Herbs to use instead of Viagra

    As men age gradual changes occur in sexual functioning. Levels of the male sex hormone testosterone tend to decrease, reducing sex drive “libido” and other male reproductive function. My husband has been having difficulty with this and we have been trying different combinations of herbs to fix the problem.  We have finally come up with a couple of formulas that work for him.

    Dr. Christopher's Male Tonic formula has been used historically to support the reproductive functions of the male body. My husband takes the Male Tonic 2 capsules twice a day. We had hoped that this one formula would be all he needed, but as sometimes is the case, he needed more help.

    Western Botanicals Sensual Enhancement formula supports sexual desire, energy and performance and is formulated to assist with a heightened sense of sexual arousal. My husband tried to use this formula just on nights when he wanted it, but found that just the occasional use of the formula did not create the effect he needed. When he started taking 2 capsules every evening then at the times when he had the desire the full function is happening.

    Everyone is different and so this is something that people need to experiment with to determine what will work for them. Such as trying the formulas separate, together, and the number of dosages needed per day to get the function you desire.

Dr. Christopher's Male Tonic formula is available in capsules.

Western Botanicals Sensual Enhancement formula is available in capsules, extract 2 oz & 4 oz and syrup 2 oz. & 4 oz.

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Kathryn

Need some extra Brain Power for final exams or work?

    Garden Essence Oils B-Power is an excellent blend of essential oils that is specifically designed to bring mental clarity and greater focus that is often associated with mental fatigue after a long day at school or work. This blend supports healthy brain function. Ideal to use for students during testing and workers that need an extra boost to help get through big projects.

Below are the ingredients and what their function is in B-Power essential oil blend.

Cedarwood: calming and grounding.

Sandalwood: calming, emotionally balancing, often used for stress.

Frankincense: helps to uplift mood and helps with calming.

Melissa: revitalizing yet soothing and calming making it good to ease stress.

Blue Cypress: promotes mental clarity and focus, and is excellent for use during times where deep concentration is needed.

Lavender: eliminates nervous tension.

Helichrysum: strengthens and protects nerves.


You can order B-Power in 5 ml. and 15 ml. sizes  and 66 other essential oil blends, as well as 90 single essential oils at Herbs First.

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Kathryn

Lemongrass Essential Oil, so many uses and so affordable too!

Garden Essence Oils Lemongrass essential oil is used to detox lymph and cellulite and cleanse oily skin and hair. Lemongrass essential oil gives relief from stomach disorders, insomnia, respiratory disorders, fever, aches, infections, rheumatism and edema.  The defensive antioxidant activity of the lemongrass essential oil protects against antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Here are some of the uses of Lemongrass Essential Oil.

Acne: Lemongrass is both astringent and antimicrobial which will help to resolve acne. Add one drop to a little coconut oil and dab on blemishes twice a day.

Athlete’s Foot:  Lemongrass essential oil can help fight fungal skin infections, use a drop of oil in a teaspoon of carrier oil and rub on feet several times a day.

Body aches: Lemongrass essential oil helps in alleviating the pain and discomfort caused by headaches and migraines due to its analgesic properties. The phytonutrients present in it improve the blood circulation and help in relieving spasms, muscle cramps, sprains, and back aches. It is valuable in treating sports wounds, including dislocations, internal injuries and bruises.

Cellular Health: Lemongrass possesses antioxidant qualities that help in protecting the body cells from the oxygen-derived free radicals. It also helps in the cleansing of blood and strengthens the spleen to discard the tarnished red blood cells. It supports the function of the thymus gland which helps to produce white blood cells. It helps in stimulating regeneration of cells. The folate and potassium content in the stem and leaves of lemongrass aids in DNA synthesis and promotes cell division.

Detoxification: Lemongrass essential oil helps in cleansing and flushing harmful toxic wastes out of the body, as a result of its diuretic properties. Detoxification helps in better regulation of various organs of the body, including the liver and kidney, while also helping to lower the levels of uric acid. The diuretic effect of lemongrass helps in increasing the quantity and frequency of urination, which helps in maintaining digestive health, eliminating accrued fats, and assisting in maintaining a clean system.

Edema: Lemongrass essential oil is effective in curing the condition of water retention or edema. It has a cleansing effect on lymphatic congestion and helps to soothe the swelling.

Fatigue: Mix a few drops of lemongrass oil with a teaspoon of coconut oil and massage into temples. This works wonders to give a natural energy boost.

Fever Reducer:  Lemongrass can help to fight infections that cause fevers and toxins. Add a few drops to carrier oil and apply to the back of neck, chest and the bottom of feet.

