Dr. Christopher's Joint Formula - Not Your Ordinary Pain Relief Formula

    The reason I like to use herbs is the fact that they treat the problem to bring about wellness vs. masking the problem.  There are many medications to treat arthritis pain and that is all they do, and most people are happy with that.  What people need to understand is that herbs can heal the problem.

    I was suddenly struck with arthritis over 18 years ago after a surgery.  Overnight I went from being an active mother of two children that could to anything, to being a cripple.  I had arthritis from head to toe and really suffered for a year trying to get help.  Doctors only had medication to offer me, and when I did research on the medication I decided I would rather be in pain than take them.

    Lucky for me in our town we have a Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop and I walked in and was able to get the help I needed.  The first week on the herbs I was so much better I knew I was on the right path.  It took me several years to get the complete healing, but it did happen! I came to love Dr. Christopher’s formulas because they really work, and I am walking proof of that!  I find it interesting that people will spend so much money on medications both over the counter and prescriptions and not get what they truly want, to be healed!

    The herbs in Dr. Christopher’s Joint Formula detoxify and act as a solvent for the calcium deposits in the joints.  It contains herbs that relieve pain, and are rich in organic calcium that can be assimilated and useful. Joint formula also contains herbs that kill fungus and infection and give wonderful relief from the pain.

    Last week I had an arthritis flare-up in my left thumb joint and I did nothing about it . After a few days. I realized that it wasn’t getting better and the pain was affecting my ability to do anything.  I was amazed after a day of taking Dr. Christopher’s Joint Formula how much better my thumb felt. There must have been some calcium deposits in the joint.  I’ll continue to take the Joint Formula for a few weeks or so to make sure I get all the deposits out.  Nice to know that I have this formula for arthritis flare-ups.  I took the Joint formula for over two years to clear things up initially.  Now arthritis flare-ups clear more quickly which is the result you want when you are spending your money!

     Dr. Christopher recommends apple cider vinegar in a solution of 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of honey in a glass of distilled water to help with joint issues.  Drink this solution 3 times a day.

Read more about my arthritis story.

 It is easier than ever to buy all the Dr. Christopher Formulas you need, we have them all here at Herbs First.

Kathryn

Healing @ Home, The Crash Course

    My husband and I attended a workshop this past weekend called “Healing @ Home, The Crash Course”.  It was taught by Dr Kyle Christensen, who is the author of Herbal First Aid and Health Care, which is the book that covers Western Botanicals product line.  This is a great book, very different from Dr Christopher’s Herbal Home Health Care, and worth getting.  Dr. Christensen is a chiropractor and naturopathic physician as well a Master Herbalist from the School of Natural Healing and until recently was a co-owner of the Western Botanicals products that we carry.

    I was amazed to find out that many of Western Botanical formulations are in the Herbal First Aid and Health Care book. What a bonus for anyone that buys it, because so many herbal companies will not give out their formulas. In the workshop Dr. Christensen made his Immune Boost formula found on page 230. I have made extracts using Western Botanicals bulk herbs and know how easy it is, but others were amazed that was all there was to it.  He showed us the best straining cloth I have ever seen, a paint straining bag that is reusable.  I went and purchased the two sizes at Home Depot and will enjoy using these for many years to come.  Now I have to figure out what to do with the big box of cheesecloth I bought!

    Dr. Christensen used two of the five gallon paint strainer bags and showed us how easy it is to make greek yogurt. He then used some of the fresh whey that drips out as the yogurt is hanging and taught us how to make fermented vegetables, which are a great source of good bacteria for the gut. I’m excited to start adding fermented veggies to our diet.  Fresh whey keeps for a month in the fridge and can be added to green smoothies to make them full of good bacteria!  We need all the good bacteria we can get to stay healthy!  Eating fermented vegetables and yogurt will help keep candida under control.  Food Matters just posted an article and video about making fermented veggies where you can learn more about the importance of adding this to your diet!

    Dr. Christensen also shared with us the fact that so many herbal companies are using very poor quality herbs to make their products.  Companies would approach them asking to buy their “spent” herbs after they were used to make extracts. Would you want to eat herbs that had the goodness already extracted from them?  No wonder there are so many bad products out there.  He mentioned that both Dr Christopher's and Western Botanicals use the highest quality herbs available and that is why they work.  Their products are pure herbs, no fillers are ever added, so you know you are getting only the whole herb with their healing properties intact.  Read Dr Christopher's Quality Statement and Western Botanicals Quality Statement and you will know why you should be using these herbal formulas for your health and healing.
   
    I love learning how to take care of myself and my family.  Herbal First Aid and Health Care would be a great book to add to your collection and will help you with your endeavors to be medically independent.

Is it time to make the switch to Natural Medicine?

    Dr. Christopher’s formulas are 35% off, bulk formulas 15% off through Friday June 28th 11:00 am MT.

    It is alarming to know that prescription drugs now kill more people in the US than Heroin and Cocaine combined.  Another sad fact is that over the counter drugs are just as dangerous.  We know a 12 year old girl who died from a Tylenol overdose and numerous people that have died from prescription drug overdose.  Having your child die is a hard way to find out that all medications need to be locked away.

