digestive aid, and an infection fighter.
It is also used to treat hernia, ringworm, and athlete's foot.
Warnings: Children under the age of 2 should never be given clove for
medicinal purposes.The oil may cause stomach upset when swallowed,
and used externally may cause rash.

~ Coriander ~ Rx: infusion of seeds, sprinkle on cuts and scrapes
Used for indigestion, flatulence, and diarrhea, and externally for
muscles and joint pains. Warnings: If Coriander causes minor
discomforts, such as stomach upsets or diarrhea, use less or stop
using it.

~ Cranberry ~ Rx: Juice, juice, juice! Used for urinary tract
infections (UTI), incontinence, high Vitamin C content Warnings: None

~ Dandelion ~ Rx: #1 recommended salad addition, leaf infusion, root
decoction, tincture, add to bath for prevention of yeast
infection.Used for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Weight Loss, High
Blood Pressure,Congestive Heart Failure, Cancer Prevention, Yeast
Infection, Digestive Aid Eat fresh leaves in a salad (they are quite
tasty). Chinese doctors have prescribed Dandelion for thousands of
years to treat colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, ulcers,hepatitis,
obesity, dental problems, itching and internal injuries. Quite simply
a 'super' herb. Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive cases.If
Dandelion causes stomach upset or diarrhea, use less or stop using
it.

~ Dill ~ Rx: chew seed for fresh breath, infusion or tincture, add to
bath to for prevention of urinary tract infections In addition to its
preservative action, Dill is an infection fighter and soothing
digestive aid. Used for stomach problems, flatulence, urinary tract
infection Warnings: May cause skin rash in sensitive individuals.

~ Echinacea ~ Rx: tincture or decoction of the ROOTS The best kept
secret of the west. This is our A#1 recommended herb due to its high
immune system boost. Echinacea kills a wide variety of disease
causing viruses and bacteria, it fights infection and strengthens
tissues. It may prevent infection by seriously boosting ones immune
system. It is known to help the body in fighting off colds and flu.
It is a treatment for yeast infections and actually can reduce the
future onset of. It helps preserve white blood cells, is a confirmed
wound healer as it prevents germs from penetrating tissues, and may
have anti-arthritic properties. It is simply the most productive herb
off all time. Warnings: often causes one's tongue to tingle, this is
not harmful.

~ Eucalyptus ~ Rx: boil leaves as an inhalant, oil on cuts and
scrapes infusion from leaves NOT OIL, add leaves to bath Eucalyptol
is the chemical that gives Eucalyptus its healing properties. It
loosens phlegm, kills influenza, and may help bacterial bronchitis.
An effective treatment for minor cuts and scrapes and it even repels
cockroaches! Warnings: Do NOT ingest Eucalyptus oil, it is highly
poisonous. Fatalities have been reported from ingestion of as little
as a teaspoon. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN!

~ Fennel ~ Rx: chew seeds for a digestive aid, infusion, tincture
Fennel relaxes the smooth muscle lining of the digestive tract and
also helps expel gas. Used in Germany for infant colic. Traditionally
used to stimulate the uterus into menstruation. This herb may also
help fight prostate cancer. Warnings: Since Fennel has a mild
estrogenic effect, do not use if you are currently taking birth
control pills, have a history of abnormal blood clotting, or estrogen
dependent breast tumors. Do NOT ingest Fennel Oil, seeds are fine but
the oil may cause nausea, vomiting, and possibly seizures.

~ Feverfew ~ Rx: chew leaves for migraine control,premade pills and
tablets also work well for headaches, infusion, tincture Got a
headache, maybe a chronic migraine? Feverfew may well be your
answer.Seventy percent of patients in scientific studies show a
significant improvement in their migraine headaches even when
standard medical treatment showed no results. Also traditionally used
for gynecological purposes. This herb may reduce high blood pressure,
and is a great digestive aid after meals. Warnings: May cause sores
inside the mouth, do not take if you have a clotting
disorder.Remember that Feverfew does not CURE migraines, it
suppresses them.

~ Garlic ~ Rx:use cloves in cooking, crush and encapsulate or use
premade tablets, infusion,tincture Garlic is the worlds second oldest
medicine, and is the traditional 'WONDER DRUG'.Many people don't
realize that onion has almost as much medicinal value as garlic does.
Battle wounds in WWI were treated with garlic juice.Recommended for
colds, coughs, flu, fever, bronchitis, ringworm, intestinal worms,
elevated cholesterol,and general internal organ problems. No standard
medication can match Garlic on the cardiovascular scale.Garlic
DEFINITELY reduces blood pressure, cholesterol, and reduces internal
clots which can lead to heart attacks and stroke.Garlic reduces blood
sugar and therefore helps diabetes sufferers.It may help eliminate
lead and heavy metals in the bloodstream, has helped leprosy
patients, fights cancer, helps AIDS patients...nuff sed, USE IT!
Warnings: Allergy sufferers may develop a rash from touching or
eating the herb.If this is the case, discontinue.If you have a
clotting disorder, consult a physician before using Garlic.

~ Ginger ~ Rx: cooking, capsules for motion sickness; tea, infusion,
or ginger-ale for digestive aid.This herb helps with motion and
morning sickness. It is a very good digestive aid,may ease menstrual
cramps, helps arthritis, is traditionally used in the orient for
colds and flu, and is excellent for reducing cholesterol, lowering
blood pressure, and preventing internal blood clots (a.k.a heart
attacks) Warnings: large doses MIGHT cause a miscarriage although
there are no scientific reports backing this up.

~ Ginkgo Biloba ~ Rx:leaves brewed as tea, infusion.The Earth's
oldest tree, it's a given that this herb helps the elderly the most.
Ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain which can prevent strokes
and heart attacks, improve memory, help impotence and chronic
dizziness.It is also known to help with macular degeneration
(blindness),circulation, asthma, tinnitus, and deafness.A fine
example of the need to preserve the Earth's natural resources.
Warnings: Do not use if you have a clotting disorder, do not take in
very large amounts as diarrhea, vomiting, and irritability can occur.

~ Ginseng ~ Rx:It is very important to use mature roots(over 6 years
old). Use root powder teas, capsules or tablets.You can also make a
decoction from dried pulverized root.This herb helps the bodies
resistance, boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol, lowers
blood sugars, reduces heart attacks, protects the liver, helps the
appetite, and helps cancer patients with radiation therapy.Warnings:
Rare cases of insomnia, allergy symptoms, breast soreness. Do not use
if you have high blood pressure, fever, asthma, emphysema, or cardiac
arrhythmia.

~ Horehound ~ Rx:flowers and leaves in infusion or tincture for cough
remedy. A popular herbal cough remedy and expectorant for almost
2,000 years,Horehound is good for minor respiratory problems, coughs,
colds, and bronchitis Warnings: those with heart disease should not
use this herb.

~ Hyssop ~ Rx:flowers and leaves as a compress for cold sores and
genital herpes,infusion,tincture.Hyssop inhibits the growth of herpes
simplex virus.Scientists agree it is a 'reasonably effective'
treatment for cough and irritation of colds and flu. Warnings: DO NOT
USE IF PREGNANT..... PERIOD!Again always positively identify the
herbs you use.

~ Kelp ~ A natural source of iodine, now known as a radiation
protector, protection from heavy metals, reducer of heart disease,
and an infection fighter. Rx: take tablets (herb is unpleasant),
infusion Warnings: None

~ Lavender ~ Rx: flowers in bath, general aromatherapy The all time
fragrant herb, Lavender make a great bath addition. The Greeks and
Romans bathed in lavender scented water and it was from the Latin
word, lavo (to wash) that the herb took its name. While not
technically a medicinal herb, the calming properties of its aroma are
well founded. Warnings: None

~ Marijuana ~ The much debated and scolded Cannabis, Marijuana has
shown positive effects on cancer, AIDS, and glaucoma. So effective on
AIDS patients from its ability to increase a person's appetite as
well as releiving nausea allowing a patient to regain weight.
Marijuana reportedly helps glaucoma patients by reducing occular
pressure which can cause damage to the eye. It is the most effective
treatment for chronic nausea. It is not physically addictive. Rx:
smoked (dried), added to salads(fresh) Warnings: coughing, asthma,
upper respiratory problems, difficulty with short term memory loss,
racing heart, agitation, confusion, paranoia, possible psychological
dependence

~ Marjoram ~ Rx: sprinkle dried powdered herb on cold sores or
genital herpes, infusion or tincture for its stomach soothing
potential. An excellent digestive aid and herpes fighter, this one of
the most confused herbs on the planet. The Oregano on your spice rack
might be Marjoram! All Marjoram species are called Oregano but only a
few of the fifty are ever called Marjoram. Warnings: None

~ Mint ~ Rx: Peppermint oil for wounds, burns etc., infusion of any
dried mint for decongestant, tincture. The after dinner mint soothes
the stomach. Peppermint produces Menthol. Menthol is a key anesthetic
(e.g. Ben-Gay), the vapors are an incredible decongestant (e.g.
Vick's VapoRub), is germicidal, and helps morning sickness a great
deal. Those wishing to alleviate morning sickness should use only
dilute tea concentrations for reasons shown below. Peppermint is a
hybrid of Spearmint and is the more potent due to the high menthol
factor. Spearmint contains Carvone in comparison to Menthol. While
not nearly as effective, Spearmint is much safer. Warnings: on rare
occasions the fragrance of mint oil has caused gagging in children.
Pure Menthol, ingested, is POISONOUS. A teaspoon can be FATAL. DO NOT
ingest Peppermint oil or Menthol.

