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"GOAT'S RUE In medieval Europe, goat's rue (Galega officinalis) was traditionally used as a treatment for diabetes. goat's rue contains guanidine, the herbal prototype for the pharmaceutical drug Metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity and is used to treat both Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes. Metformin has been claimed to be one of the best anti-aging drugs currently available. goat's rue causes a long-lasting reduction of blood sugar in rats and an increase in carbohydrate tolerance. In one study, goat's rue extract lowered the blood sugar of diabetic rats by 32 percent." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"This does not mean milk and related products should be eliminated entirely from an asthmatic child's diet, as soy, goat's or sheep's milk can be substituted and sheep's or goat's yoghurt and cheese used. Tofu ice cream is a readily available alternative to the dairy product. Even if you don't have an allergy to cow's produce that causes asthma many other problems have been linked to cow's milk intolerance or allergy, including eczema, sinusitis, catarrh, hay fever and gastrointestinal illnesses. It is wise to reduce or limit the amount of cheese, cream and other dairy products in the diet." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Goat's milk cottage cheese, swiss cheese, and sour cream are preferred, as these are the least acid-forming. Raw goat's milk products are high in calcium, fluorine, and thiamine. Calcium is building for the bones and teeth, fluorine does wonders for our nails, blood, hair and skin, and *thiamine is one of the most important of the B-complex vitamins, involved in all of life's vital processes from birth to the grave. Raw goat's milk abounds with thiamine. (*Norman Walker: Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Juices, Pg. 69) Dr." - Matt Monarch, Raw Success (Get the book.) "Raw goat milk products are somewhat mucus-forming but can be handled in small quantities. goat's milk cottage cheese, swiss cheese, and sour cream are preferred, as these are the least acid-forming. Raw goat's milk products are high in calcium, fluorine, and thiamine. Calcium is building for the bones and teeth, fluorine does wonders for our nails, blood, hair and skin, and *thiamine is one of the most important of the B-complex vitamins, involved in all of life's vital processes from birth to the grave. Raw goat's milk abounds with thiamine. (*Norman Walker: Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Juices, Pg." - Matt Monarch, Raw Success (Get the book.)

"This does not mean milk and related products should be eliminated entirely from an asthmatic child's diet, as soy, goat's or sheep's milk can be substituted and sheep's or goat's yoghurt and cheese used. Tofu ice cream is a readily available alternative to the dairy product. Even if you don't have an allergy to cow's produce that causes asthma many other problems have been linked to cow's milk intolerance or allergy, including eczema, sinusitis, catarrh, hay fever and gastrointestinal illnesses. It is wise to reduce or limit the amount of cheese, cream and other dairy products in the diet." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"In one study, goat's rue extract lowered the blood sugar of diabetic rats by 32 percent.190 goat's rue extracts have increased glycogen levels in the liver and myocardium of both healthy and diabetic rabbits. In addition, this potent herb lowers blood sugar in both normal and diabetic humans.191 PTEROCARPUS Pterocarpus marsupium balances glucose and lowers cholesterol. It was able to reverse the damage to pancreatic beta cells in different studies. This is quite impressive." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Many grocery stores and most health food stores carry goat's milk. It is sometimes better for infants than other milk substitutes. Soy milk is a popular milk substitute that does not have the heavier, more distinctive flavor found in goat's milk. A variety of soy milk products are available, including low-fat milk, regular milk, cream, or butter. Soy milk can be used in almost all the ways that cow's milk is used. It can be purchased at many supermarkets and all health food stores. The various commercial brands have a wide variety of tastes." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"Prepackaged preparations of milk thistle are available, but midwives often recommend the tea, as it lends itself more to a routine for both mother and baby. Let goat's Rue Work for You ["oat's rue, an herbal extract from Austria, has been reported to increase both a mother's production of milk solids and the volume of milk during her breast-feeding months. It may not be widely available in raw herb form, but goat's rue extract can be found in well-stocked herb stores. One teaspoon of the extract taken three times a day in water, tea or milk can make breast-feeding a lot more comfortable?" - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"A Note on goat's Milk Goat's milk has more easily digestible fat and protein content than cow's milk. (This increased digestibility of the protein is of great importance to infant diets as well as for invalid and convalescent diets.) It also has 18 percent more calcium, 41 percent more magnesium, 22 percent more phosphorus, 42 percent more potassium, and almost twice the vitamin A. What it doesn't have is much folic acid or B12, something to consider if you're using it for an infant's diet. And many people who are allergic to cow's milk do fine with goat's milk. Plus, it tastes great." - 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.)

