Health & Wellness Tips - Learn to Take Charge of Your Own Health

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How Much is Good Health
Worth to You?
The wellness tips given in this CD are basic and
brief, but hopefully enough to make you aware, and excited to learn more in keeping healthy, preventing illnesses
and healing without side effects.

GOLDEN RULES OF HEALTH
1. Stop putting poisons into your body
2. Eat as much raw food as possible
3. Use supplements to help the body build and heal
4. Exercise
5. Most health problems will take 3 months of a full health
program for the cells to change, then you will still need a
healthy maintenance way of keeping healthy, as you will find in this section.
6. Make peace with nature
7. Live closer to God
8. Take responsibility for yourself and your health

Perhaps the most alarming result of the over-dependence on drugs is the fact that we have stopped
taking responsibility for our own health. When we have a headache, we take a painkiller; if we have
a cold, we might take an antihistamine, when in actuality, a cold is the cure, by ridding the body of
toxins, mucous etc. We suppress the symptoms of health conditions because we want to feel better immediately. We don’t accept the logic that pain or discomfort is a message from our body that something is wrong. We have become used to the idea that someone or something else can deal
with our health problems. By taking a pill or conventional medicine in some form, we do experience
a relief from symptoms, but remember the cause of the pain or illness remains. By treating the
symptoms, or suppressing them, we are doing nothing to treat the cause.

Adverse drug reactions and side-effects are one of the 10 most common reasons for hospitalization in the U.S. and a 1997 survey indicates that avoidable deaths from unnecessary surgery total nearly 100,000 per year. Overuse of antibiotics can produce a resistance to other medications. You do not want this in turbulent times! The best prevention is to build your immune system.

The speed of healing is going to depend on the present condition of your body. If you have been taking antibiotics, if your diet consists of acid forming foods (fast foods, sugar, milk, red meat, soda pop etc.) and you are under a lot of stress, it will take a longer. You will need to be more aggressive, and not give up, in getting your system back to a healthy state. In most cases, just giving up these unnatural, chemicalized foods, which deplete your immune system, will help your body to heal itself. Check out our web page for books, videos, and recipes to help you find quick, easy ways to prepare great tasting, natural, God given foods. You can help your body rebuild and heal itself.

Learn to find health with wholesome foods and natural remedies in caring for yourself and your family. Some illnesses need time and effort and may not be as easy as taking a shot or pill. You will find that as you get rid of the cause of the illness, rather than mask the symptoms, it does not keep coming back. Start now to gain the knowledge needed to prevent illness and heal the body. By ensuring the health of our children we will be promoting the well being of future generations

Many of the herbal combinations mentioned, that are found in capsules, tinctures and ointments are available in Health stores or Herb shops. Check out the book references included and the links given for your convenience.

Most symptoms and ailments eventually go away by themselves if the body is given half a chance to heal itself. Good nutritious food, herbs, rest and exercise are the key ingredients
of a successful health program

If an illness has progressed to a serious condition obtain services of qualified, professional help.

DISCLAIMER
These publications are intended as a reference guide to help you to make informed decisions about your health and not as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Some of the statements on the CD-ROM, concerning plant properties, have not been evaluated by the FDA. A qualified health care professional should always be consulted in the event of any health problem. Some herbs are specifically not recommended for use by pregnant women or people with certain illness. A professional herbalist should be consulted prior to using herbs for the treatment of injury or disease.

"Study sickness while you are well"


CONTENTS

NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON AILMENTS

Allergies, Asthma, Hay fever

Arthritis
Asthma
Athlete’s foot
Bleeding
Bruising, sprains
Burns
Colds, Flu, Strep Throat
Colic
Diarrhea
Earache
Eye Irritations
Fever
Food Poisoning
Glands
Headaches
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Menstrual cramps
Sinus problems
Skin Irritations, cold sores, cankers
Stress, nervousness
Toothache
Warts

REFERENCE BOOKS
for further helps and information

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 LEARN THE BASICS

PREVENTION
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

  • Constipation- Most illnesses result from this common cause.
  • Wholesome foods and herbs can keep you regular and toxic free.
  • Disease cannot exist in an alkaline body. Eliminate acid foods that
    destroy your immune system. 80% of the food you eat should be
    alkaline pH, and raw as much as possible. Avoid yeasts, molds, sugar,
    red meat, milk, soda pop, unnatural and phony foods. Learn to read labels.
    Adopt a diet of vegetables, especially the green variety, either sprouted,
    juiced, raw or slightly steamed.
  • Real food - cook with whole grains, beans, vegetables, seeds, fruits and
    nuts (Raw nuts soaked for 3 hours or up to 8 hours for almonds and the more
    hearty type nut, brings back the enzymes for easy digestion)

    Let LeArta Moulton show you how to make REAL FOOD, FAST, with easy
    modern ways of preparing life-giving foods. See clips from her step by step
    instructions on The Quick Wholesome Foods video on this CD or check out
    her web page (www.vitalvillage.net) for her many recipe books and videos that
    will help you make a healthy transition to wholesome foods.
    You will find as you get away from foods that are not beneficial and too m
    sweets, you will no longer crave them. You will feel satisfied and start
    enjoying natural foods. This is not easy, but can be done if you put
    your mind to it. "One learns by doing"
  • Exercise, get adequate sleep, and avoid substances or practices that would harm your body, mind or spirit.

CLEANLINESS
Wash your foods, even banana peels with a food soap, available in most
groceries stores. Shaklee’s Basic H is an excellent biodegradable cleansing
agent, especially for foods. www.shaklee.com
Keep homes and surroundings clean and sanitary, remind children to wash
their hands before eating.

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EMOTIONAL HEALTH

EAT BETTER, LIVE MORE SIMPLY, PRAY
and prepare to have:

  • God's help to direct and help you.
  • Peace of mind as you prepare for the future and serve others
  • A feeling of well being and positive energy
  • The ability to combat disease with proven natural helps


"Nourish the entire being - The Body, the Mind and the Spirit".

The Following Examples of Past Feelings that May Effect Your Health
are taken from "You Can Heal Your Life" by Louise Hay
and "Feelings Buried Alive Never Die" by K. Truman

They emphasizes the importance of overcoming resentment, guilt, to forgive and to love
ourselves, for better health by replacing negative feelings with positive feelings, i.e., rather
than feeling abandoned tell yourself that you feel cherished, and precious.

Allergies - fear of sharing feelings with people, denying own power.
(Tell yourself, over and over - the world is safe and friendly. I am
safe. I am at peace with life.)

Arthritis
- critical of self or others, a need to be right (I am love, I now choose to
love and approve of myself. I see others with love)

Bed wetting
- feelings of fear toward parent, usually the father (the child should
be seen with love, with compassion and with understanding)

Bladder problems
- anxiety, inharmonious male and female emotional
relationships, over concerned with money, job, health, unable to release things
or ideas no longer needed, lack of order or obsessed with order (I can easily
release the old and welcome the new in my life. I am safe)

Blood disorders
- Lack of joy, of circulation of ideas, feeling powerless in some
area of life, of deep anger, of long-standing ill will, intense depression
(I joyously release the past. I am at peace)

Headaches
- self criticism, fear (I love and approve of myself. I see
myself And what I do with eyes of love. I am safe)

Infection
- irritation, anger, annoyance (I choose to be harmonious, to be peaceful)

Mononucleosis
- feeling unloved, unworthy, anger from not being appreciated
(I see myself in others and love what I see. I rejoice in being alive)

Skin disease
- unresolved feelings of irritation, or criticism, disturbed reactions
over trivial things, lack of security, feelings of impatience, bored, unsettled
(I lovingly protect myself with thoughts of joy and peace. The past is forgive and
forgotten. I am free in this moment)

Yeast infections
- deep and unresolved resentments, lack of self love, inability to
claim ones own power, unable to love and support the self, unable to accept the self,
not recognizing own needs (find forgiveness, unconditional, love, peace, love of self)

A positive attitude about your body's ability to heal itself, can
actually mobilize immune system forces.

Be cheerful, accept and understand others "That day is lost on which one
has not laughed", "A happy heart is better than a full purse"

 

Emotions, depression, trauma, anger, stress can cause health problems.
When you live a life of charity and serve with sacrifice, you will find
peace, calmness and the ability to cope.
"He who serves is preserved".

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FAITH AND GRATITUDE
"God is the restorer of health and the physician puts the fee in his pocket"

Show gratitude to God, have faith, hope and know that He is with you always,
helping you to get through any pain and sorrow, and even performing miracles
in your behalf if it is in His plan for you. Do things that would keep your bodies
and minds healthy, abstain from addictive substances and drugs. He created
your body. Strengthen and take care of what He has given you....
(1 Corinthians 3:16,17 - “If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God
destroy, for the temple of God is holy (sacred), which temple ye are.)”

  • Keep active mentally and physically
  • Maintain a positive state of mind
  • Pray and be thankful for everything
  • Be grateful for who you are and where you are
  • Love your neighbor as yourself
  • Serve others
  • Have faith in God!
  • Rest on the seventh day
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WATER
Man has survived for as many as ninety days without food, but man can live very
few
minutes without oxygen and only a few days without water. One of the most
important functions of water is to flush the toxins and salt from the body. When
the right kind of water is taken (distilled, pure stream water or filtered), it can improve
your mind and brain power. Chronic and persistently increasing dehydration is the
root cause of almost all currently encountered major diseases of the human body.

Drink at least 6-8 glasses of pure mineral or steam-distilled water a day.
Drink a glass of water one half hour before eating and exercising.

Water is offered as a natural solution to varying symptoms, signals,complications
and diseases. It is one of your best natural protections against all kinds of virus
infections, such a flu, pneumonia, whooping cough, measles and other infectious
diseases.

Distilled water is the purest and leaves no residue in the body. A perfect liquid for
the blood, lungs, stomach, liver and other vital organs. It does not leach out calcium,
iron and other organic minerals from the body,according to Paul Bragg N.D.,PHT.

The ideal consumption for a Woman is 3 quarts a day and 1 gallon for a man.
The minimum amount is 8 to 10 glasses a day for an adult. The more water you
drink , the more your body craves it.

Distilled water during illness flushes the minerals and inorganic salts,
(which cause sickness) out of the body. Juices and other liquids are not as
effective.

Note: There are several ways to purify water. The product "07", a stabilized oxygen,
is good. If you suspect the water is contaminated, use 5-20 drops per glass, depending
on how contaminated the water is. Let it sit for at least 1 1/2 minutes.
For water storage use 20 drops per gallon. To treat normal water, for drinking, add
10 drops per gallon. See also Food Storage

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WEIGHT LOSS

6 TIPS FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND BETTER HEALTH

1. Keep a positive attitude.
2. Move towards a plant-based diet
3. Watch those portions!
4. Increase your physical activity
5. Make your health a priority
6. Plan to be the weight you want to be
and believe in your ability to reach this goal.

The Gallop Poll for 2001 indicated that 1in every four Americans are seriously overweight.
Another survey found that only 1 in 250 people who loose weight on a diet, actually kept it
off for the long term. Not only is this discouraging but also expensive. Americans spent more
than 3 billions dollars on weight loss products and services...and most of it did not work
!

Develop a Positive Attitude
Self esteem should not be attached to the size of your clothes or the number on the scales.
Come to terms with the way you are, the great person that you are, and to accept the way
God created you. Maybe your hips are a size larger than your body. Do the best you can each
and every day, with the circumstances you find yourself in, and get on with life, knowing that
God loves you, and will help you. Pray as to how to go about loosing excess weight for a life
time. Society seems to tell us what we should look like in TV and magazines. We need to |
ignore this and recognize the worth of our soul.

