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Ordinary pectin, found in fruits such as grapefruit and oranges, does not possess the metastasis-stopping power of MCP. MCP interferes with cell-to-cell interactions. Such interactions are important in the metastatic process because they are a necessary step in the formation of a new cancerous colony of tumor cells. MCP is a phytochemical product manufactured by modifying the carbohydrate chain length of commercial citrus pectin, the type used in jellies and jams. To date, preliminary studies have demonstrated that MCP can inhibit the spread of prostate cancer in laboratory animals.

Many phytonutrients come packaged in a variety of familiar containers: broccoli, tomatoes, strawberries, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, watermelon, grapes, carrots, cabbage, garlic, and onions, to name just a few. Nearly all of them sport tongue-twisting names such as isothiocya-nates, allylic sulfides, and isoflavonoids. Fortunately, you don't have to know how to pronounce them, but you do have to know where to find them and how to use them. Highly concentrated phytonutrients have been incorporated into biodesigned food products, sometimes called functional foods or nutraceuticals.

The foods with the highest concentration of lycopene in the ordinary American diet are tomato sauce (including ketchup and tomato-based barbecue sauces), guava, watermelon, and pink grapefruit. Unlike synthetic beta-carotene dietary supplements, which contain no lycopene or any other natural carotenoids, these foods contain a spectrum of disease-fighting carotenes. Tomatoes also contain the anticancer phytonutrients, p-coumaric acid, chlorogenic acid, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and ascorbic acid.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Increase your consumption of a variety of low-glycemic fruits like grapefruit, cherries, peaches, plums, kiwi, and rhubarb. Pears, apples, cantaloupes, and grapes are also suitable; however, they contain more sugar. Increase your consumption of protein in the form of fish (including shellfish), a food high in omega-3 oils, and soy products (including tofu, soybeans, and tempeh). Don't avoid eggs completely, since they are a perfect source of protein and provide essential antifood with nutrient-rich herbs like garlic, chives, sage, oregano, and parsley.

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Limonene: Limonene is a compound found in the oil of citrus fruit rinds, especially in oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit. Preliminary results from a study at the University of Wisconsin's Clinical Cancer Center indicate that limonene and related compounds cause shrinkage of mammary tumors in laboratory animals. Because of its solvent properties, limonene has been used to dissolve gallstones in humans. Animal studies suggest that orange juice protects lab animals from cancer. Dr. Najla Guthrie, Ph.D.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

It was demonstrated that grapefruit pectin, even in the face of a high-fat diet, restricted the development of atherosclerosis. It is important to remember to eat fruits in their fresh state. Fruits grown locally and in season are the best. Dried fruits such as dates, currants, raisins, and figs, although high in magnesium, calcium, and fiber, are very high in natural sugar and will trigger insulin release. Fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of bioflavonoids, carote-noids, and flavonoids.

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

An hour or two after your liver flush "breakfast" have some fresh citrus (oranges or grapefruit, or their juice) or other fresh fruit (apples, pears, apricots, grapes, etc.) or some freshly made vegetable juice (mixture of carrot, celery, beet, etc.). You may repeat this between lunch and dinner. Lunch can be a fruit or vegetable salad; the same for "Adapted from R. Stone, Dr. Randolph Stone's Polarity Therapy: The Complete Collected Works, CRCS Publications, P.O. Box 1460, Sebastopol, CA 95473. dinner. Avoid mixing fruits and vegetables at the same meal.

Formula (by Pure Encapsulations of Sudbury, Massachusetts) contains barberry, grapefruit seed extract, undecylenic acid (from castor beans), lavender, tea tree oil, and red thyme. I suggest one or two capsules twice daily with meals. Phellostatin (a primarily Chinese herbal formula by Health Concerns of Alameda, California) contains phellodendron, codonopsis, white atractylodes, anemar-rhena, plantago, Pulsatilla, capillaris, cnidium fruit, houttuynia dioscorea, licorice, and cardamom. I suggest up to three tablets three times daily, best between meals.

