A n c i e n t H e r b a l Re m e d i e s a n d Fo r m u l a s

Discover Hidden Health Secrets Found in Nature

By Mickey Ann Thienes Herbalist

Le a r n H o w t o U s e N a t u ra l H e r b s a n d To n i c s
t o Re l i e ve S y m p t o m s a n d Pro t e c t Yo u r H e a l t h

Ancient Herbal Formulas, Secret Recipes and Natural Remedies

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By Mickey Ann Thienes Herbalist

This is a brief list of the many natural remedies available to you and I
hope you enjoy it as a reference guide. One of the reasons that herbs and
food based supplements are so effective is that they are plants and like the
other plants we eat, our bodies accept them and use them quickly. You
probably dont think of much of the food you eat as plants, unless you have
a garden, but the lettuce, carrots, and apple you eat are plants. So are herbs.
We hope you enjoy reading about herbs and their many benefits. This
catalog contains information about herbs and nutritional supplements that
may benefit you. The items are arranged in alphabetical order by item
name.
We offer a short summary of benefits on many herbal products and on
supplements, especially those that have become vital nutrients, i.e. no
longer available in our food supply.
If you are pregnant, nursing, on medication and under the care of a
physician, consult your doctor before using herbs or any other product we
tell you about.
If you are a first time reader of this booklet, we hope you enjoy the
information on natural remedies and are inspired to read more books about
herbs and plants and how they may help you.

May God, richly bless you and your family with vibrant health and great
prosperity in everything you do.

Mickey Ann Thienes

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ACIDOPHILUS: (Dairy Free) and other probiotic cultures. This is the
friendly bacteria that live in your lower digestive tract, the colon. When
would you want to consider using this product? If you are on antibiotics,
these medicines destroy the friendly bacteria, as well as the unfriendly. If you
dont replace the good bacteria (even during the time youre taking medica-
tion), you can get a yeast overgrowth and have other problems such as diar-
rhea. Symptoms that might alert you to the fact that you need a probiotic such
as acidophilus: Yeast overgrowths, a coated tongue, canker sores, nail fun-
gus, cloudy eye color, and digestive problems.
Note: Some digestive enzymes can destroy friendly bacteria in your colon
so if you are a regular enzyme user, you may want to supplement with a pro-
biotic. Probiotics come in different strengths. Some people need the big
whammy and some dont. If youre someone who doesnt need a high culture
probiotic, you would probably do well with a cultured yogurt or kefir, both
available dairy free.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: This all natural product is the best remedy for
any digestive problems whether it be too much acid, indigestion, or gas and
bloating. It takes about 15 minutes to become effective but the longer it is in
your system the better you feel. It has the added advantage of binding toxic
material and carrying it out of your body without further damage to you, thus
if you accidentally ingest dairy when youre lactose intolerant, or think you
have food poisoning, activated charcoal will help to prevent a severe reac-
tion. Activated charcoal is not a cure for chronic problems but it is an excel-
lent aid to control discomfort.

ALFALFA LEAF: Alfalfa is a tonic herb and like other herbs in this class it
helps to cleanse your system; that is it promotes the elimination of waste ma-
terial. It is high in vitamins and minerals and quickly alkalizes your body and
helps to detoxify the liver. It has been proven to reduce blood cholesterol and
cholesterol deposits on artery walls. It is high in chlorophyll and thus a nat-
ural deodorizer for bad breath, body and foot odor, and that garlic you love
so dearly.

ASTRAGALUS ROOT: This is a tonic herb and is good in any condition

where you want to increase immunity such as a cold, cancer, or HIV. Ive listed
simple ailments such as a cold, and very serious ailments, such as HIV, so you
will realize how valuable this herb is. Astragalus root promotes immunity and
resistance to disease, it aids in healing by helping to speed tissue regeneration,

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it aids the elimination of pus and other infectious material, and it is especially
beneficial to the kidneys and adrenal glands. This herb will also increase your
overall energy level. If fighting a viral infection, use in combination with other
anti-viral herbs such as Echinacea, Pau DArco, Goldenseal and Elderberry.

BEE POLLEN: Our friends the bees produce many wonderful products for
our use. Bee Pollen is an energizer and healer. Bees collect the most nutritive
pollen from flowering plants then mix it with a small amount of nectar for
storage. This collected pollen is high in many essential amino acids. Amino
acids are the building blocks of protein and essential amino acids are those
that we cannot manufacture in our bodies we must get them from outside
food sources. Pollen contains many B vitamins and is rich in niacin (B3), a
natural cholesterol fighter.

BILBERRY LEAF: Bilberry is a wild blueberry plant and is loaded with an-
tioxidants. I gave bilberry tea (the fruit) a test drive and very quickly I no-
ticed an improvement in my night vision. When driving at night, headlights
would appear with a large halo around them, making it difficult to see be-
cause of the glare. After taking the bilberry tea, the halo and glare disap-
peared. Sheila reported that she read the paper one morning without her
magnifying reading glasses and hadnt noticed it until she was well into
the paper. Bilberry also has a strengthening effect on capillaries and veins and
thus may also help with bruising and varicose veins.

BLACK WALNUT HULL: Black walnut hull is anti-fungal and is effective

against thrush, Candida, athletes foot, nail fungus, dandruff and ringworm.
High in manganese, this herb has a very mild laxative action, much like a
stool softener, and has blood cleansing properties. It is also effective against
internal worms and other body parasites.

BLACK COHOSH ROOT: This herb is a phyto (plant) estrogen thus it helps
increase the production of estrogen and is useful for women with menopausal
symptoms such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness and mood swings. This herb
is mildly sedative because of its muscle relaxant and anti-spasmodic proper-
ties. Because of its sedative action, you may want to take this herb at night.
Black Cohosh helps to balance female hormones and younger women, wish-
ing to conceive, may find it helpful especially if their cycles are irregular and
conception difficult.

