Prevention Tips for This Winter's Killer Flus |
This winter has seen new flus, SARS and
variations of SARS attacking the population around the world. Because so much
of our food is processed, our immune systems are quite compromised, leaving
us vulnerable to the new mutant strains. To bolster protection, drink at
least 20 ounces a day of green tea and keep your system as alkaline as
possible. One good way to achieve this is to drink two ounces of white
vinegar every morning. It tastes terrible for a brief moment, but it is well
worth it for the result. You can also take one teaspoon of baking soda in the
evening after you know you will not be eating anything else. Mother Earth is a gentle and very effective healer. Her holistic remedies take into consideration the balance and harmony in our Being. The following traditional medicinal herbal combinations will bring wellness to you and prepare you for the autumn and winter seasons. The Benefits Of Fresh & Raw Foods Fresh fruits and vegetables contain more vitamins and enzymes than overripe fruits and vegetables or ones that have been stored for any lenght of time. the longer a food is kept, the more nutrients it will lose. the healthiest foods are those that have been grown organically. These foods are grown without the use of insecticides, herbicides, artificial fertilizers, or growth stimulating chemicals. All foods must be thoroughly washed before they are eaten to rid them of any insecticides or other residue. Use a soft vegetable brush to scrub the foods, and then let them soak in water for ten minutes. You can also clean the food with nontoxic rinsing preparations, which are availalbe in reputable health food stores. However if the food was obtained from an organic source, water and a
vegetable brush are probably all that is necessary. Although most people in Cooking Utensils It is better not to use aluminum cooking utensils. Aluminum salts are soluble in water and are also easily assimilated into the body. These aluminum salts have no known beneficail effect on the body. Foods cooked in aluminum produce a chloride poison, neutralize the didestive juices, and produce acidosis and ulcers. The unwanted aluminum is deposited in the brain and nervous system tissue, and will continue to accumulate there. Excessive amounts of aluminum have been implicated in Alzheimer's disease. Use only pyrex glassware, stainless steel, and iron cookware. Avoid coated cookware as these plastics and metals can also deposit in the food. |
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The following herbal
combinations are traditional preparations for the autumn and winter seasons.
ENERGIZER: Eat figs, mashed with clover honey and formed
into squares. Also peanut butter, cinnamon, banana and brown
sugar helps to energize and CLEANSING, BALANCING, AND HELPS INSOMNIA PROGRAM FOR ENERGY AND BODY MAINTENANCE GLUCOMANNAN – take before meals, starting with one and increase to two to prepare stomach for food. Use in place of herbal enzymes. GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
– Avoid those made from concentrates (may contain arsenic) BANANA – very ripe
with brown skin (avoid green bananas as they wash out enzymes) APPLE CIDER VINEGAR (Do not mix
in advance) CLEAVER'S TEA YERBANATE TEA HONEY OR MOLASSES GARLIC FRESH PARSLEY LEAFY VEGETABLES Herbs Prevention
is Better than Cure. To all the herbal teas and other recipes which can be used
as preventative medicines, To help purify the body and strengthen its
resistance to illness and disease. COLDS Chamomile Inhalations. Pour 2 pt.(1 liter) of boiling
water into a bowl containing a heaping tablespoon of Chamomile. Lean over the
bowl, cover your head, and inhale the vapors. It's absolutely essential that
you keep yourself very warm after this treatment,
otherwise it will be less effective. Sources of Vitamins and Minerals Vitamin-A: Vitamin-B 12: Vitamin-C: Vitamin-E: Calcium: Iron: Zinc ALFALFA Good for - Allergies, arthritis, blood purifier, morning sicknesss, pituitary gland Because alfalfa is deep rooted, it picks up the trace
minerals in the soil. It contains 8 essential digestive enzymes and 8 aminoacids. It is very rich in vitamins and minerals.
Alfalfa also contains vitamin U for peptic ulcers. It has also been used as a
blood thinner and kidney cleanser. Athletes use this herb for endurance and
energy. Good for - bleeding, childhood diseases, cuts, energy,
heart stimulant, hemorrhage, sore throat, ulcers DANDELION Good for - anemia, blood pressure (low), blood purifier,
gall bladder, hypoglycemia, kidney, skin problems, water retention Dandelion acts as a tonic to the system. It destroys acids
in the blood as it contains organic sodium. It is good for anemia caused by
deficiency of nutritive salts and is recognized as a great blood builder and
purifier. It is also very effective as a liver cleanser. BETA CAROTENE or V-A Vitamin A helps the body resist colds as well as resist other viral infections. Vitamin A in its role of helping
to protect the adrenal glands benefits the thymus gland. The thymus which is
the master gland for immune function, shrinks when
the adrenals enlarge as a result of illness or excess stress. Vitamin A helps
prevents adrenal enlargement. #1 VITAMIN C Vitamin C is recognized for its anti-viral and anti- toxin
activity. Vitamin C reduces the severity and duration of colds because it
neutralizes the toxins produced by the cold viruses. Another way vitamin C
protects against colds is that it helps to protect the body from
environmental pollutants that lower the body's resistance to viral
infections. #2 ZINC Zinc has been identified as an activator of at least 100
important enzyme functions in the human body. Zinc is essential for immune
function, the ability of the body to resist and fight infections. Zinc
enhances the activity of vitamin A. Both nutrients are essential for the
health and integrity of the epithelial cells. These cells form the membranes
that line the mouth, throat, sinuses, stomach, and bowls as well as the
internal organs of the body. In a clinical study it seems that when a zinc
tablet is chewed the mineral ionizes in the saliva, migrates into the tissues
of the mouth and from there enters the blood streem
where it then comes in contact with the cold virus, binds with its shell and
neutralizes it. #3 GINGER Ginger has a heating effect on the tissues which
stimulates circulation of the blood and helps to promote healing. Ginger has
an expectorant effect, helps to clear the bronchial passages of mucous. #4 WILD CHERRY BARK Wild cherry bark assists in managing fevers and severe
coughs. It has a tonic effect on the chest and lungs and was originally used
in cough syrups. #5 1-5 "Conquering the Common Cold",
Croft Woodruff, Country Health fall 1991, pg. 3 BASIL TEA Take a tsp. of regular basil in a tea ball and steep in
hot water. Add honey to sweeten. Drink as a tea. Suggested daily vitamin intake during the
cold and flu season. V E Start with 600 IUS and build up to 1800 IUS It is suggested to take above vitamins for 6
weeks, then start taking 4 days on 3 days off. The
first 6 weeks assists one to build up the vitamins into one's system. Then
the 4 days on 3 days off gives the body a chance to assimulate
what it has taken in. Follow the link below for some more cold weather
remedies including winter and fall conditions to be added soon. |
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