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All the Best for your Cardiovascular System

Tom Coghill — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:30:39 +0000

The goal of this article is to show you natural ways to treatment of cardiovascular related diseases. Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation. Please take this information and show it to your doctor. He knows you and know if it can be a possibility in your case.

Stress-Induced Magnesium Deficit may cause Cardiovascular Diseases

Stress generally can make a magnesium deficit. In 90 to 95 % of all cases high blood pressure (also known as HBP or hypertension) the cause is unclear.
This mineral magnesium is a key factor in relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure. Magnesium also has function in lowering bad-cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good-cholesterol (HDL).

Other causes of magnesium deficit are

Generally problems of cardiac function

Circulatory disorder
Arteriosclerosis
Cholesterol-increasing
High blood pressure

Support for your Natural Energy Level – ATP & Magnesium

Magnesium is the activator of many enzymes requiring ATP the main energy releasing agent of the body. ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate and is our “energy centrum”. Energy is important (“essential”) for some functions such as the cyclic contraction of cardiac muscle and other muscular contraction. Support positive effects of ATP with magnesium.

Which Form of Dietary Supplement Magnesium to take?

Good forms of magnesium with high absorbed potential f.e. are chelate, citrate, aspartate, lysinate, glycinate or all forms together in one dietary supplement too. Avoid magnesium carbonate, because it can cause a manganese deficit. It is known a link between manganese deficit and cholesterol problems.

Heavy Metals and High Blood Pressure

High levels on toxins in the body cause oxidative stress. This kind of stress reduces the levels of antioxidative substances. These are very important for neutralizing toxins f.e. heavy metals. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury or cadmium can cause elevated blood pressure.
Heavy metals are contained in so many products of our daily life. Here is a little list of them.

Lead cigarette smoke, cosmetics, battery manufacturing, household dust, pesticides.

Mercury cosmetics, soft contact lens solution, some industry manufactured sea foods f.e. tuna.

Cadmium pesticides, some sea foods, instant coffee, cigarette smoke, environmental pollutants, airborne industrial contaminants, batteries.

Too Much Selenium can Increase Cholesterol Levels

The body produces more free radicals under stress. Antioxidants are generally helpful because they neutralize too much free radicals (caused due to oxidative stress). Selenium has important antioxidant properties. But taking too much of the essential trace mineral selenium can increase the cholesterol by almost 10 %, according to a new study at the University of Warwick Medical School, let by Dr. Saverio Stranges and team.

Several Possible Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)

Natural Treatment Protocol for High Blood Pressure

Possible Supplement Reishi powder, extract or two cups tea
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.200 to 2.400 mg powder, 500 to 1.000 mg extract
Comment This mushroom is known for his function than ACE-Inhibitor, without side effects.

Possible Herb/Supplement Garlic (dry extract)
Suggested Daily Dosage 500 to 1.000 mg
Precaution The best supplement form is dry extract from garlic. Oil macerates can cause liver problems.

Possible Supplement Vitamin C + Bioflavonoids
Suggested Daily Dosage at least 2 to 4 g
Precaution The best form is ester C, because the acidity of vitamin C as ascorbic acid may cause stomach agitation in people who are sensitivity to acidity. The natural metabolites of ester C provide quicker absorption and longer retention than the other form of vitamin C such as ascorbic acid. Ester C is an acid neutralized form of vitamin C with non-irritating to the digestive system.

Possible Supplement Pomegranate
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.000 to 2.000 mg extract (standardized to contain 40 % Ellagic Acid)
Caution/Comment The best supplement form is standardized, but you can take as well pomegranate juice. Pomegranate is a natural ACE-Inhibitor, without side effects.

Learn more about Pomegranate and his benefits for blood pressure and heart
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/featured/pomegranate-bloodpressure-heart

Possible Supplement OPC (95 %)
Suggested Daily Dosage 50 to 200 mg
Caution/Comment OPC (grape seed & peel extract) is a natural ACE-Inhibitor.

Possible Supplement Omega-3 Fish Oil
Suggested Daily Dosage 3.600 to 7.200 mg + at least 200 to 400 i.U. vitamin E.
Precaution Medical drugs to treat high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with fish oil supplements.

Natural Treatment Protocol for Cardiac Arrhythmias

Possible Supplement Magnesium
Suggested Daily Dosage 600 to 1.000 mg
Caution/Comment For best results you can take magnesium in the form of citrate.

Possible Supplement Potassium
Suggested Daily Dosage 400 to 600 mg
Caution/Comment For best results you can take potassium in the form of citrate.

Possible Supplement L-Taurine
Suggested Daily Dosage 2.000 to 3.000 mg
Caution/Comment Environmental pollutants and toxins can as well cause cardiac arrhythmias. Here it is L-Taurine helpful too.
Precaution Do not mix L-Taurine with milk or other drinks rich of protein. It inhibits effects of amino acids.

Possible Supplement L-Carnitin
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.000 to 2.400 mg

Possible Supplement Coenzyme Q 10
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 mg

Natural Treatment Protocol for Angina Pectoris

Possible Supplement Bromelain
Suggested Daily Dosage 400 to 600 mg
Precaution Bromelain can react with certain medications, including antibiotics and blood thinners.

Possible Supplement L-Arginine
Suggested Daily Dosage 5 to 8 g
Precaution Do not mix L-Arginine with milk or other drinks rich of protein. It inhibits effects of amino acids. Do not take L-Arginine as dietary supplements in case of chronic stress, because Arginine increases secretion of epinephrine and nor-epinephrine. This reaction is great to treat acute (short term) stress, no chronic/long term stress.
Arginine is contraindicated in case of viral diseases such as shingles (Herpes Zoster), herpes, mononucleosis, epstein-barr-virus.

Possible Supplement Coenzyme Q10
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 to 200 mg

Possible Supplement L-Carnitin
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.500 to 3.000 mg

Possible Supplement Magnesium
Suggested Daily Dosage 800 to 1.200 mg
Caution/Comment For best results you can take the form citrate or aspartate.

Possible Supplement Vitamin E
Suggested Daily Dosage 800 to 1.500 i.U.
Precaution Cyclosporine (an immune-suppressiva) interacts with vitamin E. Coumarine interacts with vitamin E. If you have a problem with liver or gall bladder or you are an allergic suffer, then it is better for you to take a dry vitamin E, called Tocopherol-succinat

Natural Treatment Protocol for High Cholesterol

Possible Supplement Red Yeast Rice
Suggested Daily Dosage 600 to 1.200 mg

Possible Supplement Policosanol
Suggested Daily Dosage 10 to 20 mg
Comment Do you take Aspirin drug (100 mg or more) to reduce platelet aggregation? Policosanol (20 mg/day) also has this effect. The mushroom Mu err (Auricularia) also has this effect on the blood concentration.

Vitamin B3 (Inositol-Hexanicotinat)
Suggested Daily Dosage 500 to 1.500 mg
Precaution Anti-diabetes drugs interacts vitamin B3.

Possible Herb/Supplement Garlic dry extract
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.000 mg
Precaution The best supplement form is dry extract from garlic. Oil macerates can cause liver problems.

Possible Supplement Lecithin
Suggested Daily Dosage 1.200 to 2.400 mg
Comment I prefer the granule form.

Natural Treatment Protocol for High Homocystein

Possible Supplement Folic Acid
Suggested Daily Dosage 800 mcg
Precaution A high dosage of the B-vitamin folic acid can increase allergy symptoms, because folic acid is important for the production of histamine. This vitamin is a histamine booster. If you are allergy patient then avoid a high dosage of folic acid.

Possible Supplement Vitamin B Complex + Trimethylglycine (TMG)
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 mg B Complex + 400 to 600 mg TMG
Precaution Trimethylglycine can increase allergy symptoms, because folic acid is important for the production of histamine. This vitamin is a histamine booster. If you are allergy patient then avoid a high dosage of folic acid.

God Herbal Medicine for a Powerful Cardiovascular System

Maitake Herbal Smoothie

Ingredients

¼ cup fresh maitake, chopped
if you prefer you can use a few drops lemon juice to taste
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
¼ tsp. fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
1 cup water
himalayan or sea salt to taste

Method

Mix all together in a blender. Let the mixture soak for a couple of hours or over night. Then mix it again in the blender.

Possible Benefits

Lowers blood pressure
Prevents atherosclerosis
Normalizes heart rhythm

Maitake Garlic Macerate

Ingredients

2 dried maitake mushroom, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 cup cold water

Method

Mix water and garlic in a blender together. Add the mushrooms and the water-garlic mixture in a small bowl. Let it soak 4 to 6 hours.
Now mix it in the blender and bring this tea to boil and drink it.

Possible Benefits

Lowers blood pressure
Prevents atherosclerosis
Regulates cholesterol Level
Normalizes heart rhythm

Reishi Tea Macerate

Ingredients

¼ cup dried reishi slices
1 cup cold water

Method

Add the mushroom slices and the water in a small bowl. Let it soak 4 to 6 hours.
Now mix it in the blender and bring this tea to boil and drink it.

Possible Benefits

Lowers high blood pressure
Heart attack prevention
Prevents atherosclerosis
Regulates cholesterol
Normalizes heart rhythm
Supports healthy homocysteine levels
Promotes blood circulation
Regulated heart related edema

Goji Pineapple Smoothie

Step One Preparation for Goji Berry Tea

Goji berry tea made from fresh or dried berries.
Add 4 to 6 tsp. dried Goji berries to 1 cup boiling water, steep it for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Mix it in a blender together.

Step Two Goji Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients

½ cup cold goji tea
½ cup pineapple juice

Method

Mix all together and drink.

Possible Benefits

Goji is a good source for forskolin: it Lowers high blood pressure
Pineapple contains bromelain: it lowers high blood pressure
Prevents atherosclerosis
Regulates cholesterol
Normalizes heart rhythm
Supports healthy homocysteine levels

Acai Berry Smoothie

Ingredients

Method

Learn more about Natural Nut Milk
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/dips-dressings/eat-nuts-for-your-healthy

Mix all ingredients in a blender together and drink.

Possible Benefits

Regulates cholesterol
Normalizes chronic heart stress

Rosemary Ginger Tea

Ingredients

½ tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped (or shredded in the blender)
1 tsp. fresh or dried rosemary leaves, chopped
1 cup water
if you want a few drops lemon juice to taste
if you prefer a couple of stevia leaves to taste

Method

1 cup boiling water to ginger and rosemary steep it of 15 minutes. Filter it up and add a few drops of lemon juice.

Possible Benefits

Lowers high blood pressure
Normalizes heart rhythm

Rosemary-Pineapple Smoothie

Ingredients

2 thick slices pineapple, diced
1 cup cold rosemary tea
if you want you can use 2 to 3 tsp. rosemary oil and 2 to 3 tsp. pure yoghurt

Method

Mix all together in a blender and drink.

Possible Benefits

Lowers high blood pressure
Normalizes heart rhythm

Rosemary Oil

Ingredients

3 twigs fresh or dried rosemary

at least 1 cup cold-pressed oil of choice
if you want you can use some fresh garlic (with peel)

Method

Add all ingredients in a small glass bottle or glas jar with a lid. Let the mixture soak for at least 3 weeks. Now and then the bottle should be shaken.
Then filter it out and you have powerful oil. Mix it in smoothies and nut milk.

