The following story is from a woman who recovered her health using healing imagery:

“Two years ago I was taken to the hospital with a serious blood clot condition which apparently had affected the entire vascular system causing hardening of arteries and arthritis. A nerve in my head was damaged and my thyroid enlarged. Doctors could not agree on the cause of this condition, and all their treatments were completely ineffective.

“I was forced to give up my every enjoyable activity and remain in bed most of the time. My body., from hips to toes, felt as though it was encased and bound by tight wires, and I couldn’t put my feet on the floor without wearing heavy hip-length elastic stockings.

“I knew something of teachings that imagination creates reality and tried very hard to apply what I had heard, but as my condition grew worse and I could no longer attend any lectures, my despondency grew deeper.

“One day a friend sent me a postcard picturing the scene of a lovely beach by the ocean. The picture was so beautiful I looked and looked at it and began to remember past summer days at the seashore with my parents. For a moment, the postcard picture seemed to become animated and flooding memories of myself running free on the beach filled my mind. I felt the impact of my bare feet against the hard wet sand; I felt the icy water running over my toes and heard the crash of waves breaking on shore.

“This imaginal activity was so satisfying to me as I lay in bed that I continued to imagine this wonderful scene, day after day, for about one week.

“One morning I moved from my bed to a couch and had started to sit up when I was seized with such an excruciating pain my entire body became paralyzed. I could neither sit up nor lie down. This terrible pain lasted for more than a full minute, but when it stopped – I was free! It seemed as if all the wires binding my legs had been cut.

“One moment I was bound; the next moment I was free. Not by degrees, but instantly.”

The name Thyme, in its Greek form, was first given to the plant by the Greeks as a derivative of a word which meant ‘to fumigate,’ either because they used it as incense, for its balsamic odour, or because it was taken as a type of all sweet-smelling herbs. Others derive the name from the Greek word thumus, signifying courage, the plant being held in ancient and mediaeval days to be a great source of invigoration, its cordial qualities inspiring courage. The antiseptic properties of Thyme were fully recognized in classic times.

Thyme - Thymus Vulgaris

Essential oil of thyme, particularly of red thyme, has been used effectively as a bactericide, antiseptic, antimicrobial, astringent, antispasmodic, antitoxic, diuretic, antifungal, insecticide, tonic, and as an immune stimulant. Thyme oil has also been used to increase the will to live.

Thyme is a delicate herb which is both pungent and hot with a penetrating fragrance. It is also an awesome herb that helps with healing numerous ailments. It is known to increase the flow of urine and to help in menstruation. It helps in the delivery process and prevents miscarriages; in fact, it cleanses all the organs of the body.

The Abbess Hildegard von Bingen used thyme for nervous disorders, leprosy and paralysis. She said, “He who drinks a cup of thyme tea instead of coffee in the morning will soon feel the beneficial effect: enlivened spirits, great comfort in the stomach, no coughing in the morning and an overall well-being.”

Thyme grows in sunny areas next to ant-hills. You can find thyme in dried up lawns, as it must have lots of sun and heat. Thyme came from the Mediterranean in the 11th century and is found in many gardens. 

Thyme Benefits:

Thyme cures styes and aids pink eye. It cleans scrapes and cuts immediately with its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. Thyme may help women with menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms also. Thyme is a common remedy for stomach ailments, lung congestion, coughing ailments and overall flu conditions. It is even used to prevent nightmares. Thyme is used for sprains, rheumatism, muscular atrophy, stroke, multiple sclerosis and paralysis. Thyme is a good overall herb to keep in the kitchen.

How to make an herb pillow - The herbs are placed into a pillow and sown up.

Uses of the herb pillow:

An herb pillow is made of chamomile, thyme and yarrow, which is picked in the sun and dried. These herbs are placed in an herb pillow and used for facial neuralgia. Two cups of thyme tea is sipped through the day also. With cramps, one should place club moss in the pillow with the other herbs. The herb pillow may be heated in a pan or microwave and placed on the stomach to aide in the relief of discomfort. The pillow is also good for contusions and inflammations.

