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Vitamin D supplements

Vitamin D supplements

Caller says she had a blood test, and tested low for vitamin D. She asks Susuns thoughts on the supplement her Doctor is suggesting. Susun asks if the caller uses a lot of olive oil. She says people who use a lot of olive oil show up low in vitamin D on blood tests. She says that if she thinks she does need a supplement she should get liquid vitamin d3 and drink Nettle infusions.

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Red Lentil Pate

Red Lentil Pate
serves 4-6

Very user friendly bean, the red lentil.

2 TB + 2 tsp good olive oil
4 c boiling water
2 c red lentils, check for stones
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 med onion, chopped, 1 c
1 c cooked sea palm fronds, chopped
3/4 tsp dried rosemary, freshly ground is best
1 tsp good quality salt
1 TB umeboshi vinegar

Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Add onions and saute for 3 - 4 minuates then add the garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent. Add the sea palm fronds and the lentils. Saute, add more olive oil if necessary, to coat the lentils and the vegetables. Saute 3-5 minutes until quite hot, then add boiling water. Stir and bring to the simmer, cover and let cook low for 20-25 minutes until lentils are fully cooked and will fall apart when you stir them. At this point, add another 2 tsp's of olive oil, the rosemary, the salt and the umeboshi vinegar. Stir well.
Serve hot with rice and chutney and sauteed bok choy. The pate will set up some if allowed to sit for an hour or two. You can serve it cold on crackers. You can add water and tamari or miso broth to make a gravy or a soup.

Rash & pimples

Rash & pimples

A caller on blogtalkradio says she has a rash on her forehead with pimples. She talks about using witch hazel and yarrow. Susun asks if it helps and gives her more ideas.

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Hair Loss

Hair Loss

An email question is answered on Blog Talk Radio about hair loss. Susun talks about nettle hair rinse, and drinking nettle infusion. She also mentions increasing good fats in the diet.
This audio is almost 4:00 minutes long.

 

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Weight Loss - No Quick Fix

Weight Loss- No Quick Fix

A woman calls in Blog Talk Radio about the weight loss herb garcinia indica. Susun says no food or herb has ever been proven to have a direct effect on weight loss. Susun suggests walking and drinking nourishing herbal infusions.
This audio is 3 1/2 minutes in length.

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Autumn Soup

Autumn Soup
   
A tribute to the season, with the produce of autumn, bursting with flavor, color, and warmth. 
Butternut squash can be used instead of cheese pumpkin.

Saute 4 medium onions, thinly sliced in 4 tablespoons pure olive oil and a teaspoonful of salt on a medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent and soft.
Add 4 apples, cored and cut into pieces and continue to cook, stirring often.
Meanwhile remove the seeds, pith, and most of the skin from 2 baked cheese pumpkins (or squash).
Add the flesh of the pumpkins to the pan, along with 2 tablespoons of astragalus powder. Stir well.
Slowly add 1 gallon water and 1 ounce wakame (seaweed) cut very small.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for one hour.
Blend into a smooth, thick soup.
Add up to 4 tablespoons of raw sugar if needed to brighten the taste.

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Nettle soup

Nettle soup

Susun talks about making Nettle soup on blogtalkradio. She explains what parts to harvest, how long to cook it and more.
This audio is almost 3:00 minutes long.

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Eating Wild Plants

Eating Wild Plants

Susun talks about edible wild plants such as jewelweed and their nutritional benefits.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis

A caller on blogtalkradio says she has Psoriasis on her neck, and asks Susun what she can do.
Susun says that Psoriasis is associated with a number of chronic diseases, and says she should get tested for diabetes and other issues. She talks about nourishing herbal infusions as a remedy.
This audio is just over 9:00 minutes long.

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Acid Reflux

Hi, Ms. Weed: I would like to know what herbal remedies are good for sore throat when you have acid reflux.
Also what herbs could help with acid reflux.

thank you kindly.
Betty

 

Hello Betty,

 

Dandelion root tincture would be an excellent herb to try – take a dropperful or two just before eating… also from Susun: “… A sip or two of cinnamon tea before meals improves digestion and prevents acid reflux."

 

An article of Susun’s that may be of help: http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Stomach_Ache.htm

 

Slippery elm would be another big ally for soothing the sore throat and helping with acid reflux. More on slippery elm:  http://wisewomanmentor.com/wise-woman-ezine/1298424. You can also call into Susun’s free health hotline and talk with her. She runs it each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm-9pm Eastern; http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed ; (646) 929-2463

 

Also a show where she discusses acid reflux a little:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed/2014/07/29/ask-herbal-health-expert-susun-weed--helpguides-dr-jeanne-segal. Susun also has an online forum where you can converse with other wise women – A search there may bring up some ideas or you can post asking for some suggestions. The forum was offline for a while and is starting back up again:   http://healingwiseforum.com/ 

blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team

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Nettles and childrens attention spans

Hi Susun

I started giving my kids who are 7 and 9 infused nettle in the hopes that it will increase their focus and attention ....
How much do you recommend I give them daily to drink ? and is there anything else I could give them to improve their focus ?

Thanks so much
~Lisa

 

Hi Lisa,

Nettles is an excellent herb in general to use as infusions and one of Susun's favorites to use regularly. You can start them off at a cup and see how they react and increase the amount ... Almost always the infusions rarely are something you can overdose on; think of them more as food than medicine - they are very gentle in action. Instead of water, have them drink infusions. Instead of sodas or juice, have them drink infusions.... You can read more about nettles at Susun's site here: http://nourishingherbalinfusions.com/Nettle.html

Oatstraw infusions are great with anxiety levels, stress, etc. all which can cause problems with focus and concentration. Susun recommends catnip as an ally for issues such as ADHD.... You can call Susun during her free health hotline and speak with her directly. She holds these each Tuesday evening from 7:30pm-9pm Eastern time;
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/susunweed ; (646) 929-2463 

 

blessings,
Kim
Wise Woman Team

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www.wisewomanmentor.com

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If you're ready to go deeper with your herbal studies, join Susun on her new Mentorship website. Get new content weekly such as the expanded herbal ezine, replays of teleseminars, videos, audio of Susuns past lectures, many articles by Susun, and even personal one on one mentorship from Susun.
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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

Wise Woman Team

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If you're ready to go deeper with your herbal studies, join Susun on her new Mentorship website. Get new content weekly such as the expanded herbal ezine, replays of teleseminars, videos, audio of Susuns past lectures, many articles by Susun, and even personal one on one mentorship from Susun.
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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

Wise Woman Team

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www.wisewomanuniversity.org

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

Wise Woman Team

www.wisewomanweb.com

www.wisewomanbookshop.com

www.wisewomanuniversity.org