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Exercise Your Allergies Away

2012-02-04T10:03:00.000-08:00

To battle allergies your body needs to keep moving to eliminate the allergens. Although it does not need to be stressed while you are exercising. Before you start your exercise of choice you need to make sure you have topped off your water tank. If you don't have enough fluids in your body then when you exercise you are releasing toxins into your body that don't get washed out. After you exercise you need to tank up again because exercise depletes you of fluids.

Numbers 1 though 5 are some low impact exercises to keep your lymph system moving and eliminating toxins. Just remember don't stress yourself when you are exercising; its good to get your heart rate up but not to cause yourself to become stressed with what you are doing. It should be a way to get rid of stress not add to it. You can always slow down or take a different position that is less of a strain for a while until you can begin again and get your second wind. If you are not used to a exercise program then you need to start out slowly and build up as you are able, adding a little more each time until you get to 15 or 30 minutes of exercise per session.

#1. walking

#2. climbing stairs

#3. jump rope

#4. rebounding

#5. low impact exercising programs

The rebounder system below is a system that looks like it would be great for your allergies if you wanted to purchase something to motivate yourself. God Bless and let me know how it is working for you. Keep me motivated as well I have started myself on a program and some of the zildren are doing it with me. It is very different than we are used to so it is going pretty slow. I can already tell that my body is learning the moves. Next time I will tell you about some probiotics to help with your bodies elimination process.

Here are the other posts in the allergy series:

Introduction To Allergies
Nettle for Allergies

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Nettle for Allergies

2012-01-28T12:37:00.000-08:00

To combat allergies we have given nettle tea to our young son. He doesn't like swallowing pills but he takes well to teas. You can either purchase a herbal tea or buy the nettle in a capsule, open it up and put it into a tea bag that you can purchase from the grocery store or even a coffee filter with a rubber band on it. Then cook it like you usually do your other tea bags and the put a saucer on the top and let it sit for about 7 minutes to get the medicinal properties to infuse into the water. It is highly effective! Of course you can just swallow some capsules if you are older but it may take longer to work that way so you need to get into your system right away.

Below is a cute video that I found on You Tube to demonstrate about Nettle.

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Introduction to Allergies

2012-01-24T13:04:00.000-08:00

Today I am starting a series of posts on allergies. Please join me for this exciting look into the why and how of allergies.

Natures Sunshine Boomerang
Air Purifier

Allergies stem from the liver and a liver cleanse should be part of your quarterly program for health. This means that every 4 months you should be starting a new container of liver cleanse. When your liver is full of toxins its histamine reaction is on overdrive. Allergies are a auto-immune response and strengthening your immune system can greatly alleviate or even stop your allergies. The spleen is also a big player in the immune system. Sluggish spleen can be aided with spleen activator thereby increasing the efficacy of your immune system. If you start abiding by some really good diet changes and an exersise regimen which we will be talking about in this series and then you add some effective herbs for controlling your symptoms and alleviating your suffering you can see relief even lasting improvement that will call attention to the great physician and even our Savior, God and the creator of all natural healing!

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Kidney Stones

2012-01-07T10:16:00.000-08:00

Do you suffer from kidney stones? Kidney stones are caused whenever you go through dehydration. If you are in the habit of drinking a lot of soft drinks when you get thirsty, then you may be getting fluids but they are dehydrating you. You really need to have 8 or more glasses of clean water a day. Anything else that you drink does not count for water. Water is water and nothing else will substitute. When I say nothing I mean nothing like sports drinks or juice. You can add a few things to your water like a pinch of sea salt or a squeeze of lemon or even a couple of teaspoons of apple cider vinegar, the apple cider vinegar that has the mother in it is very healthful and is even a little sweet.

Back to the problem. Kidney stones need to be addressed as soon as you notice that they are present. The minerals need to be dissolved and passed smoothly through. There are many natural methods for doing this and I thought that I would share a few of the ones that I have on file from Natures Sunshine.

