How to Eliminate Gallstone the Natural Way

Pain and discomforts due to gallstone?  It’s no laughing matter, cause it’s really painful  according to a friend of mine.  All of us has a gallstone inside us, but most are too insignificant to cause much discomfort. 

Two months ago, my friend Ann (not her real name), complained about the pain she felt in her abdomen area.  Initially, we thought that it is a simple gastritis that can be treated  by an over the counter medicine and lots of water intake . However, after taking the over the counter medicine, the pain did not subside as expected, instead the pain got worse. 

She had no choice but to consult a doctor, an specialist.  She was surprised when the specialist told her that she has gallstone and recommended for a surgery as soon as she is ready.  She was not ready financially to undergo a surgery, so she consulted another specialist, for a second opinion.  The second specialist has the same findings and recommendation.  Her problem then, was, she don’t have the financial capability for the surgery since, two of her children are in college, 2^nd year and 4^th year, and she has no savings.

Another friend of ours advised her to go to the Wellness Clinic in Daraga, manned by a retired doctor who, according to our friend, an advocate of natural medicine.  As advised, she consulted him. 

The next time we met Ann, she was so happy.  Her pain was gone and she resumed her normal routine. She told us that the doctor taught her how to remove her gallstone the natural way and she showed me her “treatment process”, which, was also found at the net, when she checked.  According to her, she followed the process as is, then her  gallstones were flushed out, as evidenced by the ultrasonography result.  She was very grateful that her gallstone was treated the natural way, that she did not undergo the prescribed surgery and therefore she was able to save the money she loaned for her treatment.

Now, I am sharing with you the treatment process through this blog, hoping others can benefit from it, too.  

The Treatment Process:

• Drink 1 glass (250 ml) 100% apple juice 4 times a day for 5 days. One glass at breakfast, 1 glass at lunch, 1 glass at dinner and 1 glass before going to bed. This softens the gallstones. Eat normally.

• On the 6th. day, skip dinner. At 6 pm. take a teaspoon of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm water

• On the same day, at 8 pm., repeat the same for purging purpose. It helps to flush out all solid stuff. It also opens the gallbladder ducts.

• Later that evening, at 10pm., drink half a glass of olive oil mixed with half glass of lemon juice. The oil lubricates the stones to ease their passage. Lemon juice helps to extract the stones out from gallbladder ducts. Soon you will purge again. This time you can find greenish stuff floating in your toilet bowl, that is if you have gallstones.

          1 cup = 250 ml, 1/2 cup lemon juice = 3 lemons (approx).

I just hope the information would help those who need it.  But, if symptoms persist, please see your doctor.

Be healthy and enjoy life!

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In caring for your skin, particularly your face, you don’t need much money to pay for the services of a beauty parlor or health clinic.  You can do it at the comfort of your home.  All you need to do is to learn a few  tricks, then look for the  ingredients, which can be found at your kitchen. Here are some tricks to help you care for your skin:

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Natural Treatment for Painful Arthritis (BLS Ointment or Balm)

Garlic, Ginger& Pepper

Painful Arthritis? Looking for a natural treatment for its pain? I have here an alternative treatment for you and i’ll share with you how you can prepare it at your home so that you’ll have a ready treatment when you need one.

Have you heard about BLS Ointment? It is applied externally to the affected area 3x a day, and it relieves the pain caused by arthritis. BLS refers to its main ingredients, such as Bawang (garlic), Luya (ginger) and Sili (red pepper, preferably, “siling labuyo”. Garlic has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties while both ginger and red pepper has anti-inflammatory characteristics that can help relieve muscle and joint pains. .  I used to prepare it for my mother when she had her pains due to arthritis and according to her, it helped. 

           How to prepare a BLS Ointment?  Its simple.

Ingredients:  garlic, ginger, red pepper and oil (preferably virgin coco oil or olive oil)

Procedure:

·         Mince the garlic, ginger and red pepper

·         Measure ½ cup of garlic, ½ cup of ginger and ½ cup of red pepper

·         Mixed all the ingredients and add 1 ½ cup of oil

·         In a slow fire, heat the mixture for 10 minutes.

