TLH Blog

Q: If I have food allergies or digestive problems, or an overly sensitive stomach, how do I approach medicinal herbal level intake?A: You need to start out at a very low dose of medicinal herbs and th … read more

Many people are familiar with the benefits of raw, local honey. What people often don't know is bees produce another substance called propolis. It is the resin gathered from plants such as poplar … read more

Dill pickles are one of the most common foods in American fridges. We're likely all familiar with the flavor of dill. It is an easy plant to grow in home gardens or in containers indoors. It's not onl … read more

The immune system functions to protect our bodies from bacteria, viruses, toxins, and other foreign invaders. The primary parts of the system are the thymus, spleen, bone marrow, and the lymphatic sys … read more

Q- Are certain synthetic ingredients worse than others?Yes. Some vitamins are water soluble, so they flush out of the body quite easily. Other vitamins are fat soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins i … read more

Late Spring and early Summer are often when people start thinking about herb foraging. There are herbs growing all over this time of year! In fact, most of the plants growing in your yard that you wri … read more

Q- How do you know if the vitamins are from food or if they are synthetic?If you choose to use nutritional supplements, it is in your best interest to use only those products that list actual foo … read more

Artichoke leaf is one that people are almost always surprised to find out is used by herbalists. Yes, it is indeed the leaves from the delicious and funny looking vegetable! Many restaurants offer art … read more

Q: Can I take my medication with your herbal extracts?A: It is impossible for us to know how herbs will react with all the drugs in the marketplace. Should the need arise, is always best to give a t … read more