Herbal Remedy Kits!

Now Available

Herbal Remedy Kits

We are thrilled to introduce our 

NEW Herbal Remedy Kits!

Each Herbal Remedy Kit contains everything you need to make this powerful and potent remedies(as if you were attending our workshops) minus the Alcohol. (sorry, but it's illegal for us to purchase, sell and ship alcohol). 

Kits will come with:

• Herbs
• Jars
• essential oils (when part of recipe)
• Olive oil (when part of recipe)
• Glycerine (when part of recipe)
• Honey (when part of recipe)
• Beeswax (when part of recipe)
• Apple Cider Vinegar (when part of recipe)
• Fresh herb (when part of recipe)
• Strainers
• Detailed Instructions
• Supplementary information
• Labels
• and anything else needed for your particular kit
• No kit will include alcohol - you will need to purchase that at your local liquor or grocery store.

NEW!!

Herbal Gold Formula Kit

Get to the Root of Healing! The herbs in this remedy are proven to strengthen the immune system and fight against viral and bacterial infections.  Use for colds, flu, sore throats or any other condition requiring the boosting of your immune response.

Contains: Goldenseal root, Echinacea angustifolia root, Lomatium root, Poke root, Cayenne and Lobelia

Retail value $850

Your Cost- $95

Herbal Cough Syrup Kit

This is a combination of several cough formulas that we have meshed together into one. Especially for those chronic persistent coughs. This formula has gone through over 20 years of refining.

Makes: over ½ gallon

Retail Value: $760
Your Cost: $70 for ½ gallon

Super Immune Syrup Kit

This is an Echinacea-based formula that is a powerful immune stimulant that tastes wonderful. Unlike, the Anti-Plague Formula, children (and adults) love this syrup (it has the taste of cinnamon and maple syrup). Your little kiddies will line up like open mouthed birdies for this.

In our home, when anyone is sick – everyone gets the herbs. No complaints with this one.

Retail Value: $800

Your Cost: $95 for ½ gallon

Lung Formula Kit

This is natures asthma inhaler. It opens the bronchial passages as well as heals and promotes easier breathing. Strengthens a weak respiratory system.  A few drops of this and Whoosh! Airways open and congestion settles down.

Retail Value: $620
Your Cost: $75 for ½ gallon

Super Detox Immune Syrup Kit (formerly Anti-Plague)

Based on Dr. Christopher's original formula (before it was changed). Use for a general immune stimulant and builder. Also cleanses, detoxifies and is anti-parasitic. In our Remedies Class we make the 1.5 gallon recipe.

Retail value: $1,200
Your Cost: $185 for 1.5 gallon recipe

Healing Ointment Kit

This powerful healing ointment is based on Dr. john Christopher's classic Bone, Flesh & Cartilage formula. We spike this formula with extra comfrey to enhance the healing effects. This is an olive oil based remedy thickened with beeswax.

Retail Value: $700
Your Cost: $90 for ½ gallon

Fire & Ice Ointment Kit

Rub directly into the muscle or joints that suffer from pain or injury. Use for Sprains, Strains, Arthritis, Bursitis, Tendonitis, and general aches. Thicken with beeswax for an ointment or leave as an oil. This is a very potent and powerful formula. Soothe those achy muscles and joints!

Retail Value: $875
Your Cost: $120 for just under 3 quarts

Fallout Formula Kit

This formula was designed for the treatment of exposure to toxins, poisons and radiation exposure. This will not prevent radiation, toxins or poisons from entering your body, but may assist in the elimination of toxins or the harmful effects of a variety of undesirable exposures. 

Retail Value: $680
Your Cost: $85 for ½ gallon

Brain Circulation - Memory Formula Kit

A great aid for mental fogginess, poor memory, stroke recovery or for an afternoon mental pick-me-up. The herbs in this formula promote more blood and oxygen circulation to the brain. The primary herb in this formula, Ginko, is prescribed by more doctors in Germany and France than any pharmaceutical drug

Retail Value: $620
Your Cost: $65 for ½ gallon

Intestinal Detox

This formula is used to cleanse, purify and detoxify the colon, bowels and intestines. Intestinal Detox soothes and strengthens the entire intestinal tract. Intestinal Detox is a strong purifier and intestinal vacuum, helping to draw out old fecal matter from the walls of the colon and from any bowel pockets. Intestinal Detox is uniquely formulated to soften old fecal matter for easy elimination. It aids in the removal of poisons, toxins, parasites and heavy metals. It is also used as a remedy for intestinal inflammation such as diverticulitis, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome. This product is also used effectively for diarrhea or food poisoning. Intestinal Detox can be used in powder or capsule form

Your Cost: $45 per quart

Intestinal Cleanse Kit

Dr. Christopher's classic herbal laxative. We have found it best to purchase Dr. Christopher Fen LB powder and encapsulate it yourself with an efficient capsule machine and empty capsules. It is nice to have a capsule machine and empties on hand for other projects as well. Includes capsule machine, gelatin capsules and Dr Christopher’s Fen LB powder.

