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Hi,
Dr. Stoll has suggested I post two of my papers on holistic health each week. This week’s
offering follows.
Cliff
Health Musings (Paper 9D, The thyroid)
by Clifford S. Garner, Ph.D.
In this paper we want to tell you about the thyroid gland, its disorders, and better ways of finding if
there is a thyroid dysfunction and what to do about it than is offered by orthodox medicine. Perhaps 40-
50% of the USA population has a somewhat underactive thyroid.
The thyroid is an endocrine gland weighing about one ounce and situated essentially under the Adam's
apple (or lower part of the larynx). It consists of two lateral lobes connected across the rnidline by a narrow
transverse portion, the isthmus. (The parathyroids are round glands about one-quarter inch in diameter,
located in or near the thyroid, and secrete a hormone concerned vainly with metabolism of calcium and
phosphorus.)
There are apparently seven hormones secreted by the thyroid, of which we consider here only the four
major ones.
Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) have many similar functions, and are controlled
mainly by thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Only a tiny amount of
T3 is secreted. It is the most active, usable form, and the body controls its need by conversion of the more
plentiful, but less active, T4 into T3. This conversion is interfered with by stress, and is probably the most
common cause of thyroid malfunction. Some T4 is also converted to an apparently inactive hormone called
"reverse T3," which is incorrectly included as active T3 in the interpretation of thyroid blood tests, and a
few laboratories are starting to offer reverse T3 testing.
There are at least thirteen known functions of T4 and T3. These include up to a doubling of the basal
metabolism rate, increasing the rate of food use for energy (your caloric needs), increasing appetite,
increasing secretion of digestive enzymes and peristalsis in the GI tract, increasing insulin secretion by the
pancreas, increasing both making and breaking down of glucose and absorption of glucose by the cells and
the GI tract, increasing respiratory rate, increasing heart rate and systolic blood pressure (and decreasing
diastolic pressure), and dilating blood vessels to increase blood flow.
In one sense, a main T4 function is to regulate the rhythm of the heart (a person can have a perfect
heart, yet have heart failure because T4 control is absent). If the thyroid stops functioning, or has been
surgically removed (MDs are people who believe we have an excess of organs and a deficiency of drugs),
the adrenals have to act as the heart's backup. T4 deficiency tends to bring about symptoms such as
fatigue, depression, headaches, cold hands and feet, and frequent subluxations of the spinal cervical
vertebrae.
A main T3 function could be considered to be the regulation of the rhythm of the kidneys. A deficiency
ofT3 gives symptoms such as fluid retention, swelling of ankles and legs, bloating, loose bowels, colitis,
Crohn's syndrome, gas, and weight gain, all because the kidneys are failing to filter the blood properly and
to flush out fluids and wastes, which instead are backing up into the body.
The thyroid needs about 0.2 mg of iodine per day to produce T3 and T4. Insufficient iodine, especially
in an absorbable organic form (not the usual potassium iodide), is common in the USA (in the Contact
Reflex Analysis CRA system this iodine lack is called T4 1/2). If the thyroid is iodine-deficient, symptoms
are likely to be a slow or fast heart rate, pain in the chest, fluid in the lungs, coughing, anxiety, goiters, and
double chins.
The third major thyroid hormone (T1) controls the electrical input and charge of the brain. Symptoms
of a T1 deficiency may include fatigue, depression, low self esteem, suicidal tendencies, and various mental
disorders. Sometimes multiple sclerosis and Lou Gehrig's syndrome are a result of not enough T1 to
recharge the brain.
The fourth major thyroid hormone is calcitonin, apparently not under pituitary control. When blood
levels of calcium are too high, calcitonin is secreted, which makes more bone-forming cells (osteoblasts)
and decreases formation of cells that break down bone (osteoclasts); these processes are tied in with the
functions of a hormone secreted by the parathyroids.
