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| Supplements that will help PMS include vitamin E, B-6, magnesium, calcium and manganese. Other pain relief, such as for headaches, can be obtained by accupuncture, meditation and healthy diet.
No. 49 - Alprazolem — Most commonly known as Xanax. Used treat anxiety, tension, fatigue and agitation.
Potential Dangers — This is one of the most controversial, and possible one of the most addictive drugs ever made. People taking this drug have also become suicidal, gone insane or have become violent. Withdrawal from the drug is extremely difficult. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
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 The constituents currently thought to contribute to dong quai's blood-enriching properties are polysaccharides, rather than vitamin B12, as was previously believed.5
Liver-Protective Effects
Laboratory studies show that dong quai strengthens liver function by increasing the liver's ability to use oxygen, while preserving glycogen (stored energy in the liver) and glutathione, a potent antioxidant that helps protect the organ from destructive free radicals.13 Dong quai also guards the liver against a variety of toxic substances, such as carbon tetrachloride. |
American Medical Publishing
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| The herbs feverfew and ginko biloba as well as vitamin K should not be taken with "blood thinners."
"A lot of the elderly look for a quick fix," said pharmacist Ben LeCarre. "Seniors are more innocent. They are not accustomed to the mercinary and deceptive advertising that younger people take for granted these days. Seniors tend to simply believe what they've heard on TV or what they've read in an advertisement."
How to Spot False Claims
Just remember this: the first rule of thumb for evaluating any health claim is — If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! |
| When you urinate more, you deplete your body of depression-fighting substances, such as potassium and vitamin B-6. So kick the coffee, eat a banana and cheer up!
No. 7 — Vasotec - Used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Also used to treat diabetic kidney disease and high blood pressure in children. In the group of drugs called ACE inhibitors.
Potential dangers — Is known to cause serious kidney disease. Can cause swelling in the face, lips, hands and feet. Can also swell the tongue and hinder breathing. Is probably more dangerous for seniors. |
| With Coumadin it is important to keep your vitamin K intake relatively constant. Too much of this nutrient, found primarily in green vegetables, can interfere with the anti-clotting action of the drug, and too little might lead to excessive bleeding.
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Alternatives — There are many natural blood thinners, including garlic, ginkgo biloba and fish oil, or omega-3. Aspirin is also a blood thinner and is less dangerous than Coumadin. |
Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
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 MAY ALSO BE USED FOR
EXTRAPOLATIONS FROM PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES
Antioxidant activity; co-factor for vitamin C intake; stabilization of connective tissue tone; reduction of cholesterol.
OTHER APPLICATIONS
Cosmetics and hair care products for antiseborrhoeic, antiinflammatory activity and to increase hydration and elasticity of the skin.5
PREPARATIONS
Dried or fresh leaf, flower or fruit for infusion or decoction, liquid extract and tablets for internal use. Decoction or extract for topical use.
DOSAGE
• 1.5-3.5 g of dried flower, leaf or berry per day, as infusion or decoction. |
| The claims for apricot kernels and their constituent 'laetrile' or vitamin B,7 obscured the fact that this active is a cyanogenic glycoside for which the rationale was in effect a selective toxicity against tumour cells. Apart from the fact that the claim was never adequately tested, it sat uneasily in the alternative culture by competing directly with conventional chemotherapy.
The laetrile incident reminds practitioners that cancer patients are notably vulnerable to marketing hype. |
| It also increased skin capillary resistance in guinea pigs fed a vitamin C-deficient diet, as measured by the petechiae method. The extract (200-400 mg/kg) decreased the formation of oedema of lymphatic or inflammatory origin induced in rat hind paw. The horsechestnut extract suppressed plasmatic extravasation and leucocyte emigration into the pleural cavity in experimental pleurisy (200^00 mg/kg oral and 1-10 mg/kg IV) and decreased connective tissue formation in sub-chronic inflammatory granuloma (400 mg/kg oral and 5-10 mg/kg SC). |
American Medical Publishing
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| That means developing a healthy immune system with a healthy diet, regular exercise and vitamin rich diet that includes high amounts of fruits and vegetables. Garlic in known to have antibiotic properties. Taking garlic on a daily basis may keep you from serious infection, but is not guaranteed. Also, avoid risky behavior, such as that which can expose you to sexually transmitted diseases. The best way to fight an infection of this kind is to never get it.
No. 43 — Humulin — This is insulin for diabetics who cannot control their condition with diet alone. |
Jonathan Goodman ND
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 Excess insulin also lowers levels of vitamin E, which may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis.9'10
How do EFAs help? Here's what the research has shown so far:
?Some EFAs help regulate levels of glucose in the blood.
?EFAs may reduce the body's resistance to insulin.
?EFAs help lower blood pressure as well as cholesterol and other lipids in the blood.