"You can even buy cheese made from soy milk or goat's milk. And if your grocery store has a deli cheese section, you'll find all sorts of imported and domestic cheese, from feta and farmer to Gouda and Gruyere. Here are just a few of the more common cheese options. All data are for 1-ounce portions. CALORIES FAT (G) SATURATED FAT (G) PROTEIN (G) CHOLESTEROL (MG) CALCIUM (% DV) Reduced Fat Kraft 2% Milk Sharp Cheddar 90 6 4 7 20 20 Part-skim mozzarella 80 5 3 8 15 25 Borden 2% Milk American singles 67 4 2.7 5.4 14 40 Regular Fat Cheddar 114 9." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"WINE, goat's MILK, AND MASTIC OIL Though most centenarians we met were sharp enough to hold a conversation and answer questions, a majority of them were homebound and under the care of a daughter or granddaughter. What I learned directly from them was limited by nm^nnsiminmmiminn:: ../ - . 7 FLAVONOIDS their imperfect memories. I realized that if I wanted to get Sardinian red wine isnt the a sense of the authentic Sardinian only place to find flavonoids." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"Nut milk is creamy and satisfying, but it does not taste as much like cow's milk as does goat's, soy, or rice milk. Oat milk is generally thick and rich. It does contain gluten, and is not appropriate for the GF/CF diet, but is acceptable for people who are reactive to milk, but not to gluten. Soy ice cream is usually delicious. It has a slightly different taste than dairy-based ice cream, but many people like this taste as much as that of dairy ice cream. Soy ice cream is sweet, rich, and smooth in texture." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Soy milk is a popular milk substitute that does not have the heavier, more distinctive flavor found in goat's milk. A variety of soy milk products are available, including low-fat milk, regular milk, cream, or butter. Soy milk can be used in almost all the ways that cow's milk is used. It can be purchased at many supermarkets and all health food stores. The various commercial brands have a wide variety of tastes. Rice milk is similar to soy milk, and is appropriate for people who react to both soy and dairy. It is available at most supermarkets and all health food stores." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.) "Eliminate cow's milk, goat's milk, soy milk, rice milk, canned coconut milk, tea, and soft drinks. This diet, like others that correct long-standing gut problems, typically creates uncomfortable healing reactions from time to time, as the body eliminates toxic material, and rebalances itself It is common for regressions in health and behavior to occur soon after the diet begins, and at two to three months, at five months, at seven months, and at nine months. These unpleasant healing episodes can last for up to two weeks." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"It is prepared by combining cow, sheep or goat's milk with kefir grains. Kefir grains are a combination of protein, lipids, carbohydrates, bacteria and yeasts. The grains resemble cauliflower. Kefir, cheese and yogurt are all natural sources of probiotics. New Ways to Eat Probiotics—and Prebiotics Today, probiotics are available in all sorts of foods. The emergence of functional foods (foods with added nutrients that offer health benefits) into the marketplace has given rise to non-traditional probiotic food items. The easiest of food groups to add probiotics to is dairy products." - Allison Tannis, Probiotic Rescue: How You can use Probiotics to Fight Cholesterol, Cancer, Superbugs, Digestive Complaints and More (Get the book.)

"He drank goat's milk for breakfast, walked at least six miles a day, and loved to work. For most of his life, he woke early and spent his day in the pastures. In the winter months, from November to April, he would herd his sheep over 100 miles to grassier lowland pastures. He made these journeys on foot, sleeping in pinnettas at night and eating only carta da musica bread, pecorino cheese, wine, sheep's milk, and the occasional roasted lamb—which they could obtain along the way. When I asked if he'd ever been stressed in his life, he looked flummoxed. I asked the question in a different way." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"If your child has an allergy to cow's milk, use goat's milk, which is closer to human milk in composition. But do not use raw goat's milk as it may contain numerous viruses. Conclusion While this chapter does not nearly cover the scope of the vaccine problem, I do want to alert parents that their children are in danger, and that they must speak out if their children and grandchildren are to be protected. The vaccine program is being led by irresponsible people wearing dollar-shaped blinders." - Russell L. Blaylock, M.D., Health and Nutrition Secrets (Get the book.)

