Herbs For Pregnancy & Nursing

Posted on March 17, 2009 | Filed Under Articles

Before Pregnancy

SynerPro Vitamins & Minerals – contains folic acid as well.

Folic Acid/Vitamin C – vitamin C is needed for proper absorption of Folic Acid so Nature’s Sunshine has blended the two.

CA-ATC – concentrated calcium and other herbs.

Cal/Mag Plus D – extra calcium and magnesium during pregnancy. We don’t believe milk is a healthy source.

Both mom and dad may want to consider a mild cleanse including yeast/fungus, before pregnancy.

During Pregnancy:

SynerPro Vitamins & Minerals

Folic Acid/Vitamin C

CA-ATC

Cal/Mag Plus D

Red Raspberry (1st and 3rd trimester) – tones and supports uterus and helps with nausea.

Combination 3 – may prevent miscarriage, provides energy.

Flaxseed Oil – dry skin.

Papaya

Stomach Comfort

Nursing (To increase and/or enrich):

Alfalfa

Marshmallow

Red Raspberrry

Nursing (To dry up):

Parsley

Black Walnut

Post Partum Depression While Breast Feeding

Super Oil

Zambroza

Post Partum Depression If Not Breast Feeding

Black Cohosh

FCS II

AD-C

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Arthritis

Posted on March 17, 2009 | Filed Under Articles

Arthritis, which involves inflammation of the joints (accompanied by pain, swelling and deterioration of the joints) is a common problem in modern society. It is now the number one cause of disability in America with one in every seven people suffering from this ailment. It was once a problem largely confined to the elderly, but is now affecting people at younger ages.

There are two basic types of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is a non-inflammatory degenerative joints disease that affects the tissue and fluid between the bones. This results in pain, stiffness or restricted movement and weakness. It can develop over time from everyday wear and tear on the joints or even a lack of enzymes in the diet.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. Theoretically, they body gets confused and attacks its own joints. Viral infection or toxins in the tissues may be real cause of rheumatoid arthritis.

Most arthritis suffers are using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Initially, these drugs may knock out the pain and seem like a solution, but they are not removing the cause and because they are toxins themselves will eventually contribute to further breakdown of the body. Other arthritis suffers opt to use corticosteroids or undergo surgical repair or replacement. Killing pain does not get rid of the causes or arthritis. In natural therapy we are seeking to eliminate root causes.

Arthritis is caused by irritation to the joints. The irritation must come from somewhere. Remove the irritant causing the problem and irritation to the joints ceases. Joint irritation comes from three major sources. The first is structural stress (mechanical wear or damage). The second is chemical stress, environmental toxins and nutritional deficiencies that weaken the joints. Emotional stress (being “frozen” in our lives) can be a third source of arthritis.

In working with arthritis naturally, start by drawing better circulation into the affected areas to help them to heal. Massage and gentle stretching exercises combined with topical application of Tei Fu Essential Oils or Deep Relief oils will also help ease pain.

Alkalizing the diet is very helpful for reducing irritation to the joints. This means balancing highly acid forming foods like meat, dairy, grain, nuts and beans with more alkaline-forming foods like fruits and vegetables.

There are a number of increasing popular supplements to help with arthritis and joint pain. They are:

MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane) , a sulphur compound. Sulfur, the eighth most abundant element in the human body, has a long history as a healing agent. For centuries mankind has soaked in sulphur-rich mineral hot springs to help heal a variety of ailments. MSM supplies biologically active sulphur. It helps with the liver detoxification and studies show it helps ease arthritis pain in many individuals.

Glucosamine is an amino sugar normally found in the human body and is the base material for making up mucous membranes, ligaments, tendons and synovial fluid in the joints. It helps joints to heal.

Chondroitin is a long chain of repeating sugars found naturally in the joints and connective tissues. It helps to produce new cartilage and protects existing cartilage. Chondroitin interferes with enzymes that destroy cartilage molecules and enzymes that prevent nutrients from reaching the cartilage. Collagen is another major supportive tissue in the human body. Cartilage, ligaments and tendons are primarily made of collagen.

All of the above compounds are found in Nature’s Sunshine product Everflex.

