Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (141 page)

Gentiana.

Tanalbit.

Pau d’arco.

Wormwood.

Red clover.

Plus propolis.
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For example, use pau d’arco every day for one week. Then stop the pau d’arco and start red clover the next week, and so on. If you use these herbs in tea form, then drink two to three cups a day. If you are using herbal capsules, tablets or tinctures, then please follow directions on the label.

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Propolis should be taken during the entire herbal rotation in addition to one other herb.

STAGE FIVE: STRENGTHEN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (MONTH 5)

Guar gum helps to promote good bowel movements.

Triphala helps to promote good bowel movements.

Digestive enzymes complex contain proteases, which help to keep intestines free of parasites and yeasts.

Betaine w/HCL before meals.

FINAL STAGE: INTRODUCE FRIENDLY BACTERIA (MONTH 6)

Lactobacillus acidophilus and bifidobacteria bifidus.

CANKER SORES

Also called apthous ulcers, they are small, painful ulcers on the lips, gums, tongue, and inside the cheeks. They are usually red but can be filled with yellowish fluids containing white blood cells and bacteria. The development of the ulcer is usually preceded by burning and tingling in the area.

CAUSES

Being run-down and stressed.

Fungal infections.

Dental problems.