{"id":180,"date":"2018-07-25T20:34:14","date_gmt":"2018-07-26T03:34:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harmonizingtouch.wordpress.com\/?p=180"},"modified":"2019-04-25T12:00:36","modified_gmt":"2019-04-25T19:00:36","slug":"castor-oil-my-favorite-healing-tip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harmonizingtouch.com\/castor-oil-my-favorite-healing-tip\/","title":{"rendered":"Castor Oil- My Favorite Healing Tip!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve come to the point in my Blog topics that it\u2019s time to talk about Castor Oil!\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0It is probably one of my favorite self-care tips and the healing benefits are vast.<\/p>\n<p>Castor Oil has been used for various therapeutic purposes for <em>thousands <\/em>of years.\u00a0 Yes, I said thousands!\u00a0 Caster beans seeds were found in ancient Egyptian tombs, believed to be 4000 yrs old.\u00a0 Historical records reveal its medicinal use in many ancient cultures; Egypt, Rome, China, Africa, Greece, and India.<\/p>\n<p>Although many doctors reject herbal treatments and folk remedies as unscientific, we must remember that the \u201croot\u201d of modern medicine grew from the healing properties of plants and how they were used in the past.\u00a0 Many well-known drugs today were derived from barks and leaves such as; <strong>Aspirin<\/strong> from the willow bark,<strong> Ephedrine<\/strong> from ephedra herb, <strong>Digitalis<\/strong> from foxglove,<strong> Codeine<\/strong> from poppy to name a few.<\/p>\n<p>Modern pharmaceuticals use only a portion of the plant and in its synthetic form which is where the side effects come into play.\u00a0 When we use the whole plant, the body responds differently, and the healing properties can fully be assimilated.<\/p>\n<p>One of the best ways to use Castor oil is by placing a <strong>\u201ccastor oil pack\u201d<\/strong> on the body.\u00a0 Let\u2019s talk about its amazing benefits first and hopefully you\u2019ll be intrigued enough to read further! ????<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits of Castor Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improves the elimination of wastes, toxins, and the assimilation of nutrients<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Promotes lymphatic circulation<\/strong>&#8211; lymph system pulls excess fluid, toxins, and waste from cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stimulates the liver<\/strong>-our livers perform hundreds of functions and process everything we take in to our bodies. As we age the liver can start under functioning and negatively affect our health<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain relief<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Decreases inflammation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Draws acids and infection out<\/strong> of the body<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calms the nervous system<\/strong> which promotes self-healing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Detoxifies and tones vital organs, tissues and joints<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Improves Immune function<\/strong> by increasing the T-lymphocytes which kill mold, fungus, and bacteria<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fights skin infections and wounds<\/strong>&#8211; skin is a reflection of the health of your gut, liver, immune system and hormone balance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Helps balance hormones<\/strong> by enhancing the absorption of fat molecules in the digestive tract-essential for the formation of hormones<\/li>\n<li>Need I say more? But wait there are more benefits! \u2026\u2026please do more research????<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Positively affects these conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Appendicitis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Immune Health\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pain<\/p>\n<p>Arthritis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kidney Function\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gall bladder disorders<\/p>\n<p>Colitis\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Liver Conditions\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Gallstones<\/p>\n<p>Digestive Complaints\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lymphatic Function\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Toxemia<\/p>\n<p>Lung Congestion\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uterine\/Ovarian Cysts\u00a0 Constipation<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Items needed:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Piece of <strong>cotton flannel<\/strong> or <strong>100% wool flannel. <\/strong>Fold into 4 layers, creating a rectangular piece large enough to cover your abdominal area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>High quality cold-pressed castor oil <\/strong>by<strong> Heritage Store<\/strong> found at most health stores.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heating Pad<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Saran wrap<\/strong> or a<strong> Disposable Pack-<\/strong>can be purchased from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.Baar.com\">Baar.com<\/a>. To protect clothes and furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Procedure:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Pour castor oil onto flannel or wool so it is soaked but not dripping.<\/li>\n<li>Place castor oil-soaked flannel on specific area for detoxing and healing properties:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>liver\/gallbladder area<\/strong> (right side under rib cage<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 abdomen<\/strong> (gastro-intestinal issues)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0chest<\/strong> (for bronchitis\/pneumonia)<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0uterus<\/strong> (lower abdomen for fibroids, cyst, menstrual pain)<\/p>\n<p>3. Cover with saran wrap and a small towel or a protective <strong>disposable pack <\/strong>(can be\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 purchased from <strong>www.Baar.com)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>4.Place heating pad and adjust temperature for comfort.<\/p>\n<p>5. Keep on area for 1- 2 hours.<\/p>\n<p>6. For most applications use at least three days in a row. Your health\u00a0 condition and the\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0severity of it will determine how often you want to use it.<\/p>\n<p>7.\u00a0 Store the disposable pack and flannel in a plastic bag, store in cool dry place or\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0refrigerate in between uses. Re-saturate cloth with each use.\u00a0 Replace after 8-10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0uses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Improving our physical health by healing and rejuvenating our bodies is another way we can be \u201cLiving in Harmony\u201d.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>References:\u00a0<strong>* Castor Oil Pack Therapy <\/strong>by Bruce Baar, MS, ND<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 * Castor Oil and It\u2019s Properties <\/strong>by Beth M. Ley, Ph.D<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Namaste my dear friends,<\/p>\n<p>Joanie DelaGarza, RN, HTCP, CR<\/p>\n<p>Harmonizing Touch Healing Therapies<\/p>\n<p>Energy Medicine &amp; Light Therapy<\/p>\n<p>970-420-4949<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve come to the point in my Blog topics that it\u2019s time to talk about Castor Oil!\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0It is probably one of my favorite self-care tips and the healing benefits are vast. 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