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Disclaimer

The remedies discussed in this book are prepared at home and do not require a physician's prescription. These remedies are commonly used and very effective, but results may vary. We urge you to use common sense. Serious injury; persistent problems or very high fevers should require a physician's consultation. If you are pregnant always consult your physician before using any remedy. These remedies are not substitutes for a doctor's prescribed treatments. The publisher, retailers, mail order sources, distributors or manufacturers of any of the products described in this book, accept no liability for their effects.

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Using this Guidebook

This book has three parts:

1) A list of common ingredients needed to create the remedies. Most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen and the rest can be found at a local health food store.

2) A list of common natural healing ingredients found mainly in the local

health food store. The guide may refer to herbal, vitamin, enzyme and homeopathic remedies as alternatives. This is because everyone responds to a different treatment. If these natural remedies are difficult to find they can be obtained through product manufacturers.

3) A step-by-step preparation recipe for each home-aid remedy. The

ailment to be treated will be listed at the top of the page before each recipe.

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Part 1

The Food Pharmacy Food ingredients needed for home-aid remedies: Alfalfa Sprouts

Apple Juice

Apple Cider Vinegar

Baking Soda

Cayenne Pepper

Chamomile Tea

Cinnamon Sticks

Cranberry Juice

Cucumber

Fenugreek Seeds

Garlic

Ginger

Ice

Lemon Juice

Lemon slices

Maple Syrup

Mineral Water

Mustard

Oatmeal Flakes

Olive Oil

Onion

Papaya juice and skins

Potato skins

Plantain skins

Raisins

Rice

Salt

Umeboshi Plum Paste

Wheatgrass Juice

"Let food be thy medicine, medicine be thy food." -Hypocrates

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Part II

Nature's Pharmacy Herbal, vitamin, enzyme, mineral, essential oils and other natural ingredients for home-aide remedies. Acidophilus Agar flakes Aloe vera Anise Bentonite Clay Bergamot oil Black Berry Concentrate Black Walnut Powder Boric acid Burdock root Cascara Sagrada Catnip Cedar wood oil Chamomile oil Citronella oil Cloves Colloidal silver Dandelion Greens Digestive enzymes Echinacea Goldenseal combination Epsom Salts Eucalyptus oil Eyebright herb Fenugreek seeds Fever Few Extract Flax seed oil Germanium oil Ginger capsules Ginger root Ginkgo Biloba

Golden seal powder Jojoba oil Lavender oil Licorice root tincture Lysine tablets Maple Syrup Marjoram oil Milk thistle herb Mentholated Camphor drops Myrrh Powder Peppermint oil Pine oil Psyllium Husk Sweet potato cream Slippery elm powder Skullcap herb Spirulina tablets St. John' s Wort extract Tangerine oil Tea tree oil Valerian root extract Vitamin A Vitamin B6 Vitamin C Vitamin E oil Witch Hazel White Willow Bark Yerba Mate tea Zinc

" Mother Nature is the real pharmacist"

-Anonymous

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Part III

201 Home+Aide Remedies

Acne Internal Remedy: • Mix one teaspoon of bentonite clay in a 1/2 glass of purified water. • Drink mixture daily on an empty stomach for three weeks. • Remove all dairy products, caffeine and chocolate from the diet. • Try an enema once a week for three weeks. External Remedy: • Mix one teaspoon of bentonite clay in a cup of water. • With a clean cloth dipped into the clay-water mixture wash face. • Rub skin gently with the inside of a lemon peel. • Perform this procedure every evening before bed. Allergies • Drink a mixture of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in a cup of water. • Eat one artichoke heart 2 times a day. • Gargle with a mixture of aloe vera gel and lemon juice. Anxiety • Mix 4 drops of lavender oil in a glass with a half of lemon and add

sweetener to flavor. • Prepare a chamomile tea and add one 15 drops of valerian root extract. • Take a hot bath with one cup of Epsom salt added. • Inhale deeply for 25 full breaths and count along silently.

