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"I recognized the merits of this system when it came to crises or traumas such as accidents, emergency surgeries, orthopedics, lacerations, gunshot wounds, broken bones, and similar things. I could even understand the wisdom of drugging the body temporarily to alleviate excruciating pain. Conventional treatment for these kinds of acute problems was valid in my estimation. I knew there were some strengths in most systems, and I didn't want to throw out what was good along with what wasn't." - Timothy Brantley, The Cure: Heal Your Body, Save Your Life (Get the book.)

"Unlike cut or scraped skin, or torn and broken bones that mend, your brain cannot repair itself. s Although the brain is only 2% of the body's weight, it uses 20% of the oxygen supply and gets 20% of the blood flow. s Researchers have found a link between the TV viewing habits of elderly individuals and brain power. The more soap operas and TV talk shows they watched, the lower their mental capacity and cognitive skills. ^ Contrary to old beliefs, we do use all of our brain-not just a small part as previously thought." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "The plant's stems are rich in silica and silicic acids, which help mend broken bones and form collagen, an important protein found in connective tissue, skin, bone, cartilage and ligaments. Horsetail is also used to treat infections of the urinary tract, kidney and bladder stones, and as topical therapy for burns and wounds. Fats (lipids): Lipid is a catch-all phrase for a wide variety of hydrocarbon-based molecules of biological origin that are predominantly non-polar or hydrophobic ("water-fearing"), meaning that they do not interact well with water." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"By taking it for a decade or two, theoretically to prevent osteoporosis, you could be trading broken bones at 80 for heart attack, stroke, thrombosis or breast cancer in your 50s or 60s. Furthermore, if it is to be effective against osteoporosis (and a Danish study in 2000 on HRT and the incidence of forearm fracture in postmenopausal women, showed no significant reduction in breaks), it has to be taken for a long period of time, and as soon as you stop taking it, bone density starts to drop to pre-HRT levels." - Martin J. Walker, HRT Licensed to Kill and Maim: The Unheard Voices of Women Damaged by Hormone Replacement Therapy (Get the book.)

"Patients with broken bones need to quit smoking to permit bone healing. Deficiency of Vitamin D Vitamin D is present only in foods where it is added. It must be taken as a supplement, or the natural way, from the sun. Twenty to forty minutes a day in the sun would produce adequate amounts of vitamin D, but the use of sun- screens makes this of no value. A 1998 study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed that of 290 consecutive admissions to a general wards, 57% of patients were deficient in vitamin D blood levels." - James A. Howenstine, A Physician's Guide to Natural Health Products That Work (Get the book.)

"It can be prevented and treated, but if nothing is done, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone breaks.These broken bones, also known as fractures, occur typically in the hip, spine, and wrist. They are particularly prone when the person has allowed a large amount of muscle loss by not enough eating protein-building foods and doing too little weight bearing exercises. Of special concern are fractures of the hip and spine. A hip fracture almost always requires hospitalization and major surgery." - Robert Redfern, The Miracle Enzyme Is Serrapeptase (Get the book.)

"Inflammation of the trochanteric 11_ The Lower Leg A-2 The calf, showing the medial gastrocnemius (A-1), the lateral gastrocnemius (A-2), the soleus (B), and the Achilles tendon (C) The lower leg—which can be plagued by broken bones, shin splints, Achilles tendon injuries, and cramps that wake you in the middle of the night—comprises the shin and the calf. The calf has only two important muscles. The one you feel when you touch your calf is called the gastrocnemius. This muscle has two halves: one toward the inside (A-1) and one toward the outside of the calf (A-2)." - Ben E. Benjamin, Listen to Your Pain: The Active Person's Guide to Understanding, Identifying, and Treating Pain and Injury (Get the book.)