Don't let your self worth be linked to a look. Unless you have a positive attitude about yourself
and willing to make a life style change, this is still a diet and the following suggestions will not
work. Loose a pound or two and just keep going, even if you slip up occasionally. Don't stop
with this new plan. Think success, eat right and exercise, believe it is possible, and you can
do it! Don't get discouraged. As you start to loose weight, you will find you start to love yourself
more, become more confident, and develop a desire to control your appetite.

The Healthy Exchange
Develop a life style change to foods that you can enjoy, that are healthy, tasty and will keep the
weight off. Transfer you favorite recipes into healthy meals. The foods you serve must meet the
needs of your family, they must be healthy, but must also be tasty! LeArta has spent the last
30 years developing healthy, delicious tasting meals, with the latest popular tastes of fast foods,
into healthy replacements.

You will find many of her newest creations in this CD, and hundreds of other techniques and
recipes in her how-to, step by step videos and cook books. These recipes are geared for a busy
lifestyle with ultra quick, easy recipes. The ingredients are basic and inexpensive and can be
found most anywhere in the country. She has done the work for you, so all you need to do is
follow these delicious recipes for soups, meat replacements, main meals, salads, snacks and
desserts that will help you to loose weight and keep it off and recapture your health.

Moderation
Loose weight gradually, let your mind catch up with your body, so you can think thin. Keep away
from crash diets, it only puts on more weight in the long run. Change not only the type of food you
eat but the way you eat. Rather than eating on the run, and grabbing whatever food is available.
Eat on a schedule and certain times. Put your fork down between bites. Leave a teaspoon of
food on the plate and get used to not eating more. Use smaller plates, so it looks like there is
more food. Have just a piece of healthy dessert, not the whole pie. When possible, change eating
by your self, eating over the sink or in front of the cupboard. Incorporate activities that will burn off
fat. Reward yourself and your family, with something other than food. Plan to sit at the table with
your family for an unrushed dinner at least once a day. Research has shown that families who eat
1 meal together per day, with the TV off, are healthier, less likely to be overweight, less likely to
be sexually involved and less likely to use drugs, alcohol and cigarettes. It is worth the effort!

Start with a moderate exercise, something you are willing to do or like to do, otherwise you will
likely not stick with it. You could walk, ride a bike, water aerobics (jumping up and down in the
water 10-15 minutes). Exercise in the water. Joints that can't bear the weight on pavement will
not have a problem in the water. Get a routine. Begin the day with exercise, or do a little at a
time throughout the day. You are usually too tired at night to exercise.

Emotional Eating
This is when you eat for any other reason except that you are hungry. It can be from stress,
depression, nervousness, low self esteem, fears, habit, boredom etc. This puts on extra weight
and depending on the food, can cause illness. Catch yourself as you eat out of control and
substitute it with something else you like to do. Stop eating late, or before just going to bed.
This can really put on the fat and cause sleepless nights. Keep a food diary of everything you
eat, the time, place, where you are, who you're with, and how you feel. This gives you an idea
of what your eating habits are, and where to
start controlling them.

Choose daily that you will eat right and do positive things for your life. Think of yourself as a
success and that you can do it. Realize that you couldn't do these things as a fat person but
as a thin person now you can do it and break out of that oppressive shell that may have kept
you so ineffective as a person before.

As you continue to practice the right thinking, right behaviors, and eating the right foods that
have allowed you to get thin, you will never be fat again!

Helping Children Who are Overweight
A North Carolina survey showed that over 30% of children in America are overweight or obese,
and 13% of young girls suffer from anorexia or bulimia. There are reasons for this escalating
increase each year. Kids are either starving to look like popular stars or bingeing because they
think they will never look like a certain person anyway, and just give up. More children are
watching TV and playing video games, which means they do not get the needed exercise.
More junk food is readily accessible nowadays, which are high in calories and fat, Many come
home, after school with no parents to tell them to wait for supper or offer them an apple if they
are really hungry. If your child says, he doesn't care about the program and wants the cake
anyway, tell him he can have the cake if he is willing to do whatever the amount of activity it
takes to burn that off.

Food is used to replace affection and love, to cope with rejection, or to feel better. It is a
difficult thing to be an overweight child. They feel rejected, depressed, angry, frustrated, and
are often unrealistic about their weight. They are not usually good in sports, and suffer from
feelings of inferiority. Our culture in America tends to view those who are overweight, as not
being as adequate, that they are lazy and less intelligent, and even discriminated against in
job placement etc. A positive aspect is that they usually compensate in many other ways by
studying more, becoming very intelligent, developing talents, sympathetic to others etc.

Support of Parents
Parents can be very frustrated in knowing how to help their overweight child. Be supportive,
let them know you care. Show your love for them with affection, hugs, and empathy; not
criticizing on how they look or their ability to get a handle on their weight. Be willing to help
them set and reach their goals in following a weight loss program. You may want to include
a doctor, or a coach. Provide healthy replacements in the food they eat. Offer rewards such
as a new wardrobe in smaller sizes, or something they would want, if they were thinner. Help
them to believe it is possible. Let your child know that he/she is a very special person. That
God loves him no matter how they look, that He wants them to be happy and confident, and
that He will help, as you pray for guidance. You may want to reach out to other parents, or
seek a group support situation where you can learn from, and help each other.

Parents first need to be examples. If the whole family needs to loose weight, the whole family
needs to go on a weight program, and change the way they are eating. If, as a family, you are
used to eating ice cream at night, replace it with fruit, if you are eating a lot of white flour
products replace this with whole wheat items and only one piece instead of several. This is
not easy but you will find as you leave out the junk foods, and use nutritious, wholesome foods,
cravings for sweets, soda pop etc. are minimized greatly. It takes time, but it really works!
Plan to change now, and become the person you really are. Enjoy more energy, more health
and a trim body.
Note: see information under arthritis on apple cider vinegar for a weight loss suggestion.

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EXERCISE IS ESSENTIAL TO YOUR HEALTH
"After dinner set a while, after supper walk a mile."

Exercise is important throughout life. The growing bodies of young boys and
girls need exercise in order to develop properly. In the adult years,
exercise helps keep the body in good physical condition. It aids health by
improving such body functions as blood circulation, breathing, digestion,
and metabolism - the processes by which the body transforms food into energy
and tissue. By aiding physical health, exercise also improves mental health.
The effects of exercise are often noticeable. Persons who obtain the proper
amounts and kinds of exercise usually develop firm muscles, and have good
posture and skin color. Exercise also improves the sense of balance and the
general strength, power and endurance of the body.

Exercise therapies such as yoga and shiatsu are becoming more popular as a
way of combating the stress of Western lifestyles.

Choose an exercise that suits you and be consistent. It is most essential
that you do some type of exercise, at least three times a week for one half hour.


10 MINUTE EXERCISE
Following is an excellent exercise to add to your regular program.
This procedure exercises over 60 internal organs of your body. Try it for a
month and see the difference!

ONCE A DAY, 10 times or more for each listed exercise:

  1. HEAD ROLL - in a square motion (go easy) reverse.
  2. SHOULDER - circular motion, then reverse. One shoulder at a time.
  3. ELBOWS - circular, reverse. One elbow at a time.
  4. ARMS - move in windmill motion ( like swimming). Reverse, then do the other arm.
  5. CHEST - place hands on rib cage. Lift one shoulder, then the other, in circular motion, reverse.
  6. HIPS - place hand on waist, move hips in circular motion, reverse.
  7. WRISTS - rotate each wrist, one at a time.
  8. BODY - reach down with cupped hands, to floor, bring up in front of body and
    reach from top to head and outward to heaven (thinking, "I'm gathering the
    goodness of the earth and sending it out to everyone")
  9. KNEES - bend knees, (squatting position) and do the same as #8.


Another effective way to stimulate the movement of the lymphatic
system is to spend 10 minutes, three times a day on a mini trampoline, or
15 minutes, twice a day.

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DETOXIFY, CLEANSE, NOURISH
AND STRENGTHEN THE BODY
Your body has its own blueprint and can heal itself. You just need to
help it by eating nutritious whole foods, cleansing, exercise and drinking
plenty of pure water.

CLEANSING AND FASTING
When our bodies are clean and healthy, it is easier to eliminate toxins. But
when our bodies become overloaded with toxins, they become sluggish and more
susceptible to disease because the immune system no longer has the
capability of fighting off invading diseases, nor can it absorb nutrients,
vitamins or health supplements, when congested.

Cleansing and fasting programs are essential to the health and well being of
the body. It boosts the immune system, and helps clean and purify the body
of excess mucus and toxins. The body has the ability to rid itself of toxins
through four different areas, the respiratory and digestive systems,
eliminative organs and the skin. When one of these areas is not functioning
or clogged up, it goes to the next. For instance, a respiratory problem can
actually be a colon problem. When all areas are not able to perform their
function to get rid of the wastes and toxins, health problems become
gradually worse. So when our bodies manifests discomfort, headaches,
indigestion, gas, fatigue, aches and pains and death threatening diseases,
rather than trying to cover up the symptoms or cure them with more
chemicals, seek the cause of the systems imbalance, and cleanse so your body
can heal itself.

Consult your health care provider before beginning any cleanse, diet or
detoxification program. Do not be too extreme in your cleanse process. Your
body responds better with gradual changes rather than sudden abrupt changes.
The body is ridding itself of a lot of toxins that have most likely been
accumulating for many years. Moderation and persistence are the key to
successful cleansing.

Choose a cleanse that best suits your life style. Check with a wellness
person at a health store or clinic, or research different methods from
reliable books. You may want to attend seminars on mental, emotional, and
spiritual levels of cleansing and healing.

A cleansing diet may produce unpleasant side effects. Your body may crave
junk foods, sweets and other food you are familiar with. It can produce
headaches, fatigue, nausea, depression, gas, bloating and other symptoms. If
you prepare yourself mentally, you can cope. If you don’t you may want to
give it up and think it is making you sick. When the body is cleansing it
dumps toxins into the bloodstream and produces these feelings until all the
toxins are eliminated. Don’t give up, it will be worth it to feel better
than you have ever felt before!

There are 3 day juice fasts where no food is eaten and a particular juice
with colon cleansers are used. A three month cleanse and long term cleanse can
be obtained by eating cleansing and alkaline foods.

A COLON CLEANSE - Take an herbal laxative, with either cascara sagrada or
senna leaf as the active ingredient. One tablet at bedtime for 1- 2 weeks
only. Also, herbal fiber products that contain psyllium seed and husk as colonic
bulking agents are helpful in cleansing the intestinal walls. Psyllium
supplements are mixed in water or juice and taken 2 times daily, a.m. and
p.m., for 1-2 weeks.

HERBAL COMBINATION: for lower bowel and colon - cascara sagrada bark,
barberry bark, cayenne pepper, ginger root, lobelia herb, red raspberry
leaf
, turkey rhubarb root, fennel seed, golden seal root
(start with 2 capsules 3 times a day)

A Once a Month Cleansing
This can give your digestive organs a well-deserved rest:

  • First thing upon awakening, drink a cup of hot water and lemon juice
    to clear congested lymph nodes.
  • Throughout the day, drink freshly squeezed vegetable juices made from
    carrots,celery, parsley and spinach to detoxify your system.
  • Drink plenty of water.
  • For lunch, eat only raw fruits and vegetables. Their living enzymes give your
    colon a thorough brushing and help get rid of toxins.
  • Fast after 5 p.m., drinking only an herbal tea such as chamomile.
  • Go to bed earlier than usual, ensuring that your body gets at least eight
    hours rest.