1. A very natural approach that takes a bit of determination and some time at home. If you do not have some time to spend at home then you may want to keep reading further. This a method that was described by a fellow by the name of-Nathan Filyk. Here it is in his own words." For four days, eat nothing but fresh (preferably organic) apples. You need to wash them thoroughly before eating or else just peel them. Cut them up and eat, you won't feel hungry. Each night, take an herbal laxative tea, and on the third night, drink 1 cup extra virgin (preferably organic) cold-pressed olive oil, followed by three or four lemon's juice (have it all ready to go beforehand), and a sip of tomato juice to get rid of the taste. Then immediately lie down on your right side, with your knees towards your chest. (Or, if you can manage it, put a pillow or two under your right side and keep your legs straight. The point is to drain the gall bladder and liver of stones). Lie still for as long as possible, and stay on your side for at least five hours. Get some sleep. The next day, do a saltwater flush - (you need unrefined, uniodized sea salt) 4 cups - 1/2 teaspoon per cup. Drink one cup of saltwater, lie down on your right side for 2 minutes, drink the next cup, lie down on your right side for 2 minutes, and so on until you drink all 4 cups. Then resume activities. You can only do day 4 on an off day, because you will have diarrhea (water) coming out for the next 1-4 hours. You will also pass many stones if you followed the diet correctly. I've passed over 320 stones total in my 3 liver cleanse. Then just rest for the rest of the day, and see your results - mostly green, but some red, black, orange or clear colored stones ranging in size from sand-sized to as large as a golf ball! (Usually not that big) The entire process is painless. It's also a kidney cleanse, so you will have passed kidney stones in the first three days through your urine. You can read my weblog for the results of my cleanses.

Also, continue doing the herbal tea nightly for a few days to get rid of excess toxins and help pass any remaining stones... -Nathan Filyk

2. Another method a little less extensive was described by Georgiana.

Kidney Stones Recipe
Sure fired remedy:
6 JP-X 4 times daily
4 Hydrangea 6 times daily
2 Marshmallow 6 times daily
Drink lots of pure water with fresh lemon squeezed in it.
You start getting some relief right away, takes about a week for the kidney soreness to go away. -Georgiana

3. Next is another plan from Georgiana

Magnesium Complex and B-6 work just great. Take a multiple vitamin (Either Super Supplemental or Vita-Wave Liquid) or B-Complex with the B-6 to ensure not getting your B's out of balance. To contribute to the prevention, drink 1/2 gal - 1 gal water throughout the day and cutting out coffee and soft drinks, especially cola's. Fresh lemon in your water will help by dissolving crystals as they develop.

4. Lastly there is a juice that is reportedly great for Kidney Stones if you can come by it. This was from a testimonial by Carolyn.

I passed a large kidney stone with black cherry juice and ginger powder. There was almost no pain and only a tiny bit of blood. Dr. Hulda Clark presents this recipe in her book "A Cure for All Diseases". There is a third ingredient, I think it is hydrangea. I am going to do it again until they are all gone. -
Carolyn

I hope that I have offered you some hope in passing those pesky stones without pain. Pray about what direction God would have you to go. Its always good to bath a matter in prayer. Let me know how things go for you and if you try one of these programs please leave me a comment. If you don't want it published I won't just specify that in your comment.

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Immune Boosters!

2011-12-20T11:25:00.000-08:00

My friend has picked up a bug and I wanted to give her a page of references to help. It seems like I am always giving out this information and I wanted to have it all in one place so that I could pass it out better. If your bug is nosy or maybe your stomach is in knots, (By the way what vegetable can tie your stomach in knots? String beans :) Then maybe this post will be a blessing to you in some way. I hope the little joke cheered you a bit a good spirit is definitely part of a speedy recovery.

#1. Garlic! is a great aid in getting you through any kind of virus or bacteria. If you are interested in
Garlic for Your Health and garlic oil is more about what you can do with fresh garlic.

#2. Vitamin C if you haven't heard already builds your immune system. There are the different forms of vitamin C that are available.

#3. Echinacea is another immune booster that we keep in our medicine and herb cabinet here at our house my husband always downs some of these when he has a hint of anything to keep him going to work and supporting his family of 9. He even recommends this to his friends.

#4 Elderberry - another immune booster.

#5. Probiotics- are key for taking care of a the upset stomach whether it is a one time affair, a virus or an ongoing problem. Probiotics have been removed from most store bought breads and replaced with yeasts that are not good for us. Below are the probiotics for adults or children. It is also possible to include probiotics by including them in your diet with yogurt or sourdough or a number of fermented foods which I shall be writing about at a later date.

