Herbal Formula Tinctures
Our formulas are 2 oz. for $21.00
Acne Support Burdock, Black Walnut, Chaparral, Blessed Thistle, Red Clover.		Heart Support Hawthorne Berry, Motherwort, Comfrey root, Ginger, Tienchi Ginseng, Horsetail.
Brain Food Ginkgo, Gota Kola, Blessed Thistle, Siberian Ginseng.		Herpes Help Echinacea, Oregon Grape root, Chaparral, Black Walnut, Myrrh.
BreathEasy Lobelia, Pleurisy, Marshmallow, Mullein, Coltsfoot, Licorice.		Immunity Astragalus, Pau D'Arco, Suma, Dandelion root, Oatstraw, Kelp
Blood Purifer Pau D' Arco, Red Clover, Yellow Dock, Burdock, Sarsaparilla, Dandelion, Cascara Sagada & Buckthorn.		Infection Echinacea, Yarrow, Myrrh, Goldenseal, Black Walnut, Marshmallow, Plantain & Cayenne.
Chill Out Valerian, St. Johns Wort, Passion Flower, Scullcap, Blue Vervain.		Male Power Korean Ginseng, Tienchi Ginseng, American Ginseng, Siberian Ginseng, Mura Puama, Nettle, Astragalus, Saw Palmetto.
Circulation Support Hawthorn berries, Ginger, Angelica, Bayberry Bark, Hyssop, Prickley Ash bark, Cloves, Cayenne.		Menopause Support Wild Yam, Kelp, Chaste Tree, Motherwort, Blue Cohosh, Dong Quai, Red Raspberry, Damiana, Licorice
Colds & Flu Echinacea, Goldenseal, Cayenne.		Mensamends False Unicorn, Dong Quai, Damiana, Red Raspberry, Blessed Thistle, Fo-Ti.
Cleanse & Detox Burdock Root, Buckthorn Root, Chaparral Leaf, Dandelion Root, Red Clover Blossoms, Cascara Sagrada, Nettle Leaf, Milk Thistle Seeds, Ginger Root.		Mood Support St. Johns Wort, Chamomille, Schizandra, Oatstraw, Avena Sativa.
Colds & Flu Echinacea, Goldenseal, Cayenne.		Mouth/Oral Support Echinacea, Goldenseal, Cranberry
Cough Calm Horehound, Elecampane, Comphrey root, Wild Cherry Bark, Eucalyptus, Chickweed, Slippery Elm, Licorice.		Muscle Calm Wild Yam, Black Cohosh, Crampbark, Scullcap, Angelica, Peppermint, Turmeric
Digest Aid Peppermint, Dill seed, Chamomile, Gentian, Fennel, Ginger, Parsley.		Nerve Strength Oatstraw, Black Cohosh, Scullcap, Avena Sativa, Pleurisy root, Catnip, Lobelia.
Echinacea & Goldenseal Echinacea & Goldenseal.		Night Cap Valerian, Hops, Scullcap, Passion Flower.
Echinacea & Oregon Grape Root Echinacea & Oregon Grape root.		Passion Muira Puama, Yohimbi, Maca, Avena Sativa, Damiana, Guarana.
Essiac Burdock, Sheep Sorrel, Turkey Rhubarb & Slippery Elm.		PMS Support Dong Quai, Wild Yam, Crampbark, Squawvine, Black Haw, Casteberry, Blue Cohosh.
Eye Strength Bilberry, Eyebright, Red Raspberry.		Prostrate Support Saw Palmetto, Buchu, Parsley root, Hydrangea, Cornsilk, Horsetail, American Ginseng.
Ginseng Energy American, Korean, Siberian & Tienchi Ginseng.		Wake up Kola Nut, Guarana, Damiana, Ginkgo, American Ginseng.
Headache Support White Willow Bark, Feverfew, Chamomile, Peppermint, Scullcap, Catnip, Fenugreek.		Women's Balance Chaste Berry, Dong Quai, Red Raspberry, Dandelion, Blessed Thistle, Gota Kola, Kelp & Licorice.

Herbal Formula Tinctures These are a combination of herbal extract tinctures blended together for specific situations. We blend the best of single herbs together to create a very potent herbal formula. Choose from: Product Name: Herbal Extract Combinations- 2oz bottles $21.00 Add to Cart Product Name: Herbal Extract Combinations- 4oz bottles $38.00 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order GET FREE SHIPPING with the Revolving Herbal Remedy Plan. Learn more here.

Pure Green Energy Powder A concentrated formulation of the super green wholefoods. An easy way to get your greens in our busy life style. Add to our Smoothies to increase your greens or use our capsule machine and make your own green caps. Ingredients: Spirulina, Chlorella, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Klamath Blue Green Algae. These ingredients contain the most powerful combination of nutrients ever known in any grain, herb or food. They contain almost all of the vitamins, minerals, proteins and enzymes necessary for the human diet, plus chlorophyll. These necessities are bio-available which means that they are easily assimilated throughout the digestive tract, giving our bodies instant access to vital nutrients. Product Name: Pure Energy Green Powder 3.5 oz $24.00 Add to Cart Product Name: Pure Energy Green Powder 1 lb. $79.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Pure Energy Smoothie with Green Powder Ingredients: Soy Protein Powder, Bee Pollen Powder, Psyllium Husks, Lecithin Powder, Chlorella, Spirulina, Klamath Blue Green Algae, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Alfalfa, Kelp, Acidophilus, and American Ginseng. Just add 1 tablespoon powder to your favorite juice for a delicious and nutritious high energy start to your day. Commonly reported benefits of using our Smoothies include: * All day energy * Greater focus under stress * Sense of well-being * Strengthened immune system * Fewer food cravings * Optimum synergistic balance of essential nutrients for total health Product Name: Pure Energy Smoothie with Green Powder 1 month supply $39.95 Add to Cart Product Name: Pure Energy Smoothie with Green Powder 2 month supply $59.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Cleansing Smoothie with Green Powder A Natural Cleansing Formula for a Healthy Digestive System. Ingredients: Psyllium Husks, Lecithin, Chlorella, Spirulina, Barley Grass, Wheat Grass, Dandelion, Red Clover, Milk Thistle, Buckthorn, Burdock, Cascara Sagrada & Acidophilus. Just add 1 tablespoon to your favorite juice for a gentle cleansing effect. Most natural health practitioners agree that periodic internal cleansing is an essential key to radiant health. Maintaining a healthy digestive system is the goal of a regular cleansing program. Without a proper functioning digestive system we are unable to absorb the nutrients we eat or effectively or eliminate toxins that our bodies generate. Pure Energy Cleansing Smoothie contains a combination of fiber, nutrients and herbs to gently support the body's natural cleansing process. One of the many benefits of regularly cleansing your system and nourishing it is weight loss and reduced appetite. Many people also report improved skin condition and energy levels. Product Name: Cleansing Smoothie with Green Powder 1 month supply $39.95 Add to Cart Product Name: Cleansing Smoothie with Green Powder 2 month supply $59.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

The Peacefulmind Complete Detox System Cleansing your body from the inside out is a great place to start for beautiful, clear skin! We are proud of this wonderful system which includes: * Information on WHY we detox our system * HOW to gently cleansing your organs * WHEN to detox your system in order to maximize your body's healing potential. We include: * Andrew's booklet: "100 Ways to Detox Safely and Naturally" * Internal cleansing and detoxification recipes * 4 oz Detox AromaThera-Tea: This powerful formula will help remove accumulated toxins in the body. Strong antioxidant, cleanses the colon, reduces cramps, and stimulates circulation. Rosehips, Red Clover, Ginger, Nettle, Alfalfa, Dandelion, Goldenseal Leaf, Echinacea, Pan D'Arco, Burdock, Clove, Stevia. * A Tea Ball for a single cup of tea * Our Angel's Mist Essential Oil Detox Bath Blend : this phenomenal blend of essential oils helps in detoxing the lungs and the body's largest organ: the skin. Product Name:The Peacefulmind Complete Detox System- $59.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Detox Homeopathic Kit Indications: For the elimination of toxins and stimulation of the cleansing process. Active Ingredients: Berberis-Homaccord® Oral drops: Each 50 ml contains: Berberis vulgaris 2X, 10X, 30X, 200X (Relieves pain during urination) 0.2 ml, Colocynthis 3X (Relieves urinary urgency) 0.15 ml; Veratrum album 3X, 10X, 30X, 200X (Relieves cold sweats, nausea) 0.15 ml. Inactive ingredients: Ethanol, purified water USP. Contains ethyl alcohol 25% by volume. Lymphomyosot® Oral drops: Each 50 ml contains: Geranium robertianum 4X (Relieves nausea, vomiting), Nasturtium aquaticum 4X (Relieves symptoms of indigestion), Ferrum iodatum 12X (Relieves swelling and bloating) 5 ml each. Myosotis arvensis 3X (Relieves coughing), Scrophularia nodosa 3X (Relieves swelling and bloating), Teucrium scorodonia 3X (Helps clear the lungs), Veronica officinalis 3X (Mild expectorant), Equisetum hyemale 4X (Relieves pain during urination), Fumaria officinalis 4X (Relieves symptoms of indigestion), Natrum sulphuricum 4X (Relieves asthma symptoms), Pinus sylvestris 4X (Relieves joint stiffness), Gentiana lutea 5X (Relieves symptoms of overeating), Aranea diadema 6X (Relieves susceptibility to dampness), Sarsaparilla 6X (Relieves minor urinary incontinence), Calcarea phosphorica 12X (Relieves joint stiffness and pain), Levothyroxine 12X (Relieves fatigue and weakness) 2.5 ml each. Inactive ingredients: Ethanol, purified water USP. Contains ethyl alcohol 25% by volume. Nux vomica-Homaccord® Oral drops: Each 50 ml contains: Bryonia alba 3X, 6X, 10X, 15X, 30X, 200X, 1000X (Relieves digestive symptoms) 0.1 ml. Colocynthis 3X, 10X, 30X, 200X (Relieves abdominal cramping) 0.15 ml. Lycopodium clavatum 3X, 10X, 30X, 200X, 1000X (Relieves abdomenal bloating) 0.15 ml. Nux vomica 3X, 10X, 15X, 30X, 200X, 1000X (Relieves nausea, cramping, vomiting) 0.1 ml. Inactive ingredients: Ethanol, purified water USP. Contains ethyl alcohol 25% by volume. Warnings: If symptoms persist or worsen, a health care professional should be consulted. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health care professional before using this product. Store tightly closed at room temperature. Protect from light. Dosage: Adults and children above 11 years: pour thirty drops of each formula into bottled or tap water and consume throughout the day. Consult a physician for use in children under 12 years of age. Interaction With Other Drugs: None Known Packaging Information: Three dropper bottles containing 50 ml each. Product Name: Detox Homeopathic Kit - $39.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

