Q. I saw a commercial on TV regarding Enzyte a natural herbal supplement for Male enhancement. The main ingredient is called Suffragium Asotus, what is this herb?
Q. I was wondering if anyone has heard of the drug, non prescription Valitrin? I heard on a TV ad this helps people with anxiety and depression. Do you carry this drug or do you have something similar?
Weightloss, Understanding WHY Diets Don't Work and What Does!
"Let's talk about fat people" the skinny little comedian on stage said! I and one other lady, instinctively got up to leave the lounge. Bad mistake! Suddenly we were unwilling participants in his cruel joke! He toyed with us for several minutes leaving us in tears! Of course he apologized profusely immediately afterwards. And then he did something amazing, he rolled out a full size standup cutout photo, from behind the curtain. It was of him, only at 450 POUNDS! He went on to explain how even medical science had failed to help him all his life. How diet after diet had failed, only to leave him fatter. By the end of his "ACT" we had been in tears several more times, mostly with laughter!
So, what finally worked for him? First he stopped trying to stave himself. He ate allot of food, even more than usual. Treated himself to sweets even occasional chocolate! And get this, he started Drinking alcohol! Red wine to be exact. That's right, it's not how much you eat or drink, but what you eat and drink, and some sweets or calories actually help you loss weight!
Here's why and how! Why? When you don't eat enough your body thinks it needs more, so it starts to save, it begins to store away what ever it can. Mostly FAT! Your body makes fat cells to store it. This is called starvation or survival mode. Your body needs some fat and fat cells, without any fat in your body you would die! Don't let anyone tell you that you can get rid of fat cells, you can't! Well, only with liposuction! Once your body makes a fat cell it's there for life. And your body only makes these when it feels like it needs them, in other words when it's hungry. Ever hear someone say they can think about food and gain weight? It's TRUE! Never let yourself go hungry!
Your body needs calories for energy. If you're dieting (low calorie) and exercising, your body isn't burning fat, it's burning muscle! Calories are converted to energy, energy is what burns fat out of the fat cells or shrinks them. This is called metabolism. It's the rate at which the body turns calories into energy. Ever know someone who can eat and eat and still be thin? Most thin people have a fast metabolism. Their metabolism is "SET" faster. The point at which your metabolism is set is called a "SET POINT". Some people's bodies actually burn more fat while they are sitting or even sleeping than other peoples bodies do running! The bad thing is, we inherit a certain set point and even a certain number of fat cells. That's why fat runs in families. The good thing is, your set point can be CHANGED!
How? By eating high calorie low fat and carbohydrate foods. Sounds simple enough doesn't it? But wait, remember when I said you need some fat? There are actually some fats that will help you lose weight! CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), a fat found in sunflower seed and borage oil, was recently in the news, as scientist found that it helped convert fat into muscle. CLA like GLA are called essential fatty acids and needed by the body to regulate fat metabolism. And high calories, well isn't plain white sugar higher in calories than anything? What you need to understand is there are good fats and bad, as well as good sugars and bad. The same goes for just about everything you eat and drink.
Read food labels and try to find the good fats and low carbohydrates. Don't count calories. Count fats and carbohydrates.
Below are some lists and tips to help you out.
Seed oils, like Sunflower seed oil, Borage oil, Flaxseed oil, provide essential fatty acids, CLA and GLA.
Avocados are rich in essential fatty acids and provide natural Magnesium.
Evening Primrose oil is a direct, natural source of GLA an essential fatty acid critical in the production of prostaglandin's. In the body prostaglandin's help regulate fat metabolism, inflammatory response, hormones, as well as the cardiovascular, immune and central nervous systems.
Fish oils containing the Omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA.
