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Constipation Eradicated – Finally The Right Diet!

Monday, December 14th, 2009

What is constipation?

There are 4 basic types of constipation described are:

  • infrequent stools
  • hard stools
  • difficulty passing stools (straining)
  • sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement.

The rationale following each one of these “types” of constipation is dissimilar, and the method for each requires customization. Constipation can be followed by diarrhea. This pattern has been associated with the more serious condition of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Also, for the most part, severe cases of constipation happens where total obstruction occurs, where stool solidifies in the rectum and passage of stool is near impossible.

As we age, our bowel movement reduce. While most people have a bowel movement once a day, slightly less than 50% of the adult population seem to enjoy the regular pattern. The other half are irregular and do not have bowel movements on a daily basis.

 

Quick Constipation Assessment 

  • Healthy bowell movement: regular daily bowel movement.
  • Constipation is considered a real problem when there are fewer than three bowel movements per week.
  • At what time, constipation is critical; people will experience less than one bowel movement per week.

Medical experts hold the position that there is no medical reason to have a bowel movement every day. Additionally, they have determined not having a bowel movement for 2-3 days does not cause discomfort, only mental concern for some people. Medical researchers and doctors support there is no evidence that “toxins” accumulate when bowel movements are infrequent or that constipation leads to cancer. This statement is contrary to natural and Chinese herbs practitioner(s). However, the discomfort needs be resolved and the most effective source of relief and correction comes Chinese herbs for constipation.

It is vital to distinguish acute (recent onset) constipation from chronic (long term) constipation. You need to approach your health practitioner with your constipation concerns regarding the following:

  • Acute constipation needs immediate assessment because a serious medical illness may be the underlying cause (e.g., tumors of the colon).
  • Additionally, constipation needs to be assessed if it occurs with serious symptoms such as rectal bleeding, abdominal pain and cramps, nausea and vomiting, and involuntary weight loss.
  • In comparison, the assessment of chronic constipation may not need attention, especially, if simple aid brings relief.

 

OK! THE NATURAL MEDICINE EXPLANATION 

WHAT IS THE UNDERLYING CAUSE OF CONSTIPATION & WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO CORRECT THE IMBALANCE?

While the medical model describes and defines the condition of constipation, it is not clear what the underlying causation is. To declare there is inflammation or infection underpinning constipation may not be the whole story. Though there may be inflammation, its important to understand the precondItion and unseen phenomena creating this toxic condition.

The anology of weather and environment will serve us to understand what is happening with constipation. At what time, its hot and dry, we have a desert environment. What happens is that everything dries up. When the environment is cold and damp then the condtions are boggy-everything is moist. When these conditions occur in the elimination tracts, then our fecal matter is transformed. If our descending colon and rectum are too hot then its dries our elimination. The result is that it becomes dry and hardened. It also slows down due to excess friction and lack of lubricating mucous. Chinese herbs for constipation will counter the above conditions.

FOOD THERAPY FOR CONSTIPATION

To counter this drying process, eat cooling food and Chinese herbs for constipation. Nutritional Food therapy such as: salads, green beans, spinach, etc. and cooling fruit like melons,pineapple, etc. 

Cooling Veggies
Asparagus
Bamboo shoot
Bitter Gourd (Wild
cucumber)
Bok choy
Broccoli
Button mushroom
Cabbage
Califlower
Celery
Cucumber
Eggplant
Green bean (string)
Lettuce
Mung bean
Peas
Pumpkin
Seaweed
Spinach
Sweet corn
Swiss chard
Summer squash
Tomato
Yam
Zuchini

Cooling Fruit
Apple
Banana
Grapefruit
Kumquat
Loquat
Mandarin orange
Mango
Melons
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranates
Red Bayberries
Star Fruit
Tangerine
All citrus

Cooling Protein
Abalone
Adzuki bean
Clam
Crab
Cuttlefish
Duck
Duck eggs
Egg White
Kidney Beans
Oyster
Sesame seeds
Sweet Apricot Seed
Tofu
Water chestnut
White bait
Whole Egg

Cooling Addl. Foods
Honey
Olive
Royal Jelly
Tea (Green, Oolong,
Lapsang souchong,
and black)
Soy milk
Soy sprouts
Tofu
Tempeh
Mung beans & sprouts
Alfalfa sprouts
Millet
Barley
Amaranth
All seaweeds
Wheat & barley grass
Yogurt
Kudzu

 Chinese herbs for constipation and eating a diet that cools the lower colon will change the sufferer back to a regular status within 24-72 hours. 

The Safe And Quick Way To Detoxify From Your Allergies

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

The body of this article is aimed at the best strategies for correcting allergies and their underlying causation. Advanced nutritional and herbal therapy are included to assist rapid movement from an inflamed state.