How to make thyme tea - Boil a pot of water and then add the leaves of the plant. Let the tea sit for an additional two minutes before drinking.

Uses for the thyme tea include an old home remedy for respiratory passages, which uses the plantain. Make a tea using equal amounts of thyme and plantain, with the juice of a half of a lemon and some sugar. This natural remedy is good for bronchial asthma, whooping cough and phlegm in the lungs. This tea should be used four or five times a day. People suffering from pneumonia may sip the tea every hour.

Drinking of thyme tea is also recommended for people who are prone to drinking too much.  They may take one tablespoon of thyme tea every 15 minutes. The tea causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, increased urine and much perspiration. The appetite is increased and the person becomes very thirsty. It is evident that this procedure should be done several times, as relapse is inevitable in the beginning. For people with epilepsy, two cups of tea should be drunk daily. This tea should be drunk for 2-3 weeks; then, one should wait for ten days to two weeks and then begin the protocol again.

How to make the tincture - Fill a bottle loosely with herbs which were picked in the midday. Add in some whiskey or vodka and then placed in the sun for fourteen days.

Uses for the tincture include the strengthening of limbs of children who are weak, especially those suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.

How to make herbal thyme bath - Place 200 grams of thyme in a bath or add 3 – 5 drops of essential oil of thyme to bath water.

This bath may be helpful to boost the immune system and to lift one’s spirits.  

How to make thyme syrup - Place some raw sugar and thyme in a jar, alternating the layers. Press down each layer firmly. Leave this mixture in the sun for approximately three weeks. After three weeks, strain the liquid and add some water to the syrup. The syrup is then heated slightly and used.

Thyme syrup is mainly used for colds and the relief of the flu symptoms. Take the syrup before your meal.

How to make thyme oil - fill a glass bottle half way up with thyme leaves and then fill the rest of the bottle with olive oil. Place in the sun for 14 days and then strain the oil. Discard the leaves and place the oil in a dark cabinet.

Uses for the thyme oil are many. The oil is used to help with memory and concentration. It is used also for brain fog, migraines, lung ailments and bronchitis, as a cough syrup and to remove mucous from the lungs.

How to store and use thyme:

The fresh thyme is the best and should always be chosen over the dried for its superiority in flavor. The leaves should be green gray in color. The thyme leaves should be free of blemishes and yellowing. As with any dried herb, there are organic leaves and then there are some that are of very low quality. So choose your spices carefully from well respected sources.

To keep fresh herbs the longest, place them in a lightly sprayed paper towel. Then seal them in a plastic Ziploc bag and store in the refrigerator. It is very important to remove the air from the Ziploc bag before closing, to preserve the freshness of the herbs. Dried herbs kept in glass containers can last for up to 6 months.

As with most delicate herbs, add them to the food at the end of the cooking. This is so they keep their delicate flavors in tact. Thyme should not be used by pregnant women and it will increase blood pressure, so use with caution.

New research from the Miguel Hernandez University (UMH) has found that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) are one of the “best” natural antioxidants. The study examined five antioxidant properties, with cloves showing amazing results for each. Cloves are used primarily in cooking throughout the world but found primarily in Indian cuisine.

Cloves have also been used for medicinal purposes, such as in Indian Ayurvedic medicine, Chinese medicine, and western herbalism. In dentistry essential oil of cloves is used as a painkiller. 

Cloves - Syzygium aromaticum

The study found that cloves contain high levels of phenolic compounds, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-clotting properties. This was a major factor in labeling cloves the best natural antioxidant, but the study found that cloves also have other beneficial properties.

“Out of the five antioxidant properties tested, cloves had the highest capacity to give off hydrogen, reduced lipid peroxidation well, and was the best iron reducer,” says Juana Fernandez-Lopez, one of the authors of the study and a researcher at the UMH.

