DIET, HEALTH AND
SCRIPTURES
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who helped and healed many, Luke “the beloved physician,” Joseph and Daniel who also knew much about health and
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included in this publication are scriptures likely to be of great interest to Christians and other readers which are,
and or are sometimes said to be, related to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health.
Those readers who are interested in learning how to become an Herbalist can read the information for doing
so which is given at the very end here. "He proceeded to send his word and heal them. And to provide escape out of their pits."
(
Psalms 107: 20)
A*
Deuteronomy 32:10,
Proverbs 7:2, Psalms 17:8, and Proverbs 25:11 all speak metaphorically
and positively of apples. Apples may contain substances vital to fighting cancer. They
help lower bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, stablilize blood sugar, fight viruses, cut appetite, prevent constipation
and help treat diarrhea, prevent tooth decay. U.S., French and Italian researchers have found them to also
help the heart.
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
“Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
has been shown to protect against the disease but the most important thing is to keep challenging your brain mentally.
Use it or you will lose it. Omega 3 supplements help prevent dementia. Beware symptoms like “mood
swings, and difficulty thinking, speaking, remembering and making judgments.” http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2041436/DR-SARAH-BREWERr-Most-people-UK-killed-diseases--tips-avoid-them.html#ixzz1ZJwndpiy
Gingko Biloba may help since it increases blood flow to the brain. Also
useful may be Coenzyme Q10, vitamins C and E, B cfomplex as well as extra vitamin B6mixed carotenoids, gotu kola and Siberian
ginseng. Two other possibly useful nutrients are acetyl L-carnitine at 500 mg three times a day or phosphatidylserine
at 100 mg three times a day. Short daily walks, memory exercises or learning words of one or more foreign languages,
doing word searches, staying relaxed may also all contribute toward helping to keep the mind sharp. It has been noticed
that people who take aspirin and other nonsterioidal anti-inflammatorys (NSAIDs) to relieve joints of arthritis have a "strikingly
low incidence of Alzheimer's."
Virgin (not regular but extra pure)
coconut oil may be helpful for not only Alzheimer’s but also Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic
lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease), drug-resistant epilepsy, brittle type I diabetes, and type II (insulin-resistant)
diabetes. http://www.anh-usa.org/coconut-oil-and-alzheimer%E2%80%99s-disease/
(See “Memory”
etc): In the book Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Leading Longer, Healthier, and More Meaningful
Lives, a doctor asked a nun called Sister Nicolette, who had lived the longest without Alzheimer’s of all of the
nuns, ages 76-103. who participated in the landmark study, why she had remained healthier than the others. She said
that at age 70 she had started walking several miles a day. This helped
her preserve cardiovascular health including avoiding stroke and mobility. Exercise sends more blood to the brain with more
oxygen and nutrients. It also reduces stress hormones. So exercise may help to not only, for example, ward off depression
but also some kinds of damage to brain tissue. Small strokes serve as a trip switch in people with significant numbers
of Alzheimer’s lesions, causing dementia symptoms to emerge. Stroke-free brains may compensate for Alzheimer’s
lesions to some and also mute its symptoms.”
“Alzheimer's Drug Reverses Cognitive Decline Over
12 Month Period In Early Human Testing.” ScienceDaily (July 18, 2008) — A drug once approved as an antihistamine
in Russia improved thinking processes and ability to function in patients with Alzheimer's disease in a study conducted
there, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. The findings are published in the journal The Lancet.
"More research is needed, but we are encouraged by the effect the
drug Dimebon had on Alzheimer's patients" said Dr. Rachelle Doody, professor of neurology. Dimebon is the first
drug for Alzheimer's that has shown continued improvement in patients over a 12 month period. Other approved drugs have
not done this. Half of 183 patients in the Russian study got Dimebon; the others got a placebo or an inactive pill.
Clinicians monitored progress over the next year on five different outcomes. All in the study had mild to moderate Alzheimer's
disease. "What we saw in the clinical trial is that people on the medication continued to improve over time,"
Doody said. "Those on placebo continued to decline." Those improving did so in all five outcome areas: thinking and memory ability, overall function, psychiatric and behavioral symptoms, and ability
to perform daily activities. Some participants complained of occasional dry mouth, but none quit because of the side effects.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080717193029.htm
ANTI-AGING:
Oats, fish, berries, red wine, curry, eggs, vegetable oil and fish oils in the diet are believed to help prevent memory loss
and keep you lively longer. Evidence suggests Alzheimer's and dementia may be preventable. Berries,
green tea, turmeric and red wine all contain flavonoids that are anti-inflammatories helping stop stress on brain cells that
cause "bad" plaques lead to the brain slowing down. Eggs, vegetable oils, and oily fish and offal also provide
phospholipids for keeping nerve cells healthy and reducing formation of plaques. Foods to avoid are cakes, pastries,
chips and sugars because they can cause surges in blood sugar that create the compound called AGE which kills brain
cells. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1974500.html?menu=
For age spots, some use BEC5 or Curaderm (which also see elsewhere here); some have used regular application
of a paste of chick/garbanzo beans. Source: a TV info-commercial.
ANTI-OXIDANT: Glutathione is made
in the body but adding more by supplements helps soak up and remove more of the oxidants that you get due to sunlight and
other aging factors. Fatigue, diabetes etc may be depleting what your body has.
ANTI-VIRAL, ANTI-BACTERIAL:
Sciencedaily.com on November 2, 2007 reported that physicists at Arizona State University, including K.T. Tsen, had
found a new way to use femtosecond pulses from infrared lasers to destroy deadly viruses and bacteria such as AIDS,
MRSA and hepatitis while leaving human cells totally alone. It might also be against hospital
infections such as MRSA. Impulsive Stimulated Raman Scattering (ISRS) destroys the microorganisms by vibrating
the protein coat of microorganisms, similar to how high-pitched noise shatters glass.
Sciencedaily.com of November
3, 2007, reported that Professor Colin Self and Dr Stephen Thompson from Newcastle University have developed a way to
cloak antibodies then activate them by UV-A light to target a specific body area by shining a probe on it. This destroys
tumors better while decreasing damage to healthy tissue. The light therapy activates T-cells causing one's own immune
system to attack the tumor.
ARTHRITIS:
Use cod liver oil. Vitamin D in cod liver oil may keep your immune system from attacking your joints. Scientists
said the blood cancer drug MabThera also helps rheumatoid arthritis patients by 50-70%. Professor Paul Emery, from St
James Hospital, Leeds, said it provides significant relief to joint pain in just a few treatments. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1424311.html?menu=
RAISINS IN GIN: This
is said to be helpful: put raisins in a container, pour enough gin to cover them, put a cover (say, a saucer
or plate) on the top of the container; let it all soak for a day, then eat nine raisins each day afterward.
ASTHMA: In addition to getting doctor assistance and prescribed treatment, it appears good to as much
as possible get rid of mold, dust, cockroaches. If you have Lysol spray it at least once a day in your
home and sleeping area while you stay outside a few minutes. Doing so will kill many micro-organisms.
To help strengthen your immune system eat more foods with vitamin C etc, for example, oranges and brightly colored
vegetables.
Studies show asthma has improved dramatically
by the Buteyko Method that started in Russia. A recent study in Australia concluded that asthmatics could
reduce the amount of bronchodilator (commonly called Ventolin Inhaler) intake by up to 90%. Besides asthma, the Buteyko method has helped with sleep problems, allergies, and
problems affecting the immune system, angina and hypertension (high blood pressure). People simply sit
in a comfortable position, gently breathe in and out, gradually increasing the number of seconds between your inhaling and
exhaling.
They don’t breathe in again until
they feel a definite need to, although this does not mean until holding their breath until their lungs are aching. The
goal is to try to slowly get to where they can go 60 seconds before having to exhale. The Butyeko Method may work by
causing better use of oxygen and cutting the need to have to breathe in as many irritants. The method is good for all
ages, should be done at least three times daily. It has been used for people in the most severe cases, and usually the
more severe the condition the more dramatic the improvement.
Being cold causes your body to lower its ability to circulate blood which helps fight
against micro-organisms inside the body and thus cut down your immune system. A simple way to counter the
problem is to wear warmer socks. If a person does not have a lot of hair on the head then it is good to
consider also wearing a neck scarf, cap, hat or gloves as much body heat goes out from bald or balding heads, the palms of
the hands, unclothed arms, the legs and feet, especially the toes. (altmedicine.com, wikipedia.org etc)
B*
Proverbs 25:16,
27 says honey, a form of natural sugar, is to be used in moderation which accords with what we know about the danger of diabetes.
It is also possible that when you have too much sugar it may enable your body to also take in too much salt, thus elevating
your blood pressure. Otherwise, when in moderation, honey can be a true blessing, and the Bible also equates the Promised
Land to being a Land Of Milk And Honey.
BLOOD PRESSURE:
(Also known as Hyper-tension) Helpful appear to be garlic; also cod
liver oil. One potential problem for
people with high blood pressure, which salt makes worse, is that most meats and cheeses have salt in them. Therefore,
for such persons it is good to select meats with less salt added to them. For example chicken and fish
will typically have less salt than meats such as bacon or beef. Powdered garlic is good for flavoring meats
and eggs because it can help decrease high blood pressure. Stores sell it in the herbs section.
About half a teaspoon is said to be equal to a clove.