#5. Ginger- Whether fresh or in a supplement will give you a boost or protect you in the winter season. You can also find some great teas at the bulk herb store (a great Christian resource) if you want to make some tea and sip on it when you are sick. I've bought from them and have a tea ball that I can put the loose herbs in and brew up some great herbal tea.

Here is a great recipe for ginger tea that I found today! Sometimes I make a whole soup pot full of tea.

Source: lindawagner.net via Sharon on Pinterest

You can also do salt baths with a little of these herbs (a bath infusion) in them which will infuse them into your body. I hope you get better and if you need anything don't hesitate to ask via the comment section. Salud!

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Macular Degeneration of the Eyes

2011-12-17T13:18:00.000-08:00

If you are not familiar with Macular Degeneration it is the the loss of vision in the center of the your eye and the damage of the retina. Here are some symptoms:
SYMPTOMS:
*Straight lines look wavy
*Distinct shapes are blurry
*Colors look dim
*Words appear blurred or difficult to read
*Dark or blank areas block the center of your vision
*There appears to be a fog in the center of your vision

CAUSES

The cause of Macular Degeneration is from free radical damage.

Lack of ability to digest nutrients properly.

Is present with condition such as diabetes and high blood pressure

Smokers have a higher risk, about 40%

Heredity

Drugs that can cause MD as well as over the counter pain medicines (NSAIDS)

Recommended Foods:

Here is a web site dedicated to foods that will help and recipes yummm!

High antioxidant fruits and vegetables (look for dark colors not light)

High antioxidant health drinks like Thai Go
Flax Seed Oil- was suggested by Dr. Hatch of Surprise, AZ to help draw toxic accumulations out the eye and lubricate the eye.

Recommended Supplements:

*Perfect Eyes - super good formula for the eyes have seen really good results from this.

*Lutein (Lutein serves as a potent free radical scavenger for the retina)
* Grapine - strengthens capillaries, arteries and veins, improves circulation, reduces capillary fragility and nerve damage in the eye.
*Bilberry (which is also in Perfect Eyes)improves circulation in the blood vessels of the eye, helps maintain the integrity of capillaries, stabilizes collagen, and stimulates the production of rhodopsin essential for night vision.
* VariGone to improve the overall tone and strength of veins and capillaries, maintain healthy vein constriction and dilation, descrease vascular permeability, promote blood flow. The ingredients in VariGone maximize vascular integrity.
* Vitamin C Timed Release. Vitamin C helps make collagen which strengthens the capillaries that nourish the retina, protects against UV light and is a powerful antioxidant. The eye contains the second highest concentration of vitamin C in the body next to the adrenal glands.
* You also want to cleanse and support the Liver, which in Chinese medicine is responsible for the health of the eyes.
* GreenZone is an excellent, natural dietary powdered formula containing organic grasses, algae, herbs and other nutrients. The link between maintaining healthy vision and a healthy diet, which specifically includes 3-5 servings of vegetables a day, has been established. For those individuals who do not meet this daily requirement, this is an excellent formula for providing essential nutrients and enzymes needed by the body for proper functioning.
* Zinc may be helpful in protecting against vision loss due to macular degeneration. It is found in high concentrations in the eye, and helps bind the protective layer of the retina to the underlying tissue. We recommend up to 30 mg daily.

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How is your tongue?

2011-12-06T14:35:00.000-08:00

The Chinese and those who practice Chinese herbal medicine
use the tongue to evaluate

the health of the whole body.

Recently, I have been having problems with my tongue and the problems have not gotten better like at other times that I have had problems with my tongue. I have been trying to stay away from certain things that I know would cause me pain and sores but the problems persisted. In search of a solution herbally or with supplements; I began research and came across this great resource that has tons of information and is so well researched and written out that anyone could learn from it and pin point the reason for their geographic tongue and other tongue problems that are effecting many people. If your doctor has told you that GT is not something that they can treat and that you will basically have to live with it, then this is the book for you. You can get real answers and real solutions to many of your tongue problems like: cracks, teeth indentations, sores, white tongue, black tongue, yeast tongue, beefy tongue etc.

In the book you will find information you need to use vitamins, minerals, diet, and healthy solutions for the health of your tongue and your entire system.

