Nutritional Foods and Super foods for Preppers

Nutritional foods and Super foods  for Preppers

Target: Nutrition

Survival: Food

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“Nutritional Foods”

These Herbs,Foods and Superfood's provide an abundance of minerals,vitamins and amino acids vital to all the main systems. This is always crucial during a 

bug out situation. added stress' can effect your way of thinking rationally and realistically. It it vital to keep all our main systems nutritionally healthy so that a healthy and maintained immune system remains in tact. and always in optimal readiness.

1. Central Nervous System Foods:

Yellow Corn has all the minerals and Vitamins to retain a healthy Central Nervous System. Such as Vitamin A, K, Magnesium. Manganese, B6, B12

Peanut Butter:

Spinach: A great Source of IRON Vitamins C,A,K,E, Panthothenic Acid, B1,B2,B6,

Niacin

Celery: a Natural Recovery drink ( celery juice) VERY POWERFUL. Will recover lost sodium levels naturally and safely.

Red Kidney Beans: Iron, Calcium, Vitamin C

Sweet Potatoes and Yams: High in Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, vitamins A,K,E, B1, B6, Niacin, and more

2. Circulatory System Foods:

Beets: Vitamins A, C, K, E, B1, B6,Niacin,

Broccoli , Bell Peppers and eggplant with help maintain healthy vascular walls.

Pees: Vitamins A, C, K, E, Niacin, Folate, Vitamin B1, B2, B6, Panthothenic Acid

Carrots: Vitamins A, C,K,E, B1,B2,Folate, Niacin, 

Asparagus Vitamins A, K, C, E, B1,B2, B6, Folate,Panthothenic Acid

3. Respiratory System Foods:
Onions, Garlic, Pumpkin, Butternut squash, Acorn squash, Figs, Black currants, Pineapple, Apples, Yams,Honey, Hazelnuts, Almonds, Dates,Yellow and Green Bell Peppers, green Chile peppers, Brussel sprouts, tomatoes snow Peas, mustard greens,Mushrooms Pomegranates, Red Cabbage

4. Muscular Skeletal System: yellow corn, Bee pollen, apples, apple cider vinegar, honey, butternut squash, acorn squash, bananas, watercress, raw spinach, organic milk, dark chocolate, dried figs
A powerhouse of a herb for the muscular skeletal system is OATS STRAW it is rich in vitamins A,K, B1-B11,  Calcium, and traces of magnesium


Herbal and Nutritional  Superfood's (Se our post on super foods)

Spirulina: Vitamins A, C, K, E, Niacin, B1, B2, B6, Folate, Panthothenic Acid, 

Slippery Elm Bark ( Se our post on slippery elm bark)

Bee Pollen ( see our be pollen post)

Chlorella:

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The Power of herbs for Preppers Series "MULLEIN"

The Power of Herbs for Preppers Series “Mullein”

Target: Respiratory System
Survival: “Medicine”

Mullein  has a towering stalk which bears tiny yellow flowers which have antiseptic properties and when a tea is made then cooled can be used as a mouth rinse.
The leaves have the shape of a tobacco leaf but feal like flannel to touch, tiny like hair follicles should be washed off because they can cause irritation to some individuals. but overall this plant packs a powerhouse of a punch for overall respiratory issues regardless of the severity in both Adults and in Children.
Mullen Leaf is a powerful respiratory herb that is potent and targets the Respiratory system: Its properties consist of anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory. Mullen has other uses but we will focus on the respiratory system in this post.

Also the small yellow flowers that appear at the top of the stalk and because of their antiseptic properties they  make a good healing tea for the lungs.

A few uses of Mullein targeting the respiratory system( but not limited to)

• Tuberculosis
• Bronchtis
• Pneumonia
• Colds
• Flu
• Asthma
• Inflammation
• Sores
• Tumors

There are no serious side effect, however excess usage can cause an upset stomach.

Dosage:(ADULT) Liquid Extract: 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon daily. TINCTURE:1/4 to 1 teaspoon 3 to 4 times daily.
Dried Mullein Flowers: 1 to 2 teaspoons in a cup of 8 ounces of boiling water steeped for 30 minutes. once or twice a day. For Children dosages refer to Clarks rule of pediatric dosing on the here

Mullein tea recipe:

You will need:
10 ounces of boiling water
2 teaspoons of dried mullein leaves

Directions: Add dried herb in a tea ball or infuser ,add boiling water and let steep a min of 30 minutes.

Natural Solutions for Respiratory Virus' in Children and Adults

Herbs for Respiratory Virus’ /Infections for children and adults

Also read the following posts:

Preparing for a seasonal change "Bee Pollen"

Maintaining a healthy Respiratory System:

Preparing for a seasonal change "Cold, Flu's and Hay fever"

First off let me begin with the vitality of a healthy respiratory system. This is so because there is also a vital need for healthy non contaminated oxygen to the central nervous system as well as the immune system. Yes the immune system need oxygen to properly process the nutrients and their delivery to their applicable system. e.g a healthy properly delivered b6 supplement when called thy the central nervous system through a chemical biochemical process also from the liver; This delivery is also supplied with pure oxygen at the level amount is is called for. when oxygen becomes contaminated with neurotoxin an added stress or burden is applied on both the liver and immune systems because they have to work harder during the delivery process to deliver a purer delivery of what is called for. 

In simple form  an infection weather bacterial or viral contaminates the immune systems nutrients because toxins and or neuro toxins are present with the bacteria and virus. Now the immune system and other main systems have to work harder individually and collectively to remedy this.

