ALJ - The King of Respiratory Formulations

*Recipes for Success*

ALJ is probably one of the most versatile herbal products I have ever seen. This product can be used as a decongestant, expectorant, lung tonic, stomachic(digestive tract soother), anti-allergenic and anti-catarrhal(mucus eliminator).
I have used the ALJ for almost every type of respiratory issue you can think of, and I consider one of the best "all round" formulas around. Yet the herbs contained in ALJ go beyond just working with respiratory system. ALJ is comprised of 5 herbs that are mixed in a proprietary blend (meaning secret amounts). The 5 herbs are Boneset, Horseradish, Mullein, Fennel, and Fenugreek. Each one of these herbs work synergistically together to create a wonderful effect for the body. Let's take a deeper look.

Antibiotics Use on Infants Cause Weight Gain?

I cannot say I am surprised by this study to much. This all comes down to what populates your gut.
If you put your infant, child, teen, or spouse on antibiotic and you do not repopulate the gut with good bacteria, then you are asking for a yeast problem. Yeast have to have sugar to thrive. If you have a yeast overgrowth, then it is obvious that you will crave more sugars. This will lead to more inflammation in the body and then insulin resistance. Once this happens fat is stored in the body at a faster pace than before and then we wonder how come antibiotics could lead to weight gain. There are herbs and supplements to counteract almost every medication out there if you have to rebuild your body. Once we understand "moderation" with everything it easier to strike a balance within the body. The sad part is that if a doctor pushes an antibiotic on a child, they will never tell the parent to rebuild the child's gut with probiotics afterwards. Insanity, I know, however you are informed and you can share this info with your friends and family so we can change things together. http://news.health.com/2012/08/21/antibiotic-use-in-infants-tied-to-overweight-later-study/

Do You Suffer from Wheat Belly?

Riding the wave of Gluten Free diets and our recent weight loss class, I felt this is great info to share with you. Did you know that there was a such thing as Wheat Belly? We according to this blog http://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2011/07/wheat-belly-frequently-asked-questions/ there is. If you have had trouble losing the around the middle then I think it would be good for you to check this article out. Learning about the way simple carbs lead to fat gain is essential to helping you lose weight.  Figuring out the connection between how sugar turns into fat when the cells are damaged and suffering insulin resistance is crucial to success. This can be another piece of the puzzle to help you out to your weight loss goals and thinning the belly out. Enjoy.

Healthy Diet Feeds IQ

Can you imagine if the American diet went through a drastic overhaul and eliminated all the crap food that is fed to our children? If you can start kids off right, not only will they be healthy longer term, they will also be smarter. What could this country become once again if we were still eating off of the local farmer's farm? Just imagine the possibilities if we committed to feeding our body what it can thrive off of. http://news.health.com/2012/08/16/babys-healthy-diet-feeds-iq-study-finds/

Doctors Paid Off

This kind of information can just make your blood boil sometimes. Do you think it is right for doctors to get kick back from drug companies? Do you think that it is right for your doctor to prescribe drugs that may take advantage of your health, just so he can make some side cash? Do you think it is right that in your hour of "need" that a doctor is possibly thinking about making more money off of you by prescribing a drug that may not suit your needs, but  his or hers instead? You deserve better and you can change the system by demanding better. http://www.naturalnews.com/036816_Eli_Lilly_payoffs_doctors.html

If these payments are made public, transparency will demand integrity.
http://www.propublica.org/article/piercing-the-veil-more-drug-companies-reveal-payments-to-doctors

Oxytocin - The Trust Hormone

I thought this was an interesting article to share today. Most of the time when I am working with oxytocic effects in the body it has been for childbirth. I usually will use high doses of Red Raspberry capsules to create an oxytocic effect in the body to help start labor or induce contractions. So far, it has been a pretty successful way of helping mothers shooting for their due date or mothers that have gone over and are up against a possible induction at the hospital. However, oxytocin goes beyond just helping pregnant mommas and the newborn connection between momma and baby. In the following article http://www.naturalnews.com/036818_Oxytocin_hormone_trust.html, they discuss where oxytocin is produced and include studies that show how this hormone can help you feel happier.
I think this is great information, the missing piece not in the article though is that if your gut is not in great shape then how will your brain produce these higher levels of oxytocin. I have told everyone for quiet some time that your gut is responsible for the way you feel. If you have a happy gut, you will feel happier. If your gut is inflamed, you will experience the consequences of an unhappy gut: depression, poor assimilation of nutrients, brain fog, constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating etc...
How are you going to produce these happy chemicals if you gut is not feeling up to snuff?
So, while the idea of an oxytocin spray seems helpful, what is it really correcting? Happiness and trust originate in the gut. Maybe we want to start there first.

Cat and Dolphin Playing Together

 

Makes you wonder how two separate species can get along so great. Yet, somehow humans, after
all this time still choose to fight and degrade each other. Could you imagine humans loving and playing with each other like this outside of their family. Enjoy!

Health Hazards of GMO Food

In Norway they have just completed a 10 year study tracking GMO food's relationship to the body and the results have been declared. GMO food does exactly what the health community has been preaching for years. It can make you obese, depressed, and eventually cause issues with the healthy organs in your body. Scientists long ago started to play with the genes of plants to make them do what they wanted. Instead of breeding the plant to grow bigger over time they just bypass mother nature all together and attempt to play creator. Obviously there is a effect that creates imbalance in the world of food which will translate in to poorer health for the consumer. I know organic may cost more up front, however, long term it will be cheaper for your health. My house eats as much organic as possible or local or what we grow. We made the choice to do our best and still work within a budget. It takes time to be creative to eat the way you want, but in the end we feel it is worth it. It is activism on our part to take a stand and show our support for the cause of health. I hope you can stand with us and learn that the current model does not work and must shift. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/07/genetically-engineered-foods-hazards.aspx

Fluoride Lowers IQ

If you haven't already, please stop drinking tapwater. The truth that fluoride has damaging effects to the body and brain have continued to explode into the news over the years. I don't Harvard's word on everything, however, the fact that they are validating what once was thought conspiracy, shows us that the alternative health crowd know their stuff. I encourage you to check out this newest article to build your awareness about the potential effects of fluoride in the body. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/07/effects-of-fluoride-to-children.aspx

Statins and Alzheimers

High Cholesterol is an invented disease. It allows for big pharma to terrorize your liver and your life with medications that have an overall negative impact on the body. Now, what if studies are showing that those cholesterol lowering drugs are possibly leading to alzheimers. Makes sense to me. How often did we see cases of alzheimers before cholesterol lower medications vs. after people had been on them for years. Bet you'll never see that study completed. If cholesterol ever scares your doctor to scare you then go see your local ND or Herbalist or DC or RD and find a natural path around this issue. Your liver will thank you for it.

http://healthimpactnews.com/2012/the-clue-to-why-low-fat-diet-and-statins-may-cause-alzheimers/

The Anitcancer Vitamin

Dr. Mercola has a great article out about Vitamin D's role in breast cancer prevention. For several years we have consulted with many about supplementing Vitamin D3 into your daily protocol. It has been very hard to find a reason not to take it except in rare occasions. Realistically this is your cheapest Vitamin because you can get it from the Sun. However, it may be wise to supplement for many because we are not outside dwellers as much as we used to be. Check this latest article out and deepen your knowledge base about the sunshine vitamin. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/08/01/vitamin-d-for-breast-cancer.aspx

Personal Care Products Increasing Risk Of Diabetes

Are your personal care products leading you to a higher risk of diabetes? In a recent study there seems to be a correlation between the hormone disrupting ability of personal care products leading to issues with metabolism. We have know for a while that the hormone disrupters in plastics can lead to or become a culprit in many health related issues. Yet, did you know many of those same chemicals can show up in your personal care products as well. Check it out. http://www.naturalnews.com/036635_personal_care_products_chemicals_diabetes.html

