11 Reasons to Stop Consuming Milk

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11 REASONS TO STOP CONSUMING

MILK

Milk and dairy products are not the health foods weve been told they are.

Here are 11 reasons to stop consuming them:

1.Cows milk is intended for baby cows. Were the only species (other than those we aredomesticating) that drinks milk after infancy. And, were definitely the only ones drinking themilk of a different species.

2. Hormones. Not only are the naturally-present hormones in cows milk stronger than humanhormones, the animals are routinely given steroids and other hormones to plump them up andincrease milk production. These hormones can negatively impact humans delicate hormonalbalance.

3. Most cows are fed inappropriate food. Commercial feed for cows contains all sorts of

ingredients that include: genetically-modified (GM) corn, GM soy, animal products, chickenmanure, cottonseed, pesticides, and antibiotics.

4. Dairy products, when metabolized, are acid-forming. Our bodies are constantly strivingfor biochemical balance to keep our blood at 7.365 pH. Eating excessive acid-forming productscan cause our bodies to overuse some of its acid-balancing mechanisms, one of which is thebones. Alkaline calcium is stored in the bones and released to combat excessive acidity in thebody. Over time, bones can become fragile.

5. Research shows that the countries whose citizens consume the most dairy products have

the HIGHEST incidence of osteoporosis.


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6. Most dairy cows live in confined, inhumane conditions, never seeing the pastures of greengrass they were intended to eat.

7. Most dairy products are pasteurized to kill potentially-harmful bacteria. During thepasteurization process, vitamins, proteins, and enzymes are destroyed. Enzymes assist withthe digestion process. When they are destroyed through pasteurization, milk becomes harder todigest, therefore putting a strain on our bodies enzyme systems.

8. Dairy products are mucous-forming. They can contribute to respiratory disorders. When Iremove dairy and sugar from the diets of my clients, they stop experiencing hay fever andseasonal allergies.

9. Research links dairy products with arthritis. In one study on rabbits, scientist RichardPanush was able to PRODUCE inflamed joints in the animals by switching their water to milk.In another study, scientists observed more than a 50% reduction in the pain and swelling ofarthritis when participants eliminated milk and dairy products from their diet.

10 Most milk is homogenized, which denatures the milks proteins, making it harder todigest. Many peoples bodies react to these proteins as though they are foreign invaders

causing their immune systems to overreact. Research also links homogenized milk to heartdisease.

11. Pesticides in cow feed find their way into milk and dairy products that we consume.

Check out myDairy-Free Soft Cheese recipefor a delicious alternative to dairy cheese.
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Dairy-Free Soft Cheese

This cheese is so delicious no

one will know its a healthy, dairy-free option. Check out my article on11 Reasons to StopEating Dairyto learn why you should forego dairy products. This recipe offers all the benefits ofyogurt and helps to balance your bowel flora. While it requires time for fermentation, it onlytakes about 5 to 10 minutes of preparation time.

Ingredients2 cups of raw, unsalted cashews, soaked overnight or about 10 to 12 hours1 teaspoon probiotics powder or 2 capsules of probiotics opened (available in most health foodstores and is sometimes called L. acidophilus or flora) and dissolved in 1 cup of pure water1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan crystal salt (or more to taste if desired)1 to 2 teaspoons of onion powder

1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

In a blender or food processor, blend the soaked cashews with the probiotic powder and watermixture. Place in a glass bowl, covered with a clean cloth and let rest for 10 to 14 hours toferment. Then stir in the salt, onion powder, and nutmeg until well mixed. Form the cheese intoa ball or press in a spring form pan and serve with crackers, pita bread, or vegetable crudite.

OptionsYou can add a teaspoon or two of herbs like herbes du Provence to flavor the cheese once it hasfermented or to coat the outside of a cheeseball.You can serve the cheese coated with ground or chopped nuts like hazelnuts.

You can serve drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction.