FRUITS Apple, pear, plum, apricot, peach, cherry, nectarine, orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, tangerine, quince, kumquat, mango, guava, kiwi, pineapple, banana, pomegranate, canteloupe, honeydew, watermelon, casaba and other melons, rhubarb, grapes, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, gooseberries, loganberries, huckleberries, cranberries, boysenberries, blackberries. FIVE-DAY FAST FOR ALLERGY RELIEF AND IDENTIFICATION25 Fasting has numerous benefits (see Chapter Eighteen).

Eat bioflavonoid-rich foods, such as grapefruit. Especially include those with white pulp. DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS • Follow the Liver Flush and Purifying Diet periodically. NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS • Take vitamin A for several months (75,000 I.U. daily, then taper to 10,000 to 25,000 I.U. daily). Also take vitamin E (400 I.U. daily) and zinc (15 to 30 milligrams a day). Zinc will aid vitamin A absorption (see zinc and vitamin A precautions). • In some cases, bioflavonoid deficiency may cause excessive bleeding.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

First he tried every diet available: the Scarsdale Diet, the grapefruit Diet, the Aviator's Diet, and protein drinks. With none of them, however, could he keep the weight off when he returned to "normal" eating. Obviously it was the "normal" eating that needed to be changed. Fifteen years ago the public was beginning to learn about the benefits of fiber. Roger took this information to heart. He would snack on high-fiber crackers that even he says did not have a good taste, and he would eat fruit, a source of natural sugar, when he felt his energy was low.

Food Your Miracle Medicine Jean Carper See book keywords and concepts

The Israeli scientists tested several juices, including grapefruit, mango, guava, orange and pineapple. Only blueberry and cranberry juice had the right chemical stuff to effectively disable the stick-em ability of the infectious germs. The scientists think the two berries are unique. Blueberries belong to the same shrub genus (Vaccinium) as cranberries. How much cranberry juice is needed? Studies show anywhere from a half cup a day to two cups. A classic, often-cited 1966 study by Prodromos N.

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Here is a list of the disease-fighting molecules that you'll get the next time you eat an orange, grapefruit, or lemon or enjoy your next glass of "liquid sunshine": • Citric Acid: Citric acid, responsible to a large extent for the tart taste of citrus fruits, inhibits healthy cells from mutating into cancer cells and helps to flush carcinogens from the body. • Folic Acid: Higher intakes of such folic acid-rich foods as vegetables, legumes, and whole grains are associated with a lower incidence of cancer.

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine Simon Mills and Kerry Bone See book keywords and concepts

United States Patent 5425944, June 1995, Antimicrobial grapefruit extract, J Harich. 4. Japanese Patent 02247106, October 1990, Natural germicide preparation for spraying on cooking utensils - by extracting germicidal components from citrus fruit seed, Iwatani Industries KK. 5. United States Patent 4468372, Aug 1984, Hygienic air purifying device, J Harich. 6. Evans WC. Trease and Evans' pharmacognosy. 14th edn. WB Saunders, London, 1996, p 42. 7. Certificate of analysis no. 952863, conducted by Conmac Laboratory Services, 20th October 1995, held at MediHerb Pty Ltd. 8. Bone K.

Smart Medicine for Healthier Living : Practical A-Z Reference to Natural and Conventional Treatments for Adults Janet Zand, LAc, OMD, Allan N. Spreed, MD, CNC, James B. LaValle, RPh, ND See book keywords and concepts

If your allergies cause cold- or flulike symptoms, try a bath with 2 drops of rosemary oil, 2 drops of grapefruit oil, and 2 drops of juniper or tea tree oil. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Avoid contact with plants that cause an allergic reaction, especially during their pollination seasons. ¦ Investigate and eliminate possible environmental factors that may be contributing to the problem. Environmental triggers include dust, molds, and cigarette smoke. Wood- and/or coal-burning stoves and fireplaces can also be a source of respiratory irritation.

