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www.truefitnessbootcamp.comTrue Fitness Boot Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107867656441937365noreply@blogger.comBlogger153125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847955553321823960.post-33583622352668409482021-12-16T12:48:00.001-08:002021-12-16T12:48:23.738-08:00Exercise and Prostate Health<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.truefitnessbootcamp.com" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="493" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEippews1Q06QybBnvg4G_x-yB7kV-C3U9fgul6NKfw4wnaEKo9WEszznPonlzXYkUTnynVz_PCxuGanGOE78_OwqwnnLnHpKYJ5sxcky3ezAr9URbunoeaoejnCeysuaIY1MbUzC37dygwza6rrtzXGkPgQctb-kLWlFJzy0kjmOTKY90lawZeu_5woJA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.truefitnessbootcamp.com" target="_blank">www.truefitnessbootcamp.com</a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span> </span>Vigorous aerobic exercise after prostate cancer diagnosis was associated with a 60% lower risk of fatal prostate cancer and a 49% lower risk of all-cause mortality among men initially diagnosed with localized disease. The dose-specific effect of larger quantities of vigorous physical activity having greater survival benefit has also been reported by Friedenreich et al. In addition, one prospective study reported that resistance exercise was associated with a 33% lower risk of all-cause mortality in male and female cancer survivors while overall physical activity was not.6 These findings emphasize the potential benefits of exercise as an adjuvant treatment in prostate cancer. However, data on exercise and cancer survival to date have been from observational studies in which bias from confounding and reverse causation are of concern. Thus, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) is needed to test whether exercise, in particular higher intensity aerobic exercise and resistance exercise, impacts overall survival (OS) in men with prostate cancer. Additionally, treatment-related fatigue is a common side effect in men with advanced prostate cancer, and exercise may decrease fatigue and increase adherence to treatment regimens.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span> </span>While the prevailing view among patients and clinicians has been that exercise may be problematic for patients with cancer with advanced disease, recent research has demonstrated tailored resistance and aerobic exercise to be well tolerated, safe and effective for improving physical structure and function. Moreover, in patients with bone metastases, a highly tailored exercise prescription implementing a modular, multimodal approach and avoiding excessive loading of the skeletal lesions has been demonstrated to be safe and effective.</span></p><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span> </span>There are many potential mechanisms by which exercise may lower risk of prostate cancer progression. Exercise influences all hormonal systems in the body, including key hormones relevant to prostate cancer, such as testosterone, growth hormone, insulin and insulin-like growth factor. The androgen receptor (AR) and its transactivation by ligand are among the most important determinants of prostate cancer progression. Measurements of serum androgens (including its receptors and binding proteins) provide an important biomarker for the effectiveness of androgen deprivation and prostate cancer progression. The effects of exercise on serum androgen levels remain elusive to date.</span><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE: </span><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961562/" id="yiv3003599903LPlnkOWALinkPreview" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: white; color: #196ad4; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961562/</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">http://www.fitnessanywhere.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&AFFIL=pyi8yN26</div>True Fitness Boot Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02107867656441937365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5847955553321823960.post-21271072873332655182019-09-22T11:07:00.003-07:002020-10-31T16:27:03.477-07:00Antioxidants and Cancer<div class="list-heading" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4d4f53; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 7px; padding-top: 7px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Bi97mPanTBGGTjWqBQshgTmMfYBeGnYAygD5luL-knURLqccTgPuSk3yhkaEIT_tlpkI2CxPgYajvEhIghhoKPRnJ8LmVspifM8K0I2-VaoweemJRGshw3ZfeDM1tP5doQwgnQohSVBN/s300/antioxidant.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Bi97mPanTBGGTjWqBQshgTmMfYBeGnYAygD5luL-knURLqccTgPuSk3yhkaEIT_tlpkI2CxPgYajvEhIghhoKPRnJ8LmVspifM8K0I2-VaoweemJRGshw3ZfeDM1tP5doQwgnQohSVBN/s0/antioxidant.jpeg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Shop at <a href="http://www.truefitnessbootcamp.com">www.truefitnessbootcamp.com</a><br /></div></div><div class="list-heading" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4d4f53; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 7px; padding-top: 7px;"> </div><div class="list-heading" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #4d4f53; font-family: "Source Sans Pro", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 7px; padding-top: 7px;">Antioxidants are substances that inhibit the oxidation process and act as protective agents. They protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals (by-products of the body's normal chemical processes). Free radicals attack healthy cells, which changes their DNA, allowing tumors to grow. <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 600;">Research is underway to investigate the role of antioxidants in decreasing the risk of developing cancer.</span></div>
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According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), vitamin C may protect against cancer of the oral cavity, stomach, and esophagus and may also reduce the risk of developing cancers of the rectum, pancreas, and cervix. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C may provide protection against breast and lung cancer.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />According to the American Dietetic Association and USDA Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, the following foods are good sources of vitamin C:</div>
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The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin C has recently been increased to 75 milligrams per day for women and 90 milligrams per day for men. If you smoke cigarettes, it is recommended to increase your intake of vitamin C to 100 milligrams per day.</div>
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Beta carotene, also known as provitamin A, may help decrease the risk of developing cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, this nutrient may prevent certain cancers by enhancing the white blood cells in your immune system. White blood cells work to block cell-damaging free radicals.</div>
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Good sources of beta carotene are dark green leafy and yellow-orange fruits and vegetables. In the body, beta carotene is converted to vitamin A. Eating foods rich in beta carotene is recommended to possibly decrease the risk of developing stomach, lung, prostate, breast, and head and neck cancer. However, more research is needed before a definite recommendation on beta carotene consumption can be made. Overdosing on beta carotene is not recommended. Large doses can cause the skin to turn a yellow-orange color, a condition called carotenosis. High intakes of beta carotene in supplement form may actually cause lung cancer in people at risk, such as smokers.</div>
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While there is a recommended dietary allowance for vitamin A, there is not one for beta carotene. Examples of some foods high in beta carotene include the following:</div>
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Vitamin E is essential for our bodies to work properly. Vitamin E helps to build normal and red blood cells, as well as working as an antioxidant. Research is finding evidence that vitamin E may protect against prostate and colorectal cancer. The recommended dietary allowance for vitamin E is 15 milligrams per day. The adult upper limit for vitamin E is 1,000 milligrams per day. Good sources of vitamin E (and the amount each serving contains) include the following:</div>
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Since some sources of vitamin E are high in fat. A synthetic form of a vitamin E is available as a supplement. Vitamin E supplementation is probably not needed for most individuals because vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin and is stored in our bodies. Very high doses of vitamin E can also interfere with the way other fat-soluble vitamins work. Also, large doses of vitamin E from supplements are not recommended for people taking blood thinners and some other medications, as the vitamin can interfere with the action of the medication. To make sure you are meeting your needs, eat a varied diet that includes whole-wheat breads and cereals</div>
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Source: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/cancer-nutrition-services/reducing-cancer-risk/antioxidants.html</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/NewsArticle"><span itemprop="articleBody">Now we all know that <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/15-amazing-guava-benefits-heart-healthy-weight-loss-friendly-and-more-1244242">guava</a> (<em>amrood</em>
in Hindi) has been hailed as one of the super fruits as it provides
several health benefits, but did you know that guava leaves are great
for your well-being too? The young leaves of the guava tree can be
brewed to make a magical tea, that has in fact been part of traditional
medicine for centuries in Mexico and parts of South America.<br /><br />"These leaves are a powerhouse of antioxidants like <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/vitamin-c-rich-foods-why-these-6-ingredients-are-a-must-in-your-diet-1215071">Vitamin C</a>,
and flavonoids such as quercetin", says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul
Jaibharat. To make guava leaf tea, all you need to do is soak guava
leaves in a cup of hot water and drink up!<br /><br /><span style="line-height: 1.6;">Here are 15 benefits of guava leaves, and reasons you need to start drinking guava leaf tea immediately -</span><br /><br /><strong style="line-height: 1.6;">1. Diarrhea</strong><br /><br /><span style="line-height: 1.6;">According to a study published in the </span><em style="line-height: 1.6;">Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo</em><span style="line-height: 1.6;">, guava-leaf extracts inhibit the growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, a common cause of diarrhea. People suffering from </span><a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/feeling-sick-in-the-tummy-easy-home-remedies-to-get-rid-of-diarrhea-1402594" style="line-height: 1.6;">diarrhea</a><span style="line-height: 1.6;">
who drink guava leaf tea may experience less abdominal pain, fewer and
less watery stools, and a quicker recovery, according to Drugs.com. Add
the leaves and root of guava to a cup of boiling water, strain the water
and consume it on an empty stomach for quick relief.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/NewsArticle"><span itemprop="articleBody"><strong>2. Lowers Cholesterol</strong><br /><br />According to an article published in <em>Nutrition and Metabolism</em>, study participants who drank guava leaf tea had lower <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/how-to-manage-your-cholesterol-694785">cholesterol</a> levels after eight weeks.<br /><br /><strong>3. Manages Diabetes</strong><br /><br />Japan has approved guava leaf tea as one of the foods for specified health uses to help with the prevention and treatment of <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/world-diabetes-2015-the-eye-opening-reality-of-diabetes-in-india-1243265">diabetes</a>.
The compounds in the tea help regulate blood sugar levels after meals,
by inhibiting the absorption of two types of sugars - sucrose and
maltose. According to an article published in <em>Nutrition and Metabolism</em>, guava leaf tea inhibits several different enzymes that convert <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/good-carbs-versus-bad-carbs-what-to-eat-and-what-to-avoid-1203654">carbohydrate</a> in the digestive tract into glucose, potentially slowing its uptake into your blood.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span itemscope="" itemtype="https://schema.org/NewsArticle"><span itemprop="articleBody"><strong>4. Promotes Weight Loss</strong><br /><br />Guava leaves help prevent <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/atkins-diet-deconstructed-should-you-follow-it-experts-speak-1218443">complex carbs</a> from turning into sugars, promoting rapid <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/weight-loss/10-simple-rules-to-lose-weight-in-a-healthy-way-1260964">weight loss</a>. Drink guava leaf tea or juice regularly to reap the benefits.<br /><br /><strong>5. Fights Cancer</strong><br /><br />Dr. Anju Sood says, "Guava leaves can lower the <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/health/world-cancer-day-foods-that-prevent-cancer-694634">risk of cancer</a>"
- especially breast, prostate, and oral cancers - due to high
quantities of the antioxidant lycopene. Various studies have revealed
that lycopene plays a significant role in lowering the risk of cancer.</span></span></span><br />
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and a decoction of guava leaves is very helpful in relieving cough and
cold as it helps get rid of mucus. It also disinfects the respiratory
tract, throat and lungs.<br /><br /><strong>7. Reduces Acne</strong><br /><br />Due to their high percentage of Vitamin C, guava leaves can help get rid of acne when crushed and applied to <a href="http://food.ndtv.com/beauty/8-expert-beauty-tips-skin-care-in-your-30s-696030">trouble spots</a>.</span></span></span></div>
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leaves are anti inflammatory in nature and help in maintaining good
oral health", says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat. Guava leaf
tea works as a fantastic home remedy for toothache, swollen gums and
oral ulcers due to the powerful antibacterial agents. You can also grind
the leaves into a paste and apply it to your gums and teeth to cure
these problems.<br /><br /><strong>11. Improves Quality of Sleep</strong><br /><br />"Drinking
guava leaf tea regularly helps improve quality of sleep", says Dr.
Ashutosh Gautam, Clinical Operations and Coordination Manager at
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to Bangalore-based Nutritionist Dr. Anju Sood, "guava leaf tea helps
boost the immune system", thereby reducing the risk of various
illnesses.<br /><br /><strong>13. Soothes Gastrointestinal Issues</strong><br /><br />Guava
leaves are useful in treating gastrointestinal issues because they
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leaves contain vitamin B3 (niacin) and vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which
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These include the antioxidant vitamins - Vitamins A, C and E (plus glutathione, anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, polyphenols...)<br /><br />Oh yes, about the process...basically, for the last 2 decades, we have believed something like this <br /><br /><i>"It
has been postulated that the generation of oxygen free radicals is
increased during exercise as a result of increases in mitochondrial
oxygen consumption and electron transport flux, inducing lipid
peroxidation. The literature suggests that dietary antioxidants are
able to detoxify the peroxides produced during exercise, which could
otherwise result in lipid peroxidation, and that they are capable of
scavenging peroxyl radicals and therefore may prevent muscle damage.</i>" <span class="qlink_container"><a class="external_link" data-qt-tooltip="nih.gov" href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8776010#" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Sports Med.</a></span> 1996 Mar;21(3):213-38.<br /><br />This has resulted in an idea that too much exercise is 'aging' at the cellular level, in that there is a lot of <i>oxidative stress placed on cells. </i>Antioxidants are thought to reduce oxidative stress.<i> </i>However,
that doesn't mean that you should necessarily run out and supplement
with astaxanthin or another powerful antioxidant...<i>Because in the
last few years it has been discovered that antioxidant supplementation
may actually reduce the insulin lowering effects of exercise. </i>So if you are exercising to stay out of the pre-diabetes zone, think twice.</span></span><br />
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will cause the body to lose minerals, so these are more of a concern if
you are a heavy sweater or enjoy Bikram's yoga, or run outside in
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These include potassium, magnesium, chloride, sodium, bicarbonate and others. <br /><br />Your
body fluids are like seawater - full of these salts, or ions, that we
call electrolytes. They get the electro portion of their name because
they regulate electrical impulses in our nerves and muscles. Your
kidneys regulate them, but if you lose a lot of them through urine and
sweat and just replenish with water, they will eventually be depleted.<br /></span></span><br />
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that can accompany regular vigorous exercise would also eventually
cause one to generally go through micronutrients more quickly than if
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These include zinc, calcium, leucine, sodium, potassium and more.<br /><br />They are being expelled in urine and feces and used up in the muscle breakdown/repair/regeneration cycle.<br /><br /> * * * * *<br /><br />If
you are undertaking regular moderate exercise and eating a fairly
nutritious diet without a lot of processed junk, you should be fine...<br /><br />However,
there is a common misconception that "if you exercise, it doesn't
matter what you eat" when really, the opposite is true; if you exercise,
it matters even more what you eat! So it is good that you are looking
into the matter.<br /><br />To help the antioxidant situation in a healthy
way - eat a few more dark Green and Colourful Vegetables daily, and vary
your fruits every day, looking for Red cherries and Orange apricots
etc, and avoid transfats (which are sources of free radicals and
peroxides) such as bakery pastries and deep fried chips. <br />*Eat lots of (blue)berries, salmon, red beans, and other nutrient dense foods.<br /><br />To
help with the ones lost to sweat, little flavoured electrolyte packages
are easy to add to water for after runs in the sun...coconut water is
good too, bananas are easy, and try using Real Salt or himalayan salt or
Redmond salt every day instead of plain table salt. You'll get all the
trace minerals that way.<br /><br />Overall, eat a balanced, varied,
unprocessed, colourful diet. Eat healthy fats daily, such as avocado and
nuts, and eat a variety of nutritious grains like millet and quinoa,
aim to get plenty of zinc and calcium (get adventurous with bouillabasse
and cooked greens) and you will be alright.<br /><br />If you feel you need
to supplement with antioxidants, omega 3s, magnesium, zinc or other
things, get some more help from a professional. You might find that a
good quality chemical-free protein drink powder or greens powder mixed
into water every day you do hard exercise helps you a lot.</span></span></div>
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">It has been found that exercisers that feel weak and tired are highly
likely to be suffering from mineral deficiency. Magnesium is lost via
sweat and can bring on fatigue, muscle cramps, impaired glucose and
oxygen transport into muscle cells, especially the heart. Sweating from
exercise or saunas, steam rooms, when done regularly require the regular
replacement of magnesium. In severe cases, with extreme athletes, body
builders and long distance runners, depletion of heart tissue magnesium
can cause Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD), myocardial infarction, angina
pectoris, and heart arrhythmias.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The mechanism of sudden death after a stressful event can be traced
to magnesium depletion that causes oxygen depletion in the heart muscle,
and increased arrhythmia from increased catecholamine output.
Magnesium loss was the first electrolyte derangement seen even before
potassium loss. Intravenous magnesium therapy has increased survival
rates.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Without optimum “cellular magnesium” levels (our ATP/cellular energy
synthesis) optimum muscle contraction and oxygen utilization suffers,
sometimes with fatal consequences. Therefore, over-training,
overexertion, excessive sweating, either done in one event or done
repetitively, especially without sufficient electrolyte replacement will
burn magnesium at a faster rate and send us into intracellular
deficiency of magnesium.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A runner need not drop dead on the course of sudden cardiac death to
be magnesium deficient. Sudden cardiac death strikes the youth and prime
even post event when intracellular heart magnesium is not replenished.
Over training, and not becoming aware of the state of one’s intracellular
magnesium could be fatal as you might not have other magnesium
deficient symptoms such as cramping of muscles to warn you of a problem!</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">In a treadmill study of 44 healthy male athletes and 20 untrained
men, the athletes’ their average maximum oxygen consumption was higher,
their work capacity increased 50% and they had lower lactate after
exercise than the untrained men. This is to be expected. What was not
expected was to find a correlation between oxygen consumption and serum
magnesium. When magnesium was depleted, oxygen consumption declined
along with endurance and performance. Therefore, magnesium’s role in
facilitating oxygen delivery to muscles is significant.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Another interesting study was performed on marathon runners measuring
their free fatty acid levels during a 26 mile race and their serum
magnesium levels. They compared their values against an untrained runner
who was given magnesium supplementation of 375mg/day for a week before
the run. The marathon runners showed increasing levels of free fatty
acids as they approached 26 miles (indicating increasing levels of
stress perceived by the body and stress hormones released as a result)
and corresponding decreasing levels of serum magnesium levels, but not
with the untrained runner! Because he was talking magnesium, his body
was able to burn the magnesium to ward of an increase in stress
hormones. He had lower stress hormone excretion, less lactic acid build
up and more magnesium to spare. The end result, he ended the race
healthier metabolically than the marathon runners who did not take
magnesium supplementation! (Pratt K, Moody ML, Cinlee RK, Rueddel H,
Frnz KB; Changes in serum free fatty acids and magnesium during a
marathon. Magnesium 4:207-208, 1985.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Another study found that the stress of marathon running had caused
these runners to have increased platelet aggregation factor TXB2 levels
as serum magnesium levels were depleted. TXB2 causes vasoconstriction as
well as sticky blood. Clearly, magnesium replacement during runs are as
or even more important than plain water to prevent dehydration during
and after a race!</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Additional silent damage, the consequence of magnesium deficiency,
induced by strenuous exercise, leads to calcium overload, resulting in
cell membrane lipid anti-per oxidative activity. In lay terms, this
means magnesium deficiency increases one’s free radical activity,
leading to increased stress on one’s heart muscle, leading to
aggravation of all heart conditions. Free radical accumulation from
extreme exercise and magnesium deficiency was buffered by taking vitamin
E and magnesium. The fact that extreme athletes and those regularly
engaging in strenuous exercise do not have a longer lifespan may be
attributed to magnesium depletion leading to increased oxidative stress
and metabolic induced inflammation which could be avoided by paying
attention to one’s magnesium!</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Therefore, even before we begin to push our bodies for strenuous
exercise, if our tissue magnesium stores are low, we will notice more
fatigue, decreased exercise capacity despite regular exercise. We will
feel dragy, winded and have a hard time picking our energy up from
exercise. If we continue to push our bodies, we will then suffer muscle
stiffness, spasms or strains and sprains from the stiffness that results
from low intracellular magnesium. Biochemically, we will increase our
stress hormones even more when we are magnesium deficient, and suffer
more free radical synthesis, increased cholesterol! and oxygen depletion
to our heart muscle. However, our heart tissue can become deficient in
magnesium before other tissues of the body. Thus we might not have any
body symptoms to warn us of a more serious heart muscle deficiency. The
consequences to the heart can be fatal. Beware the stressed executive
that dies on his/her treadmill as this can be the <i>silent</i> vicious cycle of mineral depletion.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stress</span></span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">We all underestimate stress because we live in it daily and take it
as part of our daily lives. But stress takes it’s toll on us. Stress,
both physical and mental aggravation, frustration, irritability, causes
you to burn magnesium at a faster rate. Stress makes your body more
acidic. Magnesium is used to buffer that acid. Therefore, stress causes
you to burn magnesium faster to neutralize the acid.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Our adrenals and nerves secrete stress hormones called catecholamines
and corticosteroids, when under emotional or physical stress. Do you
know when your body is releasing these stress hormones? No! Like using
up the gasoline in one’s car, it’s a slow and steady drain. These stress
hormones cause the loss of cellular magnesium leading directly to
problems with cellular energy production, and skeletal and heart muscle
performance that lead to blood clotting and heart arrhythmias.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">There was a study comparing Type A and Type B individuals that found
that Type A personalities excreted more stress hormones in response to
noise and mental stress and depleted their magnesium faster than Type
Bs! This explains the increased risk among Type A’s for mitral valve
prolapse, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Becoming aware of
our stressors, managing how we react to stress and increasing one’s
magnesium will help to buffer us from daily stress.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The bad thing about stress is that as it depletes you silently of your
magnesium, low intracellular magnesium causes the excretion of MORE
stress hormones. Therefore, magnesium is protective in preventing
excessive release of these stress hormones! In addition, adrenal stress
that causes the adrenals to release the hormone epinephrine (our fight
or flight hormone) burns intra cellular magnesium at such a fast rate
that one quickly becomes depleted.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">What causes our adrenals to release more epinephrine? Physical
stress, as in strenuous exercise, strenuous training, runners,
especially marathon runners and those suffering from prolonged
emotional, familial, and work stress. Please see our other articles
about cortisol function.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The stress hormones also signal the body to release free fatty acids
as an energy source. However, there is a price to pay for this extra
needed energy boost during times of stress. These free fatty acids bind
and inactivate magnesium in your blood stream and heart, slowing down
the transport of glucose and oxygen into muscles and prevent magnesium
from being used by the Kreb’s cycle to make ATP as energy, using a more
inefficient free fatty acid source for energy. Fatigue, cellular oxygen
deprivation especially of heart tissue, increased free radicals, loss of
glucose transport, and our cholesterol ratios are thrown out of
balance. We hit a wall energetically.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Imagine the typical stressed executive, by nature of his/her
lifestyle is already burning magnesium at a faster rate because of their
adrenal output of stress hormones. He wakes up and has a high acid
breakfast of coffee, eggs and a muffin that consumed intracellular
magnesium to neutralize the breakfast. He dashes to work out already
feeling short on time. Then this driven executive goes to the gym and
does a rigorous 30 minute treadmill run, sweating out magnesium and
continuing to push his adrenals to excrete epinephrine for energy to
keep up with his strenuous activity. If the night before, he had to
entertain clients and had several alcoholic drinks (causing him to
urinate extra magnesium) and he ate a large steak for dinner (high acid
meal), then his lifestyle continues to deplete him of magnesium. If
there was a work deadline pending the next few days, or this executive
had a fight with his wife the night before or with his kids that morning
before hitting the gym, his body is in peak demand for magnesium.
