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Treating Thyroid Problems Naturally

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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the throat that regulates the metabolic functions of the body. It dictates growth and development, and how the body uses energy. It determines the pace at which cells work. Thyroid problems such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and goiter can result in fluctuations in weight and difficulty with weight loss. Hypothyroidism is an underactive thyroid. The thyroid does not produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4.) Hyperthyroidism is an overactive thyroid where a person has difficulty keeping weight on. When an Iodide deficiency exists the thyroid can become enlarged, which is called a goiter. Iodine is the principal building block for thyroid hormones, therefore an iodine deficiency should be ruled out right away. Common symptoms are fatigue, drastic weight change, digestion problems, muscle weakness, body aches, sensitivity to extreme temperatures, and thinning hair. Causes of thyroid dysfunction are iodine deficiency, autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto Thyroiditis and Graves’ Disease, inflammation, pituitary or hypothalmus problems.

Conventional medical treatment for thyroid problems are medication to regulate thyroid gland function, supplementing hormones, or surgery. Most patients will use those medications for life. For anyone wishing to treat thyroid imbalances naturally, here are some suggestions:

Herbal Remedies for Thyroid Care

  • Ashwagandha– Has been proven to heal thyroid and adrenal issues
  • Black Pepper- Contains piperine which helps lower levels of thyroid hormones
  • Bladderwrack– Rick in iodine which the thyroid needs
  • Bugleweed– Decreases thyroid hormone levels
  • Commiphora Mukul Tree– Guggulu the resin from the tree trests hypothyroidism
  • Custard Apple Seeds– Contains quercetin which helps lower levels of thyroid hormones
  • Echinacea– has been used to heal both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
  • Indian Gooseberry– Reduces elevated thyroid hormone levels in blood
  • Nettle Leaf– Has been used to help both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism
  • Orange Peel– Contains antioxidant components that help hyperthyroidism
  • Selenium– Powerful antioxidant-like functions. Helps balance hormones
  • Siberian Ginseng– Stimulates thyroid to help hypothyroidism

Homeopathy for Thyroid Problems

  • Amyl Nitrosum– For thyroid symptoms
  • Calcarea Carbonica– For hypothyroidism where there is excessive weight gain
  • Conium Maculatum– For hyperthyroidism with depression
  • Ferrum Iodatum– For enlarged thyroid gland, palpitation of heart and excessive nervousness
  • Ferrum Metallicum- For enlarged thyroid, protruding eyes, nervousness, tremors and sweats
  • Graphites– For hypothyroidism who are very obese and sensitive to cold
  • Lachesis Mutus– For hyperthyroidism with extreme heat
  • Lodium– For hyperthyroidism with quick weight loss
  • Lycopus Virginicus– To remedy exophthalmic goiter
  • Natrum Muriaticum– Helps manage hypothyroidism and depression, also thinning hair, helps hyperthyroidism with irritability, also helps goiter
  • Phosphorus– For hyperthyroidism with extreme sensitivity and hair falling out
  • Sepia Officinalis– Helps patients who are weak with hypothyroidism
  • Spongia Tosta– For enlarged thyroids
  • Sulphur– For exophthalmic goiter
  • Thyroidinum– Stimulates the functioning thyroid gland, for puffy face and weight gain

Foods and Supplements for Thyroid Health

  • B Vitamins- B12 and thiamine are important for thyroid function
  • Blueberries- Loaded with phytonutrients and antioxidants for thyroids in oxidative stress
  • Brazil Nuts- Loaded with selenium which protects against inflammation and is used in T4 to T3 conversion
  • Coconut Oil- Contains medium-chain triglycerides which help cells immediately
  • Garlic- Strengthens immune function which is beneficial for anyone with Hashimoto’s or Graves’ Disease or any type of auto-immune thyroiditis
  • Maca Root– A powerful adaptogen that helps balance and restore sex hormones
  • Mango Peel- Mango peel helps treat stimulate an underactive thyroid gland
  • Muskmelon- Has compounds that stimulate thyroid gland to treat hypothyroidism
  • Mussels- A great source of zinc, magnesium, selenium and iodine which are good for thyroid
  • Probiotics– Critical for leaky gut syndrome, thyroid problems have been linked to leaky gut.
  • Proteolytic Enzymes– Reduce inflammation. Bromelain can benefit thyroid health
  • Seaweed– Best source of iodine which is essential for thyroid health

