SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 GROWING ALLIUM
One year ago I planted garlic in my new home garden. I planted it too soon. I planted it in September From reading and looking at different types of garlic and long and short I am going to plant it before Thanksgiving. I will grow outside this year. I could start growing them inside and transfer to outside
I could do this by following three simple steps
#1. Cloves can be planted in the same container but must be spaced 1 to 2 inches apart.
#2. The root side of the clove – the narrow pointy part, must be placed down into the dirt first.
#3. Plant the cloves between four to six inches deep in a compost rich potting soil.
Garlic ( Allium sativum) is a medical herb used for centuries. Some of the uses of garlic are:
Treats and prevents gum disease
Helps treat common cold and flu symptoms, especially a persistent cough
Treats yeasts infections
Garlic oil helps remove splinters
Heals cold sore
Soothes yeast infection discomfort and helps correct the problem
Until tomorrow…
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019 YOU TO CAN GROW MEDICINAL PLANTS- TARRAGON
Growing medicinal plants indoors vastly increases your ability to cultivate a comprehensive survival apothecary. Start healing herb and plant seeds indoors is always a great idea. Last Spring 2019 I started to grow some plants indoors which I transferred to the outside by early summer. These were Basil, turmeric, tarragon, mint, chives and lavender.
One of the easiest was Tarragon which I never grew before this year.
This healing herb can help treat stomach aches, toothaches, and insomnia. Tarragon could also help improve insulin sensitivity and help regulate blood sugar. It can also help normalize sleep patterns and reduce pain associated with Osteoarthritis, as well as sparking an increase in appetite.
Until tomorrow
SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2019 BIRTH CONTROL
There are many women on birth control around the world. The pill uses progestin and estrogen or progestin alone. The pill prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. The ‘ pill’ of today contains little or no estrogen. Today, there are fewer side effects of weight gain and mood swings than in the earlier days of the pill use
It is not expensive - less than $10 for those without health insurance if you obtain at a local community health center. If used correctly it is 97 % effective. I would check its content on gluten for those with celiac disease or severe gluten sensitivity.
There is a risk of developing a blood clot also called thrombosis ( especially if the pill has estrogens) For those that have a methylation defect , or MTHFR 677 you should not go on the pill. This is especially important for homozygous MTHFR +/+ 677 These individuals should NOT go on birth control
Until tomorrow…
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 VARICOSE VEINS
Varicose veins are the result of valve damage and loss of elasticity that allows blood to pool inside the vessel. This is especially evident when an individual is standing . When you stand for a long period of time the valve stops working.
There are many men and women who will not wear shorts in the summer/fall due to varicose veins. There are treatments that are available besides laser , saline injections and surgery
These other treatments are exercise, yoga, headstands and the obvious compression stockings
There are botanical treatments as horse chestnut as well as gingko biloba. There are even homeopathic remedies that can offer some good results. I have seen infrared saunas help alleviate the varicosities
Until tomorrow…
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 HOLISTIC VETERNARY MEDICINE
Holistic veterinarians do exist within the United States. From my readings there is not a different training until after their degree is obtained. There are many courses that offer a different aspect of holistic treatment for animals.
These veterinarians in their treatment use an integrative or holistic approach. Perhaps like me, an integrative MD , their might use fewer conventional medicines, and even look at your pet’s dietary lifestyle
Alternative treatments as acupuncture, laser and even massage can be used to manage your pets pain. I have even used bee stings or bee venom therapy for a dog’s arthritis
Seek out a integrative veterinarian
Until tomorrow…
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019 CANCER WARS: RBAC
There is a nutritional compound developed by Daiwa Pharmaceuticals and sold as a functional food in Japan It is called RBAC - Rice bran arabinoxylan compound. The main ingredient arabinoxylan has to be extracted using a hot water extraction with medical mushrooms. Since it is a large molecule it is only absorbed and broken down into smaller components.
This is not new. RBAC has been studied for the last 24 years especially with its anti cancer effects. It acts a potent response modifier thus possessing having immunomodulating anticancer effects. It also has bene shown to work synergistically with conventional chemotherapy compounds. It has been reported to have the following effects:
enhanced immunoprofile
improved treatment outcomes
decreased tumor markers
increased lifespan