JUNE 26, 2019 VARICOSE VEINS
There are many ways to treat venous insufficiency . This is also known as varicose veins. Horse chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum) is used to treat vascular system problems. Chestnuts during the holiday time are edible but Horse Chestnuts are NOT edible . The seeds of horse chestnut are slightly poisonous and NOT recommended to be eaten The poison called esculin.
In addition to the venous insufficiency issues, Horse chestnut has other uses. Horse chestnut leaf is used for eczema, menstrual pain, soft tissue swelling from bone fracture and sprains, cough , and arthritis
Horse chestnut branch bark is used for malaraia and dysentery. I would recommend Wormwood or Artesmesia species for malaria
Some people apply horse chestnut branch bark to the skin in a patient with systemic lupus
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JUNE 25, 2019 A NEW BERRY TO ME
Twin - berry or Partridgeberry is a new one for me. This plant also called the Square vine. It is also known as Mitchella repens. It is a creeping prostrate woody shrub occurring in North America
Mitchella repens is cultivated for its ornamental red berries and shiny, bright green foliage. It is used on many Christmas or Holiday decorations.
Its traditional use is written about for menstrual problems and even facilitating child birth
I have never tasted a Twin Berry or Partridgeberry - It is scarlet , edible but tasteless. It is been written that this plant can be used for insomnia, fluid retention and rheumatism. It is always cited to be used inin last weeks before childbirth. Two teas are consumed for menstrual issues and sleep disorders.
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JUNE 24, 2019 SASSAFRAS
You cannot miss this tree when you see its large leaves., Sassafras also known as Sassafras albidum is a deciduous tree form North America. There are many uses for this plant . It is used as a tea, traditional root beer and seasoning spice in many Native American or Creole cuisine.
Unfortunately Sassafras is no longer considered safe for human consumption, especially when safrole oil is included. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently prohibits sassafras bark, oil, and safrole as flavorings or food additives. The FDA banned sassafras use in 1979 following research that showed it caused cancer in rats
Different parts of the sassafras plant (including the leaves and stems, the bark, and the roots) have been used to treat kidney problems, menstrual disorders, toothaches, rheumatism and even sexually transmitted diseases. It also has anti fungal properties.
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JUNE 20, 2019 SO YOU NEED FIBER ?
There are vegetables that are loaded with fiber. One of these is broccoli. Broccoli is a superfood that is loaded in fiber. Since fiber is not digestible, it can’t be stored as fat in the body. The body burns calories while trying to break down fibre and then eventually removes it through waste. Broccoli is also a potent detoxifier and helps keep the digestive system healthy, strong and regular.
Another vegetable that has fiber is kale. Kale is a leafy green that is an antioxidant powerhouse. Kale is loaded in fiber which helps burn calories, makes the stomach feel full, removes excess waste and keeps the body regular. The problem with kale recently is that it has been added to the Dirty Dozen food list. Often touted for being highly nutritious, kale has joined the list of 11 other fruits and vegetables known to be “dirty,” according to an analysis by the Environmental Working Group.
Both of these have a lot of B12 and folate which is essential to the body’s needs to detoxify.
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JUNE 19, 2019 GOOD FOODS
I like fish. I consume a lot of fish in a week I order it from www.vitalchocie.com I love salmon. Wild salmon is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids and is a lean protein. According to The Calorie Myth, it takes the body five to ten times more energy to digest proteins than carbs. About 30 per cent of calories we eat from protein are actually burned in digesting it.
I used to eat chicken, but it must be organic chicken Eating leaner cuts of chicken, like chicken breasts, helps the body burn calories. Surprisingly, it takes a lot of energy to digest chicken. Similar to wild salmon, we burn calories as we eat foods that require more energy to break them down.
So could I be a vegetarian or vegan I was a vegetarian during my college years. At that time I ate pasta ( which I rarely eat today unless gluten free from good companies ) I do recommend some individuals look at Eat Right for Your Blood Type by friend/colleague/writer Dr Peter D’Adamo.
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JUNE 18, 2019 MENSTRUAL CRAMPS
Many women complain of menstrual cramps and increased bleeding This is not my field but I am always looking for a new botanical that might help Recently published in the American Botanical Council HerbalGram was an article , Re: Cinnamon Supplementation Lessens the Severity of Menstrual Pain
Jahangirifar M, Taebi M, Dolatian M. The effect of cinnamon on primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized, double-blind clinical trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. November 2018;33:56-60. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2018.08.001.