Herbs to help you stay healthy and Cold Tonic Recipe

This is the time of year that you have to keep on hand formulas to help you stay healthy and help you fight illness should you come down with something. While listening to Dr. Christopher’s Herb Lectures what Dr. Christopher said really stood out to me, “We do not use toxic, poisonous or habit forming herbs:”. I hope that people understand the importance of that statement. It is comforting to know that the herbs we are giving our children and ourselves are safe.

I know how frightening illness is when small children get sick, people can feel helpless when they don’t know what to do to help their children. I went through my own learning curve as a parent, and had experiences of going to doctors and figuring out that they usually couldn’t do anything except pat my hand and take my money. After a few years of this I decided that there had to be a better way, so I started visiting Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop in Orem Utah where I live, and started using his herbal formulas.

One of the first formulas that we used is Anti-Plague (Super Garlic Immune Formula) and we went through gallons of it at my house. After several years of having a very sick family every winter someone said to me that Anti-Plague is for people that “let” their kids get sick. That gave me a lot to think about. The most important thing I learned is that it is easier to stop a cold at the first symptom than to get over it once you have gotten it. Now we recognize when we have a cold coming on and take herbs to boost the immune system, instead of waiting until we are sick when it often leads to worse symptoms. Everyone is much happier now that we don't get sick, because Anti-Plague is about the worst tasting thing any of us has ever tasted!

Both Dr. Christopher’s and Western Botanicals have some great formulas to choose from when it comes to treating infants, children and adults. Since we are in the midst of winter and more and more people are getting sick, now would be a good time to order some formulas to keep everyone healthy.

I treat my family at the first sign of sickness such as sniffles, sore throat, fever, or just being exposed to sick people such as at school, church, work or shopping. Two great formulas for children are the Kid-e-Mune and Immune Boost Syrup, both are great tasting and easy to get kids to take. Often one dose will do the trick, but if it doesn’t I would continue to give one of the formulas for a few days, along with cutting out sugar and drinking fresh squeezed orange juice. Kid-e-Well is a good one to take if things progress a bit more.

I can avoid getting a cold by taking the Immune System Formula along with the Infection Formula. The Immune System Formula boosts the immune system and the Infection Formula helps move the toxins out of the blood stream and is a great infection fighter. My son came home for lunch one day and I could tell he was coming down with something. My kids have gotten a bit stubborn as they have gotten older, so I said “it sounds like you are coming down with a cold, you can either take the Immune System Formula and Infection Formula or enjoy being sick”. Luckily he took the herbs and didn’t get sick. Watch for the signs and act on it quickly, so you don't have to deal with the whole family getting sick.

There are many formulas to choose from if things get worse, and at the top of my list is the Super Garlic Immune Formula (Anti-Plague). This is for people with a strong stomach and it is truly a life saver with its healing abilities. I make my own and have the recipe if anyone is interested. This is the formula that Dr. Christopher came up with for “plagues” and advised people to keep a good amount on hand for those occasions. The Chest Formula is a great flu formula, Herbal Cough Syrup and Respiratory Syrup are two great syrups that people can feel safe giving their kids when they are looking for a “cold and cough syrup”. I like to use the Glandular Formula capsules and massage oil along with the other formulas to aid in healing. I take a bottle of the Glandular Massage oil and add 25 drops of the 3 in 1 or X-Plague Essential Oil Blends to make an amazing healing oil to rub into my neck and feet. This is an easy one for kids to use and is one I use at the first sign of a cold along with the formulas mentioned above.

Another favorite is Echinacea and Goldenseal, Western Botanicals has it available in capsules as well as alcohol extract and syrup. Western Botanicals also has a great Flu & Virus formula, Herbal Cough Syrup and Herbal Super Tonic and their own version of Anti Plague in syrup as well as capsules which is great for people with a weak stomach that want the great healing power of this formula. It is good to have several different formulas on hand to use, since our bodies will react differently depending on the bug that is going around.

People that have a lung weakness should stay on the Lung and Bronchial Formula during the winter months to keep the lungs strong. I used to get Bronchitis every winter for at least six weeks, but since I started staying on the Lung & Bronchial Formula I no longer get Bronchitis. The Lung and Bronchial Formula is well worth taking every day for people with asthma, etc. Anti-Plague is a wonderful one for the lungs as well and is what I would take when I got Bronchitis. I have talked to many people with asthma and they feel that Anti-Plague has been a real life saver for them as it will stop an asthma attack.