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How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Vegetables

Ive met a few kids in mytime who have never had more vegetables than a carrot stick and, if they had to guess what anartichoke is, would say its a karate move. But not my kids, of course. They eat their vegetables

all the time. At least sometimes. I mean, they all go through phases of pickiness, but when its allsaid and done, they eat almost every vegetable there is. Whats my secret? Well, I have 10 of

them

Log your food habits online, and youre more likely to develop healthy eating habits.

1. Serve them raw. Seriously, have you ever eaten a raw pea? Its heaven on earth. No need for

butter. Kids eat them like candy. I put a plate of raw cut-up veggies on the dinner table everynightyes, carrot sticks, but also sweet red peppers, celery, fresh peas. Cauliflower and

tomatoes.

2. Let them have dip. Its not the end of the world if they have a bit of Hidden Valley Ranchdressing on their veggies (in fact, there is an organic version of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing).It does make a piece of raw broccoli really much more yummy.

3. Plant a garden.Studies show that kids who grow veggies themselves will eat almost anything.Ive seen it with my own eyes. If you are growing an organic garden, kids can eat stuff right outof the garden without rinsing. Unless its a carrot or potato or something like that (for you non-gardeners, those veggies grow underground, so they are covered in dirt when you harvest them).

4. Just add butter. Organic butter, of course, but a little bit never hurt anyone. And somevegetables, like spinach or kale, need a bit of oil for their nutrients to be absorbed better into ourbodies. Corn on the cobneed I say more?

5. Add them to soup. Its amazing what kids will eat when its submerged in a savory broth. Ifyou suspect they wont like something, chop it up till its really tiny. After a half hour in the

soup, it will magically disappear!
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Decreasing fluids is often the first thing tried by someone seeking to control anoveractivebladder. After all, if you drink less overall, you reduce the need to use the bathroom often or thechance of having an accident before you can get there. Right?

Yesbut if you drink too little (fewer than about eight cups a day), urine becomes

concentrated, which can cause even more bladder irritation. Thats why equally important tomanaging bladder problems is what youre drinking and eating.

Whether youre plagued by stress incontinence, prostate issues, urge incontinence, or some other

form ofoveractive bladder syndrome(OBS), try eliminating some of the following foods andbeverages. Keep a food diary to see if the change makes a difference. All of the following areknown to exacerbate bladder problems in some people.

1. Avoid: Oranges, grapefruit, pineappleCitrus tends to irritate the bladder (even though, in general, its wise to eat plenty of fruits and

vegetables for their healthy, vitamin-rich liquid and fiber). Beware especially of oranges,grapefruits, lemons, limes, and tangerines. Pineapple, not technically a citrus fruit (even though itoften appears in the same tropical salads), is also a culprit because its highly acidic.

Also avoid citrus in juice form (orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice).

Better: Substitute nonacidic whole fruits, such as bananas, apples, pears, and berries.

2. Avoid: ChocolateThis one may be painful to chocoholics, but chocolate contains caffeine, a substance that annoysthe bladder. Hot chocolate is especially counterproductive, since its in liquid form.

Better: Go dark. Dark chocolateabove 70 percent cocoais more likely to satisfy a choco-tooth in very small (one- to two-ounce) amounts.

3. Avoid: Coffee and black teaeven decafMost people with overactive bladder know to avoid coffee. Its a diuretic, which causes you tourinate more often, and it contains caffeine, which stimulates the bladder. The surprise: Evendecaf versions have this effect. Thats because decaffeinated coffee and tea are seldom caffeine-free. (Avoid iced tea and coffee, as well as hot forms.)

4. Avoid: Hot sauce, chili peppers, wasabi

Spicy nachos, hot peppers, jambalaya, kabobs, curries . . . some like it hot, hot, hot, but shouldnot. Among the many physical effects super-spicy foods have on the body (like watering eyesand burning lips) is a tendency to irritate the lining of the bladder.

