Below you can find a selection of useful links to health sites of particular interest, with a short review by one of us.Earth Clinic http://www.earthclinic.com We love Earth Clinic. Here you will find a myriad of natural remedies for just about any health complaint under the sun. Not only that, it works on a voting system - a thumbs up if it worked for her/him and a thumbs down if it didn't, so at a glance you can see which remedy showed to be the most successful in curing or treating the ailment. 
We would never recommend that natural healing remedies be a substitute for conventional treatments, but we do take the view that both parties should work together for the goodness of the patient.
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Kefir
We believe in the healing properties of kefir.
A very good description of what kefir is can be found here:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir In a nutshell though, we can tell you that it is a type of fungi, which feeds on milk and produces a finished product - a powerful probiotic drink, which if taken regularly, is said to cure a host of ailments. A friend has created a very quick and easy guide to making kefir, which you can download and print off, and share with your friends. Click on the link below:- Quick&Easy Guide To Making Kefir 
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10 Totally salubrious items you must have in your cupboard
Important Note - Although these are basic foodstuffs, always seek medical advice before using any of these products on a regular basis and remember, we at LightOfSirus advocate working with your doctor, not against him/her.
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Hot, fiery, red spice Cayenne Pepper
It is claimed to be good for:- 01. Digestion 02. Heart 03. Blood 04. Circulation 05. Cancer (claims backed by evidence - research further) 06. Arthritic Pain 07. Cholesterol levels 08. Stress 09. Fungal conditions 10. Allergies 11. Weight loss And many more - see links at bottom. |
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Turmeric is an Indian spice which is almost tasteless. It is used to give colour to curries but can also be used to give scrambled egg or home-made soups and stews a bit of colour. Use a small pinch so as not to taste it.
It is claimed to be good for:- 1. Cancer - fighting and prevention 2. Powerful anti-inflammatory 3. Digestion 4. Natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent 5. Weight loss Any many more - see links at bottom |
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Green tea comes in lots of flavours but our favourite is Green Tea with Jasmine.
What is it good for? 1. Powerful anti-oxidant protects against cancers 2. Fights heart disease 3. Regulates blood pressure 4. Helps weight loss 5. Protects against diabetes 6. Prevents arthritis 7. Fights dementia And many more - see links at bottom. |
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Not just for warding off vampires Garlic is king!
What is it good for? 1. Heart, lungs, digestion, blood, circulation 2. Anti-ageing, anti-oxidant 3. Immune system 4. Natural anticeptic and antibiotic Take it in capsules if you are concerned about `garlic breath'. Try pickled garlic - available from many supermarkets. |
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Unless you have a nut allergy(!) all nuts have amazing health benefits, but for us, the nut of choice is the Almond - with their skins on, in our opinion.
What are they good for? 1. The heart 2. Powerful anti-oxidant 3. Anti-ageing 4. The brain 5. Depression Any many more - see links at bottom |
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Eaten in biscuits, cakes or in a bowl of porridge,
Oats are the staple diet of the fit and strong. What are they good for? 1. Heart and lungs 2. Fighting against asthma 3. Antioxidant 4. Appetite-Control and weight loss 5. Lowering cholesterol 6. Immune sytem Any many more - see links at bottom |
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If you must eat chocolate - make sure it's Dark Chocolate, which is much better for you!
What is it good for? 1.The heart 2. The brain 3. Blood sugar control 4. Powerful antioxidant |
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And if you must eat chips - put some Apple Cider Vinegar on them. (There are other brands available other than the one illustrated).
What is it good for? 1. Arthritis 2. Indigestion 3. Sore throat and sinus problems 4. Clear skin And hundreds more - see links |
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If you don't eat much fish or can't stand to drink cod liver oil from the bottle, then fish oil capsules are the next best way to get those healthy Fish Oils into your system.
Other brands are available other than those illustrated. What are they good for? 1. A healthy heart 2. Weight loss 3. Depression 4. Eye disorders 5. The brain (Alzheimer's, ADHD etc.) 6. The skin 7. Arthritis |
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It's uses are everything from cooking, to cleaning pots and pans to banishing acid indegestion (teaspoon in a tumbler of water, mixed until clear) Bicarbonate of Soda has many uses and health benefits.
What is it good for? 1. Acid indegestion (see recipe above) 2. Muscle cramps 3. Insect bites 4. Sore feet (put in warm water and soak feet) and literally hundreds more uses - see links at bottom |
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We have trawled the internet to find the best websites, which give the most useful information backed up by scientific evidence to support the claims. At the same time though, we hope that the reader does his/her own research as many of the remedies are not without controversy.
Please make your own mind up based on the evidence and take care with dosage and any potential drug interactions - research!
Lastly, although this is purely anecdotal and based on our own observations - these remedies have treated and cured many maladies suffered by our group of friends and families, over the years - without noticeable adverse side-effects.
The links below mirror our claims\experiences, but we have also included some which may challenge them.
Cayenne Pepper
www.globalhealingcenter.com - Video: 17 Health Benefits of Cayenne Pepper
www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com - Medicinal Use and Health Benefit of Cayenne Pepper
http://ezinearticles.com- Scientific Studies Confirm Cayenne Pepper Kills Cancer Cells
http://voices.yahoo.com Cayenne for Clogged Arteries - Scientific Evidence
Turmeric
Mother Nature Network - The amazing health benefits of turmeric
www.guardian.co.uk- Why fresh turmeric is good for you
www.cancerresearchuk.org - Can turmeric prevent or treat cancer?
Green Tea
www.cancerresearchuk.org - Research into green tea and treating cancer
www.webmd.com - Health Benefits of Green Tea
www.lifehack.org11 - Benefits of Green Tea That You Didn’t Know About
Garlic
www.earthclinic.com - Garlic Cures
www.garlic-central.com - Garlic Health Benefits
news.bbc.co.uk - Why garlic is good for the heart
www.sciencedaily.com - Chemists Shed Light On Health Benefits Of Garlic
Almonds
www.whfoods.com - An Excellent Guide On the Benefits of Eating Almonds
www.nutrition-and-you.com - Almonds nutrition facts
www.eurekalert.org - New study - almonds may help reduce risk of type 2 diabetes & heart disease
And for those of the spiritual inclination...
www.edgarcayce.org - Edgar Cayce's COMMENTARY ON ALMONDS
Oats
www.eatmoreoats.com - Health Benefits and Studies on Oats
www.livestrong.com - Health Benefits of Oatmeal
www.wholegrainscouncil.org - Health Benefits of Oats
Dark Chocolate
www.mayoclinic.com - Can chocolate be good for my health?
news.bbc.co.uk - Chocolate 'has health benefits'
www.patentedchocolateresearch.org - All you ever wanted to know about dark chocolate
Apple Cider Vinegar
www.earthclinic.com - Apple Cider Vinegar Cures
www.homeremediesweb.com - Apple Cider Vinegar Health Benefits
http://altmedicine.about.com - Side Effects, Safety Concerns & Drug Interactions
www.examiner.com - Scientific Studies
Fish Oils
www.health.am - Top Proven Health Benefits of Fish Oil
www.bbc.co.uk - Fish oils 'help slow age decline'
bioglan.co.uk - OMEGA-3 FISH OIL STUDY
Bicarbonate Of Soda
www.naturalnews.com - Miraculous and Mundane Uses
www.progressivehealth.com - Can it really cure some cancers? We don't know but look at this..
www.drbriffa.com - We can confirm that it's good for relieving heartburn (indigestion)
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