·         Store in a glass container together with the mixture your BLS ointment.

Optional: To make your Ointment into a Balm, here’s the procedure:

·       Strain, to separate the oil from the solid mixture

·   Once again, heat the solution in a slow fire and add Wax. Bee hive wax is preferred.  But in its absence, you can use a white candle instead. 

·    Just add wax, little by little.  To know that it is the right amount, when the wax melted, test by dropping a mixture in a plate or saucer.  Check when it when it's cold. Test using your fingers. it must be balm-like.

Arthritis refers to inflammation of a joint or a state characterized by inflammation of the joints. Inflammation is a process in which the body's white blood cells and chemicals help protect us from infection and foreign substances such as bacteria and viruses.  Its symptoms can be either one or a combination of the following: 

·         Redness

·         Swollen joint that's tender and warm to the touch

·         Joint pain

·         Joint stiffness

·         Loss of joint function

The cause of arthritis is not fully known, yet, can we still do something to prevent it?  Of course, we can!  Maintaining proper weight (obesity added strain to joints), regular joint exercises, proper diet (excess protein can increase your uric acid) and strengthening immune system can help a lot.

Prevention is better than cure. If symptoms persist, see your doctor!

Be healthy and enjoy life!

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Basil, a Powerful Anti-bacterial Plant and Source of Health-benefiting Nutrients

The Health Benefits of Basil

Basil  is a very good source of iron, calcium, potassium and vitamin A and C. Basil is also a good source of magnesium, which promotes cardiovascular health by prompting muscles and blood vessels to relax, thus improving blood flow and lessening the risk of irregular heart rhythms or a spasming of the heart muscle or a blood vessel.

Research Findings on Basil

Research studies on basil have shown unique health-protecting effects in two basic areas: basil's flavonoids and volatile oils.The flavonoids found in basil protect cell structures as well as chromosomes from radiation and oxygen-based damage.The volatile oils on the other hand provide protection against unwanted bacterial growth. 

Essential oil of basil, obtained from its leaves, has demonstrated the ability to inhibit several species of pathogenic bacteria that have become resistant to commonly used antibiotic drugs. In a study published in the July 2003 issue of the Journal of Microbiology Methods, essential oil of basil was even found to inhibit strains of bacteria from the genera Staphylococcus, Enterococcus and Pseudomonas, all of which are not only widespread, but now pose serious treatment difficulties because they have developed a high level of resistance to treatment with antibiotic drugs.(September 8, 2003)

Studies published in the February 2004 issue of Food Microbiology, have shown that washing produce in solution containing either basil or thyme essential oil at the very low concentration of just 1% resulted in dropping the number of Shigella, an infectious bacteria that triggers diarrhea and may cause significant intestinal damage, below the point at which it could be detected. While scientists use this research to try to develop natural food preservatives, it makes good sense to include basil and thyme in more of your recipes, particularly for foods that are not cooked such as salads. Adding fresh thyme and/or basil to your next vinaigrette will not only enhance the flavor of your fresh greens, but will help ensure that the fresh produce you consume is safe to eat. (March 25, 2004).

Basil Tea, an effective remedy for cold and cough ...

 I found basil to be a very good treatment for cold and cough, particularly when it's just starting.   I drink basil tea three times a day, 10 minutes after breakfast, lunch and dinner.  It's very effective! Try it!  It's very aromatic, and I'm sure it will help you too, as it helped me.

Instead of buying bottled dried basil or packed basil from supermarkets, why don’t you plant one in a pot or in your garden?  Picking fresh leaves from your home grown basis is much more fun.  Besides,  it can be easily propagated by seeds or by cutting stems. 

Ever since i learned about basil's health benefits, it became part of my collections in my garden.  I love three of its varieties such as the Thai, Sweet and Lemon basil,

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The Wonder Plant (Sabungai – Gynura Procumbens)

High Cholesterol? High level of blood sugar? Are you looking for a natural treatment? Try the Ganura Procumbens. It is also known as the wonder plant, anti-cholesterol plant and longevity spinach. It is used as anti-hypertensive, glucose lowering, anti-inflammatory and source of proteins and peroxidase. 