Another must have for any family with kids is the Herbal Ear Drops. A 1 oz. bottle will last most families at least a year, get a new bottle every 2 years to keep it fresh. Many kids always get an ear infection along with the cold, usually a few doses will do the trick and help everyone to get a good night’s sleep.

Here is the famous Cold Tonic Recipe that was given out when I was going to The School of Natural Healing. You purchase all the ingredients fresh from the Grocery Store, it take two weeks to make, but is another great infection fighter to have on hand.
Cold Tonic

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
1 part fresh chopped Garlic Cloves
1 part fresh chopped White Onion
1 part fresh grated Ginger Root
1 part fresh grated Horseradish Root1 part fresh chopped Cayenne Peppers or the hottest peppers available, i.e. habanero, African Bird, etc.

Fill a glass jar 3/4 of the way full w/equal parts by volume (i.e. a cup of each) of the above fresh chopped and grated herbs. Then fill jar to the top with raw apple cider vinegar. Close and shake vigorously and then top off the vinegar if necessary.

Shake at least once a day for two weeks, then filter the mixture through
cheesecloth and bottle and label. When you make this tonic shake it every
time you walk by it, at least once per day but the more the better.All the herbs and vegetables should be fresh (and organically grown if possible) and use dried herbs only in an emergency.

This tonic is extremely powerful, the dosage is 1/2 to 1 ounce, two or more times daily (1- 2 Tbs.). Gargle if you have a sore throat and swollow. Do not dilute, take it straight.

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Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome and other Women’s Diseases that often result in Infertility

I talked to David Christopher recently concerning Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) because I know so many women that have it. I asked what is causing it and the answer is always the same, TOXINS. We really are living in a toxic world where the air we breathe, the food we eat and the containers food and drink are stored in, as well as the indoor pollutants coming off of carpet, furniture and other flooring materials are putting toxins into our bodies. This story broke out in the new this week about pregnant women and toxins:

"Alarming findings from a study on pregnant women and some potentially dangerous chemicals. A University of California, San Francisco study found that dozens of chemicals showed up in the blood and urine of expecting moms. Some of the chemicals like P-C-B's and ones used in flame retardants were banned before the women were even born. Out of the 163 chemicals studied, 43 of them were found in nearly all of the 268 pregnant women tested. The study is published in the journal of Environmental Health Perspectives. It's the first time researchers analyzed chemicals found in pregnant women."

They didn’t report how to get rid of the toxins, only that they were present. Even people living on organic farms eating all organic foods are found to have toxins. People tend to store these toxins in fat as well as create cysts and tumors to hold the toxins. Hence all of these disorders such as PCOS, fibroid tumors, etc. That is why in the HCG diet it is highly recommended to cleanse first. When people start losing the weight and they are full of toxins, where are those toxins going to go? The body may indeed start forming cysts and tumors to store the toxins when there is no place else for them to go. It is definitely something to think about.

For women who have PCOS, fibroid tumors, endometreosis, etc., start with a six week cleanse using Dr. Christopher’s cleansing kit which helps the body to get rid of the TOXINS. Follow the cleansing program with Dr. Christopher’s tumors & cysts program found on Herbal Legacy. “ The cause, according to Dr. Christopher, is potassium deficiency. When a patient takes plenty of potassium foods (not supplements) you can remove the cause of the cysts and tumors. When patients cleanse and go on the mucusless diet and take the female corrective formulas [Female Reproductive], they receive nourishment which is high in potassium. Miraculous things happen to them. For even faster results, you can add six to ten drops of elderberry tincture or six to ten drops of black walnut tincture, both of which are extremely high in potassium.”

Women with these issues have fertility problems, with the change in diet as outlined in the Mucusless diet and following the tumors and cysts program, the system will be cleaned up. Follow up the Vaginal Bolus and Yellowdock Combination program as outlined in the tumors page at Herbal Legacy until the tumors or cysts are all gone. For women with PCOS add the Pancreas Formula to give the pancreas the support it needs to keep the insulin levels stable.

