Almond puree is a suitable food for babies, and almond milk should be substituted for ordinary cow’s milk in cases of cradle cap. Only very rarely does almond protein not agree with a baby and more than 90 per cent of them tolerate it much better than the protein found in cow’s milk. Many grateful mothers are aware of the fact that it was this milk that helped their babies to overcome cradle cap, as well as gastric and intestinal disturbances. Almond milk, if given regularly, will eventually rectify even the most stubborn disturbances. It is especially beneficial in the spring,, when cow’s milk does not always agree with some babies because the animals feed on fresh grass. Couple almond puree with a good biological calcium preparation and Violaforce in homoeopathic form, and cradle cap will soon disappear in most cases.

Because of their outstanding value and properties, almonds should find an esteemed place in every modern kitchen.

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Vitamin A is supplied by various other berries. For example 100 g (about 4 oz) of fresh bilberries (blueberries) contain as much as 1.6 mg of pure vitamin A, and 100 g of blackberries, 0.8 mg. It is clear, then, that during the berry season you need not be solely dependent upon carrot juice and watercress as sources of this vitamin. Various berries will help to meet your daily requirement. This fact should be remembered by all those who suffer from the consequences of vitamin A deficiency, usually showing up in skin diseases, pathological changes in the hair, teeth and nails, softening of the cornea, obesity from glandular dysfunction, night-blindness (nyctalopia) and other conditions.

Although much has been done, said and written about vitamins, the last word on the subject has yet to be spoken. We are today catching a glimpse of the intricate interplay between vitamins, enzymes and hormones. Vitamin B12 is an indispensable component of the yellow respiratory enzyme; vitamin A, the opponent of the thyroid hormones and so on. Hyperthyroidism can thus be checked by eating plenty of food containing vitamin A, such as the berries mentioned above.

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A good natural diet consists partly of cooked and partly of raw foods. For very serious diseases such as cancer a raw food diet works wonders and is often the only measure that will get to the root of these pathological problems.

The patient who has lost the ability to digest and assimilate his food should begin the diet with juices, then start taking small amounts of finely grated raw vegetables and fruit. Gradually, the quantity is increased until he is able to eat the foods in their natural raw state.

If there is no need to change over to a diet made up entirely of raw food, it would still be beneficial to incorporate small quantities in your daily menus.

Vegetables and fruits should not be served at the same meal, but taken separately, as breaking this rule will mean you are likely to be bothered with flatulence.

On the other hand, in spite of contrary opinions, cereals, organically grown and stone ground if possible, are good companions to both fruit and vegetable dishes.

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Unadulterated, unrefined, natural food helps to keep the liver healthy and efficient. If natural wholefood has been replaced by denatured, refined food, the cause of liver disorders may be attributed partly to this unhappy change. However, if refined food is not the reason, then a damaged liver can be the result of an infection, possibly caused by the widespread problem of parasitic worms.

In Japan, Korea, and other lands where the bad practice exists of fertilising vegetables with human excrement from a cesspit, the majority of the population are infested with worms. One of these parasites, the dangerous hookworm, can even kill its victim. Another species settles in the liver and also ruins one’s life, albeit slowly.

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Condensed bilberry (blueberry) juice has given excellent results, also condensed liquorice juice. These juices should be taken daily

in doses of 20—40 g (0.7-1.4 oz). Before swallowing, they should be kept in the mouth for a minute or two to ensure proper insali-vation, as this will hasten the cure.

Gastric ulcers are often the result of nervous tension, or stress. It is therefore advisable to free oneself from worries and anxieties. It is not really difficult to get rid of stomach ulcers if the simple methods outlined above are carefully followed. You are at liberty to combine the various simple remedies indicated or to conscientiously follow only one treatment until you are cured.

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This question is easily answered if we think of an allergy as a hypersensitivity to a certain kind, or variety, of different substances – allergens. This hypersensitivity may cause such drastic reactions that it seems as though the patient has been poisoned. For example, I am acquainted with the son of a pharmacist who becomes ill if only the smallest amount of egg is present in his food. A late friend of mine in New York would react in a similar way to wheat. Whenever he ate a piece of bread or pastry made with wheat flour he became critically ill. Professor Abderhalden once told me of one of his assistants who suffered with head swellings every time he ate white beans. Other people may have allergic reactions to daffodils, primulas, strawberries, rhubarb and even blueberries.