"Plants can cleanse the bowels, open congested sinuses, help mend broken bones, stimulate the brain, ease pain, aid digestion, and have a thousand other purposes. Topically, plants can repair damaged skin, soothe a wound, improve complexion, heal bruises, and relieve aching muscles. Plant medicines overall are far safer, gentler, and better for human health than synthetic drugs. Nature offers plants that interact with every system in the body and every conceivable human function, from respiration to circulation, from nerve function to digestion, and for sexual enhancement." - Chris Kilham, Hot Plants: Nature's Proven Sex Boosters for Men and Women (Get the book.)

"Kervan himself has done some research on the use of horsetail grass, which is high in silica (reaction 3), to speed up the calcification of broken bones. His research, using rats and some people, suggests that bone recalcification with silica seems to happen more efficiently than with a direct calcium supplement. In some people, bone decalcification may be caused by a deficiency of the enzyme that transmutes sodium to magnesium (reaction 4)." - Gabriel Cousens, M.D., Spiritual Nutrition: Six Foundations for Spiritual Life and the Awakening of Kundalini (Get the book.)

"That is particularly true for fractured or broken bones, as well as for disk injuries and severe back pain. A physician should deal with injuries. • Always remember that you're more vulnerable to cold after each session. You may need to put on an extra sweater or a sweatshirt to guard against the cold while staying comfortable. Other than taking commonsense precautions, though, I think you'll find that acupressure can often be useful as an ongoing method of self-treatment. It's just as relevant today as it was to the ancient Chinese." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.) "This disorder, which translates literally as "porous bones," is so common that we tend to think of its effects—frailty, broken bones, back pain, a stooped posture, and the so-called dowager's hump—as the normal results of aging. In reality, osteoporosis is a condition brought on by faulty dietary and lifestyle habits. Studies of cultures that have more healthful lifestyles than Americans do find that its occurrence is much more rare. Childhood adolescence, and early adulthood are the prime opportunities for building healthy bones." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"Bruises, Fractures, broken bones, External injuries Cola de Caballo, Cola de Caballo Hembra Equisetum bogotense Kunth Familia: EQUISETACEAE - Family: EQUISETACEAE Partes usadas: Tallos, secos - Plant parts used: Stems, dried Administration: 1. Oral; 2. Topica - Administration: 1. Oral; 2. Topical Preparation: 1. Poner 1 cucharada en 11 de agua hervida con Overo, Lancetilla, Chante, Achiote y Zarzaparrilla. Tomar 11 por dia durante 1 mes. 2. Tisana para lavar la Herida: Aplicar lOg de esta hierba con Pie de Perro, Chacur y Unquia mezclada con 11 de agua. - Preparation: 1." - Rainer W. Bussmann and Douglas Sharon, Plants of the four winds - The magic and medicinal flora of Peru (Get the book.)

"Rich in a watery but slightly viscous fluid that forms a paste easily and sets quickly, poultices made of the leaves and root are applied to swellings, bruises, broken bones, and sore breasts. As a tea, comfrey has been found helpful in healing and soothing the inner body as well as loosening mucus. About one-quarter to one-half cup of strong comfrey tea with a teaspoon of honey can end an asthmatic or allergic night cough and bring restful sleep. A daily drink of comfrey, alfalfa, and parsley mixed with fruit juice is a marvelous tonic, very efficacious for general health." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"For sprains, surface wounds, new cell proliferant on broken bones and leg fractures, tendons, and muscle tissue; has .8-1 % Allantoin forregenerative granulation and epithelial formation, and Cholin, forperiosteum bone coverings, bone cancer; for bruises, bums, sores, wounds, sprains, swellings, hernia, abscesses, ulcers, for phlebitis and ulcerated legs, gangrene (leaf poultice); the kidneys, bloody urine; for stomach disorders, diarrhea, colitis, ulcers; slows menses, leucorrhea. Has Vitamin B-12, and Protein." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"The Associated Press reports that prostate cancer drugs make men prone to broken bones. • The FDA silenced Vioxx warnings. The FDA effectively silenced one of its own drug experts who exposed the safety concerns about the profitable drug Vioxx. This shows the FDA is more interested in protecting the profits of the drug companies than the safety of consumers. A previously unpublished internal survey of FDA scientists points to potentially dangerous gaps in the approval and marketing of prescription drugs." - Kevin Trudeau, Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About (Get the book.)

