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Sustain Me: A Handbook of Natural Remedies, The 9 Foundational Pillars for Health
Sustain Me by Barbara O’Neill
Are you tired of seeking fast remedies and fad diets? In "Sustain Me," renowned health expert Barbara O'Neill reveals a novel approach to well-being based on nine fundamental principles. This simple natural remedies book guide, with over 240 pages and full-color graphics, provides a thorough road map to lasting wellness, empowering you to tap into your body's innate restorative capability. Discover the nine core pillars of health, which create the acronym SUSTAIN ME, and guide you to optimal well-being through this comprehensive herbal remedies book and herbal medicine book.
Develop a holistic lifestyle by learning how simple but powerful adjustments to diet, sleep, stress management, and other habits can have a significant impact on your health. Barbara's advice on using herbs and other natural solutions makes it a vital book of natural remedies for those looking for safe, effective alternatives to conventional medication.
"Sustain Me" isn't a collection of empty assurances. This natural herbal remedies book, supported by decades of research and practical experience, offers a realistic and sustainable path to vibrant health. It's ideal for anyone looking to improve their health, prevent ailments, and encourage natural healing through this complete natural remedy book.
This comprehensive herbal book will take you on a journey through medicinal herbs, natural remedies, and holistic practices. Whether you're looking for an encyclopedia of herbal medicine, a medicinal herbs book, or the latest in functional medicine, "Sustain Me" is your go-to resource. This natural healing book is a must-have for health enthusiasts wishing to increase their energy and vitality.
Are you tired of seeking fast remedies and fad diets? In "Sustain Me," renowned health expert Barbara O'Neill reveals a novel approach to well-being based on nine fundamental principles. This simple natural remedies book guide, with over 240 pages and full-color graphics, provides a thorough road map to lasting wellness, empowering you to tap into your body's innate restorative capability. Discover the nine core pillars of health, which create the acronym SUSTAIN ME, and guide you to optimal well-being through this comprehensive herbal remedies book and herbal medicine book.
Develop a holistic lifestyle by learning how simple but powerful adjustments to diet, sleep, stress management, and other habits can have a significant impact on your health. Barbara's advice on using herbs and other natural solutions makes it a vital book of natural remedies for those looking for safe, effective alternatives to conventional medication.
"Sustain Me" isn't a collection of empty assurances. This natural herbal remedies book, supported by decades of research and practical experience, offers a realistic and sustainable path to vibrant health. It's ideal for anyone looking to improve their health, prevent ailments, and encourage natural healing through this complete natural remedy book.
This comprehensive herbal book will take you on a journey through medicinal herbs, natural remedies, and holistic practices. Whether you're looking for an encyclopedia of herbal medicine, a medicinal herbs book, or the latest in functional medicine, "Sustain Me" is your go-to resource. This natural healing book is a must-have for health enthusiasts wishing to increase their energy and vitality.
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Published January 1, 2024
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July 26, 2025
Sustain Me: A Handbook of Natural Remedies - The 9 Foundational Pillars for Health” by Barbara O’Neill (2024), 343 pages.
SUSTAIN ME is actually an acronym. By applying all the basic rules below, you will bring healing to many health issues. Each chapter also includes other specific remedies for common illnesses and diseases discussed, such as herbal remedies and poultices to apply.
I really learned a lot from this book and will be applying several remedies to my daily routine.
Her index is just a little bit lacking. For example, she has listed “slippery elm”, which is known to help with digestive issues, as well as cayenne. But, the index doesn’t lead to back to the slippery elm section when you look under “digestion”…it only leads you to the cayenne remedy. So, you might want to just read the whole book or you might miss out on something. I found a few grammatical errors (that I corrected in my book) and also a huge page numbering mistake. Page 224 skips to page 289. So, there’s actually 279 pages, not 343 in this book. Lol
SUSTAIN ME principals:
S - (Sunshine) - 15 min on bare skin, focusing on particular organs, increases blood flow bringing it more oxygen, fuel and water. Cholesterol just under the skin is converted to Vitamin D, which every cell in our body desperately needs to function.