However there are potent and natural solutions that will work in defeating both bacterial and viral infections. In this post I will be targeting specifically the respiratory system.
God Bless,

Here is a good list of powerhouse herbs for respiratory infections (defeating, detoxing, and healing) 

Mullein leaf: this herb will target the respiratory system and ANY virus and will kill it on contact. It also has expectorant,antiviral,demuculant properties-and  is used traditionally for treating bronchitis,tuberculosis, pneumonia, and asthma, and lung
 infections.
Dosing of Mullen leaf: (Adults) 1 to 2 teaspoons of fresh or dried mullein leaves in 8 oz. of boiling water steeped for a min. of 30 minutes . 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of liquid extract/syrup daily.  or 1/4 teaspoon of tincture 3 time a day no milk or sugar. NOTE: this is a very bitter herb drink it slowly so that your palette can adjust to its bitterness. refer to clarks rule for dosing this herb for children over 3 years of age
Horehound: this her is primarily used for bronchitis which great success dating back of the time of Jesus. it also is for respiratory diseases and has demuculant and expectorant properties. dosing of this herb (adults) 2 tablespoons of dried herb in a tea ball steeped with boiling water for a min. of 30 minutes.daily.
Vervain: This herb is good for fevers and will tamp down inflammations, quiet coughs  (Adult dosing)1 teaspoon of dried herb steeped in 8 ounces of boiling water for a min. of 30 minutes and taken 4 times daily.
Dandelion: a good blood purifier to help detox the blood from toxins. 2 teaspoons of dried herb steeped in 8 ounces of boiling water for a min. of 30 minutes taken 3 times daily
Burdock: a powerhouse of a blood kidney liver and Gaul bladder detoxifer  adult dosing 1 teaspoon of dried herb steeped in boiling water for min of 30 minutes and taken 3 times daily.
Licorice root: ( do not use if you have high blood pressure this herb can elevate blood pressure levels) This herb has powerful healing properties particularly of the cellular  and membrane walls that have been damaged by toxins or bacterias’  and or virus’ 2 teaspoons of dried herb steeped  in 8 ounces of boiling water 2 times daily.
European Elder : this herb also has powerful anti-viral properties and is used commonly to treat bronchitis, colds and flu's breathing problems, mucus membrane inflammations fever pain and swelling. dosing for this herb is as follows (ADULTS) steep 2 teaspoons of dried flowers in 8 ounces of boiling water for a min.of 30 minutes  and take 2 times daily. or take 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of liquid flower extract 3 times daily. or take 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of whole herbs extract daily. for children refer to bottle for directions or if making yourself refer to Clark's rule of pediatric dosing.
Astragalus:  this herb is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory. adult dosing of this herb 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of tincture  or 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of liquid extract daily.
Echinacea: this is a powerful immune system stimulant to aid in maintaining a healthy immune system.
Golden seal root: a powerful antiseptic and good for as siting the defection of pneumonia.
Bee Pollen:( Not for Children or those allergic to be products) if not sure check with Your, MD. This will enhance and aid in maintaining a healthy immune system through the delivery of a PURE spectrum of b complex vitamins also to the Central Nervous System.

Essential oils:
Oil of Oregano this is an concentrate of the herb that provides anti viral properties
1 drop of a 1 percent dilution is for children not infants or babies. 1 drop of a 2 percent dilution daily for adults.
Oil of Thyme: this is good for breaking up congestion, and facilitating breathy, stopping coughing,taming bronchial spasms and stimulating respiration, this oil will also settle the stomach and kill germs and fungi.
Oil of Eucalyptus:
Thieves oil: (Not to be used near or on children) This oil is for external use only and also for steam vaporizing. ( to sterilize and combat airborne bacterias’ and virus’) 2-3 drops in a 2 gallon steam vaporizer directly in the water keep this going 24/7  and add just a pinch of iodized salt to increase steam levels.

Herbal Syrup Recipe:
You will need:
2 oz. of dried herb( double this if using fresh herbs)
1 1/2 cups of water
3 cups of raw wildflower honey

Directions:
Bring 3/4 cups of water to a hard boil add herb and bring to a low simmer.
Simmer for 10 minutes 30 minutes if roots, barks or seeds are used.
strain and press herbs with a potato ricer and return liquid to warm pot  be very careful liquid will be hot
bring again to a low simmer and slowly add honey while always mixing it well and continually. let low simmer for 5 additional minutes and continuously mixing do not bring to a boil it will destroy the vital healing enzymes of the raw wildflower honey. take off heat let cool and bottle this will keep for 2 months in the refrigerator.

To soothe a cough, take 1/2 teaspoon for a 25 lb. child and 1 teaspoon for a 50 lb. child, about 4 times a day. Adults take 1 teaspoon dosages

Vitamin C dosages are also good to help heal and revitalize and maintain a healthy immune system. and old traditional remedy is 1 tablespoon of raw wildflower honey and 1 tablespoon of pure lemon juice 3 times daily for adults. and 2 times daily for children over 5 years old.

Mullein Syrup recipe: add 2 oz. dried mullein leaf to above recipe
Horehound syrup recipe add 2 oz. dried horehound herb to above recipe
Elderberry syrup recipe: add 2 oz. of dried whole herb to above recipe.
A Combination Syrup recipe:
Add 1/2 oz. of each herb to above recipe
horehound,mullein leaf,astragalus, thyme