A steamy cup of herbal tea is an excellent alternative to caffeinated beverages or plain water. Many herbal teas, as well as caffeinated teas, exhibit powerful health properties. From hibiscus and chamomile to Earl Grey and green tea, teas are chock full of beneficial nutrients. Before you take swig after swig, though, there are certain things to consider. 

People who take prescription or over-the-counter medications need to consider the potential interactions of certain herbs with their medications. Certain herbs may decrease the effects of medicines, while others may lead to unwanted side effects. When brewing a cup of herbal tea, though, the first thought isn’t, “How will this interact with my medication?” Tea is considered harmless, and most teas are considered to be safe in small amounts. People who take medication or live with certain health conditions, however, may need to limit or avoid consumption of some herbal teas. 

If you take blood thinners, antidepressants, or blood pressure medication, drinking certain herbal teas may increase the risk of side effects. Below, you’ll find some herbal teas that you should limit or avoid if you live with specific health conditions. Please keep in mind that the information in this article is intended to be informative. If you have concerns or questions about specific teas or herbs and how they’ll interact with your body, consult your health care professional. They can help determine what herbal teas or supplements are safest for you.

Gingko Tea

People who take blood-thinning medications should avoid gingko tea. Blood-thinning medications include Coumadin (warfarin), aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrell), and other anticoagulants. Gingko biloba actually slows the blood clotting process, and consuming it with anticoagulants can increase the risk of bleeding. People with epilepsy or those who take antidepressants should also avoid gingko tea. It’s possible for large amounts of gingko biloba to induce seizures, and it may weaken the effects of certain antidepressants. 

St. John’s Wort

St. John’s wort is notorious for interacting with a variety of medications, including cyclosporine, antidepressants, blood thinners, birth control pills, and HIV drugs. If you take any of these medications, talk to your health care professional before taking St. John’s wort or drinking the tea. It’s possible that consuming St. John’s wort in conjunction with antidepressants may help reduce depression symptoms, but it’s wise to discuss a treatment plan first. The reason for this is because that combination may lead to dangerous levels of serotonin.

Chamomile

A seemingly harmless herb, chamomile is a nighttime favorite for people who wish to calm the body and mind. According to several studies, it exhibits mild tranquilizing affects. Other studies found that it may lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. Infrequent consumption may have beneficial effects on glycemic control for type 2 diabetics. Drinking large amounts of chamomile tea, however, may reduce blood sugar too much. You don’t have to avoid chamomile tea as a diabetic, but be aware that drinking too much may lead to a hypoglycemic event. Carefully monitor blood sugar as you drink the tea. 

Ginseng & Licorice Teas

Similar to gingko biloba, ginseng and licorice may reduce the effectiveness of anticoagulant medications, including warfarin. If you experience blood clots or have deep vein thrombosis (DVT), it’s wise to avoid these teas. Ginseng may also reduce the effectiveness of calcium channel blockers, statin medications, certain antidepressants, and HIV agents. Keep this information in mind when consuming either of these herbs in tea or supplement form. 

Green Tea

Known for the powerful antioxidant properties, green tea is a powerhouse in the world of health and wellness. Unfortunately for some, it negatively interacts with medications that treat heart conditions. Green tea also contains vitamin K, which can increase blood clotting and interfere with some blood thinners. People who take lisinopril (medication for hypertension and heart failure), should also limit green tea consumption because it can reduce the effectiveness of the medication.

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When you restore and nourish your gut, you may notice that bloating, brain fog, cramps, skin rashes, and hormonal imbalances go away. All of those symptoms are common when a person experiences leaky gut syndrome, which is more common today than ever before. The digestive system cannot properly process the harsh foods in the Western Diet. Because of this, harmful substances or undigested particles permeate through the intestinal walls and into the bloodstream. That’s not good news, in case anyone was wondering.

What Is Leaky Gut?

When particles enter the bloodstream from your digestive system, the body experiences system-wide inflammation. This triggers an immune response all over the body, and failure to address this can lead to food sensitivities, arthritis, IBS, skin issues, and more. Some people don’t think that this can happen, but research proves otherwise. According to several research studies, leaky gut is responsible for many health conditions outside of those that occur in the gut. The gut and immune system are closely connected and making subtle changes can improve overall bodily health, not just digestion.

A dietary change is the best first step you can take when it comes to repairing the gut. It can take time to help remedy the damage, but it is possible to see results. In addition to changing the diet, though, many supplements and herbs can lend a helping hand. If you have leaky gut syndrome, consider the following supplements to improve overall wellness. 

Quercetin

Quercetin is a plant pigment, also known as a flavonoid, that exists in many plants and foods. It is readily available in onions, buckwheat tea, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort, green tea, and American elder. According to research, quercetin works to enhance the function of the intestinal barrier, which can help prevent leakage. It also works to reduce inflammation and boost immune function.