U - (Use of “pure” water) - drink a MINIMUM of 8 glasses of water a day between meals…not during meals(no water 30 minutes before a meal and no water 1-1/2 to 2 hours after a meal). Water during meals dilute your stomach acids making it inefficient to digest food properly. As the author goes through each organ in the chapters , she explains exactly how helpful water is to that organ and what happens when it doesn’t get enough “pure” water.
S - (Sleep) - This is when your body and its organs regenerate itself. As darkness approaches, your brain begins to produce melatonin, making you sleepy. Shoot for eight hours sleep. Most healing hours are between 9pm-2am. Turn off all blue lights: wifi should be turned off no later than 8pm and televisions too.
T - (Trust in divine power) - God has given us this one day, and tomorrow, he will give us another. Value each moment and be thankful that we have been given a body that actually can heal itself when given the right conditions. Trust in God. The author provides relatable Bible verses pertaining to health and what God has to say about it.
A - (Abstaining) - To heal just about every organ, it is suggested you abstain from consuming the usual top allergen foods: refined sugar, caffeine, wheat, and dairy.
I - (Inhale) - Always inhale and exhale through your nose. Your nose purifies, warms, humidifies and pressurizes the air. “This forces the air through a series of natural filters the body has which cleans the air and adds a gas called nitric oxide. This gas is produced in the sinuses and excreted continuously into the nasal airways when we breathe in, and helps to kill viruses and bacteria, as well as being a vasodilator, meaning it promotes the dilatation of blood vessels. The dilation of blood vessels is probably the most important job of nitric oxide as it improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to every organ, including, of course, the skin.” (p. 174) Sleep with a window cracked open for fresh air. We exhale about 2 cups water overnight as we sleep and breathe.
N - (Nutrition) - You know the drill. Eat high fiber, generous proteins and healthy fats. Fruits and vegetables, legumes and meats, and nuts and avocado. Eat the “naturalite” way. No preservatives, enriched foods.
———
M - (Moderation) - This would include even Stevia, fruits and whole grains. Moderation is key!
E - (Exercise) - The most powerful way to oxygenate the body. In each chapter, the author explains exactly how exercise helps that particular organ.
NOTES TO REMEMBER:
Rule of thumb for herbal teas: 1 tsp. dried or 4 tsp. fresh herbs per one cup hot water (p. 124)
Healthy kidney tonic juice: Parsley, celery, couch grass, & ginger.
One of my eyes looks like a bomb went off on my retina. I see little squiggles. The protective membrane is GONE. Could this mean my retina is trying to separate? Her recommendation besides the 9 “SUSTAIN ME” recommendation, is to make a tea with eyebright and goldenseal, let cool. Strain and refrigerate. The eyes can be washed with this tea two or three times a day. After the eyewash, a drop of castor oil can be wiped over the eyelids and lash. This is good for infected eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. It’s definitely worth a shot.
Castor oil - penetrates the skin deeper than any other oil and is very healing for so many ailments. It can break up unnatural formations and growths just by penetrating the skin.
It is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Comfrey - As soon as it is applied as a poultice, cell regeneration begins at a rapid rate. Would this work on a torn meniscus in the knee? I’ve seen a video where it did help for one guy. TO MAKE POULTICE: Pulverize smaller leaves, which are more potent than larger, with a mortar and pestle. Add a small amount of boiling water to the leaves to bring out the mucilage, then spread it onto a cloth, fold the edges over, and apply to the area. Cover with plastic wrap and secure with a bandage or skin tape. NOTE: This is so effective that people with prosthesis in the body (pins and plates, screws, or hip ball and joint replacements cannot use this comfrey. It is such an effective healer that it will try to expel anything that is not natural to the human body. (p. 318-19)
Raw garlic - cholesterol lowering (1-2 raw cloves per day can be safer alternative to conventional cholesterol-lowering meds), anti-fungal and antibiotic (1 raw clove of garlic 3 times a day with food for 1 week).
