These are other remedies that are effective in fighting the flu and its symptoms:  Aloe Vera,  Anamu,  Bayberry,  Blood Build,  Breathe Free,  Capsicum & Garlic with Parsley,  Catnip,  CC-A,  Cinnamon,  Silver Shield,  Echinacea/Golden Seal, Garlic,  HS II,  IF-C,  IN-X,  Influenza Remedy,  Jasmine Absolute,  Lemon Essential Oil,  Lymph Gland Cleanse,  Lymph Gland Cleanse-HY,  Pine,  Prevention,  Red Raspberry,  THIM-J,  Vitamin A & D

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

This issue is screaming for the attention of people everywhere – especially in the U.S., where vaccines are being heavily promoted and encouraged (to put it mildly).  What’s really behind the push to vaccinate?  Ask yourself these three questions:

Is there information I should know before vaccinating?

Do I know my rights?

Are there natural remedies for getting and staying well?

Good questions.  Let’s break it down.  

Here’s some information I bet you didn’t know – straight from the founder of the National Vaccine Information Center  regarding a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in California (you may have seen recent TV commercials on the subject).  It’s a little long, but well worth the information provided .   You can watch it, or read about it here.  (thank God for people like this who care enough about their fellow man to compile and maintain this kind of informational website and public service).   

What are Vaccinations and What are the Ingredients?

As quoted from Vol. 20, No. 7 of Sunshine Sharing Publication, Managing Editor/Writer: Steven Horne:  “Vaccines are typically made by incubating disease organisms in animal or human tissue, which means they can contain animal blood and pus, tissue from dogs, monkeys, rabbits, or other animals, and egg proteins.  This diseased tissue is then treated with substances like mercury, aluminum phosphate, acetone, formaldehyde and other toxic compounds to “kill” or “weaken” the infectious organisms.  This is what they inject into your bloodstream.  

Potential side effects of vaccines can range from fevers and infections (yes, the vaccine can actually infect some people with the disease) to damage to the brain and nervous system resulting in permanent nerve damage, retardation, paralysis or even death.  Vaccines may also weaken the immune system in some cases.” You can find a list of ingredients of a few vaccinations here.   You can also use this tool on the National Vaccine Information Center’s website to find ingredients of specific vaccinations.   I can’t emphasize enough the importance of learning what’s IN vaccinations and what their dangers are before we subject ourselves or our innocent children to what can forever alter our otherwise healthy lives. ”

And speaking of these ingredients, did you know that unused vaccinations cannot be disposed of down the kitchen sink?  Why?  Because they’re considered hazardous waste!  That’s right, folks … ingredients that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC – a division of the U.S. Government’s Department of Health and Human Services) tells us are toxic to humans, and who’s waste disposal is controlled by the Environmental Protection Agency! 

Here’s an example of what the CDC has to say about just one of the ingredients found in many vaccinations, as taken directly from their own website http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxfaqs/TF.asp?id=113&tid=24:

“How can mercury affect my health?

The nervous system is very sensitive to all forms of mercury. Methylmercury and metallic mercury vapors are more harmful than other forms, because more mercury in these forms reaches the brain. Exposure to high levels of metallic, inorganic, or organic mercury can permanently damage the brain, kidneys, and developing fetus. Effects on brain functioning may result in irritability, shyness, tremors, changes in vision or hearing, and memory problems.

Short-term exposure to high levels of metallic mercury vapors may cause effects including lung damage, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, increases in blood pressure or heart rate, skin rashes, and eye irritation.”

“How does mercury affect children?

Very young children are more sensitive to mercury than adults. Mercury in the mother’s body passes to the fetus and may accumulate there. It can also can pass to a nursing infant through breast milk. However, the benefits of breast feeding may be greater than the possible adverse effects of mercury in breast milk.

Mercury’s harmful effects that may be passed from the mother to the fetus include brain damage, mental retardation, incoordination, blindness, seizures, and inability to speak. Children poisoned by mercury may develop problems of their nervous and digestive systems, and kidney damage.”

What About the Synergy Created From Combined Toxic Ingredients in Vaccinations?

