Saturday, September 29, 2007

Lavender


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Lavender is a very popular aromatic oil today and the fragrance is added to many health and beauty products? Lavender can be found in most spas today? Few of us have ever seen lavender growing in the fields? Lavender in the U. S. is harvested in late summer. Most of our lavender comes from lavender farms in the Northwest. Lavender an ever popular plant is finding more uses everyday.

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Lavender Uses:

* Lavender was used in earlier days as a condiment and for flavouring dishes 'to comfort the stomach.' Gerard speaks of Conserves of Lavender being served at table.
*It has aromatic, carminative and nervine properties. Though largely used in perfumery, it is now not much employed internally, except as a flavouring agent, occurring occasionally in pharmacy to cover disagreeable odours in ointments and other compounds. Red Lavender lozenges are employed both as a mild stimulant and for their pleasant taste. The essential oil, or a spirit of Lavender made from it, proves admirably restorative and tonic against faintness, palpitations of a nervous sort, weak giddiness, spasms and colic. It is agreeable to the taste and smell, provokes appetite, raises the spirits and dispels flatulence. The dose is from 1 to 4 drops on sugar or in a spoonful or two of milk.
* A few drops of the essence of Lavender in a hot has a marked influence in relieving fatigue. Outwardly applied, it relieves toothache, neuralgia, sprains, and rheumatism. In hysteria, palsy and similar disorders of debility and lack of nerve power, Lavender will act as a powerful stimulant.
* 'It profiteth them much,' says Gerard, 'that have the palsy if they be washed with the distilled water from the Lavender flowers, or are annointed with the oil made from the flowers and olive oil in such manner as oil of roses is used.'
* Culpepper says that: made with the flowers of Lavender, Horehound, Fennel and Asparagus root, and a little Cinnamon, is very profitably used to help the falling-sickness (epilepsy) and the giddiness or turning of the brain.'
* Salmon in his Herbal (1710) says that: 'it is good also against the bitings of serpents, mad-dogs and other venomous creature, being given inwardly and applied poultice-wise to the parts wounded. The spirituous tincture of the dried leaves or seeds, if prudently given, cures hysterick fits though vehement and of long standing.'
* In some cases of mental depression and delusions, oil of Lavender proves of real service, and a few drops rubbed on the temple will cure nervous headache.
* Compound Tincture of Lavender, sold under the name of Lavender drops, besides being a useful colouring and flavouring for mixtures, is still largely used for faintness. This tincture of red Lavender is a popular medicinal cordial, and is composed of the oils of Lavender and Rosemary, with cinnamon bark, nutmeg and redwood, macerated in spirit of wine for seven days. A teaspoonful may be taken as a dose in a little water after an indigestible meal, repeating after half an hour if needed.
* It has been officially recognized in the successive British Pharmacopceia for over 200 years. In the eighteenth century, this preparation was known as 'palsy drops' and as 'red' The formula which first appeared in the London Pharmacopceia at the end of the seventeenth century was a complicated one. It contained nearly thirty ingredients, and was prepared by distilling the fresh flowers of lavender, sage, rosemary, betony, cowslips, lily of the valley, etc., with French brandy; in the distillate such spices as cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, cardamoms were digested for twenty-four hours, and then musk, ambergris, saffron, red roses and red sanders-wood were tied in a bag and suspended in the spirit to perfume and colour it. The popularity of this remedy for two hundred and fifty years may be understood by referring to the statements made concerning its virtues when it was first made official. It was said to be useful: 'against the Falling-sickness, and all cold Distempers of the Head, Womb, Stomach and Nerves; against the Apoplexy, Palsy, Convulsions, Megrim, Vertigo, Loss of Memory, Dimness of Sight, Melancholy, Swooning Fits and Barrenness in Women. It was given in canary, or the Syrup of the Juice of Black-cherries, or in Florence wine. Country people may take it in milk or fair water sweetened with sugar.... It is an excellent but costly medicine.' In the London Pharmacopceia of 1746 a very drastic change was made in the recipe and practically no change has been made since that time.
* A tea brewed from Lavender tops, made in moderate strength, is excellent to relieve headache from fatigue and exhaustion, giving the same relief as the application of Lavender water to the temples. An infusion taken too freely, will, however, cause griping and colic, and Lavender oil in too large doses is a narcotic poison and causes death by convulsions. 'The oil drawn from Lavender,' to quote, 'usually called Oil of Spike, is of so fierce and piercing a quality, that it is cautiously to be used, some few drops being sufficient to be given with other things, either for inward or outward griefs.'
* Lavender oil is found of service when rubbed externally for stimulating paralysed limbs. Mixed with 3/4 spirit of turpentine or spirit of wine it made the famous Oleum Spicae, formerly much celebrated for curing old sprains and stiff joints. Fomentations with Lavender in bags, applied hot, will speedily relieve local pains.
* A distilled water made from Lavender has been used as a gargle and for hoarseness and loss of voice.
* Its use in the swabbing of wounds obtained further proof during the War, and the French Academy of Medicine is giving attention to the oil for this and other antiseptic surgical purposes. The oil is successfully used in the treatment of sores, varicose ulcers, burns and scalds. In France, it is a regular thing for most households to keep a bottle of Essence of Lavender as a domestic remedy against bruises, bites and trivial aches and pains, both external and internal. Lavender oil is also used in veterinary practice, being very efficacious in killing lice and other parasites on animals. Its germicidal properties are very pronounced. In the south-east of France it is considered a useful.
* The oil is used in the embalming of corpses to a steadily increasing extent?