~ Mistletoe ~ Rx: leaves in DILUTED infusion, tincture for high blood
pressure Mistletoe, the kissing plant, has the ability to slow the
pulse, lower blood pressure and stimulate gastrointestinal and
uterine contractions. Warnings: should be administered only by a
qualified herbal/medicinal doctor. TWO BERRIES CAN KILL A CHILD. Keep
away from children. This herb is highly toxic. Pregnant women should
not use it. This herb is known
(unfortunately) for its abortion inducing properties. The dose needed
to induce abortion is enough to kill you.

~ Myrrh ~ Rx: steep powdered herb for mouthwash, infusion, tincture.
Myrrh makes an excellent mouthwash, toothpaste, and fights bacteria
Warnings:large amounts may have violent laxative action

~ Nettle ~ Rx: process plant matter in juicer, infusion, tincture An
effective cure for gout, Nettle is also good for the symptoms of hay
fever, scurvy, PMS, and helps heart patients. Warnings: When I was a
child, I must have fallen into Nettle a hundred times. USE THICK
GLOVES. If you doubt the cruelty of natures own protections just
touch one of these plants. Large doses of Nettle tea may cause
stomach irritation.

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http://www.lifespa.com/article.asp?art_id=38 Laxative Therapy
(Virechana) The purpose of laxative therapy (virechana) is to cleanse
the body of impurities which have been loosened by the oleation. The
laxative should be taken at bedtime on the evening of the fourth day
of ghee. (One may take the laxative early in the morning on an empty
stomach on day 5; many people who can stay home find this to be more
comfortable.) The evening meal should be very light, and before
taking the laxative, take a 15-20 minute hot tub bath to increase the
circulation and loosen the impurities in the body. (If a tub bath is
not possible, you may substitute a hot shower or a hot water bottle
over the lower abdomen for 15 20 minutes). Castor Oil: Prescription:
6 teaspoons You can take castor oil by itself or follow the recipe
below. You will need two fresh oranges (or lemons) for use in the
recipe below. Read the complete recipe, arrange all items
conveniently, and then proceed. Slice open two oranges (or lemons) in
quarters. Place the prescribed amount of castor oil (in this case, 6
teaspoons) in1/2 cup hot water. Squeeze the juice from an orange (or
lemon) into the cup and stir vigorously. Hold nostrils closed, drink
mixture quickly. Bite into the remaining orange (or lemon) for about
5 seconds. Release nostrils. After taking the laxative, you may
awaken during the night with the need to go to the bathroom. The
results will normally occur in 1 to 15 hours after taking the
laxative (the average is from 4 to 6 hours). Do not eat or drink
anything until after the laxative effect has worn off. Step Three:
Home Shirodhara-Abhyanga-Nasya (Head, Neck, and Shoulder Massage with
Nasal Cleansing) The purpose of this treatment is to open, cleanse
and lubricate the srotas of the head and neck. When blocked, these
srotas allow impurities to back up into the Eustachian tube and
middle car, creating a potential ear infection. Follow the next five
steps.
1. Massage the head and neck.
2.Take a hot shower.
3. Steam the face and neck: fill a large bowl with freshly boiled
water. Add 1 2 drops eucalyptus oil or Vicks Vaporub.™ Drape a clean,
large towel over the head, making a tent. Lean over the bowl so that
the steam is trapped inside the towel tent. Inhale the steam for 2 3
minutes.
4. Gently apply hot towels to the neck and face.
5. Perform nasal cleansing: using an eye dropper, place two or three
drops of sesame oil directly into both nostrils. Sniff the oil into
the sinus cavity; then, rapidly closing and opening the nostrils with
your thumb and forefinger, breathe in through the nose. Repeat
sniffing procedure three times. Repeat as needed. Do not do within
two hours of bedtime. Alternate lubrication method: Place a few drops
of the oil in the palm of the left hand. Dip the little finger of the
right hand into the oil. Insert the oiled finger into both nostrils
until they are well-lubricated. If you use this method, make sure
that your hands are clean and that the nail of your little finger is
clipped short. Continue with sniffing procedure described above.
General Treatments Even though vata, pitta, or kapha may cause otitis
media, general treatments which are effective in bringing symptomatic
relief are helpful. In every kind of ear infection there will be a
kind of discharge
(mucus that is produced from the virulence of the infection). A kapha-
reducing diet is helpful in removing this mucus during the infection
itself, and can expedite the healing even if the diagnosis is not
100% accurate. It is indicated when there is low agni (weak digestive
power), kapha imbalance, or excessive mucus and a kapha
constitutional type. Cleansing Kapha-Pacifying Diet Note: Food should
be fresh, well-cooked, tasty, and satisfying. It is important to eat
only when hungry and to take meals according to a regular schedule.
Eat in a settled environment without distractions. Do not overeat.
Grains Barley, in light preparations such as in soup, crackers,
unleavened bread. Rye, in crackers made from finely ground flour.
Oats, cooked with water to make a light porridge. Millet, steamed or
boiled. Wheat, in small amounts, and from finely ground whole wheat
flour such as that found in crackers, biscuits with low fat and
sugar, toasted light bread, unleavened flat breads (chapati, pita
bread, tortillas), couscous, semolina and cream of wheat. Rice, such
as Basmati or other white rice, rice flour, puffed rice, and cream of
rice. Suggestion: fry the rice in a pan without oil, then steam or
boil it into a soup. Legumes Green or yellow mung beans or red
lentils (dal). (Mung beans and red lentils are available in health
food stores and Indian shops, or by mail order.) To prepare: boil 1
part legumes in 2 to 3 parts water. Suggestion: boil legumes with
rice and a lot of water to make a thin soup. A pinch of hing
(asafoetida) increases the digestibility of lentils. Vegetables
Vegetables should be well-cooked, and prepared with a high water
content
(as in soups, stews, casseroles). Green, leafy vegetables (well
cooked), white pumpkin, asparagus, artichoke, cabbage, zucchini,
eggplant
(peeled), celery (not the root), carrots (in small amounts), spinach,
chicory, tomato (peeled) and tender white radish (prepared in oil),
green papaya. Dairy Products Low fat milk, goat's milk, buttermilk,
yogurt mixed with water 1:1
(lassi, or Ayurvedic buttermilk), small amounts of clarified butter
(ghee). Sweeteners Only honey, in small amounts Do not heat or cook
honey. Oils All (except coconut oil) in very small amounts for
cooking only. Spices and Condiments All spices except salt,
especially pungent and sharp spices (pepper, ginger, etc.). Lemon
juice in small amounts. Fruits Fruits should be sweet, ripe and in
season: grapes, pomegranates, papayas
(small amounts), figs, apples (peeled), guava. The juice of these
fruits is also good. Raisins are fine in small amounts, if presoaked
and chewed well. Liquid Sip hot water every 1/2 hour for 1 to 2
weeks. Specific Treatments Vata In vata-based otitis media, the major
causative factor is dryness. Drops of medicated oil into the ears can
act as an antimicrobial and a lubricant. Vata Ear Oil Equal parts
garlic oil and ginger juice, with 5% rock salt. Add 30-35 drops to 1
oz. castor oil (a base). Warm and put 10 drops in bath ears t.i.d.
for pain and infection. This can be used 1 to 3 times per week in
winter months for infection. Tulsi Tea (Ocimum sanctum) For
associated fever, drink tea made from basil or tulsi leaves t.i.d.
Trikatu (Zingiber officinalis, Piper nigrum, Piper longum) Mix 1
teaspoon with honey to make a paste. Take with warm water t.i.d.
Nasya (nasal cleansing treatments) as described above. Pitta With
pitta-based otitis media the primary concern is the removal of the
yellowish discharge and the heat from the middle ear, Eustachian
tube, and blood. Pitta Ear Oil Equal parts neem oil and ginger juice.
Add 40 drops to this combination to 1 oz. castor oil. Warm and put 10
drops in each ear t.i.d. This can also be used for prevention. Neem
Leaf Fomentation Boil neem leaves in water for 10 minutes. Massage
neck and cervical lymph channels with castor oil and sandalwood oil
combination. Then apply warm neem leaves on sides of neck. Keep
replacing with warm leaves and continue for 20 minute t.i.d. Fever
Equal parts mahasudarshan, neem and kutki. Take 1/2 teaspoon in
capsules every four hours. Nasya treatments as mentioned, using neem:
add 15 drops neem oil to 1 oz. sesame oil. Kapha
(Also see Neti, below.) Kapha-based otitis media is caused by
congestion and mucus. Kapha Ear Oil Equal parts ginger juice, garlic
juice and mustard seed oil. Make juices by squeezing ginger and
garlic in a clove press. Add 1/2 part honey and1/4 part rock salt.
Add to castor oil, such that the kapha ear oil is
10% of this mixture and 90% is castor oil. Heat. Place 10 drops in
each ear t.i.d. Internal Kapha Treatment Mix 1/2 teaspoon sitopladi
with honey to make a paste and take 1 teaspoon q.i.d. For severe
conditions, add 1/4 teaspoon trikatu to 1/2 teaspoon sitopladi. Make
a paste with honey and take 1 teaspoon q.i.d. Note: These treatments
can be combined as needed. Many ear infections will stem from a
combination of imbalances. Neti Practice For kapha conditions, the
treatment of choice in nasal cleansing is called neti. This is a
rinsing of the nasal passages with a mild, salt water solution, which
effectively removes accumulated kapha or phlegm. There are times when
neti and nasya can be used in conjunction. Nasya, a lubricating
treatment, is typically more effective for vata and pitta imbalances:
it lubricates the sinus to address the underlying cause of excess
mucus, which is dryness of the nasal mucosa, caused by vata and
sometimes pitta. A special, small, pot with an extended spout, is
used for neti. If one is not available, a tea pot works well. Fill
the pot with lukewarm water, preferable body temperature. Add about 1
teaspoon salt per half liter of water. Make sure all the salt is
dissolved. Technique Insert the spout gently into the left nostril.
Slowly, tilt the head to the right, so the water runs into the left
nostril. The mouth should be open so that you can breathe through the
mouth instead of the nose. The water should flow in through the left
nostril and out through the right nostril. This will happen
automatically, provided that the position of the head is correct.
Allow the water to freely flow through the nostrils for 20 seconds.
Then remove the pot and clean the nostrils by blowing through the
nose with some force but with no strain. Repeat the process through
the right nostril. Perform neti in both nostrils two times each for
20 seconds. Drying the Nose Bend at the waist and blow vigorously
through the nose five times. Then stand erect, and gently pressing
one nostril, breathe in and out vigorously 20 times in quick
succession, emphasizing the exhalation to expel the maximum amount of
moisture. Repeat the process with the other nostril, then with both
nostrils open. Precaution A slight burning sensation may be felt as
the water passes over sensitive mucous membranes. This sensation
usually abates after a few practices. If nasal passages are acutely
or chronically irritated, the first attempt with neti should be with
half the amount of salt (1/2 teaspoon per liter).
* Scott Gerson, M.D. notes that for children, milk should continue to
be given, as it is an important food for children (according to
Ayurveda). However, in Kapha season, milk is generally decocted with
kapha-reducing herbs before consumption: sunthi (Zingiber
officinalis), devadaru (Cedrus deodara), haritaki (Terminalia
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      Herbs and essential oils have played an important medicinal role in civilized cultures for over 2000 years, and have formed the base of many of our modern drugs. To help promote knowledge and use of these materials we have put together this herbal dictionary. We have also included information on carrier oils and other materials used in the formulation of handmade aromatherapy products. These ingredients are included because they greatly influence the characteristics of the final product.  Detailed information for each entry includes botanical origins, herbal and folk traditions, home and commercial uses, physical characteristics, and safety data. I hope you find the information useful and informative.