Other symptoms besides those given or implied above, when the thyroid is underactive may include a
tendency to be overweight, a need for more sleep, a lack of motivation, constipation, balding or thinning of
hair, brittle nails, hands or feet that tend to crack or peel, muscle cramps, asthma, or being out of breath
with just a little exertion, irregular or prolonged or painful periods, low libido, low blood pressure, low
blood sugar, hives or acne. For an overactive thyroid, symptoms may include having trouble putting on
weight (often thin, wiry people), nervousness, difficulty falling asleep even when tired, sweating a lot and
disliking heat, diarrhea, hand tremors, and protrusion of eyeballs. As always, please be aware that many
symptoms in any dysfunction may have more than one cause.
There are many reasons why the thyroid may misbehave. Among them are prolonged intake of refined
carbohydrates and sweets, prolonged excess intake of cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cabbage,
cauliflower, kohlrabi, and Brussels sprouts, although these are otherwise excellent foods) and peanuts and
soybean products--all are beneficial for an overactive thyroid--, long-term overeating (especially of fats and
sugars), prolonged intake of vitamin A and zinc supplements, long-term use of birth control pills, cortisone,
epinephrine and some other drugs, taking synthetic thyroid hormone (Synthroid, see below), lack of organic
iodine (not found in iodized salt), pituitary malfunction (often affected by emotional stress), estrogen
imbalances (whether from pituitary, ovary, uterus, liver, or adrenal malfunction, or from estrogen
replacement therapy), low adrenal function (which tends to slow the thyroid in order to decrease
metabolism and give the adrenals a chance to rest and recover), and abnormal nerve pressure from spinal
mid-cervical subluxations (common in whiplash injuries), use of iodized salt (see below), and certain
autoimmune conditions. In the latter, the thyroid can be infiltrated by white blood cells which form
antibodies to thyroid cells, eventually causing overproduction of T4 (this autoimmune disorder, known as
Graves' disease, produces an overactive thyroid). Sometimes the antibodies inactivate parts of the thyroid
slowly, converting the overactive thyroid into an underactive one (Hashimoto's syndrome). Louise Hay
states that low thyroid function is associated with giving up, feeling hopelessly stifled, "I never get to do
what I want to do." An overactive thyroid she ascribes to rage at being left out. Bereavement or divorce
especially stress the thyroid. According to the Chinese Law of the Five Elements, used in classical
acupuncture, the thyroid is the yang aspect (and the gonads and pericardium the yin aspect) of the Triple
Warmer meridian of the Fire Element, for which such emotions as despair, despondency, humiliation,
hopelessness, are relevant.
Aside from symptom observation (poor because symptoms often have multiple causes, and
another reason why orthodox medicine is so inefficient and often harmful with its focus on symptom-
removal), how do we know if our thyroid is malfunctioning?
Medical doctors rely mainly on a thyroid panel in blood chemistry tests, which tests have a high degree
of inaccuracy. This panel may include the following; T4 (usually low in underactive thyroid (hypothyroid),
usually high in overactive thyroid (hyperthyroid), and low, high, or normal in nonthyroid illness; T3
(usually low, high, or normal in hypothyroid, usually high in hyperthyroid. and high or low in nonthyroid
illness); T3 uptake ("resin uptake") that determines the percent of unbound sites available on the protein
that transports thyroid hormones in the blood (usually normal or slightly high in hypothyroid, normal or
slightly low in hyperthyroid, and high or low in nonthyroid illness); T7 or FTI (free thyroxine index)
calculated by multiplying the T4 value by the T3 uptake value (usually low in hypothyroid, high in
hyperthyroid, and uncertain in nonthyroid illness); TSH (very high in hypothyroid, low or undetectable (less
than 0.2 mu/ml) in hyperthyroid (the TSH test is probably the most sensitive of the medical tests)); TBG
(thyroxine binding globulin) is occasionally included and is usually normal to slightly high in hypothyroid
and normal or slightly low in hyperthyroid. This all seems very scientific, but in fact is often poorly related
to actual thyroid function. One reason is that numerous drugs can influence thyroid tests; some are oral
anticoagulants (such as coumadin), various hormones (such as corticosteroids, estrogens, progestins, and
oral contraceptives), antithyroid drugs, sulfonamides. phenytoin, cartemazepine, lithium therapy, and even
aspirin in higher dosage. Different labs use somewhat different reference values, to compound the
confusion. Pregnancy, crash dieting, and certain types of kidney disease also throw off T4 values.
