The Reality of Herbal Therapy

Understanding the Nervous System: Herbal Remedies for Stress, Anxiety, and Pain

In this enlightening episode, we continue our series on the different systems of the body, focusing on the nervous system. We explore how herbs can treat the system rather than just the symptoms, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness.

The episode begins with a personal anecdote about dealing with stress during college years and introduces the concept of how stress affects the nervous system. Our host explains the importance of the myelin sheath in nerve communication and how stress can deplete essential nutrients, leading to issues like depression and anxiety.

We dive deep into various herbal formulas designed to support the nervous system. The main highlights include:

• Nerqualizer: A formula developed to nourish the myelin sheath and improve communication between nerves, helping the body cope with stress and anxiety.
• Chillin': Contains the mineral lithium, which aids brain function and helps manage anxiety and stress. It offers both immediate and long-term benefits when used alongside Nerqualizer.
• B and C Complex: Rich in B vitamins, essential for maintaining the myelin sheath and ensuring proper nerve communication.
• Throb Eaz: A formula that helps manage pain by addressing miscommunications in the nervous system rather than just masking the pain.
• Tissue Mend and PM Minerals: Packed with vitamins and minerals to rebuild and maintain the myelin sheath, crucial for long-term nervous system health.
• Dong Quai and Happy O: Herbal remedies that support female and male reproductive systems, respectively, reducing stress on the nervous system.
• Detoxalation and Blood Wash: Formulas that help remove heavy metals and toxins from the body, which can block nerve communication.

The episode also touches on managing degenerative diseases like Parkinson's and MS, emphasizing the importance of long-term care and the role of herbal remedies in supporting nerve health.

Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of how to nourish and support your nervous system using herbal remedies, and learn practical tips for managing stress, anxiety, and pain naturally.

The Power of Baking Soda in Your Water

Join us in this enlightening episode where we delve into a fascinating and underappreciated health tip: the benefits of adding baking soda to your water. Hosted by a family passionate about holistic health, this episode features insights from Lynn and Jessica, daughters of the renowned Dr. James, who share their personal experiences and professional expertise.

Discover how a simple addition to your daily routine can alleviate headaches, improve hydration, and even prevent urinary tract infections. Jessica, who worked alongside Dr. James for 15 years, provides invaluable knowledge on the science behind pH balance and the transformative impact of baking soda on your overall health.

Whether you’re dealing with chronic dehydration, kidney issues, or frequent headaches, this episode offers practical advice on incorporating baking soda into your water for optimal health. Learn the correct ratios, the importance of pH balance, and hear real-life testimonies of how this simple change can lead to significant health improvements.

Don't miss this episode full of actionable tips and heartwarming family anecdotes that underscore the importance of holistic health practices. Tune in now and take the first step towards a healthier you!

 

Ratios:

1 tsp Baking soda per gallon

1/4 tsp per quart

1/8 tsp (big pinch) for a 16oz water bottle

The Urinary Tract

Welcome to this episode of 'The Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast'. This episode is entirely devoted to one of the most critical and oft-overlooked system of our body, the urinary system. Explore insightful discussion about the intricacies of our urinary system, the challenges it often faces, and how everyday habits like water intake critically affect its functioning. We also highlight how closely our reproductive and urinary systems are connected and how problems in one can trigger complications in the other.

The episode delves deep into a variety of medicinal herbs and natural remedies that help nourish and take care of our urinary health. We shed light on the many benefits of herbs like cleavers, juniper, marshmallow root, and uva ursi and how they can help nourish the kidneys and the bladder. We also bring up kidney stones, one of the most common and excruciating urinary system issues, discussing its causes and providing natural remedy suggestions.

Further in the episode, we explain how popular herbs and combinations like Bladney and Fection can help in rectifying different urinary issues while also shedding light on the need for essential vitamins and minerals for our urinary system’s optimal health. We also touch upon the significant connections between different body problems like arthritis, fibromyalgia, and urinary health issues, further emphasizing the holistic aspect of our health.

End the episode by learning the importance of cleansing the urinary system via Detoxlation and Hediondilla along with understanding how Bladney can help regulate blood pressure in a lot of cases. This episode serves as an informative guide for those prioritizing their urinary health and striving for a healthier, disease-free life.