"Honey), chronic and malignant sores (herb salve); repairs disjointed, or broken bones. •FORSYTHIA (Fors. suspensa) Also called Golden Bell. Cooling, diuretic, alterative, antibiotic, laxative. In China, relaxant for insomnia (with Physalis), and balances Chi energy. For colds (the stems and leaf), and expels pus. Anti-viral and antibacterial for skin eruptions. •FOTITIENG (Hydrocotyle asia minor) He ShouWu. Long life elixir, from Ceylon. Aromatic, alterative, diuretic, nutritive, stimulant, tonic. Chew the leaves." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.) "For hypertension, high blood fat (hyperlipidemia), blood circulation, arteriosclerosis, migraines, and dizziness, high blood pressure, (coronary) heart attack; broken bones, soothes sore tissues, speeds up cell growth, for urinary infections; intestinal problems; slow-healing sores and (stomach) ulcers (Hippocrates used a 5% extract, 5 drops in water before meals 3 times a day), lessens gynecological surgical scarring, for bums, leg ulcerations, varicose ulcers, bedsores; gives athletes greater energy and staying power." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Along the Rio Pastaza in Ecuador, natives use a leaf infusion for broken bones and internal bruises. In Peru, indigenous tribes mix the leaf with aguardiente (sugarcane rum) and apply the mixture to the temples for headaches; they soak the leaves and stems overnight in cold water and then drink it for heartburn, urethritis, and fevers. The root is also prepared as an infusion and used for epilep- Kalanchoe is called "miracle leaf" and "life leaf" throughout South America for its remarkable healing properties both internally and externally." - Leslie Taylor, ND, The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals (Get the book.)

"Adding another supplement called MSM can help when tissue healing is necessary (for example with sprains or broken bones). The vitamin powder can give overall support for healing as well. Medical Approaches Medically, anti-inflammatories like Motrin and Celebrex can be used to block conversion of the omega-6 fats to the proinflammatory cytokines by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX). You can decrease your tendency to excess inflammation by using steroids such as prednisone or the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)." - Jacob Teitelbaum, Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now (Get the book.)

"France; known in Germany to fortify blood vessel wall muscles, and to be anti-inflammatory for postoperative thrombosis prevention; heals broken bones and disjoints (berry and leaf poultice); used in the Middle Ages forjaundice; a diuretic, spurs urine and expels stones, for dropsy; brings on menses, and counters menopause symptoms; helps the prostate. Has high Vitamins B1, B3, Iron, andZinc; Vitamin C, Calcium, Potassium, Manganese, and Selenium; traces of Vitamins A, B2, and Sodium. Young sprouts resemble Asparagus, used with Grassroot, Parsley, Fennel, and Smallage boiled in white wine." - Joseph E. Mario, Anti-Aging Manual: The Encyclopedia of Natural Health (Get the book.)

"Broken bones: For broken bones, the north pole should be applied above the fracture (towards the torso), while a south pole should be applied opposite the north pole and below the fracture. Alternatively, treat the same way as for wounds. Headaches: For headaches, use the south pole wherever the center of the pain appears to be; but for general mental refreshment, attach the south pole to the forehead and the north pole to the base of the skull. This may also improve your psychic awareness." - Walter Last, The Natural Way to Heal: 65 Ways to Create Superior Health (Get the book.)

"Setting broken bones and deciding whether to prescribe antibiotics for pneumonia are usually easy decisions. In other situations, we have a good idea of what treatments can accomplish, but different patients may prefer different approaches. In some cases, different treatments have only small differences in their results. In yet other situations, we just don't know as much about the results of different approaches as we'd like. Many medical decisions aren't black and white, but various shades of gray." - Richard A. Deyo M.D. M.P.H., Donald L. Patrick, Hope or Hype: The Obsession with Medical Advances and the High Cost of False Promises (Get the book.)