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      Almond Oil, Sweet, (Prunus dulcis) A fine lubricating, non-drying oil,  containing glycosides, vitamins, and minerals, with little or no odor.  An excellent, non penetrating,  carrier oil to use in creams, lotions, and massage oils for all skin types.  It also saponifies easily, producing a mild soap with good lather.  Some individuals with allergies to nuts may need to avoid the use of almond oil.  It goes rancid easily and should be refrigerated.  Back to the Top

      Aloe (Aloe vera, Aloe arborescens) A succulent type plant with thick fleshy leaves.  Useful for healing burns and soothing skin. To harvest, cut off a piece of a leaf, slit open, and scrape off the jelly like substance. Aloe vera may also be purchases as a liquid, gel, oil, or powder.  Liquid aloe vera is made by diluting one part raw aloe with one part distilled water. Aloe vera powder should be mixed with distilled water right before using.   It also makes a good addition to the soap pot. Check with the distributor as to the dilution ratio.   Some people may be allergic to the raw pulp. Back to the Top

      Apricot Kernel Oil, (Prunus armeniaca) A pale yellow, oil loaded with vitamins (especially vitamin A) and minerals, that  is  best used as an ingredient in lotions and creams. It is suitable for all skin types, but especially, mature, sensitive, and dry skin types.  For soap making add one to two ounces for every pound of fat.      Back to the Top

      Arnica Absolute (Arnica montana) Also known as wolf's bane or leopard's bane. A yellowy- orange liquid with a strong pungent scent similar to radish. When added to a salve, it helps to promote the healing of bruises, wounds, and irritation, however, only a very diluted tincture should be used. The essential oil is highly toxic and can cause blistering and inflammation.   Back to the Top

       

      Avocado Oil, (Persea americana) A rich, heavy oil that is best added to other carrier oils in a 10% to 20% dilution. It also makes a good addition to the soap pot due to its high percentage of unsaponifiables. Avocado oil contains high concentrations of both vitamin A and E as well as B1and B2 and D, protein, panothenic acid and fatty acids. It nourishes and restores dry, dehydrated skin, Eczema and psoriasis respond well to it.  It has an excellent shelf life but still should be kept in a cool place or refrigerated. 


      Balsam, Peru, (Genuine), (Myroxylon pereirae) Very thick, dark brown, semi-solid mass with a warm, vanilla-like fragrance.. It is soluble in alcohol and is an excellent fixative for perfumes. Unlike the oil, genuine peru balsam  can cause contact dermatitis. At one time it was used to combat scabies. Back to the Top

      Balsam, Peru (essential oil), (Myroxylon pereirae) The oil is a pale amber or brown viscous liquid that is much easier to work with. It has  the same rich vanilla like scent but is less effective as a fixative. It is used to treat dry, chapped skin, rashes, sores, and wounds,  and is effective in relieving the itch of eczema, scabies =s, and ringworm. . It has a warming, comforting quality and is also used to treat nervous tension, and stress. Back to the Top


      Balsam Tulu , (Myroxylon balsamum) This is a true balsam and works primarily on the respiratory mucus membranes. It is still used as a mild expectorant in cough syrups and lozenges. It is characterized by a balsamic, floral, scent with a soft, sweet, hyacinth, like note. If steam distillation is used to extract the oil, it will contain a peppery undertone.  It is an excellent fixative and soluble in alcohol. Filter out undissolved material before use.  Tulu Balsam is used externally for dry chapped skin, eczema, rashes, and wounds as well as nervous tension.  Like other balsams, it has a warm open, comforting quality. Back to the Top

      Benzoin resinoid, (Styrax tonkinensis) is distilled from gum Benzoin. It is extremely thick and gooey. It has an intensely rich, balamic scent and blends well with the orientals, the spice oils, and bay, bergamot, rose, cypress, and juniper, orange, sandalwood, ylang ylang.   Tincture of benzoin, or Friar's Balsam, has been used to treat respiratory complaints, cuts, and irritated skin. Benzoin is also increases the shelf life of oils making it a good addition  to the soap pot, and it is an excellent fixative for perfumery and potpourris. Those who are sensitive to peru balsam,  may also be sensitive to benzoin rezinoid. Back to the Top

