Merry Herbal Remedies

Minerals!!! Part 3 of 3 Vital info!

Potassium
An essential alkaline base forming mineral, maintaining proper fluid balance synergistic with Sodium.
Potassium controls internal fluids of cells (intracellularcation) while sodium controls the surrounding or external fluid of cells. Potassium regulates heart muscle action and arterial blood pressure (deficiency causes high blood pressure diastolic).
When a stroke affects the right side, it is usually due to blood clotting related to a lack of potassium. Bell’s Palsy on the right side is usually a potassium deficiency (left side of the body is influenced by sodium level).
A lack of potassium will cause a milk product allergy, and it will also cause edema if sodium level is too high in proportion to potassium.
If the right corner of the mouth dips downward, Potassium is needed. If the left side is dipping downward, the need is for Sodium.
Food sources:
Potatoes (peelings too), oranges, tomatoes, bananas, kelp, parsley, soy beans, rice bran, apricots, dates, dandelion leaves, spinach, mint, cabbage, carrots, artichokes

Selenium
no RDA usually 50 mcg to 150 mcg
Selenium can help rejuvenate the liver after damage by cirrhosis. It prevents damage to red blood cells from oxidation - an antioxidant inhibiting free radical formation.
Selenium protects against Mercury toxicity. It can also alleviate hot flashes and menopausal distress. Selsius blue is selenium based to treat and prevent dandruff.
Selenium is synergistic with Vitamin E, but do not take with vitamin C, for they burn each other up.
Toxicity Warning!
Selenium toxicity can result from drinking contaminated water or excessive exposure to photoelectric equipment or xerography (photocopying emits a form of selenium into the air). Indications of toxicity are loss of hair, brittle nails, irritability for no known reason, and ALS!
Food sources:
Onions, milk, eggs, kelp, garlic, mushrooms, organically grown foods, seafood, most vegetables, and brewer’s yeast

Silicon (Silica, Silicea) no RDA
Supports healing processes and protects against diseases such as TB, skin disorders, and irritation of mucous membranes.
lol ack of silicon causes aging such as wrinkles, thinning/loss of hair, brittle nails, poor bone/teeth development, insomnia, osteoporosis, boils, abscesses, and chronic fatigue. Silicon deficiency related to Epilepsy, causes inability to connect one’s thoughts, bad memory, and nervous disorders.
Food sources: young green plants, horsetail, alfalfa, nettles, kelp, bamboo, sugar cane, flaxseed, apples, strawberries, grapes, beets, onions, almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, and steel cut oats

Sodium
Responsible for making blood minerals soluble, insufficient sodium could cause a stoke on the left side. It maintains the correct amount of water in the body, and must be in balance with potassium for the body to function. Aldosterone regulates sodium absorption, and when the kidneys or heart are not functioning normally, sodium concentration increases within cells, retaining water that results in edema. This is usually caused by insufficient Potassium.
Low sodium can lead to stroke or Bells Palsey on the left side of the body. Sodium is necessary to hold the body’s calcium and magnesium in solution, while also preventing over coagulation of the blood, thus protecting against blood clots in the brain and elsewhere, which can cause a stroke.
Diuretics (water pills) take fluid including sodium, potassium, and minerals, starving the body of essential nutrients.
There is a difference in organic sodium in vegetables such as celery, okra, and spinach from the insoluble, inorganic table salt (which adheres to arterial walls). Kosher or sea salt is water soluble, can be absorbed by humans. But we are recommending vegetables and fruits as the prime source of Sodium.
One of the common results of low sodium is depression and crying for no logical reason because there is insufficient sodium to hold the fluid in the eye. Less fluid results in vision distortion - easily corrected by carrot and celery juice!
Deficiency can cause allergies to all foods and GI disruption, high blood pressure, arthritis pains, and numbness in feet. Systolic can be brought down 20 to 40 points in minutes by drinking 6oz of celery juice. A lack of Sodium can cause Diabetes by preventing enough oxygen to burn up food carbons.
While sodium deficiency could cause sciatica pain on the left side, if both potassium and sodium are deficient, the whole lower back could ache!
Food sources: kelp, celery, olives, dukes, okra, carrots, apples, strawberries, asparagus, beets, Swiss chard, plums, radishes

Sulfur
It’s in all cells, concentrated in skin, hair, nails. Dissolves acids in the body, normalizes heart action, and is an oxidizing agent on the blood. Sulfur is essential to the formation of amino acids, collagen, and youthful elastin in the skin. Sulfur is the antidote to a fat allergy (when niacin and sulfur are displaced, smoking is a common cause of fat allergy).
Tonsils are the sulfur sack through which the blood is purified. Things antagonistic to Sulfur are fats, Pantothenic Acid, and Copper and must be balanced with Sulfur if taking any of these.
Royal Jelly is better than using Pantothenic acid pills. Sarsaparilla is a rich source of Sulfur.
Food sources: garlic, onions, radishes, turnips, horseradish, kale, watercress, cabbage, cranberries, coconut juice, nuts, greens, asparagus, and eggs.

