Heard about using cabbage for inflammation. Does it really work?
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I have heard of using a leaf of savoy cabbage to help heal inflammed areas.\nIt was recommended when a friend was having radiotherapy and it did seem to help soothe the treated area.\nI was told to use it as an aid to reduce engorgement during breastfeeding - it helped.\n\n "The cabbage leaf is both soothing and antiseptic, also having the ability to draw out toxins from the skin.  A poultice can be made from cabbage leafs and used on such conditions as: wounds, burns, boils, bruises, ulcers, blisters, stings, cold sores, shingles, and headaches. Cabbage leaves have a good reputation for relieving sore and inflamed breast during breastfeeding.  Its anti-inflammatory properties make it idea for relief of swollen joints.  The poultice can also be used to help soothe harsh coughs.  To make a cabbage poultice: remove the ribs from the greenest leaves, Soak in warm to hot water to soften the leaves.  Crush with a rolling pin, then wrap the area using a bandage or cling wrap to hold the cabbage in place. This can be left for a few hours."
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Raw Cabbage, Spinach or  Asparagus and  Whole Grains, Vegetable Oils  and Wheat Germ
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Yes.  There is a large (and rapidly growing) body of scientific research that shows probiotic supplementation improves the health and function of the gut.  A healthy gut is key to a healthy body.  Many chronic diseases appear to have a gut component such as microfloral dysbiosis (an imbalance between good and bad organisms living in the gut).\n\nThere are more bacteria in your gut than cells in the body.  The genetic material in these bacteria is estimated to be ten times more than the genetic material in your entire body's cells.  The typical gut contains 400-500 different strains of bacteria.  When the 'bad guys' become dominant (e.g. after use of antibiotics or acid-inhibitor drugs like Nexium, Prilosec, or Pepcid) or bacteria 'overgrowth' develops in the small intestine or stomach, then significant toxicity, nutrient depletion and inflammation can result.\n\nBacterial dysbiosis can lead to a 'leaky gut' that results in chronic absorption of toxins and allergens into the body.  It can also lead to 'bacterial translocation' - a condition where bacteria enter the body and cause havoc in places like the liver, kidneys and joints.\n\nProbiotic supplements may help to counter these serious imbalances.\n\nBest wishes and good luck.
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You can extract plant pigments, preferably from brightly coloured plants or parts of plants, either by boiling with water or crushing in a mortar and pestle with alcohol. Red cabbage gives good results. Boil some red cabbage in water until you have a good depth of colour. Then you can test it with different acids and bases (try vinegar, baking soda, household ammonia etc) and note the colours. Other good things to try are strongly coloured fruit juices, tea, red wine and of course brightly coloured flowers.
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You are fortunate to still be around at 42.  The best you can do is a good diet.\n\nSee if you can find a book called "Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature."\n\nHe is a flaming liberal from the 1960's, he is not a dietician, but the book is probably the best thing you can read at this point.\n\nAlso see if you can find a "mom and pop" health food store and talk to them about your problem (not GNC, but a home-grown health food store that sells bulk grains, herbs, and soy milk.\n\nMy mother had ulcerative colitis and finally died in her 50s of a bleeding ulcer, 10 years after stopping going to doctors.\n\nI had a friend in her mid 20s with Chrone's, but I haven't seen her in 4 years, since I moved.\n\nIt is trouble with your digestive system, so you should look at it from the viewpoint of healing your digestive system.\n\nThe SECRET for ulcers:  Cabbage juice has healing qualities.  It helps my wife's ulcers very quickly.  You need a vegetable juicer and fresh cabbage.  You need to juice it and drink it fresh.  It heals ulcers.  This is widely known and accepted now.
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I've used Tetracycline several times and it works well.  It takes several weeks (4-6) for it to show any improvement so don't fret.  The side effects are few but you need to make sure you take it with food.  Good luck!