      Bergamot, (citrus aurantium bergamia) has about 300 chemical constituents and should not be confused with the herb known by the same name. The oil is expressed from the nearly ripe fruit and smells spicy sweet, like oranges and lemons with a floral overtone.  The scent has a  refreshing, uplifting quality and often supplies the traditional citrus top note in perfumes. Due to recent research, bergamot is now known to be particularly useful for mouth, skin, respiratory and urinary tract infections. It can be inhaled for respiratory tract infections, diluted and used as a gargle for sore throats, diluted and used  as a douche ( add no more than 2 -3 drops to water) or in a sitz bath. Combined with tea tree and used as a treatment for herpes, chicken pox, and shingles.  It blends well with chamomile, lavender,  neroli, and rosemary.  On a cautionary note, it is a phototoxin,  increasing the skins reaction to sunlight. Back to the Top


      Birch, Sweet, (Betula lenta) As with oil of wintergreen, it is rich in methyl salicylate. At one time it was used to make "birch beer" and is now used for muscle rubs, soaps, candles and is also said to repel insects.   It is characterized by a intense sweet, woody, wintergreen-like scent, that blends well with cajeput, chamomile, frankincense, and lemon.  Sweet Birch stimulates the sweat glands, aiding the body in releasing harmful toxins, and added to a massage oil or bath it helps relieve muscle and joint pain by eliminating the accumulation of uric acid.  It can be harmful in concentration and is easily absorbed through the skin.  Fatal poisoning via this route has been reported.  Take proper precautions when handling.  Back to the Top

      Birch, White (Betula alba) is a far safer alternative to sweet birch.  It has a woody, green, balsamic scent. The rectified oil has a smoky, tar like odor, and is often an ingredient in "leather" scented colognes and aftershaves. It is often used as  an additive to bath products, especially for skin problems such as dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema. It is also used to treat arthritis and rheumatism, and poor circulation.  Back to the Top


      Calendula Infused Oil, (Calendula officinalis) A fixed oil is not obtained from this plant but the extracts are obtained by placing the flowers in virgin olive oil for a few weeks. The infused oil is commonly then diluted 1:3 with a fixed oil before use. Calendula is beneficial when used alone  or in creams, lotions and soaps. It is recommended for slow healing wounds, bed sores, diaper rash, bruises, cuts, scrapes, varicose veins, eczema, inflammation, hemorrhoids, persistent ulcers, and burns. 

      Camphor, (Cinnamomum camphora) A very powerful oil, overdosing could cause convulsions and vomiting.  Should be avoided during pregnancy or by those with epilepsy and asthma. It is a major ingredient in Vicks Vaporub. It is also used in creams and ointments for muscle aches and pains.  Blends well with basil, cajeput, and chamomile.

      Canola oil, is non-drying, and is an excellent addition to lotions, creams, as well as soap.  It contributes protein, and moisturizing qualities.  Unfortunately, It has a short shelf  life. Back to the Top

      Cardamom, (Elettaria cardamom) Today it is best known for it's use in cooking, but the Romans, Arabs, and Indians used it to settle gastrointestinal problems. Cardamom is also used extensively as a fragrance component in perfumes. It possesses a warm,  sweet, spicy scent with a woody, balsamic undertone. It blends well with oriental bases, as well as bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, cinnamon, clove, lemon, neroli, pine, rose, thyme, and ylang ylang. It is useful in treating digestive disorders, mental fatigue, and nervous strain.  It is also said to be an aphrodisiac. Back to the Top


      Carrot Seed, (Daucus carota) Highly nutritious plant containing substantial amounts of vitamins A, C, B1, B2, and carotene.  It possesses a warm, dry, woody, earthy fragrance, and blends well with bergamot, costus, cassie, mimosa, cedarwood, geranium, rosemary, citrus, and spice oils. It is used to tone and revitalize mature skin, and for the prevention of wrinkles. In massage oils it is considered an excellent blood purifier due to its detoxifying effect on the liver.  It should be avoided during pregnancy. Back to the Top

      Cassia, (Cinnamomum cassia) Hot sweet exotic. Do not confuse with cinnamon bark, a related species. Medicinally it is mainly used for digestive complaints.  It is a dermal toxin and should not be used on the skin. Used in dental preps and for making cinnamon toothpicks. Back to the Top

      Castor oil, ( Ricinus communis) a rich, non drying oil pressed from the seeds of the castor bean plant. It acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture to the skin.  Back to the Top

      Castor Oil, sulfated  ( Ricinus communis)  Also known as Turkey Red Oil.  Castor oil that has been treated with sulfuric acid.  Sulfated castor oil disperses in water completely, making it a good carrier for bath oils.  It leaves no bath tub ring. Back to the Top

      Cedarwood, Atlas, (Cedrus atlantica) Believed to be one of the first oils extracted by the Egyptians.  Historically is recognized for its purifying properties and as a preservative and incense. It is also used as a fixative and fragrance component, especially in men's fragrances. It is characterized by a warm camphoraceous top note, and a tenacious sweet, woody, balsamic undertone. It blends well with most oriental and floral bases, as well as costus, bergamot, rosewood, cypress, jasmine, juniper, neroli, frankincense, rosemary, clary sage oak moss, and ylang ylang. It is used in the treatment of dandruff, acne, dermatitis, eczema, and nervous tension. Add it to shampoos or facial washes to reduce oily secretions, One  drop in a half a cup of water makes a gargle to treat a sore throat.  A few drops, combined with eucalyptus in steaming water  eases the symptoms of bronchitis and colds. Do not confuse with Virginia or Texas cedarwood. Not to be used During Pregnancy or by young children. Back to the Top

      Cedarwood, Virginian (Juniperus virginiana) Also known as Red Cedar, it is native to the United States and is commercially grown timber wood. It is extensively used in room sprays, and often combined with citronella as an insect repellent. It's  pleasant fragrance  blends well with benzoin, cypress, juniper, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver. Although safer to use than Atlas cedar, undiluted the oil can cause minor skin irritation. It is a powerful abortifacient and should be avoided during pregnancy. Back to the Top

      Chamomile, Blue (Matricaria recutica) Also known as German Chamomile.  An excellent skin care remedy, it has many of the same qualities as Roman chamomile, except that the anti-inflammatory properties are greater due to the higher percentage of azulene.  It has a deep blue color, and a warm, sweet, herbaceous odor that blends well with bergamot, clary sage, benzoin, geranium, lavender, rose, neroli, and ylang ylang, among others. It acts as a vasoconstrictor and can help reduce redness of the cheeks due to enlarged capillaries. It is used for the treatment of many skin conditions as well as headache and insomnia. An infusion of  German Chamomile is used to reduce puffiness (particularly the face ) of the skin.  Back to the Top

      Chamomile, Roman (Anthemis noblis) This herb's medicinal properties have been known for at least 2000 years. The essential oil when fresh, has a pale blue color that changes to yellow.  It has a warm, herbaceous, fruity scent that blends well with bergamot, clary sage, geranium, jasmine, lavender, neroli, oak moss, and rose. It is often added to hair products since it imparts a bright yellow color to the hair.  Back to the Top

      Cinnamon bark, (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) The inner bark of new shoots are gathered every two years.  The oil that is extracted from the bark is preferable for perfumery. It is characterized by a sweet, warm, spicy odor that lingers. It blends well with other orientals as well as clove, lavender, sweet orange, neroli, mandarin, benzoin, peru balsam, thyme, and ylang ylang. It is regarded as one of the strongest antiseptic oils and traditionally used to clear warts. . The bark oil unlike the leaf oil is a dermal toxin, and should not be used on the skin. Back to the Top

      Cinnamon leaf, (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) The oil is extracted from the leaf of the cinnamon plant. Medicinally it is safer to use than the bark oil.  The odor is similar to the bark oil, but a bit harsher, therefore it is not as popular for perfumery. It is not as sweet as cassia, but more reminiscent of clovebud.  Traditionally it has been used to treat skin parasites, such as lice and scabies, as well as wasp stings, and tooth and gum care. It stimulates circulation and is thought to relieve stress and nervous exhaustion. Back to the Top

      Citric Acid, is derived from citrus fruits by fermentation of crude sugars and is widely used in the cosmetic industry. It is useful for adjusting the pH of homemade skin and hair treatments and as a natural preservative. It is not useful in soapmaking  as it is a foam inhibitor. Alone it is used as an astringent, and is often an ingredient in astringent compounds.  Among the cosmetic products in which it is  frequently found are freckle and nail bleach products, bath preparations, skin fresheners, depilatories, and hair rinses. . Back to the Top

      Citronella, (Cympogon nardus) The oil is extracted from the leaves and is widely used  as a mosquito repellant. It is native to Sri Lanka, but the Java oil is valued more for perfumery.  It blends well with geranium, lemon, bergamot, orange, cedarwood, and pine. It is also used to treat colds and flu, fatigue and headaches. It may cause dermatitis in some individuals and should be avoided during pregnancy.  Back to the Top

