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I believe in being well prepared in most areas.    I love preparing and stocking up our first aid kit and our medicine chest  full of herbs.  There are dried herbs, tinctured herbs,  infused herbal honeys, syrups, flower essences, essential oils and even vitamins.   

As a little girl I was always fascinated with plants and making concoctions.  I would pretend they were good for you.   I used to play in my back yard and make things and  I would give them to the kids that were playing with me.  I have to admit that drinking mud was not the best but at the time I thought it was good.  Besides  the dirt had minerals in it so it was probably good for them..  When I was in Girl  in Girl Scouts there were three things that stood out to me, cooking, first aid and the outdoors. 

I used to drive my family nuts with these terrible things I cooked up.  Little did they know I was answering my calling.   I was teased so much throughout the years and look at me know.  I am a Practicing Herbalist and a Holistic Nutritionist . 

First aid kits are wonderful.  I love putting one together.  My daughter Sophia has been the first aid kit girl for years.   Even when she was five she made sure it was stocked up or she would convince me we needed another one.  Sophia would also make sure her backpack and a few others had some first aid supplies in them.    You can open up a first aid kid in front of kids and they are just consumed with questions.   It is  this special little kit that is tucked away and when someone needs first aid it gives you a chance to pull it out and help someone feel better.  Maybe it is just that feeling that you enjoy of helping someone that comes with having a well prepared first aid kit.  

Our first aid kit is made according to our beliefs.   There are many herbs, tinctures, salves, flower essences,  lozenges along wit the usual supply of bandages, gauze, scissors, etc... 

What I like about having herbs in my first aid kit and my medicine chest is that they are for healing, soothing, helping.  There are no side effects.  Basically they feed the body the nutrients it needs therefore it starts the healing process instead of masking the problem with a drug and having side effects.  

Side note, if you are ready to learn about herbs that are important to  have in your first aid kit, it does not mean you have to get rid of the things that you are comfortable using.  I keep a couple little packages of Tylenol or Advil in the first aid kit for people ( not my family members) who I might need it.  Something else you should keep in your kit is a bee sting remedy like Benadryl  and epinephrine and a snake bit kit.  know how to use them.  One of these days I want to learn how to do stitches.  

In the last year I have had a few emergency disasters on our farm.  These accidents have given me a different perspective on what more I need for our herbal first aid.    I would like to share what we did and what herbs worked and what you should have on hand. 

There are a number of instances when natural remedies can be used for first-aid treatment, and you may find it useful to build up a natural first aid kit, to go alongside the items that you have already. 

What Do You Need To Be Prepared? 

My progress:  It has been 4 weeks since I was in a serious accident.  I am healing really good.  I  probably have a few more months of healing.   Today we went over the new plan.  I will be taking  herbs that fight infection less and adding herbs (for my mouth) that heal.  Myrrh and Licorice root powders will be added to make a homemade toothpaste and also an herbal mouth wash.    We will be working on the scar tissue on my upper lip, it needs to be loosened up so I can smile again.  :)  We are adding Castro Oil to my daily facial massages.  The Castro Oil will help break down the scar tissue.   I also need to add a stronger protein.  The vegan ones are not giving my body enough strong protein.  I will be ordering an organic whey  protein concentrate that has sunflower lecithin in it.  This will also boost my healing and help me detoxify better.   I will still be drinking comfrey root tea, high calcium tea, turmeric tea and high vitamin c tea.   The comfrey root gel and  st. johns wort oil will still be a part of the facial healing plan.   Natural ( meaning truly natural) bio-inflammatory vitamins, Chinese herbs, lipoic acid, rhodiola, adernal support herbs, vitamin D, bone broth and smoothies are still apart of the plan.   I need to go back to the chiropractor, everything is turned and crooked.  I will make an appointment for that this week.   Light exercise, walking,  hiking and stretching.   Keep stress levels down and get to bed by 10:00 pm.    I am sharing my wellness plan so I can encourage you  to try herbs, acupuncture, chiropractic care and organic whole foods to heal yourself.  It takes work, but you have no side effects and everything listed above feeds your body, mind and spirit.

