Healing With Whole Foods
* Recommended to choose organic whenever possible*
Aloe
Vera
Asafoetida
Baking
Soda
Cardamom
Cayenne
Pepper
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coriander
Cumin
Flax
Seeds
Garlic
Helps
with
digestion.
It
is
a
natural
blood
purifier.
It
helps
with
ulcers,
colitis,
and
relieves
inflammation,
including
arthritis.
Can
be
used
as
a
mild
laxative.
Topically
it
can
be
used
for
burns
and
cuts.
It
helps
relieve
muscle
spasms.
It
is
a
natural
laxative,
removes
toxins,
and
relieves
pain,
as
well
as
gas
in
the
large
intestine.
A
pinch
cooked
with
lentils
aids
in
digestion.
A
pinch
with
one
cup
warm
water
and
half
a
lemon
relieves
acidity,
gas,
and
indigestion.
Put
half
a
cup
in
your
bath
to
improve
circulation.
Relieves
skin
infections,
rashes,
and
hives.
Ignites
the
digestive
fire
and
refreshes
the
mind.
Strengthens
the
heart
and
lungs,
opens
the
breathing,
freshens
the
breath,
and
sharpens
the
mind.
Enhances
circulation
and
aids
in
detoxing.
Ignites
the
digestive
fire,
helps
elimination,
and
destroys
parasites.
Helpful
with
colds,
coughs,
congestion.
Cleanses
the
large
intestine.
Take
multiple
times
daily
can
help
break
down
blood
clots.
Detoxifying
herb
that
energizes
the
tissues.
It
can
act
as
a
pain
reliever,
promotes
digestion.
Mixed
with
ginger,
and
cardamom
in
a
tea,
it
will
help
with
colds
and
congestion.
Natural
pain
reliever,
useful
as
an
oil
on
canker
sores.
Can
also
help
relieve
a
toothache;
dip
a
small
piece
of
cotton
in
the
oil
and
insert
into
the
tooth
cavity.
Add
a
few
drops
to
boiling
water
and
inhale
to
relieve
sinus
problems,
coughs,
and
congestion.
Using
coriander
seeds,
make
a
tea
for
a
diuretic
to
relieve
burning
urination.
It
makes
the
urine
alkaline.
Helpful
with
gas,
bloating,
nausea,
vomiting,
and
indigestion.
Helps
digestion,
relieves
abdominal
pain
and
cramps.
Roasted
cumin
powder
helps
with
diarrhea.
Flax
seeds
are
used
as
a
laxative
and
decongestant.
Helps
with
constipation
and
abdominal
discomfort.
Make
a
tea
at
night
and
it
will
aid
with
elimination
in
the
morning.
Good
for
digestion
and
absorption.
Alleviates
gas.
Stimulates
sexual
energy.
Relieves
pain
in
joints.
Used
for
dry
cough
or
congestion.
Effective
for
sinus
headaches
and
ear
pain.
Put
three
or
four
drops
of
garlic
oil
on
in
the
ear
at
night
and
seal
with
cotton.
Also
relieves
toothaches.
Sensitive
gums
and
teeth
can
be
massaged
with
garlic
oil.
“Seven
Weeks
To
Wellness"