Possible Benefits

Lowers high blood pressure
Normalizes heart rhythm

Rosemary Foot Bath

Ingredients

2 cups water
5 tsp. fresh rosemary, chopped

Method

½ litre boiling water to rosemary steep it for at least
20 minutes. Filter it out and add after ward enough warm or cold water till agreeable temperature.

Ginger Foot Bath

Ingredients

3 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped (or shredded in a blender)
2 cups water
if you want some fresh rosemary, chopped

Method

½ litre boiling water to ginger steep it for at least
30 minutes. Filter it out and add after ward enough warm or cold water till agreeable temperature.

Comment Dried ginger can increase the blood pressure.

Which Daily Foods can we Eat to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks?

Garlic is a great culinary herb that may helpful for mild high pressure. It may help to reduce cholesterol & triglycerides levels.
Dried mushroom Mu err (Auricularia) reduces high blood pressure and is helpful for blood clotting. Auricularia may help to reduce risk of stroke and heart attack.
Onion, leek may help reducing blood pressure and (LDL) Bad-cholesterol-lowering. It increases Good (HDL) cholesterol. Onion also is helpful in stress, especially short term stress.
Rice may normalize blood pressure
Fiber-rich foods (f.e. dried fruits, fresh vegetable, whole grains) have a good effect on healthy cholesterol.
Nuts & seeds (f.e. walnuts) good for healthy cholesterol.
Learn more about nuts http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/dips-dressings/eat-nuts-for-your-healthy
Fatty-rich fish (or fish oil) is generally helpful for a healthy cardiovascular system
Omega-3 rich oils f.e. Flax can normalize blood pressure.
Olive fruits contain powerful antioxidants, which is good for a healthy heart function.
Olive oil with the monounsaturated fatty acids helps to control of cholesterol. It reduces also the blood pressure.
Rosemary is helpful to prevent and to treat high blood pressure. This culinary herb with active substances i.a. carnosic acid, rosmarinic acid and ursolic acid is known as natural antioxidant.
Goji berries can normalize blood pressure. Support also healthy cholesterol & homocysteine levels.
Acai Berries support a healthy cholesterol level.
Himalayan pink salt may normalize blood pressure. I prefer to cook with himalayan salt.
Daikon radish (type Raphanus sativus) is good for cholesterol-lowering. Radish also is a good liver-support I recommend it in cases of heavy metals intoxication and f.e. blood pressure problems.
Banana (fresh or dried) is rich in the mineral potassium, that is generally good to blood pressure normalize. It is also a cholesterol-lowering food.
Pineapple is rich of the natural enzyme bromelain, which is good for high blood pressure. This enzyme also is helpful for generally heart disease and blood clotting.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Best Healing Chance for Yeast Infection

Tom Coghill — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 03:27:14 +0000

The goal of this article is to show you natural ways to treat yeast infection. Also patients with AIDS/HIV can have a higher risk to any kind of yeast infection.
Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation. Please take this information and show it to your doctor. He knows you and knows if it can be a possibility in your case.

Special Vegetables for Yeast Infection

Sunchoke This vegetable also known as jerusalem artichoke contains fructooligosaccharides/Inulin.

Inulin helps to maintain a healthy intestinal mucous membrane. It has a strengthening effect on the intestinal barrier and a reduction of potentially pathogenic bacteria in our intestinal system. Fructooligosaccharide taste is comparable to sugar and has a beneficial effect on the immune system. It is good for ph-balance as well.

Learn more about sun choke and benefits
http://healthrecipes.com/sun-choke.htm

Fresh (dark) green Vegetables and Herbs
These are well known for their liver detoxifying properties. They contain chlorophyll that is responsible for the green pigmentation in plants and it helps us to neutralize environmental pollutants and toxins. Chlorophyll, also known as green blood of plants serves as natural deodorant in reducing bad breath and has potential to stimulate red blood cells to provide oxygen supply.

Avocado
This vegetable is an good source of Glutathione. It is an very important detox-substance in the body. In the body Glutathione is found in the lungs, liver and intestinal tract. Glutathione protects cells from toxins and free radicals. Avocado is for me a great base for salad dressing, because this vegetable has many natural oil.

Bitter Salads One of the liver’s hundreds of jobs is to filter environmental toxins and mycotoxins from the body. Natural liver-support is important for you. Bitter salads such as dandelion greens, chicory or endive and radicchio can help in cleansing the liver. The bitter taste also stimulate secretion of digestive enzymes.

Onions These are the ideal source of sulphur compounds and of bioflavonoid quercetin. Quercetin modulates the immune system and is a well known free radical fighter. Besides Onions have strong anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties.

Radish root The radish root also known as Raphanus sativus of Brassica family contains natural sulphur too and have powerful healing and cleansing properties. Radish may help in the treatment of high level cadmium and fresh radish juice has protective effect against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity. An ideal liver support is important for the anti-fungal treatment.

Special Fruits for Yeast Infection

Citrus fruits Lemon, Lime & Grapefruit increases the alkaline pH level in your body, which helps to prevent and to reduce Candida overgrowth.

Goji Berry These fruits are important to support a healthy immune system and intercellular communication too. These berries contain unique compounds known as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides such as rhamnose, xylose, glucose, mannose, arabinose & galactose. These natural substances are very important for immune support.

Papaya & Pineapple Fruit enzymes such as papaine and bromelaine have been shown to kill candida directly. Besides are these enzymes a great immune support.

Special Natural Sweetener for Yeast Infection

Xylitol It has a function as natural sweetener, but also it is antifungal and inhibits Candida yeast. Besides xylitol has a prebiotic effect, promoting the growth of friendly bacteria in the digestive tract.

Stevia Stevia extract (isolated from the plant Stevia rebaudina) is a sugar substitute. Stevia is available in several forms f.e. Stevia extracts, liquid concentrates (with alcohol basis and without any alcohol), syrups or powder of dried leafes. This is a white powdered extract of the sweet glycosides (natural sweetening plant molecules) in the Stevia leaf. In this special form it is approximately at least 200-300 times sweeter (or higher) than sugar.

Special Culinary Herbs/Spices and Natural Salt for Yeast Infection

Lemon grass It has antifungal properties and can be helpful for Candida albicans, Candida pseudotropicalis and Aspergillus fumigatus.

Oregano It has a great antifungal effect, it is contained in some dietary supplements, but you can add oregano leaf as culinary herb to taste tomato salad or tomato sauce as well.

Rosemary This culinary herb is known for his antioxidative properties. It is a well-known culinary herb whose active compounds are carnosic, rosmarinic and ursolic acid. These antioxidants help to protect your body’s cells from damage of free radicals, because a yeast infection makes more free radicals in the body. It is also a helpful support for healthy liver function including phase I and II detoxification enzymes.

Garlic It contains high amount of dialyl disulphide. This natural substance has anti-fungal properties. Besides boostering the good bacteria in your digestive system. Garlic stimulates the liver and colon, giving it a potent detoxifying effect on the body.

Ginger It has a detoxifying effect on the body by increasing circulation and detoxifying the liver and further it stimulates the immune system. Ginger contains a special proteolytic enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties. It also has a soothing effect on any inflammation that the Candida overgrowth may cause in your intestinal tract. Besides is ginger a great free radical fighter.

Himalayan Salt Table salt contains 97,5 % sodium chloride. This salt is refined and the most minerals are removed from it. Unrefined natural salt such as himalayan or sea salt has much more than sodium and chloride. Natural salt contains all the minerals and trace elements which our body needs.

Cinnamon Cinnamon oil has anti-fungal properties and can be helpful to prevent and treat overproduction of candida yeast. In laboratory tests they found out that the growth of yeasts is also resistant to the commonly used anti-fungal medication fluconazole was stopped this cinnamon extract.

Clove Studies have shown that clove can decrease Candida albicans and a variety of other fungi in mouth and intestine.

Special Vegetable Oils for Yeast Infection

Safflower oil/Thistle oil It is known to have antifungal properties and can have good effects similar to caprylate. Caprylate is similar to chemical antifungal drug Nystatin, but without possible side effect. Add safflower oil/thistle oil to salad, vegetable and all your meals.

Coconut oil Studies in Iceland and Nigeria have shown that coconut oil is an effective agent for killing off candida yeast. It is a natural candida killer. It contains caprylic acid and lauric acid which are helpful to prevent and treat candida overgrowth.

Flax oil This oil contains anti-fungal components.
Also it is an ideal liver and digestion support. The pure flax seed oil is f.e. tasty in radish salad, smoothies or herbal oils.

Pure Yoghurt for Yeast Infection

Yoghurt Pure yoghurt (without sugar) contains probiotic cultures. These boosts the immune response and are benifical for the gut flora. Pure yoghurt without all sorts of sweetener such as sugar, syrup etc. and fruits, but only stevia and xylitol. Besides pure yogurt, an alkaline food is helpful to prevent and treat an acidosis.

Anti-fungal Mouth Rinse (Homemade)

Our nature has many herbs which are useful to treat and prevent thrush and yeast infection. We have different mouth rinses that you can easily prepare fresh.
These concentrates are best to use fresh, but you can also give 1 to 2 days in the refrigerator.

Anti-fungal Mouth rinse on Base of Cloves

Ingredients

½ cup water
1 tsp. cloves

Method

Add boiling water to cloves steep it for 10 to 15 minutes. Filter it out and you have a powerful concentrate. This concentrate is to take pure or mixed with water.

Anti-fungal Mouth rinse on Base of Sage
Ingredients

3 to 5 fresh sage leaves, chopped
½ cup water

Method

Add boiling water to sage leaves steep it for 20 to 30 minutes. Filter it out and you have a powerful concentrate. This concentrate is to take pure or mixed with water.

Precaution
This concentrate is contraindicated for people with epileptic, because the aromatic oil in sage can increase the risk to more attacks.

Anti-fungal Mouth rinse on Base of Oregano
Ingredients

½ cup water
1/3 tsp. dried oregano

Method

Add boiling water to oregano leaves steep it for 20 minutes. Filter it out and you have a powerful concentrate. This concentrate is to take pure or mixed with water.

Anti-fungal Mouth rinse on Base of Cinnamon

Ingredients

½ cup water
1 to 1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon, chopped

Method

Add boiling water to cinnamon steep it for 30 minutes. Filter it out and you have a powerful concentrate. This concentrate is to take pure or mixed with water.

Anti-fungal Mouth rinse on Base of Lemongrass

Ingredients

¾ cup water
1 fresh lemongrass, finely chopped (or shredded in a blender)

Method

Add boiling water to lemongrass steep it for 20 minutes. Filter it out and you have a powerful concentrate. This concentrate is to take pure or mixed with water.

Several Basic Treatment Protocols with
Dietary Supplements for Yeast Infection

Treatment Protocol 1

Caprylic Acid (1.000 to 2.000 mg) + Sylimarin (1.000 to 1.500 mg) + Ester C (2 to 4 g)

Treatment Protocol 2

Oregano Oil (150 to 450 mg) + Sylimarin (1.000 to 1.500 mg) + Ester C (2 to 4 g)

Treatment Protocol 3

Pau d`Arco Bark Powder (2 to 3 g) + Sylimarin (500 mg) + Ester C (500 to 1.000 mg)
Comment Instead of powder you can take pau d`arco extract (1.000 to 1.500 mg)

A Link Between Immune-Stress and Yeast Infection

The human immune system is a very important “control Center” of stress. Stress can weaken our immune system and a weakened immune system can increase the risk for yeast infections. Stress can affect the immune system in several ways such as: it reduces neutrophil activity. It decreases cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and natural killer cell activities (NK Cells) as well.

