Category: Pain, Joints & Injuries

Foot pain can destroy the quality of life, preventing free movement further impeding good circulation throughout the body.  Everyday activities become a trial when every step taken creates pain.  Here today are a few suggestions for naturally clearing foot pain.

Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation caused by excessive stretching of the plantar fascia. The plantar fascia is a broad band of fibrous tissue which runs along the bottom surface of the foot, attaching at the bottom of the heel bone and extending to the forefoot. Achilles tendonitis causes inflammation and degeneration of the Achilles tendon. The achilles tendon is the large tendon located in the back of the leg that inserts into the heel.  Herbal Remedy: This issue is quickly cleared by applying a BF&C Salve pack over the affected area.  Relief is often found quickly using the BF&C Extract internally and applying a pack of the salve over the affected tendon area.  Leave pack on all night.  Pack can be reapplied and left on during the day if needed.

A heel spur develops as an abnormal growth of the heel bone. Calcium deposits form when the plantar fascia pulls away from the heel area, causing a bony protrusion, or heel spur to develop. Herbal Remedy: Apply BF&C Pack over affected area to dissolve spur. Heel Spurs are often cleared in six to ten days when packs are applied nightly. (The packs can also be applied during the day for faster healing.)

Bunions, Corns, Calluses; are some of the most common foot problems. A bunion is a prominent bump on the inside of the foot around the big toe joint. This bump is actually a bone protruding towards the inside of the foot. Some of the symptoms of bunions include inflammation, swelling, and soreness on the side surface of the big toe.

The Formation of Calluses is caused by an accumulation of dead skin cells that harden and thicken over an area of the foot.

Corns like calluses develop from an accumulation of dead skin cells on the foot, forming thick, hardened areas. They contain a cone-shaped core with a point that can press on a nerve below, causing pain.

Tailor’s Bunion, also known as a Bunionette form on the outside of the foot towards the joint at the little toe. It is a smaller bump that forms due to the little toe moving inwards, towards the big toe.

Herbal Remedy: Bunions, Corns & Calluses are slow to clear usually taking several months of continued herbal support to dissolve and complete clear the lumps & bumps.  Apply BF&C Pack daily over affected area.  In addition use the BF&C extract ½ to 1 tsp. three times a day in cup of hot water or juice.

Toenail fungus infection occur when microscopic fungi gain entry through a small trauma in the nail, then grow and spread in the warm, moist environment inside the socks and shoes. Fungal infections can affect the fingernails as well as the toenails, but toenail fungus is more difficult to treat because toenails grow more slowly. It occurs most often on the big or small toe, but might occur on any toe. Herbal Remedy: Black Walnut Salve and Extract are the most powerful anti-fungal remedies available.  Applying a application of Black walnut over the affected area will aid in clearing even the worst nail fungus infection.  See our Feet Info sheet for more detailed instructions.

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that causes red, dry, flaking skin, sometimes accompanied by pain or itching. The condition usually occurs between the toes or on the soles or sides of the feet. In its acute stage, the infected foot exhibits blisters that itch or “weep”. Athlete’s Foot can spread to the toenails, causing chronic fungal infections. Often when a patient thinks the feet are only dry and cracking, Athlete’s Foot is responsible for the problem. Herbal Remedy: Black Walnut Salve and Extract are the most powerful anti-fungal remedies available.  Applying a application of Black walnut over the affected area will aid in clearing even the worst fungus issues.  See our Feet Info sheet for more detailed instructions.

Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissues of the neck from a sudden jerking or “whipping” of the head. This type of motion strains the muscles and ligaments of the neck beyond their normal range of motion.  Although Whiplash is usually associated with car accidents, any impact or blow that causes your head to jerk forward or backward can cause neck strain. The sudden force stretches and tears the muscles and tendons in your neck.

In 1976 my mother received whiplash as a result of a car accident.  I was in my late teens at the time and remember vividly the horrid headaches my mother endured.  The poor woman never fully recovered from her neck injury.  She found some temporary relief from chiropractic adjustments but struggled through periods of debilitating neck and back pain until she passed in 2005.

Several years ago I experienced a jarring fall from an office chair onto the hard tile floor.  I landed hard on my seat but felt ok initially.  I slept fine that first night.  It was around 2am the second night after the fall that I became aware of how badly I had injured myself.  I awoke to a searing pain in my head.  Struggling into the bathroom I found my jar of M&L Salve and smeared it liberally around my neck.  Relief came in less than two minutes.  The Salve began working on contact to relax the muscles stopping the horrific pain before I had crossed the room to my bed.

