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Power Healing: Use the New Integrated Medicine to Cure Yourself Leo Galland See book keywords and concepts

Less contaminated fruits included nectarines, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, watermelon, and seasonal domestic cantaloupe or grapes. 3. Whole grains, especially oats, brown rice, and barley. In choosing bread, choose 100 percent whole wheat bread; other varieties contain mostly refined flour. Buckwheat is technically a vegetable, a relative of rhubarb, but from a culinary and nutritional perspective behaves like a grain. It is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. 4.

Even orange or grapefruit juice, which are acid when swallowed, tend to create alkalinity in the urinary tract. Our old friends the Lactobacilli not only colonize the intestinal tract but grow well in the vagina and the urethra, where they prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria.101 The application of vaginal spermicides like nonoxynol-9, found in many contraceptive creams, may kill Lactobacilli and give pathogens more ready access to the urinary tract.102 Taking Lactobacilli by mouth or inserting Lactobacillus capsules into the vagina may restore genital tract symbiosis and prevent infection.

Conscious Eating Gabriel Cousens, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

The energy of the different foods is broken into five categories: Cold energy (very yin), such as banana, grapefruit, kelp, lettuce, persimmon, sugar, water chestnut, and watermelon. Cool energy (slighdy yin), such as apples, barley, tofu, mushrooms, cucumbers, eggplant, oranges, mangos, spinach, strawberries, and tangerines. Neutral energy (balanced), such as apricots, sesame seeds, soybeans, cabbage, carrots, celery, eggs, corn, apples, figs, honey, kidney beans, milk, olives, papaya, peanuts, pineapples, plums, potatoes, pumpkin, radishes, rice, sunflower seeds, and sweet potatoes.

Magnesium is found in high concentrations in leafy greens, whole grains, legumes, seeds, almonds, black-eyed peas, curry, mustard powder, alfalfa sprouts, avocados, apples, bee pollen, beets, dates, dulse, figs, garlic, lentils, most green vegetables, grapefruit, kelp, eggs, and liver. Vegetarians get more than enough magnesium in their diet. Manganese, copper, potassium, strontium, and zinc are other minerals that are important in bone and cartilage formation. Plants that contain magnesium also contain these minerals.

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When I learned about a machine that controlled mold by emitting grapefruit seed extract, I bought four of them for a thousand dollars and placed one next to the radiator and the others around the house. Still, the smell under the kitchen radiator did not completely go away. Another area of concern was Patricia's bedroom. It connected to the attic storage space which I had worked on four months earlier. With winter coming, soon we would not be able to sleep in the tent. Her bedroom offered the best prospect for a relatively safe place to sleep, but we needed first to get rid of any mold there.

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Fiery foods will ignite their hotheaded impetuousness, blasting them off into fits of FOR VATA Increase intake of: J ^ Sour 1 Sweet - grounding Salty J carrots bananas rice onions grapefruit oats green beans melons mung beans Decrease intake of: Bitter 1 Pungent - dry and disorient \ ' Astringent J buckwheat cold, raw foods millet yeasted bread unripe fruit also: coarse beans strong spices caffeine, sugar FIGURE 64 aggression or anger. This is their familiar territory. So they will have a certain tendency to move in this direction.

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Besides bananas, some of the fruits highest in potassium include apricots, cantaloupe, dates, honeydew melons, kiwifruit, mangoes, nectarines, watermelon, avocados, grapefruit juice, oranges, papayas, pomegranates, prune juice, and raisins. Some of the richest vegetable sources of potassium are Swiss chard, celery, spinach, parsley, watercress, endive, kohlrabi, broccoli, tomato juice, cucumbers, cauliflower, asparagus, artichokes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. If you have kidney disease, high levels of potassium can be harmful.

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Every spoonful of grapefruit might have hundreds of phytochemicals. Some haven't even been discovered yet. Try to stick with locally grown produce in season. Not all countries have the same laws governing the use of harmful pesticides that are enforced in the United States. Or, an even better option is to purchase organic produce to ensure that no harmful pesticides are used at all. Grow your own when possible. Even a small windowsill herb garden can be a rich source of phytochemicals.

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It is mildly blocked if the drugs are taken along with grapefruit juice.73 The interaction between Nizoral and Seldane can kill people. If a person taking Seldane also takes Nizoral, the blockade of CYP-3A produced by Nizoral will greatly elevate the level of Seldane in the body. High Seldane levels can cause irregularities of the heartbeat, which can be fatal. The Nizoral-Seldane interaction received considerable notoriety a few years ago because of these dramatic effects.

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That's as much as a whole grapefruit. And Acerola Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry, cereza, or acerola — whatever you call it, this tropical fruit is a rare treat. On the according to the major medical studies, that's enough to cut your risk of heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Vitamin C fights free radicals, makes your blood vessels more flexible, lowers your blood pressure, and re-energizes the other top antioxidant, vitamin E. All the things you need to keep your heart running smoothly. Cancels cancer.

