My Medicine Cabinet: Prevention

The Importance of Breathing Through Your Nose
Except for emergencies, our breathing was designed to take place mainly through our nose. When we breathe through our nose, the hairs that line our nostrils filter out particles of dust and dirt that can be injurious to our lungs. If too many particles accumulate on the membranes of the nose, we automatically secret mucus to trap them or sneeze to expel them. The mucous membranes of our septum, which divides the nose into two cavities, further prepare the air for our lungs by warming and humidifying it.

There is another important reason for breathing through the nose. This has to do with maintaining the correct balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in our blood. When we breathe through our mouth we usually inhale and exhale air quickly in large volumes. This often leads to a kind of hyperventilation (breathing excessively fast for the actual conditions in which we find ourselves). It is important to recognize that it is the amount of carbon dioxide in our blood that generally regulates our breathing. Research has shown that if we release carbon dioxide too quickly, the arteries and vessels carrying blood to our cells constrict and the oxygen in our blood is unable to reach the cells in sufficient quantity. This includes the carotid arteries which carry blood (and oxygen) to the brain. The lack of sufficient oxygen going to the cells of the brain can turn on our sympathetic nervous system, our "fight or flight" response, and make us tense, anxious, irritable, and depressed. So remember, when possible, to breathe through your nose.

Read about our history, our personal struggles as a family running an herb business and stories about Martha Volchok, Co-Founder, herbalist, and mother of four home schooled children.

I didn't really know much about natural healing until I met up with Martha. She has worked with herbs and healing since she was a little girl picking up every stray dog and cat in Boston and mending their ills...Michael Volchok

As a couple they have grown in their relationship learned to help themselves and now they help others with the Detox we all need.. our body needs to get rid of all the toxins for us to heal one step at a time... read their real love story.. I love Blessed Herbs !

Lung Rejuvenator

the Lung Rejuvenator made by Blessed Herbs is an herbal supplement that works to open and expand the airways, liquefy mucus, soften deposits, and loosen toxic buildup while clearing it out of the lungs. When lungs are thus cleansed, irritation is reduced, the body's defenses are strengthened, tissue repair is promoted, airflow is increased, and an overall healthier aura is achieved.

If you smoke or work in a smoking area like a Casino or you have old lungs dealing with pollution don't wait till the doctor needs to go inside this is a good idea to give the lungs something good for them to heal now... if you already had work done on you this will help heal faster I get 6 of these a year for the family I skip every other month I smoked and worked in a Casino for many years so I need it I take it in a shot glass boy some things have changed !

Lung Rejuvenator $27.15 2 oz.>
Relaxes and soothes lung tissue, reduces phlegm and strengthens the body's defenses, promotes healthy lung tissue.*

An herbal dietary supplement of Mullein leaf and flower, Lungwort lichen, Inmortal root, Grindelia aerial parts, Wild American Ginseng root, Elecampange root, Chlorella, Cordyceps mycelia CS-4 extract 2:1, Turkey Tails mushroom extract 8:1, Long Pepper fruit, Black Peppercorns, Ginger root, Lobelia aerial parts, Sweet Violet leaf & flower, Licorice root..

Lung Defense $11 >
An herbal dietary supplement of Yerba Santa leaf, Osha root, Usnea lichen, Lomatium root, Pau d'Arco bark, Echinacea Angustifolia root, Goldenseal root, Myrrh gum, Shiitake mycelia, Propolis, Licorice root, grain alcohol and distilled water.

Make sure you put your Emergency numbers on a sheet of paper and tape it to the inside of the cabinet closer to the phone where the kids know where they are and put them in your I.C.E. (in case of emergency) in the cell phone (I still don't have one!)

If you live in a two story house make sure you have a fire ladder for a emergency no one with a second story house should be without a emergency ladder..
If you buy or sell a second floor house you should have a Permanent escape ladder this is what they look like under the window is perfect and if you should need it you open it up and pull out it is waiting for your get away! but the cheaper ladder is good too

This was the last time I saw Olivia 14 wearing pink it was pajama day at school..I remember that day well it was beautiful.. not too long after this picture at her home there was a Alarm System but no working batteries the fire started down stairs both sisters were sleeping up stairs and were trapped the alarm never went off and no extra stairs to get out.. my granddaughters friend Olivia with her sister were gone just like that.. it broke many hearts in our community.

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all (all)
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you (ooh)
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
Oh, if you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Bridge Over Troubled Water

-Artists: Simon & Garfunkel

( is there higher power that can help us like that ? )