Rushlow Homestead

Why is the Master tonic you order from us here
@ Rushlow Homestead differnt and imo superior to others ?

First i’d say the difference is in the knowledge put into each individual batch; creating - the combinations of medicinal properties that each bottle holds to deliver the immune support, pro bacterias, natural antihistamines, anti fungal, broad spectrum natural antibiotic initiating properties that protect and strengthen your innate immune defenses!!!

Listed below
: Sourced organic, farm raised
-Whole ginger root -Whole tumeric root -Whole burdock root -Whole horseradish root
-Whole garlic -Raw local honey
-Star anise -Stinging nettle-Oregano -Clove Thyme -Basil
- serrano peppers, jalepeno-
-Cinnamon stick -Linden flower
-Orange peels -Lemon peels
and apple cider vinegar

All bottles have been aged and are ready to start implementing into your daily regimen.

Limited quantities :
Once gone i can make bottles to order that will need to age for 8 weeks.

~ Rushlow Homestead ~

We hope you will consider supporting smallbusinesses this small buisness saturday and throughout the year

Available now for pick- up

Four Thieves tonic
& Fire Cider tonic

Pricing is in the pictures 🫶🏼
Limited quantities…..

Only use organic ingredients !

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for pre Orders
Of our next batch of Elderberry syrup
Last batch Sold out fast ….

If you need help with Christmas for your kids …🎄

Happy Sunday

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Cut back on your grocery bill
Know where your food comes from

* PLANT A GARDEN !

Start planning now for next year ….

“ Rushlow Homestead “
What herbs did we grow this year for our herbal teas and infusions for the coming season.

lemon verbene, sage, thyme, three types of basil, mullen, nasturtium, dill, hibiscus, lemon balm, and cilantro, this is my first year growing caraway and garlic, and I’m-not gonna lie
kinda excited for our coming harvest for those two !

Takes some time but i seed save from everything i grow , including various heirloom varieties.

Seeds include serrano peppers, jalapeno, pablano, bell, Anaheim, habanero, and cubanelle peppers.
Cuccumbers, multiple tomatoes, asparagus, carrots, zuccini, japaneese eggplant, white and yellow tunips, tomatillo, onions, chives, artichoke,
Yellow squash, bok choy, lettuce, kale,
I know im missing a few 🤷🏻‍♀️🤣

Rotated some vegetables this year , and am happy with the harvest they produced !

You are to busy ?

If i can work full time as a nurse, have kids, a husband, a few farm animals ( 🤣)
and my own health issues i address daily, you can do it too !
Prioritize whats important, i know you can find the balance to make it work !

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Taking orders now

🔥Fire cider * -
🍵Four thieves * - Master Tonic
Elderberry syrup *
Master tonic salve

Both fire Cider and Four thirves Master tonic are essentially a combination of different herbs that contain virus fighting compounds including flavanoids, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and other specific properties that are pulled from the herbs by way of Infusion with the use of organic acv
(apple cider vinegar)
then lightly sweetened with raw honey to finish.

The history and intent is to boost the immune system, act as a natural antibiotic, protect and stimulate the health of our natural immunity to fight viruses, bacterial, and fungal infections.
Used both internally and topically.

Sizes available to order

1/2 pt
Pint
Quart
1/2 gallon
Gallon

Honey is sourced local, ingredient is grown on my farm and or sourced organic when available .

Thank you James Rhodes 🦉

Seriously an Astounding view.

Ours Bananas are blooming 😍😍🍌

🍌🌼 Did you know that banana flower isn’t just a beautiful part of the plant, but it’s also a delicious and nutritious ingredient?

In Sri Lanka, it’s transformed into mouthwatering dishes like vazhaipoo (stir-fry) and keselmuwa (curry), showcasing its versatility. But that’s not all! Banana flower can also be turned into a tea, serving as a nutritional supplement.

The flavor is a delightful blend of slight sweetness and a flowery note, but be sure to remove the bitter sap between the petals before cooking. Soaking them in lemon water can help!

Remember, like the fruit, the flower’s leaves are sensitive to air and can turn brown or black, so keep those layers intact until you’re ready to use them.

And here’s the bonus: banana flower is a fiber-rich powerhouse, loaded with essential minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and copper. A true hidden gem of the culinary world! 🌱🍽

Just want to share some pictures from the garden today💚
Harvested almost all our herbs, drying racks are full once again.
And was able to finally get 3 rows or garlic in the ground for next spring/ early summer harvest

Four thieves -Master tonic

If you have never made
energy bites,
now is the time to start !

