NATURAL HEALTH GEMS:

Ok… enough ha-ha… let’s get down to business.  The following is a list of some proven effective agents and therefore; a good ‘bang for the buck.’  If you should choose to use any of them, as it is with anything mentioned in this book, ‘do so at your own risk!’   Although, i have had personal experience with most of the agents mentioned, i am just the messenger and not the originator of much of this information.  My sole purpose for sharing this information is not to convince or sell you on any of it, but rather to present alternatives to consider for your better health… your welcome!

DETOX AGENTS; ACTIVATED CHARCOAL, BENTONITE CLAY, DIATOMACEOUS EARTH AND ZEOLITE:

There are entire books written about each of these agents; however, the following is just a brief description of each.  There are two factors that need to be recognized in order to see how these agents can benefit your health.  First of all; the body operates on electrical impulses.   What this means is that everything that enters your body has a vibration, of which your cells understand the language of; if something should have bad vibes then your cells will close their doors to such; conversely, if what enters has good vibes, then your cells will be receptive to such… hmm… how’s that for a hillbillyish, scientific explanation?  Secondly; your body is in a perpetual balancing act; it will be attempting to maintain something better known as, ‘homeostasis.’  This means that if it should read an excess or deficiency of a particular entity, then it will be making an effort to either dispose of… or obtain such an entity. 

Activated Charcoal is a simple and quite unique product that should be kept in one’s medicine cabinet as a first aid supplement, if nothing else.  Its claim to fame is its unique ability to  draw ‘mega times’ its own volume.  Its operates on the principle of adsorption more so than absorption.  What’s the difference?  Adsorption is the electrical attraction (magnetic effect) of substances to itself more so than the osmotic attraction (sponge effect).  It will attract toxins, including deadly poisons as well as gasses from the Gastro-intestinal tract and hold on to such until safely eliminated.  Activated Charcoal is a 100% natural product, obtained from the carbonization of organic matter like hardwood, coconut, bamboo, peat moss, olive pits, coconut shells, sawdust etc. It begins as regular charcoal and is then “activated” with oxidizing gases, such as steam or air, at high temperatures. Its vast system of microscopic pores traps toxic chemicals and speeds their elimination from the digestive system. The toxic substances attach to the surface of the charcoal and, because charcoal is not “digested,” it stays inside the Gastro-intestinal tract and eliminates toxins during bowel movement.  It is a good choice to correct excessive diarrhea and in treating nausea.  ***Charcoal will draw substances unnatural to your body; this includes carcinogens, synthetic vitamins and minerals as well as Pharmaceutical agents, and so caution is advised.  Furthermore; contrary to what many believe, it will not deplete the body of naturally occurring nutrients, including vitamins and minerals etc.

My personal experience with charcoal; one day I picked up a jar of what appeared to be apple juice, slugged it back and instantly realized that it was not what I thought it was, but rather it was some of my dear wife’s recently homemade liquefied soap.  As soon as the solution hit the back of my throat, I knew what I had done.  I immediately stirred a tablespoon of Slippery Elm Powder along with several opened capsules of activated charcoal into a glass of water, and threw it back… how’s that for a Herbalist’s, spontaneous 911 reactive protocol?  This was my ‘first-choice-quick-grab’ to line my burning throat and adsorb the lye and other… unnatural… ingredients that went down the pike.  It did the job, for other than some serious coughing, sputtering and spitting, there was no permanent damage done.  Of course, I had a serious discussion with my wife, regarding containers and appropriate labels after that incident.

Bentonite Clay, Diatomaceous Earth and Zeolite are quite similar in many ways and so we may as well deal with them in perspective to their common properties.  Each of these substances possess characteristics that render it applicable… even vital… to our good health in today’s toxic environment. The bottom line is that they have a unique ability to attract and eliminate unwanted debris from the body… a natural chelation agent.  

What is Bentonite Clay (BC)?  BC is is just one of the names given to this substance.  Technically, it is an extract from beds of volcanic ash that was deposited mega years ago.  It is also rich in minerals, although how much of these minerals are readily absorbed by our body, remains somewhat of an unknown.  All BC is not equal… there are two main types of clay; sodium clay and calcium clay.  What type of clay is best to use internally? The main difference between the two is that Sodium Clay possesses more drawing ability than Calcium Clay.  Apparently, calcium clay has greater internal detox benefits but I do not have a lab to determine that and so I’d suggest one try each of them and see for yourself.  Either way, drinking plenty of water would be advised when using it.

The benefits of BC are several fold; first of all, it is extremely alkaline; secondly, it sucks big time… clay tends to be like that. Furthermore; when water/fluid is added to BC, a negative magnetic charge is created. While BC naturally has negatively charged electrons intact, most toxins and heavy metals have positively charged electrons. This allows the two to bind together easily and stay united while the toxin removal process happens.  BC “seeks” toxins in the body to bind with because naturally any substance that has a missing ion (which gives it its “charge”) looks for oppositely charged types of substances that will make it complete. Upon binding, the clay is then able to help remove toxins, chemicals, impurities, and “heavy metals” from the gut, skin, and mouth that it is bound to.

What is Diatomaceous Earth (DE)?  DE is made up of fossilized exoskeletons of single-celled organisms (algae) known as diatoms.  DE deposits can be derived from both fresh water and salt water sources. DE derived from fresh water is considered to be food grade because it meets specific heavy metal content regulations.  DE is also rich in minerals, containing mega trace minerals and, like Zeolite, is especially rich in silica.  How much of this mineral rich substance is readily absorbed by the body is questionable; however, it can play a major role in maintaining the GI Tract, especially regarding parasite infestation.  Much like zeolite and bentonite clay, DE possesses the ability to ‘absorb’ and hold onto unwanted debris, with the added bonus of being mildly abrasive. This serves several functions; it tends to dry out and/or  lacerate the outer wall of intestinal parasites, ultimately flushing them out of the body, suck chemical toxins as well as stimulate and cleanse the intestinal walls.

***Note; I have mixed feelings about diatomaceous earth.  My thoughts on it all are that if it is mildly abrasive to parasites then what might it be doing to the microbes that hang out throughout our GI Tract?  We don’t want to be disturbing that family unknowingly, right?   I’ll keep you posted as I continue to research this potential agent.

What is Zeolite?  Zeolites are crystalline, hydrated aluminosilicates with very rigid structures. Compositionally, zeolites are similar to clay minerals; however, their special crystalline structure remains rigid in water. It’s effectiveness is due to a few of its characteristics; it has a naturally occurring cavernous structure as well as a strong negative charge.  These two factors render it a gem for effectively attracting as well as eliminating unwanted debris from the cells of the body… especially effective in dealing with environmental carcinogens such as; heavy metals, particularly, mercury.  Zeolite is very alkaline in nature and it too is rich in trace minerals, specifically, silica; however, similar to BC and DE, the availability of these minerals to the body remains an unknown.  Aside from absorption of its minerals, Zeolite apparently does possess a rather unique ability, that of exchanging its minerals. For example; it can release sodium and potassium in exchange for calcium and magnesium.  For this reason it is often used in laundry detergents and water conditioning appliances. One can see how such an agent might be of benefit in the body, where the rules that govern it revolve around a perpetual balancing act.  

***Caution; as is the case with so many natural health aids, Zeolite products do vary; of course all claiming to be the ‘best in the west,’ and so ‘buyer beware.’  For example; if you’re not comfortable/confident with Zoelite’s mineral exchange program then you can access a zeolite that has been processed… stripped of its residual minerals and then replaced/infused with minerals such as; calcium, magnesium, potassium etc.  Bear in mind; you’re going to be paying for that extra service; however; the proof is in the pudding.

Is Zeolite safe to use?  Well, I’ve been using this substance daily for over 5 years now; furthermore, I’ve ingested an extremely high dose of this substance… like to the tune of… 30 times more than the recommended daily limit for over a year, and am still alive to share this with you.  

