The Reality of Herbal Therapy

Muscles Matter: Natural Ways to Rebuild, Relax and Restore

Join host Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast as he dives into the muscular system — what muscles do, the three basic types (skeletal, smooth and cardiac), and why muscle health is essential for posture, mobility, metabolism and overall wellbeing. Jim explains how muscles work together with tendons, ligaments and the circulatory system (including the so-called “second heart” in the legs) and why poor posture, dehydration and mineral deficiencies can lead to fatigue, cramps, stiffness and chronic pain.

This episode covers practical lifestyle steps—hydration, adequate protein and sleep, movement (including the benefits of the rebounder), and targeted self-care like Epsom salt baths and PM minerals for growing pains and nighttime cramps. Jim also details key herbal and nutritional formulas used to support the muscular system: Tissue Mend for fiber repair and elasticity; Throb Eaz for pain relief and muscle relaxation; Vari Cose to support circulation and vein health; Arth Rite for joint and ligament nourishment; Bladney for breaking down uric acid crystals (helpful in fibromyalgia-type pain); Silica/diatomaceous earth for elasticity and connective tissue support; Herbal MSM for sulfur and nutrient permeability; and Infection for inflammation control.

Listeners will learn how minerals (potassium, magnesium, calcium), silica and sulfur support contraction, relaxation and elasticity, why restful sleep is when muscles rebuild, and simple routines to protect and restore muscular health. Jim shares personal stories—like resolving growing pains with PM minerals—and practical dos-and-don’ts listeners can apply immediately.

Find the herbal formulas mentioned and further resources at drugfreehelpstore.com, and pick up a copy of The Healer in Every Home for more guidance on herbal support at home. Tune in for an approachable, actionable episode that blends anatomy, natural remedies and everyday habits to keep you moving pain-free.

Preparing your body for Winter: Herbs and habits for the cold season

Join Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy as he walks listeners through preparing the body for the seasonal shift from summer to winter. Using local color — from Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta to the end of green chili season — Jim explains how shorter days and colder temperatures invite rest, rejuvenation, and a shift in how we care for our bodies.

This episode covers the physiological changes of autumn and winter: why we need more sleep, how indoor heating and cold weather dry the body, and why hydration and gentle movement are essential. Jim highlights the rebounder as a simple, low-impact way to keep lymphatics and muscles moving through darker months.

Learn how seasonal foods support your body’s needs — strawberries thin the blood for spring/summer, apples thicken blood for fall/winter, and citrus supplies vitamin C when it’s most useful. Jim emphasizes eating with the season as a way to align nutrition with physiology.

Jim reviews key herbal formulas to have on hand for winter: Fection as a go-to immune support for enclosed-air seasons; Hay Asz for upper respiratory support; Monia and Flem Up for lung and lower-respiratory drainage; Blood Wash to move lymph and optimize blood flow; Tissue Mend and Minerals for rebuild and rejuvenation; and Travl (aka Oh cramp) to boost metabolism and help the body adapt to rapid temperature changes.

From the 20-herb kit, Jim recommends single herbs for immediate, soothing relief: ginger (digestive and warming; great in lemon-ginger tea), elderberry/rose hips (vitamin C), peppermint and chamomile (calming teas), sage (emergency sore-throat support that opens and soothes the throat), and slippery elm (coats and soothes throat and stomach; Jim mentions a comforting slippery elm drink found here).

Practical daily tips include a warm lemon-ginger tea in the morning to stimulate digestion and liver/gallbladder flow, taking Tissue Mend and Minerals at night to support repair during sleep, staying well-hydrated, keeping movement in your routine, and listening to your body’s cravings as signals of possible nutrient needs (for example, chocolate cravings often point to mineral deficits like magnesium). Jim also explains how targeted herbs can reduce sugar cravings and support allergy and respiratory patterns.

Expect actionable advice on preventing winter stagnation, reducing the impact of colds and respiratory issues, and enjoying the season by supporting natural cycles of rest and repair. For more information and resources mentioned in the episode, Jim points listeners to drugfreehelpstore.com and the Healer in Every Home guidebook.

Unlocking the Power of Colloidal Minerals: The Journey to PM Minerals Plus

In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of colloidal minerals and their vital role in maintaining our health. Our host starts by addressing a common question from listeners about the absence of colloidal caps in their product line, which leads to an intriguing backstory about the creation of PM Minerals Plus.

We explore the history behind the formulation of PM Minerals Plus, beginning with the initial challenges of selling colloidal mineral capsules and how Dr. James’ insistence on their efficacy led to the innovative blending of colloidal minerals with traditional mineral combinations. The episode recounts the initial resistance from retailers and their eventual realization of the superior benefits of PM Minerals Plus, resulting in a dramatic increase in orders and customer satisfaction.

The discussion then shifts to the science behind minerals and salts, explaining the chemical reactions that form various types of salts and their unique functions in the body. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a detailed examination of the essential minerals found in PM Minerals Plus and their specific health benefits.

Listeners will gain insights into the critical roles of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, the three primary minerals in any multimineral formula, and their importance for bone health, muscle function, and overall body regulation. The episode also covers trace minerals such as chromium, selenium, vanadium, zinc, manganese, boron, copper, and iron, highlighting their contributions to blood sugar regulation, immune system support, connective tissue health, and more.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a thorough understanding of why minerals are crucial for our health, the innovative approach behind PM Minerals Plus, and why it’s a staple recommendation in protocols for various illnesses. Whether you are a long-time user of PM Minerals Plus or new to the world of colloidal minerals, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you make informed decisions about your health.

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Tag your herbs

Tagging herbs is one of the reasons we use formulas. In this episode we discuss what tagging is and how you can use it to your advantage.

I talked about Herbal MSM

The formulas that can be tagged are:

• Fection
• Throb Eaz
• Tissue Mend

The formulas that will take the tagged formula where you want it:

• Arth Rite
• Bladney
• Tonic F
• Hrt

There are several other formulas that will tag but these are the ones I talked about.

Wildly Natural Class March 2nd 2017

This episode is a class that Scott gave at Wildly Natural on March 2nd 2017. Scott talked about the book this podcast is based on The Reality of Herbal Therapy.

When to take minerals?

When to take minerals?

We visited with Scott today why you would want to take minerals and when. The answer to when is always. Listen to this podcast and find out why you should take be taking your minerals every day.

PM Minerals +

Get Healthy for 2017

2017 is just around the corner and on everyone's list of resoulotions is to "get healthy". We sat down with Scott James and talked about one simple thing you can add to your daily routine that will make a drastic change in your life and that is the Multi-Vitamin pack. With the vitmain pack you will feel healthier and have more energy.

Scott talked about these formulas:

• 15 Multi-Vitamin Pack
• PM Minerals
• Full Body Cleanse
• Nemia

Should you take Minerals?

Minerals most people take them, here is some insight as to why you should:

• Minerals can only be absorbed into the body from plant based foods
• Organic foods have more mineral content
• Hard pressed pills are hard to digest
• Your body needs 11 minerals (all of which are in the PM Minerals)
• Your bones store minerals for use later
• You need to replace what your body used
• Feed your body nutrients and your body will do its job
• Minerals help you relax
• Restless Leg Syndrome is a mineral deficiency
• Salt and Minerals
• Minerals are necessary for proper body function
• High Protein diets deplete the body of minerals
• Minerals feed the bones, muscles, the entire body
• Master Cleanse

Salt and Potassium without it you are dead.

In this episode we talked about:

• Salt is an essential electrolyte
• Must be unrefined
• Salt preserved foods help with minerals
• Sodium Potassium Pump
• Potassium