Merely touching certain flowers can cause skin eruptions, urticaria and other skin disorders in people who are allergic to them. Fruits can have the same effect, or they can cause a person to vomit. It is also known that some people are allergic to certain animal proteins and fats. Others I have observed become violently ill when eating seafood, such as crabs, lobster or any other shellfish.

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Some years ago I sent a patient suffering from the same symptoms to her doctor to have him check her basal metabolism. Since he felt there was nothing wrong with her thyroid, he was reluctant to check her out. But she insisted, and to his astonishment the results of the test revealed a substantial increase in her metabolism.

This condition, in almost all cases, is associated with a calcium deficiency in the blood. For this reason these patients need to eat plenty of food high in calcium. Taking a calcium-complex preparation, such as Urticalcin, is also highly recommended, in addition to a homoeopathic iodine preparation, preferably made from sea kelp, as well as Lycopus.

It is a source of great satisfaction to see the unpleasant symptoms disappear when the body is given the things it lacks and resumes its nature functions once more.

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Even though my friend did not make use of any medicines – and still achieved a noteworthy result – it would not be wrong to supplement a diet of this kind with certain preparations which would make it even more effective. For example, Viscum album tincture, a mistletoe preparation, is able to lower the blood pressure. Additionally, hawthorn (Crataegus) and arnica should be taken, both remedies having a positive influence on the blood vessels. Another helpful remedy is bear’s garlic tonic, since it is a specific for regenerating the vessels. In spring, gather bear’s garlic (ramsons) and prepare it as a fresh salad, or steam it as a vegetable. For the rest of the year, take bear’s garlic tonic and garlic perles or Arterioforce capsules.

If, as a result of this treatment, the arterial pressure falls, this signifies not simply a lower reading but the welcome fact that the elasticity of the blood vessels has improved – that is, a genuine rejuvenation of the vessels has taken place. If we realise the consequences of high blood pressure, we will feel it is well worth the effort to persevere with the recommended diet until satisfactory results have been obtained.

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Description and Possible Medical Problems

If you’ve ever had novocaine at the dentist’s office, then you know what a numb mouth feels like.

Some people who are chronic worriers bite their lips a lot, which can result in a lack of sensation in the lips. But if you discover that the area around your mouth is numb, it might be a sign of a lack of blood flow to the brain. This could be a signal of impending stroke.

Frequently, when a stroke has occurred, your mouth will feel numb either around the lips or on one side of them. Most people who have had a stroke also have a numb arm and/or leg—if both, they’ll be on the same side of the body—and difficulty with their speech and/or vision.

Sometimes numbness around the mouth caused by poor circulation to the brain can also be accompanied by a sudden loss of consciousness.

Treatment

Many times, treatment will include aspirin, but only after a vascular flow study of the vessels of the neck that lead to the brain, along with, possibly, an angiogram and a CAT scan or MRI. A low-salt, low-fat diet is prescribed, along with prescription medication that will lower blood pressure.

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Description and Possible Medical Problems

Though a nosebleed usually arrives without warning and is alarming, it’s usually not a serious condition, and it disappears as quickly as it came.

In midlife adults and older, nosebleeds can occur for no apparent reason, or they may be due to a blow to the nose or even breathing dry air. This type of nosebleed starts and stops suddenly. The blood vessels on the front of the septum—the cartilage that divides the nose—are thin and fragile, and it doesn’t take much for them to break. However, there are some instances in older adults where a nosebleed can indicate a serious condition that warrants immediate medical attention, and that’s why it’s a Body Signal Alert.

More serious nosebleeds usually originate further back in the nose and may be caused by a number of factors, from an excess of anticoagulant medication such as aspirin to the rupture of an artery, or even as a symptom of a worsening case of hypertension.

If your nosebleed recurs several times over the course of the day, or if the bleeding is constant, you should see your doctor right away.

Treatment

To stop a mild nosebleed, don’t lean your head back or lie down. Instead, sit up straight and pinch your nose so that you’re applying pressure to the septum. Apply ice; the bleeding should subside within a few minutes.

As far as a recurring or constant nosebleed is concerned, do not attempt to treat this mote serious type by yourself. Your doctot will first apply gauze soaked with anesthetic to the septum to shrink inflammation and stop the bleeding. If this is not successful, your doctor may choose to cauterize the site of the bleeding or to surgically place a temporary nasal balloon against the septum. This will help control the bleeding.

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