Essential oils of cypress, geranium, grapefruit, and lavender are all known for their detoxifying properties. Take a daily bath prepared with one to three of these oils. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Careful attention to hygiene is important, but be kind to your skin. Avoid scented and harsh detergent-based skin-care products. Thorough washing with ordinary soap is just as effective at removing dirt and bacteria, and poses less risk of irritation or drying. ¦ Avoid using oily or heavy body lotions, which make it hard for the skin to "breathe" and can increase perspiration.

If fatigue is a problem, try an aromatherapy bath prepared with 3 drops of rosemary oil, 2 drops of thyme or grapefruit oil, and 1 drop of pine oil. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Whatever remedies you use, whether conventional or natural, they will be of greatest benefit if begun early, at the earliest sign of symptoms. ¦ Avoid exposure to aluminum. Acid rain has contributed a lot of aluminum to tap water. Other everyday sources of aluminum include aluminum cookware, canned drinks, some antacids, and antiperspirants.

Or simply rub several drops of tea tree oil and grapefruit seed extract into your scalp each night for three weeks. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¦ Do not pick at the scales. Doing so may cause an infection. ¦ Applying apple-cider vinegar to the affected areas is an old home remedy that has been helpful to many. Use two parts apple-cider vinegar to one part water. Heat the mixture to a comfortably warm temperature and apply it to your scalp. Wrap a towel around your head and wait thirty minutes, then rinse out the vinegar. ¦ Shampoo thoroughly when you wash your hair.

Fibroids range from pea-sized to the size a grapefruit, and several of them may develop simultaneously. In about half of the women who have them, fibroids cause no symptoms, especially if they are small in size. However, if a fibroid erodes the lining of the uterine cavity, there may be heavy bleeding during menstrual periods. Over time, this can lead to anemia. Other problems fibroids can cause include increased vaginal discharge and pain during and bleeding after sexual intercourse.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Apples are a good source of pectin, as is the white lining under the peel and the pulp of grapefruit. Later I will discuss my natural cholesterol-lowering approach, which incorporates soluble and insoluble fiber. Most complex carbohydrates contain both types of fiber. The predominant type of fiber depends upon the plant species. Wheat bran, for example, contains more insoluble fiber than soluble fiber. Oat bran, rich in gums, is considered a better source of soluble fiber.

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine Simon Mills and Kerry Bone See book keywords and concepts

Some foods can be used to inhibit gut biotransformation, e.g. grapefruit juice. • The frequency of dosage should be based on bioavailability and metabolism. 15. Langenheim HJ. Higher plant terpenoids: a phytocentric overview of their ecological roles. Journal of Chemical Ecologv 1994; 20 (6): 1223-1280. 16. Callaway R. Positive interactions among plants. Botanical Review 1995; 61 (4): 306-349. 17. Patroni C. Aspirin as an antiplatelet drug. New England Journal of Medicine 1994; 330 (18): 1287-1294. 18. Wu C, Hsieh M, Huang S et al.

Natural Health Secrets From Around the World Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S. See book keywords and concepts

In China, they still make a mixture of steamed, peeled grapefruit, half a cup of rice wine and 1 cup of honey, and keep it on hand to drink throughout the day to relieve a cough. An Ancient Chinese Secret That You Can Find in the Veggie Bin at Your Local Supermarket hinese health secrets have been passed down through the centuries teachings of masters to their pupils. One of these secrets is a vegetable known as t'ien men tung that is made into a soup used to treat dry coughs.

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine Simon Mills and Kerry Bone See book keywords and concepts

In addition, they may be responsible for the enhanced bioavailability which grapefruit juice affords to several pharmaceuticals (see Pharmacokinetics section, p.58). The decoction of the fruits oiAmmi visnaga has been used since ancient times in Egypt as a spasmolytic for kidney stones and in the treatment of angina pectoris. The pyranocoumarin visnadin was isolated which exhibited positive inotropic and marked coronary vasodilatory activities. Visnadin is still used as a treatment for angina and possibly acts as a calcium channel blocker.