Now here is a tidbit of information I bet you were unaware of:  “While mercury is a highly toxic element second only to radioactive plutonium, when combined with other ingredients, specifically aluminum and formaldehyde, the synergistic effects increase 10,000-fold!  Individuals who suffer from chronic mercury exposure will have a unique expression of symptoms.”  (quoted from the Informed Choice website, emphasis added is mine).  

The Number of Vaccines Given to Our Children has Exploded

Over the past 25 years, the number of doses of vaccines that children under 6 receive has more than doubled!  Consequently (and no, it’s NOT a coincidence), more than twice as many children have chronic brain and immune system dysfunction, and the number of children with learning disabilities, ADHD, asthma and diabetes has more than tripled!  In fact, our children today (Aug. 24, 2010) are getting 49 doses of 14 vaccines before the age of 6!!    I bet you didn’t know that!

U.S. Children are the Most Highly Vaccinated in the World

Per the National Vaccine Information Center, our children are the most highly vaccinated children in the world, and yet they are among the most chronically ill and disabled.   That’s right … even the CDC admits that 1 child in 6 in America is developmentally disabled!    Now, I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like those odds.  Why is this happening?  

Make no mistake … this is not just a health issue – it is a moral and political issue as well, and we’re being mislead by the self-serving agendas of  Big Pharma and our ever-expanding government.

What Are My State’s Vaccination Requirements?

I’m a resident of Oklahoma, and was curious to see what the actual recommendations and requirements are in this state.  Here’s what I found:   

• Oklahoma Immunization Regulations
• Title 70 Oklahoma School Immunization Law
• Guide to Immunization Requirements in Oklahoma – 2010-2011 School Year

You can check your state’s requirements here 

There was absolutely no mention at any of the above websites of exemptions or how to obtain an exemption form, and I’m betting you won’t find much (if anything) about exemptions in your state either.  This leads to the second thing I want to accomplish with this blog … to let you know that you have rights.

Do We Have A Choice … What are my Rights?

Do we have a choice in the matter of whether or not to be vaccinated or to have our children vaccinated?  You bet we do!   So how come we didn’t know that?  Ummm, I don’t think your local school board or health department is forthcoming with that information (they’re under the influence of big government). So how WOULD we know?   Start digging!  It’s amazing what you can find out!  So, at least as of this writing, we still have that right, and we can still make that choice! 

How Do I Exercise My Rights?

You must submit an exemption form to your school or daycare facility.  If you live in in Oklahoma, click here to obtain an exemption form.   I also found a website that has exemption forms for most (if not all) states and other countries as well … and although I cannot attest to whether or not these forms are current or accurate, you can find them here.  You might want to get prepared for some resistance. 

What if I Choose to Have My Child Vaccinated?

If you vaccinate your child, ask yourself these 8 questions,  and learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of vaccine reactions.  If your child’s health deteriorates after vaccination, your child may be eligible for federal compensation.  Vaccine reactions should be reported to the federal Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) by calling 1-800-822-7967 and to NVIC’s Vaccine Reaction Registry at www.NVIC.org.

What About People Who Have Already Been Vaccinated?

Ok, so what about the millions (billions?) of us who have already been vaccinated?  Harmful heavy metals and chemicals (like mercury, aluminum, formaldehyde, etc.) can wind up settling in your tissues, and creating irritation, fever, and chronic health problems.   Fortunately, there are several remedies that will help detox these heavy metals and chemicals out of our bodies:

Algin, BP-X, Chlorophyll, Elderberry Plus, Enviro-Detox, Grapine, Heavy Metal Detox, Lobelia, Lymphatic Drainage, Mullein, Nerve Control, Noni (Morinda), Super Omega-3 EPA, Oregon Grape, Thai-Go, Vaccine Detox, Vitamin C, VS-C, Yarrow

What Can I do to Stay Healthy?

