5 Benefits of Hawthorn

1. Hawthorn is one of the most well known, and possibly most valuable, tonic remedy for the cardiovascular system in herbal medicine.

2. Hawthorn is rich in vitamins and minerals. It contains flavinoids, (quercetin, rutin), zinc, Vitamins B and C, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus.

3. It is not only the berries of the Hawthorn tree that are useful. You can also use the flowers and leaves.

4. Hawthorn is considered to be adaptogenic and especially helpful in keeping coronary vessels dilated.

5. The German Federal Ministry of Health Monograph (after a four year study) concluded that Hawthorn gently increases the strength and normalizes the rhythm of the heart beat, as well as increasing coronary and myocardial circulation, through a dilation of the coronary arteries.

May 6, 2015

Heal Your Family with Nature’s Remedies: Craft a Natural Home Medicine Kit

~Heal Your Family with Nature’s Remedies~

Craft a Natural Home Medicine Kit

It wasn’t that long ago when every home had an herbal or homeopathic medicine kit filled with natural remedies to treat injuries or illnesses that family members might encounter.

Learn how to craft your own natural home medicine kit and what to stock it with in my guest post at Hybrid Rasta Mama today.

Head over to read the rest of this post on Hybrid Rasta Mama.

Making Sauerkraut – How to Make Your Own Sauerkraut at home!

Traditionally fermented, home-made sauerkraut is not only a culinary delight, but a big boost for your health!

Most store-bought sauerkraut is not fermented the traditional way and does not contain the billions of probiotics that the real stuff does. So skip the store bought and do it yourself!

Making your own sauerkraut is simple and easy. Here is a quick tutorial for how to make your own sauerkraut at home:

For my favorite recipe, you will need 1 head of cabbage, a couple cloves of garlic and a tablespoon of sea salt

Finely chop, or shred, the entire head of cabbage.

As you shred, pack it into a glass canning jar, sprinkling a little sea salt and mixing it in as you go.

If you’d like, you can also mince some fresh garlic and add that to the mix. I usually use about 2 or 3 large cloves per head of cabbage.

Using a wooden spoon or pounder, pack the cabbage, salt and garlic down for about 10 minutes or until the juice starts to rise above the level of the vegetables. Make sure none of the vegetables are sticking up out of the juices.

Leave the lid slightly open to release the pressure from the build up of gasses as your sauerkraut ferments, or open every day to let it escape.

You can start taste testing after a few days. I like to ferment my cabbage for about 4-6 weeks, but some people prefer a milder ferment. Eat a bit with every meal – or at the very least once a day.

* Extra Tip –
Use organic cabbage and garlic to benefit the health of the planet as well as your own!

*Bonus Tip –
You can use almost any vegetable to make sauerkraut. One of my favorites is carrots with ginger!

Do you make your own sauerkraut? What is your favorite recipe?

Would you like support in creating a nutrient-dense, deeply nourishing approach to eating so you can feel fabulous and vibrant in the next chapter of your life? Schedule a no-cost Vibrant MidLife Breakthrough session with me here!

October 4, 2012

Blueberry Elixir

Blueberries and other berries from the Vaccinium family, such as Huckleberries, have many fantastic health benefits.Loaded with anti-oxidants, they are great for increasing circulation in the capillaries, especially in the eyes, as well as other veins and arteries. Blueberries have also been shown to be helpful, in studies, in treating cancer and slowing the growth of cervical, prostate, breast and colon cancers.

Living in the foothills of the Cascades, between Mt St Helens and Mt Rainier gives us the perfect environmental conditions for growing these delicious berries, so we love to take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity every year! One of the more difficult aspects is deciding what to do with the wonderful abundance of berries each summer!

This summer, I decided to try a new recipe – Blueberry Elixir! What a simple and delicious recipe:

Blueberries
Raw Honey
alcohol (brandy or vodka)
clean glass jar with tight fitting lid

Fill your jar with fresh berries. (You can add a few leaves too.)

Next, pour in enough honey to fill your jar 1/3 to 1/2 way.

Then fill the rest of the way with alcohol. I didn’t have brandy on hand, which would have been my first choice, so I used vodka.

Place the lid on tightly and label. Give your mixture a shake every now and then and your elixir will be ready to strain in 4-6 weeks!

What are your favorite blueberry recipes?

September 17, 2012

Homeoprophylaxis

Homeoprophylaxis

At last…a safe and effective method of protection from infectious disease and an alternative to vaccines! A program developed in Australia by Dr Isaac Golden, “HP” (homeoprophylaxis) has been subjected to a 15 year clinical trial. The results of this study, including the safety and efficacy of HP, are published in Dr. Golden’s recent publication Homeoprophylaxis- A Fifteen Year Clinical Study.

