TASTEFUL HEALING TEAS

 by Kerry Cudmore

Pleasing the tastebuds can play a significant role in the healing process. So
often herbal remedies are so bland or disagreeable making the cure as tiresome
as the ailment. Blending is the answer. You can formulate your own teas by
mixing one herb with another and adding a touch of spice to create a mellow
treat. Here are a few tantalizing recipes:

Chamomile, mild and smooth-tasting, the herb is a nervous system toner, easing
insomnia and stress. An excellent herb for high-strung adults as well as
children.

Cinnamon, brings a warming, spicy influence to tea blends, making it a good
element for cold remedies.

Hibiscus, this herb is an especially useful one. Adults and children alike
appreciate its fruit-like taste and it is very useful for masking the flavor of
other less enjoyable herbs. The bright red tea has other qualities as well,
having a cooling, detoxifying effect.

Hops, has a full flavor which combines well with most herbs. Its many benefits
include relief for insomnia, stress and nausea.

Nettles, an excellent addition to any tea blend, this “green” tasting herb has
the property of an all-natural multi-vitamin.

Oatstraw, the mellow taste of oatstraw blends well with most herbs, carrying the
benefit of nervous system tonic with it.

Peppermint, this versatile herb blends well in any combination, activating the
other components of the formula and masking any unpleasant tastes. Also an
excellent remedy for indigestion, and is a useful ingredient for children’s tea
formulas.

Red Clover Blossoms, add a delicate influence to any blend, carrying a honey-
like essence and beneficial influences to the health of the skin.

Red Raspberry Leaf, this earthy-tasting herb is toning to the female system. It
is an excellent supplement for all women, and particularly for expectant
mothers.

Rose Hips, a cheerful member of any blend, rose hips carry wit them substantial
doses of vitamin C.

Rosemary, the keen taste of rosemary accompanies its antiseptic qualities,
aiding digestion and providing relief from headaches.

 

Homeopathy

Homeopathy, from the greek word homoios meaning like or similar and pathos
meaning suffering was developed and given a scientific basis by Dr. Samuel
Hahnemann in the late 1700’s.  The basic principle of Homeopathy is
“similia similibus curentur” or “let likes be cured by likes”.  In
conventional medicine we are taught to think in terms of disease character-
ized by certain symptoms and the suppression of these symptoms as the cure.
Homeopathy, on the other hand, see the symptoms as evidence that the body
is working in a healthy way to overcome an unhealthy condition.  Cure in
homeopathic terms a restoration of normal internal stability in the
organism (homeostasis) .  This is accomplished, not by opposing the natural
efforts of the body reflected in the symptoms, but by stimulating the
body’s own self healing power.  This is accomplished by administering
homeopathic medicines.

Homeopathic medicines are prepared in a unique way from fresh plant, animal,
or mineral sources.  In the case of sunstances that are insoluble, one
part of the original substance is mixed with nine parts of an inert medium,
usually lactose,  This is then triturated (ground) and tabletized.  The first
trituration results in a 1X potency and each additional trituration consist-
ing of one part of the previous potency and nine parts of lactose produces
the next potency (i.e. 2X, 3X, 4X etc.).  In the case of soluble substances
such as plants, a “mother” tincture is made by macerating fresh plant
material and then mixing this with alcohol and water.  Exact formulas are
contained in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoea.  After the prescribed period of
time, the resulting mixture is filtered  and the liquid is then the mother
tincture.  This liquid is made more potent in a step by step process
requiring the addition of alcohol in a nine to one ratio..  This is then
succussed, and so on for successive potencies.  This method is thought to
increase the effective surface area of the healing substances which in turn
stimulates an increase in the self healing power of the organism.  It is
important to realize that homeopathic potency is not just a highly diluted
solution but one made by a prescribed procedure of serial dilution and
succussion.

In using homeopathic medicines care should be taken that it is taken when
the mouth is clean, that is not contaminanted with food, tobacco, tooth-
paste, etc.  Coffee is a antedotal to most homeopathic medications, that
is, it will cancel out the effect you get from the medicine.  The remedies
should be taken at least 15 mins. before or after eating.  They should
be held in the mouth, in order to facilitate the active substances to
be absorbed directly into the blood stream via the mucus membranes in
the mouth, thereby avoiding destruction by gastric acid in the stomach.