Headache Relief: Apply several drops of oil to temples at first sign of a headache.

Heartburn: Mix several drops of Lemongrass with coconut oil and rub over the throat and chest area for relief.

High Blood Pressure: Because lemongrass oil is a vasodilator it can help reduce blood pressure and clear plaque from the arteries.

Infections: Lemongrass essential oil works as an antiseptic, antimicrobial and anti-fungal, and is effective in treating infections such as ringworm, sores, Athlete’s Foot, candida, scabies, and urinary tract infections, by inhibiting the growth of pathogens.

Insomnia: The calming quality of lemongrass essential oil helps to relieve anxiety, irritability and is helpful in calming the muscles and nerves.  This can help improve the duration of sleep and the quality. Add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to the bottom of feet before bed.

Mood Enhancement: The fresh and earthy scent of Lemongrass makes it a great addition to a diffuser. Lemongrass oil can boost confidence, mental health and help to keep depression at bay.

Muscle Relaxant: Make a lemongrass massage oil that will work to reduce inflammation and bring relief to sore muscles.  Add 6 drops of lemongrass essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil and massage gently into affected areas.

Nervous System: Lemongrass essential oil is a nervine and has been proven to be an excellent tonic for the nervous system. It stimulates the mind and helps in combating convulsions, nervousness, vertigo and various neuronal disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It is used in therapeutic baths, which assist in calming the nerves and help in alleviating the symptoms of anxiety and fatigue caused by stress.

Respiratory Disorder: Lemongrass essential oil is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine for its healing effects in treating coughs and colds. Helps in providing relief from nasal blockages, flu and other respiratory disorders such as bronchial asthma.

Rheumatism: Lemongrass is effective in relieving the pain and discomfort caused by rheumatism. It can be applied topically on both lumbago and sprains and helps in relieving neuralgia and other painful conditions.

Skin Care: Lemongrass essential oil has been treasured as a skin tonic and makes an effective cleanser for oily or acne-prone skin, due to its astringent and antiseptic qualities. It helps in strengthening the skin tissues and toning up the pores while also sterilizing them. Always use a carrier oil with Lemongrass.

Stomach Disorders: Studies have shown that Lemongrass essential oil has anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties which help fight the infections caused by various pathogens such as Helicobacter pylori and Escherichia coli.

Topical Pain Relief: with its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, Lemongrass essential oil offers immediate pain relief while reducing inflammation.  Add 2 drops of lemongrass to one teaspoon of carrier oil and use where needed.

It amazes me all the different ways that Lemongrass essential oil can be used. One little bottle that costs less than $8.00 and has so many uses! It smells great too. Be sure to add it to your order today!

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Have a great month!
Kathryn

Bentonite Clay - Eat It and Wear It

    We first learned about using Bentonite Clay about two years ago. We have used it off and on and lately my mantra has become, if I don’t know what to do, use clay! The best part is, every time I have been stuck and not known what to do and used the clay it worked!  My dog was obviously not feeling well this weekend and after a day of not eating and throwing up I finally just mixed the clay in with her water. I don’t think she drank very much of it, but the next day she was feeling much better and the day after that was back to her old self and saved us a trip to the vet.

    I like to keep a small jar of clay to use on my face. I love how it makes my face look and feel and for pennies over you can buy at the store. Having this little jar saved me on our recent trip. I had a huge zit break out on the side of my nose that was quite painful. I applied the clay several times a day and it kept the problem to a minimum and cleared up quickly.

We keep a large jar of clay to use for bigger problems. I recently had a rash on the back of my knee and had been trying everything we had from the Coconut Oil based BF&C ointment, essential oils and grape seed extract. Nothing was working and it became very red, inflamed and painful. My husband finally suggested using the clay and he applied it to the back of my knee two nights in a row and it got it calmed down to the point where the ointment could do its work. 

    Clay has been used for thousands of years to prevent and cure ailments.  It is very effective in removing toxins from the body including radiation, clearing up dysentery, food poisoning diarrhea and other digestive problems. Bentonite Clay is very alkaline and is very useful in neutralizing heartburn, reflux, and upset stomachs.  It contains over 60 trace minerals and makes a wonderful electrolyte replacement that helps with hydration.  To use, put one teaspoon of clay in a large glass of water and mix.  Let it sit for 30 minutes, mix and drink the clay, or let it settle to the bottom of the glass overnight and drink the liquid and throw out the clay.  Drink lots of water to help flush out the toxins it is collecting. The dry clay can also be capsulized.

    We were amazed to learn about the external uses of Bentonite Clay to heal burns, road rash, broken bones, sprains, insect bites including brown recluse spider bites, ear aches, infections including MRSA and more.