New York Times Admits Government Censors News

Many people still believe that government censorship is conspiracy. However, the New York Times admitted that it is actually "conspirafact". When you have 6 major companies controlling almost all the media in the country, and those 6 companies have close ties to the government to promote an agenda, you have a controlled state. This is not the land of the free that we still believe it is if everything is controlled from the top down. People deserve the truth and not an agenda. We are not cattle to be herded into feed lots. However, that is exactly what government sponsored corporatism gives us. This goes beyond politics to the very core principles of being human. We have a right to live our lives freely. We have a right to the truth. We have a right to demand integrity and transparency. We also have a right to turn off the T.V. and reject their publications so that balance can come back. I don't know many people that would won't to be willfully ignorant and give their authority to some man-made power structure. I don't think many people sit around waiting to be told how to live and what to do. We can make a choice to continue to change our lives and put more attention into the things we love and that are an expression of our heart. Then the world that is built around control will naturally die and make way for beauty to the focal point of life once again. The key is that this is a responsibility that must be taken on by everyone. May we all choose to live authentically so that we can experience a world of peace and harmony without control or censorship once again.
http://endoftheamericandream.com/archives/the-new-york-times-admits-that-virtually-every-major-news-organization-allows-the-news-to-be-censored-by-government-officials

Merck Story Thrown Down the Memory Hole

Recently the Wall Street Journal published a study about the big pharma company Merck. This story explained how Merck had lied about the true working action of their mumps vaccine. However, curiously after the story was posted, it quickly disappeared and was almost erased completely from the internet. Fortunately the story was found and Dr. Mercola did a good write up of it here http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/07/23/merck-vaccine-fraud-story-buried.aspx
I have said it many times and it bears repeating now; the level of control that big pharma has along with with big ag, big banks etc. has lead us into a world of corporate fascism dominated by the ability to manage the perception of the public. The current era that we are apart of is one of great hope and great deception. Your awareness to find the threads of truth will help you see through the fog and find the foundations of integrity that allow for clarity.

10 Common Reason to Re-Think a Visit to the Doctor

There are times that you will want to go to the doctor for specific reasons. However, the following ten reasons outlined in this article to "not go" can save you time and energy better used elsewhere.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/07/25/ten-reasons-to-avoid-doctors.aspx
As I have said before, doctors have the tools to be great detectives for issues in the body. Once the issue is discovered though, where does the best treatment for you come in? Remember that your health is your choice. It would be wise to have 3-4 sources of information so that you can choose the best path for you; such as: MD, DC, Herbalist, or ND. Use all your tools available instead of just taking the doctors word for it. Enjoy the article.

Blowing the Whistle on Big Pharma

GlaxoSmithKline has had the whistle blown on them. The facts are disgusting. If this does not make you question the motives and the inhumane functions of our current drug company complex, I don't know what will. GSK are the makers of Paxil, Zofran, Advair, and Zantac  and many other drugs that have become common names in many households all over the country. These drugs are meant to be viewed as cures for what ails you. It would be great if the world really operated like that though. It turns out that GSK intended to market Paxil to the children of this country for depression.http://www.cchrint.org/2012/07/06/how-to-sell-drugs-to-children-glaxosmithkline-shrinks-for-sale/. What is more disgusting than hiring drug reps to push antidepressants onto the youth of this country. This, to me, is one of the worst types of crimes you could commit. Yet, the chief executive of GSK has been knighted.http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2012/07/02/the-terrible-things-glaxosmithkline-did-wrong-and-the-thing-its-doing-right/
You can't make this stuff up. But it goes well beyond that. GSK has committed fraud in marketing, it has been caught bribing, along with other nefarious deeds as well.http://www.naturalnews.com/036499_Glaxo_whistleblower_bribery.html
I strongly request of everyone that reads this blog to please remember that the current state of world affairs is a game of shadows built by the corporate oligarchy that is in power now. Ever government in the world has been usurped of it's own power so that the business model of the elite can be expanded. This leaves the common people nothing. We are like cattle being sent to slaughter unless we take a stand and choose to become aware. Take time to learn about these things so that you will never fall victim to a system that preys on your weakness or lack of knowledge.

Is your Doctor's Advice Flawed?

This is a must read in my opinion. I think Dr. Mercola has outlined a lot of what I have been saying for a while. Ultimately your health comes down to you and you alone. Be skeptical until you find your truth. Test and question everything until you assimilate the necessary information for you to make a choice based on what is most loving for you. Enjoy the article.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/07/12/drug-companies-on-scientific-fraud.aspx

Don't Eat the Kelp from California !

The west coast is getting slammed with radiation. This is impacting the food chain in ways the media will scarcely talk about. Is it not important to let us know that the west coast is being poisoned right now? Is it not important to let the world in to help Japan to clean this mess up? When Chernobyl happened the entire world came together to help end the nuclear leak. What makes this different? How come Fukushima is allowed to continue to leak massive amounts of radiation and how come we don't have some kind of public health announcement that tracks this radiation so that we can know?
One of the government's mandates is to protect it's citizens. Has our government outlived it's usefulness? In any other time in human history there would be revolt against the lies and hypocrisy that our government feeds us. Be aware. http://www.washingtonsblog.com/2012/03/california-slammed-with-fukushima-radiation.html

Gluten -- Let it go?

Gluten is becoming more well known as a nuisance in many of our foods. Gluten effects everybody differently but evidence is mounting that it is doing more harm to a larger amount of the population on a daily basis. In one of my first post I linked to this article http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/02/gluten-some-things-you-may-not-know.html which explains many of the things we may not have know about gluten before. I think it is time for you to check it out again including this new article from natural news http://www.naturalnews.com/036455_gluten_sensitivity_flour.html.

Vaccinated at Gunpoint

Bill and Melinda Gates have such an incredible foundation. In fact the foundation is so fantastic that it has been linked to forcing vaccinations at gunpoint in Africa. Are all big business moguls completely psychotic or is just my opinion. http://www.naturalnews.com/033119_vaccinations_gunpoint.html

Could Organic Food Be Cheaper?

In my opinion the answer is Yes. However, when the government is involved in subsidizing only the biggest growers, the little guys are forced to look expensive. We have become use to cheap food with little to no nutritional value in the country. If you factor in inflation (government theft thru currency devaluation) then we are actually paying more for less. There is no easy way to slay the beast of subsidies. If left up to the market then food would be naturally cheaper and make it to our dinner table with more nutrient content. Most organic farmers take pride in the fact that what they are growing is done in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. Subsidized farmers have no incentive to optimize growing conditions because the government is going to pay them no matter what. This disconnect alters the health of a nation and the food industry all together. Americans are making a choice to eat more locally grown food. The government has responded to this by attempting to make it harder for local growers to thrive because of lobbying from Big Ag and Monsanto. Every major industry in this country is attached to the government teat in some form or another. However, the people of the country are more powerful than any government if we choose to be. Awareness is the key to this transformation. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/business/glaxosmithkline-agrees-to-pay-3-billion-in-fraud-settlement.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all

Big Pharma Found Guilty

GlaxoSmithKline was found guilty of what really boils down to "pushing for profit". I am surprised that they admitted to it. However,  the 3 billion dollar fine is really just a slap on the wrist for a company that makes tens of billions of dollars. Big Pharma knows it can do whatever it wants and if they get caught it will only cost them a small portion of what they would net in a year anyway. This attitude permeates throughout corporate America. Even when we see the change that has to happen, will we really every stand up for that change and see it through?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/03/business/glaxosmithkline-agrees-to-pay-3-billion-in-fraud-settlement.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all

Is there no end to the Arrogance?

Science continues to play God. I could interject plenty of opinion about the worlds first GM Human Babies. Instead, I have opted to keep my mouth shut and allow for you to form your own.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-43767/Worlds-GM-babies-born.html#ixzz1z7a4wUpK

The Danger of Heartburn Medications

The vast majority of Americans that take P.P.I.'s (proton pump inhibitors) simply do not require them.
We have been taught that reflux, indigestion, and heartburn are symptoms of too much hydrochloric acid in the stomach. However, research show over and over that it is a lack of digestive acid and enzymes that can lead to the fermentation of food in our G.I. that causes these symptoms. Not only are we blocking our digestive power taking these medications, we are also setting ourselves up for worse health issues. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9F0CE6D8113BF935A15755C0A9649D8B63&ref=ronicarynrabin
The next time you have heartburn think about what you ate, and the fact that you may not have the digestive fortitude that you once had. Nature has the answer.

