These remedies were forwarded to me from my godmother, Nena Wiley. I am not sure if she compiled them, but i think she did. Just to give credit where it is due. I have added my own additional comments at the end of the sections marked with (*...). Of course, this is all my opinion and experiences and does not replace medical advice. You should always try to research stuff if you are not sure how to use it efficiently and correctly.
Happy Health!
Home Remedies
Indigestion and Heartburn
The belching, bloat, and heartburn caused by indigestion comes about because you don't have enough stomach acid to do the job right. A spoonful or two of apple cider vinegar will help break down the excess food that is causing you trouble and bring your stomach back to balance.
(*I've been trying to tell everyone this for years. Acid Reflux is actually just an official disease term that pharmaceutical companies came up with so they could create and sell a prescription for indigestion and heartburn. Once you begin taking prescriptions for such "diseases" as this, you will very likely then develop other "conditions" or "side effects" that need to be treated by yet another prescription, etc, etc. It all equals up to big $ for the pharmaceutical industries, and you pay the bill. All that said, there are many natural remedies available for most of the modern day "diseases" we have if you are willing to do a little research and save yourself a trip to the doctor : ) Google these books: Prescription For Natural Cures; Prescription For Nutritional Healing; Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About & More Natural "Cures" Revealed, both by Kevin Trudeau; Essential Oil Desk Reference Book. I have all of these books and would love to help you by looking things up for you or possibly lending them out (i refer to them regularly so it would have to be short ; )
Sore Throat
Sore, scratchy throats are usually a sign of a cold or flu coming on, so you don't want to ignore this symptom, but you can relieve the pain by gargling with warm salt water a few times a day and then drinking a soothing honey-lemon tea.
(*Young Living sells a product called Thieves Spray which the intended us is for sanitizing surfaces. However, if you spray the back of your throat it will stop the soreness, i have used it. Also, if you get a diagnosis of Strep Throat from the doc or think you might have it, spray this 2 or 3 times a day until relieved. I have heard this works great, almost instantly.)
Sore Muscles and Bruises
Save the day with a tube of arnica cream. The humble arnica flower makes an incredible cream that no medicine cabinet should be without. Use it immediately to speed up the healing of bruises, sprains, sore muscles, and other general aches.
Stop Bleeding
You'd think it would burn, but a sprinkle of cayenne pepper on a cut will quickly stop the bleeding and actually relieve the pain.
(*Cypress essential oil also will stop bleeding)
Ear Infections
Put a few drops of garlic oil or white vinegar into your ear canal and lay down on the opposite side to let those drops do their work. Garlic and vinegar create an environment that won't support the bacteria causing the infection. Repeat a few times a day until the symptoms disappear.
(*I have a recipe for this purpose to make up ahead of time and use at the 1st symptom but will post it later.)
Burns
Rinse first with cold water, then immediately apply aloe vera gel to the burn. If you don't have aloe in the house, slice a potato and rub its cool, soothing juices all over the burn. And honey, with its antibacterial properties, is also good topical ointment. If you can catch the burn immediately, mustard is also reportedly a great salve.
Athlete's Foot
Air your feet, soak them in salty water, wash them with garlic juice, or soak them with diluted white or apple cider vinegar. Be persistent, consistent and diligent: do it a few times a day and stick with it until at least a week after you think the symptoms are gone! Fungus excels at hiding out and coming back when you least expect it.
Rashes and Allergies
Try green tea, which contains compounds with antihistamine properties. You'll need to drink 2-3 cups a day to get the full effect.
Acne and Sensitive Skin
Wash your face with oatmeal. It's a gentle exfoliant and draws out oil and impurities.
Flatulence
Try taking a digestive enzyme with your meals. You can find these at any health food store. In the meantime, make use of digestive spices such as ginger, anise, peppermint, coriander and dill. You can make tea with these ingredients or incorporate them into your food.
Headache and Migraine
For instant relief, rub the meat of a pickled plum (Aka Ume in Japanese, Chamoy in Spanish) on your forehead. For milder headaches rub a fresh cut lemon or lime on your forehead. Try rubbing peppermint or lavender oil on your temples and the base of your neck; sniffing these oils may also help. Feverfew is a good herbal remedy for headaches. Have a little caffeine by way of green tea, and don't forget to use an ice pack for 20 minutes to dull the throbbing.
(*Peppermint essential oil placed on your thumb and pushed into the roof of your mouth for a few seconds, is sometimes effective too. I have also heard that headaches can be relieved by just drinking lots of water. A head ache can signal dehydration.)
Dandruff
Many people swear by rubbing aloe vera gel onto the scalp (leave it on for twenty minutes than rinse it out). This will certainly help with dry, itchy scalp. Another remedy is a rinse with apple cider vinegar.
(*I have used apple cider vinegar many times as a conditioner. I am amazed at how well it detangles and softens your hair. Of course it does leave a smell, which is why i don't always use it, because my hubby hates the smell of vinegar ;)
Nausea
The classic cure for nausea or carsickness is ginger tea or candied ginger. You can chew on the stuff raw, but it's so spicy and strong it might just make you feel worse. Sniffing real peppermint or lavender oil can also help.
