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Superior Preparedness

Strategies

Karen Stene Finch

CNC., CNHP., Herbalist

Superior – Higher in Status

Preparedness – A State

of Readiness

Strategies – Plans of Action

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Superior Preparedness Strategies

Many of us have grown

up in families who like

having a plan, while

others have grown up

in confusion.

What is your family

position in planning for

unforeseen emergencies,

natural or man-made

disasters???

What Is Your Family’s Position?

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For those of you who

have lived through times

of wars and The Great

Depression, you

understand. For the rest

of the population the

topic of preparedness

is foreign.

What Is Your Family’s Position?

As a farm family it is

important we have a plan.

When we traveled with our

parents they would show us

the emergency routes, fire

escapes, and a designated

place to meet should we

be separated.

What Is Your Plan?

Now as adults we get

to choose our plan of

action. It's impressive

how many people,

young and elderly, are

taking action in

preparedness.

It’s Our Choice

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We also get to choose to ignore the call of a "plan of

action". It's surprising the number of people who do

not want to think, talk or prepare for the known and

the unknown.

Our government is providing

information in readiness, what to

have on hand, in the case of

emergencies & disasters: Black

Outs, Power Outages, Grid Failures,

Radiation, Earth Quakes, Floods,

Hurricanes, Landslides, Tornadoes,

Volcanoes, Wild Fires,

Winter Weather.

www.ready.gov/ready 2015

www.ready.gov/natural-disasters

#1 Priority

Good, clean air to

breathe. We live only

a few minutes without

oxygen. Air quality

trumps all!

Air filtration along

with sanitizing can

be life saving.

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#2 Priority

Clean, safe, pure water. After a

disaster plenty of pure water can be

difficult to locate.

The problem is when there is no pure

water, drinking contaminated water can

cause sickness and even death.

www.cdc.gov/disaters/foodwater

#3 Priority

Foods to nourish the body, give the body strength,

supple dense nutrients to supports the systems of

the body. Green whole foods, protein,

vitamins and minerals,

amino acids and more are

all of great importance.

** An important note is

to plan foods for babies,

gluten-free, milk-free,

soy-free for special diets and needs. * www.cdc.gov/disaters/foodwater

Herbal Emergency Support

An important part of #3

can be the added benefits

of concentrated foods in

the form of herbs & spices.

This we can find in the

records of scriptures,

recorded history and

current research.

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Concentrated foods contain valuable nutrients.

It's of utmost importance to

educate ones self in the

nutrient content and

how these nutrients

support the systems

of the body. Include

an instructional booklet

for all family members.

Educate Yourself

As a young girl on our farm we begin growing

our herbs. Through the past 45 years of

utilizing herbs and in their many uses,

herbs have become a passion.

Learning and sharing with all

of you is rejuvenating!

My Family’s Future

As I begin to raise

my own family, we lived in

a world of natural health.

Through the years of

learning and teaching I

began to ask what is the

most valuable portion of

natural health that I would

want my daughters to

know for their health in

the future?

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The Most Valuable Knowledge

I realized the most valuable knowledge for the coming

days that I could teach my daughters was the following;

"Girls, learn how you can support your immune systems

for the coming days."

Digestive Health is Key

As you know this begins

with a healthy digestive

system to support the

systems of the body. The

current research is showing

us the importance of a

healthy, balanced

intestinal environment.

The Might of Micro-Organisms

Research shows that micro-

organisms such as bacillus

coagulans, probiotics and

acidophilus are factors in

the body's production

of B-12 and Folic Acid

within the body.

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Essential Enzymes

Enzymes are the 'spark

of life'! :) Enzymes

support digestion of

various food

types. Enzymes are

found in organic live,

raw food.

Historical Experience

The men who survived

the winter of Valley

Forge with George

Washington ate the

bark of the trees of the

nutritious slippery

elm. This is one

nutritious food I want

in my food storage.

The Case for Fiber

Fiber is essential for the

support of the intestinal

system. Fiber is part of

regularity and is vital for

good health. An organic

apple a day is helpful and we

need more according to the

American Heart Association.

www.heart.org

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Developing Immune Strength

Supporting the

digestive system can

help in supporting the

immune system.

What then are the key

nutrients to assist in

support of the

immune system?

Power House

Ingredients such as; Beta-glucans, arabinogalactan,

colostrum, cordyceps mycelia, reishi mushroom mycelia

and mitake whole mushroom are historically known for

immune system support.

Beta-Glucans

Beta-glucans stimulate the action of the immune system.

They support the production of macrophages, T-cells, B-

cells, natural killer cells and cytokines, all of which

supports the body's natural defense system.

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Arabinogalactan

Arabinogalactan supports natural killer cell and

macrophage activity. It also supports production of

beneficial types of bacteria.