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Try uses bunches of lavender around or potpourri to scent drawers or linens! Lavender and Lavender Farms may be found at Local Harvest

Friday, September 21, 2007

The Best Thing Since Aloe?

A new cure all plus workout enhancement?

Boosts Energy, Speeds Healing!

This sounds like the best thing since Aloe. Perhaps ever! A cure all! Currently being used by workout specialists.

A French research scientist, Gilles Gutierrez, has established that professional athletes can work out longer and harder using his patented prickly pear extract. Even more important, the herb sped their recoveries from strenuous exercise. Prickly pear appears to accelerate the production of the body's natural restorative compounds.

Prickly pear has traditionally been used to promote healing--specifically, as a treatment for inflammatory skin diseases, eye inflammation, intestinal tract inflammation (dysentery), urinary tract inflammation, burns, and joint or muscle inflammation. Interestingly, several different cultures have used prickly pear for chronic joint and muscle complaints, including arthritis and fibromyalgia as well as strains, sprains, and breaks.

You can get this now at this website http://www.juniperridge.com/ This sounds like something I really need. Plus they have marvelous products just in time for Christmas giving.

"I've used the extract, sold under the name Prepair, and have recommended it to other athletic baby boomers. It seems that after using it, we had increased energy and recovered more rapidly from our workouts. What's more, our weak spots--bad lower backs, trick knees, and achy necks--seemed less painful. Prickly pear is nontoxic and has no known safety problems, even when it is taken in large quantities. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions on the packaging for the correct dose information and when to take it." By Douglas Schar, DipPhyt, MCPP, MNIMH , Douglas Schar, DipPhyt, MCPP, MNIMH, is a clinically trained herbalist. He currently lives in Washington, DC, where he's putting the finishing touches on his PhD dissertation on disease-preventing plants.

Saturday, September 15, 2007

Dr. Whitcomb's Seminar - Fibromyalgia

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Friday, September 14, 2007

Feed Your Tiger

"Feed Your Tiger" by Letha Hadady

The last diet book you will ever need! The Asian Diet Secret: for Permanent Weight Loss and Vibrant Health! As seen in a study by Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City.

Unleash your animal energy (body) type and solve your diet and health problems forever!

What is your body type? Are you a: Tiger, Bear, Dragon or Crane?

Thursday, September 13, 2007

Gobble! Gobble!

It that time again! Time to order your holiday turkey! If you plan to order a heritage turkey for your holiday dinner the time is now. There are already reports of sources being sold out.

