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Q. I heard that Rosemary can be used as a natural fly/mosquito
repellent.  Is that true, how do you apply it and how long does it
last?

A. There are many plants that have natural “bug repellent” properties. This is a built in natural defense mechanism for plants. It’s in their best interest to repel bugs, so they don’t get eaten. Several essential oils work well as bug repellents and do not have the negative effects of chemical bug sprays and lotions. The following is a simple formulation I like to use:

• 10 Drops Rosemary essential oil
• 10 Drops Tea Tree oil
• 4 ounces of distilled water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake thoroughly before application. Do not get this in you eyes. I typically apply this every couple of hours.

If you have already been bitten by a bug, you may want to try a drop or two of Tea Tree oil applied directly and rubbed in.

Some other popular bug repelling oils that may improve the smell and effectiveness of this formula include:

• Peppermint
• Eucalyptus

You can find essential oils here

Q. My grandfather has lung cancer stage 3 , 82 years old…  I read that he may be healed by taking herbal medicine? essiac oil, flax seed oil, coq10, vitamin c, inositol, wheat grass & green tea? Is this possible? Idea being to weaken cancer by not eating sugar and building the immune system putting the cancer in remission?

A. Hi - thanks for the question–

There is not one specific herb that cures cancer. Only the body can heal itself.

This is why the Medical treatments have such a poor track record.

I personally believe that if you put the right things into the body, the body can and will heal itself.

I will list here what I believe to be the very best protocol for treating cancer from a natural standpoint.

Please note - I can provide information- this information is to be consider for information and educational purposes only - no claims for cures are made.

Two things - first I would not want to offer false hope - because so much depends on the person.

Second: We are very regulated as to what we can say.

The old adage: ‘read between the lines’ applies.

As an herb specialist this is exactly what I would do myself- and would recommend to a close family member.

Here are the seven items —– and note the info below - each of these items has real research !!

X2O - Alkaline water additive and trace mineral complex

Enzymes

Pro Biotics

Optiberry

Omega 370

Ellagic Acid

E-Tea

Plus diet changes

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PH balance , absolutely must work to get the body to an Alkaline state.

From an Article by Dr Kurt Grange : We have known since the early 1930’s, that in order for the body to function properly and to maintain optimum health, the general pH of the human system must be alkaline. Arthur C. Guyton, M.D. who is considered the world’s most recognized author on human physiology, has spent the better part of his life studying the pH or acid-alkaline balance of the body. In his “Textbook of Medical Physiology” which is used to train medical students, he states, and I quote “The first step in maintaining health is to alkalize the body. the second step is to increase the number of negative hydrogen ions. These are the two most important aspects of homeostasis.”

The fastest way I have ever seen to provide the body with the mechanism to balance pH is with X2O.

Raise the pH of the water up to 9.9 Adds negative Hydrogen ions to the water Adds 74 trace minerals to the water X2O has no taste or odor. Your water tastes fresh and clean like pure water is supposed to! By far the easiest way to raise body pH.

See our ph balance system page –

PLUS body hydration is critical — page 158 - Your bodies Many Cries for Water -

By Dr . F. Batmangehelidj, M.D. The article on “ Hopes for curing already established disease“.

Hydration is so critical to getting the desired results.

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Next enzymes - most Americans are enzyme deficient. This alone is one of the leading causes of cancer.

From the book - Enzyme Therapy by Dr Anthony J. Cichoke, page 156 -

“In a healthy body , certain proteolytic enzymes strip away the fibrin that protects cancer cells from detection. This paves the way for cancer cell destruction by the immune system”

The formula I would suggest is Protease plus.

PROTEASE PLUS more info

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Next probiotics — From an Article by Dr Kurt Grange PHD - “When you ingest beneficial Soil Base Organisms, they go from the stomach into the intestines and begin to form colonies of microbes, which, in turn, attach to the intestinal wall. As digested nutrients move along the intestines, colonies of SBOs are distributed throughout its length until ultimately the entire intestinal tract is colonized. A nice side effect of SBO colonization of the intestinal tract is that they produce antigens, which stimulate the body’s immune system thereby causing it to produce large quantities of natural antibodies“.More could be said - I always suggest the taking of Pro biotics - one of my favorite formulas isProbiotic 11 click this link for more info. —-

——- Optiberry — OPTIBERRY MAY STOP TUMOR GROWTH Tumor growth requires the formation of new blood vessels. Unwanted blood vessels are also characteristic of varicose and spider veins . Research conducted at Ohio State university in Columbus , The University of Kuopia in Finland and Creighton University in Omaha , Nebraska , showed OptiBerry significantly inhibited angiogenises ( the formation of unwanted wanted blood vessels ). I personnaly know several people who used Optiberry as part of their program - the resultsAMAZING !!!