The best test for thyroid dysfunction, in my opinion, is the basal body temperature test, developed by
Broda Barnes, MD, who studied thyroid problems for 35 years. She claims many people have thyroid
problems not picked up by the conventional medical blood tests (I couldn’t agree more). She says patients
treated on the basis of her test results have a 90% reduction in incidence of heart disease. Her test is done
as follows. 1) Shake down an oral thermometer before going to bed, and put it within easy reach of the
bed; 2) Upon awakening in the morning, place and hold the thermometer bulb under an armpit and lie still
for a full 10 minutes by the clock; 3) Read and record the temperature and date; 4) Repeat for 5 days and
calculate the average temperature; 5) If the average is below 97.8 degrees F, suspect hypothyroid; if above
98.4 degrees F suspect an overactive thyroid--couple this information with your symptoms (see above for
symptoms). If premenopausal, start on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle (basal body temperature rises and
falls just before and after ovulation). Any day is alright for postmenopausal women.
Most medical doctors reflexively prescribe levothyroxine (Synthroid) for hypothyroidism. Synthroid is
a synthetic form of T4, and if the body doesn't convert T4 to T3, Synthroid is useless. Moreover, taking
Synthroid for a few years tends to inhibit the body's production of thyroid hormones, aside from side
effects, which can include severe depression, panic attacks, and kidney problems. Giving T3 by itself in an
attempt to compensate for this poor conversion of T4 to T3 can cause irregular heart rhythm, among other
side effects. If one is going to go the orthodox medical route the best thyroid medication for low thyroid is
Armour Desiccated Thyroid, a natural porcine thyroid product (but most Mds are wedded to Synthroid and
may balk if you ask for the Armour Desiccated Thyroid). Some patients who have been on Synthroid for a
long time without results improve rapidly when switched to the Armour product.
In treating hyperthyroid, medical doctors often recommend partial and irreversible destruction of the
thyroid surgically or by ingestion of fligh-dosage radioiodine--this despite the fact that a third of all
overactive thyroid cases will resolve themselves without medical intervention. Alternatively, antithyroid
drugs, such as propylthiouracil, carbimazole. or methimazole, are used. but these can cause serious
problems, such as agranulocytosis (sudden decrease in the number of white blood cells, resulting in
extreme fatigue, fever, and bleeding of the mouth, vagina, or rectum), aplastic anemia (bone marrow
stops making red blood cells), etc.
What are some non-drug alternatives?
For hypothyroid, Standard Process Labs (SPL) Thytrophin PMG (3-6 daily) for a T4 deficiency, SPL
Min-Tran (4-6 daily) for a T1 deficiency, and SPL Iodomere (4-6 daily), plus SPL A-C Carbamide (3-9
daily) for a T3 deficiency. For a THS pituitary deficiency, 2-6 per day of SPL Pituitrophin PMG plus 3
SPL Catalyn are suggested. However, our experience is that most clients will do fine with just the SPL
Thytrophin PMG plus SPL Zypan (1-2 per meal); if that doesn’t work, and in the absence of a kinesiologist
to tell, try SPL Organic Iodine (2-3 daily, but start with 1 for a week). SPL supplements can sometimes be
obtained through local chiropractors, or by mail from Cliff.
For an overactive thyroid., 1-2 SPL Organic Minerals daily will often suffice. For Hashimoto's
syndrome, 15 SPL Calsol and 10 SPL Immuplex daily often help (this often works well for Grave's
syndrome also).
Helpful herbs include poke root, white oak bark, quercus marine, and Irish moss. Vitamins B2, B3,
B6, and C are required for normal thyroid function. It would be best to monitor these through Contact
Reflex Analysis (CRA).
Other ways in which you can help your thyroid include the following. Rub for 1-2 minutes daily the
thyroid neurolymphatic reflexes just to each side of the breastbone between ribs 2 and 3 (to locate, rib 1 is
under the collarbone, so count down from it). Alternate a hot compress and an icebag held over the thyroid
for 30 seconds each for 6 times in the morning, and again at night for one week--this tends to normalize
thyroid function. For an overactive thyroid, an icebag over the thyroid for 30 minutes daily should help.
