Herb Corner Issue 18

To all the Father's out there: Happy Father's Day! Here are the last four cell salts.

Calcium Sulphate (Calc Sulf) is used for infections, pus and general toxicity. It works to detoxify the body, improve digestion, as well as finish and clean up Chronic Infections. The main function of Calc Sulf is skin and tissue support. Six other uses for Calc Sulf include: Acne, Hang Nails, Burns, Itching Feet, Cradle Cap, and Sore Throat.

Potassium Phosphate (Kali Phos) helps the nerves and the grey matter of the brain. When nreves get depleted by stress it can cause sleeplessness or depression. Mainly it is the Central Nervous System that is affected by Kali Phos. Some of the emotional indicators that Kali Phos needs to be used are: Depression, Hysteria, Nervousness, Fear, and Anxiety. Six more uses for Kali Phos are: Asthma, Heart Palpitations, Bad Breath, Dry Mouth, Eplilepsy, and Whooping Cough.

Sodium Phosphate (Nat Phos) governs the acid balance in the body. The body should have the balance of 70% alkalinity and 30% acidity. Alkalinity equals health. Over-acid conditions allow diseases to come. The closer one is to the 70/30 balance the healthier they are. Some signs of an over-acid condition are: Sour Body Smell, Parasites, Sour Smelling Discharges, and Candida or Vaginal Infections. Six ailments that Nat Phos can be used for include: Ance, Hives, Itching, Ph Imbalances, Yellow Creamy Discharges, and Vomiting of Sour Fluids,

Sodium Sulphate (Nat Sulf) is responsible for liver health and head injuries where one has become depressed and irritable. It is also responsible for helping the body rid itself of excess water. Six other uses are: Alcoholism, Coughing, Loose/Huge stools, Bloating, Swelling, or if one is Suicidal.

Wish you all a wonderful beginning to summer!

Herb Corner Issue 17

Here are the next four cell salts and a suggestion for prevention of the swine flu.

Calcium Phosphate (Calc Phos) helps with calcium metabolism. When the metabolism is disrupted it can cause osteoporosis or bone spurs. It can be an aid in teeth and digestive problems, but works mainly with bone tissue. Other uses for Calc Phos include: Eczema, Gout, Infections, Smoking, and Worms.

Potassium Sluphate (Kali Sulf) is specific for the third stage or inflammation. This is the stage where infection (pus) or boils appear. When there is a lack of this cell salt there are usually yellow discharges. It is recommended for high fevers, when the body is working to get the bacteria to multiply faster to eat the toxic substances that are making the body sick. (The are the garbage men, let them take out the trash. Don't stop them from doing there job.) However, the main funtion for Kali Sulf is the making and distributing of oil. Other things it can be used for are: Age spots, Arthritis, Deafness, Scarlet Fever, Vitiligo, and Wandering Pains.

Sodium Chloride (Nat Mur) commonly known as table salt. However, the homeopathic works to the benefit of the body instead of creating problems as regular table salt will. This is due to the diluting and shaking to make it a 6X potency. It is the most used cell salt for digestion, arthritis, and water distribution. It is the key to dry mucus membranes or excessivly watery discharges. Usually, the person who needs this cell salt is experiencing grief and/or self isolation. Some other uses include: Canker sores, Depression, Heart Palpitations, Loss of taste, Hang nails, and parasites.

Silicea (Silica) is nicknamed "The Surgeon." This is because of its ability to help the body rid itself of foreign objects. This cell salt is also responsible for connective tissue strength. It can aid in dissolving scar tissue. Someone who needs Silica is usually timid and the hands and feet are continuously cold. Other uses for Silica are: Boils, Sleepwalking, Cysts, Hip/joint disease, Smelly feet, and shyness.

When it comes to the swine flu, garlic is the herb to use. The dose is 16 cloves of fresh garlic a day if infected or 4 cloves a day as a preventative measure. This may sound simplistic, but it works.

