Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 1Michael T. Murray, ND
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| Studies in humans have shown grapefruit juice (i.e. naringin) to increase the oral bioavailability of drugs like nifedipine, felodipine, verapramil, and terfenadine, as well as inhibiting the breakdown of various drugs, particularly caffeine, coumarin, and estrogens.48 Avoidance of grapefruit juice and flavonoid preparations containing naringin is recommended when taking any of these drugs.
REFERENCES
1. Hertog MG, Feskens EJ, Hollman PC et al. Dietary antioxidant flavonoids and risk of coronary heart disease, the Zutphen Elderly Study. Lancet 1993; 342: 1007-1011
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J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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 Fruits: eat all fruits, except grapefruit (since it contains substances that inhibit liver detoxification); keep acidic citrus to a minimum. However, do not over-do the fruits since they are high in natural fruit sugar and low in vitamins and minerals compared to vegetables.
• Seeds and nuts: small amounts of raw organic seeds and nuts are acceptable if you get hungry between meals; grind and mix with juice or make as nut butters to ease digestion. |
| Stronger natural medications include:
• Echinacea extract or injectable (Pascotox forte or Heel Echinacea compositum)
• Oscillococcinum
• Olive leaf extract
• Allicin
• grapefruit seed extract
• Chinese patent medicines: yin chao san or zhong gan ling
Drugs: Aspirin or acetaminophen can be used to manage fever and to reduce head and body aches when severe; the antiviral drugs Amantadine and Ribavirin can be helpful when used in the early stages and for uncomplicated influenza. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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 I recommend watermelon in summer, orange and grapefruit in colder months. It's also essential to blend the fruit juice with protein-powered foods, such as brewer's yeast, bee pollen, soy protein, or spirulina. I like to add almond butter to my smoothies, and prescribe them to athletes in particular, as a pre- or post-event energy boost. |
J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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| Elderberry, Boneset
Engystol, Gripp-Heel, grapefruit seed
Pascotox, Oscillococctnum extract
Gastrointestinal
Sangre de drago,
Plant tannins viruses and virus-
Lomatium associated diarrhea
Herpes viruses
Lemon balm (Melissa)
Olive leaf extract. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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| I recommend juices from fruits that are in season: Watermelon in summer, apple juice in fall, and orange or grapefruit juice from winter into spring. You don't have to strain half a watermelon every June morning, but do make sure the juice you buy is labeled "fresh-squeezed,'' not from concentrate. Drinking juice fifteen minutes before breakfast gives your digestive enzymes a gentle wake-up call while you're meditating. By the time you eat, your digestive juices will be at the ready for fruits and nuts.
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J. E. Williams, O.M.D.
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| You will need to take natural antimicrobial medications, such as garlic and grapefruit seed extracts, to manage the infection. (These medications are explained in detail in step 7.) Cool baths or sponge baths can control mild fevers by keeping your overall body temperature lowered. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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| And as part of a seasonal juice fast, emphasize fresh squeezed grapefruit and Valencia orange juices. Both are extremely beneficial to blood pressure.
PINEAPPLES
Notable Personality Factors: Native to South America and a staple of Hawaiian and other South Pacific cuisines, the pineapple has a playful effect on moods. It's a jubilant fruit, capable of creating upbeat, cheerful food swings. Like a tropical vacation, pineapples have a way of unwinding the body and mind. |
Lawrence Katz and Manning Rubin
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 The Cerebral Cortex and Hippocampus
Most pictures of the brain usually show the deeply grooved and folded cerebral cortex: a thin sheet of cells (no thicker than twenty pages of this book) wrapped around the other "core" parts of the brain like a rind on a grapefruit. Although thin, the cortex is very large (spread out it would cover the front page of a newspaper) and contains an astounding number of nerve cells—about one hundred million in every square inch. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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| Pineapple with strawberry and banana, pineapple with pink grapefruit and banana, or pineapple with papaya and banana all make excellent fruit salads. (However, pineapple does not combine well with melons or grapes.) Give granola a jolt with pineapple chunks.
SUB-ACID FRUITS
APPLES
Notable Personality Factors: The Granny Smith, the Macintosh, the Golden Delicious—there are more than twenty-five varieties of apples, and each has its own identity. But in general, apples are known for their take-charge personalities. |
| ORANGE, grapefruit, AND PINEAPPLE (CITRUS FRUITS)
7. POTATOES
8. ROMAINE LETTUCE AND DARK LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES
9. SESAME SEEDS
10. TOFU AND SOYBEAN PRODUCTS
Other foods high in magnesium include: apricots, barley, corn, lima beans, mushrooms, peanut butter, and tomatoes. A fresh green salad with guacamole is an excellent source of the mineral.
