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"In the United States, peppermint is primarily grown for essential oil production. Mint is also commercially produced in Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Why Should I Eat Mint? Mint contains phenolic compounds that have strong antioxidant activity. Its many vitamins and minerals include vitamin A, calcium, folate, potassium, and phosphorus. Home Remedies Peppermint has been used to aid digestion for thousands of years." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"If you have a combination of dry and oily skin, add roman chamomile to balance sebum oil production. • Just Add Crisco Don't let the fact that it makes great pie crust fool you. Because it contains no preserv- atives, Crisco is an ideal moisturizer for many people who can't tolerate standard products. Slather it on: Its thick texture and fatty smoothness also make it ideal for tender skin after laser surgery. But, not surprisingly, don't use it if your skin is oily or acne-prone. • Slough with Salt Cjetting rid of the top layers of dead cells makes way for a fresher complexion." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Merck's profits that year exceeded the combined profits of the Fortune 500-listed semiconductor, pipeline, food production, crude oil production, hotel, casino, and resort industries.4 The compensation given to the top executives is equally transcendent. Wlliam C. Steere Jr., Pfizer's chairman, made $40 million in 2000 as Pfizer's chairman. But that paled in comparisin to his unexercised stock options of $130 million. Which was nothing compared to the stock options held by the CEO of Bristol-Myers Squibb, which amounted to $227 million." - Charles Barber, Comfortably Numb: How Psychiatry Is Medicating a Nation (Get the book.)

"Since such estimates do not include political or environmental constraints, some experts believe that the peak in world oil production is already at hand. Indeed, world demand just rose above world supply for the first time. Exactly when we run out will depend on the political evolution of the Middle East, but regardless of the details oil production is projected to drop to less than 10 percent of cutrent production by the end of the century. At present, agriculture consumes 30 percent of our oil use." - David R. Montgomery, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations (Get the book.)

"These eight countries combined account for over ninety percent of world olive oil production. Why Should I Eat Olives? Olive oil contains seventy-five percent heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and only thirteen percent from saturated fat. Many of olive oil's health benefits come from active compounds such as oleocanthal, which has a strong anti-inflammatory action to fight heart disease and cancer. The flavonoid polyphenols in olive oil are natural antioxidants that boast a host of beneficial effects, from healing sunburn to lowering cholesterol, blood pressure, and risk of coronary disease." - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"Riots are breaking out in protest against shortages, so more and more of the forest is being converted to palm oil production. Fume-spewing timber trucks make up a hefty percentage of the traffic. The scars of human interference hang about the mist-enshrouded mountain-tops like shafts of light in a darkened, smoky room. Deforestation, besides eliminating the planet's best defense against global warming—carbon-munching plants—also releases vast amounts of heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Losing these forests is suicidal. Sixty acres of rain forests vanish every minute." - Adam Leith Gollne, The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession (Get the book.)

"Military operations consume much of the world's oil production and many of the earth's resources. Nor is modern warfare good for the planet. Agent Orange, napalm, biological weapons, and high explosives have a far more devastating impact than bows and arrows or cannonballs. So far, we have managed to avoid the horrors of a nuclear war, but it remains an ever-present danger." - Peter Russell, Waking Up In Time: Finding Inner Peace In Times of Accelerating Change (Get the book.)

"The Rio de Janeiro conference and a 1997 meeting in Kyoto, Japan, have generated vigorous controversy among nations and intense lobbying by special interests, especially large global corporations involved with oil production. Global warming now appears as a topic on political agendas. Vice President Al Gore of the United States recently proclaimed: "We know that as a result of global warming, there is more heat in the climate system, and it is heat that drives El Nino." He added confidently (and possibly inaccurately): "Unless we act we can expect more extreme weather in the years ahead." - Brian Fagan, Floods, Famines, and Emperors: El Nino and the Fate of Civilizations (Get the book.)