What is a heritage turkey? A heritage turkey is free range grown and pasturized not frozen. There is surely a great difference in quality, taste and appearance. Some breeds are bourbon red, eastern wild, white holland and old fashioned bronze. Heritage are grown at various locations around the country. Reports of merchants being sold out by the first of November were common last year. You may locate your heritage turkey through LocalHarvest.org

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Laughter Is The Best Medicine

If you can laugh at it, you can live with it. - Erma Bombeck

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died. - Erma Bombeck

Sunday, September 09, 2007

The REIKI Principles


Just for Today, I will not be angry.

Just for Today, I will not worry.

Just for Today, I will be grateful.

Just for Today, I will do my work honestly.

Just for Today, I will be kind to every living thing.

Healing Reiki


Reiki definition (Ray Key) from Steve Murray's site: HealingReiki.com

Reiki is a powerful, precise system of healing which is believed to have originated in Tibet thousands of years ago. It accesses a universal life force energy. This energy, also known as prana, mana, chi, holy spirit and source, helps promote healing in all living things on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. The Reiki Master and Reiki Practitioner are channels for this healing energy. The word Rei as it is used in Reiki is interpreted to mean knowledge of spiritual consciousness which is all knowing. Ki is the life force. It is also called the vital force or the universal life force. This is the non-physical energy that animates, circulates and surrounds all living things. If there is a restriction in the flow of ones's Ki a vulnerability to illness occurs. When it is high and flowing freely better physical and mental health is experienced. Life force plays an important role in everything we do. It animates the body and is the primary energy of our emotions, thoughts and spiritual life.

How Does Reiki Heal?

Life force flows within the physical body through pathways called chakras, meridians and nadirs. We are alive because of this. It flows around us in a field of energy called the "Aura," nourishing the organs and cells of the body as it supports them in their vital functions. When this flow of life force is disrupted, it causes diminished function in the organs and tissues of the physical body. The life force is responsive to thoughts and feelings and becomes disrupted when we accept, either consciously or unconsciously, negative thoughts or feelings about ourselves. These negative thoughts and feelings attach themselves to our energy field, thus causing a disruption in the flow of our life force and diminishing the function of our body's organs and cells. Reiki heals by flowing through the affected parts of the energy field and charging them with positive energy. It raises the vibratory level of the energy field in and around the physical body causing the negative energy to break apart and fall away. This is where the negative thoughts and feelings are attached in so doing. Reiki clears, straightens and helps to heal the energy pathways, thus allowing the life force to flow in a healthy and natural way.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007

A Living Burial


Who would have thought? You can now go GREEN in the afterlife! Have your burial under a newly planted tree. A Tree Burial! Instead of rows of tombstones there will be a meadow with trees and flowers or a forest! The tree is you – living on – as it was your body that provided the nutrients it needed to grow tall and strong. Dust to dust; ashes to ashes as instructed in Genesis 3:19

1. eco-friendly

2. less expensive

3. natural alternative

4. bans toxic emblaming fluids

5. eliminates cemetery space and upkeep (saves water and eliminates fertilizers/chemicals)

6. no need for vaults/caskets/markers (saves expense, more environmentally friendly)

7. less intrusive for families (a more peaceful setting)

8. you live on to help the environment for your loved ones

It is estimated that the more than 22,500 cemeteries across the Unites States bury 827,060 gallons of embalming fluid every year. Embalming fluids can include chemicals and additives like formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, phenol, methanol, antibiotics, dyes, anti-edemic chemicals, and disinfectant chemicals. These substances eventually find their way into the soil where they can contaminate the local water supplies. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) considers Formaldehyde as a Class 1 Carcinogen. Does it make sense to risk the health of the living to preserve - for just a little while - the bodies of the deceased?

Frankly I like the idea of not being filled with and residing with all of these toxins in my afterlife and leaving all behind for my children and grandchildren to deal with. It really makes sense. It saves the environment and makes room for the masses of living on earth...