Your Cost: $80  

Nerve Calm Formula Kit

This form is both a sedative and anti-spasmodic designed to relax, sedate and relieve tension and muscle spasm. For insomnia and anxiety. Can be used with children.

Retail Value: $680
Cost: $85 for ½ gallon

Nerve Repair Formula Kit

This formula helps to wake up the nervous system. It stimulates the nerves to work better and also stimulates the healing and repair of damaged nerve tissues. Recommended for anxiety, panic attacks, nervous tension and degenerative nervous system conditions. Also excellent for nerve pain such as sciatica or "pinched nerve."

Retail Value: $680
Your Cost: $65 for ½ gallon

Pain Relief Formula Kit

Non-narcotic pain relief, particularly suited for chronic pain. Relaxes and calms nervous irritation. Understand that the best natural herb for pain is opium - which is not a natural option. While this remedy does not have the pain relieving power of opium, it has helped many who suffer.

Retail Value: $880
Your Cost: $90 for ½ gallon

 Adrenal Recovery Kit

Designed to assists with strengthening, building and healing fatigued and weakened adrenal glands. For those experiencing fatigue and chronic exhaustion. Includes a supplementary healing guide.

Retail Value: $840
Your Cost: $90 makes 2 quarts

  

Depression Recovery Kit

 A proven formula of herbs to assists with the recovery of mild to moderate depression (not full blown psychosis).  Includes a supplementary healing guide.

Retail Value: $680
Your Cost: $70 makes 2 quarts 

Thyroid Recovery Kit

Designed to nourish, build and strengthen thyroid function. A truly unique formula which include 'nascent iodine' to assist in a true recovery. This fast acting formula will deliver approximately ½ drop of nascent iodine per dropperful of finished product. (No guarantees, but others have been able to get of their medication using this formula.) 

Retail Value: $980
Your Cost: $110 makes 2 quarts 

Pancreas Recovery Kit

Serious about overcoming Type 2 Diabetes? This formula and program can do it. It helps to regulate pancreas function as it relates to blood sugar. A proven herbal combination that when combined with a proper diet can restore the body to health. 

Retail Value: $850
Your Cost: $90 makes 2 quarts 

Herbal Snuff

For sinus congestion, sinusitis or any chronic sinus problem. Saved many from sinus surgery.   Like the name implies, you literally snuff or snort these powdered herbs up your nose.  Kind of intense, but it really works!
Your Cost: $40 - 4 oz – Enough for over 300 doses!
  

Female Tonic Kit

This hormone balancing in women relieves PMS and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, bloating, anxiety, depression, vaginal dryness, uterine fibroids, abnormal pap smears, abnormal or painful menstrual periods.

Retail Value: $820
Your Cost: $75- 1/2 gallon 

      

Anti-Parasite Formula Kit

This formula is safe and very effective. Parasites are far more common than we would like to think. 

Use for 3 to 4 weeks to destroy and eliminate harmful intestinal parasites.
Retail Value: $620
Your Cost: $75 - 1/2 gallon 

Heart of Zion Tonic Kit

Pure & Strong - Defender of Truth and Virtue

This is a true heart tonic, utilizing Dr. Christopher's Hawthorn Berry Syrup spiked with herbs designed strengthen the heart, lower high blood pressure and give greater mental clarity. This unique formula combines the strength and power of an herbal extract with the healing and tonic virtues of the Hawthorn Berry Syrup.

Retail Value: $800
Your Cost: $120 - Make 1 Gallon!! 

Kidney Bladder Formula Kit

Disinfects the urinary tract, reduces edema (swelling). Use for urinary tract infections, or other kidney/urinary disorders.

Retail Value: $650
Your Cost: $65 for ½ gallon

Kidney Bladder Tea

Disinfects the urinary tract, reduces edema (swelling). Use for urinary tract infections, or other kidney/urinary disorders. This tasty tea can be enjoyed on a daily or weekly basis to maintain good urinary tract health.

Your Cost: $65 for 2 quarts of dry tea. Enough to make 16+ gallons of tea

Liver Detox Tea

Acts to detoxify the liver, stimulate the digestive system and cleanse the blood, skin, liver and gallbladder. As the liver function improves energy will increase. An excellent replacement for coffee.