If you are interested in any of the vitamins or supplements that are mentioned in this book then you can order most or all of them from here and if you need help finding a certain one then email me.

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Cirrhosis of the Liver

2011-12-03T11:24:00.000-08:00

I have been studying herbs for cirrhosis of the liver for a dear relative of mine. This is a condition that has many causes from fatty liver to some prescription drugs. You can go here to read more about the causes. What happends to the liver is that the liver's cell tissues are replaced by scar tissue and the scar tissue keeps the liver from effectively carrying out its jobs. I wanted to include for you a plan of action for the natural health of your liver. One thing you may want to do is to be tested to see if you are low on B-12 and if you are start taking a weekly shot with the advise of your physician. Below are the other supplement recommendations. The B-12 will help boost your immune system.

Diet changes:

Good Foods
Protein in raw goat milk, home made cottage cheese and almonds
Juicing is good
bland diet
Artichokes are good
Steam your vegetables
Olive oil is good

Foods to avoid
Avoid fatty foods
Also avoid salt if water is accumulating
avoid carbonated drinks
avoid fast foods

Herbalist Recommendations:
(just click on the supplements to see the ordering page from Natures Sunshine an over 30 year old company who offers quality supplements that produce results when taken properly)

Start with Milk Thistle
Spirulina great for energy
L-Glutamine,
Vitamin C 1000 2 a day

A spice that can stop bleeding

2011-11-20T19:43:00.000-08:00

Have you ever reached for a spice shaker to stop a bleed? I have. A few times whenever my children have gotten a bad cut I have grabbed the Cayenne and given it a little shake right onto the area after I cleaned it off. The it is so amazing to watch how it just stops it right up. Cayenne is an amazing pepper it also has the power to stop a heart attach while it is happening. So I would strongly urge you if you have a heart condition to carry some capsicum extract with you in your pocket or purse and add some good capsicum to your food as well. I am going to leave some pictures for you to click through and order yours today! God is such a wise and great creator to make for us this great fruit. Blessings.

Garlic Oil

2011-11-17T11:08:00.000-08:00

Recipe for Garlic Oil:

Crush up about 4 or 5 garlic cloves then poor some olive oil over the top and wait an hour. Strain and use on the bottoms of your feet for colds and throats and head congestion. Cover with some old socks and sleep tight! Hope you enjoy this.

Sweeteners!

2011-11-12T20:19:00.000-08:00

I have come across a great post by a fellow blogger about natural sweeteners and I think that you, my readers would really benefit from what it has to say so here it is!

This Chick can cook!

Just click on the picture above!

Natures Sunshine has natural sweeteners and so does the Bulk Herb Store!

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Diverticulitis

2011-11-07T13:05:00.000-08:00

I have a friend with diverticulitis and this post is for that friend and anyone else who could use some help. Diverticulitis is a condition where there is a pocket of diverticulosis that forms and can become infected producing fever, bloating or nausea. There is help with diet and supplements.

DIET:
You should limit your diet during an episode to bland easily digestible food. This means that you should not have spicy food, no salads or raw vegetables, no processed foods, milk products, coffee, wines or sodas. Undigested food worsens the problem.

SUPPLEMENTS:

Activated Charcoal - to deal with the gas
Bifidophilus - this is a probiotic to increase the good flora in your intestines.
Aloe Vera Juice to provide natural sodium, the lining of the stomach
Slippery Elm- to sooth and aid the bowel and inflammation.
Psyllium Seeds (not hulls) are the most easily tolerated fibers.
Continue the program for at least 8 weeks to see results.

This post and all of the others take time and consideration please be considerate and try to order your supplements from the person who gave you the information and pass it along to someone else who could use it. This will help this information to remain free to everyone.
Let me know if you need prayer or help with your order. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Acne

2011-11-07T09:15:00.000-08:00

Acne is a skin condition that shows an inner problem. There are several types of Acne some with white heads and some with black heads, some with nodules and some with cysts all can be quite a bother. There are topical medicines that will help and even antibiotics which can even cause a different kind of acne. Here I would like to draw your attention to a type of lifestyle change that can help to clear up the problem from the inside out!
DIET CHANGES:
I know that the average teen or even adult doesn't like the mention of a diet change but its what goes in that will eventually come out in this case. Good oils like coconut oil can be substituted for almost all cooking it just cooks at a lower temperature. White sugar, brown sugar and all of the artificial sugars with ose at the end are feeding bad bacteria in your body. White flour is refined and refined foods force the adrenals to work harder and hormones have a hard time producing which in turn creates a sugar imbalance. All of these things strengthen the case of your acne. Many health conditions stem from the colon. If the colon is healthy then the body is a whole lot healthier.

