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"Cereal Grasses: barley grass and Wheatgrass Juice Barley grass and wheatgrass are both high-chlorophyll foods that are nearly identical, although barley grass may be a bit more digestible. It's worth mentioning that people with wheat allergies are almost never allergic to wheat in its grass stage. Cereal grasses contain many enzymes, as well as the powerful antioxidant enzyme SOD (superoxide dismutase). They also contain large amounts of the mucopolysaccharides (MPs) discussed below (see "Spirulina"). BARLEY GRASS Barley grass is a great alternative for those who can't tolerate wheatgrass." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"A third alternative is a superfood combination that contains things like rice bran, spirulina, chlorella, flower pollen, nutritional yeast, wheat grass, barley grass, powdered beets, etc. to provide a full complement of vitamins and minerals. • Watch out for fillers. Superfoods are expensive, and many manufacturers cheat their formulas down by adding large amounts of things such as low-grade rice bran and lecithin.' Also, it's important to make sure that your superfood provides good sources for the B vitamins and for vitamin D." - Jon Barron, Lessons from The Miracle Doctors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Optimum Health and Relief from Catastrophic Illness (Get the book.)

"Green Foods and Drinks * (cereal grasses: barley grass and wheatgrass; and microalgae: spirulina, chlorella, and wild blue-green alga) If dogs happen to be a part of your family, you've undoubtedly seen them eat grass. Why? No one really knows. Some people believe that dogs eat cereal grasses because they contain nutrients not found in meat that are essential for the animals' good health. One thing is for sure—grass is a rich source of nutrients, and "green foods" made from cereal grasses and algae are among the healthiest foods I know of for humans." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"And it's made with cereal grasses such as barley grass and wheat grass. It also contains a small amount of chlorella and spirulina. It has medicinal mushrooms and concentrates of berries, vegetables and fruits. So it really is a whole food concentrate that covers all of the main disease-fighting food groups. And as I've said before about this product, if the manufacturer could actually claim the truth about this supplement on the label, it would say, "This product prevents cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and many other diseases." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.) "I recommend the most, such as chlorella, spirulina, wheat grass, barley grass and many others. This is a product that I have been using for some time now. I put it in my daily breakfast shake and I recommend it to others. It's sold at a very fair price from a company that I now know and trust. And these people give you good service even though they don't have the most beautiful labeling in the world. But Jenny Lee Supergreens is an outstanding powder that will give you superior nutrition." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.) "Avocado (high in heart-healthy oils) • Wheat grass, barley grass and other cereal grass juices • Fish oils, flax oils, macadamia nut oil • Tomatoes (raw only) • Carrots (raw, unpeeled only) • Wheat germ (very high in essential fatty acids) • Molasses (very high in B vitamins) • Beets, radishes (liver cleanser, blood cleanser, raw only) By the way, every fruit or vegetable on this list must be eaten in raw form only. For example, a can of cooked beets or a glass of V8 juice just isn't the same. If it's cooked, it's dead. And it's no longer a superfood." - Mike Adams, The Seven Laws of Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Use barley grass and/or kelp to supply valuable minerals and other nutrients needed for bone formation. Q Use heat to alleviate pain. Hot soaks, hot compresses, and heat lamps are all effective. þ Follow an exercise program recommended by your health care provider to combat immobility. Q Sleep on a very firm mattress or use a bed board. This will lessen the chance of developing spinal deformities. Q During active phases of the disease, rest in bed and move or turn often to prevent pressure sores." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"My "dry, sensitive" skin is now far more "balanced" and the most dramatic change came about when I started eating a predominantly raw fruit and vegetable diet, making sure to include essential fatty acids, exclude gluten from my diet, and also include dark green leafy vegetables (for me this is my extracted organic dried barley grass juice). I investigated body brushing as an alternative to soap and for many years now I have used no soap on any part of my body. My skin is softer and cleaner than it has been in years!" - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.) "I have found the extracted juice from barley grass to be the most nutritious and it contains more calcium than other vegetables. You can grow your own and juice it if you like but I prefer using the dried juice in powder form as it is more convenient, especially when I travel." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.) "The right nutrients should come directly from your diet and any extra nutrients from freshly extracted or dried vegetable juices, especially barley grass juice Protein andMeat MOST PEOPLE THINK that protein and meat are one and the same, and that without any animal flesh in your diet you will not get enough protein. In fact, in all the years of dealing with diet the greatest fear most people have is not taking in enough protein. I would go as far to say that many people fear lack of protein more than they do death." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Good dietary sources of chlorophyll include dark green leafy vegetables, algae (including spirulina [page 474] and chlorella), wheat grass, and barley grass. Supplements of chlorophyll as powder, capsules, tablets, and drinks are also available. Chlorophyll has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information): Rating Health Concerns it-kt? Fibromyalgia (page 191) •ktirii Constipation (page 137) Halitosis (page 209) (bad breath) Who is likely to be deficient?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"Commercially, these usually appear as either wheat or barley grass (greens), and are also available in powders and tablets. It is easy to grow wheat grass at home. The major therapeutic properties of wheat and barley grass are nearly identical, although barley grass may digest a little more easily. People with allergies to wheat or other cereals are almost never allergic to them in their grass stage. In the dried form, these grasses rank just behind the micro-algae in chlorophyll and vitamin A." - Paul Pitchford, Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions and Modern Nutrition (Get the book.)

