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HEALING FROM THE RAINBOW

Mother Nature in Your Home

The abundance and beauty of the Earth at this time of the year in the Peace Country is amazing. I encourage you to bring some of the magic of Mother Earth into your home by adding the wild greens to your food, preparing a cup of tea with fresh plants or harvesting and drying herbs for later use. Goldenrod is one of those amazing herbs you can see everywhere right now.

Goldenrod is a fairly tall plant with beautiful, vibrant golden-yellow flowers. You will find it in dry woodlands, forest clearings and roadsides.

The Latin name Solidago originates from “solidus” & “ago,” Solidus, meaning “healthy and strong,” and ago meaning “to make whole.” Both of these terms refer to the plant’s ability to heal wounds.

Some common names for Goldenrod from various cultures also give an indication for its medicinal use as a wound healing herb, for example in Germany the herb is often called “Fastening Herb”. In fact in ancient German history Goldenrod was gathered as a wound herb before engaging in battle, just in case it was needed.

However, the focus today for its use has shifted from a wound healing aid, to a very reliable herb to support the kidneys. It promotes the elimination of urine and is applied for acute as well as chronic conditions of the kidneys and bladder including inflammation. In addition, it has been found to support the body during times of upper respiratory infections, especially when dealing with a chronic situation.

For medicinal purposes the leaves and flowers (early flowering stage) are being harvested and may be used fresh or dried. The fresh leaves and flowers can be used for wound healing or made into a tea, which can also be used as a wound wash. The dried herb may be used in the form of a tea as well but also as a tincture. A tincture is an alcoholic extract of a plant and is more concentrated than an herbal tea. The “crafty” person might want to try to use the flowers as a natural dye.

This summer Goldenrod has been brightening up the landscape in so many places and the quality of it has been superb. Many times you will find it being “infested” with many small bugs, but this year the only insects I have watched enjoying the bright, yellow flowers are butterflies and bees!

  • If you are not sure how to prepare the herbs, remember that the DVD Herbal Pharmacy for Everyone provides clear and easy to follow instructions, teaching a great variety of herbal preparations. Check my website www.herbalinstructions.com for more information.
  • Also remember the Herb Walk on August 20 if you would like to learn more about local plants and their medicinal properties.

Disclaimer

This information is not intended for the use of diagnosing any disease, condition or prescribing any treatment whatsoever. The use of any of the herbs and preparations is the sole responsibility of each individual and does not replace the services and advice of a medical practitioner and qualified healthcare provider. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making medical decisions or if you have questions about your individual medical situation. No responsibility is assumed should the information be used in place of a licensed medical practitioner’s services.

“HERB WALK #2” – Saturday, July 4, 2015

Upon request, I have decided to offer a second herb walk on Saturday, July 4. 

Last week we were blessed with fantastic weather while exploring the bountiful gift of Mother Earth. Come to enjoy a day in nature while honouring the Earth, learning about local plants, herbs & weeds and their medicinal and food uses.

Please feel free to share this information.

CONTENTS:

  • Ceremony to honour the Earth
  • Gathering and identifying of plants, specifically medicinally used herbs
  • Herb Walk through the bush (You might want to bring mosquito repellent!)
  • Exercises to connect to plant spirit
  • Time permitting, the movie: “The Sanctity of Sanctuary: Paul Strauss and the Equinox Farm” or “Juliette of the Herbs” (Both movies are biographies of great herbalists.)

LOCATION: 1/2 hour west of Grande Prairie at our place
DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2015, 10 am – 5 pm (rain or shine)
COST: $80.00 incl. GST

REGISTRATION: SPACE IS LIMITED – Register early!
Registration Form

Once you have registered, you will receive further instructions.
Questions? Please call me at 780.532.2464.

Green Blessings,
Gudrun

FINALLY: CALENDULA OINTMENT

The long awaited Calendula ointment is ready. As some of my clients have witnessed, it is one of a kind and works wonders for irritated skin, wounds, dry lips etc. Feel free to share your experiences here.

HERBWALK, June 24 – remember to register. For details see previous post.

Green Blessings,
Gudrun

A LEAP OF FAITH & BIG THANK YOU

I took a leap of faith and have landed in a whole new world of international marketing opportunities, starting in New York. Recently I was a guest on a two hour live radio talk show in New York discussing the DVD and the broader message of the importance of respecting and being connected to the Earth. I am happy and excited to know that the DVD “HERBAL PHARMACY FOR EVERYONE” & “BACH FLOWERS UNFOLDING” will be shared with much wider audiences through radio, TV and magazines. Finally my efforts are beginning to bear fruits.

