Adrenal Fatigue & Stress Problems

     This has been a very stressful year for our world, there has been so much going on that people are just not handling life very well at all. Adrenal problems/stress can affect your immune system, and we all need our immune systems to be working with the Covid 19 Virus still circulating.

     I re-read Dr. Christopher’s information about Adrenal problems, and I also read what others wrote about Adrenal fatigue. I had a real DUH moment reading all of this information and realizing that Adrenal fatigue/burnout is the root cause of my issues. I starting taking Dr. Christopher's Adrenal Formula and am amazed at the difference I feel. Things that would normally cause me lots of stress in the past were handled way better than ever before. It kicked in quickly and I like how I feel and am able to handle stress without feeling all distressed.  Getting to the cause has been eye opening to me, it isn’t always easy being your own health advisor and recognizing what is going on inside your own body. I do enjoy learning about natural health and eating whole foods, and it is worth it to be on this journey!

     Symptoms of adrenal problems include: high blood pressure, high blood sugar, tiredness, sleep issues, salt and/or sugar cravings, fatigue, slowed healing, muscle weakness, acne, moodiness, irritability, or depression and more. Is anyone recognizing themselves here?? 

     Diet – eliminate processed foods, dairy, eggs, canola oil, corn, soy and pork. It is best to eat a whole foods plant based diet (WFPB). Do a search online for WFPB recipes. You won’t be disappointed, there is a lot of support for eating WFPB.

     Here is what Dr. Christopher says about the adrenals: The adrenal glands, seated on top of each kidney, are part of the endocrine system, that is: the internally secreting or ductless glands which release their secretions directly into the blood stream. The adrenals, often referred to as the suprarenal, are the Creator's most intricate chemical factories. "It would take acres of chemical plants" to synthetically manufacture "the 50 odd hormones or hormone-like substances" produced by the adrenal glands. (Ratcliff, 1975, p. 69) Not only do these hormones control all the oxidation processes of the human body through the anterior pituitary body, but they regulate growth, mental balance, sexual development and maintenance, and a host of other phenomena... The adrenals, the pituitary, and the thyroid are functionally united comprising the adrenal system. THE ADRENALS ARE ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO LIFE. Read the full article about the adrenals on Herbal Legacy.

     When Dr. Christopher talks about our bodies being chemical factories it really makes me realize how important his work was. When we bring our body into balance with the use of cleansing and nourishing herbal formulas and the right diet, there is no need for man-made drugs that are riddled with side effects.

     We aren’t able to put all this great information on our Herbs First website, so be sure to bookmark Herbal Legacy which is run by the School of Natural Healing. So much free information is shared there about how to heal from health issues.

      We sell these and other great herbal formulas and essential oils at Herbs First. Free shipping in the United States on your $75.00 order! Order online or phone in your order at 801-228-1901. Email me and I can send you links to help you learn more about what you need to know!

Wishing you the best as you strive to care of your family!
Kathryn

Adrenal Formula for travel, hayfever solutions

It’s that time of year again! If you are thinking travel, you are right. If you are thinking hayfever, you are right.

A friend posted the following on facebook:  “We are awake at 4 am because of the time difference, as are most tourists here. The streets and restaurants are bustling by 5 am and the sunrise cafe breakfasts on the beachfront are spectacular. @ Honolulu, Hawaii”

My husband and I have been to Hawaii three times and have never had this problem because we take Dr. Christopher's  Adrenal Formula on vacation. It has not let us down and we have never been up early like my friend says happens to most people. If you want to get the most out of your vacation, take the Adrenal Formula in the morning and early afternoon. Your body will thank you and you will get to enjoy the vacation that you thought you were going to have.

Even though my husband and I are affected less and less by hayfever, it is still a problem for a few weeks a year. Our backyard gets covered by a layer of yellow pollen from our three Honey Locust trees for at least three weeks every spring. I found a combination of essential oils a few years ago that work great in the diffuser and under my nose to help me with the symptoms. I use equal parts of lemon, lavender  and peppermint, I love the smell of the blend. The peppermint helps keep my nose clear and the other oils help with the symptoms. Read the blog post about the oils here.  I also take one of the sinus formulas that I talk about in this blog post. I never take medication, only use the oils and the herbs.

Old newsletters are always posted on the blog. and are great to refer to when you are looking for a solution!  Be sure to bookmark it!