Herbs never cease to amaze me at their ability to correct problems in the body. If you are tired of the lack of results that you are getting using conventional medicine, I hope that you will turn to natural medicine.

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Make 2011 Your Healthiest Year Ever!

I have many people mention when they call that their friends told them about Herbs First and the great healing formulas that we have. They ask if there is something for one ailment or another and they are amazed and excited to learn that we do. I know many people get frustrated with the medical system and the lack of progress they make when they go that route. People often mention how empowered they feel when they take their health into their own hands and are so happy with how well the formulas work.

I tend to be a people watcher and especially notice the health of people my age and older, noting that most of them are in pretty bad shape. Seeing this makes me work on myself more to be the healthiest I can be. I first started exercising after my Grandma lost her mobility after five years of a sedentary life. My husband and I have always walked, but that wasn’t enough for my health because I had constant back problems. When I started exercising my back problems went away. My husband didn’t exercise and I have bugged him for years to do it and now he is. I’m glad because we both need to be healthy to enjoy our later years.

I’m still working on my eye issues and people often ask about Dr. Christopher’s program for the eyes. They will ask me how long it takes and I have to say keep doing it for however long it takes. Everyone is different and there is no way to know how long it will take, but hang in there and it will happen. I do know that when I am using the Herbal Eyebright Eyewash formula throughout the day I can see much better than when I don’t use it The other alternatives are new glasses more often and cataract surgery, hmm, I’m going to keep plugging along until I get there.

My hot flashes are about gone, I went from having surging flashes throughout the day and night which is not fun, to just a few a week. I found that my body likes to have three Hormonal Changease twice a day. I think that is pretty good considering my sister takes 3 Hormonal Changease three times a day, she had a hysterectomy and I am still somewhat intact with one ovary. You can read more about menopause on Herbal Legacy.

My husband and I had physicals recently because we are about to go off the insurance due the loss of his job in September 2009. I’m not too worried, because we use it more for dental and chiropractic than anything. The doctor found that I had an enlarged uterus and was pretty freaked out about it. I mentioned that I have had fibroid tumors in the past and likely that is all it was. He insisted that I have an ultrasound done and of course that is what was found. The radiologist felt that they are benign, so I have chosen to finally follow through with Dr. Christopher’s program for fibroid tumors using the VB formula and the Yellow Dock Combination, which is a pretty involved program but well worth it. Lucky for me I already have a slant board, now I just need to figure out how to work this into my day. The program is good for women with all kinds of issues from infertility, endometreosis, fibroid tumors, etc.

I’m still working on my weight loss with HCG ezTrim, I lost 60 lbs between May and the first part of November 2010. I put on a few Christmas pounds as most people do, and with the loading was at 152.2, but after two days of dieting I am at 144.4. I don’t have a number I am shooting for, but just want to get rid of the little tummy that I still have. I’m hoping another ten pounds will do it. I am thrilled with this diet. Due to my thyroid issues since having Radioactive Iodine at the age of twenty I have gained and gained weight no matter how much I tried to lose it. I was able to keep some weight off with exercise, but with dieting any weight loss always came back. HCG ezTrim resets your metabolism and weight set point. I feel it is really working for me and I have talked to many people that are as happy as I am with it. I maintained 144 up through December 24th and then found with all the goodies my old sugar addictions kicked in. I learned about Obesogens which are foods and products that make people eat more, and I can truly attest to the fact that eating the goodies made me totally lose control. I was happy that the first diet day after loading I had no hunger and no cravings for those foods. Eight pounds loss in two days is a record for me! I am hoping a three week program will get me to where I want to be, but will plug along until I get there. We have a great little hcgeztrim website to help you learn more about this great product. Feel free to call me if you want to learn more or need moral support through the diet. It is so worth it! 801-228-1901.

Those are the health issues I am working on this year and I think that is plenty for one person! I have healed myself of many other issues throughout the years. Dr Christopher has healing programs for just about any health issue, Herbal Legacy website is a great resource to help you on your journey.

Clearing up an Acidic System

This time last year was very stressful for me when my father passed away and dealing with all that comes with the passing of the second parent. For many months before he died I was on Mindtrac and I have continued to stay on it due to the stress that we continue to go through since the loss of my husbands job 16 months ago with his going back to school.