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Athlete's Foot • Keep feet dry and were an open shoe or sandal. • Expose feet to direct sunlight. • Apply a paste of apple cider vinegar and crushed garlic cloves directly to

area three times daily for one week. • Put cornstarch powder in shoes to reduce moisture. Back ache • Lie on a padded surface, position your buttocks up against the wall, place

legs up on the wall forming an "L" shape with your legs. Rest in this position for 15-minute intervals.

• Add 2 cups of Epsom salts to a hot bath and soak for 30 minutes before bed.

• Stretch your back regularly, drink 1 liter of water daily, and use a camphor rub over the effected area.

• Try a massage, chiropractic adjustments and regular acupuncture treatments.

Bladder Ache • Alternate hot a cold baths for 5-minute intervals for pain. • Drink 1 full glass of 100% pure cranberry juice daily. • Take 4 tablets of Echinacea/Golden seal herb combination 2 x daily for 3

days. • Take one dropper full of Uva Ursi extract in a half-cup of water 2 x daily

for 3 days. • Abstain from sexual intercourse for seven days.

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Bruises • Eat foods rich in vitamin K- alfalfa sprouts, sea vegetable and green

peppers. • Take four spirulina tablets daily. • Rub witch hazel directly into affected areas. Burns • Place area of burn under cold running water for ten minutes. • Dry the area and then apply aloe vera gel.

Note: For serious burns seek emergency room treatment. Chapped Lips • Combine 2 drops of chamomile oil and 2 drops of jojoba oil and apply to

lips as needed. Chicken Pox • Eat only raw vegetable juices for 48 hours. • Place one cup of oatmeal flakes into a bath and soak for 30 minutes. • Apply aloe vera gel directly over areas. • Drink one cup of chamomile tea three times daily. • Cover hands with cotton gloves to avoid itching. Colds • Take 3 capsule Echinacea Goldenseal combination 4 times daily. • Take 2,000-mg vitamin C 2 x daily of for 3 days. • Take zinc lozenges as needed. • Drink 1/4-cup apple cider vinegar. One clove crushed garlic and 1/4

teaspoon cayenne pepper sweetened to taste every morning for 3 days.

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Cold Sores • Take 100 mg of zinc daily. • Apply 3 drops bergamot oil directly to area. • Apply ice to sore 3 times daily. • Take 2 lysine tablets daily. • Avoid Chocolate, sugar, wine and fried foods. Colic • Stop feeding all dairy products, • Add dash of anise powder to a peppermint, chamomile tea. Dilute with

warm water and feed. Congestion • Eat spicy foods, but avoid dairy products and breads. • Make a hot lemon tea:

Squeeze the juice of a lemon into a mug, add 1/4-teaspoon cayenne pepper, pour in hot water and add maple syrup to taste. Drink this mixture three times daily.

• Add 6 drops of eucalyptus oil to a humidifier overnight for one week. • Rub the chest area with menthol camphor every evening before bed. Constipation • A gentle intestinal cleanser:

1 cup aloe vera liquid 5 tablespoons unsweetened black cherry concentrate 2 teaspoons slippery elm 1/2-cup agar flakes 1 quart water 4 capsules contents of cascara sagrada herb

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Place all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil Immediately lower to a simmer Continue to simmer until thick (like gravy) Allow to cool Place in container and chill until firm Cut into one inch squares Take two, one inch squares daily until condition is relieved Will keep three to four weeks in the refrigerator

• Take two teaspoons flaxseed oil daily • Add one tablespoon of psyllium husk to an 8-ounce glass of apple juice

and drink every morning. Cough Syrup • Chop a large onion into a bowl and cover with three tablespoons of maple

syrup. Allow to marinate several hours or overnight strain. Take one teaspoon as needed. Store in an airtight jar

Cramps • Stay well hydrated with mineral water during the day. Drink at least 64

ounces daily. • Do gentle stretches before and after all strenuous physical activity. • Use menthol camphor balm - deep heating rub over sore muscle areas. Cuts and scrapes • Sprinkle cut with dry bentonite clay

Place some clay in the bottom of glass or ceramic bowl Add water to one half inch over clay Using a non-metallic spatula, apply the thick clay paste to cover the cut. Keep in place with bandage for two hours

• Wash the wound with either salted water or lemon water

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• Combine 2 drops of tea tree essential oil 5 drops of lemon essential oil 2 cups water

Bathe the area with the solution Place two drops lemon oil on bandage and place over cut Renew two times daily Expose wound to air when possible

Note: serious cuts may require prompt medical attention. If bleeding will not stop seek professional help.

