Apple Cider Vinegar-

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

The Cure that cures more ailments than any other Natural Remedy!  It also can and should be included in your daily diet for overall heath and building of the immunity system along with increasing your metabolism.

What you need to know:

Apple Cider Vinegar is a natural bacteria-fighting agent used as an antibiotic and aniceptic. It naturally ballances the bodies PH levels.  It contains vital minerals and trace elements including potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, sulfur, copper, iron, silicon and fluorine.

* Must be Unpasteurized and Unfiltered to obtain the enzymes need for every day health and Homeopathic cures.  (Braggs is a brand that is available in most local grocery stores and my personal favorite.)

I have personally used these on myself and clients to cure:

Allergies -  as you all know my allergies were at one time endless.  Take a shot of apple cider vinegar first thing the morning. 30 minutes before breakfast and kiss your clarion goodbye.  – also helps with food intolerances  (I get to eat wheat again!)

**** done daily over several weeks also aids in naturally lowering cholesterol and stopping acid reflex.

Illnesses-  The Flu, sore throat, the common cold, chronic fatigue, sinus infection, and can also be stopped with a stopped with 3-5 doses of Apple cider Vinegar in water.

Insect bites  -( I’ve even used this on my dogs after they have been bitten by…who knows what)   Take a clean towl and put hot water on it and  a Tbls. Of Apple Cider Vinegar to reduce infections and swelling.   

Tooth ache- Apply hot water clothe with Vinegar to the side of the mouth and hold till towel gets cold and then reheat.  You can also hold a Tbls on the inside of your mouth for 5-10 min.  (works to clean like sea salt and hot water)

Kidney and Blatter infections- 2 shots a day before meals balances the PH levels in the body.

-         For cramps, Urinary and “Female related problems)  Make a Sitz bath.  Hot water 90-100 degrees with ¼ cup apple cider vinegar.  Soak for 10-20 min.

-         With a cotton ball wash infected or painful area with the Vinegar for almost instant relief!

Diarrhea and stumic problems-  2 tbls with water 3-4 times daily till symptoms subside

Apple Cider Vinegar also aids in

Potassium deficiencies

Health and internal purification

Toxic cleanses

It is also has been claimed that it will aid:

Diabetes

Cellulite and Acne

Head aches – including Migraines

Arthritis

Among countless other cures…..

Must Read:

 Apple Cider Vinegar Miracle Health System

 By Paul Chappuis Bragg

Available for FREE at:

http://books.google.com/books?id=w85IJeGVcVkC&pg=PT29&lpg=PT29&dq=apple+cider+vinegar&source=bll&ots=7UqiuwUfYR&sig=ljagys3IjI56Gdm5Y8fWANydtik&hl=en&ei=MIBqTbnHJIyisAO16smmBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=16&ved=0CJIBEOgBMA8#v=onepage&q&f=false

For creative cooking and ways to “hide” and add Apple cider to your meals for every day energy and immunity boost

Apple cider vinegar for weight loss & good health

 By Cynthia Holzapfel

Also available for FREE at:

http://books.google.com/books?id=evbWdjtW4z8C&printsec=frontcover&dq=apple+cider+vinegar&source=bll&ots=5ZVJ3VsF93&sig=ZFrIYjiLHCu_RErw9mizVni5FgQ&hl=en&ei=MIBqTbnHJIyisAO16smmBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=17&ved=0CJUBEOgBMBA#v=onepage&q&f=false

-I use apple cider vinegar as a salad dressing with equal parts Olive oil, Lemon and spice. Yummm

More Reading at available at:

http://www.homeremediesweb.com/apple_cider_vinegar_health_benefits.php

http://www.earthclinic.com/Remedies/acvinegar.html

http://lacetoleather.com/wondrugpag3.html

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical conditions please contact a medical or health professional.

Major Reasons We Get Sick

It’s past the time where we take a long hard look at why we are sick!

Listen to what your body is trying to tell you: “YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT!”

An bad or insufficant diet tops the list of major reasons we get sick and is also the major cause of disease! Research has shown us that a diet deficient in the right combination or amounts of nutrients can cause almost every kind of disease and condition.
If you have not been eating right, your vitamins and minerals, and live enzymes along with micronutrients, and healthy fats and high-quality protein that your body needs to function, your sick!

