Herbal Legacy Newsletter March 5, 2008

Published: Wed, 03/05/08

Sponsored by The School of Natural Healing & Christopher Publications

March 5, 2008

Dear ,

Do you ever get numbness, tingling, or pain in your thumbs, fingers, or wrist? You may have Carpel Tunnel Syndrome - a common problem these days - especially with computers! Today's article, by Master Herbalist David Christopher, addresses the best treatment for Carpel Tunnel Syndrome.

Our recipe for the week is a reader-submitted recipe - Ginger Melon Sorbet from Cindy C. in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Thanks Cindy! (Do you have a favorite healthy recipe, ? If so, please send it to us and share it with other health conscious readers! Use the link in the recipe section below.)

Until next week - be healthy and happy-

-Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter

ARTICLE: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

RECIPE: Ginger Melon Sorbet

NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Natural Healing Directory, A Healthier You

ARTICLE: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

by Master Herbalist David Christopher

Symptoms: Numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb and fingers, that often worsens at night.

Cause: Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is caused from pressure on the median nerve where it passes into the hand via a gap (the "carpel tunnel") under a ligament at the front of the wrist.

Herbal Aids : Instead of corticosteroids or surgery, we would use large quantities (5 capsules, 5 times per day, minimum) of Dr. Christopher's Complete Tissue and Bone formula. We would also make a fomentation with his bulk BF&C. We would soak strips of cotton cloth in a strong tea, made from the BF&C, which would be wrapped around the wrists, with plastic wrap around the soaked cotton, and then an ace bandage or an old sock (with the toe cut off) to secure it in place. Alternating hot and cold applications are used on top of this preparation at the rate of 12 minutes hot and 4 minutes cold alternating constantly for at least an hour. Heating pads and Ice bags work great. When the fomentation is not worn then this same formula in a massage oil should be liberally applied to the area, followed by Dr. Christopher's Cayenne Ointment. This should be applied hourly. This is the best treatment for Carpel tunnel syndrome.

Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/Carpel_Tunnel_Syndrome.pdf

RECIPE: Ginger Melon Sorbet

Contributed by Cindy C. from Idaho Falls, Idaho

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 Cantaloupe (3 to 3 1/2 pounds) cut into cubes or balls

* 1/4 C Honey

* 1 1/2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

* 2 Tablespoons freshly grated ginger

* 2-3 sprigs of fresh spearmint leaves

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the melon, honey and lemon juice in the blender and puree until smooth.

Add the ginger and blend.

Place the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's direction.

Remove from freezer and allow to thaw a bit and then return to the blender and blend again until smooth.

Repeat this process one more time.

Serve and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

This is a yummy treat that the store bought kinds can't compare with!

Printable version

: http://www.herballegacy.com/Ginger_Melon_Sorbet.pdf

Do you have a healthy, tasty recipe that you would be willing to share with other health conscious readers, ? Please share your recipes at http://www.herballegacy.com/Recipes.html (this page also has our database of recipes!).

NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Natural Healing Directory, A Healthier You

Natural Healing Directory: Are you looking for some of the Dr. Christopher herbal formulas mentioned in today's article? If you visit http://www.natural-healing-websites.com and click on Supplements you will find sites that sell Dr. Christopher's herbal formulas and other bulk herbs.

A Healthier You: There is a new A Healthier You available for you to listen to for free! It is at http://www.ahealthieryouradio.com (scroll down to the bottom of the page). Master Herbalist's David and Fawn Christopher discussed Dairy and the use of hormones.

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