ALTERNATIVE REMEDIES
THAT HEAL OR HARM

A book about herbs that heal

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ACID REFLUX
Fosomax, a Rx taken for bone health, can cause irritation of the esophagus
Jalapeno peppers may reduce acid reflux symptoms but for some there is a negative reaction
ACNE
Milk of Magnesia cures back acne. Let it dry for 10 minutes & then wash it off.
ARTHRITIS
Ginger reduces osteoarthritis & rehumatoid arthritis symptoms
BAD BREATH
Drink decaf Black Tea before bed to combat bad breath
BELLY BLOAT
Soak in a swimming pool for 30 minutes to reduce belly bloat
BLOOD PRESSURE
Asprin reduces blood pressure when taken at bedtime
Do NOT take asprin if you are taking blood thinner or Ginko Biloba
Drinking several cups of Hibiscus Tea daily will lower blood pressure
Prayer reduces blood pressure
BONE HEALTH
Acid reflux medicines like Nexium, Prevacid, Prilose & Protonix REDUCES calcium absorption
BURNS
Gently put egg whites directly on the burn area
CANCER
Capsaicin, a natural compound found in chili peppers combats Prostate Cancer
Tumeric combats Prostate Cancer
Asprin lowers risk of Colon, Breast, Eslophageal & Ovarian Cancers
Do NOT take asprin if you are taking blood thinner or Ginko Biloba
Using garlic on meat reduces harm from chemicals that may cause cancer
Use Cedar Chips instead of moth balls
CANKER SORE
First swish with buttemilk & then keep it in your mouth for a minute or so & then spit it out
CAVITIES
Cranberry Juice prevents cavities by inhibiting bacterial growth in your mouth
CHOLESTEROL
Tumeric may lower cholesterol but check with your doctor before using
if you are on Coumadin or any other blood thinner
Red yeast rice lowers cholesterol
Vinegar may help reduce triglycerides, LDL & total cholesterol
COLDS
Chicken soup
Ginger Tea combats congestion
Chamomile Tea combats colds
  • Avoid if taking blood thinners or Ginko Biloba
  • Chamomile Tea should be avoided during pregnancy since it may stimulate the uterus
  • Do Not drink Chamomile Tea if you're allergic to daisies, ragweed, aster, marigolds or chrysanthemums
CONSTIPATION
Coffee cures constipation if you don't drink it regularly
DANDRUFF
Rinse your hair with Listerine that is brown in color
Coconut oil
DIABETES
Green Tea balances blood sugar
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Green Tea
  • Avoid Green Tea supplements becaue they will give you too much EGCG
DIARRHEA
Black Tea with real sugar cures Diarrhea
DEODORANT
Milk Of Magnesia can be used as an underarm deodorant
if you can't use an anti-perspirant.
Let it dry for 10 minutes & then wash it off.
ENERGY
Drink Green Tea between meals to boost energy
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid Green Tea
  • Avoid Green Tea supplements becaue they will give you too much EGCG
Peppermint boosts energy
Bee pollen boosts energy
FATIGUE
Coffee reduces post workout fatigue
FERTILITY
Chasteberry Tea may aid fertility
Stevia is a natural sugar substitute that may cause infertility
FOCUS
Green Tea improves focus
  • Pregnant and breast feeding women should avoid Green Tea
  • Avoid Green Tea supplements becaue they will give you too much EGCG
Peppermint improves focus
GAS
Fennel Seed Tea reduces gas
GUM DISEASE
Cranberry Juice prevents gum disease by inhibiting bacterial growth in your mouth
Gargling with salt water will help reduce swollen gums
Massage your gums with lemon juice to stop bleeding
HEARTBURN
Water chestnuts
Eating a few almonds before or after a meal can protect vs heartburn but
chocolate covered almonds do NOT work
HICCUPS
Lemon may stop hiccups
HOT FLASHES
Herbal remedies include Pine Bark (Pycnogenol), Black Cohosh (Remifemin)
& St. John's Wort (Hypericum extract)
IMMUNE SYSTEM
Ginger Tea improves immune system
INFLAMMATION
Capsaicin, a natural compoud found in chili peppers, can reduce inflammation
ITCHING
Boston Fern plant acts like a humidifier & will cure dry, itchy skin
Crush 1 low dose asprin & add 1 oz. water to dab on skin to stop itching
Products that have menthol, eucalyptol, thymol & methyl salicylate
in an alcohol base like Listerine & some acne face washes may combat scalp itching

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