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[sublime]

I havent really read thouroughly through these posts but I dont think I've seen anyone mention Valerian Root. I've been taking it off and on for only a couple weeks... I really dont know if it's just a Placebo effect because from the first time I took it, I became so much more calm in many aspects. My muscles were relaxed, my heart wouldnt race if i became nervous or anxious, my brain just felt very calm. I took it a few times before meditating and it seemed like it aided a little in the initial relaxation. I take one pill (500 mg). I have read places that it can cause headaches if you over use it but I'm only sticking to one pill a few times a week, not even everyday.

[Blue Light Mystic]

Hello Adrian! ~

Thanks for contributing as well as complimenting the topic of discussion here. I've always loved garlic, of course, since I'm not a vampire. [] I've also heard, that it can help keep certain harmful disease's away such as cancer too. It doesn't have to always be eaten raw or on food, it could also be taken in the form of a gell caped vitamin. I'm sure you could buy them at any health store. Or, you could just go there and buy some empty gel caps and crush up the garlic and make your own if you don't like eating it raw.

It's always good to eat anything that's a fruit or vegetalble in it's raw and uncooked form though, since their natural vitamin's don't get cooked or boiled out. One of the ways I love eating garlic is by adding olive oil, some chopped up clove's of garlic and clam sauce on spagetti. That's a really wonderful combination, especially if one loves seafood. []

And, thanks for telling me something about red garlic. I never knew there was another kind of it, only the white one. And yes, if one eat's garlic completely raw from the clove, you certainly would have to chew and swallow really fast! It is really hot, well, it is to me anyway. By doing that though, I'm sure it would really help clear up your sinus's really fast too. []

[dovelady]

hi everyone,
just have to contribute about the garlic.
i was taking the 'statin' drugs for high cholesterol for several years. doctor said i would have to take them for the rest of my life.  i decided i didn't want to do that.
so, i just quit them and of course it went back to over 200.
well, i started taking more lecithin, added flax seed oil (1000mg. twice a day), but i didn't notice a lot of difference.  when i got a few extra $, i added garlic gelcaps (1000 mg. twice a day) and believe me i dropped the cholesterol from 216 to 146 in less than 6 months.
not bad for an old lady who has had 2 heart atacks, has a pacemaker and has smoked for about 40 years.  also have a bunch of other stuff wrong.....i am proud of that drop though.
BTW, i also do meditations, and try to keep peace in my mind and heart.
also, the cost of the few things i take, including vitamins, are much less (at walmart) than just one prescription of the statins.

dovelady

[Ash]

quote:Originally posted by Blue Light Mystic

It's always good to eat anything that's a fruit or vegetalble in it's raw and uncooked form

Hi Blue Light Mystic,
I was wondering about this because I've heard people who agree with you, but I've also heard people say that when you eat raw vegetables it takes up much more energy to digest than you actually get from the food, so it's ultimately not beneficial, or perhaps it is better to eat them steamed than raw. Can you shed some light on this?

[Nick]

Blue Light Mystic,

Great post! Lots of good information from everyone. Thanks.


****dovelady: thanks for the tip on the 1000mg garlic gelcaps twice a day. I'm 54 and have been on lipitor for almost a year now. Like you, I don't want to be on this statin drug (lipitor) the rest of my life.
With lipitor, the cholesterol level has plummeted though.

Like you, I meditate (every day) and try to eat right. I do light exercise. The doctor says it's a genetic problem. So, at some point maybe I'll try a 3 month period with the garlic, then get it checked.

Thanks again,

[pod3]

Crude oil has been used in homeopathy, and many synthetic drugs start as petrochemicals. Valium comes from a root, etc. How far would the plants have to be processed before they are no longer "natural"?

[Blue Light Mystic]

G'day/night all. I'd love to have a little place on here where we could discuss ways to relieve ourself of pain in a more natural and safe way other than just using prescription drugs and the such.

We can talk about different uses of various natural herbs that could be used instead of that normal Exedrin or antehistamene one uses for their headache or allergies. Or, even other ways we could further boost our immune system to prevent ourself from ever having to come down with any kind of flu during the Winter months.

Well, here's what I'd like to share that I already know of that could help one boost and prevent themself from becoming sick or ever having to come down with the pesky common cold:

Echinacea (?) - this beautiful daisy flower type herb is something that one could buy at nearly any store in the vitamin/health section that can be taken to boost one's immune system and taken to prevent catching the cold as well as not having to get get. This can also be found in the form of tea which can help one rid themself of a cold or flu more quickly if you happen to already have one.

Zinc - this is a vitamin that if taken 50 - 100 mg's of it a day, or one or two tablet(s), one normally could avoid catching the cold. This can work well if taken with echnasea and also can boost one's immune system. You can also buy them in the form of zinc losanges too.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) - this is great for the immune system as well. They can also be bought in liquid form and you only need to place one - two drops in a glass of water to drink it. Furthermore, according to a book called, the encyclopedia of Organic Gardening by the editors of Organic Gardening® Magazine, it states, "...its past use in treating mucous membranes," as well as, "When combined with bicarbonate of soda, it can be used to treat sore throats and inflammations of the mouth." Also,  "Goldenseal is still a home remedy for upset stomachs and is used as a laxative." (pgs. 444-5)

(Ah yes, the famous) Vitamin-C - one can just further keep from catching the common cold, flu and so forth during the Winter time if they eat fruits and other foods that contain a lot of vitamin c in them. You also can go to nearly any health store and buy it in powder form, stir it up really good in a full glass of water and just drink it right down. This also can be found in tablet form that actually can taste pretty good where you can put them in your mouth and let them melt.

Well, those are only a few of the many examples of what herbs can do for us to build up the immune system to prevent having to deal with becomeing ill during the winter, more like, sick months. If anyone else would like to share anymore tips on herbs, please feel free to share them on here. ~

Blue Light blessings
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