Depending on the duration of his life stressors and duration of his acid
diet, combined with his life stressors, it becomes no surprise when
this executive drops dead on his treadmill from sudden cardiac arrest,
in large part from severe depletion of myocardial intracellular
magnesium.</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If this stressed executive does not drop dead that morning, then
continued stress hormones coupled with consumed intracellular magnesium
cause calcium overload in the tissues. This will lead to heart
arrhythmias and calcium deposits in blood vessels, accelerating
atherosclerosis, the development of kidney stones and bone spurs,
accelerating osteoporosis for men and women. It will push his
cholesterol out of optimal range despite his efforts to eat a heart
healthy diet!</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">
</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Now that we know that our food and lifestyle predisposes us to
magnesium wasting, what do we have to fear aside from sudden cardiac
death with chronic depletion of magnesium?</span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">
</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Part 3 will discuss why magnesium is so essential to our health. It
will also go into what medical conditions pre-dispose you to magnesium
deficiency and discuss specific conditions and their mechanism of
depleting us of magnesium, in turn making the condition worse!</span><br />
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</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Please note:</b><br />
Information on this site is provided for informational purposes only and
is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your
physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the
information on this site for diagnosing or treating a health problem or
disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment.</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">http://chronicfatigueandnutrition.com/vitamins-and-minerals/why-are-we-magnesium-deficient/ </span><br />
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Hypomagnesemia is an <a href="http://chemocare.com/chemotherapy/side-effects/electrolyte-imbalance.aspx" target="_top">electrolyte
imbalance</a> and is indicated by a low level of magnesium in the blood.
The normal adult value for magnesium is 1.5-2.5 mEq/L.
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Magnesium is one of many electrolytes in your body and normal levels of magnesium
are important for the maintenance of heart and nervous system function.<br />
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<b>What Causes Hypomagnesemia?</b>
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Your body regulates magnesium levels by shifting magnesium into and out of cells.
A shift of potassium into the cells causes hypomagnesemia.</span></span><br />
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Magnesium can be excreted by your kidneys. Any damage to your kidneys, when they
are not working properly, may cause a decrease in magnesium levels.
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There are other causes of hypomagnesemia. These include:</span></span><br />
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<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">You may be taking in too little magnesium in your diet. </span></span></li>
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If you have stomach or bowel problems, you may not be able to absorb the magnesium
you take in.</span></span>
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Magnesium may not be absorbed properly due to alcohol use, diarrhea, or laxative
use.</span></span></div>
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Increased excretion of magnesium from your body</span></span></div>
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Renal (kidney) damage - Losses of magnesium from the kidneys are a common cause
of magnesium deficit.
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Certain drugs, including Cisplatin, Amphotericin B, or certain antibiotics may affect
your kidneys.</span></span></div>
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Endocrine disorders - such as Aldosteronism, or dysfunction with the thyroid and
parathyroid glands or diabetes.</span></span></div>
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Pregnancy</span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>What Are Some Symptoms of </b><b>Hypomagnesemia </b><b>To
Look For?</b><b></b>
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You may not have any symptoms, unless your blood test results show that your magnesium
levels are significantly decreased.</span></span>
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</span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">
Muscle weakness, confusion, and decreased reflexes with severely low blood magnesium
levels. You may also notice "jerky" movements, high blood pressure, and irregular
heart rhythms with severely low blood magnesium levels.
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Follow your healthcare provider's instructions for increasing your blood magnesium
level. If your blood levels are severely lowered, he or she may prescribe medications
to lower the levels to a safe range.</span></span></div>
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Take all of your medications as directed.</span></span></div>
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Drink 2 to 3 liters of fluid every 24 hours, unless you were told to restrict your
fluid intake. </span></span></div>
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Follow all of your healthcare provider's recommendations for follow up blood work
and laboratory tests if blood test results indicate hypomagnesemia.
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Drugs That May Be Prescribed By Your Doctor for Hypomagnesemia:</b></span></span><br />
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Magnesium supplements - This medication is given usually intravenously, to increase
your blood magnesium level, if you have severely low blood magnesium levels. You
may also take magnesium oxide in a pill form.</span></span></div>
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Calcium and potassium supplements - If you have severely low blood magnesium levels,
you may also have low calcium and potassium electrolyte levels. Your healthcare
provider may order supplements in an IV or a pill form. Magnesium, potassium and
calcium levels will not return to normal, unless all of these electrolytes are corrected.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>When To Call Your Doctor or Health Care Provider About </b><b>Hypomagnesemia</b><b>:</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Feeling your heart beat rapidly (palpitations). </span></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Nausea that interferes with your ability to eat, and is unrelieved by any prescribed
medications. </span></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Vomiting (vomiting more than 4-5 times in a 24 hour period). </span></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Diarrhea (greater than 5 stools per day). </span></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Muscle weakness, or twitching. </span></span></li>
<li><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">Shortness of breath, chest pain or discomfort; swelling of your lips or throat should
be evaluated immediately. </span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">It
may seem like every year, you are making the same old commitment, and every
year, you are struggling to keep it. With the advent of the New Year, you might
have submitted yourself to a New Year's resolution to establish a workout
routine. But perhaps you are already reporting that you have not been able to
keep your resolution. Perhaps you already quit the gym. There are a number of
factors to this that you should consider. People make commitments for a lot of
reasons and they quit those commitments for a lot of reasons. There are
underlying psychological motivations that keep people from going to the gym,
and often, they are simple. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">1 - You felt self conscious.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">Sometimes
when an individual goes to the gym for the first time, they will be overwhelmed
by all of the machines. They do not know which one they are supposed to use or
even how to use it. It can be rather embarrassing to sit on a machine and to
use it improperly. You might also be a little self-conscious because all of the
people there are fit and in shape, and you might not be. Of course, the very
reason that you are at the gym is to develop a more fit physique. Also, the
internet is a great resource. When you go home, you could just do a little
research about the equipment. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">2 - You had false expectations.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">People
sometimes go to the gym hoping that they would have a certain type of workout
equipment. When they do not have it, they are discouraged and use that as an
excuse to quit. Worse still will be when people say that if only they had
access to an indoor pool or some sort of tech. Well, having that tech may be
helpful, but you will still have to exert yourself and it will still be
exhausting. You will still have to come up with excuses even if you had that
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">3 - You kept telling yourself that it was
okay to skip just one day.</span></b></span></span></div>
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lot of procrastinators are familiar with this sort of behavior. It can set a
dangerous precedent. After all, you could say that every day. You could eat one
high calorie cheeseburger every day, and say "It's just one..." But
before you know it, you are suddenly obese. Similarly, skipping one day over
and over again eventually leads your gym life dying a slow death.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">While
it is certainly an unpleasant experience when somebody is rude, if you use that
as an excuse to stop going to the gym, then it is just an excuse. How long do
you spend with the gym employees? They usually just scan your card and you walk
passed them. They are probably not too big of a nuisance and if they are, you
could always just tell their boss. Either way, allowing a rude employee to
dictate your physical health is probably not the wisest approach and is
probably just an excuse.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><b><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">5 - You are not internally motivated.</span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""verdana" , sans-serif"><span style="background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%; color: #333333; line-height: 139%;">You
need to ask yourself what is drawing you to the gym. What are you getting out
of it? Is your motivation drawn internally? Are you going to the gym so that
you can feel better and that you can live a longer and more healthy life? If
you are motivated for some other reason, like peer pressure or something
external, you will not be properly motivated.</span></span></span></div>
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tell yourself that you are not going to have one of the donuts that your
coworker brought in. But then you do anyway, and you regret it afterwards. Why
did you do that? The temptation was just so powerful that you could not resist
it. People who have willpower are focused on what they truly want rather than
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the reason that you stopped going to the gym was that it was a frustrating
experience. You could not bring yourself to work out every day and it was
burdensome to spend so much time there. But going to the gym will actually
reduce stress. During periods of exertion, endorphins are released in your
brain and you will feel happier. That is not a coincidence. It is a direct
result of exercise. That is why many people who have a workout pattern are
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are not many opportunities in life when you get to spend time with your
friends. Going to the gym can be an excellent social engagement. That will also
prevent any slacking. If a group is going to the gym, it will be rather
difficult to make up some lame excuse about why you cannot go. You could have a
pact that you will encourage each other. </span></span></span></div>
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is important in your professional life and in your social life. If you are
single, you might not have the confidence to meet people. If you are
unemployed, you need to exhibit confidence in your interviews. Confidence can
be fostered when you take pride in your appearance. If you go to the gym on a
regular basis, you will begin to look better and develop more confidence.
Confidence fuels success.</span></span></span></div>
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people do not do much that is exerting throughout the day. Even if you work on
your feet all day, you are probably not running and lifting. So, when you lay
down, you might not feel as tired as you should. Exercise will provide natural
exhaustion without resorting to pharmaceuticals. It is the most natural way to
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In September of 2007, the <a href="http://www.nrpa.no/">Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program</a> in Norway
released some startling statistics about birthrates in the globe’s northernmost reaches. The group found
that twice as many girls as boys were being born in some Arctic villages, and that across much of Greenland, Canada,
and Russia, a disproportionately high number of female births were occurring. In Sarnia, <abbr title="Ontario">ON</abbr>,
home of one of the most extensive petrochemical complexes in the world, an unexpectedly large number of girls
was also being born, according to Canadian census data. Nearby, a First Nation community had half as many boys
as girls.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">The accumulation of toxins such as <abbr title="poly-chlorinated biphenyls">PCBs</abbr>, flame-retardants, and
other artificial chemicals used in electronic equipment has been blamed for the shift in birthrates. These endocrine
disruptors are carried by the weather to the Arctic, where they gather in the water and the food chain and concentrate
in the bloodstreams of largely meat- and fish-eating communities. Studies of mothers’ blood indicated high
levels of human hormone mimickers, leading researchers to conclude that man-made chemicals had triggered changes
in the sex of unborn children in the first three weeks of gestation.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">The Arctic birthrates, while exceptional, are not isolated. Across the globe, the gender balance of the human
race appears to be changing. Historically, the number of male births has been slightly higher than the number
of female births. But a 2007 study by the <a href="http://www.niehs.nih.gov/">US National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences </a>found that in Japan and the US, there were 250,000 fewer boys than would have been expected
had the birth/gender ratio from 1970 remained unchanged.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">The exact cause of this shift is unclear. What scientists do know is that estrogen mimickers and endocrine disruptors
found in our drinking water supply can have profound effects on humans, interfering with the synthesis, secretion,
binding, and action of natural hormones. They affect reproduction, development, and behavior in humans, and can
decrease fertility, skew the gender ratio toward female, and feminize genetic males.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">While North Americans can still boast of having the cleanest drinking water on the planet, big problems have
developed with our water supply – and they’re not the old concerns about microorganisms or waterborne
diseases. This new breed of contaminants is of our own making.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Plastics, Pesticides, and Pills</span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">An Associated Press study released in March of 2008 finds trace amounts of estrogen, as well as more than 50
prescription drugs, in the water sources of 41 million people. The AP discovered that drugs have been detected
in the drinking water supplies of 24 major metropolitan areas, from Detroit and Louisville to Southern California
and Northern New Jersey. Although most of the levels of the contaminants meet current drinking water guidelines,
studies have shown that mutations and sex organ changes in animals still occur at levels far below those limits.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">How do these hormones and chemicals enter our water supplies?</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Chemicals leaching from plastic are a major source of estrogen compounds in the water supply. Bisphenol A (BPA),
a known endocrine disruptor, is a central component in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins, and over six billion
pounds of it are produced in the US each year. This chemical has been used for decades in the lining of food cans,
plastics, baby bottles, and dental fillings.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">When plastic is discarded, it doesn’t biodegrade; rather, it photodegrades, which means it breaks down
under sunlight. When plastic containing BPA photodegrades, it eventually releases estrogen mimickers that can
leach into the water supply. When combined with chlorine used to purify municipal water, harmful estrogen-mimicking
organ chlorides are also formed. Phthalates, also endocrine disruptors, are another widely used toxic chemical,
used primarily to soften otherwise hard plastics. Canada, the US, and several countries in Europe and Asia have
already initiated bans on phthalates and BPA, but both chemicals continue to circulate in municipal water supplies.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Fred Vom Saal, a biologist at the University of Missouri, is an outspoken opponent of the use of BPA. Based
on more than three decades of research on the chemical, Vom Saal warns that “putting female sex hormones
into a male’s body is a really bad idea. You’ll see lower sperm levels, male breast development, and
changes in fat distribution. In females, you’ll observe damaged egg cells, repeated miscarriage, and genetic
abnormalities in the embryos.”</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Other side effects of BPA exposure include obesity, diabetes, early-onset puberty, prostate and breast cancer,
hyperactivity, hormonal disruption, neurological damage, <acronym title="attention deficit, hyperactivity disorder">ADHD</acronym>,
and autism. Vom Saal adds that the use of plastic is so widespread that BPA levels sufficient to cause these health
problems are present in municipal water supplies in every city in America.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Our industrial food system is also to blame for the hormone-mimickers found in our drinking water. For example,
the hormones pumped into industrially raised livestock often eventually find their way into municipal water supplies.
According to a paper published in the July 2004 issue of <cite>Environmental Science & Technology</cite>,
the US’s 10 million cows and 43 million swine excrete a daily mix of 20 to 65 lbs of metabolites of estrogen,
likely an order of magnitude higher than what the human population puts out. The hormones are dispensed to the
animals to promote growth and to artificially continue lactation in dairy cows. Industrially raised cattle, swine,
and poultry are also delivered daily combinations of steroids and antibiotics.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Pesticides are another problem. In a 1997 Residue Monitoring Report, the <acronym title="US Food and Drug Administration">FDA</acronym> determined
that at least 53 carcinogenic pesticides are routinely applied to American food crops. Some of these, such as
atrazine, have been found to cause gender mutations in amphibians and fish.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">As the AP investigation finds, another major source of water contamination is all the pills we pop. The proportion
of healthcare spending in North America devoted to prescription drugs, including estrogen-laced birth control
pills and hormone replacement therapy, has risen dramatically in recent decades. In the last five years, prescriptions
grew by 12 percent. The human body can absorb only some of the medication, and the rest of it passes through and
is flushed down the toilet. Discarded medicines often find their way there too.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">The AP reports that sex hormones have been detected in San Francisco’s drinking water, that the water in
Northern New Jersey contains the mood-stabilizing carbamazepine, and that anti-anxiety medications have been found
in a portion of Southern California tap water. In Philadelphia, 63 pharmaceuticals or by-products were found in
the city’s watersheds.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">And it’s not looking like the “answer to pollution is dilution” theory works. After being ingested,
excreted, and flushed down the drain, these drugs are not being filtered out by water treatment facilities. What
that means is that people could be getting a small dose of thousands of different drugs with every glass of drinking
water. The resulting health implications are just beginning to be realized.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Jennifer Sass, a senior scientist with the <a href="http://nrdc.org/">Natural Resources Defense Council</a> (NRDC)
in Washington, DC, warns that “anyone drinking tap water in most American cities is essentially taking hormones
with their glass of water; and specific populations, including children, people who are pregnant or those with
a heart condition, should be especially concerned.” She adds that “people should not be reassured
by the miniscule levels these drugs are being detected at since they are absolutely within the range of levels
where we know they are active in our bodies.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> Gender Benders</span></span></h5>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Scientific studies done on other species have confirmed that the consequences of too many hormone-mimickers in
the water can be profound. For example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows atrazine levels of 3 parts per billion (ppb) in
our drinking water. Yet University of California research shows that when tadpoles are exposed to atrazine levels
of only 0.1 ppb, they develop extra testes or ovaries. Atrazine promotes the conversion of testosterone to estrogen,
which explains why male frogs often developed both male and female sexual organs. Scientific studies have shown
exposure to low levels of estrogen can cause not only hermaphroditic frogs, but also alligators born with shrunken
penises, and frogs with extra legs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Two years ago, EPA-funded scientists at the University of Colorado studied fish in Boulder Creek, a mountain
stream. Of the 123 trout and other fish they netted downstream from the city’s sewer plant, 101 were female,
12 were male, and 10 were “intersex” fish with male and female features.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">A US Geological Survey team report released in February of 2008 found more evidence of feminized fish. In the
Potomac River, seven out of 13 male largemouth bass caught had female characteristics. Some of them were even
producing eggs.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Early in 2008, after an exhaustive seven-year research effort, Canadian biologists proved that miniscule amounts
of estrogen present in water could decimate wild fish populations downstream. The research, led by University
of New Brunswick Professor Dr. Karen Kidd, confirmed that synthetic estrogen used in birth control pills can feminize
male fish and cause them to produce female egg proteins.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">What this means for humans is uncertain – but there is cause for concern. While men have a small amount
of the “female” hormone estrogen, when these levels are elevated due to an outside source such as
drinking water, it can lead to serious health consequences, including the onset of feminization. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Waste Not</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></h5>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sewage wastewater is treated before it is discharged into reservoirs, rivers, or lakes, and the water we drink
is cleansed again at treatment plants before it is piped to consumers. Doug Doyle, senior engineer with the City of Vancouver Waterworks Department, says, “All municipal drinking
water systems in North America follow the same <a href="http://www.awwa.org/">American Water Works Association</a> (AWWA)
standards.” Conventional treatments do not remove many drug or chemicals residues, which is why these endocrine
disruptors and hormone mimickers are still showing up in water supplies. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Doyle explains that “chlorination
remains the most common form of disinfection used, and while ultraviolet light or ozone can also be used, chlorine
is favored due to its low cost, effectiveness, and relative safety.” The problem is that while chlorine
is effective at killing waterborne bacteria and microorganisms and neutralizing effluents, it doesn’t eliminate
other pharmaceutical chemicals or hormone compounds.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">“More sophisticated technology like membrane filtration, activated charcoal/carbon systems, or reverse
osmosis is required to do that,” Doyle says. “But these energy-intensive and expensive systems are
not routinely used in municipal systems.” Researchers are looking to new cheaper catalysts and activators
and nano-filtration as possible methods to remove these contaminants from wastewater in the future.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Complicating the current effort to remove hormones and chemicals from water supplies is a basic lack of data.
Neither the AWWA standards nor the US Safe Drinking Water Act, which regulates drinking water supplies, requires
testing for pharmaceutical contaminants, which means that there is not even a clear understanding of the scope
of the problem. Of the 62 major water providers contacted by the AP for its investigation, only 28 test for pharmaceuticals
and hormones.</span></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-size: small;">Adam Scow with California’s <a href="http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/">Food and Water Watch</a> says that
the failure to measure and regulate chemicals in municipal water supplies leads to distrust of the government’s
ability to guarantee safe water: “When stories come out about problems with tap water, it also promotes
the privatization of drinking water and the consumption of bottled water, while we should instead be pressuring
government to upgrade existing systems.”</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Clean-Up</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></h5>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Around the world, demand for fresh water is starting to outstrip supply. From Atlanta – a major city that
relies on a relatively small water supply, the Chattahoochee River – to Las Vegas and Los Angeles – which
are facing diminishing precipitation due to climate change – communities are struggling with how to keep
the taps running. “Water wars are already brewing or are even at the court level in most of the US,” says
Noah Hall, executive director of the <a href="http://www.greatlakeslaw.org/">Great Lakes Environmental Law Center</a>.
The diminishing water supplies make the chemical contamination of our water all the more aggravating. We need,
as Hall says, to “take care of what we’ve got.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">Some positive changes are underway. Many of the farming methods that pump unwanted drugs into water systems are
facing renewed scrutiny, and organic farming is on the rise. Bans on BPA and plastics that leach phthalates are
already in place in some countries.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><span style="font-size: small;">But if the contamination continues, and water laced with pharmaceuticals and estrogen chemicals continues to
be consumed, our feminized populations may become severely ill and “reproductively challenged.”</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><img alt="photo of a pill" src="https://www.earthisland.org/eijournal/issueGallery/autumn2008/pill-medium.jpg" /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Despite that threat, government agencies appear unconcerned with the risk. In April, Benjamin Grumbles, deputy
administrator for water with the EPA, told a Senate subcommittee hearing that, “In the absence of reliable
data indicating potential risks associated with pharmaceuticals in water at the very low levels at which they
have been detected, it would be inappropriate to require monitoring and/or treatment that could carry significant
cost, with no evidence of significant risk reduction based on currently available data.” Researchers and environmentalists disagree.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">While the effects of most drugs and chemicals are immediate and don’t remain in the body like heavy metals
do, the effects of repeated exposure do add up. NRDC scientist Sass believes that “the effect of low-level
exposure to these hormones may never be measurable, since the penetrance must be very high in order for epidemiologists
to take notice, and it’s also very likely that the effects in humans aren’t easily detected as many
of them are pre-birth.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“There is virtually no research being done on this kind of low-level exposure to pharmaceuticals and estrogen
compounds,” Sass says. “The only experiment we’re doing is the one in the drinking water.”</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><cite>Holly Pyhtila is a Vancouver, <acronym title="British Columbia">BC</acronym>-based freelance writer.</cite></span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What You Can Do to Keep Your Water Drug-Free</span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prevent more contamination </span></span></span></h5>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Stop flushing outdated or unused medication (including those for pets) down the drain. There are programs
in place across North America to accept old pharmaceuticals. If your local pharmacy doesn’t accept old
medication, the EPA advises you contact your state and local waste management authorities. Also, consult your
physician to determine which medications can be removed from your regimen. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> For women on hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, start looking at alternatives to these
estrogen-based drugs. Health professionals agree there are often negative side effects to taking estrogen,
and there are natural and alternative methods for both birth control and hormone replacement needs.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Eat less meat and dairy, and eat only organic meat, poultry, and dairy products. Certified organic farming
methods do not incorporate the use of hormones, antibiotics, or steroids. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Reduce or eliminate the use of plastic in your home. Store food and water in glass or stainless steel containers.