Understanding Trauma through Polyvagal Theory

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Polyvagal Theory was a new way to understand trauma through the neuropsychological role of the vagus nerve in regulating emotions and fear responses and how they affect social connections in 1994 when it was introduced by Stephen Porges. The theory expands the two types of threat responses, fight or flight, into a third called “freeze.” It is what some animals do in the wild. Freezing is the body’s way of “playing dead” to become uninteresting to a threat until it passes. The natural way someone exits the freeze response and return to balance in the body is to bring ourselves into social engagement, in which we are open and receptive which establishes within the body that we’re not under threat.

The autonomic nervous system is responsible for this survival mechanism. It regulates heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, digestion, and sexual arousal. In times of extreme threat, one branch of our parasympathetic nervous system kicks us into shutdown mode. When we look back on the experience it is normal to wonder why we did not react differently such as fighting off the attack or running away. It can be confusing and make us think we are weak.

That confusion causes trauma energy to become blocked in the body where it is stored. The person can stay stuck in trauma and anxiety perpetually until it is discharged. The way this stored energy is discharged is through entering back into a state of threat, shut-down and immobilization, and working back into social engagement where we become relaxed and open again. Traveling back and forth threat to safety allows a person to truly recognize they are safe, where they can become open and receptive again so they can explore further healing.

The Three Parts of the Nervous System

Deb Dana, a clinical social worker and therapist recognized the need for a practical application of polyvagal theory and developed a therapy around it. She published three books, The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy, Clinical Application of the Polyvagal Theory and Polyvagal Exercises for Safety and Connection. In her books, she organizes the nervous system into three parts, hierarchy, neuroception and co-regulation.

Hierarchy refers to the three states of the nervous system: The ventral vagal, sympathetic and dorsal vagal, and how they activate in a particular order. The ventral vagal helps us feel safe, show up and communicate. It is our home base line and place of safety. Sympathetic is that energy that gives us fight or flight to help us survive danger. If we cannot flee or fight, then the dorsal vagal has us shut down, collapse and go numb to protect ourselves.

Neuroception is when our nervous system is constantly scanning the environment for clues of any danger. It listens inside and outside our bodies, and to interactions between people for any trouble. Neuroception determines whether we need to be in ventral vagal, sympathetic or dorsal vagal, depending on the environment and threat level. Dana describes co-regulation as the need to be safely connected with others throughout our lifetime in order to survive.

Understanding our nervous system is the first step in navigating challenges more effectively. The nervous system informs the brain, therefore it is essential to first comprehend the processes of the nervous system before understanding the brain. When people come to an understanding of why their nervous system acts the way it does, people can guide themselves back to their home safety state. When people are stuck in the sympathetic state, people with unhealed trauma may carry fear, lack of trust and anxiety. Those stuck in the vagal state may carry loneliness, disconnection and numbness. When survivors heal, it is a triumph because they can reside in the ventral vagal state of their home base where they have let go of their stories of suffering and become connected and attuned with others.

Somatic Experiencing Therapy for Trauma

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What is Somatic Experiencing?

Somatic Experiencing is a naturalistic form of therapeutic body work that aids the healing of Post-Traumatic Stress Response (PTSR) and other issues related to trauma. It was established by Peter Levine in the 1970s and has been used in the treatment of trauma. It is based on Wilhelm Reich’s theory of blocked energy in the body and how it needs to be released in order to heal.

