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Ohio Herb Conference 2011 3/26/11

Copyright 2011 by Steven Horne, All Rights Reserved 1

Say No to Drugs Say Yes to Herbs

Steven Horne, RH(AHG)

Why Convert Your Medicine Chest to Herbal Remedies?

Ê Herbs have very few side effects

Ê Herbal remedies have a long history of effective use

Ê Herbs often result in a permanent cure rather than a temporary relief of symptoms

Ê Herbs are cost effective

Format

Ê Drug medications

Ê Possible side effects of drug medications

Ê Herbal and natural alternatives and how they work

Acne Medications

Ê  Antibiotics

Ê  Isotretinoin

Ê  Benzoyl peroxide

Ê  Resorcinol

Ê  Salicylic acid

Ê  Lactic acid

Ê  Acne drugs are usually focused at killing bacteria

Ê  They may also dry up oil and promote removal of dead skin cells

Possible Side Effects of Acne Medications

Ê  Chapped lips

Ê  Depression, feeling 'off'

Ê  Thinning of the hair (temporary)

Ê  Joint and muscle pain

Ê  Headaches

Ê  Dry, chapped skin

Ê  Decrease in night vision

Ê  Rashes

Ê  Urinary problems

Ê  Yeast infections

Herbal Remedies For Acne

Ê Blood Purifiers Ê Skin Detox Ê BP-X

Ê Hormone balancers Ê Wild Yam and Chaste Tree Ê Sarsaparilla Ê Damiana



More Natural Remedies For Acne

Ê  Topical Disinfectants Ê Tea Tree Oil Ê Silver Shield Gel

Ê Clay Packs Ê Hydrated Bentonite

Anti-Anxiety Drugs

Ê  Ativan

Ê  Alprazolam

Ê  Chlordiazepoxide

Ê  Clonzepam

Ê  Diazepam

Ê  Phenobarbitol

Ê  These drugs work by depressing brain function

Ê  In general they depress the nervous system and “numb” the person

Common Side Effects

Ê  Drowsiness, lack of energy

Ê  Clumsiness, slow reflexes

Ê  Slurred speech

Ê  Confusion and disorientation

Ê  Blurred or double vision

Ê  Dizziness, lightheadedness

Ê  Impaired thinking and judgment

Ê  Memory loss, forgetfulness

Ê  Nausea, stomach upset

Ê  Depression

Other Potential Side Effects

Ê Mania

Ê Hostility and rage

Ê Aggressive or impulsive behavior

Ê Hallucinations

Herbal Remedies For Anxiety

Ê Nervines Ê Chinese Stress Relief Ê Kava Kava Ê Lobelia

Ê Adaptagens Ê Eleuthero Root Ê Nervous Fatigue Formula Ê Suma Combination

More Natural Remedies for Anxiety

Ê Adrenal Glandulars Ê Adrenal Support

Ê Distress Remedy

Ê B-Vitamins Ê Balanced B Complex Ê Nutri-Calm Ê Panothenic Acid



Antacids and Acid Blockers

Ê  Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Ê  H2 Blockers

Ê  Antacids Ê  Aluminum hydroxide Ê  Magnesium hydroxide Ê  Sodium bicarbonate Ê  Calcium carbonate

Ê Antacids neutralize stomach acid for instant relief

Ê H2 blockers reduce stomach acid production

Ê Proton pump inhibitors halt acid production

Antacid Side Effects

Ê Diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

Ê Dry mouth, increased thirst

Ê Stomach cramps and decreased appetite

Ê Constipation

Ê Urinating more than usual

Ê Dizziness or headache

Ê  Long term use of PPIs increases risk of bone fractures

Acid Insanity

Ê Stomach acid is needed to: Ê  Digest protein Ê  Absorb most minerals Ê  Protect your body from infection

Ê Neutralizing stomach acid makes your body produce more acid

Ê Neutralizing or blocking acid regularly undermines your general health and well-being

