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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 give the “natural” way a try for a while but do not know what to take when.

John’s Answer:

Hey thanks for the great question. The herb Maca (Lepidium meyenii) has been gaining popularity in recent years as an natural alternative to fertility drugs. It is thought to increase fertility and libido in males and females.

Maca has been used by native Peruvians for over 2000 years. It was discovered that when herd animals were brought to higher elevations their fertility decreased. feeding the animals maca herb helped the animals to become fertile again.

You can now find maca all over the Internet and in health foods stores in aphrodisiac, enhancement and fertility formulas. The brand I have found to be of the best quality and value can be found here.

We recently had a teleseminar on Practical Herbalism, we discussed Maca. You can listen here, the recording will be available at no charge for a few more days. (After that we’ll have a different recording on a new topic)

I don’t know what your diet and lifestyle habits are like, but you may get a lot of benefit from a pH balancing program. I have known several women with problems similar to yours, who got great results, just by following a pH balancing program. Take a look at our alkaline pH balance page for more info.

If you’d like to do a phone consultation for a small charge, I have more information I could share, but I also need to know a bit more about you.

Thanks again for the great question,
John Houser, CNHP, Herb Specialist

P.S. Tonight, Friday Aug 10, 2007 we will be having a live seminar on Practical Herbalism, right here in Raleigh, NC. Call 919-875-1005 for directions and to reserve your spot. Starts at 7:30 PM.

 Q: Hi John , my question is - what can a Senior citizen do to improve memory - I always seem to be misplacing things - and can’t remember where I left them.

Yesterday I got all the way home, and I realized I had left my purse- At the grocery store.

Marge

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A. Hi Marge — great question and thanks for writing — we all seem to get a little forgetful as we age.

This may be caused by a lack nutrition. The brain needs certain nutrients to function properly.

In addition, the brain faces increasing pressure to perform as well (or better) than it did when we were younger. Make sure you are consuming the right amount of water daily, combined with a common sense diet ,And consider the Feed My Brain product for adults. Great for us seniors!! I have used formulas of this type for years with great success.

Q. I heard that Rosemary can be used as a natural fly/mosquito
repellent.  Is that true, how do you apply it and how long does it
last?

A. There are many plants that have natural “bug repellent” properties. This is a built in natural defense mechanism for plants. It’s in their best interest to repel bugs, so they don’t get eaten. Several essential oils work well as bug repellents and do not have the negative effects of chemical bug sprays and lotions. The following is a simple formulation I like to use:

• 10 Drops Rosemary essential oil
• 10 Drops Tea Tree oil
• 4 ounces of distilled water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake thoroughly before application. Do not get this in you eyes. I typically apply this every couple of hours.

If you have already been bitten by a bug, you may want to try a drop or two of Tea Tree oil applied directly and rubbed in.

Some other popular bug repelling oils that may improve the smell and effectiveness of this formula include:

• Peppermint
• Eucalyptus

You can find essential oils here

Q. My grandfather has lung cancer stage 3 , 82 years old…  I read that he may be healed by taking herbal medicine? essiac oil, flax seed oil, coq10, vitamin c, inositol, wheat grass & green tea? Is this possible? Idea being to weaken cancer by not eating sugar and building the immune system putting the cancer in remission?

A. Hi - thanks for the question–

There is not one specific herb that cures cancer. Only the body can heal itself.

This is why the Medical treatments have such a poor track record.

I personally believe that if you put the right things into the body, the body can and will heal itself.

I will list here what I believe to be the very best protocol for treating cancer from a natural standpoint.

Please note - I can provide information- this information is to be consider for information and educational purposes only - no claims for cures are made.

Two things - first I would not want to offer false hope - because so much depends on the person.

Second: We are very regulated as to what we can say.

The old adage: ‘read between the lines’ applies.

As an herb specialist this is exactly what I would do myself- and would recommend to a close family member.

Here are the seven items —– and note the info below - each of these items has real research !!

X2O - Alkaline water additive and trace mineral complex

Enzymes

Pro Biotics

Optiberry

Omega 370

Ellagic Acid

E-Tea

Plus diet changes

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PH balance , absolutely must work to get the body to an Alkaline state.

