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"Belly Blaster 1 : Cruciferous Vegetable les Belly Blaster Z! citrus fruits Benefit to your body: d-Limonene / EAT 1 SERVING PER DAY. A substance called d-Limonene, which is found in the oils of citrus fruits, has been shown to promote the detoxification of estrogen. Common citrus fruits are oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, limes, and tangelos. Research has also found that when male and female lab mice were administered an extract of d-Limonene, they lost weight. Belly Blaster 3: Insoluble Fiber Benefit to your body: estrogen binder / EAT 2 SERVINGS PER DAY." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"Food sources of soluble fibre are adzuki beans, apples, apricots, barley, beets, blackberry, cabbage, carrots, citrus fruits, cranberry, dried beans, figs, okra, peaches and prunes. Subcategories of Fibre According to the excellent book called Prescription for Dietary Wellness by Balch and Balch, (see bibliography), there are different fibre subcategories that have many healing benefits and they all aid in eliminating constipation. 1." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.) "Stay away from hot spices, acids, citrus fruits, deep fried or fatty foods, caffeine, sugar and alcohol. Dairy products may aggravate diarrhea, so avoid them until your diarrhea improves. Eat smaller meals with fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat, fish and whole grains. To stay healthy, eat foods from column one listed in the chart in Chapter Three. These foods are lower fat and low glycemic. Foods high in saturated fat enhance inflammatory proteins in the body. This means that high fat foods cause inflammation in the body, including the bowels." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"For now, the fruits most likely to be found in fruit bowls the world over, based on the United Nations' statistics, are bananas (and plantains), apples, citrus fruits, grapes, mangoes, melons, coconuts and pears. Peaches, plums, dates and pineapples occupy a smaller dish off to the side. The developed world's bowl is bigger, and also full of strawberries. The developing world cradles infinite varieties of underutilized tropical fruits. By discovering fruits, whether in our backyards or abroad, we can reconnect with nature, the realm of the sublime." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"These vitamins are found in abundance in citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit. Offer Your Help; Participate Children recovering from their ADD/ADHD symptoms will still be struggling with their homework, so it's key to let them know that they don't have to struggle alone. Check in with them once in a while to monitor their progress (without hovering). Offer help on any difficult problems. Remind them that they have support whenever they need it and that no matter what the assignment is, they are smart enough to do it." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"Berries, pomegranates, sunflower seeds, and walnuts are foods with some of the highest antioxidant content. All citrus fruits, including oranges, pineapples, kiwi fruits, prunes, and dates, are also very good sources. Vegetables high in antioxidants include kale, red cabbage, red and green peppers, parsley, artichokes, Brussels sprouts, and spinach. Roots such as ginger and red beets are also great. Even grains contain antioxidants, particularly barley, corn, oats, and millet." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"Freshly made fruit juice (minimize the use of citrus fruits). þWatermelon or one-half cantaloupe or honeydew melon, grapes. þFresh fruit of your choice. þSliced bananas and a nut or seed milk, such as almond, cashew or sunflower. þOne or two soft-boiled eggs. þLightly toasted whole grain bread (preferably not wheat) and butter. þCooked cereal grains, served with a nut or seed milk made in the blender, plus a little honey or maple syrup as desired. þSprouted seeds and grains with mashed banana and natural strawberry jam." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

"Vitamin C is found in many fruits and vegetables, such as asparagus, berries, broccoli, citrus fruits, melons, peppers and tomatoes. Typical dosage for a vitamin C supplement is 500 to 1,500 mgs per day. Magnesium food sources are brussel sprouts, green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, soy, spinach and whole grains. Typical dosage of magnesium is 400 to 600 mgs per day. People with kidney problems or heart disease should check with their doctor before taking magnesium." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"You can also eat up to two servings a day of apples and citrus fruits, as well as tomatoes and avocados, which are botanically fruits, and other "Friendly Fruits" listed on page 69. Continue to steer clear of all "Killer Fruits" (page 67), which tend to hail from the tropics, and fruit juice. (See Tropical Sugar Bombs on page 104.) As long as weight loss continues at a steady pound a week or you're already at your optimal weight, you can enjoy fruit in moderation. Overdo it and weight loss will halt or even reverse." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"The authors showed a positive risk for IBD with increases in consumption of cola beverages, chocolate, and chewing gum, but negative risk for consumption of citrus fruits. The authors admitted that these nutritional items could be true risk factors or they could be coincidental dietary patterns adopted during the same time period. Joachim [29] reported subjective responses to foods of 60 patients with IBD. Patients were asked to report whether specific foods made them feel better or worse." - Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey, Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease (Get the book.)