Here are some Supplemental Helps for Acne:

Topical:
Aloe Vera Gel
Black ointment- pulls out impurities
Tea Tree Oil

Inside the body:
Blessed Thistle (for hormones)
Red Clover (Blood purification)
LBS II- colon Cleanser
After you start to using these three products you will probably see a larger acne problem but it should start to clear up in about 3 weeks. The body is cleaning house that is why you will see more and then less. Probiotics will help with the detoxification process.

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Cholesterol is it Bad or is it Good?

2011-10-31T10:41:00.000-07:00

There are many people that say that cholesterol is good and bad but that is just not true. The truth about cholesterol is that if it oxidizes then it is more dense and unable to perform its proper function and clogs the veins.
Cholesterol has a function in the body God put it in you for a reason.

Benefits of Cholesterol:

Cholesterol aids in the absorption of fat soluable vitamines A,D,E,K and D.
Absorption of hormones in the adrenals as well as estrogen and testosterone and more
produces brain tissue without enough cholesterol you can suffer from depression and anxiety

To keep you from having oxidative damage from (like when a banana turns brown or an apple) cholesterol then you need to supplement with antioxidants in your diet and or in good quality supplements.

Foods for:

Garlic
Ginger
Olive oil
Olives
Coconut oil
Dark berries

Suggested Antioxidants Supplements:

Thai Go-an exotic juice blend with very high antioxidant levels (orac value)
Co-Q10- statin drugs used for cholesterol, can deplete this nutrient
Super Orac- packed with antioxidents the capsule equivalent to drinking Thai-go
Super Omega-3-supports the cells (capsules are large so if you can't take large capsules you can also break it open and take it this way it has a lemon flavor)
Solstic Cardio- a nutrient packed daily drink that you pour into water.
There are others listed under Heart Health and Antioxidants at Natures Sunshine.

Comment and let me know if you need help coming up with a good nutritional plan with supplements. Or if you are using a certain supplement and that one is working good for you. There are others that will also have a good effect and don't for get to mention if you would like me to put you on my prayer list.

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Migraines

2011-10-25T13:20:00.000-07:00

My mother has suffered from migraines for a long time. Now one of my best friends is also suffering from migraines. I have been looking into her case for her and I thought I would take you along with me for the ride. I know there are many of my friend who also have this problem and I would like to help as many as I can.
First of all you have to be aware of what exactly is going on with your body. You can't just say I have migraines and fix me. Knowing your body in the first step to combating illness of any kind. You need to know when you are having these migraines and what may be triggering them. From here you can make a plan of attack.

Migraine Triggers:

lack of sleep or too much sleep
stress induced, anxiety or even relaxing after stress
bright lights
weather induced
too much caffeine or a withdrawal symptom of coming off of caffeine
foods that contain nitrates or foods with MSG
food allergies (chocolate is one that causes problems for many but there are others check with your health care provider and watch your diet)
aspartame a ingredient in many diet sodas and chewing gums and even sugar free candies)
too much white sugar or your blood sugar being out of sink
hormonal periods
perfume smells etc.

Supplements:

If you are experiencing a lack of sleep and you can't do much about it because you are a busy mother and wife then you need to take extra nutrients to support your body.
Adrenal support - will help nourish your adrenal glands during this season in your life. Adrenal Support is also great for supporting your body during stressful periods.
Perfect Eyes- sometimes age can effect how much the eyes can handle
Fever Few- my Mom had good success with this herb with her weather induced headaches. Its also good for any kind of Migraine.
Xylitol- natural sweetener or any other Natural sweetener like Stevia which is an herb
Calcium-Magnesium- great for migraines
Peppermint Tea- I've used 3 tea bags with great success with stress headaches
Essential Oils- Peppermint, lavender, and marjoram rub on your wrists and inhale in stressful moments.
Raspberry Capsules or tea from the Bulk Herb Store which can be found by clicking on the banner with the tea cup.
Breath Free- can be rubbed on the neck and back of the shoulders for smell induced and any kind of headache.