Marshmallow Root

The reason that health experts recommend marshmallow root for people with leaky gut is because it has a high mucilage content. That helps to cover your digestive tract in a protective lining, and it also works to support the gut’s reaction to inflammation. When you combine marshmallow root with ginger, you can help protect yourself against stomach ulcers. Lastly, marshmallow root exhibits an ability to restore the integrity of tight junctions in the intestinal wall.

L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is an essential amino acid that has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Cells that line the intestines use glutamine as fuel to keep them healthy and well. Researchers believe that taking L-glutamine supplements may help repair the intestinal wall and help those with leaky gut. Additionally, glutamine levels drop when people experience too much stress, which can make people with leaky gut vulnerable. That’s another reason to take L-glutamine.

Turmeric

Curcumin, which is the active compound in turmeric, has a proven history of benefitting the body in more ways than one. It exhibits anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-viral properties. It works to boost memory and reduce inflammation in joints and the gut. Curcumin can also improve the function and lining of the intestinal wall. It works to contract the proteins of the intestinal lining, which ultimately squeezes cells closer together. To help repair leaky gut, it’s best to take 10 grams of turmeric per day.

Probiotics

You can’t go anywhere these days without hearing about probiotics. That is because they are that beneficial for your health. If the bacteria in your gut are not beneficial, you run the risk of intestinal permeability. This makes it impossible to heal from leaky gut. Certain probiotic strains work to improve immune function and assist with balancing hormones. One study found that gut permeability decreased in people who supplemented with probiotics. Probiotics are friendly bacteria that you introduce to your gut. They can help your microbiome thrive! When you purchase probiotics, please do research or ask your health care professional for recommendations. The strains do different things, but you also need diversity to create a healthy microbiome. 

Slippery Elm

One of the great things about slippery elm is that it works to increase mucilage content in the digestive tract. It’s similar to marshmallow root in that regard. It also stimulates nerve endings to boost mucus recreation, which counteracts any excessive acidity that exists in the gut. That’s why many people who develop ulcers benefit from taking this herb. Finally, slippery elm provides essential antioxidants to the gut, making it a great addition to your leaky gut diet.

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When your back is out of whack and sore, it’s hard to enjoy anything. There’s always the fear of worsening the pain, whether you are sleeping, walking, sitting down, or reaching for a cup on a high shelf. The muscles in your back can easily become sore and there’s no better way to remedy sore, strained, or overworked muscles than by applying an herbal salve that reduces pain.

Making salves is fairly simple, and it is the perfect entry point for anyone interested in creating natural skin care products or remedies. You can make one salve in 30 minutes, about the time it takes to cook a meal. In theory, you could make one salve and dinner at the same time! A salve is worth nothing if you aren’t using top quality ingredients, though. You have to choose ingredients based on what you are attempting to remedy. That’s why the salve in this article contains the following ingredients.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is commonly used in cooking, but it has been incorporated into skin care products for its ability to assist with pain relief. The active ingredient, capsaicin, is extracted and included in ointments or creams because it works to stop muscle and joint pain. How does it do this? It tricks or confuses pain transmitters, desensitizing local nerves and decreasing pain in certain conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and osteoarthritis.

St. John’s Wort

St. John’s wort has commonly been used to boost mood, but new research has taken a closer look at how the anti-inflammatory properties benefit sore muscles. Many herbalists turn to St. John’s wort to help soothe muscle pain, especially sciatica or atrophy of nervous tissue.

Ginger

A study that was published in The Journal of Pain revealed that a daily dose of ginger can relieve exercise-induced muscle pain. This study examined muscle pain after subjects consumed one to two ginger capsules daily, but ginger can also relieve muscle pain when applied topically. It works to increase warmth and blood flow in the area where it is applied.

Cayenne Ginger Salve

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons St. John’s wort oil
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 2 tablespoons organic Shea butter
• 2 tablespoons organic beeswax
• 20 drops rosemary essential oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

• Place the St. John’s wort oil into a heat-safe glass measuring cup and spoon the cayenne and ginger powders into a cloth tea bag. Seal the tea bag and place it in the oil.
• Create a double boiler by filling a saucepan with about two inches of water and placing the heat-safe measuring cup in the saucepan. Once the water begins to boil, reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, gently stirring the tea bag in the oil occasionally.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat after 30 minutes and take out the glass measuring cup. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature before removing the tea bag. Discard the tea bag and place the measuring cup back in the saucepan with water over medium heat.
• Add the Shea butter and beeswax and simmer until melted. Remove from heat and slowly stir in the essential oils.
• Once the mixture has cooled slightly, pour into little one-ounce tin containers and allow the mixture to firm up before screwing on the lid.
• Store in a cool, dry place and massage on sore joints or muscles when you experience pain.
• Make sure to thoroughly wash your hands after application because you don’t want to accidentally touch your eyes with cayenne pepper on your fingers.

