The Therapeutic Benefits of Vitamin E Written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist A powerful antioxidant and used for immune system support, Vitamin E is known for its ability to help prevent degenerative conditions as cancer, cardiovascular disease, anemia, cataracts and some signs of premature aging; while promoting healthy nerves and muscles, speeding the healing…
How To Choose A Quality Multi Vitamin
When starting a health program, most people feel inclined to begin with a multivitamin. While a multi vitamin does not contain a high enough dosage of any one nutrient to be considered ‘treatment’ for any specific health concern; a multi vitamin is still a useful supplement. I consider…
The Importance of Label Reading: Choosing Quality Nutritional Supplements ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist When choosing a multivitamin or nutritional supplement, reading over the list of non medicinal ingredients is as important as checking out the strength of the active ingredients. The August, 1990 issue of the Alive Magazine, an informative Canadian…
Red Raspberry Leaf Herbal Tea Written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH ~ Medical Herbalist The medicinal use of red raspberry dates back to the early 1500’s as raspberry leaf tea became popular throughout Europe, China, and North and South America. The Latin name is Rubus ideaus, also known as wild or garden raspberry; it grows widely throughout north america,…
Herbal Hair Rinse Herbs can be prepared in a hair rinse to add shine and life to lack-luster hair, to enhance highlights, add balance to an excessively oily or dry scalp and improve scalp circulation thereby assisting with hair loss. Healthy Shine Hair Rinse 1/2 cup Chamomile Flowers 1/2 cup Rosemary Leaves 1 cup Nettle Leaves 5…
Slippery Elm Bark Powder- Ulmus fulva Slippery Elm bark powder is one of my favorite “all purpose” herbs used for irritated mucous membranes. Slippery elm is a mucilage (that sounds slippery!!) that soothes and protects mucous membranes throughout the body, especially the endoderm lining of the digestive tract and acts via spinal reflex to soothe and…
Organic Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) is one of the most sacred plants of the First Nations people. It is usually braided, dried and burned; and used in the beginning of prayers, rituals, smudging and other ceremonies to attract positive energy, purify a space, bring in good influence, and align in harmony with the earth and…
Quercetin: The Anti Allergy Supplement ~ written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, Medical Herbalist Known as THE anti allergy supplement, Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in the white material beneath the peel of citrus fruits. Quercetin is the ideal supplement for individuals experiencing seasonal and chronic allergies and helps to inhibit the bodies manufacture and release of histamine, strengthen…