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Yvette: Posted on Thursday, January 05, 2012 6:17 PM
I get a lot of phone calls and emails from people asking about herbs that help maintain or improve the health of their heart. Of course we all know that we need to eat right and exercise to keep our heart healthy, but there are herbs that can help, too.
Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) is an important over all tonic for the circulatory system. It aids circulation and helps rid the blood of toxin. Cayenne is also an anti-inflammatory herb.
Garlic is easily my favorite all around herb. It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-parasite, and anti-viral properties. As if that wasn't enough, garlic reduces blood pressure and lowers bad cholesterol.
Siberian Ginseng (Elutherococcus senticosus) has been used in Asia for centuries as a tonic to promote longevity. We know Ginseng is effective as a remedy against high blood pressure and stress.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is known for it's relaxation and sleep promoting effects. But, did you know it's also useful in treating an irregular or rapid heartbeat, and is used for high blood pressure? Valerian is also a good herb to use in order to relax, strengthen and tone the heart.
Motherwart (Leonurus cardiaca) is used for all heart conditions caused by anxiety and/or stress. Many herbalists have found Motherwart helpful in cases of tachycardia or rapid heartbeat.
That's all for now. I will share some more heart helping herbs with you another time.
And remember: Never treat a heart condition on your own. Always consult a qualified health provider of your preferred method. Nothing on this website is intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition. I am not a doctor. If you think you have a medical condition, see your medical professional.
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Yvette Davis: Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:34 PM
Everyone
is aware of what’s happening in Japan with their nuclear reactors. I’m
not going to get into the political debate or blaming game. Frankly, it
doesn’t matter to me how those nuclear plants got into meltdown. The
disaster in Japan could have happened anywhere. Japan is used to getting
earthquakes, they are prepared for any “typical” earthquake that hits
them. What has occurred in Japan was the second strongest earthquake the
Japanese have ever had to deal with. And the aftershocks were, and continue to be up in the 5.0 - 6.5 range.
Those are full-fledged earthquakes in their own right.
What matters to me is helping to minimize the damage to life: plant, animal, and human alike.
There
are many supplements and natural foods that can help the body eliminate
toxic levels of radiation, and protect you from radiation poisoning.
Potassium
Iodide is probably the most well known. But as radiation moves across
the world and exposure grows Potassium Iodide is likely to become
difficult to find. Some unscrupulous companies may increase the price of
potassium iodide because of the increased demand. So, knowing other
options is a good idea.
See the list below for food and supplements that can protect and/or help your body detox from radiation exposure.
Sources: Staying Healthy with Nutrition by Dr. Elson Haas The Way of Herbs by Micheal Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D
- Foods high in chlorophyll
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Miso
- Seaweeds
- Kelp Liquid
- Lecithin
- Vitamin A (as Beta-carotene)
- Vitamin C (several grams each day are needed for radiation protection)
- A combination of Vitamin E (400-800IU) and Selenium (200-300 mcg)
- Zinc
- A good B complex
- Niacin taken to flush
- Lipoic acid (about 100 mg daily)
- L-cysteine
- NAC (aka N-acetyl-cysteine) (500 mg, 3 times a day)
- Any amino acid that contains sulfur
- Methionine
- Fiber to bind and remove toxins
- sodium alginate 300-600mg daily(as supplement or from eating seaweed)
- Spirulina
- Oral alginates help decrease absorption of radioactive strontium.
- Superoxide Dismutase or SOD
- Dimethylglycine (DMG)
- Salt-soda baths help detox (add 1 pound sea salt, 1 pound baking soda to a hot bath)
- Detoxifying bath ( add 2 cups apple cider vinegar to hot bath. Soak for 15- 30 minutes)
- Alfalfa is high in chlorophylls and vitamin K. It may help decrease tissue damage from radiation exposure.
- Apple Pectin helps bind and remove toxins from the system.
- Drink at least 2-3 quarts of clean water each day.
Here is a recipe for Antiradiation Soup as listed in Staying Healthy with Nutrition. The recipe was created by Bethany Argisle
4 oz tofu, cut into bite sized squares 1 oz kombu or nori seaweeds cut in strips 3 cups purified water 1 tablespoon miso paste, more to taste 1 lemon 1 ½ cups cooked brown rice Optional ingredients: 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil chopped green onions cilantro Boil
water. Add tofu and seaweed. Simmer for a few minutes, then reduce
heat. Add miso paste, lemon juice and optional ingredients. If desired,
cover and let sit 15-20 minutes. Remove seaweed and serve with brown rice. According to the recipe in Staying Healthy with Nutrition, this recipe was proven to reduce radiation sickness after Hiroshima. |
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