Healing comes through Somatic Experiencing by addressing where imbalances occurred through the excess energy that was trapped in the body following a traumatic incident. During a traumatic incident, adrenalin floods the body in order to fight and run for survival. It’s just something the body does in normal reaction mode. When the traumatic event is over, the body gradually goes back to resting state, but sometimes the body can go into a freeze state and the brain can dissociate to leave the present moment and take refuge elsewhere. This can cause energy to be trapped in the body. The excess energy needs to be discharged but the body doesn’t like to waste energy and tends to store it. This is often the root of dysfunctions following trauma. In order to heal trauma, we must release that energy. It can be deeply uncomfortable, however, it is far better to go through it for our mental and emotional health, than let it fester or bury deeper inside.

The Somatic Experiencing approach is to assist a person to notice their physical sensations in relation to difficult thoughts and emotions connected with their traumatic events. Instead of talking about the experience and reliving it, Somatic Experiencing uncovers and identifies the sensations in the body that are energetically linked to the traumatic emotions or memories. For instance, when a traumatic memory comes up, a person would notice where they feel sensations of pain or discomfort in their body. The person would make the connection between that part of the body and the traumatic event. While that connection if fresh, the person would immediately think of a positive thought or memory, such as basking in the sunshine or a favorite vacation spot. By bringing in a pleasant, positive experience, there is a somatic overwrite and the person should feel relief in the form of a tingling sensation, calming or the feeling as if a weight has been lifted.

These are some techniques used in Somatic Experiencing to release traumatic energy trapped in the body:

Breathing can be used to breathe out and release blocked and stored energy.

Mindfulness to strengthen awareness of surroundings, thoughts, and the way the body feels.

Meditation to calm and increase awareness.

Somatic Psychotherapy may be used to talk about the experience and pinpoint correlating body discomfort.

Body movement is used to release trapped energy and identify areas of stress to process it for healing.

Positive Imagery can be used to calm the body and mind to help bring healing to stress areas.

Conclusion

Normally we can sufficiently recover from a traumatic event but we each process trauma differently both physically and emotionally. Trapped energy from a traumatic event can cause imbalances in the body. Those imbalances over time can become chronic pain, behavior disorders or disease. Trauma therapy should be sought at the first sign of trauma symptoms, or right after a traumatic event, but we don’t always realize that we need help. Waiting until pain and discomfort become so unbearable is what normally drives people to seek therapy. Somatic Experiencing is a way to release stored trauma energy by identifying body discomfort associated with a trauma memory. Using positive imagery, the trauma memory energy can be uncovered and released. Relief in the form of a freer, lighter feeling can be achieved.

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Sensorimotor Therapy to Heal Trauma

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How Does Sensorimotor Therapy Heal Trauma?

Sensorimotor Therapy- Research has shown that people who have been diagnosed with PTSD, have experienced child or adult sexual abuse and those who suffer from anxiety, depression and other trauma-related symptoms benefit from Sensorimotor Therapy. It was first discovered by Dr. Pat Ogden in the 1970s and is meant to re-establish the connection between mental health and the sensorimotor skills of patients at the psychiatric hospital where she worked. It works on the theory that when we experience trauma or a traumatic event, memory of the experience can become trapped in the body. Affected persons may not even be aware that the energy of unresolved trauma is what is causing pain and problems in their body. It can affect the nervous system, mood and numerous other secondary symptoms.

Normal survival responses to trauma are fight, flight, freeze, flop or friend. The freeze response shuts us down in a paralysis, thus our attempts to physically protect ourselves may not have been completed for several reasons, we may have been overpowered by the assailant. Situations where we are unable to protect ourselves can lead to mannerisms like shaking, clenching or nervous ticks. It can also lead to anxiety, hopelessness and depression.