A study shows reducing daily
salt intake as little as one-half teaspoon (or three grams) could prevent almost 100,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths each
year. ScienceDaily (Jan. 21, 2010)
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121092008.htm
Memory problems and high blood pressure have
been linked:
Beet juice has nitric oxide that helps to greatly
reduce blood pressure, help the heart and physical strength:
BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS: 1 Samuel 14:31-35 shows Saul’s men ate unBLED meat to stay
alive and God forgave them although at the time Mosaic Law decreed death for eating blood. It is
true that there are pathogens in blood and so many do not eat it on that basis as well as various scriptures.
Christ notes that God wants Mercy not Sacrifice, so when human life is at stake as when a woman is bleeding rapidly
after complications from giving birth or there has been a wreck, then it would be unChristian to let someone, especially a
child or baby, die rather than let them have an emergency whole blood transfusion. Most people who oppose
such transfusions need to shown 1 Samuel 14:31-35 and it could save a life.
BRAIN: Using just 500 milligrams of vitamins C and E together may lessen Alzheimer's risks
as much as 64%, according to research in the Archives of Neurology. High fat content in the brain makes it especially
vulnerable to free radicals, but the C and E may act as antioxidant shields, says study author Peter Zandi, PhD, assistant
professor at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. He says "Some studies suggest that vitamin E
does its job reducing free radicals in the body, but then its capacity is depleted; Vitamin C may recharge E." http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/27/healthmag.vitamin.c/index.html After 10
years of showering in manganese-contaminated water, children would be exposed to levels three times more than doses that left
deposits in rats' brains. Adults with a longer history could be exposed to doses 50% higher. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1451152.html?menu=
BREAKFASTS: To gain
weight sumo wrestlers skip breakfast since this slows metabolism because their bodies think they are starving.
The body operates on a lower physical and mental level, requiring less food, so that the extra calories get stored as fat.
A balanced breakfast has protein, carbohydrates, healthy fat and water. Protein can be eggs, fish, meat, poultry, dairy
products or beans. -- Debra Boutin, MS, RD, dietetic internship director and assistant professor, and Julie Starkel, MS, CN,
dietetic intern, Bastyr University
BREAST CANCER: Previously women have taken Tamoxifen but Arimidex was announced as able to reduce the risk of breast
cancer recurring by 75%, meaning the newer drug is 26% more effective. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1443999.html?menu=
C* Ezekial
4:9 “Also take for yourself wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet, and spelt; put them into one vessel, and make bread
of them for yourself. During the number of days that you lie on your side, three hundred and ninety days, you shall eat it.”
Beans are full of soluble fiber which helps lower bad LDL cholesterol and reduces blood pressure. CANCER: Grape seed extract with resveratrol etcis said
to make leukaemia cells 'commit suicide.' Laboratory experiments by researched used
commercially-available grapeseed extract and found that within 24 hours, 76% of leukaemia cells exposed to the extract died
through a process of natural self-destruction called apoptosis. Healthy cells remained unharmed. Previous
research has also shown grapeseed extract had an effect on skin, breast, bowel, lung, stomach and prostate cancer cells in
the laboratory. Resveratrol can also reduce the size of breast tumours in rats and skin tumours in mice.
Findings have appeared in the January 1, 2008 edition of the journal Clinical Cancer Research. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/4029892/Grape-seed-extract-makes-leukaemia-cells-commit-suicide.html
Sugar in its various forms including corn syrup appears linked with cancer or its spreading,
so it can help to cut down on sugars or get rid of them as much as possible. You may need to switch from sugar that
is concentrated or refined as in sodas to sugars in fruits, although not eat too many fruits either. Research
has shown that when glutamine availability is restricted, use of glucose also stops. Also eat a
greater percent of leafy green and other vegetables, lentils, beans and nuts. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090817184539.htm
Daniel 8:12 Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse (lima beans)
to eat, and water to drink.
A pilot study on humans at UCLA's
Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, showed curcumin, the main component in turmeric used in curry, suppresses
a cell signaling pathway that drives the growth of head and neck cancer. Inhibiting the pathway also correlated with reduced expression of a number of pro-inflammatory cytokines or signaling molecules
in saliva promoting cancer growth. Dr. Marilene Wang also noted “it
not only affected the cancer by inhibiting a critical cell signaling pathway, it also affected the saliva itself by reducing
pro-inflammatory cytokines within the saliva." It is much used in Asian cooking, long known to fight
inflammation. Past studies have also shown it can suppress growth of certain cancers. In India women rub it on skin to fight
aging, use it to treat menstruation cramps, and as a skin poultice for healing. Wang said to effectively fight cancer curcumin
must be used in supplement form. More studies must be done. It is cheap, non-poisonous, easy to get. The
study was in the September 15, 2011 issue of Clinical Cancer Research. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110913092430.htm
Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). Bitter Melon has been hailed as a potential breakthrough in the treatment of chronic diseases such as
diabetes, HIV/AIDs and cancer but more and better studies must be done before confirmation. A seed
extract has been shown to deter herpes virus-1 in human cells. The Department of Health in the Philippines
has recommended Bitter Melon for diabetes, and doctors also use it in India for diabetes. However studies
are preliminary, safety is a concern and any wanting to use it should consult a licensed doctor.
It has 32 active ingredients thought to help people
from viral infections, improve digestion and stimulate appetite, including for example beta-sitosterol-d-glucoside, citrulline,
GABA, lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin. It is rich in potassium, calcium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamins
B1, B2, B3 and C. MAP30, a protein in it, is reported to have anti-cancer
effects.
Doctors at the University of Kansas Medical School and Jefferson Medical
College in Philadelphia are trying intravenous vitamin C as therapy on cancer patients. Given intravenously
C appears to kill cancer cells though studies on the vitamin taken orally show no effect that way. Intravenous
C appears to trigger the forming of hydrogen peroxide which kills some cancer cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed.
That is what lead study author Mark Levine, MD, chief of the molecular and clinical nutrition section and senior staff
physician at the National Institutes of Health says. Click to read: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/27/healthmag.vitamin.c/index.html http://www.townsendletter.com/Oct2004/warcancer1004.htm
Research has show green tea
may may actively kill cancer cells in leukemia as well as prevent people from developing cancer. Experts
have found a number of leukaemia cases went into remission after taking tea. It has been taken as a medicinal
drink in the Far East for more than 5,000 years. Some have claimed that it may also fight arthritis, HIV
and Alzheimer's disease. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1656747.html?menu=
Research
has shown that a large daily amount of vitamin D can greatly lower the risk of people
developing common cancers. The main best source is not from pills but sunlight. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1662266.html?menu=
A diet full of vitamin C--rich fruits
and vegetables may not only be good for your heart but lower risks of bladder, esophagus, stomach, and lung cancers.
More research is needed to discover which fruit and vegetable compound do the trick, but researchers say the association is
strong.
Tomatoes
are high in Vitamin C and their lycopene antioxidant helps fight prostate, stomach, endometrial and lung cancer. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
Papaya has much
Vitamin C, also E and Beta-carotene anti-oxidants. These have been linked to decreased cancer, heart disease
and age problems. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
At an Institute of
Food Technologists meeting and food expo in 2010 Demian Dressler, DVM, known for dog cancer study, recommended severely limiting
snack foods for humans and dogs that contain ingredients rich in Omega-6, such as corn oil, vegetable oil and grain-fed red
meat. He believes oo much Omega-6 fatty acid can lead to inflammation conducive to cancer in humans too. He
also noted obesity in dogs and humans limits production of adiponectin which inhibit cancer cell growth. He
recommends cutting calories, particularly from sugar. His research is based on evidence that dogs have
similar cancers to humans. Vets use almost all the human cancer drugs to treat dogs. A dog's shorter
lifespan lets researchers see effects of drugs quickly and apply those findings to humans. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100722143439.htm
CELLULITE: The Syneron Vela-Smooth is a device that gets rid of cellulite by using infra-red light to break up
fat causing the condition. It gives a deep massage, followed by a suction action. Twelve
treatments are needed and each session is about 100 dollars. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1500776.html?menu=
CHOLESTEROL: Dr. Dean Ornish promotes a diet for actively reversing plaque built up in the arteries and heart.
You eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains but don't consume nuts, oils, avocadoes (have oil), alchohol, dairy products.
You can have balsamic vinegar, whole grain mustard. Protein is not to come from meat or even fish at all but to come
from tofu which is made of soybean, egg whites (definitely not the yellow yolks) ; also you can get protein from beans and
lentils. Remember that instead of plain white rice you can get other, much better tasting types such as brown rice,
Basmati rice, wild rice. Combining black beans with rice gives a lot of protein. You can use spices such
as curry for flavoring. Read labels to check for not only any unwanted fats but also oils, salt, sugar, corn syrup, glutin,
MSG etc. He says after doing the diet for 14 days you will be motivated to continue it because you will have noticed
an improvement in your health.
Even the most lean chicken meat is some 30% fat and a source of cholesterol.
Some plant foods are protein sources, for example, soybeans. The whites of eggs are also protein
although the yellow yolk is full of cholesterol.
Using
cod liver oil may help normalize cholesterol levels. Cinnamon may lower bad cholesterol and heart-damaging
triglycerides. Red yeast rice is the most studied and
reliable cholesterol-lowering substance but drug companies have lobbied to have what appears in most bottles so diluted
that it is not very effective. It is necessary to get 10 to 13.5 monacolins
per daily dose although monacolin content often isn't listed!