Dandruff & thinning hair: • Rub jojoba oil into scalp thoroughly

Leave overnight Shampoo in the morning

• Always stay hydrated Depression • Take 5 tablets of spirulina daily • Take 3 tablets of gingko biloba daily • Take 12 drops of St. Johns Wort herbal extract in a glass of water daily • Put one drop of tangerine oil on your finger and inhale • Change the light bulbs in your rooms which you spend the most time to

full spectrum bulbs Diaper Rash • Change diapers as frequently as possible • If rash is severe leave child diaperless for 24 to 48 hours • Rub jojoba oil into raw areas

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Diarrhea • Increase daily fiber intake by taking 1 teaspoon of psyllium husk in 8

ounces of apple juice. Fiber has an absorbent effect when excess fluid is present.

• Drink one full glass of guava juice daily Nutrient Starch Drink • Boil 16 ounces water with 16 ounces of apple juice

Add 1/3-cup rice Turn mixture to simmer for twenty minutes Add four drops of vanilla and a little maple syrup Sprinkle with cinnamon Strain and drink the liquid

Earache • Place one drop of tea tree essential oil on a sterile 100% cotton ball

Place it directly in the ear • Place one folded washcloth in a bowl of ice water

Place another folded washcloth in a bowl of very hot water Wring out washcloth and apply to ear for 3 minutes (replenishing heat if necessary) Wring out cold washcloth and apply to ear for 30 seconds Repeat sequence one more time and then as needed

• Bake one large baking potato for 40 minutes

Wrap in thin towel (double or single folded depending on the amount of heat you can tolerate) Hold against ear

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Eye problems For strains and sty: • Activate two bags of chamomile tea by dipping quickly into boiling water

Place tea bags in a saucer and put them in the refrigerator to chill Place them over your eyes for fifteen minutes

Eye wash for general use: • Dissolve one tablespoon of boric acid and 1 teaspoon of slippery elm bark

one pint of boiling water Mix well Allow to cool and settle. Pour off the clear water for use as eyewash

For relaxation of the eyes: • Place cool and warm towels over the eyelids in 10-minute intervals until

pressure is relieved and eyes relax For puffiness: • Cut two thin slices from a cold cucumber

Place slices over eyes for 20 minutes Repeat as often as desired

Fatigue • Take 20-minute relaxation breaks and do some stretching exercises • Have a cup of ginseng tea for that extra boost • A one-ounce shot of wheatgrass is good for a quick pick-me-up

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Fever • Fever is a sign that the body is attending to removing unwanted guests. • Allow the fever to rise and cool the body with a tepid bath. • Place wash cloths in the groin and under the arms to bring fever down. • Try some fever few herb extract or white willow bark tea. Flatulence • Chew your food until it reaches a watery consistency. • Take a digestive enzyme tablet with every cooked meal. • Take 2 charcoal tablets after each meal. • Mix a dash of anise powder with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and

take before each meal. • Lie down on your back and twist from side to side for relief. Flu • Drink only green vegetable juices for 48 hours. • Take 3 capsules of acidophilus 2 x daily. • Have 1-cup chamomile tea before bed. • Take a relaxing Epsom salt bath with lavender oil. Gingivitis • Mix 3 parts baking soda with 1 part salt and add hydrogen peroxide until

a paste forms. • Brush teeth with paste for 5 minutes every night. • Gargle with 1ounce of wheatgrass daily. • Floss after every meal.