Will the U.S. Follow Suit?

South Korea has put a temporary ban on seafood from Japan. http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2012/06/27/south-korea-bans-imports-of-35-japanese-seafood-products/
They want to protect their citizens from consuming radioactive food. However, will the U.S. government do the same here. We know for a fact that our government would rather keep the economy moving along and I highly doubt that we will ever see a ban on any food do to radiation here. Shortly after the Fukushima incident happened, our government more than doubled the amount of radiation that is allowed to be consumed in foods. Considering that the spewing radiation has never been stopped, I can only imagine what the new normal will be.

10 Medical Mistakes

Dr. Mercola has penned a good article about the 10 medical mistakes that do happen.
The point of this blog though is to support your awareness on the reasons to take care of your health to avoid the hospitals. Learning about your body and making decisions to live a healthy lifestyle can help you to avoid being caught in situations like these. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/27/top-10-medical-mistakes.aspx

Update on Fukushima.. Be Aware

Coming Soon - Painless Vaccine

Big Pharma: If we can just vaccinate people that skip out due to needle fear just think of how our profits would soar.
Big Medical: Sounds great! Will you still comp my Hawaiian vacation if I meet my vaccination goals?
Big Pharma: You got it Doc.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/26/painless-injector-developed-by-mit-without-needles.aspx

Exposing the Fluoride Myth

I have followed this debate for years. I have yet to see an effective rebuttal to the alternative media or alternative practitioners. I have yet to see anybody in the mainstream validate the reason that we want to have fluoride in our system, which just happens to be one of the main agents in nerve gas. I have worked with fluoride free water, and toothpaste for years, and can say that there are other ways to protect tooth health than working with a substance that was introduced into concentration camps to keep the prisoners lethargic. If you have not taken the time to research the truth behind the fluoride myth then please check out this http://www.naturalnews.com/036280_history_water_fluoridation_FDA_approval.html and follow the research for yourself and see what you come up with. Just on a side note, it just so happens that arterial calcification has been majorly linked to fluoride as well. http://naturalsociety.com/breaking-fluoride-linked-to-1-cause-of-death-in-new-research/

Holding Space for Greece

The situation in Europe is beyond fixable. There are real people like you and me that are paying
a huge price because of the attempt to maintain a corrupt system. I know we may forget sometimes that we are one big human family. It is easy when the media in this country does not really tell us what is truly going on and we have to find it ourselves if we want to know. In my opinion, Integrity has to be reestablished world wide. Maybe the Greek people will stand up and do just that.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/14/us-greece-health-idUSBRE85D1IO20120614

Friday Must Read ...

Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone is arguably one of the best journalist in America today. He has taken on
a subject matter that is so complex that most journalist want even go near it. He has documented and exposed the "health" of our current financial crisis in amazing detail. While I usually don't put stuff like this on the blog, I think it is extremely important to be aware of what he is writing about.
We are in a situation that allows for "mafia" tactics to literally rob every living person in this country today on a daily basis. Our money is being devalued, stolen, and moved into the hands of Wall Street at an alarming speed, and the government is to late to stop it. However, there is hope, and it lies in our awakening. My kids and your kids will pay the price. This goes beyond the politics to the core of the way we have chosen to live complacently in our society. Please read this article and spread it far and wide so that one day we can have transparency and justice once again with the future generations.
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-scam-wall-street-learned-from-the-mafia-20120620?print=true

More Forest Bathing Anyone?

According to a survey, it seems that jogging through the woods has more therapeutic effect than just any regular old jogging. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9344129/Jogging-in-forest-twice-as-good-as-trip-to-gym-for-mental-health.html
This ties in very well with a recent blog that I posted found here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/06/walking-in-woods-for-health.html.
I cannot underestimate the importance of nature in our health and healing. The natural world is a gift that we utilize for free at any time. Make it a point to get in to nature to Sun Bath and Forest Bath for your health.

The Sun and Pancreatic Cancer

It is now confirmed that the amazing star that is responsible for supporting life on Earth, has amazing benefit in pancreatic cancer. http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/OtherCancers/33345  For me, this is great information that continues to teach us that the natural forces of this world are indeed are greatest health tools. Now that it is summer, maybe some sunbathing will benefit you more than just receiving a tan. Get Some Sun --- It's Free!

Hidden Dangers of Antibiotics

Dr. Mercola has put together a great article on the dangers of Antibiotics that I think would be a great read. I actually taught a lot about what he posed in the article last night when we were looking at alternatives to antibiotics. So, for those of you who came to class, this will add some more depth to our discussion last night. Either way, it is important to know that right now antibiotics are being beaten by mutated or resistant bacteria world wide. In fact, there are governments around the world that are wanting to subsidize big pharma to make or discover new antibiotics. Yet, I would say have they not created enough damage already. Are we purposely attempting to create a massive plague like condition with killer disease. I tend to feel that nature always balances nature. If we can start moving back to nature to find our balancing herbs for the imbalance the medical system has created we just might have a fighting chance. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2012/06/20/gaps-and-antibiotics-health-risk.aspx

Vaccinated Children Get Sick More Often

 A study published this past fall showed that vaccinated children have higher incident of disease and
disorders than un-vaccinated children. I find this odd since we are constantly told how vaccines make us healthier and create a stronger immune system. We are told how refusing vaccination pose a danger to those who are vaccinated. I know that this issue is still emotionally charged for many people. This news constantly pits you vs. your doctor. However, the only way to change the current system is to stand in your authority with the published studies that are available and make your own decision. We still choose no vaccines - do you?
 
http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/new-study-vaccinated-children-have-2-to-5-times-more-diseases-and-disorders-than-unvaccinated-children/

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening Primrose Oil is a wonderful herb for many different ailments. I have used it countless times to help induce labor in pregnant women. The Evening Primrose Oil has a softening effect on the cervix which supports the baby to drop more and engage labor. I have witnessed EPO to bring women into labor within 24-48 hrs. to help them prevent synthetic induction at the hospital. However, the uses for EPO go far beyond that. EPO is a source of GLA or gamma linoleic acid, which is a important fatty acid that supports the immune system as well. EPO has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulating, and nutritive effects as well. Check out the following article to learn more about EPO when you can.
 http://www.naturalnews.com/036177_evening_primrose_oil_nutrition_healthy_oils.html

The Art of Questioning

The right question at the right time can change the world. 
I am sure that if you have been reading this blog then you have probably had your perspective challenged a time or two by what has been posted. Recently I was given a book after one of my classes. The name of this book was How Do You Kill 11 Million People. I suggest you pick up a copy and give it a read. This book outlines a basic understanding of how do we, as a human family, allow for incredible events to take place and happen and never question the integrity or motive behind such events. In this case it was mostly about how the jewish population of Germany ever allowed themselves to be eradicated in the way they did. The book questions how did Hitler even come to power and how was he able to create genocide against the Jews. The answer that is most obvious in the book is the power of the lie. People in positions of power many times will tell you what you want to hear so that they can maintain their place as an authoritative figure. There is great pride in maintaining a system that is broken and impossible to rationally understand; yet, it is this system that gives the current authorities in every major industry that power and pride. Einstein said long ago that continuing to do the same thing over and over expecting a different result was the definition of insanity. I happen to agree, do you?

Is Depression Really From a Chemical Imbalance?