      Clary Sage, (Salvia sclarea) Native to southern Europe it is now grown world wide.  Oils from France, Morocco, and England are considered best for perfumery, and it is used as a fixative for soaps, perfumes and cosmetics. Like garden sage it cools inflammation, and is especially useful for throat and respiratory infections. It has a sweet, clean,  herbaceous scent  and blends well with citrus oils,  bergamot, cardomon, coriander, frankincense, geranium, jasmine, juniper, lavender, and sandalwood. Clary Sage is soothing and relaxing, useful during menopause; when added to massage oil is said to impart a feeling of euphoria.  Do not use during pregnancy. Back to the Top

      Clove Bud, (Eugenia caryophylatta) The oil has been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for 2000 years. It can be obtained from the buds as well as the stems and leaves of the clove tree.  Only the bud oil should be used since it is the least toxic. It has a  sweet, spicy odor with a fruity, fresh top note. It blends well with allspice, bergamot, bay leaf, clary sage, lavender, mandarin, sweet orange, and ylang ylang. It is widely used in dental preparations and is the traditional toothache remedy.  It is also used for skin infections such as acne, and athlete's foot, and as a moth repellant. Back to the Top

      Cocoa Butter, (Theobroma cacao) A superb emollient for dry skin. It can be used alone, or as an ingredient in skin preparations. .   It is not easily absorbed but lays down a protective layer that holds moisture in the skin. It is especially useful around the eyes where the skin is thinnest, and has been used to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.  In it's most natural form it possesses a off white, creamy color and smells of chocolate.  A deodorized  form is available as is a more refined "white" cocoa butter.   In soapmaking, cocoa butter should be limited  cocoa butter to around 15% of your total fats and oils.  A soap made with too high a percentage of cocoa butter will be hard and prone to cracking. Use it to counterbalance the stickiness of certain fats such as shea butter. Back to the Top

      Coconut oil, a semi solid saturated fat extracted from the white meat of the coconut.  It is extensively used in soap making for it's lather and moisturizing properties and in lotions and creams. Coconut oil is often described by it's melting point. 76 degree coconut oil will begin to solidify between 72 and 78 degrees. Soap makers generally have a preference based on their formulas and individual methods of producing soap.  Back to the Top

      Dead Sea Salts, The therapeutic effects of bathing in the Dead Sea were well known even in times of antiquity. It is believed that the therapeutic properties of the Dead Sea are due to a large extent to the presence of magnesium, potassium and calcium chlorides and a comparatively high concentration of bromides. The salts are extracted by natural evaporation, which retains the therapeutically valuable potassium and magnesium salts, and all the other mineral elements.  The physical appearance of true Dead Sea Salt ranges from off-white to light brown in color and is usually available in fine, medium and coarse grades.  The fine grade is best for bathing since it dissolves readily in bath water and is much more comfortable to sit on. Back to the Top



      Elemi, (Canarium luzonicum) was one of the aromatics the Egyptians used in the embalming process. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a light balsamic, lemony odor. It blends well with cinnamon and other spicy oils as well as lavender, frankincense, myrrh, rosemary and sage. The oil is used as a fixative as well as a  base note in perfumes. Medicinally it is used rejuvenate  aging skin and combat wrinkles. Back to the Top

      Emu Oil, (Dromiceius novaehol-landiae) is rendered from the fat of the emu  a large flightless bird closely related to the ostrich. Research studies focusing on  anti inflammatory properties and transdermal delivery of natural oils suggests that  emu oil  demonstrated essential properties that are at least significantly equivalent to those reported by omega 3 dietary oils, and when Emu Oil was used in a topical application the data suggested that the delivery of nutrient properties directly into the blood stream might be greater than other oils. This makes emu oil a perfect carrier for administering medicinal ingredients. When first applied it feels greasy but is quickly absorbed.  

      Emulsifying wax is a waxy solid derived from plant-based alcohols and derivatives. It is used for combining oil and water  into a stable emulsion. An essential ingredient in lotions and creams. Use approximately 4%-5% by weight in your recipe. Back to the Top

      Eucalyptus, (Eucalyptus globulus) A traditional household remedy in Australia for respiratory ailments and sinus congestion. . It is one of the main ingredients found in Vick's vaporub, and is used extensively in  muscle liniments and insect repellents.  It inhibits the proliferation of the cold virus and according to research, a 2% emulsion containing eucalyptus oil kills off 70% of local airborne staphylococci. It should never be taken internally. It blends well with basil, cedarwood, clary sage, lavender, lemon, marjoram, peppermint, pine, rosemary,  thyme and vetiver. . Back to the Top

      Eucalyptus, Lemon (Eucalyptus citriodora) Used traditionally for perfuming the linen cupboard. It has a strong lemony, citronella like odor with a sweet balsamic undertone. It is used extensively in the treatment of viral, bacterial, and fungal skin infections, as well as colds and flu.  It is also a very effective  insect repellent, especially for cockroaches and silverfish, due to the high percentage of citronellal. . Back to the Top

      Fir Needle (Canada), (Abies canadensis) Oils that are distilled from various members of the coniferous families are all commonly called fir needle oil.  It is important to know the specific botanical name of the oil in question. The two most noted for their fine fragrance are the Canadian Balsam and the Siberian Fir. Both possess the traditional Christmas scent and are used extensively in deodorant compounds and room sprays.  Medicinally they are beneficial for respiratory  problems when inhaled, and have a warming effect when added to massage blends. They blend well with basil, cajeput, cedarwood, and frankincense.  Back to the Top

      Frankincense, (Boswellia carteri ) Also known as olibanum. The gum resin is collected by making small slits in the bark. The milky white liquid that exudes solidifies into amber lumps. The essential oil is then distilled from the resin.  Frankincense possesses a  warm, smoky rich, balsamic base note. It blends well with basil, bergamot, cinnamon and other spices, orange, neroli, camphor, lavender, geranium, myrrh, and sandalwood, among others.  The gum and the oil are both used as fixatives. Historically frankincense was so precious that it was one of the three gifts brought by the magi. Among its physical properties is the ability to slow down and deepen the breath, making it conducive to prayer and meditation, and a treatment for anxiety and stress.  Frankincense is also used to treat dry and mature skin, as well as wrinkles, blemishes, scars, and wounds. The Egyptians used it in rejuvenating facial masks.   Back to the Top 

      Galbanum, (Ferula galbaniflua) A pale yellow or olive liquid with a fresh green top note and a dry woody balsamic base note. It blends well with fir, geranium, hyacinth, lavender, oak moss, opopanax, the oriental bases, pine, and styrax. Both the oil and the resinoid are used as fixatives in perfumery. It is said to have a calming influence,  and topically it is used to treat wounds, boils, inflammation, dry and mature skin, and wrinkles. Back to the Top 


      Geranium, (pelargonuim graveolens) Known as rose geranium, not to be confused with palmarosa,  which is sometimes referred to as  rose geranium. It possesses a green, rosy-sweet, minty scent. It blends well with basil, bergamot, carrot seed, clove,  all citrus, jasmine, juniper, lavender, patchouli, rose and sandalwood. Geranium bourbon is preferred for perfume work. It has been used for cuts, bruises, broken capillaries, dermatitis, and eczema, and as a mosquito repellent. It is useful for all skin conditions since it balances sebum.  Back to the Top 

      Geranium Bourbon, see geranium. 