Main Causes of Acid Indigestion

Ê A deficiency of stomach acid and enzymes

Ê Overeating or eating combinations of foods that irritate the stomach

Ê A hiatal hernia

Ê Excess weight putting pressure on stomach valves

Herbal Alternatives to Antacids and Acid Blockers

Ê Bitters Ê  Goldenseal Ê  Digestive Bitters Tonic

Ê Carminatives and Stomachics Ê  Catnip and Fennel

Ê Soothing Ê  Aloe Vera Juice Ê  Licorice Ê  Slippery Elm

More Natural Alternatives to Antacids

Ê Enzymes Ê Papaya Mint Tablets Ê Proactazyme Ê Food Enzymes

Ê Natural Antacids Ê Stomach Comfort



Antihistamines

Ê  Fexofenadine

Ê  Brompheniramine

Ê  Dimenhydrinate

Ê  Terfenadine

Ê  Tripolidine

Ê  Diphenhydramine

Ê  Loratidine

Ê  Ceterizine

Ê  Chlorpheniramine

Ê  Block or neutralize histamine, an inflammatory messenger chemical

Ê  Donʼ’t remove the cause for the bodyʼ’s hyper reactions

Possible Side Effects of Antihistamines

Ê  Drowsiness

Ê  Dizziness

Ê  Poor coordination

Ê  Restlessness

Ê  Excitability

Ê  Nervousness

Ê  Upset stomach

Ê  Dry mouth

Ê  Dry nose

Ê  Irritability

Ê  Difficulty urinating

Ê  Blurred vision

Ê  Body builds up tolerance over time

Herbal Alternatives to Antihistamines

Ê Histablock

Ê Sinus Support

Ê Vitamin C

Ê Quercitin

Ê Nettles

Ê Homeopathics

Long Term Support

Ê Screen and eliminate allergy-causing foods from the diet

Ê Use homeopathic remedies to reduce bodyʼ’s reactivity

Ê  Improve health of intestines and liver

Arthritis Remedies

Ê Aspirin

Ê Celecoxib

Ê Ibuprofen

Ê Naproxen

Ê Acetaminophen

Ê  Arthritis drugs are basically used to relieve pain

Ê  They do not help joints heal or offer any real “cure”

Possible Side Effects of Arthritis Drugs

Ê  Back pain

Ê  Indigestion or heartburn

Ê  Bronchitis

Ê  Diarrhea

Ê  Headache

Ê  Infections

Ê  Weakness

Ê  High cholesterol

Ê  Muscle pain

Ê  Dizziness

Ê  Vertigo

Ê  Pneumonia

Ê  Sore throat

Ê  Bladder infection

Ê  Vomiting



Herbal Alternatives to Arthritis Medications

Ê  Joint Support

Ê Ayurvedic Joint Support

Ê  IF Relief

Ê  Triple Relief

Other Alternatives to Arthritis Medications

Ê EverFlex

Ê Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids

Ê MSM Cream

Ê Alkalizing diet

Ê Structural alignment and bodywork

Burn Remedies

Ê  Over-the-counter Burn Creams

Ê  Antiseptics

Ê  Antibiotics

Ê  Common Side Effects Ê  Burning, itching, or

dry skin Ê  Redness, dryness, or

peeling of treated skin areas

Herbal Alternatives

Ê  Aloe Vera Gel

Ê  Natureʼ’s Fresh

Ê  Herbal Trim

Ê  Lavender oil

Ê  Tea Tree oil

Ê  Silver Shield

Ê  Honey

Ê  Real vanilla extract

Cold and Flu Remedies

Ê  Analgesics

Ê  Antihistamines

Ê  Decongestants

Ê  Cough Remedies

Ê  Antipyretic (fever reducing)

Ê  Cold and flu remedies typically treat symptoms only

Ê  They do no speed recovery and may actually slow recovery

Common Side Effects of Cold Remedies

Ê  Loss of appetite, upset stomach

Ê Sleep problems (insomnia)

Ê  Feeling excited or restless

Ê Skin rash or itching



Herbal Alternatives

Ê HCP-X

Ê CC-A with Yerba Santa

Ê AL-J

Ê  IF-C

Ê Elderberry Plus

Ê Elderberry Defense

Cough Remedies and Decongestants

Ê  Codeine

Ê  Dextromethorphan

Ê  Isoproterenol

Ê  Naphazoline

Ê  Oxymetazoline

Ê  Phenyl-propanolamine

Ê  Pseudoephedrine

Ê  Cough suppressants suppress the cough reflex

Ê  Decongestants are used to break up mucus and improve mucus flow and drainage

Possible Side Effects of Cough Remedies

Ê  Anxiety or nervousness

Ê  Dizziness

Ê  Hives or skin rash

Ê  Nausea

Ê  Stomach pain or vomiting

Ê  Dry mouth

Ê  Fatigue or sleepiness

Ê  Excitability, insomnia

Ê  Sore throat

Herbal Alternatives

Ê AL-J

Ê High Potency Garlic

Ê Garlic Oil

Ê  Lobelia

Ê  Lymphatic Drainage Formula

Ê  Fenugreek and Thyme

Ê Mullein and Lobelia

Diarrhea Drugs

Ê  Loperamide

Ê Bismuth Subsalicylate

Ê Antibiotics

Herbal Remedies for Diarrhea

Ê Activated charcoal

Ê Bulk slippery elm

Ê Goldenseal

Ê Astringents (white oak bark, blackberry root, bayberry)



Diuretic Drugs

Ê  Chlorothiazide

Ê  Chorthalidone

Ê  Metolazone

Ê  Furosemide

Ê  Bumetanide

Ê  Amiloride

Ê  Spirololactone

Ê  Triamterene

Possible Side Effects of Diuretic Drugs

Ê  Dizziness and lightheadedness

Ê  Blurred vision

Ê  Loss of appetite

Ê  Stomach upset

Ê  Headache

Ê  Muscle cramps and pain

Ê  Weakness

Ê  Nausea and vomiting

Ê  Symptoms of an allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling and trouble breathing

