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Firefighters watch as home burns to the ground

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:29:00 +0000

What kind of Society do we live in? This is Heartbreaking!

OBION COUNTY, Tenn. - Imagine your home catches fire but the local fire department won't respond, then watches it burn. That's exactly what happened to a local family tonight.

A local neighborhood is furious after firefighters watched as an Obion County, Tennessee, home burned to the ground.

The homeowner, Gene Cranick, said he offered to pay whatever it would take for firefighters to put out the flames, but was told it was too late. They wouldn't do anything to stop his house from burning.

Each year, Obion County residents must pay $75 if they want fire protection from the city of South Fulton. But the Cranicks did not pay.

The mayor said if homeowners don't pay, they're out of luck.

This fire went on for hours because garden hoses just wouldn't put it out. It wasn't until that fire spread to a neighbor's property, that anyone would respond.

Turns out, the neighbor had paid the fee.

"I thought they'd come out and put it out, even if you hadn't paid your $75, but I was wrong," said Gene Cranick.

Because of that, not much is left of Cranick's house.

They called 911 several times, and initially the South Fulton Fire Department would not come.

The Cranicks told 9-1-1 they would pay firefighters, whatever the cost, to stop the fire before it spread to their house.

"When I called I told them that. My grandson had already called there and he thought that when I got here I could get something done, I couldn't," Paulette Cranick.

It was only when a neighbor's field caught fire, a neighbor who had paid the county fire service fee, that the department responded. Gene Cranick asked the fire chief to make an exception and save his home, the chief wouldn't.

We asked him why.

He wouldn't talk to us and called police to have us escorted off the property. Police never came but firefighters quickly left the scene. Meanwhile, the Cranick home continued to burn.

We asked the mayor of South Fulton if the chief could have made an exception.

"Anybody that's not in the city of South Fulton, it's a service we offer, either they accept it or they don't," Mayor David Crocker said.

Friends and neighbors said it's a cruel and dangerous city policy but the Cranicks don't blame the firefighters themselves. They blame the people in charge.

"They're doing their job," Paulette Cranick said of the firefighters. "They're doing what they are told to do. It's not their fault."

To give you an idea of just how intense the feelings got in this situation, soon after the fire department returned to the station, the Obion County Sheriff's Department said someone went there and assaulted one of the firefighters.

Hummingbirds in South Florida

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:57:00 +0000

South Florida Hummingbirds

October is the time to begin to get your Fall gardens in order.!
The hummers are heading down South again and you can easily attract them into your yards. These little guys are amazing to watch! It's fun to watch them hover and remain in one spot while they feed.
Simply hang out your hummingbird feeders, Fire spike is a wonderful plant to use to bring them to your yard. Make sure all other bird feeders are removed. You don't have to buy commercial food for the hummers. Just add 1 part sugar to 3 parts water. Make sure your feeders are cleaned out regularly. You don't want to make them sick!
It's as simple as that! Have your camera ready because these guys are not easily photographed! They are so quick, but what a delight they are! They will be here from about now till April so enjoy them while you can!

Vege Gardening

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Mon, 03 May 2010 12:29:00 +0000

Starting my Vegetable garden today!

Today , May 3 The weather is incredibly beautiful! Monday blah.... Wish the weekend didn't pass so fast!
I'm going to begin my organic vegetable garden today. Getting ready to go pick up some organic soil and then I have a work table I use as my planting place! And I actually picked up a "green house" of sorts . I'll post pictures as son as I put it together.
I'm excited! Every year I have a herb & Butterfly garden going, (once you start Butterfly gardening you'll never stop!) LOL
First seeds to get going will be my organic cucumbers. They are so expensive a whole Foods! :~(
Organic tomato's, carrots,cayenne pepper, lettuce & cilantro,maybe a few more?? I know I'll have to cover some of these with bridal vale to keep my butterflies away.I thought I'd jump this season & not plant Butterfly plants but when was at Flamingo Gardens a young girl walked in with a container of caterpillars and I was hooked again! Oh Brother!
Well off I go to begin my day! Love & Good Health to all you!

Dr. Mercola Shocking Warning about Swine Flu Vaccine!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:44:00 +0000

Another Shocking Warning About Swine Flu Vaccine

Posted by: Dr. Mercola
September 08 2009

The swine flu vaccine has been hit by new cancer fears after a German health expert gave a shocking warning about its safety.

Lung specialist Wolfgang Wodarg has said that there are many risks associated with the vaccine for the H1N1 virus. The nutrient solution for the vaccine consists of cancerous cells from animals, and some fear that the risk of cancer could be increased by injecting the cells.

The vaccine can also cause worse side effects than the actual swine flu virus.

Sources:

Bild.com August 21, 2009

Reuters August 22, 2009

Socio-Economics History Blog July 15, 2009

Dr. Mercola's Comments:

Finally some good news to report about the swine flu mess.

This site, and many others seeking to shed light on this deceptive manipulation, are making a huge impact and the people are refusing to believe the government propaganda.

Vaccine safety advocates everywhere are beginning to make a serious dent. According to a recent Fox News poll, the majority of people in the US now believe the swine flu vaccine may be deadlier than the actual virus.

Additionally, there is more good news when it comes to what health care professionals believe. Research published in the August 25 issue of the British Medical Journal reveals that more than half of doctors and nurses in public hospitals would also refuse the H1N1 vaccine, due to concerns about side effects and doubts about its efficacy.