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BURDOCK ROOT: You may already have come across this healing herb if
youve taken a walk in the wild and come home with a burr or two stuck to
your clothing. Thats right, this is the common burr. This herb is an excellent
blood cleanser and one I like for acne, psoriasis and other itchy skin condi-
tions. It is also an excellent antihistamine so if you think you have had an
allergic reaction to something, try burdock root to help you get over it. Bur-
dock is also used in cooking, particularly in Japanese dishes.

CASCARA SAGRADA BARK: The bark of this Native American tree pro-
vides a very gentle and thorough laxative that not only promotes good bowel
movement, but also strengthens the colon. This is not a solution to chronic
constipation problems that may come from changing your diet, but cas-
cara sagrada will gently solve occasional constipation or serve as a gentle
colon cleanse. Take one in the evening with a glass of water and if you do not
have results the next morning, take another in the morning with water.

CATS CLAW INNER BARK: This herb has been touted as a cure-all and
rightfully so. Cats claw is naturally high in iodine which can do two impor-
tant things for your body: 1) it feeds your thyroid, which requires iodine to
function; and 2) that same iodine helps fight infection.
Note: People with Crohns disease, celiac, diverticuloses or any colon prob-
lem that can cause an intestinal infection, can benefit from regular use of cats
claw to help control infection.

CAYENNE: Cayenne pepper, or any hot red chile, has many benefits in-
cluding pain relief, specifically for shingles, diabetic foot and leg pain, and
cluster headaches. Youve also seen topical creams with cayenne using the
term Capsicum the botanical name of the plant. It can kill diarrhea causing
bacteria and is a good reason hot climates usually have hot cuisine (chile hot,
that is). Poor or no refrigeration in hot climates can cause meat and other foods
to spoil quickly but the hot spices usually take care of any problem. Cayenne
is very warming and increases your circulation. If you have poor circulation,
if you work in a cold environment, if your hands and feet tend to get numb,
cayenne may help you. Cayenne also has been shown to reduce cholesterol.
Note: If you take cayenne, take it with food and dont take it before you lie
down. Can you take cayenne? If you like hot foods anyway, you can tolerate
cayenne.

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CHAMOMILE FLOWER: Chamomile is an herb that has benefits for young
and old alike and is very gentle. It has the ability to relax and calm and can re-
lieve nervous tension, stress, and serve as a sleep aid. Its effect on the diges-
tive system is equally good because of its healing properties. It can calm ulcers
and gastritis and relieve gas. Chamomile is a genuine healing herb with great
soothing properties that work both inside and out. That is why you see
chamomile in many beauty, hair and skin preparations.

Heres a hint if you have diverticulitis: Chamomile tea is a soothing balm

and helps relieve the tenderness and pain without adding any bulk to your
colon.

CHICKWEED: This is a springtime cool weather weed that probably

shows up in your lawn each year (unless you use herbicides to kill weeds) Its
actually a valuable tool in natural healing and can be eaten raw or lightly
steamed; or take a capsule. Heres what it can do for you. Chickweed has a va-
riety of soothing properties. It helps relieve gas, soothes softer membranes
(such as the tissue in the mouth, lungs and colon); it is a gentle expectorant and
a mild laxative. It is useful for cystitis (chronic bladder irritation), bladder in-
fections, pleurisy, and bronchitis.

CRANBERRY: Cranberry is excellent for the bladder because it creates an

environment where bacteria cannot flourish. If you are dealing with a bladder
infection, cranberry will be one of the foods/herbs you will want to use and
cranberry capsules are a good way to get unsweetened, whole cranberry. Your
usual sweetened cranberry juice may aggravate a bladder condition since
sugar is like fuel for the bacteria. Other herbs soothing for the bladder are
chickweed, marshmallow root, and slippery elm; these herbs all provide a
soothing coating over soft internal tissue

Do you have a leaky bladder?

A kidney or bladder infection can cause a leaky bladder because your blad-
der doesnt want to hold infectious material. If you sneeze, you splatter. You
can have this type infection without any obvious symptoms such as pain when
urinating. What symptoms might you have? Sore lower back, urine with an
odor, dark urine, very cloudy urine, puffy under-eyes, especially when get-
ting up in the morning, and overall fatigue. See Yucca Root Capsules.

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DAMIANA LEAF: Damiana is considered by many to be an aphrodisiac
and it may have that effect since it acts as a tonic and energizer and hormone
balancer for both men and women. A tonic makes you feel better and have
more energy. Damiana Leaf achieves this in a gentle way. It also has a mild
laxative action as it is a gentle stimulant to the colon. Caution: Damiana may
interfere with the absorption of iron.

DANDELION ROOT: Dandelion is another herb youll find growing in

your lawn if you have a natural yard that is dont use chemicals. Dont
fight it, join it it has wonderful properties and appears at the right time in
early spring to be useful. As a spring tonic, dandelion acts as a natural di-
uretic helping to you expel toxic waste and to stimulate the production of
bile, useful in fat digestion. If you want to use the dandelion in your yard,
pick the tender greens during the cool spring and fall months and add them
to a fresh salad or to other greens you are cooking. Or you can use our dan-
delion root capsules as they are an excellent natural diuretic that is also high
in potassium. A diuretic will relieve your body of toxic fluid so this herb is
useful for water retention and high blood pressure. Dandelion seems to help
prevent gallstones since it stimulates the production of bile and is a general
tissue and blood cleanser. If you have a chronic condition, dandelion is a use-
ful supplement in your overall healing program.

DEVILS CLAW TUBER: This plant has anti-inflammatory properties and

blood cleansing properties. It is useful for joint pain from arthritis, rheuma-
tism, abscess and even injury because it removes mineral deposits in the joints.
It aids in the elimination of uric acid-thus relieving gout and gouty arthritis
(the kind of gout that travels beyond the foot). This herb is also used in many
formulas to relieve inflammatory liver and gall bladder problems and it ap-
pears to stimulate the gall bladder, making it a useful herb for gallstones. I
particularly like to use this herb when I have any lymph gland swelling as it
quickly opens the glad to permit drainage and to reduce swelling.