Silica: It was mentioned that both DE and Zeolite are rich in silica. What exactly is this stuff?  Research reveals that after oxygen and carbon, silica is one of the most elements in the human body.  We hear plenty about calcium, magnesium and phosphorous especially regarding bone health but silica is seldom mentioned. It is really a button pusher, acting as a catalyst for the absorption and assimilation of many minerals.  Silica has another rather unique characteristic; it can actually morph into a missing mineral, such as calcium.  For example; chickens that were deficient in calcium but proficient in silica produced egg shells that were strong in spite of the fact that calcium is a necessary component for bone and shell integrity.

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:

The old adage, ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away,’ may have worked back in the early days, but things have since radically changed.  I’m talking about the nutrition of that apple.  Without going into too much detail on the subject; suffice to say that; due to today’s challenged agriculture protocol, plants, namely fruits and vegetables, contain significantly less and lower nutrients than yester-year; therefore, nature to the rescue… fermentation.  This age ol process of preserving is something to be seeking when it comes to both foods, and health supplements.  Fermentation is the process whereby beneficial micro-organisms inundate… and eventually transform a substance into a very concentrated and cellular available product.  Furthermore; the acidity produced by this process (lactic and varying acids) offers the added bonus of balancing the Eco system with one’s GI Tract, thereby encouraging the growth of beneficial micro organisms, needed for good health.  Some examples of this wonderful process; Wine, Beer, Ciders, Sauerkraut, Soy Sauce, Kombucha, to name but a few.

Apple Cider Vinegar, in particular offers a concentrated combination of is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, especially of much needed, natural occurring, potassium.  Apple Cider Vinegar shines exceptionally with digestive and cardio-vascular malfunction and has been proven to be effective in alleviating muscle cramps.  An ounce a day of this stuff, keeps the doctor away… no offense to any doctor’s on board.

BAKING SODA (sodium, magnesium or potassium bicarbonate)

What is this white, fluffy powder found in just about every home, called baking soda?  Baking Soda is sourced from a mineral called; Trona.  It is mined in crystalline form and the processed into a powder.  Sodium Bicarbonate is the most commonly used format of it; however Potassium Bicarbonate and Magnesium bicarbonate are also options.

Pharmaceutical drugs were much more inaccessible to the common folk back in days of old; therefore, people were forced to access natural cures.  Arm and Hammer Baking Soda was one of those ‘reach-fors.’  Some of its benefits were; Acid-Reflux, bathing for sunburn and skin rashes/itches from insect bites, shingles, neutralizing odors (feet/body) to mention but a few.  It was also an ol school remedy when somebody felt under the weather so to speak (cold/flu).  Here’s how it went; one would ingest 1/2 tspon of baking soda in a glass of water several times a day the first day, 3 times a day on the second and 3rd, apparently yielding excellent results.  I cannot comment on how effective this protocol was; however, i can attempt to figure out why/how it could possibly work so well.

It all boils down to PH.  What is PH?  Exhaustive insight into this subject would require an entire book all on its own and so we’ll just touch on the subject to expose its relevance here.  PH is the measurement of whether something is acidic or alkaline in characteristic.  Numbers, ranging from between 0 to 14 are applied to determine this.  For example; the number 7 is considered to be neutral; therefore, any substance with a reading of less than 7 would be acidic, and that with a reading of over 7, would be alkaline, each depending on far away from the center line (7) it might register… got it!

The problem is; few of us have our own laboratories and/or sophisticated equipment required to determine what exactly happens in the cells of the body; we can only observe the results of such.  Baking soda is what is known as a; PH regulator or better said; a PH neutralizer (buffer).  When it comes in contact with either an acid or an alkaline substance, it will neutralize that PH to neutral.  In due process, carbon dioxide (C02) is formed, hence why it bubbles.

That Co2 then enters the bloodstream; this is where the rubber apparently meets the road.  70ish years back the norm when sedentary was 8 breaths per minute; today it is 12 plus breaths per minute to maintain balance in the body. There are many possibilities as to why this might be but we’ll not be going there in this section.  Suffice it to say this; it has much to do with today’s environment.  Our airways in particular are toxic with chemicals (smog), radioactive (EMF) etc.  These agents are bound to interfere with available oxygen that once was much more pure and concentrated.

The problem is; the faster we breathe, the more C02 is eliminated from the blood and the more C02 that’s eliminated, the blood vessels constrict, creating a hypertension condition (high blood pressure).  This condition interferes with a normal hemoglobin exchange… cellular oxygen.  Bear in mind that breathing more often while sedentary differs from breathing hard and heavy while working out; the latter facilitates the removal of C02 and toxins and at the same time ensures sufficient oxygen delivery… fuel for the cells.

There is a direct relationship between PH and voltage; the more alkaline the terrain, the more oxygen available to the cells, the more acidic the terrain, the less oxygen, resulting in a lower cellular voltage.   The cells then become vulnerable to death for the main causes of cell death are trauma, poison and/or starvation.

Baking soda has also been effective in battling cancer.  The question is why?  Our normal cells are regulated by a schedule better known as a circadian clock; they are active in metabolism for 12 ish hours and rest for 12 ish; however, cancer cells turn off that clock and eat like… 24/7.  Apparently baking soda turns that circadian clock in the cancer cells back on, causing them to eventually starve.  Remember; the main causes of cell death are trauma, poison or… starvation.  Now, i cannot personally verify that all of the aforementioned is absolute fact; however, i can see how it is possible.  I recall an experiment where cancer cells were reported/documented to die in a lab when exposed to an alkaline environment; perhaps that is why.

Our stomach and pancreas normally produce bicarbonate on a regular basis to neutralize stomach acid and the kidneys to regulate the PH in the body.  Consequently; this service declines as we age… ugh… another woe to aging.

A very affordable and effective remedy; BAKING SODA.

****Caution; i’d discourage indulging in too much baking soda… or ingesting it too often.  It boils down to maintaining balance; too much of anything is more often than not, going to be counterproductive.  Furthermore, avoid ingesting it too close to meal time; it’ll interfere with normal stomach acid production, required for good digestion.

BIO-STRATH:

This is an ol fave of mine with an excellent track record.  It’s a product that originated in Switzerland.  It is made by feeding several herbs to a nutritional yeast culture.  Don’t go and get yerself a furball over the word fact that ‘yeast’ is involved in its production.  We’re talking about nutritional yeast and not the live and active bakers yeast.  Believe me… there is a difference… a bigggg difference.  Besides, after the transformation of herbal goodies occurs, the yeast is no longer active at all.  In the end you get a schwack of vitamins and minerals from the nutritional yeast as well as the goodies from all of the herbs… and it’s all delivered in a cellular form, with a signature your body cells can read and therefore; utilize.  Biostrath has been around for ages and has pioneered the science of growing substances using the yeast cell as a host… a process called, Plasmolysis.  More and more natural nutritional agents are using this process or something similar.  In my opinion, it is one of the most effective forms to purchase vitamins and/or minerals.   It’s one of my first choices for stress and ‘no energy’ syndrome and is very effective in brain function, cleansing and immune balancing.

On the lighter side… many years ago when I first entered into the ‘Natural Health’ arena, I read an article about the benefits of Brewers Yeast (Nutritional Yeast) and so decided to try it.  I reached into the cupboard for a can of yeast, mixed a heaping tablespoon into a glass of water then down the hatch and off to work in the sawmill I went.  I didn’t think to ask if there was a difference between Nutritional Yeast and Bakers Yeast.  The Internet wasn’t invented yet and so I just assumed that they were the same.  I soon found out that there was a difference… a verrrry BIG difference.  Nutritional Yeast is dead and chock full of vitamins and minerals whereas Bakers Yeast is very much alive and activated when adding water.  Bakers Yeast has the potential to cause several hunks of dough to expand to about three times their original size in a matter of a few hours.  Needless to say there was a lot of production in that sawmill that night.  My stomach became majorally bloated and I was burpin and fartin all night long… don’t ever do that!  By the way… that is not actually my belly in the photo… my belly button looks much different.