If you want a readymade product, there is no better remedy than Dr. Christopher's Anti-Plague Formula (now called Super Immune Garlic Formula). If infected I would suggest consuming a 4 oz bottle per day until all symptoms have terminated. The dosage on the label would be enough to work as a preventative.

Herb Corner Issue 16

Hey everyone! For the next few months I will be sharing a little bit about each of the twelve cell salts. They are prepared and taken the same way homeopathics are: diluted and succussed (shaken) 6X. Also, these are also non-toxic and can be taken with any medications you may be taking. And anyone, infants, pregnant women, etc. can take them will no problem also. Each newsletter will cover four cell salts. My books with all the information is currently buried, so this is comming from a set of notes that I took.

Calcium Flouride (Calc Fluor) is essintial for the connective tissues. It helps relax tightened muscles and firm up sagging muscles or tissue. Calc fluor can be used for: bone spurs, lower back weakness, cysts, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, cracking joints, etc. Note: For those that are using or looking into flouride treatments, Calc flour can strengthen the enamel on teeth better than the flouride treatment.

Iron Phosphate (Ferrum Phos) is important for the oxygenation of the blood. Ferrum phos is unique because it carries oxygen to all parts of the body and there is no need to worry about iron toxicity. It is helpful during the first symptoms of cold or flu, but is most helpful with blood conditions. These could be as simples as nosebleeds, to hemorrhoages, etc. Other things it can help with are: arthritis, bronchitis, eye inflammation, morning sickness, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), etc.

Potassium Chloride (Kali Mur) is used in conditions where there is grey or think white mucus. This cell salt works with Fibrin (a protein that helps with the formation of a clot) to keep body fluids in correct thickness. It is very good for auto-immune diseases, bruising, facial redness, heart palpitations, kidney inflammation, nasal congestion, etc.

Magnesium Phosphate (Mag Phos) deals with muscular nerves and fibers. It feeds the heart and cardiovascular system. It is benefitial for spasmodic conditions. Some signs that it is needed: fast onset of cramping, symptoms relieved by heat and pressure. Other uses include: back chills, bloating, cramping, darting pains, etc.

Until next month, have a Happy Easter.

Herb Corner Issue 15

Good Morning everyone! It amazes me how fast the months go. Life has been pretty busy, so this month I would like to share a little bit about Homeopathy.

The belief in Homeopathy is "like cures like." This is done through the use of diluted and succussed (shaken) tinctures of plant, animal, and mineral. How this works is through "symptom aggrivation." It stimulates the body to heal itself. So, for example, if someone was to get stung by a bee, then they could take Apis mellifica (honeybee) to get it to stop stinging. Bee stings or bug bites that have a stinging feel to them can be helped with Apis.

I know it sounds odd. When I first heard of it, I told myself I wouldn't even touch it. But then I thought, well I might as well learn more about it and have a more informed opinion. Some of the things I have learned have been amazing. They are designed so that the symptoms a Homeopathic creates in a healthy person are similar to those of a disease. They have be thouroughly tested in the past 200 years and the information has been recorded in a materia medica.

If you were to look at the label on a homeopathic usually there is a 6X on the label. This is the potency or how many times it has been diluted and succussed. So with 6X one drop of the Mother Tinture (base tincture with the actual plant, animal, mineral) is added to 999 drops of water. It is then tapped on the palm (succussed) 100 times. Then one drop of that is taken out, the bottle dumped out and rinsed with hot water (or a clean bottle if you prefer), then the drop is put into the bottle with 999 more drops of water. This process is repeated until it has been done a total of 6 times. So, by the end there is little if any of the original substance in the end product.

Homeopathics are non-toxic, will not interfere with medication, and can be given to pregnant women and small children (including infants) with no side effects. Also, with Homeopathics it is not about how much is taken, but how often it is taken. Most Homeopathics are in a lactose base, but the amount is small enough that people who are lactose intolerant can still take them with no problem. Another thing to remember with Homeopathics is the more symptoms match up with a specific Homeopathic that is the one that will do the most good. If it could be several, it is okay to combine them because they will all do some good.