SinuCleanse - For Easier Breathing Natural, drug-free relief of nasal congestion. The complete SinuCleanse Sinus system is a gentle and effective method of nasal irrigation for adults and children. Developed by a leading Ear Nose and Throat Physician who was inspired by the "Neti Pot", a similarly designed tool made from fragile ceramic or glass. Used for general nasal cleaning and nasal problems - shown to improve the function of the nasal lining and speed the transport of mucus through the nose. Made of unbreakable, dishwasher-safe, FDA-approved plastic. Comes complete with 10 pre-mixed natural saline solution packets and instructions. Product Name: SinuCleanse - For Easier Breathing $29.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Influenza Immune Package Indications: For the temporary relief of symptoms associated with viral infections, particularly influenza, such as fever, malaise, body aches and painful joints. Description: Recurrent colds and flu sapping you of energy and good health? Concerns about conventional flu vaccine safety and availability? Heel Inc. provides a solution to these problems with Engystol and Gripp-Heel, two proven-effective cold and flu medications shown to increase phagocytosis by 41%. Add Lymphomyosot®, as this can become an excellent alternative to the flu vaccine. Gripp-Heel® Ingredients: Tablets: Plant pharmacological group:Aconitum napellus 4X (hoarseness; dry croupy cough), Bryonia alba 4X (dry mucous membranes; all symptoms worse with motion), Eupatorium perfoliatum 3X (hoarseness and cough; chest soreness) Mineral pharmacological group: Phosphorus 5X (painful larynx; breathing quickened) Immunonodulator group: Lachesis mutus 12X (left-sided sore throat) Engystol® Ingredients: Tablets: Asclepias vincetoxicum 6X, 10X, 30X, Sulphur 4X, 10X Lymphomyosot® Ingredients: Drops: 100 g cont.: Myosotis arvensis D3, Veronica officinalis D3, Teucrium scorodonia D3, Pinus sylvestris D4, Gentiana lutea D5, Equisetum hyemale D4, Sarsaparilla D6, Scrophularia nodosa D3, Juglans regia D3, Calcium phosphoricum D12, Natrium sulfuricum D4, Fumaria officinalis D4, Levothyroxinum D12, Araneus diadematus D6 5 g each; Geranium robertianum D4, Nasturtium officinale D4, Ferrum jodatum D12 10 g each. Contains 35 vol.-% alcohol. Contraindications: None known. Side effects: None known. Interactions with other medication: None known. Dosage: Adults and Children above 6 years: 1 tablet each sublingually or dissolved completely in mouth 3 times daily or as directed by a physician. Drops 10 drops 3 times a day. Infants and Children to 6 years: 1/2 the adult dosage. Product Name: Influenza Immune Package (all three products) - $69.99 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Sinusin Homeopathic Sinus Spray Indications: Euphorbium sinus relief is for the temporary relief of nasal congestion, rhinitis, sinusitis, cold and flu nasal symptoms. Ingredients: Each 20 ml contains: Argentum nitricum 10X (Relieves sore throat;laryngitis) 0.2 ml, Euphorbium officinarum 4X (Relieves drainage with coughing) 0.2 ml, Hepar sulphuris calcareum 10X (Relieves nasal congestion) 0.2 ml, Luffa operculata 2X (Relieves allergic rhinitis; sinusitis) 0.2 ml, Mercurius iodatus ruber 8X (Relieves nasal discharge) 0.2 ml, Mucosa nasalis suis 8X (Relieves chronic sinusitis) 0.2 ml, Pulsatilla 2X (Relieves nasal drainage) 0.2 ml, Sinusitisinum 13X (Promotes drainage of sinuses) 0.2 ml. Inactive ingredients: Benzalkonium chloride 0.01%, isotonic saline solution, sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate, disodium phosphate dihydrate. Dosage: Adults and children 12 years and older: Standard dosage: 1-2 sprays into each nostril 3x daily. Acute dosage: 1-2 sprays into each nostril every 1/2 to 1 hr. for the first day up to 8 times then follow standard dosage. Children 6 years up to 12 years: Standard dosage: 1 spray into each nostril 3x daily. Acute dosage: 1 spray into each nostril every 1/2 to 1 hr. for the first day up to 6 times then follow standard dosage. Children 2 up to 6 years: 1 spray into each nostril every 1/2 to 1 hr. for the first day up to 4 times then follow standard dosage. Infants and children up to 2 years: consult a health care provider. Warnings: If symptoms persist or worsen, a health care professional should be consulted. As with any drug if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health care professional before using this product. Keep this and all medicines from the reach of children. Tamper evident: White pump assembly is pressed onto bottle neck and cannot be removed without visible damage. Do not use if pump is damaged. Interaction With Other Drugs: None known Packaging Information: Spray bottle containing 20 ml. Product Name: Sinusin Homeopathic Nasal Spray $19.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Luffeel Homeopathic Nasal Spray For the temporary relief of: • Allergy symptoms - Itchy and watery eyes - sneezing and runny nose - nasal congestion Ingredients Galphimia glauca 4X, 12X, 30X: Specific for allergies, asthma, vaso-motor rhinitis, neurodermitis, hayfever 10 ml each/100 ml Luffa operculata 4X, 12X, 30X: Rhinitis and mucosal inflammation 10 ml each/100 ml Histaminum 12X, 30X, 200X : Allergic illnesses, rhinitis, bronchial asthma 5 ml each/100 ml Sulphur 12X, 30X, 200X: Reddened lips, ears and eyelids; nasal congestion indoors; burning eyes 5 ml each/100 ml Inactive ingredients: Isotonic saline solution; preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.01% Dosage: Adults and Children above 6 years: Unless otherwise directed by a physician, 1-2 sprays into each nostril 3-5 times daily. Infants and Children to 6 years: 1 spray into each nostril 3-4 times daily. Warnings: If symptoms persist or worsen, a physician should be consulted. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health care professional before using this product. Keep this and all medicines out of the reach of children. The use of this dispenser by more than one person may spread infection. Tamper evident: White pump assembly is pressed onto bottle neck and cannot be removed without visible damage. Do not use if pump is damaged. Product Name: Luffeel Homeopathic Nasal Spray $16.00 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Seasonal Asian Teas Our Asian Herbal Teas imported direct from China, are aromatic herbal teas ready to be brewed into a delicious, healing cup of goodness! This soothing organic tea has been grown and cared for under the strict standards of the State Drug Administration of China. They contain no preservatives, pharmaceuticals or artificial colors. This is a specific blend of tonic herbs that yield about 4 cups of tea, which are taken over 2 days time. Choose from: Spring, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter. Product Name: Seasonal Asian Tea $9.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Herbal Teas * Herbal teas are the easiest form of herbal remedy for long term use. The herb's powerful ingredients are either "infused" or "decocted" in water when made into teas. It is crucial that we care for our bodies before we encounter illness. These herbal teas are made from the freshest herbs, organically grown. These are LOOSE teas. Loose tea is more aromatic and contains all the parts of the medicinal portions of an herb, unlike tea bags, which, for the most part, contain only the left over portions of the herb. Allergy Tea - Helps clear up allergy symptoms and relieves asthma related problems. Clears congestion and helps to open sinuses. Mullen Leaf, Echinacea, Burdock Root, Nettle Leaf. Order Info Arthritis Tea - Helpful for sore joints as it gently cleanses. Purifying, detoxing, anti-inflammatory properties. Devil's Claw Root, Olive Leaf. Order Info Bright Eye Tea - This tea was created as a great wake up tea. It is a great energizer tea and is also very beneficial for good vision. Eyebright Herb, Peppermint Leaf, Spearmint Leaf, Linden Leaf and Flowers, Damiana Herb, Eucalyptus Leaf, Blackberry Leaf, Cardamom Seed. Order Info Cough & Cold Tea - Blended to feed and nourish the body during cold & flu season. This healing tea cleanses with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties. Echinacea Purpurea, Mullen, Goldenseal Leaf, Hyssop, Elderberry, Olive Leaf. Order Info D-Tox Tea - This powerful formula will help remove accumulated toxins in the body. Strong antioxidant, cleanses the colon, reduces cramps, and stimulates circulation. Blackberry Leaf, Myrtle Leaf, Uva Ursi Leaf, Rose Hips, Alfalfa Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Juniper Berry, Psyllium Husk, Licorice Root, Sage Leaf. Order Info Energy Tea - No caffeine. Provides important vitamins and minerals. Increase blood flow, circulation, and oxygenation. Decreases fatigue and depression by stimulating the nervous system. Roasted Chicory Root, Roasted Dandelion Root, Guarana Root. Order Info Slim Tea - Appetite control. Will flush excess water. Helps to firm and tone. Useful for circulatory problems, acts as a diuretic, eases inflammation and balances hormones. Blackberry Leaf, Myrtle Leaf, Uva Ursi Leaf, Rose Hips, Alfalfa Leaf, Nettle Leaf, Juniper Berry, Psyllium Husk, Licorice Root, Sage Leaf. Order Info