It is funny how our bodies will react to stress in different ways and it is up to us to figure out what to do about it. My family has way too much going on these last few weeks of the year and this weekend my body let me know in a quite uncomfortable way. My system became quite acidic and anything I ate just didn’t set well with quite distressful consequences. I was popping capsules of Soothing Digestion, but it just wasn’t doing the job because the distress started above the stomach and all through my whole system. I finally started taking spoonfuls of Slippery Elm & Licorice that I had left over from the candida program. It only took a few days of drinking it in water to repair the damage and get me feeling good again. It is the same formula as the Soothing Digestion, but since the problem was starting above my stomach it wasn’t doing the job. This little combo is a great one to have on hand for diarrhea, acidic stomach, etc. Use 75% Slippery Elm and 25% Licorice Root found in the single bulk section at Herbs First. The Licorice Root adds a nice flavor and this combo is so soothing you feel it working just about as soon as you get it into your system. Had I gone to the doctor for this problem I would have been put on an acid-reflux medication. Nice to take care of it at home and have it all better in a few days. Had medication been prescribed I likely would have gone on for quite some time if not years without the result that was given me in just a few days with the herbs.

I love learning about herbs and being able to take care of myself and my family. Having a good variety of herbs and formulas on hand helps me to be prepared to take care of problems when they happen. I find natural medicine to be quicker and cheaper and best of all it works!

Staying Healthy from Infancy to the over 100 Year Old

My daughter recently got sick and posted on Facebook, “I’m not happy with whoever got me sick”. My kids were raised using these wonderful herbs but now that they are in their twenties and on their own they have become a bit stubborn about taking them. Hopefully they will make the connection that the food they eat affects their immune system.

Here at Herbs First we have a huge variety of formulas to treat anyone from the infant on up to the very oldest person for many ailments. When kids get sick we as parents want to run off to the doctor to get them well. The problem is, most often there isn’t anything the doctor can do, yet they will write a prescription for an antibiotic because the parents are expecting something for their money. For much less than the cost of a co-pay to visit the doctor and the cost of medication we can have on hand herbal formulas that will take care of the problem before it develops into a severe illness.

A few years ago we had an infant in our home for a few days and when he was two days old I realized that he was coming down with something. My first feelings were of panic, thinking, oh no, what do I do? I always keep stocked up at home, so I looked to see what would be appropriate for an infant. I had Kid-e-Mune which is Echinacea and just the thing to give someone to boost their own immune system. I gave him five drops three or four times that day and the illness was stopped and the baby stayed healthy. It is much easier to stop a cold than to get rid of it if you let it develop to that point.

Ear infections are quite a common occurrence for many children and in the news lately they are reporting that most ear infections go away within a few days and that doctors often aren’t prescribing anything for them. If you are a parent of a child with an ear infection you know you want to be able to do something for them. Herbal Ear Drops are the miracle cure for ear infections and for a mere $9.00 you can have a one ounce bottle in your home that will treat many ear infections and it will save many nights lost sleep to have Herbal Ear Drops in your refrigerator.

A favorite of mine is the Glandular Massage Oil with the X-Plague Essential Oil blend mixed in, about 30 drops of X-Plague per ounce of Glandular Massage Oil. We use it any time we are exposed to sick people or if we feel a sore throat coming on. This is a great little blend and so easy to use. It smells so good and is an excellent formula to rub on kids necks as they head off to school. X-Plague is highly anti-viral. The antiseptic properties of the single oils contained in X-Plague help protect the body from the onset of flu, E-coli, candida, colds and sore throats.

I like to keep the Immune System Formula, Infection Formula, Anti-Plague capsules and Super Garlic Immune Formula on hand and will take Immune System with either Anti-Plague or Infection formula at the first sign of illness. If I didn’t respond quick enough and illness is coming on fast and strong, I will hit it hard by taking the the formulas every half hour for a day or two until I am well. It isn’t very often that I will get to that point, and if I do the symptoms are much milder and go away much quicker than doing nothing. Super Garlic Immune is used if things are going downhill and I hit that hard taking a tablespoon every half hour until I am well.