Your Cost: $75 for 2 quarts of dry tea. Makes over 16 gallons of delicious tasting detoxifying tea

Liver/Gallbladder Formula Kit

These herbs are best known for their ability to stimulate, cleanse and protect the liver and gallbladder as well as rid the body of parasites. Use for any liver concern. Also boosts energy.

Retail Value: $680
Your Cost: $75 for ½ gallon

Stone Dissolve Tea

The success of this herbal routine has been documented with pre and post x-rays and has helped many avoid surgery. For kidney stones, gravel, and gallstones. Make into a tea with apple cider. Comes with instructions. If kidney stones are in your world - you must have this on hand.

Your Cost: $45 per quart of herbs. Enough herbs to make 8 gallons 

Healing at Home - Effective Therapies you can do!

Healing @ Home

Effective Therapies You Can Do!

This is an overview of healing techniques and therapies you can do at home to bless the lives of those you love.  Presented by Dr. Kyle Christensen in April 2016 in Orem, Utah.

Dr. Kyle Christensen - Healing at Home Effective Therapies You Can Do from Color My Media on Vimeo.

Gua Sha - Scrape Away Your Pain!

Gua Sha 

Scrape Away Your Pain!

 

Gua Sha (pronounced Gwa Shaw) is an age-old bodywork technique that can be used for many conditions from improving immunity, your daily aches and pains or headaches to chronic severe ailments. It is used to intentionally lightly bruise the skin by using a scraping technique in order to help detoxify the body and relieve pain.  It releases built up waste and stimulates blood flow and healing.The word "Gua" means to scrape, and "Sha" refers to stagnant blood and qi (energy) that is inhibiting proper flow of energy and blood or in other words, the fluids that contain metabolic waste that is congested in the tissues and muscles.  "Sha" also refers to the petechia (reddish, minute hemorrhages that look like a red colored speckled rash) that can surface to the skin after the Gua Sha treatment.

 

During this treatment a flat piece of wood, bone, or stone (called a gua sha) is used to move the lymph, release lactic acid from the muscles, break up scar tissue, and to release congestion and stagnation along the energy lines of the body.  The edge of this gua sha is rubbed along the skin, always working from feet to heart and hands to heart.  It can cause bruising from the release of toxins from the skin. The bruising/redness will subside as your tissues get stronger.

 

                       

Scrape out and break down connective tissue adhesions that restrict joint and muscle mobility as well as increasing circulation and lymphatic flow. Scrape repetitively back and forth, up and down.

 

            You don't have to go to an expensive body worker to get the benefits of gua sha.  I highly recommend getting or making your own gua sha tool and adding this self-care ritual to your daily or weekly practice.  You can purchase one made from wood made by Dr. Christensen or improvise with a spoon, back end of a butter knife, jar lid or ceramic soupspoon.

 

            Begin by noticing where your muscles feel tense or knotty.  A sign of stagnation is a blanched area after pushing down on tissue that is slow to pink back up.  Use your gua sha tool to scape along the tense area of your body, always moving primarily in the direction of the heart. This will facilitate the lymph moving in the right direction.  Repetitive back & forth or up & down movements are normal when working an area of injury or pain.  Use a lubricating oil such as coconut, olive or arnica. It makes the process more comfortable.  Essential oils may be used as well. Create sufficient friction to raise the toxins that flood to the skin's surface and facilitate the actual removal of disease in the body.  Start slowly, but don't be shy.  It may feel intense at first but you will actually enjoy it after a while.

 

            Use your gua sha in the shower or bath.  While taking a warm detox bath with either epsom salts or apple cider vinegar, run the gua sha up and down your legs in strong, vigorous strokes.  Many tend to get stagnation in the back of the thighs so work those areas really well.  Work the back of your neck and shoulders, moving down toward the heart. Focus on areas of injury or pain, scraping back and forth. You may need to take a day or two off between vigorous gua sha sessions. Gua sha is especially effect for areas of chronic injury or pain.

 

            Enlist the help of a friend to work areas that you can't reach.  Many folks find great relief from having gua sha done on the back, either along the sides of the spine or running the gua sha along the muscles themselves.

Don't be alarmed if you see significant bruising (not black and blue but bright red).  This is a sign that there is a lot of toxins to be removed. It will heal in a couple of days. Stick with it, slowly.  It will move.

Handcrafted  

Gua Sha Tools

Wood in all of its varieties have spiritual properties.  We make our Gua Sha based on the spiritual property of each wood. Go to our Blog and read about the different properties of each wood and decide which one feels right for you.  Prices of our custom made, handcrafted Gua Sha tools (made by myself and my son) range from $25-$30.

Overcoming Fear

Overcoming Fear 

 

Do you really have the faith that you think?