Strengthen your immune system by eating nutritionally dense food, reduce stress and get some joy and laughter into your life, and supplement your diet with the following immune-boosting herbs:

Echinacea Purpurea, Ultimae Echinacea, Elderberry Plus, Immune Stimulator, Fizz Active Immune, and Trigger Immune  

For More Help and Information

It’s Not Such a Hot Shot After All,  DVD with Steven Horne(www.treelite.com)

Vaccinations: A Thoughtful Parents Guide, by Aviva Jill Roman

Vaccines: Are They Really Safe and Effective?  by Neil Z. Miller

Vaccine Safety Manual by Neil Z. Miller

Immunization: The Reality Behind the Mythby Walene James

Vaccination, Social Violence and Criminalityby Harris L. Coulter

DPT: A Shot in the Darkby Harris L. Coulter

Say No to Vaccinesby Dr. Sherri Tenpenny

Dangers of Compulsory Immunizations: How to Avoid Them Legally by Attorney Tom Finn

Center, N. V. (n.d.). Retrieved August 24, 2010, from National Vaccine Information Center: http://www.nvic.org

http://www.informedchoice.info/index.php

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

High Fever (over 103)                  “His temperature was 105 degrees.  I had to put cool towels on him to bring the fever down.”

Skin (hives, rashes, swelling)  ”There was a big, hot, swollen lump at the site of the shot that stayed for weeks.”

High Pitched Screaming           “It was a pain cry, a shrill scream and lasted for hours and nothing would help.”

Collapse/Shock                                “She turned white with a blue tinge around her mouth and went completely limp.”

Excessive Sleepiness                    “He passed out and we couldn’t wake him to feed or do anything for over 12 hours.”

Convulsions                                        “Her eyes twitched, her chin trembled, her body went rigid and then would shake.”

Brain Inflammation                     “He just laid in his crib with his eyes wide open then would arch his back and  scream and go unconscious. Now he has seizures.”

Behavior Changes                           “She won’t sleep or eat.  She throws herself down and screams for no reason.  She was sweet and happy and is now out of control.  She changed into a totally different child.”

Mental/Physical Regression    “My 18 month old son stopped talking and walking after those shots.  He developed severe allergies, constant diarrhea, ear infections and was sick all the time.”

Other Reported Vaccine Reactions include loss of muscle control, paralysis, regressive autism, asthma, arthritis, blood disorders, diabetes, Guillain Barre syndrome, and sudden death.   

In the 1970’s, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said children should get 23 doses of 7 vaccines by age 6.  The first vaccinations were given at 2 months old.

 Today, the CDC and AAP tell doctors to give children 48 doses of 14 vaccines by age 6.  The first vaccination is given at 12 hours old in the newborn nursery.  At age 2 months, a baby can receive 8 vaccines in a single day.   At age 15 to 18 months, a child can receive as many as 12 vaccines in a single day.    

Reference:

Center, N. V. (n.d.). Retrieved January 30, 2008, from National Vaccine Information Center: http://www.nvic.org

For injuries, you can prevent or reduce swelling with antiinflammatory and vulnerary herbs, which will also aid in tissue repair.  When your body just generally retains water,  it’s usually due to issues with lymphatic drainage and kidney function, but occasionally it can be a cardiac problem.   

When general water retention is an issue, using diuretic herbs are very helpful, but there are two major classes of diuretic herbs, and it is important to know which to take.  

• The first class stimulate the kidneys to work harder – you might say they’re irritating diuretics.   These stimulating herbs include Juniper Berries,  Buchu and Uva Ursi, as well as Kidney Activator,  Kidney Drainage and JP-X.   Do not use these herbs or herbal formulas when the kidneys are inflamed.
• Then there is a class of diuretics that nourish and improve kidney function, rather than stimulating and irritating.   These are the non-irritating diuretics, and include herbs like nettles, goldenrod, Horsetail and Cornsilk.   These are remedies that are useful for kidney inflammation, as well as when the kidneys are not effectively filtering wastes from the body.   Also, herbal formulas such as Potassium Combination, Urinary Maintenance, and KB-C are very effective.

When problems with the heart are causing swelling, Hawthorn,  CoQ10  and other supplements that aid the heart are very helpful.   See Cardiovascular Disease for further suggestions assisting the heart.

Additional things that can help relieve water retention are drinking more water (yes, you heard me), and detoxing the liver and bowel.