(Dr Mark Stengler). Polycosnol, also available over-the-counter is said to be helpful. Decades ago doctors said margarine was healthier than butter but eggs raised
cholesterol levels, but now we know margarine is full of hydrogenated fats so worse, and the cholesterol in eggs has hardly
any impact on serum cholesterol levels. Still, if you have a heart condition or family history for it, then it
would seem wise to not eat much butter or many eggs. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/medical-contradictions-so-bad-its-good-for-you-2361404.html
Also check under "Heart Disease" farther below.
"You shall not boil a young goat in
its mother’s milk."(Exodus 23: 19). Many Jews believe this means it is wise to not eat milk or cheese with
meat. (Also read Heart Disease and Vegetarianism)
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME: It appears about 95% certain the virus called
XMRV causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and the Whittemore Peterson Institute has renamed it XAND, short for X Associated
Neuro-Immune Disease. Check with an infectious disease specialist to see if s/he can have put you on a
list to be tested for the virus and given a prescribed medicine as soon as such is fully determined. For
the very latest see http://www.wpinstitute.org/xmrv/index.html.
Mentioned as helpful for colds when in the right amount are for example
Vitamin C, garlic, black elderberry and zinc.
D*
Deuteronomy
8:7-9: For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land--a land with streams and pools of water, with springs flowing
in the valleys and hills; 8) a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey; 9) a land
where bread will not be scarce and you will lack nothing; a land where the rocks are iron and you can dig copper out of the
hills.
DEMENTIA: Berries help fight it. Read
to see how: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100823142927.htm
Scientists have found that walnuts could help stave
off dementia. When researchers led by Dr Abha Chauhan fed them to mice with Alzheimer’s, the mice kept their mental
skills but mice deprived of them suffered a dramatic loss in learning, memory, physical and emotional control. He said vitamin
E and flavonoids in walnuts help destroy harmful free radical chemicals which cause dementia. Studies from Harvard Medical
School showed benefits of coffee and exercise.
Researchers from UCLA found that people drinking tea
regularly are up to 37% less likely to have reduction in mental ability. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/186388/How-walnuts-can-help-in-the-fight-against-dementia
DEPRESSION: Meat proteins have important neurotransmitters made of amino acids. Essential fatty
acids affect mood. Omega 3 fats let neurotransmitters help to efficiently regulate mood.
Many foods have antidepressant-like
quality and act as precursors for serotonin. Eat regular, small and nutritious meals with serotonin precursors such
as tryptophan, folic acid and Vitamin B. For example:
Walnuts (omega 3 fatty acids), Dark Chocolates with
cocoa, Chicken and Turkey (tryptophan and vitamin B6), Cheddar or Swiss Cheese (tryptophan helping release serotonin), Spinach
(folic acid to help produce serotonin), Citrus Fruits or Vitamin C (maintaining RBC count and producing dopamine), Whole
Wheat (for serotonin), Popcorn (for serotonin), 5 hydroxy tryptophan also known as 5HTP (to increase serotonin),
Omega 3 fatty acids such as salmon and mackerel.
The herb
called St. John’s Wort may not only help with depression also helps with sleep, anxiety, pyscho-motor problems.
Try to use it as a tincture. It’s said to be safe but doctors watch that people be careful using it if they are
also taking the drug Lexapro for depression. Licorice and extracts of up to about three cups of tea a day helps but
long-term use can produce headaches, lethargy, sodium and water retention, excessive loss of potassium and high blood pressure.
Sunlight helps produce more serotonin. Water flushes toxins and
maintains chemical balance. Going outdoors for Fresh Air and Cardio-vascular Exercise also helps with oxygen,
circulation, getting sunshine, building a desire for water. http://www.naturalantidepressants.net/ http://www.holistic-online.com/remedies/Depression/dep_herbs_2.htm http://www.sunshine-health.com/Avoiding_Depression_With_Light.php DIABETES,
BURNS: HONEY: use pumpkin
pie studded with cinnamon and cloves to lower high blood sugars as much as 30%. Cinnamon's
chemical structure is very close to insulin and may also triple effectiveness of the natural insulin in your body. Honey is 35% protein and half of amino acids are in honey. It has B-complex vitamins; vitamins C,
D and E. The B vitamins and the sugar content make a quick pick-me-up. Medicinally, honey has been used to help heal
wounds such as among diabetics and burn patients. The best buy is organic raw honey. But never give honey to an infant age
one or under as it may have a bacteria causing botulism. It is no risk for adults or older children. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
DIABETES: SWEETENER: Luo Han Guo fruit grows in rural China. Its extract is said to
be free of dangerous side effects, and it boosts the immune system because made of naturally sweet compounds called glycosides.
It doesn't raise blood insulin levels so is also okay for diabetics. (Dr. Mark Stengler) http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
When a person eats the Miracle Fruit it makes
even sour things like lemons taste sweet. The scientific name is Synsepalum dulcificum. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_berryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_berryhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_berry
DIABETES: Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia). Bitter Melon has been
hailed as a potential breakthrough in the treatment of chronic diseases such as diabetes, HIV/AIDs and cancer but more and
better studies must be done before confirmation. A seed extract has been shown to deter herpes virus-1 in human
cells. The Department of Health in the Philippines has recommended Bitter Melon for diabetes, and doctors also use it
in India for diabetes. However studies are preliminary, safety is a concern and any wanting to use it should consult
a licensed doctor.
It has 32 active ingredients thought to help people from viral infections, improve digestion and stimulate appetite, including
for example beta-sitosterol-d-glucoside, citrulline, GABA, lutein, lycopene and zeaxanthin. It is rich in potassium,
calcium, iron, beta-carotene, vitamins B1, B2, B3 and C. MAP30, a protein in it, is reported to have anti-cancer effects.
It grows in East Africa, Asia, and Latin America where used as a medicine and
food. It is related to squash, watermelon and cucumber. Because of its bitter taste some Westerners prefer to
take it as a tincture of about 5 ml two to three times a day; the dosage for capsules as given on the label. Some have
consumed it with milk and a lot of sugar; or used teas from stems and leafs. However, in many lands such as China
it is simply stir-fried with other vegetables (beans, lentils, tomatoes, onions), spices and sometimes with meats such as
oysters or beef.
Besides
toning down the bitter taste, there are other concerns. It should not be used by pregnant women. The red fleshy
coverings or aril around the seeds may be poisonous to children. Also its seeds have a substance harmful to some people.
The Korean name is 여주 yôju.
Its name in Vietnamese is khổ qua. The Spanish name is Carela. Thai uses มะระจีน marajin or มะระ mara.
Japanese use nigauri (苦瓜, nigauri?), tsurureishi (蔓茘枝, tsurureishi?), usually gōya (ゴーヤ, gōya).
Hindi uses karailī. Malays and Indonesians say peria, pare, or parai. Phillipinoes use ampalaya.
The World Cancer Research Fund has said red meat, sugary drinks and alcohol all increase the likelihood of
cancer but garlic could reduce the chance of getting bowel cancer. It said there is “considerable preclinical
evidence ... that supports an anti-cancer effect of garlic and some of its allyl sulphur components.” People should
eat a bulb or head of garlic a week. Eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables and fibre and low in red or processed
meat and alcohol. http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2007/nov/04/health.medicalresearch
Non-Melanoma
Skin Cancers: According to sources, BEC5 or Curaderm has a specially purified plant
extract from the Solanum Sodomaeum, the so-called Devil's apple- which is found in the Australasia region. The extract,
known as Solasodine Glycosides, (0.005%) is also found in smaller quantities in the eggplant and aubergine.
It is
used on basal cell carcinomas (BCC) and squamous cell carcinomas (SCC). It is also called “efficacious”
with benign tumors including Keratoses, Keratoacanthomas, Sun spots, and Age spots. Numerous clinical trials in Australia and Great Britain have confirmed BEC5's ability to regress
non-melanoma skin cancers. It should not be applied to moles and melanomas, nor used by persons allergic to eggplant
or aspirin.
http://www.antiaging-systems.com/PG403/bec5-curaderm.htm
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DIET METHODS: Research proves animal protein is not good for your health but plant
protein is: http://pagingdrgupta.blogs.cnn.com/2010/09/06/animal-based-protein-diets-increase-mortality-rate/?hpt=T2 CNN expert Sanjay Gupta notes you can get plant protein for example from beans with rice, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Oats also have protein, and they remove cholesterol,
too.
Writings by science writer Gary Taubes’ and others, many of whom include clinical evidences,
are creating a new diet movement which seems basically geared toward 1. eating less, 2. eating more vegetables, 3. eating
some fruits, 4. using olive oil and or a little wine etc to help cleanse the arteries and heart, (in contrast the Dean Ornish
diet says any oil including olive oil may cause arteries to stick and clog) 5. eating a whole lot less of meats, in particular
those that are fatty.
Obesity may be from eating too many carbohydrates instead of too
many fats. Heart disease may be from triglycerides being too elevated, not from high total cholesterol.
They become elevated because of carbohydrates from flour, granular sugar and corn syrup, rice and potatoes, which are
all too easily digested. Better for weight control and loss are proteins nuts, green vegetables, walnuts
(Ornish's diet nixes nuts due to oil in them at least for those with much artery clogging), and berries and -- as said
-- very little of the non-red meat such as from fish or turkey, instead getting protein from plant sources (Ornish nixes
all meats if you are in serious need of getting arties de-clogged but you could get protein from tofu, egg whites, beans/lentils
with rice, soy burgers etc that have zero to no more than 2% fat per serving). For your carbohydrates it
is better to eat vegetables.
