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In one case, days into the herb treatment, anxious hospital staff carried

out tests and evaluated the patient physically, especially for pallor and

energy.They were pleasantly surprised at the outcome and eventually

discharged the patient after convalescence with no major concerns.

f People with low copper levels often have lower iron levels; take skull-

cap leaf.

appendicitis and rumbling appendix

Appendicitis is an acute inf ammation of the appendix that, if left

untreated, can result in a rupture causing peritonitis. Symptoms can

include stomachache; intense, sharp pain on the right-hand side; or

tenderness to the right and below the navel, which is increased by

pressure and movement. There may also be nausea, constipation, rapid

pulse, vomiting, and slight fever (100°F to 102°F). It is most commonly

caused by fecal impaction in which the feces have become compressed

and immobile owing to a faulty bowel. Occasionally, foreign objects like

buttons and safety pins are to blame.

For a rumbling appendix

Fast on mono-juice (drinking only apple, grape, or carrot juice), with

a glass of prune and lemon juice in the morning for two or three days.

Ease into a mucus-free whole-food diet, starting with potassium broth

(see chapter 4), sweet fruits, and steamed vegetables. Build up to raw

vegetables, grains, and legumes. For children, try one or two days of

liquids — including juice, potassium broth, and pureed vegetable

soups.

Drink plenty of water at room temperature.

f Once the attack has subsided, take a tincture made from equal parts

of marshmallow root, slippery elm inner bark, licorice root, chamo-

mile f ower, and barberry root bark. Dandelion leaf and root, as a tea

will help.

f Take herbs to ensure the bowel is moving, such as barberry root, fen-

nel seed, and even senna leaf. Subsequently, for the next two to three

days, take one teaspoon each of wild yam root and echinacea root

four times a day, and three teaspoons slippery elm inner bark mashed

into a ripe banana twice daily.

Massage the abdomen with ginger essential oil or make a fresh hot

ginger compress. Massage the abdomen and feet each night with

gentle movements. Castor-oil packs will also bring relief.

Take hot and cold showers.

Childhood rumbling appendix is said to be associated with the fear of

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