 

We have learned that our thoughts really do drive our physiology. Worry, anxiety and fear trigger the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol. Which in turn suppresses aspects of the immune system resulting in inflammation. This is one of the basic mechanisms that causes in allergies and a myriad of other health concerns.

 

Years ago a friend gave me a book, which boasted of revealing the "secret" to what we want. And of course, the secret to happiness put forth by "the secret" would be found in the ultimate acquisition of wealth, popularity, power and material things. In a nutshell, you simply had to become mentally, emotionally obsessed with your goal and by-and-by you would achieve it, because thoughts drive actions and actions get results.

 

Sadly, many have found that once they arrive at the top of the ladder (the goal), far too often they discover their ladder was leaning against the wrong wall. The wall of myopic selfishness, it turns out is not the wall of happiness - even with all of the cool stuff and fun times you've accumulated along the way.

 

 

Those of us who profess a Christian life, sadly are sucked into this false paradigm as this message of "me, me, me" is carefully cloaked and reinforced with biblical verse and catchy philosophical slogans. The philosophies of men mingled with scripture or catchy phrases is that very anthem that lures us to climb the wrong ladder - that ladder of self-aggrandizement which eventually leads away from God rather than towards Him.

 

So I guess, to continue this discussion, we must establish a few common understandings. Namely, a belief in God. That He loves and cares for us. That He is mindful of us and that He desires us to be happy and healthy. Also we must believe that His revealed word through the scriptures are true and accurate.

 

I believe that if we enjoyed good health, had plenty of money, lots of leisure time and are surrounded by likeminded friends, then there would be no need of a god. I believe that our ill health and dismal circumstances are tools that are used by loving heavenly parents to guide us back to them.

 

Early psychologists have taught us that we are intuitively taught to avoid pain and are drawn to pleasure. When we train a dog, or a child for that matter, we allow them to experience consequences. The consequences of doing right is rewarded. And for doing wrong, we earn pain or punishment. One of the great blessings and distinctions of man over the animals is that we have agency or a free will. We can choose our course of action. But in the choosing, we do not have control of the consequences. If I choose to step off the roof of my house, I cannot change my mind as I see the consequence of gravity propelling me to the earth.

An infant is born with only two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. All other fears are developed or acquired based on our experiences. As we grow and mature, we develop superficial fears (how am I going to pay all of these bills) and deeper fears (which come from a breach in relationships and broken heart - fear of man, fear of failure, abandonment, rejection, being vulnerable, etc.).

 

Like you, I know people who seem to be addicted to worry and anxiety. If they don't have something to worry about of their own, they will gladly worry for you about your problems. Understand that worry, fear and anxiety are all tools that the adversary uses to distract you away from God and your divine purpose here in life. If the devil can keep you mentally busy with worry then what you can accomplish for God will be lessened. An acronym for BUSY is Burdened Under Satan's Yoke. God does not ask us to serve Him because he needs our help. He asks us to serve Him because it is for our own good. As we walk in obedience to God (namely following the spiritual prompting that come into our heart and mind), He intends our life to be one of quality, happiness and health.

 

If you are not experiencing this (happiness and health), then listen up and consider the possibility that you may need to make some changes. If you truly want to get well, you've got to let go of the things that are causing fear, worry, anxiety and stress in your life. You have got to learn to trust God with absolutely confidence and get into the habit of casting your cares on Him. In Peter 5:7 it says (paraphrased) "Cast ALL of your cares - all of your anxieties, all of your worries, all your concerns, once and for all - on Him; For he really does care about you." God does not promise that you won't have problems in life, but he does promise to faithfully take care of you and deliver you out of every difficult circumstance.

 

So here's the deal. It is not Gods will or design that we worry, are fearful and anxious. If we cast these burdens then He has them and it is our job to listen to and follow the spiritual prompting he gives to us on how to conduct our life as it relates to the challenges we get.

 

Try this exercise: Write down on a piece of paper all the issues, people and problems in your life that you are stressed, fearful or anxious about. Then go to God in prayer and say something like this: "Heavenly Father, I have this and this problem (it's okay to read your list to Him) - I hand these over to you and completely surrender it to You, and ask you to take care of it and sort it out. If there is a part that I have to play, please show me. I do not know how You are going to sort it out but I am making the decision to confidently trust in, lean on and rely on You with all my heart and mind. I am not going to rely on my own insight or understanding (Proverbs 3:5) I give these problems to You once and for all. I thank you that I don't have to be anxious or worry about them anymore - It's in Your hands." Then scrunch that paper up and throw it in the fire, in the lake or what ever would symbolize to you casting your cares to the Lord. That's it. You no longer need to worry, fear or be anxious about those problems. You just need to follow those promptings that he will send to you will fix your situations. Pray and learn to hear his voice & promptly obey.

