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I am not a doctor, if you need a doctor, then please make an appointment.   The information below is what I would do in the event of a Strain or a Sprain.   

Immediate treatment is to apply the ICE approach:  ice, compression and elevation.  

After the symptoms have subsided, there maybe a case for using alternate hot and cold compresses.   

3 minutes hot followed by 1 minute cold, repeated for about 15 minutes.  This improves local circulation to the relevant muscles, and later treatment may include massage to relieve muscular aches.  

Cold Compress: 

5 drops Lavender essential oil

1 Tbsp. of iced water  

Or 

5 drops chamomile essential oil

1 Tbsp.  iced water

Comfrey Leaf infusion for a cold compress.  If you do not have comfrey leaves you can use diluted tincture of comfrey.   

You could also add Calendula to this either in flower form or tincture form.  

Tincture Cold Compress: 

1 Tbsp. to 1 1/4 cups cold (very cold) water

Compress: 

A compress is a way of applying herbal extracts directly to the skin, to reduce the inflammation or promote healing.  usually, an infusion or decoction of the herb is prepared for use in the compress, or simply hot or cold water can be used.  

Soak a clean cloth or flannel in a hot or cold infusion.

Place on the affected area and hold firmly in place.  use a towel or bandage to tie in place if kept on for long.  

One of my favorites is Comfrey Poultices:  

A poultice acts in a similar way to a compress, but the herb itself is used, rather than just a liquid extract.  Normally poultices are applied hot.  

When Swelling has subsided, gently rub in Comfrey Salve or Self Heal Salve at least 3 to 4 times a day.    

There are some different homeopathic remedies: 

Arnica

Rhus Tox:  for muscular strains, from lifting heavy weights for instance, with pain, stiffness and swelling

Ruta Grav:  For torn ligaments or tendons, especially in sprains of the ankles or wrists, with a feeling of bruising in the bones. 

After symptoms have subsided you can also start using a warming herbal salve.  I sell one called Deep Tissue Healing / Warming Balm.  

Other suggestions: 

Herbal muscle liniments. 

Sports Massage weekly

Acupuncture

Diet During An Injury: 

No soda, no sugar, no fried foods, No fast food junk, no soy, no corn, no canola and no caffeine.

Eat a variety of cooked greens daily

Eat salad daily

Only organic wheat

Only grass fed meat

Only organic dairy

Only organic eggs

Drink filtered water, No fluoride or chlorine 

Daily Wellness: 

At least 8 hours of sleep

Meditate daily

Cut TV, social media, video games and computer time down, read a book, get out in nature, sit by a tree etc...  

Mountain Mama CSA

Mountain Mama Weekly Wellness Box . 

CSA stands for community supported agriculture, where individuals pledge support to a farm in return for high quality food and farm products. Members, also called shareholders, invest in a local farm by funding the whole season’s budget in advance. In return they receive a proportion of the harvest throughout the growing season. CSA farming creates a very strong relationship between the consumer and producer, which benefits all that are involved.

What it means to you:
Your weekly Harvest Box will be filled with fresh-picked, top-quality produce every week for 20 weeks starting June 8th through Oct. 19th. You will pick up your share/box every Wednesday at the Wild and Weedy Apothecary from Noon - 6:00 pm 

I use no herbicides, no insecticides no pesticides, no fungicides. I grow food using permaculture ideas, bio-dynamic practices and old school methods, there are no toxic chemicals ever used.  I do  not use any chemical applications or synthetic fertilizers.. 

Each box comes with an on-line newsletter with recipes and news from the farm. 

Save shopping time because your produce is already gathered and ready to pick-up.
Feel a closer connection to nature as you see the progression of the seasons in your Harvest Boxes.
Your membership helps keep our family farm contributing to a vibrant local economy

How the farm benefits from your membership
As we share our produce with you, we receive respect and appreciation directly from you. That feels awesome! 

Your membership fee paid in the spring allows us to afford all of the up front costs of bringing this high quality produce to you during the harvest season. There are no government subsidies for small food producers like us.
Your support encourages us to continue sustainable land stewardship. Remember my farming practices are holistic and chemical free. 
 
Our box relies heavily on familiar items. A seasonal assortment of vegetables, greens, roots, and herbs. Again, Recipes are provided for less familiar vegetables.

How many people will this harvest box feed? 

This is by far the most common question we get.  We have found that the amount of produce a household consumes varies greatly. This depends on how often people eat out or entertain, whether people are vegetarians, vegans, or omnivores, and whether they are going to supplement their diets with things like bananas, oranges, avocados and other things that don’t grow in your area.  
We only offer full shares, If you think a full share could be to much for you then one option that might work for you is to find a friend or neighbor who would like to share it with you.

There are lots of families that will find that their wellness box suits their needs. Others will love our Wellness box, but will desire more produce than we provide, so they purchase additional local produce at the farmers market.

