Calming The Nerves

• The cure to every disease is to first figure out the cause and get rid of it.
• The cause of all anxiousness is a lack of trust in God.
• Trusting in the Lord plays a big role in our health.

The Bible says “Trust in the LORD with ALL thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In ALL thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be HEALTH to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.”

Whether it is anxiousness from financial trouble, failed relationships, or fear of some negative thing happening it would all be remedied by trusting in God. A lot of times we do not believe God when He tells us to do or not to do something. He tells us to eat right and take care of our health, instead many disregard their health and disease is the result.

He tells us not to fornicate, and not to be unequally yoked, instead many of us have disregarded this instruction and as a result, have brought heartache and stress upon ourselves that come from failed relationships. The infidelity in relationships, the physical and verbal abuse, and our children growing up in split homes are all the result of an ungodly relationship. If God were to remove His presence from this world it would be a disaster, and so it is with any relationship that God is not in.

It is true faith that puts our minds at ease. Truly having faith in the promises of God and trusting that His instructions are for our happiness and salvation. This type of faith can only be obtained by a consistent study of God's word and an application of it in our everyday life. “So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” (Rom. 10:17)

The more we read God's word, the more the plan of salvation and all that God has done, is doing, and will continue to do for us becomes real. We must eat the spiritual bread just as much as we eat our physical bread. If we went every day without eating we would eventually die. It is the same spiritually for those who go without the word of God. Even if we study God's word, not studying it enough can also be a problem.

If all we ate was breakfast every day we would be physically weak. By the afternoon our stomachs would be hungry again. And so it is with our spirit. If all we have is a morning devotion every day our spirits will grow weak. By the afternoon our spirit will require more food and if it is not fed, we give occasion for the flesh (SELF) to rise. THREE DEVOTIONS A DAY KEEP ANXIETY AWAY.

“Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].”  (Job 23:12)

“Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.” (Ps. 55:17)

“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime.” (Dan. 6:10)

Once you've done this you will have eliminated the cause. At this point you can drink valerian root tea or passion flower tea to assist in calming the nerves.

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Calcium in Plant-Based Diets

Many people avoid milk because it contains saturated fat, cholesterol, allergenic proteins, lactose sugar, and frequent traces of contamination, or simply because they don’t feel well after consuming dairy products. Milk is also linked to Type 1 (juvenile-onset) diabetes and other serious conditions. Happily, there are many other good sources of calcium.

Keeping your bones strong depends more on preventing the loss of calcium from your body than on boosting your calcium intake.

Some cultures consume few or no dairy products and typically ingest fewer than 500 milligrams of calcium per day. However, these people generally have low rates of osteoporosis. Many scientists believe that exercise and other factors have more to do with osteoporosis than calcium intake does. However too much protein is a HUGE reason people get osteoporosis as well.

CALCIUM IN THE BODY

Almost all of the calcium in the body is in the bones. There is a tiny amount in the bloodstream, which is responsible for important functions such as muscle contraction, maintenance of the heartbeat, and transmission of nerve impulses.

We regularly lose calcium from our bloodstream through urine, sweat, and feces. It is renewed with calcium from bone or from the diet.

Bones are constantly broken down and made anew. Up until the age of 30 or so, we build more bone than we lose. Later, the bones tend to break down more than build up. The loss of too much bone calcium can lead to fragile bones or osteoporosis.

How rapidly calcium is lost depends, in part, on the kind and amount of protein you eat, as well as other diet and lifestyle choices.

REDUCING CALCIUM LOSS 

A NUMBER OF FACTORS AFFECT CALCIUM LOSS FROM THE BODY:

• Diets that are high in protein cause more calcium to be lost through the urine.
• Protein from animal products is much more likely to cause calcium loss than protein from plant foods. This may be one reason that vegetarians tend to have stronger bones than meat-eaters.
• Diets high in sodium increase calcium losses in the urine.
• Caffeine increases the rate at which calcium is lost through urine.
• Smoking increases the loss of calcium from the body.

A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCREASE BONE BUILDING IN THE BODY:

• Exercise is one of the most important factors in maintaining bone health.
• Exposure to sunlight allows the body to make the bone-building hormone vitamin D.
• Eating a plentiful amount of fruits and vegetables helps to keep calcium in bone.
• Consuming calcium from plant-based sources, especially green vegetables and beans, provides one of the building blocks for bone building.