In case of too much stress (and/or a low stress resistance), we can be sure that our immune system is down. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis is the middle point of stress. Ours immune system watches & guides this axis. It is our own protecting wall (guard wall) against f.e. fungi’s and any other enemy that may assault our body.

Learn more about chronic stress
http://healingrecipes.ws/protocoo-treatment-for-chronic-stress

Possible Dietary Supplements for the Immune Support & Yeast Infection are

Supplement Beta-D-1,3/1,6-Glucan (purified quality at least 75 to 85 % or higher)
Suggested Daily Dosage 250 to 500 mg

Supplement AHCC
Suggested Daily Dosage 500 to 1.000 mg

Supplement Colostrum
Suggested Daily Dosage 1 to 2 g

Supplement Freeze dried Acai powder
Suggested Daily Dosage 2 to 3 tsp.

Learn more about immune system and various dietary supplements

http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/juicebeverage/the-immune-system-is-your-best-friend

Herbal Teas for a Yeast Infection

Herbal and mushroom teas can be a support for your anti-fungal treatment. The most teas are alkaline and helpful for a yeast infection. Besides are the most of the teas immune and anti-fungal properties. General is the recommendation of herbal tea 2 to 3 cups per day.
If you prefer a sweet taste you can add some white stevia extract or pure stevia powder in it.

Several Herbal Teas and the best Preparation

Ginger Tea One cup boiling water to a few long-side slices of fresh ginger steep it for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Filter it up and drink.

Shiitake Tea One cup boiling water to 1 ½ tsp. dried shiitake powder steep it for at least 20 minutes, do not filter it and drink the complete mushroom mixture.

Reishi Tea One cup boiling water to 1 tsp. dried Reishi powder steep it for at least 20 minutes, do not filter it and drink the complete mushroom mixture.

ABM Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 dried ABM mushrooms (chopped) macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a period at least 8 hours. Then mix in the blender, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly.

Pau d`Arco Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 tsp. of dried bark macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a period 12 hours, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. Filter it out and drink.

Cats Claw Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 tsp. .
of dried bark macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a period 12 hours, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. Filter it out and drink.

Lemongrass Tea 1 cup boiling water to 2 tsp. dried leaves steep it for at least 10 minutes. Filter it out and drink.

Red Clover Tea 1 cup boiling water for 2 to 3 tsp. dried red clover steep it for 10 minutes. filter it out and drink.

Goji Berry Tea 1 cup boiling water for 2 tsp. dried Goji berries steep it for at least 20 minutes.
Blend it and drink.

Graviola leaf Tea It is obtained from 2 tsp. of dried leaves macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a period 4 hours, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. Filter it out and drink.
Comment Instead of dried leaves you can use one or two fresh leaves (chopped).

Anti-Fungal Herbal Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
10 tsp. dried tsp. oregano, chopped
10 cloves garlic (with peel)

Method

Add all ingredients in a small glass bottle or glas jar with a lid. Let the mixture soak for at least 3 weeks. Now and then the bottle should be shaken.
Then filter it out and you have a powerful oil. Mix it in dressings and smoothies.

Comment If this herbal oil is made from 250 ml cold-pressed oil it is ideal for an initial dosage. On basic of 500 ml it is ideal to prevent yeast infection.

Anti-Fungal Lemongrass Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
10 to 12 tsp. dried lemongrass

Method

Add all ingredients in a small glass bottle or glas jar with a lid. Let the mixture soak for at least two weeks. Now and then the bottle should be shaken.
Then filter it out and you have a powerful oil. Mix it in dressings and smoothies.

Comment You can also take fresh lemongrass, but it should not be moist or wet. Then it would be good conditions for best results. In this case I recommend very finely sliced lemongrass or shredded in a blender.
If this herbal oil is made from 250 ml cold-pressed oil it is ideal for an initial dosage. On basic of 500 ml it is ideal to prevent yeast infection.

Anti-Fungal Garlic Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
10 to 15 cloves garlic (with peel)

Method

Add all ingredients in a small glass bottle or glas jar with a lid. Let the mixture soak for at least three weeks. Now and then the bottle should be shaken.
Then filter it out and you have a powerful oil. Mix it in dressings and smoothies.

Garlic Lemongrass Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
10 cloves garlic (with peel)
5 tsp. dried lemongrass

Method

Lavender Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
at least 5 tsp. dried lavender

Method

Comment You can also take fresh lavender, but it should not be moist or wet. Then it would be good conditions for best results.
If this herbal oil is made from 250 ml cold-pressed oil it is ideal for an initial dosage. On basic of 500 ml it is ideal to prevent yeast infection.

Thyme Oil

Ingredients

250 to 500 ml cold-pressed oil f.e. flax, coconut, safflower/thistle oil
at least 5 tsp. dried thyme

Method

Comment You can also take fresh thyme, but it should not be moist or wet. Then it would be good conditions for best results.
If this herbal oil is made from 250 ml cold-pressed oil it is ideal for an initial dosage. On basic of 500 ml it is ideal to prevent yeast infection.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Natural Treatment for Infections

Tom Coghill — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:36:10 +0000

The goal of this article is to show you natural ways to treatment of cold, flu, infections and fever. Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation. Please take this information and show it to your doctor. He knows you and know if it can be a possibility in your case.

Natural Treatment Protocol for Infections
Possible Supplement Colloidal silver
Initial Daily Dosage 2 to 3 x 50 drops
Caution/Comment For best initial results take it together with 3 g AHCC (or 1 to 2 g beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan or 2 g Acai powder or 3 to 4 g ABM mushroom extract).
Suggested Daily Dosage This can be 50 drops colloidal silver together with 1,5 g AHCC (or 500 to 1.000 mg Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan or 1.000 mg Acai powder or 1.000 to 1.500 mg ABM extract).

Possible Supplement Pro Vitamin A
Suggested Daily Dosage 60.000 to 80.000 i.U.

Possible Supplement Zinc
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 to 200 mg
Caution/Comment The best zinc form is picolinate or chelate. Best results can you have when you take zinc together with at least 4 g vitamin C (ester C or ascorbyl-palmitate or 6 to 8 g buffered C) and 500 to 1.000 mg Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan (at least 75 % purified quality).

Possible Supplement Arabinogalactan
Suggested Daily Dosage 1 to 3 g
Precaution Arabinogalactan is a great immune booster, but an intake for long-time may cause poor eyesight. Therefore I recommend arabinogalactan in combination with Zeaxantine (2,5-5,0 mg/d), Luteine (20-40 mg/d) and Vitamin B2 as Riboflavine (300 mg) or Riboflavin-5-Phosphate (50 to 100 mg).

Learn more about Arabinogalactan http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/juicebeverage/the-immune-system-is-your-best-friend

Possible Supplement AHCC
Suggested Daily Dosage 2 to 4 g
Caution/Comment You can have best results when you take in together with zinc (50 to 100 mg) and 2 to 4 g ester C/ascorbyl-palmitate or 6 to 8 g buffered vitamin C. An infection is chronic stress for the body. AHCC is a great stress fighter (esp. chronic stress).

Powerful Vitamin C

The acidic levels of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) may cause stomach irritation in some people who have relatively high levels of sensitivity towards acids. The natural metabolites of ester C provide quicker absorption and longer retention than any other form of vitamin C, such as ascorbic acid. Ester C is an acid- neutralized form of vitamin C that does not irritate the digestive system. I prefer acid-neutralized forms of Vitamin C like Ester C and Ascorbyl-Palmitate. Instead of them you can take buffered C too.

Best Sources of Vitamin C

Dragon fruit, oranges, tangerines, lemons, fresh kiwi fruit and dried kiwi, mango, papaya and guava, broccoli, spices like green pepper and red pepper.

Treat Colds Naturally with Amazon Medicine

Each of us knows what cold is, but unfortunately no one knows that anti-viral effect of Acai.
Instead of antibiotic drugs take Acai as to treat colds.
If you feel the first symptoms of a cold, then
my advice is to take immediate ½ teaspoon freeze dried acai and repeat after 2 hours.
It’s worth a try !
Acai is a great fruit to prevent and treat colds & flu.
Acai contains vitamins such as vitamin C, E, B1, B2, B3 and minerals/trace minerals f.e. calcium, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, zinc, chromium, copper, potassium.

Supports your Immune System with Goji

Goji berries are important to support a healthy immune system and intercellular communication too. These berries contain unique compounds known as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides such as rhamnose, xylose, glucose, mannose, arabinose & galactose. The Goji berry also has the polysaccharides LBP1, LBP2, LBP3 and LBP4.

Preparation for Goji Berry Tea

Goji berry tea made from fresh or dried berries.
Add 4 to 6 tsp. dried Goji berries to 1 cup boiling water, steep it for at least 20 to 30
minutes. Filter it out or mix it in a blender together and drink.

Special Teas for your Daily Immune Support

Oregano Tea 1 cup boiling water to 1 tsp. dried oregano steep it of 10 minutes. Filter it up and add a few drops of lemon juice.

Cats Claw Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 tsp. .
of dried bark macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for 12 hours, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. Filter it out and drink.

ABM Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 dried ABM mushrooms (chopped) macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a at least 8 hours. Then mix in the blender, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly.

Shiitake Tea It is obtained from 3 to 4 dried Shiitake mushrooms (chopped) macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for a at least 8 hours. Then mix in the blender, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly.

Ginger Tea One cup boiling water to 1 tsp. of fresh ginger (the best is finely chopped or shredded in a powerful blender) steep it for at least 20 minutes. Filter it up and drink.

Lemongrass Tea (made from fresh lemongrass) 1 cup boiling water to 1 stick lemongrass, (finely chopped or shredded in the powerful blender) steep it for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Filter it out and drink.

Natural Infection Fighter

Garlic Lemongrass Avocado Smoothie

Ingredients

½ Avocado
¾ cup water
2 tsp. lemon juice

Method

Mix all in a blender together. Now add the fresh-pressed juice combination of 5 to 10 cloves garlic, 1 cup parsley and a few thick slices ginger (long side) in the avocado smoothie. Mix in a blender again and drink.

Natural Power Herbal Oil

Ingredients

at least 1 cup cold-pressed oil f.e. Flax
10 tsp. dried tsp. oregano, chopped
10 cloves garlic (with peel)

Method

Add all ingredients in a small glass bottle or glass jar with a lid. Let the mixture soak for at least 3 weeks. Now and then the bottle should be shaken.
Then filter it out and you have a powerful oil. Mix it in dressings and smoothies.

Natural Fever Fighter

Ingredients

1 cup papaya juice
½ lemon grass, very finely chopped

Method

Mix the finely chopped lemon grass in a blender. Add papaya juice and blend again.

Anti-Viral Smoothie

Ingredients

2 thick slices pineapple, diced
½ lemon grass, very finely chopped
3 tsp. freeze dried Acai powder
1 cup water

Method

Mix all ingredients in a blender together and drink.

God Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Fever

Elderflower Tea 1 cup boiling water to 4 tsp. Elder flower steep it of 10 minutes. Filter it out and drink.

Sunflower Tea 1 cup boiling water to 3 to 4 tsp. Sunflower blossoms steep it of 10 minutes.

