Anti-inflammatory face wash

1 tsp dried calendula flowers or 1 TB chamomile flowers steeped in 1 cup hot water for 5-10 minutes.

Strain, let cools and apply to face with cotton ball or clean cloth.

Antibacterial Face Wash:

2 TB dried Oregon graperoot or goldenseal root

2 cups water

Simmer all ingredients for 10-15 minutes. Strain and cool; use to wash face or soak a clean cloth and use as a compress.

Antibacterial paste:

1 tsp powdered Oregon graperoot or goldenseal root

1 few drops water

5 drops lavender oil

Mix all ingredients. Apply to pimples; let dry. Rinse or gently wash off.

Allergies

Allergies result when the body responds inappropriately to a normal substance. Many environmental allergies can be controlled by eliminated the most common food allergens: (milk/dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, cashews, shellfish, strawberries, beef, pork, corn, and chocolate.)

Modern wheat hybrids are more allergenic than the original wheat grain. Many people experience great results with allergies by simply eliminating all wheat and gluten products from the diet.

Wash out nose with salt water, with or without herbs. (1/2 tsp salt or baking soda to 1 cup warm water)

Supplements: Lobelia tincture at the first signs of allergic reaction (1-10

dropperfuls, start with one then give more every 30

seconds as needed) – too much lobelia can cause vomiting

Allergy Season Plus (Solutions IE formula)

Eye Nourish (Solutions IE Formula)

Vitamin C

Digestive enzymes

Bee Pollen

Multi-vitamin with de-tox emphasis

Pro-biotics to replenish healthy flora

Stomach-Liver-Colon support

Diet: Well-balanced diet

Supplements if necessary to get a good balance of vitamins and minerals

Avoid combining proteins with starches and sugars at meals

Eliminate food allergens (milk, wheat, soy, peanuts)

Essential Oils: Lavender, Roman chamomile

Valerie (Fierra’s)

Professional Guidance: Phenolics (homeopathic remedies that act to

Stimulate the body’s ability to gradually desensitize

itself from the sensitivity)

Cleansing programs: Heavy metal, yeast, fungus

Strengthen the bowel if Leaky-gut syndrome is present

Anxiety

Anxiety may have a physical or biochemical basis. Frequent or chronic anxiety will cause adrenal exhaustion. Adrenal exhaustion then results in fatigue, decreased ability to handle stress and increased susceptibility to disease of all kinds.

General Recommendations: Exercise stimulates the brain to produce its own calming

chemicals.

Warm bath

Meditation with quiet music

Counseling and Solution-oriented thinking may help to resolve

The issues causing anxiety

Clear unresolved emotions

Diet: Extra emphasis on the B vitamins, Vitamins C and E,

Foods high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium,

Emphasis on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids

Avoid caffeine and alcohol

Avoid refined sugars

Identify food allergies

Herbal Teas: 1 cup every two hours. Use 1-2 tsp seeds or dried herbs in 1 cup hot water

and steep for 10 minutes.

Oats (green to yellow colored seeds)

Chamomile

Vervain

Skullcap

Passionflower

Essential oils: Lavender – applied to skin, inhale and put in bath water

Peace and Calming (YL) or Native Spirit and Heart’s Desire (Fierra’s)

Valor (YL) or Valerie (Fierra’s)

Herbal blends: Adrenal Formula

Nerve formulas

Neuro V (Solutions IE Formula)

Bach flowers: Rescue remedy, Rock Rose, Mimulus

Arthritis

Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common. Rheumatoid arthritis is believed to be caused by an inappropriate immune reaction. Pathogens (fungus, virus, bacteria, parasites, heavy metals) can be a significant factor in arthritis. Spinal misalignment can also be a factor causing additional stress on the joints. Other causes include poor nutrition, an overactive immune system, and food or environmental allergies.

General Recommendations: Soak bath: 1 ½ cups – 2 cups apple cider vinegar in tub

of Water or 2 cups Epsom salts in tub of water

Alkalize your body (use 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp honey in

Glass of water)

A vegetable juice or water fast can help reduce joint pain

Diet: Recommended foods include fresh fruits and vegetables with the majority raw

Vegetable greens and raw vegetable juices are excellent

Goat milk if you like the taste

Whole grains such as millet or oats

Legumes

Small portions of protein

Fresh seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin)

Eat up to ½ lb fresh cherries per day

Extra virgin olive oil or grape seed oil, flax oil

Eat High sulfur foods including asparagus, cabbage, garlic, or onion

Drink plenty of water

Avoid excess protein, cow’s milk, processed meats, breads, junk and refined foods,

Oranges, orange juice, partially hydrogenated oils, fried foods,

Eggplants, tomatoes, tobacco, green and red peppers

Herbs: Devil’s Claw, Alfalfa, and Yucca to reduce swelling and stiffness

Herbal blends to clear out pathogens

Cayenne cream applied to affected area

Ginger tea (pour boiling water over grated root and drink)

Nutritional Supplements: Enzymes between meals (bromelain, protease enzyme roducts)

Vitamin A and E

Flax oil, Evening primrose oil, black currant, or borage oil

Glucosamine sulfate with chondroitin (Vegan form)

MSM (2,000-8,000 mg daily)

Joint Health V (Solutions IE formula)

Essential Oils: Birch with helichrysum, Anastasia (Fierra’s), PanAway (YL)

Bacterial Infections

Determining whether an infection is viral or bacterial can be difficult. Some general guidelines are given below but it should be used only as a guide. Many recommendations are the same for both viral and bacterial infections.

Viral Bacterial

Generalized symptoms Localized symptoms

Lower metabolic rate Increase metabolic rate

Body temperature runs cool Body temperature runs warm

Sensitivity to cold Increase in perspiration

General aches and pains Localized pain and swelling

Alkaline urine pH is common Acid urine pH is common

Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia

Lowered white blood count Increase in white blood count

Fatigue, general weakness Mucous congestion

At first signs of sore throat: Rub diluted oregano or spice traders oil on neck

10 sprays colloidal silver on back of throat

Salt water gargle with 2 drops melaleuca oil

Supplements: See immune building program

Acidophilus (if antibiotics have been used – take higher doses of

probiotics for one month – take first thing in the morning on an

empty stomach)

Herbs: Golden Seal, Echinacea, Garlic, Yarrow, Leptotoenia

Herbal blends: Anti-bacterial formulas (available through professionals)

Red Raspberry Leaf Tea (one gallon in 24 hours)

Balance formula for area of body effected (Lung, Kidney, Liver . . . )

Calcium (can be helpful in lowering fevers)

Vitamin B complex

Vitamin C

Iron (wait until infection has cleared – the body will naturally lower iron

levels in the blood to retard bacterial growth during an infection –

but iron stores are depleted rapidly during an infection and may

need to be supplemented)

Take anti-infective formulas for 7-10 days after symptoms are gone

Cold-Sheet Treatment: See Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Home Health Care Book

Essential Oils: Oregano, thyme, frankincense, melaleuca

Blends: Spice Traders, Purify, Fortify (Fierra’s)

Bladder Infections

Symptoms of a bladder infection include burning or stinging on urination, the area above the pubic bone aches and so does the lower back. Bladder infections left untreated can be dangerous as they can travel to the kidneys and cause permanent damage.

General Recommendations: Drink lots of fluids, at least 8 glasses per day to

prevent.