    After two years we are sold on using the clay, especially when we don’t know what else to do. The Western Botanicals Bentonite Clay we sell is from the Redmond Clay company. I like to keep several bags on hand as they won't go bad.  Buy some and see what it will do for your family!

    Hydrated Bentonite Clay is made with two parts water to one part clay. To prepare the clay pour one cup of dry clay powder into a quart-size glass jar. Add a cup of water and pour it into the jar, then put the lid on the  jar and shake vigorously. Add another cup of water to the mixture, shake it again, and leave it on the counter  overnight.  By morning the clay will be fully hydrated and ready for use, with a consistency similar to mustard. I always have some wet clay on hand for immediate use in time of need.

Read our past newsletter about Bentonite Clay. Follow this link to a great PDF booklet from Redmond Clay telling more uses of the clay as well as some great photos.

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Kathryn

Quick and affordable way to heal an ear infection fast!

    When our kids were little and before we were into natural medicine every doctor’s appointment seemed to be for an ear infection. The worst part was that it would crop up on Friday night about 10:00 o’clock, and there was no “Instacare” back then. My son had such issues that he lost some hearing in both ears due to the problem.

    Once we learned about Herbal Ear Drops the doctor visits stopped and the infection problems were cleared up overnight. Western Botanicals Herbal Ear Drops cost less than $20.00 delivered, and a bottle will last two years if kept in the refrigerator. As soon as we realized that our child had an ear infection we would put a few drops in their ear canal, covered with a cotton ball. Within a few minutes they would be peacefully back to sleep and would be fine in the morning. I would always follow up with a dose in their ear the following evening and everything was fine after that. Herbal Ear Drops contain Garlic bulb, Mullein leaf and flower, Lobelia herb and seed, pure Olive Oil and is so soothing and healing.
    Is an ounce of prevention worth about $20.00 to you? This little bottle will save you far more than that if you have kids or grandkids in the home. I sure wish we had known sooner about this great formula. Order some today!
     
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Kathryn

Headache Formula great for emotional issues too!

I had a great experience with Western Botanicals Headache Formula in December. I had been going through some emotional issues and my head really wasn't in a good place. I woke up in the night with a very bad headache and I went into the kitchen and grabbed the Headache Formula. I took two and went back to bed and within about 15 minutes I felt a shift in my brain that totally changed my thought processes. I couldn't believe the difference how I felt emotionally and how much better I have done since then. It was such a relief to have the shift happen. I read through the ingredients and what they are good for and really feel like it was providence that I got a headache and took this formula. We all go through trials and I'm glad to have found something to help me through these difficult times.

We have many favorite Western Botanicals formulas that we use as a family and we are stocking up with the sale. Herbs First Quick Reference Guide page makes it quick and easy to see all the formulas at a glance and the form they are available in. We know you will enjoy using these formulas as much as we do!

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Kathryn

Introducing B-Power Essential Oil Blend

B-Power is an excellent blend of essential oils that is specifically designed to bring mental clarity and greater focus that is sometimes associated with mental fatigue or a long day at work. This blend supports healthy brain function.

Use it before a meeting or competition to give you that mental edge, or use it to help with focus during meditation.

Ingredients: Cedarwood, sandalwood, frankincense, melissa, blue cypress, lavender, and helichrysum.

Cedarwood gives a sense of security, is calming, purifying and grounding

Sandalwood is calming, emotionally balancing, and is used for stress and unwinding

Frankincense helps to uplift mood and brings feelings of relaxation.

Melissa is supportive of immune system function, is strengthening, revitalizing yet soothing and calming making it good to ease stress.

Blue Cypress is helpful in curing nearly all types of spasms, is sedative, promotes mental clarity and focus, and is excellent for use during times where deep concentration is needed.

Lavender eliminates nervous tension, relieves pain, and enhances blood circulation.

Helichrysum keeps your nervous system in order, strengthens it and protects it from disorders. strengthens and protects nerves.

We hope you enjoy using B-Power blend and many of the other single oils and oil blends to keep your family healhty.
     

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Have a great month!
Kathryn

Ugh, Sinus Infection

    Both my husband and I could feel something coming on over the weekend and unfortunately we did get sick.  I had been taking my homemade Anti-Plague all weekend and it was keeping my sinus passages clear during the day, but when I laid down at night nothing good was happening.

