AUGUST 14, 2019 CHERRIES
I LOVE CHERRIES . Who doesn’t love to eat cherries? There are some real health benefits to consuming cherries
1. Cherries are a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and other nutrients that your body needs to function optimally.
2. All cherries are high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, which may reduce chronic disease risk and promote overall health. This especially important for any disease that causes inflammation as irritable bowel disease.
3. Consuming cherries, especially tart cherry products like juice and powder, may improve athletic performance and reduce exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness.
Until tomorrow…
AUGUST 13, 2019 WHEN PIGS FLY
Don’t ask me why I decided to write about Pigs
I loved the off Broadway play, When Pigs Fly years ago. This is the year of the pig The pig is a lucky animal The pig is considered care free, fun loving and brings go9od fortune and wealth Recent years of the Pig are: 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019
It is said that people born in the year of the Pig are usually happy, honest, trusting and brave They are hard working people and also peace loving people. I know many individuals born in the year of the pig who are very lucky
Until tomorrow.
AUGUST 12, 2019 EXTRAORDINARY CHINESE MEDICINE
Once in a lifetime is commonly quoted. I would say that moment of ‘ once in a lifetime’ has happened to me while reading some extraordinary books. One such book is published by Singing Dragon. It is called “ Extraordinary Chinese Medicine: The Extraordinary Vessels, Extraordinary Organs and the Art of Being Human. “ The mere fact that we live and breathe is extraordinary We are multidimensional beings that only exist through our senses- smell, sight, taste, feel and touch. This in itself is a miracle. Do you ever consider how you exist in this world.? How each part of body communicates through our sense.
This book demonstrated the fact that life is continuous and based of our underlying experience at a level of humanity. I felt a sense of relief when reading this unique book. It discusses when the Qi flows freely without interruption. The extraordinary vessel is US with all of our organs. There are times when reading this book that I felt ‘ one ‘ I felt growth had taken place through all of my experiences.
Read it slow with an open mind and in a quiet place.
Until tomorrow
AUGUST 9-11, 2019 DOUCHING HERBS
This is not a topic I regularly discuss. One of my patients asked me about which herbs she can use for douching. Before I start discussing this I want to discuss vaginal infections. Vaginal infections have increased in the last 20 years due to every increasing use of antibiotics. You know antibiotics kill off the useful bacteria and yeast in the vagina. These then promote vaginal yeast infections which now need to be treated with anti fungal medications as Diflucan, monostat, and nystatin. It has been said that herbal douching is best for minor vaginal infections. I would still encourage the patient to see their own gynecologist. Many gynecologists frown on the use of douching especially with herbs.
The best herbs for douching are lavender, tea tree , garlic and even berberine. I have seen patients use oregon grape root which also is a berberine containing herb as well as uva ursi and even slippery elm
One of my patients swears by the sue of yogurt in a douche because it reduces unwanted bacteria, especially yeast
until tomorrow…
AUGUST 8, 2019 SCHISANDRA BERRIES
This is one herb that I feel is under-utilized. It is one of the best adaptogenic herbs. The red berries are from an ornamental vine in China. It has been used to relieve excessive or spontaneous sweating. I have used it for that purpose with great results.
It is called Wu Wei Zi in Chinese herbalism As a tincture I use one dropperful three times a day It is a soothing expectorant and an astringent.
Although I do not drink I have seen it made into a wine It is easy to make . Add 4 oz of dried schiandra berries to a bottle of rice wine.
Until tomorrow…
AUGUST 7, 2019 MAG PHOS
Magnesium phosphate is one of the homeopathically prepared tissue salts. I utilize it a lot It was introduced by the German physician William Schussler in the early 19th century
I use it a lot in practice It is good for cramps and neuralgia. It also has an antispasmodic effect In homeopathy you find a remedy by doing a constitution on a person. The symptoms it is used for
are impulsiveness, those that stammer and even forgetful. Physically it is used for dizziness, headaches and jerky movements
I would suggest any patient to see a naturopathic doctor who specializes in homeopathy. You will be surprised that homeopathy does work
Until tomorrow…
AUGUST 6, 2019 CELERY SEED
iT IS BEST KNOWN AS A VEGETABLE. It has been written about and consumed more today than any other year. This is due to the Medical Medium- Anthony William’s books.
Celery is a great digestive herb as well as a diuretic
I want to discuss celery seeds. These are crushed to produce the warm spicy essential oil. If you want to make a detoxifying massage oil do this:
4 drops of celery
3 drops of juniper
3 drops of lemon
4 drops of grapeseed oil