"Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." Hippocrates

In herbology they are called astringent meaning foods and herbs that are natural blood cleansers and antibiotic in nature. The word anti (against) – biotic (life), refers to a list of pharmaceutical antimicrobials designed to kill harmful bacteria in the host body. Problem is these synthetic forms of antibiotics kill off both the good and bad bacteria leaving the body depleted of living microflora that supports immune function.

Including foods and herbs that contain antibiotic properties in your diet can support your immune system and help to defend you from certain infectious bacteria. This can also be said for organisms such as the Lymes spirochete and Candida Albicans, an overgrowth of yeast. There are many foods and herbs known to have natural antibiotic qualities; and with an increased resistance to pharmaceutical antibiotics in people today, it is wise to eat foods that work in your defense on a daily basis.

This is not to imply that you should not take antibiotics when deemed necessary by your medical doctor. However, knowing how to use certain foods as medicine can help you to cut down on over using synthetic antibiotics for minor health conditions. Naturally, consult your physician before proceeding.

Onions and Garlic
Close relatives and both contain antibacterial properties. Onions and garlic have been used to treat everything from minor illness to major disease and inflammation, both internally and externally. The sulfur compounds in onions and garlic are the key elements for use as an antibiotic. In one study, garlic was tested on mice against an antibiotic-resistant strain of Staphylococci. The results showed the garlic had protected the mice against the pathogen and significantly reduced any inflammation. Both have been used to help fight off the residual effects of colds and flu, while garlic’s antifungal properties help prevent yeast infections and combat viral conditions, onion’s high phytonutrient content are known to “mop up” free radicals that can lead to cancer in the body.

Honey
Honey was used as an antibacterial treatment long before synthetic antibiotics were developed, in cultures all over the world, for wounds and illness. Honey contains an enzyme, antimicrobial in nature, which releases hydrogen peroxide and prohibits the growth of certain bacteria. In Chinese medicine honey is thought to harmonize the liver, neutralize toxins, and relieve pain; and its antibacterial properties are effective in the treatment of the bacterium Heliobacter pylori or stomach ulcer.

*14 healing remedies with honey*
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/14-healing-remedies-with-honey.html

Cabbage
A member of the cruciferous vegetable family, along with broccoli, kale, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, cabbage has long been recognized for its healing powers. One reason is the cancer fighting sulfur compounds. Another is that fruits and vegetables high in vitamin C are considered a natural antibiotic and a one-cup serving of cabbage provides about 75% of your daily adult allowance. Cabbage juice is highly recommended in the treatment of stomach ulcers. Drink half a cup of fresh cabbage juice 2-3 times a day, between meals for two weeks. Add half a teaspoon of raw, unfiltered honey and sip slowly, even chewing a bit to get the enzymes going. Topically, raw cabbage leaves applied to tender breasts can relieve inflammation from mastitis, fibro cysts and menstrual breast tenderness.

Fermented Foods
Today more and more doctors recommend you take a probiotic in conjunction with antibiotic treatment to replace the good bacteria, microflora, that is also being destroyed in the digestive system. Fermented vegetables loaded with microorganisms may prove to be superior to taking a capsule from the health food store. Raw, unpasturized sauerkraut (there’s that cabbage again), raw pickles, cultured vegetables, and kim chi are all excellent ways to introduce probiotics back into your intestines. Begin with a few teaspoons and increase as desired.

Herbs
There are many herbs with antibiotic properties, so listed here are the culinary herbs you might use to cook with on a daily or weekly basis. Continue to enjoy them for their taste knowing they are supporting your immune functions as well.

Allspice, Anise, Basil, Bay leaf, Caraway seed, Cardamom, Chervil, Chili peppers, Cinnamon sage, Cloves, Coriander, Cumin tarragon, Dill, Fennel, Ginger, Rosemary, Lemon balm, Marjoram, Mints, Mustard, Nutmeg, Oregano, Parsley, Pepper, Thyme

Flu-Fighting Spices

Feed a fever, starve a cold. Or is it the other way around? Maybe both! Foods not only nourish and sustain our bodies, but are also rich in compounds that prevent disease and fight infection. This list of common kitchen herbs used to spice up foods are an excellent and all-natural way to treat common ailments, and they also have flu-fighting properties.

Try one of these spices and feel better soon!

Anise: Aids in digestion and helps stop coughing.

Basil: Helps clear head congestion during a cold.

Cardamom: Helps digestion of dairy products and soothes the stomach to treat indigestion.

Cilantro: Helps prevent food poisoning and removes mercury from the body. Cilantro is the name of the young green leaves of the coriander plant.