"Hair also tends to dry out as you age because the body's natural level of oil production from the sebaceous glands is reduced. In some instances, very dry hair can be an indication of a more serious condition, such as thyroid disease. SYMPTOMS TREATMENT GOAL • Dry, brittle hair • Hair breaks easily • Frizzy halo effect round the head To improve the condition of the hair and return its luster. DC < < CO T Moisturize your hair: Dry hair is not a medical illness as such and is usually a symptom of another condition." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"My first mistake was telling several customers not to bother using an astringent because alcohol-based products wouldn't stop oil production and would only create more skin problems, causing skin to become dry, red, flaky, and irritated. By the end of the second day, the woman working next to me was mortified. She called in the line representative, who made it clear that I should keep my personal opinions to myself and just sell the products. I said I would do my best. This was only my second day! Things had to get better, I thought. They didn't." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"It is made from castor bean extract, a byproduct of castor oil production, and can come in the form of a powder, mist or pellet or be dissolved in water or weak acid. Depending on how the ricin is given, victims develop fever, nausea and abdominal pain or lung damage, and die within a few days of exposure. There is no antidote after the first few hours of exposure, and because symptoms do not appear until later and can mimic other illnesses, people often do not know they have been exposed until it is too late for treatment." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"Also avoid under- or over-washing as this can backfire by over-stimulating oil production. HERBALISM Stinging nettle: The parts of the plant that grow above ground can be applied topically to the scalp to improve several hair conditions, including the relief of dandruff, improving hair loss, and to help with oily, greasy hair. For oily hair, a decoction of the leaves and stems could serve as a scalp rinse or wash. A concentrated extract, available from health stores, could also be incorporated into a shampoo to wash and improve hair quality." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"Exactly when we run out will depend on the political evolution of the Middle East, but regardless of the details oil production is projected to drop to less than 10 percent of cutrent production by the end of the century. At present, agriculture consumes 30 percent of our oil use. As supplies dwindle, oil and natural gas will become too valuable to use for fertilizer production. Petroleum-based industtial agriculture will end sometime later this century. Not surprisingly, agribusiness portrays pesticide and fertilizer intensive agriculrure as necessary to feed the world's poor." - David R. Montgomery, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations (Get the book.)

"Soap can severely dry the skin, overly emollient moisturizers can clog pores and cause blemishes, and alcohol-based tonets can irritate the skin and cause dryness while doing nothing to change oil production (a situation that can create classic combination skin). To know what your skin type really is, you must start from square one with healthy gentle basics that won't alter or adversely affect your skin." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.) "The goals of effective blemish treatment are to reduce excess oil production, to eliminate skin-cell buildup on the surface of the skin and in the pore, and to kill the bacteria (Propi-onibacterium acnes) that cause the inflammation in the first place. This is best accomplished using a gentle, water-soluble cleanser, exfoliating on the surface and in the pore lining with a pH-correct BHA product, and using a topical disinfectant (benzoyl peroxide is considered the most effective over-the-counter topical disinfectant." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Simple carbohydrates and sugars encourage oil production and feed bacteria and yeast. Also, the sugar-regulating hormone insulin increases skin inflammation. Avoid food allergens such as wheat, milk, and corn and any foods to which you may be intolerant. Supplements: Take 50 mg of zinc picolinate three times a day for one to three months to enhance the immune system, nourish the skin, and reduce build-up of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Take 10,000 IU of vitamin A twice a day to reduce sebum production." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"All of these ingredients spread over the skin to create a thin, imperceptible layer, re-creating the benefits of our own oil production, preventing evaporation, and giving dry skin the lubrication it is missing. FOR THOSE WITH NORMAL TO OILY SKIN OR MINIMAL DRYNESS You may be wondering what to use if you don't have dryness, but still want to give your skin the ingredients it needs to look and feel better. Moisturizers in cream, balm, or ointment form are bound to be problematic if you have any degree of oiliness, and so are many lighter-weight lotions." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"We may, for example, have already passed the peak of global oil production. Oil company experts debate whether we will effectively run out of oil in twenty years or fifty, but the essential point remains: if you're under thirty, you can expect to see a post-oil civilization in your lifetime. Meanwhile, our ability to burn oil, to synthesize nitrogen fertilizers, and to brew chemical pesticides, cheap plastics, and alloys is all out of proportion to the limited nature of the renewable natural resources at our disposal." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"In northern Europe (especially Sweden), taller and leafier forms were developed as green manure crops; others specifically for oil production. The main production areas today are the USA, Canada, the UK and parts of Europe. Parts used Ripe seeds. Cultivation & harvesting Plants are grown as an annual crop and seeds are mechanically harvested. More than 160 000 tons of seeds (white and brown combined) are sold each year, making mustard the most important of all spices." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Nutrition Reviews 56:142-7, 1998] During olive oil production, large volumes of water are generated and subsequently discarded. Water washings of olives remove or extract some of these antioxidant polyphenols. Although polyphenols are present in the extracted olive oil, the water of the olives contains even higher concentrations of these polyphenols. [J Agriculture Food Chemistry 47:3397-401, 1999] The polyphenol/antioxidant content of the best olive oil is deemed too low to make a significant contribution to overall antioxidant protection." - Bill Sardi, You Don't Have to be Afraid of Cancer Anymore (Get the book.)

"With current oil production scarcely able to keep up with demand, military action against Iran would cause such a dramatic spike in the price of oil that our economy would be crippled. He admonishes the United States: "Get your house in order. The United States will not remain a great power for long if the economic foundation of its power erodes. . . . America must also develop a serious and responsible energy policy. The only debate needed is over the right mix of mandated efficiency improvements, investment in alternative fuels and (get the children out of the room) new taxes." - David Steinman, Safe Trip to Eden: Ten Steps to Save Planet Earth from the Global Warming Meltdown (Get the book.)

