Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter - December 3, 2008

Published: Wed, 12/03/08


Herbal Legacy 
Sponsored by The School of Natural Healing & Christopher Publications
December 3, 2008

Dear ,

In August we featured an article called "How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy the Dr. Christopher Way" by Traci Sellers.  In this article Traci mentions the importance of getting adequate calcium.  Today's article goes in to more depth regarding the importance of calcium.  The article was written by Dr. John R. Christopher for his book, Herbal Home Health Care.  While the article is specifically directed to mothers, the information is true for everyone.
Our recipe is a very tasty, calcium rich Blueberry Muesli.  Try it and let us know what you think!

We hope that all of you have a wonderful holiday season.  As we begin to look forward to 2009 we are excited about some developments we have going on, including Dr. Christopher's Centennial Celebration and the launch of The School of Natural Healing online.  Keep reading this newsletter for updates as we move forward.

 
Until next week - be healthy and happy-

-Dr. Christopher's Herbal Legacy Newsletter

ARTICLE: The Importance of Calcium

RECIPE: Calcium Rich Blueberry Muesli 

NEWS/FEATURED PRODUCT: Give the Gift of Health

ARTICLE: The Importance of Calcium 

by Dr. John R. Christopher
A mother-to-be should use a good calcium formula during the entire pregnancy and also during the lactation period.  There is a good herbal formula that we use which is strictly an assimilable vegetable (herbal) type combination.  It consists of six parts horsetail grass, four parts comfrey root, three parts oat straw and one part lobelia [This formula is sold as Dr. Christopher's Herbal Calcium Formula].  The horsetail grass is almost pure silica but by biological transmutation, so says renowned scientist Professor Louis C. Kervran, the human body is able to make the molecular change to transform the silica into assimilated calcium.  To aid this we have a number of trace minerals in the comfrey that speeds up the transformation [NOTE: To comply with federal regulations the Comfrey has been replaced with Nettle Leaves].
It is a known fact that there is a lack of adequate calcium in the diet of the average adult today.  One reason, of course, is the use of processed "foods" which have been robbed of much of the calcium they originally had.   The next cause of calcium deficiency is the use is the use of so much inorganic sugars and starches (the starches turn to sugars).  This sugar leaches out the calcium from the body of the mother.  The fetus is drawing on the calcium for self preservation, as well as leaching out by sugars of more and more calcium.  The young mother-to-be then wonders why the varicose veins (breaking and darkening of veins), the loss of teeth during pregnancy, and the "Charlie horses" (cramps) and muscle weakness, etc., etc.!
This all happens because of a lack of adequate calcium to take care of both the mother-to-be and the forth-coming child.  Mother Nature is more concerned with the reproduction than with the one doing the producing.  This is the reason the baby will draw from the mother as much calcium and nourishment as it can get, and unless she is following a good diet both will suffer.  When there is plenty of calcium (such as is recommended in the formula) being taken by the mother, the fetus will have ample for good development without robbing the mother's veins, teeth and bone and muscle areas.  When this proper program is followed the fetus will develop as Mother Nature intended and have a strong, perfect body.  The umbilical cord is giving the precious little one just as good a "blood transfusion" as the mother can supply daily by her nutritional intake (good or poor).
Of course, a proper diet does not include cigarettes, pastries, soft drinks, liquor, coffee, etc.  This process continues on after the birth of the baby and the umbilical cord is cut.  The blood flow carrying this perfect nutrition, changes somewhat, as it is now handled by the mammary glands.

 

Recommended Resources:

·         To purchase Dr. Christopher Herbal Calcium or other formulas you can find a link to an Herb Shop at http://www.christopherwebsites.com.

·         Herbal Home Health Care, by Dr. Christopher, is an invaluable aid for anyone that is going to have children or currently has children at home.  You buy purchase it online at http://www.christopherpublications.com/Herbal_Home.html.

 

 

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

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RECIPE: Calcium Rich Blueberry Muesli

Makes 3 servings

Source: Healthy Eating for Life to Prevent and Treat Cancer by Vesanto Melina, M.S., R.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.

The almonds and sesame seeds make this tasty Muesli calcium rich.    Add 1 cup of chopped oranges to increase the calcium even more.  Muesli is a Swiss breakfast cereal that is a mixture of grains, nuts, and dried fruits. Traditionally, it is soaked overnight in fruit juice, then served with fresh fruit. It may also be served with hot or cold non-dairy milk.
INGREDIENTS:
* 2 cups rolled oats
* 1/4 cup sesame seeds
* 1/4 cup chopped almonds
* 1/4 cup chopped dried fruit (apples, figs, apricots, etc.)
* 1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates
* 1 cup non-dairy milk, fruit juice, or applesauce
* 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (or try a combination of frozen berries for variety)

Combine oats, sesame seeds, almonds, dried fruit, and raisins. Leave whole or grind in a food processor for a finer cereal. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

To serve, mix 1 cup of muesli with non-dairy milk, fruit juice, or applesauce. Stir in 2/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries and let stand several minutes before serving.

 
Printable Version: http://www.herballegacy.com/Muesli.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: Give the Gift of Health

Give the gift of health this holiday season!

 

Are you looking for a special gift for someone this holiday season?  Look no further than Christopher Publications and The School of Natural Healing.  Christopher Publications carries all the best natural healing books, including all of Dr. Christopher's books.  Some great gift ideas include Herbal Home Health Care, The Complete Works of Dr. Christopher, Herbs to the Rescue, Eat to Live, and so many more.  To find a gift visit:

http://www.christopherpublications.com.

 

You can also give the gift of health education by purchasing a Family Herbalist course for someone (or yourself).  To learn more about The School of Natural Healing visit http://www.snh.cc.

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