New Potential Health Risks of the Swine Flu Vaccine Emerge

Just last week I reported on the confidential correspondence between the British Health Protection Agency and 600 neurologists, warning them to be on the lookout for cases of Guillain- Barré Syndrome once the swine flu vaccine campaign begins.

I’ve published earlier articles about some of the more dangerous ingredients in this vaccine, such as mercury, and squalene, which has been linked to the development of autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Now, German lung specialist Wolfgang Wodarg has come out about even more potential health risks associated with the swine flu vaccine. Interestingly, Dr. Wodarg also holds political office, as the chairman of the health committee in the German parliament and European Council.

According to Dr. Wodarg, the swine flu vaccine contains animal cancer cells, and there’s no data indicating whether or not this may cause an allergic reaction when injected.

It also raises questions about the risk of contracting cancer.

He also told the German press that the widespread fear of the pandemic was an “orchestration,” stating,

“It is great business for the pharmaceutical industry. Swine flu is not very different from normal flu. On the contrary, if you look at the number of cases it is nothing compared to a normal flu outbreak.”

More Documentation about Swine Flu Vaccine Safety

A recent article by Dr. Blaylock also highlights the many reasons why the vaccine may be far more dangerous than the virus. If you have interest in this issue I would strongly encourage you to read Dr. Blaylock’s article.

He states that the Baxter swine flu vaccine, called Celvapan, uses cultured cells from the African green monkey, which has previously been implicated as having transmitted a number of vaccine-contaminating viruses, including the HIV virus.

Likewise, Johannes Löwer, president of the Paul Ehrlich Institute, believes the side effects of the vaccine can be far worse than the actual swine flu virus, which typically causes only mild symptoms, requiring just a few days in bed.

As you may already know, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) consistently claim the seasonal flu kills about 36,000 Americans each year. After investigating that figure, it has been found to be a gross exaggeration based on flawed data compilation, but still, the swine flu has claimed FAR fewer lives than the seasonal flu in any given year, and no draconian measures have ever been taken to curtail the seasonal flu.

Based on a rational view of the numbers involved, the widespread fear over the swine flu certainly appears completely unwarranted.

I’d also like to point out that even though the World Health Organization’s web site claims that there has been at least 2,185 deaths from the swine flu worldwide, stating that: “Given that countries are no longer required to test and report individual cases, the number of cases reported actually understates the real number of cases,” the truth is likely quite different..

Why?

Because some countries, such as Great Britain, are now recording any and all cases of flu as the swine flu, based on nothing more than an online questionnaire.

How would this practice lead to an understatement of the real number of swine flu cases?

Without laboratory verification, it’s quite likely that a very large number of these so-called swine flu cases are in fact cases of seasonal flu.

Industry Versus Independent Research Findings -- Who are You Going to Believe?

Dr. Blaylock claims to have reviewed a number of studies on the immune adjuvant squalene, and found that several of the human test studies found it to be very safe. However, upon further investigation, they were all done by the pharmaceutical companies using the adjuvant.

However, a great number of the studies done by independent research facilities all found a strong link between squalene or MF-59 (which contains squalene) and autoimmune diseases.

Dr. Blaylock warns,

“Studies of other immune adjuvants using careful tracer techniques have shown that they routinely enter your brain following vaccination.

What most people do not know, even the doctors who recommend the vaccines, is that most such studies by pharmaceutical companies observe the patients for only one to two weeks following vaccination—these types of reactions may take months or even years to manifest.”

This is a major point.

If you were to develop an autoimmune disease years down the line, how would you ever be able to prove that your disease originated in a needle?

And worse, even if you could prove it, it wouldn’t do you any good, because vaccine manufacturers have cleverly manipulated government into granting them immunity against lawsuits, should any harm be caused by this experimental vaccine.

Why You Should Avoid Other Anti-Virals as Well

British researchers recently warned that the antiviral medication Tamiflu is “inappropriate for healthy adults.”

"Recommending the use of antiviral drugs for the treatment of people presenting with [flu] symptoms is unlikely to be the most appropriate course of action," they concluded.

The study, published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases, recommends that healthy people who get the swine flu should NOT be treated with antivirals like Tamiflu or Relenza, unless they suffer complications from the flu.

Based on their findings, either drug will reduce your illness by about HALF A DAY.

For people with health conditions like diabetes or asthma, Relenza was able to cut sickness by just under one full day, and Tamiflu by three-quarters of a day, on average.

Seriously… Are the potentially serious side effects really worth the risk, to gain maybe half a day? You’ll STILL spend five or six days in bed, with or without the shot, as it does not necessarily PREVENT the flu, it just reduces the length of your illness by a few hours if you do get it!

Free Book on Vaccine Dangers

All truth passes through 3 stages:

First it is ridiculed
Second, it is violently opposed
Third, it is accepted as self evident

This famous quote by Arthur Schopenhauer is one of my favorites, and is, I believe, how history will in the end view the issue of vaccines.

Right now, we are in the second stage, and you can see that by statements such as the one made by the chief medical editor at NBC News, Dr. Nancy Snyderman, who is quoted as saying that “people should reject conspiracy theories about the vaccine’s safety, trust the government, and get your damn vaccine.”

Don’t fall for such irrational attempts to emotionally manipulate you away from the facts.

For a great review of why mandatory vaccinations are unconstitutional and illegal, I recommend the book “Horrors of Vaccination Exposed and Illustrated; Petition to the President to Abolish Compulsory Vaccination in the Army and Navy,” by Charles M. Higgins.