Urinate often and always empty the bladder to help

prevent

Wear cotton underwear to help prevent

A hot compress is very soothing to an irritated urinary

tract.Place the compress on the lower abdomen

Diet: Wholesome meals made with basic foods

Natural diuretics include watermelon, celery or parsley

Add garlic to clear soups or other meals

Avoid all refined sugars, including alcohol

Avoid salty, spicy, processed, or refined foods, as well as caffeine

Identify food allergies and avoid these foods

Avoid soda pop

Herbs: Cranberry can help prevent and may also help cure

Drink 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cranberry juice per day during an infection

Uva Ursi – up to 9 400- to 500-milligram capsules per day

Or ½ cup strong tea three times per day (soak 1/3 oz dried leaves in 4 cups

Cold water for 24 hours, remove leaves and simmer down to 2 cups)

Goldenrod – 2-3 cups per day (steep 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 min)

Oregon graperoot – 1 tsp of tincture 3 times per day

Echinacea – up to 9 300- to 400- mg capsules per day

Thyme - (1 tsp thyme per cup water)

Herbal Blends: Kidney formulas with anti-bacterial or immune building formulas

Nutrition Supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin A

Probiotics to replace good bacteria (at least 4 billion organisms daily)

Essential Oils: Oregano, Melaleuca

Blisters

Blisters result from physical trauma to the skin. Your body creates a little “cushion” of fluid to protect the damaged skin. The collected fluid and the raw, red underlying skin contain specialized cells that the body has rushed to the area to limit the injury and begin the process of healing. For this reason, it’s usually best to leave a blister intact so the inflamed underlying skin can heal.

General Recommendations: Clean the area by soaking it in warm water, or apply a

small amount of hydrogen pyroxide solution. Pat dry.

If you need to drain the blister, pierce it with a sterilized needle,

allow the fluid to drain, and pay dry. Do not remove the

protective covering of skin until it begins to dry and peel on its

own.

Apply a small amount of herbal salve or cream to a bandage or soft

pieces of gauze and gently cover the blister. Repeat cleaning and

application of herb cream and dressing two or three times per day

until the blister is healed.

Essential oils: Melaleuca, Lavender, Purification (YL), Purify (Fierra’s)

Dilute oils by adding five times as much of a neutral vegetable oil

Herbs: Vulnerary herbs promote healing and speed generation of new skin

Other herbs help cool and heal inflammation and fight bacteria

Comfrey – stimulates cell proliferation – use a comfrey salve on blister

Calendula – wound healing and anti-inflammatory. Found in first aid creams

Chamomile tea – dampen a tea bag in warm water and hold against the

blister

Blister Balm

½ oz dried calendula blossoms

½ oz dried comfrey root

2 cups almond, olive, or other vegetable oil

½ cup finely chopped beeswax

10 drops lavender essential oil

10 drops tea tree (melaleuca) oil

Combine herbs and vegetable oil in crock pot. Turn to lowest setting, cover and allow to heat gently two to four hours, checking and stirring frequently to prevent burning. When the oil is yellow in color and has an “herby” smell, it’s done. Strain through a coffee filter or piece of clean cloth in to a large measuring cup. This is now an infused oil.

To each cup of infused oil, and ¼ cup beeswax. Heat the oil and beeswax together over very low heat until the beeswax is completely melted. Do not allow to boil or burn. The balm should be the consistency of an easily spreadable paste. Remove from the heat. Quickly add the essential oils. Pour into clean glass containers and cover tightly. Cool to room temperature.

Bruises

Injury to soft tissues of skin and muscle causes most bruises. Habitual bruising without injury can be a sign of illness and you should see your doctor.

General Recommendations: Application of cold right after injury can help reduce

swelling

Elevate injured part and keep it cold for 10-15 minutes

Repeat 3-4 times per day the first day of the injury

Diet: Vitamin C will help keep capillaries strong

Vitamin C foods include peppers, guavas, parsley, dark green leafy vegetables,

broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits and strawberries

Herbs: Arnica – relieves pain, anti-inflammatory, speeds the disappearance of bruise

Many gels, creams, ointments and salves contain arnica

Compress can be made by steeping 2 tsp arnica flowers in 1 cup hot water,

strain and cool. Wet a clean cloth with the solution and apply to the

injured area for about half an hour three times per day. (or use 1

dropperful arnica tincture to 1 cup of water)

Calendula – applied externally in the form of a compress, gel, cream or salve

Comfrey – make a poultice by wrapping wet comfrey leaves in a clean cloth

Or steep ¼ cup dried roots or leaves in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, cool

and strain, and moisten a cloth with this solution. Apply for about an hour

at a time

Cayenne creams can be used to reduce pain

Parsley – leaves can be crushed and applied repeatedly to a bruise

Potato – spud slices, raw and cool, are an old home remedy for bruises

Essential Oils: Helichrysum or lavender with cypress

Mix 2 drop lavender, 3 drops rosemary, and 1 drop geranium. Mix

together in water and saturate wash cloth and apply as compress

over area.

Burns

Skin damage in burns in measured by degrees. A first-degree burn involves only the surface skin. Second-degree burns extends to deeper skin layers to produce darker redness along with swelling, pain and blisters. A third-degree burn destroys all layers of skin. The burned skin appears white or charred.

General Recommendations: First degree – immediately immerse area in cold water

or apply cold compress. Don’t apply ice directly on the skin. For chemical burns,

rinse the skin with cool water for 20-30 minutes. Do not apply ointments, oils,

or butters.

Second-degree burns should be taken immediately to the doctor. Cut away

overlying clothing, unless it has adhered to the burn. Loosely cover with sterile

dressing. Do not apply anything else, not even water. To prevent swelling,

elevate burned extremities.

Herbs: Aloe – reduces inflammations and soothes burn pain, fight bacteria, and

speeds healing

Calendula – in many over-the-counter burn products

Make a tea from dried flowers (2 tsp in 1 cup hot water for 10 min, strain

and cool) Apply with a clean cloth as often as needed

Comfrey – Look for commercial products or make a tea or poultice

Tea – 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes

Poultice – mash about a cup of fresh leaves, wrap the mash in thin cloth

Plantain – crush a fresh leaf and apply the juice directly to the burn

Essential Oils: Lavender – relieves pain and enhances healing

Apply undiluted directly to the skin

Nutritional Supplements: Colloidal Silver – spray directly on burn

Canker Sores

Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are extremely uncomfortable. Experts disagree on what causes them. Studies suggest the following culprits: food allergies, immune dysfunction, viral infections and nutritional deficiencies (esp. B12, folic acid or iron)

General Recommendations: Maintain proper pH balance

Avoid toothpaste with sodium lauryl sulfate – this causes the mucus membranes

to dry out and leaves them vulnerable to the acids in food

Diet: Alfalfa sprouts

Eat salad with raw onions, yogurt, buttermilk, soured products

Avoid sugar, citrus fruits, processed and refined foods

Avoid fish and meat for two weeks to reduce body acidity

Herbs: Gotu Kola – heal wounds and promote connective tissue growth

1 cup tea daily (steep 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)

Echinacea – tinctures produce a numbing sensation – if sore is large, the alcohol

inthe tincture may cause it to sting so use a glycerin extract instead.