DONG QUAI ROOT: This herb balances the female hormone system thus it
can help relieve symptoms of either overproduction of estrogen (endometrio-
sis, heavy or painful periods), or underproduction of estrogen (menopause
symptoms). It is a blood purifier and tonic and improves blood circulation.
I like to combine DONG QUAI ROOT with kelp capsules for full body bal-
ance. CAUTION: Do not take during pregnancy or during menstruation.

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ECHINACEA ROOT: This herb is a natural, broad spectrum antibiotic ef-
fective against viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa (protozoa is an organism
that can cause diarrhea and dysentery). It is a blood cleanser and immune
stimulant. If you are sick with cold, flu, bronchitis or whatever is going
around, you will find Echinacea a wonderful, healing herb. People ask if tak-
ing Echinacea long term can reduce its effectiveness such as can happen with
prescription antibiotics, and the answer is no, because Echinacea doesnt
actually kill the germs, it increases your bodys ability to produce white
blood cells and T cells which fight infection. Thus, bacteria and viruses
dont develop an immunity to Echinacea.

EYEBRIGHT LEAF: This herb acts like a tonic for the eyes. It not only has
healing properties, such as for conjunctivitis and sties, but also has preven-
tative qualities with problems such as cataracts or glaucoma. Eyebright has
antibacterial and astringent action and its effect on the eye/head area means
that this herb also has some benefits for relieving sinus and head cold prob-
lems. It may be hard to believe that this herb can relieve eye infections, but it
does and quickly.

FENNEL SEED: This licorice flavored herb has mild estrogenic properties
and may ease the discomfort associated with menopause, the most promi-
nent of which may be hot flashes. With its estrogenic properties, it will help
relieve PMS and may help promote regularity where menstrual periods are
erratic. Fennel is also a good digestive aid and can help relieve gas, so if you
eat a bowl of beans and think youre going to pay for it, take 2 fennel seed
capsules for relief. Fennel seed has also been used successfully as an appetite
suppressant.

FENUGREEK SEED: This herb is a useful healer for mucous membranes,

those soft tissues inside your body such as mouth, throat, lungs, bladder and
colon. Fenugreek soothes inflammation and acts as a mild expectorant, aiding
in the cleansing and healing of inflamed membranes. It is high in fiber which
makes it a good colon cleanse and stimulant. Fiber also helps to reduce cho-
lesterol. Lung congestion and bronchitis will both be helped by fenugreek.

FEVERFEW LEAF: Feverfew is natures remedy for the migraine headache

because it acts as a vasodilator it expands the arteries and veins. It is most
useful as a preventative and taking 1 capsule daily helps many people prevent
the onset of a migraine headache. Once a migraine has started, feverfew may

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reduce the severity of the headache. Feverfew has other benefits, too. It func-
tions as a digestive aid and relieves menstrual cramps.
Note: Many migraines are triggered by food sensitivities to dairy, wheat or
peanuts. (These are merely the most common food allergens) If you have fre-
quent migraines, keep a journal listing the foods youve eaten prior to your
migraine. This may help you to identify a food that triggers your migraines.

FO-TI ROOT: This Chinese herb has wonderful, healthful properties as it

appears to lower cholesterol and prevent cholesterol from clinging to artery
walls. This is the traditional Chinese use of this herb. We started taking the
herb to see for ourselves what benefits we might derive from it. We (3 women)
all agreed after a few weeks on the results. This herb makes your hair and
fingernails grow and it tightens your skin. Two of us have short hair so the
rapid hair growth was really noticeable. I have my short hair cut every 4
weeks; after 2 weeks of Fo-Ti, I really needed a trim. The effect on the nails
and skin was just as dramatic. I cant explain how a cholesterol lowering herb
can encourage hair growth but Im still taking it and look real shaggy between
hair cuts.

GARLIC: Garlic is another of natures powerful antibiotics and is a superb

herb for the heart. As an antibiotic, garlic oil was used extensively to treat
wounds and is still called the Russian penicillin. It is an effective antibiotic es-
pecially where other antibiotics are proving ineffective against infections. If
you find the flavor too strong, take with 2 alfalfa capsules. As a heart herb,
garlic will reduce your blood pressure and cholesterol and reduce the likeli-
hood of blood clots. Garlic also reduces blood sugar levels. Garlic is one of the
herbs that will help reduce heavy metal in your system, such as from lead,
radiation, and chemical exposure.
Note: We do try to learn from our customers and have found that people
who are sensitive to sulfa and penicillin drugs cannot tolerate garlic so if you
are sensitive you may want to bypass using garlic.

GARLIC ODORLESS: We offer Kyolic odorless garlic in our store. This

wonderful product is combined with Hawthorn berry, cayenne, and vitamin
E. The herbal combination makes this an excellent heart herb; Hawthorne
berry strengthens the heartbeat and garlic is excellent for blood pressure and
cholesterol control; cayenne is a mild circulation stimulant and can help pre-
vent blood clots.

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GINGER ROOT: Ginger is the #1 motion sickness and nausea fighter and
may help with the nausea associated with chemotherapy. If you are too sick
to swallow a capsule, open the capsule and put a little bit of the ground gin-
ger on your tongue. This is all it takes to control the nausea. It is safe for preg-
nant women to use for morning sickness and safe for children. This
remarkable herb is an immune stimulant with anti-viral properties. It helps
reduce cholesterol and blood pressure and prevents internal blood clots. It is
a digestive aid and relieves PMS type cramps. Ginger is warming and if you
find you need a circulation boost (and cayenne is too hot for you) ginger will
do it for you. I like to study the food habits of healthy cultures because food
is where real health starts. It was interesting to me that in studying Chinese
use of medicinal herbs, ginger was not overly stressed. However, when I ex-
amined my 1000 recipe Chinese cookbook, ginger was an ingredient in all
1000 recipes. This is a wonderful herb whether you take it in capsule form, as
a tea or in cooking.