Written in 1920, the book is now in the public domain and can be read and downloaded for free by clicking this link. It discusses the dangers of vaccinations, the cover-ups of vaccine deaths, and explains your constitutional rights and the medical trends that are stripping those rights away, and is every bit as relevant today as it was when it was first written.

If you prefer a hardcopy version, you can also purchase the book, as it has recently been republished.

Want to Learn More AND Get Involved? Attend This World-Class Vaccine Conference!!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:51:00 +0000

Easter Basket Goodies

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Are you beginning to think about some "healthy alternatives" to fill Easter Baskets with.
These are great as gifts to friends or just to use in your own baths!
They are "fun" little bundles! You can use them to keep your skin soft and clean.Keep extras around to tuck into gift baskets for friends.
Ingredients vary for different effects and different individuals.

I like to use the natural cheesecloth materials, but you can choose any materials you like.
Open up the cheesecloth mix together the herbs,natural soap flakes, oatmeal and essential oils.Pull the side up together to create a sack or pouch and tie the corners up with a pretty string or ribbon.
Use this in the shower to scrub your skin, oatmeal for dry skin, essential oils for their many healing properties, herbs for their own healing properties and of course the soap for cleansing.
Hang to dry between baths to make it last longer.

You can experiment with your own combinations to create your favorite.
It's a great little gift made with Love!

Scrubbing Sacks

1 large square of cheesecloth or even gauze will work 4x4
1 tablespoon of dried herbs
or 3 tablespoons of fresh herbs
1/2 cup grated natural soap flakes
1/2 cup oatmeal
3-4 drops of essential oils
1- 6 inch piece of string or ribbon

*¨¨* Wake Up Sack *¨¨*
Use peppermint herbs, oatmeal, natural soap
and peppermint essential oils

*¨¨* Relaxing Sack *¨¨*
Chamomile herbs, oatmeal, natural soap
and Lavender essential oil

*¨¨* Woman's Healing Sack *¨¨*
Rose hips herbs,Oatmeal, natural soap
Rose essential Oil

*¨¨* Men's healing sacks *¨¨*
Sage herbs, oatmeal, natural soap flakes,
rosemary essential oils

Remember Essential oils have so many healing properties.
They have excellent germicidal and antifungal properties.
It takes one ton of some herb leaves to create one pound of essential oils.
They offer wide ranges of uses.
Including, treatment of colds, flu's, herpes, thrust, athletes foot, warts,and infections.
Essential oils fight against bacteria, fungi and viruses. They are a powerful immune stimulant.
Each essential oil has it's own properties. Be sure to check out which ones you include in your scrubbing sacks.

Relax and enjoy! *¨¨*

Coloring Easter Eggs with Plant Based Dyes

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:22:00 +0000

If you would like to start a new healthy tradition with your kids at Easter time how about making your Easter Egg dyes "the old fashion way" plant based dyes!

No more synthetic food dyes. Although they are FDA approved these colors include synthesized petroleum derivatives and even coal tar. Even the ones that are labeled "natural" come from things like carminic acid, commonly used in red food coloring. It comes from dried crushed bodies of pregnant female scale insects called cochineal.

When you use plant based dyes for coloring eggs you know exactly what your getting.
The colors are more vibrant, and we as parents can have a greater sense of relief knowing the source of the dyes! This also becomes a creative project to share with your children, compared to dropping a tablet into a cup of water. It opens up doors for our children to become more in touch with earth materials. It teaches them a better way and lets them know there are other choices.

Some of these materials work best when they are boiled with the eggs (they will be noted below), and some work well made ahead and used by dipping or soaking the eggs. If you are using juice, just use it straight. Bulky materials will be boiled with the eggs or boiled and allowed to cool for dipping. The longer you let the eggs soak, the more intense the color will be (for the boiled versions, you can remove them from the heat and allow to cool in the dye bath).

You can use your favorite egg-dying tricks here as well: Like crayons for a batik effect or rubber bands for a tie-dye effect. If you like a glossy egg, you can rub the dyed eggs with vegetable oil when they are dry.

Red
*Red onion skins, use a lot (boil with eggs)
*Pomegranate juice

Orange
*Yellow onion skins (boil with eggs)

Yellow
*Lemon or orange peel (boil with eggs)
*Carrot tops (boil with eggs)
*Celery seed (boil with eggs)
*Ground cumin (boil with eggs)
*Ground turmeric (boil with eggs)

Yellow Brown
*Dill seeds (boil with eggs)

Brown
*Strong coffee
*Instant coffee
*Black walnut shells (boil with eggs)

Yellow Green
*Bright green apple peels (boil with eggs)

Green
*Spinach leaves (boil with eggs)

Blue
*Canned blueberries and their juice
*Red cabbage leaves (boil with eggs)
*Purple grape juice

Violet Blue
*Violet blossoms
*Red onion skins, less amount than you need to make red (boil with eggs)

Lavender
*Diluted purple grape juice
*Violet blossoms plus squeeze of lemon (boil with eggs)

Pink
*Beets, fresh or canned
*Cranberries or cranberry juice
*Raspberries
*Red grape juice

Also you can wrap the eggs with onion skins and then in cheesecloth
and it will have a marble effect.

On Easter when eggs are removed from the refrigerator to be displayed in baskets, How about gathering twigs and leaves and herbs from the garden to make a beautiful display of your creative work. Not only will it look lovely but you'll add a natural aroma to your home, straight from the garden.
Be creative, and most of all let the kids participate. It helps to develop creativity!