(*Car sickness or upset tummy can easily be relieved by putting one drop of peppermint oil in a small amount of water and drinking it. This is safe for children as long as you are sure they do not have a reaction to peppermint (ie can use peppermint toothpaste or has eaten a peppermint and not had a reaction))
Constipation
Drink more water and eat more fruit and salads. Drinking a few teaspoons of olive oil mixed with a bit of orange or (diluted) lemon juice can help things get moving. Another surefire remedy is 1/4 teaspoon of Epsom salts drunk in 1/2 a glass of water.
Toothache
To reduce swelling and pain while you wait for your dentist appointment, try putting a few drops of clove oil on your tooth and gums, and bite down on a smashed piece of garlic (which has excellent antibacterial properties).
______________________________________________________________________We are an unaverage American family living on 2.5 acres in Texas with our 5+ homeschooled children and a handful of farm animals. We are taking one day at a time and living under the Lord's grace. May you be blessed as you read and learn more about "our road."
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Sunday, September 27, 2009
Flu Prevention & Treatment
This is the best article i have read as far as giving you real treatment and prevention ideas for the flu posted on beeyoutiful.com We have most of the items they suggest and are going to begin taking them all now. The flu is spreading rapidly in our area and many others so don't wait to start taking supplements to hopefully prevent the flu or treat it if you already have it.
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Swine Flu: Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
By Jessica Carter and Stephanie Walker Tallent
Armed and Ready:
In the past few years we have been bombarded with news of some dangerous viral outbreak or another. Seeing images from around the world, images of civilians wearing masks to protect themselves and holding masks over the faces of the young, have become more common place. Perhaps you remember SARS and Avian Flu. Now the most recent strain of influenza A is H1N1, otherwise known as Swine Flu. There is some alarm among experts that H1N1 could be “the one” that causes a pandemic in our generation. Regardless of whether it is Swine Flu or some media proclaimed super-scary flu of the future, the best defense is a good offense. We at Beeyoutiful firmly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to educate themselves on how to best protect the health of their families. With that belief and goal in mind, we have researched extensively what tools are the very best to use to protect and defend against viral invaders.
How can a virus kill someone anyways?
Autopsies of victims of Avian Flu, SARS and the deadly Spanish Flu of 1918, which killed an estimated fifty million people, revealed evidence of destroyed respiratory tracts. This suggested that the flu victims had been killed by their own immune systems, not from the flu itself.
The immune system response suspected of being responsible for killing the victims is something called a cytokine storm. Cytokines are a type of white blood cell, and are a normal and essential part of a healthy immune system. T1 cytokines are a particularly aggressive part of this segment of immune system super-heroes and typically are very crucial. Some viruses, such as Swine Flu, can cause these cells to over respond and the T1 cells actually become deadly to the body. Just as insulin is normally released in proportion to the amount of sugar intake, so cytokines normally respond in proportion to the assault on our bodies. However, just as the release of too much insulin in the body can result in death, so an overwhelming assault by T1 cytokines can cause the lungs to fill with fluid causing a person to drown.
What does this mean for me?
For those of us who are accustomed to reaching for the nearest available immune boosting super power when we come down with an illness, I have bad news. A lot of our traditional favorite supplements and herbs can potentially cause more harm than good when dealing with the risk of a cytokine storm. Little attention is given to the balance necessary between the T1 and other cytokine cells in order for our immune systems to operate safely. Since the T1 cells are more aggressive front runners than other T cells, supplements that directly support their production are among the most popular for quick recoveries.
Champion among these treasured products is elderberry syrup, otherwise known as BerryWell for the Beeyoutiful fans. Several studies show a clearly documented connection between elderberry extract and rapid T1 cytokine production. This is part of what makes it so very effective as an immune boosting preventative measure against viruses – it can stop the virus in its tracks before it takes hold. However, because of the concern of a cytokine storm, if one becomes ill with one of these dangerous viruses I do not personally recommend treating with BerryWell. My personal guideline for usage right now is two-fold. 1. Take BerryWell liberally as a preventative every time myself or family members go out in public. 2. Discontinue giving to any individual that exhibits symptoms and switch to other broader and safer immune boosting treatments.
Is anything safe to take or do we just take our chances?
The good news is that there are several powerful and effective products out there that are known for their support of balanced immune system production. This makes them not only safe to take, but also ideal aids for the body to prevent and even treat Swine Flu as well as other variants of flu. Below is a list of products I will personally be using as both a preventative and treatment should it be necessary.
The often overlooked anti-viral powerhouse: Vitamin D
Although most of us realize that our bodies need this essential vitamin, it is one of the most under acknowledged resources for combating viruses. There is an amazing body of documentation to prove its effectiveness not only in boosting the body’s ability to resist the flu, but also in powerfully treating it. It might just be the single most important supplement you can take to equip your body to face off with Swine Flu and walk away the victor.
If exposure to sunlight is limited, like during wintertime for example, 4,000-5,000 IU’s per day would be appropriate for most adults. If you weigh significantly more than the typical person, you may need to double that dose. For children the dose can be halved. For supplemental purposes, I would highly recommend using the D3 vs. the D2 form. D2 is the more common and readily available version but is not as easily activated within the body as D3 is. Vitamin D can be used therapeutically to treat the flu but it is also important to understand that, if you are taking the above doses of vitamin D, the chances of you getting the flu to being with are very remote. The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could not be more accurate regarding this treasure of a vitamin. The daily dose of vitamin D you would use to treat the flu would be 1,000 IU per pound of body weight (round down, not up). The dose would be taken once a day for no longer than three days. (Note: This could be a very large dose if you are a large person.) This is the dose that Dr. John Cannell, the founder of the vitamin D Council, has been using very successfully for a number of years.
