A collection of diet and herbal recommendations for several health conditions

1. Nutritional Programs
Table of Contents
Acne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-3
Allergies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Anxiety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Arthritis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bacterial Infections . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Bladder Infections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .8
Blisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bruises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 10
Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Canker Sores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cold Sores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Constipation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Coughs and Congestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cuts and Abrasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 16
Dandruff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Diarrhea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Ear Ache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Eczema . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Flatulence (gas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Fevers/Chills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Flu and Cold (Viral Infections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24
Gum Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25
Headaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27
Head Lice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Immune Building Strategies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31
Insect Bites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 32
Insomnia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Irritable bowel Syndrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Menopause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Motion Sickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Muscle Aches/cramps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pink Eye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 38
Pneumonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39-40
Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Seasonal Affective Disorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Sore Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 43
Stomach Flu – Vomiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

2. Acne
Acne can be caused by several factors. One is a change in keratin, a
protein produced by the skin cells. Excess keratin can clump together to
block the oil ducts within hair follicles. Bacteria that inhabit tiny hair
follicles can also play a role, especially in teen age acne. Hormonal
changes during the menstrual cycle may also contribute.
General Recommendations: Aggressive and frequent washing
aggravates the
condition
Wash gently with a mild cleanser, morning
and evening.
Consider a colon and/or liver cleanse
Dietary recommendations: Eliminate dairy products, fried foods,
chemicals and sugar
Use high quality oils (flax, borage, olive,
grapeseed)
Essential oils: Tea Tree (Melaleuca)
(5-15% dilution of the oil to problem area – repeat twice
daily)
Lavender oil – dot on individual blemishes with a cotton
swab
Oregano and garlic oil mixed with diluting oil - to problem
areas
Herbs: Burdock – 4 cups of tea per day (1 TB dried root in 2 cups water)
Herbal blends to clean the lymphatics
Female hormone balancing formulas for women
Consider anti-fungal program
Complexion Clear (Solutions IE Formula) 4 sprays 3 times per day

3. Anti-inflammatory face wash
1 tsp dried calendula flowers or 1 TB chamomile flowers steeped in 1 cup hot water for
5-10 minutes.
Strain, let cools and apply to face with cotton ball or clean cloth.
Antibacterial Face Wash:
2 TB dried Oregon graperoot or goldenseal root
2 cups water
Simmer all ingredients for 10-15 minutes. Strain and cool; use to wash face or soak a
clean cloth and use as a compress.
Antibacterial paste:
1 tsp powdered Oregon graperoot or goldenseal root
1 few drops water
5 drops lavender oil
Mix all ingredients. Apply to pimples; let dry. Rinse or gently wash off.

4. Allergies
Allergies result when the body responds inappropriately to a normal substance. Many
environmental allergies can be controlled by eliminated the most common food allergens:
(milk/dairy, eggs, peanuts, wheat, soy, cashews, shellfish, strawberries, beef, pork, corn,
and chocolate.)
Modern wheat hybrids are more allergenic than the original wheat grain. Many people
experience great results with allergies by simply eliminating all wheat and gluten products
from the diet.
Wash out nose with salt water, with or without herbs. (1/2 tsp salt or baking soda to 1
cup warm water)
Supplements: Lobelia tincture at the first signs of allergic reaction (1-10
dropperfuls, start with one then give more every 30
seconds as needed) – too much lobelia can cause vomiting
Allergy Season Plus (Solutions IE formula)
Eye Nourish (Solutions IE Formula)
Vitamin C
Digestive enzymes
Bee Pollen
Multi-vitamin with de-tox emphasis
Pro-biotics to replenish healthy flora
Stomach-Liver-Colon support
Diet: Well-balanced diet
Supplements if necessary to get a good balance of vitamins and minerals
Avoid combining proteins with starches and sugars at meals
Eliminate food allergens (milk, wheat, soy, peanuts)
Essential Oils: Lavender, Roman chamomile
Valerie (Fierra’s)
Professional Guidance: Phenolics (homeopathic remedies that act to
Stimulate the body’s ability to gradually desensitize
itself from the sensitivity)
Cleansing programs: Heavy metal, yeast, fungus
Strengthen the bowel if Leaky-gut syndrome is present

5. Anxiety
Anxiety may have a physical or biochemical basis. Frequent or chronic anxiety will cause
adrenal exhaustion. Adrenal exhaustion then results in fatigue, decreased ability to handle
stress and increased susceptibility to disease of all kinds.
General Recommendations: Exercise stimulates the brain to produce its own calming
chemicals.
Warm bath
Meditation with quiet music
Counseling and Solution-oriented thinking may help to resolve
The issues causing anxiety
Clear unresolved emotions
Diet: Extra emphasis on the B vitamins, Vitamins C and E,
Foods high in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium,
Emphasis on omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids
Avoid caffeine and alcohol
Avoid refined sugars
Identify food allergies
Herbal Teas: 1 cup every two hours. Use 1-2 tsp seeds or dried herbs in 1 cup hot water
and steep for 10 minutes.
Oats (green to yellow colored seeds)
Chamomile
Vervain
Skullcap
Passionflower
Essential oils: Lavender – applied to skin, inhale and put in bath water
Peace and Calming (YL) or Native Spirit and Heart’s Desire (Fierra’s)
Valor (YL) or Valerie (Fierra’s)
Herbal blends: Adrenal Formula
Nerve formulas
Neuro V (Solutions IE Formula)
Bach flowers: Rescue remedy, Rock Rose, Mimulus

6. Arthritis
Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes swelling and pain. Osteoarthritis is the
most common. Rheumatoid arthritis is believed to be caused by an inappropriate immune
reaction. Pathogens (fungus, virus, bacteria, parasites, heavy metals) can be a significant
factor in arthritis. Spinal misalignment can also be a factor causing additional stress on
the joints. Other causes include poor nutrition, an overactive immune system, and food or
environmental allergies.
General Recommendations: Soak bath: 1 ½ cups – 2 cups apple cider vinegar in tub
of Water or 2 cups Epsom salts in tub of water
Alkalize your body (use 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1 tsp honey in
Glass of water)
A vegetable juice or water fast can help reduce joint pain
Diet: Recommended foods include fresh fruits and vegetables with the majority raw
Vegetable greens and raw vegetable juices are excellent
Goat milk if you like the taste
Whole grains such as millet or oats
Legumes
Small portions of protein
Fresh seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin)
Eat up to ½ lb fresh cherries per day
Extra virgin olive oil or grape seed oil, flax oil
Eat High sulfur foods including asparagus, cabbage, garlic, or onion
Drink plenty of water
Avoid excess protein, cow’s milk, processed meats, breads, junk and refined foods,
Oranges, orange juice, partially hydrogenated oils, fried foods,
Eggplants, tomatoes, tobacco, green and red peppers
Herbs: Devil’s Claw, Alfalfa, and Yucca to reduce swelling and stiffness
Herbal blends to clear out pathogens
Cayenne cream applied to affected area
Ginger tea (pour boiling water over grated root and drink)
Nutritional Supplements: Enzymes between meals (bromelain, protease enzyme
roducts)
Vitamin A and E
Flax oil, Evening primrose oil, black currant, or borage oil
Glucosamine sulfate with chondroitin (Vegan form)
MSM (2,000-8,000 mg daily)
Joint Health V (Solutions IE formula)
Essential Oils: Birch with helichrysum, Anastasia (Fierra’s), PanAway (YL)

7. Bacterial Infections
Determining whether an infection is viral or bacterial can be difficult. Some general
guidelines are given below but it should be used only as a guide. Many recommendations
are the same for both viral and bacterial infections.
Viral Bacterial
Generalized symptoms Localized symptoms
Lower metabolic rate Increase metabolic rate
Body temperature runs cool Body temperature runs warm
Sensitivity to cold Increase in perspiration
General aches and pains Localized pain and swelling
Alkaline urine pH is common Acid urine pH is common
Hypoglycemia Hyperglycemia
Lowered white blood count Increase in white blood count
Fatigue, general weakness Mucous congestion
At first signs of sore throat: Rub diluted oregano or spice traders oil on neck
10 sprays colloidal silver on back of throat
Salt water gargle with 2 drops melaleuca oil
Supplements: See immune building program
Acidophilus (if antibiotics have been used – take higher doses of
probiotics for one month – take first thing in the morning on an
empty stomach)
Herbs: Golden Seal, Echinacea, Garlic, Yarrow, Leptotoenia
Herbal blends: Anti-bacterial formulas (available through professionals)
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea (one gallon in 24 hours)
Balance formula for area of body effected (Lung, Kidney, Liver . . . )
Calcium (can be helpful in lowering fevers)
Vitamin B complex
Vitamin C
Iron (wait until infection has cleared – the body will naturally lower iron
levels in the blood to retard bacterial growth during an infection –
but iron stores are depleted rapidly during an infection and may
need to be supplemented)
Take anti-infective formulas for 7-10 days after symptoms are gone
Cold-Sheet Treatment: See Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Home Health Care Book
Essential Oils: Oregano, thyme, frankincense, melaleuca
Blends: Spice Traders, Purify, Fortify (Fierra’s)

