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The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Avoid all wheat products, all meat and dairy products, eggs, and salt— and any foods containing them—hydrogenated fats, artificial sweeteners, food additives and preservatives, fried foods, spices, and dried fruit. • Limit potatoes to one portion every other day and bananas to one every other day. Don't be surprised if you feel worse for a couple of days before you feel better. This is especially likely if you are eliminating foods to which you are allergic or upon which you are dependent.

The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Fennel seeds," which are served after dinner in Indian restaurants, much as mints are in the West, are actually the dried fruit of the common fennel. Anise, dill, cumin, and caraway all belong to the same plant family, Apiaceae, and have similar shapes and scents. Weight and health benefits. Fennel "seeds" have a traditional reputation as an aid to weight loss and longevity. In the Greek legend of Prometheus, fennel granted its user immortality. A nice thought—but no supporting evidence for that one. Medicinal claims, though, do have some heft.

The Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND See book keywords and concepts

Dried Fruit: 0.3-1.0 g taken as an infusion þ Liquid Extract (1:1 in 25% alcohol): 0.5-1.0 mL of three times per day þ Solid Extract: V4-V2 teaspoon of daily þ Tincture (1:5 in 45% alcohol): 1-2 mL three times daily þ Syrup: 1 teaspoon two to three times daily Introduction Description Hawthorn is a thorny deciduous tree, native to Europe, where it was often grown as a hedge, reaching a height of 25 feet or 8 meters. Clusters of white flowers bloom in the spring and the berries turn bright red in the autumn.

The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants Andrew Chevallier See book keywords and concepts

Medicinal Actions & Uses In Chinese medicine, the inner skeleton of the dried fruit is used to treat pain in the muscles and joints, chest, and abdomen. It is prescribed for chest infections accompanied by fever and pain, and is used to clear congested mucus. Loofiih is also given to treat painful or swollen breasts. Research Chinese research indicates that the fresh vine has a stronger expectorant effect than the dried fruit. Lycopodium clavatum (Lycopodiaceae) Club Moss Description Creeping evergreen moss growing to 5 in (12 cm).

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

The berries are prepared by soaking 5-10 g crushed dried fruit in 150 ml cold water for 2 hours, allowing the fruit to swell. The preparation is drunk cold several times daily (Braun etal., 1993; Meyer-Buchtela, 1999; Wichtl and Bisset, 1994). gargle: Mouthwash containing 10% decoction (prepared as described above) for local application in the treatment of mild inflammation of oral and pharyngeal mucous membranes (Blumenthal etal, 2000). Fluid extract: 1:1 (g/ml), 2-4 ml, 3 times daily (Anderhuber, 1991; Cunio, 1993).

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Dilute fruit juices and eat dried fruit only infrequently and in small quantities, preferably soaked. Stimulants—Are You Addicted? Sugar is only one side of the coin, as far as blood sugar problems are concerned. Stimulants and stress are the other. As you can see from the figure on the next page, if your blood sugar level dips there are two ways to raise it. One is to eat more glucose, and the other is to increase your level of the stress hormones adrenaline and Cortisol.

Avoid all sugar and forms of concentrated sweetness, such as concentrated fruit juice, and even excesses of faster-releasing fruit such as dates and bananas or of dried fruit. Also avoid too many adrenal stimulants such as tea, coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, and salt. Supplements • 2 x multivitamin and multimineral • 2 x vitamin C 1,000 mg • Chromium 200 meg • Zinc 15 mg Also read chapter 10. Diverticulitis This is a condition of the small and large intestine, in which pockets in the intestinal wall become distended and are then more likely to get infected and inflamed.

