The Doctrine of Signature Foods – Part 2

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:

SWEET POTATO

Did you know that sweet potato’s look like your pancreas?

The pancreas, through a tube called the pancreatic duct, secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine. These enzymes help digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in food. The hormones insulin and glucagon are also released by the pancreas into the bloodstream. These hormones help the body use the glucose it takes from food for energy.

Sweet Potato & Yams strengthen the spleen-pancreas; removes toxins from the body; increases quantity of milk in lactating women; builds the kidneys, which in turn benefits dry and inflamed conditions in the body.

Do you bruise easily? Add sweet potato’s to you meals for that added Vitamin C.

Sweet Potatos are also known to be good for:

• Contains significant amounts of Vitamin A & E
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Helps normalise blood sugar
• They are a source of beta carotene, linked to preventing strokes, heart disease, cataracts and numerous cancers.

I love them baked with a little cinnamon, also great to add them to salads (grated raw or baked)

CELERY

Celery is long and strong just like our bones are meant to be! They look like a bunch of bones too dont you think!

Celery is classed as a healing food.

It is very high in calcium and silicon which helps to regenerate and strengthen damaged bones. 

Celery is also high in Vitamin K which plays an important role in bone metabolism and protection against osteoporosis.

Im sure you have all heard of the Medical Medium and his recommendations on Celery Juice.

Medical Medium says: Celery juice contains significant amounts of calcium and silicon which can aid in the repair of damaged ligaments and bones. Celery juice’s sodium cluster salts bind onto neurotoxins, dermatoxins, & other viral waste, as well as troublemakers, & draw them out of the liver.

Celery is also known to be good for:

• A known Chinese medicine to lower blood pressure
• Helps lower cholesterol
• Helps prevent insomnia

The juice of raw celery has also been found useful in alcoholism. It is a neutraliser to alcohol so it has a sobering effect on the person.

Enjoy celery juiced for best results or try adding a little almond spread to them raw and enjoy the crunch. Also perfect in any vegetable soup!

KIDNEY BEANS

Have you noticed that Kidney beans actually look like little kidneys? Funny that they are also named after your kidneys!!

The kidneys are the body’s primary blood filters. When the kidneys start to be overloaded with toxins, they become overwhelmed and begin to break down.

Did you know that high blood pressure and diabetes both contribute to the risk of developing kidney disease?

Kidney beans help you maintain low blood pressure and minimise your risk of diabetes therefore contribute to your kidney health. Foods that stabilise blood glucose reduce your risk of diabetes and improve kidney health.

Here are a few things kidney beans are also great for:

• They are high in fibre
• One of the best sources of plant protein (anciently called the poor mans meat)
• A good source of iron
• Helps clear constipation and heal haemorrhoids
• Stabilises Blood Sugar

Enjoy eating kidney beans in salads or add to a rice dish with added vegetables.

GINGER

Ginger looks just like part of the digestive system.

Ginger helps relieve abdominal bloating, vomiting and diarrhea.

• Also targets your nerves and joints
• Keeps the intestinal muscles toned
• Helps ease nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness
• Perfect for reducing inflammation
• Helps prevent migraine headaches

Enjoy as a herbal tea or add to your daily juices.

I love it in pumpkin soup.

FIGS

Figs look just like part of the male anatomy – the scrotum (testicles)

They are a symbol of male fertility.

Like testicles, they hang in twos and are full of seeds that are contained in a sack.

Are you trying for a baby? Want to build up your sperm count? Start loading up on figs.

In Japan they have done tests and have been known to shrink tumors.

Figs are also known to be good for:

• Prevent appendicitis
• Great source of Calcium
• Natural relief for constipation
• Helps prevent cancer
• Helps rid parasites
• Great source of iron, potassium, magnesium

Enjoy them raw or add a little coconut ice cream as a treat.

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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