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It’s an important time to find out which herbs are safe to use during your pregnancy.
Women have been using herbs during pregnancy since prehistoric times. Many herbs are wonderful for relieving minor ailments during pregnancy and assisting in the birthing process such as Peach Leaf. However, many herbs should never be used during pregnancy and pregnant women should always seek the advice of a professional for medical and nutritional advice. Herbs (and high doses of vitamin C) that promote the onset of menstruation (emmenogogues) and those that can cause miscarriages (abortifacients) can be extremely dangerous to the baby and even to the mother. Herbs containing high quantities of volatile oils or alkaloids can affect the mother’s central nervous system and interfere with the development of the baby. Harsh bitters and laxatives strongly stimulate digestion as well as metabolism and can trigger uterine contractions. Herbs with strong hormonal properties are also not advised. [Read more →]
Tags:Herbs for·Pregnancy
Sara Beth
Find out how to live your life without a leaky gut with Healthy Gut!
You might have heard about a new product that Kroeger Herb is introducing. The moment is here and Kroeger is pleased to announce Healthy Gut to the world at Expo West in Anaheim, CA today. Healthy Gut is an original Hanna Kroeger formula previously known as Tumee, which we are re-introducing to the world. With an increase of health problems related to unhealthy digestive systems today, Kroeger Herb Products knows this product can do great things for many people. [Read more →]
Tags:celiac·healthy gut·leaky gut
Chris
Get back to heart health!
February is Heart Health Month. Everyone is getting on the bandwagon ranging from Baby Boomers to College Students. It helps to bring awareness to the issue with all of the Valentine’s Day hearts in abundance everywhere we look. Of course we like the attention as well since we are “The Heart of Herbal Health”. [Read more →]
Tags:circuflow·Heart·Heart Health
Sara Beth
Spearmint is used in Healthy Gut for cooling, soothing and keeping the digestive system healthy.
Did you know that you have space inside your body that is not “inside” your body? That’s right, your entire digestive tract is a sealed “pipe” running right through the middle of you. As strange as this idea may sound, this process is a very important feature of the human body and essential to proper digestion. Everything you eat and drink is broken down in this system, scrutinized by your immune system and then filtered through your liver and kidneys before it is allowed “inside.” This process is designed to screen out viruses, bacteria, parasites and numerous other components of food that the body cannot use or sees as harmful, as well as pulling out nutrients for the body to use. [Read more →]
Tags:digestion·healthy gut·inflammation·leaky gut
Sara Beth
Rising in the morning for a workout could help you stick to that resolution!
It is mid January and by now those new year’s resolutions are in full swing. I chose to resolve my fitness regimen this year and shed some holiday pounds. I am sure many people made similar resolutions to work out on a more regular basis, but one thing may differ which was my choice to go to the gym in the mornings. The gym rush hour (5pm-8pm) seems to have multiplied since January 1st, so among other reasons it is a pleasure not having to wait in line for machines or weights in the morning. [Read more →]
Tags:exercise·workout
Chris
Cinnamon has several health benefits ranging from diabetes to obesity!
It’s nice to know that many of the solutions to our biggest health problems are within our kitchen cupboard. I think most of us realize that the food choices we make impact our health in a very powerful way. Reducing saturated fats reduces our risk for heart disease. Watching how much sugar we eat can help keep us from problems like obesity or diabetes.
Cinnamon is an herb that most of us have smelled coming from the kitchen over the holiday season informing us that something delectable will soon make its way to our table. Did you know that this pungent herb, in addition to stimulating our appetite with its delicious aroma, also helps us with our body’s ability to process sugar? Studies by the USDA have shown Cinnamon can naturally boost insulin sensitivity. [Read more →]
Tags:Cinnamon·diabetes·Obesity
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Eating right at the holidays can be challenging even for the most devoted. Not only are there wonderful treats everywhere, there’s a tendency to overeat. One way to help our systems out is the way we combine our foods; maybe you still have the wonderful berry pie, but not after eating a large meal. Wait a little bit and then have it.
Hanna Kroeger had some great guidelines for food combining, which you can find in her books Help One Another and God Helps Those Who Help Themselves. Here’s a quick summary: [Read more →]
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Sara Beth
A beautiful spread can quickly turn bad when foodborne illness is the outcome from poor food safety measures.
As we begin preparing for holiday feasts and parties let’s remember that if you want your guests coming back next year, not making them sick from your food is number 1. There are some basic steps you can take to make sure there are no chances for your friends and family to contract a foodborne illness.
The FDA article Food Safety Tips for the Holidays covers some basic tips to keep your next feast free of any bacteria.
Key Points for Food Safety
Clean – It is important to keep your hands and cooking materials clean. Always wash your hands before and after handling food. This also goes for cutting boards, knives and anything that comes in contact with the food. [Read more →]
Tags:Food·foodborne illness
Sara Beth
A healthy diet and exercise are key parts of addressing insulin resistance.
One the most concerning health issue facing America today is insulin resistance. You may have heard this term before, but what does it really mean? Insulin is a chemical produced in your pancreas when you eat carbohydrates or sugar. It signals your body’s cells to open their walls and let these fuels in to be burned. Sugars are derived from everything from grains, to fruit, to…sugar! Any carbohydrate is eventually broken down into simple sugars for your body to use as fuel. The problem arises from the fact that a person in modern times eats many more carbohydrate based foods than we did in the past. Our bodies still aren’t used to this type of diet, and that’s where we get into trouble. The more insulin our cells are exposed to over time, the less responsive they become to its stimulus. Hence, insulin resistance. This is also sometimes called “Syndrome X,” and is a precursor to Type II Diabetes. [Read more →]
Tags:diabetes·insulin
Sara Beth
FAT! It’s bad right? Everyone tells you not to eat it, that it expands your waist and clogs your arteries. Well, there certainly are some types you need to avoid, like saturated and hydrogenated fats . But there are others you can not live without! The fact is, over one third of every cell in your body is made of fat. They’re made of the types you take in; you really are what you eat. So if fast food is a daily indulgence for you, call yourself a big mac!
Is all fat bad? No! This delicious spread of salmon is full of healthy omega 3s your body needs!
So what kinds of fats should you eat? Omega-3’s from fish oil and grass-fed animals are the most important. These fats make your cell’s run smoothly, keep your brain working sharply, and help control inflammation. Omega-6’s from vegetable sources like coconut help balance Omega-3’s. Omega-9’s from special plants like Borage and Primrose help your body maintain healthy hormone levels. Our company, Kroeger Herbs, manufactures a wonderful Evening Primrose Oil soft gel. We also carry quality fish oil supplements at Hanna’s Herb Shop. [Read more →]
Tags:coconut oil·fat·omega-3