Better: Choose cooled-down versions of favorite dishes, using herbs, garlic, and other strongflavors in place of spicy ones.
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5. Avoid: Sugar and honeyWhile its challenging to completely eliminate sweets, its worth cutting back, since sugars tend

to stimulate the bladder. Leave the extra spoonfuls out of your cereal bowl or teacup, and readlabels to avoid packaged goods that list simple sugars high in the ingredients list. Know that forsome people, even artificial sweeteners (such as aspartame) irritate.

Better: Try Stevia, a natural sweetener 100 times sweeter than table sugar. Or even better, aim toadapt over a couple of weeks of withdrawal to a less-sweet taste.

6. Avoid: Tomato productsTomatoes are acidic; hence their bladder-irritating quality. The effect varies by individual, but ifyoure vulnerable, try cutting out all tomato forms, including sauces, paste, juice, spaghettisauce, taco sauce, and salsa.

Better: Substitute mushrooms and other vegetables, a thin white sauce, beans, or otheringredients wherever youd use tomatoes or tomato sauce.

7. Avoid: AlcoholWhether in the form of wine, beer, champagne, or hard liquor, alcohol interferes with brainsignals that tell you when to go. Its also a dehydrator that makes you need to go to the

bathroom more.

Better:Drink cranberry juice on the rocks (unless youre sensitive to cranberry; if so, you couldtry herbal tea on the rocks).

8. Avoid: Milk and cheese

Differentdairy productstend to affect people differently. For some, all dairy is a bladder-baddie.Others are bothered only by very rich and creamy milk products, such as cream cheese, sourcream, or aged cheeses.

Better: Tinker to see which products you tolerate best.

9. Avoid: Energy drinksYoud think these powerhouse beverages would make you stronger and help you last longer but the source of their energy is usually caffeine, which bothers the bladder. Read labelscarefully.

Super Snacks: 5 Best Snacks for Energy

Better: Get enough exercise and sleep to boost your energy naturally.

10. Avoid: Carbonated drinksQuenching your thirst with a carbonated beverage (colas, other flavors, fizzy water, seltzer) iscounterproductive if you have an overactive bladder. The carbonation is a bladder trigger, aneffect thats intensified if the drink also contains caffeine. Unfortunately, champagne must be
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included in the list of carbonated drinks. In addition to the bubbles, bubbly contains alcohol,another overactive- bladder culprit.

Better: Drink straight water on the rocks or flavored (flat) vitamin waters10 Healthiest Breakfast Cereals

When I posted10 Breakfast Cereals to AvoidI seemed to have suffered a sugar flashback; andthe 1970s-swank, Henry Mancinijinglefor Pink Panther Flakes has been stuck in my head eversince. The fuchsia frosted flakes were painfully pink and shamefully sweet, and thankfully,havent been seen for several decadesbut what an enduring testament to marketing for kids andthe girl-pleasing power ofpink sugar! Todays sock-it-to-you-with-the-sweet cereals arent muchbetter, as evidenced by the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesitys report on cereal nutrition

but at least some healthier options do exist.

Reading the reports list of most nutritious cereals, I didnt expect to find products made by the

same companies responsible for some of the shady cereals which ranked as most egregious, butsure enough, there they were. Which goes to show that some of these companies are indeedmaking healthier options, theyre just not pushing them as diligently. Cereal companies spend

more money than any other packaged food category inmarketing their products to children($229 million in 2006), which is why we may be more familiar with Post Fruity Pebbles, one ofthe worst offenders, than Post Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Wheat n Bran, one of the best cereal

choices.

Although within each brand there is a wide range, Kashi ranks as the best brand overall in termsof ingredients, according to the report. If you dont see a cereal you eat in this list (number 1being the healthiest), you can check the Rudd Centers database.