Natural beauty at Home

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:28:00 +0000

Lets begin with 10 steps to "Natural Beauty"
1. "Most Important!" Get Plenty of Rest!
2. Exercise regularly.
3. Eat a balanced(Vegetarian if possible) diet.
4.Drink at least 8 glasses of clean purified water a day.
***my favorite is "reverse Osmosis"***
5. Keep your skin and hair well nourished.
6. Give yourself a weekly facial and monthly body treatment.
7. Brush your teeth after every meal.
8. stay out of the sun during "high peak" hours 10:AM-2:PM.
9. Always use natural products!
10.Have a positive attitude!

AVOCADO STONE SCRUB

"Avocado pits contains skin softening and conditioning powers that remove dead flaky skin."

In a clean seal able bag place clean avocado pits. With a mallet crush the pits into small pieces,about the size of peas. spread the crushed pieces onto a plate or cookie sheet and allow them to dry for a few days.

After they dry grind the pits into a fine scrub the size of coffee grinds using a food processor or coffee grinder. Spread the pieces on the plate or cookie sheet again and allow to them finish drying.

When they are completely dry, store them in a seal able plastic bag.

Now add these small pits to your favorite natural cream or natural soap
such as Dr Brommers to use as a scrub to remove dry dead flaky skin.

You'll notice a beautiful glow to your face.

Ground avocado pits are big news for their powerful cancer-preventive properties.

Apricot Kernels may be substitute for the avocado pit.

Here are a few benefits of the Apricot Kernels and what they are used for.
Apricot kernels and oils have been historically used to treat tumors. The Japanese folk remedy bainiku-ekisu (concentrated Japanese apricot juice) has been used for the treatment of gastritis (stomach inflammation) and enteritis (bowel inflammation) since ancient times, and has recently been studied as a bacteriostatic (stops the growth/reproduction of bacteria) agent. Amygdalin may also be useful for AIDS patients, psoriasis, and hyperoxia (excess of oxygen).

So here's a few thoughts on how to incorporate items from your kitchen and turn them into
beauty aids. They can save you money and by far they are much healthier for you.
They are filled with so many healing properties.

Stay tuned for more at home beauty tips!

Incorporating Magnesium into our Bodies!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:46:00 +0000

Our Bodies are starving for magnesium, and an easy way of incorporating it into our bodies is by simply soaking in a relaxing bath with magnesium-rich Epsom salt. Magnesium is a very important element.

Magnesium is the second-most abundant element in human cells. It is an important positively charged ion in the body.
Magnesium helps the body regulate over 325 enzymes and plays an important role in organizing many bodily functions.
Function such as muscle control, electrical impulses, energy production and eliminating harmful toxins out of our bodies.

Science states that most of us are magnesium deficient. That would account for the high rates of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, arthritis and joint pain, digestive maladies, stress-related illnesses, chronic fatigue and a number of other ailments.

Our magnesium levels have dropped by half in the last century due to changes in agriculture and diet. Industrial farming has depleted magnesium from soil and the typical Standard American diet (SAD) contains much less magnesium than ever before!. The truth is the Standard American diet (SAD) with its fat, sugar, salt and protein actually works to speed up the depletion of magnesium from our bodies.

Many think that by taking calcium supplements we are fulfilling that calcium/magnesium quota. But studies show that taking a calcium supplement without enough magnesium can increase the shortage of both nutrients.
Many have five times as much calcium as magnesium in our bodies, although the proper ratio for optimum absorption of both minerals is two to one.

Magnesium is not easily absorbed through the digestive tract. It is affected by certain foods or drugs, some medical conditions, and the chemistry of a person’s stomach acid can attribute to inefficient magnesium absorption.

So what is the best way to get magnesium into our bodies? Believe it or not Epsom Salts. (Hydrated Magnesium Sulfate) It is very rich in both magnesium and sulfate.
Scientific studies reveal that soaking in Epsom Salt is the best way for our bodies to absorb magnesium and to raise our magnesium levels!

Sulfate plays an important role in the formation of brain tissues, joint proteins
and the proteins that line the wall of your digestive tract.
Sulfate stimulate the pancreas to generate digestive enzymes and are thought to help detoxify the body of medicines and environmental contaminants

Here are a few of the benefits you will receive while soaking in an Epsom Bath......

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved heart and circulatory health, reducing irregular heartbeats, preventing hardening of the arteries, reducing blood clots and lowering blood pressure.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved ability for the body to use insulin, reducing the incidence or severity of diabetes.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Flushed toxins and heavy metals from the cells, easing muscle pain and helping the body to eliminate harmful substances.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved nerve function by electrolyte regulation. Also, calcium is the main conductor for electrical current in the body, and magnesium is necessary to maintain proper calcium levels in the blood.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Relieved stress. Excess adrenaline and stress are believed to drain magnesium, a natural stress reliever, from the body. Magnesium is necessary for the body to bind adequate amounts of serotonin, a mood-elevating chemical within the brain that creates a feeling of well being and relaxation.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Reduced inflammation to relieve pain and muscle cramps.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved oxygen use.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved absorption of nutrients.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Improved formation of joint proteins, brain tissue and mucin proteins.

»-(¯`v´¯)-» Prevention or easing of migraine headaches.

*¨¨* Add to the Epsom salts 15 to 24 drops of your favorite Essential Oils*¨¨*

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Recipe for a Relaxing and Calming Bath:

* 2 drops Lavender
* 2 drops Bergamot
* 2 drops Cedarwood

Recipe to relieve Nervousness:

* 6 drops Geranium
* 4 drops Basil

Recipe for Insomnia:

* 4 drops Chamomile
* 2 drops Lavender
* 2 drops Neroli
* 2 drops Marjoram

Recipe for an Energizing Bath:

* 3 drops Rosemary
* 2 drops Lemon
* 2 drops Frankincense

If you are pregnant or have any health concerns, check with your doctor before using Epsom salts.

