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Metal Creates Water

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Metal is the richness of life.  The rubies and diamonds, and the minerals that hold us together.

The Five Elements represent the movement of energy in acupuncture and acupressure healing philosophies.

The Metal Element represents “Reflection.”  It represents the letting go of what doesn’t serve us, and looking forward toward inspiration.   Metal represents the hardness of the stone that holds Water in it’s arms, so we can drill for Water with Metal to aid our survival.

Several years ago, my family purchased a loan, I mean a home.  The county inspector said our well Water passed inspection.  Our Water turned the toilets brownish-orange.  I tested it through one of our labs and our Water had dangerous levels of heavy metals and bacteria.

I ordered a water filtration system for the house.  Out of my own pocket, because law said there was nothing wrong with my Water, so I had no recourse.  The packages arrived…big barrels and big bags.

I recreated Mother Nature in the barrels.  The bags contained various minerals that I had to pour layer by layer, into the barrels.  That is how profit creates water.  First you save money on the well by not digging deep.  Then, with no protection from the law, I have to buy Mother Earth to run my water through, so it is safe for my family.

I would guess that the builder rationalized that the law says “good enough.”  “Why spend more for doing the right thing, when I can profit more.”  By Law.

The water filtration business offered a solution to my pain.  I am thankful for their help, so their profit doesn’t feel hard to me.  They were helping What Matters Most to me, my people.

The Metal energy in our culture is confused.

Metal knows that people are our greatest resource, and you profit the most by taking good care, regardless of the price.

Profit believes that wealth is the most important resource, even at the cost of people.   

The Metal Element represents what matters most.  It teaches us to find security by Loving others, and contributing to your loves.  That is the path to significance and receiving love.  Water represents movement and our choice of direction.  Metal teaches that profit over people will lead to destruction, and needs to be stopped.

The Five Elements suggests that “Profit over People” should get a spanking and be sent to bed without dinner.

When a culture is led by “profit over people,” the rich hoard the wealth, and the people fight for the scraps.  One of the scraps we fight for is Approval.  Do you think Wealthy White Men care about your approval?  Nah, they know that as long as you fear for survival, you will do whatever they say.

Metal teaches that Approval is what matters least.

Metal teaches that if you focus your attention on what someone else wants, you lose your heart.  It says that if you trust your heart desire, you will give everyone what they want, an amazing you…a Gift to Your People.

If you focus your attention on Approval, you will fear the next step on your path.

If you focus on Heart Desire, you might pause for reflection, but you will confidently take the next step…because it will feel right.  

The Metal Element represents thankfulness for our Mother and Father.  The Mother that cares for everyone.  And the Father that protects everyone.

Metal is confused…why would anyone worship profit?

The hard harshness of this world, like polluting our water for profit, cutting corners for profit, and healers prescribing medicine that does harm, for profit, is trying to remind us What Matters Most.  Metal suggests you take a moment to reflect on that.

True Health shares the healing of our Mother, created by our Father, and birthed by Mother Nature…Plant Medicines…in our online store.   But only if that feels right to you. 

If you buy two of any of Momma’s medicine… Allergy, Pain, PMS, Menopause…you get free shipping.  And if you don’t LOVE Momma, return the second bottle unopened and I will refund your entire purchase.  Scroll through, I bet you will find the caring you need for your hurt.

Yes, I’ll bet on Momma, all in…and I think Keeping Our Word is What Matters Most, because it holds our people together.  I will do everything in my Power to keep my Word.

Herbal First Aid Kit

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Home Remedies for Acute Health Needs

Herbal First Aid from Nature’s Medicine Cabinet

Being prepared matters.

Nature has always provided medicine—plants that support healing when the body is stressed, inflamed, overwhelmed, or out of balance. These remedies are not designed for convenience or sweetness. They are designed for effectiveness.

That’s why traditional medicine often tastes bitter.
Healing asks something of us.

Our Herbal First Aid Kit

We offer most formulas in 2-ounce bottles for ongoing or chronic support.
For acute needs, we created a Herbal First Aid Kit, featuring 1-ounce bottles intended for short-term, higher-frequency use.