In Sensorimotor Therapy, the incomplete actions are played out in a safe environment which can give the person a sense of closure. The playact is performed in a state of mindful awareness or mindfulness in order for the experience to reach directly into the subconscious. Mindfulness helps the closure experience reach the old trauma memories to augment them into a better state of wholeness.

Benefits of Sensorimotor Therapy are:

· Reduction in physical and emotional pain
· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms
· Reduction in anxiety-related symptoms
· Mood disorders and emotional regulation
· Improved physical coordination
· Increased capacity for intimacy
· Improved ability to set boundaries
· Substance abuse and addictive behavior
· Self harm and suicidal behavior

The Three Phases of Sensorimotor Therapy

Phase 1: Safety and Stabilization– This is a gentle exploration of thoughts, emotions, memories and sensations. Mindfulness is cultivated throughout the investigation.

Phase 2: Processing– This is an exploration of memories that are attached to physical sensations and movements in the body. The person learns and practices movements that empower them to defend themselves that they may not have been able to use during the time of the trauma. This stimulates a triumphant response to the original threat.

Phase 3: Integration– This is where the client is empowered with a strong sense of self, improve relationships and to cultivate an ability to pursue pleasant, playful activities to feel joy and contentment.

Conclusion

In Sensorimotor Therapy, people become aware of their awareness, thus remaining cognizant while being able to observe mind and body. People are taught how to regulate their nervous system and emotions. This enables them to remain calm despite the intrusion of traumatic memories. It can reduce fight or flight or freeze reactions to stressful situations.

Holistic approaches to healing trauma down-loadable free Ebooks written by Lou Lebentz.

https://docslib.org/doc/9096180/solutions-to-trauma-part-i-psychosomatic-and-holistic-methods-lou-lebentz-trauma-thrivers-trauma-thrivers

https://docslib.org/doc/9096180/solutions-to-trauma-part-ii-psychosomatic-and-holistic-methods-lou-lebentz-trauma-thrivers-trauma-thrivers

Action Time

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My pre-dawn contemplation took me to an exciting vision of a multitude of sleeper cells of Lightworkers of all types, being activated by their Divinity within. They just sort of get tired of wallowing in fear and the Holy Spirit stirs them awake. They’re ready to stand up and move out of this mess. They just don’t trust what they’re being told anymore, and they start yelling. I looked to Gaia, our Mother Earth, for her input. I got the distinct feeling of this being a time of action. Things are timed perfectly. Not to worry, it’s all synchronized in the flow. Stay on point.

Our journey so far has taken us to look at our own shadows in all the dark corners and crevices. It’s not easy to admit this was actually a part of us, but here we are. We have to own our sh*t and heal it and rebuild. We will correct our mistakes of letting it get so bad. We are entering humanity’s brightest moment which is to collectively stand up and shine.

When we reclaim those parts of which we became ashamed and we admit our mistakes. We then shed the layers of goop with which we buried our light, all the “stuff” that took up space and became suffocating. We must shed those layers of crud in order to make space to live again. We must release and forgive our egoic pride. It seems so scary to face and release all those layers. Like a part of us is dying somehow. But we must remember to surrender to the process. It will be okay. Once we shed those layers, it is so much better. Lighter. Shinier. Easier. Room to move and live.

There are gifts when we’ve healed our shadows. When we love and welcome back our discarded bits, we become wise and humble and we say WOW to life. We can rise easily and acknowledge the miracle of our existence. We begin to feel gratitude for what we’ve been through and as we anchor that gratitude in our hearts for the opportunity to create a better future for ourselves and our children.

This is a taking place in our outer world as more and more of us go through it on a personal level. The Light coming into our reality is shining more brightly than ever before and we are seeing things we never noticed and we are ready to act. We move forward together, determined, but with awe of appreciation for the magnificent opportunity we’ve been given by God, Jesus, the Universe, all our Angels and Loved Ones who have been helping us this entire journey. So be it.

