Herbal Legacy Articles

by Doreen Spackman, MH

One of my favorite things to do is to eat, so I am always on the lookout for food with nutrition, flavor, and ease of fixing. The tiny chia seed is from the Salvia hispanica plant that grows in Southern Mexico and is part of the mint family.  The Aztecs used to use this for their warriors when they were going on a forced march - they would eat only a teaspoon of this energy packed food.
 
The chia seed is fun to eat - you can put it on your tongue and it will turn into a gel substance (just as it will in any liquid). Whether I’m teaching classes on grains and nutrition or at family gatherings, the “magic chia seed” has been the biggest hit because it magically changes in your mouth to a gel and the flavor is mild even for those unaccustomed to eating grains and seeds in their whole and natural state.
 
It can absorb more than 12 times its weight in water, thus prolonging hydration. This helps in maintaining the balance and utilization of nutrients, moisture, and electrolytes in the body. This is great for digestion as it slows the conversion of carbohydrates into sugar, so for those with diabetes or glycemic issues this is great news.
 
Dr. Wayne Coates states that the chia seed is 16% protein, 31% fat, and 44% carbohydrate, of which 38% is fiber. Most of its fat is the essential omega-3 fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, according to the (USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 20 (2007).Chia provides fiber (about 2 tablespoons–25 g–give you 7 g of fiber) as well as other important nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, copper, niacin, and zinc.
 
The protein is easily digested and absorbed allowing it to get from tissue to cells quickly. This makes regeneration of tissue for many things in life better, whether you are an athlete, growing child or anyone needing the regeneration of tissue. It is also great for endurance. I have noticed a significant difference in my energy level throughout the day staying strong along with staying hydrated. The chia seed is definitely a great thing to eat on a daily basis.
 
In the article “Chia Seed-The Ancient Food of the Future” by William Anderson, it says the Chia seed is its high oil content, and the richest vegetable source for the essential omega-3 fatty acid. It has approximately three to ten times the oil concentrations of most grains and one and a half to two times the protein concentrations of other grains. These oils, unsaturated fatty acids, are the essential oils your body needs to help emulsify and absorb the fat soluble vitamins, A, D, E, & K. Chia seeds are rich in the unsaturated fatty acid, linoleic, which the body cannot manufacture. When there are rich amounts of linoleic acid sufficiently supplied to the body trough diet, linoleic and arachidonic acids can be synthesized from linoleic acid.
 
Unsaturated fatty acids are important for respiration of vital organs and make it easier for oxygen to be transported by the blood stream to all cells, tissues, and organs. They also help maintain resilience and lubrication of all cells and combine with protein and cholesterol to form living membranes that hold the body cells together.

Unsaturated fatty acids are essential for normal glandular activity, especially of the adrenal glands and the thyroid gland. They nourish the skin cells and are essential for healthy mucus membranes and nerves. The unsaturated fatty acids function in the body by cooperating with vitamin D in making calcium available to the tissues, assisting in the assimilation of phosphorus, and stimulating the conversion of carotene into vitamin A. Fatty acids are related to normal functioning of the reproductive system.  Chia sees contain beneficial long-chain triglycerides (LCT) in the right proportion to reduce cholesterol on arterial walls.

The Chia seed is also a rich source of calcium as it contains the important mineral boron, which acts as catalyst for the absorption and utilization of the calcium by the body.

I love living at a time where we have so many foods available to us from all over the world. They are fun to eat and so nutritious!

Enjoy Healthy Eating,
Doreen

http://www.herballegacy.com/Chia_Seeds.pdf

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I have a hearing loss that continues to get worse as time goes by. I am female and almost 50 years old. I have been diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease and was told hearing aids would not help. Do you think your ear and nerve tonic would give me any relief or improve my hearing loss?

Thanks,
Rita

Hi Rita,

We have witnessed what was diagnosed as incurable hearing loss be reversed. We have a formula that is safe to use as long as the ear drum has not burst. Dr. Christopher personally witnessed hundreds of people throw their hearing aids away because it worked so well.