Soursop Leaf Tea It is obtained from 2 tsp. of dried leaves or 2 to 3 fresh leaves (chopped) macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, for 4 hours, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. It is then filtered and left to cool down, if you prefer you can add some stevia powder or molasses.

Soursop Bark Tea It is obtained from 2 to 3 tsp. bark (chopped) macerated in a bowl with 1 cup of cold water, over night, after which it is placed on the fire until it boils slightly. It is then filtered and left to cool down, if you prefer you can add some stevia powder or molasses.

Ginger-Lemon grass Tea 2 cups boiling water to 2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger root and ½ finely chopped lemon grass steep it of 15 minutes. Filter it out and drink.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Help Yourself Then God Will Help You – Natural Healer to Treat Constipation, Diarrhea and Heartburn

Tom Coghill — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:05:10 +0000

Pharmaceuticals are expensive and can cause side effects. Many people can not buy drugs. Nature contains different remedies. The goal of this article is to show you natural ways in treating gastrointestinal related diseases. Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation.

Natural Treatment Protocol for Constipation

Papaya Leaf Tea

Ingredients

3 tsp. fresh papaya leaves, chopped
(or 1 to 1 ½ tsp. dried papaya leaves)
1 cup boiling water

Method

Add 3 tsp.fresh papaya leaves to 1 cup boiling water, steep it for 15 minutes. Then filter it out and drink. If you prefer a sweet taste, you can use stevia leaf powder or molasses.

Suggested Daily Dosage 1 cup evenings before you go to bed and 1 cup in the morning (sober).

Pineapple Ginger Drink

Ingredients

½ cup pineapple juice
1 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped (or shredded in a blender)

Method

Mix all together in a blender and drink.

Suggested Daily Dosage 2 to 3 x daily. The best time is before you go to bed and in the morning (sober).

Papaya Juice or Pineapple Juice

Suggested Daily Dosage 1 cup before you go to bed, 1 cup in the morning (sober).

Ginger Tea

Ingredients

3 tsp. fresh ginger, finely chopped (or shredded in a blender)
a few drops lemon juice
2 cups boiling water

Method

Add fresh ginger to 2 cups boiling water, steep it for 20 minutes. Then filter it out.

Suggested Daily Dosage 1 cup before you go to bed, 1 cup at the morning (sober)

Learn more about natural Smoothies for the Colon
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/natural-colon-cleanser

Natural Treatment Protocol for Diarrhea

Nutmeg Tea

Ingredients

a small amount of hot water
2 to 3 pinch nutmeg powder (freshly grated)

Method

Mix a small amount of hot water with nutmeg powder and drink.

Natural Treatment Protocol for Heartburn

Marshmallow Root Preparation

Ingredients

a small amount of drinking warm water
½ tsp. marshmallow root powder

Method

Mix water and marshmallow root powder together and drink.

Suggested Daily Dosage Take one preparation one or two times daily.

Raw Cashews Milk

Ingredients

250 ml cold water
15 tsp. raw cashew nut flour
if you prefer a sweet taste you can take stevia leaf powder or stevia leaves

Method

Mix nut flour and water together in a blender.
Let the mixture soak for 4 hours. Now mix the milk in the blender again and drink.

Suggested Daily Dosage 1 to 3 cups.
Comment This raw cashew milk is helpful for gastritic, hyperacidity, gastritic ulcers.

Mushroom Hericium

Suggested Daily Dosage ½ to 1 ½ tsp. dried hericium powder
Comment This mushroom is helpful to support digestive problems, gastritic ulcers, inflammatory bowel diseases too.

Herbal Tea Blend

Ingredients

3 tsp. dried camomile blooms
2 tsp. dried marshmallow root
1 tsp. dried fennel seed (or 2 tea bags)
if you want you can use 1 tsp. dried/fresh stevia leaves

Method

Mix the tea blend with 2 cups cold water together.
Let the mixture soak for 6 hours or over night.
Then bring this blend to boil and filter it out.

Suggested Daily Dosage 1 to 2 cups.

Learn more about the link between Stress and Gastrointestinal diseases
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/featured/stress-relief-for-stomach-intestinal-diseases

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Support Your Lungs

Tom Coghill — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:06:55 +0000

Free radicals, pollutants, toxins and heavy metals are a normal part of our industrial life. We must help our lungs with eating healthy and fresh food which provides our body with powerful antioxidants and detoxifying ingredients.

Detoxifying naturally is very important for all functions in the body.
Our lungs have a lot to work every day.

Aside from the heart, the lungs are a major driver in our live. Therefore, we should support our body.

Possible Benefits of Detoxifying Naturally with Smoothies can be

Natural immune support
Blood Pressure Regulation
Provide our body with detox enzymes, called super oxide dismutase (SOD)
Reduces free radicals
Antioxidant boost
Protects cells from toxins and free radicals
Anti-Inflammation support
Blood and lymphatic system cleansing
Glutathione booster

Best Food Sources for Lung Cleansing

Water, grape, cranberry, ginger, turmeric, avocado, green vegetables, wheat grass or barley grass juice, carrot juice, mango, red raspberry, papaya, orange, apples and juice.

Nutrition Consultation

You must absolutely avoid pork products. Pork meat has high concentration of a fatty acid (arachidonic acid) which causes inflammations. A high concentration of this fatty acid can aggravate your asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other lung related diseases.

Also it is known a link between citric acid and asthma. If you have asthma and you eat food with citric acid can you have a higher risk to asthma attacks.

Citric acid is an ingredient that’s containing in a lot of processed-foods f.e. instant salad sauce, stock (instant powder), several sweets etc. . Fresh lemon juice is no problem, but citric acid is made from MOLD (fermentation of Aspergillus Niger).

The daily diet should be rich of carotinoides, because it is a great immune support. Some vegetables/fruits cam be an immune support such as carrot, broccoli, tomato, kale, spinach, pumpkin, papaya, goji berry, peach, apricot, melon, green food juice such as wheat grass juice.

Papaya contains the digestive enzyme papain and chymopapain. Papain can be very helpful to treat inflammations (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema) and is great for the immune system. Papaya is a good source of Glutathione as well. Glutathione is helpful to boost lung function.

Melon is rich of the enzyme SOD (super oxid dismutase a detox enzyme). It is to treat of asthma, sinus, allergy, immune system imbalance.

Ingredients

15 to 20 grapes
2 to 3 finely slices ginger
1 stick lemongrass, finely shredded in the blender
1 cup water
natural sweetener f.e. stevia
if you want you can use one caps Resveratrol (100 mg)

Method

Mix ginger and lemongrass in a blender. Add grapes, water and natural sweetener in it, mix again and drink.

Precaution I prefer for my smoothies in fresh ginger, because fresh ginger lowers high blood pressure. Dried ginger can increase you blood pressure.
If you have an allergy, multiple chemical sensitivity, panic attacks or problem with high histaminic level please avoid grapes/grape juice. Grapes contain a lot of histamine. This substance can worsen histamine related diseases. Instead of grapes you can take ¼ to ½ cup blueberries.

Lung Cleanser 6

Ingredients

¼ cup carrot juice
¾ cup papaya juice
1 stick lemongrass, finely shredded in the blender
8 finely slices ginger
½ dragon fruit, diced

Method

Mix ginger and lemongrass in a blender together. Add the juices and the dragon fruit in it and mix all together.

Precaution I prefer for my smoothies fresh ginger, because fresh ginger lowers high blood pressure. Dried ginger can increase you blood pressure.

Lung Cleanser 7

Ingredients

½ dragon fruit, diced
8 finely slices ginger
½ stick lemongrass, finely shredded in the blender
¼ cup carrot juice
¾ cup apple juice
one caps. Milk thistle extract (standardized) or two caps. Milk thistle powder

Method

Mix all ingredients in a powerful blender together and drink.

Precaution I prefer for my smoothies fresh ginger, because fresh ginger lowers high blood pressure. Dried ginger can increase you blood pressure.

Lung Cleanser 8

Ingredients

½ dragon fruit, diced
½ cup green papaya, diced
½ stick lemongrass, finely shredded in the blender
¼ cup carrot juice
¾ cup apple juice
one caps. Milk thistle extract (standardized) or two caps. Milk thistle powder

Method

Mix all ingredients in a blender together and drink.

Lung Cleanser 9

Ingredients

½ pomegranate (seeds)
1 cup cold goji berry tea (cooled off)
½ cup apple juice
a few dried or fresh stevia leaves

Method

Mix all ingredients in a powerful blender together and drink.

Lung Cleanser 10

Ingredients

½ to ¾ cup red raspberry
if you want you use one caps resveratrol (100 mg)
a few slices of banana
a few drops of lemon juice
1 cup goji berry tea (cooled off)

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a blender and drink.

Preparation for Goji Berry Tea

Add 4 to 6 tsp. dried Goji berries to one cup boiling water, steep it for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Then filter it out. If you want you can this tea mix in the blender too.

Comment The Goji Berry is rich of several glyconutrients. These natural substances are very important for intercellular communication in the body. Glyconutrients also known as “healthy sugars” have many benefits for better health or in unhealthy situations. The tea is a great immune support and reduces free radicals.

Possible Natural Treatment Protocol for Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema

The goal of this treatment protocol is to show you natural ways to treatment of lung related diseases.
Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation.
Please take this information and show it to your doctor. He knows you
and know if it can be a possibility in your case. .

Possible Supplement Serrapeptidase
Suggested Daily Dosage 20 to 30 mg
Comment Do not use Serrapeptase if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, have a bleeding disorder, or you are scheduled for surgery in the next two weeks. Serrapeptase might increase the risk of bleeding.

Possible Supplement N-Acetyl-Cysteine
Suggested Daily Dosage 600 to 1.200 mg
Precaution Do not mix N-Acetyl-Cysteine with milk or other drinks rich of protein. It inhibits effects of amino acids. The intake of N-Acetyl-Cysteine is contraindicated, when you take ACE Inhibitors (drugs or nutritional supplements).

Possible Supplement Resveratrol
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 to 200 mg

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

The Natural Treatment of Allergies

Tom Coghill — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 19:37:48 +0000

Many people all over the world has several allergies. An allergy can have a higher intensity under stress situations. Some stress related vitamins and minerals are important as well for allergics.

The goal of this article is to show you natural ways to treatment of allergies.

Stress and Allergy related Vitamins and Minerals

Chronic stress can make you ill! But it is well-known, that already chronic illnesses/complaints such as allergies gets worse. It is not only my opinion. Researchers from Ohio State University-Columbus at their annual meeting of American Psychological Association in Boston confirmed that stress worsens allergies. Karolinska Institute in Stockholm also sees an important link between stress and allergy. I see each disease as a “kind of stress”. My first recommendation by allergies and for people with intolerances is a dietary supplement for a better chronic stress balance. Based on my experience a stress support can be very helpful in the treatment of allergy patients, but each patient needs an individual treatment. Several vitamins and minerals/trace elements are involved in natural stress regulation, and have an important anti-allergic effect.

Vitamin B12 It is also known as cobalamin and is a water soluble vitamin. I recommend for indications of stress Methylcobalamin. This coenzyme form is another version of vitamin B12 which means that no metabolic steps are required for its assimilation and it can be used in its normal form. Stress is a vitamin B12 burner. Vitamin B12 can be helpful to treat food or/and sulfit allergy as well.