 

Now seriously, the problems have not gone away. And soon enough the fear, worry or anxiety will confront you, however, you must stick to your resolve and say in your mind - "Yes, I had that problem, but the Lord has it now. Thank you Lord for taking care of it for me." This will take repeated persistence on your part, but treat it seriously and stick with it. Many of us have many years of neurological thought patterns to correct.

 

Now here is where faith comes in. Faith and fear (worry & anxiety) are opposing spiritual forces. Fear (anxiety & worry) really are lack of faith. When you give your problems to the Lord, you must say in your heart, in your mind and even stomp your foot and say aloud "I choose FAITH!" You are in the process of retraining your mind and your brain, to no longer dwell on the negative and to draw upon God and your faith and trust that He truly is mindful of you and your needs. Gods understanding really is greater than yours.

 

God is in charge, not you. This mean solutions and problems resolve in the Lords way and on his timetable. Be patient, understanding. Giving the Lord ultimatums and deadlines just further demonstrates your lack of faith and spiritual immaturity. God is in the process of teaching and training you. Be a humble and meek student of the Lord. Have faith and confidence and trust in the Lord with all your heart. This can be terribly difficult, but gets easier as you persist in your efforts to let go of fear and have faith and trust in God.

 

And here is the heart of the matter. It really is a matter of faith. Develop the faith and the trust and the confidence in God that He is real and that his words and teachings are true. Christ taught that the birds and the flowers are cared for and their needs are met, and we being children of God are much more valuable in His sight. We must strive to develop faith that things will work out. We truly need not worry, fret or fear. But trust that when we turn our lives over to God, that He can make more of our lives than we can on our own. More peace, more comfort, more happiness, more health - truly an abundant life. Abundant in what matters most, not cluttered with the cares and materialism of the world.

 

Settle it in your heart once and for all that God will never leave you or forsake you. He will not leave you helpless and hopeless in your problems. Work you must, but you need to work for God. God's work is in blessing the lives of others in the unique and distinct way that only you can. By putting God first, you become and instrument for good in His hands and by so doing your life will be blessed. If you have tried "everything else" and still struggle, perhaps it is time to give God a chance.

 

Blessings, Dr. Kyle Christensen                                                                                 December 2016

 

Much of this information is from Dr. Michelle Strydom's book: Healing begins with Sanctification of the Heart. She is a medical doctor in Zimbabwe and offers it as a free download, which I highly recommend.

Interested? Click on this image for a free download of this book.
 

Spiritual Properties of Wood

Spiritual Properties of Wood

Our Gua Sha tools are handcrafted by Dr. Kyle Christensen from hardwoods. Different woods resonate with spiritual properties to enhance your healing experience. Most people after handling a few gua sha tools will feel drawn to one more than the others.

Ash

The ash tree and its wood help instill peace of mind and good health. It contains the qualities of reliability, faithfulness and loyalty. Craftsmen love this wood for its strength and versatility. It is often used for structural framing in furniture. The ash tree is associated with water. Removes blockages that interfere with the flow of words and knowledge. Thus aiding with communication and learning. Ash is the wood of the poet and scholar. Protects against unwanted change. Assists with spiritual love and health. Ash carries the qualities of ambition, trustworthiness, faithfulness. Ash is peace of mind and promotes good health.
Wood Hardness – 1320

Bloodwood

Bloodwood is a cool wood, being dark and lovely. Bloodwood represents life, and is said to aid in healing. Some believe that bloodwood can reveal secrets of ancient worlds, as well as help you to accept the understanding of this knowledge. Bloodwood is a very powerful wood. Amplification, focus, divination, strength and healing are all properties of bloodwood.
Wood Hardness – 2900

Maple

The maple tree provides many gifts to us. Its hard and durable wood is so tough that it’s used for bowling alley floors! Maple bestows the spiritual lessons of change, communication, and even rebelliousness. Known as a traveler’s wood, maple will have you adapting, learning and growing in many ways. Maple is somewhat rebellious and tough.  It holds the qualities of creation, communication, binding, revolution, rebirth, healing, beauty, art, and abundance.  It enhances intellectual pursuits and learning. Maple is the tree of offering, giving of one's self so that others may benefit that are useful in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Wood Hardness – 1450

