The cleasnsing effect

Is it ever good to feel bad? In some cases, yes. When you start a new treatment for an illness, your symptoms might increase at first, leaving you wondering if you're really getting healthier at all. This is called a Herxheimer reaction. This is the "die-off" effect that many people experience when they dramatically improve their diet and lifestyles. It is an allergic response to the toxic by-products produced when the body's pH is changed for the better. When this happens, large numbers of dangerous bacteria and yeast organisms die and leave the body.
During this period, you won't feel very well, but in reality, you are responding positively to treatment. After this initial detoxification period, you should see significant improvement of your symptoms.

Drinking lots of water, and supporting the cleansing reaction with minerals can help lessen this.

How to Get Sick: Use Artificial Sweeteners

As bad as sugar can be in its various forms, artificial sweeteners are worse! Some are downright deadly because of their carcinogenic properties. Also, they are used in such high-volume products as diet soft drinks and sugar-free foods. Chief among sinners is aspartame, which is marketed as NutraSweet or Equal. Renowned diabetes expert Dr. H. J. Roberts believes there is a clear scientific link between aspartame and increased incidence of brain tumors, seizure disorders, chronic headaches, and hyperactivity in children. As for saccharin, the "cancer-causing" warning labels still apply. The newcomer on the block is sucralose (used in Splenda), but the jury of scientific research still seems to be awaiting further testimony on this one. (If the Maker didn't produce it "as is," then it probably isn't much better than the other synthetic sugar substitutes.)

So it is that time of year when our kids come home from school sick, coughing, fevers. What is the typical protocol for dealing with this. For me it used to be a trip to the store to purchase Motrin, cough suppressants, and whatever else looked like it would get the job done. I would usually end up a few days later at the Dr. office to get an anti-biotic. The funny part about that was that the stuffy head would shift into the lungs and settle there.
Ok, there has got to be a better way to do this right? Well I have found many different resources that I use that help do the job. The trick is to strengthen the immune system and wipe out the bug, not suppress it.
I feel that there are some simple basics that you can use for all of these bugs that come our way, however you have to customize the program to the problem, and the child.
Products I use and love:
I always have Echinacea and Goldenseal on hand. This will be useful for the flu, fevers,earache/infection, sore throat, and a cold. This product is only used at times of illness, not as a preventative.
Silver is a one of those do everything products. I don't recommend a colloid, or a made it yourself product. find a great aqua sol formula, there is not the same risk involved with this technology. I love Nature Sunshines Silver Shield.
A good probiotic is going to be vital. You can find this in many different forms. Colostrum, Bifidophilus, Acidophilus, and other forms of Lactobacillis. These friendly bacteria prevails in the intestines to keep harmful bacteria in check.
There are many herbs that can be used to help purge congestion out of the chest and sinuses. I love an use all of the following alone or in different combinations.
Garlic- called natures penicillin. Good for the circulatory system. Anti-viral, Anti-fungal, and Anti-bacterial. My kids love garlic gels.
Mullien- A powerful lung remedy. Soothing and lubricating to the lungs, Helps heal weakened lungs,and purge congestion. You can find this in combinations with garlic or lobelia, fenugreek, horseradish, or wild cherry bark.
Olive leaf, Oregon Grape, Zinc Lozenges, and any herbs that help clear the liver are always options to add.
Essential oils are a vital. I use them internally, topically and diffuse them into the air.
Eucalyptus- The cooling congestion clearer. Sinus congestion,lung infection, headache, aches and pains.
Lemon- The clarifying detoxifier. Great for clearing toxins out of tissues.
Thyme- It is for everything microbial. Very gentle yet effective for severe cough and infection.
Frankincense- Good for grounding and blood clearing. Anti-inflammatory, great for pain, skin, infections, headaches, asthma. One of my favorites.
Lavender- The do everything oil. Use this for baths to soothe the body, mind, and spirit. Headaches, congestion, rashes, burns.
Cinnamon- Warming infection fighter. Great for any infection.
Myrrh- is very soothing to the system. great for mouth sores, chest infection
Oregano- Is one of those do everything oils. This oil is considered bringing in the big guns.
Peppermint- Clarity and refreshment. Put on the bottoms of the feet to pull down a fever. Works on headaches, coughing, congestion.
Tea tree- Also known as Melaleuca- The anti-fungal first aid wonder. Great for chest colds, mouth sores, thrush, yeast issues.
You can put oils together in many different combinations to fit your issue. I am very picky about the Quality of oil I use . My favorite is Doterra.
www.mydoterra.com/maria

These are all the curative options. What we need to be mindful of in our everyday life, with the choices we make in food, drink, stress, thoughts,and environment is preventative.
There is nothing better than taking control of your families health. Having the knowledge to be empowered as the healer of you family is key. Take every cold, flu, earache, and cough as an opportunity to learn. Have the tools in your home. Teach your kids to make healthy choices.

Find Joy in every Journey!
Maria

What I love

I want to share with everyone the things that I love, and use on a daily basis. I am the mother of 6 Children and have learned to take responsibility for all of our health. Life with kids comes with lots of challenges,and opportunities. Not a day goes by without a meal to fix, an owie to fix, a heart to love, a spirit to lift. Many opportunities to learn and teach.





In my home we do things quite simple. We eat simple, and at the same time we eat healthy and only the best. People think it cost more to eat healthy. I think that it is quite the opposite. I feed 8 of us on a very modest budget. We have lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Good high Quality meats. Most of our meals are freshly made. My kids get angry and refuse to eat if I dont offer them a good fresh meal. They think that canned food and ready made meals are poor food. I love that they are food snobs. Yes they love sweets and chips and junk foods. We have learned how to make smart choices on those options.

I have found many food co-ops that I do group orders with. My favorite is Green Polka Dot Box. If you could imagine purchaseing food at the wholesale price like Whole Foods, Good Earth, Or Trader Joes. The foods are delivered to your home. When you purchase over $150.00 your shipping is free. Here is the link to this opportunitie. ...so check this out. It's a new online club called The Green PolkaDot Box. They've got a rewards program that gives you extra discounts and they pay money back when you tell others so you can wipe out your cost for the food you buy. It's really cool: FREE Organics!
Learn how you can help wipe out your cost for natural and organic foods.
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Find joy in every journey
Maria Heuser, Member

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