Dear Friends,

Temperatures have warmed up here in the Northwest but luckily at The Herbalist we are staying cool thanks to our new air conditioning system. What a difference it makes! This is the perfect time of year to come in and enjoy one of our power-packed smoothies, refreshing herbal beverages and complementary herbal iced tea.

To help get you ready for your summertime travels, our new Herbal-Aid Kit has been specifically designed for warm weather travel where bugs could be a problem. It contains our reliable B.O.O., natural bug repellant, and Sting-Stop for mosquito bites and bee stings. Believe me when you travel it is good to be prepared and if you have no problems inevitably someone with you will.

Also, my in-house web site helper, Bridgett has created a new section on our site called 'Learn and Do'. You can now print out recipe cards for herbal products, teas, smoothies and shopping lists for specific ailments.

Please let us know if you have any feedback regarding our website and newsletter or if you would like us to cover any subjects in upcoming additions.

Enjoy the sunshine!

Tierney

The Herbalist's Herbal-Aid Kit

This is a back-to-basics herbal First-Aid Kit that serves equally well for travel as it does for the home or office. This kit contains popular essentials for the most common travel complaints or ailments. The selected herbal products are assembled in a rugged waterproof pouch made by Seattle's own Outdoor Research. The color of the bags is Cayenne (how fitting!). Don't be stuck away from home without it.

Price: $59.95

Contents of the Herbal-Aid Kit:

A Waterproof zippered bag. Color: Cayenne

Arnica 30c: A homeopathic remedy taken internally to treat trauma and bruises. Take 3-5 pellets as needed.

Tum-Ease (1 fluid oz.): Eases stomach upset, nausea, acid indigestion, heartburn, gas, and diarrhea. Take 30 to 60 drops (one to two droppersful) as needed.

Super Salve (1/2 ounce): An all-purpose skin salve, useful for skin issues like burns and scrapes.

L.B.T. Caps (20 capsules): Helps to relieve constipation. Take two to three before bedtime.

Herbal-Biotic (1 fluid oz.): Can be used to help fight infection. Take 30 to 60 drops (one to two droppersful) as needed 2 to 4 times daily.

B.O.O. (Bug Off Oil): An effective non-toxic bug repellant. Can by used safely on pets, kids and camping equipment. Apply as needed.

Sting Stop: A cooling Homeopathic gel with essential oils to help soothe the sting and itch of insect bites, rashes, and other skin irritations, such as burns.

Click here to order your kit.

Introducing: Learn and Do!

We've added a whole new section filled with herbal recipes, shopping lists and articles... see more here.

This months featured recipe:

Seattle Sun Tea
This ruby-red tea is a refreshing blend of aromatic herbs, with a hint of mint and sweet citrus fruit. It contains herbs which have traditionally been used to cool the body and is a perfect complement to a hot and sunny summer day. This tea can be made by suing the heat of the sun to infuse the aromatic properties of the herbs into a jar of water. If there is no sun, brew the tea on the stove, then refrigerate. Serve over ice. For a more sweet tea, add a little stevia leaf, agave nectar or apple juice into the prepared tea.

Ask the Herbalist

Q: Are allergies on the rise in children?

A. There are many reasons why so many more children are suffering from conditions caused by allergies, such as asthma and eczema. Environmental sensitivities, food additives and increased stress levels could be some possible causes. A child's exposure to some daily allergens can be controlled to a degree, and attention to diet can really help keep some reactions at bay.

Eczema and asthma are very closely related. The skin is known to be the third lung. In individuals who have weak lungs, eczema may easily develop into asthma. On a physical level, toxins that rise to the skin's surface can also go inwards to the lungs. And on an emotional level, the restrained feelings that can cause eczema can also cause asthma. Emotional factors such as stress can be a major cause in individuals over seven years of age developing these diseases.

What I believe is invaluable in treating this issue is a combination of herbal and nutritional supportive therapies taken on a regular basis to invest in the health of the immune system. As a child with asthma, I was given steroids often and had weekly allergy shots. I cannot help but think if I was given supportive therapies that my asthma might not have turned into a chronic condition.

Here is a smoothie recipe that is a great way to administer herbs and nutritional aids and...tastes good. Use all organic ingredients, if possible. Combine ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Breakfast of Champions Smoothie

1 cup juice (apple, diluted if desired)
1/2 cup frozen fruit (blueberries, strawberries)
1/4 frozen banana (peel and slice before freezing)
1 tbs. flax oil (rich in Omega 3 Oils, increases resistance to infection and allergies, improves skin disorders)
1 to 2 capsules emptied of An-T-Hist
4 droppersful Kid's Be Well

Other useful ingredients:

2 to 4 droppersful Skin Clear (support healthy liver for improved skin conditions).
2 to 4 droppersful Kid's Choice (specific for head and chest congestion and inflamed skin conditions.).
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. All-Flora (mixture of probiotics - very useful to replace friendly flora in the gut after steriods or antibiotics).
1 to 2 tsp. Immugreen Plus protein powder.

Have a question for The Herbalist? Email it to asktheherbalist@theherbalist.com

Save 15% on The Herbalist's Favorite Supplements!

The following products are eligible for this special discount:

B.O.O.
Bug Off Oil Natural bug repellant

This non-toxic oil is an alternative to chemical insect repellants. It is an effective blend of citronella and other pure aromatic essential oils and extracts, which help to repel fleas, and other persistent bugs off you, your family and pets. It can also soothe the irritation, inflammation, and itch of bites. This formula is 'tropical jungle tested and approved." This product comes in a convenient spray bottle for easy application. Spray on your animal for prevention or add to their shampoo to kill and repel the fleas. Learn more...

Namaste Tea
Promotes Mental Well-Being and Stress Reduction

Namaste is a Sanskrit word that means “the light within me greets the light within you”. this tea is a special blend of organically grown herbs that nourish and invigorate the nervous system and cleanse impurities from our vital organs, mind, and spirit. Contains green tea favorable for weight loss. Namaste Tea also contains herbs that detoxify the liver and kidneys, promote healthy adrenals, and aid in stress reduction. Makes you feel good instantly and is quite tasty. For refreshing summer tea, serve over ice and garnish with a sprig of mint. Learn more...

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