SOURCES OF CALCIUM

Exercise and a diet moderate in protein will help to protect your bones. People who eat plant-based diets and are active probably have lower calcium needs. However, it is still important to eat calcium-rich foods every day.

The “Calcium in Foods” chart on the link below gives the amount of calcium found in some excellent plant sources. A quick glance shows how easy it is to meet calcium needs.

http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vsk/vegetarian-starter-kit-calcium

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CAFFEINE – A Stimulating Drug

CAFFEINE is found in tea, coffee, chocolate, many soft drinks and some prescription and non-prescription drugs. Tea, coffee, chocolate, and caffeine-containing sodas stimulate the system by increasing the heart rate. The intellect is aroused and fatigue is temporarily forgotten. However, this short-lived stimulation proves only to work as nervous energy depletion of the body's vital force. After the stimulation subsides, fatigues, listlessness, and mental dullness follow.

HERE IS A PARTIAL LIST OF THE EFFECTS OF CAFFEINE:

** It has a mutagenic effect - could lead to birth defects.

** It increases incidence of bladder and stomach cancer, especially with the drinking of five or more cups of caffeine beverages per day.

** It stimulates stomach secretions, leading to ulcers.

** It is habit forming.

** It increases mental speed for one to three hours in such things as math and typing, then mental speed drops below normal. Motor coordination is decreased.

** It produces insomnia, headaches, and agitation.

** It raises blood pressure.

** It increases the heart rate and basal metabolism rate.

** It aggravates hypoglycemia and diabetes. Two or more cups of coffee elevate the blood sugar level.

** It increases blood coagulation – can lead to thrombosis (blood clots).

** It steps up production of urine.

** It increases the heart attack risk by upsetting the fatty acid glucose balance in the blood and raising cholesterol. The heart attack risk becomes greater with higher caffeinated beverage consumption.

*** IT AFFECTS EVERY SYSTEM IN THE BODY.

Decaffeinated coffee is not the answer to the chemical problems associated with coffee. Coffee contains caffeols which give the coffee flavor, but are irritating to the stomach and digestive tract.

Coffee Information

“The stimulating diet and drink of this day are not conducive to the best state of health. Tea, coffee, and tobacco are all stimulating, and contain poisons...” {CD 420.2}

HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY

“Coffee is a hurtful indulgence. It temporarily excites the mind to unwonted action, but the aftereffect is exhaustion, prostration, paralysis of the mental, moral, and physical powers. The mind becomes enervated, and unless through determined effort the habit is overcome, the activity of the brain is permanently lessened.

All these nerve irritants are wearing away the life forces, and the restlessness caused by shattered nerves, the impatience, the mental feebleness...In some cases it is as difficult to break up the tea-and-coffee habit as it is for the inebriate to discontinue the use of liquor. The money expended for tea and coffee is worse than wasted. They do the user only harm, and that continually. Those who use tea, coffee, opium, and alcohol, may sometimes live to an old age, but this fact is no argument in favor of the use of these stimulants. What these persons might have accomplished, but failed to do because of their intemperate habits, the great day of God alone will reveal.”  {CD 421.6}

ILL EFFECTS OF DRINKING COFFEE

IT ENCOURAGES THE APPETITE FOR TOBACCO:

“By the use of tea and coffee an appetite is formed for tobacco, and this encourages the appetite for liquors.” {3T 563.3} 

PERSONS CONTINUING USE OF COFFEE WILL FEEL NEED OF DRUGS (Medicinal)

“Those who persist in the use of tea, coffee...will feel the need of drugs, but many might recover without one grain of medicine if they would obey the laws of health...”  {CH 261.2} 

DRINKING COFFEE AND TEA DANGERS:

“Through the intemperance begun at home, the digestive organs first become weakened, and soon ordinary food does not satisfy the appetite. Unhealthy conditions are established, and there is a craving for more stimulating food. Tea and coffee produce an immediate effect. Under the influence of these poisons the nervous system is excited; and in some cases, for the time being, the intellect seems to be invigorated, the imagination more vivid. Because these stimulants produce such agreeable results, many conclude that they really need them; but there is always a reaction...The suddenness of the relief obtained from tea and coffee is an evidence that what seems to be strength is only nervous excitement, {CG 403.2} 

