Archive | June, 2014

For A Beautiful Smile

“Oil Pulling” or “Oil Swishing” is a folk remedy used for thousands of years where oil is “swished” in the mouth to clean and detoxify teeth and gums as well as to whiten the teeth*.

By swishing the oil in the mouth the salivary glands are stimulated and the salvia is able to trap toxins within the oil particles that we can then expel.

Also the prolonged and mechanical action of “swishing” can help to dislodge bacteria and undigested particles from deep crevices within the mouth.

You can use Sesame Oil** or Coconut Oil** though here we are going to focus on Coconut Oil.  If you find you are sensitive to Coconut Oil then of course use Seseme Oil for the same wonderful results.

How to Do Oil Pulling:

1:  First thing in the morning place anywhere from 1tsp to 1TBS of oil in your mouth.  The coconut oil will dissolve quickly though if you prefer you may liquefy it first.

2: Swish for 5 – 20 minutes:  You want to give the swishing enough time to dissolve bacteria and plaque but not so long as to allow the body to re-absorb the toxins and bacteria.  The oil will get thicker and milky as it mixes with the salvia and will be creamy-white when you spit it out.

3: Spit out into a trash container.  You do not want to spit into a sink as coconut oil hardens quickly and can clog your pipes.

4: Rinse your mouth with a light saline solution of water and sea salt.

5: You can also at this point use a brushing rinse such as Essential Oxygen Brushing Rinse.  This is a solution of hydrogen peroxide and essential oils that are wonderful for dental hygiene.  This helps to kill any remaining bacteria.

If you are experiencing chronic gum and dental health issues you might consider Oil Pulling prior to every meal.

For anyone having acute health issues you might also consider the fact that by incorporating Oil Pulling you are also minimizing bacteria in the mouth from entering the blood and lymph system and travelling throughout your body.  Yuk!

The mouth is a battleground for bacteria.  This is a age-old remedy that not only benefits the gums and the teeth but is also good for your overall health.

And it will make your teeth whiter and your breath fresher.

Since adding Oil Pulling to my own morning program I can certainly say how wonderful my teeth and gums are feeling.

If your are not also incorporating a tongue cleaner as part of your daily hygiene you might also want to consider this in addition to the Oil Pulling.

Such simple and yet powerful tools to help us stay healthy.

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy

Got Lymph?

thelymphguy@gmail.com

*There can be some side effects as the body detoxifies such as headaches, nausea, or dizziness.  If  you notice this or any other symptoms stop the Oil Pulling and check in with your primary health care provider.

**It is very important that you only use the highest quality oils and that they are organic.  You could also use Olive Oil but generally the Sesame Oil or Coconut Oil is preferable to use.

The healing properties of the Castor Oil plant were so revered that it is commonly called Palma Christi or the Hand Of Christ as the leaves were believed to resemble the hands of Jesus.

Castor Oil and its healing properties were used in Ancient Egypt, China, Rome, Greece, Persia, and Africa.  It was introduced to the west in the 17th century and most notably by Edga Cayce here in the U.S.

The cosmetic industry has and still uses castor oil as a base ingredient in many of its products.

I have been employing Castor Oil Packs both personally and in sessions since the early 70’s.

It is a rare session that a client will not have a Castor Oil pack on their abdomen during the sessions.

One question I get a lot is why and what does it do?

Very simply Castor Oil stimulates the lymph fluid and helps it to flow.

More and more research is being done as to how this happens and with it how we can employ the oil even more as a healing agent.

There are some therapies that are using Castor Oil as a carrier in chemotherapy.

Interesting is that Castor Oil has a component in it, ricin, that can actually be targeted to kill cancer cells.

This is one reason as to why great caution is needed for any internal use.  Be sure to consult with your health professional before using Castor Oil for any internal healing.

Castor Oil is being shown as being an immune supporter and builder when used externally as a pack.

Castor Oil Packs can actually increase our T-Cell count.

Much more research is now being done on this remarkable plant and how we can use her to help heal some of our most deadly dis-eases as well as our day-to-day aches and pains.

I have incorporated Castor Oil packs as a part of sessions to be sure the liver and colon are being supported while I am working on the Lymphatic System.

Since the Lymphatic System is largely responsible for removing toxins and waste from the bodies cells we want to be supporting those organs that are primarily responsible as our waste management system.

Though the most common healing usage of Castor Oil is as a pack you will find many areas of the body that simply by applying it directly to the area is ideal such as toe nail fungus, certain skin ailments, and areas of lymph blockage where using a pack might not be practical.

Also not all packs require an external heat source such as a heating pad.  There are times the bodies own heat that is generated is all you need.

For anyone needing to sleep with a pack overnight the bodies own heat does suffice.

Here you will find even more information on how to use Castor Oil as well as when you may not want to use a pack.

Over the years I have personally experienced great benefits when using Castor Packs.  The testimonials you can find on-line speak for themselves.

I want to thank Edgar Cayce for having brought this healing tool to so many of our attention.  I also want to thank Gardenia Gardener for all her support in collaborating with collecting the information presented here.

Let me know how you are using Castor Oil packs and how they are being a help for you on your own healing journey.

I would love to be able to share your testimonials here with others.

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy

 If You Want Your Dream To Be….

If you want your dream to be
Take your time, go slowly
Do few things but do them well
Heartfelt work grows purely
If you want to live life freely
Take your time, go slowly
Do few things but do them well
Heartfelt work grows purely

Day by day, stone by stone
Build your secret slowly
Day by day, you’ll grow too
You’ll know heavens glory

If you want your dream to be
Take your time, go slowly
Do few things but do them well
Heartfelt work grows purely
If you want to live life freely
Take your time, go slowly
Do few things but do them well
Heartfelt work grows purely

Day by day, stone by stone
Build your secret slowly
Day by day, you’ll grow too
You’ll know heavens glory

If you want to live life freely
Take your time go slowly

I rediscovered this song from the movie Brother Sun Sister Moon and was so inspired by it once again that I wanted to share it with you.

No matter what you dream;  improved health, clearer mind, calmer inner world, take your time, go slowly, day by day you’ll grow …

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy

Got Lymph?

thelymphguy@gmail.com

The Little Church, music and lyrics by Donovan

Lymph: The Fountain Of Youth!

There are not many health systems that understand the importance of the Lymphatic System.

In the Ayurveda system lymph is called The Elixir of Life.

The Lymphatic System is considered the most important system in the human body.

The study of the Lymphatic System is called Rasayana or the study of longevity and rejuvenation.

Rasa means “juice” or lymph and ayana means “special study”.

The Sanskrit definitions of rasa include: lymph, emotion, taste, juice, nutrient fluid, melody, plasma, water, menses, semen, breast milk, satisfaction, and love.

For years I have talked about this work I offer as being a system to get the “Juices” moving.

This was long before I knew anything about Ayurveda healing.

It just makes sense!

If our juices or lymph are flowing then our health is flowing also.

The lymph system is responsible for many bodily fuctions such as our immune system, our digestion, the cleansing of toxins from the body, delivering nutrition to the body’s cells, just to mention a few.

Over the course of these newsletters many tools have been and will be offered to help you with your lymphatic system.

If you are looking for the Fountain of Youth you have no further to look than your own Lymphatic System.

If you want to know how to look and feel your best than caring for your lymph is the secret.

Lymph is the Elixir Of Life.

Together Our Hands Are Joined To Heal One Another…

Alexander Gardener
The Lymph Guy

Got Lymph?

thelymphguy@gmail.com

You can learn more about the lymph here: The Lymphatic System and Organs Of The Lymphatic System.