FLU BOMB RECIPE:
- Juice of one lemon
- Crushed garlic (1 or 2 cloves)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh crushed ginger (or ground ginger powder)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh crushed turmeric (or turmeric powder)
- 1 drop tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 tsp., or more honey
- 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper powder
Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over all in a cup and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain, if desired. NOTE: These ingredients when combined become stronger than if used alone. (p. 322)
Slippery Elm - A mucilage for digestive issues: 1 tsp. slippery elm to 1/2 c. of warm water before breakfast each morning. (p. 329)
SUSTAIN ME is actually an acronym. By applying all the basic rules below, you will bring healing to many health issues. Each chapter also includes other specific remedies for common illnesses and diseases discussed, such as herbal remedies and poultices to apply.
I really learned a lot from this book and will be applying several remedies to my daily routine.
Her index is just a little bit lacking. For example, she has listed “slippery elm”, which is known to help with digestive issues, as well as cayenne. But, the index doesn’t lead to back to the slippery elm section when you look under “digestion”…it only leads you to the cayenne remedy. So, you might want to just read the whole book or you might miss out on something. I found a few grammatical errors (that I corrected in my book) and also a huge page numbering mistake. Page 224 skips to page 289. So, there’s actually 279 pages, not 343 in this book. Lol
SUSTAIN ME principals:
S - (Sunshine) - 15 min on bare skin, focusing on particular organs, increases blood flow bringing it more oxygen, fuel and water. Cholesterol just under the skin is converted to Vitamin D, which every cell in our body desperately needs to function.
U - (Use of “pure” water) - drink a MINIMUM of 8 glasses of water a day between meals…not during meals(no water 30 minutes before a meal and no water 1-1/2 to 2 hours after a meal). Water during meals dilute your stomach acids making it inefficient to digest food properly. As the author goes through each organ in the chapters , she explains exactly how helpful water is to that organ and what happens when it doesn’t get enough “pure” water.
S - (Sleep) - This is when your body and its organs regenerate itself. As darkness approaches, your brain begins to produce melatonin, making you sleepy. Shoot for eight hours sleep. Most healing hours are between 9pm-2am. Turn off all blue lights: wifi should be turned off no later than 8pm and televisions too.
T - (Trust in divine power) - God has given us this one day, and tomorrow, he will give us another. Value each moment and be thankful that we have been given a body that actually can heal itself when given the right conditions. Trust in God. The author provides relatable Bible verses pertaining to health and what God has to say about it.
A - (Abstaining) - To heal just about every organ, it is suggested you abstain from consuming the usual top allergen foods: refined sugar, caffeine, wheat, and dairy.
I - (Inhale) - Always inhale and exhale through your nose. Your nose purifies, warms, humidifies and pressurizes the air. “This forces the air through a series of natural filters the body has which cleans the air and adds a gas called nitric oxide. This gas is produced in the sinuses and excreted continuously into the nasal airways when we breathe in, and helps to kill viruses and bacteria, as well as being a vasodilator, meaning it promotes the dilatation of blood vessels. The dilation of blood vessels is probably the most important job of nitric oxide as it improves the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to every organ, including, of course, the skin.” (p. 174) Sleep with a window cracked open for fresh air. We exhale about 2 cups water overnight as we sleep and breathe.
N - (Nutrition) - You know the drill. Eat high fiber, generous proteins and healthy fats. Fruits and vegetables, legumes and meats, and nuts and avocado. Eat the “naturalite” way. No preservatives, enriched foods.
———
M - (Moderation) - This would include even Stevia, fruits and whole grains. Moderation is key!
E - (Exercise) - The most powerful way to oxygenate the body. In each chapter, the author explains exactly how exercise helps that particular organ.