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HEALING THE BODY
"Let food be thy medicine"

Disease cannot live in an alkaline system. Omit acid foods that cause illness.

ACID PRODUCING FOODS to stay away from:
(especially during cleansing )

Chocolate

Drinks (alcohol, beer, wine, coffee, sugar sweetened fruit juice, black tea,
Water which is carbonated or not filtered
Milk (and Dairy products)
Fruits (glazed or sulfured)
Processed grains (wheat products, corn and cornstarch, cereals, cakes and
pastries, bread and crackers, dried beans, pasta,popcorn,
Meats (those contaminated with chemicals, hormones etc.) Eat good meat sparingly.
Oils that are hydrogenated (flax seed or extra virgin cold presses olive oil are the best)
Pepper (black)
Processed Foods (canned or, micro waved)
Salt (iodized)
Sweeteners (white sugar, artificial sweeteners, fructose which is a
concentrated corn syrup, refined beet and cane sugar, saccharin, aspartame)
Tobacco
Vinegar (distilled)

 

ALKALINE FOODS that balance your pH level
<< SEE ADDITIONAL RAW FOODS SECTION >>

Apple cider vinegar
Beans, fresh
Dried fruit, non-sulfured (dates, figs, raisins, etc.)
Fruit juice, fresh squeezed
Green foods (algae, spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, kale, spinach, romain lettuce, etc.)
Herbs (fresh or dried), Herbal teas
Garlic
Maple syrup, pure and grade B or C
Millet (grain)
Nuts, especially almonds (enzymes become present when soaked in water 3 hours,
which helps the system to digest and assimilate better. Drain and refrigerate)
Oil (flax seed, grape seed oil, or cold pressed extra virgin olive oil)
Potatoes and yams (in moderation)
Vegetables, fresh (raw or steamed slightly)
Vegetable juice, fresh squeezed
Vegetable soup or broth
Seeds (flax, pumpkin, squash, sunflower soaked in water)
Seasonings (natural, salt-free, chemical-free- see the Amazing Wheat Book for 130 blends)
Sea vegetables (dulse, kelp, seaweed, etc.)
Sprouts (all types)
Stevia (natural herbal sweetener)
Water (purified, non-carbonated, mineral, or distilled)
Wheat grass juice
Whey (goat only, not cow)

 

A basic rule to follow in acquiring an alkaline diet:
80% of the food you eat should be raw, or steamed slightly, using as many dark green
vegetables as you can; sprouts are excellent; Nuts are good, soak them to bring back the
enzymes (3 hours or less, depending on the type of nut); use a variety of vegetables.
You may need some basic recipes to get started and then you can create your own blends
for soups, salads etc. (see recipe section in this CD)

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CHEMICALS FOUND IN COMMERCIAL FOODS
and their harmful effects

More and more we are finding that the foods we are eating are at the root of
many serious health problems. For the past 45 years an array of unnatural and
synthetic foods have been put into the foods we buy. Learn to read labels
and be aware of the effects of chemicals found in common commercial foods.

The following information is taken from the Food Bible - by Benkendorf.
See our web page for availability and for further information in the book on
other chemicals in foods and their damaging affects on the system, also
detailed lists of name brand foods that do and do not no contain these
chemicals.

ALGINATES (ammonium, calcium, potassium and sodium; propylene glycol
alginate; algin derivatives). Used to stabilize and promote a creamy
texture. Found in ice cream, salad dressings, cheese spreads, frozen
dinners, ramen soups and others. FDA is performing tests for childbirth and
reproductive problems.

ALUMINUM is added to many foods, in beer, soda pop cans, packaging for many
products. It tends to accumulate in our bodies over the years and found to
destroy brain cells. Strongly suspected as a cause of Alzheimers

ARTIFICIAL COLORS (made of coal tar based dyes).Used to improve the
appearance of inferior products to look wholesome and fresh, to use in place
of natural colors which turn pale or brown with time, to attract children to
the bright colors. Used in drink mixes, puddings, cereals, candy, gelatin
desserts, ice cream etc. Concern that they cause malignancy, toxicity,
allergic reactions, hyperactivity in children and much more.

ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS ( over 1,500 including benzaldehyde and methyl
salicylatres). Used to add flavor food when natural flavor are removed
through processing. Not life threatening but have been associated with
depression and reduced sexual urges and reproductive problems. A definite
link to hyperactivity in children.

BHA & BHT (butylated hydroxyanisole and hydroxytoluene) Used to keep foods
from changing color and fats from becoming rancid. Included in cereals,
baked goods, drink mixes, instant potato flakes, boxed dinners, chewing gum
and others. Both can cause allergic reactions, affect the nervous system and
precipitates behavioral problems in children.

BROMATE (calcium and potassium bromate). Dough conditioners that can affect
the function of the kidneys as well as the nervous system. Can be very toxic
if dosage becomes too high. Found in bread, baked goods, packaged bread
crumbs, refrigerated biscuits and others
.

COTTONSEED OIL (arsenic is used to defoliate the cotton) The risk of
possible dangerous chemical residues is too great to recommend any foods in
which the oil is used. Found in crackers, soups, salad dressings, cookies,
baking mixes, potato chips etc.

EDTA (ethylenediamine tetra-acetic acid). It binds with the metal particles
in foods, brought about by food processing and removes them from the body.
It also removes other metals vital to our health, like iron, zinc etc.
Because of this it is very important for pregnant and nursing women to avoid
foods with EDTA. It can also cause toxicity and kidney damage. Contained in
margarine, salad dressings, canned legumes, boxed dinners, frozen dinners
and others.

MSG (monosodium glutamate) A flavor enhancer which will greatly increase the
flavors of certain highly processed foods. For possible cancer-causing,
reproduction and fertility, and possible brain-altering effects. Found in
Chinese food,seasoned salts, soups , bouillon, frozen dinners, salad
dressing mixes, boxed dinners etc.

NITRATAES & NITRITES (is a preservative) Nitrites combine with stomach
juices to form powerful cancer-causing agents called nitrosamines. Used in
cured meats, giving a particular taste and color to bacon, bologna, salami,
frankfurter, ham, pepperoni etc.

NUTRASWEET (aspartame) Shown that children could suffer brain damage from a
high intake of aspartame. Doctors advise women to not use during pregnancy
or when breast feeding. Also, can produce headaches, dizziness, behavioral
changes, mood swings, seizures and urinary tract infections. Found in
gelatin desserts, soft drinks, beverage mixes, hot cocoa mixes, desserts,
yogurt and more.

SULFITES are preservatives and antioxidants that can be very dangerous for
some people. Symptoms may include headaches, facial and head flushing,
abdominal pains and faintness and can occur together and singly, 15-30
minutes after eating. The FDA has confirmed 17 deaths due to sulfites.
Although banned on fresh fruits and vegetables it has been reported to still
be in use, and in some cases, minute amounts can be used on foods without
labeling. It is suggested that the outside leaves of lettuce etc. be
destroyed. You many want to ask if sulfates have been used.

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10 FOODS YOU SHOULD NEVER BE WITHOUT
For Medical Emergencies And Everyday Living

 

1. Apple Cider Vinegar
Relieves arthritis pain, regulates menstruation, cures and prevents obesity. Promotes
digestion, helps headaches, chronic fatigue, poisoning, fights infections, reduces heart
attacks, prevents high blood pressure, helps with inflammation of the kidneys and bladder,
sore throat and sleep problems, helps with dry skin, can increase hormone levels, ease
insomnia and burn off unwanted pounds!. Also used for cosmetic and cleaning purposes.
2. Cayenne
For colds, decongests the lungs, improves digestion, stops bleeding and prevents scarring,
for poor circulation, heals ulcers, for hair loss, sinus problem, eye problems, cold sores,
hayfever, helps in heart attacks, gangrene, hypothermia, tetanus, lockjaw. Used in liniments
for shingles, arthritis, carpal tunnel, and sore muscles.
3. Charcoal
Used as an antidote for poisons in poisonous snake, spider and insect bites, food poisoning,
poisonings and overdoses of aspirin, Tylenol and other drugs.
It is effective for indigestion, gas,
bad breath, deodorizes and purifies solutions, filters and purifies the blood in transfusions,
treats some forms of dysentery, diarrhea, dyspepsia, foot and mouth disease, filters toxins
from the blood in liver and kidney diseases. It can also whiten teeth.
4. Colloidal Silver
Personal reports show positive results with: asthma, athletes foot and fungus, infections of
the feet, burns and cuts, cankers and other mouth sores, cold sores, diabetic neuropathy,
diaper and other rashes, earaches, e-coli, flu, colds, sore throat, food poisoning, inflammation
of the joints, laryngitis, mastitis, sinus infection, tuberculosis, thrush, tooth decay, urinary tract
infection, yeast infection, water purification, general well-being.
5. Comfrey powder
A poultice made from the comfrey leaf can reduce swelling and bruising around sprains
and arthritic joints. It speeds healing of cuts, burns, boils, insect bites, wounds, ulcers, boils, varicose veins, open sores, and eczema. It excellerates cell renewal in damaged muscles, fractures, torn ligaments, ruptures, and broken bones. Caution: Internal use of roots
and large amounts of leaves should be avoided.
6. Echinacea
It is effective against both bacteria and viruses. Used for colds, infections, stimulates the
immune system. Excellent for a weak immune system, especially where the patient suffers
chronic tiredness and is susceptible to minor infections. Helps in boils, acne, duodenal ulcers,
flu, herpes, persistent infections, and is an antiseptic. Used as a gargle and mouthwash for sore
throats, tonsillitis, mouth ulcers, and gum infections.
7. Garlic
Garlic purifies the blood, helps control acne, reduces blood pressure, cholesterol and clotting.
Test confirm antibiotic activity for candida, cholera, staphyloccus, salmonella, dysentery and
typhus. It has a mild antifungal action. Garlic clears phlegm, which helps in treatment for colds,
flu, smallpox, certain viruses, bronchitis, pumonary tuberculosis and whooping cough. Helps in
earaches, heart problems, stomach irritations, parasites, and impotence. It helps with fever
blisters, genital herpes, athlete's foot, New tests suggest it has a role in treating lead poisoning,
some carcinomas and diabetes.

8. Ginger
Helps in boils, bronchitis (chronic), cholera, colds, colic, congestion, diarrhea, dyspepsia),
flatulence (suppressed gas), flu, gout, headaches, hemorrhage of lungs, menstruation, nausea
(especially for motion sickness), neuralgia, paralysis of the tongue, reproductive problems,
rheumatism, sore throat, toothache.
9. Honey
Honey is a natural antiseptic, makes a good salve for burns and wounds, assimilates rapidly
and easily, not irritating to the digestive tract. Promotes
energy and healing, helps one to
recuperate rapidly from severe exertion, has a natural and gently laxative effect, helps in

hypertension. For sinus problems, hayfever, kills bacteria, has anti- hemorrhage value. An
excellent natural sweetener.
10. Water
Necessary for the smooth operation of a variety of bodily functions, regulates body temperature,
assists in removing waste materials through the colon, helps carry nutrients and oxygen to the
cells, moistens the oxygen in the lungs. It helps the body absorb nutrients, and to covert food
into energy, protects and cushions vital organs, like the liver and kidneys. Water cushions your
joints, which prevents creaking, it helps help lower cholesterol, reduces high blood pressure and
eliminates free radicals. It also helps prevent the development of stomach ulcers, and improves
brain function.


APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Apple cider vinegar is high in potassium and more effective than any other source,
because it has the minerals and the acid medium in which potassium needs to work.
Potassium prevents high blood pressure, unwanted fluid retention, regulates the body's
water balance, normalizes the heart rhythm and works inside cells to keep sodium in
check. Other foods high in potassium are bananas, potatoes, grapefruit.

Good digestion means health. By taking 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass
of water at each meal, it can be helpful in maintaining the health of your digestive tract,
and in turn the all-around health of you body. It destroys microorganism, including
bacteria, fungi, viruses and others. It prevents poisons from reaching the rest of your
system, especially effective for Food Poisoning. It combats inflammation of the kidneys
and the bladder. Since the vinegar will be helping you burn fat instead of store it, your
daily activities will help you shed inches much more quickly than pounds.

To cope with chronic fatigue, mix 3 teaspoons vinegar to 1 cup of honey and take
2 teaspoons of this mixture before going to bed. If you are not asleep within a 1/2 hour,
take 2 more teaspoonful and another at any time you wake up and unable to fall back
asleep. Another way to overcome fatigue is to use apple cider vinegar in your bath
(1/2 pint to a tub full of water) and soak for 15 minutes. For a refreshing pick-up add
several oz. to a sink full of water and splash this on you shoulders, arms, armpits, on
your chest, stomach, neck and face. Do not dry, but let it soak in.

For migraines, tension or other types of headaches, apple cider vinegar is worth a try
by drinking it, putting it in a vaporizer or taking it in water a.m. and p.m. and at every
meal. If headaches persist, try doubling the amount of vinegar, also try 2 tsp. of honey
at each meal. If you already have a headache take 1 tablespoon of honey at once, and
later, if needed.
An apple cider vinegar gargle brings marked relief to sore throats. Set
2-4 tablespoons of vinegar in open dishes for an air freshener.

Apple cider vinegar, taken on a daily basis, can bring you arthritis relief by helping to
dissolve calcium deposits in joints and whisking them away for excretion. You may
need to take 2 T in 1/1/2 cup water and repeat this 3-5 times a day, along with lemon
and lime juice or apple and grape juice fasts.

It can help you fight off infections, reduces heart attacks by keeping the blood vessels
soft and pliable, mental activity is more effective because more oxygen reaches the brain.

Use a mild apple cider vinegar douche (4 tsp. vinegar to 1 pint water) to support the
health of the vaginal intestinal flora. This discourages candida growth.

A tonic made with 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon honey to 1 cup hot
water can help with dry skin, to increase hormone levels, to ease insomnia and burn off
unwanted pounds! Nutritionists have used apple cider vinegar to treat Alzheimer's and
senility, age-related diseases often triggered by mineral deficiencies.


Apply the vinegar directly to insect stings for quick relief or to cool sunburns by adding
a few cups of vinegar to your bath. Frequent nosebleeds can be stopped by soaking a
cotton ball in the vinegar and packing it lightly into the nostrils. Gargling with a mouthwash
mix of salt and vinegar can soothe sore throats and toothaches.

Both apple cider vinegar and garlic are powerful antioxidants. They zap the free radicals
that cause aging and contribute to tumor growth.


CAYENNE

It can be used in powder form or in a tincture. It is one of the most widely used medicinal
herbs. A list of its uses could fill a small book. To increase circulation to the scalp for
baldness take 3 cayenne caps twice a day with meals. Use often when you have a cold
or any sinus problems, or hay fever because it reduces immune reactivity, dries up mucus,
opens nasal passages and helps the immune system. A teaspoon of the cayenne tincture
added to a cup of warm water makes a great gargle for sore throats and mucus congestion.

Sprinkle a pinch of cayenne powder on a cut to quickly stop the bleeding. Its antibacterial
properties help prevent infections. It can invigorate the blood , remove toxins in the body
and improve circulation. You can make a paste by mixing a teaspoon of cayenne into a
tablespoon of olive oil to rub on cold sores, sore joints or sore muscles.

You can make cayenne oil by soaking 1/2cup of cayenne powder in 1 cup of oil for 10 days.
Strain the oil and bottle it for use. Rub the oil onto sore muscles and joints to increase
circulation and to reduce pain.

It can heal eye problems, but it will burn for a few minutes. If you have a burning sensation
in your stomach after taking a strong dose, don't worry this is normal. You could reduce the
dose next time; however, you do get used to it.


CHARCOAL
Charcoal has been used effectively in the healing arts for centuries, and is considered
the most valuable single agent currently available for treating poisonings, internally and
externally. Doctors still use it today as a healing agent and antidote for poisons and an
effective treatment for indigestion and gas, deodorizing foul-smelling gas or stools. It is
used in water purification, air purification and for removing undesirable odors and impurities
in food. Activated charcoal is required by law to be part of the standard equipment on
many ambulances, for use in poisonings. Charcoal placed in gas masks during World
War 1 counteracted the effects of chemical warfare. Mushroom poisoning, brown recluse
spider bites, and snake bites can all be treated with activated charcoal. Doctors also use
charcoal to prevent and treat intestinal infections, and as a cleansing and healing agent.
Jaundice of the newborn, bee stings, poison ivy reactions, and many other illness can be
helped with activated charcoal
.

The best and most effective charcoal is activated charcoal. This activation process
renders it 2-3 times as effective as regular charcoal, the activation being accomplished
by fine grinding and processing by steam. Charcoal from burn toast is considered worth-
less, and charcoal briquettes dangerous due to the added petrochemicals. Activated
charcoal powder is easily taken orally by placing a spoonful in a glass, adding water,
juice etc., stirring it and drinking it. Charcoal is odorless and tasteless, although the
texture is strange. It does come in capsules. Powdered activated charcoal reaches its
maximal rate of adsorption extremely rapidly, within 1 minute after ingestion.

To make a poultice for infections, secretions, bacteria, toxins, insect stings, even snake
bites, as well as to relieve pain, place a charcoal paste between 2 pieces of paper toweling
or porous cloth, making it the size to your need. The paste is made by mixing equal parts
of flaxseed meal or corn starch with the charcoal powder in a bowl. Add hot, to boiling water
to make a moderately thick paste, but thin enough to spread on the toweling. Place over the
area to be treated and cover with a piece of household plastic. Now use a cloth or wool
material to cover and hold the poultice and plastic in place. Secure with a tie, a stretch
bandage or pin. Apple 1-2 hours or if at bed time, leave overnight. Adsorption takes place
almost immediately. Change poultice after each use. Wash and cleanse area with cool
water. Repeat as needed.

Among the many substances known to be adsorbed to the surface of charcoal are poisons
(such as lead acetate, DDT, strychnine), drugs (including aspirin, cocaine, iodine,
phenobarbital, penicillin), and inorganic substances (among them mercury, chlorin, lead).

A study made in 1981 shows that activated charcoal cuts down on the amount of gas
produced by beans and other gas-producing foods. It adsorbs the excess gas as well as
the bacteria that form the gas. It is helpful in relieving nervous diarrhea, traveler's diarrhea,
spastic colon, indigestion and peptic ulcers. For such problems take between 1 teaspoon
and 1 1/2 tablespoons of powdered charcoal up to 3 times a day. Take it between meals,
as food can reduce its effectiveness.

To whiten your teeth, dip wet toothbrush in charcoal and brush. The charcoal can be mixed
with soda or another powder for flavor.

For food poisoning, take 1 tablespoon with water, 3 times a day, between meals. Taking
bentonite with it is even more effective, but much more water would need to be taken, and
if there is cramping or the person is already throwing up, this would not be wise. Taken
with milk thistle, it can restore and help the liver.

Herbs often can help people deal with chronic health conditions that conventional
medicine find perplexing. For example, "studies strongly suggest that milk thistle can
protect the liver from injury. There is no pill or tablet your doctor can prescribe to do
the same." (from Natural Health Bible by Bratman, MD & Kroll PhD).

CAUTION: charcoal may adsorb and inactivate other medications. If you are taking colloidal
silver it can take that out too You can usually take charcoal 2 hours before or after other drugs.
If you are taking prescription drugs, check with your doctor before beginning treatment with
charcoal. You can take charcoal intermittently for long periods or regularly for up to 23 weeks.
However, do not take it regularly for long periods.

Home Use of Activated Charcoal Rising ( a write up in the local newspaper Dec. 7, 2002)
CHICAGO (AP) - Activated charcoal, a poison antidote used in emergency rooms for decades,
can be easily used in children at home and may help prevent a trip to the hospital, a study
found. The substance is a fine powder form of . Processed charcoal that binds to many types
of poisons and can keep them from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Stocked by some
pharmacies, it can be mixed at home with water, juice or soft drinks, and also comes pre-
mixed with water. While American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines still recommend that
parents of young children keep a bottle of ipecac syrup on hand for accidental poisonings,
many local poison control centers have started recommending home use of activated charcoal
as well. Ipecac works for substances such as toxic plants or vitamin overdoses, while charcoal
is considered more effective for a broad range of household items including certain cough
medicines, painkillers and disinfectant cleaners.

Home use of activated charcoal has been limited because many parents don't know about it
or are uncertain how to administer it, Kentucky researchers report in December's issue of
Pediatrics. Their study of accidental poisonings in Kentucky found that parents could
successfully use activated charcoal at home. In 115 out of 138 cases for which the substance
was recommended and instructions on use were given, children were able to be treated at
home with no complications. The 23 cases treated in emergency rooms involved children
whose parents didn't have activated charcoal at home and whose local pharmacies didn't
stock it.

In 30 of the cases treated at home, care givers reported some difficulty using activated
charcoal, but all ultimately administered it successfully, the researchers said. In many
of the home cases, children received the substance within an hour of ingesting poison,
which is optimal for reducing poison absorption, said authors Henry Spiller of Kentucky's
Regional Poison Center in Louisville and Dr. George Rodgers of the University of Louisville.
It's also a lot quicker than the time it would have taken to get them emergency room
treatment, they said. "Greater efforts need to be put into educating parents about the
need to stock activated charcoal in the home in advance of a poisoning," they said.
Pharmacists and pediatricians, too, should be made aware that the substance can be
effectively used at home, they said.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
Silver is a potent bactericide and kills bacteria. Our early settlers would often throw silver dollars into their wells or water barrels to kill bacteria. During plagues in Europe, wealthy families gave their children silver spoons to suck on, hence the saying “Born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” Even in ancient Greece and Rome, people used silver containers to keep liquids fresh. Before World War 11, silver solutions were often used a topical antiseptic, and also as an oral, or even injected, antibiotic. It is highly effective and acts against a wide range of bacteria and yeasts. It is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. Can be taken internally or applied topically and used as a general disinfectant. It is non- toxic and far less expensive than most prescription drugs.

Most antibiotics have associated side effects, some being very serious, and tend to generate strains of microbes that are resistant to that antibiotic (because silver solution appears to be effective over a broad spectrum, it does not target specific mechanisms or receptors. For this reason it is unlikely that mutations of bacteria or viruses will produce resistant species). Many doctors are hesitant to prescribe antibiotics even for well-documented infections.There are no records of health endangering side effects.

The EPA deems that even 1 oz (7-8 teaspoons) a day, for over 72 years is safe. Taking 1-2 teaspoons a day kills any bad bacteria entering the blood stream. It is better to kill the bacteria before a health problem arises.


COMFREY



We have used the fresh pulverized leaves of comfrey for
over 30 years, for the healing of sprains, pulled ligaments
and bruising, with great success! I would not want to be
without it. The powdered root in a burn paste has proven
very successful as well.