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.. I can tell you that I have cured many bladder infections literally in a matter of hours,.. through the simple application of what is referred to as "Moxabustion",.. in Chinese Medicine. ... You would want to find a certified acupuncturist to recieve this treatment,... which involves the application of heat via a slow burning herb; "Moxa",.. to specific acupuncture points on the body. .... The treatment takes about ten minutes and is completely painless. In fact it usually feels quite good to the reciever.\n\nYou need to know that it is also very important that you eliminate all sugar, refined foods, alcohol, and cold foods or drinks from your diet. Such foods will promote the infection and must be eliminated in order to promote and maintain a healthy functioning kidney/bladder system. ............ \n\nReplace them with plenty of raw, organic, dark green veggies, ... such as raw spinach and lightly steamed Kale. ............. A great juice to drink every day to help maintain a good acid/alkaline balance in your kidney/bladder system,.. is "Pure" .. Cranberry Juice. ... This is not the likes of Ocean Spray cranberry juice which has corn syrup and other sweeteners added to it and you should avoid like the plague. ... I am referring to a straight up pure cranberry juice that has nothing added to it and no dilution done to it. .......... \n\nThis is a very bitter juice to the taste,.. but you will feel the benefit it provides you when you drink it,.. as it will help alot to maintain the proper alkaline balance in your body,.. which is crucial towards avoiding infection in your urinary system. ..... If you find it too bitter to tolerate,.. you could dilute it 50/50 with water. ... You will have to find a good Health Food Store near you to find this type of juice.
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I DONT KNOW ABOUT CHERRY BARK BUT WHAT WORKED FOR ME WHEN I USED TO HAVE ASTHMA WAS COD LIVER OIL the liquid\nI TOOK A SPOON FULL EVERY DAY UNTILL MY SYMPTOMS WERE ELIMINATED \nYOU CAN BY IT AT ANY CVS
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Home Remedies for Psoriasis\nPsoriasis treatment using Cabbage Leaves\nCabbage leaves have been successfully used in the form of compresses in the treatment of psoriasis. The thickest and greenest outer leaves are most effective for use as compresses. They should be thoroughly washed in warm water and dried with a towel. The leaves should be flattened, softened and smoothed out by rolling them with a rolling pin after removing the thick veins. They should he warmed and then applied smoothly to the affected part in an overlapping manner. A pad of soft woollen cloth should be put over them. The whole compress should then be secured with an elastic bandage \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Bitter Gourd\nBitter gourd is a valuable remedy for psoriasis. A cup of fresh juice of this vegetable, mixed with a teaspoon of lime juice, should be taken sip by sip, on an empty stomach daily for four to six months \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Avocado Oil\nThe oil of avocado has been found beneficial in the treatment of this disease. It should be applied gently to the affected parts \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Cashewnut Oil\nThe oil extracted from the outer shell of the cashewnut is acrid and rubefacient. It can be applied beneficially on the affected area \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Buttermilk\nThe use of curd in the form of buttermilk has proved useful in psoriasis and the patient should drink it in liberal quantities. The application of buttermilk compresses over the affected parts will also be useful in treating this condition \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Vitamin E\nVitamin E therapy has been found effective in the treatment of psoriasis. The patient should take this vitamin in therapeutic doses of 400 mg a day. It will help reduce itching and scab formation \n\nPsoriasis treatment using Lecithin\nLecithin is also considered a remarkable remedy for psoriasis. The patient may take six to nine lecithin capsules a day-two or three capsules before or after each meal. If taken in the form of granules, four tablespoonfuls may be taken daily for two months. The dosage may be reduced