However, we have learned to cheat nature and isolate the sweetness from foods, as well as choose foods with concentrated sweetness, such as juice, dried fruit, and honey. These foods are too sweet for the body to deal with. One of the most common ways we now eat carbohydrates is in grains, especially wheat. Since wheat is such a staple food in our diet (with 600 million tons eaten annually, it makes up about half of the calorie intake of the average person's diet) the idea that it isn't good for you may be difficult to swallow. Yet two top medical experts, Dr. James Braly and Dr.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

Dosage and Administration Internal dried fruit: 30-120 mg, 3 times daily. As a digestive aid, 120-450 mg, 2-3 times daily with meals. infusion: 240 ml boiling water poured over 0.5-1.0 teaspoon of cayenne, steeped for 10 minutes, 1 tablespoon drunk, diluted with hot water when needed. tincture: 0.3-1.0 ml, 3 times daily, or as needed [1:20 (g/mt), 60% ethanol]. Oleoresin (standardized): 1.2 mg. External Commission E recommends taking capsaicin for no longer than 2 days; 14 days must pass before a new application can be used on the same location.

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

Do not overeat fruit—have only occasionally at first, and especially minimize raisins, dates, and other dried fruit eaten as snacks. You can add a small amount of dried fruit to whole-grain cereals (while cooking) to sweeten them. 18. Minimize the use of alcohol. 19. Food allergy is sometimes the cause of hypoglycemia, and the allergic food may not necessarily be sugar or refined carbohydrates. Also, rule out hypothyroidism, deficiencies of pancreatic enzymes and/or hydrochloric acid, adrenal insufficiency, yeast overgrowth, and nutrient deficiencies.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

Cassia buds, the dried fruit of the cassia tree, are highly aromatic spices that look like cloves; in China they are used for adding a cinnamon flavor to candy and sweet pickles. However, the "cassia blossoms" sold in Asian markets are not truly the blossoms of the cassia tree but are from a member of the jasmine family {Osmantbus fragrans); These yellow flowers are sold preserved in a sweetened brine and are used to perfume sweets such as lotus seed soup, various pastries, steamed pears, and Chinese teas and wines. They are also sold embalmed in a sugary paste called "cassia blossom jam.

SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews See book keywords and concepts

In a large bowl, combine the flour, bran, flaxseed, wheat germ, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, mace, brown sugar, dried fruit, and sweet potato. Stir in the yogurt, egg, oil, and orange zest and mix just until combined. 3. With lightly floured hands, knead the dough in the bowl for several minutes. When smooth, turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and pat to a thickness of Vi inch. Using a cookie cutter or a glass, cut into 2V2-inch rounds. Gather the scraps, gently pat into a ball, flatten again, and cut out more scones. 4.

They are a great addition to oatmeal along with raisins, prunes, and other dried fruit. Add them in the last minute or two of cooking. Fresh blueberries in season may be cultivated or wild. The cultivated blueberries are more widely available; the wild ones only grow in the cool climates of the northern United States and Canada and are usually available at roadside stands or local markets, though you can also find them frozen in many supermarkets. Cultivated blueberries are plump with a deep blue color and a pale protective "bloom" that protects the berries from spoiling.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

V* cup dried fruit, such as raisins or dates. • Dark-green leafy vegetables • Flaxseeds • Garlic • Melons • Pink grapefruit • Soybeans and other soy foods • Sweet potatoes PHYTOCHEMICAL CLASSES The biochemistry of phytochemicals is amazingly complex, and although thousands of them have been isolated, science has not yet discovered all of the phytochemicals that exist. Isolated phytochemicals are grouped into classes based on the number, type, and basic structure of their atoms.

V2 cups date sugar or other dry sweetener or fructose IV2 teaspoons ginger 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 eggs or egg replacement 3 cups honey or maple syrup 2 cups expeller-pressed vegetable oil (such as Canola) IV2 cup frozen apple juice concentrate 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup chopped dried fruit of choice—apples and/or apricots are good (optional) 2 cups chopped nuts of choice (optional) 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. 3. In a separate bowl, mix together the wet ingredients. 4.

Substantial amounts are found in asparagus, bran, corn, dairy products, eggs, fish, dried fruit, legumes, nuts, meats, poultry, and whole grains. Antioxidant nutrients help to protect children from environmental pollutants, which are present everywhere, from the food we eat to the homes we live in. Since children's bodies are smaller, toxic chemicals pose a greater threat for them. Toxins can slow a child's ability to learn, as well as cause nausea, headaches, and dizziness.