Oak

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow” goes the quote. This tree inspires us to be strong in body, mind and spirit. It is a sacred and revered tree representing endurance, power, protection and authority. No wonder this hardwood is so popular for furniture. Its energy truly stands the test of time. Sacred to the druids, Oak is a masculine wood, ideal for use in tools. Oak stands for wisdom, authority, endurance, strength and protection. Oak's power is often used to amplify power, intent, and endurance. Oak is one of the most sacred trees. It carries the energy of kingship and wise rule, personal sovereignty, authority, power, protection, sealing or opening doors, endurance, and invocation of wisdom, fertility, and abundance.  Oak teaches us strength of character and how to keep our bodies strong and healthy.
Red Oak/ White Oak Wood Hardness – 1290/1360

Purpleheart

Purpleheart is a spiritual wood.  It enhances energy dealing with creativity and knowledge.  One of the best woods when dealing with spiritual healing and health issues, as well as knowledge and protection. Purpleheart would be especially useful in eradicating the negative energies that create strife in the home. When first cut it is often brown.  It does not achieve its full purple color until exposed to sunlight.  However, too much exposure darkens the wood and it looses its richness. Grows in Central & South America
Wood Hardness – 2710

Rosewood

Rosewood has compassionate and loving heart qualities.  The energy of rosewood is primarily feminine, and focused on spiritual, intuitive health and beauty.  It is spiritual and nourishing.  Rosewood is especially effective in spiritual healing.  Spirituality, love, healing, change and blocking unwanted forces are benefits of rosewood.

Rosewood Wood Hardness – 1900-3200

Walnut

The walnut tree and its wood help us with our mental gifts. Even the walnuts themselves resemble little brains! Intelligence, wisdom and inspiration all come under its realm. It has also been said that Black Walnut contains medicinal properties. Walnut holds the powers of the breath and inspiration. Symbolic of confidence and mental wisdom.  Black Walnut wood has medicinal properties that are useful in the prevention and treatment of disease. Walnut teaches us clarity and focus, using our mental gifts wisely and how to best use our intelligence.

Black Walnut Wood Hardness – 1010

Wenge
Wenge is not only a beautiful wood to look at, but also a wonderful magical tool. It possesses a very relaxed energy, encouraging slow, even thought. It is the perfect tool for meditation, especially for those who have trouble slowing their thoughts. It is also a healing wood, useful for a variety of physical as well and emotional healing applications. It would also calm the temper and encourage learning.

Known for increasing focus, wisdom, protection, healing and blocking unwanted forces.
Wood Hardness – 1630

Your thoughts. Do Emotions really effect your Health?

Thoughts, Emotions and Your Health

  Proverbs 17:22

"A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones."

Being happy is good medicine and unhappiness results in poor health. Negative thought have been shown to stimulate the release of hormones such as cortisol, which over time will harm your health and well being. In fact, high levels of cortisol, which is an adrenal hormone, will suppress specific immune cells resulting in the decreased production of antibodies leading you to be more vulnerable to bacteria, viruses and illness. Prolonged stress, fear and anxiety over time suppresses the immune system and effects the very marrow of the bones (where the white blood cells of the immune system are produced) resulting in the "drying of the bones".

Everything that goes on in our thoughts is converted into a physical or biologic response. It is not so much what enters our mind but how long we choose to dwell on it. We live in a world that is often more negative than positive. We get hurt, offended, abused and taken advantage of. We make mistakes and often let our own selfish interest determine our actions, resulting in hurt for ourselves and others.

I remember reading the results of a scientific study, which concluded that the major cause of stress in peoples lives came from making bad decisions. Duh!! Certainly the consequences of our poor choices impact our lives, but dwelling, contemplating and ruminating (that is what cows do - regurgitate what they've eaten to chew on it some more) make matters much worse. As we entertain and recount the negative in our lives (often by sharing again and again with others), it impacts which hormones and chemicals are secreted in our bodies. Positive thoughts bring us toward healing, health and happiness. Negative thought toward illness, pain and disease. Not to mention being unhappy. 

The glorious thing about thoughts is we can choose which ones dominate our minds stage. We can choose which thoughts are allowed to be principle characters and which darker more sinister thoughts get driven from the stage to be relegated to minor roles. Even horrific life events can be transformed to much less dominate players.

The scriptures are loaded with advice, guidance and direction that affirm the benefits of dwelling on good or happy thoughts. We are taught to "let virtue garnish our thoughts unceasingly" and that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so does he become". Thoughts are powerful. So powerful that your health and even your life will not be sorted out and healed until your mind and thoughts are sorted out. You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind. What you think and dwell upon is what you get, for better or for worse. It is entirely up to you. Many of us are so nice and pleasant with others, but within the protected walls of our minds, we are not so nice to ourselves. 

 

Therefore if you want to change your life, if you are not happy with your state of health, you've got to change your thinking. This will take some effort and practice but if you truly desire happiness, you can do it.