thereafter to two tablespoons \n\n\nPsoriasis Diet\nCarrots, beets,cucumbers and grapes juices\nSince psoriasis is a metabolic disease, a cleansing juice fast for a week is always desirable at the beginning of the treatment. Carrots, beets, cucumbers, and grapes may be used for juices \n\nWell-balanced diet made of raw seeds, nuts etc\nAfter the juice fast, the patient should adopt a well-balanced diet consisting of seeds, nuts, grains, vegetables, and fruits. Emphasis should be placed on raw seeds and nuts, especially sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and plenty of organically grown raw vegetables and fruits.When there is a substantial improvement, goat's milk, yoghurt, and home-made cottage cheese may be added to the diet. The juice fast may be repeated after a month or so \n\nAvoid animal fats, refined or processed foods\nAll animal fats, including milk, butter, eggs; refined or processed foods; foods containing hydrogenated fats or white sugar; all condiments; and tea and coffee should be avoided. When there is a substantial improvement, goat's milk, yoghurt, and home-made cottage cheese may be added to the diet. The juice fast may be repeated after a month or so \n\n\nOther Psoriasis treatments\nWarm-water enema and Sea-water baths\nDuring the initial juice fast, a warm-water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels. Regular sea-water baths and application of sea water externally over the affected parts once a day are beneficial \n\nFrequent bath and soap should be avoided\nFrequent baths should be avoided. Soap should not be used \n\nHot Epsom salts bath\nHot Epsom salts baths also prove valuable in psoriasis. After an Epsom salts bath, a little olive oil may be applied. The skin should be kept absolutely clean by dry friction or daily sponging
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From what I've learned it is far from being a wonder cure as some have made it out to be. In support of claims made for it's curative qualities they give this quote. "The most powerful concept in disease prevention and treatment today is inflammation. Inflammation may well turn out to be the elusive Holy Grail of medicine - the single phenomenon that holds the key to sickness and health." \n~Meggs, WJ. The Inflammation Cure. (we don't know who this is: His expertise, qualifications, training or ...?) But MonaVie reps claim that by reducing inflamation they will help to cure "heart disease, cancer, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, asthma, Alzheimer's, and allergies(2004)".The response that can be made to that: "Inflammation is not a disease, and it is not the cause of disease. It is a symptom of disease. You cannot cure pneumonia with a cough suppressant.... it's no real facts, just hype."\nOne person claimed that a lab report he obtained, showed MonaVie is only 5% Acai juice, that the rest is mostly water. There are complaints about other treatment/cure claims of MonaVie, such as severe pain from arthritis or a fall from a 30 foot ladder being eliminated within 1-2 days. People also criticise because MonaVie is network marketing or MLM which is viewed by many as a legal pryamid enterprise. Price of MonaVie is outrageous, one bottle costs $45 (& price keeps shooting up)and recommended amount is 4 bottles a month! You don't have to pay absurd amounts to get any of the questionable benefits claimed. Just do as I and many others do; follow a careful organic vegetarian wholefood balanced diet with lots of raw food. It's far cheaper and better. And you know what you are getting.
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avoid cabbage and soy. natural whole foods are best, especially ones that contain iodine.
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The monks of the Middle Ages grew mullen for a number of ailments, especially those associated with coughs and congestion. One of its common names was "bullocks lungwort," taken from a common home cure used to treat cattle with coughs and pneumonia. Sap from the crushed leaves of the plant is said to alleviate the pain of insect bites.\nhttp://www.arhomeandgarden.org/plantoftheweek/articles/Common_Mullen.htm\n\nMixed with heated beeswax, Mullen plant has been used to relieve Arthritis.\n\nDrinking 6-8 glasses of distilled water with apinch of unrefined sea salt could also do wonders.