My Goals: 

Back in August I was two weeks away from taking my forms test and due to my MCS my health took a dive.  My body was not detoxifying correctly and my body  decided to freak out. Nough Said.

1.   I want and will take my test in the year 2014.    

2.  By the end of February  or first week of March I will start my forms lightly

3.   Yoga

3.   A lot of stretching.  My neck, back and hip took some good stomping, I need to continue taking care of these areas

4.   Serious protein in the morning, to aid muscle recovery and detoxification.  

5.   I really really want to go hike the Eagle Capes....... 

6.   Take a few backpack trips to my most favorite place Potato Butte.  By doing my forms this will get me back in shape for backpacking. 

7.   Practice empty hand  and knife flow drills. 

First Week: 

Third Week:

Achievements don't have to be ones that were created with greed...Life is an adventure.  Depending on what the adventure is depends on the choices we make. 

Contemplation of the past can aid you in making positive productive choices for the future.  Your choices affect all either positive or negative. 

Life is a a series of paths leading toward your goals, you must navigate this adventure called the ever-living "Road Of Life"  Trace in your mind the choices you've made.  Did you make these choices with the thoughts of light, peace and harmony?  It takes courage to make choices  to do what is right with  light, peace and harmony.  Did your path give your success to your goals but caused disharmony amongst many?  Was the path a path of guiding light of love and peace?

OR 

Did your path fill you with  success, a greedy heart that hoards and controls?

The Adventures of life for a happy heart, soul and spirit require you to think about the chains of consequence

Trace the threads of consequences in your life.  If you followed the adventurous path of disharmony then the impact of the decisions you made will affect ALL, including your heart soul and spirit.  Success from greed gives darkness to ones heart, soul and spirit.   Success from greed, gives a fake happiness and that fake happiness hides the nagging unhappiness that is  an empty spot inside you and will haunt  you forever even on your death bed, unless it is resolved.   

The impact that you made from disharmony, deceit, greed and lies will ripple around every action that was made based on the the decision you took. 

For your heart, soul and spirit it is important to resolve such actions that affected others in a negative  way.  It is time to take the adventurous path of harmony, light and peace.  It will ripple around others in a positive way.  

It only takes one step down this positive path to heal what karma you have attracted and to build courage to keep on moving.   What you don't want is to create an empty spot, this empty spot  will run you into a fatigued unhappy self, lost in a desert of voices that haunt you, saying take more, take more.  

It is up to you to end a corrupt situation that was created by you and turn it into a peaceful one.  This will fill your heart with joy, it will give your soul and spirit the love that it needs and heal it,  Therefore you will not be running a never ending race to nowhere but Hell....

Achievements do not have to be ones that were created with greed, it was never yours to begin with.  

Be the one bud flowering, in its own time.  

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This message is to all the corporate greedy people, the evil politicians,  the workers of Monsanto, the selfish people out there, the ones that hoard, the bullies out there,  it is time to stop. Not just for us, but for you to.  

This is my families discussion on what Shire City Herbals(Brian, Dana and Amy) have done ( click on link below). So far they are showing no respect, and their hearts hold on to corporate greed. I can only hope their hearts purge the greediness that they carry. No I will not feel bad if we as a community close down their business. However, if they realize what they did, which is something very bad, apologize and drop the trademark, then I will wish them success. I will be making a video daily about this subject until it is dropped. There is a reason I did not die 4 weeks ago, it was not my time. I still had unfinished business, otherwise I would not be here. I a am female warrior who will fight for freedom. Those who threaten the old heritage of herbalism and try to make it a corporate item, I will not let happen. My heart carries the old ways of healing and I will do everything I can to protect this.

I have had enough of the corporate greed that goes on in America.  I have had enough with Monsanto and all these food companies trying to take control of everything.  For me this is the last straw.  Herbalism and healing foods have been a part of my life.  My battle is to protect herbs and plants.   I am now in a fight, and in this fight I need to have a strategy, a back door ( ninja warrior skills),  the patience of a cougar, the mind of an elephant and the trickiness of a coyote.  This battle requires patience.  