8. Bladder Infections
Symptoms of a bladder infection include burning or stinging on urination, the area above
the pubic bone aches and so does the lower back. Bladder infections left untreated can be
dangerous as they can travel to the kidneys and cause permanent damage.
General Recommendations: Drink lots of fluids, at least 8 glasses per day to
prevent.
Urinate often and always empty the bladder to help
prevent
Wear cotton underwear to help prevent
A hot compress is very soothing to an irritated urinary
tract.Place the compress on the lower abdomen
Diet: Wholesome meals made with basic foods
Natural diuretics include watermelon, celery or parsley
Add garlic to clear soups or other meals
Avoid all refined sugars, including alcohol
Avoid salty, spicy, processed, or refined foods, as well as caffeine
Identify food allergies and avoid these foods
Avoid soda pop
Herbs: Cranberry can help prevent and may also help cure
Drink 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cranberry juice per day during an infection
Uva Ursi – up to 9 400- to 500-milligram capsules per day
Or ½ cup strong tea three times per day (soak 1/3 oz dried leaves in 4 cups
Cold water for 24 hours, remove leaves and simmer down to 2 cups)
Goldenrod – 2-3 cups per day (steep 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 min)
Oregon graperoot – 1 tsp of tincture 3 times per day
Echinacea – up to 9 300- to 400- mg capsules per day
Thyme - (1 tsp thyme per cup water)
Herbal Blends: Kidney formulas with anti-bacterial or immune building formulas
Nutrition Supplements: Vitamin C, Vitamin A
Probiotics to replace good bacteria (at least 4 billion organisms daily)
Essential Oils: Oregano, Melaleuca

9. Blisters
Blisters result from physical trauma to the skin. Your body creates a little “cushion” of fluid to
protect the damaged skin. The collected fluid and the raw, red underlying skin contain specialized
cells that the body has rushed to the area to limit the injury and begin the process of healing. For
this reason, it’s usually best to leave a blister intact so the inflamed underlying skin can heal.
General Recommendations: Clean the area by soaking it in warm water, or apply a
small amount of hydrogen pyroxide solution. Pat dry.
If you need to drain the blister, pierce it with a sterilized needle,
allow the fluid to drain, and pay dry. Do not remove the
protective covering of skin until it begins to dry and peel on its
own.
Apply a small amount of herbal salve or cream to a bandage or soft
pieces of gauze and gently cover the blister. Repeat cleaning and
application of herb cream and dressing two or three times per day
until the blister is healed.
Essential oils: Melaleuca, Lavender, Purification (YL), Purify (Fierra’s)
Dilute oils by adding five times as much of a neutral vegetable oil
Herbs: Vulnerary herbs promote healing and speed generation of new skin
Other herbs help cool and heal inflammation and fight bacteria
Comfrey – stimulates cell proliferation – use a comfrey salve on blister
Calendula – wound healing and anti-inflammatory. Found in first aid creams
Chamomile tea – dampen a tea bag in warm water and hold against the
blister
Blister Balm
½ oz dried calendula blossoms
½ oz dried comfrey root
2 cups almond, olive, or other vegetable oil
½ cup finely chopped beeswax
10 drops lavender essential oil
10 drops tea tree (melaleuca) oil
Combine herbs and vegetable oil in crock pot. Turn to lowest setting, cover and allow to heat
gently two to four hours, checking and stirring frequently to prevent burning. When the oil is
yellow in color and has an “herby” smell, it’s done. Strain through a coffee filter or piece of clean
cloth in to a large measuring cup. This is now an infused oil.
To each cup of infused oil, and ¼ cup beeswax. Heat the oil and beeswax together over very low
heat until the beeswax is completely melted. Do not allow to boil or burn. The balm should be
the consistency of an easily spreadable paste. Remove from the heat. Quickly add the essential
oils. Pour into clean glass containers and cover tightly. Cool to room temperature.

10. Bruises
Injury to soft tissues of skin and muscle causes most bruises. Habitual bruising without
injury can be a sign of illness and you should see your doctor.
General Recommendations: Application of cold right after injury can help reduce
swelling
Elevate injured part and keep it cold for 10-15 minutes
Repeat 3-4 times per day the first day of the injury
Diet: Vitamin C will help keep capillaries strong
Vitamin C foods include peppers, guavas, parsley, dark green leafy vegetables,
broccoli, cabbage, citrus fruits and strawberries
Herbs: Arnica – relieves pain, anti-inflammatory, speeds the disappearance of bruise
Many gels, creams, ointments and salves contain arnica
Compress can be made by steeping 2 tsp arnica flowers in 1 cup hot water,
strain and cool. Wet a clean cloth with the solution and apply to the
injured area for about half an hour three times per day. (or use 1
dropperful arnica tincture to 1 cup of water)
Calendula – applied externally in the form of a compress, gel, cream or salve
Comfrey – make a poultice by wrapping wet comfrey leaves in a clean cloth
Or steep ¼ cup dried roots or leaves in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, cool
and strain, and moisten a cloth with this solution. Apply for about an hour
at a time
Cayenne creams can be used to reduce pain
Parsley – leaves can be crushed and applied repeatedly to a bruise
Potato – spud slices, raw and cool, are an old home remedy for bruises
Essential Oils: Helichrysum or lavender with cypress
Mix 2 drop lavender, 3 drops rosemary, and 1 drop geranium. Mix
together in water and saturate wash cloth and apply as compress
over area.

11. Burns
Skin damage in burns in measured by degrees. A first-degree burn involves only the
surface skin. Second-degree burns extends to deeper skin layers to produce darker
redness along with swelling, pain and blisters. A third-degree burn destroys all layers of
skin. The burned skin appears white or charred.
General Recommendations: First degree – immediately immerse area in cold water
or apply cold compress. Don’t apply ice directly on the skin. For chemical burns,
rinse the skin with cool water for 20-30 minutes. Do not apply ointments, oils,
or butters.
Second-degree burns should be taken immediately to the doctor. Cut away
overlying clothing, unless it has adhered to the burn. Loosely cover with sterile
dressing. Do not apply anything else, not even water. To prevent swelling,
elevate burned extremities.
Herbs: Aloe – reduces inflammations and soothes burn pain, fight bacteria, and
speeds healing
Calendula – in many over-the-counter burn products
Make a tea from dried flowers (2 tsp in 1 cup hot water for 10 min, strain
and cool) Apply with a clean cloth as often as needed
Comfrey – Look for commercial products or make a tea or poultice
Tea – 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes
Poultice – mash about a cup of fresh leaves, wrap the mash in thin cloth
Plantain – crush a fresh leaf and apply the juice directly to the burn
Essential Oils: Lavender – relieves pain and enhances healing
Apply undiluted directly to the skin
Nutritional Supplements: Colloidal Silver – spray directly on burn

12. Canker Sores
Mouth ulcers, or canker sores, are extremely uncomfortable. Experts disagree on what
causes them. Studies suggest the following culprits: food allergies, immune dysfunction,
viral infections and nutritional deficiencies (esp. B12, folic acid or iron)
General Recommendations: Maintain proper pH balance
Avoid toothpaste with sodium lauryl sulfate – this causes the mucus membranes
to dry out and leaves them vulnerable to the acids in food
Diet: Alfalfa sprouts
Eat salad with raw onions, yogurt, buttermilk, soured products
Avoid sugar, citrus fruits, processed and refined foods
Avoid fish and meat for two weeks to reduce body acidity
Herbs: Gotu Kola – heal wounds and promote connective tissue growth
1 cup tea daily (steep 1 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)
Echinacea – tinctures produce a numbing sensation – if sore is large, the alcohol
inthe tincture may cause it to sting so use a glycerin extract instead.
Use 20-40 drops in a few oz of water up to 4 times a day – swish around
the mouth
Licorice – esp. if there is a viral connection. Open capsule and put a pinch of
powder right on the sore
Chamomile – up to 4 cups tea per day, taken internally or used as a mouthwash
(steep 1-2 tsp dried herb in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)
Goldenseal – 20-50 drops of tincture, dissolves in a little water and swished in
Mouth
Essential Oils: Sage with clove or lavender
Thieves (YL) or Spice Traders (Fierra’s) with sage
Peppermint or wintergreen oil
Canker sore swab
1 tsp Echinacea tincture
1 tsp goldenseal tincture
1 tsp calendula tincture
1 tsp grapefruit seed extract
1 TB aloe vera gel
Mix all ingredients in a small jar with a tight seal. Place a pea-size amount of the gel on a
clean piece of gauze; hold in the mouth against the sore

13. Cold Sores
Cluster of small, painful blisters on the lip. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus
The virus remains dormant in the body and is triggered by fever, cold, virus, exposure to
sun, wind, stress, menstruation, or depressed immune system
General Recommendations: Protect yourself from the sun
When you feel a lesion coming on, moisten a tea bag or some used
coffee grounds and put directly on the cold sore.
If it occurs frequently, check for low thyroid function
Diet: Eat plenty of raw vegetables, yogurt and soured products
Herbs: Lemon Balm- use a commercial lemon balm cream or make a compress or
poultice from its leaves (steep 1-2 tsp dried leaves in 1 cup hot water for 10 minutes)
Licorice – Use a cream contain licorice extract or make a compress or poultice
Mullein – 6-8 cups of tea per day or make a compress
(tea made from 2 tsp dried flowers and leaves in 1 cup hot water for 10 min)
Echinacea – use as a tea, poultice, or compress
Garlic – include plenty of garlic in diet
Stevia – apply directly to lip sores
Herbal Blends: Anti-viral herbal products
Essential Oils: Clove
Lavender with peppermint or melaleuca
Purification (YL) or Purify (Fierra’s)
Nutritional Supplements: Vitamin C
Zinc – (zinc sulfate gel)
Quercetin - plant pigment found in onions, garlic and other foods
L-Lycine 500 mg twice a day
Cold Sore Relieve (Solutions IE Formula)