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The 7 Days Cabbage Soup Diet Plan \nEat as much soup as you desire for seven days and you can lose 10 to 15 pounds. The recipe varies slightly, but includes a variety of low-calorie vegetables such as cabbage, onions, and tomatoes, flavored with bouillon, onion soup mix, and tomato juice. Each day of the seven-day program has specific foods that must be eaten, including potatoes, fruit juice, many vegetables, and on one day, beef.\n\nDay One: \nEat only fruit, all the fruit you want except banana. \nDrink unsweetened tea, black coffee, cranberry juice, and water. \nEat as much soup as you like. \nDay Two:\nAll you want - fresh, raw, or cooked vegetables of your choice. Stay away from dry beans, peas, and sweet corn. Reward yourself with a big baked potato with butter for dinner. Eat as much soup as you like but no fruit for today.\n\nDay Three:\nCombine days one and two, eat as much fruit, vegetables, and soup, as you like but no baked potato. \n\nDay Four:\nEat as many as eight bananas and drink as many glasses of skim milk as you would like on this day, along with your soup. This day is supposed to lessen your desire for sweets.\n\nDay Five:\nYou may have 10-20 ounces of beef (300-500g) and a large tin or up to six fresh tomatoes. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water this day to wash the uric acid from your body. Eat your soup at least once today. You may eat broiled or baked chicken (skinless) instead of beef. If you prefer, you can substitute broiled fish for the beef.\n\nDay Six: \nEat beef and vegetables today. You can even have two or three steaks if you like, with fresh vegetables or salad. NO BAKED POTATO. Eat your soup at least once.\n\nDay Seven:\nEat all you want of brown rice, unsweetened fruit juices, and vegetables. Be sure to eat your soup at least once to day. No bread, alcohol, or carbonated beverages, not even diet soda.\n\nCabbage Soup Recipe\n\n6 large green onions \n2 green peppers \n1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole) \n3 Carrots \n1 Container (10 oz. or so) Mushrooms \n1 bunch of celery \nhalf a head of cabbage \n1 package Lipton soup mix \n1 or 2 cubes of bouillon (optional) \n1 48oz can V8 juice (optional) \nSeason to taste with salt, pepper, parsley, curry, garlic powder, etc. \nDirections:\n\nSlice green onions, put in a pot and start to saute with cooking spray.\n\nCut green pepper stem end off and cut in half, take the seeds and membrane out. Cut the green-pepper into bite size pieces and add to pot. \n\nTake the outer leafs layers off the cabbage, cut into bite size pieces, add to pot.\n\nClean carrots, cut into bite size pieces, and add to pot. \n\nSlice mushrooms into thick slices, add to pot.\n\nIf you would like a spicy soup, add a small amount of curry or cayenne pepper now.\n\nYou can use beef or chicken bouillon cubes for seasonings. These have all the salt and flavors you will need. \n\nUse about 12 cups of water (or 8 cups and the V8 juice), cover and put heat on low. Let soup cook for a long time - two hours works well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.\n\nPersonal Recommendations:\n\nI've recently discovered a greatly improved diet called The Negative Calorie Diet.\n\nThis uses a much tastier soup (and is much easier to stick to!), and allows you to choose from 104 other foods to speed up your metabolism and to achieve the "negative calorie effect" that results in massive weight loss.
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I had to make sauerkraut in first year university microbiology, and a quick Google search reveals that this is a fairly standard exercise. You should be able to find tons of info, a couple of links are below.\n\nYou don't add anything to the cabbage, you rely on the microorganisms already on the leaves (i.e., it's a wild culture, you don't add 'starter'.) Usually there's an initial growth of a coliform, but as acid levels in the mix rise, it selects for acid-tolerant bacteria including Leucostoc and Lactobacillus (also responsible for yogurt.) The important thing is to keep air out, as oxygen will allow the growth of other aerobic microorganisms including mold.