If it is something you wanted to try, it wouldn’t do any harm. For some, it only takes a few months using the formula to get the results they want, for others, a little over a year. Certain lifestyles or conditions will prevent any healing at all (diet, taking aspirin or certain antibiotics, plugged sinuses, etc.)

If you would like to see how the formula works, you could get much information here:

http://HerbalLegacy.com/Deafness.html

This page will explain how to use the formula with garlic oil to restore hearing. One bottle usually lasts 4 or more months.

Hope that answers your question!

-Nelson
Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop
www.christopherwebsites.com

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by Yvonne Salcido, M.H.

Sometimes I find it is easy to get out of the habit of taking the super food supplements that Dr. Christopher recommended. It seems so simple yet sometimes I allow myself to get so busy that I don’t do those vital things that would secure great health for me and my family. Blackstrap molasses is an indispensible hidden treasure chest of minerals.

Molasses comes from the Latin “melaceres” which, by definition, means honey like. Molasses was the sweetener of choice during colonial times as it was less costly. Some historians believe that the Molasses Act of 1733 passed by England was the catalyst to colonial unrest and dissatisfaction. England by placing a tariff hoped to discourage trade with the West Indies. In the mid-twentieth century it became a popular item with the health food movement.

Blackstrap molasses is made by boiling down the sugar cane. This process is repeated three times to crystallize and remove the crystals (refined sugar that is completely void of any minerals and is a toxic substance). The third cooking process results in this black goop that is full of minerals. Most people only associate it with the mineral iron. It has gems of minerals waiting to be easily assimilated into the body.

Blackstrap molasses is high in Chromium. 1 Tablespoon will supply 100% of the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of Chromium. Chromium is needed to metabolize sugar. A deficiency of chromium has been shown to lead to weight gain and diabetes, which is interesting since sugar depletes your body of Chromium.

Calcium, which is essential to health, is high in blackstrap molasses. Just 2 teaspoons contains 11.8% of the RDA of Calcium. Calcium is important to healthy bones, teeth formation, and prevention of bone loss. Calcium assists in many bodily functions such as the contracting of muscles and heart, blood clotting, and nerve function. Calcium binds with toxins in the colon and helps in their elimination. This improves colon health and reduces risks of colon cancer.

Copper is another mineral that is in high quantities in this pot of wealth. You get 14% of the RDA in just 2 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses. A inadequate intake of copper in our diet can lead to numerous health issues such as elevation in LDL (bad cholesterol) and lowering HDL (good cholesterol), early graying of hair, osteoporosis, deficiency iron anemia, impaired brain function, joint problems and sporadic heart beat.

Manganese is very important for a healthy nervous system. Aren’t we all stressed at times? It helps in the production of protein and carbohydrates. It is also an important part of the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD) which protects us against free radicals. Just 2 teaspoons provides 18% of RDA.

Magnesium is responsible for the calcium intake to the nerve cells. It is critical in bone and cell energy production. It also helps in the regulation of calcium levels. You get 7.3% in just two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses.

Blackstrap molasses is the highest food source of potassium. 1 Tablespoon of blackstrap molasses has 340 mg. of potassium. 1 Tablespoon of organic blackstrap molasses has 720 mg. of potassium. Potassium helps in the regulation of high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems. It helps in electrolyte balance and pH levels. It aids in the smooth functioning of the muscular and nervous system. Low potassium levels have been linked to cancer. A mere two teaspoons give 9.7% of RDA.

The crowning jewel that most associate with blackstrap molasses is Iron. Blackstrap molasses provides more iron than red meat, which is commonly used for iron, and has less calories and no fat. Another commonly used way to increase iron levels are pharmaceuticals. These iron supplements tend to be very constipating, while blackstrap molasses helps in regulating the bowels. Iron assists in hemoglobin production, transporting oxygen to the cells. It is also an essential part of energy systems for energy production and metabolism. Blackstrap molasses boosts iron reserves, energizing the body. This is a great benefit during menstruation cycle, pregnancy, lactation, and for growing children or when iron levels are taxed. Excellent results have even shown in blood tests in as little as three weeks taking just one tablespoon per day. 2 teaspoons have 13.3% of RDA.