BROWN’S GAS:

The following is a newcomer to my health regime and i am seriously impressed with it.  You’ve probably heard about hydrogen water therapy; well… this is somewhat along the same lines… and yet it is uniquely different… let’s investigate.

I am forwarding/quoting an explanation of it from the inventor of the device; Eagle Research/Aqua Cure.

First of all; The Device:

***Refer to section entitled; ‘The Mystery Of Water,’ for detailed information on water and its many enhancement technologies.

Meanwhile; you might hafta wrap an elastic band around your head for the following; it can get technical.  Don’t worry; there won’t be a test at the end.

Eagle-Research defines Brown’s Gas (aka BG, HHO or HydrOxy) as:

“A mixture of combustible gasses coming out of an electrolyzer that is specifically designed to electrolyze (split) water and to NOT separate the resulting gasses from each other.”

Electrolysis splits water into hydrogen and oxygen by inserting two electrodes into a solution containing a catalyst and water; then running direct current through the solution.
Hydrogen evolves from the negative electrode (cathode) and oxygen evolves from the positive electrode (anode). There are many catalyst choices.

The difference between traditional and Brown’s Gas (BG) electrolyzers is a ‘membrane’ in the solution between the cathode and anode. The membrane traditionally separates the hydrogen and oxygen into two separate streams.

BG electrolyzers do not have a membrane, so all gasses generated come out the same hose.

Because there is no membrane to interrupt the process, the BG electrolysis can make a third gas, a negatively charged plasma form of water (H2O with extra electrons we call Electrically Expanded Water (ExW)), evolving directly out of the solution (not associated with either electrode); making the BG uniquely different from a traditional H2:O2 mixture.

Brown’s Gas is a ratio of 2 parts hydrogen to 1 part oxygen and usually contains a significant water vapor component.

Brown’s Gas is made using water and electricity in specially designed electrolyzers, like our AquaCure.

Research indicates that Brown’s Gas has characteristics that cannot be achieved by simply mixing bottled hydrogen and oxygen in a stoichiometric ratio.

BG contains H, H2, O, O2, H2O (as water vapor) and a special 6th ‘structured’ gas that shows up in ‘dried gas’ as water vapor; Yull Brown called these structures ‘Fluid Crystal’, Chris Eckman calls it “linear water isomer with extra electrons, stable in a Rydberg Cluster”, professor Ruggero Santilli calls them ‘Magnecules’ and George Wiseman calls it ‘Electrically Expanded Water’ (ExW) (a negatively charged plasma form of water).

The 4th state of water (ExW) then acts like a ‘glue’ that holds ‘structures’ of water together, which is why we think atomic oxygen and hydrogen can exist in a stable form. These structures of water (molecules) can be large enough to be heavier than air.

Secondly: The Benefits:

Again; i will forward/quote the inventor of the device.

The average body is 62% hydrogen, 24% oxygen, 12% carbon and 2% everything else (by volume).
Hydrogen is involved, directly or indirectly in every chemical process in the body.
So hydrogen is our most important MACRO-NUTRIENT, which has been ignored until now.  Hydrogen is a FOOD!
The well touted vitamins and minerals are all micro-nutrients compared to hydrogen.

We cannot just breathe in hydrogen like oxygen, because hydrogen does not exist ‘free’ in nature.
We normally get our hydrogen from our food.  Most of our ‘foods’ contain ‘hydro-carbons’ (a mixture of hydrogen and carbon).
Our digestion system prepares our food (acids, enzymes, etc.) and then specialized bacteria in the Colon complete the process of ‘digestion’ releasing the hydrogen… Which then goes directly into the bloodstream through the walls of the intestines.
Betcha didn’t know you ‘breathe’ in your guts

By using antibiotics, artificial sweeteners and other chemicals in our food, we’ve decimated our hydrogen-producing bacteria.  So, most people are NOT getting enough hydrogen to stay healthy.
Without sufficient hydrogen we become ’starved’ even if we eat plenty of food.  De-hydrated in the most basic sense.

Our bodies are AMAZING organic machines.  We have built in ‘safety mechanisms’ to preserve life.  Like how the blood flow is shut off to the extremities to preserve core temperature when the body is threatened with hypothermia.
The hydrogen starvation causes the body to shut off extraneous (not immediately life threatening) functions in order to preserve life, starting with the regeneration system (so we scar and age) and then features of the immune system (so we get sick and auto-immune disease).  Then start to shut down organs (and we die)…

Thus, by not taking care of our guts properly, eating so many ‘chemicals’ and the modern miracle of antibiotics, we have doomed ourselves to slow and painful aging and death.

But there is now hope for healthful joyous living…  Hydrogen supplementation… Particularly if you also add ExW.

If provided enough hydrogen on a daily basis, most bodies will repair their organs, reactivate their immune systems and regeneration systems.  This does take TIME, as the cells regenerate, each new generation healthier as they get enough hydrogen.

Mr. Wiseman’s testimony:

So (with me after I started Brown’s Gas inhalation) my heart, eyes and skin healed (organs that were struggling).  I’d had a heart murmur, wore glasses for 50 years and In more recent years I’d lost the feeling in the palm of my left hand and on both shins (neuropathies).
Now my heart murmur is gone, I don’t wear glasses anymore and I have full feeling back in my hand and legs.

Then my warts (a virus) disappeared.  My immune systems got strong enough to kick out hand warts and a planter’s wart I had on my foot.  So my immune systems came back online.

And then my scars (which are patches instead of healing) disappeared…  THAT was a WOW moment… Because to do that meant that (even though I’m over 60 years old) my body’s stem cells have been reactivated!

gare’s testimony:

As mentioned this is a brand new tool for me (3ish mths) and so i haven’t had a chance to receive all of its benefits; however, i have noticed a steady improvement in all aspects of my health in that short of time.  The first… and what i consider the most obvious hallmark to a successful therapy is the fact that all odor disappeared from bowel movements within just a few weeks time.  I’ve always been an advocate of prioritizing the GI Tract (gastro-intestinal tract) first and foremost; most all health issues can be traced there.

My reading on the lack of foul odor suggested to me that this therapy of ingesting Brown’s Gas, both; drinking the water and inhaling the gas, was effectively managing my microbiome; the echo balance of microbial activity throughout my intestinal system… a sure sign of good health, in my opinion.

Science is proving that virtually all ailments are caused by or exacerbated by…Lack of Hydrogen!  People are ‘de-hydrated’ in the most basic sense of the word.

Caveat:  When inhaling Brown’s Gas, at first supplement SLOWLY.  A few minutes a couple or three times a day.  Increasing by a couple of minutes every day until you are breathing HydrOxy for about 20 minutes three times a day.  After that you should be able to breathe as much as you want, there’s no toxic limit because once the blood is saturated with hydrogen, you breathe OUT as much as you breathe IN.

The reason you start slow is because hydrogen is a FOOD and you’ve been STARVING for a long time.  If you were fasting for a month (from regular food), you wouldn’t start eating again with a 9 course meal (you’d get sick).  You’d start with a little bowl of soup.  Same thing here. Science is also showing a 30% to 50% healthful life extension with hydrogen supplementation.

In my opinion, Brown’s Gas (HydrOxy or HHO) is the best hydrogen for health gas mixture because it also contains oxygen (to balance the hydrogen) and ExW (to provide the ENERGY the body needs to heal).