Regarding the use of iodized salt, recommended bv MDs to help the thyroid, there is considerable
evidence that indicates this commonly makes thyroid conditions worse, tending to generate an overactive
thyroid. Even in geographical areas ("goiter belts") where iodine is deficient in the foods produced there,
use of iodized salt triples the incidence of thyroid antibodies aud predisposes to Graves' disease. In place of
iodized salt, use either "Real Salt” from deep salt mines in Utah, or much superior, Celtic Sea Salt from the
pure marshes off the coast of Normandy, France. Both have macro minerals and trace minerals which
render them very nutritious. “Real Salt” is often available in Smith’s supermarkets in the nutrition section.
Celtic Sea Salt is available mainly from the Grain & Salt Society, 1-800-867-7258.
DISCLAIMER: Procedures described in this and other “Health Musings” are reported solely for
educational purposes. The author is not directly or indirectly dispensing medical advice. Although the
author believes this information and these procedures to be valuable, persons using them do so entirely at
their own risk.
Cliff Garner, Ph.D., is a holistic health facilitator and a professional kinesiology practitioner. He may be
reached by telephone or fax at (505) 525-1089 and by e-mail at kosmik@totacc.com.
Health Musings (Paper 11D, Healing with flower essences and aromatherapy)
by Clifford S. Garner, Ph.D.
In this paper we discuss flower essences and aromatherapy.
The earliest use of healing with the vibrational essences of flowers (and gems) reportedly goes
back to the Lemurian and Atlantean civilizations. Ancient records reveal that the Egyptians used
flower essences in healing thousands of years ago. The earliest record of European use appears to
go back to the 15th century and the work of Paracelsus, who treated his patient's emotional
imbalances with the dew of selected flowers.
To those people who have heard of or used flower essence remedies the ones that probably
most quickly come to mind are the 38 remedies discovered by the English physician, Edward
Bach, M.B., B.S., D.P.H., in the early 1930s, and known throughout the world as Bach flower
remedies. Interestingly, Dr. Bach's early research had to do with the role of bacteria in chronic
disease, from which he turned to vaccine therapy, then to homeopathic remedies. His observation
of his patients in all three fields led him to the recognition that physical illnesses are predisposed
by negative emotional states such as fear, resentment, anger, insecurity, jealousy, etc. Two of his
views worth quoting are: 'Think of the patient, not the disease" and "True healing involves
treating the very base of the cause of suffering. Therefore no effort directed to the body alone can
do more than superficially repair damage. Treat people for their emotional unhappiness, allow
them to be happy, and they will become well." These ideas were heresy to the medical doctors of
his time, but today clinical studies have confirmed that the emotional and psychological state of a
person affects many body processes by suppressing or stimulating brain endorphin production,
neurotransmitters, immune cell activity, adrenal hormones, etc.
Leslie Kaslof, researcher and authority on the Bach remedies, states "Unlike most
pharmacological drugs, flower essence remedies have no side effects, but have a subtle effect,
gently resolving underlying emotional stress by triggering mechanisms which serve to mobilize the
body’s own internal healing processes. Most often, as the remedies take effect, one will not even
have a sense of having had an emotional problem. Only in retrospect will a person be able to
determine where attitudes have changed or resolved themselves."
One of the chief categories of the remedies put forth by Dr. Bach he called the "twelve
healers." These remedies are for basic personality types that usually do not change in a given
incarnation. The gifted user of Bach remedies, the late Jessica Bear, N.D., Ph.D., whom I had the
pleasure of meeting at several conferences of the International Association of Specialized
Kinesiologists, further subdivided these twelve remedies and their associated personalities as
Dominators, Mediators, and Enablers. She ascribed to each personality type a specific virtue
when the person was in balance, a fau1t or way of being when out of balance, and a reaction or
way of behaving when not in balance. Dominators when out of balance look for someone they
can dominate. Mediators out of balance seek to balance any difficult situation, usually between a
Dominator and an Enabler. Enablers out of balance are easy victims. More often than not, my
clients appear to be Enablers. Consider a client for whom Mimulus (Monkey flower, Mimulus
guttatus) tests as the priority flower essence; that person tends to act as an Enabler and to react
by fear, perhaps fearing such things as the dark, loud noises, poverty, being sick, being alone ("I'm
a victim"), and it is hard for them to share their fears--they are often shy. Mimulus will help this
client.
