Carry the Light

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Archangel Michael through Sue Stothard

Archangel Michael through Sue Stothard

 April 7^th 2012

It was ever thus that those not of the light sought to obscure the light through lies and falsifications to obscure the path and cause confusion. Sadly it is still happening. We of the light are maligned and smeared with darkness in an effort to prevent the spreading of light and a rise in frequency for the human race.

It is all a juxtaposition- it has happened so many times before, but to realise the juxtaposition is to dissolve it and move into a different time frame where our light can shine.

Those wishing to obscure us and our truth have chosen to equate our reality and being with the darkness of racial hatred, particularly in the USA. What better way to create disharmony, disbelief and malcontent then to imply we are of the darkness.

We of the White Brotherhood have existed for millions of years as guardians and guides of planet earth and humanity. Our guardianship involves the spiritual growth and development of mankind. This is for the highest good of all concerned regardless of race, creed or gender.

We are not a sect, but rather highly spiritually evolved beings who have incarnated at crucial times during your history to help humanity along the path at difficult and key moments in history.

One such incarnation was Jeshua Ben Joseph who came at a time of great darkness to spread the light and spiritual truths.  There have been many other incarnations of his energy including Sanander and  St. Germain. There have been others of his ilk throughout history.

Some of us have chosen to incarnate here again at this time to help humanity move to the light. These people are all members of the Family of White Light and are the present day incarnations of those long ago who accompanied and worked with Jeshua ben Joseph.

The second coming of this energy at a significant time in man’s evolution has long been planned for and awaited. We applaud those of you who have chosen to do this work at this time and we support you through the difficulties you face in making the truth known and spreading the light against many seen and unseen obstacles.

We urge you to link with others around the world who are also knowingly or unknowingly of The family of White Light and of The White Brotherhood. As you link with them the light will circle round the world and create a rise in frequency and enable spiritual growth and development.

We are with you and are proud of what you are achieving. The majority of what you do is unseen, unsung and without monetary gain, but you knew and accepted this when you took up the gauntlet and agreed to do the work.

Yours in loving support,

Michael

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Keeping things simple

Sometimes in the busy, hectic world we live in, it is easy to lose site of the simple joy of connection to the earth. We can gain so much from working with plants, creating our own herbal vinegars, making our own herbal oils, and other simple delights. This holiday season, I’m striving to make simple baskets of homemade herbal ingredients that reflect a growing understanding that it’s not “what’s in the gift, but how it’s created” that counts!

Time and again, I’ve seen wonderful presents that left me wanting something with less chemical ingredients, many of whose names, I couldn’t even pronounce! Since we have our largest organ on the outside of our body, it just makes sense to me to make homemade remedies that are less chemical and more natural to our body’s largest organ. Afterall, the less we invade our bodies, the less toxicity we have to contend with. Here are some ideas to try for your natural holiday gift-giving season:

For a natural aromatic herb, you can’t beat cinnamon! Try adding it to olive, almond, or coconut oils, to make a warming skin moisturizer. (Be careful not to overdo it as it can be irritating in doses that are too large.) Additionally, you can use myrrh or frankincense essential oils ( more costly, but oh so worth the price) to add anti-bacterial properties to the oil. Another good oil to consider is lavendar. Naturally a very well-known oil for relaxing and restoring the skin to healthiness, it is a great one to add to make soothing massage oils, or when added to salves or balms, it can be especially good at relieving cracked skin that winter weather often brings.

Speaking of lavendar, how about using dried lavendar to make herb teas? You can combine it with other herbs such as lemon balm, mint, sage, and chamomile, to make a wonderful home-made tea mixture that can be a restful, restorative in the craziness of the winter hectic season. It can even help friends and family to relax and unwind before going to bed, so they can sleep better and easier.

Another herb I enjoy this time of year is burdock. Known for it’s nourishing properties to the liver, this herb is a great way to support the liver and build and tonify the immune system against the “bugs” of indoor winter life! Try adding it to tea blends, as it’s natural nutty flavor, will add a great earthiness to homemade tea remedies. You can also supplement this with milk thistle, sage leaves, and cinnamon or clove oil, and you have a great immune enhancing tea blend for the cold and flu season.

This is just a beginning list; I could go on and on….What ideas have you tried recently?

 

Worldwide tipping point

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Amidst all the craziness and seeming breakdown there is a new transition emerging that promises to bring with it 
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Getting to the root of the matter…..

Getting to the Root of the Matter

 

Every fall, nature tells us an important message from which we can all learn. As the leaves begin to change color and drop, and the air turns crisp, the plants go deeply into their roots and build a strong network of mycelium fibers in the ground to nourish and sustain themselves throughout the winter months of dormancy. They don’t disappear, just recede deep inside their physical bodies in the roots below the ground, and nourish and sleep their way through the cold winter months and early spring.