For about $100.00 you can have one of each item mentioned in this newsletter. The Glandular Massage Oil/X-Plague likely will last the whole season. The Herbal Ear Drops if kept in the refrigerator will last two years, a 1 ounce bottle is the right size for most families and will take care many ear infection episodes. A bottle of Kid-e-Mune could last the season for one child if used right at the first sign of illness if it doesn’t progress. I like to have about three bottles of the Immune System Formula, Anti-Plague Capsules and Infection Formula capsules on hand and replace them as I need them. The Super Garlic Immune Formula is kept on hand for the worst illness and each person in the family would need at least one 16 oz. bottle to get over a hefty illness. It is affordable and easy to be prepared for the winter season and avoid the high cost of health care when you know how to take care of yourself and your family.

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Affordable Herbal Formulas For Health and Healing

We strive to provide the highest quality products at the best possible price here at Herbs First. We feel that we have accomplished that with Dr. Christopher’s Formulas and Western Botanicals Formulas. People often comment that the Western Botanicals formulas are very similar to Dr. Schulze products, but at a much more affordable price. Being able to afford health products is important along with getting herbal formulas that work. Both Dr. Schulze and the owners of Western Botanicals learned from The School of Natural Healing. If you have bought Dr. Schulze's products in the past but find them to be too expensive, then please compare the Western Botanicals Formulas. You will find them to be the same high quality at a more affordable price. We invite you to enjoy these great formulas. Please be sure to compare the ingredients as the formulas may not be exactly the same.

Western Botanicals Formula Dr Schulze Formula

Blood Detox Formula Detox Formula

Brain Circulation Formula Brain Formula

Colon Cleanse Intestinal Cleanse #1

Colon Detox Intestinal Cleanse #2

Colon Cleanse Syrup Intestinal Cleanse #3

Deep Heat Oil Deep Tissue Oil

Earth's Nutrition Superfood

Essential Aircare (Eucalyptus) Air Detox

Female Balance Formula Female Formula

Ginseng Plus Super Ginseng Formula

Heart Formula Heart Formula

Herbal Anti-Septic Anti-Infection Formula

Herbal Mouthwash Concentrate Tooth & Gum

Herbal Super Tonic Super Tonic

Kidney/Bladder Formula KB Formula

Kidney/Bladder Tea KB Tea

Liver/Gallbladder Formula LG-AP

Liver Detox Tea Detox Tea

Nerve Calm Formula Nerve Formula

Sensual Enhancement Formula Male Formula

We hope you will enjoy using these great herbal formulas.

Eliminating Arthritis - Yes it can be done, I did it!

In the world of regular medicine the belief is that they can help you with the symptoms of arthritis (or any other disease), but there is no cure. I didn't want to believe that, and I am proof of the fact that Arthritis can be overcome.

Fourteen years ago I had a surgery where I lost 40% of my blood. I woke up hurting all over, the pain from the surgery wasn't anything in comparison to the head to toe pain I was in. A few weeks after I got out of the hospital I went to my doctor and told him of the pain I was in. I thought that I had picked up some strange virus - he tested my blood and found that I had full-blown Rheumatoid Arthritis. Over the years previous to this I had little bouts of arthritis for a day or two usually in my shoulder or knee, but this time was different. I wasn't using the Christopher formulas back then like I do now, so for the first year I was going from one product to another trying to get relief. I honestly thought that I would end up in a wheelchair because I wasn't getting any better. I had gout so bad in my feet that I couldn't wear shoes, so I wore sandals or slippers. My hands were so swollen that I couldn't open or close my hands and my strength was nonexistent, I was dropping things all the time. My feet, ankles, knees, elbows, hands and back hurt all the time and I would get flare-ups in my jaw that would make eating very difficult because my teeth couldn't meet to chew.
After that terrible first year I went into my local health food store which specialized in the Christopher products and started on the road to healing. I began with the Jurassic Green which I thought was a funny product to be taking for this problem, but after the first week on this grass juice I was 50% better. The inflammation came way down in my hands and feet, the relief was incredible. I could always tell if I forgot to take it because my hands would swell up and remind me. Jurassic Green is one that I still take today even though the arthritis is gone. I have found that it helps keep Kidney Stones from forming and hay fever gets less and less severe every year that I stay on it.