There are two different schools of thought in homeopathic medicine, one is
to treat the symptoms as they occur the other is method is to take a very
careful and complete history to develop a picture of the patient, his/her
constitution, and the ‘root’ of the problem.  The constitutional then
prescibes remedies not necessarily based on your current symptoms, but
on your overall ‘picture’… constitutional homeopaths argue that this
is the true way to heal a person.  When being treated by a doctor of
homeopathy, you could be given dilutions of a millionth potency (1,000,000X)
which can cause a temporary worsening of your symptoms as your body clears
itself of your illness.  The doctor will look to see if your symptoms are
occuring in reverse order. (i.e. say you had a skin rash, then developed
allergies, then developed asthma…the doctor would look to clear the asthma
first, then see the allergies clear up, finally you might develop the skin
rash you originally had which would be neutralized rather than ‘driven into
your body’ by various topical creams and/or cortisone).

Homeopathic remedies are quite safe to use.  The dilutions that are avail-
able over the counter (1X to 30X), will gently affect your system without
causing the reaction a higher potency might.  They are very handy to have
at home and work quite well on children. Homeopathy is very popular in
Europe, approximately 35% of the people in France see a homeopathic
physician.  The Queen of England’s personal physician is a homeopath.

If you are interested in learning more about homeopathy, a good book is
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HOMEOPATHY by Michael Weiner and Kathleen Goss (Bantam).
There are many other educational organizations and pharmaceutical houses
devoted to homeopathy and they are a great source of information (the are
listed in the appendix of the afore mentioned book).

 

 

A Week of Self-Care

Adapted from The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity, by Edwene Gaines (Rodale Press, 2005).

This brilliant one-week program suggests a simple activity for each day. The most important commitment we can make is to ourselves and our own well-being, and this week could go along way toward creating lives of more joyful abundance.

SIMPLE SOLUTION:

Day 1: Strive for Order
We can never feel we’re at our best when we’re surrounded by a mess. Today, take one step toward cleaning out all the clutter in your life. Tidy your house, balance your checkbook, file your paperwork, organize your office, clean out your closet, or get your car washed. When we de-clutter our lives, we signal to the universe that we are ready to handle more good.

Day 2: Take Time for Solitude
It is in the quiet times of reflection and contemplation that we open ourselves to rich ideas. Today, give yourself the gift of some time alone. Refresh and recreate yourself in peaceful solitude and observe with wonder the amazing possibilities for your life.

Day 3: Create Beauty
Take a look a your home or workspace. Is there anything you could do to make the space more inviting? Replace a worn-out carpet. Add a plant or a vase of flowers. We should all make beauty a habit. Notice all the beauty in your life and thank God for it.

Day 4: Give Yourself a Treat
The universe will only treat you as well as you treat yourself. That means you must be especially good to yourself. Today, think of one thing that you’d really love but that you “don’t have time for,” and then make the time. Get a massage, go to lunch with a friend, play a sport that you love, or practice a hobby that you enjoy. Life is meant to be enjoyed. The better you treat yourself, the better you will find life treating you.

Day 5: Tell the Truth
Practice living and speaking from your sense of authenticity. Be someone that others can trust will tell the truth about who you are and what you feel, because when you tell your truth with love, you empower others to live from truth as well.

Day 6: Laugh
We celebrate the Divine by finding humor in life, so make it a habit to find opportunities to laugh. Today, watch a comedy or listen to a funny tape while you’re driving to work. Read the comics in the paper. Go to the park and listen to children’s laughter as they play. Make faces at yourself in the mirror.

Day 7: Remain Calm
We can maintain composure even in trying situations by holding onto the firm belief that the Divine is our source. Today, face head-on a challenge that you’ve been avoiding and keep your cool while you do it. Make it a habit to remain calm and to say to yourself, “All is well. God/dess provides.”

 

GEMSTONE HEALING

 An A-Z of Symptoms

I have received numerous requests to include a listing of the individual
gemstones which may be used in the treatment of a  wide variety of illnesses and
ailments  (both physical and emotional)

Although, quite obviously, no guarantee of any permanent cure or even
improvement can ever be given, there have been many occasions when the stones
referred to in this text file have  considerably helped to bring about a
positive improvement in many different diseases and health conditions.

From my own personal experience – and  in talking with hundreds of people who
have successfully received healing from their  gemstones – I have found that the
most effective way to use any gemstone for healing purposes is to wear it as
close to the skin as possible.