Now that you are feeling complete your energy levels will soar!

Have an energenic blessed day!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:12:00 +0000

Lightening the Load!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 19:39:00 +0000

The last week or two I've decided to unload myself of things I've been saving.
Saving for what? I don't know, a rainy day?
The clutter is driving me nuts!

It's amazing how much lighter you feel as you start to unload the old junk!
I've taken a truckload of clothes shoes books and other stuff down to a woman's shelter. It felt good to give to woman who really could use these items as they struggle to get back on their feet and pull their lives back together! I think it would be a nice project to gather items once a year (or more)and donate them to the woman's shelter. Something I can do with my friends that will benefit others. It always feels good when we give to others.

I am even on my way out the door to reorganize my pond area. It's the place I meditate. The sound of the falling water is so relaxing to me. It's so peaceful and it's my space! When I leave the pond area, I feel refreshed and untangled!
Everyone should think of a "space" to get away. It can even be right around your family.
You just need a place to rejuvenate yourself! Add some meditation and soft peaceful music and your doing your self a healthy favor.

Another thing I've incorporated into my life is a massage table. I purchased a massage table and I share massage with my husband. It doesn't have to be the best but it is very relaxing! Add a bit of Essential oils to that massage and it takes you away.

OK I'm going back to my clean up! It's great starting my mornings with my green smoothie, exercise and no clutter! I feel free

Today's Green Smoothie
1 head of Organic Romaine Lettuce

A large handful of Organic Spinach

4 stalks of organic celery sticks

2 organic apples

1/2 banana

Place all items down the hopper of the Champion Juicer

except the banana

Mix the juice and banana in your blender

You can add wheatgrass or barley green if you choose

Its very tasty and full of live enzymes!

Suprise in the Garden today!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Awesome beautiful crisp day out and while I was just breathing in the beauty, I noticed that the hummingbirds have arrived back!
I can't tell you how much they brighten up my day! I love their swift movement and how they just zip in and grab a little nectar and they are on their way!

It really gives me a break for a few minutes to just forget about everything else
and enjoy nature. Seems like while I'm out watching them, I forget everything else.
Its sort of like a power nap! It Re-energizes me!

In my busy life this is certainly a welcome! Now I have a little something to look forward to everyday. Even if it's just for a few moments, It takes me somewhere else and I could sure use that break!

How to make Bleach Alternative and have a safe and healthy home!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 23:55:00 +0000

Just the smell of bleach is enough to make you not feel well!
Makes breathing difficult & eyes water. Bleach is a strong corrosive. It will irritate or burn the skin, eyes and respiratory tract. It causes pulmonary edema or vomiting and coma if ingested.
WARNING! Never mix bleach with ammonia it may cause fumes which may be deadly.
So what do you do?

Chlorine bleach is very hard on your clothes. Not to mention the
environment. Definitely not safe for our kids!

To whiten clothes add a cup of lemon juice to the wash cycle to boost the whitening
action of your laundry detergent.
If stains are heavy them pour the lemon juice over the stain then rub the area with salt. Then place the garment out in the sun for several hours.Wash as usual.

Counter tops and hard surfaces Mix a paste of Lemon juice and baking soda. Apply the mixture to the stain, allow it to sit for several hours. Wipe clean and the stain should be gone.

Some hard core stains require a second treatment.

Plastic storage containers Make a paste of lemon juice and baking soda to remove stains.

To Sanitize Fill a spray bottle with the juice of 1 lemon, fill with water.

Spray the area then rinse with water.

WHY THIS METHOD WORKS!

The citrus acid in the lemon acts as a natural stain remover, bleach and sanitizer.

What are the benefits of using lemon as bleach?

*Chlorine free

*Gentle on clothes and surfaces

*inexpensive

*Kid & Pet Safe (I think this is the best idea yet!)

*fume free!

*effective whitener and stain remover

*natural sanitizer

NEVER:

** Use lemon on marble or granite as it may cause etching **

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 19:21:00 +0000

Powder Puff Tree Attracts Butterflies

Herb Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 16:49:00 +0000

Good Morning all,

I will be at an Herb Festival all day today. There will be herbs, essential oils, foods made with herbs, music and all kinds of fun things happening!

I'll be sure to get some pictures and leave an update!

It's out in horse country so the ride will be beautiful!

Im sure I'll be coming home with my arms full!

See ya all later tonight!
Have a fun & Blessed Saturday!
Jan

Salmonella Outbreak in 42 States!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:44:00 +0000

Salmonella Outbreak Hits 42 States !

An outbreak of Salmonella
food poisoning has hit 42 states. Nearly 400 people have become sick
from this outbreak. About one in 5 victims has ended up in the hospital.
One elderly woman died.

It is the same type of Salmonella bacteria that has been confirmed in at
least 388 cases so far. CDC has not determined which foods are causing
the problem.

Symptoms are diarrhea, fever and abdominal cramps
approximately 12 to 72 hours after being infected. The illness lasts
about 7 days and most people recover without treatment.
The problem is the elderly, very young and those with a compromised immune system are at high risk!

CDC says, the best way to avoid this problem is repeated hand washing and to be careful when preparing raw meat.