• Brain Injured (CD 402)
• Digestive Organs Damaged (CH 463)
• Dizziness (Te 81)
• Dyspepsia (CH 111-112)
• Heart Action Increased (MH 326)
• Heart Palpitations (MH 326)
• Irritability (Te 81)

“In relation to TEA, COFFEE, tobacco, and alcoholic drinks, the only safe course is to touch not, taste not, handle not. The tendency of tea, coffee, and similar drinks is in the same direction as that of alcoholic liquor and tobacco, and in some cases the habit is as difficult to break as it is for the drunkard to give up intoxicants...” {MH 335.3}

HOW TO GAIN THE VICTORY OF QUITTING TEA, COFFEE, TOBACCO, AND ALCOHOL

“The tendency of tea, coffee, and similar drinks is in the same direction as that of alcoholic liquor and tobacco, and in some cases the habit is as difficult to break as it is for the drunkard to give up intoxicants.  Those who attempt to leave off these stimulants will for a time feel a loss and will suffer without them. But by persistence they will overcome the craving and cease to feel the lack. Nature may require a little time to recover from the abuse she has suffered; but give her a chance, and she will again rally and perform her work nobly and well.” MH 335.3}

NATURAL REMEDIES TO HELP REMOVE THE CAFFEINE FROM THE BODY

#1: STEAM BATH:

Sit in a tub that is filling up.  Use thermometer and when the temperature reaches 102 degrees, sit in this for 20 minutes.  Be sure to drink plenty of water before, during, and after and keep a cold rag on the head at all times.  You may need a bowl of ice water on the side to dip the head rag in when it gets hot.  Rinse off in cool water.  Do not friction dry your body.  Pat dry, then lay down for about 30 minutes if possible. 

Diabetics and those with heart disease are blocked or hardened arteries should not do the Steam Bath

OR

A COLD SHEET WRAP (this is good for those who can't do the steam bath)

Dip a queen size sheet in a bucket of cool water, then wrap the body completely in this sheet while in the nude.  Then wrap with a blanket and lay down for 30 minutes.  This will draw toxins out of the body.

#2: WARM BATH:

Sit in a warm bath for 30-40 minutes, staying hydrated while in the tub, and keeping a cool rag on the forehead and back of the neck.

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How To Beat Altitude Sickness

One of the best ways to beat altitude sickness is to drink water.

Drink water before going to bed, at least an hour or two and then the day you will be flying or going up a high mountain.

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Bug and Tick Spray

• 5 drops citronella 
• 5 drops lemongrass
• ½ cup witch hazel

Fill the rest of the bottle with water. Or use lemongrass neat.
Add Palo Santo or Kunzea to spray to keep ticks away!
Use citronella neat for ticks as well.

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Bottled Water

Lately, when buying bottled water, consumers are advised to check the bottom of the bottle, in order to protect their health.

Plastic bottles labeled with letters like HDP, HDPE, PP and a few others, do not release any toxic material in the water, and the remaining letters can represent the chemicals found in the water you are drinking.

Every brand must label the content of the bottle, they will either have the letters, numbers or number symbols shown in the graphic.

#1. PET or PETE – Stands for single-use bottles. These bottles can possibly release heavy metals and chemicals that affect the hormonal balance.

“PET is one of the most commonly used plastics in consumer products, and is found in most water and pop bottles, and some packaging. It is intended for single use applications; repeated use increases the risk of leaching and bacterial growth. PET plastic is difficult to decontaminate, and proper cleaning requires harmful chemicals. Polyethylene terephthalates may leach carcinogens.”

#2. HDP or HDPE – Plastic that practically releases no chemicals. Experts recommend choosing these bottles, when buying bottled water, because it is probably the healthiest water you can find on the market.

“HDPE plastic is the stiff plastic used to make milk jugs, detergent and oil bottles, toys, and some plastic bags. HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic. It is a relatively simple and cost-effective process to recycle HDPE plastic for secondary use.”

#3. PVC or 3V – Releases 2 toxic chemicals that affect the hormones in your body.

“PVC is a soft, flexible plastic used to make clear plastic food wrapping, cooking oil bottles, teething rings, children’s and pets’ toys, and blister packaging for myriad consumer products. It is commonly used as the sheathing material for computer cables, and to make plastic pipes and parts for plumbing. Because PVC is relatively impervious to sunlight and weather, it is used to make window frames, garden hoses, arbors, raised beds and trellises.”

#4. LDPE – This plastic cannot be used in the production of bottles, but plastic bags, even though it does not release any chemicals into the water.