THINK ZINC
Zinc is another miracle nutrient capable of calming ragged nerves. Along with magnesium, it helps to maintain the nervous system. Without the two minerals, anxiety is inevitable. |
J. Robert Hatherill
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 Whole Foods
Dozens of studies have endowed spices (such as rosemary and sage), soybeans, grapefruit juice, licorice, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli, and citrus fruits and oils as superior cancer bashers. To remain healthy, rely on whole foods (since many chemopreventive agents are destroyed by heat or food-processing techniques) in conjunction with vitamin supplements.
Vitamins and Nutrients
Many vitamins and other nutrients are also chemopreventive: beta-carotene, minerals such as zinc and calcium, fish oils such as omega-3 fats, and nondigestible fibers. |
Brenda Davis and Tom Barnard
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 Vz legume
1 grain, Vz nut and seed 1 fruit
2 Irish-Style Scones, p. 212 þWednesday -1,500 calorie diet
% cup (165 mL) Morning Muesli, p. 205 V2 cup (125 mL) soymilk or skim milk Vz cup (125 mL) strawberries changes for 1,800/2,100 calorie diets
2 grains, 1 nut and seed Food Groups
2 grains, Vz nut and seed, Vz fruit Vz legume Vz fruit
1,800 calories
1 cup (250 mL) Morning Muesli, p. 205 1 cup (250 mL) soymilk or skim milk % cup (185 mL) strawberries 2,100 calories
IV3 cup (333 mL) Morning Muesli, p. |
Barnet Meltzer, M.D.
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| A freshly squeezed glass of orange, grapefruit, or pineapple juice will give you a healthy boost.
3. Broccoli
Broccoli, a high-chlorophyll cruciferous vegetable, is nutrient-dense and rich in enzymes. It contains a full complement of antioxidants, bioflavonoids, carotenoids, selenium, vitamin E, vitamins B, and phytonutrients. It's especially good for bolstering the immune system—more than any other food, it builds resistance to infection and cancer. It's also high in fiber. Add raw broccoli to a garden salad or mix it with pasta, tofu, or vegetable soup. |
Judith Wills
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 All Bran with 1 chopped apple and skim milk, Vi grapefruit ,1 slice of bread with olive oil margarine and honey.
9 1 large banana mashed with 1 kiwi fruit and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice on 1 large slice of whole-wheat bread with olive oil margarine, glass of low-fat 2% milk.
10 Milkshake: blend 1 cup (200 ml) low-fat 2% milk with 1 small banana, 3 tablespoons of orange juice, 2 teaspoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of wheat germ, drink chilled; 1 large slice of whole-wheat bread with peanut butter. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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 To treat active infections, you can make a douche, adding 5-10 drops of the liquid grapefruit seed extract to a commercial douching solution. Alternatively, you can dip a tampon in the solution. A single treatment is often sufficient for clearing up minor infections, although more stubborn cases may require three or four applications. Nightly vaginal insertion of an acidophilus capsule for a few nights helps ensure the return of healthy flora. The same methods can be used to treat other forms of vaginitis. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| It also conforms to climate: Folks living in temperate zones, says Kushi, lose natural immunity to local diseases if they eat tropical foods like pineapple, bananas, grapefruit and avocados. Local eating also means that people living close to the equator should steer clear of dairy products, for example, because such foods aren't natural to that area.
An Anti-cancer Balance
In the world of macrobiotics, dietary balance goes beyond eating healthful, locally grown foods. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
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| I also advise patients who suffer from frequent UTIs to make a solution of 5 drops of grapefruit seed extract in 4 to 6 ounces of water, with which both partners should wash their genitals before and after sexual intercourse. Regular use of probiotics containing Lactobacillus acidophilus may also be a valuable preventive measure. With any infections that occur from the mouth all the way down to the colon and urinary system, it is important to reduce intake of sugars so the bacteria don't decide to have a party and invite their friends. |
| You can also use grapefruit seed extract and oregano oil nose drops to kill sinus infections in the early stages. Put 2 or 3 drops of each into a 1-ounce dropper bottle and snort 2 or 3 drops every 2 to 3 hours. Gel Masks, available at drug stores, are used for warm heat application and can often open sinuses, especially during early stages of infection.
TAM doctors make nose drops by adding small amounts of herbs to pure sesame oil. For general inflammation, add 5 or 10 drops white sandalwood oil to a 1-ounce dropper bottle. |
| The red carotenoid lycopene is found in watermelon, guava, and pink grapefruit, though tomatoes are by far the best source. Lycopene is made more bioavailable by cooking in oil, so using tomato sauce with some olive oil is probably best. To get high enough levels of lutein to treat eye diseases, supplementation is necessary, and many companies are now providing this nutrient in pill form.
