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Flu Shots - Good Thing/Bad Thing?

10/30/2019

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EVERYONE KNOWS....getting the flu is not fun and for those with compromised immunity a severe case of the influenza can be life threatening.
However, common use of the "flu Shot" or inoculation is misleading in terms of the vaccine's ability to prevent you from getting the flu. The University of Chicago's Biological Sciences Department has this to say about the fallibility of the yearly "flu Shot", "Why doesn't the flu vaccine work, sometimes?". These inoculations can be dangerous and are toxic, some contain mercury, some do not.

There are many reason vaccines for the flu don't always work, but let's dig deeper into what happens with your immune system when you do get a case of influenza. I was delighted to find ample documentation to prove my long standing theory about influenza and natural immunity. I have always believed that getting a case of the flu every 7-8 years or so is the best protection against getting it yearly.

What, you say?
Read this Blog published by the New York Times to understand this concept of natural immunity better. The basics are that when you get the flu your body is equipped for sometime afterwards to naturally defend its self against the current mutation or strain. This immunity will last until the virus has mutated to an entirely unrecognizable version and your body will again be susceptible.

​This is a natural phenomenon that keeps us healthy and gives us "natural immunity". Great design! Thanks evolution!

Be that as it may when we do get the flu, we can sail through it easier with the help of the wonderful world of homeopathy.
Engystol is a homeopathic remedy available for injection, which must be prescribed by a physician.  At Aesthetic and Medical of Scottsdale, Dr Kristi Norris, NMd. provides both the consult and injection for those who desire a safer and more effective alternative than the traditional and less than effective vaccines. Engystol is a clinically proven antiviral and immune stimulant with efficacy demonstrated both in a preventing the flu AND influenza-like-illness, the common cold, Herpes simplex, and RSV or Respiratory Syncytial Virus.

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NCBI provides this research abstract with supporting documentation on the efficacy of this healthier option.
Since the Engystol homeopathic is an immune booster it can also be used to treat the flu once you get it. 
When you do get the flu! - Basic 101 survival
  • Understand that is is a natural phenomenon and that you will survive.
  • People get into trouble with the flu when they are run down, depleted of nutrients and are stressed to the max, or fail to recognize they are sick and need to TAKE TIME OFF TO RECOVER AND GET WELL!
  • Recovery means RESTING! Bed rest, it's an old fashion concept, that works! Get lots of rest, sleep for 12 hours if you need it, lay around and binge watch TV and allow yourself to just be miserable...it will pass quicker, if you do this!
  • Fluids, lots and lots. Herbal teas, lemon water, electrolyte drinks (sugar free), broth especially bone broth from chicken or beef. 
  • Soak in salt water as warm as you can take it. This will push a fever which is what you want. Add 1 cup 35% hydrogen peroxide for an extra boost.
  • If a fever is too high 104 degrees or above, or goes on for too long causing serious depletion it's important to cool down. Take a bath in tepid water adding more cooler water as you can take it. Ice packs and cold icy water face cloths to the neck, forehead and abdomen will help bring a fever down.
  • Aspirin for the aches and pain is the safest alternative. Herbs such as kava, passionflower and chamomile are also very helpful. 
  • Essential oils can help alleviate aches and pains. There are numerous brands, make sure you are using the top grade essential oils which will have a GC-MS report that ensures the quality. Eucalyptus, peppermint, wintergreen, camphor, ginger, thyme, grapefruit, lemon and lime are all good choices for infusing or as a steam inhalant.
  • Tiger Balm, rub a small amount on chest front and back side to loosen phlegm. This analgesic ointment has been around for 100 years. It's a go to for me and my family.
  • Herbal therapies that boost immunity are good, but need to be taken prior to getting the flu for maximum benefit. Echinacea, goldenseal, reishi  & cordyceps and astragalus are good choices for the fall into winter health regime. Take as directed.
  • Colon Hydrotherapy sessions will alleviate symptoms of aches and pains and help move you more quickly towards recovery. How is that possible? Relieving the toxic load of the colon will give your liver a much needed break so it can go about the work of process the toxic byproducts of the viral activity. No matter how bad you feel get in for a session or two and you condition will improve dramatically!
If your symptoms persist and your fever won't break it's important to seek professional help. Go to the nearest emergency room or make an appointment with your doctor. Secondary infections can lead to pneumonia, a serious condition. The advice in this blog is not meant not diagnose or treat any illness. BTH

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Sarsaparilla/ Anti-fungal and much more...

