Oct 7, 2019 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Immune Health, Natural Health, Remedies
Aronia, also known as chokeberry, is native to South Dakota and the Midwest. It grows from a shrub and is in the Rosaceae family. It is most commonly found in wet woods and swamps. Aronia berries contain higher levels of antioxidants, ployphenois, and anthocyanins...
Sep 29, 2019 | Healing Herbs, Immune Health, Natural Health
We are coming into the fall months when the cold and flu season begins, so we are going to explore Gramma’s Cure Tea as one that everyone should have in their pantries. This is a wonderful tea to give the immune system a needed boost. The detoxifying herbs in...
Sep 2, 2019 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
When it comes to consuming enough vegetables, are you falling short? According to surveys conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only about 27 percent of Americans get more than three servings of vegetables per day [1]. For optimal health and...
Jul 22, 2019 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Recipes for Health
Even though it is summer, the days still start fast and most of us reach for something energizing like coffee to start off our day. The bad news is coffee is very hard on the kidneys, heart, and the adrenal system. Herbs4You has a wonderful alternative to coffee, our...
Jul 8, 2019 | Danger, Healing Herbs, Remedies
One thing is for sure, a well-stocked First Aid Kit is a handy thing to have when you need it. As much as we love summer, it also invites sunburn, bites, cuts, abrasions, scrapes and even the unexpected. At Herbs4You we carry a handy-sized Herbal First Aid Kit...
Jun 17, 2019 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Recipes for Health
Everyone is looking for that refreshing drink in the heat of the summer to cool off with, whether its a tall glass of water, some iced tea, or some sort of lemonade. Driving through Starbucks, I saw that they have a line of drinks called “Refreshers”. Many of these...
May 24, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
When one is sick, identifying what type of infection is causing the problem is KEY to helping the condition. Recently, I have had several clients down with some kind of infection. They may be taking LDM, echinacea, or some other good herb, and not get better. By...
May 24, 2018 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
The health value of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables has been known for decades. The fact is, to have LIFE and vitality, one must eat living foods. The History of Juicing Throughout the ages, herbalists and health practitioners have grated and squeezed out the...
May 24, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
It is great to have the warm weather and see the sun shine. Spring is on its way, and NOW is the time to start some serious internal cleaning. Cleansing There are 5 main cleansing organs in the body: bowels, kidneys, liver, lungs and the skin. When we plan to detox...
May 24, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
This month, I am introducing several of our delicious healthy teas. One that has become a favorite for me is our Good Morning Brew, which can take the place of coffee.A nice cup of hot coffee is a a hard habit to break, yet it is detrimental to our health. Coffee is...
May 24, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Nourishing Tea This tea has been one of our favorites. It is a mixture of herbs that are high in nutritients. The peppermint gives it a pleasing flavor that children and adults both enjoy. Here is a look at the herbs that are in this great tasting tea.Alfalfa...
Jan 30, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
Detox tea is a simple way to detox your body. It not only delicious, but it can take the place of coffee, and tastes similar to Chai tea.There are 15 herbs in this great tea. Together, these herbs detoxify the blood, liver, and gallbladder, stimulate the digestive...
Jan 24, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Several of our modern candies have old roots that actually are based in health and healing. One of these is licorice.About LicoriceLicorice root has been prized for its rich flavor for over 3,000 years – King Tut, Alexander the Great, Roman Emperor Caesar, the Ancient...
Jan 22, 2018 | Healing Herbs
The juniper is an evergreen tree native to Europe, Asia, and the northern parts of North America. Its botanical name is Juniperus communis L. The first recorded mention of Juniper is in an Egyptian papyrus from 1500 B.C. The main part used is the berries, which are...
Jan 19, 2018 | Healing Herbs
Mullein is a great herb to know and very easy to identify. It is a large plant with soft velvet-leaves coming from a tall stalk, growing up to 8 feet. In the first year it appears as a basal rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it sends up huge flower spikes...
Jan 17, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Lavender’s scientific name, Lavandula, is a genus of 39 known species of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. The Latin name of lavender is Lavare, which means “to wash”, due to its clean aroma. It is native to the Old World and is found from Cape...
Jan 17, 2018 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Here are two different ways to use lavender to help with sleep.Lavender dried flowers: Take some lavender dried flowers and place in a small pouch. A knee-high nylon works well or a cotton cloth. Secure the end and you can place this in your pillow for sweet...
Jan 16, 2018 | Healing Herbs
For over 2,000 years, Astragalus has been used in China and was considered a cultural treasure. It eventually made its way to the Western world and has become known as a “superior herb” for “restoring the normal”. This simply means...
Jan 15, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
The cold and flu season is in full swing, and I’ve already seen or heard of several who have been sick. It is helpful to know some herbs and healthy ways to deal with infections so we do not have to resort to harmful antibiotics or drugs. Here are a few GREAT...
Jan 10, 2018 | Child's Health, Healing Herbs
Today we will look at a few herbs that are helpful to children.Alfalfa has been called the “King of Plants” since it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. It has eight essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll contents of any plant, and it permits rapid...
