Herbal Legacy Articles

January 30, 2013

Female Formulas -Judith Carter M.H.

Over the years I have come to love Dr. Christophers formulas for women, namely Female Reproductive and Hormonal Changease. These two formulas have been a blessing to so many of my friends, family and clients. So let me tell you a few of their stories.

My daughter’s friend had cramping and a lot of clotting with her cycle, making her sick and causing her a lot of pain. My daughter told her about how she had taken Hormonal Changease and Female Reproductive and now she never got sick or had painful cycles. It wasn’t long before this girls mother, who had the same problems as her daughter but worse, called me and wanted to know more about the herbs my daughter was taking. I taught her about these two formulas and now neither one of them are dealing with large clots or cramps with their cycles each month. The Mom also told me that they have found that their cycles are lighter and don’t last as long and that the dreaded PMS is not a problem either. At first they took what was recommended on the bottle for each formula, but now that their reproductive organs have been cleansed and strengthened over the years, they only take one capsule of each formula a day and still have wonderful results.

I’ve had many mothers call me over the years to help them with the problems that so many girls experience with their cycles, even the lack of having a cycle. One friend was 16 or 17 and hadn’t started her cycle yet and was worried that something was wrong with her. After taking these two formulas for one month, she started having a regular cycle and was able to stop worrying.

I hear a lot of women who are concerned about miscarriage and especially infertility. One woman who already had four children knew there was still one more child that needed to come to their family. Every time she would become pregnant, it would end in a miscarriage. She went home and started taking Female Reproductive and Hormonal Changease.  I always tell people to give it at least 3 months before they draw any conclusions on whether it’s working or not. Well, a couple months later she was pregnant and now has a beautiful daughter, making their family complete.

Another lady had been trying for years to get pregnant but was crushed every month when there would be no baby. She was very healthy and trained like an Olympian, so the doctors had her cut back on her training. She had a wonderful career and was told that if she went home and relaxed, she might conceive. After following this advice and trying all the fertility therapies and drugs, she was still not getting pregnant. Finally a friend told her about the success she’d had with herbs. So, once again, there was a phone call and we talked about Female Reproductive and Hormonal Changease. I told her not to expect anything for at least 3 months. Well, about 3 months later she had the happy news that they were expecting! Now, every time they want to have another child she goes and gets these two formulas and in a few months they have one on the way…..the last time I heard, they had 3 children.

Herbs aren’t cheap but they certainly don’t compare to the thousands of dollars this couple spent on infertility treatments. So when a close friend confided in me that they had been trying to get pregnant and nothing was happening, I told them a few Hormonal Changease and Female reproductive stories. They were going to see an infertility doctor in a month and we decided it wouldn’t hurt to try the supplements until then. (She took the recommended daily amounts on the bottles of Hormonal Changease and Female Reproductive along with Wheat germ oil capsules). Let’s just say they didn’t end up going to their appointment.

You gotta love Female reproductive and Hormonal Changease!

Judith Carter is a Master Herbalist graduate of The School of Natural Healing, graduated from the International Institute of Iridology as a Holistic Iridologist and is certified in acupressure.

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-Jo Francks MH The International Herb Association has named Elder as herb of the year for 2013. There is more romance, folklore, tradition, and superstition recorded in history about this remarkable plant than about any other herb known. The great herbalist, Henry Box of England, stated, “For colds, influenza, fevers, inflammation of the brain, pneumonia, inflammation of stomach, bowels, or any other part, this is a certain cure. I have never known it to fail, even when given up and at the point of death, it will not only save at the eleventh hour, but at the last minute of that hour. It is so harmless that you cannot use it amiss, and so effectual that you cannot give it in vain.” The flowers and berries are the parts of the plant that are most used internally although the bark and leaves have been used externally for skin conditions such as boils, swelling, bruises, and eczema. The bark and root are not used internally so much because they are strong purgatives and emetic. The berries are a wonderful herb to use for colds and flu. I like to combine them with rose hips and calendula flowers to make a tea or an extract. Use equal parts of each dried herb for each preparation. For a tea use a teaspoon of the combined herbs per cup of distilled water. Boil the water and pour over the herb, cover and let steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Drink while warm. To make an extract fill a glass jar half way with the herbs and fill the jar the rest of the way with equal parts distilled water and vegetable glycerin. Cap the jar and shake it several times a day for 2 weeks, strain off the liquid through a piece of muslin or cheese cloth. The liquid that you strained off is the extract. Use a half teaspoon of this preparation several times a day. Elder is one of Dr. Christopher’s 100 herbs and a very good choice for herb of the year for 2013. It would be beneficial to learn more about this herb and get some to have on hand in case your family needs something for the seasonal illnesses going around.