Whatyou need to do:

     • Focus on raw, fresh foods, and avoid as many processed foods as possible ( "processed food" is: if it comes in a can, bottle, or package, and has a list of ingredients, it's processed!!!!)

• Eat your fruit (eat it alone though...or leave it alone)
• Eat at least 5 servings of raw or lightly steamed Vegetables

     • Avoid all dairy, processed soy and red meat!

     • Replace sodas and other sweetened beverages with clean, pure water


FYI: Your local grocery store is NOT always going to be the best source for healthy, fresh foods. The best place to find safe, nutritious food is from your local farmer's market or organic food co-op. Coop Directory Service (www.coopdirectory.org)

Onions

Onions have anti-inflammatory, antifungle, and anticancer benefits. They are a good sourse of antioxidants, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and Vitamin C.


Onions have a variety of medicinal effects and may help to treat:

Colds & coughs - Onions are known to decrease bronchial spasms, with just a few servings of onion a day keep the breathing passageways open.

Asthma & breathing problems – onions sulfur compounds inhibit allergic inflammatory responses. Onion extract was found to decrease allergy-induced bronchial constriction in asthma patients.

Bacterial infections- Onions stimulate the growth of healthy bifidobacteria and suppress the growth of potentially harmful bacteria.

Lower blood pressure and Cholesterol- Onions contain a number of sulfides similar to those found in garlic. They are believed to raise beneficial HDL cholesterol and stops LDL cholesterol from oxidizing (which makes it stick to the lining of the artery walls)

Poor appetite- Increase appetite while promoteing healthy craveings. So flaver up your foods!

Blisters, boils and releave sweeling from bee stings- onions are also topically anti-inflammitory. Apply a slice of raw onion to infected area.

Diabities- as a good source of chromium, (trace mineral) it helps tissue cells respond to insulin levels in the blood.
Brain Function- vitamin B-6 helps keep up GABA levels in the brain, which may work against neurotic conditions

Prevention benifits:
Atherosclerosis
Tumors in the colon
Cardiovascular disease- Onions are a rich source of flavonoids
Cancer

FYI: They belong to the lily family, as does garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots.
Tip: Shallots contain the most anti-oxidents while yellow onions contain the most bioflanoids. White onions contain the least benifit.
Worried about bad breath?  East a sprig of frech parsley (Neutralizes the sulfur compounds before they become offensive smelling.


Warning:
large amounts of onions can lead to stomach irritation that may cause nausea and diarrhea. There are no known interactions with drugs except that they can potentiate the action of anticoagulants.

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical condition please contact a medical or health professional.

Garlic

Garlic has long been called the “wonder drug” and for good reasons:

Garlic is a natural anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. It is also a powerful antioxidant and immune booster with anti-inflammatory benefits. The two main medical ingredients which produce the garlic health benefits are allicin and diallyl sulphides. Allicin is produced when garlic is crushed or chopped and creates antibiotics and anti-fungal benefits of garlic. Diallyl sulphides are also created with chopping of garlic and survive cooking but are not antifungal like Allicin.

How to Prepare Garlic-
• Garlic is most effective when crushed or chopped and when raw.
• Only 1 clove a day will improve your health
• Cooking- wait until the last 10 minutes to add the garlic.
• Do NOT microwave garlic -it kills the active ingredients.
• Sulphides break down in the body within a few hours. For maximum health benefit have "a little often" and not one large daily dose.

Anti-Bacterial – A huge problem with most antibiotics is that bacteria develops resistance to them, but this is not the case with garlic! Garlic can ward off bacteria, Including: Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli, Cryptococcal meningitis, Candida albican and Staphylococcus.

Natural Health Benefits

Detoxifies and Cleans the blood- potentially inhibiting cancer cell growth

Heart and cardiovascular system- keeps them healthy by lowering the levels of "bad" cholesterol and also is good for overall blood circulation

Immune system- as an anti-oxidant it is wonderful for fighting off a cold and the Flu. Use 2-3 cloves until symptoms subside.