Choose soups and milk packaged in cardboard “brick” cartons, and if you must use plastic, choose
items made with recycling # 2, 4, or 5 plastic only. Remember, cans are lined with plastic too, so choose
fresh and local foods when you can. </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Avoid herbicides and pesticides around the house. Check the labels of your hair products, cosmetics, and
skin creams and discontinue using those containing placenta, estrogen, estriol, or estradiol. </span></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Filtering the estrogen</span></span></span></h5>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Estrogen contamination from products such as birth control and estrogen therapy has led to possible health concerns when consumed from drinking water sources. It is unhealthy for the human body, animals, and the environment, causing feminization in humans and the birth of more females. In order to make the removal of estrogen more practical, multiple filtration methods where tested to determine which method was the most efficient and practical to use. From gathered research, graphitized carbon was hypothesized to be the most efficient and practical method of estrogen removal from water. It is both inexpensive and made of fine material. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">After three rounds of experimentation with the filters, GCB (Graphitized Carbon Black) was found to be the most effective filtration material for estrogen removal. Although it was not more effective than some of the filter that are speciall y designed to purify water (the Oasis products), it was the most effective and practical material that was used, removing 98-100 percent of the estrogen compounds on each of the tests. Therefore, GCB was found to be the most efficient and practical filtration material overall. </span></span></span><br />
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Sadly, our world is full of chemicals and toxins and some of them are
absolutely terrible for your waistline. If you are struggling to lose
weight and can’t explain why, a group of chemicals called obesogens
could be to blame.<br />
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Present in many common household items, these
chemicals can slow your metabolism, affect your hormones, thyroid and
appetite, and cause a variety of other detrimental health effects. Even
worse, they have been shown to have these effects even at very small
doses. So instead of trying to exercise more or eat less, it may be
worth your time to try to eliminate the following 6 chemicals from your
daily life.<br />
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1. Bisphenol A (BPA)<br />
Used in polycarbonate (#7)
plastics, medical devices, in the lining of some canned foods, and in
cash register receipts, BPA has been shown to increase insulin
resistance and program cells to incorporate more fat. To avoid it, look
for stainless steel or glass containers and eat more fresh, organic
produce versus canned foods.<br />
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2. Phthalates<br />
Phthalates are
synthetic chemicals uses to soften PVC plastic (polyvinyl chloride) and
are found in everything from toys, lunchboxes, shower curtains,
fragrance and air fresheners. They’ve been shown to lower testosterone
and metabolism levels, causing weight gain and muscle loss. Avoid
plastics with a #3 resin identification code and replace synthetic
fragrances with 100% natural essential oil alternatives.<br />
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3. Tributyltin (TBT) and Triphenyltin (TPT)<br />
These obesogens preserve wood and act as antifungals in textiles and
industrial water systems. Since studies reveal TBT and TPT accumulate in
seafood and shellfish, it’s best to reduce your fish intake and stick
with a plant-based diet.<br />
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4. Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)<br />
PFOAs are used in non-stick and stain-resistance applications – think
Teflon, waterproof clothing, stain repellent on carpeting and
mattresses, and microwavable food items. Studies reveal that early
exposure to PFOA leads to obesity in later life. It also affects thyroid
glands, which are important regulators of hormones that control weight.
Use cast iron or stainless steel for cooking and glass or earthenware
for baking.<br />
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5. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs)<br />
These
are used as flame retardants in electronics, furnishings, building
materials, and other applications. According to a 2011 UC Berkeley
study, PBDEs are found in the blood of up to 97% of Americans and are
known to interfere with hormone functioning, particularly thyroid
hormones. Look for the new TB117-2013 tag on upholstery for furniture
likely made without flame retardant chemicals and buy a mattress made
after 2005. Also, invest in organic mattress that uses nontoxic Kevlar
or wool as a natural flame retardant.<br />
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6. Atrazine<br />
This nasty
pesticide slows thyroid hormone metabolism and can be found in tap
water. Pesticides have been linked to increased BMI in children and
insulin resistance in rodents. Installing a home water filtration is
essential to filter out pesticides and other contaminants in your
drinking water.<br />
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</header><a href="http://www.healthygutbugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/food_poisoning_probiotics.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="food_poisoning_probiotics" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-885" height="269" src="https://www.healthygutbugs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/food_poisoning_probiotics-300x269.jpg" width="300" /></a>If
you’ve ever suffered from food poisoning (sometimes known as
“traveller’s diarrhea”) you probably know that absolutely horrible
feeling when you’d do almost anything to stop the stomach cramps,
diarrhea and vomiting.<br />
Food borne illness is caused when parasites, bacteria, viruses or
toxins contaminate food through unhygienic food handling techniques,
insufficient cooking, inadequate refrigeration or excessive age. Typical
cases clear up within 24 – 48 hours, but in very serious cases the food
poisoning can lead to organ failure, paralysis, neurological
impairment, blindness, stillbirths and even death.<br />
Even firm believers who avoid antibiotics whenever possible like me
are usually more than happy to take them in the hopes of feeling better
when hit with a bad case of food poisoning. Although antibiotics can
clear up many bacterial infections, they can also have side-effects,
including nausea and longer-term diarrhea! This is generally not what
you want when you are trying to get rid of a case of food poisoning.<br />
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The good news is that many incidences of food poisoning can typically
be treated at home without the need for antibiotics. Probiotics and a
healthy gut micro biome have been shown to prevent many cases of
traveler’s diarrhea, taking probiotics can also treat food poisoning and
help sufferers feel better quickly.<br />
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<i>Note: When to Seek Immediate Medical Treatment</i><br />
If you think your sickness has been caused by either eating a
mushroom or some bad shellfish, seek medical assistance promptly and do
no attempt to treat it on your own. The toxins that may be associated
with either of these foods can be dangerous and <b>require a doctor’s evaluation and treatment</b>.<br />
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Additionally, if you feel dangerously ill, develop a high fever, or
feel extremely dehydrated or depleted, seek a doctor’s attention right
away as this can be an indication of serious sickness requiring medical
intervention and a strong antibiotic.<br />
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<i>How Probiotics Assist the Immune System</i></h3>
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Probiotics are the friendly or health-promoting microbes (including
both bacteria and yeasts) that typically live in healthy person’s
digestive tract. These health-promoting organisms assist in maintaining a
strong intestinal lining. This lining in turn helps to prevent harmful
substances from crossing from the digestive tract and into the blood
stream, where they can cause greater harm.<br />
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The large majority of the body’s immune cells are located in the
digestive tract and are assisted by the probiotic microorganism that
live there. Certain types of probiotic microorganisms can recognize the
presence of harmful pathogens and communicate with the immune system,
alerting it to the attack. They can provoke or stimulate the body to
initiate an immune response to fight off threats.<br />
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Furthermore, some probiotics support our immune system by directly
harming the disease-causing pathogens with the anti-microbial substances
known as <i>bacteriocins</i> they produce, thereby working directly to eliminate them from the body.<br />
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Probiotics also help us to eliminate harmful or pathogenic bacteria
and viruses by outcompeting the harmful microbes for food and other
resources. They take up space within the digestive tract, making it
harder for the bad microbes to take hold and cause harm.<br />
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<i>Research on Probiotics to Treat or Prevent Food Poisoning</i></h3>
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There have been a few medical studies that have shown that probiotics
can help reduce the incidence of food poisoning as well as reducing the
duration of the illness and the severity of the symptoms.<br />
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<i>Salmonella enterica</i>, a pathogenic bacteria, is a very common
cause of food poisoning. Animal studies have shown that administering
probiotics has great potential to both reduce risk of <i>Salmonella</i> infection and its severity. In 2007, researchers <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1828830/">reported</a> on a study they undertook whereby they gave healthy pigs a mix of five common probiotic bacteria (two strains of <i>Lactobacillus murinus</i> and one strain each of <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i> subsp. <i>salivarius</i>, <i>Lactobacillus pentosus</i>, and <i>Pediococcus pentosaceous) </i>for
six days.<br />
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They then infected the pigs with Salmonella enterica and
monitored the exposed animals for the next 23 days. Those pigs that
treated with the probiotic cocktail showed reduced incidence, severity,
and duration of diarrhea as well as a reduced number of <i>Salmonella</i>
cells in their feces, as compared to the control group that were not
given probiotics. The study appears to show that giving probiotics
prophylactically (to pigs at least) seems to reduce the risk of getting <i>Salmonella</i>,
a potentially food-borne disease, as well as reducing the severity of
the disease for those that did get it. We look forward to human studies
looking at this issue.<i> </i><br />
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<i>Probiotics to Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea</i></h4>
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A significant percentage of people who travel internationally get <a href="http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/probiotics-diarrhea">persistent diarrhea</a>, which is caused by contaminated food or water and is commonly referred to as Traveler’s Diarrhea. From <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17298915">5 to 50%</a> of overseas travelers will develop this food poisoning, depending on the destination of their trip.<br />
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A 2007 meta-review of research that had been done on this burdensome
condition and that can really ruin a nice vacation, concluded that
taking probiotics prophylactically appeared to be effective at reducing
the likelihood of travelers developing diarrhea in the first place.<br />
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The
authors noted that no adverse effects from taking the probiotics was
observed in any of the studies they reviewed. In particular, the
probiotics <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i> and a mixture of <i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i> and <i>Bifidobacterium bifidum</i> have been shown to be very effective.<br />
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With relatively little downside (other than cost) and the potential
to increase the enjoyment from a journey, it seems worthwhile to give
strong consideration to taking probiotics before and during travel,
particularly if the itinerary includes destinations such as India or
Mexico, which are known hot-beds of Traveler’s Diarrhea!<i> </i><br />
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<i>Self-care: Probiotics for Food Poisoning</i></h4>
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Probiotics have been shown to be useful in preventing and improving
cases of food poisoning and they are typically quite safe, except for
people with compromised immune systems, who should avoid them.<br />
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Friendly microbes will assist your immune system to fight off the
illness. Additionally, the beneficial bacteria and yeasts in the
probiotics will help your digestive tract return to normal faster after a
bout of food poisoning. In some cases, an unexpected side effect of
food poisoning is that the sufferer <a href="http://www.patient.co.uk/health/food-poisoning-in-adults">develops lactose intolerance</a> ( a problem digesting milk and foods made with milk). Probiotic <i>Lactobacillus</i> bacteria can help the body to digest milk and milk products while the digestive tract recovers.<br />
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If you have taken antibiotics for a bout of food poisoning, taking a
probiotic supplement along with, or even after, the prescription
medication can help return the healthy microbes to your digestive tract
that may have been inadvertently harmed by the antibiotics. One
downside of antibiotics is that they kill beneficial as well as harmful
microbes. Probiotics can help with antibiotic-induced diarrhea and
improve digestion.<br />
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Although it may be difficult to consume food or liquids when suffering from food poisoning, eating <a href="http://www.healthygutbugs.com/prebiotics-synbiotics-probiotic-food/" title="Prebiotics, Synbiotics & How to Feed Your Gut Bugs">probiotic rich foods</a>, such a live-culture yoghurt, <a href="http://www.healthygutbugs.com/kefir-wonder-beverage-ancient-world/" title="Kefir: A Wonder Beverage from the Ancient World">kefir</a>
or preservative-free fermented foods like miso and sauerkraut is one of
the most effective ways to get a high dose of good quality probiotics.
Be sure to eat and drink lots of these prior to travel to destinations
known for a high incidences of food poisoning.<br />
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Anecdotally, we have heard people having very quick improvement from food poisoning symptoms after drinking kefir.<br />
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If you prefer to take probiotics for preventing or treating food poisoning in pill form, <a href="http://www.healthygutbugs.com/choose-right-probiotic-supplement/" title="How to Choose the Right Probiotic Supplement">choose a good quality probiotic</a> that contains some or most of these beneficial organisms that have been shown to helpful: <i>Saccharomyces boulardii</i><i>, </i><i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i><i>, </i><i>Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus murinus</i>, <i>Lactobacillus salivarius</i>, <i>Lactobacillus pentosus</i>, and/or <i>Pediococcus pentosaceous.</i><br />
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Don’t forget to seek medical treatment if your bout lasts longer than
a few days, you develop a high fever or you notice blood in your stool.<br />
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Signs and Symptoms</h3>
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The
typical signs of food poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal
cramping, diarrhea, head or muscle aches, and fever. Specific bacteria
may cause these signs and symptoms:
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<li><i>Clostridium botulinum</i> (<i>C. botulinum</i>, or
botulism): weakness, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, double
vision, paralyzed eye nerves, difficulty speaking and swallowing,
paralysis that spreads downward, respiratory failure, and death
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<li><i>Salmonella</i> spp., <i>Shigella</i> spp., and <i>Campylobacter jejuni (C. jejuni)</i>: fever, chills, and bloody diarrhea
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<li><i>Escherichia coli (E. coli)</i>: hemorrhagic colitis
(diarrhea with very little stool and large amounts of blood), occurring
up to 3 days after eating contaminated food
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<li><i>Mushroom poisoning</i>: stomach upset, delirium
(confusion), vision difficulties, heart muscle problems, kidney failure,
death of liver tissue, and death if left untreated </li>
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Fish
poisoning causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, dizziness,
and headache. Specific types of fish poisoning can cause other signs and
symptoms, such as:
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<li>Ciguatera (caused by toxins in some fish, including grouper,
snapper, mackerel, and barracuda): numbness or tingling around the
mouth, feeling of loose teeth, impaired touch sensation of hot as cold
and cold as hot, itching, muscle and joint pain, slow heart rate, low
blood pressure
</li>
<li>Numbness or tingling around the mouth, trouble coordinating
movement, difficulty swallowing, excess saliva, twitching, loss of
ability to talk, convulsions, paralysis that spreads upward, respiratory
failure, and death (Pufferfish poisoning).
</li>
<li>Numbness or tingling around the mouth or in the arms and legs,
trouble swallowing, difficulty speaking (Shellfish poisoning, caused by
toxins in algae that are eaten by shellfish). </li>
</span></ul>
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What Causes It?</h3>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Usually bacteria and algae cause food poisoning<i>,</i> but poisonous plants and animals are other potential causes.
<br />
Common bacterial causes include:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li><i>E. coli</i> in undercooked hamburger, unpasteurized
apple juice or cider, raw milk, contaminated water (or ice), vegetables
fertilized by cow manure, or spread from person to person
</li>
<li><i>Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes)</i> in cole slaw, dairy products (mostly soft cheeses from outside the United States), and cold, processed meats
</li>
<li><i>Salmonella</i> spp. in poultry, beef, eggs, or dairy products
</li>
<li><i>Shigella</i> spp. from raw vegetables or cool, moist foods (such as potato and egg salads) that are handled after cooking
</li>
<li><i>Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus)</i> in salad dressing, ham, eggs, custard-filled pastries, mayonnaise, and potato salad (usually from the hands of food handlers)
</li>
<li><i>C. jejuni</i> in raw milk and chicken
</li>
<li><i>C. botulinum</i> in improperly home canned foods (in children under 1 year of age, mostly from honey but also from corn syrup)
</li>
<li><i>Clostridium perfringens</i><i>(C. perfringens)</i> in
meat and poultry dishes and gravies, mostly foods that were cooked more
than 24 hours before eating and were not reheated well
</li>
<li><i>V. cholerae</i> in bivalve (two shelled) shellfish (such
as mussels, clams, oysters, and scallops), raw shellfish, and
crustaceans (such as lobsters, shrimp, and crabs) </li>
</span></ul>
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Common types of fish poisoning include:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Scombroid poisoning from bacteria in dark meat fish (tuna, bonito, skipjack, mahi-mahi, mackerel) that are not refrigerated well
</li>
<li>Ciguatera poisoning in tropical fish (grouper, surgeonfish, snapper, barracuda, moray eel, shark) that have eaten toxic plankton
</li>
<li>Puffer fish poisoning from the organs and flesh of puffer fish
</li>
<li>Poisoning from shellfish that feed on certain algae </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
Mushroom poisoning occurs from eating poisonous wild mushrooms, especially <i>Amanita phalloides.</i><br />
</span><br />
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</h4>
<h3 class="CAMH1">
Who's Most At Risk?</h3>
<h3 class="CAMH1">
</h3>
<span class="CAMText">Infants and the elderly are at greater risk for food poisoning. Other risk factors include:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>A pre-existing medical condition, such as chronic kidney failure, liver disease, or diabetes
</li>
<li>Taking antibiotic, antihistamine, or steroid medicines
</li>
<li>Sickle cell anemia and other problems with red blood cells
</li>
<li>A weakened immune system, pregnant women and people over age 65 are most at risk
</li>
<li>Traveling in an area where contamination is more likely </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
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Listeriosis
is most common in pregnant women, fetuses, and people with immune
problems. When a fetus is infected with listeria, it may be born
prematurely or die.</span><br />
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<h3 class="CAMH1">
What to Expect at Your Provider's Office</h3>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Your
health care provider will examine you for signs and symptoms of food
poisoning, such as stomach problems, and dehydration. Your health care
provider may also ask about foods you have eaten recently, where you may
have traveled, and if you have had contact with people showing similar
symptoms. Tests of your vomit, blood, and stool can identify the cause.
In the case of botulism, your health care provider may request
electromyography (a test to measure electric impulses in the muscles) to
confirm the diagnosis. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) may be done to
check for signs and symptoms related to central nervous system
disorders.</span><br />
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<h2 class="CAMH1">
<b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Prevention</b></span></b></h2>
<h3>
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<h3>
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<span class="CAMText"><br />
These steps can help prevent food poisoning:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Wash your hands and clean any dishes or utensils when you are making or serving food.
</li>
<li>Keep juices from meat, poultry, and seafood away from ready-to-eat foods.
</li>
<li>Cook foods to proper temperatures.
</li>
<li>Refrigerate any food you will not be eating right away.
</li>
<li>If you take care of young children, wash your hands often and
dispose of diapers carefully so that bacteria can't spread to other
surfaces or people.
</li>
<li>If you make canned food at home, make sure to follow proper canning techniques to prevent botulism.
</li>
<li>Do not feed honey to children under 1 year of age.
</li>
<li>Do not eat wild mushrooms.
</li>
<li>When traveling where contamination is more likely, eat only
hot, freshly cooked food. Boil water before drinking. Do not eat raw
vegetables or unpeeled fruit.
</li>
<li>Always refrigerate fish.
</li>
<li>Don't eat tropical fish caught during blooms of poison plankton.
</li>
<li>Eat pufferfish only in specially licensed restaurants with chefs trained to cook it.
</li>
<li>Don't eat shellfish exposed to red tides. </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
If
others may have eaten a food that made you sick, let them know. If you
think the food was contaminated when you bought it from a store or
restaurant, tell the staff and your local health department.<br />
</span><br />
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<span class="CAMText">
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<h4>
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Treatment Plan</h2>
</span></h4>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Treatment
for most cases of food poisoning involve replacing fluids and
electrolytes (such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride). While
experiencing vomiting and diarrhea, the person should avoid solid food
but increase clear liquids. In more severe cases, a person may need help
either breathing or stopping vomiting. Health care providers usually
don't prescribe antibiotics because they may prolong diarrhea. If you
have eaten certain toxins (such as from mushrooms or shellfish), your
health care provider may take steps to clean out your stomach (a process
called lavage, or pumping the stomach) and administer activated
charcoal, which can help absorb the remaining toxin.<br />
</span><br />
<h2 class="CAMH2">
<span class="CAMText">
Drug Therapies</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText">
<br />
Depending on the symptoms, cause, and severity of food poisoning, a health care provider may prescribe drugs, including:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Oral rehydration therapy
</li>
<li>Antibiotics
</li>
<li>Antitoxin to neutralize toxins from <i>C. botulinum</i> (only given within the first 72 hours)
</li>
<li>Amitriptyline to control the numbness and tingling from ciguatera poisoning
</li>
<li>Apomorphine or ipecac syrup to cause vomiting and help rid the body of toxins
</li>
<li>Atropine for mushroom poisoning
</li>
<li>Diphenhydramine and cimetidine for fish poisoning
</li>
<li>Mannitol for nerve-related symptoms of ciguatera poisoning </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
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<h2 class="CAMH2">
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</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText">
</span>
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<h2 class="CAMH2">
<span class="CAMText">
Complementary and Alternative Therapies</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText">
<br />
If
you are suffering from severe food poisoning, seek conventional medical
treatment. Complementary and alternative therapies are best used to
strengthen the body and aid in the prevention of food poisoning. Animal
studies have shown that certain vitamins and nutrients may protect
against some food toxins while others may actually worsen the effects of
toxins. Milk thistle is an herb commonly used in Europe as a primary
treatment for mushroom poisoning. Homeopathy may help treat diarrhea in
children (which is sometimes caused by food poisoning) in developing
countries.<br />
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Nutrition</h3>
</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
The following general nutritional guidelines may be helpful in the case of food poisoning:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Drink plenty of fluids (to prevent dehydration).
</li>
<li>Drink barley or rice water (to soothe inflamed stomach or intestine).
</li>
<li>Take probiotics, such as <i>Lactobacillus acidophilus</i> and <i>Lactobacillus bulgaricus,</i>
can help restore the balance of good bacteria in the intestine. If you
are traveling to an area where the food and water may be contaminated,
in addition to taking the precautions above, taking probiotics both
before and during your trip may help maintain intestinal health. People
with weakened immune systems should speak with their doctors before
taking probiotics.
</li>
<li>Apple cider vinegar is a traditional remedy that, although it
has not been studied scientifically, may have some antimicrobial
properties. Mix 2 tsp. in one cup warm water and drink several times a
day.