From an Article by Dr Kurt Grange : We have known since the early 1930’s, that in order for the body to function properly and to maintain optimum health, the general pH of the human system must be alkaline. Arthur C. Guyton, M.D. who is considered the world’s most recognized author on human physiology, has spent the better part of his life studying the pH or acid-alkaline balance of the body. In his “Textbook of Medical Physiology” which is used to train medical students, he states, and I quote “The first step in maintaining health is to alkalize the body. the second step is to increase the number of negative hydrogen ions. These are the two most important aspects of homeostasis.”

The fastest way I have ever seen to provide the body with the mechanism to balance pH is with X2O.

Raise the pH of the water up to 9.9 Adds negative Hydrogen ions to the water Adds 74 trace minerals to the water X2O has no taste or odor. Your water tastes fresh and clean like pure water is supposed to! By far the easiest way to raise body pH.

See our ph balance system page –

PLUS body hydration is critical — page 158 - Your bodies Many Cries for Water -

By Dr . F. Batmangehelidj, M.D. The article on “ Hopes for curing already established disease“.

Hydration is so critical to getting the desired results.

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Next enzymes - most Americans are enzyme deficient. This alone is one of the leading causes of cancer.

From the book - Enzyme Therapy by Dr Anthony J. Cichoke, page 156 -

“In a healthy body , certain proteolytic enzymes strip away the fibrin that protects cancer cells from detection. This paves the way for cancer cell destruction by the immune system”

The formula I would suggest is Protease plus.

PROTEASE PLUS more info

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Next probiotics — From an Article by Dr Kurt Grange PHD - “When you ingest beneficial Soil Base Organisms, they go from the stomach into the intestines and begin to form colonies of microbes, which, in turn, attach to the intestinal wall. As digested nutrients move along the intestines, colonies of SBOs are distributed throughout its length until ultimately the entire intestinal tract is colonized. A nice side effect of SBO colonization of the intestinal tract is that they produce antigens, which stimulate the body’s immune system thereby causing it to produce large quantities of natural antibodies“.More could be said - I always suggest the taking of Pro biotics - one of my favorite formulas isProbiotic 11 click this link for more info. —-

——- Optiberry — OPTIBERRY MAY STOP TUMOR GROWTH Tumor growth requires the formation of new blood vessels. Unwanted blood vessels are also characteristic of varicose and spider veins . Research conducted at Ohio State university in Columbus , The University of Kuopia in Finland and Creighton University in Omaha , Nebraska , showed OptiBerry significantly inhibited angiogenises ( the formation of unwanted wanted blood vessels ). I personnaly know several people who used Optiberry as part of their program - the resultsAMAZING !!!

Dr. Grange says - OptiBerry ATX-OPC 60 is a unique blend of twenty four powerful natural ingredients. All of them are potent free radical fighters and are proven anti-fungal agents. In addition, each ingredient has its own ability to keep your body healthy and functioning at its optimal health level. ——-Omega 370 with Shark Liver Oil - This formula has years of research -

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - in rabbits - halted the growth of rectal tumors-

In rats - halted the growth of brain tumors.

From - Shark Liver Oil Natures Amazing Healer - Neil Solomon, MD, PHD,

Richard Passwater, PHD Ingemar Joelsson, MD PHD –

Page 138

This is an absolute must for anyone with cancer concerns.

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Ellagic Acid — 20 years of research by Dr Daniel Nixon , at the Hollings Cancer institute.

One of the first Published Studies is found in “The American Cancers Society’s Guide To Complementary and Alternative Cancer Methods“– published in 2000

Page 316 -

“Ellagic Acid has been found to cause apoptosis ( cell death ) in cancer cells in the laboratory” end of quote

Ellagic Acid comes from a special strain of Raspberry seeds .

At this juncture I would like to tell you about Mary, Mary had been in chemo for two years,

At the conclusion of two unsuccessful years - she decided to try Ellagic Acid -

Mary used Ellagic Acid for eight months - had an MRI - her Dr. told her there was no cancer in her body.

My own father had a very similar experience !!!

LINK HERE TO Ellagic Acid and cancer page —–

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Last but not least is E - Tea —

E-Tea^® [Immune] is NSP’s easy-to-use, encapsulated form of traditional Essiac Tea. Essiac tea is an herbal formula used since 1922 by Canadian nurse Rene Caisse. The formula originated from a native Ojibwa medicine man.