"Although found in the rind, and to some extent, the juice and pulp of citrus fruits, Vitamin P is also contained in grapes, plums, blackcurrants, cherries and rosehips and the skin of bright coloured vegetables like carrots. However, these sources do not generally provide sufficient bioflavonoids in the daily diet to have an effect on asthma." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem's Medical School in Israel studied the antioxidant effects of red and white grapefruits, which, along with other citrus fruits, contain high amounts of antioxidants like vitamin C and a number of polyphenols, particularly flavonoids. The lab studies showed (continued on page 76) Flavonol-Rich Foods What three foods contain the most flavonols (the group of phytochemicals that includes quercetin, along with mycertin and kaempferol)? Why, it's onions, apples, and tea! For more on each of these powerful foods, turn to pages 86, 118, and 132." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.) "Phenolic acids include, among others, ellagic acid, found in raspberries and strawberries (and other fruits); p-Coumaric acid, in citrus fruits; and resver-atrol, in red grape skins, wine, and nuts. Ellagic acid is believed to reduce damage caused by carcinogens in tobacco smoke and air pollutants, while resveratrol has shown powerful antioxidant action, potentially offering protection from heart disease." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Foods that may aggravate heartburn are fried foods, fat, spices, salt, coffee, tea, sugar, vinegar, carbonated drinks, dried meats, alcoholic beverages, citrus fruits, tomatoes, chocolate and bread. It is fine to enjoy a luxury occasionally, but many continually try their digestion beyond its capacity. Drinking with meals is said to be inadvisable as it dilutes the stomach acid. Cold water is said to render enzymes less effective for adequate digestion. Improper Chewing Improper chewing of food may cause heartburn." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"Phase II can further get a boost from broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, citrus fruits, cabbage, and the oils from lemon peels. (Note that some of these act as phase I inhibitors but phase II enhancers.) As previously noted, eggs, onions, garlic, high-fiber legumes and grains all encourage optimal detoxification. Numerous herbs, spices, and vitamins can also improve the enzymatic activity of your body's detoxification systems, many of which will be part of your cleansing regimens. I will be giving you a comprehensive list of foods and supplements that will assist and maximize your detox." - Brenda Watson and Leonard Smith, The Detox Strategy: Vibrant Health in 5 Easy Steps (Get the book.)

