Natural healing without the negative side effects

I listen to the news while I am preparing dinner and have noticed that the drug companies are sponsoring the news.  It will forever amaze me to hear all the side effects of various medications and wonder why would anyone ever want to use them after hearing about them? With all of this advertising doctors are noticing that people come in naming the medications they want. It seems the advertising is working for the drug companies, but why are people turning a blind eye to all of the side effects?

    Some of the really dangerous drugs are psychiatric drugs. The Columbine High School shooters were on psychiatric drugs at the time they shot their classmates in 1999. Suicidal tendencies and violent, destructive thoughts are some of the admitted behavioral side effects of mind-altering prescription medications. Due to the “privacy act” it is getting harder and harder to get disclosure on more resent shooting suspects. Read more about drugs and NOT guns are the problem.

    Herbs and Essential Oils are great alternatives to medications.  I have been using Dr Christopher's  Mindtrac off and on for over 15 years for anxiety/stress related issues.  I have used Mindtrac when I need it for a day, a week, a  month or several years, and I always know when I don’t need it and have no problems discontinuing use.  David Christopher recommends taking Dr Christopher's Relax-Eze along with Mindtrac - I have used both formulas alone but never together.  I started taking Relax-Eze along with the Mindtrac and am amazed, this has been my best beginning of the year ever.  I am always stressed with the added work at the first of the year and suffer from seasonal depression.  I love these formulas, there are no negative side effects and no need to visit a doctor to get a prescription. I am in control of when I need it and how often I take it - and I feel great!

    Some great Garden Essence essential oil blends for anxiety/stress/depression: Belief, Citrus Blend, Composure, Happy Memories, Oasis, and Release.  Essential oils should be mixed with a carrier oil, as they are strong and for the most part not meant to be used “straight”.  I use the Fractionated Coconut Oil as the carrier oil because it has a very long shelf life.  I always have empty roller bottles to mix the oils.  Fill the roller bottle with the carrier oil, and add up to 10 drops of your choice of essential oils, either  blends or singles of your choice. Use on the bottoms of feet, back of the neck, wrist, etc.  Diffuse them into the air with an oil warmer, put a teaspoon or so of carrier oil and add a few drops of essentail oils. 

    Sleeping pills are another source of drugs that have  side effects similar to the psychiatric drugs. Nite Cap is a great essentail oil blend for sleep.  Most relaxing oils are flowers and I don't like the smell, so putting it on the feet is a great place to use them.  A bottle of Nite Cap will last me a couple of years using it in the roller bottle with a carrier oil.

    Yesterday I cricked my neck and immediately felt the tightness in my neck and shoulders.  I made a roller bottle of “Blue” which is a new blend we added for inflammation and sore muscles.  I can't believe how well it is working, I feel much better!  So worth it to have things on hand when you need them!

    Essential oils are affordable and easy to use. Many people are switching from the network market brands to our Garden Essence Oils.  Our regular pricing is half to one third of the price for the same quality oils.  This month save 30% on Essential Oils through 11:00 am MT February 28th. 
 

Making a Killing The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging. Herbal Formulas to use instead of medication.

I’ve been greatly concerned about the amount of people that are taking psychotropic drugs. When my son was in elementary school one of his teachers had been successful in getting just about every kid in class on some type of medication for ADD. We did give in for three weeks and could see that our son would have been on between three to five medications before the teacher and doctor were done with him. Its just crazy how the schools have teamed up with doctors to drug our kids. Please watch the video Making a Killing: The Untold Story of Psychotropic Drugging so you can understand more about how these drugs came about and how dangerous they really are. This movie is in its entirety and worth the time invested in watching it.

For ADD kids Western Botanical Attention Focus along with Nature’s Way EFA Blend for children is a great combo. Most people find that they need to about double the recommended amount of the EFA Blend, start out with 2 caps twice a day and go up from there to find the right dosage for your child. This one is well worth it, my niece calls these smart pills and she can really notice the difference when her son doesn’t take them. Western Botanicals makesAttention Calm and Attention Focus and most people have found the Attention Focus to work well for their ADD kids. I love this formula and it is great for any age child or adult and is available in a great tasting syrup and capsules as well as alcohol extract.


I have talked about Mindtrac a lot in the past because I have found it to be such a great formula that works right away for anxiety and depression symptoms. The first time I took it I couldn’t believe the difference it made for me. The reason I like using Mindtrac for anxiety and depression is that it really works and is noticable with the first dosage. When I realize I don’t need to take it anymore I just stop taking it, and there are no withdrawals or side effects from stopping. Sometimes I need it for a day or a week, and lately for more than a year and that’s ok. I know many people that have been taking Mindtrac for many many years and this is far better than the drug choices out there with all of their side effects. Available in capsules.

Relax-Eze is a great one to take along with the Mindtrac because it helps to calm and repair the nerves. Dr Christopher talks about Relax-Eze “Here is a formula we have used with great success for well over thirty years (at least 60 years now). It is used for relieving nervous tension and insomnia; it is mildly stimulating and yet lessens the irritability and excitement of the nervous system and also lessens or reduces pain. This formula contains herbs that feed and revitalize the motor nerve at the base of the skull (medulla area and upper cervicals), and also herbs that help rebuild or feed the spinal cord. This group of herbs will also rebuild the frayed nerve sheath, the nerve itself, and its capillaries. The herbs in this combination are food for your valuable--and in many cases, shattered-- nerves.” [from Herbal Home Health Care, used by permission] Available in capsules and glycerin extract.

With all of the herbal options available for anxiety, depression and ADD we hope that you will inform yourself as well as those you love that they don’t need to resort to dangerous psychotropic drugs.