14. Constipation
A healthy bowel will move its contents at least once a day. Two to three times a day is
preferred. If you experience a bowel movement less than once per day, you will benefit
from a nutritional program to overcome constipation.
Prevention is the best medicine. Eat a proper diet with fresh vegetables and fruits and
whole grains. Chew food thoroughly. Eat slowly and use meats sparingly. Juices such as
prune juice help the lower bowel. Tobacco, caffeine and alcohol tend to increase
constipation. It may be necessary to go wheat and dairy free until the problem is cleared
up.
Dehydration is the most common cause of constipation. Drinking plenty of water and daily
exercise will help. Do not “resist the call”. Go to the bathroom when you need to.
Laxatives are not the best answer for constipation. It is better to use a bowel tonic or
colon formula to strengthen the colon as a tissue. Enemas are rarely necessary. A change
in diet is usually enough. A colon cleanse may be very beneficial.
Life Style Changes: Drink more fluids (Milk constipates some people)
Fiber-rich meals
Exercise
Supplements: Aloe Vera internally
Increase friendly flora with probiotics
Essential fatty acids – Borage, flax, fish, olive, pumpkin oils
Balance formulas for the colon will strengthen the colon
As a tissue to improve bowel function
Kid-e-Reg (Dr. Christopher’s) for children
Magnesium has a laxative effect
Essential Oils: Ginger and anise seed oil
Tummy Rub (Fierra’s aromatics)

15. Coughs and Congestion
Always look for the underlying cause. Coughing in and of itself is just a symptom. A
productive cough (produces mucus) that persists for months is characteristic of chronic
bronchitis. Constipation is typically a problem and needs to be corrected as part of the
remedy.
General Recommendations: Hot vapor or steam bath followed by a cold shower or
sponging
Herbs: Comfrey, mullein, and lobelia
Blends: Balanced formulas for the Lung
Lobelia tincture can be used to relax the throat and bronchi rapidly
Lymphatic cleansers (available from professionals)
Pulmo V (Solutions IE Formula)
Onion Cough Syrup: 2 large onions
Place in pan and cover with raw honey
Cook on low heat (double boiler) for several hours
Strain and press out the liquid
Strain and add the juice of one lemon
To increase effectiveness: For every pint of liquid honey used, add
one ounce of licorice root powder, horehound herb or wild cherry bark. Any of
these three herbs is a fine expectorant and is used to aid in breaking up phlegm
and discharging it.
Use liquid as a cough syrup. Can use 1 tsp. every fifteen minutes or half hour, as
needed. Hold the syrup in the mouth and let it trickle down the throat.
Essential Oils: Mix Aura (Fierra’s), Frankincense and lemon for congestion – add to a
mixing oil and rub on chest and back
Peppermint removes mucus
Myrrh is effective on phlegm
Myrtle is good for chronic coughs
Oils can be rubbed on throat and chest, put in a steam vaporizer or
added to a hot bath (add oils to bath gel before putting in water)
Diet: Avoid milk, cheese, bread, processed foods
Eat lightly
Fiber to clear the bowel (flaxseed and/or psyllium seed added to low-heated
grains)

16. Cuts and Abrasions
These are wounds to the skin. Cuts that are deep and wide may need immediate
attention by a doctor to prevent scarring. If bleeding does not stop, you should seek
medical attention immediately.
For minor wounds:
• Wash your own hands, then clean the skin around the wound with soap and water.
Wash the skin away from the wound, not towards it.
• Flush the wound thoroughly with water and gently pat it dry. Apply Herbal anti-
septic wash to the wound, followed by Complete Tissue Repair ointment
• Cover wound with sterile gauze, held in place with adhesive tape
• Watch carefully for signs of infection (red, hot, painful area; red streaks radiating
from the wound, swelling around the wound). At first signs of infection give
Immune boost formula (1 dropperful, 4-5 times per day) and apply a plantain
poultice over the site of the wound.
• Use good send and judgment as to when you need to seek professional help.
Herbs: Comfrey (fresh, dry, leaf, or powdered) to stop bleeding – this can be put right
into the wound. Keep adding additional amounts as needed. Cover with
gauze and bandage lightly to hold comfrey in place but so the area can
breathe.
Complete Tissue Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)
Drink one cup hot water with 1 tsp cayenne pepper to help stop bleeding
Complete Tissue Repair ointment (Western Botanicals)
Herbal anti-septic wash (Western Botanicals)
Supplements: Colloidal Silver sprayed on the wound will help prevent infection
Homeopathic: Arnica Montana
Essential Oils: First aid spray – 5 drops lavender, 3 drops melaleuca, 2 drops cypress
In 8 oz distilled water. Put in sterile spray bottle.
Shake well before using.
Lavender (very mild and may be used neat on children)
Roman chamomile is also mild and acts as a pain reliever
Melaleuca (strong antibacterial properties)

17. Dandruff And other Fungal skin infections
Dandruff refers to flaking pieces of skin on the scalp. It is the result of skin inflammation
which is typically seen on the head but can also be seen on the face, back, stomach and
folds of the body. Nobody knows exactly what causes dandruff, but many believe that it is
related to a fungal infection similar to the one that causes athlete’s foot.
General Recommendations: Keep skin clean and dry.
Do not share combs, brushes, hats, towels, clothes, or shoes
with others. Change socks if feet become sweaty.
Vinegar is a simple anti-fungal treatment.
Apply distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball
or clean cloth to affected area.
Consider internal fungal-cleanse
Diet: Plant-based diet with high quality oils
Avoid dairy products, esp. ice cream
Avoid refined sugars and refined CHO
It may be necessary to avoid fruits and fruit juices until the fungus is under control
Alkalizing diet – monitor pH (try to keep urine pH between 7-8)
Shampoo: Use all natural shampoos without any sodium lauryl sulfate or ammonium
laury sulfate
Lavender or Lemon Sage Shampoo (Young Living)
Dr. Christopher’s BF&C Shampoo, Conditioner, and Hair and Scalp Massage
Herbs: Evening Primrose – 8-12 capsules per day or rub oil directly into scalp
Flaxseed – 1 tsp per day internally or rub oil into scalp
Melaleuca – add a few drops to the above oils before rubbing into scalp
Grapefruit Seed Extract – apply liquid concentrate to the skin 3 times a day
Anti-fungal herbal blends
Pau d’arco
Essential Oils: Cedarwood, lavender, rosemary, sage
Garlic or oregano oil diluted in 1-2 tsp olive oil
Cinnamon and clove- diluted in 1-2 tsp olive oil
Healthy Scalp Rinse Heat the vinegar to the boiling point.
2 cups apple cider vinegar Remove from heat and add the herbs. Cover
¼ cup sage, rosemary, or thyme leaves or and steep for 10 minutes. Strain; discard the
any combination herbs. Pour into empty shampoo bottle and
label. Use about ¼ cup in 2 cups water as a
rinse after shampooing.

18. Diarrhea
Diarrhea is defined as having 2-3 times the number of bowel movements that are
customary for an individual. Stools can be soft or watery. Diarrhea is usually self-
limiting and lasts 2-3 days. An acute onset of diarrhea suggests exposure to E.coli or
shigellosis, or salmonella. Chronic diarrhea with malabsorption and gas indicates that
Giardia may be present. The major concern with diarrhea is the amount of fluid loss or
dehydration.
General Recommendations:
Replace fluid and electrolytes. Most important. Most sport drinks should not be used
because their sugar content is too high. Gatorade can be used if diluted half strength
with water. Find a good non-sugar electrolyte drink or make the following.
Oral Rehydration Solution: 1 tsp sea salt
4 tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp baking soda
4 TB sugar
1 quart of water
Or 8 oz fruit juice with ½ tsp honey and a pinch of salt
Followed by 8 oz water with ½ tsp baking soda.
Adults drink 4-6 quarts of solution in the first four to six hours. Children
can be given eight ounces every hour. (from Herbal First Aid and Health Care by Kyle
Christensen)
Avoid solid foods for first 12-24 hours. If diarrhea isn’t severe avoid only whole grain
cereals, raw fruits and vegetables. Rice, bananas, potatoes are good to be eaten to
supplement rehydration. Strictly avoid fats, dairy products, caffeine and alcohol. Avoid
drinking full strength juices. The sugar can make the diarrhea worse.
A colon detox formula may be helpful. Slippery Elm Gruel can be used to slow down
motility (2 tsp slippery elm to 6 oz liquid) If fever is present, treat as would an infection
with immune boosting herbs (Echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, cat’s claw, pau d’arco,
immune boosting blends)
Essential Oils: Peppermint, Idaho Tansy
Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)
Rub over the stomach around and navel and on the colon Vita
flex points on the bottom of the feet

