Vitamin/Mineral Vegetable Powder

• 1 part – Kelp Powder
• 1 part – Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 2 part – Nutritional Yeast
• 1/2 part – Garlic Granules
• 1/8 part – Spirulina

Kelp – Kelp is a seaweed that thrives on sunlight and takes in the host of nutrients and minerals found there.  Kelp is the #1 herb for supplementing iodine.  Kelp has been used for decades for strengthening nails, and supporting hair growth.  Kelp is packed with necessary nutrients such as iron, calcium and potassium.  Kelp is a great replacement for sodium.

Toasted Sesame Seeds – Sesame seeds are high in energy, and also contain many health benefits, nutrients, minerals, anti-oxidants and vitamins.  The seeds are a very good source of dietary  proteins.  Sesame seeds are a very good scours of B-complex vitamins such as niacin, folic acid, thiamin (vitamin B1), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and riboflavin. Niacin reduces LDL or “bad cholesterol” levels.  These yummy seeds have a ton of rich essential minerals such as calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium, selenium and copper all for healthy bone, tissue, and muscle; it is also wonderful for  kidney health.

Nutritional Yeast – One ounce of nutritional yeast contains 14 grams ofprotein.  It is also high in fiber, which helps eliminate constipation, assist in lowering cholesterol, reduce the risk of colon disease, and protect against high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes.  Nutritional yeast has plenty of B vitamins and very low in sodium.

Garlic Granules – Garlic has been considered by many to be an herbal “wonder” with a reputation in folklore for preventing or treating everything from common cold and flu to the plague. There are proven facts that suggest garlic might be able to assist somepeople in the management of blood pressure and cholesterol levels.  Modern science has shown that garlic is a powerful natural antibiotic.  Studies
have shown that garlic –especially aged garlic – can have a powerful anti-oxidant effect.   Anti-oxidants can help protect the body against damaging free radicals or abnormal cells forming in the body.

*side effects – garlic might affect the breath.  Watch out for “imported garlic”

Spirulina – Spirulina is found in many fresh water environments, spirulina is often deemed the most nutritionally complete of all food supplements, containing a rich supply of many important nutrients,
including protein, complex carbohydrates, iron, and vitamin A, K and Bcomplex.  Spirulina is an ideal
anti-aging food; it is easily digested and loaded with anti-oxidants.  Beta carotene is good for healthy eyes and vision, the beta carotene in spirulina is 10 times more concentrated than carrots.  Iron is essential to build a strong system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency.  Spirulina is rich in iron, magnesium and other trace minerals, plus it is much easier to absorb than iron supplements.

Grind or mix all ingredients together and put in spice shaker.  Use as a seasoning at the table!

Yum!

Jyll Renee Master Herbologist

(765-644-0312)

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• Gather, dry, store and blend 25 common herbs
• Make and use teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups and lozenges
• Build your own herbal medicine cabinet

Joyce A. Wardwell has studied herbal medicine and wild edibles for over 20 years.  She is the editor and publisher of Herbal Voices, a member of the American Herbalists Guild, and Northeast Herb Association, and director of 7th Direction, a non-profit, sustainable lifestyle organization.  She lives in Michigan.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: THE HEART OF HERBALISM: KNOWING THE HERBS

Chapter 1: Getting to Know the Plants
Chapter 2: Selecting Quality Ingredients and Equipment
Chapter 3: Making a Simple Cup of Tea

PART II: THE BODY OF HERBALISM: PREPARING THE HERBS

Chapter 4: Potent Potables: Making Herbal Tinctures
Chapter 5: Practical Pampering: Making Herb Oils and Salves
Chapter 6: Homespun Alchemy: Making Medicinal Wines and Vinegars
Chapter 7: Bittersweets: Making Syrups and Lozenges

PART III: THE MIND OF HERBALISM: USING THE HERBS

Chapter 8: Stocking the Medicine Chest
Chapter 9: Making Herbal Blends
Chapter 10: Symptoms and Remedies: An A-Z Guide

This book was required reading for my “Home Remedies and Simples” course at Clayton College.  It is wonderful reference, and I keep a copy in my personal library.  The book is a very easy read and will quickly have you making your own tinctures, teas, tonics, syrups… and even herbal vinegars and wines!