The other two products that I started on were Complete Tissue and Bone Formula (capsules and ointment) and the Joint Formula.  I thought that possibly one of them could do the job alone, so I would try Complete Tissue Formula alone and would still be in pain, then I would try just the Joint Formula alone and I was still in pain. I found that when I took both of them together they took care of the pain as well as the healing. For the first few years I took 3 to 4 capsules four times a day of both formulas and then over time was able to cut back until I didn't need them anymore.  I would add Dandelion capsules or extract when the gout was really bad in my feet, it helped break up the uric acid crystals that made it feel as if I was walking on broken glass inside my feet. 

I also had to look at my diet and eliminated for the most part beef and sugar which seemed to be the two culprits that caused the most severe flare-ups. The herbal program was not an overnight program, or even a one month or a one year program. It took me a full three years to overcome arthritis 100%. I would talk to people during the this time about what I was doing and they would say you have been doing this for how long and aren't all better yet?? They didn't wait for the rest of the story and I'm sure that those people are still dealing with the same pain that they were in back then. After taking classes at The School of Natural Healing I learned that cleansing would have helped me to heal much faster, as described in Dr. Christopher's notes that follow below. My hope is that people will learn that they can overcome Arthritis or any other disease, and that the Christopher products make that healing possible.
 

Dr. Christopher answers the question about arthritis below, used by permission, The School of Natural Healing, Springville, Utah.

Eliminating Arthritis

Question: Can something be done besides just working on the effect of arthritis? Can't something be done to eliminate arthritis instead of just bringing temporary relief of pain?

Answer: Yes. Many people have had permanent relief from arthritis, not just temporary.
When we speak of arthritis we speak of a general term. Actually there are over forty different forms of this disease. They all stem back to a toxic condition of the body. The treatment of this condition must be from the point of reversing the cause by rebuilding the entire body to a higher nontoxic condition, as mentioned in the article on rebuilding and cleaning the bowel. It is inevitable that when an arthritic is badly constipated, the stiffness and pain are worse. The procedure is: (1) clean the bowel with Lower Bowel Formula, and (2) detoxify the body by clearing the blood stream of poor blood with the Blood Stream Formula, and have a good powerful flow of healthy blood coursing through the body to deliver food to the area and carry off toxic waste. Use our arthritis formula [Joint Formula].
Cayenne should be used six days a week, each week of program. This herb is, as are the others, a food and not a drug. Work up to a teaspoon of Cayenne three times a day.
Apple cider vinegar and black strap molasses are also beneficial. Use a tablespoon of each in a glass of distilled water three times each day. Take a tablespoon or more of wheat germ oil three times a day. (Available in capsules as well.)
Remember to drink no less than one gallon of pure steam-distilled water for a person 130 lbs. or over, every day (less or more, one ounce of distilled water to each pound the person weighs).
For severe and painful joints or areas, the use of Complete Tissue & Bone Formula is useful.... The reaction on arthritis is this: the Oak Bark is an astringent and tones up the area, and it is also high in Potassium Chloride to keep the fibrin in motion and not allow further deposit accumulations. The Mullein and Lobelia work on the glands and lymph system to keep the area clear and ready to carry off unwanted debris; Wormwood relieves pain; the Scullcap keeps the spinal cord alert and working smoothly to assist in body motion; Comfrey Root is a cell proliferant, causing the good cells to grow rapidly and push off the dead cells and unwanted accumulations (note that in the syrup and capsules Comfrey has been replaced with other herbs due to the FDA - if you would like to use the product with comfrey then order the bulk BF&C); Walnut Bark is high in iodide and is one of the few plants specific in clearing fungus and is extremely high in Potassium Chloride for the blood and lymph, Potassium Sulfate for skin and mucous membrane, and Potassium Phosphate for the brain and nerve food. The Gravel Root is a solvent to leach off the inorganic calcification (from tap water and processed foods, etc.) and make place for the organic calcium derived from the Comfrey, Oak Bark, and some of the other herbs used in this combination.
We use this formula Complete Tissue and Bone Formula massage oil or (BFC cut) as a fomentation over the painful areas, and if the case is severe, follow the fomentation procedure mentioned in Curing the Incurables. Some of this tea, a cup or more daily, is taken internally with good results.
To make the fomentation stronger simmer the strained tea down to 1/2 its original amount (called 3 power) or simmer down to 1/4 its original amount (called 7 power). If you wish to drink some of the concentrated tea, dilute it with distilled water. Drink a cup or more of this tea each day.
There are many other aids to help, but space does not allow more to be given to this subject. Never use dry heat for arthritis, always use moist heat such as a hot water bottle wrapped with a damp towel, fomentations, etc. Dry heat solidifies the inorganic minerals into place, while moist heat aids in dispersing them. [NL 1-1]

Please feel free to call me for more information and to order. 801-228-1901, or order online at Herbs First.