"She has had several broken bones, the worst was a spiral fracture of the femur caused simply by her jumping over my sewing machine cord. She developed breasts at a very early age and despite her tiny frame started her menstrual cycle at 11 years old. It was full on from the start, lasting up to 7 days and very heavy with terrible back pain. Sometimes she said she just wanted to die. Her GP is trying to find a contraceptive pill that will help. E." - Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD, CCN, The Whole Soy Story: The dark side of America's favorite health food (Get the book.)

"Four kinds of Malva, all introduced nonnative species, were utilized by native peoples; Malva neglecta, the common mallow, was a particular favorite of the Iroquois who used it to treat skin problems, broken bones, and as a love medicine. Edward Voss, in his definitive Michigan Flora, characterizes common mallow as a Eurasian weed found throughout Michigan on "roadsides, railroads, filled land, dumps, gravel pits, lawns, gardens and PHOTO 6.2. Achillea in the garden. waste places generally.*" - Amarjit S. Basra, Handbook of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

"For example, insufficient intake of the B-vitamin niacin can lead to pellagra, a disease marked by diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia, and if untreated, death; a deficiency of dietary calcium can result in osteoporosis, a disease characterized by brittle, easily broken bones. Excessive doses of vitamins and minerals can also be dangerous. Too much vitamin A can cause nerve damage, hair loss, blurred vision, and birth defects; excessive zinc can cause a copper deficiency by competing with copper at absorption sites in the intestine." - The New York Times, The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind (Get the book.)

"Symphytum officinale This remedy is best known for its healing effect on broken bones, and is also good for bone bruises. It is valuable if blunt injury occurs to the eyeball (as from a rock, a stick, or a flying object). Any injury to the eye or eyeball should be examined by a doctor. See also Remedies for Bruising (p. 520), broken bones (p. 518), and Burns (p. 521). is allergic to the venom of a stinging insect, or if a bite is from a poisonous spider, emergency medical attention is needed right away. (Remedies can still be used to reduce the early trauma and to help recovery." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

"The powerful muscle contractions triggered by a seizure, coupled with the uncontrolled jerking movements of the limbs, can lead to broken bones and other injuries. You may injure yourself when you lose consciousness and fall. And a prolonged electrical storm in your brain can cause brain damage. Fosphenytoin is used to treat status epilepticus, as well as seizures that might strike during neurosurgery. It's also used when it's not advisable to use the drug's close chemical cousin, phenytoin. Fosphenytoin is a prodrug of phenytoin." - Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D., The Side Effects Bible: The Dietary Solution to Unwanted Side Effects of Common Medications (Get the book.)

"This situation that ultimately leads to poor bone mineralization, which explains the greater risk of broken bones in children who consume soft dhnks. Although this study focused on children, the same is true for adults: the more soft drinks you consume (diet or otherwise), the lower your levels of calcium. These soft drinks literally leach calcium right out of your bones. Loss of calcium and bone mass, not surprisingly, leads directly to osteoporosis and other bone disorders: The skeletal system suffers most from calcium deficiency." - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.)

"The Kawaiisu administer the pressed root internally to alleviate strong pain and apply a paste of it externally to treat broken bones and swelling. A tea made with the roots is used as a medicinal bath for rheumatism and arthritis (Moerman 1986,149*). Constituents See Datura innoxia. Effects See Datura innoxia. Commercial Forms and Regulations Datura wrightii is occasionally found in specialty nurseries in California. The plant is not subject to any regulations. Literature See also the entry for Datura innoxia. Applegate, Richard B. 1975. The datura cult among the Chumash." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.) "The folk medicine of the region uses its roots for headaches, paralysis of one side of the body (hemiplegia), overheating of the body, rheumatism, arthritis, contusions, bruises, and broken bones. Pharmacological studies in China have demonstrated that this drug stimulates the body's own immune system. However, it has not yet been possible to isolate from the root a substance that might be responsible for these effects. It is possible that there may be a synergistic effect of several or even all of the active constituents (Chang et al. 1994)." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

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