10/21/2019

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Sarsaparilla: S.regelli & S. aristolochifolia
A member of the lily family and native to tropical and temperate parts of the world and comprises about 350 species worldwide. It is native to South America, Jamaica, the Caribbean, Mexico , Honduras, and the West Indies. The name sarsaparilla is not surprisingly a derivation of the Spanish words  zarza a bramble or bush, parra or vine, illia a small vine. It is a component of traditional Root Beer used to produce the characteristic foam (saponins form soapy bubbles in solution), rather than as a flavoring agent. Root Beer was flavored with Sassafras.


Sarsaparilla root is globally recognized for medicinal properties. It has been used to treat gout, gonorrhea, open wounds, arthritis, cough, fever, hypertension, pain, a lack of sexual desire, indigestion, and even certain forms of cancer. More serious conditions have also been treated with sarsaparilla root. In the Amazon, some tribes used it as a treatment for leprosy by ingesting it as well as using it externally.

Introduced to Europe in the 1400s as a medicine discovered in South America. Europeans used the root to encourage sweating and urination and to purify blood. During the 1800s, sarsaparilla was used in both Europe and the  United States for its blood purifying properties and recommended as a treatment for the sexually transmitted condition syphilis.

Studies suggest that the benefits come from antioxidant properties and plant sterols beneficial to human health. Sarsaparilla also contains flavonoids, a pigmentation chemical that gives many plants their leaf, stem, flower and even root color. In the past decade, flavonoids have garnered more widespread recognition for their use in treating autoimmune conditions and inflammation. The sarsapogenins have been shown to bind to endotoxins in the alimentary canal and encourages lower inflammatory response in the body as a whole.

One of the active agents in sarsaparilla root are saponins, a chemical compound. Saponins, usually bitter to the taste, are named after soap because of the foam-like reaction they have when placed in water. In the plants where they originate, saponin chemical compounds help deter fungi and insects from eating their leaves. This could be one of the possible reasons that sarsaparilla has anti-fungal properties.
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The best way to prepare dried sarsaparilla root is to boil it into an infusion and take a cup of it several times a day. It is readily available in tea form  both bulk and in tea bags. Tea is the preferred way to consume this healing herb but capsules and tinctures can also serve well in pace of the tea. With capsules follow the dosages recommended on the bottle. Usually, it takes less than half a teaspoon of ground root powder to have the desired effect. In the case of tincture, half a teaspoon / 40 drops twice daily is a recommended dose. It’s best to work up to maximum dosages starting out with lower amounts thereby allowing the body to adjust to the herb. This is true of all botanicals, especially if your condition is a chronic one.
Here are three ways to consume this very helpful herb.....just click on the image!
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Buddha
​Sarsaparilla Tea
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Herb Mama Sarsaparilla
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Herb Pharm
​Sarsaparilla Tincture 
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Herbal Series - Pau d' Arco

10/14/2019

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What a beauty - Pau d' Arco Tree
PicturePau d' Arco bark is the useable portion of the tree.
Pau d'arco (Tabebuia avellanedae)
A tree native to South America, has been used to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, arthritis, inflammation of the prostate gland (prostatitis), fever, dysentery, boils and ulcers, and various cancers. As early as 1873, there were reported medicinal uses of pau d'arco.

Scientists have identified two active chemicals in pau d'arco. These chemicals are called naphthoquinones: lapachol and beta-lapachone. In lab tests, these chemicals kill or impede some bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. They also have anti-inflammatory properties, and may be effective against diseases such as osteoarthritis. It also contain significant amounts of the antioxidant quercetin helpful for allergies and mast cell immunity conditions.
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Useful for the following conditions...
  • Candidiasis (a vaginal or oral yeast infection)
  • Herpes simplex virus
  • Influenza
  • Parasitic diseases, such as schistosomiasis
  • Bacterial infections, such as brucellosis
  • Cancer
Widely available for use as tea, capsule forms and liquid tincture extracts. For deeper therapeutic value the tincture is best. Tinctures are standardized so dosage does not vary.

​As with the use of all botanical medicine you should exercise caution, more is not always better. Check with your health care provider or pharmacist if you are taking medication that may interact with herbal supports.

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Poultices - Homemade Healing!

10/10/2019

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I’ve used a variety of different poultices over the years, from ones as simple as wetting clayish soil to put on a bee sting to all the others you’ll find below. Poultices are overlooked and considered to be out of fashion these days, but that never stopped me from using them. I encourage anyone dealing with health issues or pain to consider trying a poultice. The results will amaze you!