For weight loss you must also cut the total
amount of food you eat, and if you have high cholesterol weigh that against consumption of too many eggs (especially try to
shun the yellow yolk), cheese and other dairy products, etc. In fact even the leanest chicken meat is still
about 30% fat. You might for example each day have at least one bowl of mostly leafy green salad (lettuce,
cabbage, turnip greens, kale, spinach, collard greens etc) with nuts (nixed by Ornish), small amounts of virgin olive oil
(nixed by Ornish) and vinegar. However, eating too much spinach may deplete your calcium.
Western style flours and sugars appear to have brought more cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's
whenever adopted in non-Western lands. Getting off the carbohydrates appears to decrease those.
Exercising some is good for muscles and general health, but by itself it does not end obesity. In
fact a lot of exercising causes people to work up an appetite. They eat more and gain more weight.
When you first wake up you may try a cup or two of hot but not too-hot water or,
say, hot lemonade; with meals sip a glass of ice water. This can help loosen the intestines so that you
void easier in the morning.
Inexpensive keto- or ketosis sticks can be used by a dieter from
the outset to see that s/he is indeed experiencing weight loss. These are little sticks sold in a drugstore.
On the end is a small square or rectangle on which the dieter urinates. The darker the square or
rectangle turns, the more the dieter is shown to be in ketosis, that is burning fat. The first few days
may show no change or little change of color.
The dieter can take some vitamins and mineral supplements
while in a high state of ketosis (burning fat) then later get those simply by eating, as said, small amounts of nuts, berries
and greens. At some point s/he may also sometimes eat a small piece of fruit such as an apple or orange
etc, but should still try hard to avoid most refined granular sugar, foods with corn syrup added into them,
potatoes, rice etc – in short foods with a lot of highly refined sugar or starches which relatively easily turn into
sugars and add on fat.
Even though triglycerides are said to be more indicative of heart
problems than cholesterol, there are doctors and patients adamant that cholesterol be kept low. For this
there are prescription medicines, and some people have chosen to consume various supplements or products also said to remove
cholesterol.
For example, after having lost a lot of weight some have used inexpensive avocados (nixed by Ornish's diet however due
to the oils in avocados), traditional style oatmeal, polycosonol (natural, from rice) etc – these being carbohydrates
but okay so long as not too many other carbohydrates are also consumed.
ENERGY: German cancer researcher Dr Michael Werner claimed he had gotten all
his energy from sunlight. He says he ate nothing for four years but drank only water with a small amount
of fruit juice. In Living through the Energy of Light he wrote he says he even put on weight, and
that he could not scientifically understand how the process worked. Other investigating German scientists
only noted that plants can synthesize solar energy but they did not know how he had stayed healthy.
Dr Helmut Oberritter of the German society for nutrition
said "It is not possible to live on what one gets from fruit juice alone. There are lots of vital
proteins and fats that are missing. Obviously this case needs a lot more investigating if we are to explain it." http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1388470.html?menu= E* Anise
(Matthew 23:23), Coriander (Exodus 16:31; Numbers 11:7), Cinnamon (Exodus 30:23; Revelation 18:13), Cumin (Isaiah 28:25; Matthew
23:23), Dill (Matthew 23:23), Garlic (Numbers 11:5), Mint (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42), Mustard (Matthew 13:31), Rue (Luke
11:42)
ECZEMA, ASTHMA, HAYFEVER: A new drug blocks allergens that cause allergies from entering the body through skin or lung linings.
Lead researchers Professor David Garrod described it in 2006 as “a major break through.” Current
allergy treatments are based on avoidance. Garrod, from Manchester University, added: "ADI's
promise to be significantly better because taking a medicine is easier than lots of housework and pills are portable. Clinical
trials might start prior to 2009, and the pill, become available by 2011. Professor Garrod carried out
the research with Professor Clive Robinson and his team from the University of London. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1913092.html?menu= ESTROGENE: As the body ages there
is less of the hormone estrogene. On the TV show of Dr Mehmet Oz he recommends two teaspoons a day of flax seeds.
EXERCISE: Researchers claim you can reduce your workouts from two hours a day,
three times a week, to just two minutes a day and achieve the same results.
However, the two-minute workout requires cycling at top speed on an exercise bike in four 30-second bursts.
The study was published in the June 2005 Journal of Applied Physiology. It involved 23 men
and women aged between 25 and 35 who were tested to see how long it took them to cycle 18.6 miles.
EYE-SIGHT: Anti-oxidants including
vitamin C help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD). A major clinical trial by the National Eye Institute
showed that a daily supplement of 500 milligrams of vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, 15 milligrams of beta-carotene, 80 milligrams
of zinc, and 2 milligrams of copper reduced risk of moderate or severe AMD-related vision loss by up to 25%. Antioxidants
neutralize damage to the retina caused by free radicals. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/27/healthmag.vitamin.c/index.html
F*
Ezekiel 4:9 "Take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a storage jar and use
them to make bread for yourself. You are to eat it during the 390 days you lie on your side." FASTING: Probably most Christians who occasionally fast do so noting that Leviticus
23:27 in some translations speak not only of “denying oneself” but
of “fasting” and specifically speaks of doing so for a single day of twenty-four hours: Many other scriptures
in Old and New Testament parts of the Christian Bible also speak of fasting. Still, be sure to ask a doctor
about it and all the more so if you contemplate going beyond a single day.
FATIGUE AND REPRODUCTION ORGANS: Decrease ammonia which causes fatigue and reproductive organ problems.
Add for example vitamin C, carotene and selenium antioxidants. One way to eat it is to roll asparagus
in a mix of lemon, olive oil, garlic powder and lemon pepper. Be sure to flip some. Do
the same for eggplant. It has a lot of calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, magnisium and phytonutrients.
However both may aggravate arthritis and gout. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
FUNGICIDE: Fungal
infection have increased among people who with weakened immune systems. A study published in the Journal of Medical
Microbiology, published February 15, 2011, showed that Lavender Oil is potent against two major kinds of fungi, namely
Candida and dermatophytes.
FLU (INFLUENZA) - ASSORTED TYPES BIRD
FLU: Korean researchers including Professor Kang Saouk fed 11 out of 13
chickens infected with avian flu with fermented German cabbage. The chickens showed signs of recovery within a week.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1610560.html?menu=
Vitamin D strengthens the immune system
to help it ward off different types of influenza including H1N1 swine flu, aviary/bird flu, etc. Vitamin
D helps prevent inflammation that can lead to flu-related complications such as bacterial pneumonia or lung infection.
Such inflammation was the main cause of deaths in the 1918 "Spanish Flu"
pandemic. John Cannell, MD, founder of the non-profit Vitamin D Counsel has also stated: “Current
research has implicated vitamin D deficiency as a major factor in the pathology of at least 17 varieties of cancer as well
as heart disease, stroke, hypertension, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, depression, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis,
muscle weakness, muscle wasting, birth defects, periodontal disease, and more.” http://www.anh-usa.org/campaigns/about-vitamin-d/ HOT TODDY DRINK: It has been
claimed that drinking hot toddies helps fight flu. You squeeze juice from 2 lemons (not juice in a bottle)
into a container, add 1/4 cup of honey, boil, let cool to where it is warm enough to safely drink although not to where
it is totally cool or cold; possibly add some alcohol such as rum to make it even more powerful, drink it at least once
before you go to sleep, and if safe and possible also in the morning. FOODS:
Genesis
1:29 And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree,
in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
WHAT
THEY MAY HELP WITH:
Apples: supports of immunity;
fighting lung and prostate cancer; lowering Alzheimer's risk Artichoke: help for blood clotting; antioxidant; lowering of bad cholesterol Arugula lowers birth defect risk Reduces
fracture risk Protects eye health Asparagus Nourishes good gut bacteria; protects against birth defects Promotes heart health Avocado: Limiting of liver damage Reduces oral cancer
risk Lowering of cholesterol levels Banana: increase of fat burning; lowering of risk of colorectal
and kidney cancer, leukemia; reduction of asthmas symptoms in children Blackberries Build bone density Suppress appetite Enhance fat burning Blueberries: restoration of antioxidant levels, reversal
of age-related brain decline; urinary tract infections Broccoli reduction of diabetic damage, lowering of risk of prostate, bladder, colon, pancreatic, gastric
and breast cancer; protects the brain in event of injury Butternut Squash Supports night vision Combats wrinkles Promotion of heart health
Cantaloupe: bolstering of immunity; protection of skin against
sunburn reduction of inflammation Carrot: antioxidants defending DNA; fights cataracts; protection against some cancers Cauliflower: Stimulates detoxification Suppresses breast
cancer cell growth Defends against prostate cancer Cherries: Alleviate arthritic pain and gout Lower "bad" cholesterol Reduce inflammation Cranberries. Alleviate prostate pain Fight
lung, colon and leukemia cancer cells Prevent urinary tract infection Cabbage (i.e. Green Cabbage): promotion of healthy blood clotting; reduction of risk of prostate,
colon, breast and ovarian cancers; activation of body's natural detoxification systems Kale: countering of harmful estrogens that can feed cancer; protection of eyes against sun
damage and cataracts; increasing of bone density Kiwi: combatting of wrinkles; lowering of blood clot risk and reduction of blood lipids; countering of
