Alzheimers and Gotu Kola

Protect your brain, Herb Specialist, John Houser shares info on Alzheimer’s, the importance of hydration, enzymes and a brain boosting herb called gotu kola.

Your Bodies Many Cries for Water

Fresher Fruit

The more a fruit is allowed to ripen on the vine (or tree, bush, plant) the more alkaline it tends to be.
Generally speaking riper fruit is more alkaline forming in the body. This is a great asset for those trying to balance their pH levels. For more about the benefits of an alkaline diet click [...]

Unhappy Meal

This past weekend I had a chance to visit the Body, Mind, Spirit Expo, here in Raleigh. At one Chiropractor’s booth was displayed an “unhappy meal”. I found myself looking at a burger and fries — that were 10 months old. The date of purchase was listed on the sign next to the “food” that [...]

Bug Bites

Now that summer is well upon us, bug season is in full swing. It seems like the bug population has been steadily increasing as the season goes on, at least here in warm and sunny NC. If you happen to be suffering from bug bites, (which I have lately) a little lavender can help take [...]

5 Steps to Vibrant Health

Intro
Disclaimer
Define Vibrant Health
Alkaline pH Balance

Why is it important, what does it do for me?
What is a pH scale?
How to get pH chart
How to follow alkaline diet
X2O Alkaline Water
Magnesium alkaline mineral

Good digestion

Eating right
Chew your food
Limit Liquids with meals
Enzymes
Probiotics
Relax and enjoy your food

Detox

Exposure to toxins
Grand parents
Umbilical cord
Colon cleanse
Liver cleanse
Heavy metal detox

De-Stress

Stress is damaging to mind, body and [...]

Herbs for Fertility

Question: I am looking for a recommendation of what herbs to take, in what quantities, and at what points in my cycle to increase fertility. I have been trying for over a year and a half, have been to see specialists, have been on fertility drugs, etc. all to no avail. I would like to [...]

Learn About Herbs - Audio Recording

Today let’s chat about Capsicum
In a  recent study - capsicum dissolved fat cells in laboratory tests.
“Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry”
May be helpful for weight loss. Capsicum is found naturally occurring in hot peppers. If you like hot stuff, eat up. Otherwise capsicum pills are available.
May also be helpful for –

Digestion
Regulating body temperature
Keeps you warm in [...]

2 Chances to Learn About Herbs

You have 2 opportunities this week to learn about herbs and natural health.
Tonight (Tuesday)
Practical Herbalism Teleseminar - Introduction to several herbs and their practical applications in this short teleseminar. Empower yourself with this information. Take control of your own health.
Call in details: Tuesday night at 9:30 PM Eastern, 8:30 Central
Dial: 641-715-3200
Access code: 928668#
Friday Night
Live presentation: [...]

Alfalfa

This week we’ll cover a number of useful and popular herbs. Today let’s look at Alfalfa. — ( Medicago sativa)
Alfalfa has a long history of dietary and medicinal uses –
500 BC Alfalfa - “father of all herbs “
Alfalfa is a very nutrient rich, it’s high in vitamins A, D, E, B6, and K , plus folic acid, [...]