Over the next few months I used the M&L Salve nightly along with the BF&C Packs.  The M&L Salve stops the spasm while the BF&C works to knit the damaged area back together.  There is still a tendency in my neck to spasm if the muscles become chilled.

Anyone dealing with an inflamed condition is dealing with pain.  Inflammation makes for blockage which creates pressure and pain.  The real question to ask is; where is the inflammation located, and what is the best and quickest way to knock it out?

Recently I was asked for help dealing with inflammation.  The member asked if ‘Ginger root’ was an effective herbal aid.  The answer is…It can be if the inflammation is located in the skin, as in hives or blisters ect… but when we are looking at inflammation in a joint in connection to bone the best anti-inflammatory support is Apple Cider Vinegar.  Soaking the affected area in Hot ACV will provide quick relief, often overnight.  The ACV dissolves the uric acid crystals responsible for inflaming the joint.  Follow up with the A&R Salve and or, Arthritic Formula to completely clear the issue.   Using this formula along with the BF&C formula has proved extremely effective on all types of Inflamed Arthritic conditions.

Anytime the skin is affected with hives, Eczema or Psoriasis, a ginger bath can bring huge relief.  Add 1 or 2 cups of ginger powder to a warm bath.  This of course is only a temporary solution real and lasting relief will come only with a good liver flush.  That means it is time to do an ELF (Emergency Liver Flush).

Today I want to share a bit of wisdom on dealing with pain, specifically, Back pain.  Depending on the cause of the pain there is any number of effective herbal remedies.

Spinal Issues

First issue we will address is spinal malfunctions, a very debilitating cause of back pain.  This can be caused by an injury to or an arthritic condition of the spine.  Following a car accident in 1986 I endured nearly 13 years of debilitating back spasms.  Out of the blue my back would go into a spasm sending me to the floor in a world of hurt.  All of this came to a blessed end when I discovered BF&C (Bone Flesh & Cartilage) Formula, in 1998.  Three months after beginning to use the body repairing herbs in the BF&C formula the devastating back spasms ended.

Since that time I’ve been privileged to share in many healings brought about by the BF&C formula.  Several years ago one of our members requested we begin making the BF&C into a salve.  It took some doing but we finally mastered salve making (not really all that hard, just something new to learn).  Since combining the use of the BF&C Salve and the Herbal Extract we are never short of dramatic healing stories.  I’ll share a few of my favorites with you below.

Healing of Soft Tissue Sprang

A sprained ankle (swollen & sore) mended overnight. The BF&C Salve was applied right after the accident supporting the soft tissue immediately.

Fast Pain Relief for Arthritic Spine

A woman in her 80’s in bed & in pain with an arthritic spine. Her son applied a BF&C pack over her spine at bedtime.  The next morning he reported she bounced out of bed feeling “right as rain”.  She was not healed overnight.  The BF&C had greatly reduced the inflammation around the arthritic areas in her spine which contributed in a large part to her pain.  Her improvement has continued as has everyone’s who continues using the formula over an extended period.

Scales Cleared from Teens Face

A young teenage girl with a scaly growth on her face was given the BF&C Salve & tincture by her loving uncle.  Her condition cleared quickly and she is now free of the scales.

Clearing Old Injuries

BF&C is truly a gift from the Father.  These herbs correctly knit the body back together.  Old injuries are cleared of adhesions and the mineral deposits that contribute to arthritic conditions.

For more on BF&C you may ask for our Information sheet

Pulled back Muscles

For some time now I have been singing the praises of the M&L Salve. (Mullein & Lobelia) This mighty combination is one of the best topical antispasmodics available. The all herb combination when applied topically over a spastic muscle will almost instantly relax the muscle.

On a Friday, several months ago, my husband, who is 6’4″, fairy thin with a long back, had another up close and personal opportunity to witness the power of this herbal salve. While moving a pile of rain soaked lumber to a sheltered area he sprang his lower back. When will the over forty masculine half of society realize they are no longer nineteen. Yes, I’ll get off that subject; you all pay dearly for your misconceptions.

Michael’s lower back grabbed as he went to straighten up with a load of rain soaked lumber. When he found me in my office he said he felt something rip in his back when he lifted the lumber. We immediately massaged the M&L Salve into the affected muscles. Throughout the day he continued to apply the M&L Salve over the area. The BF&C Salve Pak was applied a few minutes after the M&L salve.  Later in the day he did an Epsom salt soak with three cups of salt to his tub of hot water. He felt the Epsom Salt soak was extremely beneficial. He went to bed shortly after his bath.

