Many people ask me what I do about using chlorine bleach in my laundry and so forth. Knowing that everything that touches the skin is absorbed to some extent, I avoid it whenever possible. Here is what I use instead… Using Nature’s Sunshine Concentrate for lingerie and infant clothes and Life Tree laundry soap for everything else works for me most of the time, and since there are no clinging chemical residues I’ve never had a problem with things getting dingy. I use Borax to whiten when necessary for diapers and such. When I have to bleach I wash with Sunshine Concentrate to help neutralize some of the residue and add cider vinegar to the rinse to remove the rest. Nature’s Fresh is like ma
I just got a newsletter with the title “Why Doctors Are Learning to Read Palms”. The article mentioned that, like fingerprints and markings in the iris of the eye, each of us has distinct patterns in the palms of our hands. I was disappointed when I read that the ‘news’ is that the palm patterns are easier to scan than eyes, so are being used to identify patients in order to reduce the risk of record mix-ups and privacy concerns. Too bad that’s all, because the patterns in our bodies can reveal lots more if we know what to look for. Iridology is the art/science of ‘reading’ the eyes, and is one of the first naturopathic evaluation tools I learned. My personal experience is that it is effec
Fast “Food” – I use the term loosely – conjures up burgers and fries and fake apple pies which sound awful ’til you’re driving by between stops. If you spend as much time in your car as I do, remember these… Your body stores waste matter in the fat cells that it can’t get out quickly enough… think about what’s really in that strawberry fake. OOPS. Should have have been shake? Many fast food chains add substances like silicon to keep fried foods crisp; your body is completely incapable of processing them so they go straight to your fatty areas! The only release can be cellular cleansing, helped along perhaps by body wraps with Herbal Trim, designed to help draw toxins from fat calls. (Also
Essential oils are distilled from plants, especially flowers, and other materials. While a few (primarily from plants we would normally consume in other forms, such as lemon or mint) are intended for internal use, most are intended for external application or inhalation. Pure essential oils stimulate the limbic system and provoke a sympathetic nervous system (physiological) response, not an emotional one. Many have documented antibacterial and antiviral effects, while others enhance digestion, calm nicotine cravings or reduce inflammation.
Flower Essences are similar in preparation to homeopathic remedies, but are more subtle still, and have their principal impact on emotional issues. The best known is “Rescue Remedy”, or “Five Flower Formula”, a traditional (and very effective) remedy for shock or trauma. Flower essences are taken in extremely dilute doses, usually four drops of a dosage mix under the tongue four times daily. Each remedy addresses specific emotional issues, gently helping to increase awareness and resolve conflict affecting personal health.