ORDER AROMATHERA-TEA **FREE TEA INFUSER BALL** with 1 lb tea purchase!! These medicinal health blends of nature's most appropriate herbs are combined to make these tea blends just right! Our delightful teas are sold in 4 oz. or 1 lb blends. Product Name: Herbal Tea 4oz. $8.95 Add to Cart Product Name: Herbal Tea 1 lb. $28.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Tea Basket Sampler Tea is the most popular drink in the world! Used by Buddhist monks in religious ceremonies, taken as a daily ritual in China and creating a revolution in America, tea is not just a beverage, tea has become an event. For over 4,000 years, tea has been a source of medicine, meditation, superstition, congregation, upheaval and inspiration. This is wonderful chance to experience a variety of our unique tea blends! We have created an herbal tea sampler to enhance your mind, body and spirit! This delightful gift set includes 4 tea variations such as our Aromathera-Tea Remedy Blends, convenient Herbal Granule Tea, Chaka Teas, the Asian Tea Collection, our Special-Tea collection or our ever popular Metaphysical Tea. This includes a Gemstone Tea Ball, a Tea Tray, an Infusion Teapot and our Tea Booklet with infusion instructions, tea stories, tea and biscuit recipes and "how to make a perfect cup of tea"! Product Name: Tea Basket Sampler $49.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Candle Gift Set Collection Our Candle Gift Set Collection is one of our top selling products. The line has been lovingly and mindfully created to celebrate life and it's special occasions. Each collection comes with four square candles uniquely designed with complementary colors and scents, and wrapped with a beautiful illustrative band. They make great gifts for any occasion. Harvest is a set of 4 candles created to celebrate the traditions of autumn. It includes Apple, Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon and Pear scents. Product Name: Candle Gift Set Collection $14.00 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Element Crystal Pouches The Elements are the forces of nature that express their energies on earth and within us. They are the fundamental building blocks of many paradigms from every culture. Crystals have an affinity and association to the elements based on their structure, make-up and historical connections. We have created a variety of crystal pouches for your specific needs, based on personalities, cultural paradigms (astrology, Chinese medicine, ayurveda, feng shui) and metaphysical needs. Each set of crystals comes with complete instructions for use, grids, a meditation and bag. Personality set: 3 crystal set associated with one element for either: air, fire, water, earth, ether, metal, wood (ie: either 3 air stones, 3 fire stone...) $9.95 Add to Cart Astrological set: 4 crystal set, one crystal for each element, to evoke each zodiac association of air, fire, water, earth. $14.95 Add to Cart Chinese/Feng Shui set: 5 crystal set, one crystal for each element in the Asian paradigm including, wood, fire, earth, metal, water. $19.95 Add to Cart Ayurvedic set: 5 crystal set, one crystal for each element based on India's healing system including, air, fire, water, ether, earth $19.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Metal Element Necklace Metal represents our mental activity such as intellect and the ability to reason, memory, thoughts, knowledge and comprehension. It also rules new beginnings, friendship, clarity, and positive expression. This powerful necklace contains: Chariote which is used for working on etheric levels to direct energy to a higher level. Dumortierite encourages calmness when others are chaotic. It assists you in expressing your true self and creative expression. Lapis Lazuli enhances awareness, promoting will power and encourages kindness and helpfulness. Amethyst has divine spiritual energy inspiring love. These unique, handcrafted stone combinations are handmade. They are approximately 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter. All necklaces come with black satin cord, pouch and include helpful information on how to enjoy your element stones. Product Name: Element Necklace $39.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Complete Chakra Healer Kit The Complete Chakra Healer Kit are the seven healing crystals used for complete balancing and healing of the Chakra energy system. The Chakra are energy centers that seem to be aligned with the major nerve plexus centers in the body. This set includes your seven healing crystals to align your Chakra, all come smudged (blessed), in a slik gift bag, with complete instructions, tips, and specific healing information on how to balance, re-align and improve your energies around these major nerve centers. $29.95 Product Name: Complete Chakra Healer Kit $29.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Aura Crystal Cleanse Kit The Aura Crystal Cleanse Kit utilize the colors of the aura and provide a guide in understanding our emotions, consciousness, energy processes and centers. This kit includes seven color healing stones coordinating to the seven energy layers and accupressure points, as well as One quartz point to complete the total aura balancing. All come smudged (blessed), in its silk gift bag, with complete instructions, aura-color therapy cleansing tips, and healing information on each layer of the aura. $35.00 Product Name: Aura Crystal Cleanse Kit $35.00 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Color Therapy Kit Choose the color you need the most! Choose from: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet. The Color Therapy Kit includes: Bath Crystals, Essential Bath Oil, Color Therapy Soap and How to Heal with Color. This includes Tips on: Proper Clothes to wear, Proper Foods to eat, Color Balancing Techniques, Astrological Connections and all in a beautifully colored Lucite box! Also available in All 7 Colors Product Name: Color Therapy Kit $24.95 Add to Cart Product Name: Color Therapy Set of 7 Kits $149.95 Add to Cart * Send a Check or Money Order

Fall Herbal Medicine Chest

With the change of seasons from Summer to Fall we need to change our supplies in our medicine cabinet. With cooler weather comes a different set of illnesses that can be nipped in the bud with the right medicinals.

Arnica (Arnica montana): This year round herb helps stop pain. Use this for arthritic aches, often set off by seasonal changes. Rub the tincture, cream, or gel on sore spots, Do not use on broken skin.

Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceous): Take two capsules of this antiviral herb twice a day to prevent or treat colds and flu. Look for astragalus products standardized to 15-percent polysaccharides.

Calendula (calendula officinalis): Use calendula tinctures, oil, lotions, or creams to soothe chapped skin and lips. Look for products with at least 10-percent extract of Calendula.

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita): This soothing herb works great as a dust-irritant reliever. Brew a cup of tea and let it cool. Place the room temperature tea soaked in cotton on your eyes. Drink a cup of chamomile tea for upset stomachs, heartburn, indigestion, or to promote relaxation.

Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea): Treat colds, flu, sore throat, and other common infections with this natural enhancer of immune system function. It's sold as tinctures and extracts, as well as capsules and tablets. When you feel something coming on, take two capsules of freeze-dried extract four times a day or a dropperful of tincture, in water, four times a day.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Take ginkgo for low circulation or insufficient blood flow, mental fuzziness, memory loss, or vertigo. Take 120 milligrams per day in divided doses with food. Look for products with 24-percent flavonoid glycosides, or else 5- to 7- percent terpene lactones (including 3-percent ginkgolides).

Siberian ginseng (Eleutheroccocus senticosus): This treatment for lethargy and fatigue also boosts resilience to environmental stresses. Take two capsules, or one dropperful of tincture, twice a day or as a tea 2-3 times a day -- unless directed otherwise.

Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia): This germicide and antibacterial oil is great for cleaning infected wounds or as a gargle for a sore throat -- use a 10-percent solution but use pure 100-percent tea tree oil.

Triphala: An Ayurvedic Indian herbal mixture, triphala is a remedy for constipation and poor bowel tone. Take only the capsules and avoid triphala in powdered form.

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): An assistant to sound sleep and a treatment for insomnia, Valerian comes in tincture, extract, or tablet form. Use one teaspoon of the tincture in a quarter cup of water, or take one or two tablets at bedtime.

Fall Essential Oils

Fall, like Spring, is a time of extreme change for many living in non- temperate areas. The air becomes drier or in some circumstances wetter and cooler. These and other changes can foster the dreaded cold or flu, which would normally be fought off by your body. Emotional stress tends to be stronger in the Fall as we tend more torward reflection. To assist in staying healthy, there are a number of things you can do using essential oils in your environments.

The air becomes drier in the Fall. The membranes in your nose can become dry and non-effective. This lack of proper filtering of air can result in germs and bacterial agents gaining access into your body and causing problems. Thus, creating a moist environment in your home or work space is vital. Many people today use a central ventilation system which includes humidification. Since mold, bacteria and other foreign toxins can rapidly grow in stagnant water, be sure to have your system properly serviced and ask if it is suitable to add essential oils to the water being used.

Some system are not equip to allow for this. This is also true for the electric humidification models being sold on the market. Read the packaging carefully to see if essential additions are allowable. If you find the model you have does not allow for aromatherapeutic additions, you can use a pot of water on the stove (with essential oil added) or a separate essential oil diffuser. As always remember safety and do not leave the stove unattended. Some also find placing water with essential oils in front of a fire place or on a radiator to also work very well. The moisture plus the addition of the essential oil will help your body to fend off various types of infections. Changing the water frequently is, however still needed.

Key essential oils to use include Lavender and Tea Tree. These help the immune system in the body to function normally and in themselves kill germs, bacteria, mold, etc. Be sure to buy pure essential oils and use enough when attempting to purify the air.

Fall can also be an emotionally uncertain time for people as well. While the leaves may be a time of great beauty, the shorter days can lead to sadness and light depression commonly known as "the blues". Essential oils, particularly Lavender, have uplifting and mood balancing qualities that may help one on both a mental and physical level. You may want to consider these other essential oils for your Fall Medicine Chest:

Bergamont (Citrus bergamia) : Bergamot oil is a powerful antiseptic. In appropriate dilution, it has proven its use in the treatment of many troublesome skin complaints, such as eczema, some of which can be reluctant to respond to other forms of treatment. Stress-related complaints such as headaches and irritability will often respond well to a massage with oil of bergamot in the blend. The effect of the oil is vitalizing and uplifting, soothing tension away without any sedative effect. Bergamot eases problem gastrointestinal spasm and flatulence and gentle abdominal massage can bring relief from constipation and colic. The oil is also detoxifying and is thought to help in the treatment of cellulite when used in massage. In addition to this, when used for bathing, berga-mot oil can soothe inflammation and can help alleviate vaginal itching and the symptoms of cystitis. In inhalation or massage, it can be used in the treatment of respiratory infections such as sore throats and bronchitis. Bergamot can also be used in a mouthwash to deodorize bad breath and fight mouth and throat infections, or on the hair to control dandruff. Suitable methods of use Bathing, hair care, inhalation, massage, mouthwash, skin care, vaporizer/diffuser.

Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) : Cedarwood oil has a rich, honey color and a warm, woody, sweet smell that appeals to both sexes. The oil is extracted from wood - sawdust, chips and shavings - by the process of steam distillation. Aromatherapists use Cedarwood oil for the treatment of respiratory ailments. It has antiseptic properties, and is effective against coughs, bronchitis and catarrh. Its use in skin and hair care is well recognized, and it can be very beneficial in the treatment of dandruff, eczema and acne. As an ingredient in a blend to perfume a room, cedarwood oil is warm and pleasant. The oil is particularly useful in treating stress and tension.

Cinnamon (Cinnamoma Cassicia): There are two different oils extracted from the tree. Cinnamon-leaf oil has some use in aromatherapy, but cinnamon-bark oil is a strong irritant, high in toxicity and should not be used. Cinnamon-leaf oil is extracted from the leaves and young twigs of the tree by steam distillation. Commercially, it is used in the food and drinks industry in some sweets and carbonated drinks, and in the pharmaceutical industry it is used in cough medications and dental preparations. Aromatherapists can use cinnamon-leaf oil in massage to relieve rheumatism, and it can also be beneficial in the treatment of digestive disorders. It is a stimulant and is used to treat circulatory problems. It can also be of benefit to those who are suffering from nervous exhaustion. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cinnamon is used to warm the interior as well as used for exterior conditions such as a common cold or flu.

Clove (Eugenia aromatica): This essential oil is extracted from the buds of the tree. The scent of the oil is hot-spicy, sweet, penetrating. Clove is a tropical evergreen tree that grows to a height of about 40-70 feet and has aromatic dark green leathery leaves and bright pink buds that bloom into yellow flowers, followed by purple berries.

Heating the oil creates vapors which open sinuses and breathing passages. This oil is uplifting, an aphrodisiac and reviving, is a mental stimulant, improves mental clarity and memory; improves digestion; reduces pain by numbing the area; a disinfectant and repels insects. Clove bud oil can irritate the skin and should either be avoided or used with extra care by people who have sensitive skin. Use small amounts.

Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin) : Essential oil of patchouli is obtained by the process of steam distillation from the leaves of the plant which are previously dried and fermented. The oil is thick and viscous and is orange-amber in color. It has a distinctively sweet and earthy smell that is long-lasting and unlike other essential oils, actually improves with age. Patchouli oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory and can be used in skin care to treat acne, oily skin and open pores as well as minor sores that are weeping and reluctant to heal. It is also beneficial in the treatment of athlete's foot, chapped and paintful skin and eczema. Patchouli is particularly beneficial to aging skin and will also help prevent scars and stretchmarks. When used in a massage blend, particularly in abdominal massage, or alternatively in a warm compress, patchouli can relieve constipation and combat flatulence. Patchouli can also be used to strengthen the spirits when exhaustion has set in and will help restore a sense of calm and determination in stressful times. The oil also has aphrodisiac properties and can benefit in particular those whose desire or sexual performance has been adversely affected by stress and fatigue. Patchouli oil can also be used as an insect repellent.

Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides): Vetiver is a grass, a member of the family Poaceae (Gramineae) and it is native to southern India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. It grows to a height of approximately 6 feet. It has deep, strong roots and is planted in some countries to protect the soil from erosion. Therapeutically, Vetiver oil has a profoundly relaxing effect on the nervous system, relieving tension and stress. It can be used to good effect in the treatment of insomnia. In India, Vetiver oil is known as the oil of tranquillity. In baths or in massage, vetiver is beneficial in the treatment of the symptoms of disorders such as arthritis, rheumatism and stiff muscles. It is warming and comforting and will help to relieve the tension that is often associated with chronic pain. Vetiver oil also benefits the circulatory system, stimulating and warming, especially when used in combination with massage. In skin care, the antiseptic and slightly astringent properties of vetiver can be used to good effect in the treatment of oily skin that is prone to spots.

Autumn Elegance

Used for: scenting the kitchen/any room with aromatherapy, inviting Fall, honoring Halloween, as a love potion.

-Blend 2-4 cups of apple cider or apple juice with:
-1 apple cut into small pieces
-1 pinch of nutmeg -1 cinnamon stick

Slowly simmer on the stove. Allow the smell to permeate the room.

Walk In The Woods

This is a nice recipe for an essential oil diffuser.

Add water to the diffuser and light the candle underneath
- Add 3 drops of Vetiver
- Add 2 drops of Patchuoli
- Add 2 drops of Cedarwood

A Spicy Fall Blend

-Add 10 drops of Lavender
- 5 drops of ginger
- 2 quarts of water.

Set your stove on extremely low to allow the steam to diffuse into the air. You can also do the same with a tea pot without a whistle. Remember to always watch the stove and turn it off when no adults are present.

Fall Citrus Delight

- Add 10 drops of Bergamot
- 4 drops of Clove
- 3 drops of Cinnamon
- add to water in a diffuser.

Light a tea light under the oil to gently diffuse the scent into any room.

Top 10 Crystals for Fall

Fall is a time of transition. A change in the amount of light we get and changes in weather conditions can all have an affect on our mood and emotions. Crystals can play a part in making changes, improving transitions and helping us to move forward gracefully. Here are my top 10 choices for Fall.

Amber:

Warm and inviting this actual resin from tree sap is an excellent choice for Fall. It is excellent at detoxification and protection from radiation, especially x-rays, sun, computers, airport, planes and other people's energies. Due to its strong connection to nature and the earth, amber is a great stone for grounding our higher energies. Amber can add stability to your life. Helpful in clearing up depression and suicidal thoughts therefore, bringing about a positive mental state. Also useful as a memory aid, which makes it a good stone for studying. Amber is used for past life work, divination and scrying. It aligns mental and emotional bodies via its deep orange and yellow color.
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Amethyst:

The stone of spirituality and dream recall. Used for contentment and meditation. Provides common sense and flexibility in decisions. Strengthens and enhances psychic abilities, imagery and mind quieting. Wear when sleeping or when awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Most effective on the Brow and Crown Chakra. Amethyst contains the grounding color of red with the energy of blue, which is expanding, spacious and flow of peace. Amethyst is the color that you see in the sky as twilight transitions into night. Amethyst takes you on this transition from the magic time of dusk to a conscious shift into a different place. Crossing this threshold is the lesson of humility, which Amethyst can teach us. This stone can show us how to let go and trust; surrender so that you may see beyond the cycle that consumes your attention; give it all up, so that you can receive more; and bow, that you may become a part of the greater whole. Amethyst is considered a Master Healing stone.
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Carnelian:

This stone represents confidence, boldness, initiative, dramatic abilities, assertiveness and outgoingness. Precision, analysis, stimulates appetite, encourages celebration and brings awareness of feelings. It is the stone of passion and sexuality and is associated with the Sacral/Spleen Chakra. This stone helps you feel anchored and comfortable with your surroundings. Provides a connection to the past or to historical events. Carnelian can improve motivation. Helps one achieve greater success in career or personal matters. Helps ground people who meditate. Carnelian is one of the most helpful crystals for healing trauma, stress and emotional wounds that have accumulated in the etheric body or the Aura and are now manifesting as physical symptoms.
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Copper:

Excellent energy conductor! Sends and amplifies thoughts, healing, and gem electrical energy into wearer's energy field. Next to skin: Detoxes and soothes arthritis, rheumatism, other inflammation problems. 3rd chakra: stomach, intestines. Warms, releases resentment, anger. Built up in joints as arthritis. Exhaustion recovery, circulation, balances warm sun energy and cool lunar energy. Energize with sun. A plentiful metal ore that ranges in color from a soft red-brown to a deep brick red. Assists in the fight against inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and rheumatism, particularly when used in conjunction with other stones. Helps stabilize the metabolism and heightens the immune system.
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Hematite: This crystal is the most recommended stone for grounding and is associated with the Root Chakra, by encourages ones survival instincts and is centering. Hematite condenses scattered feelings, turns fuzziness into mental clarity, enhances concentration, memory, practicality, helps those who study, do bookkeeping, detailed work and helps with sound sleep. Considered the symbol of life energy, hematite allows for more confidence, will power and boldness. Helps us adjust to being physical. A protective stone and helps bolster low self-esteem. Hematite is known to deflect negativity. It restores equilibrium, stability and is also used for astral protection. It brings our awareness back to the body and helps one maintain their sense of self. If worn, Hematite should be placed near the base of the spine.
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Jasper:

This stone is a methodical and meticulous worker of practical, down to earth solutions. It has the ability to foster and nurture and its energy is used for grounding and protection. Considered more effective if it is used for long periods of time because it works slowly. Each color of Jasper has additional, specific qualities when used alone. Jasper is very effective when use on the Root Chakra.
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Kunzite:

is a powerful, high level stone. It is used against negative energy and empowers positive and loving thoughts. Most effective on the Heart Chakra , it opens the emotional heart and spiritual heart. It represents unconditional lovingness and compassion. Used for healing abuse/loss/addictions. Helps emotional balance, confidence, connection to higher self and oneness. Kunzite is also used on the Brow and Crown Chakra for the reason that it deepens altered states: psychic readings, healing...being centered emotionally and spiritually. Strengthens healers and teachers.
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Petrified Wood:

This "stone" is most noted in helping us to investigate past-life experiences. Makes the user more aware of nature. It is a warm earthy stone, which is used at the Root Chakra, encouraging ones survival instincts and is grounding. Petrified Wood is also believed to energize the Heart Chakra. In mythological times, petrified wood was believed to possess divine power and to this day, stands as a symbol of man's true connection to the natural world. This stone helps with mental longevity, helping to sooth emotions, generating calm and relieves stress.
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Sodalite:

This stone is most recognized for healing, meditation and wisdom. This a good stone for general communication for self and writing. It is used for expressing logic and ideas due to its connection with the Throat Chakra. It is also used at the Brow Chakradue to the fact that it can access fine levels of intuitive information and promote the understanding of these concepts. It is also known to enhance community relationships. Considered a stone that is still evolving, sodalite can strongly affect changes in your attitude about yourself. It helps you be more objective and less critical about ways of dealing with existence. It is a stone associated with studying. This stone should be worn or carried around as a touch stone for a long period of time in order to reap its full benefits.
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Sunstone:

This stone is a kiss of sunshine, crystallized. Honors the God, brings good luck and fortune. Energizes and empowers one's self. Warms the heart and lifts/rejuvenates the spirit. Sunstone is used for protection, life force, and grounding. Sunstone is a great stone to use with "energy vampires", or those who drain your energy from you. This includes parents, children, lovers, patients, bosses or anyone who is possessive, aggressive or overbearing. Sunstone breaks these bonds and allows light, separation and clarity from these energies. This stone clears and brightens both the entire Chakra and unbounds the Aura. Sunstone does great justice when placed on our power center or Solar Plexus Chakra. Sunstone is a great stone to relieve stress and overcome fear. This stone is so brilliant that it can bring optimism, happiness and joy to anyone! Use this stone to help bring awareness to your spiritual realm and encourage the priorities of life. This is one of my favorite stones for depression. A good stone to strengthen the psyche as it promotes cheerfulness, good humor and a benevolent temper.
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The Healing Harvest of Fall

The crisp Autumn air hit my face as I was walking through the Farmer's Market here in New York City this morning. I had a difficult time getting up and felt as if I had molasses in my blood! I had no motivation and found it difficult to even open my eyes all the way. Just the opposite of my usual Yang personality!

As I strolled through the market, my eyes opened wide as I caught all the wonderful, bright colors of the Fall fruits and vegetables. Fresh herbs filled the air with their scent as I become very inspired and ran home to write this article.

The Full Force of Fall is in Fruition!

Take advantage of the glorious healing properties of this Fall's Bounty!

Apples: contain naturally-occurring chemical compounds known as phytochemicals, polyphenols, or flavonoids, some of which have been proven to have antioxidant activity that inhibits, or scavenges, the activity of free radicals in the body. Cell damage from free radicals can be a factor in certain cancers, heart disease, strokes, and other conditions. The major antioxidant components in apples are polyphenols contained mainly in the skin known as quercetin glycoside, phloretin glycoside, chlorogenic acid, and epicatechin. The names are complex, but their health value is clear: Quercetin has been reported to reduce carcinogenic activity, inhibit enzymatic activities associated with several types of tumor cells, enhance the antiproliferative activity of anticancer agents, and inhibit the growth of transformed tumorigenic cells.

Citrus Fruits: Hundreds of studies have been conducted on the nutrients found in citrus fruit, including orange juice, and the role these nutrients play in reducing the risk of such diseases as cancer and heart disease, when part of a low fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruit, which contain essential vitamins and minerals, are an important part of a healthy diet for all men, women and children. In both fresh and juice form, citrus - including oranges, grapefruit and specialty varieties such a temple oranges, tangerines and tangelos - have many important nutritional benefits.