10. Natures Path: Synergy 8 Whole GrainsNutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: No
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Sugar Content: 13%Fiber Content: 17%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

9. Kashi: Shredded WheatAutumn Wheat

Nutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 13%Fiber Content: 11%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

8. General Mills: Fiber OneOriginal (bran)

Nutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: AspartameArtificial Food Dyes: No


7. Uncle Sam: Uncle Sam

Nutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 2%Fiber Content: 18%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 2456. Kellogg: Mini-WheatsUnfrosted/Bite Size


5. Post: Shredded WheatSpoon Size Wheat n Bran


4. Kashi: Puffs7 Whole Grains Puffs

Nutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: No


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3. Barbaras Bakery: Shredded WheatNutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%Fiber Content: 12%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

2. Post: Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Original

Nutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: No

Artificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%Fiber Content: 12%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

1. Post: Shredded Wheat OriginalNutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%Fiber Content: 13%

Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

10. Natures Path: Synergy 8 Whole GrainsNutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 13%Fiber Content: 17%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

9. Kashi: Shredded WheatAutumn Wheat



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8. General Mills: Fiber OneOriginal (bran)

Nutritional Score: 78Artificial Sweeteners: AspartameArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%

Fiber Content: 47%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 350

7. Uncle Sam: Uncle Sam


6. Kellogg: Mini-WheatsUnfrosted/Bite SizeNutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 2%Fiber Content: 10%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 17

5. Post: Shredded WheatSpoon Size Wheat n Bran

Nutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: No

Artificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 2%Fiber Content: 14%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

4. Kashi: Puffs7 Whole Grains Puffs


3. Barbaras Bakery: Shredded Wheat

Nutritional Score: 82Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%


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Fiber Content: 12%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

2. Post: Shredded Wheat Spoon Size Original

Nutritional Score: 82

Artificial Sweeteners: NoArtificial Food Dyes: NoSugar Content: 0%Fiber Content: 12%Sodium (Mg per 100g): 0

1. Post: Shredded Wheat Original

Nutritional Score: 82

Artificial Sweeteners: No

Artificial Food Dyes: No

Sugar Content: 0%

Fiber Content: 13%

Sodium (Mg per 100g): 030 Ways to Detox Your Home & Body

30 Ways to Detox Your Home & Body

30-ways-to-detox-your-home-body.

Imagine waking up without an ache or pain, cruising through your day with energy and ending itby enjoying a refreshing nights sleep. Then, imagine waking up to do it all over again. Think its

impossible? Think again. The key is eliminating toxins from your body and your life. Toxins canleave you feeling sluggish, achy, heavy, and out-of-shape. They can also be a factor in the

development of chronic diseases like cancer, arthritis, allergies, and many other seriousconditions. Heres where to start:

1. Eat an organic diet as much as possible. Most foods contain harmful pesticides andgenetically-modified organisms.

2. Try to make a large component of your diet raw vegetables and juices. Its easy when you eata large salad daily and drink a freshly-made juice.

3. Engage in periodic cleanses or detox programs: one day a week, a weekend every month, or alonger detox in the spring and fall.

4. Sauna to help eliminate toxins through the skin in sweat. Of course, consult your physicianprior to starting a sauna regime.

5. Stretch daily: yoga, tai chi, and qigong, are excellent.

6. Avoid chemical cleaning products in favor of natural cleaning ones. Baking soda, vinegar, ororange oil can replace almost any chemical cleaner.


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7. Avoid chemical pesticides at home. Use baking soda with sugar or peppermint oil.

8. Read labels on food products and avoid those with which you are unfamiliar.

9. Avoid synthetic chemicals in personal care products and cosmetics. Read labels and avoid

those ingredients with which youre unfamiliar. No label? Avoid the product. Definitely avoidany containing: parabens, diethanolamine (DEA), or phthalates.

10. Drink an ounce of wheatgrass juice daily to supplement your diet. Wheatgrass juice isnutritionally equivalent to many vegetables.