Let me know if you need more help. Drop me a comment and I will pray for you.

Celiac Disease

2011-10-24T13:57:00.000-07:00

Celiac Disease is a large part of many people's lives. I'm sure all of you know somebody who has reportedly been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. This is a disease that effects the absorption of important parts of food needed for good health. People with this condition can not eat wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats. They have to live with a gluten free diet; which means that they can not have the gluten (the sticky part of grain) from grains in their diet. They also need to check labels when they go to buy any packaged item because many packaged food has some for of gluten in it. They also need to look out for another gluten like substance called gliadin because this can also be a source of contention. Eating raw vegetables is hard for the person with Celiac so be sure you lightly cook all of your vegetables before eating them.
Here is a list of Gluten free food products.

Celiac Disease is associated with many other health conditions. If you are already fighting a known health condition please consult the list and find out if a Gluten free diet would be a good life choice for you, especially if you are having a hard time with your digestion. Always consult your health care provider before starting a new diet program if you are being treated for a Major Health condition. List

Here is my suggested Natures Sunshine Supplement Program:

Food Enzymes- for absorption of nutrients
Spirulina- for protein and cleansing of the colon naturally
Mega Chel-is packed with b-vitamins and they are good for digestion as well
The Ultimate Green Zone-good for people with autoimmune disorders

If you do not have Celiac Disease and want to avoid getting it please read here to find out how to avoid getting it in the future because anyone is susceptible really.

Cancer Fighters

2011-10-11T18:19:00.000-07:00

When fighting cancer it is very important to activate your immune system to work super hard for you. You want every cell to be working on the problem and keeping other invaders at bay. You also want to have the energy that you need to stay strong physically and spiritually and emotionally-the whole body approach. Whole body is very important because if you get down then that's all it takes to defeat your system. You have to be very aggressive with your approach and not let down. Put yourself on a good macrobiotic diet, drink lots of water and sea salt not white table salt to increase your minerals. Below I will list the supplements that are really helping those with cancer but only God can heal a person with cancer whether they use supplements or whether they go the conventional way or a combination of supplements and conventional medicine.

Each of these supplements are linked so you can just roll your mouse over the Supplement and click and it will take you directly to the page and its information.

Immune system Stimulator- with Colostrum and several mushrooms know to fight cancer
Colostrum with Immune Factors- also has Astrgalus, IP-6 and two cancer fighting mushrooms
Indole 3 Carbinole- from broccoli
Vitamin E Complete with Selenium
Spirulina- good for energy containing natural B-12
Super Supplemental- good for its daily nutrients and lycopene contents.
If you find you need even more energy you can add more Cordyceps mushroom with the Spirulina or instead of.

(my Uncle took a program similar to this with great success)

Contact me with the type of Cancer that you are fighting and I will post about that specific type of cancer as soon as I can.

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Jenifer Harrod
Certified Herbalist
Distributor

Cystic Fibrosis

2011-10-06T23:13:00.000-07:00

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes an over abundance of mucus in different places in the body. Some of the symptoms of CF are frequent coughing and wheezing, nose polyps, and poor digestion. Those who suffer from CF usually take enzymes and some kind of liquid medicine that is inhaled through a nebulizer. A new friend of mine has a loved one who suffers from CF and so I am writing this blog for her and in hopes of helping others who have this malady.
To start with the diet of a person with CF should be followed closely to include 75% raw foods fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds but should avoid as much cooked foods, dairy, white sugar and flour as possible. Cooked foods cause mucus excretions and cause a person with CF to show their symptoms more.
Here are the most recommended supplements from Natures Sunshine for CF:
COQ10-helps to produce energy and support the heart
Germanium-supports the immune system
Liquid Chlorophyll also good for its copper content-to cleanse and support
vitamin D3-good for the immune system
selenium [In NSP vitamin E] -glandular support and liver
Food enzymes-aids in digestion because those with CF mucus interferes with the production of the pancreas.