</li>
<li>Several studies suggest that a number of cooking herbs,
including thyme, rosemary, basil, coriander, sage, spearmint, and fennel
have strong antimicrobial effects against food borne pathogens, and may
add an additional layer of protection when used in cooking.</li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
For specific types of food poisoning:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Alpha-lipoic acid -- Several reports indicate that
alpha-lipoic acid, an antioxidant commonly found in broccoli, spinach,
and beef, may help treat <i>Amanita</i> (mushroom) poisoning, especially when combined with milk thistle (<i>Silybum marianum).</i> Seek medical treatment if you suspect mushroom poisoning. Do not self-treat.
</li>
<li>Vitamin A -- Studies on rats show that vitamin A offers some protection against salmonella. Rats infected with <i>Salmonella</i>
appeared to eliminate the bacteria from their bodies faster when
pretreated with vitamin A rather than with placebo, according to one
study. They also gained more weight and had a greater immune response
than rats that didn't receive the vitamin.
</li>
<li>Calcium phosphate -- One animal study suggests that rats receiving calcium phosphate supplements may be protected from <i>Salmonella</i> poisoning. Researchers think calcium phosphate helps boost <i>Lactobacillus</i>, the good bacteria found in the intestine, which helps fight off <i>Salmonella</i>. </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
Supplements to avoid:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Fish oil -- In a study of mice infected with the bacteria <i>Listeria,</i>
animals that regularly consumed diets rich in fish oil had
significantly more bacteria in their spleens than animals that consumed
diets rich in lard or soybean oil. Until researchers can determine what
these results mean to humans, people with <i>Listeria</i> infection should avoid foods containing fish oil. </li>
</span></ul>
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Herbs</h3>
</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Various
herbs have been used traditionally to treat different types of food
poisoning. More research is needed. The following herbs should not be
used in place of conventional medical care and are listed only for the
purposes of discussion.
<br />
Milk thistle (<i>Silybum marianum)</i> is often used for liver disorders and is widely used in Europe to treat <i>Amanita</i> mushroom poisoning<i>.</i> Studies show that patients with <i>Amanita</i>
poisoning can be effectively treated with pharmaceutical silibinin (the
primary active component of milk thistle) up to 48 hours after eating
the deadly mushrooms.
<br />
Animal studies of Chinese and Japanese combination herbal remedies used for <i>Listeria</i> suggest they may be effective for food poisoning. Active ingredients include:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Asian ginseng (<i>Panax ginseng</i>)
</li>
<li>Astragalus root (<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i>)
</li>
<li>Chinese cinnamon bark (<i>Cinnamomum aromaticum</i>)
</li>
<li>Ginger root (<i>Zingiber officinale</i>)
</li>
<li>Licorice ( Glycyrrhiza glabra)
</li>
<li>Peony root (<i>Paeonia officinalis</i>)
</li>
<li>Skullcap (<i>Scutellaria lateriflora</i>) </li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
Seek
the advice of a trained and licensed herbalist or practitioner of
Traditional Chinese Medicine who will guide your individual treatment.
Do not self-treat with herbs. Some herbs should not be taken if you have
heart disease or high blood pressure, or if you take blood-thinning
medication. In addition, some herbs interact with other herbs,
supplements, and prescription medications, so it is important to make
sure all your health care providers know what you are taking.
<br />
Laboratory (test tube) studies suggest that the following herbs
have antibacterial or antimicrobial properties, although there is no
evidence they are effective for treating food poisoning in humans. Do
not use these herbs without speaking to a physician or knowledgeable
herbal practitioner. Some side effects can be dangerous:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>Bittervine <i>(</i><i>Mikania micrantha)</i>
</li>
<li>Goldenseal <i>(Hydrastis canadensis)</i>
</li>
<li>Oregon grape <i>(Mahonia aquifolium)</i>
</li>
<li>Chamomile <i>(Matricaria recutita)</i></li>
</span></ul>
<span class="CAMText">
Barberry (<i>Berberis vulgaris</i>) has also been used traditionally to treat diarrhea from infectious causes such as <i>E. coli</i> and <i>V. cholera</i>.
Berberine, the active ingredient in barberry, can cause brain damage in
newborns. Speak to a physician before using berberine-containing herbs
with children of any age.
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Homeopathy</h3>
</span></h2>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Studies examining the
effectiveness of homeopathic remedies for food poisoning are lacking.
Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's
constitutional type -- your physical, emotional, and intellectual
makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when
determining the most appropriate remedy for a particular individual.
Below are some more common remedies for food poisoning or diarrhea:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li><i>Arsenicum album</i> -- for foul-smelling diarrhea from
food poisoning or traveler's diarrhea with burning sensation in the
abdomen and around the anus. This remedy is most appropriate for
individuals who feel exhausted yet restless and whose symptoms tend to
worsen in the cold and improve with warmth. Vomiting may also occur.
Practitioners may also recommend <i>Arsenicum</i> to prevent diarrhea when traveling.
</li>
<li><i>Chamomilla</i> -- for greenish, frothy stool that smells
like rotten eggs. Used primarily for children, especially those who are
irritable, argumentative, and difficult to console.
</li>
<li><i>Calcarea carbonica</i> -- for children who fear being in the dark or alone, and who perspire heavily while sleeping. Stools have a sour odor.
</li>
<li><i>Podophyllum</i> -- for explosive, gushing, painless
diarrhea that becomes worse after eating or drinking. Exhaustion often
follows bowel movements, and the individual for whom this remedy is
appropriate may experience painful cramps in lower extremities.
</li>
<li><i>Sulphur</i> -- for irritable and weepy children. May have a red ring around the anus and diarrhea with the odor of rotten eggs. </li>
</span></ul>
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Prognosis/Possible Complications</h3>
<span class="CAMText"><br />
Most
cases of food poisoning are mild and clear up on their own within 4 - 7
days. However, with mushroom poisoning, up to half of people may die.
With botulism, less than 10% die, and some people may need help
breathing for months afterward. More than half of poisonings from
pufferfish are fatal. Death is rare in other fish poisonings, but
nerve-related symptoms can continue for months.
<br />
The following are some possible after effects of food poisoning:
<br />
</span><br />
<ul><span class="CAMText">
<li>After shigellosis, white blood cell problems and kidney problems
</li>
<li>After <i>E. coli</i> infection, kidney problems and bleeding problems
</li>
<li>After botulism, long hospital stays (1 - 10 months) with
fatigue and difficulty breathing for 1- 2 years, or muscle weakness
followed by respiratory failure
</li>
<li>After salmonellosis, Reiter syndrome (an arthritis-like disease) and inflammation of the heart lining
</li>
<li>After campylobacteriosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome (a nerve disease) </li>
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oils are also naturally antibacterial and antiseptic, with <a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail163.php">oregano</a>, <a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail56.php">tea tree</a>, <a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail15.php">cinnamon</a> and <a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail57.php">thyme</a> some of the top choices. </span></div>
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<li>
<table>
<tbody>
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<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail458.php">
<img alt="Ajwain Seed" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Ajwain.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail458.php">
Ajwain Seed,
</a>
Trachyspermum ammi</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail2.php">
<img alt="Aloe Vera Gel" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_aloecatus.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail2.php">
Aloe Vera Gel,
</a>
Aloe vera</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail354.php">
<img alt="Andrographis" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Andrographis_paniculata.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail354.php">
Andrographis,
</a>
Andrographis paniculata</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail3.php">
<img alt="Anise Seed" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_anise2.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail3.php">
Anise Seed,
</a>
Pimpinella anisum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail358.php">
<img alt="Balm of Gilead" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Poplar_Buds.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail358.php">
Balm of Gilead,
</a>
Populus spp</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail561.php">
<img alt="Balsam Fir" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/balsam-fir-needles.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail561.php">
Balsam Fir,
</a>
Abies balsamea (L.)Mill.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail253.php">
<img alt="Barberry" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Berberis-vulgaris-flowers.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail253.php">
Barberry,
</a>
Berberis vulgaris L.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail207.php">
<img alt="Bayberry" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Myrica_faya.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail207.php">
Bayberry,
</a>
Myrica cerifera</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail178.php">
<img alt="Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/garden_beebalm.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail178.php">
Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot,
</a>
Monarda didyma</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail7.php">
<img alt="Bergamot Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_bergamot.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail7.php">
Bergamot Oil,
</a>
Citrus bergamia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail222.php">
<img alt="Bloodroot" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Sanguinaria_canadensis.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail222.php">
Bloodroot,
</a>
Sanguinaria canadensis L</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail223.php">
<img alt="Boldo" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Hojas_de_Boldo.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail223.php">
Boldo,
</a>
Peumus boldus Molina</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail144.php">
<img alt="Boneset" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_boneset.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail144.php">
Boneset,
</a>
Eupatorium perfoliatum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail203.php">
<img alt="Buchu" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/koeh-020-bucu.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail203.php">
Buchu,
</a>
Agathosma betulina</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail65.php">
<img alt="Burdock root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_burdock.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail65.php">
Burdock root,
</a>
Arctium lappa</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail10.php#8">
<img alt="Cajeput Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Melaleuca_leucadendron_flowers.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail10.php#8">
Cajeput Oil,
</a>
Melaleuca leucadendron, M. leucadendra</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail225.php">
<img alt="Calamus root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/calamus_root2.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail225.php">
Calamus root,
</a>
Acorus calamus</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail145.php">
<img alt="Calendula" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/calendula-orange.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail145.php">
Calendula,
</a>
Calendula officinalis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail420.php">
<img alt="Catuaba" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/catuba_bark.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail420.php">
Catuaba,
</a>
Erythroxylum catuaba</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail122.php">
<img alt="Cayenne Pepper" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/cayenne_pods.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail122.php">
Cayenne Pepper,
</a>
Capsicum minimum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail228.php">
<img alt="Chaparral" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/creosotebushflwr.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail228.php">
Chaparral,
</a>
Larrea tridentata</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail472.php">
<img alt="Chrysanthemum" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/mum_tea.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail472.php">
Chrysanthemum,
</a>
Chrysanthemum morifolium, C. sinense</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail15.php">
<img alt="Cinnamon" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/cinnamon_sticks_with_pestle.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail15.php">
Cinnamon,
</a>
Cinnamomum zeylanicum, C. cassia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail17.php">
<img alt="Clove Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_cloves.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail17.php">
Clove Oil,
</a>
Syzygium aromaticum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail347.php">
<img alt="Coconut oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_coconut-lime.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail347.php">
Coconut oil,
</a>
Cocos nucifera</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail436.php">
<img alt="Copaiba Balsam" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Koeh-copaiba047.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail436.php">
Copaiba Balsam,
</a>
Copaifera Officinalis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail434.php">
<img alt="Coptis " height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Coptis_occidentalis2.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail434.php">
Coptis ,
</a>
Coptis spp</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail383.php">
<img alt="Couch grass" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Elytrigia_repens.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail383.php">
Couch grass,
</a>
Agropyron repens</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail353.php">
<img alt="Cranberry" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_cranberry_juice.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail353.php">
Cranberry,
</a>
Vaccinium macrocarpon</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail212.php">
<img alt="Echinacea" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Echinacea_tincture.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail212.php">
Echinacea,
</a>
Echinacea angustifolia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail146.php">
<img alt="Elecampane" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Inule_helenium.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail146.php">
Elecampane,
</a>
Inula helenium </span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail23.php">
<img alt="Eucalyptus" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_eucalptus-kola.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail23.php">
Eucalyptus,
</a>
Eucalyptus globulus</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail481.php">
<img alt="Galangal Root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_galangal.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail481.php">
Galangal Root,
</a>
Alpinia officinarum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail128.php">
<img alt="Garlic" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/garlic.gif" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail128.php">
Garlic,
</a>
Allium sativum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail365.php">
<img alt="Goldenrod" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_goldenrod.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail365.php">
Goldenrod,
</a>
Solidago virgaurea</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail155.php">
<img alt="Goldenseal" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/goldenseal_youngleaves.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail155.php">
Goldenseal,
</a>
Hydrastis canadensis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail363.php">
<img alt="Grindelia" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Curlycup_Gumweed.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail363.php">
Grindelia,
</a>
Grindelia spp</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail391.php">
<img alt="Hibiscus" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_hibiscusteapot.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail391.php">
Hibiscus,
</a>
Hibiscus sabdariffa</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail464.php">
<img alt="Holy Basil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Ocimum_tenuiflorum2.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail464.php">
Holy Basil,
</a>
Ocimum sanctum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail371.php">
<img alt="Horseradish root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_horseradish_roots.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail371.php">
Horseradish root,
</a>
Armoracia rusticana</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail30.php">
<img alt="Juniper Berries" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_juniper.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail30.php">
Juniper Berries,
</a>
Juniperus communis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail237.php">
<img alt="Kava-Kava" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_kava.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail237.php">
Kava-Kava,
</a>
Piper methysticum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail33.php">
<img alt="Lemon" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_lemons.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail33.php">
Lemon,
</a>
Citrus limonum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail34.php">
<img alt="Lemongrass" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_lemongrasscross.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail34.php">
Lemongrass,
</a>
Cymopogon citratus, C.flexuosus</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail32.php">
<img alt="Lime Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_limeessence.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail32.php">
Lime Oil,
</a>
Citrus aurantifolia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail497.php">
<img alt="Long Pepper, Pippali" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_longpepper.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail497.php">
Long Pepper, Pippali,
</a>
Piper longum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail133.php">
<img alt="Marsh Mallow Root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_marshmallowathenea.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail133.php">
Marsh Mallow Root,
</a>
Althaea officinalis L.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail136.php">
<img alt="Mullein" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_mullien.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail136.php">
Mullein,
</a>
Verbascum spp.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail369.php">
<img alt="Mustard" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/mustard_seed.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail369.php">
Mustard,
</a>
Brassica nigra</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail39.php">
<img alt="Myrtle" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_myrtle-flower.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail39.php">
Myrtle,
</a>
Myrtus communis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail307.php">
<img alt="Neem" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_neem.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail307.php">
Neem,
</a>
Azadirachta Indica</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail56.php#8">
<img alt="Niaouli Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_noimage.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail56.php#8">
Niaouli Oil,
</a>
Melaleuca quinquenervia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail163.php">
<img alt="Oregano" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_oregeno.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail163.php">
Oregano,
</a>
Origanum vulgare</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail245.php">
<img alt="Oregon Grape root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/oregon_graperoot_driedroot.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail245.php">
Oregon Grape root,
</a>
Mahonia aquifolium </span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail108.php">
<img alt="Parsley" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/parsley_curlyleaf.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail108.php">
Parsley,
</a>
Petroselinum crispum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail552.php">
<img alt="Pasque Flower" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_pasqueflower.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail552.php">
Pasque Flower,
</a>
Pulsatilla nuttalliana</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail492.php">
<img alt="Periwinkle" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_periwinkle.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail492.php">
Periwinkle,
</a>
Vinca minor</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail49.php">
<img alt="Pine" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_pinecones.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail49.php">
Pine,
</a>
Pinus sylvestris</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail407.php">
<img alt="Poke Root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/poke_plants.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail407.php">
Poke Root,
</a>
Phytolacca americana</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail284.php">
<img alt="Ravensara Oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_noimage.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail284.php">
Ravensara Oil,
</a>
Ravensara aromatica</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail400.php">
<img alt="Saffron " height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_saffron.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail400.php">
Saffron ,
</a>
Crocus sativus</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail52.php">
<img alt="Sage" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/sage-varigatedleaf.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail52.php">
Sage,
</a>
Salvia officinalis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail297.php">
<img alt="Sarsaparilla Root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Sarsaparilla_bark.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail297.php">
Sarsaparilla Root,
</a>
Smilax sarsaparilla</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail345.php">
<img alt="Sassafras root" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/sassafrass_bark.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail345.php">
Sassafras root,
</a>
Sassafras albidum</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail447.php">
<img alt="Savory, Winter, Summer" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_savory.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail447.php">
Savory, Winter, Summer,
</a>
Satureja montana</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail314.php">
<img alt="Schisandra" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Schisandra_berries.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail314.php">
Schisandra,
</a>
Schisandra chinensis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail56.php">
<img alt="Tea Tree oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/tea-tree-immune.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail56.php">
Tea Tree oil,
</a>
Melaleuca alternifolia</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail374.php">
<img alt="Thuja oil" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/Thuja_occidentalis.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail374.php">
Thuja oil,
</a>
Thuja occidentalis</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail57.php">
<img alt="Thyme" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_thyme.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail57.php">
Thyme,
</a>
Thymus vulgaris</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail250.php">
<img alt="Tribulus terrestris L" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/trerrestris.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail250.php">
Tribulus terrestris L,
</a>
Tribulus terrestris, </span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail239.php">
<img alt="Turmeric" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_turmericspoon.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail239.php">
Turmeric,
</a>
Curcuma longa L.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail208.php">
<img alt="Uva Ursi" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/iStock_bearberry.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail208.php">
Uva Ursi,
</a>
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
</tr>
</tbody></table>
</li>
<li>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail248.php">
<img alt="Wormwood" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/wormwood_plant.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail248.php">
Wormwood,
</a>
Artemisia absinthium L.</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
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</tbody></table>
</li>
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<tbody>
<tr class="left">
<td rowspan="2">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="sitelist" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail120.php">
<img alt="Yarrow" height="50" src="http://www.anniesremedy.com/images/oils/thb/dried_yarrow.jpg" width="50" /></a></span>
</td>
<td class="herbprops" style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a class="herb" href="http://www.anniesremedy.com/herb_detail120.php">
Yarrow,
</a>
Achillea millefolium</span>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="physW">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></td>
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<em>by <a href="http://shalommama.com/sustainable-baby-steps" target="_blank">Nina Nelson</a></em>
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<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Antibacterial Herbs</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Calendula (Calendula officinalis)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/c.php#h_cal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calendula</a>
can be used in first-aid to heal wounds, prevent infection and treat
pink eye. Calendula can be prepared a few different ways, including
infusions, tinctures, lotions and ointments. No known precautions.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/c.php#h_c_s_cins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cinnamon</a>
warms the body, aids in digestion and is used for its antibacterial
properties. Cinnamon can be taken as a tea, added to food or the <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/cinnamon-oil.html">essential oil</a> can be used. When using cinnamon essential oil, remember to use a carrier oil to prevent skin irritation.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Clove (Syzygium aromaticum)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Though <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/c.php#h_clo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">clove</a> is typically used as a topical analgesic, clove-infused oil or <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/clove-essential-oil.html">clove essential oil</a>
can also be used to kill bad intestinal bacteria. For internal use, use
in cooking or make a cup of clove tea. If using topically, always
dilute in a carrier oil.
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Garlic (Allium sativum)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
As an antibacterial herb, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/g.php#h_gar_m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">garlic</a>
is more effective against several types of bacteria than penicillin.
Garlic is also friendlier to the body than antibiotics because it
attacks the offending bacteria without wiping out the body's normal
flora. Garlic can be used as a tincture, capsule, infused in oil or
simply added to your diet. (If cooking with garlic, avoid heating past
130 degrees as that will decrease its potency.)
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></h3>
<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Echinacea (Echinacea angustifolia)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Taken at the onset of an infection, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/e.php#h_ech_a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">echinacea</a>
can speed the healing process. Echinacea is most effective when taken
as a tincture over a long period of time. Do not use echinacea if you
have an auto-immune disease.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oregon Grape Root (Mahonia aquifolium)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/o.php#h_o_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon grape root</a>
is a potent antibacterial herb, especially when combined with
echinacea. Do not take if pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a
history of diabetes, stroke, hypertension or glaucoma. Take as a
tincture, but not for long-term treatment as it can decrease Vitamin B
absorption.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis L.)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
In addition to pain-easing properties, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/m.php#h_mar_r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">marshmallow root</a>
soothes, lubricates, softens and heals. Marshmallow root also contains
tannins found effective against bacteria found in urinary tract
infections. Marshmallow root can be taken internally as a tea.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Usnea (Usnea barbata)</span></h3>
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This common lichen is antibacterial and antifungal. A powerful antibiotic, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/u.php#h_usn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usnea</a>
is used to treat urinary tract infections, strep and staph infections,
respiratory and sinus infections as well as fungal infections like yeast
and vaginosis. Usnea is best used as a tincture. No known precautions,
but consult an herbalist before using in pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Uva Ursi (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/u.php#h_u_u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uva Ursi</a>
is often used as a tincture or capsule for treating urinary tract
infections as it contains compounds effective at killing pathogens
typically associated with UTIs. Because of its strength, it should not
be used continually for longer than 2 weeks. Not for use by children,
pregnant or nursing women or those with kidney disease.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)</span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Tiny <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/y.php#h_yar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yarrow flowers</a>
have a number of different uses. As a powder, they stop bleeding
quickly. Infused in water, it speeds the healing of canker sores. As a
tea, yarrow is used to fight urinary tract infections. Because it can
cause uterine contractions, avoid during pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Antiviral Herbs</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/a.php#h_ast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Astragalus</a>
is one of the antiviral herbs that works by boosting the immune system.
Taken internally, either as a capsule, tincture or buy adding it to
soup, astragalus root is known to increase your body's defense against
viruses. Astragalus root is best used as prevention, so take it during
flu season or before going places with large crowds of people. Avoid if
you already have a fever.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)</span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
In addition to being an antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral herb, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/c.php#h_cc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cat's claw</a>
is also known for boosting the immune system, increasing your body's
protection against illness. Cat's claw can be taken as a tea, tincture
or capsule. Do not take during pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/c.php#h_cran" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cranberry</a>
is a potent defense against urinary tract infections due to its ability
to make the bladder lining too "slippery" to adhere to. Full of
antioxidants, cranberry also has antiviral properties and prevents
plaque formation on teeth. Cranberry can be taken in a capsule or as
juice (make sure it is unsweetened).
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/e.php#h_e_eld_p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elderberry</a>
is used as a remedy for viral infections like the flu and common cold.