Herbal Alternatives to Diuretic Drugs

Ê Kidney Activator

Ê Chinese Kidney Activator

Ê Kidney Drainage Formula

Ê  JP-X

Energy Pills and Drinks

Ê  Amphetamines

Ê  Caffeine

Ê  These remedies donʼ’t actually give you energy, they stimulate your body to “use up” energy, causing deeper fatigue

Energy Pills and Drinks

Ê Dizziness Ê  Insomnia Ê Nausea and upset stomach Ê Anxiety and nervous tension Ê Adrenal exhaustion Ê  Increased long-term fatigue Ê Cause the body to become more acidic

Herbal Alternatives to Energy Pills and Drinks

Ê  Target Endurance

Ê ENERG-V

Ê Adrenal Support

Ê  Thyroid Support

Ê Korean or American Ginseng

Ê  Licorice



Get Some Rest!

Ê  The long term solution to fatigue is to get more rest so the body can recharge its energy reserves

Ê Stretching exercises that relax muscles will increase energy

Ê Staying more relaxed when working also increases energy

Hemorrhoid Medications

Ê  Bismuth

Ê  Peruvian balsam

Ê  Zinc oxide

Ê  Ephedrine

Ê  Hydrocortisone

Ê  Most hemorrhoid medications are designed to reduce swelling and inflammation

Possible Side Effects of Hemorrhoid Drugs

Ê Rash, hives, itching

Ê Difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest

Ê Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue

Ê Infection

Ê Rectal pain, burning, itching, bleeding or irritation

Herbal Alternatives to Hemorrhoid Medications

Ê White oak bark (internally and topically) - mix with Golden Salve for topical application

Ê Keep stool soft by drinking plenty of water and taking fiber (psyllium hulls)

Ê Other remedies include: goldenseal, collinsonia and other astringents

Laxatives

Ê  Bisacodyl

Ê  Docusate Calcium

Ê  Yellow Phenolphthalein

Ê  Mineral oil

Ê  Most laxatives work by holding more water in the colon or by stimulating peristalsis

Possible Side Effects of Laxatives

Ê Stomach pains and cramping

Ê Diarrhea

Ê Gas

Ê  Intestinal bloating and discomfort

Ê  Laxative dependency



Herbal Laxatives

Ê Anthraquinone-based laxatives Ê LBS II Ê LB-X Ê LB Extract

Ê Gentle Move

Ê Bulk Laxatives (fiber) Ê Psyllium Hulls Combination Ê Everybodyʼ’s Fiber

Tips for Constipation

Ê Drink more water - dehydration is the most common cause of constipation

Ê Eat more high fiber foods and/or take a fiber supplement

Ê Reduce inflammation in the intestines

Ê  Take probiotics and enzymes

Pain Relievers

Ê  Aspirin

Ê  Acetaminophen

Ê  Naproxen

Ê  Ketaprofin

Ê  Ibuprofin

Ê  Work by affecting prostaglandins that mediate inflammation and pain

Possible Side Effects of Pain Relievers

Ê  Heartburn, nausea, upset stomach

Ê  Severe allergic reactions

Ê  Headache

Ê  Dizziness

Ê  Rash

Ê  Edema

Ê  Constipation

Ê  Decreased appetite

Ê  Liver Damage

Ê  Kidney damage

Ê  Cardiovascular disease risk

Ê  Ulcers

Ê  Prolonged bleeding

Herbal Alternatives to Pain Relievers

Ê  IF Relief

Ê  Triple Relief

Ê  Nerve Eight

Ê  Tei Fu oil

Ê  Deep Relief essential oil blend

Ê  Kava Kava or Lobelia

Ê  Silver Shield

Other Natural Remedies for Pain

Ê Drink more water

Ê Deep breathing

Ê Massage and bodywork

Ê Alkalizing diet



Sleep Aid Drugs

Ê  Diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Ê  Doxylamine sulfate

Ê  Generally rely on an antihistamine agent

Possible Side Effects of Sleep Aids

Ê Dizziness, lightheadedness

Ê Daytime drowsiness

Ê Diarrhea

Ê Difficulty with coordination

Ê Dependency

Ê Dry mouth and throat

Ê Constipation

Herbal Alternatives to Sleep Aids

Ê Herbal Sleep

Ê Nervous Fatigue Formula

Ê Kava Kava

Other Natural Remedies for Sleep

Ê  5-HTP Power

Ê Melatonin

Ê Magnesium Complex under the tongue

Are You Passing the Stress Test?