There are many herbs used traditionally for eye problems. In our clinic we commonly use buddleia flower (me meng hua or B. officinalis), chrysanthemum flower, lycium fruit (gou qi zi or L. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
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 Among recommended alkaline-forming fruits are berries, apples, apricots, avocados, bananas, currants, dates, figs, grapefruit, grapes, kiwis, lemons, limes, mangoes, melons, nectarines, olives, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, persimmons, pineapple, quince, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangerines, and watermelon. Lemons—contrary to what you might think—and melons are the most alkaline-forming foods. A good idea is to eat some melon first thing in the morning, and then to wait 20 to 30 minutes before eating other foods. |
| Lycopene is what gives the watermelon, tomato, and pink grapefruit their red color. According to studies, lycopene also enters the outer membrane of skin cells, and provides protection from ultraviolet damage while it is there.
•Green Foods...Greens are rich in chlorophyll, the ultimate blood purifier. Chlorophyll is known to cure various infections in the respiratory tract and can lessen the effects of various pollutants, such as second-hand smoke, diesel fuel, and coal dust. In addition, it can turn an acidic pH more alkaline. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| Fill your fridge with cooling foods like watermelon, seaweeds, grapefruit juice, cucumbers, whole-wheat pitas and other breads.
You can help yourself to lots of salads, stir-fries, beans and rice dishes. But you might need to make some strategic substitutions, using sweet peas instead of hot peppers and cucumbers instead of onions.
Preparing dinner can be a lengthy chore if you follow Chinese nutrition recommendations and use dried beans instead of canned. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
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 Use a paring knife to remove the outer colored part of the fruit peel and be sure to leave the white pithy inner layer intact, as it is rich in bioflavanoids. Combine in a blender until smooth and serve immediately.
Cucumber and Lemon Water Indian Springs Health Elixir
Makes 1 gallon
This light refreshing drink is so tasty you'll be inspired to drink water all day long.
1 cucumber, peeled and cored 1 lemon, sliced
1 gallon purified water or mineral water
Cut the cucumber into 4 long strips and place in a glass pitcher with the lemon slices. Cover with water and ice if desired. |
The Complete Book of Alternative NutritionSelene Y. Craig, Jennifer Haigh, Sari Harrar and the Editors of PREVENTION Magazine Health Books
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| But when in doubt, look for the food's dominant characteristics, say macrobiotics teachers. grapefruit, for example, may have yang color, but since it is very sweet, light, juicy and cool and grows in a tropical climate—and that's the dominant feature—it is considered to be a highly yin food.
According to macrobiotics, disease can happen when you pile your plate with too much yin and not enough yang—or vice versa. Eat too much dense, fatty animal food, which is yang, and you'll get atherosclerosis, or contracting (yang) of the arteries. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D.
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 To help solidify stools, pectin-rich fruits and vegetables such as pears, apples, grapefruit, carrots, potatoes, and beets may offer some benefit. Also, fresh blueberries have a long historical use in diarrhea. Vegetable broths and diluted fruit and vegetable juices should be consumed to maintain electrolyte levels.
Herbal recommendations for diarrhea
Goldenseal and other berberine-containing plants can be used according to the dosages given on p. 170.
Another useful herbal treatment is carob pod powder. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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 It is made from the seed, pulp, and inner rind of grapefruit. Test-tube studies show that it inhibits the growth of giardia and amoebas. Dosage varies widely; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
This common seasoning works against several parasites, including the anisakis worm, which occurs in raw fish—a good reason for serving pickled ginger with sushi. Typical dosage: up to eight 500- to 600-milligram capsules per day,- or V2 to 1 teaspoon ground root per day,- or 10 to 20 drops of tincture in water three times per day. |
Ralph Golan, M.D.
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 So choose blueberries, for example, over strawberries, or grapefruit over oranges. Avoid snacking on dried fruit— raisins, dates, prunes, apricots, and the like—as these contain very concentrated sugars. However, dried fruits may be used to sweeten hot cereals if they are cooked with the cereal, and therefore reconstituted, and if not too many are used. They can also be used to sweeten baked items.
Avoid fruit altogether initially for the first three to four weeks if you know that fruit affects you adversely, if your condition is serious, or if you won't miss it at all. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
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| Or add five drops of tea tree oil or grapefruit seed extract per cup of hot water. Wet a clean cloth in this hot-to-tolerance solution and apply to the abscess until the compress cools. Repeat three times in one session; aim for three sessions a day. Because infection is walled off in an abscess, it's unlikely that these herbs' antimicrobial properties will be absorbed deep into the skin. But the warmth will increase healing circulation to the abscess site. In addition, should the abscess begin to drain, such herbal compresses can help clear infection and prevent its spread. |
| Fresh bananas, apples, grapes, grapefruit, fresh vegetables, and yogurt (check the label to see if a product contains live cultures) are all good foods to include.
Soy-based foods such as tofu are highly recommended because they contain isoflavones. These compounds help neutralize excess estrogen so your body can filter it out. Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts contain another class of chemicals called indoles. They also work to protect breast tissue from excess estrogen. |
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