The goal of HP is to introduce into the human system safe, homeopathic versions of particular diseases in order to naturally stimulate the immune system. As a result, susceptibility to targeted diseases can be reduced.

With Dr Golden’s permission, Kate Birch, author of Vaccine Free, and Cilla Whatcott have adapted his program to reflect the needs of families internationally. Together Kate and Cilla have authored The Solution ~ Homeoprophylaxis The Vaccine Alternative ~ A Parent’s Guide to Educating Your Child’s Immune System.

In addition to protecting your children from infectious contagious disease, your participation and the data received by your participation, will be applied towards the general momentum for establishing HP internationally as a viable option for disease prevention.

Some research has demonstrated that after completion of programs like this, blood titers reflect antibody levels indicating immunity. Blood titers are not a required aspect of this program. However, if you are so inclined to determine your child’s immunity, they can be ordered under the care of your general practitioner.

The Program

•   Individualized 1 hour appointment to explain the program
•   Four years of HP remedies for the most commonly vaccinated diseases
•   Additional remedies for special needs (foreign travel, or disease outbreaks)
•   Four years of any necessary consultation during the program
•   Can be started at any time even if some vaccines have been given
•   No more needles
•   No toxic substances
•   No side effects

This program is suitable for:
•   Children who have not been vaccinated
•   partially vaccinated children
•   Children who have been fully vaccinated.

Overview of the Homeoprophylaxis Program

Supplied with the program are sufficient remedy doses for 1, 2, or 3 children to complete 4 years of Homeoprophylaxis (HP) to the most commonly vaccinated against diseases. Additional remedies may be added to the Main Program if there are special circumstances or needs. i.e., for foreign travel, special concerns, or disease outbreaks. Additional remedies may be purchased separately. The nosodes selected for the Main Program are based on current disease prevalence and or risk factors. If the incidence of any of the diseases not included in the Main Program increases, it is possible to add the pertinent additional remedies. (Hep A or B, Diphtheria, Chickenpox, Rotovirus and Influenza are not a part of the current program for various reasons.)

The goal of HP is to introduce into the human system the energetic components (nosodes) of particular diseases in order to stimulate the immune system to produce immunity. Homeopathic Nosodes, such as the remedies included in the kit provided, are potentized preparations of the relative disease germ or human discharges produced in relationship to that particular germ. Upon repetition of the particular remedy it is understood that some aspect of susceptibility to that disease has been fulfilled. Some research has demonstrated that after completion of programs like this blood titers demonstrate antibody levels indicating immunity. Antibody titers draws are not a required aspect of this program. However, if you are so inclined to determine your child’s immunity at any point during the program, they can be ordered under the care of your general practitioner. Please indicate on the questionnaire forms if you have had blood titers drawn and their results. For those who have been partially vaccinated blood titers may indicate if immunity was generated from vaccination. When this program is funded by a research institution antibody-titers will be included as a part of the program.

*The content of this website is not to be misconstrued as medical advice nor does it replace the consult of a physician or practitioner. Reader assumes the responsibility of investigating for themselves disease prevention and treatment methodologies that concur with their beliefs and understanding.

For more in-depth information or to set up and appointment, Contact Vanessa

June 27, 2012

5 Medicine Making Mediums

Oil – Oils like olive, almond and jojoba (which is not technically an oil, but a liquid wax) extract fat soluble constituents of medicinal herbs.

Alcohol – Various kinds of alcohol such as vodka and brandy are used to create high quality medicinal tinctures.

Vinegar – Vinegar also creates medicinal tinctures, especially suitable to herbs with high mineral content.

Honey – Raw honey makes marvelous herbal medicine, especially when using aromatic herbs.

Water – Teas are a very common way to create and take herbal medicine. Water is a wonderful way to extract many of the medicinal constituents of herbs.

June 19, 2012

5 Benefits of Garlic

1. Garlic is a powerful broad spectrum antibiotic.

2. Garlic contains high levels of Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and is helpful in boosting the immune system.

3. Garlic boosts our natural supply of hydrogen sulfide, which acts as an antioxidant and may help protect against various cancers, including breast, prostate and colon cancer.

4. Research suggests that garlic consumption may actually help to regulate the number of fat cells that get formed in our body.

5. Garlic is able to lower blood triglycerides and total cholesterol.

May 16, 2012