I have wrote in some of my past blogs with links
here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/04/american-diet-depression.html
and here http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/02/its-liver-guys.html 
that open the doors to thinking about depression in a different way. What if we have been told that there is a chemical imbalance that really does not exist? What if we have been moved into a "controlled box" way of thinking about depression? What if we were told the only help is by adding more chemicals that actually do nothing to heal or support proper balance anyway? What if taking these drugs is really nothing more than a placebo designed to make us think that they are working for us? ALWAYS REMEMBER that drugs are designed for blocking responses in the body. Sometimes this may be helpful and more times it is not. Well, it turns out that the natural health field had this problem diagnosed pretty accurately as this article shows http://beyondmeds.com/2012/01/25/chemicalimbalancemythfalls/. I suggest that you read this and look into this further.

I Bet you Never Look at Orange Juice the Same Way Again.

I was kinda surprised to see this in the mainstream. It seems that even that healthy juice that millions start their day off with
is nothing more than old de-oxygenated OJ that has flavor added back to it at the time it ships. God Forbid we go without. We have to keep those engines of commerce running and come up with a million different ways to preserve our profit margin. I will just let this story continue to speak for itself. Follow the link.
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/orange-juice-moms-secret-ingredient-worries/story?id=15154617#.T9ahEr8ZFFQ

Grapefruit Seed Extract - Adulterated With Synthetics

I don't work with Grapefruit Seed Extract. Mainly because I have several other remedies that will work fine in it's place that are just as effective. It turns out that this may have been better in the long term. Apparently most Grapefruit Seed Extracts are actually synthetically adulterated with additives to give it the antimicrobial benefits. It also seems that this has been going on for years. I wish I had a nickel for everytime that I told someone to verify the ingredients or quality control of the product they are working with. The truth is that there are thousands and thousands of supposedly "natural" products on the market that are hailed for the healing benefits. However, there are actually on a small amount of companies in the entire U.S. that can verify the quality of what they are working with thru quality assurance testing. If you are using or have used Grapefruit seed extract lately then please educate yourself of the truth behind the scenes in this article detailing the rampant fraud in the natural health industry. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue94/QUALCONTROL_gfse.html

Fukushima Radiation Hitting West Coast

In case you don't remember, the largest on going radiation leak the world has scene show no signs of slowing down or changing. Reports from multiple non-mainstream news sources are showing that very unsafe, high levels of radiation are hitting California as I write this. http://www.activistpost.com/2012/06/fukushima-radiation-hitting-streets-of.html
To my knowledge there is nothing we can do about the radiation leak right now that is inundating the norther hemisphere with radiation. The jetstream is carrying the radiation around the globe. It is my opinion that it would be wise to be on a liver cleansing herbal formula or increase your detoxing to more than twice a year. There is no way to avoid this radiation, and it can over time increase the possibilities of cancer in everyone who is effected in the Northern Hemisphere. There is also the possibility that it will get much worse. I encourage you all to be aware of this and read some of the past post that I have put here on the blog to help you be aware of what our government and mainstream news is hiding from us.
http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/05/because-i-think-it-is-important-to-know.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/036071_radiation_protection_supplements.html
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/05/28/us-japan-nuclear-tuna-idUSBRE84R0MF20120528

6 Ways to Burn Belly Fat

Burning off the belly can be a challenge for men and women. However, it can be done.
Take time to check out the following advice so that you can have a clearer idea on how to resolve
belly fat issues that you may be working with.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2012/03/27/6-ways-to-burn-your-belly-fat-fast/

Walking in the Woods for Health

Nature is healing. Nature is loving. Nature is power. Nature is holding space for us to connect to our heart in ways that can only be experienced in the wild. It seems that the power of nature is so overwhelming in it's effects that scientists want to discover this power and are producing studies to show how healing a walk in the woods can be. In the following article the Japanese use the term "Forest Bathing". I love it. Most of you have done Sun bathing. However,  how many of you go forest bathing on a regular basis. Check out the following article that gives some clues into a very accessible way of recalibrating yourself.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/fitness/why-is-walking-in-the-woods-so-good-for-you/article4209703/

75% of Doctors Refuse Chemo?

I can't say this surprised me to much. What is bothersome to me is that if 75% of doctors refuse chemo, then how come we don't see 75% of cancer patients refusing it as well? How come the doctors push for something that they would not participate in for their own health. This, to me, is very symbolic of the crux of our system. Doctors know better, yet continue to prescribe because they are trapped. A revolution is required to change this system, will Doctors and Nurses finally stand up to Big Pharma, HMO's, Big Insurance and say no more? I certainly hope to see that in my lifetime.
http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/2-physicians-refuse-chemo.html

Vitamin C and Cancer

Vitamin C is an amazing vitamin. I consume it often just to support my body with the power of it's healing benefits. However, is it possible that Vitamin C can also curb the growth of cancer cells in the body. The research points to YES.
http://www.naturalnews.com/036068_vitamin_C_cancer_tumors.html

Does Coke Require a Cancer Warning?

Wow! Do you think this would possibly cut into Coke's global power if they had to warn people about cancerous ingredients? I doubt that it would effect them very much. However it is interesting that this news comes out a little less than a month after a girl died from drinking about 2 gallons a day. Considering that drugs, alcohol, food coloring, and artificial flavoring are still readily consumed by the masses, Coke will probably not face much harm even if they do have to label their cans. However, we just want you to know before this story gets "canned." http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/coke-reveals-its-secret-it-may-need-to-carry-a-cancer-warning-7547457.html

Cancer and Infection

A new study was published that showed that 16% of cancer worldwide are caused by treatable infections. We have long known about the link between infectious organisms and cancer. In fact, John Hopkins Medical has known about the link between fungus and cancer for about 20 years. http://www.seismologik.com/journal/2012/4/19/the-relationship-between-cancer-and-fungus.html

This is important to recognize in any treatment for cancer. The fact that a underlying infection, be it fungal, viral, or bacterial, could be the leading indicator in cancer it powerful to know. This supports the old herbal philosophy that dates back farther than I know that says, "If your blood is clean the body is will be well." Learn about these connections so that you are armed with the knowledge necessary to heal your life.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/may/09/cancers-treatable-infections

Anitbiotics Have Finally Reached Their Limit

I think by now most of you know that antibiotic resistance has been a growing issue for years. The medical community and big pharma knew this day would come and have not done anything to prevent it. Why? Profit margin is the most basic and realistic answer that I know. This thought process has finally brought us a super bug that is completely resistant to antibiotics. It will thrill you to know that this is a hospital bug as well. Check the link for more info. 
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2147653/Deadly-strain-MRSA-resistant-line-antibiotic-used-treat-infections.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

There is good news though. To my knowledge there is not one bacteria in the world that has become resistant to nano-particle silver, or nature's natural antibiotics. It is true that they may take just a couple of days longer to kill the infection, however, there are no known resistant bugs to nature. Which choice feels like the wise choice to you?

Doctors Practicing Inferior Care

The overwhelming evidence that our medical system has "dropped off the cliff" is growing more apparent everyday. Doctors are going overboard prescribing antidepressants despite warnings against it.
I would love to know just what the numbers are in Nashville and which hospital excels in prescribing antidepressants. You can bet that if you go the doctor for any symptoms that are hard to explain or hard  to diagnose then you will become a target for antidepressants. Even shrinks are coming out acknowledging that the doctors are creating issues with powerful antidepressants that really should be in the hands of a different type of professional. I see all of this and think to myself, "Is this not what they wanted to create though?". For any system to work and be successful then there must be a dependency on that system. The medical system has placed itself as the most dependency based business in this country. This system is supposed to have all the answers. The egotism that built it, is now destroying it. You cannot be all things to all people. Maybe the medical system will realize that and change their approach. We can always hope.
http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2011/08/08/antidepressants-overprescribed-in-primary-care/

Honor Your Dreams

This is a story that I hope all of you will read and enjoy. In today's world it is great to see this reported. The power of honoring your dreams and aspirations impacts the world around you in ways that are immeasurable. Take this inspiration with you into the weekend and honor your own dream.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47408737/ns/us_news-life/#.T7-ngk8eRGF

Uncle Drew- The Kyrie Irving Experiment

I love this. It is great to see how people's perspective can change when what they are looking at is more than it seems. In herbal healing, I feel the same way. Who could think that the old trees in your yard could have enormous healing impact on your life? Who could think that those scraggly weeds growing in your yard can change your life? Enjoy and remember not everything is as it seems. Challenge your perspective everyday to increase your healing potential.

