Jun 29, 2020 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
American Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius is an amazing herb with 100’s of years of use. One day at the office, a gentleman from Burmeister Ginseng company came and told me the story of Ginseng and their company… In the late 1800’s, a Jesuit priest went...
Jun 1, 2020 | Emotional Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
Serotonin is an essential neurotransmitter that is good, but can be bad. It responds to stress, both physical and emotional. Research has shown that when 5HT serotonin levels are elevated we see increases in psychosis, mania, depression, anxiety, mental retardation,...
May 11, 2020 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Immune Health, Natural Health
As we step back into functioning as a society, the more we understand about the natural powerhouse herbs that God has created for us, the less we need to fear. GarlicGarlic is not only a culinary vegetable, it is also considered a valuable herb. Several major...
Apr 6, 2020 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
I was recently researching South Dakota tree species and it came to my attention that Gingko Biloba was growing right here in our state. In fact, it can be found in the East, Central, and the Black Hills of South Dakota. Several years ago in the fall, I was visiting...
Mar 30, 2020 | Healing Herbs, Immune Health, Natural Health, Remedies
Astragalus membranaceus is a member of the pea family. It has been used by Chinese doctors for centuries for various aliments. In the book, The Killer Plagues to Come, author William Lee, R. Ph. Ph.D. and Lynn Lee, CN share information about Astragalus as a potential...
Mar 2, 2020 | Healing Herbs, Natural Health
The term Apothecary has become popular and there are many springing up throughout the country. The Old Time ApothecaryIn the past, an Apothecary was a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs and did some surgery. As an Apothecary would prescribe and make the...
Feb 3, 2020 | Diet, Healing Herbs, Natural Health
The first Friday of every February is designated as American Heart Month. Since 1964, this federally designated month has encouraged millions of people to unite in a common goal to eradicate heart disease and stroke. You may even notice many people wearing red to...
Dec 2, 2019 | Emotional Health, Healing Herbs, Natural Health, Remedies
As the calendar turns to December, it brings us a lot of excitement, anticipation, parties, family gatherings, and more. Although it is a wonderful time of the year, all the going on’s can become stressful. Fortunately, there is help. There are two different...
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...