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Use topical preparations of grapefruit or citrus seed extract for skin fungus twice a day. The liquid preparations can be applied under the nails for fungi in this location (two or three times a day). • Garlic (a clove eaten raw or one or two garlic tablets or capsules with meals) provides an internal antifungal effect that may deter skin fungi. • See Chapter Twelve for more antifungal herbs. OTHER THERAPIES • For athlete's foot, avoid prolonged wear of gym shoes and other footgear that does not breathe well. Wear open-toed shoes or sandals when possible or no shoes at all.

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Cerda noted that the grapefruit compound actually resulted in less diseased and narrowed arteries and aortas, somehow sweeping away some of the built-up plaque. WHAT TO EAT TO LOWER TRIGLYCERIDES Another type of blood fat, triglycerides, may be more dangerous than previously thought. New evidence shows high levels can promote heart attacks, especially in women over age 50 and in men with poor LDL/HDL cholesterol ratios. A Finnish study found that men with bad cholesterol ratios and triglycerides over 203 mg/dL had almost quadruple the risk of heart attack.

Cornell University Medical College, discovered after eating a large quantity of Crabtree & Evelyn Ginger with grapefruit Marmalade, which was 15 percent ginger. When his blood did not coagulate as usual, he did a test by mixing some ground ginger with his own blood platelets, and found them less sticky. Dr. Dorso said the active agent is gingerol, a constitutent of ginger, that chemically resembles aspirin. Thumbs Up: BLACK MUSHROOMS: A SURE BLOOD THINNER To ward off clots, infuse your blood with the medicine of the Asian black fungus mushroom known as mo-er or "tree ear.

Major Foods with Anticancer Activity Garlic, cabbage, licorice, soybeans, ginger, umbelliferous vegetables (carrots, celery, parsnips), onions, tea, turmeric, citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, lemon), whole wheat, flax, brown rice, solana-ceous vegetables (tomato, eggplant, peppers), cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), oats, mints, oregano, cucumber, rosemary, sage, potato, thyme, chives, cantaloupe, basil, tarragon, barley, berries, seafood, olive oil.

Lesser amounts are found in pink grapefruit, mangoes, green lettuces and broccoli. The darker orange or green the fruit or vegetable, the more beta carotene it contains. In green vegetables, chlorophyll covers up and camouflages the underlying orange color. Actually varying amounts of beta carotene were present in every one of twenty-eight common fruits and vegetables tested by the USDA. NOTE: Beta carotene is not destroyed by cooking, according to USDA tests. Glutathione. Glutathione is an important anti-cancer agent. Dean P. Jones, Ph.D.

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If you have a cold, drink lots of citrus fruit juice (orange or grapefruit), which naturally contains about 15 milligrams of vitamin C per ounce, but is often fortified with extra amounts. Remember that vitamin C is easily destroyed by cooking and leaches out into cooking water, so you're better off eating your fruit and vegetables raw. If you add sodium bicarbonate while cooking vegetables to preserve their color, you will significantly reduce their vitamin C content.

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Many foods that contain lycopene, such as tomatoes, pink grapefruit, and watermelon, are also high in vitamin C. Magnesium and selenium. These minerals may be the dynamic duo of asthma-fighting minerals. Magnesium acts as a bronchodilator, which means it helps open up your airways, making it easier to breathe. Selenium's power against asthma may come from its antioxidant abilities. Studies show that people with low levels of selenium are more likely to have asthma. You'll find selenium in meats and shellfish and in vegetables and grains grown in selenium-rich soil.

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FOOD: Dietary Do's And Don'ts Drink more orange, grapefruit, and tomato juice to keep the right pH balance. Aim for two to three glasses a day. To reduce purines in your diet, avoid anchovies, sardines, meat extracts, gravies, liver, kidney, sweetbreads, and fried foods; don't eat more than 3 ounces of lean meat or one serving of oatmeal, oysters, crabs, tuna, ham, lima beans, asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, peas, or spinach daily. Don't worry, however, if you occasionally violate any of these restrictions, Dr. Steinsnyder says.

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One cup of tomato juice, half a cup of brussels sprouts, or half a grapefruit each give you enough to make this difference. þ Vitamin E, because of its potential to stop LDL oxidation, also may reduce stroke risk. Avocados, nuts, seeds, and wheat germ are great sources of E. Unsaturated fats. Although slashing fat from your diet can help prevent stroke, certain fats are protective. Omega-3 fatty acids, those found in cold-water fish like tuna, mackerel, and salmon, and monounsaturated fat, the kind in olive oil, give stroke a fat chance.

Other sources of lycopene include watermelon, pink grapefruit, and guava. Vitamin E. A recent study found that men with the highest blood levels of gamma-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, were five times less likely to develop prostate cancer. Gamma-tocopherol appears to work with alpha-tocopherol (another form of vitamin E) and selenium to fight cancer. To get a good balance of both forms of vitamin E, eat a variety of vitamin E-rich foods — seed and vegetable oils, nuts, green leafy vegetables, and whole grains. Zinc.