Good: fish and shellfish, eggs, breads and cereals (whole grain or enriched with iron), leafy vegetables, broccoli, prunes, dried fruit, almonds, brewer's yeast, dulse, kelp, kidney beans, lima beans, lentils, millet, pumpkinseeds.

The New Optimum Nutrition Bible Patrick Holford See book keywords and concepts

Limit your intake of dried fruit. Eat fruits that contain fast-releasing sugars, like bananas, with slow-releasing carbohydrates, such as oats. Natural stimulants If you still need a boost, especially during the first week off caffeine, you can do it the natural way. The body makes adrenaline, and its cousins the "feelgood" neurotransmitters dopamine and noradrenaline, directly from an amino acid called tyrosine. Supplementing 1,000 mg of tyrosine on an empty stomach or with some carbohydrate, such as a piece of fruit, gives a positive lift.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Use desserts sweetened with barley malt or rice syrup or powdered barley concentrate. dried fruit, apricots, dates, figs, and raisins make good sweeteners for whole-grain cereals. Chop and cook them with the cereal or mash and puree them for baking and use in recipes calling for sugar. Soak them in boiling water before using to soften and rehydrate them. Chapter Twenty-eight Dietary Fat: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly Don't dig your grave with your own knife and fork.

Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods Dianne Onstad See book keywords and concepts

General Information Celery seeds are the dried fruit of a variety of wild celery popularly known as smallage. They are one of the smallest of all the seeds used as flavorings; about 760,000 seeds are required to make just one pound. The seeds are much more intensely aromatic than the leaves or stalks of the plant because they contain proportionally mote of the flavorful oil. The wild plant itself is tough and inedible, with an acrid, unpleasant taste. During the seventeenth century, Italian gardeners developed both the familiar stalk celery and celeriac from the wild plant.

Foods That Fight Disease: A Simple Guide to Using and Understanding Phytonutrients to Protect and Enhance Your Health Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D. See book keywords and concepts

So when they're examined side by side ounce for ounce for phytonutri-ents (except ascorbic acid) and phytochemicals, the dried fruit will appear to deliver more. Bear in mind that ounce for ounce, the same weight of dried fruit also will have a higher sugar content and more calories than the fresh fruit. cium. Ten dried figs have 269 milligrams of calcium, slightly shy of the amount of calcium delivered by an 8-ounce serving of dairy food. Figs are also a significant source of fiber.

The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine Andrew Pengelly See book keywords and concepts

Total capsaicinoid content is around 1 % of the dried fruit, the majority of which is usually capsaicin. Structurally, capsaicinoids are vanillyl-acyl amide analogues (Tucker and Debaggio 2000). Capsaicinoids stimulate receptors (known as vanillinoid receptors) ho' capsaicin—an aromatic amide on cutaneous sensory neurons, resulting in a massive release of neuropeptides including so-called 'substance P' molecules responsible for pain transmission to the brain and modulation of local inflammatory responses.

Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health Joseph E. Mario See book keywords and concepts

Take a high Fiber, low fat diet, avoid dairy. Take Vitamin A beta-Carotene; B-Complex, Choline; 600 units Vitamin E (to regulate protein and enzymes fortissue differentiation); Vitamin F in Evening Primrose oil and/or Flaxseed oil; and protein Methionine; the herbs Echinacea, and Hawthorn. 160 meg. elemental Iodine orally (deficiency makes breast ducts sensitive to Estrogen) and Lugol's Solution vaginal ly, with Trace Minerals under the tongue, and 300 mg. Magnesium I.V.

Burdock, Chickweed, Comfrey, Garlic, Eyebright, Juniper, Kelp, Spirulina. •MANGANESE (Mn+) Atomic #25; .0003% in the human body; .08% of Earth. Chelates are the best form. Dioxide, and Sulfate. WORKS WITH: Vitamin C in Immune utilization, Choline, Biotin, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Calcium, Phosphorus, and increases Iron in the blood. RANGE: 2-3-9-20 mg. TOXICITY: The least toxic of the Trace elements; toxicity in foods has never been reported, and is not anticipated. Up to 820 ppm. in food and supplements produces no bad effects in animals.