Making a poultice for external injuries:
You are fortunate if you have the space to grow a
plant of comfrey. For future needs you may want to
prepare a ready to go poultice for immediate use or
when the fresh leaf is not available. In a blender with
water keep adding the fresh comfrey leaf as long as
it will blend until you have a very thick paste. Place
this thick-jel like substance into baggies, lay them flat
and freeze.

The leaves are more potent before the blossoms appear.
Comfrey can be cut down as many as 7 times during a
growing season, so you should be able to use new leaves
for your poultices.



For a sprain, torn ligaments, bruising etc.,
place comfrey gel on area, cover with gauze, then plastic to protect staining on clothes and cover with a cloth or ace bandage. Change once or twice a day. Within 3 days, or before, you will notice much healing. If the skin is broken, you will need an antiseptic solution to prevent infection.

 

The BF&C ointment, which can be applied along with, or
in place of the fresh comfrey applications mentioned above, contains: comfrey root, white oak bark, mullein leaves, black walnut leaves, marshmallow root, wormwood herb, lobelia herb, skullcap, grave root, beeswax and olive oil. Apply externally. Once you have experienced the healing
effects of this ointment, you will want to keep it available
at all times.

Recipe for BF&C fomentation.
6 parts oak bark
6 parts comfrey root
3 parts marshmallow root
3 parts mullein herb
2 parts wormwood
3 parts walnut bark or leaves
3 parts gravel root
1 part lobelia
1 part skullcap

Soak this herb combination in distilled water (1 oz. of combined herbs to
1 pint distilled water) 4-6 hours, then simmer for thirty minutes, strain and
reduce the liquid down to its volume by simmering over low heat. To retard
spoilage of large batches, add vegetable glycerin (2 gallon of tea simmered
(not boiled) down to 2 quarts and add 1 pint of glycerin.

For an ointment, start with a melted base such as olive oil and beeswax.
14 oz. olive oil
2 oz. bees wax
1/2 lb dry herbs or 1 lb fresh herbs

Put ingredients into a closed container (stainless steel, earthenware, unchipped or
unbroken enamel or glassware), and place into a warm oven the oven (200° , or
180° F. for 3-4 hours. Lift the herbs occasionally with a fork to see if they are
getting browned and brittle, and whether the oil has drawn the value from the herb.
Strain and place in a ja
r.

See instructions for making herb oils included in our Nature's Medicine Chest plant ID
series.

Burn Paste
An effective paste for serious burns. Use equal amounts of wheat germ oil and honey (about 1/2 cup each ), then add enough comfrey powder to make a thin paste. You may need to add more honey to thin it. Mix the honey and oil, in a blender when possible, gradually adding the comfrey. Cover and keep cool. Do not remove the burned skin. Apply burn paste on the affected area and bandage. Do not wash or take off old paste,unless it falls off, but just keep adding a little more paste on top of the old, each day.

You will find the body soaks it in. You will see miraculous healing within 2- 3 weeks. The paste may be preserved by adding a little glycerine but better when made fresh. The alternative is to have the burned skin scraped off and skin grafting by a plastic surgeon. It's your choice.


ECHINACEA



Your wellness begins with your immune system. Echinacea is one of the most potent
and well researched herbal substances for building a strong immune system. The active
compounds in echinacea are said to increase the ability of white blood cells to surround
and destroy bacterial and viral invaders.
It has antibiotic, antiviral and anti-inflammatory
properties. For acute conditions take large doses, 1 cup of the decoction or 1 teaspoon
of the tincture every 2 hours , for 10 days. For chronic conditions use in combinations
and take 1/2 cup of the combined decoction or 1 teaspoon of the combined tincture,
3 times a day. Could combine with calendula, red clover blossoms.

Many times we think we are allergic to certain foods, plants or animals, but in reality our
immune system may just be over reacting. A simple combination of marshmallow root and
astragalus can help those who suffer from
allergies, hayfever, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis
or any hyperactive immune response.


GARLIC



Garlic is often referred to as a "miracle food" and it more than lives up to that description.
There is not much this herb cannot do. Can you think of any other food that is proven to fight
infection, thin the blood, alleviate high blood pressure, lower cholesterol, stimulate the immune
system, treat lung infections and prevent cancer? It is one of the most valuable foods on this
planet and has been used since Biblical times, heralding its value for endurance and strength.


It is the a potent natural antibiotic estimated to be equivalent to 1 percent of that of penicillin.
You can buy garlic bulbs from your local grocery store or natural food store. It is available as
a powder, granules and in commercial capsules either as an oil or powder (aged products with
no odor are not effective for infections). Fresh garlic is the most potent. Cut finely, press or
crush 1 clove and take several times a day. Swallow with water or a little fennel tea. Chewing
a little parsley, mint, caraway or fennel seeds or putting a drop of peppermint oil on your tongue
can help eliminate the garlic odor on your breath, also see information above on charcoal,
on bad breath. A therapeutic dose is 2-3 cloves daily with meals, either cooked or raw.

Yes, garlic can lower cholesterol, thin the blood and prevent dangerous blood clots (by
making blood platelets less sticky). Studies at Cornell, Pennsylvania State University and
other top Institutions, prove garlic stops heart attacks before they begin, helps in ulcers, and
that it significantly reduces the rates of stomach and colorectal cancer. According to herbalist
Joyn Heinerman Ph.D, raw garlic lowers high blood sugar levels which eases diabetes.
During the 1980's researchers at Brigham Young University found that garlic kills cold viruses,
flu viruses and the herpes viruses responsible for cold sores and venereal disease. Other
studies have shown garlic's ability to kill bacteria resistant to antibiotics and meat seasoned
with garlic is protected against the killer bug E.coli!

Garlic and its related compounds have been found to lower bad cholesterol levels by over
15 % and have successfully reduced blood pressure up to 20% in people suffering from
hypertension.

As a preventative use 1-2 cloves a day either raw (crushed or chopped finely), in salads,
dressings, or soups. This helps to fight off head colds, sinus infections, to prevent consti-
pation and yeast infections. When eating it raw, you could chew a sprig of parsley afterward
to clear your breath.

Rubbing a clove of this natural antifungal and antiseptic over your skin it can help to clear
away acne, blemishes and skin rashes.

An excellent cough syrup is made with 1 cup honey, 5-10 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of
sage leaf, the juice from 1 medium lemon and 1 tablespoon lemon peel, fresh or dried. Pour
the honey into a blender, Add the garlic cloves, lemon juice and peel, and sage leaf. Blend on
high speed until smooth. Let the blend steep for several days away from the heat. Squeeze
out the liquid. Strain and bottle it. If you plan on keeping it longer than a week, keep it in the
refrigerator.

Another simple all-natural cough syrup is to take the juice of one boiled lemon, thicken
with honey and add 2-3 crushed cloves of garlic.

For an earache use garlic oil or an oil blend of mullein and garlic (found in most health
stores). Drip a few drops of the oil in both ears, even if only one is hurting, place a piece
of cotton in ear to keep from running out. Be sure to build up the immune system.

To make garlic oil, add peeled whole garlic cloves to a quart of olive oil (add the amount
according to the taste or potency you want). Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly and
rinse the garlic after peeling and before placing it in the oil. Keep refrigerated. It will keep
a month before you need to replace it with fresh oil. This can be used for sautéing, in salad
dressings.
Add a few crushed cloves of garlic to as many of your meal preparations that
you can, good in guacamole, stir-fry, sauces, or roast them in the oven.

Caution: avoid the use of garlic if you are nursing. Raw garlic can sometimes irritate you
stomach if you eat too much.


GINGER



Jamaica ginger root is best. It can be taken in teas, capsules, pills, or any way you desire. The fresh root is chewed for cases of paralysis of the throat, hemorrhage of the lungs and salivary glands. The fresh chopped root is also used (from a teaspoon or by the pound) in bath water for burning of dermatitis, to relieve sore muscles, bruising, exhaustionetc.

It can be prepared in many forms: bolus,essence, liniment, in massage oil, liquid extract, plaster,
poultice, tincture, syrup .It is used in capsule or tea form generally in equal parts with other
herbs. It combines with almost any other herbs. It accentuates most of the herbs for the
lower abdominal and colon areas. Use with other herbs for an enema.

The tea eases indigestion and flatulence and reduces fever. Use only in small doses to
prevent morning sickness. The usual amount to use would be 1 cup of the tea, at a time.
For babies it is the same proportion, but just give less of it in a eye dropper. Use distilled
water and dilute it for very small babies. Ginger tea is excellent for trouble in the genital-
reproductive organs, for menstrual cramps; you may be amazed at how effective it is.
When using it in oil form it would be 2-3 drops in a cupful of water. A tincture would be
5-20 drops, and 500 milligrams when using it in powder form. You can put 1 drop of the
essential oil in a massage blend to relieve muscular pain, rheumatism, lumbago, and
fatigue. A steam inhalation treats colds and lung infections.

For painful gas problems try 1 teaspoon each ginger and baking soda. Place in a glass
of warm to hot water and sir until the water clears. Drink as needed. To make a poultice
for boils etc. mix equal amounts of ginger and flour (cornmeal or flax seed meal) with
enough water to make a thick paste and apply it amply over the affected area. Cover
with plastic and bandage. For a mild laxative put 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder, 20 leaves
of senna and 1 slice of lemon into 1/3 cup boiling water. Cover and let steep 10 minutes.
Strain and drink the clear liquid. Sweeten with honey if desired.


HONEY
Honey has advantages over other sugars: It provides a maximum of energy. It is easy on
the kidneys, lessening tissue destruction. It is non-irritating to the delicate membranes of
the digestive tract and is assimilated quickly and easily. It enables an athlete to recuperate
rapidly from over exertion and fatigue, according to standardized medical tests. This report
suggests that it is possible to use larger amounts of honey compared to other sweets
because of the ease in which honey is assimilated.

An old time and effective relief for sinus and hayfever problems, is to chew honeycomb or
honey cappings (and honey pollen if available). For a sinus attack, chew a mouthful for
about fifteen minutes, discard and repeat, 4-6 times a day. An acute attack should subside
in half a day to a day with the nasal passages opening up and the pain gone. Chew the
honeycomb once a day after that for a week to prevent a recurrence. Eat honey as part of
your diet for general relief. For hayfever sufferers try chewing the honeycomb once a day for
1 month before the hay-fever season starts. If attacks are moderately severe chew honey
-comb or cappings in honey 5 times a day for 2 days and reduce the dose to 3 times a day
as long as needed. It will either not appear or be very mild. If the honeycomb or cappings are
not available. 2 teaspoonful of honey will bring almost the same results. For severe cases of
hayfever, start treatment at least 3-4 months before the pollen season commences with one
tablespoonful of honey, or honeycomb or cappings after each meal, and a tablespoonful of
honey in a glass of water at bedtime. Two weeks before the onset of pollen take 2 teaspoonful
of honey in 2 teaspoonful of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water before breakfast and before
retiring at night. Condinue this during the hayfever season. Take a teaspoonful of honey and if
possible chew comb or cappings during the day to keep the nose open and dry.

Note: honey capping is the thin wax cappings which are sliced from a comb of honey before
it is put into the honey extractor.

Mineral shortage in the diet causes loss of energy and vitality. We use too many devitalized
foods that have been robbed, through processing, of their mineral content. The mineral content
of honey is not high (dark honey having 4 times as much iron as the light honeys), but as
slight as the mineral value of honey may seem, if you take 1 tablespoon in the morning and
one in the afternoon, there will be a noticeable difference in weight, energy, vivacity and general
appearance.