      Ginger, (Zingiber officinale) A pale yellow, amber, or greenish liquid with a warm, spicy, greenish, woody scent.  Pungent. It blends well with cedarwood, the citrus oils, coriander, frankincense, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, and vetiver. Tea made from the fresh root is used to treat nausea, and chewing a small sliver will relieve the symptoms of seasickness. Ginger is extensively used in oriental perfumes and men's fragrances. It is an antioxidant, antiseptic, and stimulant.  Among its other uses is to treat poor circulation, muscle aches and pains, arthritis, fatigue, chills, colds, flu, and nervous exhaustion. Back to the Top 

      Grapefruit, (Citrus paradisi) As with the other citrus species it is high in Vitamin C. It is characterized by a fresh, light, citrus top note. It blends well with bergamot, cardomon, cypress, geranium, lemon, neroli, palmarosa, rosemary, and the spice oils. Used externally for oily skin and is said to help PMS, menopausal hot flashes, and performance stress. Back to the Top 

      Grapefruit Seed Extract, (Citrus paradisi) An antioxidant that is used to  extend the shelf life of soap and cosmetics. As little as .5% is added to the soap formula.  It is also used to treat a variety of bacterial and viral infections. Back to the Top 


      Grapeseed Oil, (Vitris vinifera) A good basic carrier oil with little to no odor.   It is high in Vitamin E and is 76% essential fatty acid.  It is low in saturated fat, contains natural chlorophyll and valuable antioxidants. Often used as a base for massage oils when allergies are a problem. It is slightly astringent and will not aggravate acne.  Its shelf life can be extended by adding 5 - 10% wheat germ oil.  Back to the Top 

      Helichrysum (Helichrysum augustifolium) Also known a Immortelle, everlasting, and St John's herb; not to be confused with Hypericum perforatum, also known as St Johnswort. A strongly aromatic herb with a rich, honey like scent and a delicate tea like undertone. It blends well with bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, the citrus oils, clove, frankincense, geranium, labdanum, lavender, mimosa, oak moss and peru balsam. It is useful as an anti inflammatory and promotes cell growth helping to rebuild tissues.  Blend with rose hip oil for help healing  scars, or with lemon and geranium to help kick a smoking habit.  Back to the Top 

      Honey contains large quantities of enzymes, carbohydrates, B-complex vitamins, vitamins C, D, and E, minerals and a hormone. When used topically it lays down a clear, protective coating that helps skin maintain moisture. It is also  an antiseptic and bacteriostatic.  Back to the Top 

      Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum officinale) A dark orange brown viscous liquid with an intense, rich, floral, heady  scent that lingers.  Because it is so intense very little is needed making it more affordable than at first glance. It blends with virtually everything and has the ability to round off any rough notes. It produces a feeling of optimism, confidence, and euphoria.  A drop rubbed into the temples will help relieve a headache, and is the most valued oil in childbirth.  During the early stages of labor massaging it on the abdomen and lower back and inhale it  to relieve the pain and strengthen the contractions.  Back to the Top 

      Jojoba Oil, (Simmondsia chinensis) Not really an oil, but a wax that is very similar in composition to the collagen found in human skin.   It penetrates the skin rapidly and deeply, nourishing  and restoring elasticity.  It is gentle enough to use in newborn babies. Jojoba helps to heal inflammation, psoriasis, dermatitis, and  mature or dry skin.  It also helps to control acne and oily scalps.  Physically it possesses a deep golden color reminiscent of melted butter and is almost odorless. A refined oil is also available that is colorless and odorless. Possessing antioxidants it also acts as a natural preservative,  improving the shelf life of skin care formulas. Jojoba oil is non-allergenic and won’t stain linens or clothing.  Back to the Top 

       

      Juniper Berry (Juniperus communis) Characterized by a fresh, sweet, woody, balsamic odor. It blends well with bergamot, benzoin, cedarwood, the citrus oils, clary sage, cypress, elemi, fir needle, frankincense,  galbanum, geranium, lavender, oak moss, pine, rosemary, sandalwood, tulu balsam, and vetiver.  Berries and extracts are used in diuretic and laxative preparations, flea and tick repellants, spicy fragrances and aftershaves.  Juniper is said to be useful in the treatment of acne, dermatitis, weeping eczema, hair loss, as  a skin toner, and to remove an accumulation of toxins.  However, it should be avoided during pregnancy, and by those with kidney disease.  Back to the Top 

      Labdanum, (Cistus ladaniferus) One of the early aromatic substances to be used.   Available as a concrete, an absolute, and an essential oil.  The absolute has a rich, sweet, balsamic, herbaceous odor.  The scent of the essential oil differs slightly in that it possesses a warm, sweet, herbaceous, musky scent.  It blends well with bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, juniper, lavender, oak moss, patchouli, pine, sandalwood, vetiver  and the oriental bases. Labdanum is used as a fixative and fragrance component in perfumes lotions, and aftershaves. It is recommended for mature skin.  Back to the Top 


      Lavender, (Lavandula officinalis) One of the most versatile cosmetic herbs, and the most widely recognized scents.   It blends well with most oils, especially citrus and florals, as well as cedarwood, clary sage, clove, geranium, labdanum, patchouli, oak moss, and vetiver. Medicinally it soothes burns, eases headaches, and promotes restful sleep. It is also a component of natural insect repellants, athlete's foot preparations, and is said to ease the symptoms of herpes. Back to the Top 


      Lemon, (Citrus limonum) Highly nutritious, lemon contains vitamins A, B, and C. The kin and flesh are acidic and are often ingested for acidic disorders such as arthritis and scurvy, and as an immune system boost for colds and flu.  The juice is also used as a mild bleach.  A mixture of lemon juice lanolin, and glycerin will soften chapped hands, and it is said soaking in lemon juice will harden nails. The essential oil blends well with benzoin, chamomile, all citrus oils, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, juniper, labdanum, lavender,  oak moss, rose, sandalwood, and ylang ylang. Apply in moderation, do not use the oil on skin exposed to sunlight. Back to the Top 

      Lemongrass, (Cymbopogon citratus) Employed in traditional Indian medicine for infectious illness and fever. It also acts as a sedative on the central nervous system and is an insect repellent.  The West Indian varieties are characterized by a grassy lemon odor with and earthy undertone, the East Indian varieties are generally lighter and do not contain the earthy tone.  Pleasant room deodorizer. Other uses include a stimulating hair treatment, acne, athlete's foot, open pores, headaches, nervous exhaustion, and stress. Back to the Top 

      Lime, (Citrus aurantifolia) The fruit is often used in place of lemon and it is an important component in perfumery.  It blends well with all the citrus oils as well as  clary sage, lavender, rose, rosemary.  The oil is classified as a phototoxin as are all the citrus oils.  Do not use on skin directly exposed to sunlight. See Lemon for its uses. Back to the Top 

      Macadamia Nut Oil (Macadamia integrifolia) A highly unsaturated oil that is easily absorbed by the skin. It contains a high percentage of palmitoleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid that acts as an antioxidant, preventing deterioration of cell membranes. Palmitoleic acid does not occur in any other plant oil. It is very stable and has a long shelf life. Back to the Top 

      Mandarin (Citrus reticulata) Similar to the tangerine, but a bit smaller in size. according to Chinese tradition it was the fruit given to the Mandarin rulers as a gift. Its scent is that of a strong, intense, fresh tangerine.  It blends well with other citrus oils, as well as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.  Its refreshing aroma has an uplifting quality and is often used to eliminate depression, insomnia,  and anxiety.  Back to the Top 


      Myrrh, (Commiphora myrrha) Myrrh has been in use for 3700 years. The Egyptians used it for embalming as well as in perfumes  and cosmetics.  It was one of the three gifts brought by the magi. The essential oil has a heavy, warm, many layered, scent that adds a base note to fragrance blends and is also a good fixative. It blends well with benzoin, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, mandarin, the mints, oak moss patchouli,  pine, sandalwood, the spice oils, and thyme.  It is soothing to the mucus membranes, and is employed in anti-wrinkle creams. It has also been used to treat fungus infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm. Back to the Top 

      Neroli, (Citrus aurantium ) Also known as orange flower, it was named after an Italian princess. Oil is extracted from the white blossoms of the bitter orange. The absolute is a viscous liquid with  delicate yet rich, floral fragrance that is very close to the fresh flower.  It is used extensively in high class perfume work.  The absolute blends well with benzoin, all the citrus oils, jasmine, and myrrh.  The essential oil has a light, sweet floral fragrance with a terpeny top note and  blends with well with bergamot, geranium, jasmine, lavender, lime, rose and ylang ylang. It is used in the treatment of anxiety, tension, and depression. Good in cases of insomnia, best used in the bath before bedtime. In spite of this, it is also joyous and uplifting.  Back to the Top 

       Nutmeg, (Myristica fragrans) Has been used for centuries as a culinary spice as well as a remedy for digestive and kidney problems. the oil is characterized by a sweet, warm, spicy scent that blends well with bay leaf, clary sage, coriander, geranium, lavandin, lime, mandarin, orange, petitgrain, peru balsam, rosemary, and other spice oils. It is often used in perfumes, especially men's fragrances.  Externally nutmeg can be used for sore muscles and nervous fatigue.   Back to the Top 



      Oak Moss Absolute, (Evernia prunastri) The absolute is characterized by its extremely tenacious earthy, mossy, musk- lavender odor.  It is soluble in alcohol, an excellent fixative, and indispensable to the perfumer. Blends well with a range of materials, and is found in all perfume types including  oriental, moss, fougere, new mown hay, and florals.  Back to the Top 

      Oatmeal, colloidal, (Avena sativa) finely ground oats.  Oatmeal will soften the bath water, soothe and smooth the skin, and relieve itching.  It also makes a great exfoliating scrub.  Place a few tablespoons of oatmeal in a blender and grind to a fine powder.  Add enough water to make a paste and apply.  Once it dries remove it with lukewarm water then apply chilled which hazel.  Back to the Top 

      Olibanum,  see Frankincense.