Uncomplicated Understanding & Simple Solutions for Allergies

The primary reason for an allergy is due to an excess ingestion of food, contaminated air, water or a deficiency in the body due to lack of mineral, vitamin and physical energy. The conditions of extreme result in toxicity which backs up to one organ after another causing organ disruption and imbalance.

The human body is always working on maintaining balance and involves every organ and system to maintain that harmony. For instance, if the lungs and digestion are not able to manage seasonal pollens, mold and microbes then:

  • the nasal passages will excessively drain to clear out the overflowing toxins.
  • The lungs – bronchi – trachea produce mucus, all to assist the cleansing of excess.
  • liver function may become overtaxed and over-heated thus drying out mucus making it difficult to clear mucus obstruction and decreasing immune function

Most allergic conditions take years to arrive. Surgically, cutting out so called, non-perfoming organs is irreversible. The procedure does not resolve the underlying cause and, many times, prevents the ability of the body to heal itself. Below, you will discover Traditional Chinese herbs and nutrition strategies for improving and alleviating allergic interence with the quality of your life.

 

ALLERGY NUTRITION 

Foods to Increase and Avoid in Your Diet

The foods below are recommended because they alleviate excess mucus production and obstruction in the channels (energy and circulation). Due to this clogging function, disruption occurs in the detoxing organs as well as the channels for eliminating the excess in food and toxins. Even though the foods below do not contribute allergic reaction, too much of the foods can result in allergy conditions.

  • Foods: bee pollen, honey, citrus seed, protein foods (small amount, often), onions, sprouted wheat, sprouted legumes, sprouted seeds, micro-algae, chlorophyll-rich foods, cereal grasses, liver support foods/herbs,
  • Drinks: Almond milk, Herb teas (no lemon or orange), Pure fruit juices without sugar or additives (dilute 50:50 with water), Roasted grain beverages may be used as coffee substitutes, Seltzer (salt free), Soy milk without corn oil, Spring water in glass bottles
  • Cereals: Oatmeal, Oat bran, Cream of rye, Puffed rice and millet, Diluted apple juice, apple slices, and nuts go well on cereal. Use soymilk that has no corn oil added or almond milk.
  • Grains and flour: Bean flour, Buckwheat flour, 100% buckwheat soba noodles, Cooked whole gains, such as oats, millet, barley, buckwheat groats (kasha), rice macaroni, spelt (flour and pasta), brown rice, amaranth, quinoa, rice, or millet breads (that contain no dairy, eggs, sugar, or wheat), Potato flour, 100% rice cakes, Rice crackers, Rice flour, 100% rye or spelt bread with no wheat, Rye crackers, Soy flour
  • Legumes: Black beans, Chickpeas, Kidney beans, Lentils, Navy beans, Peas, Soybeans, String beans, Tofu, Dried beans should be soaked overnight. Pour off the water and rinse before cooking. Canned beans often contain added sugar or other potential allergens. Some cooked beans packaged in glass jars, and sold at health food stores, contain no sugar.
  • Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds, either raw or roasted, without salt or sugar, Nut butters from health food stores or from fresh ground nuts (such as almond butter, cashew butter, walnut butter, sesame butter, and sesame tahini)
  • Oils: Use cold-pressed or expeller-pressed oils (available from health food stores), as they are safer for the heart and blood vessels. Do not use corn oil or “vegetable oil” from an unspecified source, as this is usually corn oil. Flaxseed (edible linseed) oil, Olive oil, Peanut oil, Safflower oil, Sesame oil, Soy oil, Sunflower oil
  • Protein: tuna, salmon, and other Fresh fish, Lamb, Poultry and fowl
  • Vegetables: All vegetables except corn are generally acceptable. Tomatoes sometimes cause problems and should be avoided by susceptible individuals.

AVOID THE FOLLOWING FOOD:

  • Peanuts are a common food allergen and should be avoided, along with peanut butter
  • Canola oil (rapeseed)
  • Lack of dietary changes will yield allergic conditions
  • Excess consumption of food, This variable is determined by the individual’s current detox function.
  • Glucan sensitive foods based on wheat (not every has this issue)
  • Deadly Nightshade plants (tomatoes, egg plant, potatoes) minority suffer from this sensitivity.
  • Sugars
  • Excitotoxins (most sugar replacements except stevia, Agave nectar, etc.)
  • Incomplete foods or Non-whole foods
  • Breads made from flour as opposed to complete whole grain bread

As an individual becomes more toxic or builds up excess obstructive components in the body then the allergic conditions tend to increase unless you reverse the toxic pattern. Its very important to rest your body while it re-constitutes its homeostasis.

 

NOSE ALLERGY HERBS

Protection from the Natural Elements

The Chinese herbs (herbal herbs) in this formula stop the allergy condition within an hour. Compared to most formulas which take time to increase blood levels up to 14 days, Nose/Alllegy formula delivers results better than most without additional toxicity and side effects.     

