Gota Kola worked wonderfully. After taking it for just three weeks, I started noticing that I did not have to go back to the house to get things. I was remembering all I needed when I left the first time! Even remembering small tasks at work came much more easily. I love it so much that Gotu Kola has a permanent home in my personal herbal formula...
The news is chock full of buzz and commentary about the recent reports on supplements sold by large chain stores. The report states there were little to none of many of the herbs and ingredients which were listed on the products. Here is what I have to say about it all.
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Impending heat waves have inspired me to share some herbs and recipes for cooling herbal iced teas! My favorite is Hibiscus, available in bulk at jeansgreens.com, or the George Street Food Coop in New Brunswick, NJ.
I had a most lovely evening last week; I gave a free lecture on herbal medicine at the Franklin Township Library. So many people in the audience had questions, from everything from allergies to menopause. I reflected on how much our culture does not support wellness; everyone is walking around with pain and symptoms of illness and imbalance. The stress of our fast-paced schedules and lives, tires our brains and our nervous systems to the point where they no longer function at an optimal level. When I walk into a pharmacy I look at all the over the counter medications that sells like crazy, and think “Wow, here is the evidence that we are just way, way, way out of balance”.
Hello everyone, please excuse my few month hiatus from the newsletter. I was refueling my energy reserves. Since it is spring, I am going to talk about allergies. Whether it is sinus headaches or itchy watery eyes and dripping nose, there is an herb for you!!