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Nutrition in Comfrey

Hello,

I read an awesome article from Mountain Rose Herbs by Cori Young listing the vitamin content in herbs. I notice comfrey is only listed containing germanium when other sources say it contains A, B-12, C, E, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, sulfur, copper and zinc.

I also know that comfrey is one of susan's favorite infusions, so i'm just wondering what you guys (i'm not sure if i'm writing to susan specifically or some sort of organization) think about this. I'm particularly interested in if it really contains B-12.

Thank you!

Hello,

Here is one study done by Mark Petersen and listed at herbalist Paul Bergner's site:http://medherb.com/Materia_Medica/The_Mineral_Content_of_Herbal_Decoctions_.htm

Info on the nutritional breakdown of many herbs in Mark's book, Nutritional Herbology : A Reference Guide to Herbs.

 

blessings,

Kim

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Herbal Allies for Weight Control

I struggle to maintain my weight. Is there any natural herb that I can take to help keep my weight under control?

Hello,

Some herbs that are often used to help with losing weight would be chickweed - drink the infusions and/or you can use tincture as well. Eat the fresh plant whenever it is available. If you are unfamiliar with making infusions, Susun's site, Nourishing Infusions, can help.   http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/

Drink bladderwrack tea:

Gently simmer a handful of fucus (Bladderwrack) for 15 minutes in enough water to cover. OR, fill a quart jar only full with dried bladderwrack; add boiling water to completely fill the jar.

Cap and let steep overnight.

Next morning, strain (give the seaweed to the nearest patch of earth), warm and enjoy, seasoned to your taste!

Try taking dandelion root tincture before each meal to aid with proper digestion and absorption...

Here is one article that was in our newsletter: http://www.susunweed.com/herbal_ezine/September06/goddess.htm

Of course, one needs to focus on healthy foods, whole grains, vegetables - try to include seaweeds, mushrooms and wild foods. Drink nourishing infusions daily.... move as often and as best as you can. Eat healthy fats from organic sources if possible, full-fat yogurt, nuts, avocados, fatty fish. Going low-fat or no fat may cause you to lose weight but can also cause further poor health.

Some other articles on diet, wild foods, etc. that you may enjoy:

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Wild_Food1.htm

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Wild_Food2.htm

http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Nutrition.htm

 

 

blessings,

Kim

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Breast Cancer and Nutrition

Hello!

I was just referred by a girl at work. It sounds very healthy! I read your good article on breast cancer. Currently i'm on an 'eating program' to keep my breast cancer at bay, going well now for 6 years ... but
one really important thing I'm missing reading in the article ... SUGAR! My nutritionist working on her master's says that cancer LIVES in sugar, and I don't hear even my surgeon or providers telling their patients to cut down or eliminate sugar.

Even the Endocrinology doctors in the office don't much emphasize how very much eliminating sugar does definitely eliminate high blood sugars ... a friend, for one example, began my eating program -NO SUGAR - and went off her insulin after only one week! So much to learn. Well, thank you for listening.

Hello,

Many thanks for writing us about your personal story. No doubt limited amounts of white sugar is a very important part of not only preventing and working through cancer but of vibrant health in general. For many of us, we follow the guidelines of the Nourishing Traditions diet, along with avoiding white sugar, white flour, and drinking daily herbal infusions as part of maintaining good health. I don't know what articles you've read as Susun has quite a few on breast cancer and nutrition, but I'll include a few links if you wish to follow them.

So very glad that things are going well and that you have been able to work with your own body to find what it needs.

http://www.ashtreepublishing.com/Book_Breast_Cancer_Anti-cancer-lifestyle.htm

http://www.susunweed.com/How_to_make_Infusions.htm

 

blessings,

Kim

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