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Herbal remedies to have on hand for winter colds:
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 Herbal Beginnings: A Basic Guide to Herbal Medicine Making by Kami McBride
-Learn how to make your own herbal medicine. -Gain confidence in your ability to make medicines for minor home ailments.
-Save lots of money
Let Kami guide you in detailed step by step instructions in how to make herbal teas, infusions, decoctions, syrups, tinctures, cordials, herbal honeys, herbal vinegars, nasal rinses and much moree. This is the herbal medicine making book you have been waiting for. Buy Now |
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Miracle Salve
We use it for bruises, chapped lips, cuts, dry skin, insect bites, muscle strains, scrapes, sore spots, sprains, stings, and all oweys in general. This is the ultimate all-purpose salve and the name says it all. I have been making this particular formula for more than 15 years and everyone loves it! Buy now |
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 Purchase a holiday gift certificate for an herbal wellness consultation before December 25 and receive $20 off your session that you can schedule any time in 2009
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| Issue: # 4 |
Winter 2008-2009 |
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Greetings Friends,
Winter is here. I have a garden full of greens, lettuce, parsley, celery and lots of other delicious vegetables and herbs. I love harvesting fresh vegetables each day for our meals, it is so satisfying to eat such live food.
If you are gearing up for the holidays, think about giving the gift of health. I have beautiful holiday gift certificates for herbal consultations. Do you know someone that would like to take a step toward greater health using herbs and whole food? You can come to Davis or we can work over the phone. I help you understand how to work with your body from an Ayurvedic constitutional perspective while incorporating herbs into your wellness program. I also have gift certificates for my Botanical Adventures class that begins in the spring. Ask your friends and family to not give you any more stuff and instead ask them to pitch in for your tuition to learn about plants and health! A gift that you will have for the resto of your life! Enjoy this newsletter, it is full of tips and treasures to support you during this season. Kami |
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 Join me as we venture to beautiful places where the plants grow in the hills, near the ocean and at beautiful gardens and plant sanctuaries. As we journey to explore the remarkable healing power of nature we are inspired to celebrate the green world that sustains us. We seek to expand our understanding and awarenes of the earth and how to work with her abundant medicine...... and we generally have a great time!  Once a month wee meet in a different locatoin to breathe in beauty and nourishment, identify the plants and learn about the healing herbs in their environment. We meet the third saturday of each month April through October 2009. This is the perfect holiday gift!! read more.... |
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In the Winter I rely on Elecampane just as much as echinaca and ginger. It is one of the best herbs for respiratory problems with lots of mucus. If you have bronchial issues, get to know elecampane. It helps with coughs, sore throats, bronchitis and colds. Read more Make delicious elecampane syrup for coughs and colds |
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KTXL Fox 40 Live
 Healing herbal remedies on T.V.!
Teas for Winter Health with Kami McBride
Wednesday November 26Show airs between 7 and 8:00am
Herbal teas to prevent colds and flu and what to drink if you get sick. These herbal remedy demonstrations will air on KTXL Sacramento Fox 40 on the 7:00-8:00am Fox 40 Live show. |
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Health Tips for Winter
1) Eat medicinal soups
Soup keeps you warm and is easy to digest. If you are exposed to any sickness, your body can focus on healing instead of having to digest foods that take alot of energy. Soups are easily digested and are the perfect winter food. Just load your soups up with LOTS of herbs
How to Make Delicious Medicinal Soup
3) Keep your lymph moving
We often move less in the winter so it is important to find ways to keep your lymph moving and clearing out stagnation. Your lymph system helps to carry your immune cells, so healthy lymph movement means a healthier immune system.
One simple thing you can do is to incorporate more massage into your life. Massage is a great winter remedy. Working with a massage thereapist is always nice, but you can also bring massage into your home on a regular basis.
Get a few nice massage oils and do ten minute massage exchanges in the evening with the people you live with. It is amazing how much you can accomplish in ten minutes several times a week. You can also keep things moving with Gua Sha.
What is Gua Sha? A great modality for self body care in the winter and it is EASY!
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Living Awareness Institute
P.O. Box 775
Davis, CA 95617
707-446-1290
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Elderberry Syrup 
Elecampane
2) Drink herbal tea on a regular basis 