I used this book as reference for these articles:

Herbal Blends: Why to Take & How to Make

Homemade Herbal Syrup in Six Easy Steps

Heal That Throat With Homemade Herbal Lozenges!

Make Your Own Tinctures in Eight Easy Steps!

How to Dry and Store Herbs – It’s Quick, Easy, and Inexpensive!

Order the book, THE HERBAL HOME REMEDY BOOK: SIMPLE RECIPES FOR TINCTURES, TEAS, SALVES, TONICS AND SYRUPS by Joyce A. Wardwell :

(sales tax will be added for TN residents)

THE HERBAL HOME REMEDY BOOK: SIMPLE RECIPES FOR TINCTURES, TEAS, SALVES, TONICS AND SYRUPS by Joyce A. Wardwell . Paperback: 176 pages. Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; 1 edition (January 3, 1998).Language: English. ISBN-10: 1580170161. ISBN-13: 978-1580170161.Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches. List Price $14.95 US.

The copy for sale in the LuminEarth.com Product Shop is a used paperback in good condition. The cover is moderately worn with some light creasing and edge wear. The binding is tight and the text is clean with no underlining or hilighting of text. The pages are crisp and clean, no bent pages.

(This book is also available on Amazon.com. Click here to view this book on Amazon.com)

White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Names:  Eastern White Pine, Northern Pine, Northern White Pine, Pin Blanc, Pinus strobus, Soft Pine, Weymouth Pine, Weymouths Keifer, Weymouthtall, White Pine

Appearance:  The White Pine (Pinus strobus) is a coniferous evergreen tree.  It’s trunk is tall and stright and the needles are blue-green.  Young trees are conical shaped, but as the trees age they develop wind-swept, horizontal, upturning branches.  This tree is easily identified by counting the needles in the needle-cluster bundles.  The Eastern White Pine is the only pine native to eastern North America that contains five needles per bundle.

Edible:  The Micmac Indians used the bark to make beverage and the Ojibwa used the young staminate catkins (the slim, cylindrical flower cluster, with inconspicuous or no petals that kind of resembles a “kitten’s tail”) for food and stewed them in with meat. They reportedly have a sweet flavor and do not taste like pine pitch.

A Russian writer says to use needles from 1 year old pine tree. Use 2 oz of washed needles. Grind them. Steep in 2 or 3 cups of poured boiling water. Let cool and steep in cool place for 2 hours. Strain, add honey and lemon to taste and drink. Loses vitamins if stored. Lots of C. 5X that of lemon juice. (Mama’s Home Remedies by Svetlana Konnikova)

-Cindy Moonrose, Eatable Weed Walks & Plant Classes

White Pine (Pinus strobus) has five needles per cluster.

I personally like to use white pine needles to make tea.  The taste is sweet and a bit piney, and tastes very good sweetened with honey. It is a wonderful way to get vitamins A and C, as well as all of the immune-boosting and detoxifying medicinal benefits as used by the Native American Indians.

Becki’s Recipe for Pine Needle Tea (Decoction)

• 1 gallon filtered or spring water
•  3 cups chopped pine needles
•  honey

In a large pot combine water and pine needles. Boil for 10 minutes, simmer until cool. Strain and sweeten to taste with honey. (This is technically a “decoction” because the needles are boiled.)

For convenience, I gather pine needles, chop, and fill a large ziploc bag full of the chopped needles and store them in the freezer. This makes it very easy to access the needles and to measure for making tea. To obtain the most benefit from the needles, it is best to pick the young needles located at the ends of the branches.

Note:  Always make sure you positively identify the pine tree before making pine needle tea!  Some pines are poisonous, such as Yew, Norfolk Pine, and Ponderosa Pine.