Last but not least in our mineral treasure chest are selenium, 3.5% of the RDA, and B6 at 5% RDA in only two teaspoons of black strap molasses. Selenium helps in protection of the elasticity of tissues. It is an antioxidant. It boosts the immune system and protects against cancer. It also plays a role in blood pressure levels. B6 (Pyridoxine) is critical in the development of the nervous system. It aids the body in utilizing amino acids. B6 aids in the production of serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.

Word of caution - use only UNSULPHURED blackstrap molasses!  Organic is best, but for sure use unsulphured. We don’t want toxins with our food.

A definite super food,  blackstrap molasses has been used as an aid for acne, acid reflux, anemia, regulating menstrual flow, colitis, cyst reduction, tumor reduction, dermatitis, hair damage, eczema, psoriasis, varicose veins, ulcers,  restoring grey hair, angina pectoris, anxiety, constipation, joint pain, arthritic pain, heart palpitations and edema.

This black goopy goop that looks more like a prehistoric tar pit than a precious possession is one of nature’s hidden treasures.

For more information on the Super Food Supplements please see:
http://articles.herballegacy.com/supplements-for-maintaining-good-health/

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Daniela asks:

“I have three ribs out of alignment in my back and my spine is generally out as well. Would it help to take Dr Christopher’s BF&C (now known as Complete Tissue & Bone) while I am getting chiropractic adjustments to realign my ribs and spine? I also have beginning osteoarthritis in my neck with small bone spurs. Will BF&C help my condition?”
Daniela,

We’ve actually had patients take the Complete Tissue & Bone Formula under the direction of a chiropractor for both of these conditions.

This formula is the formula people get the best results with when they deal with bone spurs and arthritis. In fact, we have seen arthritis totally reversed with this formula.

If you drink a lot of soda or sugary beverages, though, expect to keep your bone spurs and the arthritis. Refined foods such as white flour, white bread, excessive milk and soda all leech calcium from the body as well.

If these foods are out of the diet, then we work with the Complete Tissue and Bone formula as well as 2-3 TBS of apple cider vinegar to dissolve the inorganic calcium build up.  Also, provide organic calcium with either herbs or good diet, and then we fully expect results.  You can get good organic calcium from Dr. Christopher’s Calcium Formula.

-Nelson
Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop
http://www.christopherwebsites.com/

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by David Christopher, MH

Endometriosis is a result of the migration of uterine endometrium cells, into other parts of the body.  This results in variant body pain that is cyclic.

This condition is manifest during menstruation through steady, dull or severe pain and cramps, not only in the pelvis area but anywhere in the body.  Some women can also suffer for weeks prior to menstruation.  Some women feel pain during bowel movements and intercourse.

In order to properly treat this condition it is important to ask why this uterine tissue ends up in unrelated parts of the body, far removed from the uterus.  It could back up through the fallopian tubes as a result of blockage from a closed hymen or perhaps from improper use of tampons.  Another possible scenario would be yeast or parasites drilling through the uterine lining.  These lesions could conduct endometrial cells, loosened during menstruation, into other areas of the body.

Treatments

Stop the use of tampons to see if that is the cause. See a midwife or other health care professional to resolve a closed hymen.

If yeast or parasites are the cause, then it is imperative to heal the uterine lining after removing the yeast colonies or parasites.  This is accomplished by using a decoction of Black Walnut and Pau d’ arco (see therapy for yeast overgrowth).  One quart should be taken orally on a daily basis.  One pint should be used as a retention @#!*% also daily.  After one week of therapy use Dr. Christopher’s bolus routine.  Also take his Female Reproductive formula in combination with an equal amount of his Complete Tissue and Bone formula.  These procedures will work better if you follow the directions for the Extended Herbal Cleanse.