Honey that has not been strained, filtered and overheated are also high in vitamins. Locate a
pure, unfiltered, raw honey for the results mentioned above. Honey is an excellent medium
for vitamins. Unlike other fresh foods that loose vitamins when they are picked or stored, honey
keeps the vitamin content when stored. Honey is the only food that stays fresh for thousands
of years.

It is well known that the main cause of fatigue is an over-acid body. The best prevention and
cure is to keep your body at a balanced alkaline-acid level. The foods that are the most acid-
forming are beef, eggs, oysters, oatmeal, wheat, wheat flour, rice and white bread. Honey is
a little acid to the taste, just as lemons are acid to the taste but they have an
alkaline effect.

Bee Pollen
Increases strength and endurance. It is rich in nutrients, enzymes, and boron which is
needed for calcium absorption and brain function, plus it has all the amino acids the body
needs. Excellent for hair, since normal hair growth is reduced by a lack of amino acids.
Helps the immune system, builds resistance to disease and has a cleansing effect on the
blood. Try to purchase it within a 20 mile radius of your home. Start with a small amount,
1/2 teaspoon and increase to 1 tablespoon daily, in juices, cereals. You could make it into
a sweet treat, by adding it to a ground dried fruit, honey and a favorite flavoring. We make a
delicious treat by adding lemon and mint or carob powder, chopped nuts, roasted sesame
seeds etc. Be creative according to your taste.


WATER
Water is the most powerful healing remedy of anything we ingest. Dehydration is the
number one cause of constipation. But if you commit to drinking at least 8 glasses of
water daily, you will not have any stress and strain in the bathroom. Pure water is the
best. Water composition of the body is 75% of the muscles, 75% of your brain, 83%
of your blood and 20% of your bones. Losing just one percent of your body's fluids can
cause discomfort and pain. Losing 5% may cause hallucinations and a drop of 15%
results in death. See Food Storage

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 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR COMMON ILLNESSES

"Health is never valued so much as when it is gone"

For quick relief, and emergencies, acquire the foods, herbs or herb formulas you feel your family
will need. Have them available, so that when there are signs of an illness coming on, you can
immediately take care of it. This will either prevent or shorten the illness greatly and most likely
avoid having to go to a doctor. Many of the excellent herbal formulas listed are available through
Health Stores or check out the reference books listed.

HERB PREPARATIONS

To make a tea (infusion) - steep (by bringing water to a boil, take off heat,
add leaves or flowers-1 tablespoon fresh or 1 teaspoon dried, cover and let sit)
for 5- 20 minutes.
To make a decoction - Boil roots or barks for 20 minutes
A poultice - fresh, ground-up herbs, or wetted powdered herbs to form a paste,
and applied wet to an area to encourage healing.
A tincture - active ingredients can be removed from the whole herb by any liquid
solvent such as grain alcohol, glycerin, fermented wine or apple cider vinegar.
A liniment - is a liquid herbal preparation with a base of alcohol and oil for external
application.

An ointment or salve - a semisolid herbal preparation for external use that is
soaked in olive oil, beeswax, and herbs.

Note: for detailed instructions on the above preparations see the Nature's
Medicine Chest 4x6 plant ID cards, or the Nature's Medicine Chest CD.


Use fresh herbs whenever possible. Herbs do not take the place of a healthy diet, good
nursing or natural living. Look for the cause and correct. Consult a competent physician
when needed.


ALLERGIES, HAYFEVER
Toxins in the bloodstream is a main cause for allergic reactions.
Anything that weakens the immune system, like poor digestion, stress,
worry, fear, wrong food, etc. can cause allergies.

For pollen allergies take raw crude pollen (best within a 20 mile radius of where you live).
It relieves this type of allergy within a half an hour.
Take a 1 teaspoon 3 times a day, for 3 days. Repeat when needed. See also information
under Honey.

HERBAL COMBINATIONS:
In the spring and summer, treat hay fever with herbal and nutritional remedies.
You will find the symptoms are reduced or eliminated without the side-effects
of prescription or other over-the-counter medicines.

Herbal Program for Hay Fever and Allergies - from Janet Zand. It really works!

Week 1
Echinacea and Goldenseal combination (15-20 drops or 2 tabs, 3 times daily)
Pantothenic Acid (Vit. B5) (100-250 mg, 2-3 times daily)

Week 2
Astragalus, alone or as part of a formula (1 dose, 3 times daily)

Week 3
Echinacea and Goldenseal combination (15-20 drops or 2 tabs, 3 times daily)
Pantothenic Acid (Vit.B5) (100-250 mg, 2-3 times daily)

Week 4
Astragalus, alone or as part of a formula (1 dose, 3 times daily)

 

Note:
Licorice may be used during Week 2 and Week 4 for additional support.
Caution should be used by those with high blood pressure or who have a
tendency toward water retention.

Important to consider your diet. Avoid foods that are offensive to you
during the hay fever season (i.e. wheat, milk, dairy, nuts and nut butters)

By detoxifying the intestines, you can often reduce and even eliminate
allergic reactions. A colon cleanse is advised in some cases of hay fever.



ARTHRITIS, GOUT
Arthritis, bursitis, gout, tennis elbow, hips and shoulders are caused by
deposits of crystallized uric acid in the joints. A diet of red meat, chicken,
refined foods, sugar, salt and other acid foods should be eliminated.
Drink at least 8 glasses of distilled water and establish an alkaline way of eating.

Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar and citrus juices are very high in organic acids, which can wash
and clean your joints, flushing out the inorganic acids, the uric acids etc. Take
2 tablespoons to 1-1 1/2 cups water, 3-5 times a day and a citrus juice fast,
especially lemons and limes which are the most alkalizing to the body. Other
juices will work but will take twice as long. Sam Biser indicates you will see great
improvement within 3 weeks. Of course, you'll need to get off foods that are acid-
forming (beef, fish, chicken, dairy, sugar etc.) Check out his web page for more on
deep tissue repair for arthritis and many other excellent helps with health problems.
His programs work! There can be miraculous recovery from serious arthritis within
3 weeks.

This can also be effective in loosing inches if you are overweight, or stay normal if
you do not need to loose. (2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar to 2 glass of warm water
each day).

MEDICINAL HERBS:
alfalfa, aloe, burdock, cayenne, chaparral, dandelion,
garlic, dulse, kelp, parsley, papaya, saffron, red clover, Mormon tea,
yucca.

HERBAL COMBINATION:
cayenne
, parsley root, ginger root, golden seal root,
ginseng root, garlic (2 capsules 3 times a day)


ASTHMA
This and other lung ailments are usually caused by bad habits and an unhealthy life style. Stop doing anything that would damage the lungs. Elliminating dairy products and an alkaline diet alone may help
.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
Taken orally, it has stopped asthma attacks. Try 2 teaspoons every 3-4 hours during the day.
Note: if it reoccurs in the next few days, repeat procedure again and within a month the dosage may be cut to 1 teaspoon in the morning and one at night, until the asthma is gone.

HERBS
Ginkgo Biloba, Mullein oil, Nettle, Pau d'arco, Shuan Huang Lian combination, Asthma-X5 herbal combination, echinacea, goldenseal, horsetail, juniper berries, licorice root, and slippery elm bark tablets.
See Balchs' Prescription for Nutritional Healing for more on this subject and the dangers to look out for.


ATHLETE'S FOOT
A fungal infection that thrives in an environment of warmth and dampness.
Symptoms include inflammation, burning, itching, scaling, cracking and blistering.

Build the immune system with an alkaline diet and antifungal herbs.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
Spray directly on the cleaned infected area and let dry. In addition, saturate a clean sock over the infected area and wear as usual.

TREE TEA OIL
This is an oil that is effective anti-fungal agent and works great when applied directly on the feet.

MEDICINAL HERBS:
pau d’arco tea (drink 3 cups a day) or a strong tea
(6 tea bags to 2 quarts water) for soaking the feet (15 min. 3 times a day).
Tea tree oil (20 drops to about 4 quarts of water) is also excellent for soaking
(same amount of time). Dry thoroughly and put a few drops of the undiluted
tea on the affected area. You may want to try soaking the area in apple
cider vinegar or a tincture or strong tea of goldenseal root. Supplement
with Vitamins A, B, and C.

EXTERNAL BLEEDING
For cuts: place cayenne pepper directly on cut (does not sting).
Stops bleeding in 10-30 seconds and prevents scarring.

For nose bleeds: if caused by dryness, use aloe vera gel, calendula ointment
or comfrey ointment. Put pressure, with your finger, on the upper lip, just under the nose.
Take 3,000 mg of Vit.C with bioflavonoids when bleeding starts and 1,000 mg every
hour until bleeding has completely stopped. Vit.K
(alfalfa, cornsilk, Irish moss, kelp, shepherds’ purse) used with Vit.C also helps.
Can snuff Cayenne Pepper (painful for a few minutes but works immediately).

BRUISING, SPRAINS
HERBS: A fresh comfrey leaf poultice, blended to a thick gel, and placed
on the bruised, broken or sprained area works miraculously!
Wrap with gauze or a cloth, then an ace bandage to hold it in place.
Cover with plastic to protect items from staining.
Give it 2-3 days, changing with new comfrey each day.
A comfrey ointment or oil is also very effective.
You could alternate when poultice is inconvenient.

HERBAL FORMULAS: A mixture of the following, made into an ointment, is
excellent healing agent for bones, flesh and cartilage - white oak bark,
comfrey root, mullein leave, black walnut leaves, marshmallow root,
wormwood herb, lobelia herb, skullcap herb, gravel root, beeswax, olive oil,

and wheat germ oil.

Note: This above combination is called BF&C (bones, flesh and cartilage)
It is an aid for malfunction in bone, flesh, cartilage and is excellent for accelerating
the healing process for sprains, pulled muscles or tendons, breaks, calcium spurs,
tremors, skin eruptions, varicose veins, etc. For recipe to make this see Comfrey.

BURNS
Become knowledgeable on the treatment for many different types of burns. I
will include a few that have proven very successful.

Basic Burn Information:
1st-degree burns are red and painful (sunburns, scalds.)
2nd degree burns blister, ooze and are painful (contact with oven coils, severe sunburn)
3rd degree burns are charred, white colored (from chemicals, electricity or
prolonged contact with a hot surface

Gently wrap the burn in a clean dry cloth or thick gauze pad. Burns should
be allowed to begin the healing process on their own. Wrap the burn in a
clean, dry cloth or gauze pad and leave alone for the first 24 hours. After
that, wash gently with soap and water once a day. Keep it covered, dry and
clean between washings. After 2-3 days, apply healing ointments. Leave
blisters intact, if it pops, clean with soap and water, then smooth on an
ointment. Wash grease or dirt from the burn with soap and water. Flush the
burn with lots of cold, not ice, water (15-30 minutes) or apply cold, wet
towels.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
Spray silver solution directly onto the wound. Leave uncovered and wet for 5-20
minutes per application. Apply 1-3 times per day, depending on severity. It is
reported the burns and cuts will heal very rapidly with virtually no visible scarring.

HERBS: For minor burns - aloe, Irish moss, drink comfrey or horsetail tea, 3
cups a day. For 2nd degree burns or worse - make a thin paste of comfrey
powder, wheat germ oil and honey (a most miraculous healing agent). Place
on burn. No need to scrape skin away. A 3rd degree burn will take up to 3
weeks or more and should leave no scarring.

For an excellent Burn Paste, see information under comfrey.