Use 20-40 drops in a few oz of water up to 4 times a day – swish around

the mouth

Licorice – esp. if there is a viral connection. Open capsule and put a pinch of

powder right on the sore

Chamomile – up to 4 cups tea per day, taken internally or used as a mouthwash

(steep 1-2 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)

Goldenseal – 20-50 drops of tincture, dissolves in a little water and swished in

Mouth

Essential Oils: Sage with clove or lavender

Thieves (YL) or Spice Traders (Fierra’s) with sage

Peppermint or wintergreen oil

Canker sore swab

1 tsp Echinacea tincture

1 tsp goldenseal tincture

1 tsp calendula tincture

1 tsp grapefruit seed extract

1 TB aloe vera gel

Mix all ingredients in a small jar with a tight seal. Place a pea-size amount of the gel on a clean piece of gauze; hold in the mouth against the sore

Cold Sores

Cluster of small, painful blisters on the lip. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus The virus remains dormant in the body and is triggered by fever, cold, virus, exposure to sun, wind, stress, menstruation, or depressed immune system

General Recommendations: Protect yourself from the sun

When you feel a lesion coming on, moisten a tea bag or some used

coffee grounds and put directly on the cold sore.

If it occurs frequently, check for low thyroid function

Diet: Eat plenty of raw vegetables, yogurt and soured products

Herbs: Lemon Balm- use a commercial lemon balm cream or make a compress or poultice from its leaves (steep 1-2 tsp dried leaves in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)

Licorice – Use a cream contain licorice extract or make a compress or poultice

Mullein – 6-8 cups of tea per day or make a compress

(tea made from 2 tsp dried flowers and leaves in 1 cup hot water for 10 min)

Echinacea – use as a tea, poultice, or compress

Garlic – include plenty of garlic in diet

Stevia – apply directly to lip sores

Herbal Blends: Anti-viral herbal products

Essential Oils: Clove

Lavender with peppermint or melaleuca

Purification (YL) or Purify (Fierra’s)

Nutritional Supplements: Vitamin C

Zinc – (zinc sulfate gel)

Quercetin - plant pigment found in onions, garlic and other foods

L-Lycine 500 mg twice a day

Cold Sore Relieve (Solutions IE Formula)

Constipation

A healthy bowel will move its contents at least once a day. Two to three times a day is preferred. If you experience a bowel movement less than once per day, you will benefit from a nutritional program to overcome constipation.

Prevention is the best medicine. Eat a proper diet with fresh vegetables and fruits and whole grains. Chew food thoroughly. Eat slowly and use meats sparingly. Juices such as prune juice help the lower bowel. Tobacco, caffeine and alcohol tend to increase constipation. It may be necessary to go wheat and dairy free until the problem is cleared up.

Dehydration is the most common cause of constipation. Drinking plenty of water and daily exercise will help. Do not “resist the call”. Go to the bathroom when you need to.

Laxatives are not the best answer for constipation. It is better to use a bowel tonic or colon formula to strengthen the colon as a tissue. Enemas are rarely necessary. A change in diet is usually enough. A colon cleanse may be very beneficial.

Life Style Changes: Drink more fluids (Milk constipates some people)

Fiber-rich meals

Exercise

Supplements: Aloe Vera internally

Increase friendly flora with probiotics

Essential fatty acids – Borage, flax, fish, olive, pumpkin oils

Balance formulas for the colon will strengthen the colon

As a tissue to improve bowel function

Kid-e-Reg (Dr. Christopher’s) for children

Magnesium has a laxative effect

Essential Oils: Ginger and anise seed oil

Tummy Rub (Fierra’s aromatics)

Coughs and Congestion

Always look for the underlying cause. Coughing in and of itself is just a symptom. A productive cough (produces mucus) that persists for months is characteristic of chronic bronchitis. Constipation is typically a problem and needs to be corrected as part of the remedy.

General Recommendations: Hot vapor or steam bath followed by a cold shower or

sponging

Herbs: Comfrey, mullein, and lobelia

Blends: Balanced formulas for the Lung

Lobelia tincture can be used to relax the throat and bronchi rapidly

Lymphatic cleansers (available from professionals)

Pulmo V (Solutions IE Formula)

Onion Cough Syrup: 2 large onions

Place in pan and cover with raw honey

Cook on low heat (double boiler) for several hours

Strain and press out the liquid

Strain and add the juice of one lemon

To increase effectiveness: For every pint of liquid honey used, add

one ounce of licorice root powder, horehound herb or wild cherry bark. Any of

these three herbs is a fine expectorant and is used to aid in breaking up phlegm

and discharging it.

Use liquid as a cough syrup. Can use 1 tsp. every fifteen minutes or half hour, as

needed. Hold the syrup in the mouth and let it trickle down the throat.

Essential Oils: Mix Aura (Fierra’s), Frankincense and lemon for congestion – add to a

mixing oil and rub on chest and back

Peppermint removes mucus

Myrrh is effective on phlegm

Myrtle is good for chronic coughs

Oils can be rubbed on throat and chest, put in a steam vaporizer or

added to a hot bath (add oils to bath gel before putting in water)

Diet: Avoid milk, cheese, bread, processed foods

Eat lightly

Fiber to clear the bowel (flaxseed and/or psyllium seed added to low-heated

grains)

Cuts and Abrasions

These are wounds to the skin. Cuts that are deep and wide may need immediate attention by a doctor to prevent scarring. If bleeding does not stop, you should seek medical attention immediately.

For minor wounds:

Wash your own hands, then clean the skin around the wound with soap and water. Wash the skin away from the wound, not towards it.

Flush the wound thoroughly with water and gently pat it dry. Apply Herbal anti-septic wash to the wound, followed by Complete Tissue Repair ointment

Cover wound with sterile gauze, held in place with adhesive tape

Watch carefully for signs of infection (red, hot, painful area; red streaks radiating from the wound, swelling around the wound). At first signs of infection give Immune boost formula (1 dropperful, 4-5 times per day) and apply a plantain poultice over the site of the wound.

Use good send and judgment as to when you need to seek professional help.

Herbs: Comfrey (fresh, dry, leaf, or powdered) to stop bleeding – this can be put right

into the wound. Keep adding additional amounts as needed. Cover with

gauze and bandage lightly to hold comfrey in place but so the area can

breathe.

Complete Tissue Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)

Drink one cup hot water with 1 tsp cayenne pepper to help stop bleeding

Complete Tissue Repair ointment (Western Botanicals)

Herbal anti-septic wash (Western Botanicals)

Supplements: Colloidal Silver sprayed on the wound will help prevent infection

Homeopathic: Arnica Montana

Essential Oils: First aid spray – 5 drops lavender, 3 drops melaleuca, 2 drops cypress

In 8 oz distilled water. Put in sterile spray bottle.

Shake well before using.

Lavender (very mild and may be used neat on children)

Roman chamomile is also mild and acts as a pain reliever

Melaleuca (strong antibacterial properties)

Dandruff And other Fungal skin infections

Dandruff refers to flaking pieces of skin on the scalp. It is the result of skin inflammation which is typically seen on the head but can also be seen on the face, back, stomach and folds of the body. Nobody knows exactly what causes dandruff, but many believe that it is related to a fungal infection similar to the one that causes athlete’s foot.

General Recommendations: Keep skin clean and dry.

Do not share combs, brushes, hats, towels, clothes, or shoes

with others. Change socks if feet become sweaty.

Vinegar is a simple anti-fungal treatment.

