Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself

by Dr. Joe Dispenza

You are not doomed by your genes and hardwired to be a certain way for the rest of your life. A new science is emerging that empowers all human beings to creat the reality they choose. In Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, renowned author, speaker, researcher, and chiropractor Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show you what is truly possible.

Not only will you be given the necessary knowledge to chane the aspect of yourself, but you will be taught the step-by-step tools to apply what you learn in order to make measurable changes in any area of your life. Dr. Joe demystifies ancient understandings and bridges the gap between science and spirituality. Through his powerful workshops and lectures, thousands of people in 24 different countries have used these principles to change from the inside out. Once you break the habit of being yourself and truly change your mind, your life will never be the same!

Paperback, 355 pages, Hay House, 2012

"Butterfly Miracles with Essential Oils: Empowering Yourself" by LaRee Westover

Butterfly Miracles is a book with a hands-on approach to the use of essential oils in day to day living. It's easy-to-use format gives both the beginner and the more experienced practitioner a clear picture of the efficacy of essential oils. This second edition includes a comprehensive index, making the book even more user-friendly.

• History & Schools of Thought of Essential Oils
• Essential Oil Basic Principles & Information
• Essential Oil Quality including Understanding Tests & Standards
• Safety Guidelines
• How to Use Essential Oils
• Charts & Definitions
• Suggestions & Practical Uses of Essential Oils
• Essential Oils for Emotions
• Essential Oils by Plant Families
• Growing Cycles & Essential Oils
• Eastern Healing Philosophies of Essential Oils
• Essential Oils for Women's Health 
• All About Carrier Oils
• Single Herb Essential Oils Dictionary
• Butterfly Blend Essential Oils Dictionary

Paperback, 352 pages, English, Butterfly Expressions LLC, 2020

CAC

INGREDIENTS: Buckthorn, Burdock, Licorice Root, Poke Root, Red Clover, Senna, Uva Ursi

CAC has a laxative effect on the bowels, and is used for cleansing and purifying the body and the blood. CAC is particularly effective when used as a tea, rather than as a tincture.

Instructions:

Mix 1/2 cup of herbs with 1 quart distilled or filtered water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes. Strain. Add the same herbs that you just strained to another quart of fresh water. Bring to a boil and simmer for another 45 minutes. Strain. Mix the two liquids.

Dosage is 4 - 12 ounces once or twice a day. I don’t know why the method is as it is, but those are the instructions I was given and which I have read for similar formulas in other herbal reference materials. This method produces a very potent brew.

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CALENDULA OIL (Calendula officinalis)

EXTRACTION METHOD: Calendula flowers infused in Almond Oil

CONSISTENCY: medium weight, very light yellow color

PART UTILIZED: flower

APPLICATION: Calendula Carrier Oil can be used all by itself, 100%.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: slight flower aroma

GENERAL INFORMATION: Calendula is one of the best vulnerary (good for the healing of wounds) plants ever. Calendula is anti-inflammatory. It is useful for vein health and circulatory issues such as varicose veins, spider veins and bruises. Calendula is one of the best healers for skin rashes, hives, eczema and psoriasis, leg ulcers, and bed sores that are difficult to heal. Using the appropriate essential oil, coupled with the healing properties of Calendula Infused Oil as a carrier, provides a “double whammy” of healing. Some examples would include: ^LeBaby Me for diaper rash or stretch marks; ^LeAgeLess for a facial skin conditioner; ^LeMelaPlus or ^LePurify on insect bites; and ^LeDeeper for the pain of shingles. Calendula would also be good used with Helichrysum on recent injuries to prevent or minimize scarring.

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This great invention facilitates the filling of ‘0’ size capsules to 24 capsules at a time.

This quality machine allows the user to fill 24 “0” size capsules at a time with as much powder as will fit in the longer “half.” The empty capsules must first be separated and loaded into the base (long half) and into the cover (short half) of the machine.

• Put the large part of The Capsule Machine (the base) onto the enclosed stand, and then place on a flat bowl or plate.
• Separate capsule. Push longer part, open end up, into base, and shorter part into the cover.
• Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of powdered material into base and sweep enclosed card over holes, filling them. If desired, use enclosed tamping tool to compact powder, and then fill base again.
• Place cover on base, and remove The Capsule Machine from stand. Put The Capsule Machine on flat surface and press down evenly until bottomed out. Release pressure.
• Remove cover. Filled capsules should be in the cover. Depress top cover gently on both sides to eject filled capsules.