Take a Lesson from Nature

Ê  Bristlecone pines are the oldest known plants on the planet

Ê  They grow in poor soil and under very harsh conditions

Ê  Their wood is very strong



They have a rugged beauty The New Genetic Science

Ê  We are not a product of our genes

Ê  We are a product of our genes + our environment + our choices

Ê  Environmental stress demands more from our genetics

Stress and the Body

Ê  Without weight creating stress on bones and muscles they weaken

Ê  Without bacteria and viruses to challenge it, the immune system does not develop properly

Ê  Our body needs challenges to develop

Stress and Life

Ê  It’s easy to see successful people and think things like: Ê  “Wow are they lucky.” Ê  “Look at that natural

ability.”

Ê  But the truth is that people who succeed the most usually fail the most, too

Stress Management

Ê  Stress is not about the stressful events in our lives, it’s about how we react to those stressful events

Ê  So, stress management is not about ending stressful events, it’s about managing our response to them

Aspects of Stress Management

Ê  Physically giving the body what it needs to meet the challenge

Ê  Adjusting our attitude to change the story we tell ourselves about what happens to us

Ê  Learning to use the “energy” of stress constructively



Normal Stress Reaction

Difficulty encountered

Body reacts to difficulty

Rebound

Recovery

Chronic Stress Effects

Ê  Chronic muscle tension Ê  Backache Ê  Neck pain Ê  Headaches

Ê  Shallow breathing

Ê  Eye strain

Ê  Heart Problems Ê  High blood pressure Ê  Irregular heartbeat Ê  Rapid heartbeat Ê  Increased coronary

inflammation

More Chronic Effects

Ê  Digestive and Intestinal Ê  Indigestion Ê  Acid Reflux Ê  Irritable bowel Ê  Diarrhea Ê  Constipation

Ê  Mental Ê  Feeling unable to cope Ê  Mental confusion Ê  Loss of short term

memory Ê  Difficulty

concentrating Ê  Emotionally sensitive

Adrenal Exhaustion

Ê  When stress overpowers our ability to cope we suffer from adrenal exhaustion

Ê  When the adrenals are exhausted we lose our ability to cope with the normal stress of life

Signs of Adrenal Exhaustion

Ê Restless sleep with disturbed dreams

Ê Waking up frequently at night

Ê  Tired during the day

Ê  Feeling confused, forgetful and emotionally sensitive

Ê Pulsing pupils

Ê Quivering tongue

Symptoms of Ennervation (Nervous Exhaustion)

Ê  Chronic feelings of nervousness and anxiousness

Ê  Trembling fingers, unsteady hands

Ê  Feeling “shaky” inside

Ê  Extreme fatigue



Stress and the Body

Ê  Good nutrition is essential to dealing with stress

Ê  Physical activity is vital to counteracting stress

Ê  Herbal remedies can help us physically and emotionally cope

Stress and Diet

Ê  When life demands a higher level of performance, it takes extra nutrition

Ê  Unfortunately, most people respond to stress by eating worse!

Ê  This compounds our stress by depriving our body of the nutrients it needs

Nutrition for Stress

Ê  B-complex vitamins

Ê  Vitamin C

Ê  Minerals Ê  Magnesium Ê  Calcium

Ê  Amino Acids

Ê  Antioxidants

Eating When Stressed

Ê  Stress inhibits digestion, so take digestive enzymes

Ê  Eat more raw food, especially fruits and vegetables

Ê  Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates

Ê  Avoid caffeine and excessive alcohol

Nervine Herbs for Stress

Singles

Ê  Hops

Ê  Valerian

Ê  Skullcap

Ê  Kava Kava

Ê  Passion Flower

Ê  Chamomile

Formulas

Ê  Stress-J

Ê  Herbal Sleep

Ê  Chinese Stress Relief

Adaptagens for Stress

Singles

Ê  Eleuthero Root

Ê  Korean Ginseng

Ê  American Ginseng

Ê  Schizandra

Ê  Suma

Ê  Rhodiola

Formulas

Ê  Nervous Fatigue Formula

Ê  Adaptamax

Ê  Suma Combination



Pituitary

Hypothalamus

Adrenals

CRH

ACTH

Cortisol

cAMP

TargetCells

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7-Keto

cAMP

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BrainStress

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Adaptagens and Stress

Nutri-Calm

Ê  Feeds adrenals and nerves with vitamin C and B-complex

Ê  Has a mild adaptagenic effect (schizandra)

Ê  Calms nerves with hops, passion flower and valerian

Adrenal Support

Ê  Feeds and rebuilds depleted adrenal glands

Ê  Helps with fatigue, “burn-out,” sleep disturbances, chronic inflammation and stress

Ê  Helps move protein through the system and regulates insulin

Nervous Fatigue Formula

Ê  One of the best remedies for feeling “burned out”

Ê  Aids liver detoxification

Ê  Promotes better sleep and energy during the day

Ê  Adaptagenic

Kava Kava

Ê  One of the best all around herbs for anxiety

Ê  Relaxes muscles

Ê  Promotes a calm, but focused state of mind

Ê  Improves sleep

Stress Begins with Perception

Ê  Most modern stress isn’t physical, it’s mental and emotional in nature

Ê  Stress chemicals are released whenever the brain perceives a stressful experience (whether real or imaginary)

Ê  Change your perception and you change your stress level



Stress-Reducing Breathing Exercise

Ê  When you are becoming stressed, stop and think: “How am I breathing right now?”