Other products that can help with edema are:  Blue Vervain, Cranberry-Buchu,  Dandelion,  EW, FCS II,  Geranium,  Golden Seal,  Grapefruit,  Hawthorn Berries,  Horsetail,  Hydrangea,  JP-X,  Juniper Berries,  Kidney Activator,  Chinese Kidney Activator,  Kidney Drainage,  Lavender,  Lymphatic Drainage,  NF-X,  Parsley,  Patchouli,  Sarsaparilla,  SF,  Thyme,  Urinary Maintenance,  Uva Ursi, Vitamin B-6,  Vitamin B Complex,  White Oak Bark

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

• Week 2:  Increase the dose of MegaChel to 2 tablets twice daily, and a little over 1/2 ounce of Ionic Minerals or Mineral Chi twice daily.
• Week 3:  Increase MegaChel to 3 tablets twice daily, and about 3/4 ounce of Ionic Minerals or Mineral Chi twice daily
• Week 4:  Increase MegaChel to 4 tablets twice daily, and increase minerals to 1 ounce twice daily
• Week 5 …. Mega-Chel can be increased up to 6 tablets along with 1 ounce of minerals twice daily
• Stay on full dose for a minimum of 1 month for each ten years of age (if you’re 50,  that would be 5 months at the full dosage, plus the 3 to 4 weeks ramping up, and another 3 to 4 weeks scaling back down (It is important to taper off gradually, just as you built up gradually).    Total time from start to finish would be about  7 months.

These herbs are used for low blood pressure:    Eleuthero,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn - normalizes high or low,  Hawthorn Berries

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

High blood pressure can be caused by:

• fluid retention
• kidney or hormonal imbalances
• arteriosclerosis
•  hyperinsulinemia
•  excess weight
•  stress
•  a combination of these factors.  

 It’s very important to determine the underlying cause(s) in order to select the most effective natural remedies.

When high blood pressure is caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), plaque that has built up in the arteries is obstructing circulation.  In order to restore normal blood flow, this plaque must be removed.   The MegaChel program is very useful in helping the body remove this plaque.  See Chelation, Oral for more information on how this program works (including instructions).

If fluid retention is causing or contributing to high blood pressure, diuretics are needed to remove fluid from the cells.  See Edema for ways to restore normal fluid levels. 

When the culprit is stress, nervous tension elevates blood pressure.  Adaptagenic herbs, such as Eluthero Root and American Ginseng can be very helpful in this situation.  Additional remedies that can help reduce stress-related blood pressure are Magnesium, Nutri-Calm, and Passion Flower.

We all know that excess weight can contribute to high blood pressure … but do you know why?  It’s because the heart has to pump through the additional blood vessels created by the adipose fat tissue.  Therefore, it is very important to lose weight in order to help normalize blood pressure.  See Weight Loss for suggested products. 

Another contributor to high blood pressure is hyperinsulinemia (a.k.a. Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome), which also contributes to arterial plaque as well as weight gain, and increases the risk of arthritis.  So addressing this condition can result in a dramatic reduction in blood pressure as well as improvement in other areas.   See Hyperinsulinemia for more information. 

The following herbs are used for high blood pressure:   7-Keto,  All Cell Detox,  Aloe Vera,  Alpha Lipoic Acid, Astragalus,  Blood Pressurex,  Black Currant Oil,  Blue Vervain,  Calcium-Magnesium,  Capsicum,  Capsicum & Garlic with Parsley,  Cellular Energy,  Cardio Assurance,  CoQ10-50,   Evening Primrose Oil,  Flax Seed Oil,  GABA Plus,  Garlic,  GC-X,   Korean Ginseng,  Wild American Ginseng, Grapefruit,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn -normalizes high or low,  Green Tea,  Guggul,  Hawthorn Berries,  Herbal Sleep,   HS II,  Herbal Trace Minerals,  Kidney Activator,  Kidney Drainage,  Lavender,  Lemon Essential Oil,   Liver Balance (Chinese),  Lymphatic Drainage,  Magnesium Complex,   Mandarin,   Marjoram (Sweet),   Mood Elevator (Chinese),  Nature’s Chi,  Nature’s Sea Calcium -gestational,  Neroli,  Nerve Control,  Nerve Eight,  Nervous Fatigue Formula (Chinese),  N-Acetyl Cysteine,  Olive Leaf Extract,  Passion Flower,  Pro-Pancreas,  Peppermint -reduces peripheral blood pressure,  Potassium (Combination),  Stevia,  Stress Relief (Chinese),  Super GLA,  Super Omega-3 EPA,  Thai Go,   Thyroid Activator,  Valerian,  Wood Betony,  Ylang Ylang

These herbs are used for low blood pressure:    Eleuthero,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn – normalizes high or low,  Hawthorn Berries

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

High blood pressure can be caused by:

• fluid retention
• kidney or hormonal imbalances
• arteriosclerosis
•  hyperinsulinemia
•  excess weight
•  stress
•  a combination of these factors.  

