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"Soothing Oil Relief For hemorrhoid sufferers with persistent rectal itch, wheat germ oil can provide soothing relief—overnight. After washing the affected anal area with a mild soap, pat dry and apply wheat germ oil liberally. You might pull on some old underwear to keep the sheets dry and oil free. Alternatively, you can dab the skin around the anus with olive oil to ease bowel movements and soften the inflamed tissues near the perineum. • Essential Information Several essential oils provide hemorrhoid relief." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"A nice replenishment for the hair and scalp is an overnight wheat germ oil treatment. wheat germ oil is high in vitamin E and is very nourishing to the skin and hair. Before bed, apply freely to your hair and scalp, and massage. Wrap your head in a loose linen or towel. After rising in the morning, do a bit of exercise, then shampoo your hair. Jojoba oil, extracted from the bean of a desert plant, is very rich in nutrients. It is specifically known to stimulate hair growth and nourish the hair and scalp. It may be used in place of the wheat germ oil." - Elson M. Haas, Staying Healthy With the Seasons (Get the book.)

"Habitat: Asia, North America, and Europe Production: Wheat bran is the fruit wall, seed shell, and outer layers of the endosperm of Triticum aestivum. wheat germ oil is the fatty oil derived from cold-pressing the embryo of Triticum aestivum in a filter press. Not to be Confused With: Wheat bran is sometimes confused with rye bran; wheat germ oil with other oils such as sesame oil." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"It is found in plant oils such as wheat germ oil, cottonseed oil, and soybean oil. Beta-sitosterol is the dominant phytosterol found in garlic and onions. Herbal sources include licorice root, saw palmetto, and red clover. Stigmasterol is closely related to beta-sitosterol. Soybean oil is an important source of stigmasterol and is a better source for laboratory synthesis of progesterone than is beta-sitosterol. Some herbal sources include burdock, fennel, licorice, alfalfa, anise, and sage." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"After washing the affected anal area with a mild soap, pat dry and apply wheat germ oil liberally. You might pull on some old underwear to keep the sheets dry and oil free. Alternatively, you can dab the skin around the anus with olive oil to ease bowel movements and soften the inflamed tissues near the perineum. • Essential Information Several essential oils provide hemorrhoid relief. About 20 drops each of lavender and juniper oils in a hot, shallow bath (about three inches deep) can be soothing." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Hazelnuts are also a rich source of squalene, a plant chemical—also found in olive oil, wheat germ oil, rice bran oil, shark oil, and yeast—that has anticancer and cholesterol-lowering properties. Home Remedies Hazelnut oil has been used externally as a way to rid the skin of cellulite. The ancient Greek physician Dioscorides boasted of hazelnut's ability to quiet chronic coughs, fight the common cold, and even grow hair in bald areas of the head. Throw Me a Lifesaver!" - David W. Grotto, RD, LDN, 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life! (Get the book.)

"However, wheat germ oil goes rancid rapidly once the bottle is opened (within a week). Not only are all the beneficial vitamins, including the all-important vitamin E, destroyed when wheat germ'oil turns rancid, but the harmful chemicals created by the process of oxidation can cause many serious health disorders on their own, including cancer. Quality wheat germ oil is rich in inositol, which enhances the metabolism of fats, thereby reducing the excretory burden on skin." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

"We are told that 25 children afflicted with this crippling and wasting disease were given wheat germ oil daily, plus vitamins C and B. Every child improved, and there was one complete recovery. wheat germ oil has relieved cerebral palsy. A young child suffered from cerebral palsy, which caused spastic paralysis of his arms and legs (wild, jerky movements) and affected his speech. Someone suggested wheat germ oil, which has been found to bring relief, along with vitamin, mineral and protein supplements." - Ben Davis, Rapid Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"DHM, authors of Menopause and Estrogen, suggest the following foods to help balance estrogens: raw fruits, fresh fruit and vegetable juices (especially green juices), leafy green vegetables, garlic, figs, dates, cabbage, avocados, grapes, apples, beets, spirulina, chlorella, seaweed, wheat germ, and wheat germ oil.34 Supplementing with essential fatty acids (EFAs) can be important for balancing your hormones. "Many women actually eat themselves into hormonal dysfunction," says clinical nutritionist Ann Louise Gittleman, who specializes in natural hormone therapy. " - Herbert Ross, DC with Keri Brenner, L.Ac., Alternative Medicine Magazine's Definitive Guide to Sleep Disorders: 7 Smart Ways to Help You Get a Good Night's Rest (Get the book.)