This is not a physical threat. My statement reflects that I will doing everything I can, push boycotts, flood the internet, send them letters that are peaceful etc.  

Isn't it time to stop the greed that is going on in America? 

Link Below Part One FIRE CIDER: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/video/respecting-our-herba...

How To Make Fire Cider With Rosemary Gladstar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JU8U0bDmXks&feature=youtu.be

I am teaching a class called Herbal Remedies For The Cold and Flu.  One of the items we are making is Fire Cider.  There is a charge for this class because participants will be going home with more herbal products.  Click on link below for more information

http://mountainwarrior.ning.com/events/herbal-remedies-for-the-cold...

I am also offering a Fire Cider Class February 8th 2014.   You will learn to make Fire Cider and take home a jar.  There is no charge for this class.  Click on link below for more details.   Ten people Max and one person per household. 

http://mountainwarrior.ning.com/events/fire-cider-workshop-no-charg...

WHAT IS FIRE CIDER? Click on link below: 

http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/fire-cider

PROTECTING OUR HERITAGE, SIGN THE PETITION: 

https://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-patent-and-trademark-office-revoke-fire-cider-trademark

If this is allowed to go on our entire heritage will be trademarked. Help set a precedent by signing this petition and securing the past for the future,

https://www.change.org/petitions/united-states-patent-and-trademark-office-revoke-fire-cider-trademark

My mornings ritual:  

Sleep in.  Sleep is very important for a body that is healing

Comfrey Gel

Wash face and put Skin Bliss on(Sophia's creation)  I just added this to my wellness plan as of last week

Throughout the day I put Self Heal Salve on and a couple of applications of St. Johns Wort Oil.

Swish herbs every two to three hours

Creamy coconut turmeric tea and my breakfast.  Breakfast for me is a  smoothie with lots of extra protein.  When you have a injury, recovery from surgery, etc you need to up your protein intake , eat a lot of veggies, whole foods, stay away from soy, canola, corn, fried foods, dairy (unless it is raw), no pork, eat local grass fed meat, eat soaked and dehydrated nuts and no sugar.   Today's all organic smoothie, raw protein power, raw cacao protein power, a scoop of powdered greens, pineapple, peaches, strawberries, coconut milk, olive oil and spring water.

 Lunch will be pureed vegetable soup made with bone broth.  Teas will be my high calcium tea, comfrey root tea, high vitamin c tea and more smoothies.  

When I go outside,  I had been suffering with nerve pain.  The cold weather was irritating the nerves in my face.  I was not going to give up going outside, so I found a solution.   My first thoughts were to find a solution. I needed  some warming herbs to warm my face.  I decided to try some of my  Deep Tissue Warming Balm  (I DO NOT RECOMMEND PUTTING THIS ON YOUR FACE!)  I new I had to becareful not to get it in my eys or up my nose.  I applied it to my face and headed up the mountain.  It worked, after a few minutes I was not having any nerve pain.   After my hike I went inside to enjoy the warmness 

I have been putting my new Invigoratin Cream on, it has taken all nerve pain away

Rest and recovery for me today.. 

One of my favorite teas that I have been drinking is creamy coconut turmeric tea.   Turmeric is great for inflammation and many other things.  

Recipe: http://mcminnvillehealthdefense.ning.com/profiles/blogs/creamy-turm...

I am healing really good.   I am at a point that I need to make sure I stick with my wellness plan and I do not forget anything.  

I have left all my tinctures, herbal supplements and vitamins on the table, that way it is right in front of me and I will not forget  to take them.  

I will be seeing my doctor once a week, at least til the beginning of February. 

One more adjustment with Dr. Seward, and  my body will be aligned. 

Smoothies until February.  I am getting really creative with my drinks.  

Stretching, all body, but specially the head, neck, and hip area.  I  am also using my Deep Tissue Warming Balm on injured areas and it is working great. 

Singing, it moves my jaw around, unplugs my ears and makes my heart happy.

Massage to the face to heal  nerve damage.  I am using my own wild crafted St. Johns Wort Oil, my Self Heal Salve and my Doctors comfrey gel.