Vitamin C Vitamin C is a typically anti-stress vitamin. It is very important for short term stress situations, but also in long term stress phases. Several vitamins, minerals and amino acids in our body have connection with vitamin C and help in some body functions. Vitamin C reduces a high secretion of histamine. Vitamin C as ascorbic acid is not recommendable for allergic or chemical sensible people because it does not remain long time in the body. In contrary Vitamin C as mineral ascorbate without copper or ester c and ascorbyl-palmitate. This form of Vitamin C is responsible for an increased level and retention of Vitamin C of the cells. It has no side effects also in high dosage. A combination of vitamin c and quercitin, are both good natural anti-histamine agents and are therefore important in the natural treatment of allergies. Vitamin C may be helpful as well in reducing reactions induced from monosodium L-glutamate.

Vitamin B5 It is known as pantothenic acid which is a good addition to any nutrition-programs. Vitamin B5 helps to support the adrenal glands and is great in short term stress situations. But in combination also with other vitamins & minerals is pantothenic acid a optimal addition to long term stress. Vitamin B5 can be a possible help for generally allergies, especially allergic Rhinitis.

Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 plays an important role in building of catecholamines. Vitamin B6 can help by reactions to monosodium-L-glutamate. This vitamin can be helpful as well to allergic asthma.

Manganese It is a trace mineral that is found i.a. in the adrenal glands, pancreas, kidneys and liver. It supports function of the thyroid gland and thyroxin production. Manganese is also a powerful antioxidant and protect for oxidative stress. A deficit of manganese can cause a higher risk to allergies. A supplementation of manganese can be helpful in the natural treatment of allergic asthma.

Magnesium General stress is a magnesium burner. A magnesium deficiency can increase allergic reactions.

Zinc It is important for our immune system and its many functions are required every single day. The immune system is an important “control center” of stress. In case of too much stress level, we can be sure that our immune system is down. Then we can have more negative stress reactions. Zinc is a natural anti histaminic and a possible help to food allergy, allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Molybdenum It is an essential trace mineral and is found in several tissues of the human body. It regulates i.a. calcium, magnesium metabolism. Molybdenum is required for the activity of some enzymes that are involved f.e. in sulfites detoxification. Molybdenum is helpful to prevent toxin-induced stress. Molybdenum is a great help to sulfite allergy or any negative reactions to sulfit.

Environmental Intolerances

Rooibos tea promotes reduction of environmental toxins and it is of great help in case of toxin-induced diseases.

It has an anti-allergic effect and Redbush Tea increases the activities of phase II liver detoxifying enzymes too. It contains the enzyme super-oxid-dismutase (SOD). The rooibos tea increases the ratio of reduced Glutathione (GSH) to oxidised Glutathione (GSSG) by 500-600 %.
Rooibos tea also has anti-allergic effects, because it contains quercetin. Studies have shown that the average 150 ml cup of Rooibos tea contains about 1,4 mg – 1,7 mg Quercetin. Quercetin is a bioflavonoid and it inhibits production of histamine and other biogenic amides such as tyramine and phenyl ethylamine.
Learn more about easy rooibos recipes: http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/juicebeverage/recipes-on-rooibos-tea

Nutrition Consultation in Case of Allergy

I recommend all histamine rich foods to avoid so that natural histamine level in the body cannot increase. There is no intolerance of histamine is known. Diamine oxidase (DAO) is an enzyme involved in the metabolism of histamine. It is the most important and down histamine reducing enzyme. It is well known that in case of allergic histamine level increases, therefore this kind of diet (histamines free food) relieves this enzyme.

Avoid absolutely products with high level of biogenic amines:

Yeast (bread, pizza, toast etc., all form with yeast)
Fresh spinach (frozen spinach is low in histamine)
Sour kraut
Peanut included peanut butter, candy with peanut
Cheese such as blue/gorgonzola, parmesan, gouda, edammer, brie cheese (and other type) is high in biogenic amines
Tomato concentrate f.e. tomato paste) contains may high level in biogenic amines
Grape, grape juice, raisin
Generally alcohol, especially red wine
Vinegar especially from red wine, balsamico, vinegar essence/concentrate (apple vinegar is okay)
Pork meat has an high concentration of a fatty acid called arachidonic acid

Autoimmune disease or reactions (food intolerance) could get worse.

Under these conditions the positive qualities of Rooibos tea & supplements have a very good effect.

Pharmacy Nutrition Interaction can be Important for all Allergy Sufferers

Allergy patients need Vitamin C in order to keep secretion of histamine under control. Manganese regulates all enzyme which breaks down histamine. Manganese and zinc together protect against free radicals (oxidative stress). Vitamin B12 supports people with allergic asthma, skin allergy and can reduce food and preservatives allergy. Vitamin B6 can help by reactions to monosodium-L-glutamate. A magnesium deficiency can increase allergic reactions. But the most chemical medical drugs such as oral contraceptives, corticoids or barbiturates can cause deficiency of several nutrients. So it is not pure coincidence that people with allergy or other intolerances become considerable reactions. It is because in this case regulating nutritions (which are most needed) are lacking. Therefore it is advisable to include these most needed nutrients by treatments with chemical drugs.

Possible Nutrition’s deficiency & Drugs

Oral contraceptivesVitamins C, B6, B2, B12, folic acid and manganese as well as zinc. It can increase level of vitamin A & copper.
Corticoids vitamins c, B6, folic acid, vitamin D and magnesium, potassium, zinc.
Barbiturate vitamins c, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, vitamin D and calcium.
Psyllium fiber (Metamucil) Provitamin A, vitamin B2, zinc, copper, manganese, iron.
Medical drugs for Cholesterol Regulation Vitamins A, E, D, K, Provitamin A, B12, folic acid and iron.
Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin/ASS) vitamins C, K, folic acid and zinc, iron, magnesium.

Medical Drugs for Allergics and Grapefruit Juice

Do not drink grapefruit juice together with drugs containing “terfenadin” because it can cause disturbance of cardiac rhythm and cardiac infarction. Keep the necessary distance of 3 to 4 hours.

Natural Treatment Protocol for Allergies

Tip Folic acid is an important B-vitamin in our body. But in several cases of allergies may the intake of high dosage folic acid (as dietary supplement) increases the level of biogenic amines such as histamine. This may have a negative reaction for allergy patients. As addition to all recommendations it is good to take a multi-vitamin formula (without copper and a low level of folic acid).

Notice Consult your health care practitioner before using the recommendation.

For Rhinitis, Allergic Asthma, Hay Fever

Supplement Freeze-dried extract quail eggs
Suggested Daily Dosage 2 x 800 mg, the best time to intake is in the morning and at midday

For Generally Allergies, Food Allergies

Supplements Quercetin + Vitamin C
Initial Daily Dosage1.500 to 2.000 mg + at least 1 g ester C (or 2 to 3 g buffered C)
Suggested Daily Dosage 500 to 1.000 mg + at least 500 mg ester C
Comment Quercetin acts directly on the intestinal tract to reduce reactions to dietary allergens. It inhibits production of histamine by stabilizing basophils and mast cells.

For Generally Allergies, food allergies, Allergic Asthma

Supplement OPC
Initial Daily Dosage300 mg
Suggested Daily Dosage 100 mg
Comment You can have better results in combination with vitamin C.

For Allergies, Hay Fever, Allergic Asthma, Food Allergies

Supplement Colostrum
Initial Daily Dosage 1 to 3 g
Suggested Daily Dosage 1 g

For Generally Allergies

Supplement L-Methionin
Initial Daily Dosage 2 g
Suggested Daily Dosage 1 g
Comments You can have better results together with some Vitamin C.

Do not mix amino acids with milk or other drinks rich of protein. It inhibits effects of amino acids such as L-methionin.

For General Allergies

Supplement Reishi Mushroom (no extract)
Initial Daily Dosage 3 to 4 g
Suggested Daily Dosage 1 to 1,5 g

For Hay Fever, Generally Allergies

Supplement Methylsulfonylmethane + Molybdenum
Initial Daily Dosage 1,5 g + 200 mcg molybdenum (as picolinate)
Suggested Daily Dosage 500 to 1.500 mg + 100 mcg molybdenum (picolinate)
Comment Methylsulfonylmethane should not be used by individuals suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity or a known deficit of molybdenum.

For General Allergies

Supplements Vitamin C, Manganese, Zinc
Initial Daily Dosage 30 mg manganese (as picolinate), 60 mg zinc (as picolinate or chelate), 2 g ester C (or 4 g buffered C)
Suggested Daily Dosage 15 mg manganese, 30 mg zinc, 1 g ester C (or 2 g buffered C)
Comment This is a typical blend with an anti-histamine effect.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Healthy Ice Cream, Chocolate And Confectioneries For Happy And Healthy Birthday Party For Kids

Tom Coghill — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:29:42 +0000

Kids all over the world have interest and enjoys ice cream, chocolate and other confections. The most sweets contain a lot of artificial colors, preservatives, artificial sweeteners for example aspartame or further hyper allergenic ingredients.

Also too much sugar is a problem. Americans consumes between 2 to 3 pounds of sugar every week. Sugar is being processed in so many foods which we eat such as sweets, soft drinks, chocolate, ice cream and so on.
Therefore I created several alternatives.

Too Much Rich In Sugar Diet Can Suppress Your Immune System

Your daily nutrition with too much sugar can suppress your immune system (for example, it can reduce the ability of white blood cells to kill germs by 40%!).
This immune-suppressing effect of sugar starts less than thirty minutes after ingestion and may last for five hours. The intestine gut flora and its friendly bacteria are an important part of the immune system and have positive effects on our health. If your daily amount of general sugar is too high, then the bacterial fermentation in the colon may increase and this can weaken your own natural immune power.

Stevia, A Healthier Sugar Substitute

Stevia is available in several forms, e.g. Stevia extract, liquid concentrate (with alcohol base and without alcohol), syrups or powder of dried leaves. I prefer Steviosides. This is a white powdered extract of the sweet glycosides (natural sweetening plant molecules) in the Stevia leaf. In this special form, it is approximately at least 200-300 times sweeter (or higher) than sugar, yet a much healthier and safer option.

Preparation for Natural Sweetener (Homemade Stevia Liquid)

You can have your own fresh natural liquid sweetener (homemade) without any other ingredients and you can have it any time you want.

The preparation is easy.
Add 1 cup boiled water for at least 1 tsp. (or more) dried Stevia rebaudina
leaves steep it for at least 10 minutes. Now filter it out. Let your homemade sweetener liquid cool down and you can add 3 to 5 tsp. or more to sweeten all your recipes.

Other Method You can add a couple of dried or fresh Stevia rebaudina leafes in sweet dips, ice creams or smoothies direct in it. Then mix all together in a blender.

Healthy Sweets from Carob Tree

The carob tree is member of legume family and has been used as food for over 5000 years. Carob grows in Mediterranean areas. The word “carob” comes from Arab kharrub meaning “pod”. Carob is non chocolate, but is known as a popular substitute for chocolate. Carob is naturally sweet and contains no stimulants such as caffeine and theobromine and an ideal sweets for kids.

Carob flour contains about 40 % natural sugar & 41.0 gram dietary fiber and is very good for adding to cakes, spread, muffins, pancakes, pudding (milk, carob powder, natural sweetener and carob seed flour or agar agar), ice cream or as an alternative to hot chocolate. With carob and a bit of “fantasy” you can prepare delicious meals and sweet-snacks.