GINKGO LEAF: Ginkgo leaf is from a tree that has survived intact for 200
million years. Im glad it did because ginkgo has some wonderful properties.
Ginkgo improves circulation to the head, thus helps to dry up sinus drainage.
In addition, ginkgo can stop ear ringing (tinnitus), macular degeneration,
cochlear deafness, and vertigo. Ginkgo can control coughing brought about
by sinus drainage, too. In addition, it interferes with a substance the body
produces called platelet activation factor which is involved in conditions
ranging from asthma attacks to blood clots. Ginkgo is a wonderful herb to
help with some of the problems of aging such as memory loss, stroke, heart
attack, leg pain and impotence from narrowed arteries.

GINSENG ROOT: See Siberian Ginseng.

GOLDENSEAL ROOT: Goldenseal is a good antibiotic but the characteris-

tic that sets it off from other herbs is the fact that it is an excellent hemostat;
it can control or stop bleeding internally such as from excessive menstrual
flow, ulcers and other internal bleeding conditions. In addition, goldenseal is
a source of natural insulin which would aid a person with diabetes. As an an-
tibiotic, it is especially effective where infection and bleeding are occurring
such as with infected gums. It is useful for infectious diarrhea and even
cholera. CAUTION: Do not take during pregnancy.
With some herbs, you will see the whole plant used. Goldenseal is an ex-
ample as both the leaf and root have similar properties. The root of any plant

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will always have the strongest properties as compared to the leaf or stem.
With some herbs, only the leaf is used. Ginkgo is an example of this type
herb. The ginkgo leaf is actually the leaf of a tree and that is the only part
used herbally.

GOTU KOLA LEAF: Gotu Kola has the reputation of promoting longevity.
One reason it may have this reputation is that it improves circulation to the
head, acts as a brain tonic, thus improving memory and other brain functions.
This herb is useful when better brain function is needed whether it is mem-
ory, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD and ADHD), or Alzheimers disease.
Note: Always adhere to the manufacturers recommended amount.

HAWTHORN BERRY: This herb offers support for healthy heart function.
It is an antispasmodic (stops muscle spasms), and vasodilator (relaxes and
expands the blood vessels). It helps strengthen the heart and helps to control
high blood pressure, toning the entire circulatory system.

HORSETAIL GRASS: (Also called Shavegrass). This plant is naturally high

in silica, a mineral that strengthens hair, skin and nails. Horsetail is also a
very mild diuretic and is astringent and cooling making it a gentle healer for
such conditions as cystitis or an irritated bladder. It also has the ability to dis-
solve sediments such as stones in the kidneys.

KAVA KAVA ROOT: This herb is strongly sedative inducing physical and
mental relaxation, thus it is useful for anxiety and panic attacks, insomnia,
depression, and stress related disorders. It has some pain relieving proper-
ties, too, and is useful in recovery from injury. This is a wonderful herb to use
in fear situations, such as if you fear flying. Do start at a lower amount to
see how you react as this her can make you sleepy. Caution: May cause
drowsiness and impair driving. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

KELP: Kelp is seaweed and is loaded with minerals, especially iodine. Our
diets are iodine poor because iodine is not available in our food supply. You
need iodine for normal thyroid function and we cannot get it from our food
so supplementing with an iodine rich sea vegetable such as kelp is extremely
important to you.
What are the symptoms of low thyroid function?
There are lots of them. Dry hair, cold hands and feet, low body temperature
(normal is 98.6 degrees), low energy, hormone imbalance, mood swings

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this names just a few. What we see most often as an indicator of low thyroid
function is the start of a goiter. This looks like a fat neck in everyday terms.
The thyroid, which sits on each side of your wind pipe in your neck, swells
when it doesnt get enough iodine. This swelling may also cause difficulty
swallowing. Take kelp, watch your neck get thinner, feel better, have more
energy and be in a great mood.

LICORICE ROOT: Licorice is anti-inflammatory (good for bronchitis), anti-

fungal (Candida and thrush), anti-spasmodic (cough), and anti-bacterial
(strep infections). It is a natural hormone balancer giving adrenal nourish-
ment and endocrine support. It contains natural cortisone and is a blood
sugar regulator for both high and low blood sugar. Licorice can raise your
blood pressure slightly and can be used if you have a problem with low blood
pressure. CAUTION: Do not use licorice if you have high blood pressure.
DGL Licorice can be used as this does not stimulate high blood pressure.

MARSHMALLOW ROOT: This mucilaginous herb is healing and soothing

to external skin and internal mucous membranes. The mucilage it forms is ac-
tually a slimy coating, but this slime is very healing and includes some pain
relieving properties. We particularly like to recommend Marshmallow Root
and Vitamin B6 for people with urinary incontinence. It works for us, it may
work for you.

MILK THISTLE SEED: This plant has a long, safe history of use in liver
ailments because it helps to detoxify the liver. Its stimulating effect also
helps the gall bladder to function better. Its traditional use is in such liver
ailments as hepatitis and cirrhosis, but any liver problem (sometimes show-
ing up as digestive problems), can benefit from this herb as it seems to help
the liver regenerate. Its a protectant for the liver, too, because of its antiox-
idant properties. If drugs or alcohol are being used, it can help protect the
liver from damage. This herb is usually found as an extract with a guar-
anteed potency. The standard for milk thistle is 80% silybum.

NETTLE HERB: Nettle is high in vitamin C and is a mineral rich herb; the
young plant is eaten in many parts of the world for its nutrient properties
and as a spring tonic. It is astringent, making it helpful for diarrhea, cystitis,
and kidney infections. It has an alkalizing effect on your body which helps in
any over acid situation.

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Wild greens such as nettle, plantain, dandelion and many others are rich
sources of minerals, especially those that have a salty taste, such as nettle, be-
cause the minerals are in the form of mineral salts.

