Herbal Legacy Newsletter September 19, 2007

Published: Wed, 09/19/07

Herbal Legacy 
 
Sponsored by The School of Natural Healing & Christopher Publications
 

Dear ,
 
Welcome to this week's issue of Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter. 
 
Is the sun really as bad for you as many sources claim?  Find out in this week's article and radio show.
 
Are the changing seasons making you hungry?  Try this week's delicious recipe contributed by Chillon Chef Cameron Spotten.
 
Be happy & healthy-
 
Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter
 
 
ARTICLE: Does the Sun Cause Cancer?
 
RECIPE: Golden Split Pea Soup
 
A HEALTHIER YOU: Vitamin D
 

 
ARTICLE: Does the Sun Cause Cancer? by Dr. John R. Christopher
 
(NOTE: Although Summer is coming to a close the following information is beneficial year-round.)
 
The sun is the world's greatest doctor but must be used by building up the exposed time in the sun gradually so as to not burn. Do not be alarmed by articles in national publications each spring, warning people to avoid sunbathing, saying it is cancer-forming. The sun cannot cause cancer. When you do not gradually increase the use of it but lie in the sun for long lengths of time and burn, certainly it is dangerous for it will cause a severe toxic burn. But it is not cancer-forming. If cancer is already in the bloodstream and the body, the sun can ripen it and bring it to the surface, but that is the only way skin cancer can result from the sun.
 
Ask any Aborigine, Indian or member from any tribal area where only a loin cloth, if anything, is worn. Although their bare skin is exposed constantly to the sun year around, they have no cancer. If any of them develop skin cancer, it is because they have been eating a diet of modern processed food for a sufficient period of time to get the body into a toxic condition.
 
John N. Ott's book, Health and Light, explains the benefits of healing with light. This research scientist explains how natural sunlight is a food or nutrient and can cure many ills and keep us well, while the wrong kind (artificial light) can make us ill.
 
(Additional note: Master Herbalists David & Fawn Christopher talked about the sun and Vitamin D in this week's "A Healthier You."  See below for more information.)
 

 
RECIPE: Golden Split Pea Soup
Contributed by Cameron Spotten
Serves 4-6 Adults
 
Chef's tip: When using dried peas or beans, always sort and rinse them before cooking.
 
INGREDIENTS:
 
2    C     Yellow Split Peas     
1    T     Vege-broth Powder
1    T     Salt
1/2  C    Diced Celery
1/2  C    Diced Carrots   
1     Lg   Onion Diced
 
Add all ingredients to 4 cups boiling distilled water. 
Simmer slowly for about 45 minutes or until peas are soft.
Puree the entire mixture.
 
Mix up 2 1/2 cups of "Better than Milk" milk substitute. (I like to double the powder to make it creamier.)
 
Add milk substitute, stir and simmer 10 minutes.
 
Variations:
 
1.  Reserve half of the peas, carrots, celery, and onion before pureeing then add back for a chunkier texture.
 
2.  Top soup with Stripples Vegetarian Bacon Bits
 
3.  Add some diced potatoes or other vegetables to the mix
 
Enjoy this on a cool fall afternoon.   The color of the soup is beautiful, and it tastes good too.
 
Cameron Spotten is Head Chef for The Chillon Reception Center in Spanish Fork, Utah.  He is known for being easy to work with and for creating delicious food. Cameron says that when his friends were out playing baseball, he stayed home to watch "Yan Can Cook" and "The Frugal Gourmet."  Visit his website at http://www.chillon.com
 

 
A HEALTHIER YOU: In the News

There is a new A Healthier You show posted online at:
 
http://www.herballegacy.com/A_Healthier_You.html
 
Master Herbalist's David & Fawn Christopher discussed Vitamin D deficiencies and a healthy way to get Vitamin D.
 
Listen for free online at the link above.
 

 
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