Bravo! Dan Rather

A web of deceit has been formed in this country that is traceable all the way back to D.C. and corporations. There are SIX companies that control the entire mainstream news. These SIX companies are in bed with our government that is supposed to be of the people, by the people, and for the people.
The dialog is being controlled. This is the reason I blog and look to the internet blogosphere and alternative news for the truth. There is a power struggle that is emerging between control and freedom. This battle is going on in food, healthcare, politics, money, commerce, armed forces, and the media. By you making the choice to read this blog, you are making the choice to engage in changing the debate. Thank you and Thank you Dan Rather for coming forward and telling the truth.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/20/dan-rather-cbs-news-corporate-media_n_1531121.html

Arsenic in Chicken

We have advocated eating as organically as possible at every meal. We have blogged about how the current food that a majority of Americans are eating can be directly linked to depression, diabetes, weight gain and hormonal problems. Well, what if your food contains known cancer causing chemicals?
I know it may be tiring to constantly see more information that comes to surface that exposes the unfortunate choices we have made as a society with our food supply. Through our own detachment of responsibility we have set up some very dis-heartning issues with food. Yet, the answers are simple. Choose organic or local that can be traced to the source or grow as much of your own as you can. Create a relationship with your food in the ways you are creating a relationship with your healing. Raise your awareness and perceive that we cannot continue to go down this road if we expect to have any type of quality of life. Let's make the change together. http://www.naturalnews.com/035960_arsenic_chicken_Pfizer.html

The Dr. Oz Effect

(sigh)... Somebody has to say it and I guess I will. I do not know Dr. Oz, yet I am sure he is a nice, genuine guy. He has been teaching for many years about health and is part of a small percentage of doctors that understand the concepts of health in disease prevention vs. symptom management. Heck, he even came to talk to Nature's Sunshine people back in the early 90's before Oprah made him a star. I think his heart is in the right place and applaud him for breaking from the indoctrination that most doctors go through in medical school. However, we must talk about the way he drives the market. First and foremost Dr. Oz is not selling or promoting anything product related. He would probably have the FDA come after him if he promoted a product on national television. Secondly, just because Dr. Oz reports a study of a natural remedy does not mean that the remedy is: a) commercially available, b) the correct product for you based on your specific needs, c) a blanket remedy for everyone, d) an endorsement of that product. The studies that he reports are usually about standardized extracts or chemicals pulled from the working action of a plant. This means that the study is promoting the drug-like effects of the plant. What I mean by this is that a standardized extract is nothing more than a concentrated chemical of the plant that has been enhanced or extracted from the plant to give the plant more drug like response than herbal response.
The herb is no longer in it's whole form. It has been tampered with to make it stronger than what you would find it naturally. This set's up the possibility for a side effect, which in herbalism is rare because you are using the herb, not the chemical taken from the herb.

Respiratory Allergies and Emotions

Yes! There is a connection between emotions and constant respiratory allergy sufferers. To understand this connection we will first give a working definition of what an respiratory allergy is.
Respiratory Allergy - Is a symptom of an overactive or overly sensitive immune system. As the immune systems is working to neutralize irritants is causes mast cells to burst releasing histamine which causes the allergy symptoms. This is a simplified definition that allows for us to grasp the concepts easily.
Now that we know this we can dive further into this subject by understanding that an allergy at it's core is over sensitivity to a "thing".

Does Drinking To Much Soda Makes You Stupid?

According to this study published by UCLA, high fructose corn syrup, can make you dumb. http://www.uclahealth.org/body.cfm?id=561&action=detail&ref=1897

As little as six weeks of binging on high fructose corn syrup foods and drinks will lead to impaired brain function. This makes perfect sense. This explains how the majority of the U.S. is not fed up with the current healthcare, political, educational, monetary, and agricultural systems in this country. We have been fed so much HFCS that we are too dumb to know they are broken beyond all recognition. Yet, I know our presidents are pictured eating McDonalds, and drinking Cokes quite a bit.....lol....
So, I guess we could say we are dumb from the top down. However, as long as we protect our profits all will be well. The irony of a broken system ... :(

10 Cool Things About the Body

If you have ever wondered about how the body pulls off some of it's feats then check it out this link.
http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2012/05/10-fascinating-facts-about-the-human-body-part-3/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TodayIFoundOut+%28Today+I+Found+Out%29

Add this to your knowledge and let your coolness show at your next social gathering!  :)

Best Foods For Type 2 Diabetics

I bet you know somebody that is either affected by Type 2 diabetes or is on the verge of developing it very soon. You actually may have it yourself. The fundamental truth to Type 2 diabetes is that it develops in people because of the choices they have made surrounding food. Here is a list of food to help and prevent this disease from developing to begin with. Be aware that what you put into the body will affect it in a positive or negative way --- always..http://www.naturalnews.com/035892_type-2_diabetes_foods_glycemic_index.html

Advertising Drugs Is Destroying Health

There are only a few countries in the world where advertising drugs are allowed. It is also true that in these countries more drugs are taking by the population than in countries where this type of advertising is not allowed. I bet you know the main country I talk about. The U.S. is by farrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... the most medicated country in world history. It just so happens the U.S. is also the sickest population as well. Anyone who want's to argue this point when we are projected to have 45% of the population considered obese by 2030, send me a line. I would make a guess that up to 75% of the population is on some kind of drug, and that is a conservative estimate. What would this country be like if the majority was not medicated, and the crazy leaders of this country and our multi-billion dollar companies were not medicated? I do know this was not the case 40 years ago. You tell me what has changed and if the U.S. is a better place now. http://www.alternet.org/health/155331/ask_your_doctor_if_this_big_pharma_scam_is_right_for_you%3A_the_dangers_of_a_drugged_up_america/?page=entire

Another Example of Antibiotic Resistance

This is a very real issue. Antibiotics have made their way into every facet of the food chain, water supply and humans to create powerful bacterial mutants that are hard to treat. It is reasonable to say that big pharma knows this and still would rather protect profit margin that educate. Hence, we must get this news as far and wide as possible so that people can look for better options. There are many natural antibiotics on the market now that are very powerful and can be used without the risk of creating resistance. Silver, Garlic, Goldenseal, Pau d'arco, Oregano, Melaluca, Oregon Grape, Echinacea, Cat's Claw ... etc... All of these work and can help cut the use of antibiotics immensely. We also have become so over sanitized as a culture that we are creating stronger disease's as well. You can help by making a different choice and teaching your friends and family. Start today so that we may have an easier tomorrow.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-07/drug-defying-germs-from-india-speed-post-antibiotic-era.html

Doctors Making Too Many Mistakes

I don't think this is news to any who read this blog. I think it is important to realize that doctors are people that perform a service based on the way they are taught by the pharmaceutical companies. In other words, a sales force (by way of higher education) teaches a service sector job about health. You also have the insurance companies (for profit) that dictate the way in which care is provided. So, in reality we have a normal person attempting to work within in a system that is purposefully restrained. Is it any wonder that mistakes are constant in that type of micro-managed environment?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-17911049

Whole Foods and China

It is a known fact that our country gets a tremendous amount of items in trade from China. It is also a know fact that the Chinese standards for production are vastly different than some of the best standards this country has to offer. One of those areas is Organic produce. It seems that Whole Foods relationship with China may leave more questions than answers right now. After you get a chance to check out this article, then I think you will know the reason we feel it is good to shop as much locally as you possibly can.
http://www.topsecretwriters.com/2012/05/wholefoods-market-organic-china-connection/

How come other countries won't except our food?