PASSION FLOWER HERB: This herb has pain relieving and sedative
properties and has long been used to help relieve nervousness, unrest, ex-
haustion, and insomnia. It has some anti-spasmodic properties making it
useful in helping to control minor convulsions such as those evidenced by
minor muscular twitching. It will help provide rest and relief in the case of
Parkinsons disease, epilepsy, shingles, neuralgia, anxiety and depression
and help to relieve asthma symptoms.

PAU DARCO INNER BARK: This herb is antifungal, antiviral, and an-
tibiotic. It is effective against virally caused cancers because it inhibits tumor
growth. It is an immune enhancer and very good against opportunistic dis-
eases such as candida a yeast overgrowth. It is an effective blood purifier
and useful against dermatitis and psoriases. It is not a new healing herb; peo-
ple of the ancient Inca civilization used it extensively as a healer.

PSYLLIUM SEED: This herb provides fiber and bulk to promote regular
bowel movements. Psyllium is a soluble fiber, that is, it absorbs and holds
moisture in your digestive tract, so drink plenty of water if you use this herb.
What are some of the ailments that a good, soluble fiber can help? They are
constipation, diabetes, hemorrhoids, high cholesterol and triglycerides, Irri-
table Bowel Syndrome, and weight loss. You may have this plant growing in
your lawn if you dont use chemical herbicides. Its called plantain. The seed
of the plantain plant is psyllium and the leaf, plantain, has different healing
properties.

RED CLOVER FLOWERS: This herb has anti-tumor properties and is used
in many countries as part of an anti-cancer treatment. Red clover is a blood
purifier and is good in any program where blood cleansing is desirable, such
as with acne, a spider bite, even psoriasis. Red clover is also a phyto-estrogen
(a plant that acts like estrogen) and can be used in a menopause or hormone
balancing regimen.

RED RASPBERRY LEAF: This herb is a young womans best friend helping
not only with painful menstruation, but also and especially with preg-
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prepare for childbirth. It may also relieve nausea, help to check hemorrhage,
increase milk, and balance glandular activity. If you decide to make your own
red raspberry concoction (tea), be sure to dry the leaves thoroughly before
brewing.

Note: If you are interested in brewing your own teas from leaves and flow-
ers in your yard be sure to check for cautions such as the one above about
drying the leaves before using. Sweet Woodruff (used to smooth spring wine)
is another herb that can only be used after it is dried. The drying process elim-
inates some irritating components of the plant.

SARSPARILLA ROOT: If youve ever watched old western movies (really

old in black and white), you may see a grizzled cowboy enter the saloon,
go to the bar and ask for sarsaparilla. He knew what was good for him espe-
cially after being in the saddle for the past three weeks. Sarsaparilla can best
be described as a blood purifier and thus is good for skin problems such as
eczema or psoriasis; it helps gout, arthritis and rheumatism, too. It is a toner
for the male and female hormone system, and a gentle liver cleanser with an-
tifungal properties. Sarsaparilla is a natural source of steroids and is a sooth-
ing cortisone substitute. Sarsaparilla has the unique ability to bind bacterial
toxins in the digestive track making them unabsorbable. This would make
sarsaparilla a good remedy for side effects from mosquito and tick bites.

SAW PALMETTO BERRY: This herb can reduce and prevent inflammation
and swelling in an enlarged prostate gland. It is a tissue builder and gland
stimulant for the male reproductive system. Saw Palmetto also will help rid
the lungs of excess mucous in respiratory problems. As a tissue builder, it is
useful in any wasting disease that leaves you weakened, such as pneumonia.
Saw Palmetto helps to build stamina and endurance.

SIBERIAN GINSENG ROOT: Siberian Ginseng is the number one herb for
relieving stress and heres how you can test its effectiveness. Think of some-
thing that has been stressful for you. Your body reacts just as if the stress were
real, now.

Siberian Ginseng Effectiveness Test: Take 2 Siberian Ginseng. Wait 10 min-

utes and think about the same stressful situation. Most people report that
after taking the ginseng, the stressful thought does not bother them as much.
This ginseng has other wonderful properties, too. It is an immune stimulant,

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it reduces bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol, it protects the liver
from the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and chemicals. CAUTION: Do not
use this drug if you are taking psychotherapeutic drugs.

SLIPPERY ELM BARK: This herb has a long history of soothing and heal-
ing. It absorbs liquid and forms mucilage (a soothing, slippery coating) which
helps to heal any part of the body it comes in contact with. It is soothing and
healing for ulcers, an irritated colon including Crohns disease, kidney or
bladder inflammation, and for sore throat. It is healing for lesions, such as in
stomach or lung cancer.

SPIRULINA: Spirulina is freshwater blue green algae high in chlorophyll

and rich in natural minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. Spirulina is a complete
protein, meaning our bodies can use it by itself as a source of protein. If you
are a vegan and need protein or if you do not get enough greens in your diet,
spirulina is a good resource for either purpose.

ST. JOHNS WORT: This herb has calming properties and more since it
helps to both soothe nerves and to heal and strengthen them. It can be used
as a nerve tonic and as a sleep aid for insomnia. This herb has more to offer,
too. It is anti-viral and, like many anti-depressants, it has pain relieving
properties. Anyone with chronic pain or chronic stress may find this herb
beneficial. CAUTION: Prolonged use may make you sensitive to the sun.

VALERIAN ROOT: Valerian root was part of the official pharmacopoeia

and as such was grown by pharmacists and prescribed by doctors. This was
all a long time ago when pharmacies consisted of a small building and a large
garden, where plants were grown to be processed into prescriptions. Valerian
root rightly belongs in our history as it has strong sedative properties making
it useful as a sleep aid in cases of anxiety, insomnia or depression. It also has
pain relieving properties, thus it is useful to combat sleeplessness caused by
pain such as from arthritis. Chronic pain is stressful to people and valerian is
a good herb for stress and pain. You will learn to recognize this herb by its dis-
tinctive odor it stinks. However, if you grow it in your garden, you will be
enjoying the beautiful flower heliotrope. CAUTION: Use this herb moder-
ately as excess use may cause morning grogginess.