White pine needles are great in a vinegar! Take any size jar (with plastic lid) fill it with pine needles and then pour apple cider vinegar over it to fill bottle. Let sit for six weeks and it will be ready to use. I learned this technique from Susun Weed. Here is a link to her page on how to make vinegars: http://www.wisewomantradition.com/empoweringwomen/2009/03/making-springtime-wild-herbal-vinegars.html

-Cathy Webster

Medicinal:  Native Americans utilized White Pine for many medical ailments.  It has been said that Native Americans treated 80% of their medical ailments using pine.   Pine has been shown to bring relief to conditions such as fatigue, heart ailments, heart disease, kidney ailments, sclerosis, and varicose veins.  It has even been shown to improve eyesight!  Cancer patients drink pine needle tea to ease nausea, boost the immune system, and as a strengthening tonic.

Bark of the White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Bark: Native Americans used a decoction take internally for coughs, a poultice of wetted inner bark applied externally to the chest for strong colds,  a poultice of trunk of a young tree applied esternally to cuts and wounds, a decoction of raw bark was taken internally for rheumatism, steam from a decoction of raw bark inhaled for head colds, decoction of bark used externally for skin eruptions and scabs, and raw bark was taken internally for rheumatism, to prevent typhoid, and relieve stomach cramps.

Needles:  Native Americans used a poultice of needles bound externally to heal broken bones, needles were burned in the fall and the smoke used to fill the house and prevent all sickness, decoction of needles used used internally for coughs, colds and rheumatism, an infusion of young trees was taken internally as a blood tonic, decoction of needles taken internally to prevent scurvy.  Pine needles are very high in vitamin C and vitamin A (beta-carotene).  The needles were used to keep the early settlers alive during the first winter by preventing scurvy.

Scientists area currently exploring the medical uses of pine needles. Research is being done using pine needles as an antioxidant, antidepressant, antibacterial, antiviral, antitumor, anti-inflammatory.  Pine is also being studied for boosting the immune system, strengthening the heart, reducing triglycerides, treating Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety, and dementia. A wonderful writeup on this can be found in The Amazing All-Purpose Pine on the website Dave’s Garden.

Branches of the White Pine (Pinus strobus)

Pitch (Sap, Gum): Native Americans used a poultice of pitch applied externally to felons and other similar inflammations, applied externally to boils to draw out pain and inflammation, used internally for coughs, colds and boils, the pitch was chewed for coughs, and boiled gum taken internally for sore throats.

White Pine (Pinus strobus) was extensively used by many Indians. New England tribes boiled the needles in water or maple syrup and drank this tea to prevent scurvy and to relieve coughs and colds. These needles contain five times more vitamin C than an equal amount of lemons, and they are also a rich source of vitamin A. Just chewing the freshly picked needles is very beneficial. The Obibway Indians used the seeds to flavor their cooking. The Iroquois Indians ate the sweet inner bark.

-Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes by E. Barrie Kavasch

Sources:

• Kavasch, E. (2005). Native Harvests: American Indian Wild Foods and Recipes. Mineola: Dover Publications.
• Moerman, D. (1998). Native American Ethnobotany. Portland: Timber Press.
• Walker, B. (2011). Pine Needle Tea. Dave’s Garden. Extracted December 4, 2011 from http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/3126/

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The LuminEarth Library

Here is a list of some the books used in our research and experimentation. Enjoy!

• A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America (Peterson Field Guide)
• Great Smoky Mountains Wildflowers: When and Where to Find Them by William Hutson
• Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places by “Wildman” Steve Brill
• Jude’s Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home Care Secrets by Jude C. Williams, M.H.
• Ortho’s  All About Herbs by Maggie Oster
• Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
• Secrets of the Chinese Herbalists by Richard Lucas
• Sunset Herbs:  An Illustrated Guide by The Editors of Sunset Magazine
• The Forager’s Harvest:  A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting and Preparing Edible Wild Plants by Samuel Thayer
• The Herbal Drugstore by Linda B. White, M.D.
• The Herbal Home Remedy Book: Simple Recipes for Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Tonics and Syrups by Joyce A. Wardwell
• The Natural Physicians’s Healing Therapies: Proven Remedies Medical Doctors Don’t Know by Mark Stengler, ND
• The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine by Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D.
• The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra, L.Ac., O.M.D.
• Wildflowers of the Land Between the Lakes Region, Kentucky and Tennessee

Tis the season for giving!  How about giving the “Gift of Health” this year.  We also have the loose Christmas tea and Kandy Kane tea available again this year.

