Wellness Wednesday - Signature Series

A History of The Doctrine of Signatures

The theory that nature provides clues as to the beneficial uses of plants is known as The Doctrine Of Signatures.  The earliest known references to this theory are the writings of Galen (131-200 AD).  Some 1,400 years later The Doctrine Of Signatures was expanded upon by several authors of note:

Paracelsus (1493-1541 AD) was born Phillip von Hohenheim,  who later took up the  names Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus,  Bombastus von Hohenheim, and finally taking the title Paracelsus. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.  The writings of Paracelsus are regarded as the earliest formal account of The Doctrine Of Signatures and had a significant influence in bringing  the concept into the medicinal realm.

Jakob Boehme (1575-1624 AD) offered two books which further expanded upon The Doctrine Of Signatures from both physical and spiritual aspects.  His books Signatura Rerum (The Signature Of All Things) and Aurora were published in the early 17th Century. 

William Coles (1626-1662 AD) was a 17th century botanist, herbalist and physician. He authored a book titled The Art Of Simpling which reflected a contemporary belief that the appearance of a plant provides a clue, or signature, which indicates its beneficial medicinal use.

Surprisingly, little has been written on the topic since the 17th century.  But now that modern day researchers are focusing more resources on the study of whole foods, the concept is once again coming into focus.  The latest scientific research offers a good bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that The Doctrine Of Signatures does hold true in many cases, including signatures that appear at a microscopic level – here is our next example in the series:

Eating fresh grapes may prevent the accumulation of harmful oxidized cholesterol as well as the development of atherosclerotic lesions. According to the study, as reported in the Journal of Nutrition (vol. 135, pp. 722-728, 2005.), naturally occurring antioxidants in fresh grapes known as polyphenols are believed to be responsible for this beneficial impact.

In order to ensure the scientific validity of grape health studies, a representative sample of fresh California grapes was collected, freeze-dried and ground into an edible grape powder. The grape powder used in this study contains all of the biologically active compounds found in fresh grapes.

"We found a remarkable reduction in the development of atherosclerosis following consumption of grape powder," said principal investigator Bianca Fuhrman, Senior Scientist at the Lipid Research Laboratory headed by Dr. Michael Aviram at the Rambam Medical Center in Israel . "Grapes contain an abundance of powerful antioxidants that appear to inhibit an array of critical factors that can cause atherosclerosis."

Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, is the result of cholesterol buildup on the arterial wall, which leads to blockage of the vessels that supply blood to the heart or the brain, resulting in a heart attack or stroke, respectively. Blood cholesterol is carried throughout the body by two lipoproteins. Low density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as the "bad" cholesterol, deposits cholesterol in arterial walls when it is present in excess. High density lipoprotein (HDL), or the "good" cholesterol, removes the excess cholesterol from the arteries to the liver and out of the body. When cholesterol is damaged by oxidation, such as oxidized LDL cholesterol, it is more easily deposited in the arterial walls, leading to a blockage of the vessels. Diseases caused by atherosclerosis are the leading cause of illness and death in the U.S.

Make 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day your goal this summer and lead your children towards a life of health, happiness, vitality, and longevity.

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A History of The Doctrine of Signatures

The theory that nature provides clues as to the beneficial uses of plants is known as The Doctrine Of Signatures.  The earliest known references to this theory are the writings of Galen (131-200 AD).  Some 1,400 years later The Doctrine Of Signatures was expanded upon by several authors of note:

Paracelsus (1493-1541 AD) was born Phillip von Hohenheim,  who later took up the  names Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus,  Bombastus von Hohenheim, and finally taking the title Paracelsus. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.  The writings of Paracelsus are regarded as the earliest formal account of The Doctrine Of Signatures and had a significant influence in bringing  the concept into the medicinal realm.

Jakob Boehme (1575-1624 AD) offered two books which further expanded upon The Doctrine Of Signatures from both physical and spiritual aspects.  His books Signatura Rerum (The Signature Of All Things) and Aurora were published in the early 17th Century. 

William Coles (1626-1662 AD) was a 17th century botanist, herbalist and physician. He authored a book titled The Art Of Simpling which reflected a contemporary belief that the appearance of a plant provides a clue, or signature, which indicates its beneficial medicinal use.

Surprisingly, little has been written on the topic since the 17th century.  But now that modern day researchers are focusing more resources on the study of whole foods, the concept is once again coming into focus.  The latest scientific research offers a good bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that The Doctrine Of Signatures does hold true in many cases, including signatures that appear at a microscopic level – here is an example of a Plant Signature at the microscopic level:

Human Sperm Broccoli Tips

At a recent American Society for Reproductive Medicine meeting, new research revealed that eating more fruits and veggies can help men boost their fertility. These new findings indicate that the more produce a man consumes, the healthier his sperm will be.  In a study group of infertile men, 83 percent of them were found to be eating less than five servings of fruits and veggies a day. Overall, the men who ate the fewest fruits and veggies had the lowest sperm motility.

“We think that sperm quality is affected by dietary antioxidant intake,” said study author Dr. Vivian Lewis, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y.  “Antioxidants, like those found in fruits and vegetables, may help prevent damage to sperm that causes them to become sluggish and lose the ability to fertilize an egg”.