constipation Mango: supports of immunity; lowering
of "bad" cholesterol; regulating of homocysteine to protect arteries Mushrooms: promoting of natural detoxification; reduction of
the risk of colon and prostate cancer; lowering of blood pressure Orange: reduction of levels of "bad" cholesterol; lowering of risk of cancers of the mouth, throat,
breast and stomach, and childhood leukemia; pectin suppressing appetite
Papaya: enzymes aiding digestion; reduction of risk of lung cancer;
enhanced fat burning Pineapple: for post-surgery, helps joints,
helps reduce asthma inflammation Plums and Prunes: work again constipation; antioxidants defend against DNA damage; protection against post-menopausal
bone loss Pomegranate: enhancement
of sunscreen protection; lowering of bad cholesterol; fighting again prostate cancer Pumpkin: protection of joints against polyarthritis; lowering
of lung and prostate cancer risk; reduction of inflammation Raspberries:
inhibition of growth of oral, breast, colon and prostate cancers; anti-oxidant DNA defense; lowering of bad cholesterol levels
Red Bell Pepper Reduction
of risk of lung, prostate, ovarian and cervical cancer protection against sunburn Promotes heart health Spinach maintaining of mental sharpness, reduction of risk of cancers to the liver, ovaries,
colon and prostate Strawberries:
protection against Alzheimer's; reduction of bad cholesterol; suppression of growth of colon, prostate and oral cancer
Sweet Potato: reduction
of stroke risk; lowering of cancer risk; protect against blindness Tomato:
reduction of inflammation; lowering of risk of developing esophageal, stomach, colorectal, lung and pancreatic cancer; reduction of cardiovascular disease risk Watermelon: supports male fertility; reduction
of risk of several cancers such as prostate, ovarian, cervical, oral and pharyngeal; protection of skin against sunburn
Main Source: By David H Murdock; Chairman-Owner Of Dole Foods
H*
Philemon 4: 12-13 I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether
well fed or hungry, whether lining in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
HEART DISEASE:
A study shows reducing daily salt intake as little as one-half teaspoon (or three grams)
could prevent almost 100,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths each year. ScienceDaily (Jan. 21, 2010) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121092008.htm
A "good" diet in regard to cholesterol and
heart disease may include deep sea fish (or cod liver oil or Omega3 oil capsules) antioxidant-packed high-fiber raisins, whole
wheat bread, sesame seeds, nuts, green tea and orange and green vegetables. There are capsules with Omega3 not
only from fish but also from flaxseed, though the literature usually speaks of fish. Also good are vitamin E
(400 to 800 IU a day), vitamin C, beta carotene, garlic, red wine, Resveratrol, red grape juice, soybean constituents. All
fruits and vegetables contain various antioxidants. A study by Gene Spiller, Health Research and Studies Center in Los Altos,
California, showed when subjects switched from a Western-type high-fat, low-antioxidant diet to a good "whole foods"
diet, cholesterol oxidation dropped 21 percent within a month...... Also reduce salt intake.
Don't think "lean" chicken will help for even at its leanest it is still at least 30% fat.
I learned this from I believe Dr Arnot's TV show.
http://www.usaweekend.com/97_issues/971005/971005eat_smart_cholest.html
Cardio-chelate has EDTA which helps cut out cholesterol. Some health food stores and sources for it are
dirt cheap; others have very high prices.
http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&q=cardio-chelate&um=1&ie=UTF-8&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi
Ezekiel 4:9 Take wheat and barley, beans
and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a storage jar and use them to make bread for yourself.
Cod liver oil opens arteries.
Good HDL scrubs away cholesterol plaque already in your arteries. A dose of onion a day, according to Professor Victor Gurewich, MD, of Tufts University can increased HDL as much as 30%.
Cloves may be a better blood-thinner than aspirin.
Too little sleep can damage
your heart, circulation, stomach and intestines. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1594344.html?menu=
Deep red varieties of watermelon have lipopene which
helps relax blood vessels, making it good for blood vessels including in the heart; it also helps with the prostate and skin.
They also have citrulline which has a Viagra-like effect. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630165707.htm
Two ounces of good
quality dark (not white) chocolate with a high cocoa butter content can help to prevent
narrowing and artery hardening. A study was done on smokers since smoking damages arteries’ function.
Two hours after eating the chocolate, ultrasound scans showed "smoothness" of blood flow in those tested
had been "significantly improved." The improvement lasted eight hours. Dark
chocolate has more antioxidants per gram than other foods including red wine and berry fruits. Although
high in fat"a small daily amount may beneficially affect vascular health".
Research has shown that cranberries can help
prevent strokes and heart attacks. After researchers fed concentrated cranberry juice powder on pigs with
high cholesterol and hardened arteries, this made blood vessels relax and open more to boost circulation around the heart.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1388294.html?menu=
Rosuvastatin works against atherosclerosis which can lead to potentially fatal conditions including heart attacks and strokes. A
study showed the drug powerfully reduces not only cholesterol but also deposits known as atheroma. Tests
found that as cholesterol was decreased, the build-ups of fatty deposits in arteries also showed a slight regression, with
some reduction in the level of atherosclerosis in 78% of patients. Reductions were greatest in arteries
with the greatest severity of the disease. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1654174.html?menu=
Tests are being done to see if heart
attack victims could have injured muscles repaired using stem cell injections. Treatment in Baltimore,
Maryland restored function of pigs' damaged hearts 50 and 75 per cent within two months. Lead researcher
Professor Joshua Hare said in 2005 "The goal is to develop a treatment to repair and reverse damage done to the heart
by an attack,” and he already had persons agreeing to be tested. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1476263.html?menu=
Researchers say a diet with a lot of green vegetables and fruits can counter genes
that otherwise predispose people to heart disease: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011171553.htm
CHOLESTEROL: Dr. Dean Ornish
promotes a diet for actively reversing plaque built up in the arteries and heart. You eat fruits, vegetables, whole
grains but don't consume nuts, oils, avocadoes (have oil), alchohol, dairy products. You can have balsamic vinegar,
whole grain mustard. Protein is not to come from meat or even fish at all but to come from tofu which is made of soybean,
egg whites (definitely not the yellow yolks) ; also you can get protein from beans and lentils. Remember that instead
of plain white rice you can get other, much better tasting types such as brown rice, Basmati rice, wild rice. Combining
black beans with rice gives a lot of protein. You can use spices such as curry for flavoring. Read labels
to check for not only any unwanted fats but also oils, salt, sugar, corn syrup, glutin, MSG etc.
He says after doing the diet for 14 days you will be motivated to continue it because you will have noticed an improvement
in your health.
Even the most lean chicken meat is some 30% fat and a source of cholesterol.
Some plant foods are protein sources, for example, soybeans. The whites of eggs are also protein
although the yellow yolk is full of cholesterol.
Using
cod liver oil may help normalize cholesterol levels. Cinnamon may lower bad cholesterol and heart-damaging
triglycerides. Red yeast rice is the most studied and
reliable cholesterol-lowering substance but drug companies have lobbied to have what appears in most bottles so diluted
that it is not very effective. It is necessary to get 10 to 13.5 monacolins
per daily dose although monacolin content often isn't listed!
(Dr Mark Stengler). Polycosnol, also available over-the-counter is said to be helpful.
Daniel Cobb, OMD, wrote "Reversing Heart Disease with a Vitamin," which
was published in Well Being Journal, Volume 20, Number 3 for July/August 2011. It notes that "Vitamin C
plays an important part in the immune system," is found in most foods but is compromised when the food is cooked.
When artery walls develop weak points, your body uses plaque to plug those points so that the artery walls do not break
through causing you to bleed to death. However the plaque buildup eventually becomes so thick that it clogs the arteries
and a blood clot may move in to close off the artery and bring on a heart attack. Vitamin at the right dosage causes
the arteries to repair without the build up and the plaqaue deposits eventually should fall apart and leave. Cobb notes
that as far back as 1954 Caandian G.C. Willis, MD, showed doses of 500 mg 3 times a day "made very substantial improvements
in the arterial blocages of heart patients." On the other hands there have been studies designed to show Vitamin
C is not helpful, particularly when such studies are funded by drug companies. Cobb himself says at least 6 grams and
up to as high as 18 grams per day of Vitamin C "may be a good choice."
A second article in the same July/Agust
2011 issue of Well Being Journal is by Jim English and Hyla Cass, MD, and it is titled "Vitamin C & Heart
Health." It mentions Linus Pauling's "Unified Theory" often having recommended 3,000 to 5,000 mg
per day to help prevent atherosclerotic plaque of chronic scurvy. English and Cass present a summary list, though,
which has 1. Vitamin C to bowel tolerance, that is just enough that a person does not get diarrhea, 3 grams twice a day of
L-Proline, 3 grams twice a day of L-Lysine, 90-180 mg twice a day of Co-enzyme Q10, 3 grams twice a dayof L-Carnitine, and
Niacin with 250 mg at lunch, 500 mg at dinner and 500 mg at bedtime the first day but with the amount gradually
increased over a few days until up to 4 grams a day or the highest dose, Vitamin E at 800 to 2400 IU a day.
HEART RATE, SLOWING IT DOWN: Some
herbs that may help lower heart rate are lemon balm, skullcap, dong quai http://www.livestrong.com/article/315543-what-are-some-herbs-that-slow-down-your-heartbeat/
HIV/AIDS
Also read under Diabetes and Immune System here about
Bitter Melon for which some preliminary results have appeared positive.