    Drugs treat symptoms and once prescribed can lead to the need for more and more medications to treat the side effects. Natural medicine works on the cause to bring a person back to good health. It takes time and people need to be willing to change.  Much of the healing can happen with implementing the correct diet, adding herbal formulas and essential oils make the healing happen even quicker. Learn more about the difference between Natural Healing vs. Conventional Medicine here.

    Do your homework on whatever you have been prescribed and see if you are experiencing any side effects or symptoms that are listed from taking the drugs. The herbal formula names give an indication of the ailment they treat.  Scroll through the various pages of Herbs First website or call us at 801-228-1901 to see what natural treatments may be beneficial to you.  It is up to you to decide whether you are willing to continue your current course or if you have had enough and are ready to make some changes toward better health.

    Resolving the underlying cause of health issues is much more rewarding than medicating the symptoms. Obtaining good health is simple, but making the change often is not easy until you have incorporated healthy lifestyle habits. Enjoy eating whole natural foods and avoid chemical-laden, processed foods and drinks that have no value and are in fact detrimental to you.  Engage in an active life of movement and exercise, and your body will reward you with the good health you have been searching for. The choice is yours, I assure you it is worth it!

    Search for answers to health and healing on the Herbal Legacy website run by The School of Natural Healing.  Then come back and purchase these Dr Christopher's formulas at Herbs First.
  

Now stocking Nature's Way Coconut Oil

Herbs First has added Nature’s Way Coconut Oil to the website and it is stocked in our warehouse, so it can ship with your herb order. This is a great chance for people that have not used coconut oil to try it in the smaller size.  When you experience the health benefits of this wonderful oil you will want to get the gallon size which is more economical. My family easily goes through 4 gallons of coconut oil a year - we love it!

    Nature’s Way extra virgin cold pressed coconut oil is available in 16 oz and 32 oz. These are a convenient size for the kitchen or bathroom. Everything I cook tastes better than it ever did before. I use coconut oil in every recipe that needs oil.  If there is butter and oil in a recipe, then I use both butter and coconut oil.  If it just says oil in a recipe then I just use the coconut oil.  Coconut oil is solid below 76 degrees and liquid above. Coconut oil has a longer shelf life than most oils, making it the perfect oil for storage. 

    I have been using coconut oil for five years.  I never would have thought that I would eat so much oil because I was cutting oil out of my diet before.  Coconut oil is quickly used by the body, so no fear of weight gain eating this oil.  I use coconut oil in all of my cooking and baking, as well as on my skin. I just made a big batch of BF&C Ointment and ended up with 13 cups of ointment out of one pound of BFC cut and less than a gallon of oil. This will last my family quite a few years. Learn how to make it at this link.

    Herbs First also now stocks Nature’s Way liquid coconut oil.  This is the same as fractionated coconut oil that I like to use as a carrier oil for essential oils.  Since it stays liquid it can be used in salad dressings, a great oil to use when you want a nice light tasting oil.  Use it in all of your favorite recipes, in skin care and more.  A great choice when you need a liquid oil.

To learn more about the health benefits of coconut oil here.

To buy Nature’s Way Coconut Oil click here.

To buy coconut oil by the 1/2 gallon and gallons with $10.00 flat rate shipping for up to 4 gallons of oil click here.

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Herbal Formula for Healing the Lungs

    I like to listen to Dr. Christopher’s Herb Lectures when I am running errands and I have learned a lot over the years.  It is interesting how something he says will click when you know someone that can be helped with the information.  Dr. Christopher was talking about healing the lungs and gave a formula for it.  I had to stop the car to write it down.  When I got back to my computer I was curious if it was the Lung and Bronchial Formula and it was.  The only change is what we sell in prepared form no longer has the comfrey in it.  He stated that this formula can heal the lungs of any problem.  He also mentioned to take 2 - 3 cups of Western Botanicals comfrey root tea every day to greatly aid in the healing.

    COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary (PULL-mun-ary) disease, is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe.  It is a disease that the drug companies are targeting lately, and I have seen many commercials for drugs for this illness.  I know two people that have this disease, one was a smoker and the other’s lungs were damaged due to acid reflux. Hopefully they can rebuild their lungs with this wonderful formula.

    Dr. Christopher always advises people to cleanse when they are dealing with a serious health issues, as well as follow Dr Christopher's Mucusless Diet.  You can learn about this as well as information on healing just about any disease on the Herbal Legacy website.

    Dr Christopher's Lung & Bronchial is available in vegicaps & glycerine extract.  The original formula is available in bulk powder by its original name of Respfree and contains: Comfrey root, Mullein leaves, Chickweed, Marshmallow root and Lobelia. This combination of herbs has been used historically to help relieve irritation in the respiratory tract, lungs and bronchial system. This is an aid for emphysema as well as other bronchial and lung congestions such as bronchitis, asthma, tuberculosis, etc. This formula is extremely valuable in strengthening and healing the entire respiratory tract. It promotes the discharge of mucous secretions from the bronchopulmonary passages. Thus, it helps to clear the oxygen passageways.

    I love taking care of myself and my family with natural medicine. Problems can be treated  quicker, and natural medicine is affordable and it works!

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.