"Contains wheatgrass and barley grass. Ultimate Cleanse from Nature's Secret As directed on label. A two-part system that helps to stimulate and detoxify the organs, blood, and channels of elimination. Herbs Qj Barberry, black radish, eyebright, lobelia, milk thistle, Oregon grape, pau d'arco, wild yam, and yellow dock cleanse and detoxify the liver and the endocrine system. You can use these herbs independently or in any combination. Cautions: Do not take lobelia internally on an ongoing basis. Do not use Oregon grape during pregnancy." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Drink 2 glasses a day of a green drink made from a green powder that consists of spirulina, wheat grass, and barley grass powder. These substances will raise your immunity levels and feed healthy bacteria. Avoid sugar and processed carbohydrates as they fuel yeast, helping it to reproduce. Avoid or reduce fruits and avoid fruit juice altogether. Most fruits and all fruits juices are too high in sugar and fuel yeast. Avoid all alcoholic beverages, as the yeast in these drinks feeds the yeast in your system." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Drink two glasses a day of a green drink made from spirulina, wheat grass, and barley grass powder. These substances will help raise your immunity levels and feed healthy bacteria. Topical: Tea tree oil has antifungal properties and can be applied directly to the infected area. If the toenail is infected, cut the nail back as much as possible and apply pure tea tree oil to the infected area. Herbs: Use oregano oil for its strong antifungal effects. Take 5 drops of liquid under the tongue or mixed with a glass of water." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Green magma," often found in the "green foods/green drinks" section of the health food store, is the trade name for one well-known brand of barley grass powder.) WHEATGRASS JUICE Paul Pitchford and others note that wheatgrass juice is very concentrated, and even one ounce has therapeutic value. He recommends not taking more than 2 ounces at a time—it doesn't increase the effectiveness. Wheatgrass juice is believed to help cleanse the lymph system, restore balance in the body, help remove toxic metals from the cells, and restore vitality." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What You Should Eat and Why (Get the book.)

"Of the two, barley grass juice is more alkaline and therefore balanced, while wheatgrass juice is stronger and faster acting. As excellent a protein source as meat, both grasses are nearly as high in chlorophyll and vitamin A as micro-algae. In addition, barley grass offers important digestive enzymes, can resolve toxic substances, and contains nutrients that slow deterioration and mutation. Barley grits are coarsely ground whole hulled barley grains that have been toasted." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"I will also continue with the barley grass juice, flaxseed oil, and beet juice. The doctor says I may still have some bleeding episodes and that they will hopefully get less and less. The desire of my heart is still NOT to have a hysterectomy, although I do understand what he says about having quality of life without a uterus rather than a miserable life with a uterus. He suggests we give it six months or so with the nature cure approach. My iron levels have already improved dramatically. Sincerely with all my heart." - Mary-Ann Shearer, Perfect Health the Natural Way (Get the book.)

"Quick Facts: A biologist named Yasuo Hotta from the University of California, La Jolla found barley grass contains a substance called P4D1. This substance not only has strong anti-inflammatory action, but also was shown to repair the DNA in the cells of the body. This aided in the prevention of abnormal growths, aging and cell death. He reported at a Japan Pharmacy Science Association meeting that P4D1 suppresses or cures pancreatitis, stomachitis, inflammation of the oral cavity, dermatitis and also lacerations of the stomach and duodenum." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Analyses of more than two hundred plants, algae, and herbs have shown that barley grass contains the most minerals, including a high concentration of alkaline minerals. Its vitamin Bl content (thiamine) is four times higher than that of wheat flour and thirty times higher than that of milk. Vitamin Bl is vital for the transformation and utilization of sugars, which, if not properly accomplished, leads to the production of numerous acids. Young barley grass is also the best natural source of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD), which prevents acidification of the tissues." - Christopher Vasey, The Acid-Alkaline Diet for Optimum Health: Restore Your Health by Creating pH Balance in Your Diet (Get the book.)