For a woman's hunger and cravings during pregnancy (spring pruned branches syrup with Honey). Whitens teeth (branch ash), lessens skin blemishes, inflamed wounds (leaf boiled with Barley meal for poultice). 77.4% water, excellent source for Vitamins, high Vitamin C; .5% Minerals which has 11.5% Potassium, 7.1 % Phosphorus, 1.6% Calcium, 1.2% Magnesium, 1 % Sulfur and Sodium, .4% Chlorine, and high .36% Iron; 19.2% Carbohydrates, 15-30% Sugar, has tartaric acid; 1.6% fat; low 1.3% Protein. Avoid if prone to diarrhea, have high acid, or diabetes. SEE Raisins.

Vitamin C, Bioflavonoids, B1, B2, and B3. •CANCERBUSH (Sutherlandia frutescens) From South Africa; also called Cancerwort, and Kankerbossie. For internal cancers; and mal ignant tumors. •CANCERPLANT (Lippiacuniefolia) Verbena family; from Mexico. Anti-cancer. •CANCER ROOT (Plantago cordata) From the Amerinds, for cancers and tumors. •CANCERWEED Leaf, Root (Goodyera, Neottia pubescens) Also called Cankerweed, from India; for cancers, and mucous tumors. •HERBE AU CANCER Leaf, Root (Plumbago europea) For warts; cancerous ulcers, uterus, and tumors.

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Blend 1/2 c. honey, l/2c.vegetableoilorsesame butter, 1/3 c. water, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1.25 c. whole wheat pastry flour, 2.5 c. oatmeal, 1-2tsp.bakingyeast preparation, 1 tsp. cinnamon, l/2c.eachdicednutsandraisins; bake at 350A F. for 13 minutes. Peanut Butter-Carob Chip Cookies 2 c. whole wheat flour, 3 tbs. fruit juice concentrate, 1/2 c. peanut butter, l/2c.unsw. carob chips, 3 tbs. barley malt, 1/ 3 coat bran, natural flavors, and 1 tsp. baking yeast preparation. Bakeat375A F. for 25 minutes. Quinoa Macaroons 1 c. rice flour, 1 c. soy flour, 3/4 c.

Prescription for Dietary Wellness: Using Foods to Heal Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Good: leafy greens, beets, bok choy, bananas, whole grains, potatoes, apricots, dried beans, blackstrap molasses, pomegranates, dates, figs, mushrooms, dried fruit, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts. Selenium RDI: 55 meg UL: 400 meg ODI: 100-200 meg Cancer, exhaustion, growth impairment, heart disorders, high cholesterol levels, infections, liver impairment, pancreatic insufficiency, premature aging, sterility. Best: tuna, salmon, seafood, brewer's yeast, garlic, brown rice, Brazil nuts. Good: bran and germ cereals, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, cucumbers, dairy products, oatmeal.

The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health Walter Last See book keywords and concepts

Preferably soak dried fruit or frozen vegetables and discard the water to minimize preservatives or molds. Potatoes contain the toxic alkaloid solanine in any green parts, and arthritis often improves when avoiding nightshade vegetables including potatoes. Healthiest are non-greened potato peels and fresh, raw potato juice. Also avoid any green tomato pulp or skin, and preferably use red instead of green capsicum (although the latter is not as harmful as green potatoes or tomatoes). Tea and coffee have some benefits but become a problem if used in an addictive way. The same applies to alcohol.

The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs Mark Blumenthal See book keywords and concepts

Dried fruit and other galenical preparations or lipophilic extracts are approved by the Commission E as nonprescription drugs (Blumenthal et al, 1998). Fresh ripe fruit for preparation of mother tincture and liquid dilutions are official in German Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (GHP, 1993). BELGIUM: Approved as a prescription adjuvant in BPH treatment. ITALY: Authorized as a registered drug only (Ris, 2001). SWEDEN: Classified as Natural Remedy for self-medication requiring premarketing authorization.

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