I have post traumatic stress syndrome.   I did not realize it (well I kind of new) until someone bumped into me with a grocery cart yesterday and I freaked out.... I laugh at it now.  We are adding an herb formula called  Adernal Support Formula.

My biggest struggle is, it is that time of year that I need to be prepping  and repairing things on our farm.  But I can not do it.  This is really hard for me.   I have to heal first. If I do not listen I could create more damage to my body.  I have been known to not listen....   But I have to listen this time.  

I have walked up the mountain a few times.  I have already  led the horses up the mountain.  I will need to work on some emotional fears that I am having.  This means getting back on the horse, so to speak, up the mountain with the horses more and more.   I choose courage over fear.... 

I did sneak in about two sets of 15 push-ups.  I was really sore... 

My advice below is HARD-CORE.  For most it will feel like to much.  I have had at least 15 years to get this way.  Take this list and start with a few, make a habit and add another few.  But remember this, this list is easy compared to walking around in pain, being depressed or having constant fatigue.  This list is easy compared to getting your gallbladder taken out, heart surgery, taking expensive pharmaceuticals that have side effects, losing a loved one to a preventable disease or dealing with an un-balanced child or teenager due to lack of nutrients.    All diseases are preventable. Take for example gallbladder removal.  People loose their gallbladders do to bad diets.

When scrolling down, instead of feeling overwhelmed, ask yourself what can you change in your life to be the healthiest you have ever been.  This is possible no matter what your age is. 

The advice I have to all, take care of your bodies, take care of your health, take care of your fitness.  Eat organic food, organic veggies, clean sources  of meat that are GMO free.  Eat GMO Free foods.  Stay away from junk food even organic junk food.  

Don't put soda in your body ever, don't eat artificial colors ever, hydrogenated oil and toxic preservatives ever.  Just cut that toxic crap out of your life.  It does nothing but create disease, weakness and depression.  

Support a local organic CSA.  Add herbal knowledge to you life.   Exercise daily.  Add nature hikes to your life, add creativity to your life,  add love to your life, add kindness to your life, add getting more sleep to your life, add meditation to your life, add kung fu forms to your life.  

Get rid of hand sanitizes, petroleum based soaps and cleaners, nail polish,  perfume, cologne, toxic deodorant, febreeze, synthetic scented candles, toxic air freshener, dyer sheets etc... 

Get rid of video games, they destroy your health

Only pull your cell phone out for important things.  Stop staring at it so much, it WILL take away your intuition.   

Get rid of the addiction of TV.  Those TV series are toxic to your mind and body.  

Music.  If you listen to Techno and Dubstep, you are creating dis-harmony to your body.  

This is what keeps you and your family  healthy.  This is what will help you in the event of an emergency.  Your recovery and emotional state will be able to heal faster...

Pictures of progress.  I know when I think back to what happened it sends shutters through my body.  But at the same time, I am healing so well it is hard to believe it even happened.  

December 28th,  2013

A few days after.

January 13th 2014

January 14th 2014, My son Brandon is moving  to San Diego. I am excited for his new adventures in life.    My lips  are not ready to smile yet.  I am trying to learn how to smile with my eyes... :)  

These last couple of days I have been craving cilantro.    I wanted a strong cilantro taste in my soup, so I added it to the blender  raw and then blended it till smooth. 

Here are  a few health benefits of cilantro:

Cilantro is  a powerful natural cleansing agent.  It has been effectively used to help remove heavy metals and other toxic agents from the body.

The chemical compounds in cilantro actually bind to the heavy metals, loosening them from the tissues, blood and organs.  Cilantro’s chemical compounds then aid to transport these harmful substances out of the body through elimination.

There is also a large amount of literature suggesting that cilantro could be one of nature’s best bonding agents, particularly for individuals who have been exposed to heightened levels of environmental toxins and mercury. Mercury excess is a common problem that may be the result of metallic teeth fillings or over-consumption of predatory fish. Many people suffering from excess mercury report that the feeling of disorientation resulting from the poisoning can be greatly reduced through consuming large and regular amounts of cilantro over an extended period.