Canadian nurse Rene Caisse used the formula –originated from a native Ojibwa medicine man

To cure herself of Breast cancer — and was widely used in Canada until 1938 -

Until (guess who - ) tried to put an end to this highly successful formula.

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There you have my suggestions, and yes I suggest a person with cancer concerns take all of the above -

Plus move to a more Alka Line Diet -

Plus consider doing a colon cleanse and complete Liver detox -

This information for Educational purposes only –

To discuss further contact me by e mail.

If urgent - sign up for a phone consultation - I will call you within 48 hours

Plus we have a CD on available

Thanks for reading

John Houser Herb Specialist

Q : What herbs would you suggest for Oligospemia, that is there is zero
sperm in the semen?

A : There are a number of herbs that could be used to rebuild the male system.

Testo jack is an herbal formula that is very popular. Several customers at the herb shop have gotten great results in cases of low libido and general lack of male potency.
Maca is the next herb that might be helpful, it has been used by Native South Americans to boost sexual desire and performance.

Damiana is another herb that supports male supports glandular health. It has been  traditionally sought out to  support sexual health. Aztecs used it as an aphrodisiac. Damiana also contains alkaloids, cyanogenic glycosides,flavonoids,  tannins and resins, these add to its healthy benefits.

I would suggest using these herbs with the alkaline diet and pH balance.

One of the questions we get a lot at asktheherbalist.net is, “How can I improve my mental clarity, increase my ability to focus, and boost my brain power.”

The first thing that I tell people is to make sure you’re practicing good brain hydration. Are you drinking enough water? The brain is 80% water, and our bodies are 70% water, which most people already know. Brain function is critically important and dependent on proper water intake. Things like coffee, tea, soda, and other beverages generally are more dehydrating because they cause the body to lose water. That is, they have a diretic action. Water itself is the best way to hydrate the body. I like to add Xtreme X2O to all the water that I drink, it actually changes the molecular configuration of the water so that it is more easily absorbed into your cells, whether it’s the cells of your brain or the cells of the body.

Just yesterday we had a lady come into our Herb Shop who had purchased some Xtreme X2O and began adding it to her water and increasing the amount of water that she drank on a daily basis. She told me, “Since I started drinking this X2O water, two weeks ago, I have more mental clarity than ever before, and  I can focus better on whatever task I am doing.”

Here’s a question I get quite often at asktheherbalist.net

Q. What is the best herb to treat high blood pressure caused by
stress?

A. Hi Jim — two products work so well - that i constantly sell out -

X2O — and Blood Pressure X

X2O helps to hydrate and balance pH in body - which helps to balance the osmotic pressure (Blood Pressure)

and Blood Pressure X - contains herbs that help to balance and maintain healthy blood pressure levels –

see these links –

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Blood PressureX

•Provides potent antioxidant properties.
•Supports and maintains blood vessels.
•Encourages optimal blood flow.
•Promotes blood flow in the peripheral arteries.
•Helps maintain normal blood viscosity.

Xtreme X2O

•Highly Alkaline water additive
•Helps to balance the osmotic pressure in the cells
•Improves the hydration quality of ordinary water

This package also comes with a free #7 Lexan water bottle. High quality plastic, does not leach plastic into the water.
 

Find this package here

Let me know if this helps

We get a lot of questions about toenail fungus. There are four things that I recommend to anybody who suffers from ongoing toenail fungus.

1. The first thing is to balance the pH in the body. This step is very important for overall good health. When the pH is balanced in the body it creates an unfavorable environments for fungus. You can read more about pH balance in here.

2. The second thing is to take an herbal supplement that helps to eliminate the  yeast organisms in the body. I have seen many people get great results with Nature’s Sunshine yeast fungal detox.

3. The third thing is to apply tree oil to the toenail on a daily basis. Apply a few drops of tea tree oil to the infected toenail two to three times daily, be sure to get some underneath the toenail bed.

4. Lastly I recommend taking colloidal silver by mouth before bed every night. Use a plastic teaspoon and take 1 tsp. of colloidal silver by mouth switching around in your mouth and hold it in your mouth for one to two minutes before swallowing.