COLDS, FLU & STREP THROAT
Act immediately: The minute you feel something coming on, don’t delay.

"Nutri Biotic Caps Plus” (available at most health stores) is excellent for virus.

Fortify the immune and lymph system: by cleansing the colon and liver. Drink
lots of pure water, and green drinks. Eat raw vegetables, sprouts and no
acid foods (see list, under cleansing)

To eliminate toxins quickly: Take 2 capsules, or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
and immediately get into as hot a shower as you can. Keep towel wrapped tightly,
take the same amount of cayenne and immediately get into a warm bed. Put on
extra blankets in order to help sweat out the toxins...or soak 15 minutes in a very
hot bath to which yarrow blossoms or chopped fresh ginger root (tied in a cloth)
have been added. Drink also in tea form, hot. Get into a warm bed immediately to
sweat out toxins.

Garlic is a strong natural antibiotic. If you did nothing else but take 1 or more fresh,
pressed garlic pearls, drinking it down with water, 3 times a day you would have an
excellent product for fighting infection!

HERBS: drink peppermint, elder flower and yarrow tea.

HERBAL COMBINATION FOR INFECTION:
Plaintain leaf, black walnut leaf, golden seal root, bugleweed herb, marshmallow root,
lobelia herb ( 4 caps every 2 hours) or take equal parts garlic, myrrh, goldenseal root,
cayenne in capsules 4 times a day.

HERBAL COMBINATION for a preventative when exposed to an illness:
Brigham herb, marshmallow root, golden seal root, chaparral
leaves
, burdock root, parsley root, lobelia herb, cayenne pepper, in
tincture or capsules. It is also good if you have caught a cold or flu.
Spray or diffuse room with Fir Needle essential oil to kill bacteria or
virus in the air. A little lemon essential oil mixed with water makes a
great antiseptic. Rub on hands when you go out in public to prevent picking
up germs (from shaking hands, touching doorknobs, etc.
Take catnip enema. Drink 1/2 to 1 gallon water (distilled) throughout the day.

THROAT
Follow the same suggestions under colds for cleansing and diet.

To relieve sore throat, strep or staph:

  • 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, 1 clove
    chopped or pressed garlic. Mix together and eat as needed. If you cannot
    handle cayenne replace it with equal parts honey and fresh lemon.
  • "07" stabilized oxygen (available in Health stores) - lean head back and drip a few
    drops directly onto throat.

HERBS: amaranth, barberry, comfrey, fenugreek, goldenseal, mallow, sage,
savory, slippery elm, sumac, white oak bark, white pond lily, wintergreen,
and witch hazel are all good for a gargle.

HERBAL COMBINATION: X-ceptic tincture on throat. (which contains oak bark,
golden seal root, myrrh gum, comfrey root, garlic and cayenne, in tincture form)


COLIC
If symptoms are continual crying, rather than occasional, (and longer than 2 months),
throwing up and not just spitting up, it is most likely another problem besides Colic.

HERBS: peppermint and ginger tea or extract wild yam root, catnip, angelica,
camomile, dill, summer savory, wintergreen, motherwort, valerian, burnet.
The seeds of anise, caraway, or carrot.

HERBAL COMBINATION: make a tea of the following or use separately – equal
partscatnip, fennel, peppermint or spearmint. Use ½-1 teaspoon of the herb
or the mixed herbs to 1 cup water (depending on the age of child).

Rice Milk Formula for babies with colic, allergies to other milks etc.
(this has worked when nothing else has)
1 cup brown short grain rice
7 cups distilled water
2 tablespoons rice syrup
1 strip (6-7 Inches) Kamboo sea weed
Cook rice, water and sea weed on low heat for 2 hrs. Remove sea weed, and
liquefy. You may have to add more water for formula consistency. Strain
through cheese cloth and place in bottle. Can be frozen.

If pain in stomach persists. Check with a Gastro specialist.

DIARRHEA
Can be caused by a number of problems: parasites, colitis, stress, viruses,
chemicals, allergies, or diet. A strong Acidophilus will usually check it within 1-3
days. Acidophilus is also good for constipation problems.

HERBS: Sunflower leaf tea. (make a tea of 1 teaspoon of the chopped leaf to
1 cup water). Take only ½ to 1 teaspoon of the tea, depending on age, 2-3
times a day or until the diarrhea stops. Do not overdose as it may stop up
your bowels longer than you want it to. This is a very potent remedy. Other
teas to drink would be blackberry root tea, red raspberry leaf, comfrey,
dandelion, alfalfa, cayenne, garlic, ginger, gentian, golden seal, hawthorn,
kelp, licorice, lobelia, myrrh, oat straw, red clover, slippery elm, white
oak bark
, wormwood or camomile.


EARACHE
Allergies have been linked to the cause of ear infections. Eliminate dairy
products, grains. Infants should not be given grains until they are 1 year old.
Use the same cleansing and diet program as listed under colds.

HERBS: drop warmed garlic, lobelia and mullein oil into each ear (even if only one is hurting).
Most health stores carry these drops combined. Place cotton in ears.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
Lie down on bed or couch with affected ear facing up. Place 5-7 drops of colloidal
silver in the ear. Remain in this lying position for a minimum of 10 minutes, preferably
for a least 30 minutes. Repeat 2-3 times per day. Noticeable improvement has been
reported in as little as 4-24 hours.

See information under Garlic

 

EYE IRRITATIONS
Cataracts can form when vitamin C, B2, lysine and tryptophan are low. Other
conditions are inflammation, pink eye, tired or sore eyes.

HERBS: make an eyewash of the following teas (strain well) - borage flowers,
rosemary, eyebright herb, sage or goldenseal root.

HERBAL COMBINATION: an excellent formula which comes in capsules or
tincture, available in herb or health stores, consists of bayberry bark,
eyebright herb, golden seal root, red raspberry leaf and cayenne. 2 capsules
can be taken 3 times a day. The tincture can be diluted and used as any eye
wash, either with drops or in an eye cup wash the eye with an Herbal
Eyebright formula either by dropper or in eye wash bath. Stings but works.
Clears up infection. Sometimes it takes a few weeks, so don’t give up. It
also makes the eyes bright and shiny.

A fennel eye bath for tired, dry eyes and clearer vision - make a tea from fennel
seed. Diluted 1 to 1 with water and a pinch of salt. Strain the tea through a very
fine strainer and make fresh everyday. Use an eye bath, available at drug stores.
Make sure everything you are using is very
clean.

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FEVER
Fever is not a disease, but a symptom that may indicate the presence of
disease. This defense mechanism of the body acts to destroy harmful
microbes. Help the fever, rather than suppress it. Use instructions under
colds along with herbs listed below. A garlic or catnip enema is very effective.

HERBS: A tea of peppermint, elder flowers, boneset, sage, yarrow, or quaking aspen.

HERBAL COMBINATION: fresh garlic juice, comfrey leaves, wormwood herb,
lobelia herb, marshmallow root, oak bark, mullein leaves, skullcap herb, uva
ursi
herb. (1 tablespoon ever hour as needed)



FOOD POISONING

Vomiting and diarrhea can flush out important electrolytes - potassium, sodium,
and glucose. Take either Gatorade or a rehydration mix of fruit juice (for potassium),
1/2 teaspoon honey ( for glucose) and a pinch of table salt (sodium chloride).

Do not take an antacid or a antidiarrheal product. It could multiply the bacteria more
rabidly, and in greater numbers which would interfere with the body's ability to fight the
infection. Just let nature take its' course. Do not stick your finger down your throat!
This is not necessary. Usually within a few hours to a day after the diarrhea and vomiting
have subsided, you'll be
ready for food. Keep it bland, cereal, pudding, soda crackers or
broth. Avoid high-fiber, spicy, acidic, greasy, sugary, or dairy foods that could further
irritate the stomach.

An excellent product - stabilized oxygen, "07" can be used for food poisoning,
dysentery, diarrhea, bronchitis, emphuysemis, sinus.
Use 20-50 drops (50 drops for an
adult, if you are really sick), 3 times a day, preferably in juice. Smaller doses for children.
For a baby, use 5 drops.

Using Apple Cider Vinegar:
When there is food poisoning with vomiting, only drink teaspoonsful every few minutes.
When the 1st glass is finished, take another, using 2 tsp. every 5 minutes. This will
add another 2 hours of treatment. A 3rd glass should be taken with one small swallow
every 15 minutes. If you wake up with nausea and vomiting and digestive upsets, follow
the apple cider vinegar and water treatment throughout the day. Be sure to take extra
vinegar and water 5 times a day or more for the next 3 days.

 

GLANDS
The lymph glands are the body’s filter system. They remove toxins from the
body, but if they are not working properly, toxins build up in the
bloodstream. Cleanse system and detoxify.

HERBS: alfalfa, barberry, black cohosh, black walnut, burdock, cayenne,
dandelion, echinacea, garlic, gentian, ginseng, golden seal, gotu kola,
hawthorn, hops , kelp, licorice.

HERBAL COMBINATION: Rub the glands with mullein and lobelia ointment,
Professor Cayenne's Herbal Balm or Exceptic, in downward strokes.


HEADACHES
If you feel your headache is caused from a neck or back that is out, try
hanging from a rod or door. Place doubled towel on top of door, near hinges.
With hands on the toweling and your feet not touching the floor, let your
whole body relax with the feel of the weight pulling on your lower back. Do it
a few times, if you don't hear adjusting (tiny pops) in your back, try it
again throughout the day, until you do. CAUTION: Do not try this if you have
major back problems, if you are overweight, if the door or rod is not secure,
or if you do not feel comfortable with it. It was a suggestion given to me by a
Chiropractor, and it has worked for me as well as others for years. Another
suggestion is to find sore spots along your shoulders, neck and back with your
thumb or middle finger, press in hard, until the pain disappears. Try apple cider
vinegar (2 tsp. vinegar in a glass of warm water and honey added, if desired).

HERBS: drink peppermint and ginger tea, rosemary, catnip, mate and mint tea,
horsetail (a good source of silica necessary for bone and connective
tissue).

HERBAL COMBINATION: alfalfa, burdock, oat straw, slippery elm, and white
willow bark
can be taken in capsule, extract or tea form.

See information for headache relief under apple cider vinegar.

 

HEMORRHOIDS
They are much like varicose veins, which enlarge and lose their elasticity,
resulting in saclike protrusions into the anal canal. Can be caused by
sitting or standing at long periods, violent coughing, lifting, constipation.

Drink lots of fluids, eat lots of fiber, prevent heavy lifting, choose a hemorrhoid
cream over suppositories. Control your salt intake, coffee, strong spices, beer
and cola. Aloe vera gel, applied directly on the anus can relieve the pain and soothe.

HERBS: Drink yarrow or comfrey tea and bathe affected parts with a strong
tea of the same. Use decoction of goldenseal root or witch hazel bark
externally. Aloe vera gel, applied on the anus, relieves the burning. Collinsonia,
also known as stoneroot has proven helpful, for centuries.

HERBAL COMBINATION: A salve made of bayberry, goldenseal root, myrrh and
white oak bark works even better than the commercial preparations. A paste
made from powdered comfrey root can be used as a poultice to heal bleeding
hemorrhoids. A dab of witch hazel applied to the rectum with a cotton ball is one
of the very best remedies available for external hemorrhoids, especially if there
is bleeding. A paste made from powdered comfrey root can be used in a poultice
to heal bleeding hemorrhoids. (Comfrey is recommended for external use only)


INSOMNIA
It can be caused by anxiety, distress, pain, nervous exhaustion. Exercise
and fresh air helps. A change of diet, which helps the nervous system, will
definitely help. Try not to eat late, especially just before going to bed.