And of the Brown’s Gas machines, I believe the AquaCure to be the best because:
1. It is a high quality, well priced, practical electrolyzer, designed from over 30 years of electrolyzer building experience.  Built by a company with well established customer service.
2. It is the safest Brown’s Gas electrolyzer on the planet (important when working with a combustible gas)
3. It is designed to conveniently do all 5 of my hydrogen for health protocols

CANNABIS;

Their is a function known as; an Endocannabinoid system (Endo-system) in our body.  It’s receptors are located all over; in the brain, organs, connective tissue and immune system to name but a few.  One of the functions of this system is to maintain homeostasis (balance) to our body.  It appears as if this system is compromised as is the case with far too many of our metabolic processes.  The idea of natural health supplements is to do just that; to supplement a department that is either malfunctioning or seriously compromised.  

The Endo system has receptors located all throughout the body; I’d like to draw your attention to the, CB1 and the CB2 receptors in particular.  THC, the part of Cannabis, the star of Woodstock music festival of the 60’s is the agent that gives you the psychoactive bang for your buck.  On the other hand, CBD, another prominent component of Cannabis, performs a much different magic in the body.  It can stimulate the CB2 receptors and positively affect the nervous system, which is one of the clowns involved in the pain circus (inflammation) and anxiety.  Needless to say, such an agent can be a Godsend for insomnia among other queries.  I have a friend who is plagued with tremors.  Her head continuously shakes back and fourth… a challenging health condition, I’m sure you would agree.  Two drops of CBD oil instantly halted the condition.  This may have been an exception; I mean, to have so little of something work so fast; however it illustrates the potential of this stuff, wouldn’t you agree?  Medical research reveals its effectiveness in many neurological disorders, including; Epilepsy.

CAYENNE PEPPER:

This is that hot red powder that most every chef will have in their spice cabinet.  It is truly an effective and diverse remedy… 10,000 bears and/or purse snatchers can’t be wrong.  Cayenne Pepper is the main active ingredient found in bear spray. Hmm… if the truth be known, you may actually be doing a bear or a purse snatcher a big favour when you learn more about Cayenne’s beneficial properties.  Cayenne is a stimulant, blood thinner, anti-inflammatory and anti bacterial/viral to mention but a few of its abilities.  It is often added to muscle and joint pain formulas due its ability to stimulate.  It is also an effective cholesterol regulator, cardio-vascular aid as well as a metabolism booster… and it’s very affordable too.  It is a very effective agent in cases of chronic nose bleeds and Rosacea.  This is due to its high content of naturally occurring, Vit-C and Flavonoids… hence its ability to reinforce compromised vein walls.  Cayenne is also effective in cauterizing excessive external bleeding, specifically within the smaller blood vessels.  The problem with this magical stuff is that it is so challenging to apply, as you may have already experienced. 

CAYENNE FOR A SORE THROAT; gargle a concoction of 1/2 glass of warm with a 1/4 tspn of cayenne.  I’d suggest first coating the lips with some sort of lubricant such as; Vaseline to avoid, ‘burning lip syndrome’… that’s a disease Gargoyles can get when gargling cayenne.  This protocol is extremely effective especially if done immediately upon detecting a sore throat. 

Cayenne can be ingested in powder format or in capsule form.  Either way, it’s best taken with meals in order to any avoid discomfort.  Furthermore; if taken in capsule form, I’d suggest that you consider opening up one of the caps and sprinkling a tad of the stuff on your tongue, either prior to, or while ingesting the caps.  I know… you’d rather not… but the same can be said about most herbal agents in capsule form, the reason being; that a whole host of metabolic activity within the body will be initiated by such an intro.  Your taste buds were designed to do a lot more than just taste; they were designed to alert the body and prepare it for what is coming down the pike… hence why I also suggest that herbal tinctures be held and contained in one’s mouth for several minutes prior to swallowing.  

CAYENNE FOR EXCESSIVE BLEEDING; apply cayenne directly onto a gaping flesh wound and it will instantly cake and cauterize the wound and halt excessive bleeding… and surprise… will not aggravate the wound, contrary to what one might expect; however;

How not to use this stuff; do not apply Cayenne to sensitive areas such as the eyes or nose due to the volatility of its oils… dah!  I knew a few daring souls who felt its bite.  One fella snorted cayenne directly into his sinuses to fight a head cold and another, a migraine headache.  In both cases, it did the job, but almost killed them in the process.  Another fella applied cayenne directly to his genitals… ugh… go figure… he almost killed me over that move.  But; hey, it was his own damn fault; he wasn’t paying attention to my suggestion.  Nonetheless; the herbalist always gets the blame if something should go wrong.  Speaking about things going wrong; Cayenne has saved lives, instantly averting cardio 911 situations; heart attack and stroke.  It’s claim to fame is its amazing ability to dilate vessels, thin blood and stimulate blood flow.  It may be saving grace for most cardio issues such as stroke, in that it will facilitate necessary blood flow into where it wasn’t going; however it can also be bad news for an aneurysm (perforated blood vessel).  Aside from it thinning the blood, it could also usher in a major adrenal response due to the shock of its instant introduction into the body, which would induce even more bleeding… ugh!  The safest way to apply Cayenne is to use it as a preventative maintenance for the cardio vascular system.  It’s best not to use it if you are taking prescription blood thinners… or you might end up a bloody mess!

CHLORELLA, SPIRALINA, BLUE-GREEN ALGAE:

Welcome to what I categorize as; super foods.  These are power-punched, single-celled plants harvested from fresh water lakes.  They have a long history of nutrition, antioxidant, immune enhancing and detoxifying capabilities, especially involving heavy metals.  They contain a mega supply of vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll (nature’s housecleaning agent).  I highly recommend customers consider these over any multi vitamin or mineral in a capsule, for sure  The anti-oxidant and blood building capabilities of these green wonders are hard to beat and certainly worth the money.  They are available in powder, tablet, capsule or frozen form and are great ingredients to consider for your daily Smoothie.

CHLORINE DIOXIDE (CD):

I wasn’t going to include this agent in my Hall of Fame, simply because of the negative attention it stirs; however, the controversy originates from none other than Big Pharma and associates; therefore, it must be a seriously effective health aid.

Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2) is really nothing new; rather, it is a re-discovery.  It can be traced back to the seventeen hundreds.  It’s basic chemistry… well… basic to a chemist anyway.  The questions are; is it safe… and is it effective?  I can personally testify to both; however, as it is with most every tool, you have to learn how to use it and not abuse it.

*** Don’t confuse chlorine dioxide (CLO2) with the chlorine (CL), the agent commonly found in municipal drinking water; it has a different chemical structure and function.

Chorine (CL);

Chlorine (CL) as found in municipal water supplies works to disable microbes present in the water.  It does so by eating away at the outside walls of bacteria; however, this leaves the cell body to remain, resulting in harmful byproducts for our the body to deal with, such as; brace yourself for a few BIGGG words; Trihalomethanes and hologenated acetic acids; corrosive agents.

Chlorine Dioxide (CLO2);

Chlorine Dioxide on the other hand is a low caliber antioxidant; it’s an oxidizer, similar to oxygen.  It essentially rearranges the microbial furniture within our GI Tract… in a good way.  Subsequently; when it comes in contact with bacteria, it penetrates its cell wall and disintegrates the organism in its entirety, leaving no harmful byproducts in its wake.  The left over chloride bonds with minerals to form simple mineral salts and is easily assimilated or disposed of.

In light of that, one would wonder if it is selective in which bacteria it oxidizes/dismantles… or does it oxidize/dismantle any… and all bacteria in its path, similar to many antibiotics?  I don’t have my laboratory nor do i have the expertise to answer this officially; however, i do have some common sense, regardless of what my wife says.

On a serious note though; an entire book can be written on this subject alone and so i’ll render it down to a short read best i can… your welcome!  There are trillions of microbial entities inhabiting our GI tract at any given time; some are good, some bad and some are downright ugly; however, most all of them serve a purpose; they’re there for a reason.  Gut microbes can be likened  to rats in many ways; garbage is their source of food and so one’s overall digestive situation is what will determine the nature… and concentration of rats… er… i mean… microbes.