  1. Astragalus (Radix Astragali Membranaccei)
  2. Ledebouriellae (Radix Ledebouriellae)
  3. Rhizoma zingiberis (Fresh Ginger)
  4. Fructus Xanthii Sibirici
  5. Flos Magnoliae (Magnolia Flower)
  6. Flos Stinging Nettles

NOSE / ALLERGY COMFORT sets up a screen barrier against invasion. Effective for nasal & ear inflammation, nasal polyps, allergies & drainage. Strengthens the immune system & clears mucous by fortifying the blood. Benefits mild, moderate to extreme symptoms.

This formula is based on a proven 1000 year old, Traditional Chinese herbs formula which serves as a screen or barrier for wind invasion. The herbal allergy composition is prized amongst its users. Its an excellent formula for nasal inflammation (rhinitis), nasal polyps, allergies and drainage. Added components aid in strengthening the immune system, resolve colds, nasal discharge and obstruction, fortifies most body systems through the blood. The allergy formula re-establishes respiratory balance, clearing the air passages and circulatory channels rapidly (1-2 hours).

Don’t Pass This By! Here’s The Help With Anxiety You Were Asking For!

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

The cause of anxiety is well established. When enough stress is presented to the physical-mental-emotional body, nervous behaviors are likely to surface. Worry and excessive thought can interfere with preparation of rest and sleep. When the internal organs do not have enough energy then they will create disturbing sensations such as palpitations, spasms, high blood pressure, restless leg, etc. due to depleted energy. Take care of yourself, remove distractions from rest, exercise, be around caring people until you can master the challenges you are confronted with. Eat nutritious food and take natural herbs that don’t add to the imbalance but rather help in re-establishing your center. Consider working with a counselor/pychotherapist to find alternatives to your current anxiety management strategies. 

Here is a key component to manage a comprehensive perspective. Food preferences known to minimize the internal environment of anxiety. 

ANXIETY FREE DIET 

Foods to Counter Anxiety: Apricot, Cherry, Date, Fig, Grape, Grapefruit, Olive, Papaya, Peach, Strawberry, Tomato, Beet, Button mushroom, Cabbage, Carrot, Celery, Chard, Cucumber, Eggplant, Kuzu, Lettuce, Potato, Shitake mushroom, Spearmint, Squash, Sweet Potato, Yam, Almond, Chestnut, Coconut, Sesame seed/oil, Sunflower seed, Amasake, stevia, Agave nectar, Ganoderm, Dill, Basil, Mulberry, Lemons, Brown rice, Oats, Ghee, Green tea

Foods to Avoid: Beef, Tofu, Tempeh, Soy milk, Spinach, Miso, Asparagus, , Millet, Salt, Seaweed, Tangerine, Pinenut, Persimmon, Pear, Honey, Sugar, Oyster, Clam, Mussel, Pork, Peanut

Processed Foods to Avoid: Artificial Sweeteners, Coffee, Wine (beyond 1 oz. per day), Baked Beans (sugar), Baked Goods (doughnuts, cakes contain excess trans fats, sugars), Breakfast Cereals (sugar, processed grain, low nutrition), Campbell’s Condensed Soups (hi sodium), pot pies (hi calory/fat), Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) foods, Hotdogs (unknown ingredients, sodium nitrate), Luncheon Meats (too many additives, sodium nitrate), Margarine (highly toxic), Ramen Noodles (no nutrients, excess sodium), Refined Vegetable Oils (corn, cottonseed, soybeans, safflower seeds and canola), Saltines (excess carb & sodium), Sausages & cured meats (too many additives, sodium nitrate), White & Wheat bread (no nutrition), White Pasta (extremely hi carb & sodium), White Potatoes (solanine-calcium depletion & arthritic pain), Chips & French fries, Cocktails (excess sugar/liver toxicity), Fruit Juice (loaded w/ sugar), Fruit Smoothie (loaded w/ syrup, make your own), Dairy products except goat’s milk (pure mucous), Sodas (removes rust from metal, excess carbon dioxide, imbalances digestive system), Excessive Protein (loss of calcium, damages kidneys)

 

When I had an anxiety attack, I didn’t know about nutrition and herbology and at that time, I could not imagine that traditional Chinese herbs would have been effective with other modalities of treatment. In a stressed-out condition, there is a need for quick and strong relief. Longevity is founded on healthy foods, herbs and natural medicinal approaches to health and balance.

Individual Constitution will affect outcomes from all foods. Accordingly, a cold body type person needs to avoid cold foods that makes you cold. If they do, pain will show up, wherever one feels cold. Sluggish body function continues in pattern. But in general the above selection benefits most people. To become healthy, it is highly recommended to meet with an Asian medicine-Master Herbalist who will provide a customized assessment. Notice I didn’t say accupuncturist. It is very important to find someone who specializes in Chinese herbs or herbology  and food therapy regarding customized food and herb strategies.   

Anxiety relief can be found naturally with food therapy & traditional Chinese herbs.