Order online or call 801-228-1901 to order.

Do you need Memory Plus or MindTrac?

On quite a few occations people call saying “I think I need MindTrac, my memory is getting bad”. Some of the herbs in MindTrac are for memory, but with memory being the main concern I would suggest Memory Plus over MindTrac.

MindTrac is for stress, anxiety and depression. This formula contains two herbs that are stimulating to the brain - Gotu Kola and Gingko Biloba. They help to synergize the St. John's Wort which mimics the effects of antidepressant drugs. Gotu Kola and Gingko Biloba improves the blood flow and oxygen circulation to the head. These herbs have been used traditionally to improve memory, nerve response and mental alertness. It also contains Skullcap, Valerian, Oregon Grape root, Barley grass, Alfalfa, Kamut, St. John's wort, Mullein leaf, Lobelia, Sarsaparilla and Dandelion.
I have been using MindTrac off and on for the last twelve years. It is great for an occasional bad day, bad week or even bad year. It can be used for as long as a person needs it, the main point being that since it isn’t a drug you will know when no longer need it. There is no addiction and no bad side effects. Everyone goes through hard times and it is a great relief to be able to use MindTrac to help get through them. Two great formula to use along with MindTrac is the Adrenal Formula, because when people go through stressful times the adrenals have a hard time. Giving the Adrenals the food they need will give you the energy that you need to handle life’s problems. Take Relax-Eze along with MindTrac when the nerves are frayed and you feel you just can’t handle things anymore. It is also great for nerve damage, neuralgia, etc.

Memory Plus is for memory problems, and contains both Gotu Kola and Gingko Biloba, along with Blue Vervain, Brigham Tea, Blessed Thistle, Cayenne, Ginger Root and Lobelia. This great little formula has been used successfully on mentally handicapped children who showed much improvement in their thought processes. Memory Plus is a great choice for people with age related memory problems. It is best to start using Memory Plus when memory problems first occur, to keep the brain functioning.

Dr. Christopher believed that nutrient deficiencies could contribute to impaired mental function. Memory Plus has been successfully used for over 60 years and continues to be one of Dr Christopher’s top sellers. Memory Plus increases blood circulation to the brain to help the memory to function at a higher capacity. This formula can be used for any age person needing to enhance their memory including students. I really need this formula, but I keep forgetting to take it!!!

Reach for herbs as your first choice for any ailment.

This is a great month to stock up on your favorite Christopher formulas.

You can purchase these and other great healing products at Herbs First.

Depression is a Normal Part of Life

MindTrac is another one of those great formulas to have on hand when you need it. The first time I used it was when my now 20 year old son was in 4th grade. It’s nice to be able to look back at this point in time where he is a grown up young man doing great things in his life, but in 4th grade I didn’t think he had a chance. We were going through some really hard times with him in school and at home. I would get my kids to school and then go back to bed until about noon, drag myself out of bed, get my work done, get some things done around the house and then pick up the kids from school. After about three weeks of this I realized I really had a problem and that I was depressed, stressed, anxious, you name it. I got on the Herbs First website and looked at the MindTrac formula and thought this would be a good one to try because it looked like it would cover every symptom I was having. From the first day that I tried it I was amazed at the difference, I didn’t feel like I had to sleep after getting the kids to school and I was better able to handle the difficult situation with my son until things turned around for him.

I use MindTrac when I need it, sometimes just for a day or two, sometimes for weeks until my body tells me I don’t need it anymore. It worked so well for me I told a family member about it and here is what she had to say:

“I have suffered with situational depression on and off over the last 13 years. When I was first diagnosed, my doctors had me taking a combination ofdifferent prescription medications for depression and anxiety. The side effects were horrendous! Not only did it not alleviate my symptoms of depression, it enhanced them, sending me into a deep spiral of despair. I felt that the medications actually changed my personality and I didn’t like the person I was becoming. Needless to say, that only made the depression worse. For almost 2 years as I suffered with this severe depression, I had thoughts of suicide, something I had not had before being medicated. I made three separate attempts to end my life and was hospitalized. In the hospital all they did was increase the medication until I felt like I was a walking zombie. It was then that it occurred to me that I had only thought of ending my life when the medication had first been prescribed. Once I recognized that the medication only made things worse for me, I stopped taking them altogether and tried to live the best I could with the depression. Since it was situational, once I was able to get out of the bad situations, the depression would subside. I still struggle when life throws me curve balls though! About 5 1/2 years ago, I was introduced to MindTrac. What a difference it has made for me! When I begin to feel down, or stressed out, I know it’s time to take some MindTrac. It helps me to be able to cope with the situations that I’m faced with, and I don’t have to worry about any side effects or having the depression worsen. I love that I can take it only when I need it, and that it helps me cope with the stressful situations in my life. I shudder to think of the roller coaster I was on several years ago and marvel at the changes in my life since I’ve turned to herbal remedies. I don’t know what I would do without this wonderful formula! I always make sure that I have several bottles in the cupboard so that I have it available when I need it the most. MindTrac is a life saver for me!”

Depression is a normal part of life. Life isn’t always easy and people are going to go through hard times and get stressed and depressed. Medication tends to cover up problems, cause other problems and not solve anything. Being able to take MindTrac to smooth out the edges and help people to get through those times is a better way, because you will know when you don’t need it anymore. Relax-Eze is a great formula to take with MindTrac for more severe cases. I have used both formulas apart and together for many years and they are of course on my “must have” list. We are again going through hard times, my husband’s loss of job and my father’s impending death to name a few. I don’t enjoy what we are going through, but being able to take MindTrac when needed makes a big difference.