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Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments 19 December 2004 Herbal Help for Humans and their CompanionsWe are fast approaching the Christmas "silly season" with all the tensions and stress of trying to do the right thing by family, friends and associated travelling. Essential Hypertension can be an outcome at this time of year for those prone to rising blood pressure.Louise Hay speaks of blood as being the joy in our lives, our arteries and veins are the channels for this joy to run freely through us . If we live without any joy and love in our lives then it is impossible to work and function well. Negative thinking clogs up our brains and arteries, it is our choice, we can either find disaster in each upset or joy in the greatest tragedy. We truly need to be free and foolish and let the laughter and joy flow all around us. Life is not grim unless we choose to look at it that way. If you are the type of person who becomes easily tense, then you probably need to become consciously aware of what calms you down : walking along the river, bathing, meditation, playing with the dog, washing up, experiencing gratitude for all we have or even reading a trashy novel. Once you know what works for you then practice it daily! Interestingly the Medical College of Georgia have published in the latest edition of the journal of Psychosomatic Medicine that students who used a simple concentration-based breathing meditation technique for only 20 minutes each day had lower resting and "active" blood pressure readings. This week we feature:-
Canine - Broken Bones For any broken bones I recommend starting immediately on the Bone Healing, Bone Maturity Mix further described on link: http://www.herbal-dogkeeping.com/dog_bone_healing_maturity.htm Once the cast is off, if you can source comfrey leaves & or roots mash them in a blender mixed with linseed oil & apply them as a poultice to the broken leg wrapped in cloth. Once it falls off repeat the process. Comfrey stimulates the soft & hard tissues to replicate themselves to normal strong & healthy tissue (this is not to be used on an infected wound.) Diet is really important too, so no commercially processed foods, see diet hints; I also recommend that you place your dog on a diet of Raw Meat & Bones i.e. beef/mutton bones with meat on them or raw chicken necks and wings, mince, definitely no processed food and snacks. You can also add some freshly cooked vegetables and rice as well. If your dog is not already on this type of diet, then I suggest that you introduce it slowly. Have a read of the following articles regarding dogs diets and why it is important to keep it natural and simple: http://www.herbal-dogkeeping.com/articles_digestive_system_ofadog.html http://www.herbal-dogkeeping.com/articles_give_your_dog_abone.html Any dog , should recover stronger then ever. Equine - Fence accidents Robert wrote an article some years ago contrasting the orthodox and the medical approach to supporting recovery from wounds inflicted from accidents with fences and I have attached this for your further interest. Treatment of course depends on the damage done. If the wounds are still open and festering the best approach is the liquid Antiseptic Styptic. See: http://www.herbal-horsekeeping.com/horse_antiseptic_styptic_astringent.html perhaps along with a blood cleanser: http://www.herbal-horsekeeping.com/horse_blood_cleanser.html If your horse is confined consider letting him/ her move about as the pain will naturally confine any excessive movement. If ligament and bones are involved in the injury consider: http://www.herbal-horsekeeping.com/horse_tendon_bone_healing.html Treat with boosters like Rescue Remedy for shock and Rosehips Tea as a Kidney, Blood, Vitamin C and Energy tonic. Human - Essential Hypertension - High Blood Pressure What is normal blood pressure? Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of your body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. Each time the heart beats (about 60-70 times a minute at rest), it pumps out blood into the arteries. This is called systolic pressure. When the heart is at rest, between beats, your blood pressure falls. This is the diastolic pressure. Both are important. Usually they are written one above or before the other, such as 120/80 mmHg. Blood pressure changes during the day. It is lowest as you sleep and rises when you get up. It also can rise when you are excited, active or nervous. A blood pressure reading below 120/80 is considered normal. In general, lower is better. However, very low blood pressures can sometimes be a cause for concern. "Normal" blood pressures are lower than 120/80. "Prehypertension" is blood pressure between 120 and 139 for the top number, or between 80 and 89 for the bottom number. What Is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is a blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Once high blood pressure develops, it usually lasts a lifetime. High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" because it usually has no symptoms. Some people may not find out they have it until they have trouble with their eyes, heart, brain, or kidneys. Symptoms Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, but people often think that headaches, dizziness or nosebleeds are common warning signs and symptoms of high blood pressure. Headaches, dizziness or nosebleeds typically don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a more advanced stage — one that's possibly life-threatening. Even so, most people with the highest blood pressure readings don't experience any of these symptoms. Other signs and symptoms sometimes associated with high blood pressure generally are caused by other conditions that can lead to high blood pressure. Such signs and symptoms include: excessive perspiration, muscle cramps, weakness, frequent urination and rapid or irregular heart beat. Some of the most common risk factors for high blood pressure include family history, obesity, lack of physical exercise, excessive salt and alcohol consumption. In most cases, the precise cause of high blood pressure can't be identified. This is what's known as essential hypertension. In some cases, though, high blood pressure is the result of another disease or condition. This is known as secondary hypertension. Maintaining a Balance of Sodium and Potassium Your body needs a certain amount of sodium to function. Salt (sodium chloride) is the most common dietary source of sodium. Some people are more sensitive to the effects of sodium than others, however most people get far more than they need each day. Potassium is a mineral that helps balance the amount of sodium in cell fluids. It rids cells of excess sodium through your kidneys, which filter out the sodium so that it can be excreted in your urine. Inadequate potassium can allow excess sodium to accumulate, increasing your risk of high blood pressure. While most of us get too much sodium, they get too little potassium. The best source of potassium is food, such as fruits and vegetables. The foods containing the highest amounts of potasium are sweet potato, papaya, dried apricots, baked potato, spinach, tomato juice and black strap molasses. Life style changes The safest way to control your blood pressure is to change your lifestyle: The herbal mix for essential hypertension includes Rue, Valerian, Celery, Juniper, Rosehips, Dandelion and Equisetum along with the Bach Flowers Larch, Centaury, Aspen, Red Chestnut and Scleranthus. Together these herbs and Bach Flowers lower blood pressure, balance sodium and potassium levels, improve circulation, support the liver and assist the relaxation of the nervous system. On an energetic level high blood pressure can mean an unresolved long standing emotional problem, sometimes it is necessary to release aspects of the past to be at peace. Blood pressure can also be associated with your self image. If the image you have of yourself is over inflated or unrealistic then blood pressure can also be high. You can "cool it" by regular yoga, swimming and meditation or working with those less fortunate and raising your humility. Home Remedies - Insect repellant Just the thing for christmas picnics, carol singing and outings. In a misting spray bottle add 2-4 drops tea tree essential oil and 3-6 drops lavender essential oil. (less drops for very young children, more drops for older children) close and shake in order to blend oils and create a synergetic blend. Then add 3 oz distilled water and 1 oz witch hazel. Avoid eyes and mouth when misting. Reapply every other hour in very hot weather. Reader Feed Back We value your feedback so much that we are making it easier for you to send us a sentence or two. Please fill in the form below and click 'Submit' Wishing you and your companions the best of health and happiness. Yours Truly, Judith Burton for Robert McDowell |
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