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WHITE OAK BARK: This herb has strong astringent and antiseptic prop-
erties making it useful for inflammation, swelling and bleeding problems
such as hemorrhoids, varicose veins, and bleeding kidney and bladder prob-
lems. It helps to dissolve and pass kidney and gallstones and will help bring
diarrhea under control. It is also useful to control a heavy menstrual flow. It
strengthens capillaries which will strengthen your ability to resist bruising
and varicose veins.

WHITE WILLOW BARK: This natural pain reliever has been used since be-
fore the time of Christ and is effective for pain, fever, inflammation and men-
strual cramps. It contains natural salicin which is the active ingredient upon
which aspirin was based many years ago. White willow bark is a good, natu-
ral pain reliever plus it has the advantage of stopping inflammation.

WILD YAM ROOT: Wild Yam root is a source of natural testosterone and
steroids and acts as a female hormone balancer, especially where you have
menstrual pain during your monthly cycle. It is a progesterone precursor and
thus is useful during menopause. Wild Yam Root can relax muscle spasms
and ease inflammation. It is traditionally used for female problems from
menstrual cramps to menopause.

YUCCA ROOT: This herb has the ability to break up inorganic mineral de-
posits such as are associated with arthritis, gout, rheumatism, kidney and gall
stones. It is anti-inflammatory making it doubly effective with these ailments.
Many people find that chronic back pain can be relieved using yucca and
many people with arthritis report immediate pain relief with this herb.

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EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR (BLOOD) TYPE

The book Eat Right 4 Your Type by Dr. Peter J. DAdamo is the most im-
portant health book in the last 30 years. Why? It answers all those questions
Ive had over the years about nutrition and why a food plan that worked so
well for me didnt for someone else.
The book is the result of years of research into diet and how people respond
to foods literally by reactions in their blood. The book categorizes food for
each blood type: O, A, B, or AB, into good, neutral, and avoid. Good food
is like medicine in your body; Neutral food is like food, its okay for you;
Avoid foods are like poison to you really harmful. Eating the wrong
foods can affect your blood type with results such as obesity, high blood pres-
sure, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma, arthritis, cancer, and many other ill-
nesses that have become so common today.
Have you known several people whove followed the Atkins or South Beach
Diets and some did well, and some didnt? That high protein, low carb diet
was made for Blood Type O; other blood types dont do well and dont feel
good when they follow such a diet.
Did you know there is one blood type that is the natural vegetarian? Type
A does well as a vegetarian or a vegan (no animal products whatsoever).
Other blood types have a harder time being vegetarians because they need
more protein.
If youre Blood Type B and eating lots of chicken because its a lean meat,
youre hurting yourself. Chicken is like poison to type Bs.
Type AB? You do need some meat but both chicken and beef are bad for
you. Do you like turkey? Its okay.
Surprised at some of the foods that may be bad for you and hard on your
body? I was. I was also resentful. I didnt want to give up tomatoes, peppers
and chilies (all on my avoid list). Id just planted my garden and these foods
were a big part of it. How could they be bad for me?
So, I experimented on myself since no one else would let me do it to them.
I didnt eat tomatoes, peppers or chilies for 1 week. Then I fixed a delicious
enchilada (vegetarian style-no meat no cheese). 20 minutes after I ate I had a
very full feeling, to the point that I couldnt breathe deeply. I also didnt feel
like doing anything so retired to my chair and the TV. The next morning, I
had an excess of sinus drainage and mucous.
Ive had that full feeling before after a meal and always assumed it was be-
cause I ate too much. I repeated the experiment, however, this time fixing
spaghetti after a week with no tomatoes, chilies or peppers.

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Same results: a full feeling, difficulty breathing, sinus problems and lots of mu-
cous. Im not dense; there was a real connection between the avoid foods for
my blood type and how I reacted when I ate them. I am stubborn, however, and
tested tomatoes again and again, hoping just once I wouldnt have a reaction. I
tested tomatoes 15 times in all before giving up and agreeing that tomatoes were
not right for my blood type.

Whats in this book for you? An eating plan that may save your life; one that
will certainly help you to loose weight and to keep it off if you are overweight;
a guide to food that may eliminate allergies, digestive problems, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS), arthritis and many other ailments.
The book Eat Right 4 Your Type by Dr. Peter J. DAdamo is probably at your
library; but we also sell the book in our store.
Dont know your blood type?
We have a blood type kit that you can use to find out your blood type.

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We have a good selection of natural supplements. There are no synthetic vita-

mins or chemicals in our products. Since we review each product carefully before
we carry it, you will not see a full line of any one manufacturer. Weve picked the
best quality (and price) for the product we want to carry. You wont be over-
whelmed, for example, by trying to decide which manufacturer has the best qual-
ity Vitamin B. If we do have more than one selection, it is because they do
different things and well be glad to explain the difference to you.
Our emphasis is on chemical free products, organically produced whenever
possible, no genetically engineered ingredients, and tastes good.
In addition to herbs, vitamins and other supplements, we carry fun things
like gemstones and jewelry, essential oils, flower waters and aromatherapy
burners.

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Asthma Modern Day Epidemic
Asthma is a modern ailment; not to say it wasnt around in older times it was
but not in the pandemic proportions seen today. If youre 20 years old and
half your friends have asthma, thats not unusual to you you have asthma,
too. But if youre my age, you lived at a time when in a 40 year span, you knew
of only one person who had asthma. Thats what I mean by a modern ailment.
So what have we done to change our world so much that such a large part
of our population Im talking about you, your friends and family have
asthma? I call asthma the ultimate allergy and truly believe weve become al-
lergic to our food, not only because of the poor quality and nutrition in it but
also because of the many chemicals used to manipulate it. Those chemicals
make the food taste good, last longer on the shelf, and be consistent; but are
they killing you? Robbing you of your breath?