Sometimes in our busy lives, we forget how important the simple act of nourishment is, whether its calling a friend we’ve not talked with in several months, or spending time with loved ones near and far, or beginning the preparations for the winter months: cleaning, storing, sifting, preparing for the cold winter months ahead. For winter is the time when we will go within, if we choose to honor the wisdom of nature, slow down our busy lives, and spend time in dreamtime, listening to the voices of Spirit and Goddess within. It is a time of dreaming visions, making plans, setting goals, and reviewing what has born fruit the previous growing season, and what needs to be pruned, adjusted, or uprooted to prepare for new growth in new ways.

One of the best ways to nourish and nurture ourselves is through herbs that support our deep immune system: the liver, spleen, adrenals. This is often the system that we overlook during the holiday months of November and December, leaving us depleted and exhausted when we most need our health and resilience! By nourishing our immune system in the fall, like the plants of Mother Earth, we can strengthen and support our health as we move from outdoor activities and sunshine to the quiet reflection, and dark, stillness of winter. It is a time to honor our bodies and the Mother, by building immune tonics, tinctures, infusions, and syrups in preparation for the cold and flu season that lies ahead.

There are many different herbs that support this process:Linden, Burdock root, Comfrey root and leaves, ginger, cinnamon, Milk Thistle root, Licorice root, Oregon Grape Root, Dandelion root, garlic, Elderberry, Blackberry, and many others. A quick look at the list will show how much we depend upon the cycles of nature to guide and influence our judicial use of herbs to help nourish and support our health and well-being. Just as we need it most, the plants that are most helpful to us, offer us their root stock as the deep nourishment we need to support our own immune system through the winter months. Herbs that support the liver such as Milk thistle root, licorice root, Dandelion root, Burdock root,  and Comfrey root, help strengthen and support the liver and immune system building strong resilience and endurance through the winter months of germs, colds, and flu.

Ginger and Cinnamon are warming herbs that add flavor and stimulate the action of the nourishing herbs by warming the circulation that often becomes stagnant in the winter months. Berries such as Blackberry, Elderberry and Oregon Grape Root berries, serve as flavor enhancers, and build and nourish the intestinal resilience to aid in removal of toxins and waste in our bodies, as well as being good sources of Vitamin C naturally.Lindensoothes the membranes of the throat and is an excellent demulcent to coat and nourish the throat and tonsils.

Burdock, Comfrey, Milk Thistle, Licorice and Oregon Grape root(s) all need a decoction or overnight infusion of boiling water, to bring out their best and most nourishing qualities. I enjoy making an infusion using my coffee pot as the infusion brewer (I have no glass pans, and metal leaches the nourishing ingredients from the herbs). Recently, I’ve begun brewing Kombucha again, for its probiotic characteristics; I found that adding a cup of that to the water when brewing really helps promote a rich, healthy brew that is nourishing and supporting to both immune and digestive systems! It also helps bring out the nourishing qualities of the root stock more deeply. Ideally, to be most beneficial, use at least 1oz. of ea. herb per infusion. A standard 12 cup coffee pot, will brew about a quart of infusion that is rich, flavorful, and deeply satisfying for the whole immune system.

The other body system that is overloaded frequently in the winter months is the adrenal/endocrine system. Because our culture is relentlessly busy “doing” all the time, we seldom get a chance to give our bodies the rest that nature and most other mammals enjoy during the winter months. Instead of taking our cue from the animals that hibernate or sleep long sleep cycles in the winter months, humans have some of the busiest holiday/seasonal schedules that cause us to deplete our bodies’ natural hormonal balances. For this reason, Oatstraw, Black Cohosh, Vitex, and Saw Palmetto offer a realm of strengthening properties to nourish and support the body’s hormonal processes.

Siberian Ginseng and and Ashwaganda serve as a buffer to dealing with stress in the body, helping to stabilize the cycle of depletion that occurs when S-T-R-E-S-S interrupts and breaks down the natural hormone cycle at the HTPA (Hypothalamus Pituitary Axis). Additionally, Red Clover is a nourishing herb that is high in many vitamins, minerals, and deep toning~just as it does to the soil that it grows in. A natural nitrogen fixer, it nourishes and stabilizes the hormonal cycle in women of menstruating age, allowing them to keep from depleting their natural estrogen, while nourishing and supporting menopausal women who have naturally lower occurring levels of estrogen.

An infusion of any or all of these herbs helps nourish the adrenal system, stabilize and protect it from STRESS, and build a healthy adaptogenic response to the stressors that wear us down, deplete our energy levels, and make us vulnerable to illness and dis-ease. In addition, by nourishing the adrenal system, we help reduce the effects of aging, cancer, and other debilitating diseases. Clover is a blood cleanser as well, helping to reduce the risk of tumors, and helps keep the body fortified in fighting stress related illnesses.