Fennel: Controls bad breath and, when chewed after spicy meals, masks the odor of garlic and onions.

Oregano: A favorite in Mediterranean cooking, oregano has powerful infection-fighting properties.

Peppermint: Stops intestinal gas, calms indigestion, controls nausea, and sweetens the breath.

Parsley: Promotes urinary flow and provides antioxidants.

Rosemary: A powerful antioxidant, rosemary also had microbe-fighting properties, and it helps calms nerves.

Sage: Treats the congestion and stuffiness associated with colds, clears headaches, and kills parasites, bacteria, and yeasts. Sage oil may improve memory.

Thyme: Well known as a natural antibiotic, it kills parasites and yeast. It can also soothe the chest and halt coughing.

Turmeric: The main ingredient in curry, turmeric adds zest and color to foods. It’s cancer fighting and lowers unfavorable bacteria in the gut that cause gas and bloating. It has anti-inflammatory properties.

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Easy-to-Grow Medicinal Plants

Aloe Vera
Common Uses: Soothing cuts and burns. Its ability to heal sores and soothe itchy skin—and modern science has followed their lead. Researchers have touted aloe vera for treating herpes blisters, burns, wounds, and frostbite.

Calendula (C. officinalis)
Common Uses: Used externally on skin abrasions, minor burns, and wounds. Used internally for minor digestive irritation. Flowers are edible and can be used to liven up the look of a green salad, for instance.

Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Common Uses: Raw chickweed, including the stem, leaves and flowers, can be eaten in salads, or cooked like spinach, which is what it tastes like. It has diuretic properties that help to cleanse the kidneys and urinary tract without depleting essential minerals.

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale)
Common Uses: The root and leaf are used externally to help heal cults and wounds. A comfrey tea is used to relieve coughs; the plant is reputed to help internally with healing, even of broken bones and fractures (although there is debate about the safety of using it internally).

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Common Uses: Everything about this plant has called to me from my childhood blowing dandelion seeds in the wind to making dandelion flower tonic and root tincture for strengthening the liver. Dandelion is a highly treasured food and medicine in many parts of the world, while here in the U.S. we treat it like a pariah. The roots and leaves can be used to treat liver disorders, anemia and diabetes. Dandelion also has diuretic properties that help to open the kidneys and increase the output of urine, removing harmful substances from the system.

*Eating dandelion*
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/eating-dandelions.html#

Echinacea (E. angustifolia, E. pallida, E. purpurea)
Common Uses: Echinacea is used as a general immune system booster used to prevent and fight colds, sore throats, and sinus infections. It is also used for respiratory tract and lower urinary tract infections. It is used externally for skin abrasions and ulcerations.

Fennel
Common Uses: Calming digestion. It’s no coincidence that Indian restaurants set out tiny bowls of fennel seeds to chew on after dinner. Anethole, the active ingredient inside the seed, relaxes the smooth muscles of the stomach, easing digestion. Even the ancient Romans praised its healing properties, including scientist Pliny the Elder, who listed 22 medical uses for it.

Lavender
Common Uses: Easing insomnia. Lavender has a sedative effect on the central nervous system and releases muscle tension.

Nettle (Urtica diocia, U. gracilis)
Common Uses: Nettle is used as a nutritive tea and is good for treating acidosis. It is also used for chronic bladder irritation and as a pain-reliever on painful or arthritic joints. The nutritious leaves are also eaten, cooked or steamed, similar to spinach. Nettle has been used to help nursing mothers produce milk.

Spearment
Common Uses: Boosting energy. Spearmint’s probably best known as a stomach soother, aiding digestion while easing stomach spasms.

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DIY Recipe: All Natural Mosquito Repellents for Gardens & Lawns!

1.Prepare a lemon (peels only), 2 pcs of dried Rosemary & Lavender or 4 drops of essential oil.
2.Put all cleansed ingredients in a glass container, mixed with 300mL boiling water, and cover it up for 12 hours (and up to 3 days).
3.Filter & pour out only the liquid portion into a spray container. Ready to use!
Tips: Spray every 2-3 hours for maximum effects.