 

Formulas in the episode:

• Bladney
• Fection
• Tonic F
• Happy O
• Man Up
• Tissue Mend
• Multi Vitamin
• PM Minerals
• B & C Complex

Herbal Healing for Impetigo

In this insightful episode of 'Reality of Herbal Therapy', join the engaging Lynn as she offers a comprehensive understanding of a common skin condition we often overlook - Impetigo. Leveraging her family's vast knowledge in herbal therapy, Lynn sheds light on the starting symptoms of Impetigo, its highly contagious nature, and how it escalates if not addressed early enough.

Discover the importance of early detection and prevention in the management of Impetigo, listen in as Lynn talks about the tell-tale signs of the condition and the immediate preventive steps that can be taken. Dive into the benefits of individual practices like regular baths with a concoction of baking soda and vinegar, and the significant role of immunity improvements through herbal gems like Fection.

Step further into the holistic approach for treating Impetigo with a focus on microbiome-based therapy. Learn about probiotics, Lynn's favourites, and the value of supplementing them with essential nutrition and maintaining hygiene. This episode also explores the external treatment of Impetigo with a combination of honey and vinegar concentrate, a remedy with a long history in wound healing practices.

Explore the intriguing tale of a grandmother using household remedies to treat Poison Oak in a young boy. Dawn dish soap mixed with baking soda and vinegar managed to be an effective remedy, breaking up the oil from the poison oak that caused the rash. Follow the family's journey through the rash's healing process, their methods of preventing spread, and their usage of traditional remedies such as tea honey concentrate and coconut oil.

This episode concludes by enforcing the importance of early detection and prevention. Hear about the pro-active efforts of the young boy's aunt using comfrey gold salve and constant moisturizing to keep potential skin issues at bay. Indulge in this enlightening narration of combating skin conditions with viral home remedies, bringing light to common yet overlooked conditions.

Here are the articles we talked about during this episode:

• Impetigo
• Tea Honey

Herbal Formulas we talked about:

• Fection
• Col Cer
• Dr Ohhira's Probiotic

 

 

Note: The information shared is purely for consideration and should not be used for self-diagnosis or prescription without consulting a physician.

Our Tonsil Experience

In this deeply engaging episode, we take you through a powerful journey of a family's struggle with a serious flu that hits their daughter. A tale of love, resilience, and the power of knowledge, this story is an eye-opening chronicle of at-home treatments and the necessity of professional medical intervention when the situation demands.

The host enlightens you on the effectiveness of certain home remedies, such as Comfrey Gold Salve, Gland Salve and ordinary saline water for ear, nose and throat issues. The episode discusses the potential benefits of peroxide and oils infused with garlic or mullein, gland oil application, and Dr. James's cough syrup. Despite the initial lack of improvement, the experience underscores the lessons of perseverance, reaching out for help, and close symptom monitoring.

From the personal trials of a family to unexpected healthcare blindspots, this episode is a roller-coaster ride. Discover home remedies such as 'tea honey' and slippery elm drink, their safe preparation, and their potential benefits, while also learning the power of early diagnosis and the right care. 

The Formulas we talk about in this episode.

• Comfrey Gold Salve
• Gland Salve
• Fection
• Hay Asz 
• Monia
• Flem Up

Disclaimer: This episode is intended only for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice or consultation. The claims and statements discussed have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Please consult your healthcare provider for any medical concerns.

The Respirotory System

One of the key elements to choosing a formula is by knowing the system you are wanting to treat. In this episode I talk about the formulas you would want to use when treating the respiratory system.

• Hay Asz
• Hay Asz Extra Strength
• Flem Up
• Monia
• Fection
• Throb Eaz
• Tissue Mend 
• Detoxalation
• PM Minerals
• Comfrey Gold Salve
• Gland Salve / Gland Oil
• Analgesic oil

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.

Balance your pH

In this episode we visit with Scott James from HELTH about how to balance your pH. Scott explains what is needed to balance your pH and why you would want to balance your pH.

What is RBTI

In this episode we talk with Scott James from HELTH. One of Scott's preferred tests to use is the RBTI test. In this episode Scott talks about what the test is and how and why he uses it.

How Deep is your Well?

How Deep is Your Well?

Sophia called to let me know that people are calling and saying that the formulas are not working. I was quite perplexed by the statement and then I had an epiphany and this podcast is what I came up with.

 

Did you ever hear Dr James talk about the well in papa James' back field? This analogy might explain why the formulas are not working like you expect them to.