HERBS: Passion flower, hops, valerian, catnip, camomile, lobelia, skullcap,
wood betony and lavender flowers.

HERBAL COMBINATION: black cohosh root, cayenne pepper, hops flowers, lobelia
herb
, skullcap herb, valerian root, wood betony and mistletoe leaf.
(2 capsules 3 times a day).

Note: The blending of 4 herbs, kava, chamomile, hops and hawthorn, can help relax
your body, mind, heart, and digestion, promoting a more refreshing night's sleep.

See information also under apple cider vinegar.

 

INDIGESTION
Those who are ill, lack the ability to properly digest and assimilate their
food. The main reason for this breakdown in digestion is the increased
amount of cooked and processed foods in our diets. By cleansing and changing
to an alkaline diet with fresh, raw vegetables, sprouts, soaked nuts and
seeds, the body can build back the enzymes needed for digestion. Make sure
you are getting enough water and exercise.

CHARCOAL
An effective treatment for indigestion and gas. Take between 1 teaspoon to
1 1/2 tablespoons of powdered charcoal up to 3 times a day (tablets are also
available).You can take it between meals, as food can reduce its effectiveness.
Swirl the charcoal in a glass of water and drink it down, or mix it with olive oil for
easy ingestion by use of a spoon. See Charcoal

HERBS: A tea of alfalfa, aloe vera, cayenne, corn silk, cramp bark,
dandelion, fennel, garlic, gentian, ginger, ginseng, gotu kola, hawthorn,
hops, lobelia, oregon grape, papaya, parsley, peppermint, skullcap, slippery
elm
, valerian, wood betony, yarrow. Peppermint and ginger tea or the
extract, wild yam root, catnip, angelica, camomile or anise tea.

HERBAL COMBINATION: marshmallow root, slippery elm bark, lobelia herb,
ginger root, wild yam (1 cup tea a.m. and p.m.)

 

MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

Each month, the lining of a woman's uterus produces chemicals called
prostaglandins, which help the uterine muscles contract and expel tissue and
fluids during menstruation. High levels of prostaglandins cause uterine muscle
contractions or cramps. Dr.Penny Budoff, M.D. states many women needlessly
suffer from this chemical problem.

Menstrual pain is sometimes aggravated by tension, insufficient exercise, poor
dietary habits, nervous tension, tight muscles, the use of stimulants, poor diet
alcohol, caffeine, sugars etc. Eat more vegetables and fruit in small amounts
through the day, rather than having 3 large meals.
Be sure you have enough vitamins, minerals (especially calcium, potassium and
magnesium) and take before and during your period. Do not take diuretics, rather
drink more water.

Warmth will increase your blood flow and relax you muscles, especially important
in your cramped and congested pelvic area. Drink lots of hot herb tea or hot
lemonade. Also put a heating pad or hot-water bottle on your abdomen for a
few minutes at a time.
Take a hot bath with 1 cup each sea salt and baking soda . Soak for 20 minutes.
Take a brisk walk, do yoga stretches.

HERBS: Angelica root, cramp bark, kava, red raspberry, black coholsh,
blue cohosh, cramp bark, camomile, tea.
(Do not use black cohosh if you are pregnant or have a chronic disease).

HERBAL FORMULA: black cohosh root, sarsaparilla root, American ginseng
root
, licorice root, false unicorn root, blessed thistle herb and squaw vine
herb
( 2 capsules 3 times a day). Note: To make this formula much more
effective, take 2 soft gel capsules of wheat germ oil (by Viobin) per day, or you
could take 1 teaspoon of the oil (if you don’t mind the taste). This is also
excellent for hot flashes for women going through menopause.

Note: a powerful blend that works well is 1 teaspoon each cramp bark, motherwort,
valerian root, kava root, skullcap leaves and flowers in 4 cups water. Bring to boil,
then simmer 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon camomile flowers and let steep
another 20 minutes. Drink 1 cup of the tea, 2-3 times daily before meals. Or you
could mix 2 teaspoon each of the individual tinctures in a cup of water and drink
1/2 cup, 2 times a day.

 

SINUS PROBLEMS
The sinuses are the first line of defense in protecting the lungs against
infection. If they become clogged from too much mucus produced by the body,
infection may set in.
By cleansing, building the immune system, eating right, and especially
keeping away from dairy products, mucus can be controlled.

Acidophilus, bee pollen, vitamins A, B, C, E, Co Q10, and zinc lozenges are
helpful. Use eucalyptus oil as a spray, rub, or add to essential oil diffuser, or
humidifier. If rubbing on chest or around nose area, first rub on a little olive oil to
keep from irritating skin.

HERBS: Anise, fenugreek, marshmallow, red clover, bayberry may help to
loosen phlegm and clear congestion, golden seal, horehound, mullein, nettle.

HERBAL COMBINATION: Place a 1-2 drops of the following oils, which have been
blended together, olive, cassia, eucalyptus, cajeput oil, pure menthol plus
camphor crystals, or Tie-Fu (an essential oil found in most health stores)
on palm of hand, cup around the nose and breath in until passages clear.


SKIN IRRITATIONS
There are many reasons for skin reactions. It functions as a means of
excreting toxins from the body, just as the kidneys and bowels do. Some of
the causes of skin problems are allergies to molds, foods, chemicals,
cosmetics, insect bites, poison plants, fungi and much more. When skin
rashes occur is it a good indication that the pancreas needs help or that
your body needs cleansing to get rid of toxins. It can also be a valuable
warning signal that you may have a potentially serious illness. Cleanse and
rebuild.

COLLOIDAL SILVER
This product may help in certain skins problems.

HERBS: Aloe vera gel, ginkgo biloba extract, green tea. Calendula,
chamomile, elder flower, tea tree oil, olive leaf extract, oat straw tea can
all be used externally for relief.

Skin rashes, chicken pox, measles etc.- Chickweed or Plantain ointments.
Bites - A plantain poultice is especially helpful for insect, spider
bites, bee stings. Try covering the bite with clay, a poultice of plantain, lobelia or mugwort.
Abscesses or boils - apply a poultice of lobelia, mullein or comfrey and
ground flaxseed. Drink burdock root or red clover tea often, to cleanse the blood.
Itch relief – lotion made from chamomile, tea tree oil and vitamin E.


HERBAL COMBINATION: a poultice of chaparral, dandelion and yellow dock root
helps. An ointment made from oak bark, comfrey leaf, marshmallow root,
mullein leaf, black walnut leaf, gravel root, wormwood herb, lobelia herb and
skullcap herb is good.

 

STRESS, NERVOUSNESS
Caused by illness, trauma, injuries, life style changes. It has found to be
a factor in colitis, ulcers, strokes, cancer, high blood pressure, heart
attacks, headaches, and nervous breakdowns. To avoid this, cleanse, diet,
exercise will help mentally and physically. The body needs extra B-complex,
C and E vitamins, calcium with magnesium, potassium, selenium and zinc.

HERBS: Drink often - spearmint and skullcap tea, camomile, celery seed or
blue vervain. Other herbs are, alfalfa, black cohosh, cayenne, catnip, dandelion,
garlic, ginger, ginseng, golden seal, gotu kola, hops, kava kava, kelp, licorice,
lobelia, mistletoe, mullein, passion flower, Pau d’Arco, rose hips, St.John’s
wort, valerian, wild oats.


TOOTHACHE, SORE GUMS
Diet is a major cause of tooth disease. It is a bacterial disease and rivals
the common cold for the most prevalent human disorder. Tooth decay is not a
natural process. It is caused by bacteria, sugars for the bacteria to feed
on and the weakness of tooth enamel.

Use antibacterial mouthwashes, inflammatory herbs, avoid refined sugars, soft
drinks, chewable vitamin C. Use more foods and herbs high in calcium. Keep
gums stimulated and to remove plaque, massage between your teeth with
Stim-U-Dent (hold in mouth till soft).

HERBS: camomile, hops, calendula, peppermint and yarrow tea. For anti inflammatory
effects. For toothache: apply a small amount of clove oil or peppermint oil on tooth,
with a swab stick.
For sore gums - apply a decoction or diluted tincture of myrrh gum,
goldenseal root or witch hazel to gums. Rub gums with eucalyptus oil. Massage gums
daily. For teething - camomile or passion flower tea with honey. Rub gums with brandy.
To ease pain – rinse area with warm salt water (1/2 teaspoon to 8 oz. warm water)


WARTS
(A viral infection. There are over 60 types of warts)
The following is a Vitamin therapy for the common wart.

An excellent Vitamin therapy: Take every day for 1 month:
Vit. A 20,000 U
Vit C 3,000
Vit E 800 U
Vitamin B complex 50 mg
Continue taking a little longer if warts are leaving,but not quite gone.

HERBS: Try any of the following: Rub the juice from a dandelion stem on the
wart, 2-3 times a day. Crush a garlic clove and apply directly on wart only. Cover
with a bandage and leave it in place for 24 hours. Repeat treatment until the
wart blisters and falls off (takes about a week). You could make a paste of castor oil
and baking soda and apply to the wart every night and bandage it (may take 3-6 weeks).

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From the author:

I am sharing this basic knowledge, using remedies for ailments that effect
most of us. I had the opportunity in 1964 to learn about herbs and other
natural helps for illnesses when my children were very young from one of the
great herbalist of our time, Dr. John R. Christopher. I had read somewhere
that there were plants around us that could heal and I wanted to learn about
them in case I could not get to a doctor. The more I learned and used his
advise the less I needed a doctor. As it turned out, I never did need the
assistance of a medical professional after that, mainly because I had the
knowledge as well as the herbs, foods etc. at hand, so that the minute an
illness appeared I could immediately take care of it. When you can do this
it usually keeps the problem from getting worse. Know what to have on hand,
so you can stop it before it gets so serious you have to go to a doctor for
help. Learn to take care of illnesses like colds, flu, earache, sore throat,
skin rashes, nausea…the basics. You will be surprised how much you can do on
your own.

Let the Nature's Medicine Chest plant ID cards help you recognize plants around
you that could save your life, heal and prevent illnesses. Start now to organize
and file those remedies that work for you in a handy file box. Keep a record of
the foods, herbs or other home remedies that have helped, so that the next time
a certain illness comes up you will have the information of what worked best
for you, or to share information for others. When a method has worked well
for you, you will think you'll never forget it, but by the time a particular
illness comes around again, you may find you have forgotten exactly what you
used. Some remedies work better for one than another. For instance, when my
sons were growing up, I found that golden seal root powder helped one overcome
bronchitis or coughing in a matter of 1-2 days. Garlic worked better for the other.

DISCLAIMER
These publications are intended as a reference guide to help you to make informed decisions about your health and not as a substitute for any treatment that may have been prescribed by your physician.

Some of the statements on the CD-ROM, concerning plant properties, have not been evaluated by the FDA. A qualified health care professional should always be consulted in the event of any health problem. Some herbs are specifically not recommended for use by pregnant women or people with certain illness. A professional herbalist should be consulted prior to using herbs for the treatment of injury or disease.


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Edible Wild Plants - Medsger
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Healthy Healing - Page
Herbs - Bremness
Herbs to the Rescue (Herbal First Aid) - King
Know your Poisonous Plants - James
Medicinal Plants Series - Moore
Mother Nature's CD library - Packard Technologies
Prescription for Nutritional Healing - Balch
School of Natural Healing - Christopher's Publications
The Herb Book - Lust
Wild Edible Plants of the Western U.S. - Kirk

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