 It’s very important to determine the underlying cause(s) in order to select the most effective natural remedies.

When high blood pressure is caused by arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), plaque that has built up in the arteries is obstructing circulation.  In order to restore normal blood flow, this plaque must be removed.   The MegaChel program is very useful in helping the body remove this plaque.  See Chelation, Oral for more information on how this program works (including instructions).

If fluid retention is causing or contributing to high blood pressure, diuretics are needed to remove fluid from the cells.  See Edema for ways to restore normal fluid levels. 

When the culprit is stress, nervous tension elevates blood pressure.  Adaptagenic herbs, such as Eluthero Root and American Ginseng can be very helpful in this situation.  Additional remedies that can help reduce stress-related blood pressure are Magnesium, Nutri-Calm, and Passion Flower.

We all know that excess weight can contribute to high blood pressure … but do you know why?  It’s because the heart has to pump through the additional blood vessels created by the adipose fat tissue.  Therefore, it is very important to lose weight in order to help normalize blood pressure.  See Weight Loss for suggested products. 

Another contributor to high blood pressure is hyperinsulinemia (a.k.a. Syndrome X or Metabolic Syndrome), which also contributes to arterial plaque as well as weight gain, and increases the risk of arthritis.  So addressing this condition can result in a dramatic reduction in blood pressure as well as improvement in other areas.   See Hyperinsulinemia for more information. 

The following herbs are used for high blood pressure:   7-Keto,  All Cell Detox,  Aloe Vera,  Alpha Lipoic Acid, Astragalus,  Blood Pressurex,  Black Currant Oil,  Blue Vervain,  Calcium-Magnesium,  Capsicum,  Capsicum & Garlic with Parsley,  Cellular Energy,  Cardio Assurance,  CoQ10-50,   Evening Primrose Oil,  Flax Seed Oil,  GABA Plus,  Garlic,  GC-X,   Korean Ginseng,  Wild American Ginseng, Grapefruit,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn -normalizes high or low,  Green Tea,  Guggul,  Hawthorn Berries,  Herbal Sleep,   HS II,  Herbal Trace Minerals,  Kidney Activator,  Kidney Drainage,  Lavender,  Lemon Essential Oil,   Liver Balance (Chinese),  Lymphatic Drainage,  Magnesium Complex,   Mandarin,   Marjoram (Sweet),   Mood Elevator (Chinese),  Nature’s Chi,  Nature’s Sea Calcium -gestational,  Neroli,  Nerve Control,  Nerve Eight,  Nervous Fatigue Formula (Chinese),  N-Acetyl Cysteine,  Olive Leaf Extract,  Passion Flower,  Pro-Pancreas,  Peppermint -reduces peripheral blood pressure,  Potassium (Combination),  Stevia,  Stress Relief (Chinese),  Super GLA,  Super Omega-3 EPA,  Thai Go,   Thyroid Activator,  Valerian,  Wood Betony,  Ylang Ylang

These herbs are used for low blood pressure:    Eleuthero,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn – normalizes high or low,  Hawthorn Berries

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

These herbs are used for low blood pressure:    Eleuthero,  Ginkgo & Hawthorn - normalizes high or low,  Hawthorn Berries

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.

The following remedies help to prevent blood clots … and a few of the remedies can help to dissolve blood clots.

Alfalfa,  Anamu,  Astragalus,   Blood Pressurex,   Butcher’s Broom,  Cardio Assurance,  Cholester-Reg II,  Citrus Bioflavonoids,  CoQ10-50,  CoQ10-75,  Flax Seed Oil,  Green Tea Extract,  Mega-Chel,  Nattozimes Plus,  Omega-3 Hi EPA, Protease (High Potency),  Protease Plus -inhibit formation of,  Vitamin E

Reference:

Steven Horne, R. (. (2003). The Comprehensive Guide to Nature’s Sunshine Products. St. George, UT: Tree of Light Publishing.