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Easy Ways to Improve Digestive Function

2/10/2022

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Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Always get the approval of your qualified healthcare practitioner before trying anything.

(Disclosure: I receive a commission for linked products sold but I only promote what I would recommend for free.)
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Poor digestion can lead to poor nutrient absorption. This can set one up for any number of deficiencies and associated health issues. Weak digestive function can also lead to bloating and constipation. These are important issues to remedy if you want to regain vibrant health.


Here are some options that many may find to be effective if the issues stem from weak (under-active) digestive function. If food seems to sit without proper internal secretions to break it down effectively and timely, these may be the right herbs. If the problem is due to an excess of secretions and digestive power, leading to feelings of excess acidity or other issues related to overactivity, these herbs may be too activating.


The herbs mentioned have the potential to improve digestion beyond requiring them everyday. You may find that you forget to take them or simply do not need them after a period of time. Then, they can be put aside and used if required again.


Orange Peel - The dried peel of oranges is one of the most effective digestive tract normalizers available. It’s bitter, stimulating qualities help to generate better digestive functions and, in turn, may help to shift the internal landscape from a dark, bleak, damp, environment into a warm, vibrant, buzzing digestive environment capable of maintaining better equilibrium. A low to moderate dose of 3-10 drops (once or more a day) may be enough to create a shift. You can get Orange Peel Tincture here.


Gentian - This highly bitter herb goes right to the gut and stimulates digestive secretion output, helping to improve digestive function over time. It also is said to have a toning effect on the gut/solar plexus, which may be helpful to some if they have a weakness in that area. A tell tale sign for Gentian being a good remedy can be extreme indecision and doubting one’s (or others) instincts, stopping one from following through on helpful endeavors. Small doses of 1-5 drops of tincture may be ideal. You can get Gentian Tincture here.


Wormwood - This herb pairs vast bitterness with aromatic aliveness. Together, it helps to invigorate digestive function and overcoming sluggishness and stagnation. It’s been said that Wormwood can create hunger in someone that previously had little to no appetite. Because of the potential toxicity associated with higher doses of wormwood for prolonged periods of time, when it comes to digestive wellness, very small doses are ideal. Just one single drop of tincture per dose should be enough to feel and gain its digestive effects. Skipping days by alternating with other digestion supporting herbs or taking occasional breaks from using wormwood may also be good ideas. You can get Wormwood Tincture here.

Motherwort - This amazingly calming herb helps to release tension, emotionally and physically. By clearing the digestive tract of excess tension, better digestive ability may follow. Motherwort also has bitter, digestion supporting qualities which can aid in digestive secretion output. Small doses of 1-5 drops may be ideal. You can get Motherwort Tincture here.


Angelica Root - This upward energy plant not only uplifts the mind and spirit but it also has a powerful effect on the digestion. It seems to bring heat into cold areas and disperse tension and stagnation throughout the digestive tract and other areas. It can help to relax the mind, increase good digestive secretions, and remove dampness and stagnation. Small doses of 1-5 drops may be ideal. You can get Angelica Root Tincture here.


Prickly Ash Bark - This invigorating, warming and tingling (invigorates nerves) herb has a strong action on digestion. Brings heat and a sense of aliveness to digestive functions and the circulation throughout it. Small doses of 1-5 drops may be ideal. You can get Prickly Ash Bark Tincture here.

Burdock - The root of this plant has an oily nature alongside sweet and bitter qualities. This gives a clue into its use as a digestive/metabolic tonic for oil related issues. While well known to spur better bile function and support fat digestion that way, some herbalists (especially Matt Wood) insists it goes well beyond that into the entire oil utilization and secretion process of the body, transforming one that couldn't effectively digest and utilize fatty meals into one that could. Going even deeper that that, Burdock has been suggested to help normalize oil secretions on the skin, increasing them if too dry or decreasing if too greasy (may connect to some types of acne). All in all, if digestive woes seem to stem from oil issues, burdock may be your ally. Small doses of 1-10 drops may be enough. You can get Burdock Tincture here.

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7 Remedies to Reduce Back Pain

1/26/2022

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Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Always get the approval of your qualified healthcare practitioner before trying anything. (Disclosure: I receive a commission for linked products sold but I only promote what I would recommend for free.)

Would you like to overcome back pain? Good news! There are options. Read through these choices and determine which ones most resonate with you. Links are included for easy ordering via Amazon. Have fun and feel amazing!

Your future self a couple days from now will thank you for taking action and ordering today.


Mullein: This lubricating herb has an affinity to the spine. Some prominent herbalists (such as Matt Wood) have dubbed it “herbal chiropractor”. In some cases, taking mullein has seemed to promote the lubrication of the discs, allowing the body to adjust it back into proper order. It also has notable anti-pain qualities related to nerves.


A small to medium dose of 1-10 drops of tincture may be ideal. You can get Mullein Leaf Tincture here.
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Solomon’s Seal - This wonderful body normalizing and strengthening herb can help to lubricate dry tissue and also rebalance tendon and ligament tension if it’s too far in one direction. Additionally, Solomon’s Seal is known by herbalists to support the repair of bone and connective tissue. It has also been used for reducing pain and supporting relaxation. These qualities may be helpful in resolving back pain.