19. Ear Ache
Always treat both ears, even if only one aches. The following simple, old-fashioned
aids can give relief:
General Recommendations: Prevent cold air from blowing against the ear
Use warm packs against the ear and put in warm herbal ear
oil (use moist heat like a hot water bottle – do not use a
heating pad)
Drink plenty of water
Onion: Lightly bake a large onion, cut in half while warm, bind
one half over each ear. Hold bandage on with a nightcap
and leave on all night.
Application of oils: Mix 1-2 drops of selected oil in 1 tsp warm olive oil. Apply in the
ear with finger or cotton swab and around the dear and down the Eustachian tubes
(externally). You can also put 2-3 drops of selected oil on a cotton ball and insert
carefully into the ear as a plug. Then lay a warm hot pack over the ear area to ease
the pain. CAUTION: Do not drop oil directly on the eardrum. First place oil on cotton
swab or put on finger and then place into ear.
Garlic: Drop four to six drops of oil of garlic into each ear and plug with warm
cotton.
Mullein: Use three to six drops of mullein oil in both ears several times a day.
Plug the ears with cotton. This oil may also be massaged under the ear
to relieve pressure in the Eustachian tube.
Lobelia: Place a few drops of warm tincture of lobelia into each ear and plug
with cotton.
Supplements: Anti-viral or anti-bacterial formulas as necessary
Immune boost formula hourly
Red Raspberry or Yarrow tea
Antibiotic eardrop or irrigation solution: ¼ cup white vinegar
¼ cup rubbing alcohol
With one of the following: 2-3 drops grapefruit seed extract
3 drops garlic tincture
3-5 drops Echinacea tincture
Sterilize a 4 oz bottle by immersing it in boiling water for 10 minutes. Mix all
ingredients in the bottle. Cap tightly; store out of light. To use, put a few drops into
the ear with a sterile eyedropper. Allow to run out of the ear.

20. Eczema
There are many steroid based medications that drive the problem deeper back into the
body. As with most skin conditions, this is a toxicity or cleansing issue. If the body
cannot eliminate toxins through the normal channels (bowel, lung, liver, kidney) then it
will come out through the skin causing irritation, blistering, itching, etc. Eczema is not
an infection but if the blisters or rash is scratched it can become infected.
General Recommendations: Cleanse the colon; Cleanse the liver
Make sure you have 2-3 bowel movements daily
Renew lotion from Melaleuca has worked very well with
eczema
Herbs: Complete Tissue Repair ointment (Western Botanicals) applied to the area
Colon Detox or Immune Boost poultice (Western Botanicals) at
night – esp. if blisters are weepy
Slippery elm gruel
Comfrey tea to continue cleansing
Rash Relief (Solutions IE Formula)
Essential Oils: Lavender, Myrrh
Diet: Food allergies/sensitivies are a major cause of skin conditions such as eczema.
Avoid dairy, gluten (esp. wheat) and other suspect foods
Include Essential Fatty Acids in supplement program (Borage oil, Flax oil)
Drink fruit juices or eat fruit to encourage cleansing
Drink distilled water temporarily to encourage cleansing
Modified Cold Sheet Treatment will encourage toxins to surface more rapidly:
Place child in warm/hot tub
Drink Red Raspberry or Yarrow Tea
Take the child out of the tub and sponge with cold water
Put pajamas on without drying the child – the dampness keeps the poisons
coming to the surface
In the morning – sponge off with warm apple cider vinegar and distilled water,
mixed half and half. Give him some clean clothes and clean bed linins

21. Flatulence (gas)
When food is poorly digested in can ferment and become sour causing gas anywhere
along the digestive tract. Often the cause is as simple as eating too fast, overeating, or
eating unhealthy foods. Improper food combining or lack of digestive enzymes may
also contribute to the problem
Supplements: Digestive enzymes with meals
Replenish healthy flora with probiotics
Herbs: fennel, cinnamon, peppermint, chlorophyll
Goldenseal with myrrh (equal parts)
Pain management: Hot water bottle for gas pains and cramping
Diet: Avoid carbonated beverages
Eat raw vegetables with every meal
Avoid eating heavy proteins and heavy carbohydrates in the same meal
Avoid sugar
Vinegar in water to acidify an overly alkaline bowel
Chew fennel seeds after a meal
Herbs: Peppermint (candy or tea)
Chamomile (3-4 cups tea per day – 1 tsp dried flowers to 1 cup hot water,
steep for 10 minutes)
Anise Seed (up to 3 cups tea per day)
Ginger
Fennel seeds (chew on seeds or 1 cup tea per day)
Essential Oils: Peppermint, tarragon, anise seed and fennel
Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)

22. Fevers/Chills
Fever is not a disease, but an elevation in body temperature and may indicate the
presence of a disease. As the fever increases, the white blood cell activity or immune
response increases. Therefore, supporting a fever during an infection, instead of trying
to eliminate it is important. The most important thing to remember during a fever is to
keep the person well hydrated. Constipation and congestion will keep a fever up. As
long as the fever doesn’t run too high (103-104 F) then some say to let it run its
course. The natural health practitioner will work with the fever, not fight against it.
The body fevers in an attempt to draw healing aids from the body towards the
malfunctioning area and also to discard or burn up unwanted material.
General Recommendations: Check the bowels for constipation
Use bowel formulas until bowels start to move freely
Avoid solid foods.
Drink plenty of fluids (at least 1 cup per hour)
Sip potato broth or chicken noodle soup broth
Perform Cold Sheet Treatment (See Dr. Christopher’s
manual)
Soak in a hot Ginger bath (1/2 cup powdered ginger in tub)
Cool water enemas can help remove poisons from the
system
Herbs: Immune Boost Formula (Dr. Christopher’s or Western Botanicals)
Lobelia Tincture (1-3 TB until it produces vomiting) if necessary
Yarrow, Elderflower or Peppermint Tincture: 10-15 drops/ 3 times a day
To promote sweating
To aid sleeping: Tea with equal parts catnip, peppermint and spearmint
sweetened with honey
To promote sweating: Yarrow tea
General healing: Red Raspberry leaf tea
Calcium can help bring down a fever (esp. when a child is teething)
Essential Oils: Lavender with peppermint, clove or sandalwood
Mix 5 drops each of lemon and peppermint – diffuse or inhale
Drink 1-2 drops of lemon or peppermint in 8 oz water and sip slowly
Modified Cold Sheet Treatment: Warm bath (as hot as you can without burning –
½ hour)
Warm herbal teas (drink 6-8 full cups while in the tub)
Immune boost formula
For the full impact and benefit, use the full procedure, but this simpler procedure
Can be used effectively at the onset of an illness to help the healing process)

23. Flu and Cold (Viral infections)
The time to act is at the first signs of illness. Many colds and infections can be “nipped
in the bud” by recognizing the signs and acting quickly. The old phrase from
Hippocrates can be applied “If you feed a cold, you will have to starve a fever.”
Hippocrates warns that feeding an infection is not wise. The body is simply doing a bit
of housecleaning, trying to dispose of excess metabolic waste. Fasting or eating light
will light the load on the liver and digestive organs and speed recovery.
General Recommendations:
Drink plenty of pure water, herbal teas and diluted fruit and vegetable juice
Take a warm/hot bath and drink hot herbal teas for at least 20 minutes until you break
into a sweat.
Chicken and vegetable soups (non-milk based, without meat, or butter) are a
source of quick energy and are easy to digest. Chicken soup will increase
the flow of mucus to help relieve congestion.
Garlic and onion can be used for anti-infective qualities
Warm Barley drink can be combined with herbs for a warm soothing beverage
Fresh vegetable juices (carrot and spinach; carrot, celery, spinach and parsley)
Foods to avoid: proteins and fats that are hard to digest, meat, fish, cheese,
milk, eggs, fried foods, large amounts of starches, artificial foods,
processed foods, and heavy meals
AVOID SUGAR AND SWEETS: Sugar suppresses immune function. The effects
are within 30 minutes of eating sugar and can last up to five hours.
Supplements: Herbal Anti-viral formulas (available through professionals)
Flu and Cold Spray (Solutions IE – 6 sprays three times a day)
Echinacea, Leptotoenia, Pau D’arco, Astragalus
Kid-e-well for children (Dr. Christopher’s)
Immune System Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)
Herbal tea made from elderberry flowers and peppermint
For sore throats: herbal tea made from fenugreek, sage, or licorice
As a diuretic: Herbal tea from goldenrod, horsetail, or parsley
Red raspberry leaf tea (one gallon in 24 hours)
Vitamin C, D and Zinc
High quality silver supplement (safe for internal use)
Homeopathics: Gelsemium and Bryonia
Essential Oils: Lavender, basil, oregano, frankincense, melaleuca
Aura (Fierra’s) for congestion
Spice Traders (Fierra’s) to boost immunity

24. Flu and Cold – Recipes
Basic Flu and Cold Tea: ¼ cup dried peppermint leaves
¼ cup dried lemon balm leavens
¼ cup dried elder flowers
¼ cup dried yarrow flowers
Store blend in an airtight jar away from heat and light for up to 1 year
To make 1 cup of tea: 1 cup water
1-2 tsp tea blend
½-1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
Lemon juice (optional)
Bring water to a boil, then remove from heat. Add tea and ginger if using
ginger (ginger helps chase away that chilled feeling and adds a sweet/hot
taste to the tea. Steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain; add honey and/or lemon
if
desired.
Herbal Steam and Bath Tea: 4 cups water
3 TB eucalyptus leaves
2 TB thyme leaves
1 TB rosemary leaves
1 TB peppermint leaves
In a large saucepan, bring water to boil. Remove from heat and add the herbs;
allow to steep, covered for 3-5 minutes. Carefully pour the water into a heat resistant
bowl and place on a sturdy table. Put a towel over your head and hold your face at
least 12 inches away from steam. Take an experimental breath. It the steam feels
good, drape a towel around your head and breathe deeply – through your nose if you
have a sinus infection, through your mouth if you have a cough. After you’re finished
inhaling the steam, strain out the herbs and pour the solution into the bath.
Cold and Flu Brew: 2 ¼ tsp Echinacea leaf
2 ¼ tsp elder flowers
2 ¼ yarrow leaves and flowers
1 ½ tsp peppermint
3 cups water
Place all but peppermint leaves in the water and simmer, covered for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and add the peppermint. Steep, covered for 10 more minutes.
Strain herbs and discard. Drink up to 3 cups of tea per day as needed. Store in the
refrigerator for up to 3 days.

