If you are not on the healing with the masters email list, I really urge you to connect with Jennifer McLean’s website-www.healingwiththemasters.com. She has had a program on the web ‘healing with the masters’, that has been on and available for years. This is one of the best ways to anchor in a new consciousness on a consistent basis. She brings in healers, teachers, way-finders, and speakers that are in ‘the know in terms of human evolution and consciousness’ and has them on her free program- this platform brings in a high vibration of wisdom at this present time to share with everyone. Once you sign up to receive the emails, you can listen to these people for free during the week. Example of the speakers include Dr. Wayne  Dyer and Sonia Choquette so the quality is off the charts.

Today, I listened to Kenji Kumara who was talking about operating from a new program; how it is all in how you approach things.Your manner of approach can influence your environment around you in a positive, loving way. Do you approach things from a place of stress, frustration, and anger?  Or do you approach things from a place of love, patience and trust? Your choice~Right now on the planet, we are letting go of old ways of thinking, being and doing that have created dysfunction, chaos and suffering in our world. This is a big step in our evolution and not to be taken lightly. This is healing in the trenches. I am very aware that any suffering I felt in my life was of my own volition-I created my own suffering in the past but not anymore. I am vigilant of my thoughts- I can create thoughts that feel good to think and are empowering. I choose to hold the light as best I can.

We are shedding our sense of victim consciousness to move into a space of empowered, authentic being at this time. You may look at where you are feeling like a victim right now in your life and challenge that way of thinking. How can you see things from a different perspective? This is a chance to operate from a new program and come from a new manner of approach that propels you forward. It is time to see ourselves in our true radiant glory-powerful beyond measure(humility;a humble stance vs an ego stance). This power comes from the light and the love that we hold in every single moment. We allow the pure love to work through us and influence the space around us.

We may at times feel an overwhelm of thoughts and emotions that threaten to pull us under. But it is truly in remembering that light and love trump’s everything that is of a lower vibration. We will have days when we are not feeling we can hold the light and that’s normal but how can we get back to the light and hold it up for others to see and to be?  Do the things that make you feel balanced; take care of you so you can take care of others. How can you fully bring the true essence of who you are into every moment of your life? That beautiful radiant you needs to fill up the space that you inhabit – your creativity, your authenticity, you gifts, the uniqueness of you which you bring to the table as an offering promotes health, balance, connection, peace and contentment. This is bringing your full light into masterful alignment. Are you ready to do so? You have always been ready! Until next time, check out www.healingwiththemasters.com…

I learned a lot about herbal medicine when I went to school. I have always had a love for plant medicine and I especially love the depth and application of herbs. When I graduated and started practicing, I ordered a lot of different plant tinctures that I would combine and mix for patients depending on the particular condition I was treating. I got some good results with these tinctures (liquid prep of the herb) but my patients would always complain about their taste. I was naive when I got of school and started treating people. I thought they would take anything I recommended and get past the taste- not so! That is why my way of treating people with herbs has changed. I am using a lot more gemmotherapies as well as phytogens now because the patient compliance is better. These herbs taste good and work incredibly well- win win.

Gemmotherapy herbs are prepared from glycerine and alcohol in a homeopathic dilution hence the favorable taste. These herbs are popular in Europe. The French choose the most potent of species in various genus of plants or trees to make the medicine from. Gemmos employ glycerine macerates of fresh buds, young shoots, and rootlets in their growing phase to get the most vibrant growth factors and powerful healing agents for therapeutic application. Gemmos work to drain tissues of toxins by organ stimulation, tissue excitation or toxin elimination. They work beautifully with homeopathic medicines to bring the body into optimal homeostasis. Gemmos facilitate the drainage of toxins along the proper channels of elimination out of the body. Each gemmo has a particular affinity for an organ in the body.