"The oil of the seeds is used for arteriosclerosis and was also used as wheat germ oil. Homeopathic Uses: Lactuca virosa is used for laryngitis, tracheitis with heavy coughing, for swelling of the liver, and for urinary complaints. precautions and adverse reactions No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The drug possesses a low potential for sensitization." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Vitamin E (The Tocopherols) Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 (a deficiency caused fetal death and resorption in rats), and pure vitamin E was first isolated from wheat germ oil in 1936. For years, the medical establishment was laughed at it as a vitamin in search of a disease. Now we know it prevents us from having many diseases. Vitamin E deficiency is found mainly in premature infants, where it causes increased hemolysis of red blood cells and a decreased red blood half-life. In adults, it regulates platelet aggregation, prevents peripheral vascular disease, and modulates the immune system." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.) "Other good oils are soybean oil, walnut oil, and wheat germ oil. 2. A100-pound person can start with l tablespoonful of linseed oil daily and a 200-pound person with 3 to 4. It is important not to take more than is needed as the extra oil can cause some side effects. 3. Be sure your diet is vitamin and mineral rich. Magnesium, biotin, zinc, pyridoxine, calcium, and ascorbic acid are needed for normal EFA formation. Vitamin B-3 is needed for the conversion to prostaglandins. Fiber is also very important. 4. Maintain the program by adjusting the amounts." - Abram Hoffer, PhD, MD, FRCP(C) and Dr. Jonathan Prousjy, DPHE, DSC, ND, FRSH, Naturopathic Nutrition: A Guide to Nutrient-rich Food & Nutritional Supplements for Optimum Health (Get the book.)

"Octacosanol (page 565), a substance found in wheat germ oil, is sometimes available as a supplement. Small amounts (5 to 20 mg per day) of policosanol, an experimental supplement from Cuba consisting primarily of octacosanol, has led to large reductions in LDL cholesterol and/or increases in HDL.287- 288' 289' 290 Octacosanol may lower cholesterol by inhibiting the liver's production of cholesterol.291 Homocysteine (page 234), a substance linked to heart disease (page 98) risk, may increase the rate at which LDL cholesterol is damaged." - 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.) "Octacosanol-containing wheat germ oil was investigated decades ago as an exercise performance (page 43)-promoting (ergogenic) agent. These preliminary studies found that octacosanol had promising effects on endurance, reaction time, and other measures of exercise capacity.1 In another trial, 1,000 meg per day of octacosanol for eight weeks was found to improve grip strength and visual reaction time, but it had no effect on chest strength, auditory reaction time, or endurance.2 Where is it found? Octacosanol is a waxy substance found in vegetable oils and sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum)." - 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.)

"The oil of the seeds is used for arteriosclerosis and was also used as wheat germ oil. PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. The drug possesses a low potential for sensitization." - Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D., PDR for Herbal Medicines (Get the book.)

"Sunflower, rice bran, and wheat germ oil will keep skin from drying out in the sun, but won't prevent sun damage. Further, the volatile components geranium and rose oils are irritating to skin. © Aromessence Solaire Protection Booster, for Body ($65 for 3.3 ounces) makes the same invalid claim as the Aromessence Solaire Protection Booster, for Face above, and the same review applies. DERMABLEND The only reason to consider this line is if you have complexion issues that demand serious coverage. DERMABLEND AT-A-GLANCE Strengths: None of note." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Other Names: Wheat Bran, wheat germ oil actions and pharmacology COMPOUNDS: WHEAT BRAN Polysaccharides Glucans: starch (15 to 20%), cellulose (30 %) Heteroglycans (10%): complex arabinoxylans, to some extent water-soluble Fatty oil (2%) Phospolipids (1%) Glycolipids (0.5%): particularly acyldigalactosyl glycerols Steroids (0.3%): sterol esters Proteins (20%) Lignin Alkyl resorcinols (0.1 to 0." - Thomson Healthcare, Inc., PDR for Herbal Medicines, Fourth Edition (Get the book.)

