Wheatgrass is a powerful cleanser and is very high in enzymes and
chlorophyll. It contains up to 70% chlorophyll, which is an important
body builder.
- Scientific research has shown that Wheatgrass has ANTIBIOTIC
properties. It has been proven that chlorophyll will arrest growth and
development of unfriendly bacteria. It acts to produce an unfavorable
environment for bacterial growth, rather than by any direct action
upon the bacteria themselves. Rapp and Gurney at Loyola University
established that water-soluble chlorophyll inhibits the action of
proteolitic bacteria (which break down protein into simpler
substances) and enzymes. Hence when taken internally, via mouth or
rectum, it inhibits the putrefaction of proteins by some of bacteria
that are commonly found in the digestive tract of meat-eaters.
- Wheatgrass has been shown to balance red blood cells in anemic
animals. Chlorophyll (wheatgrass) aids in the rebuilding the blood
stream. Studies on various animals have shown chlorophyll to be free
of any toxic reaction. The red cell count has returned to normal
within 4 to 5 days of the administration of chlorophyll, even in those
animals which were known to be extremely anemic or low in red blood
cell count.
- Dr. F. Howard Westcott reported that when chlorophyll is taken
internally in adequate quantity, it reduces or eliminates offensive
body and breath odors. His studies showed it's effective in
neutralizing obnoxious odors in the mouth from food, beverages,
tobacco, and metabolic changes (halitosis). It effectively neutralized
obnoxious odors from perspiration due to physical exercise,
nervousness, menstrual odors, etc.
- The bland soothing effect of chlorophyll (wheatgrass) ointments are
very beneficial to the treatment of various skin diseases involving
the outer and underlying layers of the skin, including: itching and
burning of the rectum, ivy poisoning, weeping and dry exzema, and even
in conditions caused by insect bites or infection.
- For first and second degree burns, the use of chlorophyll has been
established as an outstanding aid. Sunburn can also be alleviated by
the use of chlorophyll ointment at the time of exposure. This can
reduce discomfort, and possibly infection, to a minimum. Applied after
severe sunburn, it has the same gratifying results as on regular
burns. The same can be said of X-ray burns. Chlorophyll can also
reduce or eliminate foul odor associated with burns.
- Dr. Theodore M. Rudolph says that daily use of chlorophyll is the
most beneficial, at least to a certain degree, and in combination with
other accepted methods of treatment in hardening of the arteries
(arteriosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), and even
arthritis. It seems that the ability of chlorophyll to combine with
oxygen and its cleansing ability contributes much to the removal of
foreign matter from the walls of the blood vessels thus bringing the
desired relief.
- Doctors R. Redpath and J. C. Davis found chlorophyll packs inserted
into the sinuses had a drying effect, clearing up congestion, and gave
immediate relief. Congested head colds were cleared up within 24
hours.
Sources:
http://www.living-foods.com/articles/wheatgrassbenefits.html
http://www.perfecthealthnow.com/herbs.html
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The National Council Against Health Fraud (NCAHF), a private
nonprofit, voluntary health agency that focuses upon health
misinformation, fraud, and quackery as public health problems, takes
about "Ann Wigmore" (1909-94) who first conceived that serious
disease sufferers could benefit from Wheatgrass. Wigmore believed in
astrology, and described herself (a Pisces) as a dreamer who saw life
from the spiritual viewpoint to the neglect of the physical.
Wigmore's theory on the healing power of grasses was predicated upon
the Biblical story of Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar who spent seven
years, insane, living like a wild animal eating the grass of the
fields. Because he recovered, Wigmore theorized that the grasses had
cured his insanity*. The common observation that dogs and cats nibble
on grass, presumably when they feel ill, also strengthened Wigmore's
belief in the healing power of grasses.
Wigmore theorized that rotting food in the intestine forms toxins that
circulate in the bloodstream (aka, the intestinal toxicity theory) and
cause cancer. She taught that the life span of the wheatgrass juice
was less than three hours so it had to be cut from growing plants,
juiced and consumed fresh. She speculated that the enzymes found in
raw wheatgrass were alive** and could "detoxify" the body by oral
ingestion and by enemas.
It was the chlorophyll in wheatgrass that enthused Wigmore. She
called chlorophyll "the life blood of the planet." Wigmore believed
that cooking foods "killed" them because this deactivates enzymes.
She held that the moment the "sacred" 7.4 acid-alkaline balance (the
same as human blood**) is "killed" that its effectiveness would be
reduced.
The fact that grass-eating animals are not spared from cancer, despite
their large intake of fresh chlorophyll, seems to have been lost on
Wigmore. In fact, chlorophyll cannot "detoxify the body" since it is
not absorbed. Although it is conceivable that enzymes present in
rectally-administered wheatgrass juice could have chemical activity,
there is no evidence that this is beneficial. In fact, when
challenged legally, Wigmore backed away from healing claims stating
that she merely had an "educational program" to teach people how to
"cleanse" their bodies and make vegetable juices (she also offered for
sale a variety of juicers and other "health" paraphernalia).
In 1988, the Massachusetts Attorney General sued Wigmore for claiming
that her "energy enzyme soup" could cure AIDS. Suffolk County Judge
Robert A. Mulligan ruled that Wigmore's views on how to combat AIDS
were protected by the First Amendment, but ordered her to stop
representing herself as a physician or as a person licensed in any way
to treat disease. This was not the first time Wigmore had run afoul of
the law. In 1982 the Attorney General of Massachusetts sued Wigmore
for claiming that her program could reduce or eliminate the need for
insulin in diabetics, and could obviate the need for routine
immunization in children. She abandoned those claims after losing in
court.
Wigmore wrote at least 15 books, established the Hippocrates Health
Institute (c.1963) which later was renamed the Ann Wigmore Institute
(AWI). Wigmore claimed to have a Doctor of Divinity (DD) from the
College of Divine Metaphysics in Indianapolis. She also listed a
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and a Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) degree at
different times. None of her credentials appear to have been from
accredited schools. Among other things, Wigmore also promoted
"natural hygiene," spiritual healing, zone therapy, hydrotherapy,
acupuncture, color therapy, and spot therapy. A number of "Living
Foods" groups around the world espouse Wigmore's teachings.
*The Bible says that a prescribed seven years of insanity was visited
upon the King as Divine punishment for his arrogance. (Dan 4:31-7).
**For information on exaggerations about the similarities between
hemoglobin and chlorophyll see "Amazing claims for chlorophyll'
(Lowell) Nutrition Forum, 7/87.
Source:
http://www.hcrc.org/ncahf/newslett/nl17-5.html#therapy
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"Wheat Grass, Natures Finest Medicine", Authored by Steve Meyerowitz
(known as "The Sproutman") is the first new book on the benefits of
Wheat Grass to come along in a long time. This book contains
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works, where to get it & where to go for help. How to grow it, juice
it, take it. Includes nutrition research, healing retreats,
detoxification, history, chlorophyll, cancer, and real stories by real
people.
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