Barley Grass and Wheat Grass: Eating barley and wheat grass is like eating a plate of green vegetables. These cereal grasses, are harvested young and are ecologically grown in nutrient rich soil. They are approximately 25% protein and contains all the essential amino acids, concentrated vitamins, minerals and fiber. They have been shown to increase our overall health by reducing intestinal putrefaction and maintaining healthy blood another important component of cleansing.

Broccoli: Broccoli is known as the "Crown Jewel of Nutrition" for its vitamin-rich, high in fiber, and low in calorie properties. Not only does broccoli give you the best vegetable nutrition available, it also gives you many ways to lead a healthier, longer life. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States with cancer as the second, and broccoli gives you many ways to help fight and prevent these and other diseases. Broccoli has multiple cancer- fighting properties including vitamin C, beta carotene, and fiber. It is also rich of phytochemicals which appear to offer us protection against certain cancers and heart disease. Indole carbinol and sulforaphane are two different phytochemicals that are found in broccoli.

Buckthorn Bark: Acts on the liver, gallbladder, blood and intestines. Has a stimulating effect on the bile and conditions of the, liver, gallbladder and lower bowels; does not gripe and keeps the bowels regular without irritation.

Burdock: Supports the blood, kidneys and liver. A natural blood purifier which eliminates uric acid and excess waste material. Burdock is quite effective in treating dry and scaly skin disorders such as psoriasis, dandruff and eczema, also helps break sown calcification in joints.

Cabbage, Cauliflower: Nutritionally and medicinally, the cauliflower is similar to the cabbage. Of course, the lower sulphur content is obvious. Cabbage and cauliflower are rich in antioxidants, which help prevent cancer, and prevent heart disease caused by oxidative damage to blood vessels. It is especially rich in Vitamin C - one cup of chopped flowerets or laces of cabbage meets a whole day's requirement of this vitamin. A deficiency of Vitamin C causes scurvy because it interferes with collagen synthesis. Collagen is one of the structural frameworks of normal tissues. Other anti-cancer molecules present in significant amounts included the phytochemicals sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol.

Leafy Greens, Spinach: Leaf lettuce, beet greens, and spinach are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to these salad vegetables. Greens actually come in a wide variety of colors, textures, shapes, and flavors. They may be green to yellow-white, or red to purple, soft to crisp, curly to flat, and peppery to bitter to mild. Mix and match them and you've created an exciting salad! Greens are an excellent source of vitamin A and a good source of vitamin C. For a bigger boost of vitamin A, buy greens that are medium to dark green (the darker the leaves, the more vitamin A). Many greens, such as spinach, kale, and collards are known for their mineral content, especially iron, calcium, magnesium-as well as the vitamins folate, riboflavin (B2) and vitamin K. Leaves are very rich in antioxidants-- the carotenoids and beta-carotene, the tocopherols (vitamin E) and of course, vitamin C.

Onions: Diaphoretic, lubricating to muscles. Rich in sulfur compounds called Thiosulfinates-they are anti-inflammatory and contain Vitamin C, Quercetin and are a powerful antioxidant.

Scallion Bulb: very helpful in reducing the early symptoms of a cold. This is a great remedy for diarrhea in the aged, as well.

Taro Root: Nutritious, assists the stomach, builds blood.

Consider all these wonderful healing foods when you stroll through your Fall garden or Farmer's Market!

Food Choices For Fall

When eating along with the seasons, there are two elements that should be taken into account. The "nature" of the food and the "flavor" of the food. The nature of the food refers to the foods innate temperature ie: cold, hot, warm, cool or neutral. Eating a moderate amount of all flavors sweet, salty, pungent, bitter and sour can help to keep your body balanced and regulated.

Pungent taste is attributed to the lungs. Moderate amounts of pungent foods like garlic, onions, ginger, horseradish, and mustard are beneficial to the lungs.

To help tonify the large intestines, concentrate on eating fiber rich fruits, vegetable and psyllium. Consider chlorophyll rich foods such as spirulina, chlorella, barley grass, wheat brass, klamath blue green algae Other green foods that are beneficial are kale, parsley, and collard greens.

What we eat greatly affects the health of your lungs. Eating excess cold and raw foods creates dampness or phlegm which is produced by the spleen and stored by the lungs. Dairy products, such as milk, cheese, cream, and butter also create phlegm.

Consider eating these food for Fall:

1. Fruits and nuts: apples, cranberries, grapes, energy-rich nuts and seeds (including walnuts and sunflower seeds)

2. Cereals, grains, and legumes: brown rice, corn, millet, oatmeal, sorghum, soybeans, black gram, adzuki bean, red kidney bean, broad bean.

3. Meat, poultry and fish: chicken, turkey, shrimp, carp, eel, chicken eggs.

4. Vegetables such as the root vegetables (including garlic, onion, carrot, potato, sweet potato, yam, and burdock), as well as squashes and gourds (including winter squash, acorn squash, and pumpkin) cauliflower, broccoli and all types of cabbage.

5. Herbs, spices, condiments, oils such as perilla leaf, peppermint, dandelion, honeysuckle flower, basil, parsley, wolfberry (gou gi berries), fleece-flower root, licorice, astragalus, rhubarb, ginger, pepper, honey, sesame oil.

Fall Detoxification

Detoxifying is the process of releasing accumulated toxins and waste products that build up throughout our system. From birth, we are bombarded by toxins, externally from environmental sources. Internally, our organs give off waste products that accumulate in our body. Imbalanced emotions also play a part in polluting our system with excess chemicals such as free radicals, homocysteine and cortisol.

Detoxifying is, in many ways, an easy process. Our body does much of the detoxification process through urination, defecation and perspiration. As our bodies age and our immune systems weaken from illness, poor diet and/or addictive substances, we sometimes need to give our system an extra helping hand. That is why conscious detoxing is great way back to optimum health.

One of the best ways to start your detoxification is with the body's biggest organ, the SKIN. A detox diet strengthens the organs involved in detoxification and releases stored toxins, expelling them through the organs of elimination: the skin, as well as the intestines, liver, lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system.

TIPS FOR DETOXING

1. Eating a diet that focuses on fresh vegetables and fruits.

2. Eat whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds.

3. Adopt a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise.

4. Avoiding drugs and alcohol.

5. Taking a high potency multiple vitamin and mineral supplement.

6. Take nutritional/herbal supplements to protect and enhance liver function.

7. Go on a three day fast, four times per year.

8. Fasting at the change of the seasons is a good rule to remember.

9. Take care of your skin and know your skin type.

10. Consider a self empowering affirmation to clear your mind.

Fall and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Fall. The air becomes a bit crisper, you can see and smell the changing of the leaves... everything slows down, the days shorten, and harvest is just around the corner.

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers practical advice for adjusting to seasonal changes. One of the basic concepts in TCM is the 5 Element Theory of correspondences. Each element has an associated season, emotion, taste, organ...

The Season of Autumn is associated with the element Metal. The emotional aspect is Grief. The predominant taste is Spicy. The associated and most effected organ in Fall are the Lung and Large Intestine and the most common external element is Dryness.

The Seasons, Stress, and Colds and Flu

Seasonal change, like any change, can cause stress. The main cause of stress in TCM is Wind. Wind is said to be the "agent of 10,000 diseases," (The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine). Wind is understood to be not just the movement of air, but also, any sudden change. TCM has known for thousands of years that stress can cause sickness, and modern research has certainly proved this.

To combat stress, stay in a routine. To avoid colds and flu, keep your immune system up, cover your neck whenever outdoors and stay out of drafts. Wash your hands frequently, eat a balanced diet, get good quality sleep and exercise three times a week.

The Lung and Large Intestine

In Chinese Medicine, the lungs are an organ system that opens directly to the exterior. It's function is to regulate and control the breath through inhalation and exhalation. Because of its opening through the nose, the lungs are easily susceptible to cold, heat, dryness, dampness, and most of all, heat and wind. This can effect the biggest organ of the body; the skin. The lung is closely related to the large intestine. The large intestine controls the transformation of digestive wastes from liquid to solid state and transports the solids onwards and outwards. It plays a major role in the balance and purity of bodily fluids and assists the lungs in controlling the skin's pores and perspiration. It depends on the lungs for movement via the expansion and contraction of the diaphragm, which works like a pump to give impetus to peristalsis by regulating abdominal pressure.

The solar plexus Chakra is located below the diaphragm separating the lungs and the large intestine. This energy center is located at greatest nerve ganglia system in our bodies. This center allows for the communication between the upper and lower parts of the body and is connected to almost all the organs. The solar plexus is often where we consider our "gut" feeling to come from. This is also where the connection between the three lower Chakra interchange with the four higher Chakra energy centers.

The Metal Element

The element, Metal is associated with the Fall season and with dryness.

The element is associated with the lungs and large intestines and related to the skin and the nose.

Metal represents our mental activity such as intellect and the ability to reason, memory, thoughts, knowledge and comprehension. Metal governs organization, order, communication, the mind, setting limits, and protecting boundaries. It also rules new beginnings, friendship, clarity, and positive expression. The Metal personality is very good at making decisions and carrying them through.

Emotionally, this element is associated sadness, as metal, like the season itself, represents a withdrawal from life. Reverence is sadness without the loss. This is what makes people cry when they are moved by an experience. A lack of reverence in your life is equivalent to the lack of nourishment from everyday things. The appreciation of each moment in the present, is the virtue of this element in balance.

The Metal element is associated with feng shui and Chinese medicine. The character of metal is "sharp, retracting, polised and finishing." People with the metal element in their personalities can be well-organized, have strong boundaries, are methodical, principle-oriented, analytical, and are very orderly. Emotionally, metal personalities can appear cold, distant or uninterested. They tend to favor intellect and reason over emotion. Metal out of balance, tends towards worries about the future.

Physically, metal out of balance can manifest as asthma, allergies, colds or flu, constipation, diarrhea or ibs.