Olive oil (especially extra virgin or unrefined) is high in monounsaturated fatty acids,
vitamins and antioxidants, helps reduce levels of total and LDL cholesterol. It contains a remarkable substance known as oleuropein which has the amazing ability to invade foreign cells, ingest them, thereby stopping the virus/bacteria/fungus/free radical, etc. from reproducing. Read more about Olive
Fresh butter (in moderation)
"Bad" fats:
Margarine
Hydrogenated or Partially Hydrogenated fats (VERY BAD)
Refined vegetable oils
Saturated fats, in excess
Most polyunsaturated fats
Fried foods are OK in moderation, as long as they are fried in good fats (oils). (TIP), Never reuse cooking oil, as the heating process converts the good oil to BAD! Use mayonnaise or salad dressings that are made with olive, seed or nut oils.
Good sugars: (TIP), some will tell you to stay away from ANYTHING sweet. DO NOT do this, your body craves sweet! Crave=Hunger=addition of fat cells!
New sweetener Splenda or sucralose (in moderation)
Bad sugars:
Refined white sugar or cane sugar (WORST)
Brown sugar (BAD)
Nutrasweet or Aspartame (TOXIC) There are more adverse reactions to Nutrasweet reported to the FDA than all other foods and additives combined. In certain individuals, it can have devastating consequences.
Saccharin, well it's been taken off the "carcinogen" list, but it still isn't considered safe by some.
Breads and Starches:
So many foods contain starch that to remove all starch from the diet is impossible. Foods like beans, rice, wheat, oats and all grains, potatoes, squash, many vegetables and fruits. Learning to discriminate between refined (bad) starches, like white bread and flour, and complex (good) starches, like brown rice or whole grains is very important.
White breads, refined cereal and pasta (VERY BAD).
Whole grain breads, cereals and pasta (VERY GOOD).
Drinks:
Red wine? Well it's been proven to reduce bad cholesterol and speed metabolism of fats! If you can't handle alcohol use red wine vinegar.
Water, drink it, a lot of it! Lack of water causes the sensation of "hunger".
Tea, most teas can give you a quick energy boost. Some are formulated to help you lose weight. Some good teas for this are:
Chocolate? Fact is new research is proving chocolate is a HEALTH FOOD! At least when made with unrefined sugar. For instance, pure cocoa and honey. Chocolate has anti-inflammatory properties, this has been known for some time. Now researchers have found that cocoa is high in stearic acid, a neutral fatty acid that does not appear to raise L.D.L. and may raise high density lipoprotein (H.D.L.), the good cholesterol.
The August 2000 issue of The Journal of Nutrition devoted an entire supplement to several preliminary studies that look at whether chocolate's flavonoids, called epicatechins, affect cholesterol levels and artery-damaging plaque buildup. It was concluded that that chocolate's effect was similar to aspirin, in reducing bad cholesterol levels in the blood! In other words a little chocolate after a meal is GOOD for you. However, never eat processed chocolate like milk chocolate bars!
Supplements and other helpers:
(Warning) Ephedra or MaHung is an herb for asthma and allergies not weithloss! Taking it may speed you up for a short period of time but the side effects can be devastating.
Super Omega 3-6-9 is a blend of Fish, Borage and Organic Flax Seed Oils. Essential Fatty acids are critical in the production of prostaglandin's. In the body prostaglandin's help regulate fat metabolism, inflammatory response, hormones, as well as the cardiovascular, immune and central nervous systems.
Meat is good source of protein in moderation. Chicken, lean red meat, fish, even lean pork.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin C naturally increases the body's metabolism, prompting it to burn more calories, and essential for normal glandular function.
Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc, Magnesium is a good mineral to flush metals from the system and taken along with calcium and zinc they have a calming effect. It is also involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Find out more about magnesium CLICK HERE
Lecithin is a natural source Choline & Inositol which are essential for the breakdown of fats and cholesterol. The cell membranes in the body are composed largely of lecithin. These membranes handle the flow of nutrients in and out of the cell. It is a lipid that is required by every single cell in your body. Lecithin is the most abundant of the phospholipids. Scientific studies have shown that lecithin has the ability to break up fat and cholesterol into small particles which can be easily handled by the system. One of the indications of lecithin deficiency is obesity. It helps prevent arterial congestion, helps distribute body weight, cleans the liver and purifies the kidneys. Lecithin also enables fats like cholesterol to be dispersed in water and then carried from your body. In other words, lecithin is a substance that can change fat so that it is water soluble. Like soap changes grease so it can be washed away. It will seek out and destroy fat deposits wherever they are. With nervous, mental or glandular over activity lecithin can be consumed faster than it is replaced.