NOTES TO REMEMBER:
Rule of thumb for herbal teas: 1 tsp. dried or 4 tsp. fresh herbs per one cup hot water (p. 124)
Healthy kidney tonic juice: Parsley, celery, couch grass, & ginger.
One of my eyes looks like a bomb went off on my retina. I see little squiggles. The protective membrane is GONE. Could this mean my retina is trying to separate? Her recommendation besides the 9 “SUSTAIN ME” recommendation, is to make a tea with eyebright and goldenseal, let cool. Strain and refrigerate. The eyes can be washed with this tea two or three times a day. After the eyewash, a drop of castor oil can be wiped over the eyelids and lash. This is good for infected eyes, glaucoma and cataracts. It’s definitely worth a shot.
Castor oil - penetrates the skin deeper than any other oil and is very healing for so many ailments. It can break up unnatural formations and growths just by penetrating the skin.
It is antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial.
Comfrey - As soon as it is applied as a poultice, cell regeneration begins at a rapid rate. Would this work on a torn meniscus in the knee? I’ve seen a video where it did help for one guy. TO MAKE POULTICE: Pulverize smaller leaves, which are more potent than larger, with a mortar and pestle. Add a small amount of boiling water to the leaves to bring out the mucilage, then spread it onto a cloth, fold the edges over, and apply to the area. Cover with plastic wrap and secure with a bandage or skin tape. NOTE: This is so effective that people with prosthesis in the body (pins and plates, screws, or hip ball and joint replacements cannot use this comfrey. It is such an effective healer that it will try to expel anything that is not natural to the human body. (p. 318-19)
Raw garlic - cholesterol lowering (1-2 raw cloves per day can be safer alternative to conventional cholesterol-lowering meds), anti-fungal and antibiotic (1 raw clove of garlic 3 times a day with food for 1 week).
FLU BOMB RECIPE:
- Juice of one lemon
- Crushed garlic (1 or 2 cloves)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh crushed ginger (or ground ginger powder)
- 1/4 tsp. fresh crushed turmeric (or turmeric powder)
- 1 drop tea tree or eucalyptus essential oil
- 1 tsp., or more honey
- 1 tsp. ground cayenne pepper powder
Pour 1/2 cup boiling water over all in a cup and let steep for 5-10 minutes. Strain, if desired. NOTE: These ingredients when combined become stronger than if used alone. (p. 322)
Slippery Elm - A mucilage for digestive issues: 1 tsp. slippery elm to 1/2 c. of warm water before breakfast each morning. (p. 329)
December 19, 2024
If you wanna live that non toxic life or find shit that actually cures what you’re dealing with, BUY THIS BOOK AND KEEP IT FOREVER. THE Nutritionist in me is screaming it’s the holy grail.
November 14, 2025
This book is amazing! Jam packed full of amazing information and infographics ❤️ highly recommend 💯
July 16, 2025
My husband and I made the choice to live a lower tox life after 2020. Our goal would be to become non tox but it’s a journey and we are getting there - now 5 years in.
This book is great. Although I do not share the same thoughts on plant based diets (after having done so and it not working for my body) I do acknowledge as true many of the benefits she is citing about it. For me balance is key. 🔑. But I need meat 😂. We focus on quality making sure what we put into our bodies is the best we can source.
The human body has been designed to heal itself. We are in control of the environment we give it. Consistency is key.
Barbara O’Neill thank you for giving people back their power. We live in a world where so many people take a back seat in managing their health. You make it so clear that they’re the driver.
This book is great. Although I do not share the same thoughts on plant based diets (after having done so and it not working for my body) I do acknowledge as true many of the benefits she is citing about it. For me balance is key. 🔑. But I need meat 😂. We focus on quality making sure what we put into our bodies is the best we can source.
The human body has been designed to heal itself. We are in control of the environment we give it. Consistency is key.
