These are some links to a few of the projects I am up to this year.
The Viral Attack Plan
Master Herbalist Dan's plan to dealing with any viral issues
(including the corona virus)
Water – An average adult needs, at minimum, one gallon of water a day. Most Americans get half of that, maybe. Sodas and coffee don't help, they only dehydrate. Distilled water is the best choice for cleansing. When you are sick, cleansing the evil out should be first priority. That is why when you get a flu you have always been told, “Drink lots of fluids.” Dehydration will kill you faster than the flu will.
Can't keep anything down? Get in the bath or place your feet in a pail of water.
White Flour/White Sugar - These products gum up the body and create more garbage for the body to clean out and the viruses and bacterias to eat. Eat lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to strengthen you and starve them.
Over the counter medications - I have no love for these. They may allow you to keep working, stop that nasty cough, and perhaps ease a fever; but now you have just stopped three of the natural processes your body needs to heal. Don't be deceived by a quick fix.
Herbs – There are a number of herbs I would use to support the body's natural processes to fight viral issues.
Elderberry syrup – Elderberries are great for supporting the body's ability to have a quick healthy fever to burn out the junk. Avoid extracts and go for whole herb.
Dosage – personally I take one ounce shots of our homemade brew. Check with your supplier for dosage.
X-INFX formula – This is an herb combo I sell. It is good for nourishing the body's natural immune abilities so it can quickly deal with viral intrusions.
Dosage – It lists it on the bottle but you can do five capsules five times a day if you need more muscle.
Olive leaf – This is an antiviral powerhouse. It provides the body with loads of plant based chemistry the body needs to do its job. I have a variety of this I do sell in capsule and liquid form. Avoid the extracts.
Dosage – It lists it on the bottle but you can do five capsules five times a day if your stomach can handle it.
Thyme Tea – Thyme has some very strong viral properties, especially when it comes to lung congestion. Lots of hot tea will help you keep the lungs clear and the immune system strong. Find fresh or dried thyme at your local herb shop.
Dosage – make it by the quart and drink two quarts a day minimum of a strong thyme tea.
Lung and Bronchial formula – Many viruses attack the lungs, which could lead to pneumonia. Cleanse and nourish the lungs to they can endure any viral attacks. I sell this product in liquid and capsule formula.
Dosage – It lists it on the bottle but you can do five capsules five times a day if your stomach can handle it.
Swedish Bitters from Natures Works – Feel weak in the stomach? Concerned about keeping even water down? This is what I use. I have had days where some bitters in water was the only way I could get any thing into my stomach. I get mine from Amazon.
White Onion- This works realy well for kids. Get a white onion from the store. Chop it up and place it in a bowl. Place the bowl next to the sleeping head of the person with conjestion issues. The same gases that makes our eyes water also break up mucus in the sinus and lungs.
Sore Throat - Unpeel a fresh clove of garlic and crush it in a bowl. Add a half cup of honey to the garlic. Stir in 1 tsp of cayenne pepper. Mix well. Drop a spoonfull to the back of your throat and swallow it down.
Hot Herbal Teas - Do not underestimate this time tested method of getting nutriton in the body. Some of my favorties are stinging nettle, green tea, red raspberry, lemon grass with ginger. Drink up to 4 cups a day.
Oils - I am a whole herb guy, but oils do have their place. You just need to remember they are super concentrated.
Thieves diffuser - If I had someone sick in my house and I was worried about the rest of the house getting sick I would use a Thieves oil or equivalent essential oil blend in a diffuser and gas the house 2 or 3 times a day. I would not leave it on all day long.
Other oils can help open up the respatory system allowing a sick person to recieve live giving O2. Contact your local oil rep for recomendations.
Rest – Your body heals when you sleep, SO REST. You may be able to take meds so you can keep moving but you will weaken your body and possibly make things worse.
Which one is the best for you?
All of them. When illness strikes, hit it hard, fast, with every thing you have, and with as much as you can.
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El plan de ataque viral
El plan Del maestro herbolario Dan para lidiar con cualquier problema viral
(incluyendo el corona virus)
Agua: UN adulto promedio necesita, como mínimo, un galón de agua al día. La mayoría de los estadounidenses obtienen la mitad de eso, tal vez. Las gaseosas y el café no ayudan, solo deshidratan. El agua destilada es la mejor opción para la limpieza. Cuando estás enfermo, limpiar el mal debe ser la primera prioridad. Por eso, cuando tienes gripe siempre te han dicho: “Bebe mucho líquido”. La deshidratación te matará más rápido que la gripe.
Harina Blanca/Azúcar Blanca - Estos productos pegan el cuerpo y crean más basura para que el cuerpo la limpie y los virus y bacterias se la coman. Come mucha fruta y verdura fresca para fortalecerte y matarlos de hambre.
Medicamentos de venta libre: no me gustan estos. Pueden permitirle seguir trabajando, detener esa tos desagradable y tal vez aliviar la fiebre; pero ahora acaba de detener tres de los procesos naturales que su cuerpo necesita para sanar. No se deje engañar por una solución rápida.
Hierbas: hay una serie de hierbas que usaría para apoyar los procesos naturales Del cuerpo para combatir los problemas virales.
Aceites: soy un tipo de hierbas completas, pero los aceites tienen su lugar. Solo debes recordar que son súper concentrados.
Descansa: tu cuerpo se cura cuando duermes, ASÍ QUE DESCANSA. Es posible que pueda tomar medicamentos para seguir moviéndose, pero debilitará su cuerpo y posiblemente empeore las cosas.
¿Cuál es el mejor para ti?
Todos ellos. Cuando la enfermedad ataca, golpéala fuerte, rápido, con todo lo que tengas y con todo lo que puedas.
Build a Bee Hive
Have you ever tried to raise your own bees? It is really interesting and easy to do.
List of 38 FREE Bee Hive plans you can build.
I tend to lean top bar myself.
I am currently building an Insulated, Top Bar, Langstroth Hybrid Hive. Trying to get better winter survival for Minnesota by combining the best of both worlds.
I am looking to try something new.
Spring of 2021 I plan to make some horzontal hives. I like Dr. Leo Sharahkin's phiosophy on bee keeping. Much more peaceful. Much more natural.
You can buy hives or they give the plans away for free!
I have also bee looking at comfort hives as well. They are cheap and easy to build so a godo option for a diy hobbists like myself.
E-mail me if you want to chat bees.
Grafting Fruit Trees
I grew two apple tress from seed. Have you ever tried this? After years of growth mine produced nasty little red apples.
Well no point in wasting good root stock.
University of Minneosta Instructions
This VIDEO has alot of good recommendatons for DYI Types
This is a page I used to create the grafting section in Herb Class #5
Multiply Your Grapes Using Green Cuttings
I have a good strong variety of concord grapes here in central Minnesota. I started them from cuttings someone gave me so every year I start more plants and share the wealth.