More on Cilantro: 

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/health-benefits-of-cilantro/

Today in my research about cilantro I came across a recipe that I am making today.  As of this moment I have my organic turkey (turkey from my farm) bone broth simmering on the stove.  I have added several herbs to it.  I added, elderberry, dandelion root, burdock root, astragalus root and many culinary kitchen herbs.  

When I strain it I will  add shredded carrots, sauteed onions and garlic.   Then I will follow the Tom Kha recipe below.  

Tom Kha Immune Building Soup 8 - 12 Servings

32 ounces organic bone broth soup

3 cans regular coconut milk ( look for BPA free can)

2 big stalks lemongrass sliced in large pieces or two heaping tablespoons of lemongrass in 8 ounces of just boiled water.  Let it sit for 10 minutes, then strain and add the water to the soup

4 tablespoons coconut amino acids

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or white balsamic vinegar

4 tablespoons lime juice

4 tablespoons minced ginger

8 cloves minced garlic 

8 ounces shitake mushrooms, sliced 

1 bunch bok shoy, chopped

1 bunch of kale chopped 

2 bunches of green onions

2 carrots, chopped 

1 tablespoon green thai curry paste (recipe below) 

1 bunch fresh  organic cilantro, chopped (leave the stems in)

Optional:  organic cut up cooked chicken, turkey or wild caught salmon

Heat the bone broth and coconut milk in a large, soup pot

once the liquids are hated you can add the coconut aminos,  vinegar, lime juice, ginger and garlic

Bring the broth to a slow simmer, make sure it does not boil. 

When it is simmering, add mushrooms, bok choy, kale, green onions, carrots, lemon grass or lemongrass water and green curry paste.  You can also add some organic cooked chicken 

After the carrots are tender add the cilantro.  One minute, taste the soup and add some lime juice if desired. 

Ready to enjoy, garnish with organic cilantro and organic red pepper.  

Green Thai Curry Paste

20  organic hot green chili's , ends cut off

4 small onions, finely diced

1 1/2 cup organic ginger root, peeled and grated

8 garlic cloves, crushed

large bunch of fresh organic coriander (cilantro)

4 limes, zest only

4 limes, juice and zest

8 lemongrass stalks, remove outer leaves finely chop

galangal, a few pieces or fresh turmeric 

4 tbsp coriander seeds

4 tsp ground cumin

4 tsp black peppercorns

8 tsp coconut amino acids 

12 tsp olive oil

Use a food processor or blender.  Blend all ingredients until it looks like pesto.

Enjoy! 

Lemongrass is a powerful medicinal herb, it is used for fevers, digestive complaints and for headaches.  It also makes a delicious tea.  

Ginger is a spicy herb that can promote digestion, help with nausea, lessen headaches, reduce pain, fight intestinal infections and shorten the duration of a cold or flu.  

Coconut Amino Acid: 

http://livesuperfoods.com/coconut-secret-raw-coconut-aminos-seasoning-sauce.html?utm_source=googlepla&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=COS001&CAWELAID=1894289043&catargetid=1893275785&cadevice=c&cagpspn=pla&gclid=CKuJ88f5g7wCFRJffgoddRkAxw

Today I pushed myself to take my horses back up the mountain.   I had to do this, I was having some emotional issues over it.  This was a challenge for me considering, I almost died two weeks ago.   I was talking to my husband about what I needed to work through.  I did not know the camera was on until the end.  I would like to share with you what my struggle is and how I am working through it.  Thank you 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJfz_jE_p5o&feature=youtu.be

"Life has given you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?"

Another Day Of Healing,

Another Day Of Being Grateful

Another Day Of Acupuncture

Another Day Of Moving Twisted Bones Back In Place

Another Day  To Add Chiropractic Care

Another Day To Remind Myself To Be Patient

Another Day Of Love

Another Day That Was Given

Another Day To Add More Healing Methods To My Wellness Plan

Another Day Of Keeping Up With Healing Plan

Another Day, Grateful 

"You never know how strong you are

Until being strong is the only choice you have" 

BE Strong When You Are Weak

Be Brave When You Are Scared

Be Humble When You Are Victorious 

BE AWESOME EVERYDAY! 