It may be weeks or months until information is released about where it might be coming from. There are more then 2000 types of salmonella. Yearly they are about 40,00 cases reported. The most common type is Typhimurium. This type is found in meat and eggs.

The cases that are active now are different from last years cases which were related to vegetables, jalapeno and serrano peppers from Mexico

In my option the safest way to go is to practice a Vegan or Vegetarian diet, Its a healthier lifestyle with no threat of Salmonella poising that we has been on the up rise these last few years.

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:32:00 +0000

A quiet moment in the garden!
Monarch

Green Clean in the Laundry Room and more! What are Soap Nuts?

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:04:00 +0000

If you are
going green then you will definitely want to incorporate Soap Nuts into
your healthy living program!
Soap Nuts have been around for thousands of years!

Soap Nuts are the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry tree. They come from Nepal and India.
They contain saponin, a natural cleaner used to clean clothes. Soap nuts come in two sizes the smaller one sapindus infoliatus and the larger one sapindus mukorossi. Both work great although the larger one is the one that is most commonly used.

Soap nuts get rid of nasty odors. If you have really tough stains, you can add 1/2 cup of lemon into your wash.

Soap nuts are natural and free from chemicals and fragrances. No need to worry about allergies. They are 100% non allergenic.

Soap nuts are so easy to use! Simply drop 4 to 5 nuts into a muslin bag
(I recommend adding 2 drops of Mother Earth Lavender Essential Oil to the nuts)
You now have scented laundry soap with medicinal additives!
Remove the muslin bag before putting the clothes into the dryer.

Another way to use soap nuts is to boil about 15-18 of them in 1.5 quarts of water.
You now have a concentrated liquid. You can add about 3 tablespoons of this to each load of laundry.

Soap nuts can be used to clean every room in the house! It can be used as a window and glass cleaner.
It repairs oily or dry hair.
Soap Nuts are a great multi-purpose cleaner.
Makes being green that much easier!

Soap nuts are anti-microbial (capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms)
They help break down the "gray" in your septic system.

Save water with Soap Nuts!

You don't have to use your rinse cycle with soap nuts. This can save you tons of gallons of water.
Just in case you forget to turn off the rinse cycle the saponin in the soap nuts acts as a softener

Soap Nuts are 100% environmentally friendly!

Do you know what's in your child's vaccine?

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:52:00 +0000

Do you know what's in your Vaccine?

Once you have the information then YOU can make the decision!

Get to know the laws for your state on Vaccinations.

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You can easily "EXEMPT" your children from vaccinations for daycare, school or college
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Find your State! http://909shot.com/state-site/state-exemptions.htm

Why are products that produce known symptoms similar to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism, and countless other neurological and other disorders included in these vaccines?

Known carcinogens, toxins, and neurotoxins found in vaccines: [#1]
- Benzethonium chloride [#2]
- Formaldehyde [#3]
- Phenol [#4]
- Thimerosal [#5]

Commonly Used Vaccine Ingredients:
- Acetone (toxin)
- Aluminum (neurotoxin)
- Benzethonium chloride [#2] (toxin)
- Calf serum
- Chick embryo
- Cowpox pus
- Decomposed fecal matter from ill typhoid patients for typhoid serum
- Dog kidney tissue
- Ethylene glycol (antifreeze)
- Formaldehyde [#3] (carcinogen, toxin)
- Horse blood
- Monkey kidney cell culture
- Mucous from the throats of ill children with colds and whooping cough for whooping cough serum
- Neomyoine
- Phenol [#4] (toxin)
- Phosphate
- Pig blood
- Pulverized felt hats for tetanus serum
- Pus from sores on diseased cows for small pox serums
- Rabbit brain tissue
- Rotten horse blood for diphtheria toxin and antitoxin
- Sodium
- Sweepings from vacuum cleaners for asthma and hay fever
- Thimerosal [#5] (neurotoxin) -- MOST TOXIC

Phenol: [#4]
Phenol is a petrol chemical used to make propane.
"Irritation eyes, nose, throat; anorexia, weight loss; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), muscle ache, pain; dark urine; cyanosis; liver, kidney damage; skin burns; dermatitis; ochronosis; tremor, convulsions, twitching."

Benzethonium chloride: [#2]
A disinfectant used in vaccines, "medications, deodorants, mouthwashes, in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries, in surgery, and also as a preservative," is already known to cause a "neuromuscular blockade" or transmission failure.

This is typical of what is seen in most Parkinson's patients, and several others suffering from various neurological diseases.

While the elderly and chronically ill who have these very diseases that ingredients in vaccines are known to produce, this is even more alarming since infants are prime targets for vaccination.

The amount of immunizations a child receives from 0-2 years of age has tripled since 1983, and has risen from 8 to 29 doses. The majority of these vaccines from 1983 to 2007 contained the highly potent neurotoxin, thimerosal.

The CDC began to reduce the amount of thimerosal-containing vaccines that US children received beginning in 1999, dropping down to 46%. Presently in 2007, it stands at 7%.

Childhood vaccines, and adult for that matter, still contain thimerosal. Most of which are for influenza, and nearly all still contain trace amounts of thimerosal.

On top of this, 26.25% of adult vaccines contain thimerosal, creating a prenatal exposure in pregnant women
who are also prime targets for vaccination against influenza with thimerosal-containing flu shots.

Why I am an Essential Oil and Healing Herbs Practitioner

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:33:00 +0000

I am an essential oil and healing herbs practitioner.