Saturday he continued resting and applying The M&L and BF&C salve as needed. Sunday Morning he woke up feeling 90% better and was able to finish the job he abandoned on Friday.

Knowing what to do when an emergency occurs can cut the recovery time down from weeks to days. Using the proper herbal supports can prevent the body from accepting the injury. Since the spastic muscle was not allowed to remain in a spasm there was no swelling or blockage to contend with and the recovery shortened to only a few days.

You can read more about this excellent herbal support at my blog: M&L Combination.

Sciatica is a painful condition where the Sciatic nerve becomes inflamed or damaged.  This long nerve runs from the top of the hip down the entire leg.  The condition can range from feeling a tight muscular tension type discomfort to fiery burning pain traveling the length of the leg.  Once the nerve has become inflamed there is no relief until the nerve is calmed.

Clearing Sciatica Pain

This past week I had the opportunity to assist a woman dealing with Sciatica in both legs.  She had only been experiencing the discomfort for about a week when she began doing the herbal supports.  To make a long story short she was able to clear the worst of the issue overnight.

Here is what we did.  Since the Sciatic nerve runs right behind the bowel an important part of clearing this issue is cleaning out the bowels. When the bowel becomes congested with putrefying waste the nerve can become irritated and inflamed.  Our member had been using the LBF #1’s on a regular basis but while doing an intense program had failed to increase the dose when her bowels had tightened up.  The result was she had become backed up with extremely toxic waste.

When dealing with a painful condition such as Sciatica you do not want to have to wait several days for the bowels to clear you want relief right now.  We cleared the bowel with a high enema with catnip herb.  If it is possible to have a colonic done this is also a great idea.

Thirty Minutes to Relief

Dr. Christopher recommends soaking the feet in hot apple cider vinegar.  He says for even faster action rest the right foot on top of chopped garlic while the left is soaking is hot apple cider vinegar.

We decided to do the apple cider vinegar soak.  Just setting in the chair was painful for her at the start of the foot soaking.  I added 3 cups apple cider vinegar to maybe a half gallon of hot water.

She soaked both feet for the first ten minutes while the chopped garlic was prepared.  Even before placing her foot on the garlic she said she was a bit more comfortable setting in the chair.

Hot water was added several times along with another cup of the vinegar.  By the end of the treatment she had drunk two tablespoons of the vinegar in a large glass of water and we had used the rest of the 32 ounce bottle in the foot soak.

Entire soaking time was about a half hour.  She had her foot resting on the garlic for about 15 minutes.

At the end of the treatment she said the pain and tightness was nearly gone.  The next morning she shared that she had slept through the night without pain.   She did do another soak the next day as some of the tightness tried to return.

Additional Herbal Used

NF Formula, ½ teaspoon every three hours for some pain relief.

For some time now I have been singing the praises of the M&L Salve.  (Mullein & Lobelia) This mighty combination is one of the best topical antispasmodics available.  The all herb combination when applied topically over a spastic muscle will all most instantly relax the muscle.

Friday my husband, who is 6’4”, fairy thin with a long back, had another up close and personal opportunity to witness the power of this herbal salve.  While moving a pile of rain soaked lumber to a sheltered area he sprang his lower back.  When will the over forty masculine half of society realize they are no longer nineteen.  Yes, I’ll get off that subject; you all pay dearly for your misconceptions.

Michael’s lower back grabbed as he went to straighten up with a load of rain soaked lumber.  We immediately massaged the M&L Salve into the affected muscles.  Throughout the day he continued to apply the M&L Salve over the area.  Later in the day he did an Epsom salt soak with three cups of salt to his tub of hot water.  He felt the Epsom Salt soak was extremely beneficial.  He went to bed shortly after his bath.

Saturday he continued resting and applying salve as needed.  Sunday Morning he woke up feeling 90% better and was able to finish the job he abandoned on Friday.

Knowing what to do when an emergency occurs can cut the recovery time down from weeks to days.  Using the proper herbal supports can prevent the body from accepting the injury.  Since the spastic muscle was not allowed to remain in a spasm there was no swelling or blockage to contend with and the recovery shortened to only a few days.

You can read more about this excellent herbal support at my blog: M&L Combination