Zinc
Influences entire hormonal system and all glands, especially the Prostate gland. Essential in forming body protein, RNA, DNA, and taking carbon dioxide from tissues to the blood. Zinc is needed for growth and function in s*x organs and prostate. Zinc helps normalize insulin in the blood and increases wound/burn healing. It also reduces cholesterol and treats cirrhosis of the liver.
Deficiency can cause birth defects, undeveloped s*x organs, prostate enlargement, impaired s*xual function, infertility, skin diseases, slow healing wounds, and decreased resistance to infection.
A lack of Zinc could cause white spots on finger and toe nails, and a poor sense of taste and smell. A Zinc deficiency can cause hair loss, dandruff, and a loss of interest in learning. It can also cause allergies to supplements unless there is sufficient Zinc.
Food sources: lean meats, beef liver, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, cashews, tuna fish, peanuts.

These mineral summaries came from the book:
The Ultimate Healing System
By Donald Lepore, N.D.
Copyright 1985

Minerals! Part 2 of 3

Iodine
RDA 150 micrograms or .15 mg
Combines with tyrosine to make Thyroid hormones. Prevents rough and wrinkled skin. Regulates metabolism, circulation
Deficiency may cause loss of mental acuity, hair loss, dry skin/hair, anemia, loss of interest in s*x haha, low blood pressure, lethargy
Food sources: kelp, sea w**d, swiss chard, garlic, watercress, pineapple, pears, artichokes, seafood, citrus fruits

Iron
RDA women 15-17 mg, men 12-14 mg
An iron deficiency can cause anemia, fatigue, shortness of breath, depression, red inflamed tongue, low blood pressure, dizziness, and a loss of interest in s*x lol.
Natural sources: herb yellow dock, beets, green vegetables, kelp, molasses

Magnesium RDA 350-700 mg
Reduces cholesterol levels which helps prevents heart attacks. Useful in neuromuscular problems and depression.
When deficient, kidney stones, bladder calcification, and gall stones can occur. A lack of magnesium could also cause premature wrinkles, muscle cramps, heart attack, diabetes, seizures, irritability/confusion, and calcification of joints. May help clear up ringing in the ear.
Food sources: kelp, almonds, soybeans, green leafy vegetables, figs, apples, safflower, and sesame.

Manganese
Important component in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It improves eyesight, carries oxygen to cells, and strengthens connective tissues.
Deficiency causes arthritis in hands and feet, diabetes, tinnitus, sterility, impotence in men, s*xual indifference, and loss of muscular strength (Myasthenia gravis).
Food sources: Whole grain cereals, wheat germ, nuts, beans, egg yolk, sunflower seeds
PS *Manganese counteracts the effects of o***m, just like Cannabis blocks opioid receptors.

Molybdenum
Involved with proper carbohydrate metabolism and metabolism of purines into uric acid. It also metabolizes toxic aldehydes.
Deficiency symptoms: s*xual impotence in older males
Esophageal cancer
Food sources: brown rice, whole cereals, millet, buckwheat, brewer’s yeast, and legumes.

Phosphorus RDA 800 mg adults
Needed for RNA/DNA synthesis, bone/teeth construction, and phosphorized fats constitute solid brain matter. It stimulates hair growth, blood pH, and bone health.
Deficiency causes Rickets, memory loss, insanity, failing eyesight, falling hair, cataracts, sciatic rheumatism, tooth decay, bleeding spongy gums, and indifference to s*x.
Food sources: rice bran, wheat bran, pumpkin and squash seeds, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, safflower seeds
PS * phosphorus is destroyed by excess sugar in the bloodstream. Eating one piece of candy will permit their sugar to enter the bloodstream via the saliva glands and destroy phosphorus in the blood, causing dental decay and bone degeneration! Sugar can also affect the vision of the left eye.

Parsley is used as a cancer preventative!!
It contains substances in which cancerous cells cannot multiply!

Parsley contains volatile oil Apiol which lowers blood pressure, relaxes uterine tissue, and stimulates lymphatic glands. Parsley should not be used during pregnancy as it could bring on labor pains.

Parsley can be used to treat Kidney inflammation and bladder infections.  Parsley leaves contain oil by as much as 85% of Myristicin, which corrects infection and inflammation in the prostate.
Fresh parsley, juice can be used to treat conjunctivitis.
Yet another amazing plant that surpasses big Pharma and cost two dollars. Put it in your soup salad pasta pizza put it on everything but do not cook it, do not boil it.