Fights respiratory diseases

Lowers blood sugar- has been known to aid in diabetes

Kills herpes on contact – When used raw and topically, HOWEVER, it is know to cause burns and harm the skin. For this reason I suggest Aloe or Raw apple cider vinegar (see past Blogs)

Acne- When used raw and topically, HOWEVER, it is know to cause burns and harm the skin. For this reason I suggest Emu Oil, Vitamin E. Aloe, or Raw apple cider vinegar (see past Blogs) FYI: Acne is a sign of an agitation in the environment or in your diet!

Natural Bug repellant- (and people repellant) – I find this most useful for days in the office when I want to be left alone. Kidding and off subject buy try this yummy smelling remedy to repel bugs from your home and body: 1/2 ounce citronella oil, 1/4 ounce lavender oil, 1/8 ounce pennyroyal oil, 1/8 ounce tea tree oil, 1/8 ounce jojoba oil Warning: Do not use this blend undiluted on your skin. Dilute with 16 ounces of Vodka.

Warning: There is such a thing “As to much of a good thing.” Please read possible health problems and side effects. Before taking garlic or any other supplement, consult your doctor.

Side-Effects: Eating too much raw garlic can cause irritation or damage to the digestive tract. Possible garlic allergies include skin rash, temperature and headaches. Garlic could potentially disrupt anti-coagulants, so it's best avoided before surgery. Let your Doctor know if you are taking this or any other supplements.

More Information and Cures:
http://www.best-herpes-treatments.com/garlic-health-benefts.html
http://www.miracleofgarlic.com/the-power-of-garlic/
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/15/unlocking-the-benefits-of-garlic/

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical conditions please contact a medical or health professional.

Real Raw Honey

Honey is antiseptic, antibiotic, antifungal, and antibacterial – yet another great way to maintain your health naturally.

Raw honey contains 22 amino acids, 27 minerals, Vitamins, and 5,000 live enzymes. Raw Unpasteurised honey fights free radicals that form from toxins and stress, aids in fighting viruses, can be used to treat joint pain and has many claims that it aids in weight loss.

Why does it have to be Raw?

Any form of heating is avoided so as to preserve the many natural vitamins and enzymes. Enzymes are need to promote toxin removal, keep a healthy metabolism and maintain digestive function. Every cell in your body contains enzymes, as should the foods we eat. These Enzymes and many of the vitamins and minerals are lost when processed and heated, and there for all natural benefits and the cures listed below will no long apply.

Just a few tips and suggestions for use:

Boost your Immune System and increase your energy with 1 Tbls. a day!

Allergies-
1 ½ Tbls taken daily of Raw Unprocessed Local Organic Honey reduced allergies to plants/Pollen and Mold

Nausea/ Flu symptoms/Cough/Sore throat –
Mixed with ginger and lemon relives nausea and gives energy (Great alternative to Cough Syrup!)
*Read about the dangers of Cough Syrup for kids @ http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/17112468/detail.html

Stomach Problems/ Appetite-
stimulating the appetite Honey also helps to release stomach irritation.

Colesterol –
High colestrol leads to heart diseases. Pure honey takes instead of sugar along with cinimamin is said to lower colesterol levels.

Cuts/Rashes/Burns-
lightly cover area of skin in raw honey. (Cover with bandage so you don’t start sticking to other things)

Canker sores/Blisters-
Also stops bleeding gums with small application to area.

Dry Skin/ damaged Hair-
For extremely dry skin mix ¼ part Honey with olive oil. Let sit for 5-10 min and rinse. Do the same for damaged roots and to make hair shine.

WARNING! It is not safe to give Honey to infants!

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical conditions please contact a medical or health professional.

Ginger

Ginger has more than twelve types of anti-oxidants, contains essential oils, protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C, choline, folic acid, manganese, silicon, and vitamin B3.

The Health Benefits of Ginger are endless. It is a natural immune builder and antihistamine. It can also be used to reduce swelling and relieve pain.
**Fresh ginger contains high levels of active enzymes and substances. Only a teaspoonful is needed to feel its efficacy in treating disorders.