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When your back is in pain, you’ll do almost anything to make it stop hurting. Standing, walking, sitting, bending, and even lying down can become stressful because the subtlest movement can agitate the pain. Instead of trudging through the pain, there is a very soothing remedy that you can use to make normal movements easier.

A sore back can be the result of overworked muscles or stiff joints. Many people with back pain often lead sedentary lifestyles, in which activity is minimal. While icing and heating are classic treatments that work to reduce inflammation, sometimes you need a cream or salve that you can take with you on the go. That’s why we are giving you the recipe for this amazing salve to help heal your aching back.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper is a warming ingredient that helps to increase blood flow and circulation in the area where it’s applied. Cayenne is not only beneficial for muscle aches, but is also a useful ingredient to help relieve arthritis, nerve pain, or menstrual cramps. It also contains tons of vitamin C!

Ginger

If you have ever read articles on our website, you know that we love ginger. Ginger contains powerful anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties that work to increase blood flow wherever it is applied.

St. John’s Wort

This has the potential to help relieve moderate nerve pain and even shooting pains. In fact, it can help relieve pain of any kind because it has amazing anti-inflammatory properties.

What You’ll Need:

• 4 tablespoons St. John’s wort infused oil
• 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper powder
• 1 tablespoon ginger powder
• 2 tablespoons Shea butter
• 2 tablespoons beeswax
• 20 drops rosemary essential oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

• Place the St. John’s wort infused oil in a heat-safe glass bowl and add the cayenne and ginger powders to a cloth or reusable tea bag. Place the tea bag in the infused oil and set aside.
• Add a few cups of water to a saucepan and put it over medium heat. Place the heat-safe glass bowl with the oil and tea bag over the saucepan to create a double boiler. Let it warm for about 15 minutes. Make sure the water never boils. Press the tea bag with a metal spoon on occasion.
• Turn the heat off and remove the bowl from the saucepan. Allow the oil to cool before removing the tea bag, but press the tea bag for all it is worth before washing the tea bag out.
• Place the glass bowl back on the saucepan (make sure to turn the heat to medium-low) and add the Shea butter and beeswax to the bowl. Once they are melted, remove from the heat and stir in the essential oils.
• Pour the mixture into two separate two-ounce tins and allow them to cool before putting the lids on.

For Use:

• Massage a little of this salve onto your sore joints or muscles to provide them with warmth and pain-relieving properties. Wash your hands after applying this salve because it contains cayenne pepper. You don’t want that in your eyes!

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The immune system does not provide immunity. It is the body’s defense system. A healthy immune system protects the body from infection caused by bacteria, fungi and parasites. If these organisms penetrate the body, then the immune system destroys them.

There are several types of immune cells-and they behave in very interesting ways. Some are designed to attack all invading organisms; others are designed to attach specific types of organisms. Some are designed to physically attack, while others release chemicals designed to destroy.

Types of Immune Diseases and Disorders

There are many different types of immune diseases and disorders. The most common are:

• Allergies
• Autoimmune diseases
• Immune complex diseases
• Immune deficiency disorders

Allergies

Allergies are essentially the body “crying wolf,” when an otherwise harmless substance penetrates the body and the body, in turn, decides it’s something that needs to be destroyed.

Autoimmune diseases

There are times when the immune system’s recognition system breaks down, causing healthy cells and tissue to be destroyed. The reason why these diseases happen is unknown, although a combination of things are suspected, including environmental exposure, sunlight exposure, viruses, hormonal imbalance and certain drugs.

Immune complex diseases

Usually immune complexes are rapidly eliminated from the body. When they aren’t, they become trapped in organ tissue, creating inflammation and tissue damage. Examples of immune complex diseases are Malaria and viral hepatitis.

Immune deficiency disorders

Immune deficiency disorders happen when the immune system is missing one or more of its vital parts. They are usually the result of another disease or disorder. For example: AIDS is an immune deficiency disorder cause by HIV.

Healing the Immune System

Beware of using commercial super market brand household cleaning supplies, as they can compromise the immune system. If you use these harsh chemicals, make sure you open up all the windows in your home. If you have an ozone or oxygen machine, you’d be wise to run it while cleaning your home.

Reputable Earth-friendly household cleaning supply brands include:

• Ecos
• Dr. Bronners
• Ecover
• Seventh Generation
• Bon Ami, and
• Earth Friendly Products

These Earth-friendly brands can be purchased at good health food stores such as Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, Erewon, Wild Oats, and Nature Mart.

There are many immune-boosting herbs and plants that one can consume to help to fortify the immune system, such as:

• Echinacea
• Goldenseal
• Astragalus
• Sarsaparilla
• Lomatium
• Osha
• St. John’s Wort

Crystals are incredibly helpful in boosting the immune system. Our favorites are:

• Smithsonite
• Elbaite
• Andusalite
• Moss Agate
• Brown Jasper
• Lapis Lazuli
• Sodalite

Crystal elixirs are made by adding stones/crystals to distilled water sat in sunlight for a minimum of 24 hours. The properties of the crystals are imbued in the memory of the water. Elixirs work at the cellular and subtle levels of existence.