This is Mickeys story reprinted from the Earth Magic brochure:

I was forced to become responsible for my own health! You probably
thought I was a volunteer. No way. I lost my real job and tried to sustain my
health insurance and couldnt. I was frightened because I didnt feel good
and I didnt know what to do about it. I know there are millions of people
out there in the same spot because my situation was not unique.
Ive learned how difficult it is to understand food. As an example, you buy
100% pure corn oil. That sounds like a perfectly clean food. However, the corn
was genetically modified and was grown with 4 to 6 chemicals, none of which
added nutritive value. After harvest, it was processed with another 5 to 8
chemicals so that it would endure high heat without smoking, would not go
rancid on the shelf, and so that it looked clear, not cloudy. The ingredients,
however, say 100% pure corn oil.
Your 100% pure corn oil may have up to 18 chemicals in it. Why doesnt the
label say so? The FDA (You think theyre looking out for you?) does not re-
quire that any chemical used in the processing be listed as an ingredient. We
have no idea whats actually in the food we buy or how it affects our health.
Dont think the food manufacturers are looking out for your health; theyre
not. If theyre adding a chemical to the food youre eating, its because theyll
make more money, not because it will improve your health.
How do you clean up your fuel (food)?
Foods labeled as 100% organic have not been grown or processed with
chemicals. You can also control what you grow yourself. Consider a garden,
even a small one for your favorite summer foods.

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How do you clean up your body?
After realizing I had been polluting my body for the last 25 or more years,
I realized why I was so sickly. I was overloaded with toxins. I thought that the
human body had to be a remarkable piece of equipment to go on running
(even though it was running rough) even after so many years of toxic buildup.
I thought that if I got rid of the toxic buildup, my body ought to run better.
Sure enough, I was right.
In studying how our ancestors and other older cultures handled body
cleansing, it became apparent that this was a regular process done several
time a year, usually in conjunction with the change of the season. In my 50s
at the time, I figured I had quite a few cleanses to do in order to get a healthy
body. It worked. After several years of regular, gentle cleanses, I think my
body is now it its 40s well, maybe 45. The best part, I no longer have arthri-
tis, no pain, no dyslexia, and no aches. I feel wonderful.
How do you ensure real health?
Improve the quality of your food. Do not eat junk food, quit sugar use
honey instead, make as many food items from scratch as you can, buy organic
ingredients whenever possible, grow a garden without chemicals and to en-
sure you are eating the right food for you, read and follow your blood type
diet in the book Eat Right 4 Your Type.
Cleanse to get rid of toxic buildup.
There are other things you can do. Drink bottled distilled water dont
drink tap water. You know if you arent drinking enough water so gradually
increase the amount you drink. Eight 8 oz. glasses daily is still a good guide-
line. Fruits cleanse so add some fresh fruit to your diet, at least once daily. In-
crease gradually.
Avoid chemical pollution from unsuspected sources.
That new carpet, for instance, is giving off chemical fumes which you are
absorbing. Do you know why medical patches work? Your skin is a sponge.
If you touch it, you absorb it. If you use harsh cleaners (and theyre all harsh)
either wear gloves or change to gentler cleaners. Real soap (the old fashioned
kind made from oil also called castile soap) is still a good cleaner, is natu-
rally antibacterial, and doesnt contain chemicals.
Understand that every ache and pain is a symptom.
Do something about it whether its with a natural remedy or a visit to your
doctor. Pay attention to your body. When your body is not working right, find
out why not. Its a lot of work but youre worth it.

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LACTOSE INTOLERANCE

Of course youre lactose intolerant. After all, we were designed to drink

mothers milk for a few years until enough teeth came along for us to start
chewing. We werent designed to drink cows milk at all unless its your goal
to become a 300 lb. heifer in about 6 months. Its really hard for us to admit
that we cant tolerate milk products because, lets face it, they do taste good
and that means they are addictive.

Using milk products can cause real health problems.

Acne , ADD and ADHD, allergies, Alzheimers disease, asthma, constipa-
tion, diabetes, dyslexia, fever blisters, gray hair, hair loss, headache, herpes
outbreak, indigestion, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), memory loss, migraine
headache, osteoporosis, weight gain, sinus infection, and more.
In spite of the fact that the American Dairy Association says milk is good for
you, it is not. It contains steroids that convert to estrogen in your body, and
antibiotics (such as penicillin) that you may be allergic to, and infectious ma-
terial from the sick cow that gave the milk.
Ive talked to many people whove assured me that milk does not bother
them but they are thinking only in terms of their digestive tract. The lady who
loves her cheese and eats a grilled cheese sandwich daily with a glass of milk
is also the lady who has estrogen sensitive breast cancer (remember the
steroid that converts to estrogen in our body?).
When I gave up dairy, it was a real struggle with temptation because I loved
milk, I never met a cheese I didnt like, sour cream was essential to a baked
potato, I really liked buttermilk and yogurt, and cream cheese and butter were
natural toppings for bagels and toast. But I stuck to it. After about a year and
a half, I had lost a few pounds and a lot of inches; specifically 8 inches around
my middle. My nearly white hair had grown in with color unfortunately
my natural color is mouse brown; where my hair had gotten thin and had re-
ceded, it was now thick and grown back to my youthful hair line. My mem-
ory was now perfect, I no longer had dyslexia, my allergies were gone, I had
tons of energy, and I wasnt constipated any more. Great results for one di-
etary change!

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HEALTH TIPS

Weve learned a lot from our customers over the years and have put to-
gether a few tips to alert you to possible health hazards. Here they are:

Water out of the tap has gotten to the point of being harmful. The chlorine
used in tap water actually binds to iodine and other essential nutrients your
body needs and prevents you from using it. Lack of iodine causes low thyroid
function. If you dont feel good, drink bottled water (we suggest distilled) for
a week and see if you improve. If your thyroid is low, you can take kelp cap-
sules (kelp is seaweed and is fairly high in iodine and other minerals).