Poultice Options
  • Activated charcoal: Excellent for drawing out toxins and can be used on any part of the body. Good for insect bites to bring down the swelling and promote healing. Charcoal is a must have on hand emergency medicine for any household, but especially for those with young kids. Charcoal taken orally can save a child from poisoning. Take 1/4 cup of charcoal and blend with water into a sludgy liquid add more water if needed and get them to drink immediately while you’re on your way to the emergency room! It’s excellent for sour stomachs, taken in capsules - 2 or 3. it is constipating, but that’s only a short term side-effect
  • Onion or garlic poultice: For colds, flu and bronchitis, localized infections. Place a moderately thin slice or paste of the onion between two layers of cloth. Apply this to the bottom of the feet and wrap in waterproof cloth/plastic and cover with socks. Leave on for half an hour and and repeat every 3 hours as needed until the illness is gone. This can also be applied to the chest or back for coughing and congestion. You can use a garlic version of this over and around the ear for an ear infection        
  • Cabbage: Excellent for decongesting the liver, cancer of the breast, mastitis, low back pain. Use only organic cabbage leaves. Prepare whole cabbage leaves by pounding them a bit with a rolling pin, then crush the roller over them a few times. Wilting them in a vegetable steamer for a few minutes and then they are ready to apply. You may opt to skip the wilting step if is time is short. Simply apply the leaves to the part of the body needing attention. Secure with an ace bandage and leave in place for 1 hour or until you feel agitated! Weirdly this is the body’s way of telling you we’re good! Some folks like to puree the cabbage in a blender or food processor, make a patty out of it, place in cheese cloth and then apply making sure to put a layer of some other fabric or san wrap over the side away from the skin so the juice doesn’t run everywhere. Not my favorite way, kind of messy, but effective. If you are doing cabbage poultices frequently this pureed version is a great option. Poultices can be made ahead and frozen as individual patties between cheese cloth on the skin side and old t-shirt or other cotton on the topside. Make your patties and freeze them cloth and all. Take out to thaw each day for use.
  • Garlic for Warts: Fresh garlic poultice for removal of warts. Make a paste of fresh garlic and apply just enough to cover the wart. Cover with a bandage and leave on over night. Continue until the wart(s) are gone.
  • Healing Clays: My all time favorite. Clay is good for a wide variety of complaints. Inflammation, arthritis, toxic liver and/or gallbladder, infections, boils, mastitis, menstrual problems and/or cramping, endometriosis, breast cancer, skin cancers. Clay will reduce pain profoundly. This type of poultice is made by making a thick paste of water and clay and applying directly to skin and then putting the cloth over the clay. Keep the poultice on until it begins to naturally pull away from the skin or until it bugs you! Bentonite is the best clay, but all clays are healers so no need to be fussy. Fortunately, you can also buy pre-moistened clay in slabs from pottery suppliers. Make certain that the clay contains no lead or other added ingredients. Sore no More is a premixed poultice blend of clay, homeopathic arnica and herbs available for treating animals. It’s a wonderfully easy to use source of clay and is perfectly fine for humans to use also! I used to mix my own powdered clay up, but after Sore no More I wouldn’t go back! After use,  the clay can be recycled by drying it out in the sun, placing it later in a bowel to rehydrate it for future use. Store in a plastic bag or sealed container. 
  • Castor Oil Packs: Stimulate immunity by boosting T-cell production among other great things. Castor oil packs go beyond relieving pain to acting powerfully to reduce weakened white blood cells helping to charge up the blood. The end result is a profound decrease in inflammation.It is important to use only hexane free, cold pressed organic castor oil. You may use a flannel cloth for the oil repeatedly by simply recharging it with some fresh oil on the next application. Castor oil is a sure fired method, but it must be used regular to see the full benefit over time. As with most natural cures it's consistency over time that gets the job done!
Most poultices are applied with a fabric backing such as flannel see a link below or purchase at any fabric store. Other good fabrics are old t-shirt material or flour sack dish towels. The poultice is applied to the fabric, placed on the area of the body and then fixed in place with an appropriately sized ace bandage. Larger bandages can be found on Amazon or at your local non-chain pharmacy.  

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Made for horses, great for humans too! Powerful anti inflammatory!
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A Powerful Poultice option Activated Charcoal
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BTH, go to for Healing Clay as a mask or small areas.
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Hexane Free Castor Oil helpful for many conditions.
Video how to demonstrations for poultice making and using!
Charcoal  -  Bentonite Clay  -   Cabbage  -  Onion  -  Garlic - Castor Oil Pack

Poultice Flannel
Ace Bandages
The onion video also demonstrates a very old time remedy from Europe
using raw onion at the bedside of anyone coming down with seasonal colds, flus or bronchitis!

I encourage you to explore the world of poultices,
​there are many other herbs and foods that can be used to create healing poultices!
​Please post & share your experiences with our Community of Bridge Crossers!

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Queen of Thrones Castor oil Compress makes it a breeze to work with this poultice!

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