Essential oils can also support the immune system, especially frankincense and Myrrh. They can be added to a diffuser or added to bath water.

Dietary Intervention

You can physically boost, strengthen and invigorate the so-called immune system by consuming a diet rich or high in alkaline foods, mainly green cruciferous vegetables.

Meat can lower immunity because every time you eat meat you are allowing serious foreign invaders (particles) into your body. This is why your defense cells can increase after eating meat and dairy products.

Taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), herbs of Echinacea and Goldenseal, and other immune boosting substances only address the physical immune or defense system.

Dherbs Solutions

The following Dherbs.com formulas will greatly help boost, strengthen, cleanse and protect the immune system:

• Immune Booster Extract
• Blood & Lymphatic
• Electric Greens Combo
• Anti-Viral Formula
• Vitamin C

Thank you for reading!

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The word immunity derives from the Latin word, immunis, meaning free. In the Roman civil law, immunity was an exemption from a duty or an obligation generally required by law, as an exemption from taxation, exemption from penalty for wrongdoing, or protection against liability.

Immunity also had a secondary meaning pertaining to the quality of being insusceptible to or unaffected by a particular disease or condition.

Okay, so the human body has a so-called immune system, but what is this system? What is its function? How does it work? Does the system make us exempt from certain diseases, sicknesses, and pathologies? Does it exempt us from wrongdoing (consuming forbidden foods and beverages) or the penalty stemming from wrongdoing, which is degeneration (disease, necrosis, aging, and death)?

Medically, the so-called immune system is defined as follows: A biochemical complex that protects the body against pathogenic organisms and other foreign bodies. The system incorporates the humoral immune response, which produces antibodies to react with specific antigens, and the cell-mediated response, which uses T-cells to mobilize tissue macrophages in the presence of a foreign body. The immune system also protects the body from invasion by creating local barriers and inflammation. The local barriers provide chemical and mechanical defenses through the skin, the mucous membranes, and the conjunctiva. Inflammation draws polymorphonuclear leukocytes and neutrophils to the site of injury where these phagocytes engulf the invading organism. The humoral response and the cell-mediated response develop if these first-line defenses fail or are inadequate to protect the body. The humoral response is especially effective against bacterial and viral invasions and employs B-cells that produce appropriate antibodies.® SOURCE: Mosby’s Medical Dictionary, 3rd Edition. Missouri: The C.V. Mosby Co. (1990), pg. 607

Okay, so now we have a little knowledge from a medical perspective on this thing called the immune system. Now we can move on! Now, the seat of the so-called immune system is the Thymus Gland. The Thymus Gland is one of the major glands of the endocrine system (or hormonal system). The endocrine system is the network of ductless glands and other structures that elaborate and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, affecting the function of specific target organs.

The endocrine system consists of seven major glands which include the adrenal, gonads (ovaries and testes), pancreas-spleen, thymus, thyroid, pituitary and pineal glands. Each one of these seven glands corresponds to an energy center or vortex known as a chakra (Shock-ra). The word Chakra means wheel in Sanskrit.

Each chakra has a frequency that results in a specific color for each gland of the endocrine system. For example:

Adrenal Gland/First Chakra = RED
Gonads/Second Chakra = ORANGE
Pancreas-Spleen/Third Chakra = YELLOW
Thymus Gland/Fourth Chakra = GREEN/PINK
Thyroid Gland/Fifth Chakra = LIGHT BLUE
Pituitary Gland/Sixth Chakra = INDIGO/DARK BLUE
Pineal Gland/Seventh Chakra = VIOLET/WHITE

Because sound or tone is also a frequency, each chakra (and gland) also corresponds to a specific tone. For example:

Adrenal Gland/First Chakra = C Tone
Gonads/Second Chakra = D Tone
Pancreas-Spleen/Third Chakra = E Tone
Thymus Gland/Fourth Chakra = F Tone
Thyroid Gland/Fifth Chakra = G Tone
Pituitary Gland/Sixth Chakra = A Tone
Pineal Gland/Seventh Chakra = B Tone

Based upon the above, the endocrine system is dependent upon color and sound (frequency) for healing and maintenance. This would be referred to as chromatherapy (color therapy) and sound therapy.

So the Thymus Gland is the seat of the so-called immune system. The Thymus Gland is medically defined as: The primary central gland of the immune system. The endocrine activity of the thymus is believed to depend on the hormone thymosin, which is composed of biologically active peptides critical to the maturation and the development of the immune system. The T-cells of the cell-mediated immune response develop in this gland before migrating to the lymph nodes and the spleen. SOURCE: Mosby’s supra, pg. 1169

It is therefore the Thymus Gland that is the seat of so-called immunity, as stated supra. I say so-called immunity because as my good friend Phil Valentine says, There’s no immunity from doing the wrong thing! And he’s right! There is a Universal law of cause and effect. You do the wrong thing and you pay for it. There is always a consequence to and for an action. A good consequence follows a good action and a bad consequence follows a bad action.