"A glass of goat's milk contains components that might help protect against inflammatory diseases of aging such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease. Celebrate elders. Grandparents can provide love, childcare, financial help, wisdom, and expectations/motivation to perpetuate traditions and push children to succeed in their lives. This may all add up to healthier, better adjusted, and longer-lived children. It may give the overall population a life expectancy bump. Take a walk." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"The blood sugar-lowering effect of goat's Rue herb has not been documented. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Preparations of goat's Rue herb are used as a diuretic, as well as supportive therapy for diabetes. The efficacy for the claimed applications is not documented. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. Poisonings have only been observed in animals, and then following the intake of large quantities of the plant (in sheep salivation, spasms, paralyses, death through asphyxiation)." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.) "Characteristics: The plant is without odor unless bruised, whereupon it emits a disagreeable smell, which probably gave rise to the common name goat's Rue. Habitat: Grows wild in Europe and Asia. Production: goat's Rue herb consists of the dried, above ground parts of Galega officinalis, harvested during the flowering season. Other Names: Italian Fitch, French Lilac ACTIONS AND PHARMACOLOGY COMPOUNDS Guanidine derivatives: galegine, 4-hydroxygalegine Quinazoline alkaloids: (+)-peganine Lectins Flavonoids EFFECTS The herb contains galegin, which affects blood sugar." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"And many people who are allergic to cow's milk do fine with goat's milk. Plus, it tastes great. However, the same caveats exist as with cow's milk. Much of commercial goat's milk is not only pasteurized but "ultrapasteurized." That gives it a ridiculously long shelf life, but unfortunately, according to Dr. Ron Schmid, "turns a great food into something that's basically useless." worth knowing A great source for locating real, raw, organic, certified milk in your area is www.realmilk.com." - 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.)

"Taking 1 teaspoon of goat's rue tincture per day is considered by some European practitioners to be helpful in increasing milk volume.80 Studies to support the use of goat's rue as a galactagogue are lacking. Sage (page 740) has traditionally been used to dry up milk production when a woman no longer wishes to breast-feed.81 It should not be taken during pregnancy. Are there any side effects or interactions? Refer to the individual herb for information about any side effects or interactions." - 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.) "Taking 1 teaspoon of goat's rue tincture three times per day is considered by European practitioners to be helpful in increasing milk volume.97 Studies are as yet lacking to support the use of goat's rue as a galactagogue. In two preliminary trials, infants have been shown to nurse longer when their mothers ate garlic (page 679) than when their mothers took placebos.98,99 However, some infants may develop colic (page 121) if they consume garlic in breast milk. For sore nipples, some healthcare practitioners may recommend a warm, moist poultice of herbs with demulcent (soothing) properties." - 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.)

"I'm also a big fan of kefir (fermented milk), goat's milk yogurt, and Greek-style yogurt. And I'm not a big fan of the no-fat kind, which contains more sugar than the regular varieties. Probiotics are also available in supplement form, in both capsule and powder. They're alive, so refrigerate them for best results. Starve the Critters: The Anti-Yeast Diet If you want to get rid of yeast, you have to starve them. And that means not giving them their favorite food: sugar. Remember, yeast thrives in a sweet, carbo-loaded environment." - 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.)

"Foods high in calcium include kelp, Swiss and cheddar cheese, carob flour, dulse, collard greens, turnip greens, molasses, almonds, brewer's yeast, parsley, corn tortillas, dandelion greens, Brazil nuts, watercress, goat's milk, tofu, dried figs, buttermilk, sunflower seeds, yogurt, beet greens, wheat bran, whole milk, buckwheat, sesame seeds, olives, broccoli, walnuts, cottage cheese, and spinach. Calcium and vitamin D are discussed in detail in the nutritional supplement section. The influence of dietary fats on mineral absorption is complex and only understood in part." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Gianni Pes thinks it might be something that Sardinians get, of all things, from goat's milk and cheese. He wrote to me recently to tell me that he's found a plant, Sardinian dwarf curry, that grows on the slopes of the Gennargentu Mountains and around the village of Arzana. An anti-inflammatory and bactericidal substance has been recently extracted from this plant. "It represents one of the natural molecules of greatest interest as a new anti-tumor and anti-AIDS drug," Pes wrote. "It's also one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory drugs ever found." - Dan Buettner, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest (Get the book.)

"It may not be widely available in raw herb form, but goat's rue extract can be found in well-stocked herb stores. One teaspoon of the extract taken three times a day in water, tea or milk can make breast-feeding a lot more comfortable?especially for those who need to pump "for later" or during workdays away from baby. SORE NIPPLES ?Oil Relief I ursing mothers often suffer from sore nipples, but must be careful not to use treatments that could be harmful to the baby. Here are two simple but worthwhile remedies that are also baby-safe: • Apply vitamin E oil to the area daily, or as needed." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"If the mother's milk is lacking or contaminated for some reason, the next best source is a wet nurse's raw milk, then raw goat's milk, then raw cow's milk as the least desirable and the last resort. 10. From 3-6 months old, introduce fresh fruit juices, such as fresh-squeezed orange juice or watermelon juice, the two mildest juices that cause the least amount of digestive disturbance. Juices should not be served with milk feedings. At this point, you will need to start scheduling feedings more regularly." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

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