An additional way in which EFAs can make a difference? |
Kathi Keville
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 She told Mary to take this vitamin with the ginseng, and gradually Marys hot flashes became less severe. They still have not completely gone away, but they have diminished enough to make Mary happy.
If you find that your menopausal symptoms include nervousness or irritability, a good herbal relaxant to choose is hops. Its estrogenlike effects were first discovered when female hops pickers noticed changes occurring in their menstrual cycles. It turned out that hops caused their estrogen levels to rise. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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 Examination of the lenses of the supplemented animals also demonstrated significant elevations in glutathione, ascorbate, and vitamin E.
It is known that when the blood supply to the brain is temporally cut off and then restored minutes later the brain is flooded with free radicals, often leading to death of the animals. This would mimic the clinical situation seen with persons suffering from a sudden and prolonged cardiac arrest or from a massive stroke. Normally, the mortality from such
46 Maitra I, et al. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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 For bacterial vaginosis, yeast infections and used in conjunction with other treatments for cervical dysplasia:
Ingredients:
• Magnesium sulfate
• Ferric subsulfate
• Goldenseal
• vitamin A
• Tea tree essential oil
• Bitter orange essential oil
• Thuja essential oil
URINARY TRACT
Methods to support a healthy urinary tract include:
• Urinate when there is an urge.
• Take showers rather than baths.
• Wipe from front to back when voiding.
• Drink 6-8 glasses of water a day.
• Urinate after sexual intercourse.
• Keep the genital area clean. |
| Add vitamin E oil.
LIQUID EXTRACTS or TINCTURES
Step 1: Add marc
& menstruum.
Step 2: Pour into a storage container.
Step 3: Macerate.
Step 4: Serperate menstruum and marc.
Step 5: Strain completely. Step 6: Press by hand or Step 7: Allow to settle, then filter with an with a machine. unbleached coffee filter.
A liquid extract or tincture is a method of preserving herbs in a base of water and alcohol, making them convenient to dispense and take. In addition to preserving the herb for long periods of time, alcohol is better than water at extracting some constituents. |
| To preserve the salves, keep them in opaque containers in a cool room because they last longer in a cool environment. vitamin E oil, or rosemary, oregano, tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender and thyme essential oils may be used as additional preservatives. Other essential oils and substances, like resins, can also be added as a preservatives. Get creative and try small amounts of different items in each salve container. Use .25 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of essential oil in each one-ounce container, depending on the desired strength and effect. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
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| Among the most important of these are vitamin C, E, and beta-carotene. The minerals selenium, zinc, and magnesium also play a part in reducing free radical damage. New, more powerful, free radical scavengers are being developed by the pharmaceutical companies. They may have a more powerful effect and be better localized in the neurons that need them than naturally occurring compounds.
3. There is a suggestion that persons who take regular doses of aspirin or other anti-inflammatory drugs get Alzheimer's disease far less than those who do not. |
Jonathan Goodman ND
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| There are times when women need the latest drugs or sophisticated surgical procedures; in other cases, naturopathic medicine—which involves the use of diet, herbs, vitamin or mineral supplements, and much more—is a wiser approach.
Millions of American women at some time in their lives will have to deal with common conditions such as hot flashes, uterine fibroids, premenstrual discomfort, and so on. Women deserve the best treatment options from both fields of medicine. More choices doesn't mean more confusion. |
Hemp TodayEd Rosenthal
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| Because the seed is rich in the reproductive vitamin, an unlimited supply of it should be kept before the hens making eggs to insure a high percentage of hatchability ... The oil of hemp seed becomes rancid very quickly and what was once a valuable food becomes deadly poison. For this reason, hemp seed must always be used with care."
This is still important advice. Taste hemp seeds before you cook with them. If the seeds are old enough to have lost their nutty flavor or taste rancid, please discard them. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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| Consider nutritional supplements such as calcium, magnesium, tryptophan and vitamin B complex.
• All green leafy herbs and foods.
• Green milky oats as well as oatmeal.
• Consider herbs with volatile oils.
They can induce a sense of peace or relaxation due to the action of the aroma on the limbic system in the brain via the olfactory nerve. Using essential oils like lavender, chamomile, ylang ylang and orange can induce a sense of relaxation. Adding a small amount of lavender oil or other essential oils to a warm or tepid bath helps calm the nervous system and induce relaxation. |
Kathi Keville
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| Scientists believe that the relief some women find by taking vitamin B6 and progesterone supplements, using relaxation methods and engaging in regular aerobic exercise may be because all these alter the brain chemicals known as endorphins.
In a study of women who suffered from PMS conducted by researchers at Harvard University, symptoms were relieved when the women chanted or prayed for 10 to 20 minutes per day. |
| Taking large quantities of horsetail can create a deficiency of vitamin Bj. When it comes to horsetail, you should use only the young plants, since older plants develop a toxic compound.