As I searched for natural treatment for hypertension and high blood sugar level,  I've found Sabungai  (Gynura Procumbens).  This plant is widely recognized

 for its medicinal value. Research shows that it is an efficient regulator of blood sugar and protects the kidney and retinas from damage caused by high blood sugar. It also lowers blood cholesterol and triglycerides, lowers blood pressure,and has anti-inflammatory and antiviral activity.

The leaves of this plant can be eaten raw or can be used as vegetable. Most recommends 3-6 leaves to be eaten daily.  I have this plant in my garden, and it grows fast.  It likes moist soil always.  It is easily propagated by cutting stems.

Please be aware, however,  that there are many sellers of this plant who call it Ashitaba.  Based on my research, the plant shown on the picture is Sabungai (gynura procumbens) and NOT Ashitaba and the two plants have different medicinal properties.

Sabungai is generally accepted as safe.  There is no warning or evidence of interaction with drugs.

General Studies as published in Philippine Alternative Medicine

Anti-Inflammatory: Study of ethanol extract showed anti-inflammatory activity.

Antihypertensive: Study showed the oral administration of aqueous extract significantly lowered blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats. Results suggest GPE may be useful for prevention and treatment of hypertension through increasing NO (nitric oxide) production in blood vessels.

Glucose Lowering: Ethanolic extract of leaves significantly suppressed elevated serum glucose levels in diabetic rats. The extract did not significantly suppress glucose levels in normal rats. Results conclude the leaves of GP may be biguanide-like activity.

Abundant Leaf Proteins / Peroxidase: Study found few abundant proteins from the leaves of GP; among these, peroxidase was found the most abundant of the extracted proteins. Results suggest a natural source for peroxidase for use in the cosmetic and skin care industry.

Nutritive / Antioxidative Properties: Ethanolic Gynura extract exhibited the highest antioxidative properties in every assay. Nutritive evaluation suggests the extract is a good protein source and may have positive effects on free radical scavenging and iron chelating.

Gynura procumbens Medical Toothpaste: A Gynura procumbens toothpaste invention consists of" gynura procumbens (Lour.) extractant of 1-20%, glycerol of 20-55%, diglycol of 10-15%, abradant of 20-45%, carboxymethyl cellulose of 0.5-1.5%, sodium dodecyl sulfate of 0.5-2%, additive of 1-4%, essence of 1-2% and saccharin of 0.1-1%.

Anti-Ulcerogenic: Study results suggest the ethanolic leaf extract of Gynura procumbens promotes ulcer protection as shown by significant reduction of ulcer area, histologic decreases in ulcer areas, with absence or reduction of edema and leucocyte infiltration of submucosal layer.

Anti-Diabetic: (1) Study evaluating the water extract of G. procumbens in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats showed a hypoglycemic effect by promoting glucose uptake by muscles. (2) Study results suggest the antidiabetic effect may be mediated through the stimulation of glucose uptake and the potentiation of insulin action.

Toxicological Evaluation: Administration of a methanol extract of G. procumbens did not produce mortality or significant changes in various parameters in both acute and sub-chronic toxicity studies.

Be healthy and enjoy life!

Reference: Philippine Medicinal Plants, http://www.stuartxchange.com/Sabungai.html

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How to prepare effective herbal medicines?

On my succeeding blogs, I plan to write about herbal medicines, particularly those herbs, which are found in the Philippines and those which can treat common health problems like cold, cough, high level of bad cholesterol, high blood sugar level, fungal infection, urinary track infection, and others.

Before I introduce to you the different herbal medicine plants, let me first give you some tips on proper handling and preparing herbal medicines:

Tips on Handling Medicinal Plants / Herbs:

Ø  If possible, buy herbs that are grown organically - without pesticides.

Ø  Medicinal parts of plants are best harvested on sunny mornings. Avoid picking leaves, fruits or nuts during and after heavy rainfall.

Ø  Leaves, fruits, flowers or nuts must be mature before harvesting. Less medicinal substances are found on young parts.