Dr. John Cannell documented his remarkable experiences with vitamin D and the Flu. He shares the story of how his patients — who were in the hospital ward of a maximum security prison for the criminally insane — were being supplemented with vitamin D, and how they were able to avoid influenza when an epidemic broke out in the prison. Fascinated and intrigued, he subsequently put the vitamin to even more rigorous trials in the years to follow. His very lengthy but highly worthwhile article can be found here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/51913.php
Vitamin D is especially valuable as a preventative and treatment for potentially deadly viruses because it supports a balanced immune system reaction and actually works to keep the cytokine T cells in balance with each other. This makes it particularly helpful when there is a risk of the T1 cytokine cells triggering a “storm.”
The indispensable foundation to a balanced immune system: Probiotics
Rapidly gaining recognition for their multi-faceted and universally beneficial properties, probiotics are considered absolutely essential in any immune system alliance. Most of us are familiar with these beneficial bacteria because they are found in yogurt. Cultures around the world have used these amazing “good” bacteria to culture, safely preserve and leaven a variety of foods and beverages like kefir, kimchee, kombucha, sourdough bread and sauerkraut. Probiotics are the cornerstone of a healthy gut and, subsequently, of a healthy immune system.
Although one can find a limited amount of this bacteria in commercially manufactured yogurt, it does not contain enough strains or enough live bacteria to patrol the yards and yards of digestive tract and war with any offensive bacteria found there. Since most of us have not grown up with a lifetime of eating live cultured foods, we need a more powerful and immediate source. Probiotics are readily available these days in wider varieties than ever before. They come in tabs, chews, loose powder, regular capsules and enteric-coated capsules (a special protective coating on the capsule to get it through the damaging stomach acids and into the gut, safe and sound). They can be found in single strains, like Acidophilus, and multiple strains from a variety of sources. When taking a pro-biotic supplement, always determine the minimum guaranteed bacteria count, as well as the recommended storage instructions.
Tummy Tuneup is an enteric coated 8 strain probiotic available through Beeyoutiful. It has proven itself again and again to our staff and customers. Tummy Tuneup is an ideal choice for delivering the maximum benefit to the gut. Another Beeyoutiful product, Ultimate Defense, has a larger variety of bacteria and is very beneficial to take on a daily basis, or specifically as a preventative gut-based immune booster.
Here is a quote from a study illustrating how probiotics aid in inflammation control and a balanced, healthy immune response. .
From the Study:
Probiotics are dietary supplements known to reduce or alter inflammation and inflammatory cytokines. Histological analyses revealed that edema, inflammation, and vacuolization as well as polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration in the lung tissue was significantly reduced in the probiotic treated group. Bacterial translocation was significantly reduced in the probiotic treated group compared with the other groups. As a result of this, reduced proinflammatory cytokines and systemic inflammatory response was observed.
The full report available at the following link:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19375719?ordinalpos=3&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Vital life force: Colostrum
Colostrum is the super nutrient-dense, pre-milk substance that mammals produce for their young before a normal milk supply sets in. Few things in nature are known to have such amazing life sustaining properties and seemingly magical immune building properties as colostrum.
When dealing with these potentially deadly flus, it is important to insure that the balance of T2 cells will be produced in proportion to, if not in excess of, the T1 cells while the immune system is attacking the offending virus. Studies show that nothing does this better than colostrum. Researchers in Australia set out to learn if dried bovine colostrum protein (a popular supplement with athletes) had the same ability to stimulate cytokine white blood cells in humans that the fresh colostrum does in cows. In the study, researchers saw that the T2 “retreat” cytokines were activated and the T1 “attack” cytokines were suppressed when measured 6 hours after administration.
Multiple studies show colostrum to be an incredibly vital product to have on hand if there is any danger of a cytokine storm related illness. It has no known side effects and is very safe for even small children (capsules of the dried powder can be opened into food or drinks).
Healer from the inside out: Aloe vera
Many of us know of aloe’s healing properties having used it by slapping a fresh cut of aloe leaf on sunburns and feeling the instant relief. Aloe is also an amazing miracle worker and support for the body from the inside out. Aloe vera is chock full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and micronutrients that can help the immune system to be strong and resilient against infection.
Consuming Aloe vera on a regular basis provides your immune system with the extra boost of nutrients it needs in order to perform at a superior level. It also provides you with antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial protection. Aloe vera is known for its synergistic properties, meaning all of the nutrients it contains work together to bring about the desired result of a strong and balanced immune system response. What makes aloe particularly good to take in an antiviral regimen is that it, like colostrum, directly supports a balanced and therefore safer immune system response.
Beeyoutiful carries Aloe in concentrated form in gel capsules. Aloe is safe for children to take and the capsules can be cut open and squeezed into yogurt or a smoothie. Excess Aloe vera can cause diarrhea, so if this occurs simply reduce the quantity or frequency.
The all powerful: Garlic
Perhaps no plant has been more treasured throughout history for its incredible flavor and culinary contributions than garlic. As anybody who has eaten a clove of raw garlic will tell you, there are few things that come close to the incredibly powerful and pungent flavor of garlic. This little powerhouse has also been documented to have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties and has been used medicinally for thousands of years in many countries around the world.
Several studies have shown that high doses of garlic help to regulate cytokine response. What constitutes a high dose is difficult to define because garlic potency varies from one variety to another, from one region of the country to another, and from one harvest to another.