Here are a few examples of how negative thoughts can result in specific illness or disease. These are general observations not hard fast rules.

Fear and Anxiety = Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure, Allergies and Asthma

Anger/Rage/Resentment = Stroke, aneurism, Varicose veins

Perfectionism/Drivenness = Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue

Jealousy/Envy = Osteoporosis

Bitterness/Unforgiveness = Cancer, Arthritis

Low Self Esteem/ Guilt/Self-Hatred = Depression, Addictions, Weight Gain, Auto-immune disease, Migraines and Crohn's Disease.

Understand that much of what we experience emotionally can be genetically passed down to us from parents, grandparent and great grandparents. So if you have a predisposition towards depression, for example, due to a long family history of depressed people, it may not be your fault, BUT it is your responsibility. Even though you may have spent 40, 50 or even 60 years of dwelling on toxic thoughts, you can change and heal your brain relatively quickly.

We will discuss this in more detail later, but to begin with, become aware of your thoughts. Imagine your mind as a stage. When a dark or unwanted negative character walks on, you must drive them off. For many this is best done with a song. But playing or singing an inspirational song in your heart and mind, the light produced by uplifting music will chase the darkness away. Many use spirituals, hymns or even children gospel songs. Others can quote scripture and still others will cast these demons out in the name of Christ. The point, with controlling our thoughts, is the hurt, the anger, the fear, the anxiety cannot be given stage time. It is normal and even okay that darkness crosses the threshold, but you and you alone determine whether it stays or not. As you begin a serious work of this, you will observe your spirits rising and with that less pain and discomfort.

Much of this information is from Dr. Michelle Strydom's book: Healing begins with Sanctification of the Heart. She is a medical doctor in Zimbabwe and offers it as a free download, which I highly recommend.

Interested? Click on this image for a free download of this book.
 

Repairer of the Breach

Repairer of the Breach

 

Could it be that we inherit not only our looks, but our mental and emotional disposition? Scientists in the field of Epigenetics believe so. With the advent of genetic research, scientists have discovered that chemical codes which lie upon the DNA account for much of how we view and react to life. Here is an example of one study. Scientist took some lab rats and exposed them to a smell, and then shocked them.  They did it again, and again. Soon the rats knew that as soon as they got a whiff of the smell, they got zapped.  Next they bred the shocked rats and introduced to the litter some foster baby rats (these with no parental shock experience). 

So offspring of shocked rats were being raised with foster pups. Got it? The pups (that really is what a baby rat is called) grew up. Then one day the sneaky scientists introduce the smell.  Offspring of shocked parents freaked out - they didn't know what was going to happen, but they KNEW it was bad.  The foster siblings raised by the same mother had no reaction.

What we learn here is that emotions - in this case FEAR- and the emotional triggers can be passed down or inherited. WOW!

It is now being confirmed that traumatic experiences of parent and grandparents can be passed down. A parent who has PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress-Disorder) will have children who are significantly more predisposed to PTSD even though their trauma may be no where near what their parents experienced. This genetically encoded response to trauma, or depression or anxiety or worry is often beyond a persons control.

Diet and chemicals can cause some of these epigenetic changes, as could certain experiences - such as child neglect, drug abuse or other severe stresses.  Traumatic experiences in our past, or in our recent ancestors' past can leave molecular scars that adhere to and influence our DNA.  Parents and grandparents who survived traumatic life events or grew up with alcoholic or abusive parents carry a molecular residue, which holds fast to the genetic scaffolding.  The DNA may remain the same, but psychological and behavioral tendencies can be passed down or inherited.  You may not only inherit your grandmothers nose and eyes, but also her predisposition to anxiety or depression caused by the neglect she suffered as a newborn.

But it is not all bad.  Just as we can inherit negative tendencies, we also inherit positive emotional and psychological attributes.  This can be seen by contrasting birth children to adoptive siblings. 

In working with allergies, I have discovered that if the body has the ability to create an allergy, then it should also have the ability to un-create that allergy.  And through our allergy elimination treatment, we do just that.

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Likewise, I believe that the body can heal and remove these epigenetic attachments, which propel so many into depression, anxiety, anger and other destructive behaviors. 

In the bible, the terms "sin" and "iniquity" are often coupled together. Iniquity is often used in conjunction with iniquity being "unto the third and fourth generation" (Exodus 20:5, Numbers 14:18). My understanding is that sins are personal misdeeds, while iniquity is prejudices, practices or behaviors that are passed down from parents and grandparents, etc.