Dr. Grange says - OptiBerry ATX-OPC 60 is a unique blend of twenty four powerful natural ingredients. All of them are potent free radical fighters and are proven anti-fungal agents. In addition, each ingredient has its own ability to keep your body healthy and functioning at its optimal health level. ——-Omega 370 with Shark Liver Oil - This formula has years of research -

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - in rabbits - halted the growth of rectal tumors-

In rats - halted the growth of brain tumors.

From - Shark Liver Oil Natures Amazing Healer - Neil Solomon, MD, PHD,

Richard Passwater, PHD Ingemar Joelsson, MD PHD –

Page 138

This is an absolute must for anyone with cancer concerns.

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Ellagic Acid — 20 years of research by Dr Daniel Nixon , at the Hollings Cancer institute.

One of the first Published Studies is found in “The American Cancers Society’s Guide To Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods“– published in 2000

Page 316 -

“Ellagic Acid has been found to cause apoptosis ( cell death ) in cancer cells in the laboratory” end of quote

Ellagic Acid comes from a special strain of Raspberry seeds .

At this juncture I would like to tell you about Mary, Mary had been in chemo for two years,

At the conclusion of two unsuccessful years - she decided to try Ellagic Acid -

Mary used Ellagic Acid for eight months - had an MRI - her Dr. told her there was no cancer in her body.

My own father had a very similar experience !!!

LINK HERE TO Ellagic Acid and cancer page —–

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Last but not least is E - Tea —

E-Tea^® [Immune] is NSP’s easy-to-use, encapsulated form of traditional Essiac Tea. Essiac tea is an herbal formula used since 1922 by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse. The formula originated from a native Ojibwa medicine man.

Canadian nurse Rene Caisse used the formula –originated from a native Ojibwa medicine man

To cure herself of Breast cancer — and was widely used in Canada until 1938 -

Until (guess who - ) tried to put an end to this highly successful formula.

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There you have my suggestions, and yes I suggest a person with cancer concerns take all of the above -

Plus move to a more Alka Line Diet -

Plus consider doing a colon cleanse and complete Liver detox -

This information for Educational purposes only –

To discuss further contact me by e mail.

If urgent - sign up for a phone consultation - I will call you within 48 hours

Plus we have a CD on available

Thanks for reading

John Houser Herb Specialist

Did you know the human body has the ability to heal itself? And the body can heal itself from a wide variety of diseases, conditions and physical problems. The key is to give the body the the right conditions and environment so that it can heal.

The human body is an amazing creation. We have powerful immune systems, designed to knock out and destroy harmful invaders, the ability to knit bones back together and to stitch up the skin when cut.

Here’s a simple example, say you cut your finger, if you provide the right conditions and environment; you keep it clean and your immune system is in good shape. Then the cut will heal up with no problem.

On the other hand, if you allow dirt and bacteria to get to it, and your immune system isn’t up to par due to poor nutrition, stress or other problems, the cut is likely to get infected. You could end up with a serious problem.

Cancer is a serious problem in the world today. Every week it seems, the Pastor at our church is announcing, pray for so and so, he/she has just been diagnosed with cancer or some other major health crisis.

If you would like to learn more about how to create the proper conditions and environment for healing, you may want to check out our educational teleconference tonight. Details below.

Disclaimer: No claims for cures, for informational purposes only. We do not attempt to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition. Use information at your own risk.

No Charge Teleconference

Creating a healing environment
Herb Specialist John Houser.
Dial: 641-985-1000 code 928668#

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Your Health Tip

Since before the times of Shakespeare, Rosemary has been used to enhance memory. Natives in the Ecuador Amazon Basin use Rosemary when going on a hunt, “It helps you to remember your path.” they say.

Studies done with college students, show that diffusing the scent of Rosemary into the room, causes the whole brain to light up on a PET scan.

I found an interesting video, done by an aromatherapist, all about Rosemary.

You can find Rosemary Essential oil here.

Q : What herbs would you suggest for Oligospemia, that is there is zero
sperm in the semen?