The colour and flavour of carob vary according to the roasting process. The longer carob is roasted the darker is colour and the blander flavour.
You’ll find carob in the form of dark roast powder and light roast powder, carob bars, carob chips, carob chocolate in variations sweetened and unsweetened.
It can be used for the next birthday party for kids. It is healthy and fun for all kids and family.

Carob flour contains small amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and folate. These B-vitamins are very important for all metabolic processes for example immune system, detoxification, brain function in our body. It is also high in calcium (358 mg/one cup), magnesium (55,6 mg), phosphorus (81,4 mg) and potassium (852 mg).

Crunchy Carob-Flakes

Ingredients

200 g or more carob chocolate
1 to 1 ½ cup flakes or popcorn, unsweetened
if you want you can use ¼ tsp. FOS powder
½ to ¾ cup dried fruits, chopped

Method

Melt the chocolate. Add flakes or popcorn (unsweetened), ¼ tsp. FOS powder and dried fruits. Heap up with a teaspoon some carob confection on back paper or cling film and let it become solid.

Info FOS stands for fructooligosaccharide (also known as Inulin) derived from chicory root and other natural sources of Inulin.

I prefer FOS powder, because it has a strengthening effect on the intestinal barrier and a reduction of potentially pathogenic bacteria in our intestinal system. Fructooligosaccharide taste is comparable to sugar and has a beneficial effect on the immune system.

Fruit-Sticks with Carob

Ingredients

200 gram (or more) carob chocolate f.e. carob chips or carob bars etc.
Some fresh/dried fruits of choice
Shashlik sticks (for our fruit-sticks)
back paper or cling film
if you prefer 1 to 2 tsp. coconut, finely shredded

Method

The best method to melt carob chocolate without any trouble is Bain Marie method: Vessel of hot water in which stew pans are stood to warm.
Melt carob chocolate and mix coconut (or nut flour) together. Then dips every single fruit-stick in it and lay out on back paper or cling film and let it become solid.

Fruit Sticks with Nut Cream and Cocos

Ingrdients

Some fresh/dried fruits f.e. papaya, fig, apple, banana etc.
Shashlik sticks (for our fruit-sticks)
Nut crème f.e. on base of cashews, almonds, hazelnuts
Coconut, finely shredded

Method

Mix raw nut flour of choice with a little water in a blender together till it has “thick” consistence. Give a little water step by step in the blender. This is important for this recipe. If necessary add some raw nut flour.

Then put the nut crème in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Add several fruits on the Shashlik sticks. Brush or coat fruit sticks with a little nut cream. Now roll fruit sticks in finely shredded coconut.

Tips Instead of nut cream you can use pure yoghurt.
Also a nice idea is when you mix some yoghurt and a couple of strawberries in a blender together. Brush or coat fruit sticks with a little yoghurt. Then roll fruit sticks in finely shredded coconut .

Natural Strawberry-Birthday Smoothie

Ingredients (for one cup)

1 cup cold water or stevia liquid (homemade)
6 tsp. raw cashew or almond flour
a few strawberries
a couple of fresh or dried stevia leaves

Method

Mix nut flour and water in a blender.
Let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or more. Now mix the milk in the
blender again. Filter it out and you have a “white” wonderful milk.
Now mix a few strawberries and stevia in the blender together.

Learn more about Preparation for Raw Nut Flour:
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/dips-dressings/eat-nuts-for-your-healthy

Banana-Cinnamon Nut Milk

Ingredients

2 bananas, sliced
1 cup nut milk of choice
2 pinch cinnamon
a couple of fresh or dried stevia leaves
a few drops lemon juice

Method

Mix all together in a blender.

Natural Hazelnut-Carob Milk

Ingredients

250 ml cold water
6 tsp. raw hazelnut flour
½ tsp. carob flour
a couple of fresh or dried stevia leaves

Method

Mix hazelnut flour and water together in a blender.
Let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or more. Add carob flour in it and mix the milk in the blender again.
Filter it out and you have a wonderful milk.

Baked Apple Pan

Ingredients

2 apples
5 simply dried apricots
a small amount of butter
1 to 2 pinch cinnamon powder (knife point; just a trace or more, according to taste)
3 or 4 tsp. nut slices such as hazelnut, walnut, cashew nut
natural sweetener f.e. stevia
A few drops of lemon juice

Method

Cut apples into dices. Melt butter in a pain till hot add apples and roast it with fine dices apricots and the nuts until done. Roast for just few minutes. Add lemon juice, sweetener and cinnamon powder to taste.

Super Crazy Fruit Dips

Mix all ingredients together in the blender. Instead almond flour, you can add raw flour of cashews, macadamia, hazelnut or walnut.

Then cut raw fruits f.e. apple, strawberry, mango or any kind of fruits in halves or sticks and dip these in it and eat.

Papaya Dip

Ingredients

1 to 2 thick slices papaya
½ orange
3 tsp. coconut (fine shredded/flakes)
A few drops lemon juice
Add a small amount of water when mixture is too thick

Berry Dip

Ingredients

½ to ¾ cup berry of choice (or cherries as well)
a few drops lemon juice
a few tsp. raw almond or cashew flour
Add a small amount of water when mixture is too thick

Banana Confection with Hazelnut Fill

Ingredients

Dried banana slices (Banana chips)
Hazelnut cream (homemade)
if you want you can use some carob powder
natural sweetener f.e. Stevia leaf powder or white stevia extract powder

Method

Mix raw hazelnut flour with a little water in a blender together till it has “thick” consistence. Give a little water step by step in the blender. This is important for this recipe. If necessary add some raw hazelnut flour.

Then give the nut cream in the refrigerator at least for 1 hour. Now put some dried banana slices on a plate. On top of any one banana slice add ½ tsp. hazelnut cream and on top add one dried banana slice again.

Tip Instead of hazelnut cream (homemade) you can take any kind of unsweetened nut butter too.

Blueberry Banana Dessert

Ingredients

1 to 2 banana, sliced
½ 1 cup blueberries
¼ to ½ cup pure yoghurt (mixed with some stevia sweetener)
if you want 1 to 2 tsp. freeze-dried acai powder (mixed in the yoghurt)

Method

Put banana slices in a dish form. On top of it add yoghurt and add blueberries too.

Rooibos-Cake with Yoghurt-Orange Filling (Without Oven)

Ingredients

½ litre (2 cups) Rooibos tea
¾ to 1 cup corn semolina
1 cup yoghurt (I prefer 100 % pure, without sweetener)
1 to 1 ½ finely diced orange
¼ to ½ cup chopped nuts of choice (I prefer walnuts, hazelnuts or cashews)
Natural sweetener f.e. Stevia
¼ to ½ tsp. fructooligosaccharide powder

Method

Now bring Rooibos tea to boil. Add natural sweetener and reduce heat until tea is simmering. Take corn meal by the handful and add water slowly. To avoid lump stir quickly with a long handled wooden spoon while adding corn semolina. This mixture must become thick while cooking.

If necessary add one handful semolin. Now add Inulin (FOS) powder to semolina (do not cook it any longer) and stir it gently till you have a
homogeneous mixture. Pour the mixture in a dish (plate) and let it cool completely and cut it into slices.

In separate bowl, mix yoghurt, nuts, orange and natural sweetener together. Then put it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Now put some slices in a gratin form. On top put the yoghurt-orange crème and then put the Rooibos slices again.

Instead of corn semolina you can use semolina of millet, rice or quinoa. Instead of rooibos tea you can take green tea or 1 ½ cups rooibos tea and ½ cup soy milk.

Info Rooibos tea (also known as redbush tea) is completely free from caffeine and ideally good for kids. It contains some minerals and trace elements such as magnesium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, fluoride, manganese. Rooibos Tea has an anti-allergic effects and it naturally supports the immune system.

Studies have shown that the average 150ml cup of Rooibos Tea contains about 1,4 mg – 1,7 mg Quercetin. This substance supports our immune system.

More recipe ideas on rooibos tea:
http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/juicebeverage/recipes-on-rooibos-tea

Strawberry-Birthday Ice Cream

The First Step We make an ice-cream base. Mix ¾ cup or 8 fresh strawberries (cut in halves), some cold Stevia leaf tea or nut milk (or water with a couple of dried Stevia leafes) altogether in a blender. If you want a better consistence, then add some finely shredded/flakes fresh or dried coconut as well and blend. Put the ice cream base in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Next Step Now put frozen 12 to 15 (or more) strawberries and some cold ice cream base into a blender and mix altogether (stop & go). Add the ice cream base step-by-step in the blender. Then serve the ice cream.

Add very little cold rest of ice cream base or cold Stevia tea or water, when mixture is not enough creamy or too thick.

Final Step Serve some ice cream in a cup or small bowl and add on top of it are finely chopped fresh strawberries.

Blueberry-Yoghurt Ice Cream

Ingredients

2 cups blueberries (deep-freezed)
a little cold pure yoghurt (½ cup or more)
Natural sweetener such as Stevia extract

Method

Put frozen berries, cold yoghurt, natural sweetener into a blender and mix altogether (stop & go).

Add the yoghurt step-by-step in the blender and mix all together.
Add little cold yoghurt when mixture is not creamy or too thick enough.
All ingredients are alkaline. Instead of yoghurt you can use buttermilk, soy milk, nut milk.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Ingredients

½ cup apple juice
¼ cup celery juice
¼ cup carrot juice
2 tsp. wheat or barley grass dried powder

Method

Mix the fresh pressed juices together and drink.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Increase the Antioxidant Level with your Daily Diet

Tom Coghill — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 18:35:29 +0000

Antioxidants play a vital role in our body functions. The known antioxidants in the human body are vitamins A, carotinoids, E & C. However, trace minerals like molybdenum, manganese, selenium and the amino acid-complex l-Glutathione or the enzyme super oxid dismutase (SOD) are also important for us. Free radicals, which are special molecules reduces the antioxidant potential in the body. Stress can cause lowered antioxidants level. Now you could try to avoid always all kind of negative stress for the rest of your life! Okay but this is not a good deal because stress is a normal part of our life. But we can take certainly antioxidants dietary supplements and we can eat antioxidant-rich foods to keep their levels at optimum levels. Antioxidants are vital as they minimize stress-induced damages, keep our body’s cells healthy and help us lead a better life under stressful conditions.

Which Diseases have a Link to Low Antioxidants?

All stress-induced diseases
Complications at diabetes mellitus (f.e. diabetic neuropathy or diabetic cataract)
Liver damage & liver diseases
Macula-degeneracy
Inflammations
Cardiovascular diseases
Pains
Cancer
Allergies
Environmental-induced diseases
Arthritis

An Antioxidant Rich Diet can be good for High Blood Pressure

High levels on toxins in the body cause oxidative stress. This kind of stress reduces the levels of antioxidative substances. These are very important for neutralizing toxins f.e. heavy metals. Heavy metals such as lead, mercury or cadmium can cause elevated blood pressure.
Learn more about high blood pressure and Pomegranate: http://www.healthrecipes.ws/featured/pomegranate-bloodpressure-heart

What Contains these Heavy Metals?

Heavy metals are contained in so many products of our daily life. Here is a little list of them.

Lead cigarette smoke, cosmetics, battery manufacturing, household dust, pesticides.