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Mishelle Knuetson M.H

Dr. Christopher starts his Herbalist Seminar DVD course by talking about how “Love can overdo.” He taught in this lecture series that in order for a person to be healthy, attention must be placed on the mental as well as the physical level. Dr. Christopher mentions that cancer stems from the emotion of hate. His advice to the students was, “Until we find out why we are sick, let’s go on and learn about love and we will find that we get sick automatically, if we don’t do it, if we do it, we will get well.”

Dr. Christopher was known for being a loving and caring person, he loved everyone. When his feelings got hurt, in few minutes he would be happy again. He said he didn’t hold grudges. At one point in his life a doctor told him he had cancer of the thyroid. With his experience, Dr. Christopher knew it came from hate, yet how…..he loved everybody. With the help of a well accomplished individual in the Dynetics field, he went down the time track of his life at different ages and remembered many things he hadn’t remembered before. When he reached the age of just over a year, hate portrayed itself. It was because his blood mother and father left him in an orphan’s home; at 14 months old he was left alone.  He hated that woman for doing that “yet that hate was inside of me, it wasn’t outside. It was in the depth of my soul.” Then he realized this is where the cancer had come from and he knelt down and asked for forgiveness even though his blood mother was already dead. “I asked that she pick up the vibration and forgive me for hating her. I got well. The thyroid cleared. I was forgiven and the hate was out of my body. That hate can cause cancer in any part of the body, if we allow it to stay. ”

In the book Feelings Buried Alive Never Die it states, “There is a mind-body connection to the DNA. We can liken it unto a radio broadcast.”  According to Dr. Chopra, the “mind is sending out impulses of intelligence, DNA receives them…” Dr Chopra further states, “You may not think that you can ‘talk’ to your DNA, but in fact you do continually. Thinking happens at the level of DNA, because without the brain cell sending out a neuro-peptide or other messengers, there can be no thought…Everything in life pours out of DNA — flesh, bones, blood, heart, and nervous system; a baby’s first word and toddlers first step;…the play of emotions, thoughts and desires that flicker like summer lightning through every cell. All of this is DNA.”

The thoughts, feeling and emotions that we experience can affect each of our cells either negatively or positively. I think we should follow the lesson that Dr. Christopher was outlining for us… “Love can overdo.” To come from love, forgiveness is the first step, as Dr. Christopher illustrated. Forgiveness is a dynamic, creative and practical force that has the power to manifest miracles. Let go of judgment and come from love. Free yourself from not only the emotional pain that can come from holding on to past traumas, grudges or guilt, but the physical effects that it can have on your body as well. The power of forgiveness is misunderstood and underused. It is a sacred gift from faith in a higher power. Just the words “I forgive…I am forgiven…and Will you forgive me?” hold a great power for change…. A change to love.

Mishelle Knuteson is certified in Rapid Eye Technology (RET) an emotional release therapy, teaches classes in The Art of Feminine Presence and a Master Herbalist ~ graduate of The School of Natural Healing. Mishelle currently works as an Educative Master Herbalist (MH) for The School of Natural Healing and as Office Manager of Christopher Publications.

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Doreen Spackman M.H.

I hope you are having a wonderful New Year! Did you resolve to be healthier? I hope so! One simple step is to eliminate processed sugary cereals and start enjoying the benefits of whole grain cereal in its wonderful variety of textures, tastes and nutrients. Whole grains are an essential part of healthy eating and have been for thousands of years.

I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but here it is colder than it has been for quite a few years. My cold water kitchen pipe even froze last night…luckily it didn’t break!  With the cold temperatures comes a wonderful time for some healthy hot cereal.

In fact, as I am writing this I am enjoying a huge serving of low heated oat groats with red quinoa, Yum! Now, I haven’t always loved oats. Growing up we had a lot of oatmeal and I can honestly say I probably didn’t eat oatmeal for many years after moving out. When I started low heating grains it was one of the last grains I tried but is now one of my favorites.

Many feel they eat a lot of grains, but are they whole grains? I had a friend tell me they were eating whole grain wheat bread and when I looked at the ingredients it not only had enriched flour in it but caramel coloring!  That my friends, is not whole grain.