A : There are a number of herbs that could be used to rebuild the male system.

Testo jack is an herbal formula that is very popular. Several customers at the herb shop have gotten great results in cases of low libido and general lack of male potency.
Maca is the next herb that might be helpful, it has been used by Native South Americans to boost sexual desire and performance.

Damiana is another herb that supports male supports glandular health. It has been  traditionally sought out to  support sexual health. Aztecs used it as an aphrodisiac. Damiana also contains alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides,flavonoids,  tannins and resins, these add to its healthy benefits.

I would suggest using these herbs with the alkaline diet and pH balance.

We have had quite a bit of positive response from some of the recent tips sent out quoting excerpts from the book; Natural Highs, Feel Good All the Time by Hyla Cass M.D. and Patrick Holford.

This is what they say about the benefits of meditation:

“Meditation is one of the best natural highs of all. It helps to promote mental clarity and a sense of connection and will simultaneously increase your energy, improve your mood and keep you calm.

With practice, the power of the mind seems to grow, and , with that, your mental concentration and energy improve. With regular meditation, the mind becomes quieter. You learn to focus on the important tasks at hand, rather than dissipating your energy by trying (unsuccessfully) to do many things at once.”

The real benefits of meditation come with consistent practice, even if for just a few minutes a day. We have created a free 3 minute heart meditation video and made it available here. Enjoy using this video as often as you wish to enhance your meditation practice.

Recently I did a bit of research on vitamin A and here is a summary of some of the information about this important nutrient:

• Vitamin A was the first vitamin to be discovered.
• Essential for good vision and promoting normal growth.
• Necessary for the health of epithelial cells and the immune system.
• Required for the digestion of protein.
• Essential for reproduction and the formation of steroid hormones.
• Used to form the cells lining the digestive, respiratory, reproductive and urinary tracts and in all tissue linings of the body.
• Vital for healthy skin and is a famous antioxidant.
• Best absorbed when taken with food containing fat or oil.
• Beta Carotene, found in plants is the precursor to Vitamin A.
• Helps to build resistance to respiratory infections.
• May help the body to fight off disease or prevent illness in the first place, by boosting the immune system.

Most people typically get their vitamin A from a healthy diet and/or a good broad spectrum Multi-Vitamin Mineral supplement. I personally take Life’s Fortune myself. This combination of vitamins, minerals and organic superfoods gives me a good energy boost.

Thanks for reading,
John Houser - Herb Specialist
919-875-1005 

Disclaimer: For educational purposes only, not to be considered medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or condition.

1. We have all heard the experts saying, “Drink more water”, How important is hydration to brain function?
2. How important is good nutrition to mental performance?
3. Are there any scientific studies that indicate IQ can be improved thru nutritional means?
4. What nutrients are good for the brain?
5. What role do omega fatty acids play in brain function?
6. Is it possible for people to improve their  job performance, especially mental tasks, by improving nutrition and how might this benfit a person?
7. If we can’t always eat right, what are some things we can do to improve our mental function?

Brain Nutrition - Remember the brain is an organ, flesh and blood and needs proper nutrition just like any other organ in the body. Studies have shown that proper nutrition can enhance brain function, improve learning ability and even raise IQ levels. Yet another reason to be sure you and your family members are properly nourished.

A good multi-vitamin can make up for some deficiencies when you just can’t eat the perfect diet.

One of the questions we get a lot at asktheherbalist.net is, “How can I improve my mental clarity, increase my ability to focus, and boost my brain power.”

The first thing that I tell people is to make sure you’re practicing good brain hydration. Are you drinking enough water? The brain is 80% water, and our bodies are 70% water, which most people already know. Brain function is critically important and dependent on proper water intake. Things like coffee, tea, soda, and other beverages generally are more dehydrating because they cause the body to lose water. That is, they have a diretic action. Water itself is the best way to hydrate the body. I like to add Xtreme X2O to all the water that I drink, it actually changes the molecular configuration of the water so that it is more easily absorbed into your cells, whether it’s the cells of your brain or the cells of the body.

Just yesterday we had a lady come into our Herb Shop who had purchased some Xtreme X2O and began adding it to her water and increasing the amount of water that she drank on a daily basis. She told me, “Since I started drinking this X2O water, two weeks ago, I have more mental clarity than ever before, and  I can focus better on whatever task I am doing.”