Where cartilage is damaged, Collatrim helps to prevent hardening of this tissue and helps cartilage to heal. A few grams a day can help restore mobility to the joints.

There area number of excellent herbal products that also help arthritis. Herbs can supply nutrients to help damaged joints to rebuild. Silica adds resiliency to joints so they are less susceptible to damage. It is found in Horsetail, and HSN-W.

Calcium is important for joints, but taking calcium supplements doesn’t help unless other elements are present for assimilation and utilization, including Viatamin D, Silica, Boron and Magnsuim. Many people actually do better with the herbal calcium found in Herbal CA, which also promotes bones and joint healing.

Anti-inflammatory herbs can reduce joint inflammation, aid in detoxification and ease arthritis symptoms. ART-A with Devil’s Claw is an excellent formula that help with this problem. Combination Eight will also help reduce inflammation and pain.

If the kidneys are weak and not filtering acids properly from the blood, KB-C will help.

Steven Horne

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Circulatory System Chelation Program

Posted on March 17, 2009 | Filed Under Articles

“I sometimes sound extra enthusiastic when I talk about chelation, particularly the oral form. I guess it’s because in the twenty-six years I’ve been practicing medicine, this is the first time I have seen anything as dramatic without side effects.” -Dr. Keith Kenyen, MD.

I have finally seen a phenomenon so exciting, so encouraging, so rewarding, that all other things I have done really become insignificant. I am prepared to stake my reputation that it is now possible to support the circulatory system in a total nutritional way that allows the body to cleanse itself of the offending plaque material which has adhered to the walls of the artery.” -Kurt Donsbach, PhD.

Chelation therapy is a safe and effective method for removing toxins and metabolic wastes from the bloodstream. The word chelation comes from the Greek word chele meaning “to claw” or “to bind.” Chelating agents administered orally have been used effectively to increase blood flow and remove arterial plaque.

Adapted from Herbalist Steven Home’s Oral Chelation Program using MC supplements. Ideal for those with circulatory problems or individuals wanting to detoxify from heavy metal accumulation.

General Instructions:
This is a program for improving circulation and/or chelating toxic metals and metabolic waste from the circulatory system. It is very important to start slowly and work up to the full dosage. Otherwise, symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headaches and skin eruptions may occur. It is also important to taper off gradually, or fatigue and temporary nutritional deficiencies may result.

Working up to a fulldose:
Start off slow and gradually build up to a full dose one week at a time.

Week One:
Take with breakfast and dinner:
I tablet of MC
I dose of Essential Liquid Minerals or Mineral Chi Tonic

Week Two:
Take with breakfast and dinner 2 tablets of MC
2 doses of Essential Liquid Minerals or Mineral Chi Tonic

Full dosage:
Continue increasing your dosage by one MC tablet per week until you reach four to six tablets twice a day. Larger indiividuals take six tablets twice daily (12 total per day), smalller individuals take four MC twice daily (8 total per day).

How long a program:
For optimum effectiveness you will need to stay on the full dosage for a minimum of one month for every 10 years lived. Individuals with serious circulatory problems may require a longer period.

Other supplements to take with this program:
• Since your kidneys and liver will be working hard during this program it isa good idea to supplement with Milk Thistle and K or KB-C.
• For heart problems: 2 Hawthorn Berries capsules with each meal.
• For Alzheimer’s or senility: 2 Ginkgo & Hawthorn capsules with each meal.
• For varicose veins and high risk of stroke: 2 Butcher’s Broom capsules or Vari-Gone capsules with each meal.
• For persons with weak kidneys, arthritis or chronic back pain: 3 KB-C capsules with each meal.
• For heavy metal poisoning or high cholesterol: 1 tsp of Psyllium Hulls Combination in a large glass of water or juice upon rising and before sleep, and 2 BP-C capsules with each meal.

Tapering Off:
It is important to taper off gradually in much the same way you built up. On a full dosage your body gets lazy about extracting vitamins and minerals from food. Hence, if you quit too suddenly you may experience a drop in nutrient level.

Maintenenace Program:
You may want to make MC your daily multivitamin. Take two MC per day for daily maintenance.

MC Stock: 4002-8 (180)

Adapted from Steven Horn’s Oral Chelation Program

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