Mercury cosmetics, soft contact lens solution, some industry manufactured sea foods f.e. tuna.

Cadmium pesticides, some sea foods, instant coffee, cigarette smoke, environmental pollutants, airborne industrial contaminants, batteries.

Best Antioxidant Foods

Food Sources of Beta-Cryptoxanthin Grape fruit, peaches, watermelon, oranges, papaya, nectarines, mangoes, apricots, pumpkin, squash, paprika, carrot, dandelion greens, fresh basil.

Food Sources of Super oxid dismutase Melon, green vegetables, cabbage, broccoli, barley grass, wheat grass, brussels sprouts.

Food Sources of Antioxidative Ingredients Garlic, papaya, mango, orange, pumpkin, carrots, aubergine, olive fruits, culinary herb rosemary, all dark green vegetables f.e. broccoli, all fresh and dried fruits, red grape, citrus fruits, berries, pomegranate.

Food Sources of Chlorophyll Green salads, green vegetables, fresh and dried wheat grass, barley grass, Kamut grass, broccoli, brussel sprouts, lettuce, spinach, algae, parsley, nettle.

Food Sources of Glutathion onion, shallot, any kind of onions, garlic, wild garlic leafes, Rooibos tea, papaya, avocado, broccoli, zucchini, grape fruit, peaches, watermelon and oranges.

Food Sources of Quercetin apples, oranges, lemons, limes, green tea, Rooibos tea, and onions, nuts, with smaller amounts in green vegetables, rosemary.

Food Sources of Resveratrol Grapes, grape juice, berries f.e. blueberries, bilberries. In grapes, resveratrol is found only in the skins .

Special Antioxidant Power Foods

Mangosteen It is grown f.e. in Asia or Puerto Rico. This tropical fruit contains powerful antioxidants and has many benefits for our generally health. Xanthones are the base active substances of the Mangosteen fruit. But also it contains polysaccharides, proanthocyanidins, sterols (f.e. stress reducing) and catechins (to treat an allergy). Xanthones may help neutralize free radicals (this molecules reduces the antioxidants), support the immune system and maintain intestinal health, maintaining an optimum stress-balance.

Goji berries These are important to support a healthy immune system (i.a. for stress balance) and intercellular communication too. These berries contain unique compounds known as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides such as rhamnose, xylose, glucose, mannose, arabinose & galactose.
The Goji berry contains a big spectrum of healthy substances such as carotinoides (alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, Luteine, Zeaxantene), polyphenenole, vitamins f.e. some B, C, minerals and trace minerals i.a. molybdenum and manganese. Also the enzyme super oxid dismutase is found in the Goji berry.

Acai It is a fruit that grows on the Acai palm Trees in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil and his antioxidant power is 10 times higher as red grapes and twice that of blueberries. Acai is a powerful antioxidant (Anthocyanosides) and immune-support (immune-stress-balance). Add freeze dried Acai powder for your breakfast in yoghurt or pan cake mixture and have in the morning an “antioxidant kick”.

Blueberries have high antioxidants called anthocyanidins & ellagic acid, both neutralize free radicals. Blueberries have cardio protective effect, improve the brain function, may reduce LDL cholesterol and protection against macular degeneration. In cases of toxin-induced diseases.

Rooibos Tea It contains the enzyme super oxide dismutase, which is a powerful antioxidant and has effects to detoxification. This tea comes from South Africa and promotes the reduction of environmental toxins and pollutants. All these may be possible stressors/stress factors. Rooibos tea has a caffeine free base and contains some minerals and trace minerals such as magnesium, zinc, manganese and iron.
Learn more about healthy recipes with rooibos tea: http://www.healthrecipes.ws/recipe/juicebeverage/recipes-on-rooibos-tea

Green Tea and his active ingredients are polyphenols/epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). The antioxidant power of this compound is over 25 to 100 times more potent as vitamins C and E. I recommend green tea extract, manufactured caffeine free (f.e. with 95 % polyphenols/70 % EGCG) most in combinations with other antioxidants.

Natural Glutathione Activators

Glutathione is the number one in the human body as antioxidant. Its formed from amino acids glutamic acid, cysteine and glycine. In the body Glutathione is found in the lungs, liver and intestinal tract. Glutathione protects cells from toxins and free radicals.

Ginkgo Biloba It is known in the traditional medicine to treat circulatory disorders and enhance memory. Ginkgo leafes contain flavonoids and terpenoids, which have antioxidant properties. Ginkgo may also reduce high Cortisol level and is helpful to treat chronic stress.

Milk thistle Silymarin is the key active compound in milk thistle. This substance can increase Glutathione production in the liver by around 30 %. Silymarin also increases the activity of SOD/super oxid dismutase in red and white blood cells. Silymarin is ideal to support environmental-induced stress by f.e. heavy metals, toxins, pollutants and pesticides.

Alpha-Liponic Acid is a powerful antioxidant, which helps to increase Glutathione. I recommend R (+) Alpha-Liponic acid for stress-induced high copper level in serum/blood or in cases of high Cortisol (at least 100 mg/day).Some manufactures for dietary supplements have a combination with alpha-Liponic acid, Silymarin and Glutathione, reduced or other powerful antioxidants. It also prevents complications of diabetics f.e. Neuropathy.

Avocado-Orange Salad

This salad creation is very simple, but it is a good source of the powerful antioxidant glutathione.

Ingredients

1 ripe avocado, finely sliced
1 orange, diced

Dressing

¼ cup pure yoghurt

A pinch of Himalayan or sea salt
If you prefer, pepper to taste
a few slices lemongrass, very finely chopped

Method

Mix all dressing ingredients in a blender, blend till smooth. Add them over the salad base.

Antioxidant Power Drink

Ingredients (for one cup)

1 cup cold green tea
6 tsp. almond raw nut flour
2 tsp. freeze dried acai powder
a few leaves dried stevia

Method

Mix nut flour, stevia and green tea together in a blender.
Let the mixture soak for at least 4 hours or more. Now mix the milk in the blender again. Add the acai powder and mix it in a blender.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

Stress Relief for Stomach-Intestinal Diseases

Tom Coghill — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 20:32:38 +0000

Stress especially long term emotional stress has shown to increase acid production in the stomach. 52 percent of heartburn sufferers say that work-related stress increases their heartburn. Also gastritic or Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) will be caused by stress. Chronic bowel inflammations or helicobacter pylori infections are not stress induced but stress can cause a worsening of the symptoms. Therefore stress relief is an important factor for your own stress balance.

Natural Therapy for Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Zinc-L-Carnosine ComplexThe infection H. pylori is associated with gastritic, indigestions (trouble with digestion) and peptic ulcer.
Researches on zinc-L-carnosine have found that this nutritional supplement is a very good support to healthy gastritic function. It protects epithelial cell membranes in the stomach and has anti-inflammatory effects. This dietary supplement form of L-carnosine and zinc adheres to ulcerations, acts as a barrier between them and stomach acids and helps to heal. Besides it inhibits activity of Helicobacter pylori bacteria. It is effective in 60 to 70 % case of peptic ulcer and stimulates production of protective mucous too.

Mastic gum It is a natural resin from “Pistacia lentiscus” and it supports (gastrointestinal health) the lining of the stomach and duodenum. The positive effects are good also documented to Helicobacter pylori and treatment with mastic gum.

Possible Healing Teas for Stomach-Intestinal Tract & Stress Relief

AnguratéIt is a natural tea from Peru and is ideal to treat gastritic and hyper acidity. Anguraté stomach tea (Mentzelia cordifolia Dombey) restores the acid balance of the stomach and soothes the irritated mucous membrane. Angurate tea is a good support for stress.

Icelandic MoosIt helps to regulate hyper acidity.
It contains also complex polysaccharides which have immunostimulant effects.

ChamomileIt has a gentle calming sedative effect on the central nervous system. Chamomile tea is an ideal support for acute and chronic stress forms.
Chamomile has soothing effect on inflamed and irritated mucous membranes. It is helpful to treat gastritic and heartburn, H. pylori.

Calendula It is known for his anti-inflammatory effect. A calendula tea can be helpful to treat gastritic and peptic ulcers.
Calendula may affect the menstrual cycle and should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

MarshmallowThe drinking of tea or intake of powder is helpful to treat irritable or inflamed mucous membranes in the digestive system especially heartburn and gestritic. Marshmallow root is rich of the glyconutrient Arabinogalactan. This natural immune booster is of great support to chronic stress, because it lowers cortisol and adrenergic overproduction.

Licorice to Treat Gastritic

Licorice increases blood flow to gastritic mucosa cells and promotes the growth of new mucosa cells. Licorice is ideal to treat peptic ulcers and gastritic. In an early study, 33 subjects with gastric ulcers were given either DGL or a placebo 3 times a day for one month. A reduction in ulcer size was found in 78% of the DGL group compared with 34% of the other control group. In addition, complete healing occurred in 44% of the DGL group, but in only 6% of the placebo group.

Licorice has an anti-inflammatory effect similar to that of corticoide but without its side effects. Licorice helps the body to built up resistance to stress by acting on the adrenal glands. Licorice is a Cortisol booster. Therefore it is of great support in acute (short term) stress situation.

I prefer licorice in the DGL form because this form has all the positive effects of licorice without the typical side effects and contraindications of glycyrrhinic acid such as high blood pressure and oedema.

Mushrooms –One Possible Treatment
Option for Stomach-Intestine Illnesses

I recommend for peptic and duodenal ulcer, colitis ulcerous or crohn`s disease mushroom extract.
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) for peptic ulcer

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) for peptic and duodenal ulcer, gastritic

Coriolus (Coriolus versicolor) for peptic and duodenal ulcer, gastritic

Hericium (Hericium erinaceous) for acid reflux (heartburn), peptic and duodenal ulcer, crohn`s disease, colitis ulcerous.

Which food causes pyrosis (heartburn), reflux esophagitis or does it aggravates it ?

Hyper acidity is also one of causes of peptic ulcers. Some foods increase secretion of stomach acid.
Alcohol
Coffee (with coffein and without coffein)
Onions
Spicy herbs
Chocolate
Black tea
Citrus fruits
Sugar
Tomatoes

Possible Nutritional Supplements to Treatment
of Stomach-Intestine Diseases

I have realized that there is a difference between chronic stress and acute stress. Chronic stress is a form of stress with i.a. increase secretion of catecholamines. The stresshormons epinephrine (adrenaline) and norepinephrine (nor adrenaline) belong to the group of Catecholamine.
Acute stress is another type of stress with low level of inter alia epinephrine.
Therefore I think that the word “stress” Must be clarified between chronic & acute and naturally the treatment is according to the type of stress.
Chronic diseases are for the human body long term stress. Therefore my first recommendation is a supplement base such as DHA, AHCC, Arabinogalactan or Acai. These reduce an overproduction of adrenaline and/or Cortisol.