So the immune system does not afford immunity. In reality, the so-called immune system is a defense system. It comes to your defense when foreign particles and pathogenic agents invade your system. The defense or so-called immune system is your body’s military. I have always said that each individual is a sovereign nation and your external skin is the border of your government. Just like the United States of America is founded upon a Constitution, so is your nation (body), i.e. bodily constitution.

Now, the only immunity is prevention! You are immune to a thing when a thing does not bother you or invade you, be it physically, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. If a thing taxes your body, you are not immune. If you feel the negative impact of a thing, you are not immune. In fact, you are being punished; you have been compromised (invaded).

You are hearing about many cases of immune deficiencies, disorders, and weakness today because immunity is looked upon in an exclusive one dimensional state and that’s physical. If the body exists on eight levels, one physical and seven subtle bodies, does not immunity apply to all eight bodies, the physical body as well as the seven subtle bodies? Of course it does! But today, most people conscious of the so-called immune system deal with it on a one dimensional level – the physical, and totally neglect the other aspects of their being. Let’s look at it. If we treat the Thymus Gland, that’s physical. But does not the Thymus Gland correlate to a chakra or energy site on the body? Of course it does! It correlates to the Fourth Chakra, known as Ajna or the Hermetic Plexus (in occult/metaphysical circles). Before a disease is physical, it is first energetic and on three levels: spiritual, mental and emotional. By the time the physical immune system and Thymus Gland are compromised or sabotaged, the damage has already been done on the energy level.

Taking Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), herbs of Echinacea and Goldenseal, and other immune boosting substances only address the physical immune or defense system. What about emotional, spiritual and mental immunity? I’m not saying natural substances (especially plants) don’t have a subtle effect on the mental and emotional, because they do. Herbs of Chamomile, Valerian Root, Passionflower, etc. do affect one’s emotions. They can calm the mind and therefore help mentally and emotionally. But that which is subtle can be weak or inadequate when there is heavy duty invasion. Something adequate as far as immunity or defense is needed. We’re dealing with power here!

When you understand what the metaphysical, emotional, spiritual, and attitudinal attributes of the Fourth Chakra are, then you can understand what constitutes immunity or defense (or prevention) on the energy level.

At the Fourth Chakra, the metaphysical attributes are: unconditional love, service to others, compassion, charity, benevolence, philanthropy, and the ability to express love.

Now considering that most people do not know what unconditional love is or even practice or perform it, in addition to having limited compassion (usually only showing compassion to family and friends) if they have it all, refuse to give meaningful charity from the heart (unless a national event such as the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe occurs), and lack the ability to express love (which especially applies to us American males due to societal structuring where we are conditioned to believe love is for sissies or that love makes you weak or a simp); is it any wonder that lowered immunity is the norm for the average American?

Let’s look at immunity and the so-called immune system from a higher or metaphysical perspective.

It is a fact that watching the news compromises (weakens) the immune system. So does horror movies! Negativity compromises the immune system. Since negativity is general in scope, let’s specifically list some negative things – stress, lying, FEAR, anger, apathy, sadness, grief, depression, hatred, oppression, and insecurity to name just a few.

Television news and horror movies weaken and compromises immunity. Why? Because they are negative! Your mind is stressed (taxed) after watching such things.

How come you view such things or previously viewed such things? I have my reasons. More importantly, what I watch does not impact me as I am secure in all eight bodies, plus, my mind has a discriminating filter. I don’t watch horror movies (or the news) for excitement or entertainment. I get into the mind or mentality of the writers and directors, and the script. I am a student of fear. I wanted to learn how fear worked (on the masses of the people). I wanted to know what was the purpose and motive for inciting and inducing fear. What was the hidden agenda behind promoting fear was what interested me. What was the benefit of fear? Who benefited from it, was what I desired to learn.

Fear paralyzes! It also impacts the kidneys which stores the energy of fear. This is why you should never let children watch horror movies. I have two maternal cousins who grew up watching horror movies at a very young age and both of them used to always urinate in the bed. The fear from the horror movies negatively impacted the function of their kidneys.

Fear makes the heart beat fast and thus negatively impacts the heart. The heart corresponds and correlates to the Thymus Gland, the seat of the so-called immune system; so when the heart is impacted, the Thymus Gland is also impacted; and thus the so-called immune system. And we can’t forget the Adrenal Glands! Fear causes the Adrenal Glands to secrete adrenaline, the fight or flight hormone. And remember, the Adrenal Glands correlate to the First Chakra, which deals with grounding, feeling safe and secure, and survival.