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So many places to start.  First, Aleve, this is an over the counter drug which makes many believe that it is safe.  It's not.  It works by blocking an enzyme which makes prostaglandins, which cause inflammation.  Read the directions.  It shouldn't be taken over 10 days without a Doctors supervision, because you could either cause bleeding ulcers or irreversible liver damage.   The doctor needs to check your system with tests to continue to use it so that you don't cause these problems.  \n\nSecond, Omega-3 fatty acids are found in Ocean fish, no side effects and inhibit these same prostaglandins from being produced, plus they are good for your heart.  This is a recommendation from the Arthritis Foundation.\n\nThird, Vitamin D deficiency.  Go to pubmed.com search Vitamin D deficiency and look at the article 3.  Vitamin D deficiency is widespread unless you are in the sun a lot.  And, it's used in more places in your body then just the bones.  This is a fat soluble vitamin, which means your body has to process it to remove it from the body.  This takes time, so it can build in the body which could cause problems if you take to much.  So a doctor with an open mind to the newest research should be utilized so that she doesn't take to much.\n\nFourth, Turmeric the spice has curcumin in it.  Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties.  But, this too can cause liver problems if used too often.  Again, a open-minded doctor should be utilized.\n\nFifth, Heat.  Heat is good for muscles, because it causes them to relax.  But, we control our blood pressure with muscles in our arteries.  If you apply heat over the spinal joints, the same arteries will relax allowing more blood to flow into the area.  The extra fluid has to go somewhere and part of it will swell the joint space.  You have nerves in the capsule of the joint that check for swelling upon expansion of the capsule.  This will fire off a signal to your brain in the form of pain.   Ice is the better solution.  It has anti-inflammatory properties by reducing the blood flow.  But, it must be left on until numb, otherwise it just gets cold and won't do anything.  And, it will feel horribly like pens and needles for 3-4 minutes right before it numbs, most people will take it off at this point and never get relief.  Plus, a numb nerve cannot transmit a pain signal.\n\nMassage should provide some temporary relief, but beneficial relief because her muscles are surely involved at this point.  She should find a masseuse that she is comfortable with and stick to it for a while.\n\nMechanically, a Chiropractor or Osteopath could provide benefits but this is a case by case problem.  A joint that is mechanically not sitting in the correct position is going to wear that joint faster than others, this will be the joint that develops "wear and tear" arthritis, big name osteoarthritis.  This is the reason more people should see a Chiropractor or Osteopath, because look around you everyone gets this arthritis, because in general only 1 in 8 utilize the services of these 100 year old professions.  Side note,  you can look around and here the negatives of Chiropractic, but did you know it is the largest non-allopathic healthcare system in the world and it was started here in the United States.  You can find it being practiced in most countries, including Chinese hospitals by American Chiropractors, now that says something about its value.  \n\nLastly, musculoskeletal pain can be minimized with exercise.  She obviously is going to have a hard time by the sounds of it.  I would go with a previous suggestion of swimming.  It's easy on joints because your floating, yet your whole body has to work.  If you have a YMCA nearby, they sometimes have a water arthritis class that heats up the pool (this small amount of heat doesn't make my previous argument false.)  It will help her move.  She is on a slippery slope, she needs to move to minimize her pain.\n\n\nJust
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Try the RICE method...\nR.est\nI.ce it\nC.ompression, &\nE.levate.\nTaking anti-inflammatories also helps, such as Aleve, Motrin or ibuprofen. \nEat healthily to speed healing. Drink lots of water. Fresh fruits & veggies & frssh air, too.
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well, i read previously in an article that vitamin C is actually not useful when it comes to boosting immunity. in fact, the study on that article was done on a group of 400 people, 200 of whom eat 3-4 times as much as vitamin C as the other group and in the end, their immunity are the same. The group who took the 3-4 times vitamin C only can shorten the time they got sick like 1-2 days. So it really doesnt help. i cant rem when i saw this article, but it was in the Singapore major newspaper months back.\n\nLike yourself, i am very sick prone, i have 2-5 ulcers (canker sores) a month, fever every 2 months. Its almost like a routine to me. I am a non smoker, i dont drink alcohol, i dont club, no drugs. \n\nAnyhow recently i am getting so better (i hope it aint gonna go downhill again). Its my change of environment i guess. Much cleaner air now, i drink more than 2 litres of plain water everyday, do some long distance walking every week (40 to 60 mins fast walk each time), sleep 8 hours a day. Been doing this for 3 months already and i feel so much healthier, and not much problems i mention previously.\n\nHope i helped! :)