2012
Kerry
Tepedino
http://
www.kerrytepedino.com
This
information
is
not
intended
to
substitute
treatment
provided
by
your
medical
practitioner.
Ginger
Raw
Honey
Lemon
Licorice
Mustard
Nutmeg
Oatmeal
Onion
Causes
sweating,
helps
with
digestion,
alleviates
inflammation
in
the
throat,
congestion,
and
sinus
issues.
Can
make
a
ginger
tea
for
this.
A
small
piece
of
fresh
ginger
with
an
inch
of
salt
on
it
before
a
meal
will
stimulate
the
digestive
system.
For
a
headache,
make
a
paste
out
of
½
tsp
ginger
powder
with
water
heated;
apply
to
the
forehead.
Aids
in
cleaning
the
intestines
and
promotes
elimination.
Externally
can
be
applied
to
joints
and
muscles
to
relieve
pain.
Helps
circulation.
For
overall
body
aches,
make
a
ginger
bath
by
grating
ginger
into
a
piece
of
cloth
and
tie
it
to
the
hot
water
tap
so
that
the
water
flows
through
it.
Good
for
healing
ulcers.
Excellent
blood
purifier
and
alleviates
colds
and
congestion.
Honey
and
water
together
flush
the
kidneys.
Do
not
cook
with
honey,
it
will
clog
the
digestive
tract
and
create
toxins.
Antibacterial,
antiviral,
and
immune
boosting.
Aids
in
weight
loss,
detoxifying,
and
is
a
digestive
aid
and
liver
cleanser.
Cleanses
the
mouth
and
increases
secretions
in
the
gastrointestinal
tract.
Chewing
on
a
licorice
stick
cleanses
the
mouth
and
teeth.
Take
as
a
tea
to
aid
with
colds
and
congestion.
Helps
with
ulcers
and
gastritis;
make
a
tea
with
1
tsp
of
licorice
powder.
Helps
with
inflammation
of
the
gallbladder.
Taken
after
a
meal
it
aids
in
digestion
and
constipation.
Gets
digestive
fire
ignited
and
neutralizes
toxins.
Reduces
muscular
pain
and
is
used
as
an
analgesic.
Relieves
congestion.
To
use
for
indigestion
or
distention
of
the
abdomen,
heat
sesame
oil
in
a
pan
and
fry
two
pinches
of
mustard
seeds
with
garlic,
onion,
and
vegetables.
The
vegetables
will
be
lighter
and
easier
to
digest.
Mustard
seeds
mixed
with
water
relax
muscles.
Tie
mustard
seeds
in
a
small
cloth
and
place
in
hot
water.
Immerse
hands
and
feet
in
water
to
relieve
joint
pain
or
muscle
soreness.
It
is
a
relaxant
and
induces
sleep;
used
for
insomnia.
It
helps
with
general
weakness,
diarrhea,
gas,
bloating,
and
lack
of
appetite.
Great
for
face
masks
for
its
nourishing
properties.
Helps
rebuild
tissue
and
promote
healing.
Can
heal
blemishes
and
repair
damaged
skin.
It
is
hypoallergenic,
moisturizing,
and
a
wonderful
exfoliant
to
remove
dry
skin.
When
mixed
with
virgin
olive
oil,
is
an
effective
paste
for
eczema.
Onions
are
anti‐inflammatory,
antiviral,
help
reduce
cholesterol,
diabetes,
and
infections.
Oregano
High
in
Vitamin
K.
Known
for
its
antibacterial
punch,
as
well
as
it
is
high
in
antioxidants,
minerals,
and
rich
in
fiber.
Pepper
Increases
digestive
secretions.
Alleviates
constipation,
hemorrhoids,
gas,
and
loss
of
appetite.
Helps
relieve
swelling.
Salt
Is
a
byproduct
of
the
sea
and
contains
water.
Relieves
gas
and
distention
of
the
abdomen.
Cleanses
the
mouth,
aids
digestion,
and
stimulates
digestive
secretions.
Can
reduce
external
swelling.
A
natural
pain
reliever
and
can
be
used
in
salt
baths.
Is
used
for
sinus
drainage
by
putting
salt
water
into
the
nose
to
cleanse
and
release
blockages.
“Seven
Weeks
To
Wellness"

2012
Kerry
Tepedino
http://
www.kerrytepedino.com
This
information
is
not
intended
to
substitute
treatment
provided
by
your
medical
practitioner.
Turmeric
Water
This
is
a
good
blood
purifier.
Has
anti‐inflammatory
properties.
Helps
swelling,
bruises,
and
pain.
Make
a
turmeric
paste
with
half‐teaspoon
turmeric
and
pinch
salt
and
apply
to
the
affected
area.
Is
useful
in
treating
diabetes
to
balance
the
blood
sugar
levels.
Soothes
coughs
and
asthma.
Gargle
with
it
to
relieve
swelling
of
tonsils
and
throat.
Use
two
pinches
of
turmeric
and
two
pinches
of
salt
for
gargle.
It
is
naturally
anti‐bacterial
and
anti‐arthritic.
Dehydration
is
often
the
cause
of
headaches
and
migraines.
Drinking
water
can
often
relieve
constipation
as
well
as
facilitate
with
detoxifying.
“Seven
Weeks
To
Wellness"

2012
Kerry
Tepedino
http://
www.kerrytepedino.com
This
information
is
not
intended
to
substitute
treatment
provided
by
your
medical
practitioner.