That’s the first half of the book rendered down to but a few lines; now for the second half.  Bearing in mind that Chlorine Dioxide is an oxygenator; oxygen thriving microbes (aerobic natured) wouldn’t be threatened by an oxidizing agent such as chlorine dioxide is purported to be; rather, they would welcome… more oxygen.  Conversely; a poorly oxygenated GI tract; the result of mega indigestion, would be overrun with anaerobic natured microbial entities; these guys do not thrive in a well oxygenated environment; consequently; they would be vulnerable to an oxygen bomb such as Chlorine Dioxide.  How’s that for short, sweet and concise rendition?  Cancer is apparently an anaerobic entity, incidentally.  Hmm… perhaps Chlorine Dioxide would be of help there as well.

Ok; enough common sense/science; on with some proven facts.  CD (CLO2) is the gas that’s produced when a 22% solution of sodium chlorite suspended in mineral salts is mixed with citric acid.  Ugh… sounds like rocket fuel doesn’t it?  Well, it’s not  as dangerous as it’s made out to be.  Another name for CD is, ‘MMS,’ which is short for miracle mineral solution.  The re-inventor, a fella by the name of Jim Humble, is far from humble, but he’s certainly not the money grabbing snake oil vendor that the critics made him out to be.  They tend to do that sort of thing; discredit anybody that threatens their $$$… narrative.  I mean… one bottle of the stuff sells for approximately $55ish and will last several months; i hardly call that a ripoff.

Nonetheless; CD has been traditionally used for water purification and can be still readily accessed from many outfitting supply stores; it’s a great aid for the backwoods hiker to avoid consuming contaminated water.  Some of its commercial uses are as an anti-bacterial in packaged meats and as a cleaning agent for surgical utensils and hospital hygiene, to name but a few.  Health authorities have no qualms about allowing it to be available for the aforementioned; however; don’t dare use it to better your health; that is crossing the line; Big Pharma’s holy grail; ‘prescribed standard of care’ line.  Meanwhile; amazing testimonies continue to flood the airwaves; effective remedy for; Malaria, Lymes Disease, Tuberculosis, different types of Cancer, Hep A, B and C as well as child behaviour syndromes, such as; Autism and ADHD, to mention but a few.

While i cannot testify to the accuracy of those testimonies, i can share my own personal experiences with this stuff.  I was seriously challenged with an acute case of rheumatoid arthritis many years back and CD was one of a few agents that proved to be a game changer for me.  If you know anything about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), you’ll know that it is not an easy fix.

Here’s how it went.  I approached it slow and easy as was advised, starting with a couple of drops once a day and eventually over a period of a month increased the dosage.  It was my experience that 2 to 3 drops a few times a day was far more effective in overall benefits, especially; pain reduction than higher dosages.  I have my theory as to why that might be but it’s far too lengthy to cover here.

Nonetheless; after several days, my sinuses cleared up significantly and i slept noticeably well, experiencing sweet dreams… bonus.  Furthermore; my digestion and elimination improved significantly as well.  And; lastly; i experienced serious reduction of joint pain.

Here’s how CD is supposed to work.  This may be a tad technical for some but don’t worry; there won’t be a test at the end.  It comes as a kit; 2 bottles; when the sodium chlorite solution is combined with Citric Acid (lemon juice or apple cider vinegar will also work) it produces the gas (chlorine dioxide).

***Refer to section entitled; ‘Terminology and Natural Health Jargon’ (Metabolism, Antioxidants and Free Radicals) for detailed information on ‘antioxidants.’

Here’s a brief rendition of an antioxidant for those who hated school, like me.  The opposite of an antioxidant is… an oxidant?  And an example of an oxidant is rust; when raw metal rusts it is being oxidized… gottit?  Regarding living tissue; when you bite into a fresh apple and notice the normally white flesh of where you bit into the apple turn brownish… it too is being oxidized… slowly breaking down.  The only way to avert this oxidation/browning process (oxidation) is to eat the apple like… super fast… or… find a way to eat it where there’s no oxygen; good luck with that.

On a serious note; the brownish colour doesn’t mean that the apple is rotten; no longer of any nutritious value; rather, it indicates that it’s… in the process of rotting.  The same thing happens with us; we slowly oxidize to the point of expiration… hmm… am i popular yet?  On a positive note; the fact that you’re eating an apple; something that is alive… able to actually break down in the first place (oxidize) is a good thing; most foods we eat today are nutritionally dead before they even reach our mouths, sad to say.

Howbeit; i suggest that you carefully scrutinize the biased criticism emanating from the aforementioned competition regarding Chlorine Dioxide and research this amazing agent all for yourself; learn everything you can about it.  You can always seek assistance from an alternative health professional if you have challenging health issues, as well.

Lastly; follow the written instructions on the bottles.  Note; a specific number of a citric acid solution drops are required to catalyze each drop of chlorine dioxide; depending on the source of CD you choose.  It used to be 5 drops of citric acid to every 1 drop of CD; however, most all of them are now 1 to 1; less chance of screwing it up that way.  Again… read the directions.

The downside; it can be taste challenging, especially with kids; you only get one chance to slip something past their taste buds and so you have to work smarter; not harder.  Consider adding a juice.  My fave is black cherry juice; it can cover a multitude of sins.  Whatever juice you do choose, ensure that it doesn’t contain any… added…. ascorbic acid (so called; Vit-C) as that will neutralize its potency.  Note the emphasis; ‘added;’  it’s ok if ascorbic acid is listed as a natural occurring ingredient; howbeit, as long as it hasn’t been added as a preservative… got it?  It’s not an easy find; however; black cherry juice is ok.

As mentioned; the citric acid essentially acts as a catalyst to produce the gas (CLO2).   Apple cider vinegar or lemon can be used instead of citric acid in solution as well; however; i found that hydrochloric acid works the best.  This can be accessed at online natural health outlets.

DMSO:

DMSO (Dimethyl Sulfoxide) is an organic sulphur compound, a liquid solvent produced as a by-product from the pulp wood industry.  But don’t let that scare you, it’s far from toxic as it is ‘99%’ pure DMSO.  What can it do for you?  DMSO has an amazing anti-inflammatory property, effective for muscle, nerve or joint pain.  It is also anti-viral/bacterial and anti-fungal.  But, by far its most prominent characteristic is its amazing ability to penetrate.  It’s a transdermal Genie, so much so that when you place a drop of it on your toe it can be detected on your breath within a few seconds.  It’s not an overwhelming horrible taste, a tad like garlic.  Nonetheless, its benefits far outweigh the detriments.    The label will read; ‘caution… may cause skin irritation!’  This is only evident if it is used full strength and/or left on for too long according to my experience.  The irony of it all is that DMSO hydrates/rejuvenates tissue; it is the pharmaceutical standard of care to treat third degree burns.  Albeit, if you were to simply wipe it off with a wet cloth several minutes after applying it, you shouldn’t be bothered with any irritation; it will have already accomplished its goal by then.  Is DMSO safe for internal use?  It depends on who you ask; I’d never advise anybody to ingest DMSO internally, although I have done so myself and have met many who have without issue.  Our store policy is; external application only; it remains your free choice to do with it as you please… or at least… it should be your free will to choose.

Allow me to share one customer’s experience with this amazing stuff.  An elderly man came into the Natural Health Store one day in search of a miracle fix for his legs.  I say miracle fix because he was scheduled to have both his legs amputated… ugh!  I could see why when he rolled up his pant legs; both legs were seriously infected to the point of the skin turning black above the knee caps, the result of gangrene.  It was obvious that nothing ingested orally was going to change the prognosis in such a short period of time and if he was to win this battle and save his legs, he was going to have to apply a unique strategy, for sure.  And that he did; he opted to mix DMSO with a few other agents and apply it topically.  The concoction consisted of Golden Seal (anti-biotic properties), Cayenne (stimulant) and several drops of DMSO.  The idea was to apply a liquid mix of the fore mentioned onto the wounded tissue.  After about 5-ish minutes, he ‘gently’ mopped the herbal residue off with a warm, clean cloth… emphasis on; ‘gently‘.  The final step was to apply some Aloe Vera all over the wound and allow it to dry.  He performed this ritual twice daily.

