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Post by canadamike on Jan 27, 2008 7:36:09 GMT -5
In one of the local newspaper there is a doctor who has a column. He asks people for natural and home remedies, checks it out a bit and sometimes end up asking folks to try it. He is a good one. 2 of my older good friends have now stopped taking medication after:
HAVING EATEN 2 RAW NAVY BEANS PER DAY .
The first one, Robert, did it under the supervision of his doctor. In 4 months, he went from the highest possible prescribed medication to ZILCH!. He now enjoys his 2 beans a day medication free.
Another one, André, followed his exemple and is now medication free too. I have heard other people have done it too in my area, the thing kind of spread, apparently!
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Post by houseodessey on Jan 27, 2008 21:55:14 GMT -5
That's interesting. Hubby has cholesterol problems but doesn't take drugs yet. Do they sprout dried navy beans or do they grow and freeze them? It would be great if this would work for him.
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Post by canadamike on Jan 30, 2008 16:35:26 GMT -5
Actually, they buy a bag for 99cents or so and get a 2 year supply of beany medication.
Its the dry bean they ( and I) eat. Only 2 a day.
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Post by sandbar on Feb 7, 2008 22:44:36 GMT -5
I'm guessing you soak them a bit to soften them up, or do you munch them dry? Does this also create a terminal case of flatulence?  |
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Post by michaeljohnson on Sept 29, 2008 0:52:30 GMT -5
I am real interested in this method as my c -level is rather high at times, have tried several other methods with varying results-but this sounds the best yet.
The only problem for me is defining exactly what navy Beans are ??, here in the UK we have available lots of different kinds of beans but I cant remember ever having seen any the are specifically called Navy beans, are they the same as the ones you get in tinned beans in tomato sauce on general sale, or are they just Lima beans in the tins, as soon as I can define what they are I shall rush out and buy some.
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Post by canadamike on Sept 29, 2008 10:00:35 GMT -5
No soaking, the chemicals in the dry seeds get transformed once starting to grow . The chemicval build up of dry and sprouting beans is very different. Michael, they come from England as far as I think. Anyway, I can send you a bag.....
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Post by michaeljohnson on Sept 30, 2008 0:55:33 GMT -5
That's great mike, I would be forever indebted to you if I could manage to get some to grow myself, as this cholesterol thing always scares me to death and I want to get on top of it a bit, I can re- emburse you the full postage costs-no probs. Incidentally did you get my package as yet in the post,  |
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Post by canadamike on Sept 30, 2008 1:01:08 GMT -5
Yes, today ,but I was moving and did not open it. You were the last mail received at this adress, along with tuttamata, what a nice way to close a chapter in one's life. Do not worry for the mailing costs, just send me all your life savings if you get better  |
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Post by michaeljohnson on Oct 1, 2008 1:11:45 GMT -5
You have my deepest sympathies regarding the moving house bit- I hate moving, it means that you have got to start sorting out a new garden area again, and usually the previous occupant never leaves the garden in a decent condition- the last time I moved house the garden was three foot high in weeds and in a terrible state, also I find-that when moving house you never quite realise how much junk you have mounted up over the years - and it breaks your heart having to make choices on which to throw away.
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Post by canadamike on Oct 1, 2008 1:27:51 GMT -5
Thanks for your ''deepest sympathy'' The garden part is not a problem here, I farm more than I garden, now, and it is at a friend's farm. The junk bit is quite tedious though... I need your adress, being your new ''bean doctor'' ;D and don't forget to specify what you want in the melon department... |
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Post by tuttamatta on Oct 7, 2008 1:57:53 GMT -5
Mike,
I've been following this and I am intrigued...exactly how do you consume the beans?
Do you swallow them whole or do you grind them?
Could you please explain a bit more?
I have high cholesterol and I don't know why since my diet is best than most and also have high blood pressure, any good cure for that?
Thank you
Paola
P.S. my beans are being stubborn, not drying yet and still growing; don't forget that I will need your new address.
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Post by canadamike on Oct 9, 2008 17:07:44 GMT -5
holesterol can be hereditary. I have a friend who has levels so high since he is young that they call him a walking miracle, apparently he should be dead..
You simply pop 2 beans like you pop pills every morning, with water. They have to be NAVY BEANS. All the members of the leguminosae have very powerful phytochemicals. It is not healthy to eat a lot of raw beans or peas, for example. Now, I am not talking about the ones we can<t resist having while walking in the garden, but a regular diet including them.
I don<t know for high blood pressure, I tried garlic and it did nothing to me, it is not the same with everybody. I stopped drinking alcool in march and take my medication, and my pressure is good. I, too, would prefer a natural cure.
The "bean for cholesterol" treatment has been followed with success by a lot of people around here . In the case of both my friends, their doctors were following the progress and diminished the medication doses as the situation was getting better until they stopped taking any.
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Post by tennessee girl on Aug 1, 2009 16:17:06 GMT -5
This is an interesting thread. I was told about a month ago my cholesterol was high. Will go back in 4 months to be checked again.
I guess my question is the body will be able to digest these navy beans? I know they are small as I actually have a pack of them in the kitchen. We usually have them a couple of times a month. Love em.
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