Jessica Bear developed the "Wheel of Emotions" which correlates the personality types with the
"twelve healers" flower essences (I have inserted in her Wheel the corresponding behavioral
barometer emotions commonly used in PKP kinesiology, and the related homeopathic cell salts–
see the last page of this article for a diagram of the Wheel).
The remaining Bach remedies have their associated emotional states too, of course. Julian and
Martine Barnard have written a wonderful book, "The Healing Herbs of Edward Bach,"
describing the 38 remedies and the indications or problems helped by each, together with
affirmations to be used. This book has beautiful photographs of each essence flower. Many other
good books on flower essences are available.
Flower essences have been used for various physical conditions, such as TMJ (temporomandibular
joint) dysfunction, ileocecal valve problems, hiatal hernia, etc., although their main use is to
facilitate resolution of emotional issues.
Perhaps the Bach remedy most widely used by the public is "Rescue Remedy," a combination
of 5 of the 38 flower essences. This has a calming effect in emergencies, such as accidents,
anxiety, hysteria, bereavement or other loss, etc., and also helps relieve tension headaches. It is
helpful to keep some in your home, in your car, etc.
Bach flower essences and information on their uses are available in the USA from Ellon USA,
Inc,. (516) 543-2206. Many health food stores stock the Bach remedies.
Since the late l970s additional flower essences made from flowers native to the USA, Australia
and elsewhere have been researched and produced for distribution.
Perhaps the best known of these additional essences are the California flower essences produced
and researched by the Flower Essence Society, (916) 263-9162. The FES also imports healing
herbs from the United Kingdom, including a full line of Bach remedies. Patricia Kaminski and
Richard Katz of the FES have authored the excellent book, "Flower Essence Repertory," which
describes how flowers are selected for essences and their properties verified (in some cases
clinically), how they are used in healing, and a cross-referenced repertory of emotional and soul
categories and themes, with the properties of each of the Bach remedies and California flower
essences described under "positive qualities," "patterns of imbalances," and a detailed
psychological and soul expressions section characteristic of each essence. I use both the Bach and
the 72-item professional kit of California flower essences (as well as the Perelandra essences
mentioned below), using kinesiology to learn which is best for the client in the context of their
session, and which individual essence is a priority for them at this time. In PKP kinesiology, in
which I am certified, there is a "finger mode," EM#12, in which the thumbpad is held on the
fingernail of the ring finger while muscle-testing the client; a change from strong to weak (or
weak to strong) indicates the client's inner beingness wants flower essences used at that time.
One could alternatively use a pendulum or intuition to select the essence, of course. Some
sensitive users are aware of guidance from one or more flower devas.
Among other flower essences are the Perelandra essences, produced and sold by
Perelandra. Ltd,. (703) 937-2153, the Pegasus essences, made and sold by Pegasus Products,
Inc., (800) 527-6104, the Desert flower essences, which are part of the 7-Element Hologram
Healing program developed in Arizona by the Applied Physiology Institute, the Siskiyou essences
which include Solar and Lunar phase energies of the Pacific Northwest, the Hof van Axen
essences from the Netherlands, which interface with the behavioral barometer, and the powerful
Australian Bush flower essences passed down from the Australian Aboriginal people and which
are said to give quick and lasting results. The Desert, Siskiyou, and Hof van Axen essence sets are
available through Three in One Concepts, (818) 841-4786. The Australian Bush essences are
available through Andrew Verity of Melbourne, Australia, 61-3-879-3357.
The different producers of flower essences have their own methods of making the
essences, but in general the given flowers are picked at full bloom in the morning when full of
dew, then placed in a bowl of spring water and exposed to the sun or moon for hours, and then
sometimes brought to a boil. After cooling, the flower broth is decanted into sterile glass bottles,
approximately half full of brandy, or sometimes apple cider vinegar, as preservative, creating the
mother essence.
