Medicinal Foods, Herbs, Spices & Household Items
"Food is the cause of the vast majority of
our health problems, and food is also the solution"
Dr. Victor Marchione
"Index of Diseases / Health Conditions"
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Red fruits and vegetables contain the important phytochemicals, lycopene and anthocyanins ...
- that help promote heart health, memory function, urinary tract health and provide some cancer protection.
- recommended produce: tomatoes, watermelon, cherries, cranberries, pomegranates, beets, red peppers, radishes, radicchio, red potatoes, rhubarb
Yellow-orange vegetables and fruits contain the important phytochemicals, carotenoids and flavonoids ...
- that help promote heart health, vision, healthy immune system. Lower your risks of certain cancers.
- recommended produce: apricots, cantaloupe, grapefruit, lemons, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, persimmons, pineapple, tangerines, squash, carrots, yellow peppers, pumpkin, rutabagas, sweet potatoes
Blue-purple vegetables and fruits contain the important phytochemicals, anthocyanins and phenolics ...
- that help promote urinary tract health, memory function. Also lower risks of certain cancers.
- recommended produce: blackberries, blueberries, black currants, dried plums, elderberries, purple figs, red grapes, plums, raisins, red cabbage, eggplant, purple peppers
Yellow-green vegetables and fruits contain the important phytochemicals, lutein and indoles ...
- that help promote strong bones and teeth and healthy vision. Also lower risks of certain types of cancers.
- recommended produce: avocados, green apples, green grapes, honeydew melon, kiwifruit, limes, green pears, artichokes, arugula, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, cucumbers, endive, leafy greens, green onions, okra, peas, green peppers, snow peas, sugar snap peas, spinach, watercress, zucchini
White-green vegetables and fruits contain phytochemicals, allyl sulfides and allicin ...
- that help promote heart health, healthy cholesterol levels. Also lower risks of certain types of cancer.
- recommended produce: leeks, garlic, onions, chives, bananas, brown pears, dates, cauliflower, ginger, mushrooms, parsnips, shallots, turnips
Listing of Diseases / Conditions:
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Anti-aging for Your Skin (Natural)
Arrhythmia
The popular arrhythmia drug sotalol works as it should for many men -- but it can raise a woman's risk for a potentially deadly arrhythmia. Ask your doctor for a safer alternative.
Asthma (Allergies)
Attention Deficit DisorderBipolar Disorder:
- Results from a Harvard Medical School - McLean Hospital study found that DHA / EPA supplements significantly reduced depression and mania in bipolar-disorder patients (200 mg to 2 grams daily - as recommended by your health practitioner).
Blood Glucose Levels (High or Low)
Bruising, Tissue-damage and Soreness.
Cavities:
- Cod Liver Oil
- Please also see: uses of hydrogen peroxide and important precautions
Cold Feet
Cold can trigger muscle spasms and constrict small arteries in your feet resulting in uncomfortable cold-feet sensations. Curing it for good could be as simple as getting enough vitamin B6 and magnesium. These 2 nutrients prevent that from happening, and promote better blood vessel health.
Dental Health:
Depression
Folate & Men: A Japanese Study of more than 500 men and women has found that men with the highest levels of folate were 50% less likely to suffer from depression than those with the lowest levels. No link between folate and symptoms were found in women (Nutrition epub 12/3/07)
Bipolar-Disorder: Results from a Harvard Medical School - McLean Hospital study found that DHA / EPA supplements significantly reduced depression and mania in bipolar-disorder patients (200 mg to 2 grams daily - as recommended by your health practitioner).
Diabetic Retinopathy:
Diarrhea (see Digestion)
Eczema:
Fibroids:
Up until now, you had to choose between surgery or uterine artery embolization -- tying off arteries that feed the fibroid. Both are agonizing. There is now a new alternative that uses noninvasive ultrasound to erase fibroid tumors without cutting or prodding. For this procedure you simply lie down inside an MRI scanner, which generates images of the fibroid. Then a technician treats the fibroid with focused ultrasound. Side effects are very few and no hospital stay is required. You normally feel warmth in your abdomen. After treatment, the fibroid shrinks and gradually disappears.
Food Intolerances:
Up to three in four people are affected by food intolerance. The four main types of food intolerance are: Dairy, Fructose, Yeast and Gluten intolerance.