Wishing you the best in your health journey,
Kathryn

Hydrangea for Gout, Stones of all kinds and more

I have seen a lot of commercials lately for a gout medication and the kicker at the end is the long list of side effects, one being gout flare ups as well as liver and heart problems. I was hit with gout 15 years ago after a surgery, along with head to toe arthritis. Not a fun time in my life!

You might think the photo is funny but I felt like I was walking on broken shards of glass inside my feet. I could only wear slippers or sandals for about three years until I was finally able to heal the problem. I tried lots of other herb products for the first year and finally found Dr. Christopher’s formulas. The first week on his products I was 50% better. Jurassic Green was incredible for reducing the inflammation and I would take it twice a day to help with the swelling in my hands and feet.

I used Dandelion for the gout and it did a great job and have since learned that Hydrangea would have helped the gout much better, as well as the arthritis and calcifications that were quickly forming on my finger joints. Why would anyone take a drug that may cause flare-ups as well as heart and liver problems when you can take a simple herb that will take care of the problem and cause no harm? I’ll discuss more next week on the formulas I took to overcome the arthritis.

Hydrangea is an amazing herb that dissolves calcifications. Bone Spurs, Kidney stones, Gall Stones and Bladder stones are all calcifications and if you have ever had a problem with any kind of stones you know you will do anything to get rid of them. Hydrangea also increases the flow of urine and will remove the stones and the pain caused by them. Hydrangea purifies the blood, is a great aid for bedwetting, helpful for prostate infections and inflammation and bladder infections.

Hydrangea is available in vegicaps, extract and bulk.

Losing more weight on my Third Cycle of HCG ezTrim

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I hadn’t planned on doing another cycle of HCG this year, but saw a friend I hadn’t seen in a year and she has lost 100 lbs. and looks incredible. She mentioned that she had just started another weight loss cycle and I said, “even with the holidays here soon? “ and she said that is what she did last year. It got me thinking, why am I waiting until next year? A week ago I got going again. I have lost a few more pounds for a total of 56 lbs, if you count the loading weight I’ve lost 68 lbs. since the middle of May. I am getting pretty close to being where I need to be, I’m working on that little poochy tummy and then I’ll call it good. This is a photo of me at the Utah Olympic Park holding the torch. I feel like a gold metal winner already!

For people that might be ready to start another round you will notice that the HCG ezTrim tastes different. The FDA has made some rulings on the homeopathic HCG that it needs to be an alcohol base. I loved the mineral water base and it worked well for me, but so far with this new formulation I notice that I am NOT having the hunger problems that I was having with the mineral water formula. I also lost 2 lbs more this first week than the last cycle and half a pound more than the first week of my first cycle.

The last two cycles I didn’t experiment much with recipes, but this time I have been using the recipes from HCG Recipes Blog. I really like the mock shake ‘n bake and did my own version using 1/2 cup minced dried onions and a teaspoon of italian spice blended fine in a blender. One large chicken breast makes three servings, so I just washed and cut the chicken and dipped it in the “crumbs” and baked for about 18 minutes in the oven. I like cooking the meats in advance so was able to eat one and store two servings. It’s great reheated on the stove to keep the outside crunchy and sliced up over a salad. Its getting cold here in Utah and I love soup in the cold weather. The recipe for Effortless Cream of Chicken soup is really tasty and effortless. I have also been enjoying the apple crisp, not quite as good as the real thing, but a good substitute and makes me feel like I am having a nice treat.

I still have to mentally “get there” quite often, Halloween was really hard with the candy. We had plenty of trick-or treaters come and wipe us out, and that was a rough night for me. I went through a lot of gum, its not easy to not be able to munch on something. I was rewarded in the morning with a nice loss, so it made the pain worth it. Lots of people that see me are asking about the diet. Some have tried it and others are thinking about it. You really need to mentally prepare yourself for this diet, because old habits die hard. Keep committed to eat only the foods that are allowed and success will be yours!