It is very important know about your food in journey to health. What is the reason other countries won't except many of our foods? What is wrong in our food chain that makes other countries step up and take notice? How come this is not mainstream news in our country? How come we cannot depend on the regulators to be transparent and let us know the truth? In this journey of awareness, your health is at stake all the time. Awareness is the first step in change of any kind. Awareness is a powerful tool that can alter our perceptions of life and lead to action to change it. Check out this article and build your awareness.
 http://www.anh-usa.org/how-safe-is-our-food

The Many Uses of Vinegar

Did you know Vinegar has several uses outside of pickling foods though. 
My wife has used Vinegar to clean with for years. It is a safe non-toxic household staple for us.
However, the uses for vinegar don't stop there. If you are looking for a multi-purpose cleaner and wonder liquid around the house then learn about this wonderful product. Check out some great uses over at http://blogs.mercola.com/sites/vitalvotes/archive/2012/05/11/did-you-ever-know-vinegar-could-be-used-for-so-many-different-things.aspx

A Glimpse of the Old Ways

For weekend watching, I thought it would be good to share a little bit of my history. When I tell people I grew up living next to a "Back Woods Herbalist", most don't know what that means. So, take a trip down my memory lane and learn about the mentor to my mother that became like an early adopted grandfather to me. Tommie Bass was as herbalist as you could get. He had a working knowledge of thousands of plants that he could identify and prepare for medicinal use. There are very few of these type of people in the U.S. left today. He was a true original with a humble demeanor that captivated everyone he worked with. You will get a glimpse of my mother in her younger years, but mostly this is about the man that would have an impact on my family's and my life in ways that I had never even realized until I grew older. Now, I just wish I had more time to spend with him and learn more first hand knowledge that can only be taught by experience. I hope you enjoy this short documentary on an amazing healer and human. Enjoy!   http://www.folkstreams.net/film,83

15 Grossest things we are eating....

This is pretty gross... But great info
http://www.rodale.com/gross-food?page=0

Disabled Vet Becomes Able With Yoga

  You are the healing power in your life.

Robot Quadrotors Perform James Bond Theme

 This is way to cool. Enjoy!

Man's Best Friend is Little Girls Lifeline

If you haven't seen this store I suggest you take a look. Animals are some of the most amazing creatures on the planet. Unconditional love and support is the hallmark of animals to humans. This story can warm the heart. http://todayhealth.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/21/10780622-girls-best-friend-is-dog-who-carries-her-oxygen

Even Doctors Struggle Against Vaccines

You know the system is crazy when even a doctor that delivers his own child has protective services called because he doesn't want to vaccinate his tiny son. This one you have to read to believe.
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/28/4449541/sons-delivery-puts-doctor-at-odds.html

And Why Wouldn't They

So the FDA is thinking about making many drugs available over the counter according to this newest article http://www.naturalnews.com/035801_FDA_prescription_drugs_over_the_counter.html.
It amazes me that FDA thinks these medicines are so safe that they should be accessible over the counter. What will the doctors do if they don't get the commission's or kick back's from prescribing the drugs. Again, as I have pointed out constantly, the system in place is ready to be put to bed so we can wake up from this bogus reality.

10 Ways to Cut the Stress

It would be wise if daily we searched for ways to minimize the impacts of stress on our daily life.
Harvard has these tips.http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/10-simple-steps-to-help-destress
All of these are great to help with stress depending on what you require. I also love to combine de-stressing techniques with herbs and nature as well for a bigger impact. Remember that your health is dependent on your ability to keep cool and be responsive to what you require for your day to day life.
Take time to smell the flowers and smile.

Tap Water and Cardiovascular Disease

For many years we have suggested to everyone that drinking clean water is essential to health. Most people have been raised to think that the tap water we drink is clean and healthy. However, according to a study published by Nuclear Medicine Communications, it seems that fluoride in the water supply is leading to cardiovascular disease. http://naturalsociety.com/breaking-fluoride-linked-to-1-cause-of-death-in-new-research/
This is not the only source of fluoride that people are exposed to. Have you ever looked on your bottle of toothpaste to read the ingredients. Fluoride is one of the main ingredients in most commercial toothpaste. If you also read the label you will get the number for the poison control center in case of ingesting to much toothpaste. That to me is a stark warning on what we are putting into our mouth. For years we have used herbal or Xylitol based toothpaste. They work just as good if not better without the possible side effects. Be aware of fluoride and work to drink purified water as much as possible.

Vitamin D as Good as Drugs for Blood Pressure

If I have said it once, I have said it a thousand times. I cannot think of a reason to not take vitamin D. There is a great hope in the transition to a drug free society. I look forward to that day.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9226088/Vitamin-D-as-good-as-drugs-at-reducing-high-blood-pressure.html

The Power of the Smile

It's Friday..... Smile

Cilantro = Heavy Metals Gone

The truth of the matter is that food not only builds the body, it also cleans it. Most people I know love the taste of cilantro. Whether it is put into pico de gallo or put into pesto or any other type of meal it's benefits are many. One area where cilantro has shown great promise is detoxifying heavy metals. I actually work with a heavy metal detoxing product that features cilantro. It work's great, and yet what if you could just make the food at home that gives the same benefits. Well, this article is just that. Heavy metals are rampant in today's modern world and this food has just the cure. Enjoy...Warning...might make you hungry :)

http://www.rawfoodinfo.com/articles/art_cilantroremheavymetals.html

Factors that can Contribute to High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure is a chronic issue for millions of people in the U.S. However, an ounce of prevention can go along way if you understand what factors in to the equation of HBP. For example, one of the number one contributors that I see in a majority of people is high stress load. Constant nagging stress leads to poorer diet choices which tax the body of minerals and vitamins required to keep your heart regulated. This is the reason taking a daily mineral or vitamin supplement can contribute to better heart health long term. Take time to learn what factors into your personal equation with blood pressure and remember that nature offers answers.
 
http://www.lef.org/news/LefDailyNews.htm?NewsID=13330&Section=AGING

Because I think it is important to Know.

If you don't remember, the Earth is going through a change. The disaster that occurred in Japan last year is not over by a long shot. Growing evidence suggests that it is going to get a lot worse as well. Now, it is not my intent to create fear or disperse propaganda, I post this so that you may remember and know.
Fuksushima is still a ticking time bomb and a remedy still seems far off. We can hope that the people of Japan are doing all they can to remedy what could be an incredibly dangerous situation for the entire World. Considering that the jetstream carries all of this radiation towards the U.S. it is wise to be aware.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035731_Fukushima_radiation_America.html

Top 10 GMO Foods to Avoid

GMO's are rampant in the food chain now. We feel it is wise to know what foods you may be eating that were born out of a laboratory. These foods are similar to taking man made medicine. We just don't know the full effects and Man has never been able to make something more wholesome and nutritious than what Nature can. I like to think of it as eating a wax apple or a real apple. The wax apple may look pretty and shiny; however, it is devoid of life giving nutrition. Be aware.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035734_GMOs_foods_dangers.html

Hawthorn Berry Heart Health

I have long told people that Hawthorn berries are the most researched herb in the world for the heart and have been proving effective by herbalist for longer than the research allows. Once again the science is validating what herbalist have always known. Hawthorn berries are wonderful for heart health.
In my experience with Hawthorn berries we have seen it support in regulating heart rate and blood pressure, strengthen the heart, improve blood flow to the extremities along with offer antioxidant properties to the heart as well. It is my opinion that it would be hard to find an herb that has more heart boosting potential that is readily available and relatively as inexpensive as Hawthorn.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035685_hawthorn_berries_heart_health.html

Monsanto buys Bee Firm

If you knew that the chemicals that you were spraying had positively been linked to bee death what would you do? Well, Monsanto just decides to buy out one of the leading bee research and protection firms. What better way to stifle information than to control the source of the information that puts you in a bad light? Even if Monsanto wanted to know ways not to harm bees and bought this firm so that they could make chemicals that do not harm them, do we still not miss the point? They would still be designing chemicals that may not hurt the bees, but they are chemicals none the less that are guided by the hand of a colossal control freak of an organization that is hell-bent on controlling world wide seed distribution. These are things that we must all know going forward so, I bring it to you know.