“LDPE is often found in shrink wraps, dry cleaner garment bags, squeezable bottles, and the type of plastic bags used to package bread. The plastic grocery bags used in most stores today are made using LDPE plastic. Some clothing and furniture also uses this type of plastic.”

#5. PP – Another white colored or semi-transparent plastic, used as a packing for syrups and yogurt cups.

“Polypropylene plastic is tough and lightweight, and has excellent heat-resistance qualities. It serves as a barrier against moisture, grease and chemicals. When you try to open the thin plastic liner in a cereal box, it is polypropylene. This keeps your cereal dry and fresh. PP is also commonly used for disposable diapers, pails, plastic bottle tops, margarine and yogurt containers, potato chip bags, straws, packing tape and rope.”

#6. PS – Releases some carcinogenic substances and it is commonly used in the production of coffee cups and fast food casings.

“Polystyrene is an inexpensive, lightweight and easily-formed plastic with a wide variety of uses. It is most often used to make disposable Styrofoam drinking cups, take-out “clamshell” food containers, egg cartons, plastic picnic cutlery, foam packaging and those ubiquitous “peanut” foam chips used to fill shipping boxes to protect the contents. Polystyrene is also widely used to make rigid foam insulation and underlay sheeting for laminate flooring used in home construction.”

#7. PC OR NON-LABELED PLASTIC – THE MOST DANGEROUS PLASTIC in the food production which releases BPA chemicals and it is often used in the production of sports water bottles and food containers.

This category was designed as a catch-all for polycarbonate (PC) and “other” plastics, so reuse and recycling protocols are not standardized within this category. Of primary concern with these plastics, however, is the potential for chemical leaching into food or drink products packaged in polycarbonate containers made using BPA (Bisphenol A). BPA is a xenoestrogen, a known endocrine disruptor.

As of today, check the bottom of the bottle twice!

So what bottles can you use? Good question, personally I prefer glass or stainless steel. There are brands out there that contain ONLY water. beware of water containing sodium bicarbonate!!! That is baking soda and that is bad.

5 Things You Should Know about Drinking Water

1. A chemical used in pesticides and weed killers (Dichlorophenol), is also the same chemical used in chlorinating drinking water. 

2. About one third of the bottled water tested contained significant chemical or bacterial contamination—exceeding levels allowed under state or health standards. 

3. Scientists have found the longer a plastic water bottle sits on a shelf, whether in a grocery store or your refrigerator, the higher the risk you’ll consume a greater dose of a chemical called antimony, a potential carcinogen.

4. It is estimated that about 25 to 30 percent of the bottled water sold in America comes from a city or town’s tap water–sometimes further treated, sometimes not. To find out if your bottled water comes from city tap water, check the bottle label or the cap–if it says “FROM A MUNICIPAL SOURCE” or “from a community water system”, this means it’s derived from tap water. 

5. No one is keeping an eye on the bottled water industry. There’s minimal to no regulation. For example, the FDA doesn’t regulate any water that’s bottled and sold in the same state.

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Arnica Salve

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup Arnica oil
• 1/4 cup beeswax pellets
• 1/2 tsp vitamin E oil
• 20 drops peppermint essential oil

Using a double boiler, add a couple cups of water into a pot. then place a heat-proof bowl over the top of the pot. Turn the burner on and allow the water to come to a boil.

Meanwhile, measure out the ingredients. Once the water is boiling, add arnica oil and beeswax pellets to the bowl of your double boiler and stir consistently until the beeswax has melted. (about 5 minutes)

Once the beeswax has melted, remove the bowl from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes on the counter to cool slightly.

Combine vitamin E oil and essential oils, then pour into the oil and beeswax mixture.

Stir to incorporate all oils then pour into a clean, dry pourable measuring cup.

Carefully divide the oil equally between the four 2-ounce tins. Don't forget to label your tins!

Let cool completely and store in a cool, temperature-controlled cupboard.

Video

https://youtu.be/ImsLLSdZXaA

Notes:

How to use Arnica salve:

Rub on any sore joints or muscles.

Apply to bruises or bumps.

Rub on the back of the neck and along the jawline for tension headaches.

• Safe and effective for the whole family
• Easy to make
• All-natural ingredients
• Inexpensive

Equipment

4 - 2 oz. tins 

https://homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-arnica-salve-recipe/

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