Drying Dandelion Roots

It is weed harvest time again woohoo! Yarrow, Horsetail, Wild Roses, Fireweed and Dandelions are everywhere. I found a good video on youtube about harvesting and drying dandelion roots for "coffee" . *dandelion roots should be harvested in the spring or fall when they are highest in nutrients BUT, I'm doing some now because I'm itching to make ice nocream after trying the moo version at a book launch recently  - sooo good - I'll post a recipe soonish. I'm not sure if dehydrating will produce the same roasted flavour (will try).
 

Kidney Stones - Natural Remedies

I've been searching the internet for natural cures for kidney stones. Here are a few of the remedies I've come across. (for Uric Acid stones which are the most common)

1. Mix 2 oz of olive oil and 2 oz of lemon juice, drink it straight down and follow with a large glass of water at the first sign of stone pain. People say the stone will pass w/i 24 hours of doing this (some use apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice).
2. Castor Oil Packs: It is believed castor oil helps break stones down into smaller pieces so that you can pass them easily. Make a castor oil pack (soak large piece of flannel in castor oil and top with a towel and heating pad) place soaked flannel directly over the pain and sit for 2-4 hours a night until pain is gone.
3. 3 Day Cleanse: Day 1: 6 limes, 4 liters water (16 cups), alfala tablets
   Mix limes w/water drink throughout the day. Every waking hour take 2 alfalfa tablets. Days 2&3: throughout the day drink same amount of water-no limes and same amount of tablets. Simple. Avoid all caffine products including chocolate during this cleanse
4. 2 shot glasses of apple cider vinegar taken the first night you start experiencing pain.
5. 2 table spoons of ACV and 2 tbls of coconut oil in 16 oz of warm water.
6. Corn Silk - boil the silk from corn in water drink throughout the day like a tea - if you are prone to kidney stones drink this once a month to prevent them. 
7. Chanca Piedra (stone breaker) when you drink as a tea said to cure galstones and kidney stones. (David Wolfe's site sells it --- you can find by using google). 
8. Horsetail A diuretic, horsetail tea is another effective natural remedy for kidney stones. Drink up to 3-4 cups of horsetail tea daily, or 2 grams of the herb in capsule form daily. 

Nutrients to prevent formation of calcium oxalate stones. Magnesium and B6 together. Vitamin k. potassium."  Studies show that people with recurrent kidney stones who took magnesium supplements had a 92.3 percent improvement rate in reduction of kidney stones. 300 mg of magnesium orotate is recommended daily for prevention and reduction of stones.

A few tips… "Always stay hydrated. There is a reason why Arizona is considered the kidney stone capital of the US, namely dehydration. That in combination with consuming chocolate, coffee, alcohol, soy products and other bitter substances (rhubarb, spinach, etc. ). The other danger is sugar. Sugar and artificial sweeteners. They deplete your body's ability to absorb magnesium, which helps make calcium soluble to the body. If you are not absorbing the calcium, then your body eliminates it, which means it passes through your kidneys, thereby increasing the chance of kidney stone formation. Avoid sugars and artificial sweeteners and nuts."

If anyone has any tips or home remedies let me know.

Kidney Stones Gallstones

So I have been ouchy lately and it turns out I have - Gallstones and Kidney Stones! I was concerned they were being caused by my greens - I found this video posting by Kevin of the Renegade Health show --- still researching


Does Oxalic Acid in Greens Cause Kidney Stones... by kevingianni

Strawberry Moon - Sagittarius Full Moon

This moon (June 15th) is being called the most powerful full moon of the year.  In in Tibetan Buddhism, this month is a time when the consequences of our actions are multiplied by thousands so be mindful of everything you do and say during this time. The Lunar Eclipse on the Sagittarius Moon/Gemini Sun axis highlights emotions, possibly having to do with endings of some kind for a lot of us. Emotions and concerns that you have been ignoring, will come to the forefront. This is a time to examine emotions you have been avoiding. It is also a time to figure out how you feel about certain people and situations and whether or not these people or things need to be cut from your life. The tighter we hold on to the outworn aspects of our life the less room there is to allow new empowering energy to come in. The themes with this moon are change and communication.

Fasting/Detoxing - Crown Chakra

Fasting/Detoxing are recommended for the Crown Chakra. So for the Crown a detox juice recipe

Detox Juice
1/2 Large Beet
6 Stalks of Celery
4 Medium Carrots
1 Medium Green Apple

Juice all in Juicer - drink right away. The beet juice will push your liver helping it to remove toxins, celery will help to alkalize your body, Carrot juice will assist your liver in cleaning out fat and other toxins if you drink it on a regular basis (a glass a day should do). Also, drinking raw carrot juice can be helpful for lowering the symptoms of stresses and normalizing the function of your digestive system. Always juice your apples with the peel on, raw apple juice contains a substantial amount of vitamin A due to the juice from the apple peel. Vitamin A plays a particularly important role in your vision, and many other bodily functions. Vitamin C is an effective antioxidant that is also found in raw apple juice. 

Follow this up with lots of pure water and fresh lemon. 

Crown Chakra Meditation

Crystals for the Crown Chakra

 
Amethyst
Amethyst is associated with the crown chakra. It is said to aid creative thinking and spiritual awareness. It is a protective stone it is said to protect against psychic attack. Placing Amethyst by the side of your bed while you sleep is thought to reduce nightmares.
It is believed to ease headaches, release tension, relieve physical and emotional pain and help combat addictions. It is also reputed to reduce swellings and bruises. In ancient times it was fashioned into a drinking vessel, as it was believed to cure drunkenness.

Selenite



Selenite is said to bring mental clarity, help one access guidance, unblock energy, and instills peace. Because of its ability to calm and clear the mind, it can be good to keep selenite with your during times of emotional stress.