Christmas Tea – $6.00 for 2oz of loose tea

Kandy Kane Tea – $6.00 for 2oz loose tea

Tea Ball – $3.00

Healthy Tea Gift Sets – $25.00

100 tea bags of a variety of healthy yummy teas.

Herbal First Aid Kits – $25.00 Great for the car, traveling and vacations.  Everything
you need for illness, injury or just plain ole headaches!

Goatsmilk soap – $5.00 a bar

Here is a little information on the soaps and the lady that makes them!  I have a variety of soaps here that you can choose from. http://giftsfromgoats.webs.com/

Arnica Cream (with or without fragrance) -$5.50 for 2oz jar

Great for any kind of muscle pain and bruising!

Christmas Gift Certificate for Ionic footbath detox and typed evaluation $35.00 ($5.00 discount for Christmas)

If you would like more information on any of the articles listed here just email me and I will get that to you.  Get your orders in early there is a limited supply.

May your Christmas Holiday bring Blessings to you and yours!

To order any of the products listed above, please contact Jyll Renee’ directly:

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1110 S. Peru Street
Cicero, Indiana 46034

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Instructor:  Jyll Renee, Master Herbologlist

Class Price:  $35.00  – ** Gift Certificates Available for this class as well**

Class Book:  $15.00 – reference book purchase not required

*What you will learn:

• This  class is designed with Madison, Henry County in mind. We will discuss  growing and using herbs that can be cultivated in your own back yard and  how the herbs can be used to treat your family to assure good health and  heal common illnesses.
• Learn about when it is safe to treat at home, understand how herbs can  compliment traditional medicines safely.
• Learn  about the signatures of herbs and foods, do you know you can tell by  looking at a plant what it is used for?
• How to  go about planting herbs, how to select them and why.
• Bring  a picture of your pet, we will be learning animal communication
• This class we will be doing new  things…come prepared to let us know “what do you want to heal” – we are going to use these conditions to talk about what herbs to use, how you  would choose a tea versus tincture or how to  compound your own formulas to  put in capsules.

DEMONSTRATIONS (THE FUN STUFF)

1. Tea, it’s not just for drinking. There will be plenty  of samples to taste.
2. Beauty preparations, Calendula skin wash, Herbal bath  pillows
3. Making tinctures or glycerites for herbal medicine, we  will demonstrate both preparation, straining and show you how to make the  glycerite
4. How to make an herbal oil – to use with creams and  cooking oils that are healing and yummy.
5. We’ll teach you some kinesiology to find out if you  need herbs or foods, even how to tell if you have allergies.
6. Essential oils – healing with scents
7. Tasty lip balm – we will make a batch so everyone will  have some.
8. Easy herbal creams – we will be making some Arnica to  use for sore muscles and everyone will go home with a jar.
9. Melt and pour soap, we will be making Glycerin soap as  well of course everyone will go home with theirs as well.

 If  you would like to attend a class Contact: 

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Call or email and make your reservation
today! 

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Great ideas to make for Christmas!

Saturday Nov 12, 2011

10:00am – 3:00pm

“Joyful growth happens when the River of Joy from our heart center is aligned with the River of Life and saturated with Love of the Universe that fills our whole being and every particle and form of our existence. When the River of Joy flows freely and in alignment with the flow of this current lifetime and when our intentions serve the highest good in synch with the Universal Love, then with an amazing ease we experience the peace, joy, health and secure feeling of always being provided and cared for. In that state of existence our creative and vital forces join in harmony, propelling us into a bright and enjoyable presence.