Elder stimulates the circulation, causing sweating, effectively
cleansing the body. Elderberry syrup is the common delivery method and
1-3 tablespoons can be taken per day during infection. Leaves, roots,
seeds, and berries of the raw plant contain cyanide-producing compounds
and should not be consumed without cooking properly.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ginger (Zingiber officinale)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/g.php#h_gin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ginger</a>
is another herb known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties.
It is used to prevent and decrease duration of the common cold. Ginger
can be taken as a tea, in capsule form or added to meals.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)</span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
An important volatile oil found in <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/l.php#h_l_b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lemon balm</a>
contains antiviral properties. Lemon balm leaf makes a tasty tea that
can also relieve upset stomach and promote calm. May be unsafe to
consume during pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/l.php#h_lic_s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Licorice</a>
is antiviral and antibacterial. It is commonly used for gastric ulcers
as it kills H. pylori that causes ulcers without upsetting the stomach.
Steep these antiviral herbs as a tea and drink by itself or blended with
other herbal teas. Avoid during pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/m.php#h_mul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mullein</a>-infused
oil is a great remedy for ear problems, including ear infection,
especially when combined with garlic. Use the mullein flowers to create
an infused oil.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Olive Leaf (Olea europaea)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
As antiviral herbs, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/o.php#h_oli" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">olive leaf</a>
is used to treat the flu, common cold and herpes. Olive leaf can be
taken as a tincture, capsule or tea mixed with mint. Avoid during
pregnancy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Oregano (Origanum vulgare)</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
In addition to adding great flavor to food, <a href="http://edge.affiliateshop.com/public/AIDLink?AID=125081&Redirect=/bulkherb/o.php#h_ore" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oregano</a> also fights viruses and bacteria as one of the best antiviral herbs available. During an infection, <a href="http://www.sustainablebabysteps.com/oregano-oil-health-benefits.html">oregano essential oil</a>
(high quality only) can be taken in a capsule to speed healing. If
using oregano essential oil topically, use a carrier oil to prevent skin
irritation.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to Use Antibacterial and Antiviral Herbs</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tea</span></h3>
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Herbal teas are simple to make and require only a cup, hot water and a
way to steep your tea. To make an herbal tea, steep 1 tbsp of
antibacterial or antiviral herbs in 1 cup hot water for 5-10 minutes.
For children, use 1 tsp herbs in the same amount of water.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Infusion</span></h3>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Herbal infusions are simply antibacterial or antiviral herbs prepared in
water. They differ from teas in that they use larger quantities of
herbs, making a more concentrated preparation. They are steeped in water
for several hours in a tightly sealed jar. Using a quart-size canning
jar is best because they can hold up well to boiling water.
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Once prepared you can drink them iced or heated, add them to baths for
soaking wounds or sore muscles or used to make compresses or poultices.
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Put a handful of dried herbs in your canning jar. Fill the jar to the
fill line with boiling water. Secure the lid tightly and let it steep
until the water has completely cooled. Strain out the antibacterial or
antiviral herbs and enjoy.
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Infused oil</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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Creating your own infused oil is easy! You can do it with just a few minutes of prep time (the rest is done in the oven).
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You'll need:
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An oven-proof dish</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 cup jojoba or coconut oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1/2 cup antibacterial or antiviral herbs (one herb or a combination)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Clean, dry jar(s) to store your oil in</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Labels</span></li>
</ul>
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Heat your oven to 200 degrees, then turn it off. To your oven-proof
dish, add the oil and herbs, then stir them together. (If the coconut
oil is solid, let it melt first in the oven, add the herbs and stir).
Put the dish in the oven. After 3 hours take out the herbs and strain
the oil into your clean jar(s). Label and store in a cool, dark place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Overview</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus (<i>Astragalus membranaceus</i>)
has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of
years. It was often combined with other herbs to strengthen the body
against disease. Astragaus is called an adaptogen, meaning it helps
protect the body against various stresses, including physical, mental,
or emotional stress.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus may help protect the body from
diseases such as cancer and diabetes. It contains antioxidants, which
protect cells against damage. Astragalus is used to protect and support
the immune system, preventing colds and upper respiratory infections,
lowering blood pressure, treating diabetes, and protecting the liver.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus
has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. People sometimes
use it on the skin for wound care. In addition, studies have shown that
astragalus has antiviral properties and stimulates the immune system,
suggesting that it may help prevent colds. In the United States,
researchers have looked at astragalus as a possible treatment for people
whose immune systems have been weakened by chemotherapy or radiation.
In these studies, astragalus supplements seem to help people recover
faster and live longer. Research on using astragalus for people with
AIDS has produced mixed results.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Recent research in China suggests
that, because astragalus is an antioxidant, it may help people with
severe forms of heart disease, relieving symptoms, lowering cholesterol
levels, and improving heart function. At low-to-moderate doses,
astragalus has few side effects. However, it does interact with a number
of other herbs and prescription medications. Astragalus may also be a
mild diuretic, meaning it helps rid the body of excess fluid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><b>Plant Description </b></span></b></span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus
is a perennial plant, about 16 to 36 inches tall, that is native to the
northern and eastern parts of China, as well as Mongolia and Korea. It
has hairy stems with leaves made up of 12 to 18 pairs of leaflets. The
root is the medicinal part of the plant, and is usually harvested from
4-year-old plants.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Parts Used</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The dried root is used medicinally.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Medicinal Uses and Indications</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus has been used for the following:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Adaptogen.</b> Protects the body from stress and disease.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Anemia.</b>
One early study suggested astragalus may improve blood counts in people
with aplastic anemia. The study was poorly designed, so more research
is needed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Colds and influenza.</b> In TCM,
astragalus is used as part of an herbal combination to prevent or treat
colds, although TCM theory holds that, in some cases, it may make colds
worse. Evidence in animal and laboratory tests suggests it may act
against viruses like the ones that cause colds.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Diabetes.</b> Astragalus appears to lower blood sugar. More studies are needed to determine whether it can help treat diabetes.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Fatigue or lack of appetite from chemotherapy.</b>
Some studies suggest astragalus may help reduce side effects from
chemotherapy. The studies have not been well designed, however. More
research is needed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Heart disease.</b> Several
studies suggest that astragalus may act as an antioxidant and help treat
heart disease. Other studies suggest astragalus may help lower
cholesterol levels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Hepatitis.</b> A few studies have used a combination of herbs containing astragalus to treat hepatitis. Results have been mixed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Kidney disease.</b>
Preliminary research suggests astragalus may help protect the kidneys
and may help treat kidney disease. More studies are needed.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Seasonal allergies.</b> One study found that astragalus may help reduce symptoms in people who have allergic rhinitis or hayfever.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Cancer.</b> Preliminary studies suggest astragalus may have anti-tumor effects, specifically against melanoma and leukemia. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Available Forms</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus root may be available in a variety of forms:</span><br />
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Tincture (liquid alcohol extract)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Capsules and tablets, standardized and non-standardized</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Injectable forms for use in hospital or clinical settings in Asian countries</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Topically for the skin</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to Take It</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Pediatric</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There
is not a lot of scientific evidence about giving astragalus to
children, so ask your doctor first. According to TCM, you should not
give astragalus to a child with fever because the herb may make the
fever last longer or grow stronger. Dosage should be determined by your
doctor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Adult</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Dosage depends on condition
being treated, age, and weight. Work with your physician to determine
the safest and most effective dosage for you. Higher doses may suppress
the immune system. For best results, use a standardized astragalus
supplement. Dosages depend on a number of factors, such as whether
astragalus is being used primarily as an adaptogen or for other reasons.
People should work with a knowledgeable provider to determine the
appropriate dosing schedule for their needs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Benefits of Using Astrogalus</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is being studied for its action to protect the body against heavy
metals and chemical toxins, so this may be an important herb for those
who have a build up of toxins in the liver. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This herb improves
digestion and this relates to its role to lower acidity in the stomach.
It also helps waste elimination to be easier and quicker, so it may aid
you if you have constipation.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is also known to aid the
metabolism to work more efficiently, and is beneficial to strengthen the
heart, and to generally improve its function, and may help to protect
you from developing high blood pressure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/natural-herbal-remedies.html">Natural herb based remedies</a> made from astragalus extract are very beneficial immune system herbs that are very easy to use. You will often find Astragalus in cold or flu remedies as it has a good action as one of the natural immune system boosters.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It
is commonly used in combination with other immune boosting herbs, as
well as being used as a treatment for the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. It can be used as a treatment for mononucleosis, and is specifically helpful if combined with codonopsis and myrrh.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It
also aids the spleen and the liver, and this liver strengthening is of
great benefit to many chemically sensitive people, as liver problems are
quite common if you have chemical sensitivity.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The benefits of astragalus root extract for aiding the immune system
is well known, especially as part of Chinese herbal medicine, where it
is used to strengthen the immune system. The part of the astragalus herb
used to make tinctures is the root.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus root extract is commonly used in Chinese herbal remedies,
and these are excellent tonics to create an increase in your energy
levels. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This may be helpful to you if you have multiple chemical sensitivity or allergies that make you feel tired or lethargic.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The American variety of this herb, known as<b> locoweed, is</b><b> not the one used to make herbal remedies</b>. The specific variety of Astragalus herb used to make herbal tinctures is grown in China.There
are claims that the Chinese variety induces the production of
interferon, an important natural chemical that aids the immune system.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It
is known to increase the white blood cell count, and stimulate the
growth of antibodies and create a resistance to both virus's and
bacteria. This herb may be combined with other immune boosting herbs, in
addition to its use as an adrenal gland fatigue treatment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There are quite a few benefits of astragalus root extract, including
being a useful tonic to enhance overall comfort and well-being, and is
known to heighten energy levels. There are a number of astragalus
benefits to aid you to recuperate after illness.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is important to understand that it is only the Chinese variety of
this herb that is beneficial to use. The Chinese herb is readily
available, and the astragalus membranaceus root extract remedies are
well known for their effectiveness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why Use It?</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Astragalus is categorized as one of the immune system herbs, and has
been in use in Chinese medicine for about 2000 years. The root of the
astragalus herb is used to make an extract that is the active ingredient
in remedies made from this Chinese herb.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is one of the Chinese tonic herbs, called this due to its positive
effect and because you can take it every day without this impacting you
negatively.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This herb is known to strengthen your resistance to infection, as it is one of the <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/antiviral-herbs.html">natural antiviral herbs</a>. It will help you to deal with fatigue better and is helpful if you have been experiencing on-going stress. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The extract produced from the Astragalus root acts as an adaptogen that has an excellent function to aid the immune system. It's
effectiveness is well known to assist the body to have a greater
resistance to infection. The natural metabolism of the body can cause
free radicals to form, and their action can create oxidative damage in
your cells. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This damage is related to the aging process, so it is important to help to prevent this process from happening. This <b>anti aging herb</b> combines well with other herbs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It
may be found combined in remedies with herbs that are both anti
inflammatory and hepa protective... including herbs such as turmeric, <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/benefits-of-milk-thistle.html">milk thistle</a> and schisandra berry.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For Colds And Flu</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You may get the extract made from the astragalus root in supplements
that are combination remedies that also contain other herbs, and in
particular mixed with other <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/immune-system-herbs.html">herbs for the immune system</a>.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ancient Chinese texts were said to have recommended that it be mixed
with other herbs to enhance the effectiveness of the other herbs. It is also an effective remedy to use to help asthma as it aids lung function.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This herb will aid <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/adrenal-gland-fatigue.html">adrenal exhaustion</a> as it helps the adrenal glands, which may be why it is effective to aid fatigue generally. Many
immune system supplements contain this herb mixed with vitamins and
minerals and other natural herbs that are known to aid the immune
system.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Herbs such as elderberry, andrographis, echinacea and
goldenseal root tinctures are found in many of these combination
remedies, and it may also be found along with other herbal adaptogens.</span><br />
<br />
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</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It does depend on what health conditions the biochemist who makes the
remedies wish to help. Combinations of all of these herbs are commonly
found as ingredients in natural lozenges, that you may suck if you have a
sore throat. </span></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Its anti-inflammatory action makes it an effective
remedy to help spring allergies, and it may aid you if you have the
symptoms of spring allergies as it is known to inhibit the release of
histamine from mast cells. As the benefits of astragalus are
well-known to aid the body to fight colds and flu, it is a common and
very effective part of many <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/natural-cold-remedies.html">natural remedies for cold and flu</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enhances Energy</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is an <a href="http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/adaptogenic-herbs.html">adaptogenic herb</a> that
encourages wellbeing, and it enhances your energy levels. The benefits
of Astragalus extract also involve its action as a tonic. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It produces energy to combat fatigue, increase stamina and help prolonged stress. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This
action to boost your energy levels is very helpful to assist you if you
have symptoms of MCS, also known as multiple chemical sensitivity. It
also helps chronic fatigue which is a closely related health problem.</span><br />
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<h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Precautions</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">At
recommended doses, astragalus has no serious side effects and can
generally be used safely. It does interact with other herbs and
medications (see <i>Possible Interactions</i> section).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Evidence
about whether astragalus is safe for women who are breastfeeding or
nursing is lacking. Talk to your doctor before taking any medication,
including herbs.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">People with autoimmune disease should speak with
their doctor first before taking Astagalus because it may stimulate the
immune system. Many practitioners recommend against using any
single "adaptogenic" herbs over long periods of time. Instead, they
might suggest rotating among several "adaptogens" every couple of
months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Possible Interactions</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you take any of the following medications, you should not use astragalus without first asking your doctor:</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Drugs that suppress the immune system:</b>
Astragalus may interfere with these drugs. If you have an autoimmune
disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, or take
cyclophosphamide, a medication used to reduce the chances of rejection
in transplant recipients, or corticosteroids, do not take astragalus.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Lithium:</b> Astragalus can make it harder for the body to get rid of lithium, so dangerously high levels of the drug could build up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sources:</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/astragalus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">http://www.natural-health-and-healing-4u.com/benefits-of-astragalus.html </span></div>
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stretching the soft tissues - the muscles, ligaments and tendons - in the back,
legs, buttock, and around the spine.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> The spinal column and its contiguous
muscles, ligaments, and tendons are all designed to move, and limitations in
this motion can make back pain worse.</span></span>
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Patients with ongoing back pain may
find it takes weeks or months of stretching and other back exercises to
mobilize the spine and soft tissues, but will find that meaningful and
sustained relief of back pain will usually follow the increase in motion.</span></span></div>
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size: 18pt;">General
Tips for Stretching to Relieve Back Pain</span></b></span></div>
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Keep the following in mind when
starting a stretching routine as part of a program of back exercises:</span></span></div>
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into difficult positions</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Move into the stretch slowly and avoid bouncing, which
may actually tear muscles</span></span></li>
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to move freely</span></span></li>
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If one already has low back pain or
neck pain, it is best to check with a physician or physical therapist to
discuss whether the following neck, shoulder, and lower back pain exercises should
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">A stiff back is sometimes accompanied by a <a href="http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/neck-pain/stiff-neck-causes-symptoms-and-treatment" title="Stiff Neck Causes, Symptoms and Treatment">stiff neck</a>. The following
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Flexion Stretch - Chin to Chest</b><br />
While standing or sitting, gently bend the head forward while bringing the chin
toward the chest until a stretch is felt in the back of neck.</span><br />
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Lateral Flexion - Ear to Shoulder</b><br />
This exercise stretches the neck area below the ears as well as the top of the
shoulder. To begin, gently bend the neck to one side as if to touch the ear to
the shoulder until a stretch is felt in the side of the neck. Switch to stretch
the other side.</span><br />
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</span><span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Many back pain patients know the feeling of tension in the back, especially
first thing in the morning. These stretching back exercises can help bring back
some suppleness and increase mobility, decreasing back pain and discomfort.</span><br />
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While lying on one's back, pull both knees to the chest while simultaneously
flexing the head forward until a comfortable stretch is felt in a balled-up
position. </span><br />
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<span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b>Knee to Chest Stretch</b><br />
While lying on the back with the knees bent and both heels on the floor, place
both hands behind one knee and bring it to the chest. </span><br />
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</span><span face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">The hips and buttocks (where the gluteus muscles are) support the lower
back, and stretching these muscle groups plays a pivotal role in maintaining
spine flexibility.</span><br />
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While standing with feet shoulder-width apart, take a half-step back with the
right foot, bend the left knee and shift weight back to the right hip. While
keeping the right leg straight, bend forward more and reach down the right leg
until a stretch in the outer hip is felt.</span><br />
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The piriformis muscle runs through the buttock and can contribute to back pain
or leg pain. To stretch the this muscle, lie on the back and cross one leg over
the other and gently pull the other knee toward the chest until a stretch is
felt in the buttock area. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your knees are giving you
problems, and you feel like the Tin Man from "The Wizard of Oz" when
getting out of bed, you’re not alone. Nearly 50 million Americans feel the same
way.<br />
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Knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body. Considering that when
you simply walk up stairs, the pressure across your knee joints is <i>four
times</i> your body weight, it isn't surprising. Simple, everyday wear and tear
can end up hurting your mobility.<br />
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But it’s not too late. Like a rusty door hinge, with care and maintenance, you
knees can be trouble free. Even if you already experience problems, exercising
the muscles surrounding the knee joints— Quadriceps (front of thigh),
Hamstrings (back of thigh), Abductor (outside thigh), and Adductor (inside
thigh)—will help make your knees stronger and less susceptible to injury.
Exercise keeps your joints from stiffening and provides needed support, making
movement easier and reducing pain.<br />
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Here are some exercises you can do to both stretch and strengthen the knee
area:<br />
<br />
<b>STRETCHES</b></span></div>
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Sitting in a chair, rest your foot on another chair so the knee is
slightly raised. Gently push the raised knee toward the floor using only
leg muscles. Hold for 5 - 10 seconds and release. Repeat 5 times on each
leg.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Heel slide knee extension</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">: Lie on your back, with left knee bent and left foot
flat on floor. Slowly slide the left heel away from your body so both legs
are parallel. Hold for 5-10 seconds, return to starting position. Repeat 5
times on each leg.</span></li>
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Sitting in a chair, loop a long towel under your foot (resting on the
floor). Gently pull on the towel with both hands to bend the knee, raising
your foot 4 - 5 inches off the floor. Hold for 5 - 10 seconds, then
release. Repeat 5 times on each leg.</span></li>
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Standing, put one foot in front of you, toes up. With hands on the small
of your back (or one hand holding a chair for balance), bend the opposite
knee and hip (not your lower back), until you feel the hamstrings stretch.
The upper body comes forward at the hip. Hold for 5 -10 seconds, then
release. Repeat 5 times on each leg.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">STRENGTH TRAINING</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wall slide</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Leaning with your back against a wall, bend your knees 30°, sliding down
the wall, then straighten up again. Move slowly and smoothly, using your
hands on the wall for balance. Keep feet and legs parallel, and do not
allow knees to go out over the toes. Repeat 5 -10 times.</span></li>
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Sitting in a chair, straighten one leg in the air (without locking the
knee). Hold for about one minute. Bend your knee to lower the leg about
halfway to the floor. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to starting position.
Work up to 4 reps on each leg.</span></li>
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Sitting in a chair, rest your foot on another chair. Lift the foot a few
inches off the chair while keeping your leg straight. Hold for 5 -10
seconds. Return to resting position. Repeat 5 -10 times. (Also work on
increasing the time, up to 2-3 minutes if possible.)</span></li>
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Lie on your side, propped on one elbow. The leg on the floor bent, the
other straight. Slowly lift the top leg, hold for 5 -10 seconds, then
lower. (Ankle weights will increase the intensity). Do 1-3 sets with 12-15
repetitions each. Remember to rest in between sets.</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hamstring Curl</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Stand with the front of your thighs against a surface (a table or wall).
Flex one knee up as far as is comfortable. Hold for 5 - 10 seconds, then
lower slowly. If possible, do not touch the floor between repetitions.
(Ankle weights will increase the intensity.) Do 1-3 sets with 12-15
repetitions each. Remember to rest in between sets.</span></li>
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Stand in front of a step, like a sturdy bench or stairs, about two feet
high (or less if necessary). Step up onto the support, straighten your
knees fully (without locking them) and step down. Maintain a steady pace.
If you are comfortable with your balance, pump your arms while doing this
exercise. Start with 1 minute, slowly building your time. Gets your heart
pumping too!</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Stationary Bike</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">:
Biking is a good way to increase strength and range of motion. Make sure
you have the right positioning of the legs. At the bottom of the pedal
stroke, the bend in the knee should be 15 degrees. Start with 10 minutes
and slowly increase your time.</span></li>
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current level of activity and mobility, a good start is 3 stretching and 3 strengthening
exercises, 3-4 times a week. Stretching can be (and should be) done every day
if possible to prevent stiffness and achy joints. These stretches can be done a
few times a day if needed.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial",sans-serif;"></span></div>
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with your doctor before beginning an exercise program. These exercises are
designed to help, not hurt. If you experience pain at any time during the
exercise, stop. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong.<br />
<br />
<b>BONUS TIP</b>: If you have increased soreness after doing these exercises,
it may help to ice your knee or knees for 10 - 20 minutes. Place a bag of ice
(or frozen vegetables) over the joint, with a towel between to protect the
skin. Elevate your leg on a chair if ice alone is inadequate.</span></div>
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<b><img align="left" alt="Pea protein has a high Lysine content" height="140" name="" src="https://www.growingnaturals.com/images/whybrownrice/indicia-runningman-lysine.jpg" width="155" />Pea protein has a high Lysine content!<br />
</b>Lysine cannot be made in the body and must therefore be
consumed through the diet. Lysine is the precursor of carnitine, the
molecule responsible for converting fatty acids into energy and helping
to lower cholesterol. Lysine also appears to help absorb calcium and
plays an important role in the formation of collagen—the building block
of connective tissue such as bones, cartilage, skin, tendons. It
supports the normal growth and development of children and plays a role
in the maintenance of a healthy immune system. Lysine deficiency is rare
in typical American diets but can be a risk for strict vegetarians,
vegans or elite athletes. Insufficient lysine can lead to fatigue,
nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite, agitation, bloodshot eyes, slow
growth, anemia, and reproductive disorders. Although the US has not set
daily individual amino acid requirement levels, two studies have
indicated that the estimated average requirement for lysine for a 70kg
human ranges between 800-3000mg/day.<br />
<br />
<b><img align="left" alt="Branched Chain Amino Acids" height="140" name="" src="https://www.growingnaturals.com/images/whybrownrice/indicia-bcaa.jpg" width="155" />Branched Chain Amino Acids refers to the amino acids: leucine, isoleucine and valine.</b><br />
Together they make up 40% of the daily requirement for essential amino
acids in humans. This means they are needed in relatively greater
quantities than the remaining six essential amino acids. They are so
called because of their chemical structure and are primarily taken up
(absorbed) and catabolized (broken down for energy) within the muscle.
