by Jeremiah Johnson | Oct 13, 2018
One of the problems with supplements overall is the tendency for pharmacological science (commonly referred to as “Conventional Medicine”) to attempt to isolate each and every chemical in the supplement. Conventional Medicine then bases a supplement’s efficacy on the...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Sep 9, 2017
ReadyNutrition Readers, we are going to expound on some of the merits of Juniper berries, from the plant Juniperus communis. They aren’t actually a “berry,” but are a part of a cone in the Juniper plant. The berries are used to make gin: that is, alcohol such as...
by Survival Sherpa | Aug 25, 2014
By Kat Yorba Today we continue on with our series with looking at “Bleeding.” We will discuss the herb Agrimony and Yarrow. Make an Herbal Compress to stop Bleeding and a Tincture of Yarrow. BLEEDING Some people can handle the sight of blood, some can’t. I am one...
by Daisy Luther | Oct 8, 2013
When you’re sick, little is more comforting than holding a steaming mug of fragrant tea in both hands, warming your face with the hot steam. Somehow, no matter how rotten you felt before, you instantly feel just a tiny bit better. Whether you are lucky enough to grow...
by Sara Tipton | Oct 3, 2019
As people turn away from taking pills and the pharmaceutical companies’ side effect-riddled remedies, many look to herbal tinctures as a more natural and holistic approach their health. While the benefits of herbal tinctures are many, they often don’t...
by Jeremiah Johnson | Sep 4, 2018
We’re going to cover some basic carriers that you can use to dispense your herbal formulations. This is a basic primer, just to get you started, and you’ll need to follow this up with some research depending on the type of herbs you wish to employ. We will be...
by Tess Pennington | Jan 18, 2017
“The fruit of it shall be for eating and leaf of it for healing…” (Ezekiel 47:12) 5 years ago, I came down with a bad upper respiratory infection. I was taking over the counter medicines, but none seemed to work and I was worried about secondary infections. My wife...
by Jeremiah Johnson | May 29, 2016
What do Chef Tell, Chef Boyardee (he was really a real chef), and Chef Paul Prudhomme have in common? They all used oregano. Seriously, Guys and Gals, oregano is a really awesome herb and one of the most popular to have for medicinal use. Not only does it taste...
by Sara Tipton | Aug 3, 2020
Men’s health is just as important as women’s health. As men and women have different hormones and bodies in general, it’s often important to focus on things that can be done naturally to aid that special guy in your life. Herbal tinctures continue...
by Lisa Egan | Aug 15, 2019
Stress is a normal part of life. We all experience it at times, no matter how much we may try to avoid it. At best, stress can interfere with your happiness and productivity and at worst, it can disrupt your entire life. Not only can stress be unpleasant, but it can...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 29, 2019
Inflammation is becoming increasingly common among Americans. But there is a natural and herbal way to help relieve the pain and swelling often associated with inflammation, and that is with blackcurrant. Blackcurrant has been called “the forbidden fruit” in the...
by Sara Tipton | Jul 18, 2019
Known for its exhaustive medicinal value, St. John’s Wort is one of the best herbs to add to your herbal medicine cabinet. In addition to its medicinal properties, an herbal tincture can have the powerful effect of balancing your mood and helping you achieve a more...