Feel free to give me a call to place an order or ask a question.  For more serious health concerns David Christopher from the School of Natural healing is available for a free three minute consultation Monday - Thursday 1:00 - 2:00 mountain time 1-800-372-8255.

Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

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Dr. Christopher's Adrenal Formula, A Safe Alternative to High Energy Drinks

    If you have been looking for a safe alternative to energy drinks at a fraction of the cost you have found it.  Dr. Christopher’s Adrenal Formula is a well-balanced blend of herbal ingredients full of nutrients needed for normal functioning of the nervous system and helping the body to overcome nervous overloads and maintain proper adrenal function. High energy drinks have been found to be very harmful.  The Adrenal Formula will feed the adrenals as well as give energy with ingredients that are not toxic to the system.

    I have mentioned quite a few times how much I love the Adrenal Formula, especially when I am on vacation.  We had a great vacation last week on the Oregon Coast.  On the drive out I meant to put the Adrenal Formula where it was accessible but I forgot and really paid for it the whole drive because I was drowsy.  We took 2 days to get there and the second morning after the drive I woke up feeling rather shaky.  I took two capsules and was fine, and took Adrenal Formula all week and was able to enjoy the vacation.   

    We decided to drive back in one day and I knew we would need the Adrenal Formula so I made sure that we had it with us.  We got up at 5:00 am and drove 18 hours to get home. There were three of us driving and we all took the Adrenal Formula three times during the drive. I was amazed at the difference, I napped here and there, but when I drove or wanted to be awake I was alert.  We got home safely at 1:00 am and slept well that night.

    Dr. Christopher’s Adrenal Formula is a great formula for anyone who is burning the candle at both ends.  Students, people in high stress jobs, health care workers and parents running on overload doing it all.  Safe to take every day because it feeds the adrenals.  Fifty doses in a bottle of 100 capsules for $12.74 and it is a healthy choice!  Adrenal formula is available in capsules.

    Please feel free to email me or call me at 801-228-1901 if you have any questions about the products we sell at Herbs First.

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Herbs for Allergies and Hayfever Season

Allergy Season started early due to a milder winter this year and that is not good news for people that struggle with seasonal allergies.  I am one of those people.  I sometimes feel like I must have done something really really bad at some time in my life to be punished with this!  It is truly a horrible thing to go through. I am figuring out what works for me even though I end up having a few of those days that I would like to just die.  Those of you that have allergies likely have days like that too!  Not fun.

    A few years ago the Neti Pots were all the rage on the talk shows and it cracked me up to see this procedure done on so many shows.  Add a small scoop of salt to the pot and add water and rinse each nostril - I add xyletol to the salt which helps to kill bacteria.  It sounds pretty strange to let water run from one side of your nose and out the other, but if you haven’t tried this then you may be missing out on a big piece of the puzzle for allergy and sinus sufferers. I’m amazed at the difference in my sinus health, this is something I was a bit wishy-washy on for awhile, but I am hooked and sticking with it now. Before using it daily I would have one Eustachian tube that would clog up and affect my hearing, but that is not the case anymore.  It only takes a couple of minutes a day and is very affordable to do.  So if you have allergies and sinus issues this is something that is well worth adding in to your daily routine.  Note that tap water in some areas have bacteria in it, so it may be best to boil the water or use distilled water.

    A lot of people will be happy to know that Christopher’s Sinus Plus Formula is back in stock.  Sinus Plus works as a decongestant and natural antihistamine to dry up the sinuses and clear up the allergies.  If you are looking for natural relief, you have found it.  Available in capsules and extract.

    Immucalm is one I use throughout allergy season, it calms the “itchies” wheather it is in your throat or your eyes.  My eyes were super itchy last night and I took some Immucalm as I was going to bed.  It wasn’t long before I felt the itchiness just drift away.  I slept well and woke up feeling great, what a relief! Immucalm is available in capsules and extract as Kid-e-Soothe. 

    Lung and Bronchial is one that I need on those days that I’m coughing and have mucus in my throat which is common for people with allergies.  Lung & Bronchial is wonderful for people with asthma to keep the lungs clear on an every day basis.  I use it during allergy season as well as the winter months to keep my lungs heatlhy.  Available in capsules.

    There are some days that the allergies make me very tired and lethargic and this is due to the body fighting so hard so overcome the problem.  Those are the days to take some extra Adrenal formula.  I always take it in the morning, but will add a dose between 1:00 - 2:00 in the afternoon to help me get through the day.  This is also my favorite to take on vacation to help overcome jet-lag.  Available in capsules.

