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Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food Drugs and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. Lewin L, Gifte und Vergiftungen, 6. Aufl., Nachdruck, Haug Verlag, Heidelberg 1992. Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde 1-3, Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979. Roth L, Daunderer M, Kormann K, Giftpflanzen, Pflanzengifte, 4. Aufl., Ecomed Fachverlag Landsberg Lech 1993. Steinegger E, Hansel R, Pharmakognosie, 5. Aufl., Springer Verlag Heidelberg 1992.

Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde. 1-3, Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979. Steinegger E, Hansel R, Pharmakognosie, 5. Aufl., Springer Verlag Heidelberg 1992. Wagner H, Wiesenauer M, Phytotherapie. Phytopharmaka und pflanzliche Homoopathika, Fischer-Verlag, Stuttgart, Jena, New York 1995.

Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. Opdyke DLJ, Food Cosmet Toxicol 16 (Suppl. 1):787. 1978 Sattar AA et al. Chemical composition and biological activity of leaf exudates from some Lamiaceae plants. Pharmazie 50; 62-65. 1995 Hyssopus officinalis See Hyssop Iberis amara See Bitter Candytuft Iceland Moss Cetraria islandica description Medicinal Parts: The medicinal part is the dried thallus commonly known as Iceland Moss.

Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work Dr Ron Roberts See book keywords and concepts

Don't buy expensive aerosol cleaners, make your own with natural ingredients. Disconnect your automatic gas stove pilot light—a constant source of gas seepage—and keep gas use to a minimum. In just one hour cooking at 180°C a gas oven emits enough carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide fumes to trigger an allergic attack. Use lead-free paint and petrol. Wash your clothes (and your dishes) in detergent-free biodegradable washing soda or soap. Chemicals in washing powders cling to garments and then penetrate your skin. Buy clothes made from natural fibres like cotton or wool, not synthetics.

PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition Thomson Healthcare, Inc. See book keywords and concepts

Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food Drugs .and Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. Miyazawa R, Tomomasa T, Kaneko H, Morikawa A. Effect of locust bean gum in anti-regurgitant milk on the regurgitation in uncomplicated gastroesophageal reflux. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2004 May;38(5):479-83. Tang W, Eisenbrand G, Chinese Drugs of Plant Origin, Springer Verlag Heidelberg 1992. Teuscher E, Biogene Arzneimittel, 5. Aufl., Wiss. Verlagsges. mbH Stuttgart 1997. Vivatvakin B, Buachum V. Effect of carob bean on gastric emptying time in Thai infants.

Leung AY, Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food Drugs, Cosmetics, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York 1980. Madaus G, Lehrbuch der Biologischen Arzneimittel, Bde 1-3, Nachdruck, Georg Olms Verlag Hildesheim 1979. Roth L, Daunderer M, Kormann K, Giftpflanzen, Pflanzengifte, 4. Aufl., Ecomed Fachverlag Landsberg Lech 1993. Steinegger E, Hansel R, Pharmakognosie, 5. Aufl., Springer Verlag Heidelberg 1992. Teuscher E, Lindequist U, Biogene Gifte - Biologie, Chemie, Pharmakologie, 2. Aufl., Fischer Verlag Stuttgart 1994. Teuscher E, Biogene Arzneimittel, 5. Aufl., Wiss.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

In our society only 5 percent of sodium intake comes from the natural ingredients in food. Prepared foods contribute 45 percent of our sodium intake, 45 percent is added in cooking, and another 5 percent is added as a condiment. However, all that the body requires in most instances is the salt that is supplied in the food. As a result, most Americans have a potassium-to-sodium (K:Na) ratio of less than 1:2. This means that most people ingest twice as much sodium as potassium. Researchers recommend a dietary potassium-to-sodium ratio of greater than 5:1 to maintain optimal health.

Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts

Most of the natural ingredients included in hair-care products are there for marketing purposes only, and more often than not actually get in the way of a product's performance.

Why organized medicine wants to outlaw nutrition and turn healers into criminals Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They're trying to ban these natural ingredients right now. Beyond the fact that I think it is unethical to do so, it is a crime against humanity to restrict people from access to the gifts provided by Mother Nature. As human beings, we have a God-given right to eat plants, to use the medicinal herbs found in our natural environment, and to heal ourselves using these gifts provided by nature. I believe any attempt to criminalize our connection with nature is itself a crime, and should be treated as such. Nutrition is bad for you, didn't you know?

Interview with Dr. Dennis Goodman on how to naturally lower LDL cholesterol and raise HDL cholesterol Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

I did a whole lot of research, and as I started to research I found that there really is something to so many of these naturopathic or natural ingredients. Why not make my own formula? Mike: This is a very curious point, because again you're from the world of conventional medicine. Invasive cardiology. Yet, you had the wisdom to stop and say, "Hey maybe there's something else that I can learn to benefit patients." That's happening with increasingly conventionally trained doctors, but not all of them.

Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts

I thought it would be a good idea to provide a list of the more popular, but possibly irritating or photosensitizing, natural ingredients found in cosmetics. All of the following can cause skin irritation and/or sun sensitivity: almond extract, allspice, angelica, arnica, balm mint oil, balsam, basil, bergamot, chamomile, cinnamon, citrus, clove, clover blossom, coriander oil, fennel, fir needle, geranium oil, grapefruit, horsetail, juniper oil, lavender oil, lemon, lemongrass, lime, marjoram, melissa, oak bark, orange oil, papaya, peppermint, rose, sage, thyme, and wintergreen.

Disease Economy: How the United States economy runs on "treating" chronic disease Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You buy honest personal care products made with natural ingredients, like Dr. Bronner's soap. You reduce your dependence on fuels. You start riding a bicycle rather than firing up your car all the time. You can change your behavior, and you can change the effect of your dollars. You can help reverse this disease economy and turn it into a healing economy. You, me and the hundreds of thousands of people who read this article have got to change this world one buying decision at a time, because money is the only way we're ever going to change it.

Natural breakthrough for blood sugar control: Glucotor supplement clinically proven to reduce blood sugar as well as diabetes drugs, without the side effects Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Don't get me wrong; I am in no way saying that Glucotor is a cure for diabetes -- merely that Phase I clinical results indicate that the precise combination of natural ingredients found in Glucotor appear worthy of closer examination. The Formula at a Glance For those of you that are not familiar with the Glucotor v.

Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me Paula Begoun See book keywords and concepts

This is still a good conditioner for normal to dry hair, but it is not unique, and the showcased natural ingredients are more hype than help. © Sap Moss Nourishing Concentrate ($18 for 4.2 ounces) is sold as a pre-shampoo "healing treatment" for dry hair, but it is just washed away once you shampoo your hair. Even more disappointing, it contains too few emollients and too many irritating plant oils to be of much help for dry hair. Finally, the lemon peel oil and peppermint oil can be irritating to the scalp, especially when left on for long periods. © Sap Moss Styling Spray ($16.50 for 8.

When pushed for evidence that natural ingredients make a difference, companies stoop to references to folklore or history for proof, but who knows what that means. Egyptians may well have used certain plants for their hair, but that doesn't mean they worked. Cleopatra might have used exotic plants to take care of her hair, but we have no proof she had great hair! Are we assuming she looked like Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra} We simply don't know if hair treatments from the past worked; we know only that they were used.

Spry dental gum prevents cavities with xylitol Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Spry gum is also made with other natural ingredients such as soy lecithin and beeswax. Although some of the available flavors for this product (such as strawberry) do contain artificial flavors, the flavors I recommend (cinnamon and spearmint) contain only naturally-occurring oils and flavors. I've tried all the available flavors of Spry gum, and I like cinnamon the best. It has long-lasting flavor and is delicious. Studies have also shown that cinnamon helps reduce cavities in the mouth and can even assist in the stabilization of blood sugar.

The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You want to get them from wholesome, natural ingredients, like you'll find in this Organic Food Bar. The next ingredient is agave cactus nectar. This is, as I've mentioned, a low-glycemic-index sweetener. It's probably my second-favorite sweetener of choice right after stevia, an herbal sweetener. This company couldn't put stevia in a food bar, because the FDA continues to outlaw the use of stevia in foods.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

Many over-the-counter products for hemorrhoids contain primarily natural ingredients, such as witch hazel (hamamelis water), shark liver oil, cod liver oil, cocoa butter, Peruvian balsam, zinc oxide, live yeast cell derivative, and allantoin. These products work by lubricating the intestine and providing some nutrients to repair the varicose veins and damaged surface tissue. Another useful treatment for temporary relief of hemorrhoids is a warm sitz bath, a partial-immersion bath of the pelvic region. The temperature of the water should be 100 to 105 degrees F.

In our society, only 5 percent of sodium intake comes from the natural ingredients in food. Prepared foods contribute 45 percent of our sodium intake, 45 percent is added in cooking, and another 5 percent is added as a condiment. Here are some tips for reducing your sodium intake: • Take the salt shaker off the table. • Omit adding salt when preparing food. • Learn to enjoy the flavors of unsalted foods. • If you absolutely must have the taste of salt, try salt substitutes such as NoSalt and Nu-Salt. These products are made with potassium chloride and taste very similar to sodium chloride.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Use liquid creams and lotions (not solid creams) that contain nutrients and natural ingredients to keep your skin from becoming too dry. Do not use cold creams, cleansing creams, or solid moisturizing creams. These are hardened saturated fats that become rancid rapidly and then create free radicals, which can cause premature wrinkles. Free radicals can cause the brownish spots on the skin known as age spots. (See age spots in Part Two.) Exposing the skin to the sun also promotes free radicals.