I’ve talked to several people that aren’t losing weight like others are. The first part of the protocol talks about cleansing being HIGHLY recommended. The reason that cleansing is so important for weight loss is that fat stores toxins. So the heavier a person is the more toxins they have. If you aren't losing weight, the fat is holding on to the toxins for dear life, your dear life that is. The fat is protecting you from the damage that toxins can cause. So give your fat helping hand and cleanse first. Cleansing using the cleanse kit is easy and affordable and one kit lasts about two months. It is worth the time and the money.

The huge pile of clothes that no longer fit.

If you are considering the HCG ezTrim diet, please thoroughly read through the protocol and make sure you understand what is involved. The diet works for everyone that follows the diet plan, but it is hard and takes determination. Remember to cleanse first for the best success and feel free to email me or call me at 801-228-1901 for support.

Western Botanicals Winter Formulas

Snow is in the air and the cold and flu season will be upon us very soon. Western Botanicals has some wonderful formulas that are very effective in keeping the immune system strong so you can stay healthy all winter. I like to keep quite a few different formulas on hand and switch from formula to formula every few weeks so my body doesn’t get used to it. All of Western Botanicals formulas are 25% off through October 29, 11:00 am Mountain Time.

Western Botanicals Immune Boost Syrup has become a favorite of many families with children because this formulas is so tasty that the kids are begging for it. This formula works by boosting the number of immune cells and natural chemicals to help fight illness. A very powerful and potent herbal combination to be used at the first signs of any illness or daily as a preventative during the winter months. Immune Boost is also available in capsules and alcohol extract.

Western Botanicals Anti Plague which is available in syrup or vegicaps are based on Dr Christopher’s formula and has been a life saver for many people over the years. It has a horrendous taste, and is used for colds, flu, any infectious illness or “plague.” I have had bronchitis cleared up on many occasions in the past with this great formula, luckily I have learned how to stay healthy so seldom have to resort to taking this formula. The capsules are great for people that can’t handle the taste. Western Botanicals has priced this very competitively making it affordable. We also have the Anti Plague Kit available in cut for making the syrup, or powder for making your own capsules.

Echinacea and Goldenseal is a brilliant combination of herbs which boosts the immune system and directly fights infection. Take during any infectious illness. Also use as a mouthwash for canker sores or gum concerns. The bitterness of the Goldenseal and the tingling of Echinacea let you know you are using some of nature’s most potent herbs. Available in vegicaps, alcohol extract and syrup.

Flu and Virus Formula is both anti-viral and anti-bacterial. This formula has long been the favorite to be used at the first sign of a cold or flu as well as when you are in the thick of it, available in vegicaps, alcohol extract and syrup.

Herbal Super Tonic is truly medicine from the kitchen. It contains horseradish, garlic, onion, cayenne pepper and ginger into a tasty, spicy tonic that many enjoy as a daily immune and energy booster. Available in a vinegar extract and vegicaps.

Nature’s ‘C’ Complex is a whole food source of Vitamin C, rich herbs that contain the whole vitamin C complex, not just ascorbic acid or one of its chemical variants. Nature’s ‘C’ Complex contains Acerola Cherry, Rosehip, Aloe vera, Lemon peel, Orange peel, Horseradish root and is available in vegicaps.

Herbal Cough Syrup and Herbal Throat Spray have a wonderful combination of herbs for the sore and dry throat. The taste is strong but not unpleasant and is very effective in relieving coughs and dry throats due to cold, flu or allergy. Refill the Herbal Throat Spray with the Herbal Cough Syrup because it is the same formula. Available in syrup.

Immune M3 is Maitake Mushroom, Reishi Mushroom, and Shitake Mushroom in an alcohol extract. This formula strengthens the immune system during illness to fight disease or use as a preventative to avoid disease. A formula to trade off with to keep the body from becoming immune. Available in alcohol extract.

Lungs Plus Formula relieves Lung congestion, soothes coughs and eases breathing. This formula has been shown to dilate the bronchial passages and loosen mucus and phlegm so it can be expelled from the lungs. A great formula for people that struggle with bronchitis, pneumonia or asthma. Available in alcohol extract.

Herbs are a natural way to combat flu & cold season. Reach for herbs as your first choice for any ailment.