If your stomach and taste buds can tolerate it, the most beneficial way to utilize garlic is to eat it raw, ideally from an organic or all-natural, pesticide-free source. For those of us that prefer a supplement to a burning tongue and watering eyes, there is good news. Allicin is a component of crushed/raw garlic that is considered incredibly beneficial but is also highly unstable. For years the only way to get it was by eating fresh, crushed garlic. However, a couple of years ago they figured out a way to stabilize allicin so that it could finally be offered in a supplemental form. Although garlic in just about any form will be beneficial in some way to your body, if you can find a stabilized allicin source I highly recommend it. Beeyoutiful carries an aged 100:1 potency odorless garlic product that has been used with great success by our customers and staff. An added bonus to odorless garlic is that you don’t have people crinkling their noses as you walk by or spouses refusing to share bed space with you due to the aromatic fumes wafting from your pores.
Fresh garlic can be a challenge to get into small children orally and the gel capsules are not much better. For babies or small children I highly recommend a garlic poultice as an effective way to get the benefits of garlic into small peoples bodies. (See sidebars for instructions.)
A note of caution before consuming gigantic quantities of garlic: There is risk that, if you have a bleeding or clotting disorder, very, VERY large amounts of garlic could exacerbate the problem or cause some drug interactions. Individuals on blood thinners should be especially aware of this concern.
My Personal Dosage Guide
Click above to see a great chart for exactly what to take, how much, and when depending on age and weight. I tried to post it here but the format does not come out right. It is a great resource to print and start doing now, we are!~G
One Stop Resource
In response to the concerned questions the staff at Beeyoutiful have received, we have put together a convenient and significantly discounted Anti-Flu package. Included in this package are what we believe to be our most effective and beneficial products to arm and protect you and your family from any potentially dangerous flu. It contains BerryWell, Vitamin D3, Odorless Garlic, Tummy Tuneup, Ultimate Defense and Colostrum Transfer Factor.
Please remember that the information shared in this article is our personal opinion based upon hours of personal research. We do not in any way intend for this to take the place of your personal research or the advice and counsel of your doctor. We hope instead that it is an encouragement and a starting point for you to educate yourself on the best ways to protect your family.
For deeper research on the subject of viruses, cytokine immune system response and more practical information on how to protect the health of your family we highly recommend the book “Your Immune System and the Flu” by Jessica Carter. To learn more information and to purchase the book, please visit purchase the book, go to www.protect-against-swine-flu.com/beeyoutiful.html
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Swine Flu: Prevention and Treatment
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
By Jessica Carter and Stephanie Walker Tallent
Armed and Ready:
In the past few years we have been bombarded with news of some dangerous viral outbreak or another. Seeing images from around the world, images of civilians wearing masks to protect themselves and holding masks over the faces of the young, have become more common place. Perhaps you remember SARS and Avian Flu. Now the most recent strain of influenza A is H1N1, otherwise known as Swine Flu. There is some alarm among experts that H1N1 could be “the one” that causes a pandemic in our generation. Regardless of whether it is Swine Flu or some media proclaimed super-scary flu of the future, the best defense is a good offense. We at Beeyoutiful firmly believe that it is the responsibility of individuals to educate themselves on how to best protect the health of their families. With that belief and goal in mind, we have researched extensively what tools are the very best to use to protect and defend against viral invaders.
How can a virus kill someone anyways?
Autopsies of victims of Avian Flu, SARS and the deadly Spanish Flu of 1918, which killed an estimated fifty million people, revealed evidence of destroyed respiratory tracts. This suggested that the flu victims had been killed by their own immune systems, not from the flu itself.
The immune system response suspected of being responsible for killing the victims is something called a cytokine storm. Cytokines are a type of white blood cell, and are a normal and essential part of a healthy immune system. T1 cytokines are a particularly aggressive part of this segment of immune system super-heroes and typically are very crucial. Some viruses, such as Swine Flu, can cause these cells to over respond and the T1 cells actually become deadly to the body. Just as insulin is normally released in proportion to the amount of sugar intake, so cytokines normally respond in proportion to the assault on our bodies. However, just as the release of too much insulin in the body can result in death, so an overwhelming assault by T1 cytokines can cause the lungs to fill with fluid causing a person to drown.
What does this mean for me?
For those of us who are accustomed to reaching for the nearest available immune boosting super power when we come down with an illness, I have bad news. A lot of our traditional favorite supplements and herbs can potentially cause more harm than good when dealing with the risk of a cytokine storm. Little attention is given to the balance necessary between the T1 and other cytokine cells in order for our immune systems to operate safely. Since the T1 cells are more aggressive front runners than other T cells, supplements that directly support their production are among the most popular for quick recoveries.
Champion among these treasured products is elderberry syrup, otherwise known as BerryWell for the Beeyoutiful fans. Several studies show a clearly documented connection between elderberry extract and rapid T1 cytokine production. This is part of what makes it so very effective as an immune boosting preventative measure against viruses – it can stop the virus in its tracks before it takes hold. However, because of the concern of a cytokine storm, if one becomes ill with one of these dangerous viruses I do not personally recommend treating with BerryWell. My personal guideline for usage right now is two-fold. 1. Take BerryWell liberally as a preventative every time myself or family members go out in public. 2. Discontinue giving to any individual that exhibits symptoms and switch to other broader and safer immune boosting treatments.
