HORMONE - Imbalance - Herbs: Poke Root,
HYDROCELE - Symptoms: Fluid in the Testicles due to Inflammation creating Aching Pains in the Genitals.
HYPERACTIVITY - See also Allergies - Symptoms: Overactive children, running around much more then others of their age, suffer mood changes or hard to get along with or an Allergy problem. Caused Diet related, generally by Artificial Colouring, Flavouring & Preservatives. Fresh is best! Eat a diet high in Whole Grains & Raw Foods. Avoid refined foods such as Sugar and refined Carbohydrates. Salycilates the main constituent in Aspirin and in many Fruits can also be an Allergen. A Cytotoxic Blood Test can confirm Allergens. Herbs: Bedtime Blend, Chamomile, Hypericum and Valerian. Formula: Seaweed Meal, Scullcap, Passiflora, Hops & Valerian can be combined, Potassium Phosphate - 100mg twice a day, Magnesium Phosphate - 100mg twice a day.
HYPERTENSION - Symptoms: High Bloods Pressure with giddiness and Headaches at the back of the Skull. Compound Infusions: Lily of the Valley - 1 part, Cactus Flowers - 1, Hawthorn Berries - 2, Stinging Nettles - 2.
HYPERTHYROIDISM - Graves Disease - * The Thyroid Gland is located in the Neck just behind and below the Adam's Apple and produces Thyroid Hormones to regulate the Metabolism in every Cell of the Body. Too much Thyroid Hormone is an Auto - Immune Condition. Symptoms: Enlarged Thyroid Gland, Bulging Eyes, Rapid Pulse, Profuse Sweating, Fatigue, an increased Metabolic rate leading to substantial weight loss and Neurological symptoms such as Irritability, Fine Muscle Tremors & Restlessness. Cause: A Hormonal Imbalance sometimes involving the Blood level of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone / TSH - as there are abnormal High Blood levels of Thyroid Hormones circulating in the Body that are secreted by the Thyroid Gland located in the Neck just behind and below the Adam's Apple. N.B: Many Allergic type Diseases may in fact be due to Thyroid Disorders. Function: Levels of circulating Thyroid Hormones depend on availability of Iodine, the levels of TSH released by the Pituitary Gland located in the centre of the Brain and the health of the Thyroid Gland itself. Levels are then further regulated by another part of the Brain, the Hypothalamus and as TSH levels increase the levels of Thyroid Hormone also increase until a balance is reached. If the Thyroid is malfunctioning it attempts to regulate Hormone levels by releasing more and this throws the system out of whack.
Herbs: Broccoli, Bugle Weed, Kelp / Seaweed Meal, Lemon Balm, Radish, Self - Heal and Verbena. Broccoli: contains natural Isothiocyanates, which restrain the Thyroid from producing too much Hormone. Bugle Weed: used to treat Thyroid Conditions as it inhibits Iodine Metabolism and reduces the amount of Hormone produced by the Thyroid Cells. The Leaf Extracts are more active then the Root Extracts. Used as a Alcohol Tincture rather then a Tea in combination with Lemon Balm and has mild effects and are best used in the early stages of the Condition. Combat Tea: Mix 2 x teaspoons of Lemon Balm with 1 x teaspoon of Bugle Weed and add Mint, Rosemary, Self - Heal and Verbena to taste and drink regularly. Kelp - Seaweed: Contains many Minerals & Trace Elements including Iodine sprinkle on the food as Seasoning. Lemon Balm / Melissa: used for treating this Condition as it causes a decrease in Blood & Pituitary levels of TSH and reduces Thyroid Hormone production. Radish: all of the cruciferous Vegetables gently suppress Thyroid Hormone production but Radish is the best - included among these are Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Mustard Greens, Radishes, Rutabagas & Turnips. Self - Heal: 1/4 pound serving of Self - Heal Greens with Bugle Weed Tubers spiced with Basil, Oregano, Rosemary and Spearmint contain Rosmarinic Acid that assists to suppress Thyroid Hormone production. Verbena: often called Vervain has properties similar to Self - Heal and the Extract has been shown to suppress Thyroid Hormone production by influencing levels of TSH in the Body.