No matter how small, every spark of Light you create and release flies out into the Universe creating and seeding change and healing that ripples through the fabric of the Universe.

Living your personal truth is one of the greatest contributions you can make to the world. Your personal truth – the real loving truth hiding in the corner of your heart – is the force that serves the greatest good with grace and gentleness, while carrying you across the path of your personal journey with ease and smooth flow along the banks of your River of Life.

Your personal truth, when aligned with your passions and your intentions, is a powerful force that creates vitality, growth, love and prosperity in everything and everyone it comes into contact with. It is a force that cannot be judged, but can only be observed, felt, experienced and known.

A wise teacher once said, “Be reminded that your life is not a linear existence. River of Joy is not linear and your flow of life is not linear either. You are a multidimensional being which is manifested even in this physical reality from where most of you evaluate your existence. No one is just a father, or just a mechanic, or just a doctor at any one point in time. All of you manifest many different dimensions of your being and multiple dimensions of your life. Those who get lost and disconnected from feeling their personal River of Joy and from living in alignment with their personal truth appear extremely powerful in one or two aspects, but completely lost and vulnerable in most others while failing to allow happiness to color their experiences.”

Jump-start the flow of Joy!

Listening to your heart can lead you back into the alignment with your personal truth and your River of Joy.

Rhythm of your heart’s song is speaking to you. Listen. Every day, dance to your heart’s song in many ways. Laugh!”

~ Daniela Sales, 2011 (Copyright © 2011 Daniela Sales. All rights reserved.)

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In Health,
Abundance, Love and Light,
Daniela Sales

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Urban Herbalist, Vol 1 - Lessons learned from the Plant Kingdom by Daniela Sales

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SARSPARILLA

Common name: Jamaican Sarsparilla, Indian Sarsparilla, Liliaceae, Red-bearded

Latin name: Smilax medica 

Habitat:  Sarsparilla species generally grow in a tropical rainforests and in temperate regions in Australia andAsia, and the root of the hub can be gathered during the year. 

Info:  The climbing herb of Central America has a twining stem with big prickles; large oblong leaves with deep veins; pale flowers; and deep red berries.  But it is the long orange roots of sarsaparilla that first made waves when Spanish traders brought them to Europe in the 16^th century to treat syphilis.  By the 18^th century, sarsaparilla roots were called cure-all.  Sarsparilla is also used to flavor soft drinks.  This use is popular in the Caribbean. 

Blood and Body Cleansing. Sarsparilla is considered one of the best cleansing herbs for the body.  It contains saponins which deep clean the body, removing toxins through the skin (by sweating), through the urine (with its diuretic nature), from the intestines (by stimulating bowel movements), and by vacating mucous from the lungs.

Metabolism. Sarsparilla is a metabolic stimulant, which enhances the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and nutrients by the body.

Psoriasis, Shingles. Sarsparilla tea can be used as a deep-cleaning skin wash to treat psoriasis, shingles, and other eruptive skin conditions.

Sexuality in Men and Women. Researchers at Pennsylvania State College found that sarsaparilla contains three hormone-like substances; testosterone, progesterone, and cortin, which affect sexuality.

1. Impotence. The natural testosterone-like substance is sarsaparilla can help to fight impotence in men who are not getting their normal supply of testosterone from the testes.  It can boost the libido and bring new energy to men.
2. Menopause. The natural progesterone-like substance in sarsaparilla can help menopausal women who lack progesterone, the hormone that tones the reproductive system and brings vitality to the libido.  Recent studies suggest that the lack of progesterone at menopause may be more important than estrogen, and many women are using progesterone supplements for renewal energy in menopause.  This is a decision that each woman must make individually, with the guidance of her physician.
3. Adrenal Hormone. The cortin like substance is sarsaparilla is similar to the hormone cortin that is secreted by the adrenal glands.  Without cortin, you can feel nervous, depressed, lacking energy, and your body can be more susceptible to infections.

Venereal Diseases. Indian sarsaparilla (hemidesmus indica) has been found to be effective treatment for venereal diseases.  (This is not the case with other sarsaparilla).

