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You might mistake the long thin dried roots for ginseng, but it is codonopsis pilosula (dang shen) sometimes called poor person’s ginseng. It is neutral – not heating like ginseng- and is an important tonic for digestive and lung weakness – weak spleen leading to Qi energy and blood deficiency. It has a nice mild semi-sweet taste. Lately I have been soaking a couple of small roots a few minutes to soften it and chewing it with my morning tea. Avoid your expensive teeth.
Protect your lungs with moistening, rejuvenating herbs including taro root. Taro is high fiber and helps protect against lung and oral cancers. Improves digestion.
Taro Root/Poi/ Its scientific name is Colocasia esculenta and it has a truly fascinating history. It is believed to be native to Southeast Asia and southern India, but it is cultivated and used in many places all around the world.
Research at several American universities is documenting the longevity-promoting effects of pterostilobene [tero still bin] similar to resveratrol. It reduces cholesterol, triglycerides, high blood sugar reducing hypertension and diabetes.
Weigh loss, diabetes and heart health Keeping a consistent healthy weight and blood sugar, reducing the bulge in the middle, and improving metabolism – these all improve heart health. Is there a weight loss combination that especially improves energy and blood sugar for diabetes and heart health? Very likely a combination of garcinia, African mango and white kidney bean extract can enhance metabolism to improve heart health. Such a combination exists called Weight Loss Power Pack made by Absorb Health products. Here it is: http://www.absorbyourhealth.com/product/weight-loss-power-pack/?ref=4041
from my book (in progress) Type 2 diabetes is characterized by elevated blood sugars, either in the context of insulin resistance or an inability to produce insulin. However, elevated blood sugar can also be a problem for anyone especially heart patients. it is believed to be a major cause of ageing and various chronic diseases.
Fasting has a long health and spiritual/religious tradition. Recent research shows additional rejuvenation benefits, including blood sugar regulation. If you restrict calories to reduce weight and rebalance insulin, you have to be careful of your energy, mood and blood sugar. Keep a check on them as you fast and feast.
Leech therapy uses the saliva of live leeches placed on the body to regulate under-functioning organs, detoxify the body, reduce pain, and build immunity. It can unblock blood vessels troubled by plaque, reduce arthritis pain, migraine and many other illnesses. This treatment for pancreas is useful for diabetes and weight loss. It may also improve cravings for sweets which underlie blood sugar problems, cloudy thinking, depression, and anxiety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk1LTJVsG4Q My leech treatments have been very successful and I will continue. So far I have had two detox treatments for the liver, one for my neck, one for pancreas. After the first liver treatment, I felt calmer and had less overall chronic pain. The surprising treatment was for the back of my neck – it reached to my carpal tunnel and relieved it completely for several days. My neck felt supple, I could move it more than I could in years. Chiropractors have been afraid to adjust my neck due to bone spurs near the spine. But now it moves, feels wonderful and carpal tunnel is 70 – 80% gone without surgery. Today’s treatment for spleen is too soon to tell. I feel calm, happy, encouraged to continue. Andrew Plucinski is a pleasure to work with. He is patient, informative, professional and expert. Continuum Center for Health and Healing in Chelsea used to give leech treatments for arthritis of the knee at $600 per treatment !! (no insurance accepted) with good results lasting for 6 months. But they gave it up because according to the therapist, it required followup. That means you have to be willing to change your own bandages – I ooze for 12 hours or so lymph fluid after treatments. That is the point – in the lymph are poisons leaving the body. So there is mess involved, time and a little money – nothing like a medical treatment price. Andrew charges $40 per leech and the number varies, often 4 at a time, according to the treatment. I recommend the treatment along with a detox diet for yearly spring detox. The rewards are countless.
Tell Me Your Story podcast recorded 2:2014 airs June 7, 2014 I really enjoyed speaking today with Richard Dugan on Net radio. The show airs June 7th, but he let me post the podcast today. He is in Santa Barbara and a great fan of natural health and wellness.
Chaga looks like a diseased tree, but it is a medicinal mushroom with health properties that are similar to ganoderma (anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory) and very healing. Recently I learned how to make a tea using it at Rutland Farmer’s Market in Vermont.
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