A small to medium dose of 1-10 drops of tincture may be ideal. You can get Solomon’s Seal Tincture here.


St. John’s Wort - This herb has an affinity to nerve pain, especially sharp pains. It also has muscle relaxant qualities, which may be helpful in allowing the body to move into a correct, tense-free position. That may be helpful for encouraging healing.


A small to medium dose of 1-10 drops of tincture may be ideal. You can get St. John’s Wort Tincture here.


Cramp Bark - This herbal muscle relaxer is known to remove tension throughout the body. A good option if you suspect muscle tension and overall constriction is interfering with the back or other areas.


A small to medium dose of 1-10 drops of tincture may be ideal. You can get Cramp Bark Tincture here.


Comfrey (Symphytum, homeopathic) - Comfrey has been used by herbalists and homeopaths to support the repair of bone and connective tissue as well as reduce pain. It’s known to have a particular affinity to bone related pain and has been used for back pain specifically. One thing to note is that Comfrey can promote bone and connective tissue healing so quickly that there is the potential of regrowing bones before they have set properly. Because of this, many herbalists and homeopaths recommend not using Comfrey until the bones have set if you are using it to help heal an injury. Still, for back pain, used temporarily, Comfrey may be very supportive and relieving. The homeopathic version of Comfrey allows one to get the effects without the potential toxicity (debated by herbalists) of the herb itself. You can get Comfrey (Symphytum, homeopathic) here.


Wild Lettuce - This calming, sleep inducing plant has an affinity to cold, stiff muscles. It’s suggested to allow this stiffness or cold energy to be released, allowing greater relaxation and freedom in those areas. Herbalist Matt Wood says it has a connection to lower back stiffness. When this is the right remedy, it will likely help to release this and bring back a sense of relaxation to those areas. One thing to note is that this remedy can induce sleep and, for some, it can do this profoundly. Although this may be dose dependent, the dose that promotes sleep may be different from one person to another so getting acquainted with how it effects you and not having to go anywhere after trying it is a good idea. Small doses of 1-3 drops of tincture may be an ideal dose for many. That likely won’t lead to sleep for many but it can so it’s something to be considerate of. You can get Wild Lettuce Tincture here.


Black Cohosh - This beautiful and powerful herb happens to look like a spine when viewed in certain ways. It is known by many herbalists as a highly effective whiplash remedy. As a relaxing herb, it reduces tension and constriction enough to allow for greater healing. What separates Black Cohosh from some other good relaxing herbs is its affinity to the upper back and neck area as well as the lower back. Small to medium doses of 1-10 drops of tincture may be ideal for many. You can get Black Cohosh Tincture here.

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2 Ways To Overcome Dry Mouth

1/21/2022

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Dry mouth is not conducive to a good oral environment. Luckily, there are tools that can aid you in overcoming it. These may be of help.


Red Clover - This beautiful flower has a moistening quality and an affinity to the salivary glands. It is also relaxing and can help shift the nervous system into parasympathetic mode, which is conducive to better digestion and salivation. Small to medium doses of 1-10 drops may be a good starting point. You can get Red Clover Tincture here.
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American Ginseng - This powerful plant is the cooling American counterpart to the warming Ginseng of Asia. One of its many claims to fame is its ability to moisten dried out areas and cool off an overheated system, bringing greater relaxation and rejuvenation. This, like Red Clover, may help shift the nervous system into parasympathetic mode, allowing for better digestive function and increased salivation. Small doses of 1-5 drops of tincture may be enough or at least a good starting point. You can get American Ginseng Tincture here.amzn.to/3ynPNW7
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3 Ways to Reduce Neck Tension

1/19/2022

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Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Always get the approval of your healthcare practitioner before trying anything. (Disclosure: I receive a commission for linked items sold but I only promote what I would recommend for free.)

Would you like to overcome neck tension and neck pain? Good news! There are options. Read through these choices and determine which ones most resonate with you. Links are included for easy ordering via Amazon. Have fun and feel amazing!

Your future self a couple days from now will thank you for taking action and ordering remedies today.

Blue Vervain - This herb has an affinity for neck tension, especially in those who have excessively high standards for themselves or others and have trouble relaxing. A small dose (1-3 drops of tincture) could be enough to help loosen up that area and relax the mind. You can get Blue Vervain Tincture on Amazon here.​

St. John’s Wort - This herb has an affinity for the nerves and tense muscles. If nerve pain or muscle tension is present, St. John’s Wort may do the trick. You might be surprised with just how effective it can be. Small to medium doses of 1-10 drops may be ideal. You can get St. John's Wort tincture on Amazon here.

Black Cohosh - This herb has an affinity to the neck, shoulders, and head area. More specifically, it is known by herbalists to be a remedy for whiplash related symptoms. This may be due to its powerful relaxing qualities. By relaxing deep inner tension, it allows for better flow and movement to take place. This may bring healing. Small to medium doses of 1-10 drops may be ideal. You can get Black Cohosh tincture on Amazon here.
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