This makes them of particular importance to athletes or exercise
enthusiasts. Despite its plant-based origin, our pea protein is a great
source of BCAAs!<br />
<br />
<b><br />
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30% Iron Content</b><br />
Iron is an integral part of human physiology and is required for the
transportation of oxygen throughout the body as well as regulation of
cell growth and differentiation. Plant-based foods provide a source of
non-heme iron for the body to absorb. Pea protein provides 30% of the
iron required per day in a single serving. Combining this product with
citric acids (e.g. lemon/lime/orange juice) or lactic acid (often found
in yogurts) will optimize the absorption of the iron content. In
unrestricted diets, iron absorption can also be enhanced when consumed
with animal-based protein. Iron absorption can be inhibited when
consumed with coffee, tea or foods rich in calcium.<br />
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<b>Vegetarian and Vegan</b><br />
Yellow pea protein powder provides a supplemental source of dietary
protein for vegetarians and/or vegans who cannot use animal proteins.
Due to advances in protein extraction methods, yellow pea protein can
successfully be extracted from the legume. Since protein is an essential
macro-nutrient often lacking in vegetarians, protein powders can help
fill the nutritional gap.<br />
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<b>Allergen-Friendly</b><br />
Some individuals simply cannot tolerate egg, milk and soy-derived
protein due to allergies. For example, the milk sugar called lactose can
cause severe allergic reactions that result in unwanted
gastrointestinal side effects like nausea, bloating, diarrhea or
vomiting. Yellow pea protein powder is suitable for almost any user. It
also contains no gluten, the wheat protein that some manufacturers add
to powders or products. Most yellow proteins are organic and contain
little or no artificial colors, sweeteners or fillers.<br />
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<b>Muscle Recovery</b><br />
Muscles are structures made mostly from protein. Intense physical
training or simply every day activities can cause muscle to breakdown on
a daily basis. The American College of Sport Medicine and the Academy
of Nutrition and Dietetics stresses the importance of protein and
carbohydrate replenishment after any extensive strength training,
strenuous activity or endurance sport in order to optimize recovery. A
review of the latest guidelines for exercise and sport nutrition
published in 2013 advises 20-25 grams of high quality protein after
exercise to maximize recovery and benefits.<br />
<br />
<b>Thermic Effect of Protein</b><br />
Proteins have a “thermic” effect, meaning that they create heat in the
body through the process of digestion. Since proteins take a lot of
energy to digest, you burn more calories after eating a meal high in
protein. In fact, up to 30 percent of protein’s calories get burned
through its digestion according to “The Abs Diet” by David Zinczenko.
Building a weight loss strategy around lean sources of protein like
yellow pea powder makes nutritional sense.<br />
<br />
<b>Blood Sugar</b><br />
Dietary protein has another important affect on your weight loss
efforts. Blood sugar will spike in response to carbohydrate based foods
meals thereby causing the pancreas to secrete the hormone insulin to
facilitate the storage of circulating nutrients. Large insulin spikes
that result from high or simple carbohydrate-containing meals (e.g.
white rice, white bread or sweets) may trigger fat storage and may lead
to insulin resistance according to “The Fat Burning Bible” by Mackie
Shilstone. This can also lead to subsequent drastic drops in blood sugar
which result in fatigue. Consuming or combining protein with a meal
helps to regulate this blood sugar and insulin effect to potentially
prevent body fat storage. Protein has another important effect on your
weight loss efforts.<br />
<br />
<h3>
<b>Cranberry Seed Protein Powder</b></h3>
Cranberry seed protein powder is packed with antioxidants, which maintain their structure through the processing. Despite the name, cranberry protein doesn’t taste like cranberries.
It has a neutral flavor. In fact, cranberry protein isn’t made from
cranberries at all. Instead, it’s made from cranberry seeds. <br />
<br />
Cranberry protein contains 25%
protein content by weight. To put that number in perspective, soy
protein powder is made up of 90% protein, whey has 80%, and even hemp
protein powder has 50%.<br />
So why is cranberry protein powder worth a look? It’s because it’s
the only plant-derived protein powder that includes all 22 amino acids,
including the 9 essential amino acids.<br />
<br />
For those who don’t know, amino acids are the building blocks of
protein. They’re required by your muscles after activity in order to
rebuild. Many people take a BCAA supplement specifically to get their
amino acids, while others buy protein powders<a href="http://supplementpolice.com/algae-protein/"></a> based on their amino acid profile.<br />
<br />
With cranberry protein, there’s no need to add a BCAA supplement
powder into your smoothie. Each serving of cranberry protein has
everything you need. To make things even better, cranberry protein also has omega 3, 6,
and 9 essential fatty acids. It’s also high in fiber and rich with
flavonoids.<br />
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— 100% <a href="http://supplementpolice.com/orgain-protein-powder/">plant-based protein</a><br />
— Only plant-based protein to include all 22 amino acids, including the 9 essential amino acids<br />
— Includes high levels of <a href="http://supplementpolice.com/health-guides/omega-3-6-9-fatty-acids/">omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids</a><br />
— High in fiber<br />
— <a href="http://supplementpolice.com/anthocyanins/">Rich with flavonoids</a> and antioxidants, which can help reduce aging and fight back against disease<br />
— Neutral flavor<br />
— Easy-to-mix texture (perfect for drinks and cooking)<br />
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<h3>
Chia Seed Protein Powder </h3>
Chia is packed with many vitamins and minerals including:<br />
<ul>
<li>Heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids including a-linolenic acid (ALA)</li>
<li>Essential minerals including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc</li>
<li>Vitamins: B2, B3, C</li>
<li>Soluble fiber</li>
<li>Antioxidants including flavonoids and phenolic acids</li>
<li>Protein</li>
</ul>
These nutrients found in chia seeds have been linked to several health benefits:<br />
<br />
<b>1) Increases Energy & Endurance</b><br />
Chia has an extremely high energy-to-weight ratio, providing more
energy than most popular whole grains including wheat, rice, and oats.
Chia provides a slow and stable release of glucose into the bloodstream
during and following its digestion, helping the body to maintain a
steady energy supply, and build stamina.<br />
<br />
<b>2) Promotes Hydration & Electrolyte Balance</b><br />
Chia seeds are hygroscopic, and have the unique ability to absorb
more than 12 times their weight in water. This quality allows chia to
help support and prolong hydration, and to retain electrolytes in the
body, particularly during physical exertion and exercise.<br />
<br />
<b>3) Chia May Help Lower Blood Pressure</b><br />
There are many beneficial components of chia that may be responsible
for the reduced systolic blood pressure associated with chia consumption
observed in research: vegetable protein, complex carbohydrates, omega-3
polyunsaturated fatty acids, dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals.<br />
<br />
<b>4) Chia Helps Regulate Blood Glucose Levels</b><br />
High levels of soluble fiber in chia help to slow the breakdown of
complex carbohydrates to be released into the bloodstream as glucose.
The unique hygroscopic property of chia is said to occur in the stomach
after consumption, creating a gel barrier between the carbohydrates and
digestive enzymes. Slowing the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar in
the body allows for a slow and steady release of glucose into the
bloodstream, and a steady insulin response.<br />
<br />
<b>5) Chia May Support Weight Loss</b><br />
The slow and steady release of glucose into the bloodstream results
in more consistent and balanced energy levels, allowing the body to feel
full for a longer period of time, while quieting cravings for
sugar-filled junk foods and simple carbohydrates. While this is not
supported by everyone, it’s suggested the tiny seeds soak up fluid and expand in the digestive tract, keeping you feeling full and satisfied.<br />
<br />
<h3>
Sacha Inchi Protein </h3>
Inca peanut, otherwise known as sacha inchi, is a powerful superfood
chock-full of omega-3s, protein and fiber. As an inflammation fighter,
sacha inchi is extraordinary. The brain, bones and joints all benefit
from the remarkable nutrition of this little known edible. These
Amazonian nuts are also a formidable protector against cancer, heart
disease and free-radicals.<br />
<br />
<b>The 3,000-year-old crop that nourished an empire</b><br />
The
ancient Incas of Peru were well acquainted with the nutritional force
behind sacha inchi. Cultivated over 3,000 years ago, this revered plant
was inscribed on Inca tombs. These warriors extracted the oil from the
seeds for cooking, but also recognized the advantage of consuming the
prepared leaves and roasted seeds. Exceptionally plentiful in beneficial
fats (14 grams per ounce), unsaturated fatty acids (linoleum,
linolenic), protein (nine grams per ounce) and vitamins A and E, sacha
inchi was an important staple of the Incan diet. It is also a high-yield
crop, producing an abundance of seeds per hectare.<br />
<b><br /></b><b>Inflammation taming, brain boosting and bone strengthening food</b><br />
As
a unique vegetarian source of omega-3 fatty acids, sacha inchi tames
inflammation quickly. These fats are also easy to digest, unlike many
fish oils. This means more of the inflammation crushing compounds, like
resolvins and protectins, are absorbed and utilized by the body. Since
inflammation is the root of most disease, it is important to keep it in
check. Health benefits of sacha inchi<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/sacha_inchi.html"></a> include:<br />
<br />
<b>A better brain - </b>Research
has shown that a deficiency of omega-3s can trigger mental illness,
depression and lack of clarity. But when omega-3s are added to the diet,
these issues are reversed. When inflammation is reduced in the brain,
mood and mental health<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/health.html"></a>
improves. An Italian study found that participants who consumed
omega-3s for just one month reported a sharper mind, elevated mood,
increased focus and improved complex information processing. Sacha inchi
is also an abundant source of tryptophan, an important feel-good
neurotransmitter.<br />
<br />
<b>Healthier bones - </b>Omega-3s help the body to efficiently absorb calcium. In the <i>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</i>,
a study of 1,500 men and women found that those who consumed the
highest amounts of omega-3s also had the highest bone density and bone
mineral levels. Specific bone-building hormones and biochemicals were
elevated as well.<br />
<br />
<b>Protection against cancer - </b>When
adequate levels of omega-3s are found in the diet, cancer risk is
reduced. In human clinical trials, omega-3s were shown to protect breast
and prostate cells from mutation. For those who added omega-3s to their
diet, biochemical protectors increased an impressive 40 percent
compared to those who did not supplement.<br />
<br />
Brain and bone health along with cancer protection aren't the only benefits of sacha inchi nuts. This superfood<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/superfood.html"></a> also:<br />
<br />
- Eases joint pain<br />
<br />
- Prevents premature aging<br />
<br />
- Supports balanced glucose levels<br />
<br />
- Improves vision and eye health<br />
<br />
- Encourages healthy skin and hair<br />
<br />
- Promotes cardiovascular well-being<br />
<br />
- Curbs free radical damage<br />
<br />
An
exceptional source of nourishment, sacha inchi helped to keep the
ancient Incan civilization strong, healthy and balanced. And now, modern
warriors who desire a clear mind<a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/mind.html"></a>, fit body and ageless glow can reap the powerful benefits of this extraordinary food as well.<br />
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<h3 class="articlePageTitle" style="text-align: center;">
Body Fat Basics</h3>
The human body contains two types of fat tissue:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>White fat</b> is important in energy metabolism, heat insulation and mechanical cushioning.</li>
<li><b>Brown fat</b> is found mostly in newborn babies, between the shoulders, and is important for <b>thermogenesis</b>
(making heat). Since adult humans have little to no brown fat, we'll
concentrate on white fat in this article. See the bottom of this page
for more on brown fat.</li>
</ul>
Fat tissue is made up of <b>fat cells</b>, which are a unique type of <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/cell.htm">cell</a>.
You can think of a fat cell as a tiny plastic bag that holds a drop of
fat. White fat cells are large cells that have very little cytoplasm,
only 15 percent cell volume, a small nucleus and one large <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/fat.htm">fat</a> droplet that makes up 85 percent of cell volume.<br />
<br />
<span class="modTitle3">How Fat Enters Your Body</span>When you eat food that contains fat, mostly <b>triglycerides</b>, it goes through your stomach and intestines. In the intestines, the following happens:<br />
<ol>
<li>Large fat droplets get mixed with <b>bile salts</b> from the <b>gall bladder</b> in a process called <b>emulsification</b>. The mixture breaks up the large droplets into several smaller droplets called <b>micelles</b>, increasing the fat's surface area.</li>
<li>The pancreas secretes <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/cell2.htm">enzymes</a> called <b>lipases</b> that attack the surface of each micelle and break the fats down into their parts, <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovation/edible-innovations/fat.htm">glycerol and fatty acids</a>.</li>
<li>These parts get absorbed into the cells lining the intestine.</li>
<li>In the intestinal cell, the parts are reassembled into packages of fat molecules (triglycerides) with a <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/cell3.htm">protein</a> coating called <b>chylomicrons</b>. The protein coating makes the fat dissolve more easily in water.</li>
<li>The chylomicrons are released into the lymphatic system -- they do not go directly into the <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/circulatory/blood.htm">bloodstream</a> because they are too big to pass through the wall of the capillary.</li>
<li>The lymphatic system eventually merges with the veins, at which point the chylomicrons pass into the bloodstream.</li>
</ol>
You
might be wondering why fat molecules get broken down into glycerol and
fatty acids if they're just going to be rebuilt. This is because fat
molecules are too big to easily cross <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/cell.htm">cell membranes</a>. So when passing from the intestine through the intestinal cells into the <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/lymphatic/question138.htm">lymph</a>,
or when crossing any cell barrier, the fats must be broken down. But,
when fats are being transported in the lymph or blood, it is better to
have a few, large fat molecules than many smaller fatty acids, because
the larger fats do not "attract" as many excess water molecules by <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/question29.htm">osmosis</a> as many smaller molecules would.<br />
<br />
<h3 class="articlePageTitle">
Fat Storage</h3>
In the last section, we learned how fat in the body is broken down and rebuilt into <b>chylomicrons</b>, which enter the bloodstream by way of the <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/lymphatic/question138.htm">lymphatic system</a>.<br />
Chylomicrons do not last long in the bloodstream -- only about eight minutes -- because enzymes called <b>lipoprotein lipases</b> break the fats into fatty acids. Lipoprotein lipases are found in the walls of blood vessels in fat tissue, muscle tissue and <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/circulatory/heart.htm">heart</a> muscle.<br />
<span class="modTitle3">Insulin</span>When you eat a candy bar or a meal, the presence of <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/food.htm">glucose, amino acids or fatty acids</a> in the intestine stimulates the pancreas to secrete a hormone called <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diabetes.htm">insulin</a>.
Insulin acts on many cells in your body, especially those in the liver,
muscle and fat tissue. Insulin tells the cells to do the following:<br />
<ul>
<li>Absorb glucose, fatty acids and amino acids</li>
<li>Stop breaking down glucose, fatty acids and amino acids; glycogen into glucose; <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/">fats</a> into fatty acids and glycerol; and proteins into amino acids</li>
<li>Start building glycogen from glucose; fats (triglycerides) from glycerol and fatty acids; and proteins from amino acids</li>
</ul>
The
activity of lipoprotein lipases depends upon the levels of insulin in
the body. If insulin is high, then the lipases are highly active; if
insulin is low, the lipases are inactive.<br />
The fatty acids are then absorbed from the <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/human-body/systems/circulatory/blood.htm">blood</a>
into fat cells, muscle cells and liver cells. In these cells, under
stimulation by insulin, fatty acids are made into fat molecules and
stored as fat droplets.<br />
It is also possible for fat cells to take
up glucose and amino acids, which have been absorbed into the
bloodstream after a meal, and convert those into fat molecules.<br />
<br />
The
conversion of carbohydrates or protein into fat is 10 times less
efficient than simply storing fat in a fat cell, but the body can do it.
If you have 100 extra <a href="http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/cellular-microscopic/health.howstuffworks.com/calorie.htm">calories</a>
in fat (about 11 grams) floating in your bloodstream, fat cells can
store it using only 2.5 calories of energy. On the other hand, if you
have 100 extra calories in glucose (about 25 grams) floating in your
bloodstream, it takes 23 calories of energy to convert the glucose into
fat and then store it. Given a choice, a fat cell will grab the fat and
store it rather than the carbohydrates because fat is so much easier to
store.<br />
<br />
<h3 class="articlePageTitle">
Breaking Down Fat</h3>
When you are not eating, your body is not absorbing <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/food.htm">food</a>. If your body is not absorbing food, there is little <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diabetes.htm">insulin</a>
in the blood. However, your body is always using energy; and if you're
not absorbing food, this energy must come from internal stores of
complex carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Under these conditions,
various organs in your body secrete hormones:<br />
<ul>
<li>pancreas - <b>glucagon</b></li>
<li>pituitary gland - <b>growth hormone</b></li>
<li>pituitary gland - <b>ACTH</b> (adrenocorticotropic hormone)</li>
<li>adrenal gland - <b>epinephrine</b> (adrenaline)</li>
<li>thyroid gland - <b>thyroid hormone</b></li>
</ul>
These hormones act on cells of the liver, muscle and fat tissue, and have the opposite effects of insulin. When you are not eating, or you are <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/exercise/sports-physiology.htm">exercising</a>, your body must draw on its internal energy stores. Your body's prime source of energy is <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/diseases-conditions/diabetes/diabetes1.htm">glucose</a>. In fact, some cells in your body, such as <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/brain.htm">brain</a> cells, can get energy only from glucose.<br />
<br />
The first line of defense in maintaining energy is to break down carbohydrates, or <b>glycogen</b>, into simple glucose molecules -- this process is called <b>glycogenolysis</b>. Next, your body breaks down fats into glycerol and fatty acids in the process of <b>lipolysis</b>.
The fatty acids can then be broken down directly to get energy, or can
be used to make glucose through a multi-step process called <b>gluconeogenesis</b>.<br />
<br />
In gluconeogenesis, amino acids can also be used to make glucose.<br />
In
the fat cell, other types of lipases work to break down fats into fatty
acids and glycerol. These lipases are activated by various hormones,
such as glucagon, epinephrine and growth hormone. The resulting glycerol
and fatty acids are released into the blood, and travel to the liver
through the bloodstream. Once in the liver, the glycerol and fatty acids
can be either further broken down or used to make glucose.<br />
<br />
<b>Losing Weight and Losing Fat</b><br />
Your
weight is determined by the rate at which you store energy from the
food that you eat, and the rate at which you use that energy. Remember
that as your body breaks down fat, the number of fat cells remains the
same; each fat cell simply gets smaller.<br />
Most experts agree that the way to maintain a healthy weight is:<br />
<ul>
<li>Eat a balanced diet - appropriate amounts of carbohydrates, fat and protein</li>
<li>Do not eat excessively - for most people, a diet of <a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/food-nutrition/facts/question457.htm">1,500 to 2,000 calories a day</a> is sufficient to maintain a healthy weight</li>
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Bilberry has a long medicinal history in
Europe. It has been used to treat anything from kidney stones to Typhoid
fever. During World War 2 British pilots noted that Bilberry jam before
a flight dramatically improved night vision. Modern research now
supports these claims.<br />
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Bilberry contains anthocyanosides which are potent antioxidants which
strengthen blood vessels and capillary walls, improve red blood cells,
stabilize collagen tissues such as tendons, ligaments and cartilage and
has cholesterol lowering effects. They also increase retinal pigments
that allow the eye to tolerate light. In addition, it helps to maintain
the flexibility of red blood cells, allowing them to pass through the
capillaries and supply oxygen.<br />
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The herb has been shown to be a
vasodilator that opens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. Since
the eyes have a high concentration of capillaries, bilberry may be
particularly helpful in improving eyesight. The herb has been shown to
improve night vision, slow macular degeneration, prevent cataracts and
diabetic retinopathy. Scientific studies have shown improvement in the
eyesight, circulation, angina, stroke and atherosclerosis. It is also
used to improve varicose veins and has anti-aging effects on collagen
structures.<br />
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Individuals with hardening of the arteries, diabetes, high
blood pressure or other conditions that increase the likelihood of
damage to the small blood vessels in the eyes are more likely to have
serious vision problems as a result of blood vessel damage. Note that
bilberry is taken by mouth to treat eye problems. It is not used as an
eye drop. Oral bilberry preparations are also used to prevent and treat a
condition known as chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs when
valves in the veins that carry blood back to the heart are weak or
damaged.<br />
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Blood may collect in the veins of the legs and lead to varicose
veins, spider veins, or sores on the legs. More serious results can
include blood clots in the legs. Because bilberry may strengthen the
walls of all blood vessels in the body. It may also relieve hemorrhoids.<br />
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In the past, dried bilberries have been used to treat diarrhea
because the tannins it contains (1.5% and as much as 10%) act as an
astringent to the gastrointestinal tract. An astringent shrinks and
tightens the top layers of skin or mucous membranes thereby reducing
secretions, relieving irritation, and improving tissue firmness. Tea
brewed from dried bilberry fruits has also been used to soothe a sore
throat or sore mouth tissue.<br />
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In folk medicine, bilberry leaf has been used to treat a number of
conditions including diabetes. Limited evidence from a few animal
studies shows that it may have a decreasing effect on blood sugar.
