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Happy Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is the day for us to feel appreciated by our families and for our children to acknowledge all that we do, because a mother's work is so often taken for granted.

But I began to think of what we as women can do to pamper and nourish ourselves so that we have enough energy to be fully present moms. The Herbalist makes many formulas that help to feed our nervous systems and restore vitality to our often depleted adrenal glands.

From young, new moms to us "Hot Mama's", many of us experience challenges that herbal medicine can help balance.

Here are some herbal tonic ideas for all the cycles of motherhood.

Wishing you health and happiness.

Tierney Salter

Tierney and Phillip Salter

Photo: Tierney and her son Philip.

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Spring Forward with Spring Tea

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Spring is here and with its arrival comes thoughts of renewal, re-growth and a good Spring Cleaning! Right now, in our gardens and in the wild, that energy is being pushed upwards through the earth bringing a fresh greenness to our landscape. Early blossoms are arriving; vibrant pinks and yellows are popping up everywhere to remind us that winter is over. Our Spring Tea captures that energy, combining roots, leaves and blossoms to help revive our bodies the way a sunny day can revive our spirits.  Dandelion and Burdock roots ground us and help flush our bodies of excess fluid, mineral rich Red Raspberry and Nettles nourish and rejuvenate us, Red Clover and Calendula blossoms cleanse our blood, and Alder Buckthorn bark’s gentle laxative action helps eliminate any build up in our colon.  Licorice and Juniper flavor this tea, making it a sweet and spicy treat hot or chilled. 
 

 
Ask The Herbalist

Breast Health – Important information for all women

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Question: What can I do to promote the health of my breast tissue? I have fibrocystic breasts and the lymph glands under my arm pits often feel sensitive and swollen.

Answer: Healthy happy breasts are very important to women. They represent our sexuality, and for some our femininity, as well as providing vital nourishment to children. Keeping your weight at a healthy level can help to prevent fibrocystic breasts, as well as staying way from coffee and chocolate which can exacerbate fibrous tissue, especially when there is acute swelling. Since there are so many lymph glands in the breast and arm pit area, it is not uncommon for women with a predisposition to lymphatic congestion to experience tenderness and swelling in that area. Exercise, skin brushing, steam baths, and drinking lots of quality water can help alleviate lymphatic congestion.

The following products are good complimentary therapies for healthy breasts

Lymphatone Extract
Lymphatone helps support the health of the lymphatic system and helps ensure healthy breast tissue. The lymph system is an important component of the immune system that also helps to filter out waste.  A twice yearly Breast Cleanse using Lymphatone formula safeguards healthy tissue. Also helpful if your breasts are tender and swollen during premenses

Suggested use for a Breast Cleanse: 2 droppersful 3 times daily.

Namaste Tea
Namaste Tea contains Green tea which is well known for its antioxidant properties.
Green tea contains polyphenols which promotes immune system health.  Namaste Tea also contains Red Clover Blossoms which has hormonal balancing properties as well as lymphatic cleansing properties.

Suggested use: 1-4 cups daily. Drink hot or chilled.

Calcium di-Glucarate (Source Naturals)
This dietary supplement helps to detoxify the body of excess hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Often when those sex hormones are out of balance, the health of the breasts is effected, manifesting in swelling and tenderness. Also excess estrogens can attach to estrogen receptors in the breasts which can result in an unwanted and unhealthy lumps to form.

Suggested use: Take 2 tablets three times daily.

Take care of your breast friends.

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