Acute dosing:
10 drops every 1–3 hours, depending on symptom severity.

When you purchase a First Aid Kit, you choose any five remedies, plus receive a seasonal essential oil roller.

(Winter corresponds to the Water Element — supporting adaptability, resilience, and the ability to meet fear and disappointment with steadiness.)

A Guide to Common First Aid Remedies

Below is an overview of some of our most frequently used formulas. Each remedy name links to a detailed article, including traditional use and published research where available.

🧠 True Focus

Traditionally used to support mental clarity, focus, and memory.

It is often chosen during periods of overwhelm, scattered thinking, or mental fatigue. Ingredients found in this formula have been studied for cognitive support, including research exploring trends in memory and neurological resilience.

😌 True Calm

Used to support emotional regulation and nervous system balance.

Many families keep this on hand for anxiety, stress reactivity, and difficulty settling—especially in children.

😴 True Sleep

Used to support falling asleep and restoring healthy sleep rhythms.

For sleep challenges involving waking during the night or waking unrefreshed, True Stress Resilience may be a better fit.

⚖️ True Stress Resilience

Designed for stress patterns tied to over-responsibility, poor boundaries, and adrenal fatigue.

Suggested use:

  • 10 drops if waking during the night or waking groggy
  • Increase gradually as needed (with daytime dosing), while also addressing lifestyle stressors

This remedy works best when paired with healthy boundaries, which we teach in our resource “The Five Energy Needs.”

🌿 True Allergy Relief

Created after years of personal experience with severe allergies.

Many people report noticeable relief within days. It is often chosen as an alternative to stacking multiple allergy medications.

🤒 True Cold & Flu Relief

Used for acute immune stress such as colds, flu-like symptoms, sore throat, bronchial irritation, and sinus congestion.

Often kept on hand so support can begin at the first sign of illness.

🧴 True Clear Skin

Traditionally used for inflammatory skin conditions such as poison ivy, acne, and rashes.

This formula was originally developed after repeated family exposure to poison ivy and has since been used by many for both acute flare-ups and long-term skin balance.

😊 True Mood Lift

Used to support mood stability and emotional well-being.

Ingredients in this formula have been studied for their effects on neurotransmitter balance and emotional resilience.

💪 True Pain Relief & True Wound Mend

Internal and topical formulas traditionally used to support pain, inflammation, bruising, sprains, and slow-healing wounds.

Often chosen as natural alternatives to NSAIDs when appropriate.

⚡ True Energy Boost

Designed for short-term energy support during physical or mental demand.

Best used sparingly and paired with adequate rest to avoid long-term depletion.

🚻 True Bladder Relief

Commonly chosen by individuals prone to urinary discomfort or recurrent bladder irritation.

Often used at the first sign of symptoms.

🌸 True PMS Relief & True Menopause Ease

Used to support cyclical discomfort, hormonal transitions, and emotional sensitivity.

Many women report lasting improvements after short-term use.

🍽️ True Digest Ease & True Heartburn Relief

For digestive upset, heaviness after meals, reflux, or sluggish digestion.

Traditional herbal bitters have long been used to awaken digestion and support metabolic balance.

🦠 True Shingles Heal

Used during shingles flare-ups and nerve irritation.

Often chosen early for best results.

🩸 True Vessel Care

Traditionally used for circulation support, hemorrhoids, and varicose vein discomfort.

🍄 True Yeast Relief

Used for yeast imbalance and systemic candida over time.

🧬 True Lymph & GI Cleanse

Chosen for acute toxin exposure, food poisoning, or insect and spider bites.

Historically used to support lymphatic movement and immune response during acute stress.

A Different Way to Think About Medicine

Modern medicine often focuses on suppression.
Traditional medicine focuses on regulation and support.

Many pharmaceuticals are derived from plants—but when isolated and intensified, they often come with long lists of side effects. Whole-plant formulas tend to act more gently, supporting the body’s own healing capacity.

This does not mean plant medicine is careless or unskilled.
It means it requires respect, knowledge, and appropriate use.

How to Order Your Herbal First Aid Kit

  1. Visit our online store
  2. Add the Herbal First Aid Kit to your cart
  3. At checkout, use the “Special Instructions” box to list the five remedies you want

If left blank, we’ll include our most commonly used essentials.