      Olive oil, (Olea europaea) A rich, non drying oil that contains 80% oleic acid.  It is a humectant, drawing moisture from the air and holding it close to the skin. It also creates a breathable film that helps prevent the loss of internal moisture without blocking the natural functions of the skin.  Almost all handmade soaps contain some and by definition castile soap contains at least 50% olive oil. Back to the Top 

      Opopanax Absolute "bisabol-myrrh", (Commiphora erythraea) Not to be confused with cassie which is also called opopanax.  It is characterized  by a warm, balsamic, spicy, animal like fragrance.  The commercial resinoid is usually mixed with a solvent such as myristate to make it pourable at room temperature. It is used as a fixative in high class perfumery and blends well with bergamot, clary sage, coriander, fir needle, frankincense, grapefruit, mimosa, myrrh, neroli, the orientals, patchouli, h sandalwood, and vetiver. Back to the Top 


      Orange, Sweet, (Citrus aurantium)  Very nutritious, containing vitamins A, B, and C.   Natural orange oil oxidizes rapidly and anti-oxidant agents are added at the place of production. Oils extracted by cold expression tens to  richer scent than the distilled oil. It blends well with clary sage, lavender, lemon, myrrh, neroli, and the spice oils such as nutmeg, cinnamon and clove. It can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals and is not included in hypoallergenic products, It is useful for the treatment of dull complexions, nervous tension and  stress and is known as a natural degreaser and solvent. Back to the Top 


      Palmarosa, (Cymbopogan martinii) Not to be confused with geranium pelargonuim graveolens) also sometimes referred to as rose geranium.  It sweet, rosy, geranium like scent and has often been used to adulterate rose oil.  It blends well with other florals as well as amyris, bergamot, cananga, cedarwood, citronella, geranium, guaiacwood, jasmine, lavender, oak moss, petitgrain, rose, rosewood, and sandalwood. It is used extensively as a fragrance component  in cosmetics and perfumes. It  does contain geraniol, that can cause allergic reactions. It is valuable to treat minor skin infections, since it is antifungal and antiviral. and stimulates cellular regeneration, moisturizes the skin, and regulates sebum production. It is also used to treat nervous exhaustion and stress Back to the Top 

      Palm oil,  (Elaeis guinnesis) A non drying oil expressed from the fruit of the oil palm tree. It is a natural source of Vitamin E, a very rich source of beta-carotene, an important source of Vitamin A. It is the beta-carotene the gives the unrefined oil its characteristic red color. A more refined "white" oil is readily available. Palm oil should not be confused with palm kernal oil or coconut oil which are  physically and chemically different. Palm oil is an invaluable addition to soapmaking. It helps speed the saponification process and contributes mildness and  bar hardness. Back to the Top 


      Patchouli, (Pogostemon patchouli) Traditionally used to scent linens and believed to help prevent the spread of disease. It is an anti depressant and an anti-inflammatory.   It is characterized by a rich, sweet, herbaceous, earthy tone that improves with age and has been used as a fixative in perfumery.  A little goes a long way. It blends well with bergamot, black pepper, cassia, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, frankincense, geranium, labdanum, lavender, myrrh, neroli, oak moss, opopanax, oriental bases, rose, sandalwood, and vetiver.  It is considered an aphrodisiac by some, and has been used in the treatment of skin problems  including athlete's foot and dandruff, acne, dermatitis, weeping eczema, impetigo, and wrinkles. It also is considered a good deodorant. Back to the Top 

      Peanut Oil Peanut oil is a non drying , conditioning oil, that contains vitamin E and is absorbed well by the skin.  It is often used as to "stretch" olive oil during soapmaking which is more expensive. Soaps that contain large proportions of peanut oil are subject to rancidity. Back to the Top 

      Pennyroyal, (Mentha pulegium) An important member of the mint family that is primarily known as an insect repellent.  Historically it was also used to purify the blood. It is now considered an oral toxin and abortifacient due to the pulegone content.  It blends well with citronella, geranium, lavandin, rosemary, and sage.  Back to the Top 

      Peppermint, (Mentha piperita) One of the most well known cultivars of the mint family. It has a grassy, minty, camphoraceous odor.  It blends well with benzoin, cedarwood, eucalyptus, lavender, lemon, marjoram, other mints, niaouli, pine, and rosemary. It is said to be stimulating to a tired brain,  useful for headaches, sore throats, muscle aches, insect bites, toothaches, and as a breath freshener.  Added to skin preparations it has a cooling effect.   One drop on a sugar cube or on a teaspoon of honey has  a slightly anesthetic effect on stomach muscles. Good for travel sickness, nausea, and vomiting.  Back to the Top 

       Peru Balsam see Balsam, peru.

      Petitgrain, (Citrus bigaradia) Distilled from the leaves of the bitter orange. The best quality oil comes from France, but a good quality oil is also produced in North Africa, Paraguay, and Haiti. The oil is characterized by a floral citrus scent with a woody, herbaceous undertone.  It is sometimes used in place of neroli. Petitgrain has a more masculine quality than many other citrus oil and is found as a component of colognes and cosmetics. It blends well with the balsams, benzoin, bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, geranium, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, oak moss, bitter orange, neroli, palmarosa, rosemary, rosewood, and sandalwood. . It is an antiseptic and deodorant and is used for oily skin, insomnia, and stress. Back to the Top 

      Pomace Olive Oil,  (Olea europaea) A low grade of olive oil useful to the soap maker.  It is extracted from the final pressing of the olives to which the pits have been added. It tens to speed up the saponification process and is much less expensive than the oil obtained from earlier pressings. Back to the Top 

      Rose, (Rosa damascena, Rosa centifolia) The queen of all perfume oils. It is found in 46% of all men's fragrances and 98% of all woman's fragrances.  The  damask rose is mainly cultivated in Bulgaria, Turkey and France for its oil. The Bulgarian type is considered superior for perfume work. The oil of the cabbage rose (Rosa centifolia), is often combined with that extracted from R. gallica. The essential oil, or otto, is produced by steam distillation.  It takes about 30 roses to produce one drop of oil. It is characterized by a deep, rich, tenacious floral odor that blends well with bergamot, chamomile, clary sage, geranium, lavender, orange and sandalwood. The concrete and absolute are produced by solvent extraction and are similar in odor with the addition of a honey like fragrance. The rose has taken on symbolic significance through  out history and played and important part in early herbal medicine. It is said that the French, or cabbage rose possesses  narcotic properties and has the reputation of being an aphrodisiac. Oil of rose is ideal for all skin care, especially for mature, dry or sensitive skin. The healing properties of roses have been employed to treat broken capillaries, eczema, and herpes.  It is said to produce a feeling of well being and happiness and helps make sorrow easier. Back to the Top 

       Rose Geranium  see geranium

         Rosemary, (Rosmarinus officinalis) One of the earliest plants to be used by man. It is characterized by a minty herbaceous scent with a woody balsamic undertone.  Spanish rosemary has a camphorous top not and is considered of poorer quality. It blends well with basil, cedarwood, cinnamon, citronella, elemi, frankincense, ginger, grapefruit, labdanum, lavender, orange, oregano, parsley, peppermint, petitgrain, pine, the spice oils, and thyme, It is said to clear the head and aid memory, and is an anitmicrobial and antioxidant. It is used for circulatory problems of the extremities, such as cold feet, and in muscular remedies  since it stimulates blood circulation, and it helps lower high blood sugar.  It is used in shampoos and hair treatments to stimulate blood circulation to the scalp, thus being beneficial for promoting hair growth. It will also enhance the color of dark hair, counters split ends, reduces static charge. Rosemary is not suitable for people with epilepsy or high blood pressure, avoid in pregnancy.   Back to the Top 

       Rosewood, (Aniba rosaeodora) Also know as 'bois de rose'.  Native to the Amazon, the continued use of rosewood is under some controversy since it is being over forested and leading to the destruction of the rain forest. It is characterized by a sweet, woody, floral scent with a hint of spice. It is useful for general skin care although it has no specific curative power. Back to the Top 

      Safflower oil, A semi-drying vegetable oil that contains  protein, vitamins, and minerals.  Good for balancing other oils in preparations. Keep refrigerated to delay oxidation. Back to the Top 