In a nutshell, fear (from television news and national/international tragedies, Hurricane Katrina, September 11, 2001; Manson Murders; airplane crashes, etc; horror and suspense films) negatively impacts the entire endocrine system. When one gland is impacted, all are impacted and likewise with the chakras. If the First and Fourth heart chakras are closed, the other chakras are impacted and thus we have misalignment. So it’s safe to say that fear (television news, horror films, etc.) impacts Christ Consciousness, telepathy, creativity, imagination, pleasure, feeling grounded, spirituality, link with the Higher Self, expression; personal power, and many more attributes of the various chakras in the body.

Fear places us in a position of danger, whether the fear is real or imagined. When we are in danger, what happens? Does not the heart beat fast? Does not the adrenal glands shoot out adrenaline (fight or flight hormone)? Fear impacts us on many levels – physically, emotionally, spiritually, psychologically, etc.

You have to have a very secure foundation to not let fear and negativity impact you. It takes time and some practice, but it can be done!

Fear can be eradicated by understanding the root of fear, which is not based in love. The eyes of fear travel deep to the soul of fear, the polarity of a combination of strength, security, safety and courage.

The Matrix provides us with fear nonstop in order to not make us feel safe, secure and grounded in life. This is great for society because it creates the desire in the public for excessive law enforcement presence, more jails and prisons for those who wreck havoc and create fear in society; the demand for various insurance; compulsion to attend and join religious institutions so God can save you from all that you fear (which is really your own ignorance and lack of faith and knowledge in God and Self), etc.

Fear is BIG BUSINESS! The appetite for fear is IGNORANCE! This is why we are purposely kept ignorant, especially to the truth. It is our nature to feel safe. Why do we move to certain neighborhoods? We want to feel safe and secure! Why do the majority of people purchase guns? They want to feel safe and secure! Why do people purchase various insurance policies? Is it not because they want to feel safe and secure? Of course!

Fear is NOT a natural response. It is learned and programmed into us. Our earliest memories of fear are buried in our cells. These fearful memories will continue emitting fearful responses until the software is changed or replaced. So when we understand this thing called safety which is the opposite of danger, immunity comes more into perspective from a metaphysical point of view and light.

Now mentally speaking, the so-called immune system is a physiological aspect of safety and security. This is why I promote and encourage expanding your sense of safety and security which is done by tapping into the Universe and by knowing God and Higher Self within.

As you expand your sense of safety and security, you automatically evolve out of a physiological need to have a so-called immune system. This is why Americans are experiencing so many syndrome-type disease functions related to the so-called immune system. These syndrome-type diseases are really related to the lack of safety and security.

Take A.I.D.S. for example. A.I.D.S. is an acronym for Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. People today don’t have time to wait for Mr. and Mrs. Right and the safety and security that comes from a monogamous relationship built on faith and knowledge in God, trust, unconditional love, and fidelity. That’s too much work! So now we are in the age of fast sex like with everything else we have today, including fast food, fast cash, etc.

People love fast sex today but they are seriously afraid of contracting so-called A.I.D.S. In fact, morality has deteriorated in America more rapidly since the advent of A.I.D.S. Sex, especially indiscriminate sex, is more rampant today in the midst of A.I.D.S. than any time before.

The social engineers know that the masses love sex and at the same time are ignorant and fearful of A.I.D.S. Hey, the perfect conspiracy! Promote sex to the left, and promote A.I.D.S. to the right, and what do you get in the end? More CONTROL over people!

I have a celebrity friend who loves sex but who is very scared of A.I.D.S. I tell this person to abstain from indiscriminate sex (which he should be doing any way since he’s married). If he lives righteous (loyalty to his wife) then the fear of A.I.D.S. automatically goes away. It’s very easy and basic! It’s the Universal law of cause and effect. His cause (indiscriminate and random sex with strange women) creates his effect (extreme fear of A.I.D.S.).

A.I.D.S. is successful as a fear tactic because folks ain’t going to stop with the sex. The desire and drive for sex in us is to strong. Too much emphasis is placed on sex. Besides, the Rulers are greatly working their Hegelian Dialectic scheme on us today creating a thesis (sex is sinful), followed by an antithesis or opposition to the thesis (the pornography industry; free sex), resulting in the synthesis or objective sexual confusion, obsession and perversion.

As Osho brilliantly stated, pornography will never be eradicated until religion is eradicated, because you can’t have the obsession and perversion of sex without the repression and condemnation of sex, and what major force has been promoting the repression of sex for millennia? Is it not religion? Who taught you sex was a sin? Even though God instructed us in the Bible (for those of you who believe in it and accept it as The Word) to Be fruitful, and multiply, replenish the earth, now you have religious institutions telling you this divine and natural act is a sin.

So how do we develop immunity other than physically with the so-called immune system? Evidently, the eradication of fear and all that is negative is the solution. If you have lowered immunity, what are you afraid of? What makes you feel unsafe and insecure? That God won’t protect and provide for you? That your job will lay you off? That your mate will leave you for another person? That you will lose your material possessions? That you will lose your status and/or position in life/society? What are you afraid of?