Apply distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball

or clean cloth to affected area.

Consider internal fungal-cleanse

Diet: Plant-based diet with high quality oils

Avoid dairy products, esp. ice cream

Avoid refined sugars and refined CHO

It may be necessary to avoid fruits and fruit juices until the fungus is under control

Alkalizing diet – monitor pH (try to keep urine pH between 7-8)

Shampoo: Use all natural shampoos without any sodium lauryl sulfate or ammonium

laury sulfate

Lavender or Lemon Sage Shampoo (Young Living)

Dr. Christopher’s BF&C Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair and Scalp Massage

Herbs: Evening Primrose – 8-12 capsules per day or rub oil directly into scalp

Flaxseed – 1 tsp per day internally or rub oil into scalp

Melaleuca – add a few drops to the above oils before rubbing into scalp

Grapefruit Seed Extract – apply liquid concentrate to the skin 3 times a day

Anti-fungal herbal blends

Pau d’arco

Essential Oils: Cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, sage

Garlic or oregano oil diluted in 1-2 tsp olive oil

Cinnamon and clove- diluted in 1-2 tsp olive oil

Diarrhea

Diarrhea is defined as having 2-3 times the number of bowel movements that are customary for an individual. Stools can be soft or watery. Diarrhea is usually self-limiting and lasts 2-3 days. An acute onset of diarrhea suggests exposure to E.coli or shigellosis, or salmonella. Chronic diarrhea with malabsorption and gas indicates that Giardia may be present. The major concern with diarrhea is the amount of fluid loss or dehydration.

General Recommendations:

Replace fluid and electrolytes. Most important. Most sport drinks should not be used because their sugar content is too high. Gatorade can be used if diluted half strength with water. Find a good non-sugar electrolyte drink or make the following.

Oral Rehydration Solution: 1 tsp sea salt

4 tsp cream of tartar

½ tsp baking soda

4 TB sugar

1 quart of water

Or 8 oz fruit juice with ½ tsp honey and a pinch of salt

Followed by 8 oz water with ½ tsp baking soda.

Adults drink 4-6 quarts of solution in the first four to six hours. Children

can be given eight ounces every hour. (from Herbal First Aid and Health Care by Kyle

Christensen)

Avoid solid foods for first 12-24 hours. If diarrhea isn’t severe avoid only whole grain cereals, raw fruits and vegetables. Rice, bananas, potatoes are good to be eaten to supplement rehydration. Strictly avoid fats, dairy products, caffeine and alcohol. Avoid drinking full strength juices. The sugar can make the diarrhea worse.

A colon detox formula may be helpful. Slippery Elm Gruel can be used to slow down motility (2 tsp slippery elm to 6 oz liquid) If fever is present, treat as would an infection with immune boosting herbs (Echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, cat’s claw, pau d’arco, immune boosting blends)

Essential Oils: Peppermint, Idaho Tansy

Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)

Rub over the stomach around and navel and on the colon Vita

flex points on the bottom of the feet

Ear Ache

Always treat both ears, even if only one aches. The following simple, old-fashioned aids can give relief:

General Recommendations: Prevent cold air from blowing against the ear

Use warm packs against the ear and put in warm herbal ear

oil (use moist heat like a hot water bottle – do not use a heating pad)

Drink plenty of water

Onion: Lightly bake a large onion, cut in half while warm, bind

one half over each ear. Hold bandage on with a nightcap

and leave on all night.

Application of oils: Mix 1-2 drops of selected oil in 1 tsp warm olive oil. Apply in the ear with finger or cotton swab and around the dear and down the Eustachian tubes (externally). You can also put 2-3 drops of selected oil on a cotton ball and insert carefully into the ear as a plug. Then lay a warm hot pack over the ear area to ease the pain. CAUTION: Do not drop oil directly on the eardrum. First place oil on cotton swab or put on finger and then place into ear.

Garlic: Drop four to six drops of oil of garlic into each ear and plug with warm

cotton.

Mullein: Use three to six drops of mullein oil in both ears several times a day.

Plug the ears with cotton. This oil may also be massaged under the ear

to relieve pressure in the Eustachian tube.

Lobelia: Place a few drops of warm tincture of lobelia into each ear and plug

with cotton.

Supplements: Anti-viral or anti-bacterial formulas as necessary

Immune boost formula hourly

Red Raspberry or Yarrow tea

Antibiotic eardrop or irrigation solution: ¼ cup white vinegar

¼ cup rubbing alcohol

With one of the following: 2-3 drops grapefruit seed extract

3 drops garlic tincture

3-5 drops Echinacea tincture

Sterilize a 4 oz bottle by immersing it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Mix all ingredients in the bottle. Cap tightly; store out of light. To use, put a few drops into the ear with a sterile eyedropper. Allow to run out of the ear.

Eczema

There are many steroid based medications that drive the problem deeper back into the body. As with most skin conditions, this is a toxicity or cleansing issue. If the body cannot eliminate toxins through the normal channels (bowel, lung, liver, kidney) then it will come out through the skin causing irritation, blistering, itching, etc. Eczema is not an infection but if the blisters or rash is scratched it can become infected.

General Recommendations: Cleanse the colon; Cleanse the liver

Make sure you have 2-3 bowel movements daily

Renew lotion from Melaleuca has worked very well with

eczema

Herbs: Complete Tissue Repair ointment (Western Botanicals) applied to the area

Colon Detox or Immune Boost poultice (Western Botanicals) at

night – esp. if blisters are weepy

Slippery elm gruel

Comfrey tea to continue cleansing

Rash Relief (Solutions IE Formula)

Essential Oils: Lavender, Myrrh

Diet: Food allergies/sensitivies are a major cause of skin conditions such as eczema.

Avoid dairy, gluten (esp. wheat) and other suspect foods

Include Essential Fatty Acids in supplement program (Borage oil, Flax oil)

Drink fruit juices or eat fruit to encourage cleansing

Drink distilled water temporarily to encourage cleansing

Modified Cold Sheet Treatment will encourage toxins to surface more rapidly:

Place child in warm/hot tub

Drink Red Raspberry or Yarrow Tea

Take the child out of the tub and sponge with cold water

Put pajamas on without drying the child – the dampness keeps the poisons

coming to the surface

In the morning – sponge off with warm apple cider vinegar and distilled water,

mixed half and half. Give him some clean clothes and clean bed linins

Flatulence (gas)

When food is poorly digested in can ferment and become sour causing gas anywhere along the digestive tract. Often the cause is as simple as eating too fast, overeating, or eating unhealthy foods. Improper food combining or lack of digestive enzymes may also contribute to the problem

Supplements: Digestive enzymes with meals

Replenish healthy flora with probiotics

Herbs: fennel, cinnamon, peppermint, chlorophyll

Goldenseal with myrrh (equal parts)

Pain management: Hot water bottle for gas pains and cramping

Diet: Avoid carbonated beverages

Eat raw vegetables with every meal

Avoid eating heavy proteins and heavy carbohydrates in the same meal

Avoid sugar

Vinegar in water to acidify an overly alkaline bowel

Chew fennel seeds after a meal

Herbs: Peppermint (candy or tea)

Chamomile (3-4 cups tea per day – 1 tsp dried flowers to 1 cup hot water,

steep for 10 minutes)

Anise Seed (up to 3 cups tea per day)

Ginger

Fennel seeds (chew on seeds or 1 cup tea per day)

Essential Oils: Peppermint, tarragon, anise seed and fennel

Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)

Fevers/Chills

Fever is not a disease, but an elevation in body temperature and may indicate the presence of a disease. As the fever increases, the white blood cell activity or immune response increases. Therefore, supporting a fever during an infection, instead of trying to eliminate it is important. The most important thing to remember during a fever is to keep the person well hydrated. Constipation and congestion will keep a fever up. As long as the fever doesn’t run too high (103-104 F) then some say to let it run its course. The natural health practitioner will work with the fever, not fight against it. The body fevers in an attempt to draw healing aids from the body towards the malfunctioning area and also to discard or burn up unwanted material.

