How to heal Sunburn and other uses for Tomato

Did you know that in 1893 the Supreme Court of the United States reclassified the Tomato as an official vegetable? Even though it is botanically a fruit and always will be and up until 1812 it was feared poisonous, like other members of the Deadly Nightshade family. The Tomato is now the most consumed fruit or vegetable in the US.

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Sunburn Remedy

As a healing herb, the Tomato has many uses. Peeled and sliced then soaked in buttermilk is helpful when applied directly to sunburned skin. Not only will this help the pain, it will also turn the redness to a moderate tan color. If you would rather not place the Tomato slices all over yourself, you can puree them into a cream.

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Tomatoes can be used for to halt the festering of wounds and sores with good

results.

The Tomato contains a high level of potassium making them beneficial for

hypertension and it has been said they help build strength in those people who lack energy.

Tomatoes are known to stimulate the liver and help dissolve fat which may help

prevent hardening of the arteries.

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Using plants for healing and herbal cures can save money and peace of mind.

Many ingredients are safe for your family and already in your kitchen.

Saving money and making your family safe will make everyday life a little easier.

Every tip and hint found in the articles on this blog are time-tested and proven by many years usage

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These articles are written from personal experience.

They are not copied here for you to find.

Some are very common recipes or remedies.

Others unknown and lost in folktales only to be brought back to life here for your enjoyment.

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Radiation Concerns-Natural Iodine

Toxicologist Lee Tin-lap at the Chinese University of Hong Kong said such a radiation level was not an immediate threat to people but the long-term consequences were unknown.


"You are still breathing this into your lungs, and there is passive absorption in the skin, eyes and mouth and we really do not know what long-term impact that would have," Lee told Reuters by telephone.


Around eight hours after the explosions, the U.N. weather agency said winds were dispersing radioactive material over the Pacific Ocean, away from Japan and other Asian countries.


and....

"Radioactive material will reach Tokyo but it is not harmful to human bodies because it will be dissipated by the time it gets to Tokyo," said Koji Yamazaki, professor at Hokkaido University graduate school of environmental science.

 "If the wind gets stronger, it means the material flies faster but it will be even more dispersed in the air."

In other words and in my words...they do not know really what harm this disaster will produce in the long run...

Radiation does occur naturally and we are exposed to its effects daily but the human body can only take so much and once the limit within the body is reached the immune system can not keep up and the body begins to break down.

With this in mind, it stands to reason to prevent damage to the body from over-exposure to radiation a person should boost the immune system with extra radiation fighting foods and herbs.

Here's a list of herbs and foods I found that may help us protect ourselves against any damage in the long run...which may be many years from now...

Here is a forum that explains what radiation sickness is and there is a great discussion going on about cures.

 http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/radiation.html

Great Advice and explanation here too:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potassium_iodide

FDA site about Radiation:

http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/EmergencyPreparedness/BioterrorismandDrugPreparedness/ucm072265.html

Godspeed everyone !

Garlic 

Potassium Iodide...natural replacement = Bananas

Kelp is a natural KI source.The iodide content can range 

from 89 g to 8165 mcg/g in Asian varieties, making prepared foods content difficult to estimate. Eating 3-5 grams of most dried, unrinsed seaweeds will provide the 100-150 micrograms iodide recommended daily allowance.

Side effects of Iodide Treatments: IMPORTANT!!

Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant), of eye contact (irritant,
corrosive), of ingestion.


Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 


MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: 
Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. [Potassium
Iodide]. 


TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. 


DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Classified Reproductive system/toxin/

female, Development toxin [POSSIBLE] [Potassium Iodide]. 

The substance may be toxic to blood, skin, eyes, thyroid.
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

See complete chart: http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Iodine_Potassium_Iodide_TS-9926001

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The History of Oregano and Basil

Here is a new article I published on Suite 101 today...I hope you enjoy the history of these common kitchen herbs as much as I did writing about them.