So it boils down to this. Much of what we may experience in this life IS NOT YOUR FAULT. [Boy, that is the mantra of the teenager. "It's not my fault!"] While your predisposition to anxiety, depression or your unexplained phobias may not be of your own doing, these conditions are certainly your responsibility.  Fortunately, the modern study of genetics and epigenetics has proven that we are not stuck with what we have. We have the ability to grow, change, improve and even transform.

In the 58th chapter of Isaiah (in the Old Testament of the Bible), the prophet tells us to "Hide not thyself from thine own flesh" [your own family]. I believe we are being admonished to be connected to our families, both those living and those who have gone before us. Isaiah outlines that through fasting and prayer, we can become sanctified and ultimately become what he calls the "Repairer of the Breach".

A breach is a broken section or gap in a wall, a fence or a hedge. In warfare or agriculture, a breach is a place where the enemy comes in to destroy or where the sheep break out and get lost. As every farmer knows, repairing breaches or broken fences is a never-ending task. No matter how well built a fence may be, there will come a time when it will need to be repaired. This also applies to the walls surrounding cities or large properties. Even the best of walls can be broken into by thieves. In spiritual matters, a breach in a defensive wall is even more serious, because it lets temptation in and encourages those striving to do what is right to stray.

A breach as it relates to our family can be the emotional rift or negative predisposition that is inherited.  I have a friend who has 3 daughters - a whiner, a worrier and a happy-go-lucky, each of which mirrors the disposition of close relatives.

Fasting and prayer empowers us to repair anything that has torn the relationship apart - even those of a multi-generational nature. Through fasting and prayer and applying the atonement of Jesus Christ, we can gain power to repair generational family problems and stop the inter-generational flow of affliction or stop the iniquity from predisposing us to conflict and sin. Can it really be that simple? Simple and straight forward, yes, but not necessarily easy.

During one of our emotion treatments, we can identify inherited emotions that have created a breach in your protective wall.  These cracks or breaches can leave you vulnerable to negative influences or attacks. We may become subject to or even attracted to self-destructive behaviors, attitudes and influences. By assisting the subconscious mind to release or let go of trapped emotions (even inherited emotions), their grip can be loosened. As we work to replace the negative emotions by actively developing virtue or the positive emotions, such as kindness, compassion, love through service, gentleness, etc., we can begin to develop lasting change and happiness.

When an inherited trapped emotion is released, it can heal not only the influence of that emotion on you, but may also assist to heal the generations, both forward and back.

Fasting coupled with prayer can be a therapeutic approach.

Fasting is more than going without food.  You can fast from things other than food or drink. You can fast from some foods, and not others. You can fast from watching television or playing video games, having sex, and buying pleasure items, even from buying ordinary stuff. You can fast from hobbies you crave, places you are unhealthily drawn to, music, books, news, and movies. You might even find it necessary to be fasting from use of the Internet.  In a fast, you choose, for a set time, to do without something that is hard to do without. Specifically, we humbly deny something of the flesh to strengthen our connection to God, enhance our spirit, and go deeper in our prayer life.

Fasting should not be considered a "dieting method". We shouldn't fast to lose weight, but rather to gain deeper relationship with God. Yes, anyone can fast. Some may not be able to fast from food (diabetics or during pregnancy, for example), but everyone can temporarily give up something in order to focus on God. Even unplugging the television for a period of time can be an effective fast.

Fasting to be done appropriately is coupled with prayer.  For me, I have found it effective to draw my mind to God in prayer each time I think of or want to go to what I am fasting from.  For example, each time I feel a hunger pang - that is my signal to pray and focus on my purpose of the fast. Healing my body, mind or that of a loved one.

So how can the breach of generational family ties be repaired? How can loved ones be helped and even rescued? How can emotional cracks, fissures and broken walls be mended? I suggest a spiritual approach.

Consider taking the opportunity to exercise the principle of fasting coupled with prayer. If you are accustomed to a regular fasting practice of abstaining from food for a day, I would encourage you to explore something different. Seek inspiration as to what you can fast (abstain from for a set period) from. A thought, idea or impression will enter your mind as to what to fast from. Go with that. Then each time you feel the urge or desire toward that thing (food, unhealthy sweets, TV, etc.) - that is your signal to pray. Pour out your soul to God. Share your yearnings and desires. Be open to possibilities that you may not be aware of. Pray as though everything depends upon God and then go and act as though everything depends on you. Faith is an action word. Listen to and obey your conscience or that inner voice.

Schedule a session to have trapped or generational emotions identified and released. If this resonates at all with you, take action. Understand that you can be healed, but it may take time. It will take effort. And until the drug companies come up with that magic pill, quit hoping for a quick and easy resolution. Become a Repairer of the Breach!

Blessings,

Dr. Kyle Christensen
September 28, 2016