Manganese

Useful For:  Nerves, Blood Sugar, Bones, Throid

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Catnip, Chickweed, Dandelion, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Ginseng, Hops, Horsetail, Lemongrass, Mullein, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover Rose Hips, Wild Yam, Yarrow, Yellow Dock

Food Sources:

Dry Mouth

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Foods:  Sugary, salty, bitter, and acidic foods will provoke saliva production.  Chewing gum can also help – for a double impact, look for gums sweetened with xylitol, which also has antibacterial properties.  Things with a lemon flavor will promote salivation.

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Actions:  Take frequent sips of water throughout the day.  Be careful to avoid excess, however, especially of distilled water, as this can cause an electrolytic imbalance, which causes a number of other problems.  Saliva levels are higher when standing or lying down than when sitting, so take a break, or a brief walk.  Suck (not chew) on ice or popsicles.  Rinse with warm salt water or a baking soda rinse.  Suck on hard candy.  Use an anti-bacterial mouthwash, just stay away from anything containing alcohol or sugar or phenol.

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Things to Avoid:  Toothpastes that contain SLS.  Avoid cinnamon and peppermint, as they can dry the mouth further.

Recipes:

Liver

Herbs:  Dandelion, Yellow Dock, or Burdock Root in teas or as a tincture.  Red Clover, Chicory, or Milk Thistle as teas.  Plantain leaves in salad, or infused in vinegar.

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Vitamin B1

Useful For:  Growth, mental attitude, digestion, nervous system, stress management, energy.

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Bladderwrack, Burdock Root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Nettle, Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Sage, Yarrow, Yellow Dock

Food Sources:  Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatos, avocados, egg yolks, fish, whey

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Useful For:  Circulation, Skin, Energy, Digestion, Migraines

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Catnip, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Mullein, Licorice, Nettle Oatstraw, Parsley, Peppermint, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rosehips, Slippery Elm, Yellow Dock

Food Sources:  Whole grains, organ meats, sweet potatoes, avocados, egg yolks, fish, whey

Vitamin C

Useful For:  Helps to guard against inflammation and infections.  Plays a regulatory role in the release of histamines.  Assists in the usage of calcium and iron.  Strengthens the immune system.  Helps to prevent cancer.  Anti-stress.  Antioxidant.  Strengthens adrenals.

Herbal Sources:  Alfalfa, Burdock Root, Cayenne, Chickweed, Eyebright, Fennel, Fenugreek, Hops, Horsetail, Kelp, Peppermint, Mullein, Nettle, Oatstraw, Paprike, Parsley, Pine NEedles, Plantain, Raspberry Leaf, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Violet leaves, Yarrow, Yellow Dock, and Brigham Tea.

Food Sources:  Citrus, Peppers, Tomatos, Watermelons, dark leafy greens