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.