Molybdenum is a little-known, though essential, trace mineral. It is instrumental in regulating pH balance in the body. For each pH point increase (e.g., 6.1-6.2), the oxygen level is increased ten times, thus increasing nitrogen metabolism and enhancing the body's ability to burn fat.
Digestive enzymes. When you change your diet, even for the better, your body has to adjust to the new foods you are eating and proper digestion is curtail. Read more about enzymes here
Exercise
There it is, you knew it was coming, that terrible DOUBLE four letter word! It does evoke a response, kind of a sense of depression. Don't call it exercise! Just simply think of it as movement. Move your body, even when you don't feel up to it. Slow stretching movements do burn excess fat and carbs. Try some relaxing movements and walk a little everyday, even if it's around the house or office. You will find it gets easier day by day. Look at it this way, when you first get up in the morning it's hard to move, then as the hours pass it gets easier. This is because your body releases more energy the more you move, so move your body! (TIP) Trick your body into releasing energy, by thinking of running fast! That's right, just thinking about fast movement causes your body to release more energy.
NEW HOPE!
As researches are constantly at work on the problem of obesity, new hope has been found for millions of people. Right now there is an ongoing battle over a new discovery, a plant called Hoodia which grows in South Africa, it may be the first ever natural appetite suppressant. Used for thousands of years by the Kalahari bushmen to suppress their appetites while on long hunting expeditions this new discovery has no side effects. Watch for this one! Right now Pfizer and the Bushmen are fighting over the rights to it!. They hope to have the Hoodia active ingredient ready to market in pill form within the next two years.
Also in the news a new hormone has been discovered! Called Grelin, it is known to be produced in the stomach and is the messenger of hunger to the brain. I get the feeling these two (Hoodia and Grelin) maybe connected, perhaps it is the chemical constituents in Hoodia which block the hormone messenger Grelin.
Copyright 2002 Herbal Remdies USA LLC & Deb Jackson
Deb Jackson is an herbalist, freelance writer, editor, artist. Visit more of her work at
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There is an epidemic across North America today of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus. Most people do not understand why this epidemic is happening, and they do not know why these diseases are so rampant. I would like to share with you the main reason we are having this very serious problem.
Many people today use artificial sweeteners in their tea or coffee. They do this because the ads they see on TV tell them that sugar is bad for their health. This is absolutely true. Sugar is toxic to us, but, what most
people use as a replacement for sugar is much more deadly.
I am talking about Aspartame. It is the cause of the epidemic that was mentioned above. Aspartame is an extremely toxic chemical that is produced by a chemical company called Monsanto.
Aspartame is being marketed around the world as a sugar substitute and is found in all diet soft drinks, such as Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi. It is also found in artificial sweeteners such as NutraSweet, Equal, and Spoonful; and it is used in many other products as a sugar replacement.
Aspartame is marketed as a diet product, but it is not a diet product at all. In fact, it will cause you to GAIN weight because it makes you crave carbohydrates.
Causing you to gain weight is only a very small part of what Aspartame does. Aspartame is a toxic chemical that changes the brain's chemistry. It can and does cause severe seizures. This chemical changes the dopamine level in the brain, and it is particularly deadly for anyone suffering from Parkinson's disease.
Aspartame is extremely poisonous, and here is why. One of the toxic ingredients of Aspartame is wood alcohol. When the temperature of Aspartame exceeds 86 degrees F, the wood alcohol in the Aspartame is converted to formaldehyde, and then to formic acid, which in turn causes metabolic acidosis.
Formaldehyde is grouped in the same class of poisons as Cyanide and Arsenic - which are very deadly toxins. The only difference is... Formaldehyde kills quietly, and it takes a little longer. And, in the process of killing people, it causes all kinds of neurological problems.