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Jenifer Harrod
Certified Herbalist
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What can be done about Age Spots

2011-10-05T12:16:00.000-07:00

A blogging friend of mine was interested in what could be done for age spots. Age spots result from too much sun exposure and sometimes are referred to as liver spots. They are over aging of the skin. You should consult your doctor if you spots change in shape or appearance.
Here is a list of supplements and natural health care that you can use to help lighten or remove these spots:

1. Aloe Vera Gel or juice from Natures Sunshine rubbed onto the area for at least two months.

2. Cut open a garlic gel cap and rub it onto the area twice a day for 6 to 8 weeks (do not use on sensitive areas like around the eyes or right near the lips etc..)

3. Drink 8-10 glasses of water a day and be sure to include 100% fruit juices with antioxidants to your diet.

4. Apply vitamin E to the effected area and taking Vitamin E supplement internally

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What Natural Supplements to Take While on Chemotherapy

2011-10-05T11:19:00.000-07:00

Someone close to me is having to take some chemotherapy treatments so I am writing this blog to help that dear one and others who may need to know these things as well.
If you feel that Chemo is the way that you ought to go, then supporting the body during the process is the only smart thing to do. Depending on which therapy you are taking; Chemotherapy can cause you to become nauseous, have abdominal pain, or become weak as well as a whole list of side effects that you will find here http://www.chemocare.com/managing/ and by clicking on each specific side effect you can find information on why you may be having this pain, when you should contact your doctor and what you can do to lesson the problem. I really liked what I saw of this site.
Here http://www.nspforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=1041 is what you can do with herbs and with supplements. I hope that this is a blessing to my brothers and sisters in Christ. God Bless!

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Jenifer Harrod
Certified Herbalist
Distributor

Help for Autism!

2011-10-02T14:54:00.000-07:00

Autism can be helped with diet and with specialized programs. You can bring your child out into your world with aggressive intervention by means of diet and a program that will be fun for both you and your child. I chose this subject because it is close to my heart and to the heart of one of my dear friends. She asked me to gather up all of the information that I had on supplements and I did that plus I put together more of a whole body approach that includes a type of one on one therapy that everyone can get into.
First of all I found a great diet that is specially formulated for people with gastro intestinal problems as many Autistic children do. This is what one author had to say.“….in many autistic children, bacterial and fungal overgrowths are etiologically significant in the cascade of events that result in autism or one of the other autism spectrum disorders.”By Jaquelyn McCandless in Children with Starving Brains.
There are not a lot of supplements that are right for Autistic children that are still suffering from intestinal problems because they have ingredients that could upset an already upset stomach. Omega 3's from fresh water fish is good for the mental development. A good vitamin that is appropriate for Autistic children, and anti fungals like Grape seed extract, garlic, oil of oregano (OoO), Olive leaf extract (OLE), and caprylic acid are the supplements that are safely recommended but only after you have been on the specialized diet for a couple of months.
The major difference you are going to see is through a diet that excludes regular cows milk from the store, table sugar, honey, and artificial sweeteners, (or double sugars) rice and grains is where many people have started to see a real improvement in their children. This diet is called Specific Carbohydrate Diet or SCD I've been looking around a great website that explains a lot of this diet what you can and can't have in an easy to follow list and recipes as well as a great book and a great video you can watch right there on the dot com.
http://www.pecanbread.com/ This is an exert from the author: “A sensible and harmless form of warfare on the aberrant population of intestinal microbes is to manipulate their energy (food) supply through diet… By depriving intestinal microbes of their energy source, their numbers gradually decrease along with the products they produce.”By Elaine Gottschall in Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Here is a really good video telling about the author's own journey and how she has helped many people by sharing what she learned. http://pecanbread.com/p/video.html
I also wanted to share a testimonial of a parent that tried this diet. “Janie played with a doll for the first time ever today; I almost fainted. She initiated a hug and kiss for the first time ever in her 14 years of life.”From Mom of Janie with Down’s syndrome, autism and gastrointestinal issues after a short time on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet.
I think that this program can really make a difference in a child with Autism because it removes every possible aggressive food from the diet and leaves only those foods that will digest easily.

The Son-Rise Program on the other hand has also shown a lot of promise for autistic children and is a program that delves into the world of the Autistic child to learn about their world and to engage them where they are and then they feel like you are their friend and they are able to embrace your world step by step. Here is a video about their program. http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/contents/other_sections/autism-solutions.php Watch this movie all the way through and see for yourself how this can be a real value to your child. Here is another page to help you get some more information on how you can get started with the Son-Rise program. http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/contents/getting_started/index.php

To order your supplements please go to www.naturessunshine.com and mention my name Jenifer Harrod when you order for your free membership. If you order in the morning you may find that your order is sent out the same day.

