Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC
See book keywords and concepts |  Alfalfa herbal supplements primarily use the dried leaves of the plant.
In What Conditions Might
Alfalfa Be Supportive?
Ranking
Health Concerns
Other
Menopause (p. 1 1 8) High cholesterol Poor appetite
Historical or Traditional Use
Early Chinese physicians used young alfalfa leaves to treat disorders of the digestive tract.1 In India, Ayurvedic physicians prescribed the leaves and flowering tops for poor digestion. It was also considered therapeutic for water retention (p. 65) and arthritis. North American Indians recommended alfalfa to treat jaundice and to encourage blood clotting. |
Gary Null, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  At the time of this writing, there are no federal regulations establishing purity criteria for dietary or herbal supplements. That means that you have no guarantee that you'll get what you're paying for. Investigations have found that some preparations of ginseng, for example, contain none of the product at all. Other times the dose may be more or less than listed. Your best bet is to buy from a company you trust. | | Herbs
Lastly, there are some herbal supplements that have been known to increase fertility and so should be kept in mind. Fennel and anise have both been known to promote menstruation and facilitate birth. Red raspberry leaf tea contains a lot of iron, as well as other nutrients, making it beneficial to the reproductive system overall. Ginkgo biloba improves circulation, and therefore may help to overcome impotence.
Treatment Summary
Learn to identify when ovulation begins. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
See book keywords and concepts |  Even the herbal supplements and teas lining store shelves aren't very helpful. In fact, it's better to avoid them, says Silena Heron, N.D., adjunct professor at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, and vice president of the Botanical Medicine Academy. They typically rely on stimulants, diuretics, or laxatives to drain away pounds, and none of these tactics should be included as part of a healthful weight-loss plan. In fact, such potent herbs can often do more harm than good.
"There are dozens of theories on weight loss," says Dr. Heron. |
The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
See book keywords and concepts | | Here are excerpts from her message as to how she had overcome her Candida albicans problem:
"Kyolic, diet and various vitamins and herbal supplements that I found in your book all helped. I believe I didn 't have to use Kyolic after the third bottle. My real breakthrough came after I eliminated sugar and other carbohydrates. I was weak with what I thought was the flu and noticed that I could breathe through my nose, that my body pain was gone, and the burning sensation in my lower back had completely disappeared.
"The quote in your book from Dr. Glasser was very important to me. |
Neal Barnard, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  More and more herbal supplements are also available. It helps to keep an open mind, and to see what they might do for you.
The cornerstone of a program to control menstrual pain is a low-fat, vegetarian diet. By avoiding animal products, keeping vegetable oils to a bare minimum, and having plenty of fiber-rich foods in your routine, you will naturally reduce estrogen's effects on the uterus, avoid most chemical pollutants, and boost your immunity.
CHAPTER 9
Breast Pain
The ebbs and flows of hormones during a woman's monthly cycle can affect almost every part of her body. |
The Garlic CureJames F. Scheer, Lynn Allison and Charlie Fox
See book keywords and concepts | | It is critically important to know the inequalities to derive full values - especially, inasmuch as research by Hartman and New Hope shows that of 91 herbal supplements on the market, garlic was found to be used more than twice as much as its nearest competitor: ginseng.
Let's take a quick look at the various forms of garlic products - essential oil, dehydrated powder, oil macerate and extract, based on a paper published by the American Society for Nutritional Sciences. 7
Essential Oil
Garlic essential oil is prepared in the following way. |
Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Due to the tremendous demand for herbal supplements by the public, goldenseal has become endangered in a number of different states. As a result, some suppliers are cultivating goldenseal in an attempt to meet retail demand.
There are some good alternatives if goldenseal is unavailable. First on my list is Oregon grape root, which contains berberine along with a number of alkaloids not found in goldenseal. Like goldenseal, Oregon grape root also works to improve digestion and fight infections, and I actually prefer it for the treatment of acne. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Since herbs are both plants and food, and since herbal supplements may be very concentrated, it's not unheard of for allergic reactions to occur. There are some common-sense predictors. If you're allergic to ragweed, for example, you will want to be cautious about using chamomile, which is in the same plant family as ragweed.
It is also known that some herbs can interact in negative ways with certain foods, pharmaceutical drugs, caffeine, or alcohol. If you're using any of these substances, be careful about taking an herb that could cause a critical interaction. |
Textbook of Natural Medicine 2nd Edition Volume 2Michael T. Murray, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | The solubility of the bile can be increased by following the dietary guidelines and utilizing the nutritional and herbal supplements recommended below.
Diet
Increase intake of vegetables, fruits and dietary fiber, especially the gel-forming or mucilaginous fibers (flaxseed, oat bran, guar gum, pectin, etc.). Reduce consumption of saturated fats, cholesterol, sugar, and animal proteins. All fried foods should be avoided.
An allergy elimination diet can be used to reduce gall bladder attacks (see Ch. 51 for a description of elimination diets). |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  I took the job because I've always admired the company and its commitment to manufacturing quality herbal supplements. So I endorse Nature's Herbs.
Of course, if you think my affiliation taints my endorsement, feel free to ignore it and go with some other company. Other brands that I trust include Bioforce, Eclectic, Enzymatic Therapy, HerbPharm, In-dena, Klinge, Lichtwer, Madaus, Nature's Way, PhytoPharmica, Quan-terra, Scotia, Schwabe, and Solaray. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  One of our patients was a retired judge who has been eating a healthy diet and taking numerous vitamin and herbal supplements since the 1960s. His vitamin supplements include vitamins B and C, both of which have now been shown important in dementia prevention, as well as Siberian ginseng root bark. Up to the age of 94, he maintained a full schedule of board meetings and charitable functions, and his mind remained as clear as a bell until an unfortunate fall took his life. | | Adopt the necessary nutrition and lifestyle habits, and incorporate herbal supplements that can prevent or repair problems.
Understanding Your Type of Diabetes
Type 1
The pancreas contains groups of beta cells called "islets" that secrete insulin. Type 1 diabetes (IDDM) mellitus results from a progressive destruction of these insulin-secreting beta cells by "T-lymphocytes," a type of white blood cell. This destruction may be triggered by errors in the production of the insulin molecule, or perhaps by viral invasion. |
David Heber, M.D., Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  I still see patients, teach, and conduct research in nutrition in three fields—obesity, cancer prevention and treatment, and herbal supplements.
I have also written this book because I believe we are at a critical juncture in American medicine, where something will have to change. In the next century I believe medicine must emphasize prevention through health education and changes in the food supply, rather than by simply treating diseases after the damage has been done. Many medical authorities speak about disease as if nutrition was completely irrelevant. | | While the supplements listed above are to maintain your health, the herbal supplements listed below can be used to help you with some common ailments that lend themselves to self-care. I would like to give you a brief tour of some of the most popular herbs on the market today. I could write much more, but this is intended as only a brief introduction to the herbal bounty of the plant world. By reading this you will get a general idea of how these herbs could benefit you. |
Marion Nestle
See book keywords and concepts |  In any case, the jelly bean rule prompted further objections. Even though the FDA had exempted fresh fruits and vegetables from the regulation, the National Food Processors Association objected that the rule would exclude foods such as green beans, raisins, and apple juice from being designated as healthy because their content of certain vitamins and minerals was not high enough.25 The rule stuck, but the complaints continued.
As shown in Table 31, the food-labeling rules also affected dietary supplements. |
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