Ê  Breathe in slowly, then think, “I am…”

Ê  Breathe out slowly, then think, “...relaxed.”

More Instant Stress Reduction Tips

Ê Notice your feet, make sure they are flat on the floor and feel the ground beneath you

Ê Become aware of your body - focus on the feelings and sensations of your body

Ê Count your breaths (in-2-3-4, out-2-3-4) and extend the count

“Squaring” the breath

Ê  Count your breath, making all four parts of the breathe even

Ê  Breathe in, 1-2-3-4

Ê  Hold, 1-2-3-4

Ê  Breathe out, 1-2-3-4

Ê  Hold, 1-2-3-4

Positive or Negative Focus

Negative Ê  Thinking about what you

don’t want

Ê  Thinking about your problems

Ê  Trying to avoid stress

Ê  Trying to anticipate the future (worry)

Ê  Thinking about what you don’t have

Positive

Ê  Thinking about what you do want

Ê  Thinking about solutions

Ê  Making time for pleasure

Ê  Focusing on what you need to be doing right now

Ê  Being grateful for what you do have

What is Your Purpose?

Ê  Victor Frankl, author of Man’s Search for Meaning, discovered that a person can endure almost anything if they have a sense of meaning or purpose for it

Ê  Do you have a sense of purpose in your life

Purpose Goes Beyond Goals

Ê  Purpose is something that gives you a higher meaning in life

Ê  Purpose is something that is usually for the benefit of others, not just yourself

Ê  The most powerful purpose is something you are willing to give your life (and perhaps even die) trying to achieve



Means and Ends in Life

Means to Life

Ê  Food

Ê  Clothing

Ê  Shelter

Ê  Money

Ê  Sex (Reproduction)

Ends to Life

Ê  Discovery

Ê  Invention

Ê  Creation

Ê  Service

Ê  Devotion

Michael Losier’s “Magic Reset” Button

Ê  The “magic reset” button for negative thinking is: “What do I want?”

Ê  It works for other people, too: “What do you want?”

Ê  This changes focus from the negative to the positive

Don’t “Wallow” in Your Problems

Ê  Most people spend a lot of time and energy thinking about and talking about their problems

Ê  In other words, they “wallow” in their difficulties

Ê  Train yourself to think about and talk about potential solutions, that is, “what can I do about it?”

Plan for Pleasure

Ê A pleasurable experience does more good for your body than a stressful experience does harm

Ê So instead of avoiding stress, make time for pleasure

The Pleasure Prescription

Ê  Make a list of 10 things that bring you physical pleasure

Ê  Plan time to do at least one of these things every day

Ê  Creating pleasure “sharpens your saw” meaning it makes you more productive with the rest of your day

Pleasure Ideas

Ê  Taking a warm bath or soaking in a hot tub

Ê Engaging in crafts or hobbies

Ê Getting a massage

Ê Cuddling

Ê  Listening to great music

Ê  Playing a game

Ê  Taking a walk

Ê  Gardening

Ê  Savoring a delicious treat

Ê  Making love



Let Go of What You Cannot Control

Ê Trying to be responsible for what is not in your control is a path to pain and stress

Ê Focus on what is in your control and leave the rest to other people and God

Slow Down and Be Present

Ê  The past is gone

Ê  The future is only possibilities

Ê  The only change we can make is right now

Ê  Present moment awareness dissolves most stress

What in This Moment?

Ê  Try Eckhart Tolle’s suggestion from The Power of Now

Ê  Ask yourself – “What in this moment is lacking?”

Ê  Generally speaking we are fine in the moment

Tricks for Being Present

Ê Connect with your body Ê Become aware of your body and its feelings

and sensations Ê Ground yourself

Ê Notice your surroundings Ê Look for something beautiful Ê Look for something to appreciate

More Tips on Being Present

Ê  Think positively Ê Think about what you want, not what you

don’t want

Ê Watch your thoughts Ê Practice meditation Ê Observe your thoughts as if they weren’t

yours

Have a Gratitude Attitude

Ê Practicing looking at what’s good in your life and being thankful for what you have and what others do for you for you

Ê Look at what you have not at what you lack



Identify Your Real Needs

Ê  Advertizing programs us to feel like if we can’t have everything we should be unhappy

Ê  This isn’t true, because beyond having food, clothing and shelter, happiness has little to do with material possessions

Camping Lessons

Ê  Luxury Camping Ê  Hauling all the

“comforts of home” on a camping trip

Ê  Super Luxury Camping Ê  Taking as little gear as

possible and spending more time playing

Ê  It’s a lesson in life, more is not always better

Apples up Stars in your eyes

Hang onto your silver dollar Glide down the glory road of life with a gratitude attitude