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Halitosis (bad Breath) • Eat a diet of raw fruits and vegetables for 48 hours. • Have a glass of water with lemon juice every evening. • Chew on fenugreek seeds or licorice sticks as a deodorizer. • Gargle daily with 1 ounce of wheatgrass juice until problem subsides. • Garlic breath is relieved immediately by gargling with pineapple juice. Headache • Takes two droppers full of fever few extract in a glass of water every 3

hours. • Massage 3 drops of lavender oil into both temples for ten minutes. • Have 1 cup of chamomile tea or a half a cup of coffee. • Take a 200mg. Tablet of magnesium daily. • For a migraine take 1/4 teaspoon of umeboshi plum paste at onset of

attack. • Tie a scarf around head very tightly for 5-minute intervals. • Place your head under water and blow your nose three times in a row. Hang Over • Drink 1 liter of water for every alcoholic beverage. • Add 5 drops of lavender oil to a hot bath and soak until wrinkled. • Have a cup of chamomile tea with 1 dropper full of fever few extract. • Do not drink coffee or any type of sweet beverage for 24 hours. Hemorrhoids • Eliminate all animal products form the diet for 6 months. • Make a paste of turmeric and olive oil and apply to area 2x daily. • Rub the skin of a papaya or plantain directly over inflamed area daily. • Drink 1 liter of water daily. • Have one cup yerba mate' tea every day.

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Herpes • Apply tea tree oil to sore areas liberally. • Eliminate fried food, wine and chocolate from the diet. • Take 3 tablets of L-lysine daily for 7 days. • Have an ounce of wheatgrass juice daily. Hiccups • Put 3 drops of cedar wood oil in a paper bag, hold the bag over mouth and

nose and breathe deeply through the nose for 5 minutes. • Tickle the back of the throat with a cotton swab until a gag is induced. • Try drinking a glass of water while bending over. Hot Flashes • Apply yam extract cream to skin over wrist three times daily. • Eat a whole foods diet and eliminate dairy products. • Have several acupuncture treatments and get a massage every month. High Blood Pressure • Drink one liter of water daily. • Eliminate caffeine, chocolate and alcohol. • Eat a whole foods diet. • Have two raw cloves of garlic daily. • Meditate for 30 minutes every day.

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Indigestion • Always eat meals in a relaxing environment. • Chew food until it reaches a liquid consistency. • Avoid all fried foods and dairy products. • Try a sliver of ginger before each meal. • Chew on Chinese licorice sticks for heartburn. • Take 3 capsule of acidophilus daily. Insect bites and stings • Apply ice to affected area. • Make mud pack of bentonite clay and water and apply for 24 hours. • Rub a plantain banana skin over area to reduce itching. • Crush a garlic clove and apply directly to the area for 20 minutes. • Combine 5 drops lemon and 5 drops of citronella oil and mix into aloe vera

gel. Apply as needed. Insomnia • Add 10 drops of lavender oil to a hot bath with 1 cup of Epsom salts. • Soak for 20 minutes before bed. • Drink a cup of chamomile tea before bath and add one dropper worth of

valerian root extract. Itching • Take a cold shower, do not dry and rub down body with jojoba oil. • Use aloe vera gel liberally through out the day. • Take a bath and add one cup of oatmeal flakes.

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Laryngitis • Do not use voice for 24 hours. • Add one cup of hot water, one dropper full of valerian, skullcap and catnip

extracts. • Chew on Chinese licorice sticks daily. • Take 200-mg tablet of zinc. Jet Lag • Rest as needed. • Boil a pot of water add 2 drops of pine oil and a handful of rosemary

herb. • Make a tent over your head and the pot with a towel and inhale deeply. Memory • Take three capsules of Gingko Biloba 2-x daily for at least two months. • Eat a whole foods diet and eliminate dairy products. • Do a crossword puzzle every day. Motion Sickness • Blend 1/4 cup of lemon juice, a small piece of ginger and maple syrup to

taste. • Add water and drink called as lemonade. • While in a moving vehicle steady your eyes on the horizon. • Make frequent stops to use the rest room and wash face in cold water. Nausea • Put one drop of peppermint oil in a glass of water and sip slowly. • Add a pinch of horseradish and a 1/4-teaspoon of baking soda to a glass

of water and drink a gulp every 2 hours until relived. • Rest in a dry, shaded area.

