Around this time every year, we start seeing the signs in the stores or in magazines…”Boost your Immune System!” “Strengthen your Immunity!” “Top 5 Immune Boosting Herbs!” Most of us know that the immune system is responsible for keeping us healthy, but what is the immune system – exactly? The immune system can be thought […]
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The Blood Sugar Balancing Act: How to Maintain Balanced Blood Sugar Levels
The first time I ever heard the term “high blood sugar” was when I was a young mother pregnant with my third child. After looking at my chart and seeing that my second child weighed 9 pounds and 15 ounces when he was born, my doctor was concerned that I might have “high blood sugar”. […]
Continue ReadingMen’s Reproductive Health: Herbs that Increase Vitality and Testosterone
As I looked back over the last four years of writing for Natural Hope Herbals*, I realized one topic that has not been covered was men’s reproductive health. I suppose the main reason we haven’t covered it is because it is one of the least discussed health topics in our society as a whole. We […]
Continue ReadingNatural Remedies to Reduce Anxiety
We are living in unprecedented times. So much of our world as we know it has changed over the last few years. There are so many unknowns in our new world. So many uncertainties–jobs, churches, family, health, finances, education. This has left many of us feeling unsettled and anxious. Anxiety. We have all felt anxious […]
Continue ReadingFavorite Herbal Medicine Books to Keep on the Shelf
One of the members of our community asked if anyone had a list of books that would be good for new herbalists to read through. I decided to compile a list of books that are both my favorites, my go-to’s, and a few that are on my wishlist (but highly recommended by others). I am […]
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