      Sage, common, (Salvia officinalis) Called 'herba sacra' or sacred herb by the Romans. Its aroma is clear, herbal, camphorous and sharp. Traditionally, sage herbal  infusions, gargles, vinegars and poultices have been used for a variety of disorders such as mouth, throat, respiratory infections, menstrual difficulties, and digestive complaints. The essential oil is preferred for perfume work to the Spanish sage but should be viewed with some caution.  It contains 42% thujone and is considered an oral toxin and abortifacient.  It should also be avoided by epileptics, children, and those with high blood pressure.. It blends well with bergamot, the citrus oils, eucalyptus, hyssop, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, and rosewood. Back to the Top 

      Sage, Spanish (Salvia lavenduaefolia) Not as refined as common sage but generally considered safer. It has a herbaceous, camphoraceous, pine like odor. It blends well with cedarwood, clary sage, citronella, eucalyptus, juniper, lavender, pine, and rosemary. It has been used for respiratory ailments, colds, flu, nervous exhaustion, stress, poor circulation and muscle aches and pains. Back to the Top 


      Sandalwood, (Santalum album) One of the oldest known perfume materials, with at least 4000 years of uninterrupted use. In perfumery it is characterized as a bottom note and is a fixative. It possesses a deep, soft, sweet, woody, balsamic scent, and lends well with benzoin, bergamot, black pepper, cassie, clove, costus, geranium, jasmine, labdanum, lavender, mimosa, myrrh, oak moss, patchouli, rose, rosewood, tuberose, vetiver, and violet.  Historically it has been used to calm the mind, expel bad spirits, and said to be an aphrodisiac. It is soothing to mucus membranes, and helps clear up acne. It is often an ingredient found in men's aftershaves. Back to the Top 

      Sesame Oil A semi-drying oil that contains protein, vitamins, minerals, and lecithin. It absorbs ultraviolet rays so it is a good addition to suntan lotions, and contains elements active against lice.. The natural oil has a strong nutty smell.  A deodorized version can be purchased.  Make cause allergic reactions in some. Back to the Top 

      Spearmint, (Mentha spiced) Characterized by a warm, spicy, sweet, minty, herbaceous odor.  Not as sharp as peppermint, but finer. It blends well with basil, eucalyptus, basil, lavender, and rosemary. The properties of spearmint resemble those of peppermint but are less powerful. See peppermint.  Spearmint is best suited to treating children. Back to the Top 



      Styrax Resin, (Liquidambar styraciflua)  American styrax  or red gum, that is closely related to Liquidambar orientalis, or oriental sweetgum.  Both are characterized by a sweet, rich, balsamic odor that is tenacious.  They are also closely related to Styrax benzoin (see benzoin.)  It blends well with carnation, cassie, jasmine, lavender, mimosa, rose and the spice oils. The resin and the oil are both  fixatives but is frequently adulterated. Used in the treatment of cuts, wounds, ringworm and scabies, as well as bronchitis, coughs, nervousness and anxiety. Back to the Top 

      Sunflower Oil, (Helianthus annuus) A moisturizing vegetable oil that contains vitamins A, C, D, and E ( a natural antioxidant),  a high linoleic acid content, and few saturated fatty acids.  It lays down a slightly oily protective layer on the skin that holds moisture making it especially helpful for delicate and dry skin.. Back to the Top 

      Sweet Almond Oil, see Almond oil, sweet.

      Sweet Orange, see Orange, sweet.

      Tagetes, (Tagetes minuta) The Mexican marigold not to be confused with calendula. Other species used to produce oil include the French marigold (T. patula) and the African Marigold (T. erecta.)  Both an absolute and an essential oil are available. The essential oil is characterized by a bitter, green, herbaceous  odor, while the absolute is characterized by an intense, sweet, green, fruity odor. This oil is extremely difficult to work with, the penetrating aroma has the curious property of becoming stronger when combined with other essences. It blends well with bergamot, the citrus oils, clary sage, jasmine, and lavender. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections and is employed in some herbaceous and floral perfumes and to deter house flies. Excessive skin use is discouraged as it can cause serious photosensitivity; do not use prior to exposure to simulated or natural sunlight. Tagetes should be used in concentrations of less than 0.5%. Do not use during pregnancy. Back to the Top 

      Tea Tree, (Melaleuca alternifolia)  The name derives from its local usage, a tea prepared from the leaves. It possesses a fresh, antiseptic, rather pungent aroma that blends well with cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, and thyme. This is a "must have" essential oil. Its ability to fight infection is well documented, and it is found in a variety of compounds. It is  antiseptic, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, as well as being fungicidal and  bactericidal.  It seems to activate the white corpuscles to form a defense against invading organisms and helps to shorten the duration of illness. Along with Lavender it is just about the only oil that is recommended to be used "neat" or straight from the bottle without dilution.   Clears blemishes caused by chicken pox and shingles. Useful for minor burns, sores, sunburn, ringworm, warts, tinea, herpes and athletes foot. A few drops diluted in water can be used as a douche  or sitz bath to help clear vaginal infections.  Gives relief to genital and anal itching as well as general itching from chicken pox to rashes caused by insect bites. Back to the Top 

       Tea Tree, (New Zealand) (Leptospermum scoparium) As effective as the Australian kind, with a pleasant, honey like aroma. Back to the Top 

      Tocopherols, Mixed, (Vitamin E) A blend of d-alpha, d-beta, d-gamma, and d-delta tocopherols obtained by the vacuum distillation of vegetable oils.  Tocopherols are nature’s perfect antioxidant. Helps form normal red blood cells and other tissues. Used as a dietary supplement and preservative. Low d-alpha mixed tocopherols are often used to slow the onset of rancidity in fats & oils.   The optimal level of tocopherols in finished products will range from 0.01% to 0.2% of the fat or oil content. Because antioxidants can only prevent oxidation, not reverse it, it is important to add the antioxidant as early in the process as possible.  Back to the Top 

      Tulu Balsam ,  see Balsam, Tulu.

      Turkey Red Oil, see Castor oil, sulfated.

      Vanilla Absolute, (vanilla planifolia)  Extracted from the vanilla bean.  A dark, brown liquid with a rich, sweet, balsamic, vanilla like scent.  It is used as a fragrance component in perfumes, especially oriental types.   It is widely adulterated.   It blends well with the balsams, benzoin, opopanax, sandalwood, the spice oils, and vetiver. Back to the Top 

      Vetiver, (Vetiveria zizanoides) Botanically related to lemongrass and citronella.  It is deeply relaxing, in India and Sri Lanka the oil is known as 'the oil of tranquility." It is thought to create harmony in the home. It possesses a deep, smoky, earthy, woody, scent with a sweet persistent undertone. The color and scent can vary with the source. Use sparingly, it has a very heavy aroma. In perfumery it is employed as a fixative. It blends well with cassie, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, mimosa, oak moss, opopanax, patchouli, rose, sandalwood, violet, and ylang ylang. Back to the Top 



      Wintergreen, (Gaultheria procumbens) Possesses a refreshing sweet, fruity,  woody, minty odor, almost identical to white birch. It blends well with pine, peppermint, and lemon. It is primarily used for muscular and joint problems such as arthritis. Use with caution, The essential oil contains up to 98% methyl salicylate (the main ingredient in aspirin) and is interchangeable with sweet birch oil.  It is considered toxic, and a dermal irritant before dilution. It should be avoided by children and those allergic to aspirin. Wear latex gloves when handling undiluted oil.  Back to the Top  

       


      Ylang Ylang, (Canangium odoratum) The Flower of Flowers. In Indonesia the flowers are spread on the bed of the happy couple on their wedding night.  It relaxes body, mind, and spirit, and an aphrodisiac. In the Victorian age, the oil was a popular hair treatment, and has been used to soothe insect bites.  It was also believed to have a regulating effect on cardiac and respiratory rhythm.  The flowers are distilled  4 times with each successive distillation  resulting in a lesser grade of oil.  The first pressing is call ylang ylang extra, followed by grades 1, 2, and 3.   Grade 3 is often used for soap making. An absolute and a concrete are also produced by solvent extraction.  Ylang ylang extra is  an intensely sweet, soft, floral, balsamic, spicy scent.  A good quality oil will also have a rich, creamy top note. It is extensively used as a fragrance component and fixative in perfumery, and is the basis of Chanel No5.  It blends well with bergamot, cassie, citronella, costus, jasmine, lavender, lemon, mimosa, opopanax, peru balsam, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, tuberose, verbena, and vetiver.   The other grades lack the depth and richness of ylang ylang extra.   Excessive use may lead to headaches and nausea. Could possibly irritate sensitive skins and indicated against use on inflammatory skin conditions and dermatitis.  Back to the Top 

       

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