Please help fight to save Homeopathy. Under the new FDA guidelines that were just passed, homeopathic medicines could be off the shelves via “death by a thousand cuts”.

Use this site to send a clear message to your congressman. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes.

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Please fight to keep our choices to use natural herbs and supplements. Natural herbs and supplements are also under attack by Senate Bill# S.4090. This bill puts them in the hands of pharmaceutical companies by categorizing them as drugs. This bill may potentially put a lot of holistic, naturopathic and herbalist based practices out of business and limit our options to seek natural, herbal solutions. See my full post on S4090 here.

Please send a message to your representative via VoterVoice through the NPA (Natural Products Association) 

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So Bright That Light

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So Bright That Light
by ThinkCareBelieve

Love breaks through barriers of time and space

The veil thins to nothing

Distant memories come closer

My hand touches your face 

The warmth of your breath

In the quiet and the calm

Sweet cherished moments

An eternal fire burning 

Turning into a blaze

A blaze that is bright 

So bright that Light.

During times like these, it is important to be calm and centered. Remember to keep a list handy of your “GoTo” ways to keep from panicking and staying focused. Here are a few suggestions for your list:

  • Homeopathic Aconitum Napellus- stops fear and panic
  • Herbal Gotu Kola- keeps nerves at an even keel
  • Cut sugar, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol
  • Warm bath with magnesium (epsom salts)
  • Regular exercise
  • Staying hydrated and getting enough electrolytes
  • Music
  • Hobbies

Three things to do every day to keep our light bright.

  1. Every morning, say thank you for the blessings of this day
  2. Send some compassionate thoughts to someone else (be open to receiving back)
  3. Find something to laugh about (yourself is a good answer)

Sleep Better Naturally

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Sleeping problems are more common than we care to admit. There is no shortage of stressors in our world, all of which can affect our ability to wind down enough for our bodies to rest. Most of us have fallen into a pattern of revving up with coffee in the morning and winding down with something in the evening before bed. That works for a while, but over time the rhythm can be thrown off by emotions, demands, hardship and struggles. Let’s look at the most common problems and causes:

Most Common Sleep Problems

Potential Causes of Sleep Disturbance

  • Blue light from screens
  • Caffeine, alcohol and tobacco
  • Constant stress triggers
  • EMF pollution
  • Medications
  • Noises and disturbances in environment
  • Stress
  • Trauma/PTSD
  • Working irregular shifts

When our lack of sleep approaches deprivation we need to do something to make sure we get our rest. Over the counter sleep aids can have numerous side effects, that can worsen over time. Conventional medicine usually determines sleep problems by doing a sleep study and then treating with pharmaceutical medication. Natural medicine, however, has had a track record of success for centuries. If you would rather try more natural methods, please consider the following:

Foods To Eat Before Bed For Better Sleep

  • Almonds– May help boost sleep quality
  • Banana– High in Potassium
  • Chickpeas– Helps make Melatonin
  • Fatty Fish– Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Vitamin D improve sleep
  • Kiwi– Contains Serotonin which regulates sleep cycle
  • Tart Cherry Juice– Contains Melatonin that improves sleep quality
  • Turkey– High in protein and Tryptophan (promotes sleep)
  • Walnuts- May improve sleep quality
  • White Rice– High glycemic index food that may improve sleep