There are 92 documented symptoms of Aspartame Poisoning leading to coma and death. The majority of these symptoms are neurological, because the Aspartame attacks and destroys the nervous system. Some of the symptoms of Aspartame Poisoning are covered below.
One of these symptoms is Lupus, which has become almost as rampant as Multiple Sclerosis, especially with
Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi drinkers.
When someone develops Lupus as a result of using Aspartame, they usually do not know that the
Aspartame is the culprit. They then continue to use Aspartame, which aggravates the Lupus to such a degree that it sometimes becomes life threatening.
When people finally get off the Aspartame, the severity of the Lupus decreases.
It is generally believed that once you develop Lupus, you will have it for the rest of your life, but this is not so. Lupus can be defeated with some very special treatment.
Aspartame Poisoning is also very often diagnosed as Multiple Sclerosis. The methanol toxicity mimics Multiple Sclerosis, and therefore, people are being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis when in fact they do not have it. Multiple Sclerosis is not a death sentence, where Methanol Toxicity usually is.
When those who suffer from Aspartame Poisoning stop using Aspartame, most of the symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis disappear. There are many cases where someone's vision has returned, and even their hearing has returned.
We have a very serious problem here. More and more people who are heavy Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi drinkers are being diagnosed with MS.
This also applies to other diseases. If you are using Aspartame and you suffer from Fibromyalgia symptoms such as spasms, shooting pains, numbness in your legs, cramps, vertigo, dizziness, headaches, tinnitus, joint pain, depression, anxiety attacks, slurred speech, blurred vision, or memory loss, you probably do not have Fibromyalgia, you very likely have Aspartame Poisoning.
At the Conference of the American College of Physicians, doctors admitted that they did not know the cause of the epidemic in MS and Lupus. It is believed that the phenylalanine in the Aspartame breaks down the seizure threshold and depletes Serotonin, which causes manic depression, panic attacks, rage, and violence.
According to the Conference of the American College of Physicians, "We are talking about a plague of neurological diseases caused by this deadly poison".
Aspartame is especially deadly for diabetics. All physicians know what wood alcohol will do to a diabetic. There are many cases where physicians believe they have a patient with retinopathy, when in fact, the problem is caused by Aspartame. The Aspartame keeps the blood sugar level out of control,
causing many patients to go into a coma. Unfortunately, many diabetics who have used Aspartame have died.
There are many recorded cases where diabetics have switched from Saccharin to an Aspartame product, and many of these people have eventually gone into a coma. Their physicians could not get the blood sugar levels under control. Thus, the patients suffered acute memory loss, and eventually coma and death.
Two prominent Doctors, Dr. Blaylock and Dr. H. J. Roberts, have written books on Aspartame Poisoning. Dr. Blaylock's book is entitled: "EXCITOTOXINS: THE TASTE THAT KILLS". Dr. H.J. Roberts, diabetic specialist and world expert on Aspartame Poisoning, has written a book entitled "DEFENSE AGAINST ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE".
Dr. Roberts realized what was happening when Aspartame was first marketed and used. He said that his diabetic patients who used Aspartame presented memory loss, confusion, and severe vision loss". The methanol in the Aspartame converts to Formaldehyde in the retina of the eye, and causes people to go blind.
Memory loss is due to the fact that aspartic acid and phenylalanine are neurotoxic without the other amino acids found in protein. Thus it goes past the blood brain barrier and deteriorates the neurons of the brain.
Dr. Roberts tells how Aspartame Poisoning is escalating Alzheimer's disease. Women of 30 years of age are being admitted that have developed Alzheimer's disease as a result of using Aspartame.
Aspartame Disease is partially the cause of what is behind some of the mystery of the Desert Storm health problems (Gulf War Syndrome). The burning tongue and other problems discussed in over 60 cases can be directly related to the consumption of an Aspartame product.
Several thousand pallets of diet drinks were shipped to the Desert Storm troops. (Remember that heat can liberate the methanol from the Aspartame at 86 degrees F). These diet drinks sat on pallets in the 120-degree F. Arabian sun for weeks at a time. The service men and women drank them all day long, and all of their symptoms are identical to Aspartame Poisoning.