If you are afraid of something it only means you are ignorant to something and how do you eradicate ignorance? By acquiring KNOWLEDGE (and applying it).

Healing the Immune System

You can physically boost, strengthen and invigorate the so-called immune system by consuming a diet rich or high in alkaline foods, mainly green cruciferous vegetables.

Meat (dead animal flesh) great lowers immunity because every time you eat meat you are allowing serious foreign invaders (particles) and harsh chemical substances into your body. This is why your defense cells (T and B) proliferate after eating meat and dairy products. People who eat meat and/or dairy products and who go get tested for H.I.V. or A.I.D.S. will test POSITIVE! Also, consider the emotional state of animals before they are slaughtered for the kill. As my buddy KRS-ONE said in the rap song, Beef, from the Boogie Down Productions CD, Edutainment, animals live under FEAR and STRESS! Kris was right! The fear and stress goes into the cells of the animal via the blood and are frozen there. You buy the meat, thaw it out, cook it and then begin eating it. Do you know what you’re eating? Since animals live and die under FEAR and STRESS, you are what you eat. Are you fearful and stressful in life? If yes, I wonder why!

Beware of using commercial super casket (market) brand household cleaning supplies (409, Pine Sol, Ajax, Mr. Clean, Chlorox Bleach, ammonia, etc.) as they all compromise the immune system. If you use these harsh chemicals, make sure you open up all the windows in your home. If you have an ozone or oxygen machine, you’d be wise to run it while cleaning your home. Personally, I wouldn’t and don’t use any household products that are not Earth and environment friendly and which are also not biodegradable. Reputable Earth-friendly household cleaning supply brands include Ecos, Dr. Bronner’s, Ecover, Seventh Generation, Bon Ami, and Earth Friendly Products and can be found and purchased at good health food stores such as Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s, Erewon, Wild Oats, and Nature Mart.

There are many immune-boosting herbs and plants that one can consume to help to fortify the immune system. ECHINACEA (all varieties) helps to rebuild and strengthen immune defenses and also improves lymphatic filtration and drainage. GOLDENSEAL is a powerful immune booster and blood cleanser. It works well in conjunction with Echinacea. ASTRAGALUS stimulates the immune system and enhances resistance to all infections, mainly viral and antibacterial. It also enhances the effect of other immune response herbs and is one of the best herbs for the entire endocrine system. GINSENG (all varieties), SARSAPARILLA, LOMATIUM, OSHA, and ST. JOHN’S WORT are also great immune building and enhancing herbs.

And probably the greatest immune boosting agents available in the physical realm are crystals, my favorite people stone people. SMITHSONITE heals a dysfunctional immune system. ELBAITE stimulates the immune system. ANDUSALITE balances the immune system. MOSS AGATE and BROWN JASPER have immune boosting frequency. LAPIS LAZULI cleanses the immune system. SODALITE also cleanses and boosts the immune system. Crystal elixirs are made by adding stones/crystals to distilled water sat in sunlight for a minimum of 24 hours. The properties of the crystals are imbued in the memory of the water. Elixirs work at the cellular and subtle levels of existence.

The essential oils of FRANKINCENSE and MYRRH both protect the immune system. They can be added to a diffuser or added to bath water. To all the male sex hounds, beware! A lot of females out there are WOUNDED (on many levels – emotionally, psychologically and mentally). A wounded female can and will easily engage in casual sex. Women in tune with their feelings and Goddess nature cannot have casual sex. It is only the wounded female who will give you fast sex, which can be very painful and deadly these days. You see, the wounded female is one whose immune system will contract so-called A.I.D.S. and other sexually transmitted diseases more often than others because psychologically she’s willing to die to get back at males and this is the message and programming her immune system picks up. The wounded female can be found smoking cigarettes and marijuana, drinking alcoholic beverages/spirits (demons), and consuming drugs, all of which greatly sabotage the immune system.

If you believe you have H.I.V. or A.I.D.S. because some doctor told you so, please know that no one ever dies of these pathologies! People die from the DRUGS prescribed and consumed in response to testing positive to these pathologies. I’ve always said that A.I.D.S. doesn’t kill! The drug AZT kills! The drugs doctors give H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. patients greatly sabotage the immune system of the patients. The A.I.D.S. medication is nothing but poison and what do you think poison does? It kills your immune system!

Concluding, I have a very strong immune (defense) system. I have to with all the work that I do and people I have to deal with on a daily basis. I can’t afford to be or get sick. I attribute my immune/defense health to my spirituality, righteous living, enhanced aura (via chakra balancing and having all my chakras wide open); happiness in life; profound vibration of love I emit and receive; my vegan/raw foods diet, stress-free living; and most importantly, my lack of fear due to my profound and unshaken faith and knowledge in God and my Higher Self.