Supplements That Promote Better Sleep

Homeopathic Remedies for a Good Sleep

  • Aconitum Napellus– Insomnia due to fear, shock, paranoia, grief
  • Arnica Montana– Over exertion, muscle pain, jet lag
  • Arsenicum Album– Anxiety that worsens after midnight, restless during daytime
  • Calcarea Carbonica– Can only sleep for short durations, agitated, pulsating head
  • Calcarea Phosphoric– For those who have difficulty waking up in the morning
  • Causticum– Bedwetting, fear of the dark
  • Chamomilla Vulgaris– For disturbed sleep from nightmares
  • Cocculus Indicus– Can’t sleep due to over-exertion and over-strains, good for children who have a fear of ghosts
  • Cina– For insomnia in children
  • Coffea Cruda– For a mind that won’t slow down, excessive dreams, waking early but can’t fall back asleep
  • Equisetum– Bed wetting while dreaming, immature nervous system
  • Graphite– Drowsy during the day but difficulty falling asleep at night
  • Ignatia Amara– For insomnia due to grief and depression
  • Kali Phosphoricum– For anxiety, stress and worries, night terrors
  • Pulsatilla Nigricans– Trouble falling asleep, can’t get something out of the mind, restlessness
  • Nux Vomica– Waking up early, restless sleep, stomach troubles
  • Passiflora Incarnata– For insomnia in older persons, mental worries, helps infants sleep
  • Robinia– For GERD and heartburn and sour belching
  • Rhus Tox– For chronic pain in joints or back interfering with sleeping
  • Valeriana Officinalis– Itching and muscle spasms due to excitement
  • Zincum Met- For Restless Leg Syndrome

Herbs That Aid Sleep

Herbal Recipes for Inducing Sleep

  • California Poppy, Passionflower and Valerian– For better REM sleep
  • California Poppy and Chamomile- Strengthens and regulates nervous system
  • Catnip and Chamomile– Mild sedative properties
  • Kava Kava, Lemon Balm and Valerian Root– Good for stress and/or anxiety

Bach Flower Remedies to Improve Sleep

Medicinal Mushrooms That Can Help You Sleep

  • Reishi- To fall asleep faster, sleep longer with better REM sleep
  • Lion’s Mane– Balances brain function, improves circadian rhythms
  • Cordyceps– Improve oxygenation, increased NREM sleep, improved 5-HTP levels

More Solutions for Better Sleep

  • Accupuncture– Stimulating meridian points in the body as an effective and safe treatment for insomnia
  • Apple Cider Vinegar with a teaspoon of Honey
  • CBD– Liquid or gummy
  • Create a Sleep Sanctuary in your bedroom– Dark, quiet, comfortable room
  • Daily Exercise– Late afternoon or early evening is best
  • IBT (Inclined Bed Therapy)– The body’s circulation, oxygenation and metabolism is markedly improved when the head of the bed is elevated 3-8”. Assists with many things including pain and breathing.
  • Meditation– Train yourself to put worries out of your mind
  • Relaxation Techniques– Train your body to release tension on command
  • Weight Management– Helps sleep and breathing
  • Yoga– Train your muscles to let go of tension

Natural Help for Kidney Stones

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Kidney stones can form when urine contains high levels of salts and minerals leading to the formation of deposits that can block up the kidney and become extremely painful. Sometimes stones stay in the kidneys without causing problems. Sometimes they make it to the bladder where they are eliminated. Kidney stones are usually treated surgically where they are broken up into small pieces, with larger pieces being removed. Non-invasive, natural treatments have been known to have remarkable results. Those who wish to use more natural medicines for treatment or prevention, consider the following:

Herbal Remedies

  • Bilberry– Helps prevent kidney stones
  • Burdock– Contains inulin that dissolves stones in all organs, also a diuretic
  • Chanca Piedra- Helps normalize calcium levels to prevent and break up stones
  • Cramp Bark– Relieves cramps, antispasmodic (spasms,) diuretic
  • Dandelion Root- Helps dissolve kidney stones
  • Horetail– Diuretic, reduces the amount of bleeding and pain when passing stones
  • Licorice- Anti-inflammatory, supports adrenal function
  • Lovage– Helps prevent kidney stones
  • Meadowsweet– Reduces uric acid, anti-inflammatory, diuretic and astringent
  • Pipsissewa– Helps prevent kidney stones
  • Plantain- Herbal antibiotic, prevents stones from forming, diuretic
  • Rosemary– Prevents the enzyme which causes stones to form
  • Stinging Nettle- For urinary infections and kidney ailments, reduces inflammation
  • Uva Ursi- Diuretic, can help reduce uric acid