Three Keys to a Healthy Heart


Risk Factors for Heart Disease

Ê High insulin levels

Ê Environmental toxins (toxic blood)

Ê Oxidative stress and inflammation

Ê Emotional stress

Ê Sedentary lifestyle

Signs Your Heart May Need Some Help

Ê Gum disease

Ê Red nose with capillaries showing

Ê Crease in left earlobe

Ê Heavy plaque formation on teeth

Ê Red tip on tongue

Ê Pain in chest

Ê Shortness of breath



Iridology and Heart Risk

Blood Tests to Consider

Ê HGB-A1C

Ê Homeocystine

Ê HS-CRP

Ê  Triglycerides/HDL > 3

Ê High Iron

Three Keys to a Healthy Heart

1)  Feed and support your heart with a healthy diet and lifestyle

2)  Use herbs and supplements to restore heart health

3)  Listen to your heart and chose to create a happy life

Key Number One: Feed and Support Your Heart with a Healthy Diet and Lifestyle



Diet and Heart Disease

Modern diets of refined carbohydrates (white flour and sugar), processed vegetable oils and commercially raised meat and dairy products are the primary cause of heart disease

Refined Carbohydrates

Ê Refined sugars and grains spike insulin production which causes cardiac inflammation, obesity, diabetes and the build up of arterial plaque

Ê Eliminate these foods from your diet

Fruits and Vegetables

•  Fresh fruits and vegetables provide antioxidant nutrients that protect the heart

•  Eat 5-7 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables per day

Thai-Go

Ê Mangosteen

Ê Concord Grape

Ê Red Grape

Ê Blueberry Fruit

Ê Red Raspberry

Ê Red Grape skin Extract

Ê Wolfberry (Lycium)

Ê Sea Buckthorn

Ê Red Grape seed Extract

Ê Green Tea

Ê Apple

Bad Fats for Your Heart

Ê  Margarine

Ê  Shortening

Ê  Partially hydrogenated vegetable oils

Ê  Commercially fried “fast” foods

Ê  Transfats

Ê  Animal fats from feed lot animals

Good Fats for Your Heart

Ê  Fish and fish oils

Ê  Nuts (raw, soaked)

Ê  Flax and hemp seed oil

Ê  Olive oil

Ê  Organic butter

Ê  Coconut oil

Ê  Avocados

Ê  Goat milk products



Super Trio

Ê Super Supplemental

Ê Super Omega-3 EPA

Ê Super ORAC

Avoiding Toxins

Ê  Heavy metals

Ê  Food additives

Ê  Pesticides

Ê  Radiation

Ê  Smoking

Ê  Excessive Alcohol

Ê  GMOs

Ê  Antibiotics

Ê  Synthetic hormones

Exercise

Ê  Moderate exercise (walking, tai chi, swimming, yoga, golf, etc.) is important for heart health

Ê  If fatigue keeps you from exercising, use supplements to increase cellular energy production

Key Number Two Use herbs and supplements to restore heart health

Nutrients for Heart Health

Ê  Co-Q 10

Ê  Lecithin

Ê  Omega-3

Ê  Amino Acids Ê  L-Carnitine Ê  L-Arginine Ê  D-ribose Ê  L-Taurine

Ê  Magnesium

Ê  Polyphenols

Ê  Xanthones

Ê  B-Vitamins Ê  B-6 Ê  B-12 Ê  Folic Acid Ê  B-3 (Niacin)

Ê  Other Vitamins Ê  Vitamin K-2 Ê  Vitamin E Ê  Vitamin C

Ê  Nattokinase

Ê  Alpha Lipoic Acid

Herbs for Heart Health

Ê  Astragalus

Ê  Black Cohosh

Ê  Blessed Thistle

Ê  Capsicum

Ê  Ginseng (Korean or American)

Ê  Green Tea

Ê  Hawthorn

Ê  Lily of the Valley*

Ê  Lobelia

Ê  Mistletoe*

Ê  Motherwort

Ê  Night-Blooming Cerus (Cactus)

Ê  Olive Leaf


Ê  Scotch Broom*

Ê  Turmeric



Supplements for Heart Disease Prevention

Ê  HS II

Ê  Ginkgo Hawthorn

Ê  Cardio Assurance

Ê  Cellular Energy

Ê  Perfect Eyes

Ê  IF Relief

Cardio-Assurance

Ê Antioxidant

Ê Aids peripheral circulation

Ê Strengthens and protects the heart

Ê Helps metabolize homocysteine

Ê Hawthorn berries

Ê  Folic acid

Ê B6 and B12

Ê Vitamin K2

Ê Polygonum cuspidatum (resveratrol)