Castor oil for internal use has both strong advocates and equally strong opponents. That is likely because the castor bean contains both healing properties and properties that are strong to the point of being destructive. The benefits of castor oil can almost always be achieved by topical application and, in my opinion, it is much safer to use castor oil that way.

LATIN NAME: Richinus Communis

EXTRACTION METHOD: Expeller Pressed

CONSISTENCY:  Heavyweight

PART UTILIZED: Seed

SOME INTERESTING STUDIES 

• An Indian study in 2011 found that castor leaf extract showed better antibacterial activity against both ~Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria that Gentamycin (their standard of comparison).
• A 2010 study found that castor oil packs were an effective means of decreasing constipation in the elderly.
• A 2009 study found that castor oil effectively relieves arthritis symptoms.
• A 1999 study found an increase in T cells over a seven hour period after the application of castor oil.
• Interestingly, according to the American Cancer society, “Oncologists now use castor oil as a vehicle for delivering some chemotherapy drugs to . . . metastatic breast cancer and other tumors. Unfortunately, the vehicle sometimes causes problems of its own, including allergic reactions. This has prompted a search for substitute carriers.”

CAYENNE (Capsicum annuum)

PART USED: Pepper

PROPERTIES: Stimulant, Tonic (circulatory), Diaphoretic, Sudorific, Demulcent, Styptic, Carminative, Rubefacient, Vulnerary, Hemostatic (stops bleeding), Expectorant, Analgesic, Antibiotic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory

SYSTEMS AFFECTED: Circulatory, Integumentary (skin), Nervous, Muscular, Digestive, Cardiovascular

POSSIBLE USES: blood pressure, arthritis, mental confusion, dizziness, vertigo, heart-related issues, headache, metabolism, motion sickness, osteoporosis, shingles, shock, trauma recovery, increased stamina, stroke, varicose veins

In a study conducted at the Yale Pain Management Center in New Haven, CT, capsaicin (the active ingredient in Cayenne) was shown to dramatically reduce the pain of the mouth sores that result from chemotherapy and radiation treatment. Strangely, the capsaicin was administered in taffy. Taffy was chosen because the sugar decreased the initial burning sensation, taffy would remain in the mouth long enough for the capsaicin to desensitize the neurons, and because taffy is so soft and did not irritate the mouth.

As you can see from the lists above, Cayenne is about as close to a cure-all herb as there is in nature. If I could only have one herb in my house, Cayenne would be the one that I would choose.

Tincture using 1:7 ratio and alcohol that is 100 proof or higher. Use fresh or whole dried Cayenne Peppers. Cayenne, picked fresh and tinctured the same day, makes a beautifully clear and amazingly potent tincture.

Cayenne is the #1 stimulant herb. It is the purest and most powerful of all the medicinal herbs. The best description I have ever read of Cayenne is that it causes “the fires of life to burn more brightly.” Cayenne rebuilds (yes, rebuilds) vein structures, removes plaque from veins, and sends the blood rushing along carrying nutrients to every cell of the body.

Cayenne’s action on the cardiovascular system is almost instantaneous. Cayenne brings the blood, especially the clotting factors, into a state of homeostasis, making it effective for hemorrhage as well as poor circulation. Cayenne will stop bleeding, even of hemorrhage proportions, and is the first thing that I would reach for at the onset of a stroke or heart attack. Studies have repeatedly shown that Cayenne reduces blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. In addition to that amazing feat, Cayenne reduces the instances of platelet aggregation­—meaning that Cayenne prevents blood clots.

Taken as a cold or fever begins, Cayenne fights the infection while inducing a beneficial and bacteria-killing sweat. Cayenne is an excellent digestive and reproductive stimulant herb. In respiratory illnesses, Cayenne acts as an expectorant, thinning the mucus in the lungs and making it possible for the body to expel it. In the digestive tract, Cayenne promotes the secretion of digestive juices and improves the ability of the body to absorb nutrients. Cayenne is often used—usually in capsule form—to cauterize and heal stomach ulcers.

The sensation (the burning feeling) created on the tongue stimulates the brain to release endorphins. Endorphins block pain receptors throughout the body and induce feelings of wellbeing. A positive attitude alone can have a beneficial effect on healing, especially with chronic illnesses.