Other aids: 

• Hormonal Changease formula: This formula will provide phyto-sterols that replace your own body’s estrogen resulting in reduced pain
• Wheat Germ Oil: This oil is high in Vitamin E and will help the body break down excess estrogen.  It also prevents endometrial adhesions from forming and helps break down adhesions that have already formed.
• Flax Seed Oil and Evening Primrose Oil: help regulate inflammation causing prostaglandins
• Eliminate animal foods that contain high estrogen levels
• Eat a mucusless diet

Resources mentioned in this newsletter:

• Therapy for yeast overgrowth: http://articles.herballegacy.com/natural-protocol-for-systemic-yeast-overgrowth-and-leaky-gut-syndrome/
• To purchase the herbal formulas mentioned in this article (Dr. Christopher’s Vaginal Bolus, Female Reproductive formula, Complete Tissue and Bone formula, and Hormonal Changease formula) visit an herb shop that sells Dr. Christopher products or go to http://www.christopherwebsites.com to find an online herb shop we recommend.
• Extended Herbal Cleanse: http://articles.herballegacy.com/extended-herbal-cleanse/
• Mucusless diet: http://www.herballegacy.com/Mucusless_Diet.html

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by Riley Alexander

NOTE: Read the first part of Riley’s experience here: http://articles.herballegacy.com/complete-tissue-bone-part-i/

Fast forward 2 weeks: I was totally out of pain, and perfectly aligned! The herbs worked perfectly even though I didn’t change my diet and I had a horrible mindset! Talk about a stick of dynamite between my ears! (It blew my mind.) In fact the Complete Tissue & Bone with comfrey killed my pain better, faster, and longer then the “Percocet” did with my back, and far better then 800-1600 mg of Tylenol did when I tore my rotator cuff in baseball! There was only one problem left. I still didn’t “get it”! I didn’t change my diet and I also stopped taking the capsules because I felt better. I went through this exact cycle 2 or 3 more times!  Finally one day I was so sick of the cycle I finally “woke up”!

I read Herbal Home Health Care in the Family Herbalist course it finally “clicked”! It was like the light finally turned on and I went on a rampage! I started supplementing like crazy, and kept up with my Complete Tissue & Bone, and started toward the mucusless diet and changed my diet dramatically! I started to notice how different foods made me feel, and how my taste buds became more sensitive. I started distilled water and stopped drinking pop, Gatorade, Kool-Aid, or anything else sweetened. I stopped the candy and sweets. I cut down eating meat, and switched from cow’s milk to rice milk. I even switched the cereals I still loved to granola cereals, and started eating a salad every day.

I was even supplementing with the blackstrap molasses, and Apple Cider Vinegar. I began to lose weight, and felt a ton “lighter”. I went from 195 pound down to 163 pounds and then settled back at 166-168. The coolest part is that I was losing the weight without even trying! I ate healthy food and it just came off by itself through my diet. I was now thinner and lighter than in high school even though I didn’t get nearly as much exercise!

I viewed herbs completely different. I had a starting foundation of them and had pulled a complete 180 with my life and thought all was well then randomly one day I kept having this feeling like “my back was going to hurt real bad, real soon”. I hadn’t thought like that forever, let alone since I changed my diet the last couple months and supplementing. I ignored it, but throughout the next 3 days that thought kept popping up in my head, and I kept having that same feeling. On the 4th day after the thoughts I was laying down playing Playstation when I tried to get up and twist at the same time I had pain like nothing I’d ever had before! The outside of my right calf was completely numb, and it was hard to breathe! I waited about 5 minutes to see if the pain would lessen, but it didn’t. I went to the E.R. a couple minutes later.

In the E.R. I had an MRI and took 1 pain killer to get me through the night. I left with a prescription for “Percocet” and went to the specialist. She (the specialist) told me (exact quote) “You have the back of a 65 year old man, who has worked physical labor every day of his life.” She didn’t fill me in on any details even though I asked. All she kept saying is “this is very rare for your age”, and “this really isn’t good”. She urged me to set up a surgery in two days, and said she would call the surgeon herself to make sure I could get it scheduled because the specific surgeon she recommended to me was booked out for a couple weeks and she didn’t feel I should wait. She sent me out the door with their number to schedule the surgery and a prescription for a cortisone steroid shot I was to have done the next day to help with the inflammation and pain.