Essential Minerals!!!
Part 1 of 3 posts

Calcium RDA 800-1400 mg age related
2 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium, inverse relationship
Needed for proper heart action/bones
Dark leafy greens, oats, almonds, dairy, watercress, sesame seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, millet, brussel sprouts

Chlorine
Tomatoes, celery, kelp, spinach, cabbage, kale, radish,RDA 500 mg
Chlorinated drinking water causes heart conditions, taking potassium and sodium from the body

Chromium
Needed for sugar metabolism
Needed by diabetics, deficiency causes heart disease and diabetes
White sugar burns up chromium
Natural sources: mineral water, brewers yeast, liver, cane juice

Copper RDA Adult 2.5 mg
Deficiency causes anemia, hair graying and loss, low blood pressure, eczema, enlarged prostate, and s*xual indifference lol
Sources are garlic, beet root, almonds, beans, peas, greens, whole grains, prunes, pomegranate, raisins, liver

Fluorine
We may be so worried about toxicity in drinking water (>2 parts per million) that a deficiency could be causing break down in teeth/gums, eye sight, hair/nails. Natural sources are oats, dairy, carrots, garlic, beet tops, greens, almonds, sunflower seeds

Germanium (oxide)
Stimulates red blood cell formation and normalizes malignant cells by attracting oxygen - effective in treating cancer
Food sources: Korean ginseng, garlic, barley, Chinese herbs Sanzukon, Kashi, Hishi

Anyone notice repeated food sources?!? Important parts to everyone’s diet!

More mineral info coming soon!

Sometimes I’m too tired to cook and get the best frozen cheese pizza instead. Cutting up fresh rosemary, oregano, and parsley makes it like medicine that tastes amazing. Put the rosemary on but wait until the last few minutes to add the fresh oregano and parsley. I also added some Gouda cheese halfway through cooking.

When I was about eight, I had the chickenpox. Someone I know recently told me that I am a prime candidate for shingles in the future.
First of all, never tell someone that they will be sick when that is not certain. Without going into extensive physics, please know that what you put your attention to, what you believe in, and what you think (internal dialogue) has great commanding power, not just over your body and mindset, but in the world.
I cannot emphasize enough that believing that you can get better and will get better is vital to the outcome. There’s plenty of research to show that people who imagine their illness being defeated, praying/positive meditation, seeing a future of a healed self, and striving with possible physical activity while ill all improve outcomes.

And here are some other tools God gave to nature’s menu of medicines for viruses (the elusive pathogen with flawed vaccine attempts).
Anti-virals that do NOT interfere with other medications (ask your doctor lol but know they are all food-based medicines)

Monolaurin (concentrated portion of antiviral compound in coconuts)

Bitter Melon supplement in capsules (lowers blood sugar and helps with weight loss so be careful, normal dose only)

Wormwood tincture (also kills cancer 2015 Tu Youyou wins Nobel Prize. I used it to treat the last virus scare)

Soursop tincture or oil

Green algae kills viruses while Red Carrageenan traps viruses making them unable to invade cells

Chlorophyll supplements clean the blood, just as eating any nutritious green would such as parsley, kale, spinach, spring mixes

herbs to eat FRESH : basil, turmeric powdered as spice ok, oregano leaves (do not use oil! Toxic), peppermint

ANTHOCYANIN!!!
A panacea of healing properties
The red, blue, and violet pigments of foods - this beautiful flavonoid stops all that ails humans including viruses.
How many foods can you name? There are so many.
All berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, and I prefer the concentrated anthocyanin in ELDERBERRIES!
Blue corn anything
Red peppers
Purple leaves of spring mix
Purple basil (holy basil)
Eggplant
Purple grapes (beware high in pesticides, buy organic)
Tomato anything
Comment your contribution of naturally red, blue, and violet (purple) foods

Here is a summary of a medicinal plants class I used to teach.

I have been making soups with cornbread lately and wanted to share a very important fact about herbs. Do not put your fresh herbs in your cooking in the last 5 or 10 minutes, and definitely not at the beginning of your cooking as many of them turn bitter. Herbs are not meant to be boiled. It destroys the medicinal quality. Instead, I portion out what I’m going to eat that night, bring it to a boil, then turn it off. Only then do I prepare and add fresh parsley, cilantro, rosemary, whatever it is you’re using and let it gently warm into the food.
I can’t stand it when I watch people destroy their food and their healing medicines. And for goodness sake stop turning the heat up on oils until they smoke. You’re turning them into trans fats, a poison. Look up the oil you’re using, find out its smoking point, and do not go near that high temperature. (Avocado oil has the highest)
I have always had to worry about having money for food/medicinal plants, and since I use food as a way to heal, I have strong convictions on the matter.
Left is chicken and vegetables, the greener one is pablano soup (half a pablano blended into broth milk and a tablespoon of flour for base).

Other herbs can be transported to targeted organs if they are combined with ginger root. For example, if taken with Hawthorne Berries, a cardiac herb, then it will definitely reach the heart.
Ginger root stops nausea, aids in digestion, alleviates colon spasms and constipation. Ginger root lowers serum cholesterol levels and defends against cold and flu because of its detoxification properties.
I can never seem to ingest enough ginger to be therapeutic, and a $13 supplement that supports many systems is an ideal herb to have on hand.
Always talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

This Mullein wrap was quite good, and would be a great gift for smokers. It may help them cut down, even quit. This idea is an excellent choice for those forced to quit suddenly.

Slippery Elm is useful in treating inflammation of mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, lungs and gut. A poultice used externally can heal wounds, sores, burns, poison ivy, and skin infections.
Slippery Elm is used in the treatment of cancer and asthma.