Cayenne contains carotene molecules which are powerful antioxidants. Interestingly, although Cayenne is hot to the taste it actually lowers body temperatures by stimulating a center in the hypothalamus that is responsible for cooling the body. Cayenne, applied topically, reduces pain.

Cayenne is an accentuator and will increase the healing properties of the other herbs. By adding a touch of Cayenne to a respiratory formula, for example, the respiratory herbs will reach the lungs and begin their healing action much more quickly. You will notice in the recipe section of this manual that Cayenne, in small parts, is in many formulas.

CEDARWOOD (Cedrus deodora)

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antiseptic, tonic, antifungal, antiseborrheic, regenerative, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, fungicidal, stimulant to circulatory system but sedative to nervous system—this is a rare and powerful combination

AFFINITY FOR: urinary tract, spleen, pancreas, skin and scalp, lymphatic system, central vessel meridian, kidney meridian, heart meridian, spleen meridian, chakras and subtle bodies

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Coniferae

PART UTILIZED: bark, wild crafted

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

APPLICATION: Dilute and apply to the feet or to the body.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: Cedarwood is an excellent oil for meditation and clarity of mind. It reduces tension and promotes restful sleep. The aroma of Cedarwood can help us realize when we are being self-righteous, rigid, or dogmatic in our opinions.

EMOTIONAL - SPIRITUAL - MENTAL ASPECTS: Cedarwood was used traditionally by the Indian tribes of America to enhance spiritual communication. Like all conifer oils, Cedarwood enhances feelings of security and protection. It helps us to feel, and return, the love of heaven. The aroma of Cedarwood calms anger and relieves nervous tension. It quiets the mind that is going over and over the same details, analyzing and then analyzing again. Steadiness, integrity, and emotional stability are some of the great gifts of Cedarwood oil.

Cedarwood strengthens the energy of the kidney meridian. Strength in this meridian gives us the will to stand firm when we have made a decision, even against persistent opposition. Cedarwood can give us strength in times of crisis as we stand strong, refusing to lose confidence or faith. This is an excellent oil to bolster us when we are going into strange or unfamiliar situations. Cedarwood oil has been shown effective in the treatment of ADHD because it stabilizes beta/theta waves.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: Because it is mucolytic (dissolves mucous), Cedarwood is useful for chest infections, asthma, and coughs. It is also soothing and healing to the skin, and especially, to the scalp. Cedarwood is often used for dandruff, hair loss, and psoriasis.

Cedarwood encourages lymphatic drainage and stimulates the breakdown of fat in the tissues. Mildly diuretic, Cedarwood is used for cellulite and water retention. Decongestant, astringent, and anti-infective, Cedarwood is useful for respiratory and urinary tract infections. Cedarwood is of benefit in any physical complaint where the underlying condition is coldness and dampness, physically or energetically. Valued as an insect repellent to be used around spices and other food items.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Cedarwood oil is very powerful at breaking up catarrh. This action of Cedarwood oil is a fine example of the connections between the physical body and the more subtle (or energy) aspects of our systems. Just as surely as Cedarwood will break up catarrh and phlegm in the physical body, it will remove the congestion and clutter that is clogging our minds and spirits.

CAUTIONS: Cedarwood should be avoided by pregnant women.

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CHAMOMILE, ROMAN (Chamaemelum nobile)

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: calmative, analgesic, antibiotic, febrifuge, anti-inflammatory, immune stimulant

AFFINITY FOR: reproductive system, nervous system, digestive system, spleen meridian, bladder meridian, yin energy, throat chakra

RESONANCE: physical, emotional

PLANT FAMILY: Compositae

PART UTILIZED: flowers

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

APPLICATION: Chamomile Roman can be applied to the base of the neck, on the temples, and over the liver. It can be added to shampoo or conditioner to cover gray in lighter hair colors.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: The aroma of Chamomile Roman, in my opinion, is the most relaxing scent in the entire essential oil world. Chamomile Roman is powerfully soothing. The soothing action of this oil applies to both physical and emotional conditions alike. Diffused, this oil creates an atmosphere of peace and patience.

EMOTIONAL - SPIRITUAL - MENTAL ASPECTS: Chamomile Roman smooths the flow of the chi energy throughout the body. It is this regulation of vital energy that makes Chamomile Roman so powerfully soothing to both physical and emotional conditions. In fact, so powerfully does this oil unravel the negative emotions behind physical ailments, that it is sometimes hard to tell if it is working at an emotional or a physical level. Chamomile Roman is of great benefit in the treatment of chronic headaches, insomnia, nervous indigestion and nausea, and irritable bowel syndrome—to name just a few.