HS II

Ê Heart strengthening and protecting

Ê  Improves peripheral circulation

Ê Moderate blood pressure lowering effect

Ê Hawthorn

Ê Garlic

Ê Capsicum

Supplements for Heart Energy Production

Ê  Co-Q 10

Ê  L-carnitine

Ê  Magnesium

Ê  D-ribose


Ê  Target Endurance

Ê  Perfect Eyes

Ê  RG-Max

L-Carnitine

Ê  Transports fatty acids to be metabolized for energy in the mitochondria

Ê  Improves oxygen utilization in the heart

Ê  Transports waste materials out of mitochondria

Ê  Found primarily in red meat

Co-Q10

Ê  4,000 scientific studies

Ê Helps prevent and heal heart disease

Ê Slows aging process

Ê  Improves energy and strength

Ê Counteracts the effects of statins

Ê Protects against gum disease

Ê Helps reduce high blood pressure



Research on CoQ10

Ê Can help reverse cardiac failure and aid recovery from heart attacks

Ê Helps prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidizing

Ê  Improves outcome after transplants and surgery

Dosages

Ê  75-150 mg. for prevention

Ê  150-375 for angina, arrhythmia, high blood pressure, gum disease

Ê  300-375 for mild to moderate heart failure

Ê  375-600 for severe heart failure

Magnesium

Ê Extremely important for heart health

Ê Aids energy production in the heart

Ê Reduces stress

Ê Relaxes muscles and helps lower blood pressure

Ê Most Americans are deficient

Cholesterol Regulation

Ê  Increase dietary fiber

Ê  Take antioxidants

Ê  Guggul lipids

Ê  Red yeast rice

Ê  Ho Shou Wu

Ê  Niacin

Ê  Always take CoQ10 with statins

Supplements for Preventing Blood Clots

Ê  Nattozymes

Ê  Butcherʼ’s Broom

Ê  Ginkgo

Ê  Garlic

Ê  Omega-3 EPA

Ê  Vitamin E

Ê  Willow Bark

Ê  IF-Relief

Oral Chelation

Ê  Is oral chelation really possible? Ê Experience suggests that it is

Ê How does it work? Ê We donʼ’t know for certain, but there is

evidence that under the right conditions, the body can reverse arterial plaque to some degree



Inflammation Link

Ê Cardiovascular disease is not caused by cholesterol, it is caused by inflammation

Ê Cholesterol and minerals deposit on inflamed arteries in response to damage from toxins (free radicals)

Ê Antioxidant nutrients help reduce inflammation and allow the body to effect repairs

Situations Where Oral Chelation May Be Helpful

Ê Hardening of the arteries

Ê High blood pressure

Ê Heart disease (recovering from heart attack)

Ê Stroke prevention

Ê Varicose veins

Ê Diabetic gangrene or neuropathy

Ê Skin ulcerations that wonʼ’t heal

Ê Senility or Alzheimerʼ’s disease

More Potential Situations for Oral Chelation

Ê Heavy metal poisoning

Ê Calcification of soft tissues

Ê Peyronieʼ’s Disease (calcification of the penis)

Ê Macular degeneration

Ê Cold hands and feet (sluggish metabolism)

Ê Numbness and tingling in extremities

The Oral Chelation Program

Ê  The basic program consists of Mega-Chel taken with minerals

Ê Start with a small dose and slowly increase to a full dose

Ê  Taper off at the end of the program

First Week

Ê  Twice daily take: Ê  1 tablet Mega Chel Ê  1/2 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese

Mineral Chi Tonic

Ê Separate minerals from MegaChel for best results

Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic

ü  Supplies trace minerals

ü  Supports adrenal function

ü  Balances energy

ü  Adaptagenic

Ê  Colloidal minerals, gynostemma herb, lycium fruit, schizandra berry, eleuthero, astragalus root, deglycyrrhizinated licorice root, reishi mushroom, ginger rhizome, Ginkgo biloba leaf, potassium



Second Week

Ê  Twice daily take: Ê  2 tablets Mega Chel Ê  1/2 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese

Mineral Chi Tonic

Third Week

Ê  Twice daily take: Ê  3 tablets Mega Chel Ê  1/2 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese

Mineral Chi Tonic

Ê Add additional support products if needed

Cholesterol

Ê Cholesterol levels often rise dramatically when on the oral chelation program

Ê  This is just cholesterol mobilizing in the body and cholesterol will go down

Cholesterol Aids

Ê Excess cholesterol is flushed through the liver and eliminated via the bile

Ê Chologogues (usually bitter herbs) help increase bile flow to eliminate cholesterol

Ê  Fiber binds cholesterol in the gut for elimination

Chologogues

Ê Dandelion

Ê  Turmeric

Ê Burdock

Ê Yellow Dock

Ê Milk Thistle

Ê Blessed Thistle

Liver Balance

Ê Relieves congested energy of the liver

Ê Helps clear liver congestion and stagnation

Ê  Bupleurum, peony, thyphonium, cinnamon twig, dang gui, fushen, scute, zhishi fruit, atractylodes rhizome, panax ginseng, ginger rhizome, licorice



Fiber Drink

Ê  Take one teaspoon of favorite fiber product in a small glass of water or juice first thing in the morning and again before bedtime