The following DHERBS.com formulas will greatly help boost, strengthen, cleanse and protect the immune system: Immune Booster Kit, Immune Formula, Immune Tea, Blood & Lymphatic Tea, Electric Greens Cell Food, Anti-Viral Formula and Vitamin C Formula.

This article is compliments of www.DHERBS.com.

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Candia albicans, also known as ‘candidiasis’ and ‘candida vaginitis‘ is a type of yeast infection. It inhibits the mucous membranes of genital tract (especially the female vagina), intestines, mouth (called ‘thrush’), throat and esophagus.

Systemic yeast (infection) is when the blood contains yeast and thus carries the yeast throughout the body. This is the form of yeast that goes undetected in many people. Normally the micro-organistic fungus lives in a healthy balance with other flora or bacteria in the body, but certain conditions such as acidosis disrupt the balance and cause the fungus to multiply.

Most candida problems occur with women in the vagina. When the vagina is infected by yeast, the result is called ‘vaginitis.’

Symptoms and Causes

Vaginitis causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the vagina and is characterized by a large, white, thick, cheesy discharge and excruciating itching and burning.

The greatest culprit in causing candida or yeast infection is antibiotic medication prescribed by doctors. Antibiotics weaken the immune (defense) system and destroy ‘friendly’ or ‘beneficial’ bacteria that normally keep candida under control in the body.

All vaginal orders are First chakra disorders. The First chakra deals with ‘grounding.’ If you are not firmly grounded in your sexual belief system and orientation, you create an imbalance in your sexual reproductive system energy in general and your vaginal energy in particular.

Effects of Yeast Infections

Because vaginal disorders impede sexual activity, it is the body’s way of making a women stop or pause temporarily so as to concentrate on her mind, body, and emotions so as to address problems.

Males can also contract yeast infections. Candida infection in males manifests as jock itch or athlete’s foot.

Babies too also suffer from yeast infection, commonly oral thrush, white sores that form on the tongue and gums and also inside the cheeks.

Oral thrush can also manifest on the baby’s buttocks, manifesting as diaper rash.

Natural Alternatives

Natural alternatives to pharmaceutical grade antibiotic medication include the following herbs:

• Echinacea
• Garlic
• Goldenseal
• Myrrh Gum
• St. John’s Wort
• Marshmallow
• Lomatium

Antifungal herbs include:

• Black Walnut Hulls
• Garlic
• Neem
• Wormwood

Bee propolis is also antifungal in nature, although it’s not vegan.

Essential oils (plant blood) that are antifungal in nature include:

• Clove
• Kanuka
• Manuka
• Oregano
• Pink Pepper
• Rosewood, and
• Tagetes

Add a few drops (1-3 drops) of these oils to your bath water.

Dietary Intervention

A healthy diet needs to be adapted, preferably vegan and/or raw foods (or a combination of both). Meat, dairy products, processed and refined so-called foods must go.

Yeast thrives in sugar. Eliminate processed and refined sugar from the diet and it’s harder for yeast to take hold. Herbs that can help you to kick the sugar habit include:

• Stevia
• Gymnema sylvestre
• Licorice, and
• Cinnamon

Lifestyle changes need to be made. You must adapt a healthier lifestyle. Become mobile (yoga, tai chi, qi chong, pilates, swimming, etc.). Wear loose fit clothing so your body can breathe. Embrace a positive, healthy, and loving mindset. All negative emotions and feelings (anger, envy, bitterness, jealousy, hatred, etc.) must be released and transmuted into positive energy.

Abstain from sex, including oral sex, until the yeast infection has cleared up. Give the vagina time to heal so that sex can be pleasurable and healthy.

Dherbs Solutions

For chronic vaginal yeast infection, try:

• Full Body Cleanse
• 10-Day Candida Cleanse
• Total Female Cleanse
• (3 capsules 2-3 times daily) Flora Balance
• (3 capsules every morning) is a good preventative and maintenance formula Sugar Control

To knock out an insidious yeast infection within 3-5 days:

• Take 5 capsules of Flora Balance every 2-3 hours for 3-5 days.
• Only eat raw foods like salad. Drink plenty of vegetable juice throughout the day (3-5 times). Order the Full Body Cleanse Companion (ebook)for additional raw foods and vegetable juice recipes.
• Bathe in sea salt (2 boxes), 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide, and Tea Tree Oil (5-8 drops) daily.
• Perform an enema every other day. The enema solution should be herbal (consisting of Black Walnuts, Echinacea, and Goldenseal, and Cascara Sagrada). Make a tea of these herbs and pour the tea in your enema bag (if you use loose herbs, make sure you strain the tea first).
• If you choose to do douching due to severe itching and inflammation, make a tea consisting of Red Raspberry Leaf, Marshmallow, Slippery Elm Bark, Mullein leaf, and Lemon Verbena, and add in 3 drops of Tea Tree Oil.

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