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nausea, promotes circulation and relieves cramping. See page 41 for a ginger headache poultice. |
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Grapefruit seed extract. An extract of grapefruit or other citrus seeds and the fruit's connecting membranes, this powerful antiseptic has been shown to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, parasites and other pathogens on contact. Sold in health food stores under the brand name ProSeed, Citricidal and others, grapefruit seed extract is available in very bitter tasting drops or debittered powder capsules. Well-tolerated by people of all ages and having no known side effects when taken as recommended, grapefruit seed extract is effective in the treatment and prevention of traveler's diarrhea, infections of all types and chronic yeast infections. For more information, see my booklet Nature's Antiseptics: Tea Tree Oil and Grapefruit Seed Extract. |
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Kelp and other sea vegetables. Because they contain nearly every mineral and trace mineral necessary for human health, along with vitamins and amino acids, kelp (also called kombu) and other sea vegetables, such as nori (laver), agar agar, wakame, hijiki, arame and dulse, help prevent dietary deficiencies. The most alkalizing of foods, these seaweeds work quickly to correct the acid imbalances common to North Americans. In addition, they share an ability to pull stored toxins from the body. Seaweeds can be added to soups, stews and other foods or taken in capsules during the pre-cleanse phase as well as during and after detoxification therapy. |
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Please Note: Some people are sensitive or allergic to the iodine in sea vegetables, a reaction that can |
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