    I know a lot of people that suffer with Sinus Infections but I have never had one. By Monday I had lost my sense of smell and had to call someone and ask if losing your sense of smell was a sign of a Sinus Infection and they confirmed that it was. I got out my netipot and added some colloidal silver to it and used it a several times to help fight the infection, as well as taking more Anti Plague which is the same as Dr. Christopher’s Super Garlic Immune Formula. I also went to my Chiropractor and he did a cranial adjustment that was magic to relieve the pressure in my head. I am also using the Garden Essence Respiratory Congestion blend, so weird to not be able to smell it, but I know it is doing me good to use it!

    I feel much better today than I did yesterday and will continue doing all three until things are cleared up! I like having a variety of herbs and oils available so that when something crops up, and it always does, I’m ready! Oh, and by the way, my bottle of Anti-Plague is from a batch I made back in April of 2000! You can learn how to make it here, and note that I was talking about the old bottle of Anti Plague in the blog post. I haven't touched the 2011 batch yet, but will break into it by tomorrow when I finish up this old bottle!

    Now is the time to stock up on winter remedies. The Super Garlic Immune Formula tends to have availability problems once winter hits, so stock up now so that you have it when you need it! There has already been a lot of "yuk" going around, so keep your supplies stocked so that you can handle what ever comes your way!


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Kathryn

Garden Essence Oil blend for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs as a result of compression of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm through a passageway in the wrist (carpal tunnel) to the hand. Swelling inside the wrist causes the compression in carpal tunnel causing symptoms of numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb and first three fingers of the hand.

    Carpal tunnel syndrome usually responds well to aromatherapy massage.  Essential oils containing analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties help ease the discomfort. Carpel Tunnel blend of essential oils is especially effective in treating mild to moderate symptoms of carpel tunnel syndrome that do not require surgical treatment. Essential oil therapy is considered safer than non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroid injections.

Carpal Tunnel Blend contains: Rosemary, Peppermint, Ravensara, Sandalwood, Helichrysum Ginger.

Rosemary is pain relieving and helpful for arthritis and rheumatism.

Peppermint reduces pain and inflammation.

The analgesic property of Ravensara essential oil makes it an effective remedy for carpal tunnel. Ravensara facilitates the removal of waste substances and toxins from the body, treats improper blood and lymph circulation, fatigue, and pain in muscles and joints.

Sandalwood relieves muscle spasms. One of sandalwood’s most important uses is to sedate the nervous system, so it helps to reduce nerve pain.

Helichrysum oil helps to repair tissue.

Ginger aids in circulation.

     

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Kathryn

Citrus Essential Oils prevent cancer and more!

    Citrus essential oils have been used for centuries for relief from colds and flu. These oils have also been used for cleansing, purification, digestion, skin complaints, disinfecting and so on.

    Citrus essential oils contain an interesting array of natural phytochemicals that have anti-cancer properties. Scientists have been studying the phytochemicals found in citrus essential oils for decades.

    At first it was thought that the anti-cancer activity of citrus essential oil was mainly due to the high levels of antioxidants they contained. Closer inspection found that it had mainly to do with one special phytochemical found in citrus known as limonene. There are now over 200 research studies on limonene discussing its anti-cancer benefits.

Limonene Content in Citrus Essential Oils

Grapefruit essential oil: 88-95% limonene
Lemon essential oil: 59-73% limonene
Lime essential oil: 50-60% limonene
Orange essential oil: 85-96% limonene
Tangerine essential oil: 85-93% limonene

    Put a drop or two of grapefruit, lemon, lime, orange, or tangerine essential oil into your water to encourage the elimination of wastes and toxins as well as a cancer prevention. The limonene content stimulates white blood cell production, improves the body’s ability to combat infection, and helps to detoxify the liver. *

    Feeling stressed or depressed? Just open the lid of your favorite citrus essential oil and breathe it in. Grapefruit is uplifting and helps with depression, increases self-esteem and bolsters confidence. Lemon calms nervousness. Lime is helpful for apathy, anxiety, nervousness, depression, listlessness and refreshes tired mind. Orange helps to balance the emotions, either relaxing or stimulating as needed. Tangerine refreshes and brings clarity of thought.

    My son carried around a bottle of lemon essential oil in his pocket when he was in junior high school. It was a great way for him to treat himself using something that he wouldn’t get in trouble for bringing to school. I’m sure other kids benefited every time he took it out to smell it.

    A breast cancer coach recommends: To improve breast health I recommend massaging the breasts daily using a combination of a favorite citrus essential oil with either frankincense, lavender, or sandalwood. A few drops of each mixed with a carrier oil is sufficient.*

Citrus Essential Oils are very affordable and easy to use. They are my favorites of any of the oils and have many more properties besides the ones we have talked about here. If you haven’t used essential oils yet, order a few to try. It won’t take long for you to get hooked on these amazing natural healing oils.
     

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Have a great month!
Kathryn

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.