自製香草檸檬蚊怕水

坊間售賣的蚊怕水含眾多化學物，多用對身體沒有好處。近兩年來我只用自己調的天然香草檸檬蚊怕水，材料間單，造法容易，效果也很好！

材料：
*一個檸檬的檸檬皮，不要肉，切幼絲
*兩支Rosemary迷迭香（如花園沒有，西人超市菜部有賣）
*兩支Lavender薰衣草（如花園沒有，可用香薰油四滴代替）

造法:
1. 所有材料洗淨後，放有蓋的容器裡，加一大杯（若300毫升）沸水。蓋好後浸過夜（最少12小時，最多3日）。
2. 浸好後隔渣注入噴壺即可用。平時放陰涼處即可。
你會發覺嗅上去和買回來的蚊怕水很相似。其實未有DEET等化學劑之前，人們就是用這些材料驅蚊！這個天然的自製版本，持久力不比化學劑，所以每兩小時左右便要補噴，但因為家中有小狗，後園又有養魚，不想用太多化學東西。始終是毒藥嘛！兩個夏季來，我家兩口子和客人都是用它的呢！

http://www.ccue.com/tips/?p=19785

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Cell phones may cause brain cancer, a panel of experts reporting to the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Tuesday.

After reviewing dozens of studies that explored a possible link between cancer and the ubiquitous hand-held phones, the experts classified cell phones as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" and placed them in the same category as the pesticide DDT and gasoline engine exhaust.

The panel determined that an increased risk for glioma, a malignant form of brain cancer, appears associated with wireless phone use.

Globally, it's estimated that 5 billion cell phones are in use. "The number of users is large and growing, particularly among young adults and children," the International Agency for Research on Cancer said in a news release issued Tuesday.

The IARC made the announcement in Lyons, France, based on the work of 31 scientists from 14 countries. It will present its findings to the WHO, which may then issue its recommendations on safe cell phone use.

Experts said children are especially vulnerable.

"Children's skulls and scalps are thinner. So the radiation can penetrate deeper into the brain of children and young adults. Their cells are dividing at a faster rate, so the impact of radiation can be much larger," Dr. Keith Black, chairman of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, told CNN.

Until Tuesday's announcement, the WHO had said that cell phones were safe to use.

The international experts behind Tuesday's announcement met for eight days to review exposure data, studies of cancer in humans and in experimental animals, and other relevant data, looking for associations between cancer and the type of electromagnetic radiation found in cell phones, televisions and microwaves.

Dr. Christopher Wild, director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, said this new paper is important "first and foremost just because of the large number of users worldwide that have access now to this technology."

Also, the scientists found notable gaps in the existing research, he said, which "suggest interesting areas of future research that will improve the evidence base which we have in order to make decisions about the usage of mobile phone in the future."

Responding to Tuesday's announcement, John Walls, vice president of public affairs for CTIA-The Wireless Association, a trade group representing the wireless industry said: "Today, an International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) working group in Lyon, France categorized radiofrequency fields from cellphones as possibly carcinogenic based on 'limited evidence.' IARC conducts numerous reviews and in the past has given the same score to, for example, pickled vegetables and coffee. This IARC classification does not mean cell phones cause cancer. Under IARC rules, limited evidence from statistical studies can be found even though bias and other data flaws may be the basis for the results.

"The IARC working group did not conduct any new research, but rather reviewed published studies," Walls added in a news release. "Based on previous assessments of the scientific evidence, the Federal Communications Commission has concluded that '[t]heres no scientific evidence that proves that wireless phone usage can lead to cancer.' The Food and Drug Administration has also stated that '[t]he weight of scientific evidence has not linked cell phones with any health problems.'"

There has been conflicting research in recent years on the health hazards posed by cell phones. As recently as February, British researchers reported that cell phones do not increase the risk of brain cancer.

Their analysis of data on newly diagnosed cases of brain cancer in England between 1998 and 2007 -- when cell phone use was climbing -- revealed no statistically significant change in the incidence of brain cancers in men or women, said the University of Manchester researchers.

There was a very small increase (0.6 more cases per 100,000 people) in the incidence of cancers of the brain's temporal lobe. That works out to 31 extra cases per year in England's population of nearly 52 million people, the researchers said.

But the study authors also noted that cancers of the brain's parietal lobe, cerebrum and cerebellum in English men fell slightly during the study period.

That study was released online in the journal Bioelectromagnetics.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/cancer/articles/2011/05/31/cell-phones-may-cause-brain-cancer-who-experts-say

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世衛組織研究稱手機使用可能致癌 (May 31, 2011)

世衛組織的專家指，使用手提電話可能增加患某種腦癌的風險，認為消費者應考慮，減少使用手機。來自十四個國家的三十一名專家，在倫敦 出席世衛轄下國際癌症研究署的會議，表示在審閱已有的科學證據後，將手提電話的「射頻電磁場」，與農藥「滴滴涕」，以及汽車引擎排放，同列為「可能致癌」類別，而部份科學證據指出，使用手機會加患神經膠質瘤的風險。不過專家承認，仍然需要做更多研究，才能更加確定，兩者是否有關連。

有關分類，將促使世衛再度審視有關使用手機的指引。世衛之前曾經表示，無證據顯示使用手機與患癌有關。

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Do countries get what they pay for when it comes to health care? Richer countries generally spend more on health care. But that doesn’t necessarily translate into better health outcomes.