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Crystals Associated with Metal

Boji Stones:

Iron-magnetite concretion. Solid round, grey-brown discs with high iron. Grounding, electromagnetic. Balances body's energy field. Many have found they reduce pain by holding 1 in each hand. Recharges electrically in sun. (Store boji's apart -magneticness neutralizes each other. Also wearing/holding with tiger's eye or other stone containing asbestos may bring on ill feeling.) Rough "male" and smooth "female" stones both have + and - charge.
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Copper:

Properties: This mineral is an excellent energy conductor! Sends and amplifies thoughts, healing energy, and gem electrical energy into wearer's energy field. Because of this, it encourages the physical/emotional bodies to find alignment. The result is clearer thinking, less aggressive behavior, a more calming persona and a boost to self-esteem. This is a warming stone. Copper helps to release the "excess charge" of resentment and anger. It's mineral make up encourages the balance between warm sun energy and cool lunar energy. An excellent assistant for increasing your ability to express and accept your true feelings. Copper will balance your personal energy reserve and confidence. Copper is often known as the "love metal" as it helps us open up to love energies and physically helps with sexual imbalances. The healing properties of this stone are particularly enhanced when used in conjunction with other stones such as hematite and tourmaline.
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Gold:

An excellent all-purpose, high level gem amplifier and electrical conductor, especially on Solar plexus and Heart Chakra. Strengthens meridians, nerve system, digestion. Positively charged with warming sun energy. Often worn by teachers/healers, especially after much self-healing (addictions, childhood...) Attracts prosperity, stores, amplifies thoughts/emotions/energy (Greed too). Yang. Pink = Gold + copper. Lovingness, warmth, spirituality. Amplifies gem effects. White: Combines sun and moon's energy, thus higher conductor and amplifier. A regenerator, helping one renew oneself. Works on the physical, mental, and spiritual planes. It benefits the nervous system and improves the ability of the nerves to transmit information in the most efficient manner. Helps digestion and helps the body in the proper assimilation of food. Benefits the circulatory system and blood. Helps control hormonal and chemical imbalances. Can be of great importance to individuals with degenerative diseases, such as heart disease or arthritis. Helps the brain work more efficiently. It works well with all crystals and gemstones. Can be used in conjunction with Copper and Silver, which aid in boosting its abilities in specific instances. Gold settings: Gold is ruled by the Sun a masculine planet, and therefore imparts a more assertive energy to crystals & minerals that are mounted in it.
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Hematite:

Properties: This crystal is the most recommended stone for grounding and is associated with the Root Chakra, by encourages ones survival instincts and is centering. Hematite condenses scattered feelings, turns fuzziness into mental clarity, enhances concentration, memory, practicality, helps those who study, do bookkeeping, detailed work and helps with sound sleep. Considered the symbol of life energy, hematite allows for more confidence, will power and boldness. Helps us adjust to being physical. A protective stone and helps bolster low self-esteem. Hematite is known to deflect negativity. It restores equilibrium, stability and is also used for astral protection. It brings our awareness back to the body and helps one maintain their sense of self. If worn, Hematite should be placed near the base of the spine.
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Malachite:

Steady pulsing electromagnetic energy. (High copper content) Malachite and azurite are the same chemical, practically, Copper Carbonate. The only difference is the ordering of the elements in the molecule. On the Brow Chakra it stimulates physical and psychic vision, concentration. . Powerful healer with azurite or chrysocolla for healing: Releases and draws out pain, inflammation, depression, anger; heals blocks. Protects well by powerfully cleaning the auric field, rapidly absorbing undesirable energies, including: computer, TV, and other radiation, etc. Malachite also magnifies the positive, and so it is useful if your mood is definitely on the upswing. It should not be used in healing without careful consideration of who is doing the healing. It is useful for relaxation and neurological disorders as well as tissue regeneration. It is said to awaken healing qualities and useful in fighting mental illnesses.
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Pyrite/Fool's Gold: (with iron) One of the most grounding stones in use today. Conducting, Energizing, Increases Wealth. Used for focus, practicality, logic, memory, clearing fuzzy thinking/scatteredness etc. like Hematite. Helps Yellow Chakra: Stomach, intestines, ulcers; sulfur and mineral assimilation, circulation, body acidity imbalances, depression, illusions/lack of clarity about situations/people. Great for grounding spiciness after meditation/psychic readings. Represents Sun's golden energy. A mineralized crystal that forms in clusters of metallic like cubes. Color varies from a bright gold or brass to shades of copper or green. Found in most of North America as well as in Chile and Peru. "Fool's Gold". Beneficial to the respiratory and circulatory systems. Connected to the transfer of oxygen from the lungs to the bloodstream. Helps the skin protect itself from the elements, and also aids the digestive tract, lessening irritation by ingested toxins. The most important gift of Pyrite, though, is its ability to aid mental capacity. Helps to balance creative and intuitive impulses with scientific and practical ones.
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Rutilated/Rutile Quartz: Clear Quartz with metallic, golden rutile, copper, or blue/gray titanium fibers that powerfully electrically conduct and amplify energy/thoughts/programming for healing. Intensifies/deepens altered states. Opens Crown/Brown Chakra for meditation, clairvoyance, telepathy, insight. Some make one too spacey or scattered to wear. (Induces Alpha) Stimulates immunity, strength, blue corona, imagery, dreams. Golden fibers may increase radiation protection and health rejuvenation. Each stone's energy/qualities are unique. Androgynous. Helpful with Lung disorders. Contains Rutile in needle-like mineral inclusions. One can find Rutilated versions of most of the types of Quartz discussed thus far. It heightens whatever energetic influence the regular Quartz posses and helps direct that boosted energy to problematic areas.
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Silver:

Properties: This metal is excellent for mental, emotional, and physical releasing and cleansing. Works on mind/emotions to see life's overview, our emotional balance, and need for patience. Like the moon's energy, silver has a gentle, cool, smoothing effect. Therefore, it reduces inflammation, fever, nervous system stress. Best with the gentler, cooler-colored gems. Works with pituitary and upper energy centers, therefore, works well on the psychic mind, unconditional love and healing. Generally, it has a cooling Yin energy. Wear this metal when you feel attracted to it. Silver works best as a communicator. It assists in verbal and representational communication. It should be worn only when it feels right. Mental activity is clarified. An increase in your ability to approach intellectual problems. Also known to lessen anxiety over problem-solving. Silver is a symbol of wealth and prosperity. Since it increases the power of most stones, it is suggested to use in conjunction with agate, coral, jet, moonstone, and turquoise. Silver Settings: Silver is ruled by the Moon a feminine planet, and therefore imparts a softened less assertive emotional energy to crystals & minerals that are mounted in it.
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The Air Element

The Air signs possess the virtue of knowledge. This does not mean they are more intelligent than anyone else but are generally well rounded and informed. They are good communicators. Most have a good grasp of the language and generally know a little something about everything. They have good personalities and are easy to get to know. Air represents our mental activity such as intellect and the ability to reason, memory, thoughts, knowledge and comprehension. It also rules new beginnings, friendship, clarity, and positive expression. The Air personality is very good at making decisions and carrying them through.

The Air signs are what the philosophers called seers or priests. These are mentally inclined people. They actively acquire knowledge through experience, education and association. In ancient times, the only educated people were priests, royalty or those who took it upon themselves to acquire knowledge (seers).

The Air Signs of the zodiac are Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius and they are the possessors of the virtue of knowledge. They are curious, have initiative, are original, generally are well disciplined and are quick thinkers. The Air signs have a mental nature and are keen witted. They rationalize by thinking things out rather than being influenced by emotional or physical factors.

They enjoy any type of entertainment where they can use their intellectual capacity and their ability to think quickly and accurately often gives them the upper hand. The emotional nature of the Air signs is directed toward self-appraisal. These people have a tendency to judge themselves very harshly.

They have certain standards they set for themselves such as hygiene, the way they dress, education, job performance and family. The Air signs are almost as ego-oriented as the Fire signs. Air signs resort to trickery. These people are crafty, under handed and ingenious when it comes to evil.

They are also prone to physical violence. Whereas the Fire signs' anger is generally of the moment and soon after forgotten, the Air signs at their worst are mean. They carry a grudge, and like Fire signs, they are quick to express their opinion and are very opinionated. Aquarius and Libra are not as violent as Gemini. Gemini and mind altering drugs such as alcohol just does not mix. The Air signs will not hesitate one moment to express their anger verbally, but physical violence is not a first choice during that anger (the exception being Gemini who will act in an instant).

Air represents the Breath of life! It is an exchange of electrons or flow of energy. Air is the primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is so important that you do it without thinking. Your breathing is the voice of your spirit. It's depth, smoothness, sound, and rate reflect your mood. The cosmic breath, the Hindus speak of called prana is also the energetic life force the Chinese refer to as Qi energy.

Air can be a common theme when we dream. It can indicate ideas such as intelligence, being caught up in a whirlwind, tornado or hurricane of confusion or distraction. It can relate to the sacred breath or dreams about flying. You can find out more about air in Andrew's Dream Dictionary.

The gift of Air is flexibility, and their ability to experience life through many prisms. They're often excellent communicators, storytellers, interpreters and journalists. They link people together socially, and often have a curiosity that keeps them out and about. (courtesy of en.wikipedia).

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Crystals Associated with Air

Amethyst:

Properties: The stone of spirituality and dream recall. Used for contentment and meditation. Provides common sense and flexibility in decisions. Strengthens and enhances psychic abilities, imagery and mind quieting. Wear when sleeping or when awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Most effective on the Brow and Crown Chakra. Amethyst contains the grounding color of red with the energy of blue, which is expanding, spacious and flow of peace. Amethyst is the color that you see in the sky as twilight transitions into night. Amethyst takes you on this transition from the magic time of dusk to a conscious shift into a different place. Crossing this threshold is the lesson of humility, which Amethyst can teach us. This stone can show us how to let go and trust; surrender so that you may see beyond the cycle that consumes your attention; give it all up, so that you can receive more; and bow, that you may become a part of the greater whole. Amethyst is considered a Master Healing stone.
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Angelite (Blue Anhydrite):

Properties: This stone is excellent at balancing, polarizing and aligning the physical body with the Aura or ethereal network. It is very calming and its shade of blue refreshes the eyes and spirit. This crystal helps us to be in touch with angels and animal guides, as well as assisting in distant communication with other humans. Most effective on the Throat Chakra, Angelite helps in self expression, communication and allows us to speak our mind, helping us to become more assertive. Its soothing effects on the Throat Chakra works beautifully in calming and soothing anxiety or overactive children. Use this stone to call your Angels for guidance and support. Angelite is often used for psychic connection to oneness with the Universe, the angelic realm and for spiritual guidance. Angelite is utilized for heightened sensory awareness, which also makes it great for Astral travel. Angelite helps us to see paths to surmount challenges. It dispels anger, renews connections with Universal knowledge, and reduces the "upstream struggle" during new endeavors.
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Aventurine:

Properties: Aventurine seems to enable abundance and brings good luck and money, joy, balance and clarity. Universal love, truth and prosperity are traits we can gain by working with Aventurine. This stone is good to have when job interviewing, selling products, or play lotto. This stone helps to stable financial matters, especially when times are tough. Keep it around when paying bills, making business transactions or gambling. It is considered the stone for gamblers. Spiritually, Aventurine protects the heart, enhances creativity and working with spirit guides. Green is the color of healing and Aventurine, as a member of the quartz family, has a concentrated ability to dissolve emotional blockage. It's a particularly effective crystal for emotional healing and is especially helpful when worn for this purpose or placed on the heart center during Chakra balancing. It helps to balance the emotions, and is one of the best stones to wear or carry during stressful periods.
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Celestite:

Properties: White, clear and cool blue, celestite gets its name from the sky. It's gentle nature soothes nerves, reduces stress and quiets the mind. It allows us to find serenity, harmony and easiness. It creates stillness for receiving, therefore allowing us connection to spirit, life overview and creativity. Celestite increases self-expression, artistic creativity and healing. This stone helps the Throat Chakra by allowing for honesty, openness and listening. The celestial blue color helps reduce stress, worry and anxiety. Celestite is an Aura cleanser. It assists in bringing our higher vibrations in order. This is a very spiritual stone, seemingly connected to the divine. It's peaceful nature emulates it's relationship to the angelic world. Use this stone for spiritual development, finding purity of heart and clairvoyant communication. It is a stone associated with dream recall and astral journeys.
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Charoite:

Properties: The stone of transformation. Charoite helps seeing old patterns with new possibilities. It is believed to open the heart, allow inspiration, encourage service, and grants us the ability for seeing more clearly (mentally, physically, psychically). It is believed that this stone brings about faster healing. Some find it useful for entity release work. Most effective on the upper centers of energy, which are the Heart, Brow and Crown Chakra to transmute/lift us out of troubled or stuck emotions and most of all, fear. This brings about vibrational change and therefore stimulates the Aura. Use this stone for transforming negative energies into acceptance. Use Charoite to assist in the foresight and ability to improve your intuitive vision.
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Chrysoberyl:

Properties: Translucent multi-colored stones that look like cat's eyes, they are often confused with quartz tiger's eye. It is most often referred to by the French as "oeil de chat". Chrysoberl crystals are famous for increasing personal power and deepening spirituality. They help to increase generosity and charitable behavior. This stone promotes forgiveness and offers peace of mind to those who where it. Chrysoberyl can initiate intuition and spark awareness. For acquiring more prosperity, confidence, self-pride and very helpful as a healing tool due to their colors. Amplifies other gems energies. Some are irradiated to turn green. Trust your feeling with each stone.
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Fluorite:

All rainbow colors. Usually translucent and come in shades of white, brown, blue, yellow, purple, red, or colorless. Important balancer, healer. Opens heart (especially green), Throat Brow, Crown Chakra for clarity, overview, seeing additional truths/realities. Spleen bones, teeth, lungs, detoxification, anxiety, insomnia. Benefits the teeth and bones. People with arthritis, rheumatism, or spinal injuries have reported some relief from their conditions when they employ Fluorite in their healing regimen. Helps to rekindle sexual appetite and heighten intuitive powers. It is suggested using Fluorite in conjunction with Calcite and Pyrite. Assists in fighting mental disorder and gaining spiritual awakening. Helps one become more aware of the higher levels of reality and can anchor and free one from overstimulation on the psychic plane. Buy Tumbled Fluorite Now * Coil Necklace * Order Other Forms of this Stone

Iolite: (Cordierite)

Clear bluish-lavender. Opens a light pathway from Throat Chakra up through Crown. Truth, simplicity, imagery, peace. Living at higher awareness level. Iolite is considered a very strong "Shaman" stone, and can stimulate visions. Alcohol/addiction detoxificator, sobriety. A newer stone recently more available. Iolite is one of the best stones to use in psychic, healing, and spiritual activities. It can open one to psychic talents and expand them, and is excellent for use on the third eye and crown chakras. It can also enhance curiosity. It is also an excellent stone for meditation and astral travel. It helps one grow spiritually in a peaceful approach. Iolite is also said to help build relationships.
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Sugilite: "Lavulite/Royal Azele"

Properties: This stone enhances psychic abilities. Gets you in touch with your Spiritual Guides. Protects, absorbs and dissolves anger, hurt, unwanted energies. Sugilite brings spirit/light into the physical body and heart for healing, especially when placed on the Brow Chakra. This stone helps to alleviate depression/despair, stress. This stone brings peace of mind, well being, spiritual love and is considered androgynous. It is one of the purple stones, which help to balance right and left brain function. Used to help anyone "integrate" into the world or new surroundings.
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Music Therapy: Light As Air Music has always played a major part in my life. Music continues to give me life changing moments and memories. I am forever grateful for this art and therapy. On my visit to the desert, I was reminded, through the silence, how air (and wind) represent flexibility and our ability to experience life through many prisms. These songs cross several eras, yet they ring true for me as they encourage movement, represent freedom and the amazing way Air can be expressed in song. I call this list: The Flow of Energy Playlist 1. Air on a G String, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 2. A Whole New World (Aladdin's Theme), Peabo Bryson 3. Flying Theme from E.T., John Williams 4. Glider Pt 1, Bill Conti 5. Windmills Of Your Mind, Arturo Sandoval 6. Medley: Fur Elise/Windmills/Floating, Mike Strickland 7. The Flying Sequence, Superman 8. Main Title, The Towering Inferno 9. Up, Up And Away, The Fifth Dimension 10. Everybody's Free (General Electric Edit), Rozalla 11. In the Air, Angela McCluskey 12. Walking In The Air, Chloe Agnew 13. Air and Simple Gifts, Yo-Yo Ma 14. No Air, Glee Cast 15. Floating On Air, 351 Lake Shore Drive 16. Love Is In The Air (Ballroom Mix), John Paul Young 17. The Air That I Breathe, Kd Lang 18. Sailing, Christopher Cross 19. Wind Beneath My Wings, Bette Midler 20. Desert Breeze, Desert Wind

Dryness

Dryness is a common problem in Autumn. Dryness can manifest as constipation, dry throat, dry skin, dry eyes, dry brittle hair, thirst, and lack of sweat. Most people do not drink enough fluids regularly, let alone in the Autumn. Spicy food can cause or worsen dryness. Be careful not to get stuck in the vicious cycle of craving the same food that makes your symptoms worse!

Below are some of the most popular and common herbal remedies for aliments of the lungs:

Coltsfoot Root, (Tussilago farfara) The mucilaginous property of the root makes it useful with lung problems, coughs, and intestinal upset. Coltsfoot is available in tincture, syrup, capsules and tea. The active ingredients are extracted from the dried leaves, root and flowers.

Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo Biloba) has been a staple with practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat asthma, allergies, and coughs. Studies have shown that ginkgo can inhibit allergic response and scientists have isolated an active ingredient in ginkgo that has an anti-inflammatory effect.

Horehound, (Marrubium vulgare) can be considered whenever heavy, dry, mucus must be discharged from lungs and respiratory passages. Horehound is the botanical herb of choice due to its long history as a safe, reliable, and effective herbal cough remedy.

Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) contains elements helpful for the adrenals and glands, inducing the adrenal cortex to produce more cortisone and aldosterone. It is thought to exhibit a mucosal protectant effect by beneficially interfering with gastric prostanoid synthesis and increasing both mucous production and regional blood flow. Very helpful in treating flu, colds, and lung congestion. It is also found in popular cough remedies. Due to the adverse reaction of licorice, many studies have been performed using the deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) extract, which is free of glycyrrhizin and has had no significant reported adverse effects.

Lobelia, (Lobelia inflata) is used smoking cessation and to treat asthma and depression. The piperidine alkaloids (lobeline) are believed to be responsible for the mechanism of action. In vitro studies show that lobeline crosses the blood-brain barrier and has similar activity to nicotine, and stimulates the release of dopamine and norepinephrine. At low doses, lobelia has stimulant effects. There are several contraindications with this herb. Lobelia is known to cross into breast milk and should not be consumed by pregnant or nursing mothers. Adverse reactions included nausea, vomiting, sweating, cough, dizziness, bradycardia, hypertension, seizures, respiratory stimulation (low doses) or depression (high doses). Toxicity includes sinus arrhythmia, bundle branch block, diaphoresis, cardiovascular collapse, seizures, coma. Herb-Drug Interactions include nicotine. Lobelia may have additive effects when combined with nicotine-containing products, resulting in toxicity.

Mullein, (Verbascum thapsus)is an antispasmodic, which is rich in mucilage, a substance that soothes the throat. It is a good expectorant and, in the process of clearing out congestion. It also soothes irritation in the throat and bronchial passages. As an antispasmodic, mullein can relieve stomach cramps and help control diarrhea. Mullein is an age old remedy, which is specific for bronchitis with hard cough and soreness. It is also a herb for cold and congestion. The leaves and flowers are used to reduce mucous and stimulate coughing up of phlegm.

Nettle (Urtica dioica)had been known to reduce allergic reactions. Rich in iron, potassium and silicon, nettles combined with comfrey, mullein, or horehound can be used for asthma.