One of my favorite gemmos is Ribes nigrum, common name black current, so I will start with it. Why do I love Ribes? Let me count thy ways. Ribes has many antiinflammatory phytonutrients so it has potent antioxidant activity; flavonoids including quercitin, pycnogenols, and phenols. These phytonutrients dampen inflammation substantiall. Ribes has an affinity for the adrenal glands; this plant has an effect similar to a corticosteroid without the side effects. I have relied on this herb many a time in my own life. It is a great herb to treat autoimmune disease because it can help raise cortisol (many patients that have an autoimmune disease when testing salivary cortisol, it is often found to be low or low normal). It thus supports adrenal gland function and boosts energy. Ribes nigrum can be used for many different suboptimal health conditions including autoimmune disease, arthritis, bronchitis, gastritis, allergies and urticaria.

This herb is well tolerated and easy to take in a little water. It has a pleasant taste so compliance is not an issue. Gemmos are really strong- one of my mentors refers to gemmos as herbs on steroids. I use a wide range of gemmos to treat people in my practice depending on what they come in with. I have great trust in these powerful plants and am so grateful to be able to use them with my patients. For more info on gemmotherapies check out Max Tetau, M.D.’s book Gemmotherapy: A Clinical Guide.

Reference source: Daniel P. Toule, DC. DNBHE

I have been drinking tea since I was ten years old. My mom would always put a kettle of tea on when I came home from school when I was growing up. It has been a daily habit of mine ever since.  I drink it daily, consistently and repeatedly. Sipping on tea comforts me much like a warm blanket. In the winter, tea nourishes me, warms me and gets me through every minute intellectual task that I must do whether it be reading, studying, or researching. It somehow makes the tasks more tolerable.

Tea has many medicinal benefits as well. Teas are not a strong form of medicine- encapsulated forms of herbs and liquid herbs like tinctures are stronger than teas however if you want to get a mild benefit from a specific herb and you like to get more water into your body teas can be a good choice. Teas can be made from the leaves, stems or flowers of herbs. In this case, to extract the medicinal benefit, the plant parts are steeped in water that has previously been bought to a boil and then has been turned off. It may be steeped for 10 minutes or longer depending on the strength that you desire of the particular herb.

The root is another component of the plant that can be used to extract medicinal benefits from. When a root is used, to extract the medicinal substance, it is necessary to bring the root that has been sliced up to a boil and then simmer for up to 20 minutes. Common roots that are used in this method of extraction include licorice root, dandelion root and echinacea root.

Teas are rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutritive substances which nourish the body. I used to drink nettle tea when I went to Bastyr university and got my degree in naturopathic medicine. I drank nettle tea because it is a great mineral rich tonic for the body. Stinging nettles are a common weed that grow worldwide. Nettles get their name from the fine hairs on their leaves and stems that can cause skin irritation on contact. Nettle tea is rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium and iron and vitamins such as vitamin A, C, K, and sulfur.  I feel drinking nettle tea can bring a little color to your skin tone if you are pale. It is a good tea to drink if you have skin disorders such as eczema or acne. It is a blood purifier and thus conducive to detoxification.

Some of the medicinal benefits of nettle tea include it’s antihistamine effects due to its flavonoid content (quercitin) in the roots and leaves. Thus it is useful for people that suffer from allergies or inflammatory disorders like asthma. It is anti-styptic, thus reduces bleeding both internally and externally. It has some effect on reducing rheumatism through its minimal reduction of uric acid. It is thought to have some diuretic action supporting the action of the kidneys. It may provide benefit to men that suffer from BPH and help increase urine output. Because of its tannic acid content it can act as an astringent in the case of diarrhea. These are just a few reasons why I love to drink nettle tea. Steep one to two tsp in 2-4 cups of water for 10 minutes for basic preparation.

General recommendation-Herbal Teas should be avoided in pregnancy. If you are on medication, check in with your doctor to ensure there are no interactions with your meds and the tea you are drinking. Teas should not be consumed daily for long periods of times (> 2 months) without switching herbs. As with most substances, moderation is key for best results.