A healthy immune system can begin being nourished at

an early age. Colostrum occurs when the baby first is

nursing from the Mother.

Rich in protein and

immune-enhancing

transfer factors

colostrum supports

the immune system

of the newborn.

Colostrum

Cordyceps

Cordyceps increases

T-cell and B-cell activity,

important to immune

response. In the 1990's

the winning Chinese

women's running team

utilized cordyceps to

increase energy, stamina

and endurance.

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Reishi and Maitake Mushrooms

Reishi and Maitake

mushrooms are thought to

support immune activity

support the activation of

natural killer cells and

support macrophages.

Elderberry

Elderberry has long been used to support several

systems of the body. The immune system can also be

supported when combining elderberries, vitamin D3,

echinacea, willow bark, royal jelly, and olive leaf. What a

combo for kids and adults to give their

bodies real foods!

East Meets West

Chinese and Western Herbs come

together to create complimentary

immune support in herbal

ingredients. The Chinese

Traditional Medicine of 6000 years

and modern America's Health Care

of close 200 years can work

together for the health benefits of

the people world wide.

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Olive Leaf

A singular herb Olive Leaf

helps support protection

against unwanted

invaders while supporting

several systems including

the immune system.

Silver

The history of silver goes

back for centuries. Back

in the time of Roman, the

Romans used silver coins

in barrels of water for

purification. Silver was

used in WW I in the

badgesand today is

being widely used and

stored.

Preparedness

I like to carry with me

liquid silver in a 2-3

oz spray bottle and silver

gel for my hands and face

I love feeling good.:)

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Preparedness

Another part of my preparedness kit

is: activated charcoal, ginger, black

walnut, B vitamins, vitamin C and

my favorite products for adapting to

occasional stress include arnica,

flower essences and essential oils.

Iodine

A natural food Iodine is found

in black walnut. Also food

iodine can be found in

seaweeds such as kelp and

dulse. Iodine is a trace

mineral that supports thyroid

health. We want to know and

have on hand what we will

need to stay healthy.

Super Foods for Me

• Protein powder made from peas, beans, and rice, with

additions super foods, vitamins, minerals, amino acids

• Bee Pollen that contains up to 35% protein, 22 amino

acids, 27 minerals salts, B vitamins, trace elements, enzymes

• Spirulina naturally contains protein representing all 8 essential

amino acids, as well as chelated minerals, natural sugars, trace

minerals, enzymes. Spirulina is one of the best food sources

of B-12!

• Slippery Elm is very nourishing and soothing for the digestive

and intestine system

• Minerals that include at least 70 minerals in powder, capsules,

liquids. Minerals are necessary for the body health

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Tailor to Your Needs

According to studies most of us can benefit from a daily multiple

vitamin and mineral for adults and children. It’s vital to have

available our supplements in forms that is best for the person that

needs it:

• Chewables for kids of any age

• Liquid vitamins, minerals, herbs

• Powdered foods of protein, veggies & fruits, and more that can be added to

water

• Probiotics that do not need refrigeration and chewable probiotics

Super Sleep

One of the key factors in remaining

calm during occasional stress. My

favorite tropical herb for being calm

and a good night's sleep is kava.

Adding a good night's sleep and

resting our bodies and minds is a

great way to support the immune

system.

Don’t Forget These…

Of course, we love the

old timers of valerian,

hops, chamomile,

passion flower and

magnesium

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Natural Structural Support

We, who are engaged in natural health, like to utilize

concentrated foods and oils to relax tired, sore muscles

after a heavy duty work out! Here a few our favorites:

• Tumeric

• Boswellia Gum

• Andrographis

• White Willow Bark

• Mangosteen

• Curcumin

• L-arginine

• Antioxidants

(in liquids or powder)

• Chinese herbal

combination

• Chinese recipes of

essential oils and

in lotions

Red Hot Favorite

The all time favorite - Capsicum!

The king of the herb kingdom. The

red color in capsicum is the vitamin

C! Capsicum supports the body's

immune system along with

circulatory system. We saved the

BEST for last! :)

What Are Your Favorites?What are the foods and ingredients you and

your family need to thrive, not just survive, in hard or

difficult times?

(pixs of the above)

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What Else Do You Need?

What will your emergency

food chest look like?

I know mine will include

some good dark

chocolate!!! :):):)

The Time Is Now

"The Time Is Now" to prepare, by having well thoughtout

plans from A-Z.

We like to buy when products are on sale, promotions

and specials. Bonuses are helpful too!.

We should plan for a minimum of 1 year of supplies

and/or up to 5 or more years.

We plan for ourselves, families, communities as there is

the possibility of sharing and trading,

Thank You!!!!!

Thank you to each of you for your interest, concern and

big hearts to help others and build communities of

health.