The Doctrine of Signature Foods – Part 3

Nature’s Medi-Signs

Let’s do a little recap of my previous blog on The Doctorine of Signatures.

Its no mistake mother earth provides us with all the natural medi-signs we need to heal and thrive.

My dear friend and mentor Don Tolman was the first to bring this to my attention, he is an expert in body nutrition and wholefood medicine and explains that the word “signature” when broken up into its root words means “sign of nature” (Don Tolman speech) Did you just get an ‘ah hu’ moment?

Anciently the practice of healing with foods and herbs was in part a spiritual one which was believed that God marked his creations with a clear indication or ‘signature’ of its purpose. Plants and herbs with the same signature were thought to have the same or similar healing properties to the same body parts and organs.

Aspects of each plant or herb were believed to give an indication to its counter body part or organ.

These aspects were:

• Shape
• Colour – of flower, fruit root or stem
• Texture
• Fragrance
• Habitat of the plant / herb

If the theory of signature foods is correct, then one would say that if it looks like a body part it must help that body part to stay strong or to heal.

Lets look into a few more:

Broccoli

Did you know that the Broccoli looks just like the brain?

Broccoli targets the Brain, Basal Ganglia & Neuro-Immune Cells!

Those little green trees that we encourage our kids to eat are so important for all of us!

Did you know that the broccolini is a mix between broccoli & kale? I didnt know that lol until a few years ago! 

More benefits of the broccoli:

• A cruciferous vegetable that helps protect the immune system
• A target for cancers like – breast & lung & colon
• Protection from ulcers
• Helps balance blood pressure

and so much more!

You can enjoy the broccoli – raw, steamed, in juices or smoothies!

What is your favourite way to eat Broccoli?

Citrus

Have you noticed that an orange cut in half looks just like the mammary glands in a woman’s breast? This goes for all citrus fruits – lemons, limes, grapefruit….

They actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.

Did you know that Oranges are also known to be good for:

• Not only are they a great source of Vitamin C but if you dig deep inside the white rind and membranes of these fruits there is a miraculous group of plant compounds called bioflavonoids, citric acids and pectins!

• Supports the Immune System

• Strengthens the Respiratory system

The bottom line is that an orange is good for you! It has over 170 different phytochemicals. These are shown to reduce inflammation, inhibit blood clots and offer strong DNA protection.

There are so many more benefits to eating Oranges!!

Enjoy them by themselves, in salads, or a sweet juice.

Onions

Just take a close look at the onion and the cells of your body!

Some benefits of the mighty onion are:

• Onions are a natural source of Vitamin C
• Help move and clear the blood
• Lowers cholesterol
• Helps to remit cancer
• Reduces risk of heart attack
• Removes fungus and yeast infections
• Removes bacteria and virus overwhelm

Onions are also beneficial because they are known to give people with asthma or other respiratory ailments clearer airways. This is due to the sulfur compounds in onions that inhibit the irritated inflammation response like that seen in asthma. The onion also contains compounds that relax bronchial muscles and prevent spasms.

Rub a cut onion on your skin next time you have an insect bite for immediate relief.

Enjoy eating onions – raw in salads, added to soups – get creative and see what else you can do with an onion!

Olives

Olives look just like the female ovaries!

Olives are also great for:

• The nutrients assist to prevent heart disease by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol.
• Olives have been shown to support the functions of the glands of the body that deal with stress.
• Olive oil, made by pressing ripe olives, is 77 percent monounsaturated fat; this is the good kind of fat that helps your body rather than hurting it.
• Olives made into oil also – battles diabetes, eases arthritis, combats cancer, protects your heart, promotes weight loss.

Ladies any problems with ovarian cysts etc like that make sure to load up on olives!

LET’S GET STARTED…

My goal for you now is to start incorporating more of the above Signature foods into yours and your families meals this week!

Do you have a fussy little eater? Check out the Healthy Little Eaters Game and Puzzle based on the Doctrine of Signatures especially made for those Fussy Little Eaters!!

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