Some ladies  like to ‘hide’ their gemstones within the deep inner recesses of
their bras but the vast majority of people prefer to wear their chosen gemstone
around their   neck on a silver or gold plated chain. Gemstones may, if so
desired, be held in the hand whilst you are watching television during the
evening or whilst you are reading a favorite book or magazine. The healing
energies of your chosen gemstone(s) will then be gently absorbed into your
physical and mental bodies whilst you are relaxing.

You may also like to place your gemstone under your pillow at night whilst you
are asleep; thus allowing the energies of the stone to gently penetrate your
subtle body whilst you are in a deep state of sleep.

Certain stones can help you to develop your spiritual abilities and gifts.

Use an amethyst, for example, in developing your intuitive awareness; a lapis
lazuli  for acquiring wisdom and truth and a moonstone for obtaining
humanitarian love and sensitivity. Use your gemstones wisely in the pursuit of
all your ambitions and needs.

Be aware, however, that your gemstones can  never become miracle workers!

They need your loving care and attention, your mental attunement with their
unique properties and energies, before they are able to truly help you!

I have listed the illnesses, ailments etc. in alphabetical order. Against each
heading are the suggested gemstones. Often, there are several gemstones
suggested. In such cases, use your own personal intuition to decide which
gemstone is the most appropriate one to use.

———— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— ——— —–
ABDOMEN  

smoky quartz

ABSENT-MINDEDNESS  

carnelian

ACNE  

amethyst

ADDICTIONS  

amethyst

AIR PURIFIER 

quartz crystal

AIR TRAVEL STRESS  

hematite

ANEMIA  

coral
gamet
kunzite
ruby
tourmaline

ANGER

blue-lace agate
chrysoprase
moss-agate

ANXIETY

smithsonite
howlite

APPENDIX

chrysolite

ARTHRITIS

azurite
carnelian
ruby

ARTISTIC GROWTH

blue topaz

ASTHMA

malachite
rutilated quartz
tiger’s eye

ASTRAL PROJECTION

hematite

AURA CLEANSER

lapis lazuli

AUTISM

sugilite
moldavite

AWARENESS

green calcite
orange calcite
celestite

BACK PROBLEMS

petrified wood

BLADDER TROUBLE

amber
coral
jade
jasper

BLOOD CIRCULATION (poor)

citrine
magnetite
ruby
yellow topaz

BLOOD DISEASE

amethyst
chrysolite
jasper
ruby
BLOOD PRESSURE

aventurine
blue sodalite
black or green tourmaline

BONE MARROW

amber
chalcedony

BRONCHITIS

rutilated quartz

BURNS

chrysoprase

CALMS BODY

agate
celestite
yellow topaz
blue topaz

CALMS MIND

agate
amazonite
amethyst
smithsonite
blue topaz

CERVIX

zoisite

CHAKRAS BALANCED

bloodstone
quartz crystal

CHAKRAS OPENED

fluorite
kyanite
quartz crystal

CHEERFULNESS

conicalite
ruby
tourmaline

CLAIRVOYANCE

chrysoprase

COLDS & FLU

yellow topaz

COLIC

coral

COMFORT

gold calcite
dioptase

COMMUNICATION

mimetite

COMPASSION

chrysoprase

CONCENTRATION

blue topaz

CONFIDENCE, SELF

agate
aventurine
bloodstone
orange calcite
diamond
garnet
rhodonite
tiger’s eye

CONVULSIONS

amber
amethyst
carnelian
lapis lazuli
moldavite
quartz crystal

CREATIVITY

amethyst
aventurine
chalcedony
howlite
ruby

DEPRESSION

bloodstone
gold calcite
carnelian
chalcopyrite
citrine
smoky quartz
diamond
chrysoprase
garnet
galena
howlite
jasper
jet
lapis lazuIi