Homeopathic Remedies

  • Argentum Niricum- Pain from congested kidneys, dull ache, dark urine
  • Asparagus- Colic, gravel passing, urges to urinate, strong smell, blood
  • Belladonna- Sharp, shooting pains, cramping, feverish, iritation, gallstones
  • Benzoic Acid- Colic with offensive odor, deep red
  • Berberis Vulgaris- For kidney stones on the left side
  • Bryophyllum- Helps break up very large stones
  • Calcarea Carbonica- Helps when stones are composed of calcium
  • Cantharis Vesicatoria- For stones with burning urination, kidney pain frequent urges
  • Chimaphila Umbellata- Constant pain in kidney region, fluttering sensation, thick ropey bloody urine
  • Hydrangea Arborescens- For stones with white or yellow sand in urine
  • Hydrastis- Dull ache, intense pain in left ureter, frequent scanty urination with burning
  • Ipomea Nil- Helps stones pass from kidney to bladder
  • Lithium Carbonate- Pains in heart when urinating and bending, dark bloody urine
  • Lycopodium Clavatum- For right side kidney stones, red sediment in urine
  • Sarsaparilla Officinalis- For stones with burning at the end of urination, right side kidney stones
  • Natrum Phosphoricum- Good for oxalate stones
  • Nux Vomica- Renal colic, kidney on right, pains extend to genitalia, straining
  • Ocimum Can- Good for removal of stones, especially with kidney on right side
  • Pariera Brava- Helps remove stones that have been there for a long time, irritable bladder
  • Silicea- Involuntary discharge, constant urges to urinate, nightly incontinence
  • Tabacum- Pains and nausea with fever and cold sweat
  • Urtica Urens- Useful to remove stones and gravel, cleansing agent

Home Remedy/Treatment/Maintenance

  • Avoid: Milk, cheese and anything with calcium
  • Apple Cider Vinegar in water
  • Basil Tea
  • Celery
  • Cranberry Juice
  • Decrease Vitamin D
  • Drink extra water to flush kidneys
  • Green Tea
  • Kidney Bean Broth
  • Lemon Juice in water
  • Olive Oil
  • Pineapple
  • Pomegranate Juice
  • Prunes
  • Watermelon
  • Noteworthy: Those with hyperuricemia should avoid red meats, offal and fish, which are rich in purines, and should receive treatment with allopurinol.
  • Noteworthy: Those with cystinuria should avoid eggs, meat and fish which are high in sulphur containing proteins and should be restricted.

Keeping Sinuses Healthy Naturally

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Sinusitis is inflammation of sinuses that can lead to infection. Symptoms of a sinus infection are headache, dizziness, fever, pain around eyes and blocked nose. Healthy sinuses have a lining that produces mucus to trap and flush out dirt and particles. When there is swelling, drainage can be blocked. This causes a backup where bacteria can grow. Causes of sinus problems are colds, allergies, nasal polyps, deviated septums and weakened immune system. Normally treated with antibiotics and decongestants, sinus inflammation can also be managed using natural remedies. Here are some suggestions:

Foods That Clear Sinuses

  • Chicken Soup- Hot soup with spices can be just the thing we need sometimes
  • Chili- Chili contains the perfect spices to open up nasal passages and prevent sinusitis
  • Garlic- Crushing or chopping garlic releases enzymes that are antibacterial and antiviral
  • Ginger- Has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and pain killing properties
  • Horseradish- A powerful stimulant for the nasal area to open things up
  • Hot Peppers- Can break down mucus and open up passages
  • Mustard- A medicinal spice that relieves congestion, the spicier the better
  • Onions- Have natural antihistamine properties and can help get things moving
  • Peppermint- Tea, candy or oil can relieve stuffiness
  • Pineapple- The bromelain enzyme can dissolve mucus and reduce inflammation
  • Radishes- The spiciness of radishes can open things up

Herbal Remedies

Homeopathic Remedies

Honey– Sourced locally, local raw honey can have an easing effect on allergies due to pollen

Hot Compress– Putting a warm compress over nose, eyes and cheeks can help get sinuses draining

Hydrate– Nasal tissues can swell when dehydrated.