Is anything safe to take or do we just take our chances?
The good news is that there are several powerful and effective products out there that are known for their support of balanced immune system production. This makes them not only safe to take, but also ideal aids for the body to prevent and even treat Swine Flu as well as other variants of flu. Below is a list of products I will personally be using as both a preventative and treatment should it be necessary.
The often overlooked anti-viral powerhouse: Vitamin D
Although most of us realize that our bodies need this essential vitamin, it is one of the most under acknowledged resources for combating viruses. There is an amazing body of documentation to prove its effectiveness not only in boosting the body’s ability to resist the flu, but also in powerfully treating it. It might just be the single most important supplement you can take to equip your body to face off with Swine Flu and walk away the victor.
If exposure to sunlight is limited, like during wintertime for example, 4,000-5,000 IU’s per day would be appropriate for most adults. If you weigh significantly more than the typical person, you may need to double that dose. For children the dose can be halved. For supplemental purposes, I would highly recommend using the D3 vs. the D2 form. D2 is the more common and readily available version but is not as easily activated within the body as D3 is. Vitamin D can be used therapeutically to treat the flu but it is also important to understand that, if you are taking the above doses of vitamin D, the chances of you getting the flu to being with are very remote. The old saying “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could not be more accurate regarding this treasure of a vitamin. The daily dose of vitamin D you would use to treat the flu would be 1,000 IU per pound of body weight (round down, not up). The dose would be taken once a day for no longer than three days. (Note: This could be a very large dose if you are a large person.) This is the dose that Dr. John Cannell, the founder of the vitamin D Council, has been using very successfully for a number of years.
Dr. John Cannell documented his remarkable experiences with vitamin D and the Flu. He shares the story of how his patients — who were in the hospital ward of a maximum security prison for the criminally insane — were being supplemented with vitamin D, and how they were able to avoid influenza when an epidemic broke out in the prison. Fascinated and intrigued, he subsequently put the vitamin to even more rigorous trials in the years to follow. His very lengthy but highly worthwhile article can be found here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/51913.php
Vitamin D is especially valuable as a preventative and treatment for potentially deadly viruses because it supports a balanced immune system reaction and actually works to keep the cytokine T cells in balance with each other. This makes it particularly helpful when there is a risk of the T1 cytokine cells triggering a “storm.”
The indispensable foundation to a balanced immune system: Probiotics
Rapidly gaining recognition for their multi-faceted and universally beneficial properties, probiotics are considered absolutely essential in any immune system alliance. Most of us are familiar with these beneficial bacteria because they are found in yogurt. Cultures around the world have used these amazing “good” bacteria to culture, safely preserve and leaven a variety of foods and beverages like kefir, kimchee, kombucha, sourdough bread and sauerkraut. Probiotics are the cornerstone of a healthy gut and, subsequently, of a healthy immune system.
Although one can find a limited amount of this bacteria in commercially manufactured yogurt, it does not contain enough strains or enough live bacteria to patrol the yards and yards of digestive tract and war with any offensive bacteria found there. Since most of us have not grown up with a lifetime of eating live cultured foods, we need a more powerful and immediate source. Probiotics are readily available these days in wider varieties than ever before. They come in tabs, chews, loose powder, regular capsules and enteric-coated capsules (a special protective coating on the capsule to get it through the damaging stomach acids and into the gut, safe and sound). They can be found in single strains, like Acidophilus, and multiple strains from a variety of sources. When taking a pro-biotic supplement, always determine the minimum guaranteed bacteria count, as well as the recommended storage instructions.
Tummy Tuneup is an enteric coated 8 strain probiotic available through Beeyoutiful. It has proven itself again and again to our staff and customers. Tummy Tuneup is an ideal choice for delivering the maximum benefit to the gut. Another Beeyoutiful product, Ultimate Defense, has a larger variety of bacteria and is very beneficial to take on a daily basis, or specifically as a preventative gut-based immune booster.
Here is a quote from a study illustrating how probiotics aid in inflammation control and a balanced, healthy immune response. .
From the Study:
Probiotics are dietary supplements known to reduce or alter inflammation and inflammatory cytokines. Histological analyses revealed that edema, inflammation, and vacuolization as well as polymorphonuclear leukocyte infiltration in the lung tissue was significantly reduced in the probiotic treated group. Bacterial translocation was significantly reduced in the probiotic treated group compared with the other groups. As a result of this, reduced proinflammatory cytokines and systemic inflammatory response was observed.
The full report available at the following link:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19375719?ordinalpos=3&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_DefaultReportPanel.Pubmed_RVDocSum
Vital life force: Colostrum
Colostrum is the super nutrient-dense, pre-milk substance that mammals produce for their young before a normal milk supply sets in. Few things in nature are known to have such amazing life sustaining properties and seemingly magical immune building properties as colostrum.
When dealing with these potentially deadly flus, it is important to insure that the balance of T2 cells will be produced in proportion to, if not in excess of, the T1 cells while the immune system is attacking the offending virus. Studies show that nothing does this better than colostrum. Researchers in Australia set out to learn if dried bovine colostrum protein (a popular supplement with athletes) had the same ability to stimulate cytokine white blood cells in humans that the fresh colostrum does in cows. In the study, researchers saw that the T2 “retreat” cytokines were activated and the T1 “attack” cytokines were suppressed when measured 6 hours after administration.