Long-term use of an irritant-type laxative herb such as cascara sagrada or senna causes potassium loss and electrolyte imbalance, which can irritate an existing bowel problem. (Electrolytes are important minerals such as sodium, magnesium and potassium. |
| Other urinary tract infection fighters that you can put on your dinner plate include garlic, nasturtium and rose hips (which is high in the infection-fighting vitamin C). And next time you dine out, you should think twice before leaving your parsley garnish on your plate. One of the compounds found in parsley seeds is a basic ingredient in pharmaceutical drugs used to treat urinary infections. Since parsley seeds can be toxic in large amounts, however, you should stick to using the leaves and the root. |
| Two years later, Sue no longer drinks her tea, but she still takes one capsule of evening primrose oil and 400 International Units of vitamin E daily. She seldom slacks off her routine because if she does, a slight swelling returns, along with persistent pain.
Medical experts believe that it's important to avoid caffeine and related substances called methylxanthines because they apparently confuse chemical messengers in the body. According to John P. Minton, Ph.D., of Ohio State University, these messengers responsible for making protein, fluid or fiber in the breast do not get shut off. |
Dr. John Heinerman
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 They strongly encourage owners to supplement their pets' diets with lecithin, biotin, vitamin E, and zinc. They give high marks to flaxseed oil, referring to it as "the Rolls Royce of oils" because it contains the greatest amount of essential fatty acids that contribute to "show-quality coats" every time.
The ABCs of Bathing
The Goldsteins believe that "hard-and-fast rules about bathing an animal are absurd!" The endless "debate over whether or not to bathe cats or a certain breed of dog is a [total] waste of time" since "a little soap or water never hurt any animal! |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
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| Boils:
• Acute Lymphagogue Formula
• Echinacea
• Echinacea & Goldenseal
• Echinacea root and burdock root as a poultice
• Echinacea, Goldenseal & vitamin C
• Immune Formula I
Note: See Antibacterial in the index.
Bronchitis:
• Respiratory Formula
• Bronchitis Compound
Bruises:
• Arnica Oil Trauma Compound
• Sports and Rheumatic Formula
Burnout:
• Adrenal Tonic
• Physical & Mental Tonic for Longevity Note: See fatigue in the index.
Burns:
• General All Purpose Salve
• St. |
Lendon H. Smith, M.D.
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| Therefore, moderate ingestion of salt and milk with adequate vitamin C and vinegar results in general good health and circulation. It is almost impossible to eat enough of the right things to keep a proper chemical balance in the system—unless you know what you need. Proper eating of all types of food does more to correct the problems than therapy with medication.
Standard medicine has learned a few things about the treatment of elevated blood pressure: lose weight, cut down on the sodium, exercise, and increase the potassium-bearing foods. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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 Apply lanolin-based ointment fortified with vitamin A and E oils or pure Aloe Vera gel.
• Mix one part Sage oil with ten parts Olive oil and apply locally.
• Dusting with Whey powder can be soothing.
• Seawater can be beneficial, especially combined with careful exposure to the sun.
• For a hot inflamed type of eczema, add 'A cup baking soda to bath 2-3 times weekly and soak in it for 15 minutes.
• For a dry, itchy type of eczema, add 'A cup powdered Ginger to bath 2-3 times weekly and soak in it for 15 minutes. |
| To soothe inflamed area: Coltsfoot
To help build resistance: Regular herbal teas during the winter months also help to ward off the offending viruses. Take vitamin A- and C-rich herbs such as Mullein, Parsley, Burdock, Rosehip, Comfrey, Yarrow, and Licorice.
HOMEOPATHIC
As homeopathy deals with specific symptoms, please check under the relevant heading (e.g., Cough, Nose—Congestion, Throat). For recurrent colds, or to help prevent a cold during the winter months, see Resistance and Immunity, page 19.
CELL SALTS
Calc Phos: Chronic tendency to take cold. |
Artemis P. Simopoulos, M.D., and Jo Robinson
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 Look in the vitamin supplement section of your natural food stores or see mail-order information on page 360.) Store flaxmeal in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve its freshness and use within two or three months.
Another way to add LNA to your diet is to use canola oil and canola mayonnaise on a daily basis. (Soybean oil also contains LNA, but only half the amount found in canola oil. More important, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in soybean oil is quite high— 13 to 1. The ratio in canola oil is 2 to 1.) One tablespoon of canola oil yields approximately 1.5 grams of LNA. |
Frances Darragh and Louise Darragh Law
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| This can cause allergic reaction to yeast, marmite, yeast-based vitamin Bs, wheat and sugars, especially refined carbohydrates such as cakes, cookies, and sweets. (See Thrush and deal with the Candida albicans infection as described there.) To replace the friendly bacteria in the small intestine, eat natural unsweetened yogurt and/or take Lactobacillus Acidophilus tablets (available at most health shops).
2. Eliminate the allergen from your child's diet or environment. |
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