For best effectiveness, an infusion of 1oz. per quart of water can be drunk daily to build the body’s immune system, and nourish and support the adrenals. Beware! If combined with Oatstraw, it can also increase your fertility and opportunities to get pregnantJ

Additionally, any of the following ingredients can be added for additional immune support, nourishing the body deeply as a tincture in the following ratios:

 

[Schisandra seed 1:5

Manchurian Spikenard 2:1

American Ginseng Root 1:3

Ashwagandha Root 1:1.5

Reishi mushroom 1:2

Cordyceps 1:2] (supporting the adrenal cortex-HTPA response to stress)

Rosehip 1:1(Vitamin C)

Hawthorn leaf, flower, and berry 1:1(Heart support)

Turmeric root 1:1 ( a natural anti-inflammatory)

Green tea 95% Polyphenols 1:1

Licorice root 1:1

Elderberry 1:2

Grape seed and skin 95% Polyphenols 1:1

Ginger root

With so many wonderful herbs to nourish, support and build the body’s immune system, you’d think there weren’t any other herbs that would add more to the mix! One last herb that is known for its many nourishing properties, minerals, and vitamins is Nettles. This one is best taken in small doses as it tends to cause constipation when taken liberally. Again, 1oz. of dried nettles per quart of boiling water is a good ratio, which can also be enriched with Burdock, helping to reduce the likelihood of constipation. Nettles is high in phosphorus, calcium, iron, VitaminK, and many other minerals so necessary for good health. There can be no doubt that it offers a wealth of goodness to nourish and support healthy wintering!  Remember when preparing an infusion to let it steep overnight or at least for several hours to get as much nourishment as possible from the herbs.  Place herbs in a quart jar, cover with boiling water, and then cover and let steep as long as possible. And for additional support to the digestive system, try adding some Kombucha to the boiling water when steeping! 🙂

Bon apetit! Enjoy and let me know how you mix your tonic for good health and well-being! 🙂

 

 

 

 

Hibiscus flower is good for you if you have non-insulin diabetes

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An herbalist’s dream come true

Who would’ve thought that there were so many folks not only interested in herbs, but also wanting to learn more?! I was delighted to see so many folks looking for as much information as they could find about herbs! What a treat! I’ve been an herbalist for 30 years, and have believed up to now, that there were only “a few” people who were interested in learning about herbs. Boy was I ever wrong, but it’s a mistake I’m delighted to correct at this time.:)

The Northwest Herbal Fair was everything I could’ve hoped for with teachers instructing on wildharvest, spiritual connections to plant medicine, and wonderful music to delight sights and sounds. There was also great food, wonderful vendors (man it took a lot of willpower not to buy much in sight!!), sublime scenery, and people from all walks, persuasions and ages, ranging from toddler to grandpa and myself!:)

Now this is what I call an Herbal CELEBRATION!! Best of all, it is already rescheduled for next August, 2012, third weekend.:) THis is one event I want to make an annual event. Mark your calendars!

While you’re here, check out the Herbalgram ppt. presentation I gave there. I will be teaching another class on Sept. 17, 2011, at 1:00 pm, on herbal care and the immune system. Look forward to sharing that information with everyone as well soon!

Blessings,

Meg Turner, MH, HT, MA

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Traditionally a “woman’s herb”

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Black Cohosh – Cimicifuga racemosa

Traditionally a "woman's herb"

Known for its use as a remedy for hot flashes, this herb has also been shown effective in addressing hypertension, chronic muscle spasms due to decreased circulation, as well as blocking the neuroreceptors at the site of the spasms.
In a placebo-controlled study (Duker, 1991) of 60 hysterectomized women, a comparison was made with women on Cimicifuga racemosa for LH and FSH secretion to the placebo group. After 2 months of therapy with 8 mg. of the therapy, there was a substantial decrease in LH, for women taking Cimicifuga r., while FSH levels remained the same in both control groups, suggesting evidence of an estrogenic effect with this preparation.

In another study (Willenbrock, 1988) conducted to compare the effects of Cimicifuga racemosa (8mg) with estriol(1mg), and conjugated estrogens (1.25mg) with an estrogen-gestagen product for women with menopausal symptoms. Measurement of FSH and LH serum concentration levels, showed little therapeutic difference between groups in the study. There was a significant decrease with all control groups, regardless of medication used. Cimicifuga racemosa was as effective as other medications in decreasing menopausal symptoms for women who’d undergone a hysterectomy.

Cimicifuga racemosa is also indicated for muscle spasms and in addressing heart conditions related to hypertensive conditions. No clinical trials or studies have documented these conditions, so this remedy is believed to be more of a folk remedy thus far.

No known health hazards are indicated when used with proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.

Dosage: capsules 60mg, 80 mg, 450mg, 540mg, and 545mg.

Contraindications: not recommended during pregnancy due to increased risk of abortion. May increase effect of antihypertensive medications when combined with them, resulting in hypotension. (Einer-Jensen, 1996; Lehmann-Willenbrock, 1988)