General Recommendations: Check the bowels for constipation

Use bowel formulas until bowels start to move freely

Avoid solid foods.

Drink plenty of fluids (at least 1 cup per hour)

Sip potato broth or chicken noodle soup broth

Perform Cold Sheet Treatment (See Dr. Christopher’s

manual)

Soak in a hot Ginger bath (1/2 cup powdered ginger in tub)

Cool water enemas can help remove poisons from the

system

Herbs: Immune Boost Formula (Dr. Christopher’s or Western Botanicals)

Lobelia Tincture (1-3 TB until it produces vomiting) if necessary

Yarrow, Elderflower or Peppermint Tincture: 10-15 drops/ 3 times a day

To promote sweating

To aid sleeping: Tea with equal parts catnip, peppermint and spearmint

sweetened with honey

To promote sweating: Yarrow tea

General healing: Red Raspberry leaf tea

Calcium can help bring down a fever (esp. when a child is teething)

Essential Oils: Lavender with peppermint, clove or sandalwood

Mix 5 drops each of lemon and peppermint – diffuse or inhale

Drink 1-2 drops of lemon or peppermint in 8 oz water and sip slowly

Modified Cold Sheet Treatment: Warm bath (as hot as you can without burning –

½ hour)

Warm herbal teas (drink 6-8 full cups while in the tub)

Immune boost formula

For the full impact and benefit, use the full procedure, but this simpler procedure

Can be used effectively at the onset of an illness to help the healing process)

Flu and Cold (Viral infections)

The time to act is at the first signs of illness. Many colds and infections can be “nipped in the bud” by recognizing the signs and acting quickly. The old phrase from Hippocrates can be applied “If you feed a cold, you will have to starve a fever.” Hippocrates warns that feeding an infection is not wise. The body is simply doing a bit of housecleaning, trying to dispose of excess metabolic waste. Fasting or eating light will light the load on the liver and digestive organs and speed recovery.

General Recommendations:

Drink plenty of pure water, herbal teas and diluted fruit and vegetable juice

Take a warm/hot bath and drink hot herbal teas for at least 20 minutes until you break

into a sweat.

Chicken and vegetable soups (non-milk based, without meat, or butter) are a

source of quick energy and are easy to digest. Chicken soup will increase

the flow of mucus to help relieve congestion.

Garlic and onion can be used for anti-infective qualities

Warm Barley drink can be combined with herbs for a warm soothing beverage

Fresh vegetable juices (carrot and spinach; carrot, celery, spinach and parsley)

Foods to avoid: proteins and fats that are hard to digest, meat, fish, cheese,

milk, eggs, fried foods, large amounts of starches, artificial foods,

processed foods, and heavy meals

AVOID SUGAR AND SWEETS: Sugar suppresses immune function. The effects

are within 30 minutes of eating sugar and can last up to five hours.

Supplements: Herbal Anti-viral formulas (available through professionals)

Flu and Cold Spray (Solutions IE – 6 sprays three times a day)

Echinacea, Leptotoenia, Pau D’arco, Astragalus

Kid-e-well for children (Dr. Christopher’s)

Immune System Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)

Herbal tea made from elderberry flowers and peppermint

For sore throats: herbal tea made from fenugreek, sage, or licorice

As a diuretic: Herbal tea from goldenrod, horsetail, or parsley

Red raspberry leaf tea (one gallon in 24 hours)

Vitamin C, D and Zinc

High quality silver supplement (safe for internal use)

Homeopathics: Gelsemium and Bryonia

Essential Oils: Lavender, basil, oregano, frankincense, melaleuca

Aura (Fierra’s) for congestion

Spice Traders (Fierra’s) to boost immunity

Flu and Cold – Recipes

Basic Flu and Cold Tea: ¼ cup dried peppermint leaves

¼ cup dried lemon balm leavens

¼ cup dried elder flowers

¼ cup dried yarrow flowers

Store blend in an airtight jar away from heat and light for up to 1 year

To make 1 cup of tea: 1 cup water

1-2 tsp tea blend

½-1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)

Lemon juice (optional)

Bring water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add tea and ginger if using

ginger (ginger helps chase away that chilled feeling and adds a sweet/hot

taste to the tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain; add honey and/or lemon if

desired.

Herbal Steam and Bath Tea: 4 cups water

3 TB eucalyptus leaves

2 TB thyme leaves

1 TB rosemary leaves

1 TB peppermint leaves

In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and add the herbs; allow to steep, covered for 3-5 minutes. Carefully pour the water into a heat resistant bowl and place on a sturdy table. Put a towel over your head and hold your face at least 12 inches away from steam. Take an experimental breath. It the steam feels good, drape a towel around your head and breathe deeply – through your nose if you have a sinus infection, through your mouth if you have a cough. After you’re finished inhaling the steam, strain out the herbs and pour the solution into the bath.

Cold and Flu Brew: 2 ¼ tsp Echinacea leaf

2 ¼ tsp elder flowers

2 ¼ yarrow leaves and flowers

1 ½ tsp peppermint

3 cups water

Place all but peppermint leaves in the water and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and add the peppermint. Steep, covered for 10 more minutes. Strain herbs and discard. Drink up to 3 cups of tea per day as needed. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Gum Disease

Gum disease is 2^nd only to the common cold as the most prevalent infectious disease in the US. The symptoms of gum disease include red, puffy or bleeding gums. It is estimated that 3 out of 4 people over age 20 have some form of gum disease. Gingivitis is the earliest and most treatable form of gum disease. Gum disease is caused by food particles and bacteria getting trapped in the space between the teeth and gums. It forms plaque, which hardens into tartar. Over time, the gums lose their natural pink color and turn red and puffy.

General Recommendations: Brush and floss regularly

See a dental hygienist periodically to remove plaque

pH balance

Change toothbrushes every month

Massage gums with fingers to increase circulation

Rinse gums with mixture of equal parts baking soda and

3% hydrogen peroxide

Herbs: Echinacea (use as a mouth rinse or swab onto gums)

Or internally – up to 9 300- to 400- milligram capsules per day

Goldenseal – up to 6 500- to 600- milligram capsules per day

Calendula – apply tincture to the affected area up to three times per day

Aloe – Swab paste onto sore gums

Bilberry – mix powdered version of herb with water to make a paste

Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Tooth and Gum Powder

Dentarome Toothpaste from Young Living

Nutrition Supplements: Colloidal Silver – spray on gums after brushing

Vitamin C, bioflavanoids, calcium, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin

Essential Oils: Clove, Helichrysum, Mountain savory

Diet: Plant based diet – with whole foods and limited processing

Avoid refined sugars, CHO and esp. soda pop

Emphasize foods containing Vitamin C

Head Lice

Many over-the-counter shampoos and pesticide are becoming increasingly less effective as the population of lice are adapting to these poisons. If you choose to use a medicated shampoo, be sure to protect the liver by taking Milk Thistle seed and boost the immune system with Echinacea.