11. Take chlorella or spirulina tablets daily to supplement your diet and help round out thenutrients you .

12. Exercise for 45 minutes daily. Brisk walking, rebounding, running, cycling, cross-countryskiing are excellent choices. Be sure to consult a physician prior to beginning.

13. Eat at least three of the best detoxifying foods daily. Some of the best detoxifiers include:broccoli, garlic, spinach, cabbage, sprouts, blueberries, ginger, and turmeric.

14. Exchange massages with a partner. Massage improves circulation and helps move lymph(lymph picks up toxins throughout the body so it can be eliminated).

15. Kick the habit. If you smoke or are exposed to second-hand smoke, quit it.

16. Cut back on alcohol consumption. Alcohol must be filtered by the liver, which has over 500other functions. Even moderate drinking increases the risk of conditions like breast cancer.

17. Toss out the toxins at home and in the garage. Of course, dispose of them properly based onyour communitys guidelines.

18. Add a water filter to your tap water. Even a Brita will help remove some of the impurities inyour water.

19. Toss the non-stick pans. Teflon, Silverstone and other coatings emit harmfulperflourochemicals (PFCs). The EPA classifies them as carcinogens.

20. Choose no-VOC paints for your home. VOCs are volatile organic compounds, many of

which are linked to cancer.

21. Stop microwaving your food. Microwaving changes the protein structure of food making itpotentially-harmful to your body. Microwaves also emit radiation that can be damaging topeople standing near them.


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22. Install a carbon monoxide detector in your home if you heat your home with gas, oil, orother type of fuel. Carbon monoxide is odorless but can cause health problems like headaches,fatigue, and even death.

23. Eliminate mold. A few drops of tea tree oil can be used on a cloth to wipe down walls,

floors, and other surfaces to help kill mold.

24. Switch from sponges to natural cloths for cleaning. Most sponges have been treated with achemical called triclosan, which is toxic to the skin and immune system.

25. Turn the heat down on your stove. When your cooking oil starts to smoke, it has becometoxic to your body. Choose only cold-pressed oils for cooking since most oils have been heatedto high temperatures during processing and are already toxic to the body.

26. Stop eating baked goods with artificial colors. They may look pretty but research links foodcolors and artificial dyes to having toxic effects on the brain and nervous system, particularly

among children.

27. Stop using fragrances. Most perfumes and colognes, scented candles, plug-in airfresheners, pot pourri, laundry soap, fabric softeners and dryer sheets are loaded with toxicingredients that have been linked to hormonal imbalances, mood swings, fatigue, brain damage,and many other symptoms.

28. Dont heat food or store it in plastic. Most plastic contains bisphenol-A (BPA) that migratesinto the food stored in these containers. BPA has been linked to thyroid and other hormonalproblems.

29. Dont use mothballs. Mothballs contain paradichlorobenzene which is seriously toxic.Instead choose sachets made with natural herbs and essential oils like rosemary, lavender, thyme,and mint, which are natural moth-repellants.

30. Reduce the amount of meat in your diet.

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7 Herbs for Indigestion

Common causes for indigestion include overeating, eating too quickly, fatty or greasy foods, toomuch caffeine, too much alcohol, too much chocolate, nervousness, and emotional trauma.Translation: The holidays. Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe oneor more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after ameal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen; it may cause bloating, belching and nausea.Woohoo!

If that last wafer-thin mint has you cowering on the couch and emitting noises only a mommyhog could love, you may want to try one of these natural aids for indigestion. Herbs have beenused for millennia to treat any matter of ailments, and indigestion seems to be one woe that iswell-suited for natural remedies.

Fennel/ Fennel SeedThere is a reason Indian restaurants serve the fennel seed mix, Mukhwas, after dinner. Fennelseed has long been used to help fight gas, cramps, acid indigestion, and help ease spasms in theintestinal tract.