I have been interested in ridding my home and body of harsh chemical since forever! Even when I was young, I remember that some "smells" from cleaning agents make me feel "not so well" and even at that young age, it raised flags. I just sort of knew that it couldn't be good for you if it made you feel blah! Later I recall the evenings of sitting out in our yard and smelling the herbs that were growing and how that scent made me feel so good! I just knew I wanted to learn as much about them as I could!

Lately I've been researching the herb Lavender. Lavender is adorned with its rich luscious purple/blue flowers but most of all it has an incredible aroma! A sweet fragrance.

The healing properties of this incredible herb goes on and on! It is the Oil extracted from the fresh flowers of the plant that is used for medicinal purposes.

The herb lavender is anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, it is known to increases circulation. It is anti-bacterial and is effective against the E-coli. It has anti-flatulent properties.

It is also known as a sedative. (Ever wonder why your sheets at the bed & breakfast smell like Lavender?) Also helps with sleep disorders. It has a balancing effect on the nervous system. Its works great for a nervous stomach. Lavender stimulates the liver to increase bile production. It is said to be the best anti-inflammatory in our arsenal when used by itself or in combination of other herbs.

I always keep a spray bottle handy of distilled water with drops of pure essential lavender oil for misting the kids bed nightly. Its calming, helps them to sleep and the aroma is so relaxing!

20 drops in the bath will relax and bring calm right to you! try it in a massage blend!

Lavender helps to relieve headaches. It can be used as an antiseptic. It heals very rapidly and is one of the very best oils for burns.

In fact, French chemist, Rene'-Maurice Gattefosse discovered Lavender's healing powers by accident. While working in his perfume lab in the 1920's, he accidentally burned his hand. He quickly plunged in into the nearest liquid vat, which just happened to be lavender oil. He then pulled his hand out and voila... the pain quickly disappeared. The burn healed without a trace of a scar!

It can be used on open sores, bites, inflammation of the skin or other skin disorders.

I keep a bottle in my first aid kit; I wouldn't be caught without it!

Lavender is also must for skin care! Mother Earth Skin care clay, Mother Earth Skin care oil, Mother Earth Skin care salve even Mother Earth Toothpaste.

Essential oil Lavender massaged into the scale helps with hair loss. A study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease that causes hair loss) massaged the lavender oil into their scalp for 7 months. They experienced significant hair re-growth as compared to those who massaged their scalp without the essential oil.

A recent study found that the use of Lavender oil may improve postoperative pain control. Fifty patients undergoing breast biopsy surgery received either oxygen supplemented with lavender oil or oxygen alone. Patients in the Lavender group reported a higher satisfaction rate with pain control than patients in the control group.

Lavender is also a great tool for replacing cleaning agents around the home! It’s used in kitchen and bathroom cleaners. It is also used in an herbal combination to control and replace harmful bug spays (pesticides) used around the home.

Think about this... when you spray a bug watch how the poison affects the nervous system of that bug. How the legs begin to shake and the bug eventually dies. That is exactly what we are delivering to our system and our children's systems in smaller doses. (It is believed Parkinson's disease is related to pesticide)

Along with this practice, it is important to remember to clean up your environment...
We are a product of our work play and home environment.
Sick Building Syndrome is a real health risk; it is recognized by the EPA and AMA. We must reduce indoor chemicals that pose a health risk.

Lavender on Breast Tumors and Ovarian Cysts
Not many people know the therapeutic effect on breast tumors and ovarian cysts.

First of all Lavender has class compounds known as monoterpenes, perillyl alcohol and limonenes. These are reported to have anticancer activity in vitro and experimental animals. As we speak, Lavender is being investigated for treating breast, ovarian and prostate cancer.

Dr Michael N. Gould announced at the American Association Cancer Research annual meeting held in Orlando, Fl that the use of perillyl alcohol and limonenes from Lavender oil was reducing cancerous tumors in rats. Dr Gould reported that 60% to 80 % of the tumors completely regressed when the lab rats were feed perillyl alcohol.

Dr Gould states "The nature of their effectiveness is as follows: as agents of prevention, these compounds appear to spur enzymes that detoxify dangerous carcinogens."

We recommend 4 to 6 cups of Lavender tea daily along with direct application of Lavender Essential oil and baths of Lavender Essential oil. Lavender tea’s flavor is the Essential Oil with its flavonoids & therapeutic properties.

Results
Breast tumors: 9 out of 10 clients reported their tumors reduced 50% in 3-4 days, disappearing in 25-30 days. According to examination by their allopathic physicians.

Ovarian cyst 9 out of 10 clients reported significant cyst reduction within 35-45 days according to examination by their allopathic physicians.

Amazing results within 30-45 days tumors and cysts shrunk and in some cases disappeared. As recommended with any Complementary Alternative Medicine Practice, it is important to inform your primary care physician and of course to continue allopathic medical treatment.

I just believe these are amazing results and that information is the best antidote we can possibly have!

Thanks for reading my blog and please bookmark or subscribe as I hope to impart some of the wonders of herbs and oils to you and help you have a healthier home and life.

Namaste,
Jan

Effective Combinations You can also get from Mother Earth Healing Herbs!

