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101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! David W. Grotto, RD, LDN See book keywords and concepts

The juice from the berries is an old-fashioned cure for colds, and is also said to relieve asthma and bronchitis. Infusions of the fruit are beneficial for nerve disorders and back pain, and have been used to reduce inflammation of the urinary tract and bladder. Throw Me a Lifesaver! INFLUENZA: Several studies have shown the effectiveness of elderberry in killing influenza strains A and B. In one study, sixty patients who had influenza-like symptoms for less than two days were randomized in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study.

Giselle's Dairy-Free Birthday Cupcakes by Giselle Ruecking Servings: 24 cupcakes • Prep and cooking time: 25 minutes My goddaughter, Giselle, has battled severe asthma all of her life. Dairy products, for her, were a powerful trigger for attacks, which meant that she couldn't eat many items we take for granted, like regular birthday cake. So, her parents came up with this delicious recipe that Giselle and her family have now enjoyed for the past fourteen years. This recipe contains three powerhouse foods and is a "life-saver" for those with dairy allergies.

Inhibition of leukotriene biosynthesis by a novel dietary fatty acid formulation in patients with atopic asthma: a randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, prospective trial. Clin Ther Mar. 2003; 25(3):972-979. Suzuki S et al. Daily omega-3 fatty acid intake and depression in Japanese patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer. Br J Cancer. 2004 Feb;23:90(4):787-793. Von Schacky C, Angerer P, Kothny W, Thiesen K, Mudra H. The effect of dietary n-3 fatty acids on coronary atherosclerosis. Ann Intern Med. 1999; 130: 554-562. Sardines www.oceansalive.org Patent RV et al.

The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again Jack Challem See book keywords and concepts

The Inflammation Syndrome: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Arthritis, Diabetes, Allergies, and asthma (John Wiley & Sons, 2003, $14.95), by Jack Challem. With a diet plan similar to the one in Feed Your Genes Right, this book is tailored more to people with chronic inflammatory diseases. Syndrome X: The Complete Nutritional Program to Prevent and Reverse Insulin Resistance (John Wiley & Sons, 2000, $14.95), by Jack Challem, Burton Berkson, M.D., Ph.D., and Melissa Diane Smith.

In one study, published in the Journal ofthe American Medical Association, researchers asked patients with asthma or rheumatoid arthritis to write about either their most stressful life experiences or emotionally neutral things they've experienced over the course of several months. People who wrote about stressful experiences had almost a one-fifth reduction in symptoms.Those who wrote about nonstressful experiences had no improvement. Writing about stressful experiences was a way of getting them out of their system. You don't have to be a writer to benefit from keeping a journal.

The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders John E. Sarno, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

A research team at the University of Wisconsin was able to relate activity in areas of the brain known to be involved with emotions to an inflammatory process that causes symptoms of asthma. Since we theorize that asthma is a mindbody disorder, and an equivalent of TMS, this is important evidence that emotions may be a crucial factor in the causation of mindbody disorders. I intend to initiate a similar study since it is highly likely that the brains of people suffering an episode of TMS will show the same kind of changes.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Black cohosh is used in the treatment of anxiety (related to menopause), arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, colitis, convulsions, debility, depression, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse), headache, heart palpitations, hyperhidrosis, hysteria, insomnia, irritability, menopause symptoms (including hot flashes), mood swings, night sweats, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatism, sciatica, tinnitus, tuberculosis, vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness, vertigo, and whooping cough.

Bupleurum is used to treat amenorrhea, alcohol and drug abuse (by helping clear the liver of old emotions), anger, asthma, bloating, cancer, capillary weakness, cirrhosis, colds, coughs, depression, dizziness, epilepsy, fever, flatulence, grief, hemorrhoids, hepatitis, irregular menses, irritability, irritable bowel syndrome, liver stagnation, malaria, moodiness, organ prolapse, pain, premenstrual syndrome, respiratory congestion, and tumors. Edible Uses The roots are not generally considered edible, aside from as tea. The young white shoots and leaves can be consumed as vegetables.

Plants of Longevity, The Medicinal Flora of Vilcabamba Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

Familia / Family: SOLANACEAE Partes usadas / Plant part used: Hojas, frescas - Leaves, fresh Administracion / Administration: Topica - Topical Preparation / Preparation: Remover Hojas y frotar el area afec-tada con el las - Remove Leaves and then rub affected area with them Usos / Uses: Asma, Reumatismo - asthma, Rheumatism Marapico Iochroma loxense (Kunth.) Miers. Familia / Family: SOLANACEAE Partes usadas / Plant part used: Toda la planta, fresca - Whole plant, fresh Administration / Administration: 1. Topica - Topical, 2., 3. Oral Preparacion / Preparation: 1.