Canadians are not getting what they’re paying for with their health care dollars, a new report says.

This country spends more per capita on health care than all but three of the world’s most advanced nations, yet ranks a lowly 10th in the quality of medicine it delivers, the Conference Board of Canada report argues.

“The clear message for Canada is that we’re fourth highest on the spending list here and yet we’re not doing as well when it comes to health outcomes,” says David Stewart-Patterson, the board’s vice-president of public policy.

“We can and should be getting better value for our health-care spending in terms of the length and quality of life that Canadians enjoy,” Stewart-Patterson says.

With 10 per cent of our gross domestic product tied up in health costs, this country spends about $4,100 per person each year on its overall medical system.

Yet in terms of longevity and infant mortality, two common points of comparison when ranking systems internationally, Canada is well down the list of the 17 nations surveyed, Stewart-Patterson says.

Canada placed seventh on the list in terms of longevity and second from the bottom in infant mortality statistics, he said.

This country’s 10th place showing has not changed since a major 2009 report put out by the board, which looked at data from the previous year to set its rankings.

Thursday’s document, which also used the 2008 data, brought in per capita health costs to compare the effectiveness of our spending with the other nations, Stewart-Patterson says.

And we don’t perform admirably in that mix, he says.

Japan, with $2,729 per capita annual expenditures, delivers the best health system, based on the longevity and infant mortality parameters.

“Italy has the second-lowest (costs) and has the third best life expectancy,” Stewart-Patterson says.

The U.S., on the other hand, spends substantially more — about $7,500 per person — on health care than any of the other listed nations and provides amongst the worst care, he says.

“So obviously they are not the model of health care we should be looking to for improvements.”

While there may well be cultural and social issues at play in the varying health outcomes among the listed nations, the report is a good indication that Canada can spend its health care money more wisely, Stewart-Patterson says.

“Clearly there are other countries we can and should be learning from,” he says.

Full Report: Canada Spends More & Gets Less in Health Care than Most Advanced Nations
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/hot-topics/healthSpending.aspx

The Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CASHC)
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/CASHC/default.aspx

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人均開支第四 醫療質素第十 報告：加國健保與發達國家相比

據一項最新研究顯示，與大部分發達國家相比，加拿大人在醫療保健上支付費用較多，但所獲得服務卻較差。本報綜合報道 加拿大會議局(Conference Board of Canada)發表的報告表明，對17個先進國家的調查結果顯示，加國保健的人均開支佔第四高，但醫療質素僅排在第十位。

加國每年保健人均花費4,100元,日本的每年人均醫療保健開支2,729元

會議局公共政策副總裁史超域-帕德遜(David Stewart-Patterson)指出：「該明確訊息是，加拿大醫療保健開支第四高，但結果不相稱。加拿大人的壽命與生活質素應當更好。」

加國10%的國內生產總值(GDP)用於保健開支，每年在保健系統上的人均花費為4,100元。史超域-帕德遜說，但在壽命與嬰兒死亡率兩大衡量指標上，通過17個國家的調查中，加拿大的排名遠遠落後：在壽命上排第七位，嬰兒死亡率更位列倒數第二。自會議局2009年開始排名以來，加拿大總體第十位的名次尚未改變。周四公布的報告按照人均保健開支，與其他國家的醫療質素比較。

日本的每年人均醫療保健開支2,729元，但在壽命與嬰兒死亡率上，保健系統的服務最佳。意大利的保健開支第二低，壽命第三佳。而美國的人均每年保健開支大約7,500元，佔所有國家費用最高，但保健服務最差。史超域-帕德遜表示：「顯然，美國不是加拿大借鑑的模式。」他說，在比較各國醫療保健質素方面，文化與社會原因可能也可起作用，但最新報告表明，加拿大可以更有效地花費保健開支。應借鑑其他一些國家的經驗。

http://news.singtao.ca/vancouver/2011-05-13/canada1305278983d3183491.html

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Do countries get what they pay for when it comes to health care? Richer countries generally spend more on health care. But that doesn’t necessarily translate into better health outcomes.

Canadians are not getting what they’re paying for with their health care dollars, a new report says.

This country spends more per capita on health care than all but three of the world’s most advanced nations, yet ranks a lowly 10th in the quality of medicine it delivers, the Conference Board of Canada report argues.