Salt Water Rinses– with a nettie pot or irrigation bottle

Soup– Hot chicken soup with spices helps soothe nasal cavities and respiratory system

Spray- With colloidal silver

Steam inhalation– with peppermint, eucalyptus or oregano oil added

Tea- Make a tea with

  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Cayenne pepper
  • Garlic
  • Ginger
  • Honey
  • Horseradish
  • Turmeric

Vitamin C- Orange juice, Grapefruit juice, or Vitamin C capsules

Techniques to Unblock– Three videos with easy techniques to drain sinuses and clear stuffy noses.

Worth Our Salt

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In history, salt was valued as a commodity and used for trade. This is where the phrase “not worth his salt” comes from. Salt is critical for life. It is needed for the brain and aids digestion. The chloride in sodium chloride is used by the body to make acid used to digest proteins. Salt is important to avoid adrenal gland exhaustion and allows nutrients to enter the cells and waste materials to leave. The make up of salt water is almost identical to blood. It is what electrolytes really are. We cannot function without salt and a civilization cannot develop without salt.

What we buy at the store that is called salt is actually something that comes from the same batch as industrial salt and has been vacuum-refined and treated with caustic soda or lime to remove all traces of magnesium salts. Magnesium salts are vital, but they are removed to allow salt to flow out of the dispensor spout. Then chemical desiccants are added to keep it dry and bleached to make it white. This chemically treated commercial product is what we are using for table salt. The body cannot recognize it and It will no longer combine with human body fluids to do the badly needed work to maintain balance. It invariably causes severe problems of edema, or water retention, or dehydration as well as other health disturbances.

Commercially produced salt today is stripped of all trace minerals that our bodies desperately need. Without those trace minerals, the chloride and sodium that are left throw off balance in the body. What is left is contaminated with chemicals in order to make it white and pour out of the container easily. Be very discerning about the salt you are putting into your body. Prussiate, a yellow anti-caking agent sometimes added to allow salt to flow, is actually a form of cyanide. Any salt, including “sea salt” that we buy in most stores, that has been refined, has been dried by intense heat and re-crystalized losing it’s nutritional value in the process. Denatured salt has been isolated from the minerals that the body needs so badly. When we binge on snacks with incomplete salts that are not real food anymore, what the body is actually craving is the real salt that contains minerals from the Earth. But the salt in those salty snacks actually increases our mineral depletion, which then in turn kicks up our cravings even more in a viscious cycle of the body seeking what it really needs.

Real salt grows in crystal form and contains almost 100% trace minerals including calcium, boron, magnesium, gallium, germanium, gold, lithium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, selemium, silicon, silver, sulfur, vanadium and zinc. When trace minerals exist in enough quantities, like natural salt was always intended to be, the chloride and sodium in salt crystals combine with those trace minerals in a way that make them beneficial. They are used properly by the body and do not accumulate to levels that cause health problems. It’s not the salt that is the problem, it is the way salt is being altered through the commercial process.

Fluid retention occurs when lymph glands and channels are not working properly due to poor electrolyte and water-soluable vitamin levels. Salt gets trapped in the subcutaneous layer between skin and muscle. Adding a liquid electrolyte supplement, a squirt of lemon juice and a pinch of real salt to drinking water can help. Do our body a favor and buy some real salt that has minerals in it from all over the Earth. When we use real salt, we won’t need to replace electrolytes as much as we do now.

Here are some suggestions of wonderful salts to gather and mix together.