***Note; freshly harvested Aloe Vera direct from the plant is a better choice than bottled Aloe Vera for skin applications.  Plants (some more than others) contain fragile and valuable enzymes that are vulnerable to oxidation; these agents tend to disintegrate minutes after exposure to oxygen.  This is not to suggest that bottled fruit and vegetable juices are useless, for they have many other benefits.

I’m sure you’re curious how the fella made out; did it save his legs?  I’m happy to say that yes it did: I noticed him coming and going from the Natural Health Store where I worked for up to a year afterwards until I lost touch with him, and he still had his legs.

What else is DMSO good for?  It’s very effective in all types of inflammation, aches and pains, including toothaches.  A couple of drops of DMSO added to a herbal nerve tincture such as; Valerian or Passion Flower, and applied to the infected area quelled my tooth ache within a few minutes time.  Bear in mind that the gums are almost impenetrable and so a deep penetrating agent such as DMSO is indeed a helpful aid.  I’ve also used DMSO for earaches and vertigo.  I’d add a few drops of DMSO to a tea solution of Golden Seal (anti-biotic agent), Valerian Root or Passion Flower (nerve calming agents) to a small glass dropper bottle.  While laying to one side, I applied several drops of the mixture into the infected ear.  If the application caused an uncomfortable itch, I’d dowse the agitated inner ear with a wet tissue and the itch immediately receded.

DMSO is also an effective remedy in dealing with fungal infections; its absorption properties make it ideal for penetrating deep rooted warts or toe nail fungus.  Several drops of DMSO can be added to one or more of thefollowing anti-fungal agents and applied topically a few times a day; Tea Tree, Oil of Oregano, Golden Seal, Colloidal Silver and/or Olive Leaf Extract, to name but a few.

DMSO does marvels for eye infections… and even cataracts, apparently.  I haven’t personally witnessed its magic with cataracts but I can see the principal of its potential as it is a natural solvent.  It did successfully clear up a case of contact dermatitis in both my eyes.  I mixed up a solution of 10% DMSO to 90% pure water (chlorine-free water) and sprayed it into my closed eyes twice daily.  A diluted solution such as the fore mentioned proportion should not irritate the eyes.  Again, if it should itch or burn afterwards, simply splash some filtered water into the eyes and it should all be fine.

A mix of 10% DMSO to 90% chlorine free water is a great antidote for sunburn… or any kind of burn, for that matter.  Just spray it on and feel the soothing results.

***Caution; avoid applying undiluted DMSO into the open eyes.  Furthermore, dilute it with filtered water only as municipal water contains chlorine.  DMSO is pretty good at what it does but it’s not very smart; it’s not selective about the baggage that it might be carrying.  Consequently, it’ll be delivering such an agent into your body… and so do ensure that you are not contaminating it with a carcinogenic agent.

I’d encourage you to perform your own research on DMSO; there are plenty of unbiased/independent experiences available online to assist you in working with this gem.

GINGER:

There are entire books written about the benefits of Ginger… she must have been quite a gal.  Nevertheless; Ginger… the root that is… not the girl… has amazing abilities, and has an exceptionally track record for safe use as well.  Finely sliced or grated ginger into a cup or pot of freshly boiled water is just so simple to do, and makes a tasty and healthy cup of tea.  It’s popular as a digestive aid and effective for nausea as well.  Some other common uses of ginger are for pain relief, immune enhancement, blood building and tissue detoxification… like I said, there’s a whole book written about Ginger, so dig in and enjoy this weird looking root!

GOLDEN SEAL:

Golden Seal is the king of all anti-viral herbal agents, in my opinion.  It’s my fave because it is so user-friendly… externally speaking anyway.  Internally, however, it can be challenging, due to its bitter taste.  The good news is that, it can also be ingested in capsule form rather than in powder or tea form.  Unlike many other anti viral agents such as; Tea Tree oil, Oregano Oil and Garlic, Golden Seal can be directly applied to open wounds without irritation.  I’ve personally used it on open wounds including eye, sinus and ear infections.  My daughter once contacted me for some health advice from the Philippians… hmm… go figure… her husband is a doctor too.  Anyway, she was functioning as a midwife in this village when there was an outbreak of Pink-Eye… a contagious eye infection that affects people regardless of what colour their eyes might be.  Nevertheless; I suggested that she acquire some Golden Seal, to make a tea solution with it and to apply it directly over the infected eye.  She informed me that it worked… so well in fact that the locals began using the same protocol over again, for recurring Pink eye infections.  Hmm… knowledge is truly a wonderful thing, and it knows no borders.  Whenever I feel a cold or flu commin on, I will be reaching for this wonderful herb, for sure.  Several capsules, 1 or 2 at a time throughout the day will often shut down a viral invasion, especially if caught in the early stages of its program.  However; Golden Seal, like many anti-viral agents, should not be used over extended periods of time (3 ish weeks), as they tend to challenge the beneficial bacteria in our GI Tract as well as the bad guys.

MSM:

MSM is a metabolite of DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide).  It has some of the properties of DMSO without the odour.  MSM’s claim to fame is sulfur, and much like the sulfur found in garlic and onions.  This not to be confused with, sulfa or sulfite, which some people are allergic to.  Does it work?  You bet it does, but it’s not for everybody, although it won’t harm you to try it.  I am one of those who is not compatible with MSM, or any sulfur for that matter, and once received an intravenous dosage of the stuff… and am still alive to write about it.  Many people have reported MSM to be a remarkable agent in relieving aches and pains throughout the body, among many other benefits.  How would you know if you’re compatible with it?  One must experiment with it in order to know if you’re one of the lucky ones… or perhaps muscle test it for compatibility.  This organic form of sulfur only remains in the body for approximately 24 hours, and although it is well tolerated in high dosages, it should be initially experienced in a smaller dose.  Some other reported benefits aside from anti-inflammatory are; immune system modulating… a bonus for immune related inflammatory syndromes such as; Fibromyalgia, Crohns and Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Its benefits reach into the digestive, skin, colon, cardio-vascular, brain and nervous systems to name but a few.  Ugh… I feel so ripped off that it is off limits to me.  MSM is available in capsule or powder format, and is very affordable too… a ‘good bang for your buck,’ for sure.

SLIPPERY ELM BARK:

This amazing herbal agent offers one huge benefit; soothing, a real ally when dealing with tissue inflammation… especially in the digestive and elimination systems.  When mixed with water, it transforms into a slimy mucilage of sorts… and when ingested, will coat and protect the walls of an inflamed throat, esophagus, ulcerated stomach or GI Tract.  This will serve to divert serious damage often caused by syndromes such as; Acid-Reflux, H-Pylori and Crohns.

RECIPE FOR A HOME-MADE SLIPPERY ELM LOZENGE;

This recipe can be altered according to taste and/or special needs.  Boil several pieces of licorice root in 1/2 cup of water.  The idea is to end up with a approx 1/4 cup of fairly concentrated licorice tea in the end and so even licorice powder or licorice tea bags can be used.  While your tea is still hot, add 1 tbsp of honey.  Manuka honey would be an excellent choice but any honey would do.  Let the solution cool.  When cool, add 1/2 cup of slippery elm bark powder.  You’ll wanna add this very slowwwwly, while continuously stirring; otherwise it’ll just fluff up and not liquefy, much like cocoa powder.