According to Dr. Roberts, another serious problem is that consuming Aspartame during pregnancy can cause birth defects. When the Aspartame attacks the nervous system it does not allow the unborn child to develop properly.
Aspartame consumption has also been shown to lead to cancer. In the original lab tests on Aspartame, animals
that were given Aspartame developed brain tumors. The phenylalanine breaks down into DXP, which is a brain
tumor agent.
How serious is this Aspartame Poisoning? A mother who had a child on NutraSweet was told to get her child
off the product. The child was having grand mal seizures every day. The mother spoke to her doctor, who called the ADA, who told the doctor not to take the child off the NutraSweet. They are still trying to
convince the mother that the Aspartame is causing the seizures. Every time you take a grand mal seizure victim off of Aspartame, the seizures stop.
Here is the major problem. Congressional Hearings were held when Aspartame was originally approved for use in 100 different products. Since that initial hearing, there have been two more hearings to try to ban this product, but to no avail. The drug and chemical lobbies have very deep pockets
This list of 100 has now expanded to where there are over 5,000 products containing this chemical, and the patent has expired. Also, Aspartame is now available in over 90 countries around the world.
There is a bit of hope. Stevia, a sweet herb which helps in the metabolism of sugar, and which is proving to be ideal for diabetics, has now been approved as a dietary supplement by the F.D.A. For years, the F.D.A. had outlawed this sweet food because of their loyalty to Monsanto.
I assure you that MONSANTO, the creator of Aspartame, knows exactly how deadly their product is. They fund the American Diabetes Association, the American Dietetic Association, Congress, and the Conference of the American College of Physicians. They have the contacts and the power to keep their product on the market. Public health means nothing to these people, it's all about making money.
Senator Howard Hetzenbaum wrote a bill that would have warned all pregnant mothers and children of the dangers of Aspartame. The bill would also have instituted independent studies on the problems existing in the population (seizures, changes in brain chemistry, changes in neurological and behavioral symptoms). It was killed by the powerful drug and chemical lobbies, letting loose the hounds of disease and death.
We ask that you help to get the word out about Aspartame. Print this article and distribute it to everyone you know. There are a lot of people out there who must be warned, PLEASE let them know this information. You might want to print it out, hand it to your friends, or fax it to people who are not online.
Young people drink a lot of Diet Coke and Diet Pepsi, and because of this, they are the most susceptible to Aspartame Poisoning. Please let your children know about the toxins in these drinks.
A large number of adults use Nutrasweet, Equal, or Spoonful. They also need to be warned of the dangers in those products.
And, very importantly, do not consume anything that has Aspartame in it. If it says "Sugar Free" on the label, you know that it contains Aspartame. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.
One other thing, and this is for your own benefit. Go to the Search Engine "Google" and do a search using the search word "Aspartame". You will be surprised by what you will find.
Also try SlimSweet the all Natural Sweetener made from Fruit Sugar!
This article written by Ron Harder, Nutritional Health Consultant, Iridologist, and Author of "How To Defeat
Cancer - Naturally - without Chemo, Radiation, or Surgery". For more information on Aspartame visit his
web site at !
Help, they want to put my child on DRUGS! This was the message I sent to anyone who would listen. The thought of a zombie child, listless and uncaring, glassy eyes and motionless. I could not fathom how anyone could do this to a child! He is so full of life, curious and inventive, with an imagination that just will not stop. I told myself, so what if he occasionally bounces of the walls like a superball, aren't all children reckless and carefree at times? Don't all parents look at their children and say "If only I had one ounce of that energy!"
Needless to say the first month of school didn't go to well. I received a note from the principal which said " Your child was sent to the principals office twice this week for disrupting the class, he is not doing his work and he is failing"! and to call and schedule a meeting. At this meeting I was told that my son presented all of the classic symptoms of ADHD! Oh, but he is not alone, nine other children in his class also present these "symptoms"! Now, let's see, thirty kids in a classroom and ten have ADHD, isn't that one third of the children? The school psychologist strongly suggested that these children be taken to a pediatrician to be diagnosed and treated. Like little lambs being lead to slaughter, I thought to myself!