Additionally, in at least one study, an extract of bilberry leaves may
also have lowered cholesterol levels in laboratory animals. Other
laboratory and animal studies have tested potential anticancer effects
of bilberry. In a laboratory study, bilberry stopped the growth of both
leukemia and colon cancer cells. While preliminary results suggest that
anthocyanosides obtained from bilberries may also block the effects of
an enzyme and other chemicals that promote tumor growth, much more study
is needed.<br />
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To date, no human clinical studies have confirmed any of
these results from bilberry.<br />
Recent research showed that Bilberry extract has promising anti-ulcer
activity, both preventive and curative. It also has shown anti-cancer
properties in animal experiments. When administered to diabetes
patients, Bilberry normalised capillary collagen thickness and blood
sugar levels in humans and animals.</div>
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Bilberry Herb Notes / Side Effects</h2>
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<h3 id="Latin-Names">
Latin Names</h3>
Vaccinium myrtillus<br />
<h3 id="Common-Names">
Common Names</h3>
Airelle, Dyeberry, European Blueberry, Huckleberry, Vaccinium myrtillus, Whortleberry, Wineberry<br />
<h3 id="Suggested-Properties">
Suggested Properties</h3>
Antioxidant. Supports normal formation of connective tissue and
strengthen capillaries in the body. Anthocyanosides may also improve
capillary and venous blood flow. Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial,
anti-inflammatory, Antihistamine.<br />
<h3 id="Uses">
Uses</h3>
Kills or inhibits the growth of funguses, yeasts, and bacteria. It
also kills protozoans such as Trichomonas vaginalis. Prevents capillary
fragility and Improves vision.<br />
Atherosclerosis, Bruising, Cataracts, Circulation, Diabetes,
Diarrhea, Macular degeneration, Night blindness, Retinopathy, Varicose
veins.<br />
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Indicated for</h3>
Has the potential for the prevention of thrombosis and may reverse
attacks of angina from results of animal studies. Was found to prevent
atherosclerosis in cholesterol loaded animals. Pigmentary retinitis.
Hemorrhoids.<br />
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<b>Source:</b></div>
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http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-bilberry.html </div>
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Calcium is the most abundant mineral in our body.<br />
While
most of our calcium resides in our bones and teeth, it’s also important
for muscle contraction, nerve health, enzyme activity and cell
formation.<br />
In fact, our bodies need ample, daily amounts of
calcium… and if we don’t get what we need, our bodies have no problem
pulling excess stores from our teeth and bones.<br />
So, let’s just say we want to be sure we’re consuming PLENTY of calcium, especially if we are a pregnant or nursing mama!<br />
<h2>
I do best consuming ~ 2,000mg of calcium a day.</h2>
I
feel the most calm and balanced and don’t suffer from muscle soreness
or body stiffness. High-quality organic, and preferably raw, dairy
products are phenomenal sources of calcium as are bone broths, fish
bones, and even almonds.But since I would need to drink 2 quarts of milk
to hit this quota, I sometime rely on a calcium supplement, especially
when I’m nursing or pregnant.<br />
Which one to chose? Calcium citrate? Hydroxide? Gluconate? Aspartate? Or Coral Calcium? And, I could go on!<br />
But as natural mamas, we know that the best source is FOOD since it’s the mostly easily accessible for the body.<br />
Did you know that eggshells are a great, inexpensive, natural source of calcium?<br />
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Yes, EGGSHELL Calcium!</h2>
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High-quality
eggshells contain 27 essential microelements but they’re mostly
composed of calcium carbonate, a form and structure that’s very similar
to our bones and teeth.<br />
<b>In animal and human tests,
eggshell calcium shows increased bone density, less arthritic pain, and
even stimulates cartilage growth. You can <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018022" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read more about it here</a>.</b><br />
Sounds great, huh? And it’s really easy to make.<br />
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Ingredients and equipment:</h2>
<ul>
<li><b>1 carton of organic pastured chicken eggs</b>If
you can get fresh from the farm, even better and try to get eggs from
chickens that don’t eat soy. Pay the extra price since this will serve
as a supplement and is much cheaper than buying calcium tablets.
Confused how to find or know if eggs are good quality? Here’s a tip… the
thicker the shell, the more nutrients. I don’t have a good source close
to where I live, so I order mine from <img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3562" height="151" src="https://mamanatural.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_4010-300x151.jpg" title="IMG_4010" width="300" /><a href="http://www.grassfedtraditions.com/organic_soy_free_eggs.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tropical Traditions</a>
and their farms in Wisconsin. I love theirs because they are SOY-FREE,
something very hard to find in store bought, even organic eggs.</li>
</ul>
You will also need:<br />
<ul>
<li><b>1 stock pot (<a href="http://amzn.to/11NUJyz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">where to buy</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>1 coffee grinder (<a href="http://amzn.to/16BiNI3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">where to buy</a>)</b></li>
<li><b>1 small Mason jar with secure and clean lid (<a href="http://amzn.to/Zmw3uz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">where to buy</a>)</b></li>
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Directions</h2>
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<ul>
<li>Use up your eggs as you normally would, keeping the shell in the carton to make your supplement</li>
<li>When
you have your dozen shells, rinse them well in water. Remove any whites
that might be stuck but don’t remove membrane as these have extra
nutrients.</li>
<li>Fill a stock pot with approximately 6 cups of filtered water and bring to a boil.<img alt="" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3563" height="188" src="https://mamanatural.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_4012-300x188.jpg" title="IMG_4012" width="300" /></li>
<li>Carefully put your eggshells into water. (This will kill any harmful pathogens)</li>
<li>Let cook for 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Drain shells.</li>
<li>Spread
the shells on glass or stainless steel baking sheet and let dry
overnight. In the morning, put in a 200 degree (Fahrenheit) oven for
about 10 minutes to completely dry out.</li>
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completed, put a few shells into a coffee grinder and run until they
are pulverized into a granular form. Continue until all of your shells
are powder.</li>
<li>Store in a tightly sealed Mason jar in the cupboard away from heat or moisture.</li>
</ul>
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How to Consume Eggshell Calcium</h2>
1
tsp. contains approximately 800-1,000 mg. of calcium. Consume by mixing
in a small amount of water with a meal. Consume 3/4 to 1 tsp daily,
divided in 3 servings with meals. Don’t consumer more than 1 tsp a day
as it can irritate sensitive digestive tracks.<br />
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ENJOY!</h2>
<b>How about YOU? What’s YOUR favorite way to get calcium into your diet?</b><br />
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Eggshell Calcium Studies:</div>
<ul>
<li>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11281164</li>
<li>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018022</li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Plenty of foods exist that can boost overall health and even heal
certain conditions. Cruciferous veggies are known to help fight cancers,
spices like <a href="http://rawandnaturalhealth.com/turmeric-smoothie-might-just-powerful-antioxidant-smoothie-ever/" target="_blank" title="The turmeric smoothie might just be the most powerful antioxidant smoothie ever">turmeric</a>
combat inflammation and some nuts play a role in improving memory. The
list goes on. Then there are eggshells, known for their calcium content
(one 1/2
teaspoon of crushed, powdered eggshells contain about 400 mgs. of
elemental, or absorbable, calcium), a mineral responsible mainly for
bone health.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Normally, they’re tossed in the <a href="http://rawandnaturalhealth.com/healthiest-parts-foods-may-overlooking/" target="_blank" title="The healthiest parts of foods you may be overlooking">trash</a>
or put in the compost pile, but ingesting them is considered by many a
healthy way to get more calcium in their diet while also keeping
inflammation at bay.</span><br />
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Eggshell membranes contain substances like glucosamine and hyaluronic
acid which improve joint elasticity and shock absorption.(2) This makes
them ideal for fighting off conditions that affect the joints, ensuring
they are kept as fully-functioning as possible. Eating eggshells has also been linked to quickly decreasing pain in
those afflicted with joint problems and keeping that pain away as time
goes on.(2) Read this <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/554518-egg-shell-membrane-for-joints/" target="_blank" title="Egg shell membrane for joints">article</a> to learn more.<br />
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Mikhail Tombak, Ph.D., says that osteoporosis can even be treated by
eating eggshells, explaining that calcium is 90 percent absorbable by
people’s bones, and that interestingly, the makeup of eggshells is
incredibly similar to our teeth and bones. (3) In fact, they’re so
similar to teeth that they’ve even been suggested as a way to regrow and
remineralize teeth rather than face dental treatments that may be
costly and involve use of harmful metals (or both).(4)<br />
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How Eggshells Can Naturally Heal Your Cavities and More</h3>
Eggshells contain the perfect amount of the ideal substances for
healing cavities – massive amounts of calcium and 27 other minerals. The
composition of eggshells resembles our teeth. Eggshells provide the
necessary amount of calcium to remineralize teeth. Just boil shells from
one organic free range egg for about 5 minutes. You can add them daily
into your smoothies or grind them into a fine powder and add it to your
food.<br />
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<b>Eggshells have unique beneficial medicinal properties</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Bone tissue is composed of calcium. Actually, human bones and
teeth are very similar to an eggshell’s composition. One of the benefits
of eggshells is the calcium contained in the shell (93 %), the bone
marrow is fulfilling its hematopoietic function better.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Additionally, eggshells also contain mineral elements: magnesium,
phosphorus, silicon, sodium, potassium, iron, sulfur, aluminum, etc.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>There are 27 elements found in the eggshells. Also the protein of a
shell is composed of such essential amino acids as methionine,
cysteine, lysine, isoleucine. Thus, properly prepared eggshells are the
most balanced natural means to obtain calcium.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Eggshells are especially beneficial for small children because their
bodies experience more intensively involved in the formation of bone
tissue, which requires an uninterrupted flow of calcium. Shell’s
included in baby food can be beneficial to prevent rickets and anemia,
which usually develops in parallel with rickets. Shell’s promote
activation of blood in the bone tissue.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Studies also showed accelerated healing when using the shell for
treating such orthopedic diseases as congenital dislocation of a hip or
osteoporosis (softening of the bones).</li>
</ul>
To use eggshells for medicinal purposes, you need to use organic eggs in order to avoid any chemicals or antibiotics.<br />
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<b>How to prepare:</b><br />
Take eggshells and put them in boiling water for about 5 minutes. The
boiling will kill any pathogens. Then, air dry the shells and grind the
shells in a coffee grinder. Take a 1/2 teaspoon a day. It is important
to note that Vitamin D and Magnesium greatly aids calcium absorption. So make sure to
get enough sunlight or eat organ meats such as liver.<br />
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Comfrey root (<i>Symphytum officinale radix</i>)</h3>
Comfrey is a time-honoured treatment for a number of bone-related
complaints (as shown by its popular designation "knitbone"). Used
topically, it has anti-inflammatory properties and relieves swelling and
pain. A widely distributed article even maintains that mouth rinses
with comfrey root powder complemented by the regular intake of organic
eggshells will make teeth regrow. Be that as it may, according to
Wikipedia, scientific research has confirmed that "comfrey can influence
the course of bone ailments". An easy way to incorporate finely ground
comfrey root powder into your daily dental routine consists in mixing it
into your self-made toothpowder (see <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/toothpaste-alternatives.html">Toothpaste Alternatives</a>, which also includes a warning re comfrey's possible liver toxicity). For more on eggshells, see <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/mineral-and-trace-element-rich-foods.html">Foods rich in Minerals and trace elements</a>.)<br />
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Alfalfa leaf, cinnamon bark, turmeric root, yellow dock root</h3>
described as good for bones and joints (and hence teeth) when ingested.<br />
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Wheatgrass juice</h3>
In his "Survival Into The 21st Century" classic, Viktoras Kulvinskas
recommends wheatgrass juice for toothaches and healing, which is
certainly worth trying if you have it available (wheatgrass can be
easily home-grown).<br />
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</h3>
<h3>
Turmeric</h3>
An Ayurvedic tooth and gum formula prescribes mixing 1 teaspoon of
turmeric with half a teaspoon of salt, adding mustard oil to obtain a
paste-like consistency. Rub into teeth and gums twice a day.<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Kombucha tea</h3>
Author Rosina Fasching writes in her book "Tea Fungus Kombucha: The
Natural Remedy and its Significance in Cases of Cancer and Other
Metabolic Diseases" that by regularly drinking kombucha tea one can keep
one's teeth free from damage.<br />
Since urine tests of individuals who had never drunk kombucha before
have shown considerable traces of environmental toxins such a lead,
mercury, benzene, cesium etc. after kombucha consumption (while the
drink itself was free of these contaminants), kombucha may also be
helpful for anyone suffering from heavy metal toxicity.<br />
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<h3>
Hawthorn berry & bilberry fruit</h3>
described as collagen-stabilizers and gum tissue strengtheners.<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Eucalyptus</h3>
The leaves of <i>Eucalyptus globulus</i> (from which the well-known
therapeutic Eucalyptus oil is distilled) also contain a cariostatic
(i.e. halting the development of tooth decay) compound named Eucalyptone
(see www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7546549). Rinsing your mouth with a
drop of eucalyptus oil in a glass of water will thus not only freshen
your breath but also stop superficial caries bacteria from
proliferating.<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Black tea, green tea and oolong tea extract</h3>
"In addition to black and green tea, researchers have now discovered
another brand of tea which protects against cavities. Oolong tea
extract, a half-fermented tea from China, reduces the formation of
plaque even in small doses and thus protects against tooth decay."<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#1">1</a></sup><br />
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<h3>
Chaparral</h3>
Washing your mouth daily with a rinse made from chaparral prevents dental caries.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#2">2</a></sup><br />
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</h3>
<h3>
Alum, black pepper, rock salt, turmeric root</h3>
Mix five parts alum powder, three parts black pepper powder, two
parts rock salt powder and one part turmeric root powder and use for
massaging your gums.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#3">3</a></sup><br />
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</h3>
<h3>
Rose petal, oak leaf, and carob powder</h3>
To be applied as a gum pack.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#4">4</a></sup><br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Amla (Ayurvedic herb/fruit)</h3>
Said to rebuild oral health and support the connective tissue when
used internally and thus helpful to the teeth and gums. Used as a
mouthwash or ingested in capsule form (one to two grams daily).<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Onion</h3>
Rubbing onion over teeth apparently cleans, whitens and strengthens them.<br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Seaweed</h3>
Seaweed deserves a special mention here for its important role in health and healing. See <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/mineral-and-trace-element-rich-foods.html">Seaweed</a>.<br />
The following recommendations are owed to Dennis Knicely, D.D.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#5">5</a></sup><br />
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</h3>
<h3>
Chlorophyll powder</h3>
Brushing with chlorophyll powder can halt tooth decay and gum infection.<br />
<h3>
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<h3>
Strawberries</h3>
To strengthen teeth and gums and to help remove tartar (calculus),
cut a strawberry in half and rub onto teeth and gums. Leave on for 45
minutes and rinse with warm water.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#6">6</a></sup><br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Rye</h3>
Natural fluorine, from rye sprouts or flakes, increases enamel strength.<br />
<h3>
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="white-oak-bark"></a> </h3>
<h3>
White Oak Bark</h3>
White Oak Bark will help set/tighten loose teeth and is the main ingredient in <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbal-and-similar-products-alleviation-cure-dental-problems.html">"Dr. Christopher's herbal tooth and gum powder"</a>.
A beautiful testimonial tells of a woman whose teeth were loose due to
pyorrhea and about to be pulled when "Spirit" led her to a lecture at
the moment when the use of oak bark powder (applied between the gums and
cheeks during the night to tighten the teeth) was being discussed.
After applying this advice, within two weeks, her teeth had tightened
and her gums had become firm.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#7">7</a></sup><br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Horsetail</h3>
Strengthens the connective tissues, teeth and bones thanks to its silica content and likely due to <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/biological-transmutation-calcium-from-horsetail-silica.html">biological transmutation</a>. Reportedly heals gum sores.<sup><a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/herbs-strengthening-teeth-and-gums.html#8">8</a></sup><br />
<h3>
</h3>
<h3>
Herbal Calcium Formula</h3>
Mix equal parts of alfalfa, <a href="http://www.healingteethnaturally.com/biological-transmutation-calcium-from-horsetail-silica.html">horsetail</a>, Irish Moss, Lobelia, Oat Straw. A tea can be made or ground herbs put in capsules.<br />
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<header><h2>
Overview </h2>
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A cluster of MS is the perception that a very high number of cases of
MS have occurred over a specific time period and/or in a certain area.
Such clusters of MS — or of other diseases where clusters are
occasionally reported — are of interest because they may provide clues
to environmental or <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Research/Research-We-Fund/Ending-the-Disease-Forever/Searching-for-MS-Genes">genetic</a>
risk factors which might cause or trigger the disease. So far, cluster
studies have not produced clear evidence for the existence of any
causative or triggering factor or factors in MS.<br />
<br />
MS is known to occur in persons who have a genetically determined
predisposition for the disease. However, a great deal of evidence
suggests that most people who are genetically susceptible must still be
exposed to some other factor or factors in their environment or life
experience for MS to develop. <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/What-Causes-MS/Viruses">Infectious agents</a>
are most often proposed as triggering factors, but others have been
examined including environmental and industrial toxins, diet, trace
metal exposures and certain climatic elements such as sunlight. None has
been shown to be causally linked to MS, and exactly what factor(s) may
be involved remains an open question. There may in fact be more than one
factor capable of triggering MS in susceptible individuals.</div>
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Clusters are difficult to investigate</h2>
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The problems associated with investigating clusters of any disease, and
especially MS, are enormous. First, it is difficult to determine what
constitutes an “excess” of cases of MS. To do this, one needs to
calculate the expected <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/What-is-MS/Who-Gets-MS">incidence</a> of
MS (that is, the number of new cases that would be expected to occur in
a given area over a given time period, based on the total population at
risk in the area). The expected incidence can then be compared with the
reported incidence. However, documented incidence rates may not exist
for an area where a cluster has been reported because MS is not
infectious — and is therefore not “reportable” according to federal
standards — and because there is no nationwide MS registry. The
challenge then becomes finding a suitable comparison population where
the incidence of MS is known. This figure can help to determine the
expected incidence of MS in the area of the reported cluster.<br />
<br />
Calculating an expected incidence rate gets even more complicated. MS
rates are known to vary by latitude. Furthermore, MS occurs more often
in women than men, and more often in individuals of northern European
ancestry than in others. Therefore, the expected incidence in an area
must take into consideration not only its geographical location, but
also the age, gender distribution and ethnic makeup of the people living
there.<br />
<br />
In addition, MS is more common in families where the disease already exists — an indication of <a href="http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Research/Research-We-Fund/Ending-the-Disease-Forever/Searching-for-MS-Genes">genetic susceptibility</a>. Therefore, family relationships within a reported cluster must also be considered.<br />
<br />
Some of the other reasons that MS clusters are difficult to investigate include:<br />
<ul>
<li>
<b>Uncertainty of the diagnosis of MS:</b> When lay people
identify an MS cluster, they may actually be including different
diseases with similarities to MS. The difficulty of diagnosing MS
accurately can make this problem worse.<br />
</li>
<li>
<b>Lag time between clinical onset and diagnosis:</b> Since
the first symptoms of MS often occur years before the disease is
diagnosed, a person diagnosed with MS in an area where a cluster has
been reported may actually have had clinical onset of MS somewhere else.<br />
</li>
<li>
<b>Coincidence:</b> It is possible for clusters to happen by chance, with no common factor(s) causing the MS.<br />
</li>
</ul>
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True clusters of MS</h2>
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A true cluster of MS means that there is a significantly higher
incidence of definite MS in an area than expected. Surprising as it
sometimes seems, however, an apparently extraordinary number of MS cases
in a neighborhood or county may turn out to be the “expected” number.<br />
<br />
The major resource for individuals with concerns or questions about an
MS cluster in their community is the local public health department.
Public health officials are qualified to investigate suspected clusters.
If they lack adequate staffing and funding to analyze situations that
they consider to be of concern, they may refer cases to the federal <a href="http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/" target="_blank">Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry</a> at 888-422-8737 or <a href="mailto:ATSDRIC@cdc.gov">ATSDRIC@cdc.gov</a>.
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Some reported clusters</h2>
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<b>The Faroe Islands: </b>Some of the earliest and most
famous clusters known to MS investigators are a series of alleged
epidemics that occurred on the Faroe Islands, a Danish possession in the
Atlantic between Norway and Iceland. Although the inhabitants are
Nordic and considered a high-risk group for the disease, there were no
known reports of MS prior to 1943 among native-born residents. In the
early 1960s a Washington, D.C. neurologist, Dr. John Kurtzke, became
intrigued with a report by a Danish investigator, K. Hyllested, about 25
cases of MS in the Faroes that had occurred starting in 1943. It
appeared that the disease had been brought into the Faroes since it
hadn’t been reported there before.<br />
<br />
The most significant event that had taken place on the Faroes was the
British occupation during World War II. Assuming an incubation period of
a few years, this would tally with the onset of the first alleged
epidemic in 1943. When researchers later grouped the cases of MS with
clinical onset 1943-73 by puberty status at the time of the British
occupation, they found three distinct peaks of MS incidence,
corresponding to the three alleged epidemics. The first consisted of 18
cases, all of whom were past puberty at the time of the occupation. The
second consisted of nine cases who were prepubertal during the
occupation but who reached age 11 between 1941 and 1951, with onset of
MS 1948-60. The third comprised five cases who reached age 11 between
1949 and 1963, with onset of MS 1965-73.<br />
<br />
Many of the occupation soldiers were from the Scottish Highlands, where
the MS prevalence is quite high: 90 cases per 100,000, comparable to
the northern U.S. In Dr. Kurtzke’s view, if MS is triggered by a virus,
the disease may have been brought to the Faroes by the soldiers. Dr.