Now for the sake of explaining and separating every grain, seed, grass etc., we will use the dictionary to define grain; a single seed or hard seed of a plant, particularly of those kinds whose seeds are used for food of man or beast. This is usually enclosed in a proper shell or covered with a husk…

Whole grain is the entire seed of a plant that is unrefined. That means they have the bran, germ, and endosperm still intact.

Refined grains have been milled. This removes much of the bran and the germ. Milling extends the shelf life but at the cost of removing essential nutrients that our bodies need. Many breads, desserts, snacks, cereals, crackers, and chips, as well as white rice, de-germed corn flour, and white flour are significantly lacking in the nutrition department.

Enriched grains are so processed that nutrients need to added back into the product to even be considered a food. They started enriching foods in the early 1940’s and also began fortifying foods. This means the nutrient wasn’t in the grain to begin with but they wanted to add it instead of getting the nutrient from a natural source.

If you go to the cold cereal aisle and pick up a box that says “Whole Grain” are you going to trust that it is really Whole Grain? Be Smart!

These are some grain facts from www.foodinsight.org .

·      Even if a whole grain is the first ingredient that does not mean it has more of that ingredient than any of the other ingredients.

·      The FDA regulation allows a food manufacturer to include a health claim that links whole grains to reduced risk of heart disease and some types of cancer.

·      The product must contain all portions of the grain kernel, and only needs to have 51 percent of the whole grain by weight.

·      Descriptive words in the product’s name, such as stone-ground, multi-grain,100% wheat, or bran, do not necessarily indicate that a product is whole grain.

Once a grain is cut, smashed or ground, the kernel’s cell is exposed to oxygen and the oxidation process begins resulting in the loss of much of its nutritional value within a few days. I want the most nutrition I can get out of the food I eat so I eat grains using the low heated method and keep them as whole grains. To learn about low heating grains you can refer to the newsletter for July 11, 2012. I figure the more nutrient rich food I have, the less food I need to eat to get the nutrients I need to have the health and energy to enjoy life more fully!

So be a S.M.A.R.T. (See Marketing And Real Truth) shopper and watch the labels or even buy in bulk. It is really inexpensive to purchase grains in bulk, most stores will order bulk items if you ask. The list of what is available to us continues to grow; oats, kamut, brown rice, popcorn, wild rice, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, teff, amaranth, barley, rye, spelt, wheat. Try a new grain today!

Doreen Spackman is a Master Herbalist graduate and employee of the School of Natural Healing. Doreen enjoys helping others learn to rebuild and restore their bodies with wholesome food. Through classes and private consultations, they can enjoy ultimate and complete health. To contact Doreen please visit www.liveyourlifenaturally.com

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David Christopher MH

When I was newly married, nearly forty years ago, we thought our diets were fairly good but were shocked into reality by a very rude guest who proceeded to pull things out of our cupboard and lecture us as to their dangers.  Although his facts were 100% correct, he was way out of line on his approach and we certainly do not advocate anyone following his example.  Even so, today I can look back and give thanks for the wake-up call.

This is a new year and a good time to start being healthy.  The first step towards wellness is to physically remove all unhealthy food items from your home.  The first thing we threw away was Skippy Peanut Butter because it is hydrogenated.  Resolve to go through all of your cupboards, read the labels and throw away all products that have hydrogenated ingredients.  Next, throw away all products with long lists of chemical additives.  Don’t use these products up and resolve not to buy any more, throw them away.  Do not donate them, if you do, I would have to ask “What do you have against those who are less fortunate?” just throw them away!

Second, resolve to drink only water for the next month, preferably distilled.  After this month of eliminating all other beverages, check your weight, most likely you will have lost weight and you will definitely feel better.  Then try adding fresh extracted juices to permanently replace soda, milk, coffee etc.  Just these two suggestions will start you on your journey to wellness.

 Third stay away from the three white angels of death, namely sugar, white flour and milk products.  These forbidden products would include cold cereals, all dairy, bakery items, pastas, soda pop (sugary and artificial), candy and most snack foods.

Instead of these foods eat sprouted whole grain cereals and breads, baked potatoes instead of French fries, thinly sliced, flavored and dried zucchini instead of chips, and nuts, seeds and fresh or frozen fruit instead of highly processed snacks, as well as fresh juices instead of soda.