"Wheat germ oil capsules are also available. Wheatgrass Wheatgrass is a rich nutritional food that was popularized by Dr. Ann Wigmore, an educator and founder of the Hippocrates Health Institute in Boston. Wheatgrass contains a great variety of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. According to Dr. Wigmore, 1 pound of fresh wheatgrass is equal in nutritional value to nearly 25 pounds of the choicest vegetables. Dr. Wigmore reported that wheatgrass therapy, along with "living foods," helped to eliminate cancerous growths and helped many other disorders, including mental health problems." - 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.) "For splitting nails and/or hangnails, take 2 tablespoons of brewer's yeast or wheat germ oil daily. Q To restore color and texture to brittle, yellowed nails, make a mixture of equal parts of honey, avocado oil, and egg yolk, and add a pinch of salt. Rub the mixture into your nails and cuticles. Leave it on for half an hour, then rinse it off. Repeat this treatment daily. You should begin to see results after about two weeks. Q To strengthen the nails, try soaking them in warm olive oil or cider vinegar for ten to twenty minutes daily. Q Treat your nails gently." - 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.) "An herbal compress made with comfrey leaf and wheat germ oil can be applied to the burn to help soothe the pain. Caution: Comfrey is recommended for external use only. Q Apply fresh ginger juice or strong black tea to the burned area, using cotton balls or a compress. Q Goldenseal can be taken in pill or extract form, or used in a poultice and applied to the burned area. It is a natural antibiotic that helps to prevent infection. Caution: Do not take goldenseal internally on a daily basis for more than one week at a time, and do not use it 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.) "Octacosanol Octacosanol is a naturally derived wheat germ oil concentrate. Although it would be possible to extract octacosanol from whole wheat, 10 pounds of wheat would be needed to obtain just 1,000 micrograms of octacosanol. Wheat germ has long been known for its many benefits. Today, extracts of wheat germ weighing only 2 milligrams offer remarkable benefits as well. Octacosanol has been clinically proven to increase oxygen utilization during exercise and improve glycogen stores in muscle tissue." - 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.)

"The best source for these materials is wheat germ oil, but they're also found in soy, corn, peanuts, walnuts, and sunflower and other seeds, as well as most vegetables. Seed oils are also found in the flesh of animals that eat these foods. We don't know for sure if vitamin E's protective effect is imparted by one of these materials or by several working together, so it makes sense to obtain all of them from natural food sources. Table 11.1 on pages 56 and 57 lists good dietary vitamin-E sources. SELENIUM Selenium is yet another story." - James Scala Ph.D., 20 Natural Ways to Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer : A Mind-Body Approach to Health and Well-Being (Get the book.)

"It contains comfrey, wheat germ oil and honey. The problem is that the wheat germ oil nowadays is a little bit rancid. Its hard to get good quality wheat germ oil. [Note from Sam: Easy to obtain at healthfood stores. A good bran name is Spectrum Naturals.] And honey probably isn't as good as it used to be, but it's a good formula. It works really well. I used that, along with about 20 other things, and that's what I'll cover right here." - Sam Biser, Sam Biser's save your life collection: A Layman's course in curing last-stage diseases (Get the book.)

"Vi tsp. garlic powder Cook noodles as directed on package. Drain. Line bottom of 8x8-inch pan. In medium-sized bowl, mix chopped turkey or chicken with bacon fat, egg, wheat germ oil, and bone meal. Spoon over noodles and spread. Cover with layer of noodles and sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake 30 minutes in 350°F oven. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting. Source: Edmund R. Dorosz, BSA, DVM Let's Cook for Our Dogs Weight Reduction Diet for Adult Dogs Vi lb. chicken (raw weight), cooked 2 cups rice, long-grain, cooked Vi tsp." - Ann N. Martin, Food Pets Die For: Shocking Facts About Pet Food (Get the book.)

"Wheat germ oil added to their diet restored their fertility. Later, FIGURE 7.1 Vitamin D Metabolism SUNLIGHT 7-dihydroxycholesterol Cholecalciferol Promotes calcium absorption 25-hydroxycholecalciferol 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol jStin Promotes calcium / Stimulates resorption calcium reabsorption 1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol vitamin E was isolated and was originally called the "antisterility" vitamin or tocopherol. The word tocopherol comes from the Greek words tokos, meaning "offspring," and phew, meaning "to bear." - Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods (Get the book.)

"One uses wheat-germ oil and Vitamin E supplements. wheat germ oil may be added to your salad oil. Its flavor is too strong for some palates, but diluted in this way it is acceptable. Use one part wheat germ oil and three parts salad oil for salads—not for cooking. Vitamin E appears in four forms which are useful to us in different ways. One of those ways is not aphrodisiac action—Vitamin E is not the middle letter in the word sex. Alpha tocopherol is the form of Vitamin E that has an important role in the internal energy chemistry of the cells." - Carlton Fredericks, Ph.D., Breast Cancer: A Nutritional Approach (Get the book.)

"I Vi tablespoons avocado oil I teaspoon wheat germ oil 20 drops birch essential oil 20 drops lavender essential oil 7 drops chamomile essential oil Pour the almond, peanut, avocado, and wheat germ oils into a 4-ounce, small-mouth blue or amber glass jar. Add the birch, lavender, and chamomile oils drop by drop. Cap the jar and shake well. "It's probably the most elegant light moisturizer that you'll ever find," she says. Glycerin is softening because it is soluble in water, while the fragrant volatile oils in rosewater are soothing. Apply it with your fingers to clean, wet skin." - the Editors of PREVENTION, The Doctors Book of Home Remedies II: Over 1,200 New Doctor-Tested Tips and Techniques Anyone Can Use to Heal Hundreds of Everyday Health Problems (Get the book.)

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