I left the hospital knowing I wasn’t going back for the surgery. I just wasn’t sure about the cortisone shot. I called my brother (a nurse anesthetist) and asked him what he thought about the shot. He’s always been honest about drugs and their side effects. However, even after talking to him I went home and canceled my back surgery, and threw away my prescriptions for my cortisone shot and my “Percocet”.

Starting that day I went on massive doses of the Complete Tissue & Bone again. The pain was bad enough that I also did a couple sessions of “Spinal Decompression” to see if that would help ease it up. After a couple sessions though, I also canceled them and let the herbs take over. I decided to treat this with nothing but herbs and diet.

A couple weeks or so later I was feeling much better and I met up another doctor just to “translate” the MRI tech’s notes and let me know exactly what was wrong with my back. After I had assured him that they were indeed my MRI’s (he didn’t quite believe me at first) he showed, and told me, the following: I had a fractured L5 vertebra, the tendons in my back were stretched beyond normal because they were trying keep my spine aligned and compensate for the fractured vertebra, the muscles in my back were also compensating, trying to help the tendons, I had “degenerative disk disease”, I had little to no disk left between L4 & L5 and the other disks in the lumbar region were much thinner than they should be, I had stenosis in multiple places putting pressure on the nerves, I had 1 ruptured disk, 2 herniations, and the bottom disks were “studder stepped” out of place.

As he went through the list I found myself laughing because as serious as they all were, I felt no pain, and felt like I could run around and live normally and all I had done was kept up my diet, and taken lots of Complete Tissue & Bone.  When he was done, he asked me “How long ago was your car wreck?” I told him I’d never been in one. He then asked “okay, when did the piano get dropped on you?” I told him never. He then told me that “I’ve never seen trauma this severe without a wreck” and “the disks don’t studder step out like that unless you’ve been in a wreck”. He also mentioned this MRI would only be “normal” if I was 2 or 3 times my age. It was a weird feeling to leave a doctor’s office with news like that, and have an ear to ear smile on my face!

I was so excited because my body was already repairing itself and I could get back to normal in no time! Bottom line is this: Within 4 months I was out playing sports again and haven’t had a problem since!

Since all that I’ve cut down my dosage of the Complete Tissue & Bone and I don’t think I’ve ever missed a day (besides resting on the 7th) of not taking some. I’ve tuned up my diet, and got rid of the store-bought cereal and replaced it with my own. I’m no longer on a diet, because this is my lifestyle! I’ve found and stayed at my “ideal” weight (166-168) since I started. I could now be classified as “obsessed” with Dr Christopher, his products, and the learning about herbs. Through all this I was also put in the sales department and I can honestly say it’s the best job in the world to sell the product you know and love! I’ve learned so much more than before thanks to the Master Herbalist program including how to read labels, and the “truth” behind medications, and treating yourself. I think you guys are doing the best thing in the world on empowering others and teaching them how to treat, and heal themselves! Thank you!

Resources:

In Riley’s article he mentions several resources – you can learn more about these resources here:

• Complete Tissue & Bone:  http://www.herballegacy.com/Complete_Tissue.html
• Mucusless Diet: http://www.herballegacy.com/Mucusless_Diet.html
• Herbal Home Health Care book: http://www.christopherpublications.com/Herbal_Home.html
• Family Herbalist Course & Master Herbalist Course: http://www.snh.cc/

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by Riley Alexander

I grew up in a big family of 4 boys (I’m the youngest) followed by 4 girls. My mom would cook dinner for us all every night, and there was always a vegetable on the table with the meal. I hated vegetables but no matter what tricks I pulled, my mom and dad always made me eat them. Years went by, and by the time I was about 12 my mom and dad had my 4 little sisters to watch and help at dinner time so I always got away with not eating my veggies at all. I also stopped eating the meals my mom cooked in favor of a couple bowls of cold cereal with 2% milk. As I got into High School this habit sometimes turned into a couple bowls for breakfast, a couple more at lunch, and a couple for dinner! I ate with the family, but I didn’t eat the food they ate and never even thought about touching a vegetable. If I didn’t eat cereal for lunch or dinner it was because I was already eating McDonalds, Wendy’s, ice cream, chips, or something else that was unhealthy. I ate like a pig (normal teenage boy) but ate nothing but garbage food. I didn’t even know what a vegetable was anymore, let alone a salad. Through all this I still considered myself healthy though just because I played sports, got plenty of exercise, and stilled weighed 185 pounds. 