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 03:05:00 +0000

Pain Management: Muscle Ache Plus Synergy and Muscle Ache Tea Blend. (Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Relaxing)
Acid Reflux: House Tea & D-Stress Oil Synergy
Bleeding Gum: Aromaclay Toothpaste
Acne: Skincare Clay & Skincare Oil Blend
Insomnia: Insomnia Tea & Essential Oils
Headaches: Headache & D-Emotion Synergy
Psoriasis: Skincare Salve & D-Stress Synergy

Here are our the Herbal Tea Formulas from Mother Earth Healing Herbs

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:57:00 +0000

House Blend- Lavender, Chamomile, Jasmine, Calendula Flowers with Peppermint and Spearmint. Our most popular blend is relaxing and flavorful, can replace morning coffee. Recommended for acid reflux, relief felt within one or two cups.
Sinus & Cold- Lavender, Eucalyptus, Rosehip, Chamomile, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Plantain Leaf. Effectiveness felt within a few sips.
Muscle Ache- Sage, Lavender, Marjoram, Red Raspberry, Chamomile. A mix of anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxing herbs; relieves aches and pains within first cup. Recommended for lupus, fibromyalgia, arthritis and general joint, and muscle aches
Insomnia- Lavender, Chamomile, Valerian, St Johns Wort, Melissa, Peppermint & Jasmine. This combination will put you to sleep; one cup before bedtime
Energy/Alert- Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Basil Leaf, Spearmint. This combination is a great pick-me-upper
Cleansing- Ginger, Red Clover, Chamomile, Hawthorn Leaf & Flowers, Peppermint, Dandelion Leaf & Root, Blessed Thistle. Warming and cleansing.
Antioxidant- Green Tea (Sencha Leaf), White Peoney, Lavender Flowers, Peppermint Leaf.
Meditation- Immortal, Sage, Lemon Balm, Valerian, Hibiscus & Jasmine Flowers. An exotic blend, with a unique taste, very relaxing.
Ocho Flores- Calendula, Lavender, Passion, Chamomile, Red Hibiscus, Red Clover, Immortal & Jasmine Flowers. A mix of eight relaxing flowers, with anti-inflammatory properties.

NOTE: IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO HAY OR RAG WEED, TEA CAN BE BLENDED WITHOUT CHAMOMILE

How to Use MEHHO Products

Tea Brewing: Place one level teaspoon of herbal tea in a cup filled with steaming water. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes, enjoy hot or cold. One level tablespoon per 5-cup pot.

Balneo Bath: Full Bath: Fill the bathtub with warm water and add 10-15 drops of the essential oil or desired blend just before entering, swirl the water to distribute evenly. Soak for at least 20-30 minutes while breathing deeply and relaxing. Do not take a soap shower after bathing; this will interfere with the aroma and the therapy itself.

Foot Bath: Fill a pan with warm water and add 4-6 drops of the desired essential oil or blend. Soak feet for 20-30 minutes.

Olfactory/Smell: Apply one to two drops of the blend or oil to fingertips and rub between your fingertips before gently applying to nostrils. Cup hands over nose and gently breath-in deeply for a few seconds. Can be also applied one drop to palm, rub hands together and gently smell.

Headache Blend: Apply the recommended blend, one drop between fingertips and gently touch/apply to the left and right temple before following the above olfactory/smell directions.

NOTE: If your skin is sensitive, essential oils/blends can also be affective by placing a few drops in a tissue and breathing in deeply for a few seconds. Uses only when needed, do not exceed more than eight times per day

Aerotherapy/Room Diffused:

Air Conditioning System: In a 16 to 24-ounce heavy-duty spray bottle add 20-25 drops of desired oil or blend and fill with water. Spray directly into A/C vents and filter on a weekly basis

Humidifier or Dehumidifier: Follow your appliance directions, fill with water and add 20-30 drops of desired essential oil/blend

Here are some of the Synergies You can get from us

noreply@blogger.com (Mother Earth Healing Herbs | Oils) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:35:00 +0000

D-Stress: This synergy of the very relaxing aromas of Sweet Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli has been used in our practice for over twenty years, with results felt within seconds of smelling
D-Emotion: Recommended for those times when emotions cloud our thinking; relationship problems or the death of a loved one, or any situation where someone might “push” our emotional buttons.”
Headache: This very effective synergy of oils alleviates headaches upon application.
Sinus & Cold: A combination of Eucalyptus, Pine Needle, Cypress & Lavender, known for its ability to fight infections
Energy/Alert: An "energizing" synergy of essential oils useful at times of needed energy or alertness. It has rosemary, so we do not recommend it for anyone with high blood pressure. It is ideal for those with low pressure. Effectiveness upon smelling, also recommended in bath and room diffusion
Appetite Control Inhaler: Smell before sitting for a meal, it will reduce the amount of food you would normally eat, and smell during the day to control the cravings
Muscle Aches Plus: This combination of muscle relaxing and anti inflammatory essential oils perform upon application. We recommend this blend for arthritis, muscle ache soreness, and cramping problems
Fever blister: Apply directly to the area when it begins to "itch", it has been known to prevent the blister from opening. If applied after opening, it normally will close within 24 and 48 hours
PMS: A synergy of relaxing aromas known for its hormone balancing,soothing, calming, and anti-inflammatory qualities, makes this blend an effective fusion for those times of needed balance
Sick-Building Syndrome: For home and/or office, this blend of essential oils reputed for their ability to control mold/mildew, and airborne bacteria
Meditation/Visualization: Blended with Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, and Valerian. These Essential Oils have been used through generations to induce prayer and meditation. This blend is formulated to aid in the meditation and visualization process
Personal Mosquito Repellent: This combination of Essential Oils has been"Everglades Tested,” with excellent results

* We also carry over 75 MEHHO Certified Essential Oils, Aromaclays, Toothpaste, Custom Made Soaps and Non-Toxic Cleaning Products.