"SOD occurs naturally in barley grass, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, wheatgrass, and most green plants. It is also available in supplement form. SOD supplements in pill form must be enteric coated—that is, coated with a protective substance that allows the pill to pass intact through the stomach acid into the small intestines to be absorbed. Cell Guard from Biotec Food Corporation and KAL SOD-3 from Nutraceutical International Corporation are good sources of SOD." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.) "Green juices can be made with alfalfa sprouts, barley grass, cabbage, kale, dandelion greens, spinach, and other green vegetables, including wheatgrass. Wheatgrass juice is particularly important in any cancer treatment, especially when radiation therapy is involved. To sweeten and dilute your green juices, try adding fresh carrot and apple juice. (No other fruit juices should be added.) Steam-distilled water is another good addition. Although green juices have great health benefits, they should be consumed in moderation. Try drinking about 8 to 10 ounces a day." - Phyllis A. Balch, CNC, Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements (Get the book.)

"Breakfast Smoothie Fresh fruit Fresh-squeezed juice Fruit that you have previously frozen Wolf berries or Goji berries barley grass juice powder Chlorella powder Water-soluble fiber (such as inulin or guar gum) This is what I have for breakfast most of the time. In a blender I place fresh pineapple chunks, fresh papaya pieces, and fresh-squeezed orange juice and blend. To this I add a handful of frozen strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries that I had picked for myself in the summer and frozen. I also add Goji berries (also called wolf berries) from the Ning Xia province of China." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.) "I also add a little barley grass juice powder, chlorella powder, and a water-soluble fiber. Blend well and drink. To this smoothie, I often add various juices, such as cranberry, cherry, and pomegranate. In summertime when I have lots of fresh fruit on my kitchen counter, I like to vary the ingredients. One friend who lives in Southern California cuts up a well-washed lemon into her smoothie—peel and all. GOOD TO EAT: GOJI BERRIES Dozens of types of berries are called Go// berries, the best coming from China." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Wheat Grass and barley grass are full of good stuff. Badamchian, M.; Naylor, P.H.; Spangelo, B.; Strickler, M.P.; Stone, M.J.; Hagiwara, Y; Hagiwara, H.; and Goldstein, A.L. 1991. "Immune-endocrine Activities of Green Barley Leaf Extract (BLE): Regulation of Prolactin and lnterleukin-2 Release in Vitro." FASEB Journal, Vol. 5, No. 4. Kitta, K.; Hagiwara, Y; and Shibamoto, T. 1992. "Antioxidative Activity of an Isoflavonoid, 2"-0-Glycosylisovitexin Isolated From Green Barley Leaves." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Vol. 40, No. 10. Verhoeven, D., etal. " - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.) "He found that barley grass juice is much stronger than vsteroid drugs, but has fewer, if any, side effects. Broccoli Why: Broccoli contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins A, Bs, C and E, omega-3s, zinc and iron and some protein to boost the immune system. Research has shown the cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, contain the phytochemicals, sulforaphane and the indoles, all providing valuable anti-cancer effects. Where to buy it: The fresh produce section of the grocery store. How much to eat: A V2 cup a day, cooked or raw, gives you great immune protection." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Such foods include: þGarlic, legumes, onions, eggs, and other foods with a high sulfur content þGood sources of water-soluble fibers, such as pears, oat bran, apples, and legumes þCabbage-family vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage þArtichokes, beets, carrots, dandelion greens, and many herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper, ginger, and licorice þGreen foods like wheat grass juice, dehydrated barley grass juice, chlorella, and spirulina." - Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon, Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control (Get the book.)

"Specialty items such as chlorella, barley grass juice powder, or Bragg's Amino Acids are usually in stock at health food stores or can be purchased on the Internet. Local and ethnic markets can be a fine source for the freshest and tastiest ingredients. GOOD TO USE: FRESHWATER ALGAE Chlorella is a single-celled algae, used as a detoxifier, immune stimulator, and excellent source of general nutrition. Most forms of chlorella have been treated by cracking the outer cell wall, to aid in its digestibility. Chlorella is most commonly used to chelate, or remove heavy metals from the bloodstream." - Tom Woloshyn, The Complete Master Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide to Maximizing the Benefits of The Lemonade Diet (Get the book.)

"Green foods such as young barley grass, wheat grass, spirulina, and chlorella are exceptionally high in nutritional value. Given their rich source of antioxidants, they are very important supplements for the diabetic. In addition, they may also help improve blood sugar control, based upon the results of a study with spirulina." - Michael T. Murray, Beat Diabetes Naturally: The Best Foods, Herbs, Supplements, and Lifestyle Strategies to Optimize Your Diabetes Care (Get the book.)

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