"In practice, dermatologists mostly focus on bacteria and oil production. But perhaps trying to lower the level of inflammation is more practical than they think. The Anti-Acne Diet Dietary recommendations for acne sufferers have a checkered history. Way back when, teenagers were told to lay off the cheeseburgers and french fries. If they stayed away from high-fat foods like milk shakes and chocolate, they were told, they'd have lovely, clear skin. We don't know how many kids with acne in the 1960s and 1970s followed that advice, but eventually dermatologists changed their minds." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"For example, testosterone, which is one of the primary male sex hormones (or androgens), can bind with receptors in the brain to stimulate the desire for sex, receptors in muscle tissue to initiate growth, receptors on the skin to increase oil production, and receptors on prostate nerves during a penile erection.** Similarly, estrogen and progesterone, • An enzyme is a protein that acts as an organic catalyst and is able to initiate or accelerate a specific biochemical reaction in the body." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.) "At puberty, young boys typically have problems with acne due to a rapid increase in testosterone triggering excess oil production in the skin. typically deemed to be female hormones (and once thought to be produced only by females), can also bind to receptors on the prostate, initiating actions within the prostate to modulate its growth and function. Thus, the endocrine system, along with other organs that produce hormones, controls and regulates virtually every aspect of the body, from the rate at which the heart beats, to the desire and ability to have sexual intercourse." - James Occhiogrosso, N. D., Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life (Get the book.)

"Sugar encourages oil production and provides food for bacteria and yeast. Do not consume foods that contain added sugar. Avoid artificial sugar substitutes like saccharine or aspartame. They have a poisonous effect on the body and also encourage an addiction to sweets. Adult acne is often an allergic or sensitivity reaction to a certain food or foods. Although any food can conceivably result in an allergic response, by far the most frequent triggers are dairy, wheat, sugar, chocolate, and corn." - 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.)

"With a name like rape seed, neither the seeds nor the oil caught on in the United States, so currently they are under production using their Canadian name, canola (shorthand for "Canadian oil/low-acid"), both as a snack seed and for oil production. Culinary Uses Unrefined canola oil has a fresh golden color and rich, savory flavor, but most canola oil found in stores is highly processed and rather mild. This highly processed oil is best suited for dishes where you do not want a pronounced flavor, or it can be used directly on salads, raw vegetables, potatoes, and grains." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"In women, higher levels of androgens ("male hormones") can increase oil production in the skin, leaving skin noticeably oiliet.16 As we saw in chapter 3, foods have a strong influence over hormone production. Dietary changes, sometimes along with natural progesterone, have been used to restore hormone balance in women (see page 220 and pages 93-95). Increases in testosterone levels do not seem to affect skin oiliness in men, since theit hormone-induced oil production tends to be fairly high all the time. HEALTHY EYES The eyes are the most specialized part of the body's surface." - Neal Barnard, M.D., Eat Right, Live Longer: Using the Natural Power of Foods to Age-Proof Your Body (Get the book.)

"Jojoba oil helps regulate oil production in the sebaceous glands," she says. The clary sage and cedarwood oils also help regulate oil production, while the lavender is thought to stimulate circulation to the scalp, improving the condition of your hair. These oils also nourish and moisturize the hair itself. Once a week, massage the mixture into your scalp and hair, leaving it on for 35 to 40 minutes or even overnight (cover your hair with a sleeping cap to protect your pillow). PROTEIN: A Post-Shampoo Treatment Protein treatments help fortify and strengthen the hair shaft, says Janssen. " - Bill Gottlieb, Alternative Cures: The Most Effective Natural Home Remedies for 160 Health Problems (Get the book.)

"Cosmetics experts and aromatherapists suggest the essential oils of palmarosa, rosewood and sandalwood to stimulate oil production in dry skin. According to these authorities, small amounts of peppermint or rosemary increase the skin's oil production and improve circulation. Chamomile, lavender, jasmine, elder flowers, red clover and soothing herbs such as Irish moss, calendula, comfrey, marshmallow root and violets soothe and heal the irritation that so easily develops as outer layers of dry skin flake off. The essential oil of carrot seed soothes extremely raw skin." - Kathi Keville, Herbs for Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"During olive oil production, and depending on their partition coefficient, most of these compounds are transferred to either olive oil (which, at difference from seed oils, is not obtained by chemical extraction but rather by physical means) or its waste water.21 Indeed, olive mill waste waters contain high amounts of phenolics which are currently discarded but can be recovered by a newly developed technology and employed in preservative chemistry or as nutritional antioxidant supplements." - Amarjit S. Basra, Handbook of Medicinal Plants (Get the book.)

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