Uses Through the Ages. Sarsaparilla was used by the Cree Indianas to treat syphilis.  It has been used inEurope as an anti-inflammatory for arthritis and rheumatism.  InChina, it is used as a cleanser for urinary tract disorders.  Sarsaparilla used to be one of the flavoring agents in rootbeer.

 *Caution: Sarsparilla is not recommended if you have kidney or liver weakness 

Properties: Alternative, heat cleansing, anti-inflammatory, antipruitic (severe itching), diaphoretic, tonic 

Ref:

The Way of Herbs, Michael Tierra, L.Ae, O.M.D. pgs. 189

20,000 Secrets of Tea, Victoria Zak, pgs. 199-201

Submitted by: Jyll Renee’, Master Herbologist (Click here to learn more about Jyll Renee.)

What is Shingles?

Shingles is a viral infection caused by the chicken pox virus.   The medical name for shingles is herpes zoster.  When a person is exposed to chicken pox, the virus goes dormant along the spine.  Sometimes this virus becomes active again, causing shingles.  This is usually caused by a weakened immune system, chronic illness, or certain medications that suppress the immune system (such as cortisone or chemotherapy drugs).  As the chicken pox virus multiplies in the nervous system, it causes an intensely tingling, burning, painful sensation in the areas those nerves service.  The path the pain takes varies from person to person but is only on one side of the body.  The skin is always extremely sensitive to touch.  A person afflicted with shingles may experience a feeling of general ill health and have a headache and slight fever.  As the virus moves along the nerve path, it produces a rash made up of many clustered blisters.  These blisters are also only on one side of the body.  The blisters are often very painful and itchy and usually take a total of ten days to form a crust, then a scab, then heal.  Some people have lingering pain for months afterward. 

Cayenne Pepper and Aloe Vera

The remedy that worked in this particular case was a mixture of cayenne pepper and aloe vera gel.  Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin.  Capsaicin contains substance P, which is a chemical involved in the nerve transmission of pain.  Aloe is commonly known to sooth the skin, and also contains properties that soothe the “burning” sensation from the cayenne. (I think this is very helpful during the blistering phase–because with the raw tissue exposed from the blistering the cayenne may be to irritating without the benefits of the aloe vera gel.)

Cayenne & Aloe Shingles Recipe

1 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel

1/8 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Blend until smooth. Apply a small amount to a test patch of normal (unaffected) skin. If it burns, add more aloe vera gel until it can be tolerated. If the cayenne is too irritating overall, paprika or turmeric may be used instead.

I found this information in the book The Herbal Drugstore:  The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines by Linda B. White, M.D.   This is a wonderful book, it provides many natural options for commonly used pharmaceutical items.  Everything I have tried so far has worked!

Source:

White, L.  (2000.) The Herbal Drugstore: The Best Natural Alternatives to Over-the-Counter and Prescription Medicines.  New York: Rodale.

Read the Article I’m Trying “Natural Hypnosis”

Kimberly Thomas is a professionally trained, certified hypnotist practicing in the Nashville, TN area. As a Certified Hypnotist and member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, Kimberly follows a strict standard of professional ethics and client confidentiality. Kimberly is also a professional member of the Tennessee Hypnosis Association. Kimberly utilizes a holistic, intuitive approach to her practice. As a professional hypnotist Kimberly finds that the most effective way to help create change is to honor the mind, body, and spirit connection.

Visit the Kim Thomas Hypnosis Website
 

While I appreciate the fact that everyone wants to magnify their effect on the world with their expertise, it can be problematic. It is difficult to mass produce positive outcomes via commercialization by what is learned through hands on training and diligent research. Certainly you can affect your own psychological well being by such things as listening to meditation music, reading great books, or getting advise over the internet. You can even buy a myriad of self help tapes ranging from Toni Robbins to the Dali Lama. But when it comes to true and professional hypnosis therapy, as a certified hypnotist, I personally recommend the in-person approach. Don’t be deceived by individuals that want to cash in by treating hypnosis like fast food. Just drive up and for less than five dollars you get a great meal. Really? Nothing is easy. Everything worthwhile requires time, dedication and commitment to evoke true effect thus creating accurate and effective outcomes. It is analogous to going on WebMD.com to get a comprehensive diagnosis for a chronic illness. When you go to WebMD.com for free advice, you will find a disclaimer that states..Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource, but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider.  