Multiple studies show colostrum to be an incredibly vital product to have on hand if there is any danger of a cytokine storm related illness. It has no known side effects and is very safe for even small children (capsules of the dried powder can be opened into food or drinks).
Healer from the inside out: Aloe vera
Many of us know of aloe’s healing properties having used it by slapping a fresh cut of aloe leaf on sunburns and feeling the instant relief. Aloe is also an amazing miracle worker and support for the body from the inside out. Aloe vera is chock full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, amino acids and micronutrients that can help the immune system to be strong and resilient against infection.
Consuming Aloe vera on a regular basis provides your immune system with the extra boost of nutrients it needs in order to perform at a superior level. It also provides you with antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial protection. Aloe vera is known for its synergistic properties, meaning all of the nutrients it contains work together to bring about the desired result of a strong and balanced immune system response. What makes aloe particularly good to take in an antiviral regimen is that it, like colostrum, directly supports a balanced and therefore safer immune system response.
Beeyoutiful carries Aloe in concentrated form in gel capsules. Aloe is safe for children to take and the capsules can be cut open and squeezed into yogurt or a smoothie. Excess Aloe vera can cause diarrhea, so if this occurs simply reduce the quantity or frequency.
The all powerful: Garlic
Perhaps no plant has been more treasured throughout history for its incredible flavor and culinary contributions than garlic. As anybody who has eaten a clove of raw garlic will tell you, there are few things that come close to the incredibly powerful and pungent flavor of garlic. This little powerhouse has also been documented to have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties and has been used medicinally for thousands of years in many countries around the world.
Several studies have shown that high doses of garlic help to regulate cytokine response. What constitutes a high dose is difficult to define because garlic potency varies from one variety to another, from one region of the country to another, and from one harvest to another.
If your stomach and taste buds can tolerate it, the most beneficial way to utilize garlic is to eat it raw, ideally from an organic or all-natural, pesticide-free source. For those of us that prefer a supplement to a burning tongue and watering eyes, there is good news. Allicin is a component of crushed/raw garlic that is considered incredibly beneficial but is also highly unstable. For years the only way to get it was by eating fresh, crushed garlic. However, a couple of years ago they figured out a way to stabilize allicin so that it could finally be offered in a supplemental form. Although garlic in just about any form will be beneficial in some way to your body, if you can find a stabilized allicin source I highly recommend it. Beeyoutiful carries an aged 100:1 potency odorless garlic product that has been used with great success by our customers and staff. An added bonus to odorless garlic is that you don’t have people crinkling their noses as you walk by or spouses refusing to share bed space with you due to the aromatic fumes wafting from your pores.
Fresh garlic can be a challenge to get into small children orally and the gel capsules are not much better. For babies or small children I highly recommend a garlic poultice as an effective way to get the benefits of garlic into small peoples bodies. (See sidebars for instructions.)
A note of caution before consuming gigantic quantities of garlic: There is risk that, if you have a bleeding or clotting disorder, very, VERY large amounts of garlic could exacerbate the problem or cause some drug interactions. Individuals on blood thinners should be especially aware of this concern.
My Personal Dosage Guide
Click above to see a great chart for exactly what to take, how much, and when depending on age and weight. I tried to post it here but the format does not come out right. It is a great resource to print and start doing now, we are!~G
One Stop Resource
In response to the concerned questions the staff at Beeyoutiful have received, we have put together a convenient and significantly discounted Anti-Flu package. Included in this package are what we believe to be our most effective and beneficial products to arm and protect you and your family from any potentially dangerous flu. It contains BerryWell, Vitamin D3, Odorless Garlic, Tummy Tuneup, Ultimate Defense and Colostrum Transfer Factor.
Please remember that the information shared in this article is our personal opinion based upon hours of personal research. We do not in any way intend for this to take the place of your personal research or the advice and counsel of your doctor. We hope instead that it is an encouragement and a starting point for you to educate yourself on the best ways to protect your family.
For deeper research on the subject of viruses, cytokine immune system response and more practical information on how to protect the health of your family we highly recommend the book “Your Immune System and the Flu” by Jessica Carter. To learn more information and to purchase the book, please visit purchase the book, go to www.protect-against-swine-flu.com/beeyoutiful.html
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
More Than Alive
For the last 3 or so years I have been using Super Mom vitamins and other products made by a company called Beeyoutiful. They have amazing natural health and wellness products available. I also buy dried herbs to make my own capsules from a company called Bulk Herb Store. Then there is No Greater Joy, who have parenting and family resources.
Ordering from each of these companies individually can add up to a lot of shipping charges. Then I discovered More Than Alive. This company carries all of the products from these 3 resources along with several others all in one website. Best of all they offer free shipping for all orders of $75 or more. Sometimes I have a big enough order by myself to get free shipping and when I don't, i call someone who also buys these products and we combine our orders. Very easy to do!
Here's some of the products I (we) use and their descriptions:
Super Mom/Super Dad/Super Kids
Beeyoutiful’s SuperMom multi-vitamin is the supplement that made the company so well known. When you take the recommended 2 tablets or 4 capsules each day, you take in a powerhouse of energy to keep you well during the stresses of teen growth spurts, pregnancy, lactation, mothering, and
aging.
Many of the vitamins and minerals exceed daily requirements. All of the folic acid you need is there, making SuperMom a great vitamin to take all the time. That way, if you’re blessed with a pregnancy, you’ll be well stoked up on this critical aid for avoiding possible birth defect from the start. SuperMom also reduces or eliminates swelling and nausea during pregnancy. And it excels at helping your body make rich, healthy breast milk.