The essences are administered in several ways. For immediate or acute situations, 2-4
drops of the mother essence are placed under the tongue and allowed to be absorbed, at least an
hour away from meals. For long term or chronic situations, 2-4 drops of mother essence are put
in a one-ounce glass bottle of spring water (or other “good” water, but not distilled water, which
is lifeless), to which a teaspoon of brandy or apple cider vinegar is added; usually 4 drops of this
are placed under the tongue on arising, between meals, and at bedtime. Remedies should be
tightly stoppered and kept away from heat, direct sunlight, and variable strong magnetic fields.
Sometimes remedies are rubbed behind the ears, or on the temples, wrists, elbow creases, or
knees instead of taken orally. Some people put the essence in an atomizer and spray around the
recipient.
We turn now to the use of essential oils in healing.
Essential oils from plants were used in Atlantis therapeutically, and later in Egypt, China,
Tibet, India, etc. In modern times, the term "aromatherapy" for such use was coined by the
French chemist, Dr. Rene’-Maurice Gattefosse, in 1937 when he burnt his hand while working in
his family's perfume laboratory. He had heard that oil of lavender was useful for burns, so he put
the hand at once in some lavender oil on his bench. The burn rapidly lost its redness, the pain
subsided, and healing was clearly underway. This led him to research the healing properties of
various essential oils, and modern aromatherapy soon took hold as a healing modality.
The term “aromatherapy” is somewhat misleading, for essential oils are sometimes applied
directly to the skin or even taken orally, although the latter should be done only under supervision
by a skilled aromatherapist. In preparing essential oils for aromatherapy the flowers, leaves,
roots, or branches of the plant are cold-pressed or subjected to steam distillation.
Like flower essences, essential oils have their emotional aspects. But many such oils have
direct pharmacological properties, including antibacterial, antiviral, antispasmotic, vasodilatory
(widening blood vessels), vasoconstrictatory (narrowing blood vessels), and diuretic (enhancing
urine secretion) properties. Some act directly on the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries, etc. When an
essential oil is inhaled, the aroma passes to the top of the nasal cavity where nerve signals are
modified by various body processes before being transmitted to the limbic part of the brain (the
“emotional switchboard”). The limbic system directly connects to the parts of the brain that
control blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, hormone levels, memory, and stress handling.
Research has shown that breathing essential oils is a fast way to bring about desired physiological
and psychological benefits. E.g., effects on brain wave patterns indicate the oils such as rose,
jasmine, orange, and roman chamomile have a tranquilizing effect, producing calmness and a
sense of well-being. Some oils are stimulating, such as rosemary, cardamom, basil, peppermint,
and black pepper, producing an increased feeling of greater energy. Aromas too subtle to be
detected consciously can have substantial effects on the central nervous system.
French physicians routinely use aromatherapy, and French pharmacies stock essential oils.
English hospitals use essential oils such as lemon, lemongrass, and lavender to reduce
transmission of airborne infectious diseases, and the nursing staff give massages with essential oils
to relieve pain, induce sleep, and especially counteract stress from surgery, terminal cancer and
AIDS. A blend of the essential oils lavender, melissa, clove and cinnamon was found in 1973 to
be as effective as medical antibiotics in treating bronchial conditions. Oils of cinnamon and
eucalyptus are especially potent against flu. Sandalwood oil is an effective remedy for sore
throats and laryngitis. Jean Valnet, MD, French medical researcher and essential oil expert,
reports that essential oil from thyme destroys anthrax, typhoid, diphtheria and glanders bacilli,
Koch’s bacillus (tuberculosis lesions), staphylococcus and meningococcus, etc., etc. Rose oil or
melissa oil or a blend of lemon and jasmine oils, or of eucalyptus and bergamot, are effective
against herpes simplex lesions, often giving immediate relief. Herpes zoster (shingles) often
responds well too. Various skin conditions, including acne, respond to such oils as thyme, neroli,
rosewood, carrot seed, eucalyptus, and tea tree (melaleuca alternifolia). Muscle spasm and some
other muscular disorders are relieved by combinations of lavender, roman chamomile, and clary
sage. Arthritis pain and stiffness often respond within minutes to topical application of oils such
as cinnamon, clove, and thyme. Many other healings have been reported.