They are super delish !!!

My too two favorite are the Carrot cake and zuccini bread variations we have made.

For a Halloween bonus
* add a tsp
Or two of Spirulina !!
Because of the deep dark green color spirulina adds The kids big n little will enjoy making these.
Have Fun !!

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We also have subbed out the oats for soaked barley, or ground flax seed, and or h**p hearts, and just a little white rice flour! So easy to make !

How to Make the Best No Bake Energy Bites Switch up your snack lineup with these easy No Bake Energy Bites! With 12 fun flavors to discover, these bite-sized beauties are gluten-free + refined sugar free with additional diet-friendly options

Pictured are Organic Elderberry

PSA

Its so important that Before you spend your hard earned money and buy a product
MaKe sure you know the quality of the ingredients !

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8948669/

Respectively Elderberry is a Immune stimulant that is antiviral & antimicrobial in nature .

The Benefits of Elderberry
- study below is
directly from the NIH
“National Institute of Health “

1.

First of all, we are talking about flavonoids and polyphenolic components with antiviral, antimicrobial and immune-stimulating effects, proven in numerous in vitro and in vivo studies [35,38,42,43,52,53,54,55].

Kaempferol flavonoid and quercitin from elderberries are cited as having an effect against HSV-1 virus [52].

2.
Coronavirus Antiviral activity against human coronaviruses has also been shown for Sambucus polyphenols in laboratory studies [5,6].
3.

Studies have also indicated that the effectiveness of elderberries against infection may also be due to immune stimulation [39,62,74].

4.
Sambucus nigra flavonoids are able to prevent the virus from entering host cells, preventing the pathogenesis of the flu. Moreover, agglutination of Sambucus nigra flavonoids stops influenza infection by competitively inhibiting the virus and subsequently by endocytosis [37].

The results of the included studies suggest that S. nigra fruit preparations (in extract or lozenen) may reduce influenza-like symptoms, including fever, headache, nasal congestion and nasal mucosal secretion in adults, when taken within 48 h of onset of symptoms. In 2–4 days of treatment with S. nigra, most adult participants showed a significant reduction in symptoms, averaging 50%. Evidence of the effectiveness of S. nigra fruit on cough is currently unclear and inconsistent.

In a review of five clinical trials involving 936 adults, Harnet et al. [51] show that preparations obtained from elderberries can reduce the duration and severity of respiratory viral infections if given within 48 h of disease onset. The results included in this review come mostly from clinical trials in which participants were given short-term commercial formulations of S. nigra fruit for up to 16 days.

Elderberries—A Source of Bioactive Compounds with Antiviral Action In the current context, when more and more unknown pathogens appear, healthy eating and supplementing it with natural products play an increasingly important role in maintaining the health of the body. The European black elder (Sambucus nigra), found ...

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Happy Fall 🍁

What betrer way to start the season

Canned
4 gallons of Grape Juice 🙂yummmmm
2 gallons of bone broth &
9 qts of verde chili

Lmk if you want to try any of the recipes
🤎💛✏️📝

Zero preservatives - zero pesticides -

How to

* Available * Pre order Now *

Our Elderberry syrup is made with organic ingredients: elderberries, raw local honey, ginger, ceylon cinnamon and clove.

~ Available for local only pick up starting this week
— 9/16/2023

We Sold out fast last year
pm your order

💓❤️🌻❣️ Good Morning ***
Just Spent some time this morning out giving some belly rubs to our new breeder , welcome
“ Bruenor Battle Hammer” our future daddy to many littles

Rushlow Homestead

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Good Monday Evening from our little homestead to yours 🐑🐞🦋🐥🐷

Rendered down Lard ;
Finished about midnight

1:30 here and it’s coffee break time , wanted to share a little bit of todays projects and whats happening on this beautiful friday morning here
on the farm.

The day is early so check back for all the lard rendering thats to come !

As a Nurse, and Christian my passion remains
root cause medicine
- here is some Important content / 411

WHY DO SOME DOCTORS AND GENETICISTS SAY THAT MTHFR DOESN’T MATTER?

MY ANSWER:
The problem with doctors not understanding MTHFR:

When doctors were in medical school they only studied genetic mutations that where known to actually cause a SINGLE disease or problem.

EXAMPLES:
*...HLA B27...associated with Ankylosing Spondylosis
*...Cystic Fibrosis [CFTR]… caused by specific gene mutations
*...Some disorders are autosomal RECESSIVE [you need two copies to be affected]
*...Some Genetic disorders are powerful autosomal DOMINANT and one copy is enough to cause disease. In Huntington's disease the HTT mutation that causes Huntington disease involves a DNA segment known as a CAG trinucleotide repeat and its penetrance varies.