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE
Reported in 2005, scientists said injections
of pig cells may help beat Huntington's disease which affects one in 100,000 people. Tests were successful
in New Zealand, and test was to be done in the U.S. Symptoms include dementia before early death.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1495994.html?menu=
I* 2
Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day
by day. (NIV)
IMMUNE
SYSTEM
Fungal infection have increased among people who with weakened immune systems.
A study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, published February 15, 2011, showed that Lavender Oil is potent
against two major kinds of fungi, namely Candida and dermatophytes.
Green tea boosts the body's defenses against toxins that may contribute
to cancer, heart attack, stroke, etc. One to two cups a day may reduce a woman's risk of dying about 20% according
to Japanese researchers. Citrus juices may supercharge the immunity-boosting power of green tea. A Purdue University
study found mixing citrus juice with green tea allowed 80% of the tea's anti-oxidants to stay on after simulated digestion,
says study author Mario G. Ferruzzi, PhD, assistant professor in Purdue's department of food and nutrition.
Some may wish to add at least an ounce of citrus juice to their green tea. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/02/27/healthmag.vitamin.c/index.html
Dr. Mehmet Oz on his TV show has made and advocated a drink made of
green tea with tangerine and sprigs of mint which is very tasty and helps the immune system. Bitter
Melon. “The other realm showing the most promise related to bitter melon is as an immunomodulator. One clinical
trial found very limited evidence that bitter melon might improve immune cell function in people with cancer, but this needs
to be verified and amplified in other research. If proven correct this is another way bitter melon could help people infected
with HIV. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_melon http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/43/11/5151
“Could Arthritis Wonder Drugs Provide Clues For Other Diseases?” ScienceDaily
(July 17, 2008) Professor Marc Feldmann is telling other scientists that drugs he and colleagues helped
develop have proved successful against other autoimmune diseases, not just
rheumatoid arthritis.
The drugs target proteins called cytokines. "In autoimmune diseases, such as arthritis, we discovered
that cytokines are over-produced causing the immune system to fight itself, resulting in inflammation and tissue destruction,"
said Professor Feldmann, from Imperial College London, who is speaking at the EPHAR 2008 conference at The University of Manchester
the week of July 18.
"We
further found that by blocking just one cytokine -- Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) alpha -- we were able to block all the cytokines
involved in the inflammation, with remarkable clinical results."
The team's research led to the development of three anti-TNF alpha drugs
-- infliximab, etanercept and adalimumab. These have had a dramatic effect on the symptoms of
rheumatoid arthritis patients, protecting joints from further deterioration in the vast majority of cases. Blocking
TNF alpha has had further success in treating several more chronic inflammatory conditions, including Crohn's
disease, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and ulcerative colitis.
Feldmann, Head of the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology,
believes similar drugs have the potential to treat many other medical conditions, including the potentially fatal acute alcoholic
hepatitis. Professor Feldmann said that at the 2008 Congress of European Pharmacological Societies
(EPHAR) -- hosted by the British Pharmacological Society he would “be discussing the potential therapeutic targets in
tissue affected by atherosclerosis, which is caused by a chronic inflammatory response in the walls of the arteries,
in large part, caused by an excessive immune response to cholesterol.
"I will also discuss whether it is possible -- even
likely -- that cytokines play a critical role in all diseases involving multiple biological processes, thus providing therapeutic
targets for all unmet medical needs." http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/07/080717193027.htm INSOMNIA: Eating
cheese before you go to bed can help you have a good night sleep because it has tryptophan which reduces stress and aids sleep.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1533494.html?menu= Cherry juice helps
fights insomnia http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1294550/Cherry-juice-sweet-solution-insomniacs.html
A report in The Journal of Family Practice showed simple behavioral strategies work well
or better than medications. The medical journal Sleep in 2006 reported 5 solid trials showing behavioral therapy helped people with insomnia fall
asleep sooner and stay asleep longer. An analysis of 21 studies noted in the American Journal of Psychiatry showed behavioral treatment helped people go to sleep
about 9 minutes sooner than drugs and with no side effects. The ways it works are so simple many people
doubt they make a difference.
Don’t watch TV, eat or read in bed. When you can’t sleep leave your bed and do something
relaxing but not too stimulating. So-called sleep hygiene is also part of sleep therapy. This includes
regular exercise, adding light-proof blinds to your bedroom to keep it dark and making sure the bed and room temperatures
are comfortable. Eat regular meals, don’t go to bed hungry and limit beverages. Try
to be regular as to when you go to bed and get up. Put
curtains or blinds over bedroom windows. Do not drink alcohol or caffeine products close to sleeping time.
In particular do not watch a clock while trying to sleep but turn it where you can’t see it. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/curing-insomnia-without-the-pills/
J* 2 Samuel 17:28-29
brought bedding and bowls and articles of pottery. They also brought wheat and barley, flour and roasted grain, beans and
lentils, 29) honey and curds, sheep, and cheese from cows' milk for David and his people to eat. For they said, "The
people have become hungry and tired and thirsty in the desert."
JOINTS (Also see “ARITHRITIS”)
Glucosamine and Chondroitin is being used a lot and is purchased
over the counter. Cod liver oil helps reverse the destruction of joint cartilage quickly. Cod liver oil
is packed with EPA and other omega-3 fatty acids.
MUSCLES: Inactivity in people who are 50 or older can mean
losing up to .4 pounds of muscle every year, and this may start even earlier in life if the person was inactive then.
However people over 50 can increase strenght 25-50% and add 2.42 pounds of lean muscle in an average 18-20 weeks. University
of Michigan have suggested in the March 2011 issue of the American Journal of Medicine that older adults may begin
with sqauat, modified push-ups and tai-chi, Pilates or yoga, advisedly working with a professional.
L*
Hosea 4:6 "My people
perish for lack of knowledge." Indeed, one reason we die younger than we should is lack of knowledge
about what foods are best for us.
LEUKEMIA: The drug Glivec has reduced the deadly cancer
to a chronic illness managed by a single pill a day. Some 90% of patients with chronic
myeloid leukaemia who took it were alive and well after five years, according to June 2006 report. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1868228.html?menu=
LONGEVITY/AGING:
Research is pointing toward Resveratrol (a grape seed extract). For example see this video
narrated by Barbara Walters: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUnUv5jos68 Dr Oz of Oprah: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbYWQeW88gs&NR=1
Helpful for staving off aging diseases etc are for example olive oil for memory and the heart,
vitamin D, fiber for bowel irritations and constitpation, meat which is protein for strength, garlic for the immune system,
bruit and leafy greens which help with many things including eyesight. Adding protein-rich meals to diets
of those over 50 was shown to increase muscle synthesis by 51% in research noted in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1221070/Youre-old-eat--Our-guide-foods-fight-age.html#ixzz0WiC71EJ4
Dr. Maoshing Ni has advocated choreographed
gentle meditative exercises called Tai Chi practiced regularly 30 minutes, three times a week as these give increased energy,
decreased stress, an immunity boost against viruses, lowered blood pressure, better cognitive functioning, increased joint
mobility, improved cholesterol profile, relief from fibromyalgia symptoms, better sleep, increased leg muscle strength, better
balance and posture. Eat mostly fish, vegetables, mushrooms, seaweed, corn, and buckwheat, almost no meat
to have little heart, liver disease, negligible rates of cancer and degenerative diseases.
Seek an environment with clean air, good water, low stress, close communities, unspoiled
nature. Drink only clean, filtered water. Be positively involved with your community.
Bring nature into your life by planting more trees in your area and put them in your home. Try
to get rid of pesticides used on vegetables, hormones injected into meats and poultry, phthalates leaching from plastic bottles,
dioxins from bleached paper products. Buy organic foods and use glass containers and unbleached paper products.
Lead an active life with plenty of rest. Be learning all the time and eager to travel.
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/13738/centenarian-tips-for-a-long-life/;_ylt=Aktq5F5yZYNOzKh2iaeynEyz5xcB
LUNGS: In addition to taking a multivitamin daily -- which one study on the
elderly showed helps prevent infections -- Dr. Stengler advises 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily and 200 mg a day of selenium to
help many people prevent viral infection. The herb Astragalus helps prevent upper respiratory tract infections. Take 500 mg
twice daily.
Maitake mushrooms enhance the immune system. Add to soups etc. Some
take 300 milligrams to 500 milligrams twice a day. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
A long term study
noted in the scientific journal Environmental Health Perspectives, June,13 2007,
found Aspartame increased risk of lymphomas, leukemias and breast cancer. Aspartame is marketed as Nutrasweet and Equal.
M* Proverbs
27:27 “You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.”
MALARIA: Some lab studies have shown Bitter Melon has anti-malarial properties; and Asians, Panamanians
and Colombians have traditionally used it to counter malaria. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitter_melon
MEMORY: A memory pill or drug known as CX717 could soon available over the counter following
impressive early trial results. It increases the brain's computing power, reported the Daily Mail.