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Nose Bleeds • Pinch the tip of the nostrils for 10-minute intervals. • Snort a small amount of cayenne pepper. PMS • Eat a whole foods diet and eliminate all animal products. • Get a massage. • Boil licorice and cinnamon sticks for 20 minutes and sip slowly. • Take 3 cups of white willow bark tea 3 x daily and add 1 dropper full of

catnip extract. Poison Oak/Ivy • Drink only carrot juice for 24 hours. • Take oatmeal baths for itching. • Apply a mixture of jojoba, 5 drops vitamin E oil, and 3 dorps lavender oil

to raw areas. • Have a chamomile tea and add 10 drops of black walnut extract. Prostate • Eat a whole foods diet and eliminate dairy products. • Take 3 tablets of Saw Palmetto bark 2 x daily. • Have a lymphatic massage in groin area. • Try warm Epsom salt baths nightly.

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Skin Eruptions • Drink only vegetable juice with burdock root and dandelion greens for 48

hours. • Drink 1 liter of water daily. • Apply bentonite clay mudpacks to face. • Take one full dropper of milk thistle extract daily. Snoring • Do not eat a large meal before bedtime. • Tape a tennis ball to the your back to keep from sleeping on backside. • Take a nap during the day. Sore throat • Make a hot lemon tea. Add the juice of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1/2 cup of hot water

Mix ingredients and gargle. • Use lemon flavored zinc lozenges as needed. • Have 3 capsules Echinacea/golden seal combination 2 x daily for seven

days. Stress • Take a hot bath with 5 drops lavender oil and 1 cup Epsom salts. • Get a massage. • Have a chamomile tea with 1 dropper of catnip extract. • Use a pair of earplugs and lie down in a dark room.

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Sunburn • Apply aloe vera gel directly to burn area. • Add 1/2-cup baking soda to a tepid bath and soak for 20 minutes • Rub affected areas with jojoba oil. • Drink 1 liter of mineral water. Tartar control • Make a past e of 2-part baking soda, 1/2 part golden seal powder, i/2

part salt, and 1/2 part myrrh powder add hydrogen peroxide and brush teeth after each meal for five minutes.

Tooth Ache • Soak a cotton ball in clove oil and place cotton in area of affected tooth. • Rinse out mouth with warm salt-water solution as needed. • Have two full droppers of white willow bark extract and 1 full dropper of

valerian root extract in a cup of chamomile tea. Vaccinations • Place several drops of jojoba oil over vaccination areas. • Seek homeopathic alternatives to traditional vaccinations. Vaginitis (yeast infection) • Add two capsules of acidophilus to a douche bag and add two ounces of

wheat grass. Fill with water and use as a vaginal rinse 2 x daily.

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Warts • Apply tea tree oil to affected area daily. • Crush 1 common aspirin into a paste place on wart and cover with a

bandage for 3 weeks. Weight Control • Eat a whole foods diet free of all animal products. • Eat 50% off all meals uncooked. • Get 30 minutes of aerobic exercise daily. • Drink 1 liter of water daily. • Have one ounce of wheat grass juice daily. • Try a liver detoxification or full body cleanse. • Have a course of colon hydrotherapy. • Take 3 ginger capsule daily. Although home-aide remedies are very useful they are not a substitute for healthy habits or the advice of a qualified health care professional. Alternative remedies are very helpful for common problems, but have greater effectiveness when combined with a whole food diet. Meat and dairy products are harsh on the digestive and immune system. In fact, the ten most common health problems seen in the industrialized nations are linked to the over consumption of animal products. We strongly urge a gradual transition to a cholesterol-free plant based diet to assist in any healing process.