Aromatherapy is most often administered by sniffing the oil or using a diffusor to dispense
microdroplets into the air. Oils are also readily absorbed through the skin, either by direct topical
application of diluted oil, or by massage, baths, or hot or cold compresses. Some way of
predetecting potential allergic reaction should always be used (I use kinesiology). In PKP
kinesiology, the finger mode for aromatherapy is EL#10c, in which the fingerpad of the little
finger contacts the outer edge of the thumbnail (in using Anne Hall's essential oils--see below--a
better mode is thumbpad held on fingernails of both little and ring fingers held in contact (SP
#12).
Pure essential oils are expensive. Often a thousand ounces of the plant are processed to
produce an ounce of oil. The bulk of essential oils go into perfumes and related fragrances, and
their quality is much less than desirable for aromatherapy (less expensive "essential oils" are of
this type). It is best to purchase aromatherapy oils from suppliers known to specialize in
aromatherapy oils, and be prepared to pay for them. My favorite source is Young Living
Essential Oils, (801) 236-6200, headed by the American essential oil expert, D. Gary Young; this
organization researches and produces top therapeutic-quality essential oils from organically-
grown plants. Two other good sources are the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy,
Boulder, CO, (303) 258-3791, and Lotus Light, Wilmot,WI. (414) 889-8501.
I want to make special mention of the essential oils produced and sold by Anne Hall, St.
Louis, MO, (314) 776-6103, a specialized kinesiologist whom I know well. She has put together
three kits. One is called “Positive Perceptions,” and has three kinds of blends of 27 pure essential
oils. The “body” blend aids digestion, stimulates the immune and lymphatic systems, soothes
muscle aches and headaches, and promotes physical strength and muscle tone. The “mind” blend
uplifts, calms, stimulates mental clarity, and helps concentration and focus. The "spirit" blend
reduces apathy and indifference, grounds, and helps the person open for spiritual awareness. Her
second kit is for balancing the 14 Chinese acupuncture meridians and their associated organs and
glands. Her third kit is especially good for emotional issues and ties in directly with the
behavioral barometer. The essential oils used in these three kits come half on pinewood paddles
and half on colored strips of special paper, and are intended to be inhaled in a form of "polarity
breathing." in which inhalation and exhalation are through the mouth or an appropriate nostril
depending on the kit and on whether using for defusion of an unwanted condition or for infusion
of a wanted condition. I use all three kits with clients and find them very helpful
Two excellent books on essential oils are: Connie and Alan Higley, “Reference Guide for
Essential Oils,” Abundant Health, Olathe, KS, 1998, and Rev. Marcy Foley, DC, ND, “Embraced
by the Essence!,” Bawden Printing, Eldridge, IA, 1998. Another very good book, but entirely on
essential oil of oregano, is: Cass Ingram, DO, “The Cure is in The Cupboard,” Knowledge House,
Buffalo Grove, IL, 1997.
DISCLAIMER:
Procedures described in this and other “Health Musings” are
reported solely for educational purposes. The author is not directly or indirectly dispensing
medical advice. Although the author believes this information and these procedures to be
valuable, persons using them do so entirely at their own risk.
Cliff Garner, Ph.D., is a holistic health facilitator and a
professional kinesiology practitioner. He may be reached by tel or fax at (505) 525-1089 or by e-
mail at kosmik@totacc.com.
In Reply to: Cliff's holistic health papers--Week 15 (this is last of series) posted by Cliff Garner, PhD on April 03, 2000 at 12:53:31:
Hello Dr. Garner -
Very useful information for anyone with thyroid problems.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this with us.
Best Wishes,
Chris
In Reply to: Cliff's holistic health papers--Week 15 (this is last of series) posted by Cliff Garner, PhD on April 03, 2000 at 12:53:31:
what if you are unable to tolerate even glandulars? How do you find out what you need?I'm not in a very progressive area? Do have antibodies. Not the antimicrosomal. what can I conclude, if anything? Am afraid to use soy, but have severe menopausal sxs. Am very complicated. Thanks
In Reply to: Cliff's holistic health papers--Week 15 (this is last of series) posted by Cliff Garner, PhD on April 03, 2000 at 12:53:31:
Thanks, Cliff.
Hope to see you back some time!
Namaste`
Walt
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