    Since we have been out of Christopher’s Sinus Plus I had the opportunity to try Western Botanicals Allergy formula and Sinus Allergy Formula.  People are different and some things work better than others, but I have found that their Sinus Allergy Formula works very well for me. It’s always nice to know if we are out of stock on Christopher’s that Western Botanicals Formulas do a great job.  Both formulas are available in capsules, alcohol extract and syrup.

    Allergies hit my eyes extra hard due to the fact that I have dry eyes.  This has not been a fun thing to have and I have been working for years on my diet and herbal supplements to figure out what I need to take care of this problem.  Recently in talking about Nature’s Way EFA Blend for Children that we suggest for ADD/ADHD kids, I noticed that it is for Eye and Brain Function.  I decided that I would start taking this and see if it would make any difference in my eyes.  I started it a month ago, which is when my allergies were first manifesting themselves.  I am quite amazed at the difference it has been to my eyes.  I had been taking them twice a day, but lately have found that I do better taking it three times a day.  I have to use lots of eye drops during the day and night to keep my eyes hydrated enough, and am finding with the EFA Blend that I am not needing to use the eye drops as often.  The oils in the blend are anti-inflammatory, inflammation is a big part of the dry eye issue.  I look forward to seeing what this will continue to do for my eyes, so far I am very impressed.  Available in capsules.

    If you struggle with seasonal allergies I hope that you will enjoy using some of these great formulas.  You can order online at Herbs First or call in an order at 801-228-1901.

The Adrenals are Absolutely Essential to Life

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Dr. Christopher was quite knowledgeable about the Adrenals, which are tiny little glands situated right above the kidneys. Most people know that the Adrenals give you adrenaline when you need it for a fight or flight situation, but know little else about them. They are crucial to your health and the Adrenal Formula is the “food” to help your adrenals stay healthy. "It would take acres of chemical plant" to synthetically manufacture "the 50 odd hormones or hormone-like substances" produced by the adrenal glands. (Ratcliff, 1975, p. 69) Not only do these hormones control all the oxidation processes of the human body through the anterior pituitary body, but they regulate growth, mental balance, sexual development and maintenance, and a host of other phenomena. The adrenals, the pituitary, and the thyroid are functionally united comprising the adrenal system. THE ADRENALS ARE ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL TO LIFE. Wow! Who knew they were so important?

My husband and I have used the Adrenal formula daily for quite some time, but when spring comes we use it even more when allergy season hits, it really helps with the “draggy” feeling. We take the Adrenal Formula on vacation and use it especially when we fly because it helps with the jet lag. When we went to Hawaii we took the Adrenal Formula several times a day and didn’t feel the time difference at all. We overheard some people talking saying they just couldn’t get over the jet lag and were having a hard time. I’ll always remember to take the Adrenal Formula with me on vacation!

This is a pretty stressful world we live in and so many people are on the go all the time and getting more and more burned out. The Adrenal Formula is the one to take when you are burning the candle at both ends. Read more about the Adrenals and Addison's Disease at Herbal Legacy.

Adrenal Formula consists of:

Mullein and lobelia: the perfect glandular foods

Siberian Ginseng: Successfully used in the Soviet Union to ease stress in everyday situations and tend endurance to athletes under great strain during training

Gotu Kola: Known to stimulate the brain and relieve fatigue when given in small amounts. Wonderful for the functioning of the pituitary in disorders of the adrenal system when used in conjunction with other herbs.

Hawthorn Berries: A celebrated cardiac tonic for many centuries. Under conditions of stress, the heart often "works overtime." Hawthorn berries can help in treatment of high or low blood pressure, tachycardia, and arrhythmia. It is also anti-spasmodic, sedative, and soothing to nerves, especially in nervous insomnia.

Cayenne: Nature's finest stimulant; source of calcium and vitamin A. Aids in circulation of blood which brings oxygen and other nutriments to cells in need of repair.

Ginger: A stimulant and a 'lead sheep' herb, bringing the other herbs in the formula into the abdominal area. Ginger differs from cayenne as a stimulant, in that the cayenne stimulates the heart, arteries, veins and then the capillaries. Ginger starts its stimulating effect in the capillary, flushing out the "constipated" capillary, driving these wastes into the veins for disposal.

Adrenal formula is available in capsules and bulk powder.

Information used by permission, Dr. Christopher's Newsletter,Volume Two - Issue Three, available in Dr. Christopher’s Complete Herbal Writings.

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