This next step is where your creativity comes in.  The goal is to simply mold the resulting muddy-textured paste into the shape of pastels.  This can be done one at a time or by spreading a thin layer of the entire mix onto a food grade mesh of sorts and then cookie cutting the resulting spread… best to do this before it gets to hard and dry.  Another cuisine tip to consider is to sprinkle some slippery elm or licorice powder onto your working surface prior to spreading.  This will avert a sticky mess, kinda like sprinkling down flour when kneading dough.  Now place the finished product into the oven over night… or possibly longer, to facilitate drying.  When your pastels are relatively dry and firm, place them into a container… without a lid.  This will prevent any mold from forming in case it wasn’t completely dry.  Congratulations; you just successfully brewed up your very own slippery elm lozenges. I’m confident that you will appreciate the finished product big time, as there is nothing on the market that compares to it.  One lozenge will take an hour ish to dissolve, which is ideal to remedy a sore throat or acid-reflux.

TRANSFER FACTOR:

I’d like to introduce you to a unique immune supplement; it’s called Transfer Factor (TF).  What is TF?  TF is one of many agents found in mother’s milk (colostrum).  More specifically, it is the immune communicating agent, responsible for transferring vital immune information from mother to infant; bear in mind that all mammals share this same blueprint.  The original TF formula (Classic) is extracted from cow’s milk; a second formulation added the signature from the egg of a chicken (Trifactor).  Our immune system is about much more than just defense; it is involved in every function of the body; therefore, it is of utmost importance to assist in every way possible.  Few understand the connection/interaction of the microbial world around… and within us (GI Tract) regarding immune function/balance.  Consequently, microbes are being blamed for disease when in reality it is the result of imbalanced terrain; specifically an upset within the ecosystem within our GI Tract, hence why I focus so much on digestion and elimination.  Due to our messed up environment, compromised food chain and continuously evolving microbes, we need all the help in this department we can get.

Is TF safe/effective?  According to my personal experience, it is both safe and extremely effective; I’d go so far as to deem it to be one of the most impressive natural health supplements I have ever encountered.  Research reveals it to not only serve as an immune educator but also as an immune modulator/adaptogen, meaning that it has the potential to balance either an over-reactive or under-active immune function.  I credit it for being a game changer for a serious debilitating health issue I was challenged with many years back, namely; Rheumatoid Arthritis.  Secondly, I no longer react to spring pollen and/or cats as used to be the case.  Lastly; I used to experience mega cold/flu type symptoms such as; sore throats, stuffed sinuses and coughs, like… several times each year.  Those episodes have been rendered down to a mere half a dozen episodes… over a period of about 15 years since using TF.  Needless to say; that is a significant difference.  Whenever I did experience disease symptoms, I simply increased my dosage to one capsule every 3ish hours resulting in the symptoms lasting but a day or two at the most; and it being just a nuisance rather than disabling me.  This experience was not unique to me but has been an experience shared by many.

***Note… This supplement cannot be purchased in stores; it is only available from a USA multi level marketing (MLM) structured company called; 4-Life Research.  If you want to order it; contact, 4-Life Research by phone or online; PH #1-888-454-3374.  ***Note; you’ll need a distributor ID#.  You are welcome to purchase it under distributor ID #5066761; if you do choose to continue using TF, I would appreciate you signing up under the aforementioned ID number.  Bear in mind; as it is with most MLM companies, they always advertise great wealth from joining their club, and while some manage to do quite well at it, I am not one of them.  Joining the business will at least subsidize your monthly quota of TF if nothing else.  Albeit, whatever you choose to do; I seriously recommend it.

***More advice: the two products that I recommend from this company are; ‘Transfer Factor Classic’ and/or ‘Tri-factor,’ as I believe these to be the best bang for your buck.  Furthermore; I find it more economical to order two or three at a time to save on shipping; the cost to ship 3 is the same to ship one bottle.  Lastly, it has been my experience that many try this supplement and will abandon it sooner than later.  The reason for this is mainly because of its subtle abilities; its many benefits can so easily go unnoticed… until allergy season and/or when seasonal health issues surface; then it’s not there to reach for.  I’ve seen this movie many times over, only with different actors.  It was a regular occurrence with each one of my kids.  I’d receive a phone call to the tune of; “Hey Dad can you send me a bottle of TF, we’re all down with a cold and I clean forgot to order more.”  I resolved this for myself by opting for the auto shipment program on a monthly basis, a requirement to become a distributor.  The bottom line is… try it and feel the difference… it is truly an amazing health aid.

VITA BIOSA;

It has become my judgment that health woes of approximately 95% of the customers that walk through our Health Store door are the result of… what is… or of… what is not… going on in the GI tract (Gastro-intestinal tract); therefore, if we can successfully address this department of the body, then we’ll have a happy shopper for sure.  Vita Biosa is a new kid on the block, a pretty effective agent, for sure.  It was originally created as a septic system aid, and evolved into a supplement that I believe to be a ‘God send’ for today’s health woes.  It is a fermented concoction, containing several living strains of probiotics as well as many beneficial herbs, designed to heal and repopulate the inflamed GI tract.  “But, I already take Probiotics,” I hear you say.  This is a good thing, but what you do need to know, aside from the fact that some of the Probiotics on the market are DOA (Dead on arrival), is the fact that, due to several factors, especially that of conditions within the Gastro-Intestinal Tract, many of the these Probiotics end up passing right on through us, without ever waking up to fulfill their destiny in life… to populate our GI Tract.  This is because most all other forms of Probiotics are Freeze dried, inactive/dormant, and if they do manage to survive their passage through the intense stomach HCI acid in the stomach, then they will still have to navigate through pounds of mucous… congestion from an already inflamed GI Tract to begin with… ugh!  Vita Biosa, on the other hand, contains ‘alive and ready to go’ friendly bacteria in a solution that has been triple fermented, meaning that it has been rendered down to a very low PH to begin with, very similar to the stomach acid PH.  Furthermore; it contains several herbs, each of which are conducive to digestion.  

Does it work?  You bet it does; according to my experience it’s worth a go.  I’d suggest that one split the dosage up into twice a day, the second dose just before a large meal, rather than the recommended, once per day, as I feel that it has a much better chance to positively affect the liver and set up house that way.  Heck… I’ve even taken four doses of one tblsn per dose of this stuff all in one day without any adverse effects.

BUDGETARIAN FORMULAS:

HEART DROPS:

This is very similar to the cold/flue/headache tea and can be used as such.  To a small pot of water, add 6-ish cloves of garlic and 6-ish slices of ginger plus a handful of hawthorn berries, if you can find them.  If not… add about 20-ish drops of a hawthorn tincture to the final cup of tea.  Bring the pot of water to a boil then simmer or let stand for about 15 mins.  Strain the water into a cup and add 1 tspn of apple cider vinegar, 1/3 tspn of cayenne plus 1 tspn of honey.   This concoction can be reheated for a second cup the next day.  If you consume psyllium husks and/or some lecithin to your regime on a daily basis then some favourable results should be evident in regards to out of balance cholesterol or blood pressure issues.

COLD/FLU REMEDY:

Bring a schwack of Garlic cloves to a boil on the stove…  Let simmer for about 15 minutes then strain the tea into a cup…can add slices of ginger at this time as well. Add 1/3 to ½ tsp of Cayenne, squeeze ½ lemon and 1 tsp of honey to taste.  Yum… it actually tastes pretty good and is surprisingly effective in sending a viral invasion into retreat mode.  You won’t find the measurement of a ‘schwack’ anywhere so don’t bother looking… it’s just another word for ‘bunch.’

Oil of Oregano (all infections), Flavin Gold (Immune, Circulation, Cancer), Essiac or Flor-Essence (Lymph system detoxifiers, Cancer aid, Digestion), Garlic… 2000 vampires can’t be wrong, DGL (Digestion, Stomach Ulcers), Bio-K (Gastro-Intestinal, Bladder Infections, Vita Biosa (a liquid probiotic blend… probably the best formula to restore digestive health or over all health), Green Powder Formulas (Natural Vitamin, Potent Antioxidant, Probiotic, Bowel Health), Berries are loaded with vitamins and minerals…1000000 bears can’t be wrong, Biotta Juices (fermented juices containing lactic acid) is a great cancer preventative and fighter, NGH and HGH (Energy, Sleep aid).  EMP has recently entered the arena proving to be extremely effective for brain/psychological malfunction ranging from memory to bipolar/schizophrenia issues.  This list will surely continue to grow as I receive customer testimonials.