General Recommendations: Cover head for 2-3 hours with mayonnaise. Cover

head with a shower cap to hold all of the goopy mayonnaise on.

This will suffocate the lice.

Comb hair with a fine comb to remove nits.

Lice cannot live for more than 24 hours without human contact.

Quarantine bedrooms where lice may be fore 24 hours.

Supplements: Milk Thistle Seed can be used to protect the liver if you choose

to use a medicated shampoo

Echinacea will boost the immune system

Essential Oils: Eucalyptus with lavender, peppermint, geranium, anise, ylang ylang

Coconut oil makes a nice mixing oil base. Other mixing oils can be

used as well

Scalp treatment: Mix 1 tsp. mixing oil base with 2 drops

eucalyptus, 1 drop lavender and 1 drop geranium. Massage into

scalp and leave for ½ hour. Shampoo and rinse well.

Antiseptic rinse: 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops

Geranium, ½ oz. vinegar, 8 oz water. Pour over hair making

sure every hair is rinsed. Dry naturally. Repeat daily until lice

and eggs are gone.

Hives

Hives are raised patches on the skin that are somewhat circular. They can be white, pink, or red and they itch! They may also burn or sting. They are basically an allergic skin reaction. Hives are an indicator that your body has detected a toxin and is trying to eliminate it. They are typically caused by certain medications, foods, insect bites, and exposure to cold. Hives can become an emergency situation if you experience wheezing or difficulty breathing along with swelling of lips, tongue and throat. Recurrent hives may be caused by stress. They may also be a symptom of more serious conditions like parasites, hepatitis, cancer, hyperthyroidism, and rare blood disorders.

General Recommendations: For chronic or recurring hives, consider the function of the digestive system. The skin may be throwing off toxins that are normally excreted by the intestines.

Follow a detoxification program with a 3-Day juice fast, with a focus on
green drinks.
An oatmeal bath can reduce itching. Add 1 cup oatmeal powder to a warm
bath or put oatmeal into a cheesecloth bag and tie it with string, hand it
under the faucet or float in in the tub. Saok for 5-15 minutes. Pat skin dry
to keep a film of oatmeal on the skin.
Baking soda bath – 1 lb baking soda or 1 tub ov very warm water

Diet: Buy food in its natural state and prepare it yourself when possible

High fiber diet to improve elimination from intestines

Emphasize high quality essential fatty acids

Avoid dairy products

Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours

Avoid food allergies

Avoid processed, junk and refined foods

Avoid alcohol and caffeine

Avoid meat, fried foods, or food high in saturated fat

Herbs: Licorice (similar to cortisol action) up to six 400- to 500- mg capsules per day

Or 20-30 drops tincture three times a day, or 2 cups tea per day

The tea can be cooled and applied directly to the hives

Chamomile – 3-4 cups tea per day or cool tea and moisten cloth to apply to hives

Yarrow – 3-4 cups tea per day or cool tea and moisten cloth to apply to hives

Burdock – up to 3 cups tea per day

Stinging Nettle – steam and eat as vegetable or 1-2 cups tea per day

Aloe – apply inner gel of plant on hives

Ginger – up to 2 cups tea per day (may increase heat of skin)

Immune Building Strategies

Immunity is defined as the protection from or resistance to disease. Several organs work together to make up the immune system including the thymus, spleen, liver, lungs. The endocrine, nervous, blood and lymphatic systems also contribute. The early signs of immune deficiency are fatigue, loss of stamina, or frequent infections.

Proper attitude, good diet, ample rest and moderate exercise are essential elements in an immune building program. In addition, the following supplements can help bolster a tired immune system. A balance pH is also important to the immune system

Supplements: Balance formulas for the lung, spleen and thymus gland

Immune system formula (Dr. Christopher’s)

Flu and Cold Spray (Solutions IE)

Cold Season Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)

Kid-e-mune – for children (Dr. Christopher’s)

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Zinc (dietary sources include pumpkin and sunflower seeds, eggs,

meat, whole grains, corn, beets, peas, spinach, and sea

vegetables)

Essential Oils: Frankincense, thyme, oregano, lavender, melaleuca, myrrh,

grapefruit, lemon

Blends: Spice Traders, Purify, or Fortify (Fierra’s)

Professional Guidance: The following conditions should be ruled out by a health care professional before beginning an immune building program:

Candida

Epstein Barr Virus

Cytomegalovirus

Parasites

Hypoadrenal or hypothyroid condition

Heavy Metal toxicity

Allergies

Immune Building

“an ounce of prevention . . . “

Tips on how to prevent a cold or infection:

Get sufficient rest
Eat lightly. Stop before you are full.
Live life with enthusiasm
Keep the bowels open. Eliminate at least daily
Maintain pH balance
Avoid foods you may be allergic to
Reduce stress levels
Eat a nutritious, balanced diet full of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Include organic fruits, vegetables and whole grains
Remember to breathe deeply
Take a sauna or steam bath once a week, or perspire weekly
Enjoy natural sunlight in moderation
Exercise regularly, but cut back to conserve energy at first signs of infection
Dress warmly
Gargle with salt water at signs of sore or scratchy throat (add two drops melaleuca oil if you have some)
Stay at home when ill (one day off as prevention may save three to four days later)
Take supplements when needed
Do not smoke. Avoid second hand smoke
Avoid prolonged exposure to cold or wet weather
Avoid alcohol. It may lower one’s resistance
Avoid simple and hidden sugars
Wash hands regularly
Diffuse essential oils to kill air-borne pathogens (Purify, Aura, lemon, eucalyptus,)

Insect Bites

An allergic reaction to bites can be serious. Begin treating with immune boost and allergy syrup (1 dropperful every 10 minutes) as you rush them to a hospital emergency room. Lobelia tincture will help with breathing (5-20 drops every 10 minutes) Immune boost and allergy syrup available from Western Botanicals)

General Recommendations: Paste made with baking soda and water can be placed over bite. Sliced or grated onion on the bite is effective. Apply ice or cold water to bee stings to decrease pain and inflammation.

Bee venom is acidic and can be neutralized by baking soda and water made into a paste

Wasp venom is alkaline and is treated well with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Herbs: Have herbs on hand for emergencies (skullcap, black cohosh, wood betony or

Valerian, comfrey, elder flower leaves – have dry herbs on hand and soak

in a little distilled water)

Fresh plantain leaves (bruised and made into a pasty form before putting on the sting) or plantain in an ointment – very effective

Colon detox powder (Western Botannicals) made into a poultice with plantain

tincture will quickly draw out toxins from skin

Lobelia tincture

Aloe vera

Immune boost (Western botanicals) applied directly to eruptions to take itch

away

Essential oils: Purify (Fierra’s) and Melrose with 1-2 drops lavender

Continue to apply lavender oil 2-3 times a day until redness abates

Insect Repellent: 2 oz vegetable oil

¼ tsp citronella essential oil

1/8 tsp cedar, rose geranium, or lemongrass essential oil

Other oils that can be added: eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree,

Peppermint, lemon, or lemon thyme

Other essential oils for insect repellent: Diffuse oils in a room to keep insects out.

Peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, lime, lavender, melaleuca,

cedarwood, geranium, citronella, lemongrass, thyme,

Purify, Spice Traders (Fierra’s)

Lemon and peppermint repel mosquitoes

Patchouly is used as a moth repellent

Idaho tansy floral water

Insomnia

The main cause of temporary insomnia is psychological stress. Other culprits include consuming caffeinated beverages or other stimulants before bedtime. Herbal sleep aids have fewer side effects than drugs. They can be taken internally or used topically as bath teas or essential oils. The herbs are listed in order from strongest to mildest.

General Recommendations: Make sure room is completely dark – no night lights,

darken windows to avoid street lights coming into room

Get into a sleep routine – same time, same relaxation techniques

Invest in a good mattress

Exercise during the day, but avoid exercise within two hours of going to bed

Practice relaxation and stress-relief techniques

Diet: Cut out salt from diet after mid-day

Reduce protein and eat primarily CHO at evening meal

Emphasize leafy greens, sesame and sunflower seeds, oats, almonds and

walnuts to increase calcium and magnesium in diet

B vitamins are also essential for good sleep

Monitor caffeine intake strenuously. Avoid all caffeine for 8 hours before sleep

` Avoid sugary foods after lunch time

Herbs: Valerian – one 150- to 300- mg capsule or ½ - 1 tsp tincture in water

California poppy – up to 4 cups tea per day or 30-40 drops tincture 2-3 times a

Day

Lemon balm – 1-2 cups tea per day or 1-2 300- to 400- mg capsules

Passionflower – 1 cup tea before bedtimes or 20-40 drops tincture twice a day.

Do not take passionflower with MAO antidepressants

Kava-Kava – take one hour before bedtime (20-30 drops tincture or 1-2

capsules)

Chamomile – 1-2 cups tea before bedtimes

Skullcap – 1 cup tea at bedtime or 20-40 drops tincture at bedtime

Catnip – 1 cup tea at bedtimes

Essential Oils: Lavender with Roman chamomile,

Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Valerian, marjoram

Peace and Calming (YL) or Serenity (Fierra’s)

Add to bath or put a few drops on your pillow

Herbal Blends: Pituitary formulas

Adrenal formulas

Pure Energy Plus (Solutions IE formula)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

General Recommendations: Check for parasites

Address Emotional issues

Check for food allergies

Diet: Avoid all sources of gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt) for 1-2 weeks to see

if this makes a difference

Increase fiber in the diet (organic psyllium or organic flax seed) a few TB each

day

Supplement: Boost healthy bacteria with a high quality probiotic supplement

Menopause

Menopause occurs when the ovaries production of estrogen and progesterone greatly decrease. The dwindling hormone supply can occur suddenly or it can take several months. The first phase is called perimenopause. Common symptoms include erratic periods, breast tenderness, headaches, food cravings, irritability, forgetfulness, and mood swings. Some women describe it as a bad case of PMS.

General Recommendations: Exercise and proper nutrition

Become a master of your pH – maintain urine pH between 6.5 and 7.5

Diet: Emphasize vegetables from cruciferous family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,

cauliflower, kale, rutabagas, turnips)

Emphasize whole grains, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, fresh

vegetables, fresh fruits, garlic, flaxseed oil, dates, pomegranates

Include many legumes in your diet (adzuki, black, fava, great Northern, kidney,

lima, mung, red and yellow lentils, and black-eyed peas) as they are high in

isoflavones

Avoid rich dairy products, sugar, fried foods, red meats, caffeine, alcohol,

cigarettes, nicotine

Nutrition Supplements:

Vitamin E - reduce hot flashes, calm anxiety, ease vaginal dryness

Vitamin C and bioflavanoids - reduce leg cramps, bruising, and hot flashes

Calcium/magnesium – prevent osteoporosis and ease anxiety

B-complex - reduce water retention, combat fatigue and prevent nervous disorders

Selenium - helps maintain normal hormone functions

Acidophilus - prevent vaginitis, yeast infections and cystitis

Evening Primrose oil -contributes to estrogen products, sedative, diuretic, helps

control hot flashes

Borage/Flax and fish oils

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Herbal blends for PMS and General Female Function

Herbal blends for Pituitary, Thyroid and Adrenal glands should also be considered

Herbal blends to strengthen the Liver

Herbal Products:

Black Cohosh – mimics estrogen in the body (up to 3 -500 mg capsules per day Dang Gui – acts

as a phytoestrogen (up to 6 500- 600- mg capsules per day

Vitex – acts on Pituitary to stabilize hormone fluctuation (up to 3 200- mg capsules

Red raspberry – strengthens uterus, stops hemorrhages, relieves painful

menstruation (up to 1-2 cups of tea per day)

Licorice Root – control water retention, breast tenderness, CHO cravings (take up

to six 400- to 500- mg capsules per day Avoid licorice if you are pregnant,

nursing, have high blood pressure, heart rhythm irregularities or kidney

disease, or if taking digitalis-based drugs)

Saw Palmetto – One 320 mg capsule per day

St. John’s Wort – helps boost brain function and fight anxiety and depression

Up to three 300- mg capsules per day (do not take in combination

with anti-depressants)

Essential Oils: Basil, clary sage, ylang ylang; Sage, fennel, bergamot, yarrow or orange

Dragon Time (YL) or Bear With Me (Fierra’s)

Motion Sickness

Motion sickness is the result of your eyes perceiving one type of movement while your brain is processing another. It can affect anyone.

General Recommendations: Avoid alcohol during and before a trip

If one a boat, stay in the middle

If small, sit on a cushion to see straight ahead and focus on distant points

Don’t sit on a seat that faces backwards

Wear headphones and listen to soothing music

Don’t take supplements on an empty stomach

Avoid reading or activities that cause you to put your head down

Try an acupressure wrist band

Avoid heavy meals with a high fat content, but don’t travel on empty

stomach either

Keep your area well ventilated

Herbs:

Ginger – strong gas expeller and settles the stomach, keep some in the glove

compartment on your car. May be more effective when taken 4 hours

before a car or boat ride (Up to eight 500- to 600- mg capsules per day;

10-20 drops of tincture three times per day; or ½ to 1 tsp fresh ground

root perday)

Peppermint – helps prevent vomiting and quiets stomach spasms (drink a small

amount of tincture in water, use a strong peppermint candy such as

Altoids or 1 cup of tea as needed

Fennel – seeds are regarded as gentle digestive aids and antispasmodics (up to

20 raw seeds, chewed well, or up to three 400- to 500- mg capsules per

day or 1 cup tea – 2-3 tsp crushed seed stepped in 1 cup hot water)

Essential Oils: Lavender with peppermint or ginger

Lavender with Di-Tone (YL) or Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)

Muscle Aches/Cramps

Muscle stiffness and aches can arise from chronic inflammatory disorders. Non-traumatic muscle aches that are more acute could be due to overuse (exercise) or possibly infection. If a fever is present, suspect an infection. It is also good to check the body for ticks if a cause cannot be determined)

Remember the acronym RICE for acute muscle injury (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate). Use ice or cold water on the injury initially. Do not freeze the injury – generally 10-20 minutes of ice each hour is sufficient. Rest, elevation and the use of an elastic bandage should be used for the first 24-48 hours.

