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Understanding Herbal Preparations- Tea(Post)
Herbal tea is perhaps the most common way herbs are consumed in the United States. Most likely, you've got at least a few types of herbal tea in your kitchen cupboard right now. Herbalists most comm
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Sitz Bath(Post)The Sitz Bath is going to be most familiar to people familiar as part of childbirth recovery. This is an herbal preparation used by generations of newly postpartum mothers. Childbirth is not the only
All About Herbal Vitamin & Mineral Formulas(Post)People are often surprised to find out that herbs can be a rich source of vitamins and minerals. They are also surprised to learn that even “natural” vitamins are loaded with synthetic ingredients. Th
FAQ- Tonic Herbs(Post)Q- Can tonic herbs or formulas be inappropriate? A- Another way to think about this is, are there times when certain herbs should be avoided? Yes, during the initial stages of a cold or flu. Tonic he
Herbal Headache and Migraine Support(Post)Did you know there are more headaches reported in autumn than any other time of year? We thought this month would be a good time to talk headaches and migraines. People often think of turning to herb
Understanding Herbal Use: Chinese Medicine(Post)Today we are excited to introduce a new series. We're going to spend the next few months looking at different providers who work with herbs. It can be overwhelming to navigate options when choosing a
Pregnancy and Herbs(Post)Here's a common question that we get- Q: Should herbs be used during pregnancy? A: Many herbs can be beneficial during pregnancy, but not all. There are some safe herbs for pregnancy. Unless conside
Understanding Herbal Use: Ayurvedic Medicine (Post)Last month we talked about Chinese Medicine as an approach to herbalism. Today we'll stay in Eastern Medicine and talk about Ayurvedic Medicine. Also known as Ayurveda. What is Ayurvedic Medicine?Ayur
FAQ- Allergies and sensitive stomachs + herbs(Post)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
Herbal Fever and Stomach Ache Relief (Post)Fevers are by far one of the top occasions we hear from families. There is a lot of fear and confusion around fevers and how to treat them. As parents start embracing herbs, a natural remedy for fever
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Essential Oil(Post)Essential oils are likely the most popular Herbal Preparation we'll cover on this blog. There is a lot more to these little bottles than most people realize. Cultures worldwide and throughout history
Understanding Herbal Preparations: Bach Flower Remedies (Post)Bach Flower Remedies (aka essences) are an example of how versatile and fascinating herbs can be. First created by Dr. Edward Bach, there are 38 original remedies. As one of the most gentle herbal pr