25. Gum Disease
Gum disease is 2nd only to the common cold as the most prevalent infectious disease in
the US. The symptoms of gum disease include red, puffy or bleeding gums. It is
estimated that 3 out of 4 people over age 20 have some form of gum disease.
Gingivitis is the earliest and most treatable form of gum disease. Gum disease is
caused by food particles and bacteria getting trapped in the space between the teeth
and gums. It forms plaque, which hardens into tartar. Over time, the gums lose their
natural pink color and turn red and puffy.
General Recommendations: Brush and floss regularly
See a dental hygienist periodically to remove plaque
pH balance
Change toothbrushes every month
Massage gums with fingers to increase circulation
Rinse gums with mixture of equal parts baking soda and
3% hydrogen peroxide
Herbs: Echinacea (use as a mouth rinse or swab onto gums)
Or internally – up to 9 300- to 400- milligram capsules per day
Goldenseal – up to 6 500- to 600- milligram capsules per day
Calendula – apply tincture to the affected area up to three times per day
Aloe – Swab paste onto sore gums
Bilberry – mix powdered version of herb with water to make a paste
Dr. Christopher’s Herbal Tooth and Gum Powder
Dentarome Toothpaste from Young Living
Nutrition Supplements: Colloidal Silver – spray on gums after brushing
Vitamin C, bioflavanoids, calcium, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin
Essential Oils: Clove, Helichrysum, Mountain savory
Diet: Plant based diet – with whole foods and limited processing
Avoid refined sugars, CHO and esp. soda pop
Emphasize foods containing Vitamin C
Bacteria-fighting gum rinse
5 drops goldenseal tincture
5 drops myrrh tincture
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 dash cayenne
2 cups water
Combine all ingredients. Swish in the mouth for 2-3 minutes, three or four times a day.

26. Headaches
Headaches are a symptom of multiple causes. Determining the cause of the headaches
is important to find the most effective remedy. According to oriental medicine, the
location of the headache helps reveal the source of the problem:
Frontal lobe: Digestion issue
Right side: Liver issue
Left side: Pancreas, blood sugar issue
Rear: Stress or structural issue
General recommendations: Ice pack to head while feet are placed in hot water
Balance pH
Lemon juice in water
Diet: Avoid sugar, artificial sweeteners, caffeine, chocolate, tea, alcohol, MSG, nitrates
and nitrites. The most common foods to evoke a headache are: wheat, oranges, milk,
cheese, eggs, beef, corn, peanuts, figs, brown bananas or avocados, canned or
packages foods, frozen dinners, sauces and salad dressings
The following remedies can be applied to different types of headaches:
Tension headache: Massage back of scalp, neck and upper back. Ice pack on back
of neck.
Relaxing herbs: chamomile, valerian, kava kava
Essential oils: Peppermint, lavender, or Anastasia (Fierra’s) into
the temples – be careful not to get into the eyes
Dehydration headache: Early sign of dehydration. Rest and drink 1-2 quarts of
rehydration solution
Migraine Headache: Headache formula (Western Botanicals)
Feverfew (4-5 dropperful every hour)
Cayenne, chamomile, peppermint
Essential oils: Lavender with clary sage, fennel, or geranium
Consider neck alignment as an issue – See NUCCA Chiropractor
Homeopathic remedies for headaches
Multi-vitamin with De-tox focus
Caffeine Headache: Take in a small amount of caffeine then begin to taper off
caffeine completely.
Fever headache: Treat illness. Ice packs over the site of pain

27. Menstrual headache: Caused by fluctuating estrogen levels
Female balancing formulas
Chemical Headache: Heavy metal cleanse
Essential oils: Focus (Fierra’s), Helichrysum, Rosemary
Multi-vitamin with a de-tox focus
Hypoglycemic Migraine: Essential oils – lavender, Cloves and Limes (Fierra’s)
Focus (Fierra’s)
Normalize blood sugar – Balance formulas for pancreas
High protein breakfast and lunch. Avoid combining proteins
and carbohydrates in the same meal
Muscle-related or structural headache: Essential oils – Lavender, peppermint,
basil, birch
Essential oil blends: Anastasia (Fierra’s)
Complete Tissue and Bone oil or ointment on base of neck
Chiropractic – consider NUCCA
Sinus headaches: Essential oils – Rosemary, melaleuca, lavender
Multi-vitamin with a de-tox focus
Herbal lymphatic cleansers
Cleansing Headaches: Result of an herbal cleansing program. Reduce the amount
of herbal formulas you are taking to encourage a gentler cleanse
Possible causes of various headaches
If headache occurs:
• On awakening: Tension headache. Allergies or sinusitis
• Affecting jaw muscles: TMJ
• Afternoon or evening with sore neck and shoulders: Tension headache
• On one side of head: Migraine headache
• After exposure to chemicals: Chemical headache
• With fever, runny nose, sore throat: Sinusitis, flu
• With runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing: Allergies
• On morning when you drink less caffeine than usual: Caffeine withdrawl
• During menstrual cycle: Menstrual problems
• With new medication: Drug allergy
• With severe eye pain: Acute glaucoma. See doctor now!
• Severe pain in children with trauma: Possible brain tumor, if pain does not
resolve

28. Head Lice
Many over-the-counter shampoos and pesticide are becoming increasingly less effective as
the population of lice are adapting to these poisons. If you choose to use a medicated
shampoo, be sure to protect the liver by taking Milk Thistle seed and boost the immune
system with Echinacea.
General Recommendations: Cover head for 2-3 hours with mayonnaise. Cover
head with a shower cap to hold all of the goopy mayonnaise on.
This will suffocate the lice.
Comb hair with a fine comb to remove nits.
Lice cannot live for more than 24 hours without human contact.
Quarantine bedrooms where lice may be fore 24 hours.
Supplements: Milk Thistle Seed can be used to protect the liver if you choose
to use a medicated shampoo
Echinacea will boost the immune system
Essential Oils: Eucalyptus with lavender, peppermint, geranium, anise, ylang ylang
Coconut oil makes a nice mixing oil base. Other mixing oils can be
used as well
Scalp treatment: Mix 1 tsp. mixing oil base with 2 drops
eucalyptus, 1 drop lavender and 1 drop geranium. Massage into
scalp and leave for ½ hour. Shampoo and rinse well.
Antiseptic rinse: 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops lavender, 2 drops
Geranium, ½ oz. vinegar, 8 oz water. Pour over hair making
sure every hair is rinsed. Dry naturally. Repeat daily until lice
and eggs are gone.

29. Hives
Hives are raised patches on the skin that are somewhat circular. They can be white, pink,
or red and they itch! They may also burn or sting. They are basically an allergic skin
reaction. Hives are an indicator that your body has detected a toxin and is trying to
eliminate it. They are typically caused by certain medications, foods, insect bites, and
exposure to cold. Hives can become an emergency situation if you experience wheezing
or difficulty breathing along with swelling of lips, tongue and throat. Recurrent hives
may be caused by stress. They may also be a symptom of more serious conditions like
parasites, hepatitis, cancer, hyperthyroidism, and rare blood disorders.
General Recommendations: For chronic or recurring hives, consider the function of
the digestive system. The skin may be throwing off toxins that are normally excreted by
the intestines.
 Follow a detoxification program with a 3-Day juice fast, with a focus on
 green drinks.
 An oatmeal bath can reduce itching. Add 1 cup oatmeal powder to a warm
 bath or put oatmeal into a cheesecloth bag and tie it with string, hand it
 under the faucet or float in in the tub. Saok for 5-15 minutes. Pat skin dry
 to keep a film of oatmeal on the skin.
 Baking soda bath – 1 lb baking soda or 1 tub ov very warm water
Diet: Buy food in its natural state and prepare it yourself when possible
High fiber diet to improve elimination from intestines
Emphasize high quality essential fatty acids
Avoid dairy products
Drink a glass of clean water every two waking hours
Avoid food allergies
Avoid processed, junk and refined foods
Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Avoid meat, fried foods, or food high in saturated fat
Herbs: Licorice (similar to cortisol action) up to six 400- to 500- mg capsules per day
Or 20-30 drops tincture three times a day, or 2 cups tea per day
The tea can be cooled and applied directly to the hives
Chamomile – 3-4 cups tea per day or cool tea and moisten cloth to apply to hives
Yarrow – 3-4 cups tea per day or cool tea and moisten cloth to apply to hives
Burdock – up to 3 cups tea per day
Stinging Nettle – steam and eat as vegetable or 1-2 cups tea per day
Aloe – apply inner gel of plant on hives
Ginger – up to 2 cups tea per day (may increase heat of skin)

