Re: Carl

[Guest guest]

Well Carl has had a good go at the garlic today as well as 3 lots of cayenne in water just over 1/2 teaspoon. He is also getting some cold syptoms - detox.

Now he is having trouble sleeping and settling down. Said he is feeling depressed. All that has happened to him must be catching up with him. Told him to talk to me and who cares if we both cry.

Can I give him herbal teas like chamomile or a sleepy tea without interferring with the raw diet. He has been raw for 3 days now (me 4)?

Thanks heaps again

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Had Carl overdone it the day before? Could it be a bit of anxiety?

Hi Suzi

And he was up and out for about 4 hours the day before to because the doctor kept in her office for 1 hour, then the bus (car) broke down for an hour, then he had to take his medical certificate to Centrelink (Social Security) another hour and then we had to take our car to get checked another hour.

I know he is trying to do too much but they all seem to think he is fit to look for work immediately - ridiculous.

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzi

He just had another time when he felt it hard to breathe. Gave him some cayenne again.

He has Coronary Artery Disease and Angina is a symptom of that.

I don't know if he is just panicking he seems all right, no pain or coughing up fluid again like before.

Only taking is blood pressure meds now for a few days.

He doesn't understand why it is happening. I really don't think they explained whats wrong too good to him so he could understand and they wouldn't talk to me either.

Tracey

[Guest guest]

Here is some info that may help you. Herbs that may be helpful Many actions associated with herbal supplements may help prevent or potentially alleviate atherosclerosis. Herbs such as garlic and ginkgo appear to directly affect the hardened arteries by multiple mechanisms. Herbs such as psyllium, guggul, and fenugreek reduce cholesterol and other lipid levels in the blood—known risk factors for hardened arteries. A related group are herbs, including green tea, prevents the oxidation of cholesterol, an important step in protecting against atherosclerosis. Finally, there are herbs such as ginger and turmeric that reduce excessive stickiness of platelets, thereby reducing atherosclerosis. Herbs Action Garlic Directly anti-atherosclerotic Fenugreek, garlic, guggul, psyllium Cholesterol-lowering Green tea Block oxidation of cholesterol Garlic, ginger, ginkgo, peony, turmeric Decrease excessive platelet stickiness Butcher’s broom, rosemary Traditionally considered circulatory stimulant Garlic has been shown to prevent atherosclerosis in a four-year double-blind trial.88 The preparation used, standardized for 0.6% allicin content, provided 900 mg of standardized garlic powder per day. The people in this trial were 50 to 80 years old, and the benefits were most notable in women. This trial points to the long-term benefits of garlic to both prevent and possibly slow the progression of atherosclerosis in people at risk. Garlic has also lowered cholesterol levels in double-blind research,89 though more recently, some double-blind trials have not found garlic to be effective.90 91 92 Some of the negative trials have flaws in their design.93 Nonetheless, the relationship between garlic and cholesterol-lowering is somewhat unclear.94 Garlic has also been shown to prevent excessive platelet adhesion in

humans.95 Allicin, often considered the main active component of garlic, is not alone in this action. The constituent known as ajoene has also shown beneficial effects on platelets.96 Aged garlic extract, but not raw garlic, has been shown, to prevent oxidation of LDL cholesterol in humans,97 an event believed to be a significant factor in the development of atherosclerosis. Ginkgo may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis by interfering with a chemical the body sometimes makes in excess, called platelet activating factor (PAF).98 PAF stimulates platelets to stick together too much; ginkgo stops this from happening. Ginkgo also increases blood circulation to the brain, arms, and legs.99 Garlic and ginkgo also decrease excessive blood coagulation. Both have been shown in double-blind100 and other controlled101 trials to

decrease the overactive coagulation of blood that may contribute to atherosclerosis. Guggul has been less extensively studied, but double-blind evidence suggests it can significantly improve cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people.102 Numerous medicinal plants and plant compounds have demonstrated an ability to protect LDL cholesterol from being damaged by free radicals. Garlic,103 ginkgo,104 and guggul105 are of particular note in this regard. Garlic and ginkgo have been most convincingly shown to protect LDL cholesterol in humans. Several other herbs have been shown in research to lower lipid levels. Of these, psyllium has the most consistent backing from

multiple double-blind trials showing lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.106 The evidence supporting the ability of fenugreek to lower lipid levels is not as convincing, coming from preliminary studies only.107 Since oxidation of LDL cholesterol is thought to be important in causing or accelerating atherosclerosis, and green tea protects against oxidation, this herb may have a role in preventing atherosclerosis. However, while some studies show that green tea is an antioxidant in humans,108 others have not been able to confirm that it protects LDL cholesterol from damage.109 Much of the research documenting the health benefits of green tea is based on the amount of green tea typically drunk in Asian countries—about three cups per day

(providing 240–320 mg of polyphenols). The research on ginger’s ability to reduce platelet stickiness indicates that 10 grams (approximately 1 heaping teaspoon) per day is the minimum necessary amount to be effective.110 Lower amounts of dry ginger,111 as well as various levels of fresh ginger,112 have not been shown to affect platelets. Turmeric’s active compound curcumin has shown potent anti-platelet activity in animal studies.113 It has also demonstrated this effect in preliminary human studies.114 In a similar vein, bilberry has been shown to prevent platelet aggregation115 as has peony.116 However, none of these three herbs has

been documented to help atherosclerosis in human trials. Butcher’s broom and rosemary are not well studied as being circulatory stimulants but are traditionally reputed to have such an action that might impact atherosclerosis. While butcher’s broom is useful for various diseases of veins, it also exerts effects that are protective for arteries.117 Are there any side effects or interactions?Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions. Rainbow Egret <egret.09@...> wrote: Hi Suzi He just had another time when he felt it hard to breathe. Gave him some cayenne again. He has Coronary Artery Disease and Angina is a symptom of that.

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