Please drop me a note if you decide to venture out on one or both of these journeys. I would like to hear about your story month by month. May God Bless you and your family!

In Christ's Service
Jenifer Harrod
Certified Herbalist

How to Combat Boils!

2011-09-30T06:32:00.000-07:00

Boils are infections in the hair follicle that have pus pockets under them. They can be small or they can be very large six inches or more. By the herbalist community, they are thought to be outward manifestations of a inward problem. The problem being, toxins or bad bacteria.
To begin with you should think very seriously about what you are putting into your body and what needs to be removed from your diet. Removing white sugar and anything that has it in it like candy, kool-aid sweetened fruit drinks, sodas, ect. will be a start. Learn to check labels for sugar and corn syrup as though you were allergic to it! Then you need to replace what you took out with something good and tasty; fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and good oils such as coconut oil, olive oil and flax. Don't forget to have your 8 glasses of purified or RO water with a pinch of sea salt on the tongue every second glass (sea salt is good if balanced with water) this is very important!
While you are working on your diet you need to apply a topical cream that will pull out the toxins from the boil and help to bring it to a head. Then you can move on to the bowel and the blood; cleansing, purifying and replacing with good flora.

Here is the program that was most recommended from the Herbalist in Natures Sunshine:

Black ointment applied several times a day directly to the area. you can also put a band aide large or small over that to protect clothing.
LBS-II to clean out the bowel
Probiotic-11 to replace the bad bacteria with good. (Flora)

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Certified Herbalist
Jenifer Harrod

The Spleen!

2011-09-29T07:28:00.000-07:00

Recently my brother had his spleen removed and I was wondering what herbs would be good for him. IT seems that natural purifiers and cleansers are what is best. Here are the most recommended ones from Natures Sunshine.

Liquid Chlorophyll 1/4 to 1/2 cup a day
Oregon Grape
I-X
Lymph Drainage and Dandelion

Other suggested toxin removers:
Activated Charcoal
Bentonite Clay

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www.naturessunshine.com Please mention my name when you order, we are a family business!

Jenifer Harrod
Certified Herbalist

My New Blog

2010-09-16T22:22:00.000-07:00

For those who are interested I have started posting a new blog with recipes and good info for large families if you would like to follow. The name of it is "Feeding Nine on a Dime."

Sourdough Recipes

2009-10-01T12:22:00.000-07:00

As promised I wanted to include some sourdough recipes from my personal stash for my readers! Here are my most used ones, I hope you enjoy them as mush as I. Also, if you are interested in purchasing wheat berries and a wheat grinder a great web site for this is called www.breadbeckers.com also check out the free c.d on eating the bread of idleness. It tells you about the health benefits of eating fresh ground wheat!

Sourdough Whole Wheat Pancakes

1 c starter
1 1/2 warm water
2 1/2 flour
(can stand overnight sometimes more water is needed for pancake batter consistency)
1 egg (or 1tbls. gr. flax and 2 tbls. warm water)
2/3 c. milk
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 tbls. honey
2 tbls. oil
sometimes I don't use the egg at all and it still comes out good

Sourdough Whole Wheat Belgian Waffles

1 3/4 flour; sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbls. honey
3 eggs
1c sourdough starter
3/4 cup milk
6 tablespoons butter, margarine with omegas, ect.
yeilds 6

Use an electric mixer and thoroughly mix the wet ingredients then add the dry ingredients a little at a time. Yummy!

My favorite!
Honey Sourdough Whole Wheat Bread

1 1/4 c. warm water
3/4 c. starter
3 1/2 tbls. oil
3 1/2 tbls. honey
3 1/2 tbls. dry milk
3 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 tsp. salt
nuts and seeds

Mix wet ingredients then add dry ingredients mix with either a dough hook or strong spatula. Pour into bed pan and allow to rise until it reaches the top of the pan cook on 350 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour or until tests done. Enjoy with butter. Yummmmm!

Your Certified Herbalist
Jenifer Harrod
www.naturessunshine.com