Here's how the experts define Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. "ADHD is a Disruptive Behavior Disorder characterized by on-going inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity occurring in several settings and more frequently and severely than is typical for individuals in the same stage of development." Well All children develop differently! One of the first things you learn as a parent is that some children are slower than other and some are faster. And to never gage your child's development by the speed at which children of the same age are developed. But when school starts you are told there is a level that all the kids should be on. This is "Disruptive Behavior" and cannot be tolerated at school, and your child needs help for this "Disorder"!
So, now it is obvious, I have to do something more, my little talks with him had worked at first, but perhaps I should have him tested for ADD/ADHD. While he was going through test after test at school, I was at my computer, reading endlessly, finding out everything I could about ADD/ADHD. From everything I read, I deducted that he didn't fit the pattern of ADHD. He is still and quite for hours at home, doing his homework and doing crafts with me. He is very creative and stays at it until he is finished. I did a little testing of my own based on what I had learned about ADHD, and he was focusing his attention.
Two weeks later and the testing is done and a meeting is arranged. Five women, including myself, seated around a short table in kiddy chairs. Well, your child is very bright, as a mater of fact he ranks in the upper 90 percentile on a scale of average being 50% of children his own age. In other words he's way above the average intelligence of his piers. He is just not paying attention, he seems distracted, he is not applying himself to his work or following instructions. He will not sit still and constantly interrupts. He has a behavior problem and we are sure it is ADHD, we suggest you take him to a pediatrician who will more than likely prescribe Ritalin. Up out of the little chair I came, and the first words out of my mouth "Will you all please excuse me, it seems I have to go and find a way to teach my extremely bright child, because you people obviously can't!" OOPS! definitely the wrong thing to say!
More talks with him, more notes from school, failing grades, it seemed never ending. It became clear to me that my son had some kind of learning problem and weather or not I agreed with the diagnoses of ADHD, something had to change! So, more research, maybe there are alternative treatments to DRUGS. I found so many alternative treatments it became confusing. But the number one procedure for every treatment was a change in diet. It seems there is a link in ADD/ADHD and artificial colorings or dyes, as well as flavorings, preservatives and hydrogenated fats. Sugar, or to much of it also contributes.
No more soda's and presweetened drinks, no more sugary cereals and snacks, no more candy, no more potato chips and frenchfries. I started using Stevia or sweetherb in homemade drinks like lemonade, icy cold naturally flavored herbal teas and chocolate milk made with coco and stevia. Only 100% fruit juices, unsweetened and lots of plain water. Homemade frenchfries fried in olive oil, are on the menu and plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. I was blessed with a child who likes broccoli and raw carrots.
I read that vitamin deficiencies can cause focus and attention problems in children. I added a daily natural multivitamin to his diet. Attention problems can be a symptom of lead poisoning or contamination by other metals. Magnesium is a good mineral to flush metals from the system and taken along with calcium and zinc they have a calming effect. Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc supplements were added. Also children need more vitamin B Folic acid for proper development of neurotransmitters in the brain. Essential fatty acids in fish oil, flax oil and vitamin E are important to the development of the immune system. Under developed immune systems were reported in some 75% of ADD/ADHD cases. Fatty acids are also important for signal transmissions in the brain, eye and central nervous systems. I also added Lecithin, a lipid that is required by every single cell in the body. The cell membranes in the body are composed largely of lecithin. These membranes handle the flow of nutrients in and out of the cell. And MSM, a naturally occurring organic source of nutritional sulfur with multiple functions in the body.
You may ask how in the world do I get him to tale all this? Well, we call it a power shake! I take natural vanilla ice-cream (Bryers), add frozen strawberries, low fat vitamin D milk, all his vitamins and supplements, put them in a blender, turn it on and say abracadabra! He loves it, very tasty. Not only does he love it, IT'S WORKING! He is making much better grades and passing the first grade this year. His teacher says she can't believe the change in him. She wants to know my secret, I told her and she has told the other mothers. I get a call occasionally from someone who is in the same desperate spot. It has worked every time. Who knows maybe it's the abracadabra part!