When it comes to true hypnosis therapy, I recommend that you contact a certified hypnotist to receive optimum results. 

From my own personal practice I can say that I spend a great deal of time before the session preparing. And then I spend as much time talking to the client before and after the session as I do the session itself. I think this is the critical difference. A true hypnotic session requires specialized questions tailored to the unique situation of that client. And then immediately after a question is answered, there could be a thousand different directions that you can take. I use intuition and careful listening to quickly determine where we go from there. A phone hypnotic session is the next best thing because you can at least determine where to go by the voice of the client. However, I pay very close attention to the body language of the client. I can visually see when we are going somewhere that is uncomfortable and it allows me to modify my approach to the next step in the process. I have even had clients begin to itch during a session which believe it or not, is a common effect under regression hypnosis when the client is dealing with difficult memories or situations. So that is why I think that a tape session for hypnosis could have some positive effect on the individual, I still maintain that it is no substitute for an in-person session.

-Kim Thomas

(Thank you Kim for sharing this information!)

I hope that you found this information interesting and useful! I am working on getting more information and comparisions from other practicing hypnotists in the near future, so be sure to check back!

When I clicked on the link, I directed to a page that asked me to sign up for a newsletter to receive the the free downloads.

I did so, and within minutes the “Natural Tranquility” download was in my inbox, along with a welcome letter and instructions.

I downloaded it and gave it a try.  I was amazed at how it worked!! The download showed up on my iPod as being 26:16 in length.  I only remember the first few lines, then the last few coming back out of ”the trance-like state”.  The next day I felt pleasantly more relaxed than usual!  I’m going to keep working with this, and keep you updated as I go along.

According to my introductory email, I am supposed to receive the other two Natural Hypnosis albums following on each week.

I think I’m really going to like this!  I am also going to see if I can get “the inside scoop” on just how hypnosis works, how to find a good hypnotist, and the rundown on the different methods of hypnosis from some certified hypnotists in the area.  Check back soon,  I’ll keep you posted!!

Here’s the offer I recieved, in case you want to try the free downloads for yourself:

Dear Becki,

I have a exciting free gift for you today – 3 FULL hypnosis audio downloads (which usually sell for $44.91)!

I don’t know anywhere else which gives away 3, full length hypnosis downloads, but this is exactly what my friends at Natural Hypnosis are offering:

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Their style of hypnosis is fresh, and, you guessed it, NATURAL.

They believe that anyone can experience the benefits of hypnosis and that it is often over complicated and mystified by some websites / hypnotists, and to prove it they are offering 3 of their albums for free, for a limited time only.

This way, you can experience the benefits of hypnosis for yourself, in the comfort of your own home:

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If you have tried hypnosis before then I know you will be impressed by the quality of these albums, and the powerful natural style of their hypnosis.

If you are new to hypnosis, then listening to these albums will at first just feel like you are having a conversation with Brennan, the hypnotist… but before you know it you will slip into a natural trance like state and be experiencing the benefits of of natural hypnosis – benefits which can help you to relax, grow in self belief and confidence, gain greater focus, not to mention lose weight, stop smoking and much much more…

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To your success,

Jim McElwee
The Unexplainable Store

p.s. I can’t recommend this highly enough, this is real, professional hypnosis, written and recorded by Beverly Hills hypnotist Brennan Smith Cht. Brennan graduated with Honors at the Hypnosis Motivation Institute in California and eventually became a member of the teaching staff, and he is also an ex Executive Board Member of the American Hypnosis Association – a position he held for 4 years before moving on to his own private practice in Beverly Hills.

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