After high school I got a job doing vinyl fencing. It was a very physically demanding job. My job everyday, all day long was to carry materials called “slats” from the truck to where they needed to go. Each day I would take 40-100 loads with each load weighing from 40-70 pounds each. I am right handed and carried almost all the loads on my right shoulder. I worked 10-14 hour days, and every night when I got home I went out with friends. I didn’t sleep much, and worked hard, and worked plenty of Saturdays too. Through all this my diet never changed, and it was starting to take its toll. I still looked physically fit and still only weighed 185 pounds but my back slowly started to hurt everyday. It got to where it hurt from the second I woke up, to the second I layed back down. Growing up the youngest of 3 older brothers I’d learned and been taught not to “be a wimp” So I just shut my mouth and went back to work.

Within 11 months of fencing though, I absolutely had to find a different job because my back pain was too much to work with. That’s when I got my current job over at Wholistic Botanicals (the manufacturer of Dr. Christopher’s formulas). My back felt a little better just because I worked in the shipping, production, and then purchasing departments and my job was now was far less physical then before. Without that physical work, though, and still not changing my diet I began to gain weight. I told myself I’d never weigh above 200 pounds and I was now 203 pounds. I changed my diet only enough to stay at 195 pounds.

At this point I’d been with the company a couple of years in a number of different departments but still hadn’t taken as much as a single capsule of our product. One day while I was lifting a barrel of raw material my back “slipped” out. I was in constant pain, and this made it almost impossible to sit, move, walk, or do anything, let alone work. My back was visibly out of alignment and it was very painful. After seeing a chiropractor I learned I had arthritis all throughout my back, and it was out of alignment almost an inch. Long story short: It took $1,200 dollars, a bunch of “Percocet” (strong pain killer) and 6 weeks to finally be aligned again, and out of pain.

I was happy, and didn’t worry about my back until a couple of weeks later when my back “slipped” again. The pain came back, and I was like the “crooked man” from the nursery rhyme all over again. So this is where I had my dilemma. Do I try to wait this thing out or do I gamble with another $1,200 and deal with the pain for another 6 weeks hoping it actually fixes it this time?

That’s when Amanda told me to try the Complete Tissue & Bone formula with comfrey. At that point in time, I thought all herbs were stupid, and the people that used them were crazy! Exactly 0% of my mind thought these herbs would do anything for me. I didn’t think they would stop the pain, or align my spine. But, they were far cheaper then the chiropractor so I got some Complete Tissue & Bone with comfrey and gave them a shot. My back hurt so bad I just took capsules all day. I took about 60-80 capsules a day and sometimes went over 100.

Read the rest of Riley’s experiences next week in the Herbal Legacy Newsletter.

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by David W. Christopher M.H.
 
Yeast overgrowth is generally a side effective of antibiotic therapy.  All drugs have side effects and antibiotic usage is no exception.  When antibiotic drugs destroy targeted microbes they also destroy the billions of friendly flora that protect the intestinal tract.  There are over 200 varieties of friendly flora that are destroyed and the singular pro-biotic, acidophilus will not resolve the problem.

One hardy variety of floras that is beneficial but not affected by antibiotic drugs is Candida Albicans.  This yeast grows uncontrollably when checks and balances from other flora are not present.  When this yeast takes up all available space in the intestinal tract, it changes its morphology and grows appendages with which it whips against the walls of the intestines creating thousands of small lesions.  These lesions provide a pathway for the Candida to enter the blood stream, causing Systemic Candidiasis, which can cause symptoms that mimic many known diseases.

This perforated bowel is referred to as Leaky Gut Syndrome.  This condition also allows undigested protein to enter the bloodstream.  These proteins are foreign to the immune system and are therefore attacked.  The immune system remembers these protein invaders and reacts like an allergy each time you consume them. This opens up the possibility of eventually making you allergic to every food you eat.