LOW DOSE NALTREXONE:

Not all Pharmaceutical drugs are counter productive to our body.  Naltrexone is a narcotic blocker that was approved by the FDA in the mid 1980’s for drug and alcohol addiction.  However, in low doses it has immune modulating abilities… go figure.  Approximately 4.5MG dose (1 cap) taken just before bedtime blocks the endorphin levels enough to fool… and ultimately signal your Pituitary Gland into producing more endorphins.  What are endorphins?  Brace yourself for a truly unscientific explanation; Endorphins are the schwack of dolphin like thingies that swim all over your head and body when you eat dark chocolate or after having sex… they tend to make you feel calm and happy.  Hmm… gotta be a good thing, right?  Anyway, this increased endorphin activity apparently helps to facilitate some interesting, immune activity such as increasing the number of circulating cytotoxic T cells and Natural Killer cells, along with other immune activity, much of it too complicated for most of us to even wrap our heads around.  Nevertheless; the end result of this syndrome is good news for those dealing with immune issues in that it has a pretty impressive track record in halting the progression of diseases such as; Cancer, Aids, Crohns, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Parkinsons, MS and Rheumatoid Arthritis to name but a few.  I came across it from a doctor’s testimony, who had successfully treated two supposedly; terminal Pancreatic cancer patients intravenously with Naltrexone along with R-Alpha Lipoic Acid.  They were home free from their death sentence within a very short time.    

The problem with Naltrexone is accessing the stuff.  Why would that be?  First of all; any doctor can prescribe it… but why would they?  They have been trained to follow Pharmaceutical protocol according to prior medical research revolving around such an agent, and in this case Naltrexone has been tested/researched as a narcotic blocker and that is all; it’s abilities to perform other health benefits is not on the menu and so they don’t go there.  Its immune balancing potential was stumbled upon by a specific doctor, named, Dr. Bihari, who was using it with Aids patients at the time.  A doctor would have to be willing to operate outside of the medical box in order to prescribe it for you… for anything other than a narcotic blocker.  This is not to discourage you from asking; some doctor’s will comply; afterall, it has been proven to be safe, especially in low dosages and therefore; it’s not going to harm anybody.  

Furthermore; the reason why this drug is not being researched for its immune related abilities is twofold; first of all, who is going to do it?  The Pharmaceutical Corporations have become the gate keepers of the Government watchdogs such as; FDA, Health Canada and now, WHO (World Health Organization)… and they ultimately decide what is available on the market and what is not.  Secondly; they are the only guys with the money to do such research and in order for them to even consider it, there has to be a handsome profit at the end of the rainbow.  The fact that Naltrexone has already long left the Pharmaceutical building as a patented drug renders it an old and tired horse, so to speak.  Such agents are then sent off to the ‘generic drug cartel,’ a free for all market… or just left to die.  If this agent, or any abandoned agent was to ever be resurrected for another resolve then it’d have to be done so privately.  The problem is; this is a seriously expensive process, one that only big $$$ Pharma Corps will have at their disposal.  So, there you have it; the ‘ins and outs’ the the drug market.  I managed to access Naltrexone from a Naturopathic Doctor and so it can be done; where there is a will, there is a way.

X-LEAR, THE MAGIC OF XYLITOL: 

We’ve already discovered bacteria, parasites and such are living entities… and how it is with all living things an inherent instinct to reproduce especially when there’s plenty of food and all; the challenge is; how can we interfere with their program so as to get some reprieve.  With all do respect to the body’s natural health maintenance/detoxification programs; sometimes, it’s a good call to get involved.  We may need  to cull the herd a tad… or what ever it is that they call a group of microbes.  Bear in mind that as it is with all living entities, microbes have a will to survive; this means that they have their evasive, survival tactics.  And so we’re going to have to work smarter and not harder if we’re going to shut down their program.  Have you ever tried to catch a rabbit in say; a rock quarry?  It’ll never happen; first of all, they can scurry much faster than you could ever think of running… and secondly; they’ll probably out number you before you ever catch one… rabbits tend to do that sort of thing… they breed like… hmm… rabbits!  Nonetheless; microbes are much the same; they too have their evasive strategies… and they can replicate incredibly fast, as well, especially when there is plenty of food around, as mentioned.  That’s where we can make a difference in the long run… by maintaining a healthy lifestyle so as to not encourage the lil buggers to outbreed/outlive you.

What does all of that have to do with plugged sinuses?  Bear with me; I’m getting to it.  Here’s the connection; rabbits love carrots… and so if we’re going to succeed in capturing one then we would use a carrot for bait.  Many microbes, especially bacteria and parasites love sugar and so if we want to attract/trap them then we should consider using sugar for bait.   However, we won’t be using just any ordinary sugar, rather we’ll be using a special kind of sugar… Xylitol.   Why Xylitol?  Xylitol is an incomplete sugar, in that it is structured one molecule short of being a complete sugar… kinda like teenagers, most of whom are one or more molecules shy of having common sense… well it was that way when I was one of them, anyway.  Howbeit; two major sources of this special sugar are birch trees and corn… birch being the better choice.    Nonetheless, the magic happens when these lil guys ingest the Xylitol; they lack the enzymes to digest it and so consequently… for the little buggers anyway… their program becomes seriously disrupted… their world (bio-film) significantly disintegrates.  I can only wish the fix for an out-control teen-ager was as easy as that; howbeit, the Xylitol nose spray fix works extremely well indeed for microbes.

The product you’re looking for is called, X-Lear, although any sinus spray containing Xylitol would probably do just fine.  Spray a little into each nostril twice a day… preferably when retiring and upon awakening; you’ll be in horizontal mode at those times unless you’re a vampire in which case you’d be hangin upside down, which is even better, rendering the solution able to seep deep back into the sinus cavity then.  This protocol should yield a significant improvement within a relatively short period of time… depending on the degree of congestion, of course.   I recommend it even if you weren’t experiencing congestion; it renders you less vulnerable to colds, ear infections, allergies etc.  It may even put an end to your snoring, as well… better known as, purring, if it happens to be your spouse… bonus.

***Finland applied the same principle using Xylitol-sweetened chewing gum to fight tooth decay several decades ago.  It successfully lured the lil buggers out of the impenetrable gums and ultimately cleared the plaque (bio-film) from the teeth and gums.  Hand out the Xylitol chewing gum ma and watch your oral health improve as well.

MISCELLANEOUS GEMS:

Oil of Oregano (all infections), Flavin Gold (Immune, Circulation, Cancer), Essiac or Flor-Essence (Lymph system detoxifiers, Cancer aid, Digestion), Garlic… 2000 vampires can’t be wrong, DGL (Digestion, Stomach Ulcers), Sweedish Bitters (Digestion/liver/gall bladder)… you don’t have to be Swedish in order to benefit from them, Bio-K (Gastro-Intestinal, Bladder Infections, Super Greens (Natural Vitamin, Potent Antioxidant, Probiotic, Bowel Health), Berries are loaded with vitamins and minerals…1000000 bears can’t be wrong, Biotta Juices (fermented juices containing lactic acid) is a great cancer preventative and fighter, NGH and HGH (Energy, Sleep aid).  EMP has recently entered the arena proving to be extremely effective for brain/psychological malfunction ranging from memory to bipolar/schizophrenia issues.  Neo-40, a lozenge and extract from Beetroot can’t be beat for releasing blood flow into the extremities… a great agent for cardio health as well as Diabetes, Asthma and Sexual dysfunction.  This list will surely continue to grow as I receive customer testimonials.