BUT…when it comes to the MTHFR genetic variants C677T and A1298C they do not cause a UNIQUE SINGLE DISEASE.

MTHFR C677T:
The MTHFR C677T interferes with the making of L-Methyl folate [5-MTHF] and subsequently the management of Homocysteine and the making and amount of S-AdenosylMethionine [SAMe].

SAMe:
SAMe is the most important methyl donor that the body has to work with. SAMe is required to carry out hundreds of Transmethylation reactions. The number of disorders that the lack of SAMe may contribute to is enormous. The MTHFR variant doesn't just cause ONE problem but its inefficiency can contribute to MANY potential PROBLEMS.

The influence upon the body's many biochemical functions due to biochemical interference will vary from person to person based on the person's:
*...Nutrition
*...Other genetic variants that may be present
*...Toxins such as heavy metals that may be poisoning different enzymes
*...Infections that the person might be fighting:

There are many chronic and hidden [occult] infections such as the Herpes viruses which are NEVER CLEARED from the body and or Lyme and the many associated co-infections or Mold Toxicity.

UNAFFECTED INDIVIDUAL:
An unaffected individual with the MTHFR C677T variant may:
*...have a strong immune system
*...Eats well [excellent diet…eats lots of greens and beans]
*…May not be infected with a tick borne disease or other occult [hidden] infection
*...Not been unduly harmed by toxic heavy metals
*...Not have the HLA Haplotypes that predispose them to not being able to detox MOLD and or Lyme particles etc.

Such an individual with a strong immune system and no heavy metal toxicity may have absolutely NO negative consequences related to their having an MTHFR C677T or A1298C variant.

UNTIL...Somethings go awry:
*...Aging
*...Infection
*...Stress [PTSD/Acute bodily injury/family or personal stress] followed by imbalances in their immune system's function
*...Accumulation of TOXINS over time..."The straw that broke the camel's back", and enzymes that used to work well have gotten poisoned. [I believe this is what Dr. Ben Lynch refers to as “Dirty Genes”.

After a period of time the weakness caused by MTHFR variants [C677T/A1298C] will begin to cause trouble in conjunction with the other problems that have developed over time.

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Thank you everyone we couldn’t be happier with all who continues to support our farm and ideals.
All our animals are free of hormones, antibiotics, pesticides, or chemicals of any kind…

Just picked up from USDA processor
“”70”” pastured chickens 🐓🐓🐓
we raised from day old chics !!
All feed was foraged or local granary

3.99$ / lb
Fresh not frozen
Unless u want frozen - lmk
Come out anytime today/ tomorrow (sat/sun)
Limited quantity ***

- Have pkg ‘s of 7 piece split w/ bonless breast
- split splatzled / flattened for grill
- whole
They are anywhere from 2-3 lbs each

Also smoked chops available from our farm raised pigs****

10 Days *** Update ***
Free range meat chickens will go to process 5/25

I will contact everyone via txt or email that week to schedule pick up day / time

Fyi - We do still have a few chickens available !

Send me a Pm 🐓🐓🐓

Methyl Groups [-CH3] … why they are important

In general Methyl groups are very stable and consist of a central carbon atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms [-CH3]. Adding on a methyl group maintains DNA, promotes detoxification, enables glutathione production and are essential for balancing hormones and various neurotransmitters.

Methylation or the adding on methyl groups [Me, an alkyl group] is involved in:

* … protecting DNA by locking it up by methylating the cysteine residues. When methyl groups are attached to the cysteine the genes underneath cannot be transcribed and thereby controls the expression of some genes.
Methyl groups are important to epigenetics because they turn genes “on” or “off.” When we have depleted availability of methyl groups:
………. bad genes like cancer causing oncogenes are turned “on”
………. good genes, like cancer preventing tumor suppressor genes, are turned “off”.

PICTURE: Methyl groups on DNA keep a gene protected or locked. Methyl groups bind to cysteine
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* … immune function
DNA methylation works together with other epigenetic mechanisms such as histones and microRNA expression to have multiple effects on the immune system, including:
………. T helper lineage fate determination
………. differentiation of memory cells
………. resolution of inflammation
………. control of cellular proliferation

Definitions:

The translational level of genetic information takes place at the ribosomes.

