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Superfood is wonderful for sustaining blood sugar levels between

meals.

f Take evening primrose oil capsules (GLA).

f Take herbs to stimulate, tone, and support all digestive processes:

meadowsweet leaf, aloe vera gel, gentian root, sorrel leaf, and dande-

lion root.

Take acidophilus capsules.

Liver and bowel cleanses are vital.

Take gentle exercise; walking and deep breathing are initially the best

until your balance and stamina are developed. Exhausting activities

like swimming, saunas, and so on should be avoided until the body is

stronger.

impetigo

Impetigo is a skin infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus

bacteria, which forms clusters of yellowing, crusting patches and small

abscesses. Impetigo is a contagious disease and needs constant attention

regarding hygiene: use separate towels, water, clothes, and so on.

The food program should be of the highest level of vitality — whole

foods, seaweeds, algae, nuts, seeds, beans, and fresh organic juices like

carrot and apple. Drink plenty of water.

f Use immune and adrenal herbs, such as equal parts of echinacea root

and Siberian ginseng root, for support internally.

f Chamomile f owers in quite high doses as a tincture or tea will kill off

the infection very quickly and relieve the itching.

In the long term or, better still, in the short term, liver, kidney, and

colon cleanses will be necessary.

Externally, use herbal ointments containing black walnut hull, neem

leaf, plantain leaf, and marigold f ower.

incontinence or slight bladder weakness

A weak nervous system, genetic weakness in the area, stroke and paralysis,

or old age are most likely to cause one to suffer from incontinence. Yet a

surprising number of apparently healthy middle-aged people are also

prone to such problems. Physical obstructions— like a swollen prostate

gland in men— can be one common cause. Giving birth causes weakening

of the pelvic f oor muscles, and prenatal and postnatal exercises will help.

Hormone disturbances, especially around menopause, can be a factor

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