Herbal Medicine

[Passionaria]

Originally Posted by kannon

My stomach is really upset from worry and stress. It's the end of the semester. I'm having to get out of my comfort zone and give presentations, etc.

I have some ginger. I'll take that. Any other suggestions?

Originally Posted by kannon

When I get really stressed I take kava root. This may upset my stomach though.

Originally Posted by Sachita

Camomile tea and ginger will help too.

Hi Kannon, I would suggest Passionflower tea, or tincture (in hot water) with honey and I would make it strong as in several tea bags per cup. Or go to the health food store and get a homeopathic remedy called rescue remedy. Carry it with you and add it to your water , tea or what ever you are drinking. It is a Bach flower remedy. This will de-stress you and then your other symptoms should settle down. Ginger is good for the tummy and will warm you up if it is cold where you are, but it won't calm your nerves.

I like the ginger chamomile idea as well, but Passionflower calms your nervous system and is stronger for when you get spun out. I love Kava root, but stress affects the liver, and Kava root is hard on the liver, so it may not be the best choice right now

sending you a big hug,
Pashi

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by Passionaria

Hi Kannon, I would suggest Passionflower tea, or tincture (in hot water) with honey and I would make it strong as in several tea bags per cup. Or go to the health food store and get a homeopathic remedy called rescue remedy. Carry it with you and add it to your water , tea or what ever you are drinking. It is a Bach flower remedy. This will de-stress you and then your other symptoms should settle down. Ginger is good for the tummy and will warm you up if it is cold where you are, but it won't calm your nerves.

I like the ginger chamomile idea as well, but Passionflower calms your nervous system and is stronger for when you get spun out. I love Kava root, but stress affects the liver, and Kava root is hard on the liver, so it may not be the best choice right now

sending you a big hug,
Pashi

I grow quite a bit of plants and herbs including passion flower. I'm not sure I would use this at first. Some people, like kava kava get sleepy and its too sedative. Chamomile on the other hand can be sipped throughout the day and will also strengthen your organs.

I have had great success healing dogs with herbs, food and vitamin therapy over the past two years. I have experience in herbal medicine, however I won't always use a dried herb.

If a dog or human had digestive problems due to stress or an imbalance I would use a combination of things. First eliminate anything that could aggravate the stomach. You can re-introduce again later. I would take out any acid foods, citrus, raw foods, anything difficult to digest or creates acid. Start drinking kombucha tea on a regular basis starting in the morning on an empty stomach. For dogs I make a very strong tincture and shoot it into their mouth of with food. Then you can make a light chamomile tea with fresh ginger and drink it as you would water throughout the day. Finally I would add meditation such as a guided relaxing type (see Kelly Howell) because the healing source is always deeper. If its a dog or animal I would spend 30 min a day brushing, relaxing, petting and helping them to feel safe.

Once you start to feel centered and less anxious you can slowly start adding raw foods and others back into your diet one at a time,

[Sachita]

there is a lot of a mention on toxins which is most certainly a problem with all of us. Lets face it, we are bombarded between our environment and the foods we eat. I am a big advocate of juicing because IMO nothing heals faster and more successfully then micro-nutrients. You have ultra high vibration as well.

I do several things to help clear out toxins. One is a large amount of cilantro. I eat it and juice it. I happens to be one of my favorite herbs. I also occasionally do a round of black walnut hulls to help clear parasites. You can make yourself crazy combining herbs and what not but I think this is the best detox combination available:
https://www.herbdoc.com/index.php?op...emid=38&cid=12

I've been using his products for years. In fact I used his L-GB Formula on an older dog who had renal failure. I used this, changed his diet and also added high doses of vitamin C. Within a few months it wasn't detected. The vet said the original test wasn't certain and they should have done more test but I think its all BS. They will tell you it can't really be cured and say your dog can live 1 year or 10 years, however they provide no real treatment but sell you food low in protein, high in grains which is carbs and we know what happens with carbs. Sugar is the worse for renal failure.

Unfortunately we can't depend on the medical field or the internet for that matter. Its all common sense, trying things and finding what works for you. But i have no doubt the first place you need to be looking at is your diet.