Robosomes are made of RNA and protein and they organize translation and catalyze the reaction that joins amino acids to make a long protein chain coded for by the genome.

MicroRNAs are short non-coding RNA transcripts that are 18 to 24 nucleotides long that regulate gene expression at the translational level [at the ribosomes].

* … Detoxing many molecules via the use of many TRANSMETHYLATION ENZYMES found in the Liver for PHASE TWO CONJUGATION DETOX and elsewhere in the body. Methylation helps clear many endogenous compounds such as hormones.

https://www.xcode.life/.../methylation-and-detoxification/

* … Methylation is necessary for cell division … because it governs progression through cell division. The chemical modification of DNA by methyl groups is involved in the regulation of gene expression by controlling access to the correct DNA sequence.

* … Synthesis of bases for DNA and RNA

* … Development of the central nervous system by way of the synthesis of neurotransmitters and the formation of the protective myelin sheath that covers many nerves.

* … Methylation and phospholipids ... “As the phospholipids are successively methylated, they are translocated from the inside to the outside of the membrane. When catecholamine neurotransmitters, lectins, immunoglobulins or chemotaxic peptides bind to the cell surface, they stimulate the methyltransferase enzymes and reduce membrane viscosity.”

Definition:
Membrane viscosity is the ease with which substances can move through the membrane.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6157192/....

HOMOCYSTEINE and the Methylation Cycle:

* … Homocysteine can be remethylated to form methionine which in turn may be made into SAMe and retained within the “Methylation Cycle”. SAMe is the body’s most important methyl donor.
or
* … Homocysteine can be converted to cysteine via the “Transsulfuration Pathway”. When the enzyme CBS [Cystathionine Beta Synthase] converts Homocysteine irreversibly down the “Transsulfuration Pathway” the homocysteine is taken away from the “Methylation Cycle” to make cysteine.

PICTURE: The biochemical pathways involved in the transfer of methyl groups.
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It is so important to seek out root cause medicine
“Functional medicine practitioner “ who is legit
to get answers to improve your health -
Especially !!!! if you are dealing with chronic conditions !!!

DEPRESSION… and biochemistry

FOLATE:
Many people are depressed because they lack a sufficient amount of the neurotransmitters needed to maintain a balanced mood. One of the most common biochemical reasons for depression is due to a lack of the reduced forms of folate. Only reduced form of folate can enter the brain. The reduced forms of folate include:
*… Folinic acid [Leucovorin]
*… L-Methyl Folate [5-MTHF]

BH4…cofactor:
Some of the folate is made into Tetrahydrobiopterin [BH4] which is the critical cofactor for the making of neurotransmitters such as:
*… Dopamine
*… Norepinephrine
*… Serotonin
It is essential that the brain has adequate amounts of these neurotransmitters to maintain a BALANCED MOOD.
……………………………………..

FOLATE METABOLISM:
The most common problem with folate metabolism involves genetic variants affecting the enzyme called MTHFR [MethylTetraHydroFolate Reductase].

GENETIC RISK:
Fifty percent [50%] of the people in the population possess at least one copy of the most influential MTHFR genetic variants referred to as C677T and A1298C.
………………………………

MTHFR A1298C:

The MTHFR A1298C variant adversely affects the reverse direction of the MTHFR enzyme and thus has an adverse influence on the "Folate Cycle".

The "Folate Cycle" influences:

*... BH4
OXIDATIVE STRESS:
The making of the critical cofactor Tetrahydrobiopterin [BH4] which not only influences the making of NEUROTRANSMITTERS but is also critical for the management of Nitric Oxide [NO] by the enzymes Nitric Oxide Synthase [iNOS. eNOS, nNOS] due to a lack of BH4. When the NOS enzymes lack BH4 this causes oxidative stress and tissue damage.

ACETYLCHOLINE [neurotransmitter]:
TetraHydroBiopterin [BH4] is also involved in the making and function of the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine which is important for LEARNING and many other neurologic functions.

DNA BASES:
Impaired “Folate Cycle” function also affects the production of DNA bases needed for making our DNA, chromosomes and the faithful transcription of our genes into RNA for delivery of the genetic information from the gene out into the cell's cytosol for the manufacturing of all the proteins the body requires for proper function.