Many water departments now combine ammonia and chlorine in their mix
of chemicals to disinfect the water. This is a deadly combination and, in fact,
water customers on kidney dialysis are warned not to drink the water. I think
the same goes for the rest of us, too.

Dairy, specifically milk products such as milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt,
cream cheese, buttermilk, sour cream, and others, is hard on everyone. I
didnt say it doesnt taste good or that you dont crave it, but think about
the steroids given to the dairy cow to improve their milk production; this
steroid converts to estrogen in your body. No one needs more estrogen than
their body would naturally produce. Excess estrogen can cause (estrogen
related) breast cancer, endometriosis (painful, flooding periods), hormone
imbalance, impotency and a long list of other problems. Maybe the biggest
problem with this chemical estrogen is that it is given to promote rapid
weight gain in cattle and its doing that to you, too.
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In addition, cows (both beef and dairy) are given penicillin. If you are a per-
son with an allergy to penicillin or sulpha drugs, you would especially want
to avoid dairy and beef or better yet, buy organic. No antibiotics in organic
meat and dairy.

Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOS, (they make it sound like an alien

creature) is actually the food youre eating and it indeed may be alien to your
digestive tract. You have been eating genetically modified food for a long time
(years) and dont know it. Have digestive problems? The main GMO foods
were exposed to are wheat, soy, and corn.

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Genetically modified products have been on the grocery shelves for a long
time and you have no right to know if the products you are selecting are
GMOS. Nowadays, the list of genetically modified food extends to fruits, veg-
etables, beef and other animal products.

I made the mistake of eating a corn product a few years ago even though I
knew I shouldnt because it was a GMO. Wont ever happen again! I dont
have digestive problems but I did then. For a week it felt like someone was in-
side twisting my guts. Ill never forget that experience.

Essential Nutrients are no longer in the food chain because farmers are paid
by volume bushels per acre not by how nutritious the food is. Every
penny spent on farming goes toward increasing volume, not vitamin and min-
eral content. Even the government admits our food today lacks nutrition.

Take a good multi-vitamin mineral to ensure your health. Plant a garden,

too, if you can; buy organic food, if possible; all these measures will help in-
sure you get real nutrition. Whats so special about organic? Its old fashioned
gardening and hard work. You actually dont use any chemicals and you do
put nutrients back into the soil, thus the food is nutrient rich.

Growing your own garden has other benefits, too. Flavor is one of them.
The food grown for grocery stores is grown for its ability to last for weeks
and weeks in storage and on the shelves. If you grow your own garden, you
can select varieties from seed catalogs that are loaded with flavor.

You can grow more than a vegetable garden. Fruit and berries are easy to
grow and can be blended in with your landscape. Dwarf fruit trees dont re-
quire a lot of room and offer loads of benefits. That peach off your own tree
will taste 100 times better than the one you buy at the grocery store.

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Missing Nutrients in Processed Food

Food producers have changed the way they raise and grow food (Im talk-
ing animals and plants). They do it to make more profit. What theyve elimi-
nated with modern practices (as opposed to old fashioned methods) is certain
essential nutrients that are no longer in our food chain.
Heres just a few:
Conjugated Linoleic Acid: We call this mouthful CLA and even though it
doesnt sound like something you want in your body you need it. Its one
goal is to take fat from around your middle and convert it to lean muscle
mass. This is a missing nutrient, not in our food supply. You can get CLA as
a supplement. It may be the one missing nutrient that is, in part, responsible
for such large bellies that have grown and just keep growing. Without CLA,
your body stores fat around your middle.

Essential Fatty Acids: These are the omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids that pro-
mote heart and brain health. Food processing has eliminated these nutrients
from our food but they are available as supplements as fish oils, flax oils and
seed oils such as black currant seed oil.
Heart health is important but think how brain health is affecting us and our
children with Alzheimers disease and ADD/ADHD. The entire supplement
blends that we carry for children and adults contain the omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty
acids.

Sulfur: You probably didnt know you needed sulfur but it is another miss-
ing nutrient that strengthens ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue. In
other words its essential to strengthen your body so it holds together. Ever
slipped a disc or dislocated a joint or strained a tendon. You probably need
sulfur. You can get this mineral as a supplement called MSM.

I dislocated my shoulder years ago. I suffered with it but I let it go back in

naturally because otherwise I would have been in a cast for six weeks and face
an increased chance of dislocating it again. I was not taking MSM at this time
but research reminded me I needed it to help hold my shoulder in place. Be-
sides, I was still experiencing quite a bit of pain. Within 24 hours of starting on
MSM (just 500 mg), the pain was gone. By the way, its never dislocated again
(knock on wood) and its been over ten years since the original event.
CAUTION: People allergic to sulpha drugs cannot tolerate MSM. Weve
also found that some people allergic to penicillin cannot tolerate it.

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Gardening and You.
You dont have to know how to garden to have a garden. Start small, such
as with your favorite foods. For many, this is tomatoes, peppers, and squash.
Use existing open spaces in your yard such as among flowers or create a small
garden by digging out grass and weeds. You can sow seeds directly into the
ground when the weather warms, you can start seeds indoors in small pots,
or you can go to the plant nursery and find a large variety of vegetable plants
already started. You dont have to be an expert to dig a hole and put your
tomato plant in it. Just water it.

If you think you dont have time, what could be more important than the
health of you and your family? You will have more nutritious food and you
will eliminate the risk of food poisoning. Good eating. (Next year, you can
add green beans. Get the pole varieties and you can grow them straight up
saves space).

I encourage you to share this FREE ebook with your friends. You can
download this FREE ebook on my website, in Adobe Acrobat PDF for-
mat. It is designed for double-sided printing for easy book binding at
Staples, Office Depot, FedEx Kinkos, or any professional printer.
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