The smoothing out of the vital energy prevents the build-up of energetic heat, which manifests in the body as inflammation. This Chamomile is particularly beneficial for alleviating neuritis, cystitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and earache.

One of the outstanding uses of Chamomile Roman essential oil is for babies with colic, babies who startle awake and then cry for a long time, and infants that are just plain fussy and want to be held and comforted most of the day and night.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS: This variety of Chamomile, though containing less deep blue azulene, has anti-inflammatory properties. It is of benefit when applied to aching muscles and joints. Because it is so mild and soothing, Chamomile Roman is wonderful in the tub or used in a compress. This oil is very soothing for menstrual cramps, nausea, PMS, tension, and nerves.

Chamomile Roman cleanses the blood and reduces allergic reactions. Allergy sufferers can find a great deal of relief by carrying an inhaler or just a few drops of this oil on a tissue or cotton ball. Chamomile Roman is an antihistamine and soothing to inflamed tissues.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The plant from which Chamomile Roman is distilled is very tender and delicate. It must be harvested at precisely the right moment in its growth cycle. To accomplish this, growers concerned with quality do a test distillation every few days as the plant matures. They have the distillation analyzed using gas chromatography. This ensures the therapeutic quality of the essential oil.

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CHAMOMILE, GERMAN - Matricaria recutita

Annual / Full Sun to Part Shade

Organically Certified Seeds / Open-Pollinated / Untreated / GMO Free

Dried Chamomile flowers make a gently sedative and decidedly delicious tea that is calming to the stomach and improves digestion. 

APPEARANCE: Aromatic flowers yellow and white to 3 feet tall.

GROWING INFORMATION:  Self-seeding annual plant native to Eurasia. Flowers occur in 90 days. Plant thrives in regular garden soil or alkaline soils in the sun to part shade. Mix small seed with sand to provide even distribution. In the fall or early spring, strew on disturbed soil or a weed-free seedbed, work in shallowly, and tamp securely. Germination is in about a week. Thin to 3 to 6 inches apart. 

USE: This is the delightfully aromatic Chamomile of tea fame.

500 Organically Certified Seeds per package

Looking for a great-tasting, easy, all-around healthy recipe to add to your dinner menus? Here’s a few reasons why we love this new recipe with the infused, raw honeys from Elderberry Family Farms:

Taste and Flavor: Honey chicken is known for its delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The combination of honey’s natural sweetness with the savory spices and sauces creates a delicious and appealing taste. Honey chicken is often enjoyed by people of all ages, making it a great choice for family dinners, gatherings, and parties. It’s a dish that tends to please a wide range of palates.

Versatility: Honey chicken recipes are very versatile and can be made custom to your taste preferences, and this recipe is no different! You can use any of these Infused Honey flavors or a combination of them to make this recipe your own!

Ease of Preparation: Many honey chicken recipes are relatively simple to make, which makes it accessible to both novice and experienced cooks. It’s a great option for a quick and satisfying meal. This recipe can even be made in the crockpot!

Nutritional Benefits: Honey can offer some amazing health benefits, such as being a natural sweetener and having antioxidant properties. When used in moderation, it can add a touch of natural sweetness to your meal. When paired with vegetables or a side dish, honey chicken can be part of a well-balanced meal that includes protein and vegetables.

Citrus Sunshine – Idaho Sheep Tallow Handmade Soap

Bright, fresh, and uplifting, Citrus Sunshine is like a burst of morning light for your skin. This sunny bar combines organic olive oil, 100% Idaho sheep tallow, coconut oil, lemongrass essential oil, bergamot essential oil, and turmeric root for a cleansing experience that energizes your senses.

Turmeric root offers natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, while tallow and olive oil gently moisturize and protect. The cheerful citrus aroma of lemongrass and bergamot uplifts mood and leaves skin delicately scented.

Benefits:

• Brightens & Revitalizes – Turmeric helps even skin tone and reduce inflammation
• Mood-Boosting Aroma – Lemongrass and bergamot offer a fresh, cheerful scent
• Moisturizes Naturally – Olive oil and tallow keep skin soft and supple
• Gentle Daily Cleanser – Perfect for morning showers to start your day fresh