Diarrhea is a common symptom of all four main food intolerances. Chronic diarrhea leads to social embarrassment, dehydration, loss of precious vitamins and minerals and stress. If left untreated it can soon lead to anemia, osteoporosis and other conditions.
Foot Fungus:
- Hydrogen Peroxide: To cure a foot fungus, simply spray a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and water on them (especially the
toes) every night and let dry.
- For more information on the uses of hydrogen peroxide and important precautions, please visit this website.
Frost Bites:
Fungal Infection:
Gallstones
Glucose Levels (High or Low)
Hangovers:
Headaches:
Heartburn:
Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores)
HIV:
- Spirulina: The National Cancer Institute has announced that sulfolipids in spirulina are remarkably active against HIV.
Hyperglycemia (High Blood Glucose) / Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose)
Irritable Bowel Disease (IBS):
Up to three in four people are affected by IBS which is often caused by food intolerance. The four main types of food intolerance are: Dairy, Fructose, Yeast and Gluten intolerance. Many women are misdiagnosed with IBS. They actually have celiac disease (CD).
Diarrhea is a common symptom of all four main food intolerances. Chronic diarrhea leads to social embarrassment, dehydration, loss of precious vitamins and minerals and stress. If left untreated it can soon lead to anemia, osteoporosis, diabetes, and even cancer.
Joint Health - Also refer to Arthritis or Knee Health
Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Men's Health:
Mood:
Morning Sickness:
Mosquito Bites:
Muscle Cramps
- Mustard
Migraine:
- Food Triggers that can cause migraine: Alcohol, caffeine, beans, tobacco, cheese, nuts, aged cheese, chocolate, grapes, avocado, and fresh-from-the-oven bread all have caused migraine / headaches in some people.
- Helpful Supplements: Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Co-Q10..
Multiple Sclerosis:
Symptoms: muscle weakness, stiffness, fatigue and irritability.
Recent research links MS to deficiencies of vitamin B12
Nails: What do they say about your health?
Nerves:
Osteoarthritis:
Pain / Soreness:
- Avoid today's top "painkiller." For over 25 years, acetaminophen has been America's best-selling pain medicine, largely because people assume it's safe. Yet our experts report it may be the least effective pain pill for women -- and worse, it doubles a woman's risk of high blood pressure. Ibuprofen and naproxen relieve pain a bit better, but not as well as they do for men.
- Arnica - to relieve soreness and swelling following an injury or surgery.
- You're a giant step ahead of pancreatic cancer if you eat a lot of veggies every day. In fact, eat nine servings instead of five and you could cut your risk in half. You can even better your chances if you get a sampling of specific veggies from a recently researched list of key produce picks for pancreas health.
Vegetables that are high in vitamin C, carotenoids, folate and fiber are highly recommended, specifically:
- Dark, leafy greens like spinach, kale, mustard, and chard
- Cruciferous veggies like broccoli and brussels sprouts
- Orange-yellow veggies like corn, squash, sweet potatoes, and carrots
- Beans like soybeans, lima beans, and lentils Alum veggies, specifically onions and garlic
- Epsom salt delivers that stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and help to detoxify the body's residue of medicines and environmental contaminants.
Peptic Ulcer:
Physical Performance:
PMS:
Psoriasis:
Respiratory Diseases / Lung Diseases
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
X-ray Protection:
In a recent study, researchers took cells in a test tube and cultured them with a mixture of vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium and CoQ10, alpha lipoic acid, and N-acetyl cysteine. They then exposed those cells to a wide variety of radiation sources. The result: The cells were almost completely protected, even from highly damaging gamma radiation.
Source / Recommendation by "Second Opinion" Magazine (Special Edition, Winter, 2008): Take a high-quality multivitamin before an x-ray or airplane flight.
Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Cod Liver Oil ... Herbal Anti-Inflammatories ... Bell Peppers ... Brussels Sprouts ... Cauliflower ... Kale ... Lemons & Limes ... Mustard Greens ... Oranges ... Papaya ... Parsley ... Sesame Seeds ... Strawberries (organic only) ... Turnip Greens
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Seborrhea (a condition of red, scaly, oil eruptions on the eyelids, eyebrows, nose, ear, upper lip, chin, chest, and groin)
- Aloe (Aloe creams usually relieve symptoms of seborrhea in 4 to 8 weeks)
Sinus Infections:
- A tablespoon of 3% hydrogen peroxide added to 1 cup of non-chlorinated water can be used as a nasal spray. Depending on the degree of sinus involvement, one will have to adjust the amount of peroxide used.