 http://www.naturalnews.com/035688_Monsanto_honey_bees_colony_collapse.html

Mixing Prescriptions and the Elderly

 Those who have read this blog know where we stand with prescription drugs. Yet, with the trust that is given to doctors in this society, people will just about take anything. Mixing prescriptions is common place these days and no one thinks twice about it. Even when we see the death and destruction that they can cause, how much does that really impact people? Whitney Houston, Heath Ledger, Brittany Murphy, Michael Jackson and many more should let everybody know that mixing drugs can kill you. Most people may say that these celebrities were abusing the drugs, however, most of them were taking prescribed doses the way they were supposed too. However, the catch is the amount of different medications that were mixed. I also am not naive to realize that there may have been recreation drug use involved as well, yet the cocktails that killed these stars are not so different than the cocktails that seniors are taking as well. I once read a quote from a doctor that said "If you are taking more than two medication you have become an experiment." I take this to mean that nobody knows how the elaborate cocktail of drugs is going to interact with each other, much less what side effects we may see.
Think about this, doctors are prescribing as much as 10-15 synthetic drugs to a lot of our senior citizens with no idea what this may do to their body. The only way that I can imagine that most people get on that many drugs to begin with is chasing symptoms like a cat chasing it's tail. Yet, the more you run in circles the harder it becomes to gain perspective and you get dizzy attempting it. Instead of stepping back and gaining perspective most doctors jump in the mix and start spinning as well. If you have parents or grandparents that have fallen into this trap, then I suggest you check out this article that may help to regain some common sense on mixing medications and the possible pitfalls.
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/13/2746907/mixing-prescription-pills-can.html

Changing the Migraine Game

 There is relief for migraine sufferers. Yet, this relief comes with the discipline necessary to change what is going on in the body. The best way to start that is by the choices of food that you consume. Most migraine's are many times related to what you are eating that would kick off and allergic or inflammatory response. Learning to eat as close to your blood type as possible is a great diet to start. However, as I have talked about many times, understanding the liver is crucial in the success of ending migraines as well. Within TCM, we learn that the liver is regulating and harmonizing energy flow in the body. If the liver is clean and detoxing properly then we can dramatically cut down on the headaches. My other piece of advice is making sure that you are working with a great chiropractor that can support you in making sure that you are in proper alignment. If your neck or back bones are out of alignment then you can bet it will stress the entire upper part of the body. This can lead to headaches many times just because of the tension alone. There are herbal supplements that support all of the above as well and their results are magnified by making the necessary changes in your life. Talk to your local herbalist to find out what may be the best option for you, and make regular chiropractic visits as well.

 http://www.naturalnews.com/035660_migraines_home_remedies_relief.html

Alzheimers, Dementia and Stress

There is no denying that stress will create the downfall of the body faster than anything else. Stress creates disease that can cripple every major organ in the body. In fact, a growing epidemic of Alzheimer's and Dementia are now being linked positively to stress. You have probably had direct experience of being too stressed out to think clearly. Imagine years of that type of stress that leads to a "tangling up of the mind". I have taught people that it is my opinion the brain does not create the issues on it's own. From my view, the brain is nothing more than a computing or routing device that will create the way it operates based on the way it is programmed. If we program our life based on health and balance, then we could say we shall see wonderful brain function. If we program our life around stress and emotional trauma the we will most definitely see our brain begin to break down. Although Alzheimer's and Dementia are both serious brain problems, we have the tools within the natural health field to prevent these age related diseases. A promising new form of magnesium called Magnesium L-threonate has shown the ability to reconnect synapses in the brain that you typically see broken down in cases of dementia and Alzheimer's. High quality fish oils, and herbs like ginko and gotu kola have also shown promise to be extremely beneficial to cognitive health as well. Remember that all disease is an expression of the body being hindered or breaking down in some form or fashion. By utilizing what nature provides we all have a fighting chance to prevent age related disease and live healthy, fruitful lives. Here are a couple of articles to stoke your awareness.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035620_chronic_stress_protein_tangles_brain.html
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127121524.htm

Big Pharma Ripping off Nature, then Ripping you Off as well

In case you did not know, Big Pharma has never come up with anything that was not first found in nature. All drugs were originally concentrated, isolated, chemicals that were plucked from herbs. Then these chemicals were patented and priced astronomically high while deceptive marketing made you feel that you had to have them to cure your ailments. Man's arrogance and greed lead Big Pharma to anoint themselves as the Kings of health care, while simultaneously lambasting any natural healer as  "Voodoo" or "uneducated placebo specialist". This of course lead to a paradigm shift of moving humanity away from ancestral knowledge and common sense to a world were you were now part of the uneducated masses that depended on old wives tells for healing. Man, in all his boastful pride, created a  a complex web of deception that convinced people they no longer were the authority over their own body or health. Now, if we skip to the present day, this web is breaking down and yet the same age old tricks of deception are still practiced and excepted. I ask you now, once again, to realize that there is nothing Man has created for health that is better than what the Creator has already given us to heal our bodies, minds, and spirits. Like I have said before, doctors are great detectives, yet they fail miserably at health. The drugs that they prescribe took their cue from nature. Your natural healers know this and stand ready to help you find a natural alternative that promotes balance in your life once again. Take time to read the following article and you will see more of what I talk about here.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035604_black_cohosh_Alzheimers_drug_industry.html

Remember, once you attempt to think you can improve upon what is already perfection, you have lost all since of humility and integrity. I pray for the day that the ego of man comes to this realization, so that we may all heal together. Yet, it all starts with you and me. Our commitment to integrity will be like a small pebble making waves in a pond. It will change the landscape and be a catalyst for change. It makes the saying "Be the change to wish to see in the World" so much more profound.

"Health" Redefined

Health in today's world has many different meanings. We use the word "health" often to describe the state of the physical body. We also use the word to describe choices, and consequences as well. We may even use the word "health" to describe our economy, political system, and the mood of a nation. However, what I would like to do is help us to understand that health is based on perception and not necessarily reality. For example, we are being told the economy is healthier now than it was in 2009. Yet the only thing that has happened is that more debt has been added to an already tremendous debt problem. The "too big to fail banks" have become larger than previously imaginable and our political system has come to a stalemate for the most part over how to deal with. Yet, how many times a day do you hear the MSM "mainstream media" tell you that the economy is healthy and getting better. I know if you are reading this blog then you probably know otherwise. I guess somehow when wages remain the same, yet food, gas, energy, peanut butter, etc. go up in price that this must be a sign of health. What about the way the medical community perceives health?

Monsanto is Goliath and the Farmers are David

If we could just throw the right stone, imagine how things would change. I am not going to write a long blog about Monsanto, mainly because it is not necessary. There is enough damming information already available on the net about this behemoth monstrosity to the food industry. We just want to help keep the revolution going and keep you up to date on things that are going on that we hope start cracking the ceiling of this issue. Keep up the good fight.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035579_farmers_Monsanto_lawsuits.html

Cancer = Big Money Maker

It is hard to think of a disease that has been more demonized for profit than cancer. How is it that high blood pressure is less dangerous? How is it that stress is less dangerous? How is it that the food we eat that causes most of the problems we develop is less dangerous? How is it that the toxin's in our environment are less dangerous? In my opinion they are all equal for the most part, yet each takes a different toll in the body. Some may kill you faster than others, but then again they may not.
However, cancer is one that drug companies found out that they could scare the hell out of you with and charge you the price of a nice new house to fix. Or so they think. It is no secret here on the HH blog that we feel the world would be better off with less drugs. Yet, they control the majority of the literature, press about products, and government that protects them. This also includes a bajillion dollars for a study that is biased at best to charge you 10,000 for a pill that cost a couple of bucks to make. This industry is aching to be exposed. I would love to see natural cancer remedies make a move up to support the whole health of someone with cancer vs. poisoning the body in attempt to kill something that grew out of the body already being out of balance. I don't want to underestimate that cancer is not a horrible disease. I only want to question the sanity of the treatments and bias of the system. Here is a link if you want more.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035582_cancer_industry_exposed_medical_doctors.html