Cold, Flu, Sore Throat, Heartburn, Indigestion, Nausea and vomiting
-works as a natural decongestant and helps repair the body
I’ve made this tea thousand of time for just this purpose with much success.
Boil 4 cups hot water with 2 Tbsl. Mint leaves, ½ lemon, 4-6 small slices of ginger root, and 1 Tbls. raw organic Honey. (this is also said to work for Menstruation disorders- drink 2 times a day for a month)

Morning sickness, Motion or sea sickness, Dizziness and nausea
- take a teaspoonful of fresh ginger juice with some raw organic honey

Pain killer
-Ginger juice applied externally. In headache, apply ginger juice to the forehead. With toothache, apply it to the external area either on the cheek or jaw area.
Head aches and joint pain
- make a thick paste out of the ginger root and apply to topically to area of pain or soreness.

Gout, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis
– helps to relieve pain caused by inflammation and helps decrease swelling.

Fatigue
- slice ginger into disks and boil it with a big glass of water with cinnamon bark, bring to boil and then cover until water turns dark.

Fresh Ginger root can be found in the Vegetable isle at almost any grocery store. You can cut off what you need and refrigerate or freeze the rest so that you always have some on hand.

Tip: cook and bake with fresh ginger to enjoy the natural benefits.

Warning! Do not give ginger juice to young children, or honey to infants!

I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical conditions please contact a medical or health professional.

Aloe vera

“Nature’s best gift to mankind”


Another daily alternative to maintain your health, prevent illnesses, increase your energy and boost your immune system!
Aloe as a antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal agent. Aloe Vera contains 18 different amino acids vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients which offer holistic healthcare.

Internal Use: Aloe Vera Juice
( I buy a gallon jug that is available at most supermarkets’. Make sure it’s 100% Pure and Organic! Its taste is unpleasant so I add it to my fruit smoothies or chase with a V-8. It is also available in capsule form. However, when taken in capsule form, more than 50 mg could have a laxative effect.)
A simple 2 -4 ounces twice a day is all a person needs to reap the benefits of aloe vera juice.

• detoxify the body
• cleanse the colon
• clean the blood stream.
Home cures include:
digestive disorders and stomach problems- EXTREMELY BENIFICIAL FOR management of irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, ulcers, and all digestive disorders.

Circulation- by cleaning the blood it helps your blood flow by dilating the capillaries

Immune system – acts as an anti bacterial, anti fungal and antibiotic

Heart Burn and Acid Reflex- Relives pain if taken before meals

Chronic Cough- take 2ce daily in liquid form.

Fatigue- couldn’t we all use a little more energy?

asthma symptoms- Reduced with Aloe consumption



External Use: As anti-inflammatory and pain relief

(This is a simple and easy plant to grow in a pot or in your yard if you are in the SW. Plus then you know it’s 100% Pure and Chemical free. Just simplify clip off a leaf and squeeze any time you need it! – Be sure not to over water this plant as this is the only way you can kill it.)

Sunburned skin- heal and sooth

Skin disorders -eczema, acne, burns, scathes and bruises.

Muscle pains and cramps- apply to sore area

Tooth aches- put a small newly cut leaf directly onto infected area.

Hemorrhoids

Hair loss- take your shampoo and pour 1/2 the amount you normally use into a bowl. Add about twice that amount of Aloe Vera gel to the bowl and mix well.


Aloe vera is non-toxic, with no known side effects, provided the aloin has been removed by processing.
“In 1997, University of San Antonio researcher Jeremiah Herlihy, Ph.D., conducted a study to observe any negative effects of drinking Aloe daily. Rather than exhibiting negative effects, however, test animals receiving daily Aloe showed a remarkable reduction in leukemia, heart disease, and kidney disease. Dr. Herlihy concluded, "We found no indication of harm done to the rats even at high levels." In fact, the Aloe-drinking animals actually lived 25 percent longer than those in the control group (IASC Conference, Texas, 1997).”
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-aloe-vera.html
Studies have also shown Medical Benefits for:
Aids- Please Read http://www.desertharvest.com/av-aids.html
In 1994, the US Food and Drug Administration approved Aloe vera for the treatment of HIV. On-going studies worldwide show that Aloe taken in highly concentrated doses can stimulate the production of white blood cells that may help fight viruses and also tumours.
Herpes- external and internal applications
Type 2 Diabetes
Chrones disease
- There is 1,000 of Medical research papers and Medical journal publications about these serious conditions and the benefits of Aloe. Please do some research if you or someone you know suffers from any of these!
I am not a physician. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical counseling. If you have a serious medical conditions please contact a medical or health professional.