Stomach- Intestine Disease Form	Nutritional Suplement/Herb	Possible Dosage per Day	Stress related Benefits	Please Notice
Heartburn	Marshmallow root powder, Hericium powder	At least marshmallow 1 g or 1 to 2 g Hericium mushroom powder	Marshmallow is ideal to treat chronic stress, Hericium is ideal to treat stress induced stomach-intestine problems
Peptic & Duodenal Ulcer	L-Glutamine or Hericium extract	At least 10 gram glutamine + multi-vitamin/mineral blend or at least 1 g Hericium mushroom extract	General to stress support	Do not mix L-Glutamine with milk or other drinks rich of protein. People with kidney disease, liver disease or Reye’s syndrome should not take glutamine. Persons sensitive to monosodium glutamate (MSG) may also avoid glutamine supplements
Helicobacter pylori	Zinc-L-Carnosine complex, gum mastic at least standardized of 35	2 to 3 x 37,5 mg zinc-L-carnosine or gum mastic 2 to 3 caps		Zinc-L- carnosine protects the stomach from the harmful effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) when absorbed simultaneously
Gastritic	Zinc-L-Carnosine complex or gum mastic or licorice dgl form	1 to 2 caps or 1 to 2 gram gum mastic or licorice dgl 1.500 mg		Avoid gum mastic with hypersensitivity to any ingredients of mastic gum as well as with pollen hypersensitivity.
Crohn’s disease	Hericium mushroom extract, methylcobalamine	At least 1 to 2 gram, B12 as Methylcobalamine 1 to 3 mg	Hericium is ideal to treat stress induced intestine problems, Vit. B12 is a important part in any anti-stress programs
Colitis ulcerous	Hericium mushroom extract, Methylcobalamine	At least 1 to 2 gram, B12 as Methylcobalamine 1 to 3 mg	Hericium is ideal to treat stress induced intestine problems, Vit. B12 is a important factor in any anti-stress programs
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS or spastic colon)	Vitamin B12 as Coenzyme f.e. Methylcobalamine & Acai powder	At least 1 mg vit. B12, 500 to 1000 mg acai, extract	I have good experiences with B12 & Acai in this case. These are to treat IBS and stress, acai is a great free radical fighter

Recommend to Supplements for Peptic & Duodenal Ulcer

L-Glutamine: 3-4 x/day 5,0 gr. Do not mix amino acids with milk or other drinks rich of protein. It inhibits effects of amino acids such as L-Glutamine.

Zinc (as picolinate): 30-50 mg/day

Vitamin C (as ester c): 1-2 gr./day

Vitamin E (as Tocopherol-succinate/”dry” vitamin E): 400 i.E./day

Vitamin A: 2-3 x in the week (from fish oil) 10.000 i.E.

In case of treatment with pharmacy such as contraceptive etc. anyway consult your doctor if you are pregnant nursing or taking any medications, consult your as well your doctor before use it. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Contraindications: Hyperuricaemia (high copper level in blood and/or serum), gout, autoimmune diseases such as lupus.

Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamine an active form): 5-15 mg/day as sublingual form

Vitamin B5 (as Pantethine Octahydrate): 2-3 x 250 mg/day

RNA/DNA: Dietary supplements (for supporting to heal), in acute situations 300 mg/day.
Contraindications: Hyperuricaemia or gout

Foods for Stomach-Intestine Diseases & Stress Relief

Cashews (Anacardium occidentale) These are very good helpful for hyper acidity, gastritic and peptic ulcers.
It taste good as snacks between meals or roasted in a frying pan without oil/fat to salad. Cashews are an ideal snack for stress esp. acute stress.

Ripe Avocado (Persea americana) It is recommended in case of Hyper acidity. Avocado is a good source of antioxidative power substance Glutathione. Glutathione is a free radical fighter. A high concentration of free radicals (oxidative stress) can cause irritations and/or inflammations in the stomach-intestinal tract.

Goat Milk It may help heal peptic and duodenal ulcers. My recommendation per day is at least one cup.

Garlic It has been reported to have anti-Helicobacter activity. Garlic is a natural immune support. A powerful immune system is an important part of stress balance.

Mushrooms Hericium is helpful to treat stress related acid reflux (heartburn), peptic and duodenal ulcer, crohn`s disease, colitis ulcerous.
Also Shiitake can be of support to peptic ulcer.

A Mediterranean Diet Form to treat of Stomach-Intestine Disorder

In Italy it will be recommended a “white diet” (mangiare in bianco). It means that all allowed foods will be boiled cooked or steamed without adding any kind of sauce. “Mangiare in bianco” is a simple and light diet. Fish will be boiled with a pinch of salt and served with a dressing of olive oil and lemon juice or it can be steamed with same olive oil or butter or margarine (plant fat). Any kind of tomato or highly flavoured souce, any kind of cabbages are not recommended. Anyway no raw vegetables and fruits best cooked apples and pears. In Italy this “white diet” consists of fish, young chicken, fennel, zucchini, artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.). fennel and artichoke are know as “heal food” for stomach-intestine-liver disorder.

Let Food be Your Medicine

The base of preparation to “Functional Food” is very simple.
A recipe Must be tasty, but for me a recipe is more than that. These recipes must
have some “healing” properties and the best synergetic effects.
Functional Food are recipes with some “healing” effects but tasty and delicious as
well.

Warm Zucchini Salad

Zucchini green, light green or yellow color have some carotinoides such as
alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin and f.e. nicotinamide (vitamin B3),
vitamin C. Zucchini contains as well the detox power substance Glutathione.

Ingredients

1 ½ cup fresh cooked little zucchini, diced
2 tsp. Olive oil or cold-pressed flax oil
Himalayan or sea salt

Method

Mix all ingredients together.

Fennel Vegetable

Fennel is know as “heal food” for stomach-intestine-liver disorder.

Ingredients

Cooked 1 or 2 bulb fennel, chopped
Some himalayan salt and nutmeg to taste
A small amount of butter

Method

Melt some butter in a frying pan, add the fennel. Add himalayan salt and some nutmeg to taste.

Artichoke Vegetable

Artichoke has a long tradition as “heal food” for stomach-intestine-liver disorder.

Ingredients

1 to 2 artichoke, finely sliced
A few slices garlic
6 tsp. parsley, finely chopped
100 to 150 ml vegetable stock
a small amount of butter

Method

Let butter get hot in a frying pan, add artichokes, garlic, parsley plus vegetable stock.
Cover and braise for 25 to 30 minutes until tender.

Protection for Possible Pharmacy Side Effects

Several medical drugs can have possible side effects to stomach and intestine.
Pharmacy such as aspirin (ASS), anti rheumatic (NSAIDs) or corticoide can be irritant to the lining cells of stomach/mucosa intestine. But also medical drugs against stomach intestine symptoms can cause stomach-intestinal related inflammations. If you take medical drugs you must protect somehow mucosa of stomach & intestine as well.

RNA/DNA It prevents or heals damage to the stomach lining caused by anti-inflammatory pharmacy drugs.
Dosage Recommendation 100 to 200 mg/d.
Stress Support It is a great immune support. A powerful immune system is very important for your own stress balance.
Contraindications Gout, Hyperuricaemia, autoimmune diseases f.e. Lupus or any kind of cancer/tumours.

L-Glutamine Can help to protect gastric-intestine mucosa.
Dosage Recommendation 5 gram/d to prevent.
Stress Support Any stress forms are known as L-Glutamine burner.

L-Glutathione It blocks free radicals damage to all types of tissues. L-Glutathione decreases side effects of analgetica so that they will be better tolerated.
Dosage Recommendation 500 to 1000 mg/d.
Stress Support Glutathione is a helpful stress support.

References

1) Oxidative Stress and Antioxidants Status in
Peptic Ulcer and Gastritic Carcinoma, Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 2004; 48 (1) : 115–118.

2) Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D., Nutritional Influences On Illness – A sourcebook of clinical research, Third Line Press.

3) Huwez FU, Thirlwell D, Cockayne A, Ala’Aldeen DAA. Mastic gum kills Helicobacter pylori. New England Journal of Medicine 1998 ; 339(26) : 1946.

By Mirko Albrecht, Dipl.-qualified NC.

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All the Best for your Cardiovascular System

Stress-Induced Magnesium Deficit may cause Cardiovascular Diseases

Support for your Natural Energy Level – ATP & Magnesium

Which Form of Dietary Supplement Magnesium to take?

Heavy Metals and High Blood Pressure

Too Much Selenium can Increase Cholesterol Levels

Several Possible Treatments for Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD)

Natural Treatment Protocol for Cardiac Arrhythmias

God Herbal Medicine for a Powerful Cardiovascular System

Which Daily Foods can we Eat to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks?

Best Healing Chance for Yeast Infection

Special Vegetables for Yeast Infection

Special Fruits for Yeast Infection

Special Natural Sweetener for Yeast Infection

Special Culinary Herbs/Spices and Natural Salt for Yeast Infection

Special Vegetable Oils for Yeast Infection

Pure Yoghurt for Yeast Infection

Anti-fungal Mouth Rinse (Homemade)

Several Basic Treatment Protocols with Dietary Supplements for Yeast Infection

A Link Between Immune-Stress and Yeast Infection

Possible Dietary Supplements for the Immune Support & Yeast Infection are

Several Herbal Teas and the best Preparation

Natural Treatment for Infections

Powerful Vitamin C

Best Sources of Vitamin C

Treat Colds Naturally with Amazon Medicine

Supports your Immune System with Goji

Special Teas for your Daily Immune Support

Natural Infection Fighter

God Herbal Medicine for the Treatment of Fever

Help Yourself Then God Will Help You – Natural Healer to Treat Constipation, Diarrhea and Heartburn

Natural Treatment Protocol for Constipation

Natural Treatment Protocol for Diarrhea

Natural Treatment Protocol for Heartburn

Support Your Lungs

Possible Benefits of Detoxifying Naturally with Smoothies can be

Best Food Sources for Lung Cleansing

Nutrition Consultation

Natural Glutathione Activators for Best Detoxification

Lung Cleanser 1

Lung Cleanser 2

Lung Cleanser 3

Lung Cleanser 4

Lung Cleanser 5

Lung Cleanser 6

Lung Cleanser 7

Lung Cleanser 8

Lung Cleanser 9

Lung Cleanser 10

Preparation for Goji Berry Tea

Possible Natural Treatment Protocol for Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema

The Natural Treatment of Allergies

Stress and Allergy related Vitamins and Minerals

Environmental Intolerances

Nutrition Consultation in Case of Allergy

Pharmacy Nutrition Interaction can be Important for all Allergy Sufferers

Possible Nutrition’s deficiency & Drugs

Natural Treatment Protocol for Allergies

For Rhinitis, Allergic Asthma, Hay Fever

For Generally Allergies, Food Allergies

For Generally Allergies, food allergies, Allergic Asthma

For Allergies, Hay Fever, Allergic Asthma, Food Allergies

For Generally Allergies

For General Allergies

For Hay Fever, Generally Allergies

For General Allergies

Healthy Ice Cream, Chocolate And Confectioneries For Happy And Healthy Birthday Party For Kids

Too Much Rich In Sugar Diet Can Suppress Your Immune System

Stevia, A Healthier Sugar Substitute

Preparation for Natural Sweetener (Homemade Stevia Liquid)

Healthy Sweets from Carob Tree

Crunchy Carob-Flakes

Fruit-Sticks with Carob

Fruit Sticks with Nut Cream and Cocos

Natural Strawberry-Birthday Smoothie

Banana-Cinnamon Nut Milk

Natural Hazelnut-Carob Milk

Baked Apple Pan

Super Crazy Fruit Dips

Several Basic Treatment Protocols with
Dietary Supplements for Yeast Infection

Mushrooms –One Possible Treatment
Option for Stomach-Intestine Illnesses

Possible Nutritional Supplements to Treatment
of Stomach-Intestine Diseases