Some Other Names: Common Dandelion, Lion's Tooth, Priest's Crown, Pu Gong Ying, Swine's Snout, Dent de Lion
Habitat: (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial herb introduced it is thought from Europe and Asia. It is now naturalized throughout the Northern Hemisphere. No one is sure exactly how the dandelion has spread so widely, and there is some debate on the origin of the plant. Cultivation: Dandelion is a very easily grown plant, it succeeds in most soils. It becomes quite large when cultivation, the leaves reaching a foot or more in length. Dandelion is often cultivated as an edible salad crop and as a medicinal herb plant. It is found growing in pastures, lawns, waste ground, sand, rocks, even cracks in concrete.
From a thick, long, tap root, dark brown outside, white and milky white inside, grow long jaggedly toothed leaves, shiny, dark to light green and growing in the shape of a rosette close to the ground. A purplish flower-stalks rise straight from the center, it is leafless, smooth, hollow and bears a single bright golden yellow, furry looking flower which blooms almost anytime of the year. When mature the seed in the flowers heads are round and fuzzy, carried by the wind to be germinated where ever they land. Gather edible leaves and flowers anytime, roots in spring. Dry for later medicinal herb use.
Properties: Used as medicinal and edible, the Dandelion is very nutritious, having more vitamins and minerals than most vegetables, it has a long history of use as a food in many countries. The young leaves being less bitter, and flowers are eaten raw in salads, all leaves also cooked or boiled as a pot herb, flowers are often dipped in batter and fried, dried roots are used as a coffee substitute. Wine is made from fermented flowers said by some to be very flavorful and medicinal. The Dandelion has been used as a medicinal herb for centuries, on many continents. Native Americans were using Dandelion long before the discovery of America for a wide variety of ailments. The plant was somewhat of a panacea (cure for everything).
New scientific evidence exists to substantiate the use of Dandelion for just about everything. Research is reveling that the plants many constituents including Taraxacin, Taraxacoside, Inulin, Phenolic acids, Sesquiterpene lactones, Triterpenes, Coumarins, Catortenoids and Minerals, mainly Potassium and calcium, are very valuable in curing a number of disorders and illnesses. Traditionally used as a tonic and blood purifier, for constipation, inflammatory skin conditions, joint pain, eczema and liver dysfunction, including liver conditions such as hepatitis and jaundice. An infusion of the root encourages the steady elimination of toxins from the body. It is a powerful diuretic but does not deplete the body of potassium like many diuretics.
The whole plant is used as a medicinal herb internally and externally. Having such medicinal qualities as aperient, cholagogue, depurative, diuretic, hepatic, laxative, stomachic, tonic. Being used for the treatment of gall bladder, kidney and urinary disorders, gallstones, jaundice, cirrhosis, hypoglysemia, dyspepsia with constipation, oedema associated with high blood pressure and heart weakness, chronic joint and skin complaints, gout, eczema and acne. As a tonic dandelion strengthens the kidneys..
Applied externally the fresh juice is will fight bacteria and help heal wounds. The plant has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Staphococcus aureus, pneumococci, meningococci, Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, C. diphtheriae, proteus. The latex contained in the plant sap can be used to remove corns and warts. When placed in a paper bag with unripe fruit, the flowers and leaves release ethylene gas ripening the fruit quickly. A liquid plant food is made from the root and leaves. A dark red dye is obtained from the root. A cosmetic skin lotion is made from the
appendages at the base of the leaf blades, distilled in water, used to clear the skin and is effective in fading freckles..
Folklore: In Derbyshire, the juice of the Dandelion stalk is applied to remove warts.
Q. I have been diagnosed with Primary Progressive MS. Are there any herbal treatments to help me?
A. There is a lower occurrence of MS in countries where diets low in fats and rich in fatty acids, such as Omega 3 fatty acids, from sea foods, seeds, and fruits, which may have an inhibitory affect on the inflammatory symptoms of the disease. Linoleic Acid is an essential fatty acid that is found to be deficient in those with MS. Enzymes help improve breakdown and absorption of important nutrients.