A big THANK YOU to all of you have have supported me, believed in me and encouraged me – in whichever way – in this dream. A very special THANK YOU to my children who have been there for me at all times and “pushed” me to take this leap of faith.

Food for Thought

The following article BREAST CANCER INFORMATION was written by David Christopher, Master Herbalist and director of The School of Natural Healing.

Bottom line: Pay attention to your diet – “clean and green” will provide the building blocks for your body to regenerate healthy cells.

Breast Cancer Information

waterfallEarly detection of breast cancer is good, but prevention is better. Accurate diagnosis is essential. However, I’m sorry to say that mammography is not an accurate diagnostic tool. Medical professionals claim that mammography correctly identifies 78% of women who have breast cancer, but they seldom mention the 20 plus percent of false positive readings, which jumps to 50 plus percent after 10 years of screening. Nor do they mention the 17 plus percent of false negative readings. This simply means that around one fifth of women may be told they have breast cancer when they don’t or that they do not have breast cancer when they do. Either scenario can result in trauma or death.

Safe diagnosis is also essential. Pressing a woman’s breast between two metal plates and irradiating it 40 times more than a chest x-ray every year is not safe. Most people would receive a chest X-Ray only once in a lifetime.

Cancer starts from damaged cells, and the radiation from mammograms causes cellular damage. Many things we live with today cause cellular damage such as chemicals, cell phones, and pollution and organic causes like bacteria and viruses.

One example is the virus SV-40 which was hotly debated in the 1970’s as a cause of cancer. Although scientists, employed or influenced by the pharmaceutical industry, dismissed this scenario, today autopsies on cancers frequently detect the presence of this SV-40 virus. This virus was found in the vaccines that were being forced on children during the 1960’s. The “S” stands for simian monkeys, on whose tissues the vaccines were grown. The “V” stands for virus and the 40 indicates that it was the 40th contaminant virus found in the vaccines. Studies in the seventies showed that rats developed cancer after exposure to the SV-40 virus. Subsequent experiments showed a prolific growth of the virus colonies after radiation exposure. If this scenario is correct, wouldn’t radiation exposure from mammograms propagate this virus? This virus damages cells and has been shown to cause cancer.

Our government was so concerned with this information that NIH predicted an epidemic of cancer. With this dire prediction, President Nixon declared war on cancer and billions of dollars were earmarked for that war. Although he predicted a future 10 year victory, we still have an epidemic which worsens every year. Cancer is predicted to eclipse cardiovascular disease as the number one killer in the near future. There is only one winner in this cancer epidemic and that is the huge medical complex which pulls in trillions of dollars in private and government funds.

We want to prevent cancer and all society comparative studies show a link to proper diet and an absence of cancers. For example, breast cancer is rare in Chinese women unless they adopt American eating habits.

You will avoid cancer if you eat live fresh produce and reject animal based foods and highly processed grains and sugars.

BREAST THERMOGRAPHY in GRANDE PRAIRIE!

May 24 (afternoon) and May 25 (morning) – details below.

Take advantage of this great opportunity and please pass this information on to every woman.

Check my post from September 14, 2014: Breast Thermography versus Mammograms

To book an appointment, contact Cindy Peever, R.N. via email: thermographynorthernbc@gmail.com

Initial breast thermograms must be paid for in advance.
Go to Cindy’s website: thermographynorthernbc.com contact/fees page, select mobile clinics, select Grand Prairie (in the Locations drop-down box at the bottom of the page). You can pay by PayPal or credit card. Follow up thermograms may be paid at time of appointment.

Cindy Peever R.N.
Clinical Thermography Manager
Thermography Northern BC
250-596-9119

DO YOU FEEL YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON LIFE?

Learn how BACH FLOWERS can be used to free yourself of limitations (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) that hold you back from being all you can and want to be.

WORKSHOP in Grande Prairie

UNFOLD TO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL – Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
May 23 & 24 (Saturday & Sunday), 9:30 am – 5 pm

bachflowerThe workshop provides a great opportunity for personal growth and freeing yourself of limitations that are holding you back from living your life to your full potential. Register now for a great experience.