30. Immune Building Strategies
Immunity is defined as the protection from or resistance to disease. Several organs work
together to make up the immune system including the thymus, spleen, liver, lungs. The
endocrine, nervous, blood and lymphatic systems also contribute. The early signs of
immune deficiency are fatigue, loss of stamina, or frequent infections.
Proper attitude, good diet, ample rest and moderate exercise are essential elements in an
immune building program. In addition, the following supplements can help bolster a tired
immune system. A balance pH is also important to the immune system
Supplements: Balance formulas for the lung, spleen and thymus gland
Immune system formula (Dr. Christopher’s)
Flu and Cold Spray (Solutions IE)
Cold Season Formula (Dr. Christopher’s)
Kid-e-mune – for children (Dr. Christopher’s)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Zinc (dietary sources include pumpkin and sunflower seeds, eggs,
meat, whole grains, corn, beets, peas, spinach, and sea
vegetables)
Essential Oils: Frankincense, thyme, oregano, lavender, melaleuca, myrrh,
grapefruit, lemon
Blends: Spice Traders, Purify, or Fortify (Fierra’s)
Professional Guidance: The following conditions should be ruled out by a health care
professional before beginning an immune building program:
Candida
Epstein Barr Virus
Cytomegalovirus
Parasites
Hypoadrenal or hypothyroid condition
Heavy Metal toxicity
Allergies

31. Immune Building
“an ounce of prevention . . . “
Tips on how to prevent a cold or infection:
• Get sufficient rest
• Eat lightly. Stop before you are full.
• Live life with enthusiasm
• Keep the bowels open. Eliminate at least daily
• Maintain pH balance
• Avoid foods you may be allergic to
• Reduce stress levels
• Eat a nutritious, balanced diet full of enzymes, vitamins, and minerals. Include
organic fruits, vegetables and whole grains
• Remember to breathe deeply
• Take a sauna or steam bath once a week, or perspire weekly
• Enjoy natural sunlight in moderation
• Exercise regularly, but cut back to conserve energy at first signs of infection
• Dress warmly
• Gargle with salt water at signs of sore or scratchy throat (add two drops melaleuca
oil if you have some)
• Stay at home when ill (one day off as prevention may save three to four days later)
• Take supplements when needed
• Do not smoke. Avoid second hand smoke
• Avoid prolonged exposure to cold or wet weather
• Avoid alcohol. It may lower one’s resistance
• Avoid simple and hidden sugars
• Wash hands regularly
• Diffuse essential oils to kill air-borne pathogens (Purify, Aura, lemon, eucalyptus,)
Insect Bites

32. An allergic reaction to bites can be serious. Begin treating with immune boost and allergy
syrup (1 dropperful every 10 minutes) as you rush them to a hospital emergency room.
Lobelia tincture will help with breathing (5-20 drops every 10 minutes) Immune boost
and allergy syrup available from Western Botanicals)
General Recommendations: Paste made with baking soda and water can be placed
over bite. Sliced or grated onion on the bite is effective. Apply ice or cold water to bee
stings to decrease pain and inflammation.
Bee venom is acidic and can be neutralized by baking soda and water made into a paste
Wasp venom is alkaline and is treated well with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Herbs: Have herbs on hand for emergencies (skullcap, black cohosh, wood betony or
Valerian, comfrey, elder flower leaves – have dry herbs on hand and soak
in a little distilled water)
Fresh plantain leaves (bruised and made into a pasty form before putting on the
sting) or plantain in an ointment – very effective
Colon detox powder (Western Botannicals) made into a poultice with plantain
tincture will quickly draw out toxins from skin
Lobelia tincture
Aloe vera
Immune boost (Western botanicals) applied directly to eruptions to take itch
away
Essential oils: Purify (Fierra’s) and Melrose with 1-2 drops lavender
Continue to apply lavender oil 2-3 times a day until redness abates
Insect Repellent: 2 oz vegetable oil
¼ tsp citronella essential oil
1/8 tsp cedar, rose geranium, or lemongrass essential oil
Other oils that can be added: eucalyptus, lavender, tea tree,
Peppermint, lemon, or lemon thyme
Other essential oils for insect repellent: Diffuse oils in a room to keep insects out.
Peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon, lime, lavender, melaleuca,
cedarwood, geranium, citronella, lemongrass, thyme,
Purify, Spice Traders (Fierra’s)
Lemon and peppermint repel mosquitoes
Patchouly is used as a moth repellent
Idaho tansy floral water
Insomnia

33. The main cause of temporary insomnia is psychological stress. Other culprits include
consuming caffeinated beverages or other stimulants before bedtime. Herbal sleep aids
have fewer side effects than drugs. They can be taken internally or used topically as bath
teas or essential oils. The herbs are listed in order from strongest to mildest.
General Recommendations: Make sure room is completely dark – no night lights,
darken windows to avoid street lights coming into room
Get into a sleep routine – same time, same relaxation techniques
Invest in a good mattress
Exercise during the day, but avoid exercise within two hours of going to bed
Practice relaxation and stress-relief techniques
Diet: Cut out salt from diet after mid-day
Reduce protein and eat primarily CHO at evening meal
Emphasize leafy greens, sesame and sunflower seeds, oats, almonds and
walnuts to increase calcium and magnesium in diet
B vitamins are also essential for good sleep
Monitor caffeine intake strenuously. Avoid all caffeine for 8 hours before sleep
` Avoid sugary foods after lunch time
Herbs: Valerian – one 150- to 300- mg capsule or ½ - 1 tsp tincture in water
California poppy – up to 4 cups tea per day or 30-40 drops tincture 2-3 times a
Day
Lemon balm – 1-2 cups tea per day or 1-2 300- to 400- mg capsules
Passionflower – 1 cup tea before bedtimes or 20-40 drops tincture twice a day.
Do not take passionflower with MAO antidepressants
Kava-Kava – take one hour before bedtime (20-30 drops tincture or 1-2
capsules)
Chamomile – 1-2 cups tea before bedtimes
Skullcap – 1 cup tea at bedtime or 20-40 drops tincture at bedtime
Catnip – 1 cup tea at bedtimes
Essential Oils: Lavender with Roman chamomile,
Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Valerian, marjoram
Peace and Calming (YL) or Serenity (Fierra’s)
Add to bath or put a few drops on your pillow
Herbal Blends: Pituitary formulas
Adrenal formulas
Pure Energy Plus (Solutions IE formula)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome

34. General Recommendations: Check for parasites
Address Emotional issues
Check for food allergies
Diet: Avoid all sources of gluten (wheat, barley, rye, oats, spelt) for 1-2 weeks to see
if this makes a difference
Increase fiber in the diet (organic psyllium or organic flax seed) a few TB each
day
Supplement: Boost healthy bacteria with a high quality probiotic supplement
Menopause

35. Menopause occurs when the ovaries production of estrogen and progesterone greatly decrease. The
dwindling hormone supply can occur suddenly or it can take several months. The first phase is called
perimenopause. Common symptoms include erratic periods, breast tenderness, headaches, food cravings,
irritability, forgetfulness, and mood swings. Some women describe it as a bad case of PMS.
General Recommendations: Exercise and proper nutrition
Become a master of your pH – maintain urine pH between 6.5 and 7.5
Diet: Emphasize vegetables from cruciferous family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage,
cauliflower, kale, rutabagas, turnips)
Emphasize whole grains, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, fresh
vegetables, fresh fruits, garlic, flaxseed oil, dates, pomegranates
Include many legumes in your diet (adzuki, black, fava, great Northern, kidney,
lima, mung, red and yellow lentils, and black-eyed peas) as they are high in
isoflavones
Avoid rich dairy products, sugar, fried foods, red meats, caffeine, alcohol,
cigarettes, nicotine
Nutrition Supplements:
Vitamin E - reduce hot flashes, calm anxiety, ease vaginal dryness
Vitamin C and bioflavanoids - reduce leg cramps, bruising, and hot flashes
Calcium/magnesium – prevent osteoporosis and ease anxiety
B-complex - reduce water retention, combat fatigue and prevent nervous disorders
Selenium - helps maintain normal hormone functions
Acidophilus - prevent vaginitis, yeast infections and cystitis
Evening Primrose oil -contributes to estrogen products, sedative, diuretic, helps
control hot flashes
Borage/Flax and fish oils
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Herbal blends for PMS and General Female Function
Herbal blends for Pituitary, Thyroid and Adrenal glands should also be considered
Herbal blends to strengthen the Liver
Herbal Products:
Black Cohosh – mimics estrogen in the body (up to 3 -500 mg capsules per day Dang Gui – acts
as a phytoestrogen (up to 6 500- 600- mg capsules per day
Vitex – acts on Pituitary to stabilize hormone fluctuation (up to 3 200- mg capsules
Red raspberry – strengthens uterus, stops hemorrhages, relieves painful
menstruation (up to 1-2 cups of tea per day)
Licorice Root – control water retention, breast tenderness, CHO cravings (take up
to six 400- to 500- mg capsules per day Avoid licorice if you are pregnant,
nursing, have high blood pressure, heart rhythm irregularities or kidney
disease, or if taking digitalis-based drugs)
Saw Palmetto – One 320 mg capsule per day
St. John’s Wort – helps boost brain function and fight anxiety and depression
Up to three 300- mg capsules per day (do not take in combination
with anti-depressants)
Essential Oils: Basil, clary sage, ylang ylang; Sage, fennel, bergamot, yarrow or orange
Dragon Time (YL) or Bear With Me (Fierra’s)

36. Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is the result of your eyes perceiving one type of movement while your
brain is processing another. It can affect anyone.
General Recommendations: Avoid alcohol during and before a trip
If one a boat, stay in the middle
If small, sit on a cushion to see straight ahead and focus on distant points
Don’t sit on a seat that faces backwards
Wear headphones and listen to soothing music
Don’t take supplements on an empty stomach
Avoid reading or activities that cause you to put your head down
Try an acupressure wrist band
Avoid heavy meals with a high fat content, but don’t travel on empty
stomach either
Keep your area well ventilated
Herbs:
Ginger – strong gas expeller and settles the stomach, keep some in the glove
compartment on your car. May be more effective when taken 4 hours
before a car or boat ride (Up to eight 500- to 600- mg capsules per day;
10-20 drops of tincture three times per day; or ½ to 1 tsp fresh ground
root perday)
Peppermint – helps prevent vomiting and quiets stomach spasms (drink a small
amount of tincture in water, use a strong peppermint candy such as
Altoids or 1 cup of tea as needed
Fennel – seeds are regarded as gentle digestive aids and antispasmodics (up to
20 raw seeds, chewed well, or up to three 400- to 500- mg capsules per
day or 1 cup tea – 2-3 tsp crushed seed stepped in 1 cup hot water)
Essential Oils: Lavender with peppermint or ginger
Lavender with Di-Tone (YL) or Tummy Rub (Fierra’s)

37. Muscle Aches/Cramps
Muscle stiffness and aches can arise from chronic inflammatory disorders. Non-traumatic
muscle aches that are more acute could be due to overuse (exercise) or possibly infection.
If a fever is present, suspect an infection. It is also good to check the body for ticks if a
cause cannot be determined)
Remember the acronym RICE for acute muscle injury (Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate). Use
ice or cold water on the injury initially. Do not freeze the injury – generally 10-20 minutes
of ice each hour is sufficient. Rest, elevation and the use of an elastic bandage should be
used for the first 24-48 hours.
There are 3 essential keys for healing any type of injury. They are circulation, nutrition
and elimination. Injury typically results with inflammation, swelling, muscle spasms and
pain. The area becomes congested resulting in poor circulation. Good blood flow is
essential to healing.
First 24-72 hours: Ice – calm the inflammation. 10-20 minutes every hour
Continued healing: Hot and cold hydrotherapy. The cold will drive the blood
away from the painful area, the heat will bring nutrient rich blood back to the area. By
alternating hot and cold, you literally bring blood in and out of the area – this brings in the
nutrients and carries away the waste products to speed up healing. In the shower or
using a hand held shower wand – run hot water over the affected area for 30-60 seconds.
Turn the water all the way to cold for 30-60 seconds. Alternate back and forth with the
hot and cold for 15 minutes. Do this 7-10 times a day. If shower experience in
unacceptable the next best therapy is to alternate ice packs with a heating path. 5-8
minutes of ice, followed by 5-8 minutes of heat. Alternate for 30 minutes.
Third step: Use herbs or ointments below
Herbs: Complete Tissue and Bone Formula (Dr. Christopher’s) – make fomentation –
soaked cloth
Deep Heat Ointment (Western Botanicals)
Pain Relief Formula (Western Botanicals)
Complete Tissue Repair Ointment and Syrup (Western Botanicals)
Homeopathic: Arnica Montana
Essential Oils: Birch, basil, helichrysum, melaleuca, peppermint
Blends: Anastasia (Fierra’s)
Pink Eye

38. Pink eye is also known as conjunctivitis. Part of the eye appears pink or red, one or both
eyes water and may burn and itch. Viruses most often cause pinkeye, it often comes with
cold symptoms. If it accompanies a cold sore, check with a physician to rule out the
herpes virus.
If bacteria infection is involved, you’ll probably notice a copious yellow-green
discharge and the white part of your eye will turn an angry red. Infectious pink eye
usually begins in one eye but may spread to the other and to other people as well. Mild
bacterial and viral eye infections usually go away in several days without treatment.
General Recommendations: Wash hands after touching eyes
Make sure other people do not use your towel or washcloth
Try not to touch your eyes as all
Eyewash and Compresses (How-to’s)
Eyewash - Sterilize an eyecup by immersing it in boiling water for 10 minutes
Boil 1 cup of water for 10 minutes – steep 1 tsp herbs of choice for 10 minutes
Strain through a coffee filter
Pour this solution into sterilized eye cup (warm for infection, cool for allergies)
Lower your eye to rim of eye cup. Look left and right and blink in the eye cup
for 1 minute)
Sterilize the eye cup again before using it with the other eye
DO NOT PUT HERBAL EXTRACTS DIRECTLY INTO YOUR EYES
Compress – steep 1 tsp of dried herbs as directed above
Strain and cool the tea then use it to moisten a clean, soft cloth
Apply to closed eyes for 10 minutes at a time as often as is needed.
Herbs: Eyebright – astringent, soothing and antibacterial
Yarrow – astringent, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory
Mullein – anti-viral, healing and soothing
Tea – moisten a tea bag with warm water and apply to closed eyes for several
minutes
Berberine-containing herbs (goldenseal, Oregon graperoot, goldenseal
barberry, gold thread)
Herbal blends to build immune system against virus or bacteria
Nutrition Supplements: Colloidal Silver or Eye Nourish (Solutions IE)
Vitamin C
Zinc
Vitamin A

39. Pneumonia
It starts out like a bad cold, but when the symptoms get worse. Common symptoms include a
cough that produces ugly, green mucus, exhaustion, fever, shortness of breath and chest pain.
This in an infection of the alveoli. Bacteria, virus, or fungus can be involved. Pneumonia is more
serious than other lung infections such as bronchitis. Some patients has to be hospitalized.
General Recommendations: Good nutrition, a healthy diet, and general physical and
emotional support are especially important
Get plenty of rest
Have a support person with you to help cook, purchase and prepare medicines
Eat lightly – using fresh vegetables, fruits, soups, and juices
Stay away from sugar which suppresses the immune system
Warm baths or showers will help you feel better
Drink plenty of fluids to keep respiratory fluids thin and to flush toxins
A warm bath with warm herbal teas will naturally raise body temperature to kill the
pathogens
If you do not feel better in a few days – see your doctor
Nutrition Supplements: Vitamin C, E, Zinc
Acidophilus – especially after use of antibiotics
Calcium – the body uses calcium to fight infection, it also helps lower fevers
Herbs:
Echinacea – boost immune system (3-5 cups tea per day, ¼ - 1 tsp tincture per
day or 500- to 1000- mg capsules three to five times per day)
Goldenseal or Oregon graperoot – kill a wide range of bacteria and fungi (3-5 cups
of tea per day, ¼ - 1 tsp tincture three to five times per day, or 500- to
1000- mg capsules divided into three or four doses per day)
Garlic – Eat several raw cloves per day (try thinly slicing or pressing the garlic; then
marinate in a combination of equal parts honey and lemon juice to cover;
store in refrigerator, for up to two days. Eat 1-2 tsp three or four times per
day
Mullein – tones the respirator tract. Fights inflammation, soothes and heals
irritated tissues and helps ease coughs (2-3 cups tea per day or 1/8 to 1 tsp
tincture up to three times per day)
Licorice – anti-inflammatory and soothing, and eases coughs (2-3 cups of tea per
day; 1/8 to ½ tsp two to three times per day) Avoid this herb if you have
high blood pressure or are on heart medications, or have liver, kidney or
thyroid disease. Do not take if pregnant or nursing)
Horehound – promotes mucus production and expectoration; relaxes smooth
bronchial muscles to help breathe easier. (2-4 cups tea per day, 1/8 to ½
tsp tincture three to four times per day)
Hyssop – cough suppressant and antispasmodic, antiviral (3-4 cups of tea per day;
1/8 – ¼ tsp tincture three or four times per day
Mashmallow root and Slippery elm bark – decrease coughing by coating and
protecting irritated tissues. Both work best if taken as a tea (2-4 cups of tea

40. per day – simmer 1-2 tsp chopped root or bark in 1 cup water for 10 minutes)
Herbal Blends: Lung and Respirator formulas
Anti-bacterial herbal blends
Immune boosting herbal blends
Thymus blends to build immune system
OXOX or ATAK (Systemic Formulas) for deep cleansing of tissues
Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, oregano, frankincense, ravensara, sandalwood
Lavender with lemon, ginger, fennel, close
Purification (YL) or Purify (Fierra’s) or Immupower (YL) or Fortify (Fierra’s)
RC (YL) or Aura (Fierra’s)
Steam inhalation is most effective – place hot water in bowl on a table, add a few drops of
oil, put a towel over your head and bowl, keep face at least 12 inches away form
steam. Inhale deeply through the mouth and nose until you can no longer smell
the oils. Repeat three times per day
Chest rub – apply directly to chest, diluting with olive, almond or castor oil
Heat pack – moisten a thick piece of cotton or wool flannel with vegetable oil. Warm the
cloth in a low temperature oven. Add 10-20 drops of oil to the cloth and gently rub
them in to disperse them. Apply the pack to your chest. Put apiece of plastic over
the top of the pack to protect your bedding and top it with a hot water bottle if
desired. Leave the pack on for 20-30 minutes. Repeat up to three times per day
Castor oil – increases blood supply and stimulates the immune system. Simply massage
castor oil into the chest area (front and back) once or twice a day)
Old-fashioned plaster
Expectorant Cough Syrup
Mix one-half ounce by weight of:
dried powdered mustard ½ cup water
ginger ½ cup raw honey
or garlic 1-2 tsp mullein leaves
With one-half ounce of: 1-2 tsp dried horehound herb
powdered slippery elm or 1-2 tsp dried rosemary leaves
marshmallow root. 1-2 tsp powdered or chopped cinnamon
Add water, 1 TB at a time, until the mixture bark
forms a thick paste. 1-2 tsp dried chopped ginger
1 pinch cayenne
Spread a thin layer of paste on a piece of
thin cloth. Apply the plaster, cloth side Combine all ingredients in a small pot.
down, on your chest or back and leave it on Bring to a boil, then lower the heat.
15-30 minutes. Lift the plaster frequently Simmer, uncovered, until the mixture has
to make sure the skin is not burning from reduced by about one-half. Remove from
the heat of the herbs. Do not reuse the heat and strain. Cool to room
plaster. temperature. Take ½ - 1 tsp as often as
ever two hours. Store in refrigerator.