If everyone would combine these foods with at least a half hour of exercise per day and a good positive attitude, this nation could pay off the national debt. Cardio vascular disease, cancer, and diabetes would be relegated to the history books and everyone would laugh at the very thought of taking an anti-depressant.

Life is simple, we tend to complicate it so let us resolve to simplify life, love one another and be healthy in mind, body and soul so we can solve the problems of the world. 

David Christopher is a Master Herbalist and the director of The School of Natural Healing. He also co-hosts the popular radio show “A Healthier You” and is a popular international teacher and lecturer.  

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by Jerem Eyre

It has now been three weeks since my daughter broke her collarbone, and if I hadn’t seen her healing with my own eyes I wouldn’t believe it. The medical profession says a collarbone typically takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal. My daughter’s took two. Many of you, like my wife, won’t be surprised by this, but having not come from an herbalist’s background, things like this still amaze me. My wife has been studying herbs and natural healing for quite a while, so as she saw this healing occur her reaction was simply “Well yeah, that’s the way it works.”

On a Monday morning, my 4-year-old fell off the couch and landed just right to break her collarbone. She immediately began screaming in pain. The type of screaming where you immediately know something is definitely wrong. She couldn’t be touched, she couldn’t be consoled, and she wouldn’t calm down.

Suspecting that something might be broken, we quickly went to the doctor’s office to get x-rays. The x- ray confirmed our suspicions and clearly showed her broken clavicle. While very nice and professional, the only thing the doctor suggested was a sling and gave her a prescription for Tylenol3. We thanked him very much, didn’t bother to fill the prescription, and went home. Now that we knew it was a broken bone, we knew exactly where to start working.

We immediately started giving her Comfrey tea with Willow to drink. Comfrey is a bone and tissue healer while Willow helps to relieve pain (Aspirin was actually derived from Willow). We put a Complete Tissue and Bone (formerly known as Bone Flesh and Cartilage or BF&C formula) fomentation on her collarbone and kept it there for the rest of the day. We also gave her homeopathic Arnica dissolved in water frequently. Arnica has been used since the 1500s for treating injuries such as sprains, breaks and bruises.

Our routine over the next several days included 5 to 6 cups of Comfrey tea with Willow in it, fomentations most of the day and at night, Complete Tissue And Bone powder added to our green drinks in the morning, Complete Tissue And Bone oil rubbed on her clavicle, and homeopathic Arnica dissolved in water 3 or 4 times during the day.

So what were the results?

On Tuesday, the day after the accident, her collarbone was very painful, and she needed help with everything including going to the bathroom. She couldn’t color, and she spent the day watching movies, which kept her still. Wednesday she had a lot less pain and was generally moving around a lot more. Thursday her cousins came over and she played with them for several hours. She wore a sling for a few hours that day to remind her not to move her arm too much. Friday she went to see a ballet, took the sling off because it was annoying her, and was active all day. By Sunday she was happy and playing, carrying her baby dolls, dressing up, and even running, though her collarbone hurt slightly while running.

Over the following week she kept getting better and better. We kept the routine of giving her Comfrey tea with Willow, rubbing oil on her clavicle during the day, and putting fomentations on at night, though we reduced the frequency. By the following Tuesday, now two weeks since the break, she was acting as if it had never happened. In fact she even went swimming and was later bragging that she was able to do all of her strokes: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke, and even butterfly. Later in the week she was even crawling.

It has now been three weeks and we still rub Complete Tissue and Bone oil on her collarbone and she has at least one cup of Comfrey tea each day. We also still add Complete Tissue and Bone powder to our green drinks in the morning. She is acting like our active 4-year-old little girl again and, if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never guess that she ever broke her collarbone.

Herbs really are nature’s blessing for health and I am extremely grateful for everything we’ve learned from the School of Natural Healing that made an experience like this possible.

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Marianne V. Lytle M.H.

My discovery of herbs and their ability to heal began over 20 years ago when I was a young mother with four little children. Our youngest child, then a small baby had a constant ear infection. We had her on one antibiotic after another with no success. To make matters worse, we were living in a rural community and had to travel two hours to get to a pediatrician. This meant that we had to take a day off of work every two weeks to go back and see the doctor only to be told that the problem had not been resolved.  It was at this time that my sister suggested I try giving my baby a glycerin formula of Echinacea and Yellow Dock Root. 