Since yeast overgrowth can cause symptoms mimicking many diseases, misdiagnosis is common and yeast overgrowth remains undetected allowing it to further colonize, thus creating more side effects and ill health.  Many people have suffered for decades going from doctor to doctor, therapy to therapy and eventually being prescribed anti-depressants from doctors who are incapable of a proper diagnosis, so they determine that it is in the head of the patients.  This incompetence on the part of modern medicine hopefully leads these unfortunate patients to alternative therapy.

Most alternative therapy focuses on killing off the yeast and providing the body with the pro-biotics.  These therapies fail to correct the damaged intestinal tract which allows the yeast condition to return. 

The following twenty day protocol addresses all aspects of treatment and can permanently eliminate Systemic Yeast Overgrowth and Leaky Gut Syndrome.
 
First procedure: On the first two days consume two quarts of a decoction of Black Walnut and Pau d’ arco (one quart each day).  This is made by simmering the herbs in water for twenty minutes at the rate of one tablespoon of the combined herbs (equal parts) per cup of water.  This procedure will kill off the yeast, which on other programs can make you feel very nauseous.  This nauseous feeling is avoided by taking plant-based digestive enzymes in large amounts (triple the stated dosages on the label) and flushing out with Dr. Christopher’s Lower Bowel formula during these first two days.

NOTES: The Lower Bowel formula can be taken the whole time if needed. You should have 3 bowels movements a day and the amount of Lower Bowel taken is the amount needed to give you 3 bowel movements a day. It is most important during that first procedure so that the body is eliminating the yeast etc.

For the Black Walnut and Pau d’ arco you can take the capsules rather than the tea, however the tea is the most effective because of the immediate healing. If you take capsules you need to take 5-6 capsules 4 times a day (at least).

Udo’s Choice has plant-based digestive enzymes, which are available at most herb shops, including Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop online.

Second procedure:  For the next 14 days, take five capsules five times per day of Dr. Christopher’s Soothing Digestion formula, or one tablespoon of slippery elm gruel five times a day.  Either of these methods will coat, soothe and heal the lesions in the intestinal wall.

Third procedure: For the next two days repeat the first procedure.

Fourth procedure: Take copious (triple the stated dosages on the label) amounts of multi-strain Pro-biotics to re-establish the flora.  Further aids would be to eat raw sauerkraut, Kim Chi, raw apple cider vinegar, Rejuvelac, or miso in large amounts, which are the exact foods to stay away from if you have leaky gut syndrome, yet they rebuild the flora once the leaky gut is healed.

NOTES: Udo’s Choice has Pro-biotics, which are available at most herb shops, including Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop online.
 
The pro-biotics need to be taken for about a week to rebuild the flora.

Note:  It is absolutely essential that you do not feed the yeast during this procedure.  Therefore, do not consume any sugar or alcohol in any form.  This includes all dairy, grains, and fruit.  So enjoy twenty days of a wonderful vegetable, nuts, seeds and sprouted legume diet; thus insuring a healthy life, free of Systemic Yeast Overgrowth. 

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Question from Ila:

My grandson (18 months, 29 lbs) doesn’t sleep well and has an ear infection (7th this year) and antibiotics are always prescribed.  Is there an alternative to heal it or even to prevent them and anything to help him sleep better? (His parents are getting sleep deprived and short tempered!)

Hello Ila,

Ear infections are easy!  I know that isn’t nice to hear after you have tried so many things.

I would recommend the Oil of Garlic by Dr. Christopher. You can even make your own (see recipe below).  It is often paired with Mullein leaf or other soothing herbs. Put 2 drops in each ear morning noon, and night gently massaging the oil into the ear canal. I have seen this work with my own children within 24 hours.  However, I continue treating for 4 days after the symptoms are gone. I have seen the Oil of Garlic work time and time again.

I would say this will improve his mood greatly and help him get some sleep, but if you would like to go about that separately you could use Dr. Christopher’s Kid-e-Col. This is a Catnip Fennel combination used to help the stomach (in case the colic is gas related) and the mood (catnip is calming).