Fennel has a long history of use in both food and medicine. Traditionally, it is said to act as acarminative, which means that it helps the body expel gas and sooth indigestion. Fennel is also acommon ingredient in gripe water, a traditional (and very alcoholic, by the way) preparation

used for treating infant colic. Fennel leaves can be used to make tea; NYU Langone MedicalCenter says that a typical dose of fennel is 11 1/2 teaspoons of seeds per day.

Lemon BalmLemon balm (commonly referred to as Melissa, how pretty) is a member of the mint family andhas been a favorite since the Middle Ages for reducing stress and anxiety, abetting sleep,sparking appetite, and easing indigestion. These days,lemon balmis commonly mixed withother calming herbs to help promote relaxation. Evidence suggests that lemon balm, incombination with other herbs, may help treat indigestionalthough just soothing the stress alonecan sometimes help with dyspepsia.
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To reduce indigestion, flatulence, or bloating, the University of Maryland Medical Centerrecommends:Capsules: Take 300500 mg dried lemon balm, 3 times daily or as needed.Tea: 1.54.5 grams (1/41 teaspoonful) of dried lemon balm herb in hot water. Steep anddrink up to 4 times daily.

Tincture: 23 mL (4090 drops), 3 times daily

TurmericTurmeric is the little minx of the spice drawer; super bright, spicy, and boasting a broad array ofhealth claims. You may know it as the main spice in curry and the one which imparts that intensegolden glow, butturmericis also used for health remedies. In traditional Chinese medicine andAyurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritispain, and regulate menstruation; it has also traditionally been used for heartburn, stomach pain,diarrhea, intestinal gas, and stomach bloating.

According to the NYU Langone Medical Center, turmerics superpower comes in the form of the

substance, curcumin, which, among other properties, may stimulate gallbladder contractions.One double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that 87% percent of the curcumin groupexperienced full or partial symptom relief from dyspepsia as compared to 53% of the placebogroup.

The National Institutes of Health recommends a dosage of 500 mg of turmeric four times dailyfor dyspepsia.

GingerGinger has long been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. In China,gingerhas been used to aid all types of digestion disorders for more than 2,000 years. Fast

forward to modern medicine, and health care professionals still commonly recommend ginger tohelp prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used as a digestive aid for mild stomachupset. Germanys Commission E has approved ginger as a treatment for indigestion and motion

sickness. Curiously, while most antinausea drugs work on the brain and the inner ear, gingerseems to act directly on the stomach.

For most purposes, the standard dosage of powdered ginger is 1 to 4 g daily, divided into 2 to 4doses per day. (To prevent motion sickness, you should aim to begin treatment 1 or 2 days beforethe trip and continue it throughout the period of travel.)

Artichoke LeafIf you have ever wondered what in the world were those Italians thinking when they invented theartichoke apritif liqueur, Cynar, heres you answer. In traditional European medicine, the leaves

of the artichoke plant (not the leaves of the bud, which is the part that we eat) were used as adiuretic to stimulate the kidneys and as well as the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder;which plays a starring role in digestion.

Over the past century much research has been done looking into the traditional medicinal uses ofthe artichoke plant; conclusions suggest that the plant does indeed stimulate the kidney and
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gallbladder. In the mid-twentieth century, Italian scientists isolated a compound from artichokeleaf called cynarin, which appeared to duplicate many of the effects of whole artichoke. Salute!

In 2003, a large study evaluated artichoke leaf as a treatment for dyspepsia; artichoke leaf extractproved significantly more effective than placebo for alleviating symptoms of functional

dyspepsia. Germanys Commission E has authorized the use of artichoke leaf use for dyspepticproblemsthey recommend 6 grams of the dried herb or its equivalent per day, usually dividedinto 3 doses. Artichoke leaf extracts should be taken according to label instructions.

PeppermintPeppermint is often used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid in digestion. Because of its subtlenumbing effect, it has been used to treat everything from headaches, skin irritations, and anxietyto nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, and flatulence.

Peppermint oil seems to be helpful for a variety of conditions that involve spasm of the intestinaltract. Most studies have involved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for which peppermint oil has

shown considerable promise.