41. Substitute any of the herbs listed above in
this recipe
Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac
Home care begins with removing the powerfully irritating resin of the poison plants as
soon as possible after exposure. Flush your skin with lots of water, then wash with
soap. Also wash clothes, shoes, gloves, pets, gardening tools, and anything else that
might have been in contact with the plant. You can spread these resins easily by
touch.
General Recommendations: Goal is to reduce inflammation and dry the skin (Use
anti-inflammatory herbs and astringent herbs, but avoid ointments and heavy creams
that trap moisture)
Herbs: Grindelia (gumweed) Mix a tincture of grindelia with an equal amount of cool
water. Moisten a cloth with this solution and apply as a compress
Jewelweed: apply either the crushed fresh leaves or a compress made from tea.
To make tea – steep 1 heaping tsp of dried leaves or 2 tsp fresh leaves in
1 cup hot water for 10 minutes.
Plantain – a common lawn weed contain allantoin which is anti-inflammatory,
antimicrobial, and speeds wound healing. Pick a few leaves, wash them,
mash them, and apply as a poultice to the rash
Aloe – soothing, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and hastens healing. Slice a
leaf, scoop out gel and apply as needed
Witch hazel - soothing, cooling and drying – perfect for weepy rashes. Buy the
fluid extract in most drugstores. Apply as needed to rash. Saturate a
clean washcloth and drape over rash.
Cucumber – apply slices directly to rash or puree in blender and apply mash to
skin. Cover with a loosely woven cloth.
Oats – add to cool bath. Put ½ to 1 cup in cheesecloth or clean athletic sock, tie
sock and use as a wash cloth. Add 3-5 drops peppermint oil to oatmeal
bath for extra cooling touch.
Tea – moisten tea bag and apply it to the skin.
Itch relievers:
Take a bicarb bath - put ½ cup baking soda in a tepid bath – avoid hot water
Make a paste or baking soda and water and paint it on affected areas
Mix water and green clay powder to draw resin away from skin
Temporary relief can be found with an ice or cold pack

42. Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fall and winter are the SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) seasons. During these months
of the year depressing thoughts can overwhelm us due to darker days. It is especially
difficult to experience sadness or depression when we are expected to be and act jovial
amidst holiday activities. Winter months are especially notorious for their gloomy gray
skies, cold drizzling rainfall, and occasional dismal snowfall. Seasonal Affective
Disorder, also called Winter Depression, affects approximately 10 million people in the
United States alone. Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from this
disorder. People who live in colder climates have a higher incidence of SAD than do
those who live in warm, sunny locations. It has also been documented that suicide rates
are higher in places of increased light deprivation.
General Recommendations: Learn stress management techniques
Walking and aerobic exercise – outdoors to receive natural light if possible
Spend 30 minutes each day in the fresh air – in the sunlight if weather
permits – close to noon to maximize natural light
Light therapy – natural or artificial
Warm colors of yellow, red, and orange in lighting, room décor and clothing
Use high quality full spectrum light bulbs (not incandescent, but fluorescent)
Laughing stimulates endorphins to help us feel better – watch a comedy
Diet: Lox fat, without too much animal protein
Eliminate caffeine
Cut out excessive carbohydrates – especially refined CHO like sugar, white flour
Focus on raw foods with green vegetables and healthy oils
Nutrition Supplements: Magnesium, B-complex and minerals
Fish oil (or flax-seed, evening primrose oil and codliver oil) - Omega 3 oils or
essential fatty acids are beneficial in many cases of depression – look for high
quality oil in capsules
Herbs: Saint John’s Wort - improvements in anxiety, depression, and sleep
distubances.
Use organic, whole herb extracts. Do not use if taking prescription anti-
depressants
Flower essences: Mustard
Essential Oils: Jasmine, Lemon

43. Sore Throat
Sore throats can be causes by many things: hay fever, postnasal drip, smoky air, a too-
hot beverage, mouth-breathing while sleeping, shouting, and infections by viruses and
bacteria. The most common comes with viral infections. They typically last 3-4 days
and go away without medical treatment. Herbs can soothe the symptoms, boost
immune function and fend off viruses.
General Recommendations: Check for viral or bacterial involvement and use herbal
blends to assist with removing pathogen
Spray colloidal silver on back of throat
Gargle with salt water or water with a drop of melaleuca oil in it
Herbs:
Echinacea – anti-inflammatory and boosts the immune system. It can also numb
inflamed throat tissues. Do not rely on this alone for strep. But it can be used in
combination with antibiotics for strep. (Take up to nine 300- to 400- mg
capsules per day) Discontinue when symptoms are gone
Licorice – reduces inflammation, soothes the throats, stimulates the immune system,
and increases body’s production of the antiviral substance interferon. Take up to
3 cups of tea per day or up to six 400- to 500- mg capsules per day. Do not
take longer than six weeks. Avoid licorice if you have high blood pressure,
diabetes, or diseases of the thyroid, kidney, liver or heart.
Marshmallow – soothes inflamed mucous membranes. Take up to six 400- to 500- mg
capsules per day or 3 cups of tea per day
Mullein – fights flu virus. Take up to 6 cups of tea per day
Plantain – soothes tissues. Take up to 4 cups of tea per day or 3-6 grams in capsules
per day
Slippery elm – soothing to sore throats. Take 2-3 cups of tea per day. You can also
find lozenges made with slippery elm
Eucalyptus – the aromatic oils are antiseptic and cooling and helps to shrink swollen
tissues. Take up to 3 cups tea per day or find throat lozenges made with
eucalyptus
Garlic – Take up to three 500- to 600- mg capsules per day or 1-2 raw cloves per day
Minced and mixed into food.
Oregon graperoot, goldenseal, gold thread, or barberry – take 60 drops tincture three
times per day or up to six 500- to 600- mg capsules per day
Lemon balm – Works against a variety of viruses and bacteria including strep. Works
well as a tea or gargle. Take up to 3-4 cups of tea per day (1 tsp dried leaves in
1 cup hot water) or gargle with tea as needed

44. Essential Oils: Lavender, Melaleuca,
Thieves (YL) or Spice Traders (Fierra’s), WO (Systemic formulas)
Stomach Flu - Vomiting
General Recommendations :
Give the stomach complete rest for 3 hours after vomiting episode.
After 3 hours – slowly sip water, rehydration solution, or low-sugar electrolyte
drink. If sipping liquid is tolerated for 2 hours, slowly add easily digested
foods
Replace fluid and electrolytes. Most important. Most sport drinks should not be used
because their sugar content is too high. Gatorade can be used if diluted half strength
with water. Find a good non-sugar electrolyte drink or make the following.
Oral Rehydration Solution: 1 tsp sea salt
4 tsp cream of tartar
½ tsp baking soda
4 TB sugar
1 quart of water
Or 8 oz fruit juice with ½ tsp honey and a pinch of salt
Followed by 8 oz water with ½ tsp baking soda.
Adults drink 4-6 quarts of solution in the first four to six hours. Children
can be given eight ounces every hour. (from Herbal First Aid and Health Care by Kyle
Christensen)
Nutritional Supplements:
Take massive amounts of High quality probiotics after sipping liquids is tolerated.
For example: Take 6-8 capsules every 30-60 minutes until feeling better
Herbs:
Ginger – strong gas expeller and settles the stomach, keep some in the glove
compartment on your car. May be more effective when taken 4 hours
before a car or boat ride (Up to eight 500- to 600- mg capsules per day;
10-20 drops of tincture three times per day; or ½ to 1 tsp fresh ground
root per day)
Peppermint – helps prevent vomiting and quiets stomach spasms (drink a small
amount of tincture in water, use a strong peppermint candy such as
Altoids or 1 cup of tea as needed
Fennel – seeds are regarded as gentle digestive aids and antispasmodics (up to
20 raw seeds, chewed well, or up to three 400- to 500- mg capsules per
day or 1 cup tea – 2-3 tsp crushed seed stepped in 1 cup hot water)

45. Slippery Elm Gruel - can be used to slow down motility (2 tsp slippery elm to 6
oz
liquid) If fever is present, treat as would an infection with immune
boosting
herbs (Echinacea, garlic, goldenseal, cat’s claw, pau d’arco, immune
boosting
blends)