I would like to give a big thank you to Dr. Seward in McMinnville, for his knowledge and skill.   Twisted uneven hip, one leg longer than the other, ribs pushed towards my chest and a very unhappy upper back and neck, my body is grateful for chiropractic care!   I might need just a few more visits.  

My  big dog Rocky, pulled me under a horse last weekend.  I was airborne in a matter of seconds from one simple yank, then I was stomped on by the horse.   Next thing I new I had holes in my mouth and blood all over... 

I lost a tooth, I had one dangling, I thought I had lost more teeth but I had two others shoved back in the back of my mouth.  The roof of my mouth felt like an accordion.  My nose stung,     My hip was stomped on, my neck and lower back were out of whack.  

Something I did not do was go to the emergency room.  I know most people would have.  Most  people would have transported themselves in an ambulance.  .  But I had too many reasons in my belief system not to go.  Don't discount the seriousness of my accident just because I did not go to the emergency room.   I am also not by any means telling you to do the same.  If you feel you need to go to an emergency room, then please do!

My first stop was, Dr. Oliver at All About Smiles.  He was calm, and went right to work.  This man is wonderful  and positive,  I am forever grateful for this.     My tooth was  put back,  another pushed back in, the other ones moved back into place,  I got stitches on my upper lip, I had a fracture on the upper roof of my mouth and I now have braces on the top front teeth.   Besides the accident, because of my MCS, we needed to get help immediately to detoxify all the dental products out of my body.    Next stop was Dr. Meloche.  Again the most caring Doctor you can have for you physician.  I feel blessed to have such great doctors in my life.  

December 28th, 2013

December 29th, 2013

January 1, 2014

January 4,2014

January 7th 2014

Comfrey Root Tea 

Started December 28th, 2013 My Wellness Plan and Progress: 

Comfrey Root tea

Golden Seal, Oregon Grape and Echiinacea Tinctures

High Calcium Tea

High Vitamin C Tea

Turmeric Tea

Vitamin D

Bio-Inflammatory.  A herb and food type

Comfrey Gel

CQ10

Kava Kava Root

Deep Healing Tissue Warming Balm

Self Heal Salve

My Wild-crafted St. Johns Wort Oil 

Restorative Chinese herbs

Clay toothpaste with herbs and colloidal silver

Green and fruit smoothies

Bone Broth with blended veggies

Lipoic Acid

Massage, thank you Joseph!

Little walks, 

Longer walks

Light duty work only 

Organic Nutritious Food Made Into Smoothies 

Organic Smoothies

Today January 7th, 2014, I had my first appointment since the accident with Dr. Oliver, everything is looking really good.  I had some type of scan done to check my jaw.  Thankfully it was not broken, and my fracture was already healed!  My stitches were taken out and we made a four week appointment.  At this point we are still at the waiting game, but I am confident, that everything is going to work out.  

I also took a longer walk  today to the spot where the accident happened.  I can't tell you how many times my mind has had flash backs of this incident.  I am so happy to be alive. 

 I feel nervous  about taking the dogs and horses up together but, I need to do this.   Thursday or Friday will be the day, time to heal emotionally. 

I am still healing, time, patience and positiveness is what's on the menu.

Someday I am going to get back to doing my forms.... I Will! 

Today was the first day I actually helped with a few of the morning farm chores.  One little step and many more to go... 

My body  is really tired, but healing well.  

Time and patience are the key. 

Little baby steps 

No rushing, no overdoing

I know I need to take care of me

Patience..... 

I am grateful

 Life has given you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say "thank you?"

For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

This Mornings Tea:  Turmeric, cayenne, burdock root, dandelion root, ginger root, chai mix, damiana, hulled cardamom, oat milk and coconut milk .  Wonderfully healing 

Smoothie:  Pineapple, peaches, coconut milk, dash of maple syrup and a scoop of powdered greens

I am making beef bone broth today.  Bone broth is energizing and healing.  Drinking bone broth is vitally important when you have a bad injury.  It is important that I get as much bone broth in me as possible, to heal my bones and teeth.  Plus it taste fantastic!  Today I am adding astragalus root, burdock root, dandelion root, bay leaf, thyme, sage, leeks, garlic, hawthorn berry and celtic salt.  When the bone broth is finished, I will use it as a base for some homemade organic cream of veggie soup. 