Use a liquid moisturizer or facial oil that contains nutrients and other natural ingredients. Do not use solid, waxy moisturizing creams. Wrinkle Treatment Oil and Vitamin A Moisturizing Gel from Derma-E Skin Care are both good for dry age lines caused by the sun and the skin's natural aging. The Wrinkle Treatment Oil is also good for cleansing the skin. The moisturizing gel is non-oily and fast absorbing. Q Look for skin care products that contain humectants. Humectants are substances that attract water to the skin to hold in moisture.

Choose a formula containing natural ingredients such as aloe vera and vitamin E. Your health food store should carry such products in handy stick form. • Do not rely on the weather to judge how strong the sun is. Cloudy or hazy days do not afford protection against sunburn; approximately 80 percent of the sun's ultraviolet rays pass through clouds. Reflections from water, metal, sand, or snow may increase—even double—the amount of ultraviolet rays you absorb. Take the same precautions on cloudy or hazy days that you do on bright, sunny days.

We recommend that you seek out products containing natural ingredients, and avoid those that contain petrolatum, mineral oil, or any hydrogenated oils. Some good ingredients to look for in skin care products include the following: • Allantoin, a soothing agent derived from comfrey. • Alpha-hydroxy acids, natural fruit acids that encourage the shedding of dead surface skin cells and the formation of fresh, new skin cells. • To remove dead surface skin cells and improve skin texture, gently rub a small handful of dry short-grain rice against your face for a few minutes.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

A few private schools have also taken the lead by firing their commercial food services and going with private chefs who make everything from scratch using only whole, fresh, natural ingredients. Not surprisingly, they're finding that this switch to real foods is comparable in price to what they had been paying for the commercial pseudofood service and having a positive impact on the students.

Super Health 7 Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality KC Craichy See book keywords and concepts

One day, while mixing my family's morning nutrition shake, which was a combination of numerous natural ingredients, including greens and protein, I told my wife, Monica, that I was tired of mixing all those ingredients and was going to develop the perfect food. She, being the princess that she is, didn't bat an eye and simply said, "Do it." For the next year I pursued that passion along with a nuclear physicist turned nutrition scientist, Hank Liers, Ph.D., whom I had met at my previous company.

Soy cheese products deceive consumers, violate vegans Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You have to read the ingredients and learn to know the difference between natural ingredients vs. chemical additives like "autolyzed yeast extract" or "hydrolyzed vegetable protein." Believe it or not, companies can even put MSG in a product and call it "natural flavors." I'm not kidding. (Search Google for Dr. Russell Blaylock or "excitotoxins" to learn more about the disastrous health effects of MSG...) The food companies have learned that they can slap the word "natural" on any product and more people will buy it, even if there's nothing natural about it.

Handbook of Medicinal Plants Amarjit S. Basra See book keywords and concepts

Encyclopedia of Common natural ingredients Used in Food, Drugs and Cosmetics. J. Wiley and Sons: New York, 1980; Jampani, H. B.; Keschavarz-Shokri, A.; Morton, M. D.; Mitscher, L. A.; Shawar, R.; Baker, W. R., Novel antitubercular natural products: Berberine. related alkaloids, hycandam, a new protoberberine lactam and two new quinic acid esters, hycandinic acid esters-1 and -2, from the roots of Hydrastis canadensis. Journal of Natural Products 1998, 61, 1187-1193; Okunade, A. L.; Hufford. C. D.; Richardson, M. D.; Peterson, J. R.; Clark, A.

If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! The No-nonsense Guide to an Eating-for-Health Lifestyle Kelly Harford, M.C., C.N.C. See book keywords and concepts

But the only thing that will keep you from preparing homemade, nutritious foods more than a disorganized, ill-equipped kitchen is a kitchen that is lacking a supply of whole, fresh, natural ingredients to prepare. This is the final all-important element of a user-friendly kitchen oriented toward healthy eating. It must be regularly and adequately stocked with nutrient-rich, natural foods, which usually takes a little forethought.

Snack bars made with all whole, fresh, natural ingredients (not the overly-processed, overly-sweetened variety!) such as Govinda bars or Rama bars, made from nuts, seeds, grains, honey, and dried fruit. • Sliced apple with a tablespoon raw almond butter. • Baby carrots, celery sticks, cucumber slices and natural brand bottled ranch dressing (Annie's Cowgirl Ranch is a good one), Lemon-Tahini Dressing, mashed avocado or guacamole for dipping. • Handful of trail mix - raw, unsalted, and unsweetened, such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, walnuts, raisins, and date pieces.

Unleash the Inner Healing Power of Foods The Editors of FC&A See book keywords and concepts

Certain topical creams contain natural ingredients to ease achy joints. Apply the arnica. Ointments made from the arnica plant reduce inflammation and soothe mild aches and pains. Arnica can be poisonous if swallowed, so only use it externally. Stop using the cream if you spot signs of a skin rash, itching, blisters, swelling, or pain. Pass the pepper. Capsaicin, the ingredient that makes red peppers hot, also numbs pain and soothes inflammation. The effect is only temporary, so you have to keep using the cream to feel the benefits.

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