DIABETES

citrine

DIARRHEA

quartz crystal

DIGESTION

howlite
yellow jade
jasper
peridot

DIRECTION IN LIFE

citrine

DIZZINESS

quartz crystal

DOUBT

staurolite

DREAM INDUCER

citrine
garnet

DREAMS, INTUITIVE

amethyst
jade

DRUNKENNESS

amethyst

EAR (Inner)

rhodonite

EARACHE

amber

ELOQUENCE

agate
amazonite
blue-lace agate
turquoise

EMOTIONS (bad)

peridot

EMOTIONS (blocked)

kunzite
blue tourmaline

EMOTIONS – CALMS

moonstone
rose quartz

EMOTIONS (erratic)

herderite
selenite

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

magnetite

ENDURANCE

sodalite

ENERGY

garnet
hematite
kyanite
rhodonite
ruby

ENERGY, BALANCED

larimar

ENERGY (Physical)

petrified wood

EYES

aquamarine
aventurine
optical calcite
jade
jet
lapis lazuli
lazurite
obsidian snowflake
peridot
rhodochrosite

EYESIGHT

malachite

FAITH

sapphire

FALLOPIAN TUBES

chrysoprase

FEAR (banishes)

agate
green calcite
charoite
diamond
jet

FERTILITY

carnelian
zoisite

FEVER (reduction)

agate
chrysoprase
peridot
ruby

FORGIVENESS

rhodochrosite

FRIENDSHIP

lapis lazuli
moonstone
rose quartz
sapphire
tourmaline
turquoise

FRUSTRATION

howlite
moss-agate

GALL BLADDER

orange calcite

GLANDS

aquamarine

GRIEF

amethyst

GROUNDING

apache tear
carnelian
fluorite
mimetite
morioncrystal
obsidian snowflake
smoky quartz
tourmaline
unakite

HEMORRHAGE

quartz crystal
sapphire

HAPPINESS

malachite

HEADACHES

quartz crystal
rose quartz

HEALING (general)

agate
amnethyst
azurite
boji stone
gold calcite
dioptase
fluorite
kunzite
quartz crystal

HEARING

agate
rhodonite

HEART

aqua-aura
beryl
blue quartz
chalcedony
hematite
lapis lazuli
onyx

HIP

petrified wood

HOSTILITY (fear of)

grossuralite

HUMILITY

chrysoprase

HYPERTENSION

apatite
aventurine

HYPOCHONDRIA

quartz crystal
tiger’s eye

IDEALISM

bloodstone

IMAGINATION

galena
garnet
rose quartz
sapphire

IMMUNE SYSTEM

snow quartz

IMPOTENCE

carnelian

INFECTION (protection)

garnet
pearl

INFERTILITY

carnelian

INFLAMMATION

blue-lace agate

INSIGHT INTO SELF

tiger’s eye

INSOMNIA

amethyst
aventurine
emerald
hematite
jacinth
peridot
sapphire
blue sodalite
yellow topaz
zircon

INSPIRATION

tourmaline

INTELLECT

emerald
rose quartz
yellow topaz

INTESTINAL DISORDERS

amber

INTUITIVE AWARENESS

amethyst
green calcite
ruby
turquoise

JOINTS (pain in)

azurite

KIDNEYS

anhydrite
bloodstone
green calcite
jade
rhodochrosite
quartz crystal
smoky quartz

KINDNESS

chrysoprase

KNOWLEDGE OF SELF

citrine
watermelon/pink tourmaline

LARYNGITIS

turquoise

LARYNX

morganite

LEADERSHIP

blue topaz

LIVER

aquamarine
beryl
bloodstone
lazurite
yellow topaz
zircon

LOGIC

sodalite

LONG LIFE

moonstone

LOVE

dioptase
emerald
garnet
moonstone
opal
rhodochrosite
rose quartz
sapphire

LOYALTY

kyanite
moonstone

LUCK

smoky quartz
tiger’s eye

LYMPH GLANDS

tourmaline

MEDITATION

amethyst
apachetear
aqua-aura
azurite
chrysoprase
kunzite
magnetite
quartz crystal
selenite
snow quartz
tourmaline
turquoise

MEMORY

howlite

MENSTRUATION

carnelian
chrysoprase
malachite
moonstone
ruby

MENTAL BREAKDOWN

rhodochrosite
smithsonite

MENTAL CLEANSER

lapis lazuli
malachite

MENTAL DISORDERS

beryl
bloodstone

MENTAL POWER

selenite

METABOLISM, GROWTH

amazonite

MIGRAINE

aventurine
jet
rose quartz

MIND (troubled)

jasper

MISCARRIAGE

chrysoprase

MISFORTUNE

tourmaline

MOTOR RESPONSES

apatite

MOUTH

beryl

NECK STRAIN

chrysoprase

NEGATIVE VIBRATIONS

amethyst
chrysocolla
dolomite
fluorite
obsidian snowflake
peridot
quartz crystal
smoky quartz
black or green tourmaline