Honestly if we were eating the amount of veggies we should be eating on a weekly basis, a full share is really not enough.

The fresher your produce is, the more vitamins and minerals it has. We do not use machinery or chemicals. On that note here are some things to consider. I want this to be a great experience for you and me, Again I want to remind you that we are a small farm and your food is local , no chemicals and very fresh,

Depending on what you are used to there could be some produce that you do not like or have never had. This can be very hard for some people. The people who will enjoy our wellness box the most are those who enjoy most kinds of produce and like trying new things.  I want you to keep in mind that I make no guarantees that you will like everything in your box.  It is important that I make that clear right from the beginning. 
If your primary goal is to get the most nutrition out of your produce for your dollar then this is the place for you.  Welcome aboard.

The 2016 Season: Sign ups start in June 
Starts June 8th through Oct 19th That is 20 weeks of receiving a wellness box     
The price for  a full weekly wellness box share is $725.00 for the full 20 weeks. If you break that down it is only $36.25 a week or approximately 5.17 a day.   That's less than most peoples coffee drinks a day.  


You can pick up your weekly wellness box every Wednesday. Pick up time is from Noon -  6:00 pm at the Wild and Weedy Apothecary.  Once you sign up you will receive more information about pick up.  
Call or email our farm if you have any more questions.

To sign up: 
Call 503-503-472-6656

E-mail:  wildweedyherbs@gmail.com

Make Checks payable to: Wild and Weedy Apothecary,llc

 Wild and Weedy Herbal Wellness Box 

This is a great way to build your herbal medicine chest and stock your kitchen pantry with nourishment.  This is a six month journey into the beauty and benefit of herbs.  It goes from June to November

Let us be your person guide on your journey to wellness . 

Monthly wellness boxes will be either seasonal or have a theme.   Herbalism creates a deeper connection to healing for most people than other methods.  It provides nourishment to your body to prevent disease in the first place.

It is ideal for anyone who would like to use natural healing on a more regular basis, through nourishing their bodies and boosting their immune system.  The wellness boxes will help to build your herbal medicine chest. As we all know being prepared when illness and injury hit is half the battle.   You will  receive items that will help with your kitchen cookery. Becoming a better cook puts  you on the path of taking responsibility with your health and builds  your immune system.  All items are petroleum free products.  

You will receive 3 items , handmade new products each month. Often times these ingredients will be wild crafted or grown on our farm.  

Items range from: pesto, elderberry syrups, tinctures, elixirs, powders, creams, salves, soaps,  fun teas, cold and flu products, infused oils, infused vinegar, body care products, medicinal teas, infused salts and more. 

You will learn more about new plants and herbal products

All products made with intention and love

from your local herbalist.  

 This is a six month commitment to learn about natural ways to boost your immune system and care for yourself. With the cost of health care on the rise, this truly is one of the best decisions you can make for you or your family's health.    

This is an investment in your health 

March to May is a 3 month commitment

Cost:  $180.00 

USPS Mail Shipments Add  $27. 00 for the 3 months

June to November Is a 6 month commitment

Cost $360.00 

USPS mail shipments add $54.00 for the 6 months 

Recipe from Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health

http://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Gladstars-Herbal-Recipes-Vibrant/dp/1603420789

High Powered Food supplement that tastes great and is easy to make.  

3 parts pumpkin seeds, powdered

2 parts Siberian ginseng powder

1 part ginkgo or gotu kola powder

1 part ginseng powder 

1/2 part Spirulina or Buper Blue Green Algae

1 cup organic sesame butter ( tahini)

I used 1/2 cup organic almond butter and 1/2 cup organic tahini 

1/4 cup local organic honey ( the recipe calls for 1/2 cup, but we found it was too sweet for us) 

1/2 cup crushed organic almonds 

1/4 cup unrefined organic coconut oil 

Optional fun things to add:  coconut, cocoa powder,  raisins, organic chocolate or carob chips, organic granola or organic cranberries.  

1.  Combine all the powdered herbs and spirulina and mix well

2.   In a separate bowl combine the sesame butter, almond butter, coconut oil and honey

3.  Add enough of the powdered herbs to thicken, then add the almonds and optional items of your choice.  

4.  Roll into walnut-sized balls

5.  At this point I like to roll them in the cocoa powder and coconut.  

Trouble shooting:  if the herb dough is not sweet enough add more honey.  If it seems to dry add some coconut oil or more nut butter.  

There have been a few times that I do not have all the powdered herbs.   You can still make the recipe.  Example.  The last batch I  made I did not have the powdered siberian ginseng and I only had  a little bit of powdered ginseng.  I used ginkgo powder,  gotu kola powder and I added maca powder.   

Where to purchase great quality herbs: 

https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/

Enjoy and remember to  play with your food.  

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