Lipid peroxidation is the process in which free radicals take electrons from the lipids in cell membranes. The end result of this process is cellular damage. The fact that cloves help to inhibit this destructive cycle is one that helped drive them to first place. Furthermore, the ability to reduce iron is yet another profound characteristic of cloves.

Iron deficiencies are rather simple to treat with adequate supplementation or dietary changes, but excessive iron in the body can be quite difficult to treat. Many people suffer from too much iron in the bloodstream, and many of which develop hemochromatosis. Hemochromatosis is a serious condition that is a result of untreated iron overload. Hemochromatosis can lead to arthritis, abnormal liver function, diabetes, or even heart failure.

Cloves are very inexpensive and have been a major part of the Mediterranean diet for centuries.  ”The results show that use of the natural oxidants occurring in spices used in the Mediterranean diet, or their extracts, is a viable option for the food industry, as long as the organoleptic characteristics of the food product are not affected”, adds Juana.

The protagonist of this story had, at an earlier period in his life, a run of bad luck as an installation engineer for a large elevator manufacturing company.  men working on jobs under him were constantly being injured despite his care.  At last the elevator company discharged him.  At the time he had an invalid daughter over twenty who had been bedfast for months.  His wife had died a few years earlier and his daughter had kept the house.  When he lost his job the times were so hard that he could not find other employment.  To make matters worse, he lost his health, one ailment after another sending him to the doctor until he was compelled to remain in bed most of his time.

In desperation he tried Christian Science, faithfully reading the works of the founder and trying in all ways to follow the orders given him.  Getting no results, he turned to New Thought, Unity and such other religious movement as had literature on healing.

At last, running out of funds, becoming almost completely bedfast, and quite desperate, he concluded that all religious teachings were imperfect, but that there must be a higher intelligence to which man could appeal if he could only make his appeal heard.  With this in mind he spent his time and strength day after day in an endeavor to reach out and find the high intelligence.

One day he suddenly sensed the fact that he had at last contacted something.  He felt an electric tingling which was sharp and short, unlike anything he had ever before experienced.  Immediately he cried out for help, imploring the Something which he sensed as with him to restore his health.  He cried out that he must have help at all costs, and that he was leaving his bed to demonstrate his faith by the effort.  Little by little he managed to rise from the side of the bed to his feet, praying continuously.  He took one uncertain step, then another.  To his joy he found that he was growing miraculously stronger.  His prayers turned to praise and in a manner of minutes he seemed to be completely cured and his full strength restored.

Triumphant and thrilled at his discovery, he went to his daughter’s room and told her what had happened. He urged her to try to contact the new Something. He tried to contact it again, himself, but seemed unable to do so.

Several days passed. He took up his life where he had left off, and tried almost hourly to repeat the mental processes which had enabled him to contact the Something. Soon, and again with great suddenness and with the same electric tingling, the contact was made. Instantly he began to pray frantically to the Something to heal his daughter. He rushed into her room, still praying, caught her by the hands and began pulling her to her feet. “Use your faith! Get up and show that you can!” The daughter responded, praying fervently and exerting herself to the utmost to leave her bed. As in his case, the needed strength was supplied. She rose, took a step, then another. The miracle of instant healing came to her as it had come to him. Voicing her thanks she dressed and entered a new life of health.

A few days later he again made the electric contact. He had been waiting for it and had his prayer learned by heart. Instantly he voiced it. He asked to have his former job back with the elevator construction company. Confident that his prayer would be answered, he went directly to the company office and to the man who had discharged him months before. Making no explanation of any kind, he said quietly, “I am ready for work again. Where do you need me?” The man behind the desk looked at him intently for a moment, then took from his desk a bundle of papers which he held out to him, naming the city in which the installation job was to be done.