Vitamins A and D—which Weston Price noted are crucial for delivering healthy offspring—are present in full force. The all-important B-vitamins, which support the nervous system, are well represented as are abundant minerals to cover for the depleted soils in which most of our fruits and vegetables are grown. Lycopene, from real tomatoes, provides antioxidant protection from free radicals.
SuperMom builds oxygen-rich blood to keep you energized by supplying iron from amino acid chelate, the easiest form of iron for the body to absorb. Additional blood enrichment comes from chlorophyll—present as a stand-alone ingredient and also as part of superfoods like spirulina and chlorella, as well as barley grass and alfalfa juice.
Bone Ami
The liquid bottle is 16 fl. oz. / the tablet bottle is 250 tablets of Calcium and Magnesium supplemented with Boron and Vitamin D.
NEW Formula reduces separation! Guar gum has been added and the
manufacturing process altered. We really love how it turned out and hope you do too!
Bone Ami - friend of my bones!
"The arthritis in my back injuries faded away within two days of taking this great tasting liquid supplement. I found that standing up straight was actually comfortable, and many of my elderly friends who have tried Bone Ami have said the same."
"Pregnancy especially takes it's toll on a woman's bones, and I highly recommend taking Bone Ami along with SuperMom as a prenatal." ~ Rebekah Anast
Our modern diets are lacking in natural sources of calcium, magnesium, and boron. Prevention is the best medicine, and no matter how young or old you are, a bone supplement can ensure a strong healthy frame. There are a myriad of calcium tablets available on the market today, but more often than not, our systems cannot absorb calcium alone and in tablet form. Bone Ami covers all the bases of bone health and comes in a great tasting liquid form that our bodies can easily access.
Spirulina
Spirulina is an exceptionally potent nutrient substance that has shown strong activity in many areas. It is the source of one of the most easily digestible forms of protein; it is 85 percent protein, compared with 20 percent in beef. It contains all the essential amino acids and most of the nonessential ones. In addition, it is extremely high in vitamins and minerals.
Spirulina has been found to be hepatoprotective and antihepatotoxic in several in vivo studies, protecting the liver against CCl4 – induced hepatoxicity. Spirulina also contains phycocyanin, a blue-pigment biliprotein that has been shown in scientific studies to inhibit formation of cancer cell colonies.
Micro-algae, which is highly nutritious and an excellent source of protein, chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals and amino acids. It has 26 times the calcium of milk, contains phosphorus, B12, RNA and DNA, and easily digested. It is a safe food with no side effects. It would be good for survival purposes as it is easy to store. Has sometimes been called “Manna of the future.” It has been tested in Japan and Europe and found to benefit people who suffer from many ailments including: anemia, cataracts, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, glaucoma, hepatitis, physical imbalances, aids weight loss.
*I take this to help give me more energy. I make my own capsules and take 4 a day in addition to the SuperMom vits. I also give them to my hubbie. I add a little cayene pepper to the top of each capsule for blood circulation.*
SOS for PMS- Tea
"Everyone knows the phrase “that time of the month.” It’s a “time” no woman looks forward to, or at least I’ve never met a woman who did. For many, it involves some kind of pain or discomfort such as bloating, depression, headaches, weight gain, cravings, etc. For a small percentage it’s not “that big of a deal,” but nonetheless women tolerate it only because there is no way to avoid it.
Through study, I found particular herbs to use for each of the symptoms I experience during my cycle. After months of experimenting, I arrived at what a friend dubbed SOS for PMS. All my reading led me to conclude that this recipe would provide key nutrients a woman’s body tends to be low on before and during her bleeding. Therefore, drinking this tea should prevent some of the common symptoms of PMS by supplying those needed nutrients.
After only one month of use, I found it to be amazingly effective. Not only did my bleeding lessen, but there was no bloating, no headaches, and no cramps. Wow! Eager to share my findings, I sent my tea blend to a number of friends and family members. All have given it raving reviews. It accomplishes its intended purpose, and tastes great in the process. I am amazed at how something so simple could make that dreaded time much more bearable.
And so began a monthly ritual of drinking a few cups a day of this blend the week before and the week of my cycle. I add one tablespoon of the blend for every cup of boiling water. Then, turn off heat, and steep covered 15 to 20 minutes.
I’ve also found other uses for it, such as during pregnancy, for postpartum healing, and even to increase and enrich milk production." Joy Robles
*This product has been unavailable for a while so I bought the individual herbs to make my own tea mixture. I drink one large mug full twice a day the week before and during and have lessened and shorten my cycle!!! I also take Bone Ami twice a day because a calcium/magnesium deficiency can cause PMS symptoms too.*
Click on this link to visit More Than Alive
http://www.morethanalive.com/?a_aid=1b88cf0e or click on the banner on the right side of my blog.
Happy Health!
Ordering from each of these companies individually can add up to a lot of shipping charges. Then I discovered More Than Alive. This company carries all of the products from these 3 resources along with several others all in one website. Best of all they offer free shipping for all orders of $75 or more. Sometimes I have a big enough order by myself to get free shipping and when I don't, i call someone who also buys these products and we combine our orders. Very easy to do!