Nature has always known how to heal.
Preparation simply allows you to meet life’s surprises with confidence.

With care,
Dr. Stone

Somatoform Disorder Responds to Mother Nature

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“Somatoform disorder is a group of psychological disorders…

…in which a patient experiences physical symptoms that are inconsistent with or cannot be fully explained by any underlying general medical or neurologic condition.” (Medscape)

Yes, that is the nice way of saying “head case,” but I happen to have this condition.  I learned how to properly care for and control it. This study scientifically proves that nature offers even the most “sensitive” of us comfort. Regardless of what big pharma says, it is possible.

This study was published in 2009.  It offers help to people that don’t fit in the medical model.  Due to difficult language, I willingly offer the interpretation of medical terminology.

Somatoform disorder affects 6.3% of our population, and it affects women more frequently than men.

In Germany, plant medicines that True Health offers in True Calm are used to treat Somatoform disorder.  In addition, these plants are valid treatment for Somatoform disorder in Switzerland and recognized as such.  By this, we understand  that  means they are medical protocol and widely accepted.

The researchers in this study wanted to test the safety and efficacy of these plant medicines for Somatoform disorder. They chose to do this in a double blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial.  Conducting this type of trial is the highest form of scientific validation.

They reviewed the literature, and found these plants proven in lab studies to decrease inflammation, relax muscular contraction, and decrease allergic sensitivity.  They also found these plants proven in human studies to decrease anxiety and improve cognitive function. 

One of the plants in the study proved in humans to work as effectively as a pharmaceutical tranquilizer for Psychovegetative Syndrome.  This condition is defined as “a sickly condition with a heavy racing heart, headaches, sensitivities to cold, sweating, nausea, dizziness, depression, fear, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, and apathy, where after careful medical inspection, the patient is absolutely healthy.” (Medical Encyclopedia)

One hundred eighty patients with Somatoform disorder  made up the group for the study. Each group consisted of sixty patients.  Placebo.  True Calm.  True Calm + True Heart Health. In this study, they all received identical tablets that they took three times per day for two weeks.

At the end of two weeks,  patients answered standardized questionnaires in regards to anxiety and depression. They also completed a patient self assessment scored on a five point scale, with zero indicating complete resolution, and 4 indicating no help.

In regards to the questionnaires, the researchers defined a “positive response” as a greater than 50% improvement.

The RESULTS were as follows:

Anxiety scores  showed a reduction of 61% in the Calm + Heart group, 45% in the Calm group, and 3% in the placebo group.  As a result, it is clear Mother Nature offers assistance in dealing with anxiety.

Depression scores showed a reduction of 58% in the Calm + Heart group, 33% in the Calm group, and 8% in the placebo group.

The RESULTS from self evaluations were:

In the Calm + Heart group, 48% said a significant improvement, in some cases cured. Calm alone dropped to 11%.  Placebo scored 1%.  16% of the Calm + Heart group said it didn’t help at all.  26% of the Calm alone agreed.  And 83% of the placebo group knew they received little to no help.

A Positive Response rated as 71% in the Calm + Heart group, 36% in the Calm group, and 16% in the placebo group.

Researchers chose to end the study with a Discussion.  “These plant medicines were found to have significant efficacy and no serious side effects in the treatment of Somatoform disorder.”  

“We don’t understand this disorder, but for the patient’s sake, and the doctor’s, any intervention that offers results seems necessary, with the high prevalence of this disease.”  Essentially, if it works, use it.

The speed at which Mother Nature works as well as the low improvement rate of the placebos surprised the researchers.

They described the actions of True Calm and True Heart Health as, “increasing relaxation and ease, and combating the effects of overwhelm.”

Yes, it is overwhelming to have this disease. However, Mother Nature gives relief in a scientific manner. If you are willing to give Mother Nature a try,  you can get True Calm Here, and True Heart Health Here.  Science says you should take both, if you feel too intensely.

I posted a blog about all the virtues of True Calm here.

Phytother Res. 2009 Sep;23(9):1303-8. doi: 10.1002/ptr.2771.