Cayenne pepper, honey, and ginger are all natural expectorants, meaning they help loosen phlegm or mucous from the lungs, making it easier to rid yourself of it, relieving pressure and making you more comfortable. Cayenne also works as a decongestant, thanks to the natural chemical capsaicin, which helps relieve swelling and inflammation that is narrowing nasal passages.

Creamy Turmeric Tea

Recipe

8 ounces (1 cup) almond or coconut milk ( If using canned coconut milk, 1/2 cup coconut milk plus 1/2 cup filtered water, equals 1 cup for the recipe) 

1/2 teaspoon turmeric ( I added more) 

1/2-inch wide round slice of ginger root,  grated or peeled and finely chopped

Dash of cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp cardamom hulled 

1/2 – 1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener

Optional additions: a small pat of butter, cinnamon,

Instructions:

If you are using canned organic coconut milk, then use 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup filtered water. 

Gently warm the almond or coconut milk on the stove. Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir.  Turn stove to lowest setting, simmer 1 to 2 minutes

Sweeten with local honey 

Strain and enjoy! 

1. Turmeric is an anti-microbial. That means it will attack both bacterial infections and viral infections and destroy both. It is particularly effective in treating illnesses of the respiratory system (this makes it a superb remedy for the cold and flu season).
2. It has shown to prevent and stop the growth of prostate, breast, skin, lung and colon cancer
3. Known to reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes
4. A natural liver detoxifier.
5. Research shows it may prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. 
6. As a potent natural anti-inflammatory, turmeric may work just as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs. Furthermore, reducing the risks associated with the side effects of those types of medications.
7. It’s a natural painkiller.
8. Trusted for many, many years in other cultures as a treatment for depression.
9. Speeds up wound healing and assists in the treatment of acne, eczema and psoriasis. 

Turmeric Chai Recipe

Turmeric Chai Tea Powder 
(4 servings)

3 tablespoons ground turmeric
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground clove

1 teaspoon ground cardamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions: Mix all ingredients together and store in a glass jar.

Tea Prep
(single serving)

4 teaspoons of Turmeric Chai Tea Powder

1 cup water

sweetener to taste
1/2-1 cup warm milk (i.e. cow, goat, almond, hemp, coconut, etc.)

Directions: Bring 1 cup of water to boil. Pour water over spices and steep  for 10 minutes.  Add Milk turn on low steep for 1 to 2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or a cheesecloth. Add local honey if you like and enjoy! 

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

1/4 cup organic butter 

1 organic red onion, or onion of choice

4 to 6 organic garlic cloves minced

3/4 lb mushrooms, sliced

2 cups water 

4 tsp dill weed ( or a little more)

4 tsp. paprika ( or a little more)

2 Tbs. coconut amino acids ( optional)

2 Tbs. favorite red wine ( I used Copper Mountain)

1/4 cup organic butter

1/3 cup organic white flour or use a little arrow root powder

2 cups organic whole milk

3/4 cup organic sour cream

Saute onion  and garlic in butter until tender.  Add water, mushrooms, dill weed, paprika, coconut aminos and red wine.  Bring to a boil, then simmer until mushrooms are tender.

 In the meantime, melt the other 1/4 cups butter, stir in flour to make a roux, stirring constantly to keep smooth.

 Add milk to roux and blend, while heating, until smooth.  Add to soup.  

Lastly, stir in the sour cream.  

Serve with fresh rolls, rice and salad.  

Serves 4 - 6 

This also worked great for blending in a blender to be able to drink it through a straw. 