“The clear message for Canada is that we’re fourth highest on the spending list here and yet we’re not doing as well when it comes to health outcomes,” says David Stewart-Patterson, the board’s vice-president of public policy.

“We can and should be getting better value for our health-care spending in terms of the length and quality of life that Canadians enjoy,” Stewart-Patterson says.

With 10 per cent of our gross domestic product tied up in health costs, this country spends about $4,100 per person each year on its overall medical system.

Yet in terms of longevity and infant mortality, two common points of comparison when ranking systems internationally, Canada is well down the list of the 17 nations surveyed, Stewart-Patterson says.

Canada placed seventh on the list in terms of longevity and second from the bottom in infant mortality statistics, he said.

This country’s 10th place showing has not changed since a major 2009 report put out by the board, which looked at data from the previous year to set its rankings.

Thursday’s document, which also used the 2008 data, brought in per capita health costs to compare the effectiveness of our spending with the other nations, Stewart-Patterson says.

And we don’t perform admirably in that mix, he says.

Japan, with $2,729 per capita annual expenditures, delivers the best health system, based on the longevity and infant mortality parameters.

“Italy has the second-lowest (costs) and has the third best life expectancy,” Stewart-Patterson says.

The U.S., on the other hand, spends substantially more — about $7,500 per person — on health care than any of the other listed nations and provides amongst the worst care, he says.

“So obviously they are not the model of health care we should be looking to for improvements.”

While there may well be cultural and social issues at play in the varying health outcomes among the listed nations, the report is a good indication that Canada can spend its health care money more wisely, Stewart-Patterson says.

“Clearly there are other countries we can and should be learning from,” he says.

Full Report: Canada Spends More & Gets Less in Health Care than Most Advanced Nations
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/hot-topics/healthSpending.aspx

The Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care (CASHC)
http://www.conferenceboard.ca/CASHC/default.aspx

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人均開支第四 醫療質素第十 報告：加國健保與發達國家相比

據一項最新研究顯示，與大部分發達國家相比，加拿大人在醫療保健上支付費用較多，但所獲得服務卻較差。本報綜合報道 加拿大會議局(Conference Board of Canada)發表的報告表明，對17個先進國家的調查結果顯示，加國保健的人均開支佔第四高，但醫療質素僅排在第十位。

加國每年保健人均花費4,100元,日本的每年人均醫療保健開支2,729元

會議局公共政策副總裁史超域-帕德遜(David Stewart-Patterson)指出：「該明確訊息是，加拿大醫療保健開支第四高，但結果不相稱。加拿大人的壽命與生活質素應當更好。」

加國10%的國內生產總值(GDP)用於保健開支，每年在保健系統上的人均花費為4,100元。史超域-帕德遜說，但在壽命與嬰兒死亡率兩大衡量指標上，通過17個國家的調查中，加拿大的排名遠遠落後：在壽命上排第七位，嬰兒死亡率更位列倒數第二。自會議局2009年開始排名以來，加拿大總體第十位的名次尚未改變。周四公布的報告按照人均保健開支，與其他國家的醫療質素比較。

日本的每年人均醫療保健開支2,729元，但在壽命與嬰兒死亡率上，保健系統的服務最佳。意大利的保健開支第二低，壽命第三佳。而美國的人均每年保健開支大約7,500元，佔所有國家費用最高，但保健服務最差。史超域-帕德遜表示：「顯然，美國不是加拿大借鑑的模式。」他說，在比較各國醫療保健質素方面，文化與社會原因可能也可起作用，但最新報告表明，加拿大可以更有效地花費保健開支。應借鑑其他一些國家的經驗。

http://news.singtao.ca/vancouver/2011-05-13/canada1305278983d3183491.html

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http://www.td.com/economics/special/db0510_health_care.pdf

Arizona Proposes Medicaid Fat Fee
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704530204576235151262336300.html

Denmark to Implement Saturated Fat Tax
Denmark is set to introduce a tax on food high in saturated fat. The levy, the Danish government claims, will improve the health of the population.
http://www.just-food.com/analysis/denmarks-saturated-fat-tax-provokes-industry-anger_id115300.aspx

Fax Tax in Louisiana
http://www.smh.com.au/small-business/trends/chewing-the-fat-on-taxes-20110427-1dw7d.html

Healing Health Care Finances
http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/fandd/2011/03/Clements.htm

Health care: From Entitlement to Empowerment
http://www.thestar.com/printarticle/990594

Canadian Alliance for Sustainable Health Care Launched to Takle the Full Spectrum of Canadian Health
http://www.canadianbusiness.com/print/25418

10 Common Medication Mistakes to Avoid
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-common-medication-mistakes-that-can-kill.html