The Reality of Herbal Therapy

Slippery Elm — Nature’s Soothing Remedy

On this Reality of Herbal Therapy episode host Jim Applegate explores slippery elm — one of the essentials from Dr. James’s classic 20‑herb first‑aid kit. Jim explains what slippery elm is, where it grows, and why the inner bark’s mucilage makes it such a versatile, gentle remedy for the whole family.

You’ll learn the herb’s primary actions (mucilaginous coating and soothing of irritated membranes) and practical applications for sore throats, acid irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and other digestive complaints. Jim also explains why slippery elm pairs well with other herbs (for example in the Flem Up formula) and why it’s considered safe and calming for children through the elderly.

The episode covers how to choose good slippery elm — always the inner bark, typically in powdered form, dry and fluffy rather than clumpy, and with a sweet woody scent that signals freshness — plus storage tips to preserve potency.

Jim walks through common preparations: teas, capsules (with advice to drink water), and poultices for local drawing and soothing (abscesses, mastitis, bruises), including basic poultice technique and herb pairings like goldenseal or echinacea for infection‑drawing effects.

He shares a detailed, listener‑friendly recipe for the comforting “Slippery Elm Drink” used by Dr. James and his family: a milk or nut‑milk base blended with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, coconut oil and about one teaspoon of slippery elm powder, finished with a raw egg (or a flax/chia binder for a vegan version). Jim explains why this warm, mucilage‑rich drink helps stop vomiting, soothe digestion, and support bowel function.

Practical notes include when to reach for slippery elm, how to store it (cool, dark cupboard), and why keeping a jar on hand is useful during stomach bugs or sudden sore throats. Jim also references personal anecdotes involving Dr. James, Veronica, and his wife Lynn to illustrate everyday uses and successes.

Listen for clear, actionable tips on selection, preparation, and real‑world uses so you can add slippery elm to your herbal first‑aid toolkit with confidence.

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2 topics in 1 episode Food Source Vitamins and Full body Cleanse

This week we have a 2 for 1 for you. The first half of the podcast we discuss our Food Source vitamins:

• Vitamins and their sources
• Our body should make the chemicals we need
• Vitamin C
• 10% natural can be marketed as natural
• Folic Acid
• Nutrients
• Healthy Cell
• Tissue Mend
• B and C Complex
• C Complex

Full Body Cleanse

• Cleanses the:
  • Colon
  • Lungs
  • Blood
  • Kidneys
  • Liver
• In the morning take:
  • 2 Bladney
  • 1 Blood Wash
  • 1 Monia
• In the evening take
  • 2 Kolonic Kaps
  • 1 Liv Clean
  • 1 Col Cer
• Avoid White Sugar, Flour and Processed foods
• Excitotoxins

Constipation is griping the nation

In this episode we talked about:

• Constipation and Diarrhea are symptoms of the same problem
• Opioid induced constipation
• Klean Lax
• Increase your water intake
• Laxatives are an irritant and don't fix the problem
• Kolonic Kaps
• Col Cer heals the digestive tract
• Liver Flush
• Diarrhea flushes out the colon
• Herbal laxatives:
  • Hepatic
  • Fiber
• A healthy colon needs
  • Fiber
  • Bulk
  • Lubrication
• Grain gives the fiber our body needs
• Vegetables give the colon bulk
• Good Oils and fruits give the colon lubrication
• Your stool should float 
• Liver is fueled by fiber
• Most people are chronically constipated
• Disease starts in the digestive tract
• Miracle diets clean out the colon
• Weight loss is dependent on a healthy colon
• Soda dehydrates the body 7 times
• Liquid (water) is essential for a healthy system
• Col Cer to get the colon working ( 3 capsules a day)
• Klean Lax (1 a day)
• Kolonic Kaps gives the bulk
• Bentonite clay absorbs toxins and gives the body minerals
• Astronauts and bone density helped with bentonite clay
• Bentonite Clay is a 2 for 1
• Col Cer and Klean Lax will help you feel better in a few days
• Cleansing organs
• Full Body Cleanse
  
  • AM
  • 2 Bladney
  • 1 Blood Wash
  • 1 Monia
  • PM
  • 2 Kolonic Kaps
  • 1 Col Cer
  • 1 Liv Clean
• Rashes are a build up of toxins
• Salux Rag