This was the beginning of an unbelievable career. He learned by practice to contact the Something almost at will, and never allowed a morning or evening to pass without the contact. He learned to ask to be shown any danger which lay ahead on the job, and would be warned by a strong sense of danger if there was an emergency coming up. Once having received such a warning, he would make his contact on the job and ask for guidance. Nothing came in words, but he felt urges to act in certain ways. He would find the sense of danger growing until it became almost continuous and, as he went to different parts of his jobs, the danger sense intensified around some particular place. He would station himself there, calling his trusted foreman or others to stand with him, and all would watch to prevent trouble. Accident after accident was thus caught in the nick of time and prevented.

The man had, for a period of several years, been drawing from the company each year a very considerable premium because no men were injured on any job which he supervised. He was given the most difficult and dangerous assignments, and he never failed. His health and that of his daughter had remained excellent.

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The above story is an excerpt from the book “Secret Science Behind Miracles” by Max Freedom Long

Many people have successfully used self-hypnosis to boost their hair growth. On the other hand, not too many are even aware that they can inhibit the hair growth if they so desire, using their mind power, so I wanted to share the following amusing story as told by M.F. Long:

“While I was living in Honolulu, a young white man came to sell me advertising space in a newspaper each week. He became interested in the Hawaiians and often told me of attending their dinner dances given in the open.

One day he came to me much upset. He had become acquainted with a Hawaiian woman at a dinner party, and the woman had admired his girlishly fine skin. She had asked him thoughtfully if he did not find it a great chore to shave daily, and had solemnly told him that she could make his beard stop growing if he wished to be relieved of the shaving chore. She said that many Hawaiian men had so been relieved of the necessity of shaving. In a tolerant mood he pretended to accept her offer gladly, being certain that it was a native superstition of no consequence.

Taking him aside, the woman stroked his right cheek with her fingers for a short time, saying that the beard would stop growing on his face and that he would be free of the need of shaving.

He had forgotten the incident when, about two weeks later, he suddenly noticed that there was a place on his cheek the size of a dime upon which no beard grew. To his alarm the spot grew larger day by day. When it became as large as a half dollar, he remembered that I had spoken of the kahunas and came rushing to me to ask my advice. He was almost girlish of face and realized that without a shadow of beard he would be disastrously feminine in appearance.

I advised him to inquire among his Hawaiian friends for the woman who had caused the difficulty, and when he found her, to ask her to reverse her suggestion. he had some trouble finding the woman, but did eventually, and she reluctantly stroked his cheek and gave the suggestion that the beard would return to the bare spot. In a little over a week the beard again began to grow in the denuded circle. Where I had found the skin bare, I could see the dark beard stubble reappearing. In a short time the beard was back to normal.

Such control is of great interest inasmuch as it shows how surprisingly the “low self” [Huna term for the "subconscious mind"] can react to suggestion in making changes to bodily functions.”

If you wish to further explore how you can use the power of your mind to inhibit the hair growth on your body, you could benefit from using Permanent Hair Removal hypnosis program.

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, avoiding deep fried and processed food, and drinking plenty of water can greatly contribute to healthy skin. Detoxifying the body with herbal remedies is also an excellent way to have a radiant looking skin.

Aromatherapy may help to keep skin free of germs and bacteria.  You can dab a bit of tea tree oil, as well as lavender oil directly on the acne.  You may also add few drops of tea-tree oil to a face wash you use to cleanse your skin daily.  Tea tree oil and lavender have great antiseptic properties that are excellent for use on problem skin.

Several other aromatherapy oils can also be used on the skin but you need to use a little bit of caution that you are not overdoing it.  Oils such as jasmine, myrrh and sandalwood are also good choices for skin problems.  They have antibacterial or antiseptic properties that can go a long way in helping you to clear up your acne.

And one of the good methods you can use to clear acne, particularly if you have scars, is hypnotherapy. Trough programming your mind with a new blueprint of beautiful and smooth skin, you can help new radiant skin cells to replace the old and scarred ones.