[kannon]

the chamomile tea won't make me too sleepy?

I've heard that kava kava can be toxic to the liver. But the studies I've read said the actual root is not toxic to the liver. I guess some farmers or buyers use the stems which is toxic. I take kava kava, and relaxation techniques (deep breathing) positive reinforcers before I give a presentation. The combination really seems to help me.

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by kannon

the chamomile tea won't make me too sleepy?

I've heard that kava kava can be toxic to the liver. But the studies I've read said the actual root is not toxic to the liver. I guess some farmers or buyers use the stems which is toxic. I take kava kava, and relaxation techniques (deep breathing) positive reinforcers before I give a presentation. The combination really seems to help me.

It should not. But I never say never because people have different reactions to herbs and foods. To date I have not found anyone that it does. In fact many people enjoy it in the morning. Once you get over the hump try adding a little lemon or mint. It has a very calming effect but not sedative.

If you have some depression, imbalances that you feel are causing undue stress then also try taking extra niacin. there is a non-flush version and you can take 2000 mg per day which is over the daily allowance but I promise you it will help.

I have a very stressful life. I don't know how I do it sometimes. Between my farm, my business, family commitments, etc I can get a bit crazy! Wellness means a combination of tools (food, herbs, vitamins, nutrition, exercise and rejuvenation (meditation or prayer) It seems that once one thing goes out of whack there is a domino effect and everything does. Often we are our own worse enemy.

But I do believe natural and holistic should always be the first option. It is for me.

[Sachita]

I wanted to add something about kava kava which is also used for pain, headaches, etc. Like aspirin sometimes you just need to take it but over time it can cause problems. This is also true with certain plants and herbs. If you have a chronic problem you need to address the whole nature of it and not masking the symptoms. One of the downfalls of our society today is that we turn to pharmaceuticals as the quick fix, instance cure without allowing ourselves to see the long term effects this drug will have on our body and organs. Its rare to find a human who says, "I have arthritis and I am working on a long term plan to cure it." instead they will accept that they have a chronic pain issue, take anti-inflammatory drugs that have long term effects on their liver and overall well being. Pain alone can break your body and spirit.

But I do believe that herbs and plants (eating, juicing, whatever) is the key to optimum health and longevity. It's just not always easy to obtain for some or maybe lack of knowledge.

[Inuus]

I have recently had an interest in herbal medicines homeopathy etc. Not for me though for my dog. Harder to find information for treating animals.
My dog is on Reishi 2 caps 2 times a day, Astragalus 2 caps one time per day, Zeolite 13 drops daily, along with Safflower oil 2 times daily. Its quite the concoction but I mix it with soft food(I open the caps and empty them into the mix). I chose these herbs(not sure if that is the correct term) etc for their tumor reducing properties. My dog has had chemo and been in remission for 2 years but recently we believe the cancer has returned. Since chemo isnt as effective the second time around I decided to try a different route. She hasnt been on this long but I figured no harm in trying and I researched and made sure they all are compatible together.

[AtLast]

Originally Posted by Inuus

I have recently had an interest in herbal medicines homeopathy etc. Not for me though for my dog. Harder to find information for treating animals.
My dog is on Reishi 2 caps 2 times a day, Astragalus 2 caps one time per day, Zeolite 13 drops daily, along with Safflower oil 2 times daily. Its quite the concoction but I mix it with soft food(I open the caps and empty them into the mix). I chose these herbs(not sure if that is the correct term) etc for their tumor reducing properties. My dog has had chemo and been in remission for 2 years but recently we believe the cancer has returned. Since chemo isnt as effective the second time around I decided to try a different route. She hasnt been on this long but I figured no harm in trying and I researched and made sure they all are compatible together.

My favorite local pet store is owned by a lesbian couple that are involved in homeopathic and herbal care for pets. They have a great referral list at the store for accupunturists, herbalists, etc. Also, the store has many products in stock and organic foods, etc. Many books. And the best line of safe pet toys. So far, it has remained open through the recession. My dog would be so upset if it closed. Me too.