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Q. I saw a commercial on TV regarding Enzyte a natural herbal supplement for Male enhancement. The main ingredient is called Suffragium Asotus, what is this herb?
A. It isn't an herb, nor is it a chemical, drug, nutrient, or anything else you can take. It is a phrase in Latin. It means "assistance to the dissipated." For something that really works, we have a natural product for male enhancement with real herbs in it! It's called VIGA!
Q. What is in these new herbal patches for weightloss and how do they make you loss weight?
A. I have found that every one of them contain Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack). Which contains Iodine, it does help you lose weight by stimulating your thyroid gland. These patches are expensive and there is no proof that they can deliver Iodine through the skin.
Q. I was wondering if anyone has heard of the drug, non prescription Valitrin? I heard on a tv ad this helps people with anxiety and depression. Do you carry this drug or do you have something similar?
Q. My daughter pregnant and planning on using penny royal black cohosh and blue cohosh to induce labor (she is 38 weeks.) is this safe?
A. Pennyroyal can cause the baby to have cramps or increased heart rate. It should never be taken during pregnancy. As for the other herbs, the amounts taken should be carefully measured. We have a 37th week pregnancy tea to prepare for birth. It contains some of the herbs you mentioned.
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MSM, Methylsulfonylmethane, is a naturally occurring nutrient found in plants, meats, dairy products, fruits, and vegetables. MSM is therefore found in the normal human diet. It is an odorless, tasteless, white water soluble, crystalline solid in its purified form. A supplement that comes in powder, pill and lotion form.
MSM supplies sulfur to the body which allows it to heal itself. It produces muscle relaxation and reportedly a whole host of beneficial qualities. It has been used with great success in eliminating chronic back pain, muscle pain, repairing cut, scraped, burned and damage skin. We've seen reports of MSM eliminating wrinkles, brown spots, skin tumors, and spider veins. MSM is being used for burn victims and repairing scar tissue. Many people report relief from allergies after using MSM. Other reports indicate that MSM will remove parasites from the body, and help the body to detoxify itself.
There is mounting evidence that MSM is a product that everyone should be taking to help the body cope with the ageing process. MSM can help you live a pain free active life. Herbalremedies.com carries Trimedica MSM products because they are made with Lignisul - the highest quality food grade MSM available. Dont sacrifice your health. Get the best!
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MSM is a natural compound that our bodies utilize each and every day. It needs to be replaced every day. Good health practices involve replacing essential substances that our bodies naturally use up or lose through illness or abuse. MSM is the flexible bond between proteins. When a cell dies, a new cell takes its place. Without the needed amount of MSM, it attaches but becomes rigid. When tissues lose their flexibility, problems develop. Without the proper amount of MSM in our bodies, the amino acids will continue to build the glands, but fail to produce the correct enzymes, making us prone to unnecessary illness.
Next to oxygen, water, and salt, MSM is the fourth most needed element in human and animal nutrition. Sulfur is involved in nearly every metabolic process in the body, and is essential in the regeneration and nourishment of healthy cells. Our bodies are made so that they produce new cells 24 hours a day. It is very important that our glands put out the right enzymes and hormones to regulate and keep our bodies healthy. Without the proper amount of sulfur or MSM in our system, our bodies produce bad, dysfunctional cells, deficient in the basic ingredients that constitute a healthy cell.
When our system is deficient in MSM, our bodies cannot make enough good cells to overcome the effects of the bad cells. We then are subject to various illnesses, aches, pains and allergies until we correct the problem with good healthy cells. The body wants to heal itself, if it can get the proper nourishment. We need to supplement our diets with MSM to enable the body to heal itself. MSM helps our bodies utilize the vitamins that we take, providing the means to derive the maximum benefit from those vitamins. MSM plays a major role in the processes that create a vital healthy body As we age, the concentration of MSM in the body decreases. The surest way to maintain adequate levels of MSM in the body is to replenish it with a manufactured supplement.
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