"Other foods that also relax or weaken the LES are tomatoes, spicy foods, onions, citrus fruits and juices, alcohol, and tobacco. And then there are foods that slow down digestion, keeping the food in your stomach longer. This can result in increased pressure in the stomach, which in turn puts more pressure on a weakened LES, allowing reflux of stomach contents. These include fried or fatty foods and large meals. Many people try drinking milk to ease heartburn before sleep, but milk may end up causing more heartburn distress." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Pectin is also abundant in apples and the white inner layer of citrus fruits, such as oranges and grapefruits. an gum disease contribute to heart disease? A provocative thought—and one that researchers at Boston's VA Outpatient Clinic have been grappling with for well over a decade. In a long-term, well-designed study, they found a strong correlation between the overall heart attack rate and patients who had severe gum disease. Of course, bleeding gums didn't cause the heart attacks, but the bacterium P." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Classic offenders are coffee, chocolate, alcohol, carbonated drinks, citrus fruits, and tomatoes. Acid or potassium content is often suspected as the mechanism. Responses to these foods is hugely variable, and there is no consistent diet that works for all IC patients. The following natural treatment plan may seem complex, but consider that the average patient with IC has symptoms three to four years prior to diagnosis. In my experience with treating IC patients over a one-year period with this protocol, significant improvements are usually seen within the first three months." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Reduce dietary bladder irritants such as alcohol, chocolate, citrus fruits, coffee, black tea, tomatoes, vinegar, and sugar. quantity of liquids. Water and herbal teas related to the treatment goals are the most logical choices. Sixty-four ounces of liquids per day is the common recommendation. Urinating after intercourse is also an important bladder hygiene practice that can prevent recurring UTIs. The lactobacilli species are an especially effective means of alternative treatment for a couple of reasons. For one, they defend against E. coli, which causes the majority of urinary infections." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Foods high in bioflavonoids (and vitamin C) include grape skins, cherries, blackberries, blueberries, and the pulp and white rind of citrus fruits. Bioflavonoids 1,000-2,000 mg per day Botanicals Chaste Tree (Vitex Agnus Castus). Chaste tree is probably the best-known herb in all of Europe for hormonal imbalances in women. Since at least the time of the Greeks, chaste tree has been used for the full scope of menstrual disorders: heavy menses, lack of ovulation, frequent and infrequent menses, irregular menses, and a complete lack of menses." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.) "Eat foods high in vitamin C and bioflavonoids, such as buckwheat, nettles, rose hips, oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peppers, whole grains, hibiscus flowers, and the white rinds of organically grown citrus fruits; also include garlic, onion, chives, and leeks. These help maintain elasticity in the veins and capillaries. Lecithin, vitamin E, and rutin supplements are also recommended for preventing and repairing varicose veins. Backache It may not be possible to find an herb that is safe during pregnancy that is also a good treatment for backache." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"If you eat vitamin C-rich foods like citrus fruits and leafy greens and pair them with iron-filled foods like lean meats and fish, you absorb more of the mineral. Chances are you've been doing this unwittingly for years, but thanks to relatively recent scientific findings, researchers are increasingly applying their intellectual muscle to studying this phenomenon of "food synergy." The bottom line: Armed with the knowledge of what foods and food components go together for maximum favorable health effects, you can achieve the highest level of health possible." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Berries, citrus fruits, kiwis, green vegetables—especially broccoli, cabbage, peppers, potatoes, and Brussels sprouts—all are loaded with the stuff. Fresh is best, as vitamin C content is reduced when vegetables are cut and left standing, sometimes in less than three hours. Frozen is right up there with fresh, but forget about canned fruits or vegetables (except maybe pumpkin). The top five foods containing vitamin C are acerola, red chile peppers, guavas, red bell peppers, and kale. The bottom line: Vitamin C protects you." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"Color (the deeper the better) citrus fruits and juice (oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, etc." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Optional: Deglycyrrhizinated licorice: 380 mg or 1 to 2 tablets chewed and swallowed on an empty stomach, three to four times a day as needed Diet: Avoid refined sugar, caffeine, alcohol, and citrus fruits (see above). Eat slowly and chew well. Eat yogurt and drink water. Smoking: Stop. Note: The above dosages are daily and in pill or capsule form unless otherwise specified. The Role of Acid So it might seem like an open and shut case. Hydrochloric acid "causes" heartburn—knock out the hydrochloric acid production with a pill, symptom gone, case closed. Right? No." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.) "Other usual suspects include eggs, chocolate, wheat, corn, citrus fruits, and fish. Tartrazine (yellow dye #5) is believed to be a trigger for thousands of people. A rotation diet (see page 210) is a good way to identify any food triggers, but it is a tad labor intensive. Even easier is the shotgun approach called an elimination diet, whereby you simply get rid of all the dietary "usual suspects" that cause most of the problems in most other people with asthma—then see whether there's an improvement (there almost always is)." - Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S., The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth about What Treatments Work and Why (Get the book.)

"The white partitions of citrus fruits are rich in bioflavonoids. Bioflavonoids have their own powerful antioxidant effects. One of the effects of bioflavonoids is to decrease capillary fragility. Since ascorbic acid slightly increases capillary fragility, this action of the bioflavonoids offsets this tendency. Natural ascorbic acid in food may also ascorbate with minerals in the food, thereby easing absorption and transport. Some vitamin C supplements contain small amounts of the vitamin C metabolite dehydroascorbate (oxidized ascorbic acid) and other vitamin C metabolites." - Dr. Steve Blake, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (Get the book.)

"Chocolate, citrus fruits, tomatoes, peppermint, and caffeine can also worsen gastrointestinal problems, although they don't actually cause ulcers. Smoking, excessive alcohol intake, and NSAIDs, aspirin, and COX-2 inhibitors are also to be avoided for ulcer and GERD prevention. For IBS, food-elimination diets—with elimination of wheat, eggs, dairy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables, depending on the sensitivity of the individual patient—have been attempted with varying success. FOOD ALLERGENS The role of food allergens in IBS and dyspepsia is unclear." - J. Douglas Bremner, Before You Take that Pill: Why the Drug Industry May Be Bad for Your Health (Get the book.)

"When consuming citrus fruits and juices, because of their high content of citric acid which turns body and blood calcium into insoluble calcium citrate crystals, arthritic symptoms will be exaggerated during the cleansing process. However, the body is helped with wholesome nutrition and healthy lifestyle practices; over time, toxic deposits in the joints and tissues are dissolved and eliminated from the body. This takes time and persistence, however, since the conditions that cause arthritis take many years to develop. Bad Breath A healthy body has sweet smelling breath that is not offensive." - Ron Garner, Conscious Health: A Complete Guide to Wellness Through Natural Means (Get the book.)

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