What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You Ray D. Strand See book keywords and concepts

The birthday boy was fortunate and survived this serious illness, but it left him even weaker and his underlying asthma remained a severe problem. Adam continued to have problems tolerating the medication the doctors prescribed, though they were doing everything medically possible for him. Their answer wasn't good enough. His father began to look into any other possible therapies that might help his son. As his dad told me Adam's story, he remembered that it had been early summer when they decided to experiment with a potent chewable multivitamin to see if it might help.

Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 Bottom Line Health See book keywords and concepts

Symptoms of GERD include a burning sensation behind the breastbone, hoarseness, cough, asthma, belching and bloating. Medication can soothe symptoms, but it doesn't cure reflux. Here's what to do to prevent the condition in the first place... FOODS TO AVOID It's essential to limit foods that promote stomach acid, but keep in mind that what bothers one person may not bother another and that a cup of coffee may be fine in the morning but risky in the afternoon. Most common offenders...

What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You Ray D. Strand See book keywords and concepts

Today Christian is able to participate in sports and exercise comfortably. His asthma is simply not controlling his life anymore. Lungs and Air Pollution When you consider the major causes of oxidative stress in the body, the most serious and the most potent causes enter the body through the respiratory tract. This begins with the nasal passageways and ends with the very thin-lined alveoli of the lung. The air that we breathe today is filled with ozone, nitrogen oxides, fuel emissions, and secondary cigarette smoke. In short: breathe in, cough out.

When I first began my private practice in the early 1970s, physicians believed the underlying problem with asthma was bronchospasm. This is a condition in which the circular muscles surrounding our airway tubes actually go into spasm and narrow the passageways of our lungs, resulting in a very tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and wheezing (usually loud enough to hear without a stethoscope). Our first line of therapy back then was to use drugs like theophylline or Albuterol, which primarily worked on relieving the bronchospasm.

Air pollution has been implicated in the causes of asthma, chronic bronchitis, heart attacks, and even cancer. Understanding oxidative stress as the underlying cause of all of these diseases allows us to develop a strategy of protecting ourselves from the damaging effects of air pollution. We must consider another aspect of air pollution: the occupational exposure to mineral dust such as asbestos fibers. The addition of iron-containing fibers in asbestos can generate even more free radicals.

The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide Brigitte Mars, A.H.G. See book keywords and concepts

Butterbur is used in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, colds, dysmenorrhea, fever, hay fever, incontinence, kidney stones, migraine, stammering, ulcers, urinary tract spasms, and urinary tract infection. Topically, the fresh leaf and flower can be used as a poultice in the treatment of wounds and skin sores and as a wash for itchy skin. Edible Uses Butterbur can be used to make cordials. The young leaves, petioles, and inflorescences are edible; however, their flavor is strong and they need to be soaked or cooked in several changes of water.

Cayenne is used in the treatment of arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, bleeding, chills, colds, cough, dysentery, flu, high cholesterol, migraine, and obesity. Applied topically, cayenne is very effective as a styptic for bleeding wounds. It (or an extract of one of its constituents, capsaicin) is a common ingredient in lotions and creams designed to relieve pain in arthritic joints, sprains, shingles, and bruises. Cayenne can also be prepared as a gargle to relieve sore throat. As a flower essence, cayenne helps those who feel immobilized, unable to make a decision or to make progress.

Today, comfrey tea is used to treat acne, arthritis, asthma, bronchitis, burns, cough, diarrhea, dysentery, eczema, fractures, gallstones, heartburn, hemorrhage, laryngitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, tonsillitis, tuberculosis, ulcers, underweight conditions, and whooping cough. Allantoin, a biogenic stimulator that is one of comfrey's important ingredients, is used in lotions to treat dry, rough, or wrinkled skin.

Sugar Shock!: How Sweets and Simple Carbs Can Derail Your Life-- and How YouCan Get Back on Track Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

In case you're wondering, chronic lower respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma rank as the fourth biggest killer, and accidents comprise the number five cause for death in the United States, although the Journal of the American Medical Association ranked iatrogenic causes, resulting from doctors' therapy or activity, as the third leading cause of death. Still other experts blame doctors as the leading cause of death.) Acclaimed physician Mark Hyman, M.D.

He also found that patients with low-blood-sugar symptoms had been wrongly treated for such diverse conditions as hysteria, brain tumor, coronary thrombosis, epilepsy, mental disorders, gall bladder disease, appendicitis, asthma, allergies, ulcers, and alcoholism. "Dr. Harris pointed out that the cure for low blood glucose or hyper in-sulinism . . . was something so simple that nobody—not even the medical practitioners—could make any money out of it," William Dufty recounts in Sugar Blues. "The remedy was self-government of the body.

Plants of Longevity, The Medicinal Flora of Vilcabamba Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon See book keywords and concepts

Familia / Family: BORAGINACEAE Partes usadas / Plant part used: Toda la planta, fresca - Whole plant, fresh Administracion / Administration: Oral Preparation / Preparation: Horchata, 2 cucharadas en 11 de agua hervida - Horchata, 2 tbsp in 11 of boiling water Usos / Uses: Asma, Tos, Bronquitis - asthma, Cough, Bronchitis Yanacaspe Heliotropium spp.

What Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Nutritional Medicine May Be Killing You Ray D. Strand See book keywords and concepts

The basic principles apply with all of these chronic lung diseases just as it does with asthma: the earlier you start an aggressive supplement program, the better your chances of hindering its progression. Once the lung has become seriously damaged, as many smokers have discovered, there is very little chance of significantly improving their lung function. Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lethal hereditary disease primarily marked by digestive malabsorption (the body doesn't readily absorb the nutrients from one's diet) as well as chronic pulmonary (lung) infections.

Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis Tom Bohager See book keywords and concepts

These include obesity, skin problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, immune disorders, asthma, some forms of cancer, and of course digestive diseases such as colitis. Dr. Cutler's treatment approach incorporates her profound knowledge of both conventional and natural healing. KAREN DEFELICE, MS DeFelice has a master's degree in science and has written two books, Enzymes for Autism and Other Neurological Conditions and Enzymes for Digestive Health and Nutritional Wealth.

You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D. See book keywords and concepts

Even caffeine can help people with asthma; it seems to stabilize and shrink the lining of the airways and dilate bronchial tubes to help make breathing easier. YOU Tip: Get Fruit Looped. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, and whole-grain foods offers protection against chronic lung disease, as well as a lot of other aging-related diseases. But unlike lots of other examples, we're not exactly sure why. Nevertheless, the difference in lung disease rates between folks on the highest- versus lowest-quality diets was almost fivefold. So even if you are gasping, go for the nutritious goodies.

Too Profitable to Cure Brent Hoadley, Ph.D. See book keywords and concepts

Parkinson's disease, and asthma. The victims are the patients who have a need for relief of their symptoms and a cure. The pharmaceuticals, which portray their "business" as a high-risk, high-reward game, are, in fact, creating an unending money stream on the backs of their consumers' misfortunes. If a patient benefits by using their product, the pharmaceutical uses this information to form the basis for high-priced advertisements. If a patient suffers because of their product, the pharmaceutical company denies responsibility and redirects blame to the patient or the disease.

The Secret History of the War on Cancer Devra Davis See book keywords and concepts

Walls can be painted in naturally based paints that don't leave painters or workers with red eyes, parched throats or asthma attacks. Hospital gowns can be made from recycled paper. At Poretto's urging, the University of Texas figured out that the only way out of the large, financially draining building was to build an entirely new nursing school in a totally new way. "The finance arena is not the most likely area from which to expect creative approaches to saving the environment," says Poretto, who began his career as an accountant at the university in the late 1960s.

The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S. See book keywords and concepts

Why Allergy and asthma Sufferers Benefit from Onions Onions contain powerful antioxidants and are antiinflammatory, antibiotic, and antiviral. They are a great source of quercetin, one of my favorite antiinflammatory compounds and one that is associated with beneficial effects on chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. The class of chemicals that quercetin belongs to—flavonoids—have antiallergic properties as well, and quercetin in particular is frequently used by nutritionists as part of their arsenal for treating allergies with natural substances.

It also exhibits significant anti-inflammatory activity, which is why quercetin is one of my favorite supplements for allergies and asthma. Ellagic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic known to be both anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic. Also found in red raspberries, ellagic acid has been shown in animal research and in laboratory models to inhibit the growth of tumors caused by certain carcinogens.

Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis Tom Bohager See book keywords and concepts

Insomnia can also result from certain drugs, hypoglycemia, asthma, fear, indigestion, poor diet, caffeine, or a deficiency of certain nutrients, including calcium, potassium, and magnesium. Symptoms associated with insomnia include daytime fatigue, irritability, lack of focus, and difficulty coping with complex tasks. To reduce the instance of insomnia, recommendations include reducing stress levels, getting regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, reducing caffeine and alcohol intake, and maintaining a regular schedule.

The diseases and symptoms commonly associated with food allergies can include asthma, indigestion, diarrhea, fatigue, canker sores, celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, hyperactivity, ear infections, migraines, bed-wetting, acne, eczema, or edema. Many experts advocate rotation diets to identify specific food allergens. Most physicians agree that the simplest and most effective approach to treating food allergies is through the avoidance of eating allergenic foods.

Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means Ron Garner See book keywords and concepts

Since that time, the dry skin, indigestion, diarrhea, hay fever, asthma, getting up three or four times in the night, and lack of energy have been corrected. I have an energetic feeling of well-being, and now need less sleep each night. In retrospect, I realize I made a lot of mistakes because I didn't fully understand the health-rebuilding process. Now, I have energy that I haven't enjoyed for many years. It feels wonderful to wake up feeling refreshed after a night's sleep, able to think clearly without mental fog.

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