Some of the most common diseases in the U.S. are classified as autoimmune disease. As you recognize, some of these diseases can cause disability. Our lives may never be the same. You may or someone you love may suffer from them. During my almost 3 decades of pharmacy practice I saw many people suffering with these diseases. The situations seemed hopeless at times. Now, as a graduate of Dr. John Christopher’s School of Natural Healing with a rating of Master Herbalist, I see them through more hopeful eyes.

What are we talking about when we mention “autoimmune disease”? Here is a partial list from the National Institute of Health*.

• Addison’s disease
• Celiac disease – sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy)
• Dermatomyositis
• Graves disease
• Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Multiple sclerosis
• Myasthenia gravis
• Pernicious anemia
• Reactive arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Sjogren syndrome
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Type I diabetes

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It is so great to have our local Central Baptist Hospital raising the awareness of stroke problems and stroke prevention in Lexington, Ky. What they offer beyond that is pretty standard conventional treatment – and this is not enough!

Did you know that Cayenne has been used to help in stroke? It works to “equalize blood pressure”. In the case of a stroke, the blood pressure is very low in a certain area of the brain – to the point the not enough oxygen gets through to keep that part of the brain alive. Death of neurons can result and cause disability and suffering that we all recognize as due to stroke. inc

Cayenne acts by increasing blood flow to the areas of the brain where blood flow is needed. It is much better to use cayenne as a prevention of stroke, but cayenne has very much reduced the problems after stroke has occurred in people.

To learn more about this humble herb that helps us live, read my article  “Cayenne – A Spice That Can Improve Circulation, Stop Bleeding, and Save Lives!”

Congratulations to Felisa Shelby for authoring this book of struggle and courage. Facing a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS is devastating, but it NEED NOT BE A DEATH SENTENCE!  Click on this image to visit the author’s web site and purchase this book.

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups asparagus, chopped
• 2 cups zucchini, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• Olive Oil
• 1/8 teaspoon dill weed
• Cooked rice , seasoned to taste.

DIRECTIONS:

• Sauté asparagus and zucchini in olive oil until crisp-tender;
• Add mushrooms and dill weed, stirring until mushrooms are golden and warmed through.
• Serve over rice
• Season as desired.

This is an excellent recipe. Please know that seasoning is needed for the rice to perk this up. Some people have used pre-seasoned rice with good results.

Non-cooking spouses take note: I went to the grocery (on my bike), purchased the ingredients, came home and made this in under 45 minutes. Incredible!

Original Recipe is from Herbal Legacy Recipes http://www.herballegacy.com/Recipes.html

CLEANSING FOR DIABETES
In this session, Jim Spalding, Master Herbalist, will discuss how cleansing with herbal aids can help in healing diabetes and other diseases.  You will learn two cleansing routines and then be able to begin a healing program using natural herbal aids at home.
Instructor: Jim Spalding, Master Herbalist
When: Saturday, April 21, 2:30 – 4 pm

Good Foods Market & Café

455 Southland Drive
Lexington, Kentucky 40503
(859)278-1813

What tastes great to the most critical fish eater (me), can be enjoyed rain or shine, and does not give you heartburn?

Tilapia On the Electric Grill!

This is great stuff when coated with Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning. Or, use your favorite recipe. The flavor is just as good a any fish I ever caught. It is just as good as deep-fried (without the grease).

Just coat it and grill until flaky. So quick and so good for you.

Make a salad or some side veggies and you have a 15 minute meal that will make you a hero!

That’s right! The Official title is “Cleansing for Diabetes” I will be your presenter. Osteoporosis and cancer will also be addressed because cleansing is a BIG part of the healing in both of these problems. That is because toxins have a big part in causing these problems. While the colon is one of the areas of the body to be cleansed, it is not the only area. Cleaning out the rest of the tissues and preventing more toxins from accumulating are very important as well.

Find out more at Good Foods Coop, 455  Southland Dr. , Lexington, KY on April 21st at 2:30PM. There will be a discussion period. The store phone number is (859)278-1813.

I look forward to meeting you.

Jim Spalding, M.H.

If you like garlic, you will like this Hummus recipe! Our garlic already looks like this, and it is only March……

HUMMUS

Ingredients:

• 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans
• 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
• 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on taste)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

• Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can.
• Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor.
• Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas.
• Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth. You may need to add some of the liquid or olive oil to get the desired consistency.Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.
  Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Awake again at 1AM with a fire in your stomach? Does it feel like it is working a way up through your chest? Or did you just have a “normal” meal and now you have fire in the belly? Perhaps you are one of the sufferers who have a low fire burning in your stomach all day long. Then you went to the doctor and someone said you had acid reflux or GERD or heartburn. If we watch TV or read the media we have probably all seen the ads for pharmaceuticals to quell this fire. But what else can be done and why would we not just take a purple pill?…..Click to Read More