We Are Free

Motivational Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAq8KPplIxw

I ended the year of 2013 with a near death experience, I had a horse stomping of my life. As we saw the most beautiful herd of Elk, several males and one with the biggest rack I have ever seen up in the mountains, I had no idea what I was in store for.  This beautiful experience ended in the most terrible tragedy of my life.  The horses were nervous, my dog Rocky got excited.   Within seconds of this beautiful scenery of Elk, my dog, who had a very long leash went under the horse, that I was standing next to and holding her halter.  My horse was already a bit scared of the Elk and my dog freaked her out by yanking me into her and his leash went  up into her shoulders ( leg pits) and pulled.  I had a 150 lb dog yank me so hard I went airborne then ended up under a bouncing horse.   Within seconds I was down on the ground and got my face stomped, my body stomped.  I could her my husbands voice and the sounds of his desperation, the helplessness he must have felt as he saw this at a distance.  At that point what I remember feels like a slow motion movie.  Blood gushing out of my mouth, tooth rolling out with it, feeling holes where teeth should be.  So much blood.. From that point it was Joseph in emergency mode.  He had to leave me there, to go get a vehicle,  He did not want me to move and create more bleeding.  

It was silent,  I was just laying there, tissue over my face, and taking deep breaths.  I rolled over to see my dog Bushido had stayed right by me.  I was a bit worried he would be tempted to go find the elk heard so I stood up, grabbed a rope and tied him up.   I  then searched for teeth and only found one.  I was starting to feel a bit lighted headed so I took a seat.  It felt like forever, as I waited for my family to get back up there and help me.  

As I waited thoughts passed through and a voice spoke to me.  "Sue, it is time to think of the positive"  I answered this voice and started mentally making my list of what I was thankful for at that moment in time.  I looked up at the trees and searched for beauty, I was thankful for not being unconscious, I was thankful that I still had my eyes, I was thankful for not having my brain stomped, I was thankful I was at  peace, I was thankful for the beauty that was surrounding me, I was thankful I could hear a car coming up the mountain.

Sophia in the front seat with the big first aid kit ready to do what she could, jump out ready for action, in a calm manner.  She was relieved to see me so calm.

No one panicked, all stayed calm.   At this point we all hit emergency action mode, calls were made,  First plan, I was not going to go to the emergency room,  take care of the mouth and teeth first.  The rest is history. 

I am healing, I have had to work at not being a little depressed, I keep counting the days to add one more healing day to my list.  I have a lot of healing to do, after all my body was stomped on by a 1200 pound horse.  I can now say I have been hit harder than Mr. Bronson and stayed conscious!

2014 Is The Year Of The Horse.... Wow it most certainly is.. 

I am healing, I am not giving up and I can say the the Year of 2013  has given me many new lessons and I am ready for the new year to start.   Goals are being set into action.  Healing is the first goal, living life to it's fullest is still my motto.  

Love like you have never loved,

Be forever grateful for your life

Give,give and give...

Selfishness and greed will only eat your soul, till there is no soul anymore

You are in-charge of your happiness, not anyone else, nor the weather

You want to be at optimal health, then no excuses 

Peace and love to you all....... 

I Am Thankful To Be Alive, thankful to see my son Brandon and his girlfriend McKenzie after I got home after a very scary tiring day, thankful for my awesome daughter (Sophia) who keeps making me the best smoothies ever, for her support, company and companionship,  thankful that minestrone soup makes a good smoothie, thankful for bone broth with herbs,  thankful for my wonderful husband who gives the most awesome support ever,  thankful my husband who has nerves of steel, thankful for my daughters ability to not panic in the state of a very scary emergency, thankful for Dr. Oliver at All About Smiles, thankful for Dr. Meloche at Abbey Road Clinic, for her everlasting, love and care that she gives to all,  thankful for the herbs that are healing me and giving me new life and cell regeneration, thankful to comfrey root, horsetail, oat tops, cut oats, nettle, kava kava with cinnamon, St. Johns Wort oil, comfrey gel, Deep Healing Tissue Warming Balm,  Self Heal Salve,  and special big thank you to goldenseal, oregon grape and super echinacea,

 I am forever grateful, to the angels who blocked any blows that could have hit my brain, the angels that saved me must have been trained in Kung Fu,