The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body - Heal Your Body Naturally and Maintain Optimal Health Using Alternative Medicine, Herbals, Vitamins, Fruits and Vegetables by Stacey Chillemi, Dr. Michael Chillemi D. C. Page A
Authors: Stacey Chillemi, Dr. Michael Chillemi D. C.
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vegetables and whole grains. Magnesium is essential for energy production, muscle function, nerve conduction, and bone health. People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have a deficiency in magnesium. Some people find that is improves energy, emotional states, and decreases pain.
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is necessary for energy production and cell function. It also helps with the repair and maintenance of tissues. A typical dose is 60 to 100 milligrams daily.
NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
NADH is a naturally occurring chemical that plays a significant role in cellular energy production. In supplement form, NADH has been used to improve energy in athletes and in individuals with chronic fatigue. In one preliminary study, 26 people were given 10 mg of NADH for a four week period and showed some improvement in symptoms during NADH treatment compared to placebo.
Carnitine
Carnitine is used by the body to convert fatty acids into energy. Some studies have found decreased carnitine levels in people with CFS. However, more research is needed in this area.
Adrenal Support
People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have adrenal fatigue or weakness. Supplements that tonify the adrenal glands are:
Licorice herbal supplement: DGL is a form of licorice that will not affect aldosterone levels in the body, used for people with high blood pressure
Siberian ginseng
Adrenal glandular supplements
Vitamin C
Pantothenic acid (B5)
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Colds and Flu
There is a variety of herbs, supplements, and food remedies that have been used for centuries to prevent colds and flu, reduce symptoms, or shorten the duration of colds and flu. Some of these time-honored remedies are showing promising results in research studies. Here is a rundown of some of the most popular natural remedies for colds and flu.
Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kefir, and Yogurt
Kimchi (pronounced kim'-chee) is a Korean spicy fermented side dish that has been getting a lot of press since the BBC published a report by scientists in Seoul, Korea who found that 11 of 13 chickens infected with the avian flu started to recover after they were fed an extract of kimchi.
The key ingredient is likely a natural organic acid called lactic acid that is also found in sauerkraut, milk, yogurt, kefir (a yogurt-like effervescent beverage), meat, and beer.
Popular probiotic "friendly bacteria" supplements such as lactobacillus acidophilus produce lactic acid.
Although research has not yet shown that fermented cabbage is active against the avian flu, there is research suggesting that lactic acid in other forms activates the immune system against influenza and cold viruses. For example, a German double blind, placebo-controlled study involving 477 people found that those who took a daily probiotic supplement had significantly less respiratory tract infections. People who caught the flu had fewer symptoms and shorter fever duration.
Elderberry
the berry extract from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) contains more than one compound that's active against flu viruses. One of the many ways it works is by preventing the virus from attacking cells. A study found a 50% reduction in the severity and duration of symptoms in adults and children after taking an elderberry extract.
Only commercially prepared elderberry products made from the berry extract should be used, because the fresh leaves, flowers, bark, young buds, unripe berries, and roots contain cyanide and can result in cyanide poisoning. Health food stores carry elderberry juice, syrup, and capsules suitable for adults and kids.
Ginseng
the herb ginseng, used in Asia for over 2000 years, made headlines recently after a double-blind placebo-controlled study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that a ginseng extract reduced the number of upper respiratory infections by 25% during a four-month period. The study involved 323 adults. The treatment group took two 200 mg capsules of a
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 is necessary for energy production and cell function. It also helps with the repair and maintenance of tissues. A typical dose is 60 to 100 milligrams daily.
NADH (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)
NADH is a naturally occurring chemical that plays a significant role in cellular energy production. In supplement form, NADH has been used to improve energy in athletes and in individuals with chronic fatigue. In one preliminary study, 26 people were given 10 mg of NADH for a four week period and showed some improvement in symptoms during NADH treatment compared to placebo.
Carnitine
Carnitine is used by the body to convert fatty acids into energy. Some studies have found decreased carnitine levels in people with CFS. However, more research is needed in this area.
Adrenal Support
People with chronic fatigue syndrome often have adrenal fatigue or weakness. Supplements that tonify the adrenal glands are:
Licorice herbal supplement: DGL is a form of licorice that will not affect aldosterone levels in the body, used for people with high blood pressure
Siberian ginseng
Adrenal glandular supplements
Vitamin C
Pantothenic acid (B5)
* * * * *
Colds and Flu
There is a variety of herbs, supplements, and food remedies that have been used for centuries to prevent colds and flu, reduce symptoms, or shorten the duration of colds and flu. Some of these time-honored remedies are showing promising results in research studies. Here is a rundown of some of the most popular natural remedies for colds and flu.
Kimchi, Sauerkraut, Kefir, and Yogurt
Kimchi (pronounced kim'-chee) is a Korean spicy fermented side dish that has been getting a lot of press since the BBC published a report by scientists in Seoul, Korea who found that 11 of 13 chickens infected with the avian flu started to recover after they were fed an extract of kimchi.
The key ingredient is likely a natural organic acid called lactic acid that is also found in sauerkraut, milk, yogurt, kefir (a yogurt-like effervescent beverage), meat, and beer.
Popular probiotic "friendly bacteria" supplements such as lactobacillus acidophilus produce lactic acid.
Although research has not yet shown that fermented cabbage is active against the avian flu, there is research suggesting that lactic acid in other forms activates the immune system against influenza and cold viruses. For example, a German double blind, placebo-controlled study involving 477 people found that those who took a daily probiotic supplement had significantly less respiratory tract infections. People who caught the flu had fewer symptoms and shorter fever duration.
Elderberry
the berry extract from elderberry (Sambucus nigra) contains more than one compound that's active against flu viruses. One of the many ways it works is by preventing the virus from attacking cells. A study found a 50% reduction in the severity and duration of symptoms in adults and children after taking an elderberry extract.
Only commercially prepared elderberry products made from the berry extract should be used, because the fresh leaves, flowers, bark, young buds, unripe berries, and roots contain cyanide and can result in cyanide poisoning. Health food stores carry elderberry juice, syrup, and capsules suitable for adults and kids.
Ginseng
the herb ginseng, used in Asia for over 2000 years, made headlines recently after a double-blind placebo-controlled study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that a ginseng extract reduced the number of upper respiratory infections by 25% during a four-month period. The study involved 323 adults. The treatment group took two 200 mg capsules of a
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