“Health depends on being in harmony with our souls.” Dr. Edward Bach

Bach Flower essences are subtle plant medicines. They were developed in England during the 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach to assist in healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.

This intensive workshop integrates theory and practice and provides a great opportunity to truly experience and get to know these fascinating flower essences. You will learn how to incorporate flower essences into your daily life, so that they may encourage true healing and assist you in unfolding to your full potential or simply support you through challenging times.

You will walk away from this class knowing that the Bach Flowers can truly make a positive difference in your life – like a newly found friend who accompanies you on your Journey to Health! You will also learn how to create your own flower essences.

NOTE: This workshop requires the active participation of the students.

DATE: May 23 & 24 (Saturday & Sunday) from 9:30 am – 5 pm

COST: $375.00 incl. GST, handouts and individualized flower essence remedy
($100 deposit required with registration)

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT GUDRUN:

Phone: 780.532.2464
Email: gudrun@rainbowhealing.ca
www.herbalinstructions.com
www.rainbowhealing.ca
Facebook.com/rainbowhealinghealth

CALENDULA OIL – PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS

The oil is made from Calendula officinalis often referred to as Marigold. Many plants are called Marigold and therefore the Latin name is required for correct identification.

Why not plant some Calendula this year in your garden? The flowers are bright yellow and orange and have many therapeutic properties. It is easy to grow and harvest. The oil can be made into a healing salve which is a favorite of many of my clients.

PROPERTIES

anti-inflammatory – wound healing – anti-fungal – anti-bacterial/anti-microbial – anti-septic

Calendula oil is used topically and primarily used in SKIN CARE because of its great anti-inflammatory and wound healing actions.

APPLICATIONS

SKIN DRYNESS & IRRITATION

The oil helps to moisturize the skin, soothes the area and reduces pain.
Conditions: diaper rash, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, minor cuts and wounds, bed sores, insect bites, frost bites

FUNGAL INFECTIONS

Athlete’s foot, ring worm and jock itch

INFLAMMATION

Swelling from injuries i.e. sprained muscles and bruises, leg ulcers, spider and varicose veins.

HISTORICAL USE

Applied externally for abdominal cramps and constipation.

WHAT A TREAT – Medicine making outside at the beginning of April!

I am straining an infused oil of Calendula flowers and will create a salve from it later.

Watch the next post for the use of Calendula oil…

You can find more on how to make an infused and salves on the 2nd disc of my DVD: Herbal Pharmacy for Everyone.

Buy 1st edition now and save big – over 50%!

http://www.herbalinstructions.net/rainbowhealing/dvd-order-information

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS in Grande Prairie

Space is limited – Register early – Click the registration link below.

1. HEALING FROM THE RAINBOW – Introduction to Light and Colour Therapy
Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 10 pm

2. UNFOLD TO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL – Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
March 28 & 29, 9:30 am – 5 pm

1. HEALING FROM THE RAINBOW – Introduction to Light and Colour Therapy

Have you ever wondered why and how light and colour influences us and how you can use both to support your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being? Join us in this fun workshop to experience the simple yet powerful effects of colour and light. You will receive the tools required to in-cooperate light and colour easily and successfully into your daily life to make a positive difference for yourself and others.  The workshop is experiential and requires the active participation of all students. You can find more information on light and colour therapy on my website at www.rainbowhealing.ca.

Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 9:30 pm
Cost: $80.00 – pre-registration with full payment required.

2. UNFOLD TO YOUR FULL POTENTIAL – Introduction to Bach Flower Essences
 March 28 & 29, 9:30 am – 5 pm

The workshop provides a great opportunity for personal growth and freeing yourself of limitations that are holding you back from living your life to your full potential. Register now for a great experience.

“Health depends on being in harmony with our souls.”  ~ Dr. Edward Bach

Bach Flower essences are subtle plant medicines. They were developed in England during the 1930s by Dr. Edward Bach to assist in healing on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.

This intensive workshop integrates theory and practice and provides a great opportunity to truly experience and get to know these fascinating flower essences. You will learn how to incorporate flower essences into your daily life, so that they may encourage true healing and assist you in unfolding to your full potential or simply support you through challenging times.

You will walk away from this class knowing that the Bach Flowers can truly make a positive difference in your life – like a newly found friend who accompanies you on your Journey to Health!

You will also learn how to create your own flower essences.

NOTE: This workshop requires the active participation of the students.

Register now! 2015-03 Bach Flowers – Light and Colour-1