I plan to be publishing more article more often now that I am almost finished with my degree.

Sometimes all the class work overloads the mind which does not make for much writing otherwise....cheers!!! Enjoy life!

Life is Good!!


http://naturalmedicine.suite101.com/article.cfm/the-healing-history-of-basil-and-oregano

How to make a Herb Cold and Flu Remedy Tea

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Now that winter has brought a chill to the air it is time to stock the medicine cabinet with the herbs to make a nice cup of tea that boosts the immune system and fights colds and flu. Here are a couple of my favorite herbs for use in fighting off colds and the flu.

The herbs listed are well known for their ability to strengthen the body' s

natural defense system. Echinacea and Rose Hips are best taken right at the onset of the cold or flu symptoms when they have a better chance of assisting your body in fighting off the bugs and you will not get as sick as you would had without these herbs. If you are already sick, then add Goldenseal to the Echinacea and Rose Hips tea to help get you back on your feet faster.

These are safe herbs that are available at Drug Stores and Health Food stores in a variety of forms. I have used these herbs with family members of all ages for years with excellent results. If tea isn't your pleasure then you can purchase pills and mixtures in a variety of tastes that will help fight off colds and the flu.

The most documented and acclaimed cold fighter is the powerful Purple Cone Flower aka Echinacea.

The Purple Cone flower can be found growing wild in the Ozarks and other areas of the country, flowering every two years it draws Butterflies that swarm in groups all about the single purple flower or two of each plant. This plant likes to live along the road sides giving us the pleasure of watching Butterflies as we drive along the road.

If you find it, all you have to do is dig down and cut part of the root off, leave the rest of the plant to continue growing, thank the plant for giving you medicine and wash it, dry it on a paper plate or in a brown paper bag and use about a teaspoon per cup of tea. Read more about it at this link and there are many articles recommending Echinacea for further research. It is available in loose bulk herb for a couple of dollar an oz which will last the cold season.

A 2007 study by the University of Connecticut combined findings from 14 previously-reported trials examining Echinacea and concluded that Echinacea can cut the chances of catching a cold by more than half, and shorten the duration of a cold by an average of 1.4 days. Read the findings here

Rose Hips are a favorite for fighting colds and infections because they are high in vitamin C and boost the immune system. Rose Hips also contain vitamin D and E, essential fatty acids and antioxidant flavonoids. Wild Rose, tea rose and the dog rose are the varieties used and found to contain the highest levels of vitamins and if you have any of these members of the Rose family growing in your garden then you can pick the Hips and dry them in a brown paper bag for later use. They can be purchased at health food stores in pills, tea bags and loose form by the oz. You can learn more about the safety of using roses here

Golden Seal is another well known herb that has excellent immune building strengths. This wild plant is well documented and available at Drug Stores and Health Food stores. It is harder to find in pre-bagged tea form. I usually get it in loose bulk amounts of one oz which lasts a long while. This plant grows wild in many areas of the country but is harder to identify then the Cone Flower so I would recommend buying it from a reputable outlet. Herbalist know this herb well and it has a long history of use in Native American medicine and natural healing for ills other then colds and the flu. You can learn more about Goldenseal here:

After obtaining each of the herbs, you will be able to use 1 teaspoon of each to make a cup of Cold fighting tea.

The easiest way I have found to make this blend of tea is to buy 1 oz of each herb and mix the loose herbs together then label the bag as cold tea.

Use 1 tablespoon of the mixture or 1 teaspoon of each herb per cup of tea.

Drink this at the first signs of illness and you will not be as sick as you would have if you did not drink the tea.

A cup once a week will help your body prevent the cold or flu viruses from getting the best of you.

Healing Flowers

Not only are Flowers beautiful but they have healing properties, too. Flowers have been used as alternative medicine for decades and are in many of today's body washes and skin care products.

Check out my Free Article to learn more about which flowers have healing properties by clicking this link:

http://www.healthmad.com/Alternative/Healing-Flowers.345227