Peppermint relaxes the muscles that struggle with digestive gas and improve the flow of bile,which the body uses to digest fats. In studies on using peppermint to treat IBS, there seems to bea trend indicating mild effectiveness in the reduction of some symptoms, especially flatulenceand abdominal pain and distension. However, if your symptoms of indigestion are related to acondition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, peppermint should not be used.

CayenneOkay, this one is confusing: doesnt spicy food cause stomach aches? According to the folks atNYU, evidence suggests that oral use of cayenne can reduce the pain of dyspepsia! Counter-

intuitive, at best, but apparently hot peppers dont actually inflame the tissues they contact; infact, hot peppers arent even harmful for ulcers. Rather, they merely produce sensations similarto those caused by actual damage.

Oral use of capsaicin seems to reduce discomfort in the stomach. In a double-blind study,individuals with dyspepsia were given either 2.5 g daily of red pepper powder (divided up andtaken prior to meals) or placebo for 5 weeks. 21 By the third week of treatment, individualstaking red pepper were experiencing significant improvements in pain, bloating, and nausea ascompared to placebo, and these relative improvements lasted through the end of the study.

For treatment of dyspepsia, cayenne may be taken at a dosage of 0.5 to 1.0 g three times daily(prior to meals).

Common causes for indigestion include overeating, eating too quickly, fatty or greasy foods, toomuch caffeine, too much alcohol, too much chocolate, nervousness, and emotional trauma.Translation: The holidays. Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a term used to describe oneor more symptoms including a feeling of fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a


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meal, and burning or pain in the upper abdomen; it may cause bloating, belching and nausea.Woohoo!

If that last wafer-thin mint has you cowering on the couch and emitting noises only a mommyhog could love, you may want to try one of these natural aids for indigestion. Herbs have been

used for millennia to treat any matter of ailments, and indigestion seems to be one woe that iswell-suited fornatural remedies.

Fennel/ Fennel SeedThere is a reason Indian restaurants serve the fennel seed mix, Mukhwas, after dinner. Fennelseed has long been used to help fight gas, cramps, acid indigestion, and help ease spasms in theintestinal tract.

Fennel has a long history of use in both food and medicine. Traditionally, it is said to act as acarminative, which means that it helps the body expel gas and sooth indigestion. Fennel is also acommon ingredient in gripe water, a traditional (and highly alcoholic) preparation used for

treating infant colic. Fennel leaves can be used to make tea; NYU Langone Medical Center saysthat a typical dose of fennel is 11 1/2 teaspoons of seeds per day.

Lemon BalmLemon balm (commonly referred to as Melissa, how pretty) is a member of the mint family andhas been a favorite since the Middle Ages for reducing stress and anxiety, abetting sleep,sparking appetite, and easing indigestion. These days,lemon balm is commonly mixed withother calming herbs to help promote relaxation. Evidence suggests that lemon balm, incombination with other herbs, may help treat indigestionalthough just soothing the stress alonecan sometimes help with dyspepsia.

To reduce indigestion, flatulence, or bloating, the University of Maryland Medical Centerrecommends:Capsules: Take 300500 mg dried lemon balm, 3 times daily or as needed.Tea: 1.54.5 grams (1/41 teaspoonful) of dried lemon balm herb in hot water. Steep anddrink up to 4 times daily.Tincture: 23 mL (4090 drops), 3 times daily

TurmericTurmeric is the little minx of the spice drawer; super bright, spicy, and boasting a broad array ofhealth claims. You may know it as the main spice in curry and the one which imparts that intensegolden glow, butturmericis also used for health remedies. In traditional Chinese medicine andAyurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritispain, and regulate menstruation; it has also traditionally been used for heartburn, stomach pain,diarrhea, intestinal gas, and stomach bloating.