Kurtzke is continuing his studies of MS in the Faroes, but despite years
of intensive investigation, no factor has yet been identified that can
definitively account for the alleged epidemics.<br />
<br />
<b>Galion, Ohio: </b>With a population of 12,391, Galion was
reported to have 25 cases of MS in 1986 — about double what might be
expected. Nothing in the history of Galion pointed to any common agent,
except that in 1960 a patch of land on part of an old cemetery was dug
up so that a new high school gymnasium could be built. The loose earth
was offered to anyone who would take it away. Many did.<br />
<br />
A 1991 analysis published in Neuroepidemiology by a team from the Ohio
Department of Health found that six of the reported cases, or 24
percent, were not MS, but a different disease with similar symptoms — a
case of misdiagnosis. The remaining 19 cases had definite or probable
MS; however, two of these were not local residents, and therefore were
excluded from the prevalence calculation. When these adjustments were
made, the prevalence of MS in Galion was still high, but it was within
“normal” range.<br />
<br />
<b>DePue, Illinois: </b>MS clusters sometimes crop up in
occupational settings. Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer and colleagues at the
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, investigated an
industry-based MS cluster in DePue in the late 1990s, results of which
were published in the September/October 2001 issue of <b>Archives of Environmental Health</b>.<br />
<br />
The residents of this small town (population 1,800) had been exposed to
trace metals in water and soil from a zinc smelter plant that closed in
the early 1980s. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Public
Health, the investigators confirmed the diagnoses of nine people with
MS, all of whom had developed symptoms between 1971 and 1990. Based on
expected incidence rates, the investigators determined that the nine
cases far exceeded the number expected to occur over a two-decade time
period in a town of this size. The authors concluded that exposure to
zinc or other trace metals could have been a factor in the occurrence of
this MS cluster, although they had no direct evidence that zinc or any
other metal is, in fact, related to MS.<br />
<br />
<b>Rochester, New York:</b> Zinc also was identified as a
possible exposure factor in an earlier report by Drs. E.C. Stein,
Schiffer and colleagues, published in the October 1987 issue of <b>Neurology</b>,
describing an MS cluster among employees at a manufacturing plant in
Rochester. When the investigators checked workers’ records, they found
that 11 had developed MS during a ten-year period 1970-79, when two to
four cases would have been expected. Even though the investigators
concluded that there was a significant excess of cases of MS, they could
find no differences in exposure to zinc between the workers who had
developed MS and those who had not. However, genetic susceptibility to
MS was not taken into account in the investigation.<br />
<br />
<b>El Paso, Texas: </b>In December 1994, a former El Paso
resident with MS contacted the Texas Department of Health to report an
apparent cluster of MS cases among people who spent their childhoods in
the Kern Place/Mission Hills and Smeltertown areas of El Paso. Early in
the investigation, concerns were raised about the possible impact of a
local metal smelter, which was shown to have contaminated the air and
soil with high levels of metals such as lead, arsenic, zinc and cadmium.<br />
<br />
The federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) of
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provided a grant to the
Texas Department of Health to conduct a study of people who had attended
two elementary schools in the Kern Place/Mission Hills neighborhood and
Smeltertown to determine how many had been diagnosed with MS.
Epidemiologist Judy P. Henry led the study, results of which were
presented publicly in 2001 and may be published in the future.<br />
<br />
Students who attended Mesita and E.B. Jones elementary schools 1948-70
were eligible to be included in the study and were sent questionnaires
asking for demographic and medical information. Dr. Randolph B. Schiffer
reviewed the records of those who indicated they had MS to confirm the
diagnosis.<br />
<br />
The investigators identified and confirmed 14 cases of MS among former
Mesita students. No cases were reported among former E.B. Jones
students. The number of cases among former Mesita students is twice as
high as expected, based on national estimates. This study was not
designed to investigate the specific cause or causes of MS and the
results cannot tell us why there is an excess of MS among the former
Mesita students. Based on the findings, the investigators recommend
further investigation of this cluster and possible factors that might be
involved.<br />
<br />
<b>Other Clusters: </b>Other MS clusters have been reported
over the years, but epidemiologists have been unable to pinpoint causes.
Research into reported clusters continues. In 2002, the federal Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) awarded research
grants to five investigators to evaluate possible environmental risk
factors for MS and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in several U.S.
communities that are near hazardous waste sites. These studies,
undergoing final analysis, focused on sites in Illinois, Texas,
Massachusetts, eastern Washington and Missouri. While these efforts of
ATSDR to understand the potential health risks of hazardous waste
exposure will provide important information, there is no information to
date to suggest a definite link between hazardous waste and MS.<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Washingnton: </b>The National Multiple Sclerosis Society says multiple sclerosis is
more prevalent in the Pacific Northwest than almost anywhere else on
earth—there are about 12,000 known cases here. There’s no known cure, no
known cause and no proven explanation for its prominence in Washington.
“If I knew why, I would get a free trip to Stockholm to pick up my
Nobel Prize,” says Dr. James Bowen, medical director of the Multiple
Sclerosis Center at Swedish Medical Center’s Neuroscience Institute and
board member of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.<br />
<br />
What we do know is that every hour of every day, someone is diagnosed
with this debilitating disease of the central nervous system. More than
400,000 people in the U.S.—2.5 million people worldwide—are affected by
MS. An often-progressive disease that attacks the brain, optic nerves
and spinal cord, MS symptoms vary from person to person: Some have
numbness in their arms and legs, others lose their eyesight or balance,
and some can become paralyzed and in very rare cases, even die. The
complex disease is like a giant unsolved jigsaw puzzle: Dozens of
factors—such as lack of vitamin D, diet, childhood viruses, gender,
genetics, age and geography—are believed to contribute to it, but have
yet to be fully understood and formally linked. Do our
high-fat/dairy-rich diets and the vitamin D-depleting sunscreen we are
obsessed with contribute to MS?<br />
<br />
It has long been established that MS is more prevalent in communities
in the far northern and southern latitudes, possibly due to less
sunlight and more vitamin D deficiencies. “It’s not known whether the
low vitamin D levels contribute to causing MS, or whether having MS
causes people to avoid sunlight [because of overheating issues], causing
the low vitamin D levels,” Dr. Bowen says. Another factor, he adds, is
ethnic background. MS is more common in people of northern European
heritage, such as Washington’s large populations of Scandinavian and
Germanic heritage. And it affects women three times as often as men.<br />
<br />
Another disease that’s vexing scientists in our state is viewed by
many as a thing of the past: tuberculosis (TB). Despite a national drop
for 18 consecutive years, the number of TB infections has been on the
rise in Washington, with 256 cases reported in 2009, up from 228 cases
the previous year. In Seattle/King County, there were 130 cases reported
in 2009—that’s about seven per 100,000 people, compared with the
national rate of 3.8 cases per 100,000. In 2010, the TB rates decreased
slightly to 239 cases statewide, and 116 in Seattle/King County. But
health officials point to a troubling new trend: A more infectious
strain—previously found mostly among the local homeless population—is
now being transmitted among the broader community in King County.<br />
<br />
“TB is a global disease,” says Dr. Masa Narita, TB control officer
for Public Health—Seattle & King County. About one-third of the
world’s population is infected with TB, and 2 million people die from it
every year—but it’s almost always curable. Antibiotics can generally
cure the disease over a six- to nine-month period; drug-resistant forms
of TB can take years to cure and cost as much as $250,000 per patient.<br />
<br />
While anyone can get it, TB mainly affects foreign-born people from
countries where the infection is widespread. Here in Seattle, we’re
especially vulnerable because of our diverse population—more than 80
percent of King County’s active cases (about 120 to 150 per year)
involve people born outside the United States, primarily in South and
Southeast Asia, East Africa and Central America. Also, people with
HIV/AIDS, those younger than 5 and older than 50, and those with
weakened immune systems are at increased risk for TB.<br />
<br />
A bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs, TB is spread in
the air when an infected person coughs. Symptoms include fever, night
sweats, fatigue, weight loss and a persistent cough, but it’s possible
to be infected with TB and have no symptoms—a fact that makes
controlling the spread of the disease all the more difficult.<br />
<br />
A third disease, melanoma, isn’t caught from other people, but this
deadliest form of skin cancer is wreaking health havoc in our state,
which has the sixth-highest rate in the nation. Washington’s skin cancer
rate is 23 percent higher than the national average, according to the
state Department of Health’s Cancer Registry. It is the fourth-leading
type of cancer in our state, with 2,687 new cases and 206 deaths
reported in 2007, the most recent year for which statistics are
available.<br />
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S, with more than 2
million new cases diagnosed each year. According to the American Cancer
Society, someone is diagnosed with melanoma in the U.S. every eight
minutes—and someone dies from it every hour. In our state, about 200
people die from melanoma every year.<br />
<br />
Why are the rates so high here, with Seattle being one of the least
sunny places in the country? Unprotected exposure to the sun’s
ultraviolet light is the biggest known cause of melanoma. “In our cloudy
climate, some people tend to get very pale in the winter and then can
be prone to burn when they are in the sun,” says Juliet VanEenwyk,
epidemiologist for noninfectious conditions at the Washington State
Department of Health. “Burning at a young age may be particularly
harmful.” Seattle’s cloudy skies also give us a false sense of security,
fooling us into thinking we don’t need sunscreen. Those with fair skin,
freckles or unusual moles, or those with a family history of melanoma
are at an increased risk. Melanoma is more than 10 times more common in
whites than in African Americans and is highly curable when detected
early.<br />
<br />
What can be done to avoid these illnesses? Avoiding contact with
TB-infected people (until they’ve been treated) can help prevent TB. But
the best defenses against melanoma and MS are as yet unclear, and
perhaps in conflict (more sun exposure, or less?). Here in Washington,
the troubling mysteries persist.<br />
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Sources:</div>
http://www.seattlemag.com/article/lifestyle/health/washington-hotbed-three-dangerous-diseases<br />
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<b>HERBS FOR PAIN AND TISSUE REPAIR</b></div>
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<b>Solomon’s seal.</b> This is, hands down, my favourite
herb for musculoskeletal injuries. I put my 2 month LCL recovery down to
this herb alone (well that and hydrotherapy and the other stuff I list
here). It is the best thing I’ve ever used for ligament and tendon
issues, will help heal torn muscles and repair broken bones. For bad
injuries, I’ll use a tincture internally and a <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.kingsroadapothecary.com/collections/salves/products/busted-joint-ointment">salve</a></span>
(with goldenrod and cottonwood and alder too) externally. Remember that
guy I told you about with the separated AC joint? Well although he
wasn’t fully healed without surgery, using solomon’s seal restored some
sort of function to his left arm, and he carried on training up until
the day before his surgery.<br />
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<b>Goldenrod.</b> For those aches that keep you up at
night, goldenrod infused oil is downright amazing, topically. There were
some nights when my torn LCL would ache so badly I was writhing, and
goldenrod reduced the pain enough to let me sleep. It also helps repair
torn muscles.<br />
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<b>Teasel.</b> For torn muscles. I’ve used a salve with
teasel, goldenrod and cottonwood for a really badly torn gastrocnemius
and other minor tears with great success.<br />
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<b>St. John’s wort.</b> St. John’s wort is seriously
brilliant for agonizing nerve pain. It also helps repair damaged tissues
with a quickness. I use it both externally (oil) and internally
(tincture).<br />
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<b>Comfrey leaf. </b>For breaks and tears<b>–</b>there’s a reason it’s called ‘knit bone’. I do tincture internally and salve externally*.<br />
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<b>Cottonwood.</b> Oil or liniment. Topically, for pain. Amazing.<br />
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<b>Tobacco leaf.</b> Oil. To be honest, using tobacco
topically makes me feel nauseous, but plenty of other people seem to do
fine with it, and it’s definitely numbing.<br />
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<b>NUTRITION</b><br />
The most important thing while injured is to get enough protein and
fat so that your body is adequately nourished to repair itself. Eat high
quality wild or grass-fed meats, high quality animal fats and butter
fats, with lots of vegetables. Also, bone broth- it’s delicious to sip
on, and provides lots of amino acids and collagen and building blocks
for your body to heal itself faster.<br />
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<b>ABOUT INFLAMMATION</b><br />
I’m not a fan of taking anti-inflammatories, be them herbal or pharmaceutical. Here’s why:<br />
A certain amount of inflammation helps your body heal faster.
Inflammatory cells (macrophages) produce a large amount of insulin like
growth factor (IGF-1) which in turn repair injuries faster. I am fully
convinced that the body knows best how to handle things like injuries,
and inflammation seems to be its way of having resources sent to the
areas that need them. Instead of reducing the inflammation, you can do
things that HELP the body’s natural healing processes like the
following:<br />
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<b>Hydrotherapy. </b>The basic principle of hydrotherapy is
simple: Blast the area for 2 minutes with water as hot as you can
handle, and then a 30-second blast with freezing cold water. Do this as
many times a day as you can. It stimulates circulation to the area,
speeding healing and reducing pain. You wouldn’t think that a simple bit
of water would help, but I’ve seen it work over and over again, and
really shortens recovery time.<br />
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<b>Movement. </b>When injured, after the initial
inflammation has gone down, gentle movement can really help. I’m not
talking about flinging oneself back into full practice-mode (or full
workout mode), but adjusting ones practice and really using the time to
listen to the body and move at a snail’s pace. With myself that meant
doing a yoga practice with some serious modifications (my knee couldn’t
support my weight at some angles, and any kind of lateral motion would
re-tear), paying really close attention to what I was doing and how it
was feeling. I got to the point where I could feel when inflammation was
starting, and that was when I knew to stop. You don’t want to reinjure
yourself or set yourself back, but having your body send more resources
to the area is a good thing.<br />
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<b>Rest. </b>Chances are, if you’re type-A like me, the
thought of sitting still makes you frustrated, especially when you’ve
got a to-do list the length of Santa’s gift list. Guess what? You won’t
heal if you don’t rest. Use this time to ask people for help. It’s
humbling and it sucks, but the majority of people will be glad to. Use
this time to watch movies and write lists and plan for how you’re going
to LAUNCH into action when you’re back on your feet. But for now, take
it easy dude.<br />
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Collagen, the major component of these connective tissues, begins to
degenerate and stiffen as we age. Additionally, tendons and ligaments
have a poor blood supply, making existing injuries harder to heal,
leading to decreased strength in those tissues and chronic pain.[i]
Because the integrity of these connective tissues decline with age,
leading to weakened tendons and ligaments and potentially an injury
and/or chronic pain, it is important to support them with good nutrition
and a few choice supplements.<br />
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<b><i>Collagen. </i></b>Collagen is the main structural
protein that makes up all human connective tissue, including tendons and
ligaments, and helps keep these tissues strong. As we age, collagen
production slows and existing collagen can deteriorate, causing tendons
and ligaments to weaken. A diet high in quality protein will provide the
building blocks the body requires to make collagen, including the amino
acids proline and lysine.[ii] Additionally, collagen supplements have
been shown to stimulate collagen production, helping to maintain healthy
tendons and ligaments.[iii]<br />
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<b><i>Vitamin C. </i></b>Vitamin C is required to convert
the amino acids proline and lysine into collagen[iv]; in fact, vitamin C
plays such an essential role in collagen production that a deficiency
can weaken the tendons and ligaments.[v] The vitamin also reduces
inflammation due to injury or overuse. In a human cell model of
tendonitis, a proprietary combination of collagen and vitamin C
suppressed a number of pro-inflammatory compounds and promoted
healing.[vi]<br />
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<b><i>Anthocyanidins. </i></b>The anthocyanidins found in dark-colored fruits such as cherries and blueberries, and in grape seed extract and Pycnogenol<sup>®</sup>
supplements, have been shown to help the collagen fibers link together
in a way that strengthens the connective tissue matrix.[vii]<br />
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<b><i>Hyaluronic Acid. </i></b>Hyaluronic acid is a
component of tendons and ligaments and has been shown to stimulate
collagen production.[viii] It is also comprises the synovial fluid that
surrounds certain tendons, helping to keep them lubricated and moving
smoothly.[ix] Researchers recently discovered that a thin layer of
“skin” made of epithelial cells covers the tendons;[x] because
hyaluronic acid is a major component of connective and epithelial
tissues, it is thought to help maintain the integrity of this tendon
“skin.” An animal model of tendon injury found that hyaluronic acid
significantly speeded healing.[xi]<br />
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<b><i>Gelatin. </i></b>Gelatin-rich foods have long been a
part of traditional diets—cultures around the world commonly consume
all parts of animals, including the gelatin-rich cartilage and bones.
Consuming gelatin has been shown to increase collagen proteins in the
blood,[xii] helping to build the structure of both tendons and
ligaments. One easy way to introduce more gelatin into your diet is to
regularly make and consume bone broth, a savory broth made by simmering
bones in water. (Ever made homemade chicken broth from a chicken
carcass? That’s one type of bone broth.) Or consider taking a gelatin
supplement.<br />
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Although caring for your tendons and ligaments may not occur to you
until you are already suffering from pain or an injury, maintaining the
health of these important connective tissues may just save you from an
injury in the first place. A healthy natural foods diet along with a few
choice supplements will help nourish these connective tissues, keeping
them healthy and strong, and keep you moving smoothly through life.<br />
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Tendons, Ligaments, Sprains, Strains (Testimonies) </h3>
I have seen so many cases of stretched, loose, or tight
tendons cured by Solomon's Seal that I can hardly count them, probably
over a hundred. I remember one man in his forties who had been a
cornerback on a famous college football team. He had all sorts of
problems from <span class="style15"><b>old injuries, such as sprains, strains, broken bones, a separated shoulder</b></span>, etc. Solomon's Seal made him feel almost completely free of pain and flexible in a short time.<br />
A woman in one of my classes had an adult son who was suffering from a <span class="style15"><b>stretched ligament in the ankle</b></span>.
The doctors estimated that it was over an inch too long and recommended
surgery to cut out the elongated part and sew the ends back together.
The man decided against that option, though the condition was painful
and debilitating. I recommended Solomon's Seal and Horsetail, but he
ended up taking Solomon's Seal and homeopathic Calcium carbonate, which
was also a good idea. The stretched ligament was back to its normal size
in one week. No surgery was needed.<br />
Mathew Wood, herbalist and author<br />
<b>Book of Herbal Wisdom</b>, p. 399<br />
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I have been giving selected patients Cortesia Solomon's Seal
Tincture for the past 3 months. Reports range from a complete
elimination of chronic headaches, to increased joint stability. Since,
heretofore, the only truly effective method of increasing ligamentous
stability has been treatment by prolotherapy, this remedy is a
Godsend. Believe it or not (I can hardly believe it myself) patients
with terribly misaligned feet, ankles and knees are actually
straightening out over the course of several weeks.<br />
I would highly recommend this remedy to anyone who suffers
from chronic neck pain, headaches, or instability anywhere in their
skeletal structure.<br />
Sincerely, Rich Phaigh LMT<br />
Eugene, OR<br />
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I have suffered for many years with <span class="style15"><b>stretched out tendons and ligaments in my badly pronated ankles</b></span> - a result of flat feet. An orthopedic physician determined costly surgery was necessary, with no certainty for full success.<br />
After one week using Somomon's Seal tincture, my ankles were
no longer pronated. My physical therapist/masseuse was amazed. He has
worked on me monthly since a car accident ten years ago. He took one
look at my ankles and affirmed that now I would no longer need the
surgery I had been trying to avoid for years. Two weeks later, as I
continued to take three daily doses of ten drops each, my lifelong
problem with <span class="style15"><b>knock knees</b></span>
was resolved. My knees are now straight, allowing me to hike and
mountain-climb as I did avidly in my younger years. Next, a thirty year <span class="style15"><b>shoulder injury</b></span>
was healed, allowing me to sleep on my side again with little or no
discomfort. I no longer experience serious neck problems as I have for
so long, and require minor adjustments only a few times per year.<br />
Tricia Clark-McDowell<br />
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When I would get up in the morning my legs would just lock up -
the tendons would tighten up on me. But your Cortesia Solomon's Seal
Tincture works really well for Charlie horses, and I don't have that
problem now. (I haven't been taking anything else, like vitamins or
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Solomon's Seal tincture helps my wife, too,
with her bones, joints and arthritis. She takes the arthritis formula
(Cortesia Solomon's Seal Tincture - Formula #1: Arthritis & Joint
Repair). So, I'm a believer. Now we want to try it for our son-in-law's
carpal tunnel.</div>
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James Polk<br />
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Abilene, Texas</div>
I started using Cortesia's Solomons Seal tincture and salve
in 2008 when I broke my ankle. The break was not very serious, but the
collateral damage to muscles and tendons was fairly severe, so I started
using both remedies once I was out of the air cast.<br />
I used the tincture for several months (combined with
physical therapy); now I keep a jar of the salve on hand and use it when
I have tendon pain. I think it's great!<br />
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Testosterone performs a number of significant
functions in the human body. In both men and women, testosterone governs
muscle and bone formation, overall sense of vitality and sex drive.
Like any hormone, testosterone has some negative side effects. The
popular herbal supplement milk thistle might help to reduce the negative
impacts of testosterone. Milk thistle has few known side effects, but
can cause allergic reaction in some people. Consult your doctor.</div>
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In women, the ovaries and the adrenal glands both
produce testosterone, according to the website Aphrodite Women's Health.
In men, the testes are responsible for testosterone production. In
addition to playing a key role in the development of male sex organs in
the womb, testosterone stimulates the changes that occur as boys enter
puberty, including increases in penis size, muscle mass and bone
density, notes the Merck Manual online. In adult men, testosterone
stimulates sperm production.</div>
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One of the secondary effects of testosterone is
acne, according to the late Phyllis A. Balch, certified nutrition
consultant and author of "Prescription for Herbal Healing." By
stimulating the skin to produce more oil and increasing the production
of the skin protein keratin, testosterone can lead to blocked and
infected hair follicles. Dihydrotestosterone, a byproduct of
testosterone, thickens and toughens the skin, which can further
exacerbate acne. High blood levels of free testosterone --- the
biologically active form of the hormone --- increase the risk of
prostate cancer in men, according to the website Daily Science's report
of a 2004 study performed by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on
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A centuries-old herbal remedy for liver
complaints, milk thistle has received a relatively large amount of
attention from both mainstream medicine and complementary health
researchers. The active component of milk thistle is called silymarin, a
compound of three antioxidants. Although the quality of studies on milk
thistle is mixed, silymarin has proved to protect and promote the
growth of liver cells and inhibit inflammation, according to the
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine online.</div>
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Milk thistle stimulates the flow of bile. In
addition to having positive effects on digestion, increased bile flow
helps remove dihydrotestosterone via the stool, potentially easing acne,
according to Balch. In "Prescription for Herbal Healing," Balch reports
that one study, performed at the Center of Cancer Causation and
Prevention in Denver, found that silibinin --- a key antioxidant
component of milk thistle --- induces prostate cancer cells to return to
a normal life cycle, effectively slowing the growth of the cancer.</div>
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A 2010 study performed by Ales Vidlar and
colleagues at the University Hospital and Palacky University in Olomouc,
the Czech Republic, found that, in combination with the nutrient
selenium, silymarin helped to significantly reduce low density
lipoproteins and total cholesterol --- two predictors of prostate cancer
progression --- in patients who had undergone radical prostatectomy.
While mediating the effects of testosterone on prostate cancer, the herb
did not reduce testosterone levels in those who took it.<br />
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