This is not to say that all the homeopathics should be mixed. But, for example, someone is having troubles with diegestion than there are several different ones that can be used: Carbo Veg (activated charcoal), Arcenicum album (arsenic), Nux Vomica (poison nut), and Spongia tosta (Toasted sponge). Most of the time it only takes one Homeopathic to get the desired results. When it comes to taking Homeopathics usually only one is needed in a twenty ounce bottle that can be sipped through out the day. Another method is the dry method, which is just taking the homeopathic as it is and not adding it to water.

There are many home homeopathic kits out there, some contain 15, 35, or more homeopathics. There are currently over 3,000 homeopathics, but those contained in the kit are the ones most often used. You should be able to find these in any health store or even online. For emergency dosage you will want to find the ones that have 200C on the label.

The lactose pellets disolve instantly in the mouth and are sweet (which is why children will take them). A sub category to Homeopathics are the Cell salts. There are twelve of them, and I will talk about them in another newsletter.

May health continue to follow

Herb Corner Issue 14

Good Morning. This month I would like to talk a little bit about Hawthorn. The Hawthorn berry grows on a tree and is usually found in California and Utah. The blossoms are white and grow in clusters.

Hawthorn is used for heart conditions. Mainly for Angina, to lower blood pressure, bring oxygen to the heart and provide nutrients. It has also been used for feelings of anxiety in the heart area and weak heartbeats. In addition to being good for the heart, the Hawthorn berry has been used for diarrhea and indigestion.

If you are on heart medication, please consult your physician before use. Because it is used for the heart it may increase the effects of the heart medication.

Remember, diet and lifestyle habits also play a part in heart health. A few other herbs that can be helpful to the heart as well are pricklry ash, ginger, and cayenne.

Herb Corner Issue 13

Happy New Year everyone! A new year, a new start. As I have been thinking about new beginnings my mind was drawn back to cleansing. More specifically Dr. Christopher's three day juice cleanse and extended herbal cleanse.

The three day juice cleanse is a simple way to start and can be done each month. Set aside three days to do this, or if you can get it to work around your current schedule, wonderful. It is outlined as follows:

8am- 16oz. Prune juice

8:30- 8oz Distilled or Reverse Osmosis water

9am- 8 oz Apple Juice (this can be one kind of juice that you can stand to drink for three days straight)

9:30- 8oz Distilled water

10am- 8oz Apple Juice

This continues until a few hours before retiring. Around 12pm and 6pm take two tablespoons of olive oil. For some it is hard to take it strait, so you may want to mix it in one of the glasses of juice or water. In addition to this you will probably want the Lower Bowel formula. Starting this cleanse can lead to further constipation but as the cleanse progresses and with the help of the formula things will get moving on a regualr basis. The formula can be taken 2 caps 3 times a day or more as needed. (There should be no worry about overdose, some people have needed to take up to forty capsules a day)

The other cleanse is the extended herbal cleanse, which contains the formulas: Lower Bowel, Liver and Gallbladder, Kidney, Blood stream, and Vital herbs. This cleanse is done over a period of 6 months and outlined as such:

The first week of the month, take all formulas except Blood stream. This is to be 2 caps three times a day 6 days a week, resting on the seventh. The only exception is the Lower Bowel formula which can be increased as needed.

Week two, add the blood stream formula.

All formulas are to be continued for the rest of the six months, except on the seventh day of each week and the seventh week during the six months. When the six months are complete rest from cleansing all of the seventh month.

The reasons for the break on the seventh is to give the body time to further eliminate all the toxins that are being released. In many studies, they have found that by resting fields on the seventh year that production of the produce is better than if the field is not rested. It also has the biblical context, refering to the creation when the Creator rested on the seventh day.

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