Did you know there are over 100 types of arthritis and that more than 60% of the population that suffers from it is younger than 65? While predisposition due to family history or over-active use of joints can cause the inflammation, redness, and stiffness, there are natural remedies to keep your symptoms in check and even greatly reduce the pain associated with arthritis. Check out these natural remedies for arthritis and get some relief! [Read more →]
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Hippocrates’ words to let food be our medicine and medicine our food still rings true today. While we are able to purchase an over-or-behind-the-counter medication for every ailment under the sun, sometimes finding healing and relief can come from something as simple as a meal. Struggling with mood disorders or feeling down in the dumps? Check out these mood boosting foods to give your body a healthy, happy lift with an increase in essential vitamins and minerals. [Read more →]
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Maybe attending an event for HerbDay in your area isn’t possible but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy! Whether you want to spend time with friends, children, or just enjoy the day alone here are some ideas to celebrate HerbDay.
Celebrate HerbDay by learning more about your favorite herbs and their uses for healing.
Did you know we have a glossary of herbs on our website? We include the description of the plant, common uses, and the history for nearly every ingredient in the products we sell. Curious which herbs have a laxative effect or which can be used for ornamentation? Our glossary is a great place to start!
We mentioned in our previous HerbDay blog that there will be a (free!) webinar from Mountain Rose Herbs about a summer first aid kit for kids and how to use herbs to create one. Sign up for that webinar here and take a look at our own first aid kit ideas in this recent post.
Visiting your local health food store on HerbDay and getting to know the friendly staff in the supplement department is another way to celebrate. Most stores offer in-store demonstrations or lectures to help educate their customers and HerbDay would be a great time to inquire! [Read more →]
Celebrate HerbDay by cooking with herbs or learning more about their healing qualities.
This Saturday marks the 7th annual HerbDay celebration occurring in communities internationally. HerbDay is a grassroots movement and encourages everyone, everywhere to participate in a number of ways. Whether you find benefit in the use of herbs in foods, medicines, beauty products, crafts, or beverages there’s something to celebrate. For us, HerbDay is a reminder of Hanna’s dedication to providing the finest herbal products to anyone in need. To celebrate HerbDay and commemorate Hanna’s lifelong work we’d like to share an excerpt from her book Instant Herbal Locator
The courtroom was small and yet it was not crowded. The main occupants were the twelve jury men and women. The benches to the right were for the defendant and the benches to the left were for the plaintiff.
The case was a trail against a successful and spiritual man—a man of great integrity, a healer, a chiropractor, a patriot, a minister, and most of all, the best herbalist I have ever found.
After lunch it was my turn to testify for the healer’s works. For weeks I had prepared for possible questions, placing the questions in my scrapbook and finding answers which were short and precise so that not much time would be taken.
The first hour went by . . . I had passed the tricks and trickery questions of the DA along with his cunning remarks and humiliations, when out of the blue sky this gentlemen asks, “And why do these herbs heal?” [Read more →]
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In the world of herbal remedies there are several choices for ailments; feverfew for migraines, turmeric for inflammation, or bilberry for eye support, for example. Having a this-for-that approach to herbal medications is a great concept but also presents some of us with skepticism for adaptogens which enhance the body’s overall function, not a specific condition or ailment. Powerful adaptogens, or “longevity herbs” as they are referred to in the East, have been used for thousands of years to maintain the body’s vitality and are catching on in the West. Want to support your body’s immune system and organ function, improve stamina, recover from illness quicker, address mood and sleep disorders, or help cut the stress from your life? Enter some of our favorite adaptogens. [Read more →]
Because so many of us are struggling with seasonal allergies right now, we thought we’d include these great tips from Whole Living Magazine that address occasional, semi-regular, and chronic allergies and what you can do to get some relief. Get ideas for how to change the “Achoo!” to an “Ahhh!”
Sitting in a field not an option during warm weather? Take a look at these remedies for allergies.
We’ve got three simple things to try if you suffer from occasional allergies. If you find yourself suffering from a specific type of allergy (say, pollen from pine trees) then this may be a good place to start. Finding small ways to improve your body’s reactions to allergies can make a big difference, here’s how to address the occasional itchy and watery eye: [Read more →]
Hanna’s H-12 is a masterful blend of herbs. If you haven’t heard of it before or are curious what the healing qualities are take a look to learn more about this tonic! You can make your own tincture or purchase it ready-made. [Read more →]
Hanna loved the quote, “The road to health goes through the kitchen, not the drug store” and we hope you agree! Aside from benefits to the healthy function of our system, our foods can heal our bodies, reverse damage in the system, and function as a preventative therapy, aiding in our chances of longevity. Food can help you live longer. it’s true! Here we share 10 foods that promote longevity. [Read more →]
Alternative Medicines Easing Cancer Symptoms
Alternatives to cancer medications include natural remedies, homeopathics, and herbs
More than 400,000 drugs are in the National Cancer Institute’s Developmental Therapeutics Program. Many of these medicines are designed either to combat cancer directly or relieve the symptoms associated with tumor growth.
However, many of these medicines also cause a number of side effects – some of which can be worse than the original symptom itself.
For mesothelioma patients, who must deal with a unique, highly symptomatic cancer, alternative medicines can often be used in place of these pharmaceuticals. While not regulated in the same way that FDA-sanctioned drugs are regulated, these medications have the potential to provide similar benefits against mesothelioma symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea. [Read more →]
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With so many choices for a resveratrol product on the market, it might seem like the latest addition to Kroeger’s Herbal Combinations line is like any other on the shelves of your health food store. Good news, it’s not! Resveratrol is known for its anti-aging abilities and Kroeger has blended Japanese Knotweed with herbs that support anti-aging throughout the body. Want to look and feel younger? Take a look at how Resveratrol Six can help! [Read more →]