- For more information on the uses of hydrogen peroxide and important precautions, please visit this website.
Skin Conditions:
- Non-toxic Personal Care (cut out the toxins, save the money that you would spend on expensive chemical skin care products)
- Aloe Vera ... Brussels Sprouts ... Cucumber ... Green Beans ... Sweet Potatoes / Yams
Stress:
Researchers at Penn State University found that an ounce and a half of pistachios (nuts) reduces the body's response to stress by relaxing arteries and keeping blood pressure low.
- Bananas
- Stress Control (Herbal Formula)
Stroke:
- Peas are full of folate, a powerful B vitamin known to lower blood levels of a stroke-promoting compound.
- Cranberries ... Bananas ... Grapes ... Peanuts
Swelling / Sores:
- Arnica - to relieve soreness and swelling following an injury or surgery.
Ulcerative Colitis:
- Aloe creams usually relieve symptoms of seborrhea in 4 to 8 weeks. Aloe "juice" lowers blood sugars of diabetics and helps relieve ulcerative Colitis
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI):
- Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (Organic, Raw, Unpasteurized, Golden Variety). Boosts the immune system and fights bacteria. Aids in healing infections of the urinary tract and kidneys. Balances electrolytes and enzymes and adds minerals. Don't buy distilled, light amber, or white vinegar. These are fine for cleaning, but are of no nutritional value.
- Cranberries: The self-help recommendation of choice for both prevention and treatment for urinary tract infections are cranberries. However, regular cranberry juice is loaded with sugar, which can suppress your immune system. Instead, eliminate all sweetened drinks from your diet, and either add fresh cranberries to your diet (always best!) or try cranberry extracts instead. Cranberries can be purred and mixed in with a healthy milk shake.
Tissue Damage:
- Arnica - to relieve soreness and swelling following an injury or surgery.
Varicose Veins:
Warts:
For decades, women going through menopause have been told they need more estrogen -- but the latest research says you may have too much! The result is called estrogen dominance. It happens at menopause, and whenever else your ratio of progesterone to estrogen falls too low. Symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, headaches, increased body fat, bloating, irritability, flagging sex drive, hair loss... sound familiar? Correct it immediately! Because estrogen dominance also activates a cancer causing gene called Bcl-2. In a study of 3,000 breast cancer patients, 99% HAD ESTROGEN DOMINANCE!
Progesterone promotes the formation of new bone tissue and keeps estrogen from promoting breast cancer.
Every woman over 40 must know her progesterone-to-estrogen ratio, and standard blood tests do not provide an accurate answer.
Standard HRT drugs make estrogen dominance WORSE. They load you up with estrogen -- but contain NO natural progesterone. Instead, they use a synthetic form called progestin, which does not protect you from breast and other cancers. Worse, it puts you at increased risk for stroke, epilepsy and asthma.
If you're NOT yet in menopause, you still could have estrogen dominance. It can be caused by birth control pills, prolonged stress, or even eating too many sugary foods.
Also see: Breast Cancer ... Osteoporosis
Dietary Changes:
As more women refuse costly pharmaceutical hormone replacement therapy due to an associated increased risk of breast cancer, many are exploring non-hormonal dietary therapies, making use of herbs or natural supplements - with varying success.
- A pilot stud of postmenopausal women at the Mayo Clinic suggests that ingesting crushed flaxseeds can decrease the incidence and intensity of hot flashes. It appears to work because flaxseed contains phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogen compounds. Flaxseeds are also rich in lignans, an antioxidant with weak estrogen-emulating characteristics that indicate anti-cancer effects. Study participants who ate 40 grams of crushed flaxseeds daily reported a 50 percent decrease in hot flashes. (Source Mayo Clinic, 2007).
- Collard Greens ... Mustard Greens ... Sea Vegetables / Sea Weed ... Whole Grains ... Yams
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