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• There are many reasons the adrenal glands become weak, mainly stress, poor diet and stimulant/caffiene use being the main culprits. Allergic reactions are countered by the body through the production of antihistamine and anti-leukotriene epinephrin…

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• gluten intolerance and other dietary allergies are largely down to adrenal dysfunction, getting rid of them will help but will not cure its like a patch. Getting rid of them is essential though so good point and raw/vegan helps this as its easy to g…

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• An adaptogen is a herb which increases the bodys resistance to stress, whether the stressor is mental or physical it doesnt matter. It trys to bring the body back into balance whatever the problem is.  

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• it doesnt really matter what bitters you take greenwood more that you take them correctly i.e they come in contact with the back of the tongue. Although combo bitter herb formulas obviously yield better results. nettle leaf is supportive of the adr…

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• any info you need gulaygirl feel free to ask or email me via my store.  

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• hey beaglelove that is great to hear glad your having success and finding relief. With time the liver will clear with the bitters and with you building up your adrenal glands its a good foundation for good health.  

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• The bitters were more for your liver, eczema is thought to be a combination of adrenal dysfunction and liver toxicity/stagnation. I know what you mean about money though:(, if you could find a cheap bitter powdered herb you should be able to pick u…

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• Most of the enzymes consumed are intended as digestive enzymes in which case long term or high doses, they can atrophy the bodies own supply. Ask her why she thinks these are a worthy treatment. Bitter herbs stimulate the release of pancreatic enzy…

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• I was wondering if you tried any of the things i recommended in the other eczema thread greenwood? Especially the bitters.  

  in HELP! Serious detox? Eczema much worse Comment by powerlifer
• Hey greenwood, you could do that no problem i dont find it easy though to swallow any herbs so what i do is put the half - 1 teaspoon dosage in a little water maybe an ounce or so, mix as best possible and swallow i find this easiest for consumption…

  in New to Raw and Looking for Iron! Comment by powerlifer
• Nettle leaf is one of my favorite all round herbs for general health, supportive to the adrenals, thyroid, kidneys, liver, connective tissue. Good for many disorders such as anemia, rich in minerals. I prefer to take as a powder, tea is fine just th…

  in New to Raw and Looking for Iron! Comment by powerlifer
• Twice a day is still healthy and normal so i wouldnt worry at this stage. If it slows down even more though id take concern. Be sure to be getting an iodine source such as seaweeds, as low thyroid can cause constipation.  

  in More constipated than usual Comment by powerlifer
• Check your farmers market if you'll willing to ship, these guys will do deals, anything is for negoitable. Especially if your coming back on a weekly/monthly basis:).  

  in Bulk Organic Fruit Comment by powerlifer
• You can take the bitter herbs 2-3 times a day, pre meal is the best idea make sure the bitters come in contact with the back of the tongue as thats what stimulates the bitter receptors. The maca/milk thistle can be taken anytime just make sure you t…

  in Trying to Balance Hormones post birth control pills Comment by powerlifer
• Sv3 out of all i recommended there id def start with the bitter herbs used twice maybe even 3 times daily, before meals on the back of the tongue, you'll notice better digestion also as thats what there for. The liver is the master hormone regulator…

  in Trying to Balance Hormones post birth control pills Comment by powerlifer
• hey ok getting your liver into gear is the best move, the liver will then be able to metabolise and deal with the excess hormones. the best way to do this is via bitter herbs, they must come in contact with the back of the tongue(bitter receptors). …

  in Trying to Balance Hormones post birth control pills Comment by powerlifer
• sounds tasty and i have the ingredients going to whip some up now. Cheers for the link  

  in Zoe's Spring Cheese Comment by powerlifer
• Im not sure i understand, but any eating plan is about variety, eat as varied as possible and you should be set:).  

  in Natalia Rose's Quick Exit principle Comment by powerlifer
• OrthoMolecular make some good products although if i remember they can be abit expensive, that looks like a good supplement some of my favorite adaptogens in there, im not very fond of sythethic vitamins in general though id rather use food/herbal s…

  in Calcium/magnesium testing for high fruit diets Comment by powerlifer
• Hey beaglelove, do you have a link to the product in question? Sublingual administration literally means under the tongue, its one of the most common and popular routes of b12 supplementation, most if not all health stores should be able to sort yo…

  in Calcium/magnesium testing for high fruit diets Comment by powerlifer
• No raw foods will take care of your vitamin b12 needs sadly, you'll need to supplement, the best is a sublingual b12 supplement. chia seeds are a great raw source of calcium, green leafy vegetables, if your into nuts then almonds etc contain good a…

  in Calcium/magnesium testing for high fruit diets Comment by powerlifer
• The most important nutrient in bone density is silica. Silica helps to from the collagen matrix that gives the bones their strength and flexibility. Silica also aids in calcium absorption, and is responsible for calcium and other minerals entering …

  in Calcium/magnesium testing for high fruit diets Comment by powerlifer
• thats not true durian, calcium deficiency can happen in those with decreased dietary intake, aswell as commonly low amounts of vitamin D also.  

  in Calcium/magnesium testing for high fruit diets Comment by powerlifer
• I forgot to mention d-mannose actually, its pretty good for UTI. http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

  in Urinary Tract Infection Comment by powerlifer
• watch goldenseal, berberine containing herbs kill your good bacteria very fast and should only be used for 7 days with a break. http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

  in Urinary Tract Infection Comment by powerlifer
• blueberries work in a similar manner to cranberries as regards to urinary tract infections. Ura Ursi is a good herb for urinary tract infections. http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

  in Urinary Tract Infection Comment by powerlifer
• Might be good idea to link that thread from the other day, does anyone know how to find it though?  

  in Periods.... Comment by powerlifer
• putting past the smell/taste i was more talking about the function of these which are two vegetables i love lol  

  in Do I actually need a dehydrator? Comment by powerlifer
• whats wrong with onion and garlic?  

  in Do I actually need a dehydrator? Comment by powerlifer
• aye i couldnt find much information at all, i was just wondering if there was any information showing a huge difference in nutrient content. i tend to keep the majority of my food intake to fresh anyway, some dehydrated recipes are pretty good thou…

  in Do I actually need a dehydrator? Comment by powerlifer