by The Herb Peddler on Monday, August 29, 2011 at 2:16am Yellow Dock root is well known as the most significant natural source of readily digestible iron. Herbalists have historically used the roots of this amazing plant to help build healthy blood and cleanse the body. Yellow Dock is found in North American as a … Read more
by The Herb Peddler on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at 11:28pm Our first herb of the week is given to the Dandelion. The dandelion very much deserves to be first for being recognized as herb of the week. Sadly though, dandelions are typically regarded as a nuisance and people will go to great lengths to … Read more
I just wrote a paper on crisis intervention for addictions and abuse for a class I’m taking and thought I’d share some info here on what herbs can help with alcoholism. Alcohol An estimated 17.6 million American adults (8.5 percent) meet standard diagnostic criteria for an alcohol use disorder according to results from the 2001-2002 … Read more
Yes, it’s allergy season! For some this extends for most, if not the entire year! You’re not alone though. More than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year Nearly 55% of all US citizens test positive for one or more allergens What is to blame? There are many sources of allergens. Pollen, which comes … Read more
Many different foods and herbs provide a wholesome and natural source for iodine. Iodine is vital for thyroid, brain, spleen, and liver function. Choose a natural source for iodine before supplementation.
We realized how completely unnecessary it is to suffer with your health when we have these amazing herbs available to us to use for healing. So we began sharing what we know.
90 DAY COLON CLEANSE PROGRAM Ingredients: LBS II Liquid Chlorophyll Hydrated Bentonite Psyllium or Nature’s Three Super Supplemental Bifidophilus or Probiotic Eleven Food Enzymes Day 1-2: Take 1 to 3 LBS II*, 3x a day for a couple days to get the bowels moving. Take 2 Food Enzymes with each meal. *You may take enough … Read more
Lobelia (Indian Tobacco) Actions – antispasmodic, emetic, expectorant, nervine, relaxant (Keith, 1984) Lobelia is one of my most favorite of herbs because of its skill in healing. It’s so delicate to see in nature, however, the energy it gives off to me is not delicate and not meek at all. It gives off energy of … Read more
An herbal first aid kit can be as extravagant or as basically simple as you want it to be. Try to choose a variety of herbs that can be used alone or synergistically blended that gives you the most uses as possible. The herbs below are such a selection. The uses given are especially helpful … Read more
Creating a healthy baby first involves creating health in the parents. Implementing good health practices before pregnancy occurs, as in preconception care, can help avoid fertility problems, problems in pregnancy and birth, and problems in the health of mom and the baby. Good preconception care focuses on protection for conditions and risk factors that could … Read more