Schisandra Wu wei zi ( Schisandra chinensis )

Known in China as the five-flavoured herb for its sour and slightly salted flavour of its berries.

A few Schisandra berries chewed each day will increase physical and mental vitality and help combat stress, Schisandra is often combined with Ginkgo to boost memory and improve concentration. With its mild sedative and antidepressant qualities, Schisandra can help with depressive states of mind linked to long term stress and mental exhaustion. Schisandra can add zest to life and for this reason can be a valuable tonic when libido is low.

Schisandra is used in the treatment of respiratory infections (see your doctor first ) such as chronic cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing, it may also be used for diarrhoea and dysentery, failing eye sight and hearing as well as skin problems such as eczema. Do not expect Schisandra to work straight away, it may take many months, be patient.

Banana Buzz

Have you ever had a Banana Buzz?. By that I mean Eating a banana without eating or drinking anything one and a half hours either side of the banana. Just sit and wait for the Buzz. What is the Buzz?. Its a feeling of happiness, relaxed yet confident feeling. I have posted about the banana before, however I had never put it to the test before, and for me it worked, you have your banana, feel better, and then back to work.

Bad immune system

My immune system must be shattered by now, I have been taking anti-biotics all winter. I am not taking them now, so now may be a good time to try and boost it. 
I have changed my supplements a little, so now I am taking Royal jelly, 500mg per day, 3000mg of Garlic oil, a good vitamin and mineral supplement. 400iu og vitamin D, 100ugs of Selenium,1000mg of vitamin C, three times per day and as much Manuka honey as I can take. I may need to take a strong vitamin A 25,000iu per day and Bromelain which is in Pineapple, this can help to break up the mucus, in fact Bromelain has another use. Take it with certain anti-biotics, it can help to boost its effectiveness. So I think Bromelain will be on my list. 

A little tip which I found in a book. To avoid upper tract infections, at the first sign of a sore throat, stop eating sugar, cakes, anything that contains sugar, and take the homoeopathic remedy streptococcus 10m taken three times per day Also I need to eat good food, and exercise as much as possible

Fenugreek seeds

 

Fenugreek or Trigonella foenum-graecum, which is its full name. Seeds are used as a medicenal herb to treat gastrointestestinal problem. Clinical trials have shown that it lowers levels of bad fats, cholesterol, LDL, VLDL,and triglycerides within the blood. Blood sugar control and insulin within the blood. Blood sugar control and insulin response in diabetics are also improved

The seeds are crushed to make the remedy, please only go to a fully trained herbalist before trying this herb. Feenukeek seeds are strongly oestregenic and can be valuable in Menopausal symptoms

Aloe vera is healing

The Aloe vera plant has amazing healing powers. Yesterday I burnt myself on the oven. It was really hurting me even though I had put cold water on. I cut about 5cm off an aloe vera plant. The plant contains a sticky substance which I applied to the burn. After about two minutes the pain had gone, and today it looks as if the wound has healed and there is no pain.
Here are other illnesses that can be treated by aloe vera

• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.
• Lowers high cholesterol.
• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".
• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.
• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.
• Protects the body from oxidative stress.
• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.
• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.
• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.
• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.
• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.
• Ends constipation.
• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
• Prevents and treats candida infections.
• Protects the kidneys from disease.
• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.
• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.
• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.html#ixzz2S2RwkmBn

Going in hospital

My Chest was so bad that I had to go into hospital. There did not seem to be any alternative ways in which my bronchiectasis could be helped so it was into hospital to face strong antibiotics given intravenously. I was given five different lots, and also put on a nebuliser which did help thus helping my breathing problems. However I dont think that giving more and more antibiotics is the answer. I think there is a place for natural remedies in their as well. Yes I am sure the antibiotics and nebuliser helped but I still think that strong manuka honey could help as well.

 Anyway after four days I came home feeling better but very weak. I needed to take pure natural yogurt to help my immune system. I was very glad to get out of hospital with all the bugs going around.

Antioxidant protection

Spinach is high in antioxidants vitamins C and E and carotene's, which in studies are linked to lower risk   of heart disease, strokes and cancer if contained from food. It is also a useful source of iron, and because so it contains oxalate's, which reduce mineral absorption. Spinach is also a good source of potassium which regulate and control high blood pressure
Studies on stomach, skin,lung,prostate, and bladder tumours that people who eat green leafy vegetables, like spinach,are likely to have a lower risk of cancer.

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