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Nutri Shake Blender Recipe - Dave Hawkins Health Report

herbdoc@motherearthworks.com (Dave Hawkins) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:19 -0500

4-6 oz. organic soy milk or apple juice OR 2 oz. clean water

Castor Oil Pack - Dave Hawkins Health Report

herbdoc@motherearthworks.com (Dave Hawkins) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:19 -0500

How do You Make a Castor Oil Pack?

You will need castor oil and clean (boiled or laundered) cotton or wool flannel cloth.

Fold the cloth to make a pack size to fit over the affected area.
Saturate it with castor oil, which can be preheated if desired.

Place the pack over the desired area and cover with a piece of plastic wrap.
Wrapping an ace bandage around the pack can help hold it in place if needed.

Place a heating pad over the wrap/pack. (Using a towel will help protect bedding.)
Allow the pack to remain in place for an hour or longer (but AVOID falling asleep when the heating pad is on).

Once pack is removed, clean skin with a solution made of 1 teaspoon of baking soda in water.

Between uses, store cloth in a cool place in a sealed plastic bag or container. Wash cloth as needed and discard when you want.

Use the pack daily or on a regular cycle until desired results are obtained.

Ginger Compress - Dave Hawkins Health Report

herbdoc@motherearthworks.com (Dave Hawkins) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:19 -0500

How to Make a Ginger Compress

YOU will need:

6-8 oz. fresh ginger root

2-4 qt. water

Bring the water to boil in a large stock pot. Turn off the heat.

Grate the ginger root onto a square cloth approximately 12 inches by 12 inches.

Pull the corners of the cloth together once the ginger is fully grated and wrap with a rubber band.

After the water has cooled, but not too cooled, use your compress cloths (thick washcloths or towel) by dipping them into the ginger solution and wringing out most of the water. Let cool before applying to affected area.

Once applied, cover compress with thick towels or a heating pad and towels to keep the heat in.

It is best to have two cloths so you can alternate them. Leave towels on area for 5-10 minutes each time.

The skin will become bright red as the treatment progresses.

Compress for approximately ½ hour to 45 minutes, not to exceed more than 2 consecutive days.

Article by herbalist Dave Hawkins, MH, CNC

Essiac Tea Recipe - Dave Hawkins Health Report

herbdoc@motherearthworks.com (Dave Hawkins) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:31:19 -0500

Preparing Essiac Tea

1.    BRING TWO (2) GALLONS WATER TO A ROLLING BOIL
2.    STIR IN ONE (1) CUP OF ESSIAC DRY TEA FORMULA. REPLACE LID AND CONTINUE   BOILING FOR 10 MINUTES. MIX ESSIAC FORMULA THOROUGHLY
3.    TURN OFF STOVE. SCRAPE DOWN SIDES AND STIR MIXTURE
4.    REPLACE LID AND ALLOW POT TO REMAIN CLOSED FOR 12 HOURS
5.    TURN STOVE TO FULL HEAT FOR 20 MINUTES
6.    STRAIN LIQUID INTO ANOTHER STAINLESS STEEL POT OR BOWL
7.    POUR HOT LIQUID INTO QUART CANNING JARS. TIGHTEN CAPS. WHEN COOL, TIGHTEN AGAIN AND PLACE IN REFRIGERATOR. IF MOLD DEVELOPS, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY. (CANNING ALLOWS FOR MAKING SEVERAL GALLONS AT ONE TIME