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October 28, 2009

Dear ,

 

Cough!  Sneeze!  Cough!  It's all around you.  People are coughing and sneezing and bringing their colds and flus to work, school, shopping centers, busses, church and everywhere else you are going.  How can you keep yourself immune from all of this?  Our article today is about an herb that you can take to keep healthy in the midst of all of this.  (Side note - If you do get sick don't go out and spread it - stay home and get better!)

 

The recipe for the week is Raw Refried Beans and Rice Burritos.  You can find all of the ingredients in a regular grocery store.  Everyone should try this recipe!

 

Until next week - be healthy and happy-

 

-Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter

ARTICLE: Echinacea

RECIPE: Raw Refried Beans & Rice Burritos
 

ARTICLE: Echinacea 

by David Christopher, MH, AHG
 
Echinacea (eke-nay-shuh) is an herb that can be used by practically everyone.  The quick action effectiveness of this member of the daisy family simply amazes all from the novice to the licensed professional.  Simply stated - Echinacea stimulates the immune system.  Because of this stimulating effect Echinacea is touted for a myriad of uses.
 
Principle among these uses is its wonderful effect on colds and flu.  One of the active compounds of this plant (which is only indigenous to the United States and bordering Canada), are polysaccharides (large sugar molecules).  These water soluble compounds need to be taken orally for full effect, because they may be broken down in the digestive process.  An extract, tea or chewing the root will stimulate immune receptor cells located in the mouth.  In that the cell structure of these compounds is structurally similar to invading micro-organisms and poisonous compounds, exposure to these immune receptor cells sends an alarm to the immune system and the immune cells respond through increased mobility and increased numbers.  There are other immune stimulating compounds found in Echinacea that are fat soluble and would bypass the first stages of digestion thus stimulating immune cells located in the intestinal tract.  However, these fat soluble compounds would allow encapsulated Echinacea to also be effective. 

Because colds and flus are caused by viruses, antibiotics not only will not work but become very contra indicated because they compromise the immune system - which is the only thing that can protect the body. 

For best results start taking Echinacea at the first signs of illness.  However, if you wait too long, not even Echinacea can help your immune system catch up.  At this point you will need the added remedy of garlic - 16 fresh crushed cloves per day. 

When others around you are sick start taking a protective dose, which is 1 dropperful 2-3 times a day for 10 days, then go 4 days off for up to 3 cycles.  If you start experiencing symptoms take 1-2 dropperfuls every 2 hours for up to 10 days then go back to the protective dose.

Keep taking Echinacea for 48 hours after the symptoms of the cold or flu disappear.

Note: Children should use a glycerine extract like Kid-e-mune (which my two little grandsons just love to take).

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RECIPE: Raw Refried Beans & Rice Burritos

From RAW The UNcook Book New Vegetarian Food For Life by Juliano

serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

·         2 Cups Sprouted Black Beans

·         ¼ cup olive oil

·         ¼ cup diced tomatoes

·         ½ medium red bell pepper

·         ¼ cup Nama Shoyu or 1 ½  teaspoons Celtic sea salt

·         2 whole green or purple cabbage leaves, without tears

·         2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

·         2 tablespoons RAW Salsa

·         2 Tablespoons Guacamole

·         ½ cherry tomatoes, halved

DIRECTIONS:

In a food processor combine the black beans, olive oil, tomato, red bell pepper, and Nama Shoyu or Celtic sea salt and blend until evenly mixed, but coarse.  Spread the beans evenly into each of the cabbage leaves (use a limp one if you prefer a soft tortilla to a crunchy one) and add cilantro, RAW Salsa, Guacamole, and cherry tomatoes.  Wrap the sides of each cabbage leaf around its contents and eat.

Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/BeanBurritos.pdf

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