There are 3 essential keys for healing any type of injury. They are circulation, nutrition and elimination. Injury typically results with inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms and pain. The area becomes congested resulting in poor circulation. Good blood flow is essential to healing.

First 24-72 hours: Ice – calm the inflammation. 10-20 minutes every hour

Continued healing: Hot and cold hydrotherapy. The cold will drive the blood away from the painful area, the heat will bring nutrient rich blood back to the area. By alternating hot and cold, you literally bring blood in and out of the area – this brings in the nutrients and carries away the waste products to speed up healing. In the shower or using a hand held shower wand – run hot water over the affected area for 30-60 seconds. Turn the water all the way to cold for 30-60 seconds. Alternate back and forth with the hot and cold for 15 minutes. Do this 7-10 times a day. If shower experience in unacceptable the next best therapy is to alternate ice packs with a heating path. 5-8 minutes of ice, followed by 5-8 minutes of heat. Alternate for 30 minutes.

Third step: Use herbs or ointments below

Herbs: Complete Tissue and Bone Formula (Dr. Christopher’s) – make fomentation –

soaked cloth

Deep Heat Ointment (Western Botanicals)

Pain Relief Formula (Western Botanicals)

Complete Tissue Repair Ointment and Syrup (Western Botanicals)

Homeopathic: Arnica Montana

Essential Oils: Birch, basil, helichrysum, melaleuca, peppermint

Blends: Anastasia (Fierra’s)

Pink Eye

Pink eye is also known as conjunctivitis. Part of the eye appears pink or red, one or both eyes water and may burn and itch. Viruses most often cause pinkeye, it often comes with cold symptoms. If it accompanies a cold sore, check with a physician to rule out the herpes virus.

If bacteria infection is involved, you’ll probably notice a copious yellow-green discharge and the white part of your eye will turn an angry red. Infectious pink eye usually begins in one eye but may spread to the other and to other people as well. Mild bacterial and viral eye infections usually go away in several days without treatment.

General Recommendations: Wash hands after touching eyes

Make sure other people do not use your towel or washcloth

Try not to touch your eyes as all

Eyewash and Compresses (How-to’s)

Eyewash - Sterilize an eyecup by immersing it in boiling water for 10 minutes

Boil 1 cup of water for 10 minutes – steep 1 tsp herbs of choice for 10 minutes

Strain through a coffee filter

Pour this solution into sterilized eye cup (warm for infection, cool for allergies)

Lower your eye to rim of eye cup. Look left and right and blink in the eye cup

for 1 minute)

Sterilize the eye cup again before using it with the other eye

DO NOT PUT HERBAL EXTRACTS DIRECTLY INTO YOUR EYES

Compress – steep 1 tsp of dried herbs as directed above

Strain and cool the tea then use it to moisten a clean, soft cloth

Apply to closed eyes for 10 minutes at a time as often as is needed.

Herbs: Eyebright – astringent, soothing and antibacterial

Yarrow – astringent, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory

Mullein – anti-viral, healing and soothing

Tea – moisten a tea bag with warm water and apply to closed eyes for several

minutes

Berberine-containing herbs (goldenseal, Oregon graperoot, goldenseal

barberry, gold thread)

Herbal blends to build immune system against virus or bacteria

Nutrition Supplements: Colloidal Silver or Eye Nourish (Solutions IE)

Vitamin C

Zinc

Vitamin A

Pneumonia

It starts out like a bad cold, but when the symptoms get worse. Common symptoms include a cough that produces ugly, green mucus, exhaustion, fever, shortness of breath and chest pain. This in an infection of the alveoli. Bacteria, virus, or fungus can be involved. Pneumonia is more serious than other lung infections such as bronchitis. Some patients has to be hospitalized.

General Recommendations: Good nutrition, a healthy diet, and general physical and

emotional support are especially important

Get plenty of rest

Have a support person with you to help cook, purchase and prepare medicines

Eat lightly – using fresh vegetables, fruits, soups, and juices

Stay away from sugar which suppresses the immune system

Warm baths or showers will help you feel better

Drink plenty of fluids to keep respiratory fluids thin and to flush toxins

A warm bath with warm herbal teas will naturally raise body temperature to kill the

pathogens

If you do not feel better in a few days – see your doctor

Nutrition Supplements: Vitamin C, E, Zinc

Acidophilus – especially after use of antibiotics

Calcium – the body uses calcium to fight infection, it also helps lower fevers

Herbs:

Echinacea – boost immune system (3-5 cups tea per day, ¼ - 1 tsp tincture per

day or 500- to 1000- mg capsules three to five times per day)

Goldenseal or Oregon graperoot – kill a wide range of bacteria and fungi (3-5 cups

of tea per day, ¼ - 1 tsp tincture three to five times per day, or 500- to

1000- mg capsules divided into three or four doses per day)

Garlic – Eat several raw cloves per day (try thinly slicing or pressing the garlic; then

marinate in a combination of equal parts honey and lemon juice to cover;

store in refrigerator, for up to two days. Eat 1-2 tsp three or four times per

day

Mullein – tones the respirator tract. Fights inflammation, soothes and heals

irritated tissues and helps ease coughs (2-3 cups tea per day or 1/8 to 1 tsp

tincture up to three times per day)

Licorice – anti-inflammatory and soothing, and eases coughs (2-3 cups of tea per

day; 1/8 to ½ tsp two to three times per day) Avoid this herb if you have

high blood pressure or are on heart medications, or have liver, kidney or

thyroid disease. Do not take if pregnant or nursing)

Horehound – promotes mucus production and expectoration; relaxes smooth

bronchial muscles to help breathe easier. (2-4 cups tea per day, 1/8 to ½

tsp tincture three to four times per day)

Hyssop – cough suppressant and antispasmodic, antiviral (3-4 cups of tea per day;

1/8 – ¼ tsp tincture three or four times per day

Mashmallow root and Slippery elm bark – decrease coughing by coating and

protecting irritated tissues. Both work best if taken as a tea (2-4 cups of tea

per day – simmer 1-2 tsp chopped root or bark in 1 cup water for 10 minutes)

Herbal Blends: Lung and Respirator formulas

Anti-bacterial herbal blends

Immune boosting herbal blends

Thymus blends to build immune system

OXOX or ATAK (Systemic Formulas) for deep cleansing of tissues

Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, oregano, frankincense, ravensara, sandalwood

Lavender with lemon, ginger, fennel, close

Purification (YL) or Purify (Fierra’s) or Immupower (YL) or Fortify (Fierra’s)

RC (YL) or Aura (Fierra’s)

Steam inhalation is most effective – place hot water in bowl on a table, add a few drops of

oil, put a towel over your head and bowl, keep face at least 12 inches away form

steam. Inhale deeply through the mouth and nose until you can no longer smell

the oils. Repeat three times per day

Chest rub – apply directly to chest, diluting with olive, almond or castor oil

Heat pack – moisten a thick piece of cotton or wool flannel with vegetable oil. Warm the

cloth in a low temperature oven. Add 10-20 drops of oil to the cloth and gently rub

them in to disperse them. Apply the pack to your chest. Put apiece of plastic over

the top of the pack to protect your bedding and top it with a hot water bottle if

desired. Leave the pack on for 20-30 minutes. Repeat up to three times per day

Castor oil – increases blood supply and stimulates the immune system. Simply massage

castor oil into the chest area (front and back) once or twice a day)