NERVOUSNESS

sapphire
turquoise

NERVOUS SYSTEM

Matacamite
alexandrite
amazonite
amber
aquamarine
chrysocolla
chrysoprase
galena
jasper
morganite
peridot
yellow topaz
black or green tourmaline

NEURALGIA

amethyst
aquamarine
carnelian

OCCULT POWERS

peridot

OPTIMISM

chalcedony

OVARIES

anhydrite
atacamite
chrysoprase
smoky quartz

PAIN – EASES

quartz crystal
ruby

PANCREAS

alexandrite
green calcite
herderite
rhodochrosite
smoky quartz

PAST-LIFE RECALL

garnet
kyanite
petrified wood
quartz crystal
selenite

PATIENCE

chrysoprase

PEACE

chrysoprase
larimer
rose quartz
blue tourmaline

PEACE OF MIND

sapphire

PINEAL GLAND

lazulite
sugilite

PITUITARY

sugilite

PNEUMONIA

fluorite

PROPHECY

emerald

PROSTATE

chrysoprase

PROTECTION

sardonyx
turquoise

PSYCHIC DEVELOPMENT

azurite
howlite
lapis lazuli
opal
yellow topaz
blue topaz

PSYCHO-SOMATIC PAIN

bloodstone
tiger’s eye

PULSE (rapid)

hematite

PULSE (steady)

jasper

PURIFIER

smoky quartz

RHEUMATISM

amber
carnelian
malachite
ruby

RIGID MIND

sodalite

SCHIZOPHRENIA

larimar
lepidolite

SELF-CONFIDENCE

galena
ruby

SELF-CONTROL

sardonyx

SELF-LOVE

rose quartz

SELF-WORTH (lack of)

crocodilite

SEX IMPROVED

smoky quartz

SHOULDER STRAIN

chrysoprase

SHYNESS

lepidolite

SKIN DISEASES

garnet

SORROW EASED

chrysoprase

SPASMS

ruby

SPINE-DEGENERATIVE

abalone

SPIRITUAL CLEANSER

lapis lazuli

SPIRITUAL GIFTS

quartz crystal
blue topaz

SPLEEN (strengthens)

albite
alexandrite
bloodstone
green calcite
chalcedony
herderite
lapis lazuli
rhodochrosite

STAR SOURCES

moldavite

STAMMERING

apatite
blue tourmaline

STOMACH

aquamarine
beryl
chrysocolla
citrine
jasper

STOMACH ULCERS

chrysocolla

STRESS

amethyst
blue-lace agate
herkimer diamond
yellow topaz

STROKE

lapis lazuli

STUPIDITY

beryl

TALENT

bloodstone

TEETH

aquamarine
fluorite

TENSION (emotional)

amethyst
blue-lace agate
celestite
dioptase
tiger’s eye

TENSION (muscular)

smithsonite

TESTICLES

alexandrite
atacamite
chrysoprase
smoky quartz
zoisite

THINKING (improve)

amazonite
tiger’s eye

THOUGHT (clear)

aquamarine
carnelian
celestite

THROAT (chakra opened)

blue-lace agate

THROAT INFECTIONS

amber
aqua-aura
aquamarine
beryl
blue-lace agate
larimar
blue topaz

THYMUS (strengthens)

albite
aqua-aura
blue quartz

THYROID

atacamite
galena
chrysoprase
morganite
blue tourmaline

TOLERANCE

chrysoprase

TONIC – GENERAL

garnet
peridot

TOOTHACHE

aquamarine
malachite

TRAUMA

aqua-aura
aventurine
rhodochrosite
rhodonite
rose quartz

ULCERS

agate

VARICOSE VEINS

yellow topaz

VENEREAL DISEASES

atacamite

VIRAL INFECTIONS

fluorite

VISUALIZATIONS

selenite

VITALITY (improving)

agate
aventurine
bloodstone
orange calcite
diamond

VITAMIN ABSORPTION

rhodonite

VOCAL PROBLEMS

chrysoprase

VOICE STRENGTHENED

carnelian

WHOOPING COUGH

coral

WILL POWER

chrysoprase
rutilated quartz
tiger’s eye

WISDOM

jade
lapis lazuli
ruby
turquoise

WOUNDS

Carnelian

 

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