Ê  Follow with a large glass of water

Ê  Fiber Products: LoClo, Natureʼ’s Three, Everybodyʼ’s Fiber

Urinary Support

Ê Minerals released from plague (particularly calcium) are flushed through the kidneys

Ê When a person has a history of kidney weakness, kidney support should be taken when on the oral chelation program

KB-C

Ê  Chinese formula that addresses fluid deficiency

Ê  Regulates kidneys & pH balance

Ê  Helps fluid and mineral balance in the body

Ê  Eucommia, cistanche, achyranthes, dipsacus, drynarea, hoelen, morinda, rehmannia, astragalus, cornus, dang gui, dioscorea, epimedium, ligustrum, liquidambar, lycium, panax ginseng, atractylodes

Fourth Week

Ê  Twice daily take: Ê  4 tablets Mega Chel Ê  1 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral

Chi Tonic Ê Options

Ê  2-3 Liver Balance Ê  3-4 KB-C Ê  Fiber drink (Natureʼ’s Three, Loclo, etc.)

Full Dose

Ê  Twice daily Ê  4-6 tablets Mega-Chel Ê  1 ounce Colloidal Minerals or Chinese Mineral

Chi Tonic

Ê  Full dose depends of size and weight

Full Program

Ê Continue on full dose for a minimum of one month for every ten years of age Ê  50 = 5-10 months Ê  60 = 6-12 months



Tapering Off

Ê  Lower dose by two tablets each week until you are taking one tablet twice daily

Ê  Example Ê  Week 1: 5 tablets twice daily Ê  Week 2: 4 tablets twice daily Ê  Week 5: 1 tablet twice daily

Ê  You can stay on 1 tablet twice daily as a maintenance dose

Recovering from Heart Disease

Ê Add 150 to 300 milligrams of Co-Enzyme Q-10 in soft gel form

Ê Add 2 capsules of Hawthorne berries or 2 capsules HS II

Ê Other options Ê L-Carnitine Ê Magnesium Ê Vitamin E Ê  IF Relief

Fibrillation or Palpitations

Ê  Magnesium

Ê  L-Carnitine

Ê  Hawthorn

Ê  Co-Q 10


Ê  Lily of the Valley

Ê  Mineral Chi Tonic

Ê  Cordyceps

Ê  Pantothenic Acid

Arrhythmia

Ê  Magnesium

Ê  Hawthorn

Ê  HS II


Ê  Mineral Chi Tonic

Ê  Black Cohosh or Lobelia

Ê  Nervous Fatigue Formula

Ê  Pantothenic Acid

Ê  Suma Combination

Tachycardia

Ê Magnesium

Ê  Lobelia

Ê Motherwort

Ê Colloidal Minerals

Ê  IF-C

Ê Calcium

Congestive Heart Failure

Ê  Hawthorn

Ê  Magnesium

Ê  Co-Q10

Ê  L-Carnitine



Ê  Night Blooming Cerus

Ê  Silver Shield

Ê  Iodine



Key Number Three:

Listen to Your Heart and Chose to Create a Happy Life

The Heart Revisited

The mechanical model of the heart as a “pump” is outdated and incomplete

Pump?

Ê Every minute 2 gallons of blood move through blood vessels sixty thousand miles long

Ê  The heart can shoot blood 6 feet in the air

Ê  It would take a pump capable of lifting a blood one mile high to actually pump the blood through the circulatory system

A New Look at the Heart

Ê  The beating of a healthy heart is never regular and predictable

Ê  The blood moves in a vortex (spiral) with a vacuum at the center

Ê  The heart and circulation generate an electromagnetic wave

Ê Heart cells entrain upon each other

The Heart Remembers

Ê  The heart is largely composed of nerve cells which carry memory

Ê Memories are transferred via heart transplants from one person to another

Heart and Pleasure

Ê Blood moves to the surface of the skin heightening sensation

Ê  This is why a person “in love” burns or is “hot” with desire



Chronic Anger is an Enemy of Your Heart

The Heart is an Organ of Perception

Ê  The heart picks up subtle electromagnetic fields from other living things and receives information in the form of feelings

Hearts can “reach out” to each other The Heart Connects

Ê  The connection between the heart and love isnʼ’t just metaphorical

Ê  The heart and circulation are intimately linked with desire and pleasure

Your Heart is Talking to You Listen Listening to Your Heart

Ê Create thoughts and make choices that give you a sense of joy and peace in your heart

Ê When you feel angry or irritable, ask if this is so important that itʼ’s worth getting sick over

Ê  Learn how to use emotions constructively



Emotional Heart Remedies

Ê Essential Oils Ê  Rose Ê  Bergamot Ê  Inula

Ê  Flower Essences Ê  Bleeding Heart Ê  Rose Ê  Holly Ê  Love Lies Bleeding

Ê Color Therapy Ê  Pink Ê  Green

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