We used the formula consistently for two weeks and then took her back to the doctor.  We were pleased to find that the ear infections had finally gone away.  Needless to say, we were delighted with the results!  It was at this time that my eyes were opened to new ways to care for the health of my family. I began using simple herbal remedies to care for the needs of my family. I found some success, but from time to time, I still had to rely on the family doctor more than I desired.

About five years later, I found myself in Christopher’s Herb Shoppe in Springville, Utah. There on the counter was an advertisement for Herbal Classes. The timing was right and my heart was ready to receive the information at hand. I signed up for the class thinking that I could use the education to benefit my family as well as others that I came in contact with. Little did I know that several years later, this education would help save my own life.

Over the years, The School of Natural Healing has been a great blessing to me and my family. I have also used the knowledge obtained there to help countless other people.  It has brought peace and security into my life as I now have confidence to take control of my own health needs as well as provide information and alternatives to others who come to me.

The knowledge I have gained has allowed me to work with my family doctor and other medical professionals in a different way. Now, I go to them for well check-ups, or perhaps a diagnosis of a problem. They are there to take tests and to guide me. They are there to give options but not to control the situation. I have found that medical doctors will respect a knowledgeable person. They may not agree with your ways, but education demands respect. I know now that I am in control of my own health.  I now have freedom to choose.

If you want to give your family the gift of health and freedom, The School of Natural Healing is a great place to start. It will put you on a journey for which you will ever be grateful. It will open new doors for you. It will fill your mind with new knowledge and insights. It will give you the ability to serve others in an abundant way, and you never know; it may even save your own life.

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David Christopher MH

There is no need to go shopping for health remedies; you probably already have plenty of these health treasures in your cupboards.  For example, most of us have cinnamon in our homes.  Cinnamon is high in anti-oxidants so it can be used instead of buying anti-oxidant supplements. Why take drugs for high blood sugar? Cinnamon stimulates insulin receptors making them more productive which eases stress on the pancreas.  It is also anti-inflammatory, a good digestive aid, promotes good oral health, and is useful for colds. Just boil some water in a pan, take it off the stove, add cinnamon to the water and breathe in the steam from the pan.  Add cloves to the boiled water for pain relief and for its anti-biotic, anti-septic and anti-fungal effects.  Cloves are fantastic as breath fresheners. I distinctly relate the smell of cloves to my Dad, Dr. John Christopher who was always chewing on them and kept a constant supply in his suit coat pocket.  Chewing orange peels and lemon peels are anti-microbial and can help prevent and get over a cold.  Nutmeg is handy to have around if you are feeling nauseous.  Oregano is good for respiratory complaints, and fennel is the best remedy for intestinal discomfort like gas and bloating.  Curry powder can be used in emergencies like electric shock, epileptic seizures, heart attack, and traumatic shock.  Dill can be used for insomnia, while cumin can be used for abdominal spasms.  Garlic is the worlds’ number one anti-biotic, and has no side effects except perhaps the loss of friends due to the pungent odor.  

Spices are a wonderful addition to our health repertoire.  We all know how to use them for flavoring but for medicinal purposes we just use more. One teaspoon of any of the above mentioned spices is a good starting dosage.

If you find natural healing fascinating as I do, consider enrolling in the School of Natural Healing’s Family Herbalist course.  They have a wonderful Christmas special explained below.

David Christopher is a Master Herbalist and the director of The School of Natural Healing. He also co-hosts the popular radio show “A Healthier You” and is a popular international teacher and lecturer.  

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Yvonne Lunt Salcido M.H.

With the beginning of winter upon us, getting a jump start to insure a healthy season is a sensible thing to do. Echinacea augustifolia (latin Gensus,species)or Echinacea purpurea, more commonly known as Echinacea, is a miraculous plant who’s root can aid in the pursuit of a healthy winter.

This American native root has been used by the American Indian for centuries. It is the best immune booster we have growing here. It was one of the most widely used herbs by many tribes. The Cheyenne used the leaves and roots for gums, sore throats and the mouth.

The Comanche used the root for sore throats, toothaches, colds, and colic. The Sioux used fresh root to aid in septic conditions and hydrophobia. The Montana Indians used it for snake bites. Many other tribes used the plant for a variety of illnesses.

Early settlers in America followed the example of the Indians and discovered the wonderful healing properties of Echinacea. Some of the common names they called it were Indian head, purple coneflower, scurvy root, red sunflower, comb flower, and Black Sampson.