American Diet = Depression

I am sure you all want to hear this. You mean we can't eat a lot of processed, genetically modified food and be happy? Can't we load up on our favorite chips and soda daily with a lot of ice cream at night and thrive? Sarcasm aside, I for one am not surprised by this article at all. In fact, aside from the nutrient depletion that the American diet causes, it also burdens your liver and digestive tract immensely which as we all know makes you feel miserable. Yet, how many of us actually change what we eat and continue to feed our own misery. This to me makes it apparent that depression is a product of lifestyle, not a mental defect. Don't tell your shrink or doctor that though because it may make them useless to diagnosis something that started with your food and lifestyle choices.

http://www.buffalonews.com/life/health-parenting/health/article803788.ece

Death By Medicine

The numbers are staggering and continue to grow. The complacency to trust in a system that is broke beyond all measure must change, otherwise anyone could end up as a statistic. You may wonder what I am talking about. It is the number one killer in this country. It is death by the modern medicine machine. I urge you all to look at this when you can. It is about 25 pages of information that I think is critical to understanding the different choices that must be made. Please send this on to friends and family so that they may start to seek out the healers in their natural community vs. be subjected to trust in a broken medical system that harms way more than it helps. This information is several years old but the urgency has not changed. I can only imagine what these numbers may be at this point.
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2006/aug2006_report_death_01.htm

The Cholesterol Lies

To end the current lie that cholesterol is what causes a majority of heart health problems, then we must have more people come forward and challenge the present system. Doctors have an important place in this movement because at least they can get others in their field to start taking accountability for pushing drugs onto a unaware public. Please take time to read this article and refresh yourself on some of the other's posted on The Hybrid Herbalist to remember that nature has the answers and that high cholesterol is a myth disease.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035514_cholesterol_myths_heart_doctor.html

http://thehybridherbalist.blogspot.com/2012/02/myth-of-high-cholesterol.html

FDA and Big Pharma = Bed Buddies

There are few public officials that have existed in our nations history that have cared more about transparency and freedom than Ron Paul. This is a good video to have in the public archives that is an admittance to what so many of us already know. Big Pharma is basically running the FDA and calling the shots. Be aware that the table is tilted in the direction of those who control the table. Your awareness of the truth will change all of this, as transparency will force the changes necessary to better the entire system.
http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=E422FE9A5D1E2C455393C681BB0E1D80

Garlic - Nature's Penecillin

I love garlic. I find it as a seasoning, to be wonderful for adding just the right touch of flavor to almost any food. However, today we are going to focus on it's medicinal benefits. Garlic is classified as a pungent herb or aromatic herb. This simply means that Garlic has a strong kick or smell. Yet it is within this characteristic that gives garlic it's working function. Garlic, has a tendency to warm the chest and move circulation and heat up towards the head. (Eat a clove of raw garlic and tell me how you feel in about 2-3 minutes to test me on this.) Once this movement occurs we will typically see the blood and other mucus fluids start to thin. As the mucus thins when the garlic heats things up,  the lungs and sinuses will decongest. Hence, garlic is great for head colds and upper respiratory tract infections or when we feel "stuffy."

More Vaccine Failure

To me this is important. Vaccine's are a high revenue source for big pharma. Yet, evidence is growing exponentially right now that vaccine's do nothing to prevent disease, and more times than not actually cause disease. Please read this report by Mike Adams as he lay's it out as we are grateful for his reporting, otherwise, the truth may never see the light of day.
http://www.naturalnews.com/035466_whooping_cough_vaccines_outbreaks.html

Super Foods -- Clever Marketing or Truth Movement back to Nature?

Super foods. You hear about them constantly now. Whether Dr. Oz is quoting the newest health study or your local health food store is promoting a new miracle plant, how much of this is a fad? The truth is, in my opinion, it is more fad and marketing than anything else. The reality is that every herb on the planet is a super food in some form or another. As far as I am concerned herbs are food with super characteristics. Modern science likes to spew out information in the attempt to replace our common ancestoral knowledge with "truth" that can only be confirmed by studying plants that are older than we possibly know. Yet, humanity has been thriving on plants since our birth onto this planet. Tell me, what has changed in the last 10 years or so, to where now foods have become "Super". Don't get me wrong, I enjoy that nature is moving back into the forefront. I take issue many times though with the use of the word "Super Food" thrown about like this is the only food or plant in the world that offers the benefits that it does. In many ways this seems like a very subtle way to move attention to deeming what Science says is good vs. what humanity has known for a long time without the help of science.

Monsanto Seeds leading to Suicide

When will enough be enough? In India, every 30 minutes, another farmer gives up on life. The cause? Monsanto! Monsanto's control on food production, which has continued to wreak havoc on health worldwide and is literally killing people. Monsanto is relentless in it's pursuit to control seed's and food production worldwide. Just like most major corporations, they go into what were third world countries and convince farmers to use their seeds, at an inflated price, for worse results. Monsanto is also notorious for suing farmers that grow crops next to their GMO seeds in which they claim cross breeding has infringed on their copyrights. The small farmers are usually bankrupted within months and left to start a new life all over again. Yet, all they wanted to do is grow their own food. Monsanto has tilted the table in their direction so much that it is becoming increasingly clear that humanity will be a lot safer when Monsanto collapses under the weight of it's own arrogance and conceit.

 http://naturalsociety.com/monsantos-gmo-seeds-farmer-suicides-every-30-minutes/#ixzz1r58sEMnX

Is Sugar Toxic?

Processed and refined sugar have plagued the modern lifestyle choices of millions. As a sign of the times it seems that a continual release of transparency is continuing. CBS reported on 60 minutes to virtually avoid all added sugars. They also reported and showed visually how sugar consumption can promote cancer by stimulating insulin secretions. Over the years we have expressed to all anybody with cancer to avoid sugar and it turns out that we were right. What's worse though, is that the government is allowing the continuation while refusing to look at the facts. There is a lot of money in sugar. This continues to make me question the system and it's determination to maintain itself no matter what the cost. Check it out for yourself.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7403942n&tag=contentBody;storyMediaBox

Exposing the System

It is with great joy that we can share with you the many ways in which Integrity is coming back to balance life here on our Planet. For years now the food industry has gotten away with poisoning our food chain and feeding us "slime". Because consumers have been too trusting of "big ag" they have basically been silently feed food that nobody would ever feed themselves or kids if they knew the truth. Well, here is another dose of truth for you and another sign that transparency has great side effects.
BPI, which is a company that creates "pink slime", has now shut down 3 of it's 4 manufacturing plants because of consumer backlash. It turns out that nobody wants slime in their meat. However, the media is turning this story around and lashing out at consumers and siding with the pink slime industry. Maybe now this will give another opportunity for people to turn off the T.V. which is blatantly lying to people and turn to the growing source of independent journalist and bloggers on the internet to get the truth.
When big business is protected by the media to continue feeding us crap, I would say it is possible the current system will continue doing what I have hoped for. I have hoped for the system to become irrelevant being buried under the weight of it's own stupidity. Maybe now that is happening.

http://www.naturalnews.com/035396_pink_slime_factories_ammonia.html

Hospitals = Death Trap?

I have said for years that going to a hospital increases your risk of getting sick, much less a premature death. Hospitals are incredibly hostile to healthy people. The threat of being over drugged, or contracting a deadly bacterial infection happen all to often. If you are elderly, then you are one of the most at risk population groups. If you must go to the hospital for any reason please remember to make it your intent to get out of there ASAP. You could save your own life.

http://www.naturalnews.com/035378_hospitals_elderly_death_rates.html

Flower Power

                                     
Flower's are easily noticeable as some of our most powerful manifestations of the natural plant world. They have been given as a symbol of love for centuries. They have embodied healing potential in the forms of oils, essences, teas, and herbal healing for just as long. Yet, with all of the ways flowers can benefit us, how many have ever looked at the power of a flower?