There are also Homeopathic combinations for babies that I have seen have great results. Gripe Water is one of them. Best of luck!

Bobbie
Dr. Christopher’s Herb Shop

Oil of Garlic

• Eight ounces of garlic, peeled and minced
• Sufficient warm olive oil

Preparation:

Place the garlic in a large jar and use sufficient olive oil to completely cover the garlic; shake and allow to stand in a moderately warm place for two to three days; strain through unbleached muslin or cotton; bottle and keep in a cool place.

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by Mishelle Knuteson M.H.

In level 100 of The School of Natural Healing’s Master Herbalist program (the Family Herbalist course) a student learns that the four eliminative channels of the body are bowels, kidneys, lungs and skin. The skin often is over looked as a channel of elimination. It is the largest organ of the body so it would pay for us to become more aware of our skin.

The four major functions of the skin are:

• Protection against infection
• Protection against dehydration (drying)
• Regulation of body temperature
• Collection of sensory information

Dr Christopher states, “The skin is a very important part of the body, it is an extra kidney, an extra set of lungs for breathing and has many other functions. We should keep it in good condition, important as it is, but we usually treat it shamefully.”

The most important factors in caring for the skin are those that ensure good general heath. Things to be aware of in caring for your skin are:

• Regular cleansing - Bathe daily. You don’t need to use soap each time you bathe. When you do use soap use a biodegradable liquid soap. Nearly all bar soaps do more damage than good to the skin because they leave a residue that clogs pores. “The pores are the doors and windows of the temple and must be kept open to let oxygen (the breath of life) and to excrete toxins and waste” said Dr Christopher. To help remove any build up on the skin refer back to June 17, 2009 Herbal Legacy Newsletter on “The Dry Brushing Technique.”
• Take a bath - Bathing with mineral sea salts is great for the skin. It draws out impurities, softens, smoothes and restores moisture balance, heals irritations and scars and encourages the skin to renew itself. Plus it is soooo relaxing!
• Sun exposure - In the book Curing the Incurables Dr Christopher states, “The sun is the world’s greatest doctor but must be used by building up the exposed time in the sun gradually so as not to burn. Do not be alarmed by articles in national publications each spring, warning people to avoid sunbathing, saying it is cancer-forming. The sun cannot cause cancer. When you do not gradually increase the use of it but lie in the sun for long lengths of time and burn (weekend warrior), certainly it is dangerous for it will cause severe toxic burn.”
• Nutrition - Bad skin is almost always related back to a bad diet and lack of exercise. Following the Mucusless Diet will ensure that body is getting the nutrition it needs to have glowing skin. Foods rich in the essential fatty acids found in walnuts, flaxseed, salmon, and olive oil can help skin cells stay hydrated. Drinking at least 1 ounce of pure water (distilled) per pound of body weight will also help to hydrate the body from the inside out. 
• Barrier- Your skin acts as a barrier to the world, yet it is not impenetrable. That is why many of the healing practices we use are fomentations, oils, ointments etc. The skin will absorb much of what is placed on it. “Chemicals can be absorbed through the skin and into the blood stream, causing toxic effects” (EXTOXNET). Some say absorption through the skin is more dangerous than through the mouth. What is absorbed through the skin doesn’t go through the digestive system where enzymes break them down and detoxify them. What is absorbed through the skin goes directly to the bloodstream without being filtered through the liver. So it is very wise to be aware of what you are placing on your skin so that it will bring healing and life. 

For recipes on creating you own healthy and natural body care products Christopher Publications carries a great book, “Natural Beauty Basics” by Dorie Byers, R.N.

Resources mentioned in this article:

• June 17, 2009 Herbal Legacy Newsletter on “The Dry Brushing Technique” http://articles.herballegacy.com/the-dry-brushing-technique/
• Curing the Incurables by Dr. John R. Christopher  http://www.christopherpublications.com/Curing_Incurables.html
• “Natural Beauty Basics” by Dorie Byers, R.N.  http://www.christopherpublications.com/Natural_Beauty_Basics.html

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