In the late 1800’s some studies and claims were made by a Dr. H. F. C. Meyers who used it for sixteen years in his practice. He claimed it was excellent for blood poisoning and an antispasmodic. His research showed it to be one of the best remedies for snake, spider, scorpion, bee and wasp stings or bites.

Because of the wonderful blood purification properties it has been used for septic conditions. In the book “Herbal Syllabus” by Dr. John R. Christopher, Dr. Christopher tells of a case where: “A crushed hand, thought to be beyond aid, with the intolerable stench of putrid flesh, was saved by the application of Echinacea. It was also used in cases of cerebrospinal meningitis because of its pain-relief and because this malady is caused by general sepsis.”

Research by a Professor Webster, an early researcher of Echinacea, stated that it was a stimulant to capillary circulation giving the vessels the ability to recuperate by resisting inflammation due to debility and blood depravation.

This herb is a strong anesthetic for a local area. When applied externally to wounds and painful swellings it offers quick relief of pain. When taken in the mouth it has a numbing sensation. It is important to note that it should be taken for seven to ten days, rest for the same amount of days, then you can resume taking it.

Dr. James Duke states “I’ve been very impressed with German research showing that its antimicrobial action helps prevent and treat colds, flu and all sorts of other viral, bacterial and fungal infections.”

Success has also been seen with anti- aging properties, athletes’ foot, bladder infections, breastfeeding problems, burns, bursitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, dry mouth, earache, gingivitis, herpes virus, HIV infection, laryngitis, Lyme disease, pneumonia, sinusitis, sties, tendinitis, tonsillitis, tuberculosis, viral infection, wound, and yeast infections.

So don’t forget to keep the Echinacea on hand this winter and you will have a healthy and happy winter.

Yvonne Lunt Salcido is a Student Advisor for and a Master Herbalist Graduate of the School of Natural Healing. She is a current student at Utah Valley University majoring in Health and Wellness Education.

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Mishelle Knuetson M.H.

I am studying to be certified in Thai Yoga Therapy. Part of my training is learning Ayurveda practices. Ayurveda is the 5,000-year-old holistic healing tradition from India. It emphasizes re-establishing balance in the body, mind and spirit through diet, lifestyle, exercise, and body cleansing. These are the same foundational principles which the School of Natural Healing teaches.

Fundamental to self-care in Ayurveda is the regular practice of self-massage called Abhyanga (abb-yun-gah). Specific oils are selected according to your skin type and which dosha (body/mind type) you want to balance. The oils most often used in the “self-abhy” are sesame oil because of its heavy and warming quality, sunflower oil because it is light and warming, coconut oil and olive oil because they are cooling to the body.

The stimulating touch of a self-abhy helps the skin release a pharmacy of healing chemicals within the cells that have health-promoting effects. On a physical level the oil helps to lubricate the skin and make the muscles supple. On a psychological level tensions are eased. In addition to feeling good, regular massage and loving touch detoxifies the body’s tissues, increases circulation, calms the mind, and enhances immune function. Giving yourself a daily self-abhy is deeply healing to body, mind and spirit. For directions on how to do the Abhyanga, click here.

BENEFITS OF ABHYANGA

•     Improves circulation
•     Calms the mind and the nervous system
•     Promotes restful sleep
•     Helps prevent osteoporosis and increases bone strength
•     Softens, lubricates and tones the skin
•     Reduces signs of aging
•     Relieves aches and pains and prevents injuries to muscles, tendons & joints
•     Increases secretion of hormones from the skin
•     Helps hair grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy

Dr. Christopher also taught of a similar practice in his Incurables program; the three oil massage. (For more information on the program see Curing the Incurables booklet). He used oils such as castor oil for cleansing, olive oil for nourishing, and wheat germ oil for rejuvenating the body.

I have started utilizing the practice of Abhyanga in my life, using the oils Dr. Christopher recommends in the three oil massage. I have loved it!! I am starting to notice a difference in the feel of my skin, my eliminative channels are functioning with greater ease and my hair seems fuller and glossier. It is so much better than using lotions loaded with toxic chemicals. This is an amazing self-care practice that I highly recommend to everyone.

Mishelle Knuteson is certified in Rapid Eye Technology (RET) an emotional release therapy, teaches classes in The Art of Feminine Presence and a Master Herbalist ~ graduate of The School of Natural Healing. Mishelle currently works as an Educative Master Herbalist (MH) for The School of Natural Healing and as Office Manager of Christopher Publications.

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