In a pilot trial conducted at the University of Surrey, UK, it significantly improved the mental ability of sleep-deprived
volunteers. Monkeys also showed a big improvement in a range of cognitive tests. It
must undergo further clinical trials before sale but Cortex, a California company that owns it, is considering it for treating
narcolepsy, jet lag, attention deficit hyperactivity and Alzheimer's. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1392364.html?menu=
Too little
sleep diminishes your memory. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1594344.html?menu=
Scientists at the University of Ulm, Germany, found that jogging improves concentration
and visual memory. Participants in an experiment jogged twice a week for 30 minutes each time then were
tested. Memory of numbers did not improve very much but the ability to
recall images and complete visual tasks such as map work improved substantially. Psychologist Sanna Stroth
said the jogging activity may increase production of new hippocampus cells in the brain as well as protect existing ones.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1655654.html?menu=
Phytochemical-rich foods,
such as blueberries, are not only healthy food choices, but may greatly help reverse
age-related memory problems. Researchers think flavonoids found in blueberries may help learning and memory by enhancing existing neuronal connections, improving communication between cells
and stimulating the regeneration of neurons. The scientists were able to pinpoint the ability of flavonoids
to activate signaling proteins in a specific area of the hippocampus, the learning and memory-controlling part of the brain.
http://www.naturalnews.com/023039.html
MIGRAINES: It may be helpful to apply and hold lemon peel to the forehead then wait a few minutes.
Migraines and tension headaches are the most common headaches. In tension headaches there is tension to the muscles
of the shoulders and neck. Muscles contract, pull on the cervical vertebra, disrupt nerve flow and impede circulation to the
head. Eliminate the tension and the headache will go away. Chiropractic, stress management, acupuncture and massage are helpful.
Migraine headaches are commonly triggered
by phenylalanine, an amino acid in MSG, artificial sweeteners and nitrates. Food companies sometimes do
not list it so look for calcium caseinate, sodium caseinate, autolyzed yeast and hydrolyzed protein. 400mg
of riboflavin for 3 months has cut headache attacks 67%. Vitamin B2 cut them 50%; in a double blind study 600mg of magnesium
caused a reduction.
"’Higher
pulse pressure was linked to up to a 50-percent reduction in the amount of headache and migraine for both men and women,’
said study author Erling Tronvik, MD, with the Norwegian National Headache Center at Trondheim University Hospital in Trondheim,
Norway. ‘The finding was not as strong, however, for people who were taking blood pressure medications, which are sometimes
used to treat migraine.’
“Tronvik says both high systolic blood pressure and pulse pressure
are related to stiff arteries and that may decrease the risk of headaches by affecting the baroreflex arch. ‘The baroreflex
arch helps maintain blood pressure, but when it is affected, it can cause hypoalgesia, a condition that makes a person less
sensitive to pain,’ said Tronvik.
“Tronvik says these results confirm previous studies which have found
that increasing blood pressure is linked to decreasing amounts of chronic pain in all parts of the body.” http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080414161552.htm
MIXING OF FOOD TYPES: "At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread"
(Exodus 16: 12). Meat is protein; bread is carbohydrate. No scripture speaks against eating vegetables
or fruits with either.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
(MS): Adding antibiotics to standard drug therapy may slow down the progress of multiple sclerosis, research suggests. Patients showed fewer symptoms and fewer signs of tissue damage when they
took the antibiotic doxycycline alongside the MS drug beta interferon. LSU researchers believe the antibiotic
doxycycline may block the enzyme action destroying certain nervous system cells. Archives of Neurology reported the study on its website. The
attacks are from damage inflicted on the body by its own immune system, which turns on itself, attacking nerve tissues, possibly
triggered by an inappropriate response to viral or bacterial infections or other potentially disease-causing agent.
Many patients with relapsing-remitting MS take the drug interferon to help suppress the immune system and keep it working
more normally, though still prone to attacks on brain tissue.
A study focused on patients with relapsing-remitting MS who had been taking interferon
for at least six months and were still experiencing symptoms and developing new brain tissue damage. For
four months they took 100mg a day of doxycycline with their regular dose of interferon. End brain scans
revealed that brain tissue damage was reduced at least 25% in nine of them, and there were signs that disability levels had
improved. Possibly doxycycline, a member of the tetracycline family of antibiotics, blocks an enzyme destroying
nerve cells, and this protects the brain and increases effectiveness of the immune system. Dr Laura
Bell, of the MS Society, said: "Antibiotics are cheap and easily available, which would make them an attractive treatment
for MS if they were shown to be beneficial. However this study is very early stage in only 15 people with
MS and no firm conclusions can be drawn at this stage." Helen Yates, of the MS Resource Centre, said
other work was examining if MS was linked to infection from the bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae
- more commonly associated with respiratory disease - in the brain. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7136088.stm
N*
NECK PAIN: Neck pain can sometimes
be due to a heart problem. For some minor strains and tensions though, the following have sometimes helped: very
gentle isometric exercises or stretching, peppermint oil, heat (warm shower or bath, towel, bean-bag etc), rosemary oil which
may be also use along with a little olive oil or other oils.
1 Samuel 30:11-12 "They found an
Egyptian in a field and brought him to David. They gave him water to drink and food to eat-- 12) part of a cake of pressed
figs and two cakes of raisins. He ate and was revived, for he had not eaten any food or drunk any water for three days
and three nights."
OBESITY:
WATER: Drinking
more water before meals is now proved to help people lose weight: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/08/100823142929.htm
Brenda David, PhD,
conducted a study with 48 adults aged 55-75 years, divided into two groups. One group drank 2 cups of water prior to their
meals; the other did not. All ate a low-calorie diet. Over 12 weeks water drinkers lost about 15.5 pounds, while the non-water
drinkers lost about 11 pounds, a difference of 4.5 pounds. At that rate you would lost 19.5 pounds a year.
According to Doctor Oz on his TV show, button mushrooms, commonly found
in many U.S. supermarkets burn fat. He says try 1/2 cup a day and you can also add some balsamic vinegar with it.
Curry and tea can help weight loss by aiding a natural
process of burning fat to create body heat. Green and black teas similarly boost metabolism.
Researchers have said the spices in a tikka or balti help people feel full quicker and aid digestion. Best
results are from black pepper, coriander, turmeric, red chilli, cumin, ginger and onion. Tests were done
on rats at Maastricht University, Holland and reported in the medical journal Physiology and Behaviour. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1928967.html?menu=
In 2006 there was a report about Professor Rox Anderson, dermatologist
at the Massachusetts General Hospital, who led an experiment using a free-electron laser to heat up and melt way pig fat as
an experiment towards a treatment for human obesity, also for blasting away cellulite and acne, even preventing heart attacks.
The overlying skin is left unharmed, the process being called phtothermolysis. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1797750.html?menu=
Too little
sleep causes you to gain weight. When you sleep your body produces a hormone that reduces appetite.
If you don’t get at least seven hours of sleep at night then it doesn’t make the hormone and you feel hungry
so go eat more. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1594344.html?menu=
ANTI-OBESITY VACCINE: Scientists
have developed an anti-obesity vaccine that significantly slowed weight gain and cut body fat in animals. Mature
male rats given the vaccine ate normally but gained less weight and had less body fat. The vaccine, described
in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, may stop "yo-yo dieting" by acting against ghrelin, a naturally
occurring hormone that helps regulate energy balance in the body.
Speaking in 2006, Prof Kim Janda of the Scripps Research
Institute, said: "Our study is the first published evidence proving that preventing ghrelin from reaching the central
nervous system can produce a desired reduction in weight gain..... We could speed quickly into human trials, maybe in a year,
but we are going to be more cautious." http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1936297.html?menu=
Doctors say rimonabant sold under the trade name Acomplia helps
people lose weight and stop smoking. A report in the Lancet says two thirds of volunteers lost 5% of their
weight and 39% of them lost 10%. It also helped reduce waistlines. Other benefits after
a year of treatment included lower cholesterol, reduced insulin resistance, fewer heart disease symptoms.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1357592.html?menu=
A new appetite suppressing hormone-based
drug treatment has been hailed by researchers as a breakthrough. Injections boost the already existing levels of oxyntomodulin
to make the stomach think it is full. Lead researcher Steve Bloom found dieters lost about five pounds every month.
Bloom, a senior lecturer at Imperial College and Hammersmith Hospital, said the natural substance not only has “virtually
no side effects, it could be ideal for general use as it can be self-administered." http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1474908.html?menu
OLIVE OIL: Olive oil has been used for example to help with cardiovascular diseases, dry skin, digestive
tract, high blood cholesterol levels, earaches, constipation, hair loss, internal and external inflammation from disease or
injury, memory, upset stomach, and wounds. It has been used to drown insect/s in the ear. R*
Ezekiel 47:12 “Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks
of the river. Their leaves will not wither, nor will their fruit fail. Every month they will bear, because the water from
the sanctuary flows to them. Their fruit will serve for food and their leaves for healing."
RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA: In 2005 researchers from the RWTH Aachen
University in Germany said they had fitted a pair of glasses with a tiny video camera and an encoder sending images to an
implant fitted at the back of the eye. The implant was to let users recognize outlines of objects, see
in black and white, and differentiate between different shades of light and dark. The first to use the
device were to be those with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) which causes gradual deterioration of the light sensitive cells of
the retina. Scientists said the artificial eye should be on the market within five years. (=2010)
The project leader was Wilfried Mokwa. In 2008 an update was given at http://www.thelocal.de/10603/
S* Song of Solomon 2:5 “Strengthen me with raisins, refresh me with apples, for I am faint with love.” SACCHARINE: The sugar substitute saccharine is found for example in packets
of Sweet And Low. It does not cause cancer according to the National Toxicology Program that sent
a report to Congress by the Department of Health and Human Services on May 15, 2000. Doctors have often
recommended it as a sugar substitute to diabetic though one should check with his/her own doctor http://www.sweetnlow.com/faqs/health.html
SARS: In 2006 Chinese
scientists claimed they had found a cheap, quick way to protect against the H5N1 bird flu virus. Jiahai
Lu, at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, repeatedly inoculated horses with a chicken vaccine against H5N1 bird flu to make
them produce antibodies. The horses’ blood was collected, separated out the antibodies and split
to make them less likely to cause an allergic reaction when injected into a human. They injected
mice with a tenth of a milligram of these antibodies. All the mice were alive 24 hours after given a deadly
dose of H5N1. Such antibodies could be made quickly to fight H5N1, yet most drug companies will not do
so saying it would be too complex and expensive to switch to it. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1781645.html?menu=
SEX: Deep
red varieties of watermelon have lipopene which helps relax blood vessels, making it good for blood vessels including in the
heart; it also helps with the prostate and skin. Also citrulline has a Viagra-like effect.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080630165707.htm
SKIN: Aloe vera plant gel has mucopolysaccharides with healing benefits such as for burns, cuts, insect bites, poison
ivy, eczema and sun burned skin. by 41%.
SLEEP:
“More sleep could be the ideal way of stabilising weight or slimming," according to neuro-scientist Karine
Spiegel, of France's INSERM, a public organization for biological, medical and public health research. "We have shown
that less sleep (two four-hour nights) caused an 18 percent loss of appetite-cutting leptin and a 28 percent increase of appetite-causing
grehlin," she said. The hormonal changes caused hungry for fats and sugars in chips, biscuits, cakes
and peanuts etc.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080404/hl_afp/lifestylehealthsleep
SLEEP APNEA: In December 2005
it was reported that Swiss researchers from the Zurercher Hoehenklinik Wald hospital in Sweden had found that strengthening
the upper airways by exercise from playing an Australian musical instrument called the didgeridoo for 25 minutes a day helped
people with sleep apnoea according to a report in the British Medical Journal. Doctors have usually advised
sufferers to lose weight. A team identified split 25 people into two groups and gave lessons for four months
to one group, while the other was kept on a waiting list for lessons. Patients who had lessons reported
improvement. Lead researcher Otto Braendli said larger trials still needed confirmation. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1658245.html?menu=
STOMACH: Pure Aloe gel or juice has been
used for ulcers, digestion, colitis and constipation, colon cleansing. http://www.healthtip.blogspot.com/
STROKE-HEART DISEASE-CANCER (SEE ALSO “BLOOD
PRESSURE”): It may help to regularly consume chocolate and apple
cider. Apple cider contains antioxidants called phenolics. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1973460.html?menu=
Eating green vegetables daily could cut the risk of a stroke by 25% according to a study in which doctors analyzed
the diets of 250,000 people over 13 years. They found people with much potassium in their blood were less
likely to suffer from a stroke. Potassium is in green vegetables. http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_1699473.html?menu=
A study shows reducing daily salt intake as little as one-half teaspoon (or three grams)
could prevent almost 100,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths each year. ScienceDaily (Jan. 21, 2010) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100121092008.htm
The Journal of the American Medical Association (May 2011) reported on a study in
Belgium that followed 3,681 Europeans. Participants with the lowest salt intake had the highest rate of death from heart
disease (4%). An analysis of seven studies on salt and cardiovascular disease, published in the American Journal of Hypertension,
found no strong evidence that consuming less salt cuts risk for heart attacks and strokes in people with normal or high
blood pressure; the British Medical Journal (BMJ) in 2009 found that a high-salt diet increased the risk of stroke
by 23%. Some believe sea salt is best. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/medical-contradictions-so-bad-its-good-for-you-2361404.html The Journal of the American Medical
Association (May 2011) reported on a study in Belgium that followed 3,681 Europeans. Participants
with the lowest salt intake had the highest rate of death from heart disease (4%). An analysis of seven studies on salt and
cardiovascular disease, published in the American Journal of Hypertension, found no strong evidence that consuming
less salt cuts risk for heart attacks and strokes in people with normal or high blood pressure; the British Medical
Journal (BMJ) in 2009 found that a high-salt diet increased the risk of stroke by 23%. Some believe
sea salt is best. http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/features/medical-contradictions-so-bad-its-good-for-you-2361404.html T*
1 Timothy 5:23 Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
Stop drinking only water, and use a little wine because of your stomach and your frequent illnesses.
TESTOSTERONE: Dr. Mehmet Oz has touted Roman beans (2-3 cups a week) on TV
as a source for natural testosterone, a hormone that the body does not have enough as we age.
TINNITIS: Brain scientists at
John Hopkins did NIH-funded research showing non-nerve cells in developing ears may be the cause of Tinnitis. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071031152922.htm
TRANFUSIONS: Blood contains pathogens and so eating blood puddings
etc is not wise (Acts 15:20) but scripture (read 1 Samuel 14:31-35) show emergency eating or transfusion of blood is permissible.
If any reader doubts it read 1 Samuel 14:31-35. which shows God forgave men who ate blood with meat in order to stay alive.
Further, it is also good to not eat fat or get clogged with cholesterol: “This shall be a perpetual statute throughout
your generations in all your dwellings: you shall EAT neither fat nor blood;.” (Leviticus 3:17) and yet Christians may
and generally do eat some fat. Inadvertently, anytime we eat cooked meat, we also get some blood cells along with the
meat. So, in short, it’s best to try to avoid eating or using blood (and fat), although as Solomon wisely pointed
out, there are always some reasonable exceptions.
V*
John 19:29-30 “A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it,
put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus' lips. 30) When he had received the drink, Jesus
said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
VEGETARIANISM: Wanton slaughtering and eating of animals is wrong but at the same time we must be balanced
as when note that Christ produced not only bread but also fish for the crowds and apostles to eat. In fact
he once cooked fish for the apostles. David and various patriarchs were also engaged in raising sheep and
goats. For what purpose? To look at? To produce milk?
Or for assorted purposes including consumption? The priests of ancient Israel sacrificed creatures
and were permitted to eat the meat. For example read Genesis 12:7. However, again, wanton cruelty and unnecessary
slaughtering and consumption of animals is wrong. Besides, animals have a way of getting back toward those
who eat them. Too much fat or cholesterol can clog arteries and the heart, cause mental and physical sluggishness
and even death.
See
also: Calf (Proverbs 15:17; Luke 15:23), Dove (Leviticus 12:8), Goat (Genesis 27:9), Lamb (2 Samuel 12:4), Locusts (Mark 1:6), Oxen (1 Kings 19:21), Partridge (1 Samuel 26:20; Jeremiah 17:11) , Pigeon (Genesis 15:9;
Leviticus 12:8), Quail (Psalm 105:40), Sheep (Deuteronomy 14:4), Venison (Genesis 27:7) W*
Matthew 23:23 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth
of your spices--mint, dill and cummin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law--justice, mercy and faithfulness.
You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
WORMS:
Dr. Peter Hotez of George Washington U. says roundworms may infect about 23%
of inner city black children, and tapeworms are the main cause of seizures among U.S. Hispanics. A study
by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in November 2007 found almost 14% of the U.S. population has Toxocara roundworms
possibly from dogs and cats in playgrounds; a possible cause of rising asthma cases among inner-city children in the northeastern
U.S . Cysticercosis is another serious infection caused by the tapeworm Taenia solium, resulting in seizures and other neurological
manifestations. Up to 2,000 new cases of neurological disease from tapeworms are diagnosed yearly.
Over 2% of adult Latinos may be infected. With 35 million Hispanics in the U.S. this could be tens
of thousands of cases. In Los Angeles hospitals neurocysticercosis accounts for 10% of all seizures
presenting to some emergency departments. See
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSN2526656920071226?feedType=RSS&feedName=healthNews&rpc=22&sp=true www.plosntds.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000149.
WOUNDS: Some helpful things: alum
or powered sassafras to help stop slow and stop bleeding; olive oil on and in the wound
A “RAINBOW” DIET
Foods from trees, assorted plants, herbs and flavorings are of different colors,
thus indicative of various vitamins, minerals that form their contents. Try to get some from each color group daily.
Also, the rainbow coloration helps implant feelings that are pleasing to the eye and mind.
BLACK | black pepper | WHITE | cauliflower, coconut,
dates, garlic, horseradish, some nuts, onions, pears, potatoes, white beans, | RED | apples, beets, cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, raddishes,
raspberries, rhubarb, strawberries, watermelons | ORANGE | carrots, grapefruits,
oranges, peaches, pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, tumeric spice, yams | YELLOW | apricots, cantaloupe,
corn, grapefruits, lemons, pears, rutabagas, vanailla flavoring, wheat, zuchinnis | GREEN | avocados, asparagus,
broccoli, brussel celery, sprouts, cucumbers, green onions, green cabbage, greens, kale, limes, olives, peas, pears, spinach | BLUE | blackberries, blueberries | PURPLE | beets, purple cabbage,
eggplants, elderberries, figs, purple and purplish-red grapes, plums, prunes |
HOW TO BECOME AN HERBALIST
Although anyone in the United States can hang out a sign saying that s/he is an Herbalist,
this could change sometime. The American Herbalists Guild (AHG) works toward professional herbalism, and the AHG website
is at http://www.healthy.net/herbalists. Currently the AHG has a database by which you can also contact Herbalists in various
states. There are numerous professional groups and types of herbalism in or original to different lands, for example
for Ayurveda especially in India and Sri Langka, the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (www.nimh.org.uk) in the U.K. etc. |