Ø  After harvesting, if drying is required, it is advisable to dry the plant parts either in the oven or air-dried on screens above ground and never on concrete floors. 

Ø  Store plant parts in sealed plastic bags or brown bottles in a cool dry place without sunlight preferably with a moisture absorbent material like charcoal. Leaves and other plant parts that are prepared properly, well-dried and stored can be used up to six months.

Tips on Preparation of Herbal Medicines:

Ø  Use only half the dosage prescribed for fresh parts like leaves when using dried parts.

Ø  Do not use stainless steel utensils when boiling decoctions. Only use earthen, enamelled, glass or alike.

Ø  As a rule of thumb, when boiling leaves and other plant parts, do not cover the pot, and boil in low flame.

Ø  Decoctions loose potency after some time. Dispose of decoctions after one day. To keep fresh during the day, keep lukewarm in a flask or thermos.

Ø  Always consult with a doctor if symptoms persist or if any sign of allergic reaction develops.

For best result, please observe the above tips. 

          Be healthy and enjoy life!

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Pansit-pansitan , a Herbal Medicine for Arthritis, Gout, Pimples,etc.

Pansit-pansitan

Pansit-pansitan (family: Piperaceae) is used as a herbal medicine for the treatment of: 

                     • Arthritis

                     • Gout

                     • Skin boils, abscesses, pimples

                     • Headache

                     • Abdominal pains

                     • kidney problems

Pansit-pansitan  is also known as Ulasiman-bato and tangon-tangon in the Philippines. Its English name is peperomia. Its leaves and stalk are edible. It can be harvested, washed and eaten as fresh salad. Taken as a salad, pansit-pansitan helps relive rheumatic pains and gout. An

infusion or decoction (boil 1 cup of leaves/stem in 2 cups of water) can

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Natural Treatment for Wrinkles

Forehead wrinkles

Who wants a wrinkle?  Nobody wants it.  Yet, we cannot avoid having wrinkles as we aged.  A wrinkle is a crease in the skin which typically appears as a result of aging process, habitual sleeping positions, loss of body mass, or temporarily, as a result of prolonged immersion in water.  Age wrinkling in the skin is promoted by habitual facial expressions, aging, sun damage, smoking, poor hydration, and various other factors. Among the wrinkles in our body, it is the wrinkles, which were formed in our face and neck that we want to give special focus.

If we cannot avoid it as we age, can we do something to delay it?  Sure, we can!  We only need to be health-conscious and we need to do some extra effort to care for our skin, particularly our face and neck.  To treat wrinkles, some even resort to surgery.  Many, however, go to dermatology clinics or beauty health clinics for regular treatment.

For those who cannot afford and for those who do not want to visit clinics, you can do it at the convenience of your homes. Here's a secret which I want to share with you to minimize, eliminate or delay the process of having wrinkles:

     * Regular Facial and Neck Massage.  For those whose wrinkles were just starting, you have to massage in a circular or stretching motion the wrinkles on your forehead and those around your eyes at least once a month.  For those whose wrinkles were already well-defined, you have to do it at least once a week until you see improvement on your treatment. If you have nightly beauty ritual, you can do some massage while applying your beauty product.

     *   Regular Facial and Neck Exercise. For your face, you can do it by saying a big, "A" and "O" to firm up your muscles.   For your neck, a simple neck stretching will do.

     *   Drink more water and eat a balance diet, more on fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin A, C and E.

     *   Avoid smoking or exposing yourself in a smoke-filled or polluted environment.

     *   Be conscious of your facial expression.  Wrinkles are manifestations of your facial expression.  It can even be said that your wrinkles reflects your attitude in life. Nevertheless, you need to be conscious of your facial expression if you wish to prevent having the same lines in your face again.

What shall be used for massage?  A simple baby oil or lotion will do.  However, if you have a virgin coco oil mixed with one teaspoon of honey and two drops of lemon that would be better.  You can however, use your favorite lubricant to facilitate massage.  What is important is that you were able to massage the area of your face where wrinkles start forming or where wrinkles were formed.

Preserve your beauty and enjoy life!

 

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