Here's some of the products I (we) use and their descriptions:
Super Mom/Super Dad/Super Kids
Beeyoutiful’s SuperMom multi-vitamin is the supplement that made the company so well known. When you take the recommended 2 tablets or 4 capsules each day, you take in a powerhouse of energy to keep you well during the stresses of teen growth spurts, pregnancy, lactation, mothering, and
aging.Many of the vitamins and minerals exceed daily requirements. All of the folic acid you need is there, making SuperMom a great vitamin to take all the time. That way, if you’re blessed with a pregnancy, you’ll be well stoked up on this critical aid for avoiding possible birth defect from the start. SuperMom also reduces or eliminates swelling and nausea during pregnancy. And it excels at helping your body make rich, healthy breast milk.
Vitamins A and D—which Weston Price noted are crucial for delivering healthy offspring—are present in full force. The all-important B-vitamins, which support the nervous system, are well represented as are abundant minerals to cover for the depleted soils in which most of our fruits and vegetables are grown. Lycopene, from real tomatoes, provides antioxidant protection from free radicals.
SuperMom builds oxygen-rich blood to keep you energized by supplying iron from amino acid chelate, the easiest form of iron for the body to absorb. Additional blood enrichment comes from chlorophyll—present as a stand-alone ingredient and also as part of superfoods like spirulina and chlorella, as well as barley grass and alfalfa juice.
Bone Ami
The liquid bottle is 16 fl. oz. / the tablet bottle is 250 tablets of Calcium and Magnesium supplemented with Boron and Vitamin D.
NEW Formula reduces separation! Guar gum has been added and the
manufacturing process altered. We really love how it turned out and hope you do too!Bone Ami - friend of my bones!
"The arthritis in my back injuries faded away within two days of taking this great tasting liquid supplement. I found that standing up straight was actually comfortable, and many of my elderly friends who have tried Bone Ami have said the same."
"Pregnancy especially takes it's toll on a woman's bones, and I highly recommend taking Bone Ami along with SuperMom as a prenatal." ~ Rebekah Anast
Our modern diets are lacking in natural sources of calcium, magnesium, and boron. Prevention is the best medicine, and no matter how young or old you are, a bone supplement can ensure a strong healthy frame. There are a myriad of calcium tablets available on the market today, but more often than not, our systems cannot absorb calcium alone and in tablet form. Bone Ami covers all the bases of bone health and comes in a great tasting liquid form that our bodies can easily access.
Spirulina
Spirulina is an exceptionally potent nutrient substance that has shown strong activity in many areas. It is the source of one of the most easily digestible forms of protein; it is 85 percent protein, compared with 20 percent in beef. It contains all the essential amino acids and most of the nonessential ones. In addition, it is extremely high in vitamins and minerals.
Spirulina has been found to be hepatoprotective and antihepatotoxic in several in vivo studies, protecting the liver against CCl4 – induced hepatoxicity. Spirulina also contains phycocyanin, a blue-pigment biliprotein that has been shown in scientific studies to inhibit formation of cancer cell colonies.
Micro-algae, which is highly nutritious and an excellent source of protein, chlorophyll, vitamins and minerals and amino acids. It has 26 times the calcium of milk, contains phosphorus, B12, RNA and DNA, and easily digested. It is a safe food with no side effects. It would be good for survival purposes as it is easy to store. Has sometimes been called “Manna of the future.” It has been tested in Japan and Europe and found to benefit people who suffer from many ailments including: anemia, cataracts, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, glaucoma, hepatitis, physical imbalances, aids weight loss.
*I take this to help give me more energy. I make my own capsules and take 4 a day in addition to the SuperMom vits. I also give them to my hubbie. I add a little cayene pepper to the top of each capsule for blood circulation.*
SOS for PMS- Tea
"Everyone knows the phrase “that time of the month.” It’s a “time” no woman looks forward to, or at least I’ve never met a woman who did. For many, it involves some kind of pain or discomfort such as bloating, depression, headaches, weight gain, cravings, etc. For a small percentage it’s not “that big of a deal,” but nonetheless women tolerate it only because there is no way to avoid it.
Through study, I found particular herbs to use for each of the symptoms I experience during my cycle. After months of experimenting, I arrived at what a friend dubbed SOS for PMS. All my reading led me to conclude that this recipe would provide key nutrients a woman’s body tends to be low on before and during her bleeding. Therefore, drinking this tea should prevent some of the common symptoms of PMS by supplying those needed nutrients.
After only one month of use, I found it to be amazingly effective. Not only did my bleeding lessen, but there was no bloating, no headaches, and no cramps. Wow! Eager to share my findings, I sent my tea blend to a number of friends and family members. All have given it raving reviews. It accomplishes its intended purpose, and tastes great in the process. I am amazed at how something so simple could make that dreaded time much more bearable.
And so began a monthly ritual of drinking a few cups a day of this blend the week before and the week of my cycle. I add one tablespoon of the blend for every cup of boiling water. Then, turn off heat, and steep covered 15 to 20 minutes.
I’ve also found other uses for it, such as during pregnancy, for postpartum healing, and even to increase and enrich milk production." Joy Robles
*This product has been unavailable for a while so I bought the individual herbs to make my own tea mixture. I drink one large mug full twice a day the week before and during and have lessened and shorten my cycle!!! I also take Bone Ami twice a day because a calcium/magnesium deficiency can cause PMS symptoms too.*
Click on this link to visit More Than Alive
http://www.morethanalive.com/?a_aid=1b88cf0e or click on the banner on the right side of my blog.
Happy Health!
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