Eat Tomatoes Oysters Wheat germ Pink grapefruit Garlic Pumpkin seeds Watermelon Soybeans Green tea 3rocco\i This location contributes to some of the problems your prostate can cause. Prostate problems fall into three general categories. Prostatitis. You can have two forms of prostate infection — acute and chronic. Acute prostatitis causes fever, chills, and pain between your legs and in your lower back. You may also find it difficult or painful to urinate. Antibiotic treatment usually clears it up. Chronic prostatitis is an infection that returns repeatedly.

Besides oranges, eat fresh uncooked foods like broccoli, grapefruit, and strawberries. Also, make it a practice to sprinkle lemon juice or parsley on cooked foods to replace the vitamin C lost in the oven. Boron. You're probably not getting your fill of this trace element. Most people only get 1 to 2 milligrams (mg) a day. But according to British scientist Dr. Rex E. Newnham, 3 to 10 mg a day could help prevent arthritis. That same amount could also relieve morning stiffness and other arthritis symptoms. Newnham's research suggests boron is an essential ingredient to bone and joint health.

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REDUCING THE RISK Eat as usual: bananas, corn, grapefruit, melons, oranges (for grated peel, buy organic or wash thoroughly) Wash well: cabbage (discard outer leaves), cucumbers (peel if waxed), eggplant, peppers, tomatoes Wash thoroughly: cauliflower, cherries, grapes, green beans, lettuce, potatoes, strawberries Special handling: apples, pears and peaches (buy organic or IPM*; peel), broccoli and spinach (buy organic or IPM; cut or chop, place in water with some liquid dishwashing detergent, agitate, then rinse thoroughly), carrots (peel), celery (trim the leaves and top).

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For external use, rub a few drops of grapefruit seed extract direcdy on the affected area twice daily until symptoms disappear. Facts New Zealand green lipped mussel extract is one of three Hot 100 supplements that are derived from marine plains or animals, ^Tlie other two are sea cucumber [see page 144] and shark liver oil [see page 145].) It's ironic that in many ways, we know more about outer space than we do about life beneath our oceans on earth, which are still mosdy unexplored.

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Other foods highest in glutathione: fresh grapefruit and oranges, strawberries, fresh peaches, okra, white potatoes, squash, cauliflower, broccoli and raw tomatoes. Some meats, particularly boiled ham, lean chops and veal cutlets, also had moderately high amounts of glutathione. NOTE: Only fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables have high concentrations of glutathione. In Dr. Jones's tests, canned and processed foods typically had only one-eighth as much of the potent antioxidant as the fresh and frozen variety. Cooking and grinding up or juicing foods also destroys some glutathione. Indoles.

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Other useful foods include parsley, carrots, broccoli, turnips, kuzu (especially good for treating a stiff or painful upper back or neck from an exterior condition; also useful for measles), parsnips*, horseradish*, scal-lions*, garlic*, lemon juice, grapefruit, and most fruits. In some exterior conditions, either chills or a fever will predominate. For predominating chills, use the warming herbs and foods marked "*" for best results. When fevers predominate, or in the case of measles and similar diseases with rashes, the other herbs and foods mentioned above are more effective.

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Alternative Ways to Shrink or Even Eliminate Fibroids Fibroids are noncancerous masses that grow from the wall of the uterus; they can be as small as the dot of an i or bigger than a grapefruit. You can have one fibroid or dozens. Uterine fibroids can be symptomless, but they can also cause problems such as heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding between periods, constant pain or pressure in the abdomen or pelvis (or both), frequent urination (as a fibroid presses on the bladder), pain during intercourse, and lower-back pain.

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Examples of high-fructose fruits are apples and grapefruit. In this same way, milk sugar, or lactose, also has a lower glycemic response. Dr. Gannon also explained that some starchy foods are bound by an outer layer of very complex starches. This encasement increases the time it takes for them to be digested and turned into sugars. These foods, such as beans and other legumes, have a lower glycemic response even though they are relatively high in carbohydrate content.

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These include sourdough bread, sauerkraut, olives, pickles, leeks, aduki beans, salt plums, rose hip tea, vinegar, cheese, yogurt, lemons, limes, grapefruit, and the sour varieties of apples, plums, and grapes. Be cautious with extremely sour foods, because small amounts have a strong effect. In general, cook with less water, and at lower heat, for longer periods of time. This internalizes one's focus. Likewise, the bitter and salty flavors move energy strongly inward and downward; ideally, they are gradually introduced as the fall progresses into winter.

Unrefined Oils Sesame Olive Cold-pressed flax Oleic Sunflower Oleic Safflower Almond Avocado Vinegar Rice Umeboshi Plum Apple Cider Tangerine Lime Juice Lemon Orange grapefruit Dry Mustard Honey Umeboshi Plum Seasonings Sea Salt Soy Sauce Miso Herbs: Basil, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, marjoram, oregano, dill, sage, mint, ginger, chives, onion, garlic. Spices: Anise, curry, chili, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, nutmeg, cumin. Note: The above oils must be unrefined in order to avoid unhealthful results.

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