Citrus seed extract is obtained from the seeds of Citrus species, especially the grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). Citrus seed extract is prepared in a hydrophilic organic solvent (particularly glycerol or propylene glycol) which is miscible with water and provides stability.1 Antiseptic: effective against a wide variety of bacteria and fungi; preservative. TRADITIONAL VIEW Citrus seed extract has not been used traditionally. SUMMARY ACTIONS Antibacterial, antifungal, preservative.

Inactivation of cytochrome P450 3A4 by bergamottin, a component of grapefruit juice. Chemical Research in Toxicology 1998; 11 (4): 252-259. 316. Woo WS, Shin KH, Lee CK. Effect of naturally occurring coumarins on the activity of drug metabolizing enzymes. Biochemical Pharmacology 1983; 32 (11): 1800-1803. 317. Steinegger E, Hovel H. Analytic and biologic studies on Salicaceae substances, especially on salicin. II. Biological study. Pharmaceutica Acta Helvetiae 1972; 47: 222-234. 318. Fotsch G, Pfeifer S, Bartoszek M et al. Biotransformation of phenolglycosides leiocarposide and salicin.

Nature's Medicines : From Asthma to Weight Gain, from Colds to High Cholesterol -- The Most Powerful All-Natural Cures Gale Maleskey See book keywords and concepts

Look for products like psyllium, apple and grapefruit pectin, guar gum, methylcellulose, and calcium polycarbophil. At your local health food store, you may also find wheat and oat bran tablets and multifiber tablets with ingredients like beet and carrot fibers. Psyllium is a popular and inexpensive fiber supplement with a laxative as well as a cholesterol-lowering effect, says Dr. Nelson. This supplement is available in pill, capsule, or powder form. All forms are equally effective, but fiber capsules and tablets are more expensive than powders.

Good food sources: Strawberries, blueberries, Concord grape juice, red wine, tea, oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes, red onions, red cabbage, broccoli, carrots, kale, pumpkin, herbs, spices, garlic, and tomatoes. Cautions and possible side effects: Don't take more than the recommended dosage. Never consider supplements as a substitute for food; the best variety and quantities of phytonutrients are found in a diet that's rich in fruits and vegetables. consistency. Even though, based on their labels, products seem similar, the potency of each product is different.

Optimum Health - A Cardiologist's Prescription for Optimum Health Stephen T., M.D. Sinatra See book keywords and concepts

Eat l/z grapefruit, including all white pulp (the material between the yellow skin and the fruit). ?Eat one pear or one apple daily. ?Consume one teaspoon of Perfect 7 Psyllium/Herbal Combination three days a week. (Most health food stores carry this mixture as well as Kyolic tablets.) The following supplements should be taken daily: 1. Take one 1,000 mg flaxseed oil capsule after each meal. 2. Take a reputable multivitamin-multimineral supplement with no iron and less than RDA copper. 3. Take at least 100 to 300 mg of quercetin per day. 4.

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine Simon Mills and Kerry Bone See book keywords and concepts

For example, it increases the bioavailability of oral 17-beta-oestradiol and its metabolite oestrone.305 grapefruit juice also substantially increases the bioavailability of the following drugs: felopidine,306 caffeine,307 nifedipine and similar drugs,308 cyclosporine309 and triazolam310 and similar drugs. The major interaction seems to be in the gut wall with enzymes belonging to various cytochrome P-450 subfamilies.311 It also appears to inhibit renal 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase in humans and could therefore potentiate side effects from licorice.

Prevention's Healing With Vitamins : The Most Effective Vitamin and Mineral Treatments for Everyday Health Problems and Serious Disease The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books See book keywords and concepts

Look for these staples, offered in most hospitals: yogurt, wholewheat bread, spinach, carrots, broccoli, orange or grapefruit juice, V-8 or vegetable juice, oatmeal, bran cereal, fruits, beans, skim milk, stewed prunes, baked potatoes, baked or broiled fish and chicken. If you're concerned that a family member or friend who's in the hospital isn't eating, visit at mealtime to help, suggests Melanie Roberts Affikian, a nutrition consultant in private practice in Wakefield, Massachusetts. "If you can't do that, ask the nursing staff to make that sure they help," she says.

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