HYPOGLYCAEMIA - Low Blood Sugar. N.B: Eat small meals. Symptoms: Head Aches, Loss of short term Memory, Dizziness and& Lethargy. The Symptoms can be relieved by taking Sugar but the process will repeat itself and the symptoms will return. Cause: Usually consumption of refined Carbohydrates / Sugar in excess over a long period, which gives a short term high energy lift associated with the increase in Blood Sugar / Glucose. The Body reacts quickly to the increase and then overreacts reducing the Blood Sugar below the normal requirement for the Body. Eat mainly complex Carbohydrates such as Beans, Brown Rice, Lentils, Millet, Oats and Whole Grain Pasta. A diet low in refined Carbohydrates and Fat and slightly higher in Protein will over time return the Blood Sugar levels to normal with no added Sugar in drinks or food - Avoid Sugar and White Flour products. Herbs: Bay Leaves, Brewer's Yeast, Cinnamon, Cloves, Fennel, Ginger, Liquorice, Turmeric and Seaweed Meal. Formula: Magnesium and Chromium included in the Diet.
HYPOTENSION - Symptoms: Very Low Blood Pressure - usually accompanied by Physical Exhaustion and Fainting. Compound Infusions: Lime Tree Flowers - 2 parts, Motherwort - 2, Paprika - 1, Hawthorn Berries - 3.
HYPOTHYROIDISM - N.B: Many Allergic type Diseases may in fact be due to Thyroid Disorders. Cause: Too little Thyroid Hormone / Thyroxine. The Thyroid Gland is located in the Neck just behind and below the Adam's Apple and produces Thyroid Hormones to regulate the Metabolism in every Cell of the Body - having too little is Hyperthyroidism. Women are 8 times more likely than Men to have this Condition especially among older Women. Symptoms: Depression, Head Aches, Lethargy, Low Body Temperature, unusual sensitivity to Cold, decreased Libido, difficulty in losing Weight, dry Skin, painful Menstrual Periods, slow Reflexes, Goiter and recurrent Infections. It varies in intensity from very minor symptoms to severe and life - threatening Myxedema.
Herbs: Bugle weed, Gentian, Kelp, Lemon Balm, Mustard, Radish, Self - Heal, St. John's Wort, Verbena & Walnut. See Hyperthyroidism / Graves Disease for those herbs not included below as these same herbs also assist with Graves Disease to normalise Thyroid Hormone levels. Gentian: provides Bitter Principles that normalise the functioning of the Thyroid and can be combined with Irish Moss, Kelp / Seaweed, Red Pepper and Saw Palmetto. Kelp / Seaweed: high in Iodine needed to produce Thyroid Hormone. Can be sprinkled over foods as a powder seasoning or include in Soups or eat Sushi wrapped in Kelp. Mustard: has a high - Iodine content and Mustard Greens are the best source of Tyrosine from which Thyroid Hormones, 1.9% on a dry weight basis are made. Others with Tyrosine include Velvet Bean seeds, Carob, Winged Beans, Bean Sprouts, Lupines, Soybeans, Oats, Peanuts, Spinach, Watercress, Sesame Seeds, Butternut Squash, Chaya, Fava Beans, Lamb's Quarters, Pigweed, Pumpkin Seeds, Snow Peas and Cabbage. Radish: used to treat Thyroid Conditions as they contain Raphanin that assists to keep levels of Thyroid Hormones in balance. St. John's Wort / Hypericum: as an anti - Depressant this herb is a Monoamine Oxidase / MAO Inhibitor and Depression is a common symptom of this Condition. N.B: If using MAO Inhibitors on a regular basis do not ingest Alcoholic beverages and smoked or pickled Foods, and some medications including Cold & Hay Fever Remedies, Amphetamines, Narcotics, Trytophan and Tyrosine. N.B: Do not take if Pregnant and avoid intense Sunlight as it can make the Skin more sensitive. Walnut: are used for various Glandular disorders including Thyroid Conditions. The fresh Juice of green Walnuts increase Thyroxine levels and a decoction of green Walnuts made by boiling for 20 minutes also boosts Thyroxine or eat by the handful or use Walnut Oil in Salad dressings. The green Husks are more likely to be effective but have a Bitter taste.
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