Grief Grief is a normal and natural response to loss. Though we often expect to grieve the death of a family member or friend, many other significant losses can also trigger grief. Examples include: *The end of a relationship *A move to a new community *A much-anticipated opportunity or life goal is suddenly closed to us *The death of a pet Someone we love contracts a potentially life-threatening illness Grieving such losses is important because it allows us to 'free-up' energy that is bound to the lost person, object, or experience --so that we might re-invest that energy elsewhere. Until we grieve effectively we are likely to find reinvesting difficult; a part of us remains tied to the past. Grieving is not forgetting. Nor is it drowning in tears. Healthy grieving results in an ability to remember the importance of our loss -- but with a new-found sense of peace, rather than searing pain. No two people are likely to experience grief in the same way. The way we think and feel, the way our body functions, and the way we interact with others may all be affected. Some of the more common experiences include: *Difficulty concentrating *Apathy *Anger -- at those responsible, at the deceased, at ourselves, at God, at any handy target *Guilt -- "If only I had done . . ." *Sleep disturbances *Loss of appetite *Withdrawal from others *Irritability *Intense sadness or tears when a memory is triggered *Numbness *Loneliness, or a sense of separateness from others *Loss of life's meaning Sometimes our reactions are so changeable, intense, or irrational that we fear we may be going crazy. Often grieving people are afraid to confront their grief for fear that if they open the door they will be drowned in a flood of tears or rage. Though this is very unlikely, allowing others to help us in our grieving is good 'insurance' that we will keep our balance. No matter what our intense experiences of grief may be they are temporary. There IS life after grief -- if we acknowledge and work through our reactions, rather than trying to stop them. Fortunately, much of the process of healthy grieving seems to be 'built into' our genes. Acknowledging and growing from losses is such a natural process that much of it will happen without our direction -- if we relax our expectations of how we "should" grieve and give up some of our need to be in control. But healthy grieving is an active process; it is NOT true that, "You just need to give it time." One way of understanding the work to be done is to think of grieving as a series of tasks we need to complete (not necessarily in sequence): *To accept the finality of the loss; *To acknowledge and express the full range of feelings we experience as a result of the loss; *To adjust to a life in which the lost person, object, or experience is absent; *To 'say good-bye,' to ritualize our movement to a new peace with the loss. Good friends, family members, or a personal counselor can all be helpful in doing this vital work. You can also do a good deal to help yourself. Active, healthy grieving requires balance -- balancing the time you spend directly working on your grief with the time you spend coping with your day-to-day life; balancing the amount of time you spend with others with the time you spend along; balancing seeking help from others with caring for yourself. Focusing too strongly on any single side of these pairings is getting off-track. Here are some things others have found useful in their healthy grieving. Choose the ones that fit for you, or make up your own methods of self-care. Remember that grieving is an active process, it takes energy that will likely have to be temporarily withdrawn from the usual pursuits of your life. Treat yourself with the same care, tolerance, and affection you would extend to a valued friend in a similar situation. *Go gently -- take whatever time it needs, rather than giving yourself a deadline for when you should be "over it"; *Expect and accept some reduction in your usual efficiency and consistency; *Try to avoid taking on new responsibilities or making major life decisions for a time; *Talk regularly about your grief and your memories with someone you trust; *Accept help and support when offered; *Be particularly attentive to maintaining healthy eating and sleeping patterns; *Exercise moderately and regularly; *Keep a journal; *Read -- there are many helpful books on grief; some are listed below. If grief is understood it is easier to handle; *Plan, and allow yourself to enjoy without guilt, some GOOD TIMES. *The goal is balance, not martyrdom; *Carry or wear a linking object -- a keepsake that symbolically reminds you of your loss. *Anticipate the time in the future when you no longer need to carry this reminder and gently let it go; *Tell those around you what helps you and what doesn't. Most people would like to help if they knew how; *Take warm, leisurely baths; *See a grief counselor; *Get a massage regularly; *Set aside a specific private time daily to remember and experience whatever feelings arise with the memories; *Choose your entertainment carefully -- some movies, TV shows, or books can only over-intensify already strong feelings; *Join a support group -- there are hundreds of such groups and people have a wonderful capacity to help each other; *Plan for 'special days' such as holidays or anniversaries. Feelings can be particularly intense at these times; *Pray; *Take a yoga class; *Connect on the Internet. There are many resources for people in grief, as well as opportunities to chat with fellow grievers; *Vent your anger in healthy ways, rather than holding it in. A brisk walk or a game of tennis can help; *Speak to a member of the clergy; *Plant yourself in nature; *Do something to help someone else; *Write down your lessons. Healthy grieving will have much to teach you. Grief and Nostalgia With Fall comes "gathering in, stocking up, mingled with a sense of loss as the light begins to fade and the air chills," (Between Heaven and Earth, p.205). Grief is, of course, quite natural and appropriate in many situations. But excessive and/or long-term grief can harm the Lung system (a group of correspondences including but not limited to the actual biomedical lungs), and likewise, people with Metal or Lung problems can be frequent grievers, criers. And let's not forget that more positive form of grief... nostalgia, tends to occur more in the 'Fall' of our lives. Strengthening the immune system should be a part of any seasonal ritual! Any tonic formula that strengthens the lungs, nourishes the Qi and moistens the skin is appropriate. Remember, the best form of medicine, is preventative. Consider Andrew's great Fall Tonic Tea.

Crystals for Grief Grieving is important because it allows us to "free-up" energy that is bound to the lost person, object, or experience. This allows us to re-invest that energy elsewhere. Until we grieve effectively we are likely to find reinvesting difficult; a part of us remains tied to the past. Grieving is not forgetting. It is also not drowning in tears. Healthy grieving results in an ability to remember the importance of our loss, but with a new-found sense of peace! Here are helpful crystals for soothing grief: Amethyst can show us how to let go and trust; surrender so that you may see beyond the cycle that consumes you; give it all up, so that you can receive more. This is the stone of transformation promoting inner peace. Angelite is especially good for psychological pain associated with loss. Helps us let go of past mistakes, a greater sense of compassion, empathy and forgiveness through grace. Apache Tear is the stone for dealing with loss and mourning. It helps us to grieve our losses and move forward. This stone restores a sense of balance in your life, promoting protection and forgiveness. Azurite is referred to as the jewel of wisdom or Stone of Heaven. It helps you release the past and gracefully anticipate and accept the future simultaneously. Heulandite is a stone used when dealing with a grief and sense of loss. It helps to neutralize distressing thoughts. Jet has been used to help soothe the pain of both a broken heart due to seperation or the loss or death of a relative or loved one. Kunzite is a powerful, high level stone. It is used against negative energy and empowers positive and loving thoughts. Most effective on the Heart Chakra , it opens the emotional heart and spiritual heart. It represents unconditional lovingness and compassion. Used for healing abuse, loss, addictions. Helps emotional balance, confidence, connection to higher self and oneness. Smoky Quartz helps to alleviate fear, anxiety and associated emotional depression. It is for those who are grieving and/or dealing with any of life's big events (birth, death, moving, marriage...) Tourmaline, Black is a valuable stone for crises and for periods of extreme stress and time of intense difficulty.

De-Cluttering, Cleansing and Feng Shui

1. Cleansing the Body

This is one of three processes that should be done 4 times a year. Using the seasons as a guide, allows us to work with the "flow of nature" and change as our bodies change. Consider a healthy detox or work with the power of an herbal cleanser.
Here is a nice Detoxification Bath to get you started:


Detoxification Bath
2 Cups Sea Salt
2 Cups Baking Soda
4 Tbsp. Ginger Powder
Place all ingredients in a hot bath and bathe for 20 Minutes
Drink plenty of water. This bath withdraws impurities from your body
and helps you to feel better. This bath can be done
2 to 3 times in a week or as needed.


Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative and is high in both fiber and mucilage. Psyllium seeds contain 10-30% mucilage. The laxative properties of psyllium are due to the swelling of the husk when it comes in contact with water. This forms a gelatinous mass and keeps the feces hydrated and soft. The resulting bulk stimulates a reflex contraction of the walls of the bowel, followed by emptying.

De-cluttering the space around you can make all the difference in the way you feel. Start small. Try organizing a drawer or desk, your closet or one room in your house, first. Then move on to a bigger project. Learn the secrets to de-cluttering and re-organizing your life with the proponents of Feng Shui

2. Cleansing the Mind

This is the 2nd in the trilogy. Learn how to think in "affirmations" that are positive! These are statements that you make either aloud or to yourself. Always approve and accept yourself. You cannot love yourself unless you first, approve of and accept yourself.

A disciplined mind is a free mind. Gain control over your thoughts and you maintain control over your life. Retrain your mind and you regain your freedom. Calming the mind is a behavioral technique used to interrupt, minimize and eliminate "psychological noise". Obsessive, repetitive thoughts, anxiety and fears are all apart of negative, self-destructive patterns that can benefit from the positive affirmations and mind quieting.


"Love Thy Self"
I am perfect, whole and complete NOW, the way I am.
I deserve all that I require.
I am worthy, loveable and strong.

3. Cleansing the Spirit

This is a life long lesson and third in the trilogy. Utilize the strength of yoga therapy. What is your belief system ? Does it serve you well? How about discovering some great meditations !
The Sun Salutation in yoga is a great wakening and cleansing exercise. This is a flowing combination of some of the asanas in hatha yoga.

Sun Salutation
Stand in Tadasana, take a deep breath, clasp thumbs in front of you
and raise arms in front of you over head. Arch back from the waist.
Now, fold over at the waist as you exhale, placing palms on the
floor, Uttanasana, step your right leg back into Lunge, step your
left leg back to Plank, come into Bhujangasana, flow into Adho Mukha
Svanasana, step your right foot forward to Lunge, left foot forward
for Uttanasana, inhale up to Tadasana. Repeat, stepping your left leg
back into Lunge.


Cleansing Meditation

Breath is life! Exchange of electrons. Flow of energy. Air is the
primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is
so important that you do it without thinking. Your breathing is the
voice of your spirit. It's depth, smoothness, sound, and rate reflect
your mood. If you become aware of your breath and breathe the way you
do when you are calm you will become calm. Practicing regular,
mindful breathing can be calming and energizing. With the addition of
music and it's rhythm, the "musical breath" can even help stress-
related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive
disorders. Fall into the rhythm of the music and breathe. Focus on
your breathing and the music.

Focusing on the breath is one of the most common and fundamental
techniques for accessing the meditative state. Breath is a deep
rhythm of the body that connects us intimately with the world around
us.
Close your eyes, breathe deeply and regularly, and observe your
breath as it flows in and out of your body. Give your full attention
to the breath as it comes in, and full attention to the breath as it
goes out. Whenever you find your attention wandering away from your
breath, gently pull it back to the rising and falling of the breath.
Inhale through your nose slowly and deeply, feeling the lower chest
and abdomen inflate like a balloon. Hold for five seconds. Exhale
deeply, deflating the lower chest and abdomen like a balloon. Hold
for five seconds. Do this three or four times, then allow your
breathing to return to a normal rhythm. You will begin to feel a
change come over your entire body. Gradually you will become less
aware of your breathing, but not captured in your stream of thoughts.
You will become more centered inward. You will just "be there."

Music Therapy Fall Playlist Music has always played a major part in my life. Ever since those early days of piano lessons with Mrs. Uri or playing trumpet in classical and jazz bands. I always remember the holidays or special occasions when my mom, Andrena, would regale us with wonderful pieces of music such as Malaguena or her own special version of Silver Bells. I have had the pleasure of singing in small and large choral groups from All-state to my own singing quartet group, Free and Easy, as well as, being a charter member of the infamous gospel choir, The Voices of Unity. Music continues to give me life changing moments and memories and I am forever grateful for this art and therapy. So on my walk through the woods today, I thought it would be a wonderful gift to share the songs of Fall that make up my consciousness. These melodies cross several eras, yet they ring true for me as the seasonal mind set and the amazing way Autumn can be expressed in song. I call this list: Andrew's Fall Mood Play List 1. Metal, Daniel May 2. The Four Seasons (Autumn) - I. Allegro, Antonio Vivaldi 3. Darkness Falls, Philip Wesley 4. Autumn Leaves, Nat King Cole 5. Autumn In New York, Frank Sinatra 6. Autumn Of My Life, Bobby Goldsboro 7. Autumn Evening Breeze, Sound Providers 8. Color/Dance, George Winston 9. October, Autumn New England Players 10. Great Pumpkin Waltz, Vince Guaraldi Trio 11. Fugue in G Minor "Little", Virgil Fox 12. Conviction Of The Heart, Kenny Loggins 13. Yearning, Basia 14. Shine on Harvest Moon , Rosemary Clooney 15. Nella Fantasia, Sarah Brightman 16. Fall Leaves' Lullaby, The O'Neill Brothers 17. Last Rose Of Summer/Walking In The Air, Celtic Woman 18. Appalachia Waltz, Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra 19. Thanksgiving Theme, Vince Guaraldi Trio 20. Fantasia (Waltz of the Flowers), London Philharmonic Orchestra

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