Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Sol's Supplements

The first few things I'll mention are not herbs, but have their place in Buddy's healing.

HOW MUCH TO GIVE?
Buddy weighed 60 pounds, so I gave him half of whatever the recommended dose for an adult, or for me in particular. This would correspond to a child's dosage.

MOLASSES- specifically, blackstrap molasses, extracted from pure cane sugar. It is rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and iron. Even some doctors will recommend it to people suffering from anemia, as it replenishes the blood supply without the side effects of iron supplements. Buddy got about a tablespoon a day. To discover more, search "molasses and tumors". Three Web sites with good information are www.earthclinic.com, http://healthmad.com/nutrition/the-benefits-of-blackstrap-molasses/
and
www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=118

COD LIVER OIL- I found Carlson's brand of Norwegian cod liver oil. It comes in smallish, dark bottles, which protect it from going rancid or losing potency. If you use it within two months, it doesn't need refrigeration. I gave Buddy one teaspoon per day. He loved it. Cod liver oil contains vitamin A (for the immune system, helps resist bacterial adn viral infections, benefits vision), vitamin D (helps maintain strong, healthy bones and helps ward off many types of cancer, one of which is lymphoma), and omega-3 fatty acids (anti-inflammatory properties, which relieve arthritis and other inflammatory conditions).
Note: use caution if taking along with aspirin, since both lower blood pressure. Also monitor how much vitamins A and D you take, because it is possible to reach a toxic level of those if you're taking supplements or if you are in the southern or summer sun a great deal.
Check out www.zhion.com/COD_LIVER_OIL.html
and www.avianweb.com/codliveroil.html
Or just Google "benefits of cod liver oil".

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