According to the NYU Langone Medical Center, turmerics superpower comes in the form of thesubstance, curcumin, which, among other properties, may stimulate gallbladder contractions.One double-blind, placebo-controlled study showed that 87% percent of the curcumin group
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experienced full or partial symptom relief from dyspepsia as compared to 53% of the placebogroup.

The National Institutes of Health recommends a dosage of 500 mg of turmeric four times dailyfor dyspepsia.

GingerGinger has long been used as a medicine in Asian, Indian, and Arabic herbal traditions. In China,gingerhas been used to aid all types of digestion disorders for more than 2,000 years. Fastforward to modern medicine, and health care professionals still commonly recommend ginger tohelp prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. It is also used as a digestive aid for mild stomachupset. Germanys Commission E has approved ginger as a treatment for indigestion and motionsickness. Curiously, while most antinausea drugs work on the brain and the inner ear, gingerseems to act directly on the stomach.

For most purposes, the standard dosage of powdered ginger is 1 to 4 g daily, divided into 2 to 4

doses per day. (To prevent motion sickness, you should aim to begin treatment 1 or 2 days beforethe trip and continue it throughout the period of travel.)

Artichoke LeafIf you have ever wondered what in the world were those Italians thinking when they invented theartichoke apritif liqueur, Cynar, heres you answer. In traditional European medicine, the leavesof the artichoke plant (not the leaves of the bud, which is the part that we eat) were used as adiuretic to stimulate the kidneys and as well as the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder;which plays a starring role in digestion.

Over the past century much research has been done looking into the traditional medicinal uses of

the artichoke plant; conclusions suggest that the plant does indeed stimulate the kidney andgallbladder. In the mid-twentieth century, Italian scientists isolated a compound from artichokeleaf called cynarin, which appeared to duplicate many of the effects of whole artichoke. Salute!

In 2003, a large study evaluated artichoke leaf as a treatment for dyspepsia; artichoke leaf extractproved significantly more effective than placebo for alleviating symptoms of functionaldyspepsia. Germanys Commission E has authorized the use of artichoke leaf use for dyspeptic

problemsthey recommend 6 grams of the dried herb or its equivalent per day, usually dividedinto 3 doses. Artichoke leaf extracts should be taken according to label instructions.

PeppermintPeppermint is often used to soothe an upset stomach or to aid in digestion. Because of its subtlenumbing effect, it has been used to treat everything from headaches, skin irritations, and anxietyto nausea, diarrhea, menstrual cramps, and flatulence.

Peppermint oil seems to be helpful for a variety of conditions that involve spasm of the intestinaltract. Most studies have involved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), for which peppermint oil hasshown considerable promise.
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Peppermint relaxes the muscles that struggle with digestive gas and improve the flow of bile,which the body uses to digest fats. In studies on using peppermint to treat IBS, there seems to bea trend indicating mild effectiveness in the reduction of some symptoms, especially flatulenceand abdominal pain and distension. However, if your symptoms of indigestion are related to acondition called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, peppermint should not be used.

CayenneOkay, this one is confusing: doesnt spicy food cause stomach aches? According to the folks at

NYU, evidence suggests that oral use of cayenne can reduce the pain of dyspepsia! Counter-intuitive, at best, but apparently hot peppers dont actually inflame the tissues they contact; in

fact, hot peppers arent even harmful for ulcers. Rather, they merely produce sensations similar

to those caused by actual damage.

Oral use of capsaicin seems to reduce discomfort in the stomach. In a double-blind study,individuals with dyspepsia were given either 2.5 g daily of red pepper powder (divided up andtaken prior to meals) or placebo for 5 weeks. 21 By the third week of treatment, individuals

taking red pepper were experiencing significant improvements in pain, bloating, and nausea ascompared to placebo, and these relative improvements lasted through the end of the study.

For treatment of dyspepsia, cayenne may be taken at a dosage of 0.5 to 1.0 g three times daily(prior to meals).

For these and all herbs, do not exceed dosage recommendations; and be sure to consult with

your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication.

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