In summary adverse "Folate Cycle" biochemistry affects:
*... Depression
*... Anxiety/Panic
*... Fluctuation of Mood [Bipolar-like]
*... Oxidative Stress... tissue damage
*... Cognitive Difficulties...ADHD, and learning disabilities

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MTHFR C677T:
The MTHFR C677T variant adversely affects the forward direction of the MTHFR enzyme and thus has a significant influence on the making of Vitamin Methyl-B12 and the conversion of HOMOCYSTEINE into methionine. If this biochemistry doesn't work properly then the person will be at risk for all of the following and more:

METHYLATION CYCLE…dysfunction:
*... Not producing insufficient SAMe [S-AdenosylMethionine] which is the body's most important methyl donor, a lack of which has a negative influence on 100's of biochemical processes.

*... The buildup of too much HOMOCYSTEINE which increases blood clotting and harms connective tissue health and much more

*... Or, the buildup of SAH [S-AdenosylHomocysteine] which is what is left over after SAMe has given away its methyl group. Too much SAH blocks many TransMethylation enzymes and their reactions.

COMT:
For example, when the enzyme Catechol-O-MethylTransferase [COMT] is blocked up by SAH this interferes with the breakdown of Estrogen and Dopamine and other catecholamines. When Dopamine and other neurotransmitters are not inactivated properly then the person can develop feelings of anxiety, jitteriness and even panic. These patients often explain that they feel like they just want to “crawl out of their own skin”.

PANIC ATTACKS:
If a person who is “Sensitive to Methyl Donors” because of a slow COMT and develops too much SAH, then their COMT enzyme cannot inactivate DOPAMINE and the extra Dopamine may then be preferentially made into Epinephrine and Adrenaline. The extra production of Epinephrine and Adrenaline will likely cause the person to develop palpitations and they will feel like they are undergoing a ‘FLIGHT OR FIGHT’ response by their autonomic nervous system even though there is no eminent threat and nothing to be afraid of. This is likely what is happening when a person experiences a “PANIC ATTACK” out of the blue…for apparently NO REASON.

HISTAMINE:
Another example is the potential blockage by SAH involving the enzyme HNMT [Histamine-N-MethylTransferase]. Blockage of the function of the enzyme HNMT causes the inability to inactivate HISTAMINE. When there is too much of a buildup of histamine the person will likely experience excessive allergy symptoms and perhaps aggravation of Mast Cell Degranulation disorder in some people.

COMT and HNMT are just two examples of enzymes affected by either a lack of SAMe and or the presence of too much SAH.

PROTECTION OF OUR CHROMOSOMES:
DNA MethylTransferase is another important MethylTransferase enzyme and it is critical for the protection of our DNA [epigenetics]. The consequences of inappropriate DNA methylation could potentially influence the development of cancer and other disorders.

-Carol savage , MTHFR

** Salsa Post **

For Cinco de mayo
Im making salsa
If you know -you know 😉

Because i still get messages once in awhile- from people who want my salsa
((Loyalty from Back when i sold it at
Country pantry - ))

Just shoot me a Message if u want to order a container for this weekend !!

$5 container Hot or Mild

Available for pick- up
Friday - in monroe
or
Saturday - in New Boston

All orders must be received by tomorrow ( thursday)
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Loving the Stages of Life here on this little farm 🕊️

~ Making the dream work ~

Can’t emphasize this enough!

If i may have the opportunity today to encourage you, I would say

Start small, maybe you want to start a small bee hive,
or start a raised garden bed, you can easily make a brick or rock raised bed area even with little space and with very little money…. Start somewhere, just start !!!
Another very doable wise decision is visiting local farms to buy locally grown fruit to Can your own jamms, jellies and preserves while they’re in prime season will give you the most nutrients available from the fruit.
Simply Having your own fresh vegetables, potatoes, and herbs and then-saving alllll the seeds,
What a sweet reward and awesome experience to learn and grow 🌱
Buy local, invest in your health and the health of your family.
Do what you can….

MVC is hosting constitutional attorney Aaron Siri and Dr. Neu for the event May 2, Emcee’d by Kristen Meghan Kelly.   Here is a clip of

Aaron Siri
https://vimeo.com/811460611/1e7f514c2e

Dr. Neuenschwander
https://youtu.be/_zqSrQ4yljc

Event details
https://www.michiganvaccinechoice.org/fundraiser

Newest addition this week , blessed with this teeny tiny baby ram lamb born 3 days ago 4/13/23 here on Rushlow Homestead 🥰. Enjoying everyday on the farm !
✝️ so much to be thankful for.

Lots of work going on here, 💪🏼
Especially within the last few weeks but I wouldnt change it for nothing …..

Giving a shout out and all the Credit to my hard working, crazy talented husband, who makes all this possible. Team work makes the dream work 🙏