Barbara O’Neill thank you for giving people back their power. We live in a world where so many people take a back seat in managing their health. You make it so clear that they’re the driver.
May 3, 2025
Everyone that knows me has heard me quote this woman from time to time. If anyone has any ailments I always try to help by bringing out this book.
She has become my trusted resource of information relating to health and wellbeing.
Every house needs this book for health, healing and quality of life.
She has become my trusted resource of information relating to health and wellbeing.
Every house needs this book for health, healing and quality of life.
February 20, 2025
Absolutely fun, factual, informative and a great read for everyone not just book lovers.
Barbara goes into depth about natural remedies which can help prevent a lot of illnesses and prevent disease.
It’s a small yet effective tool to have and to use it in your day to day life.
5 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommended
Barbara goes into depth about natural remedies which can help prevent a lot of illnesses and prevent disease.
It’s a small yet effective tool to have and to use it in your day to day life.
5 out of 5 stars
Highly Recommended
July 2, 2025
Excellent reference book.
Every doctor and medical advisor should be giving a copy to their patients. Every patient in hospitals and care facilities should have access to copies. Everyone needs to have a copy of this book.
If these 9 simple foundations were implemented, the world would be a happier and healthier place.
Every doctor and medical advisor should be giving a copy to their patients. Every patient in hospitals and care facilities should have access to copies. Everyone needs to have a copy of this book.
If these 9 simple foundations were implemented, the world would be a happier and healthier place.
January 29, 2026
I'm delighted about my recovery from HSV through Herbalist Doctor Razor's natural medicine. My PCD confirmed the natural supplements worked, and my results are negative for the virus after years of cold sores. Thanks to Herbalist Doctor Razor. Reach him via Whatsapp at +1(407) 432-4926 or email docrazor1@gmail.com.
March 26, 2025
This is a great intro-resouce book on self-healing; with years of making notes, this book covers everything and good jump off start if never read this subject. I liked all the different herbs listed and "healthy healers" chapter near end.
June 26, 2025
Full of useful information. So much knowledge on homeopathic medicine & the simple steps to take to heal your body. Definitely trying some of the tinctures, poultices & teas. Also recommending it to everyone!
January 19, 2026
Full of information to deal with what ails you! Natural and homeopathic remedies that have stood the test of time. Sunshine,Water, Sleep, Trust in Divine power, Abstain. Inhale, nutrition, moderation, and exercise are the keys. Very informative.
January 13, 2025
This boom was very educational. Especially if you want to get away from over the counter medication or learn to balance your hormones.
January 22, 2025
This book is easy to read and chock full of health remedies. It's well organized and contains graphics to enhance the text.
January 24, 2025
I love this book! I can’t wait to give all the recipes a go and start using natural ways of healing! Highly recommend for anyone wanting to improve their health the way God intended it.
February 8, 2025
Absolutely fantastic and very informative
March 3, 2025
Very interesting book. I’ve started using some of her remedies. Definitely one to keep in your library.
March 14, 2025
Wonderful!!!
March 24, 2025
What an INCREDIBLE resource to heal our bodies. WOW I would 1000% recommend having this book on hand for ANY holistic questions.
March 25, 2025
Such a wonderful book full of amazing information to take control of your health and body
April 28, 2025
I feel most of this is pretty common knowledge if your into this lifestyle. Which is a bummer.
June 4, 2025
Good reference book for addressing health problems with natural remedies.
July 21, 2025
Excellent health reminders and natural healing alternatives
September 29, 2025
something everyone should read
November 4, 2025
Great info on natural remedies. Tried and true. Covers a huge range of ailments and is a very easy to follow reference book. Learnt a lot
November 12, 2025
Not really a book I can review! It’s just so handy to have a reference of natural options.
December 17, 2025
Go Barbara! A thorough education in Natural remedies using plant medicine to heal anything that ails us… Yes please. We need more mainstream access to books like this.
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