In particular, the antioxidants glutathione and cryptoxanthin, which are prevalent in brightly colored produce such as broccoli, leafy greens, tomatoes, peppers and oranges, were associated with strong, healthy sperm, Lewis said.  She recommended that men hoping to father children eat “a variety of fruits and vegetables, at least five servings a day.”

The modern day researches continue to confirm what the ancients knew.  Focus on giving your body what it needs – it knows how to do the rest.

 Make 5 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day your goal this fall and lead your children towards a life of health, happiness, vitality, and longevity.

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Your Heart and the Tomato

The theory that nature provides clues as to the beneficial uses of plants is known as The Doctrine Of Signatures.  The earliest known references to this theory are the writings of Galen (131-200 AD).  Some 1,400 years later The Doctrine Of Signatures was expanded upon by several authors of note:

Paracelsus (1493-1541 AD) was born Phillip von Hohenheim,  who later took up the  names Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus,  Bombastus von Hohenheim, and finally taking the title Paracelsus. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.  The writings of Paracelsus are regarded as the earliest formal account of The Doctrine Of Signatures and had a significant influence in bringing  the concept into the medicinal realm.

Jakob Boehme (1575-1624 AD) offered two books which further expanded upon The Doctrine Of Signatures from both physical and spiritual aspects.  His books Signatura Rerum (The Signature Of All Things) and Aurora were published in the early 17th Century. 

William Coles (1626-1662 AD) was a 17th century botanist, herbalist and physician. He authored a book titled The Art Of Simpling which reflected a contemporary belief that the appearance of a plant provides a clue, or signature, which indicates its beneficial medicinal use.

Surprisingly, little has been written on the topic since the 17th century.  But now that modern day researchers are focusing more resources on the study of whole foods, the concept is once again coming into focus.  The latest scientific research offers a good bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that The Doctrine Of Signatures does hold true in many cases, including signatures that appear at a microscopic level – here is our next example:

A Human Heart Tomato

Tomatoes are red and have four chambers, just like the human heart. Scientists are suggesting that tomato lovers may be more likely to reduce the risk of serious disease. Lycopene, an anti oxidant which gives tomatoes their lovely rich red color, helps remove free radicals from the body. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules and have been implicated in cancer and other serious diseases.

Professor Michael Avirim of the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel who is testing lycopene in clinical trials says, ' In its natural form, lycopene is an excellent anti oxidant that helps to prevent formation of oxidized LDL, the 'bad' cholesterol in blood, which contributes to the build up of plaque that narrows, stiffens and constricts arteries and can lead to heart attacks. When this natural extract was added to cancer cell cultures, the lycopene inhibited their growth. Lycopene is the most potent nutritional antioxidant found to date.

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Your Brain and the Walnut

The theory that nature provides clues as to the beneficial uses of plants is known as The Doctrine Of Signatures.  The earliest known references to this theory are the writings of Galen (131-200 AD).  Some 1,400 years later The Doctrine Of Signatures was expanded upon by several authors of note:

Paracelsus (1493-1541 AD) was born Phillip von Hohenheim,  who later took up the  names Philippus Theophrastus Aureolus,  Bombastus von Hohenheim, and finally taking the title Paracelsus. He is regarded as the father of modern chemistry.  The writings of Paracelsus are regarded as the earliest formal account of The Doctrine Of Signatures and had a significant influence in bringing  the concept into the medicinal realm.

Jakob Boehme (1575-1624 AD) offered two books which further expanded upon The Doctrine Of Signatures from both physical and spiritual aspects.  His books Signatura Rerum (The Signature Of All Things) and Aurora were published in the early 17th Century. 

William Coles (1626-1662 AD) was a 17th century botanist, herbalist and physician. He authored a book titled The Art Of Simpling which reflected a contemporary belief that the appearance of a plant provides a clue, or signature, which indicates its beneficial medicinal use.

Surprisingly, little has been written on the topic since the 17th century.  But now that modern day researchers are focusing more resources on the study of whole foods, the concept is once again coming into focus.  The latest scientific research offers a good bit of anecdotal evidence suggesting that The Doctrine Of Signatures does hold true in many cases, including signatures that appear at a microscopic level – here is our next example:

Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3 essential fatty acids, a special type of protective fat the body cannot manufacture.  A quarter-cup of walnuts provides over 90% of the daily value for these essential fatty acids that promote better cognitive function in the brain.

In the April - May 1996 issue of Physiology & Behavior, Laura J. Stevens, of the Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, and co-investigators reported that boys with lower levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood showed more problems with behavior, learning, and health than those with higher levels of total omega-3 fatty acids.  Also, in 1996, researchers from the Department of Psychiatry, Technical University, Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey, reported that levels of free fatty acids as well as zinc were several fold lower in ADHD children compared to non-ADHD children.

In addition to being a wonderful “brain food”, walnuts offer many other potential health benefits ranging from cardiovascular protection, to anti-inflammatory benefits helpful in asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis. In addition, walnuts contain an antioxidant compound called ellagic acid that supports the immune system and appears to have several anticancer properties.

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