Single herb capsules and extracts, so many to choose from!

Western Botanicals is a very reputable company. They test all of their herbs for purity and contaminates. Anything that comes in with problems is sent back. The herbs are always the best available, often organic and wild crafted.

You can rest assured that when you buy Western Botanicals you are getting the best herbs available. This goes for their whole product line. I have been using them along with Dr. Christopher’s for many years. If you enjoy using single herbs I know you will be impressed with the quality!

Western Botanicals Single Capsules

Western Botanicals Single Extracts

I looked in my cupboard to see how many single herbs I have and was amazed how many I have. They are very useful for healing and worth learning about and keeping on hand.

Here are a few that I use, just a small list to give you an idea of how wonderful single herbs can be. I have some in extract and some in capsules and I’ll let you know which ones I use, but they are both great to use. The links go to The Herbal Legacy website that is run by The School of Natural Healing.

Cayenne – I have both capsules and extract. This is a Dr. Christopher favorite and the one he feels turned around his heart problems. He liked to take the powder in water and I have done that from time to time, but I struggle with the hot in my mouth. I have the extract and will use it in an emergency, since it can immediately stop a heart attack and stroke. I use the capsules when mosquitos are out, if I am getting a migraine with those weird eye symptoms or if I’m cold.

Dandelion – I use both capsules & extract, bulk is also available. Amazing herb! I used this back when I wat hit with arthritis and had gout in my feet. I wouldn’t wish gout on anyone, it is very painful. Dandelion helped to break up the uric acid crystals and make life bearable. Click here to read my arthritis story.

Ginger – love this one and use capsules, also available in extract. I would take it all throughout my period from right before it starts to the end and no cramping. I use it for travel and is the great for car/air sickness if taken beforehand. It really works and doesn’t make you all drowsy like the Dramamine does!

Kava Kava – I use capsules at night – 2 at bedtime, its relaxing and I don’t have problems with leg cramps or Charlie horses. I wake up feeling good in the morning. Available in bulk and extract as well.

Lobelia – I have extract. A lifesaver for people with lung/bronchial issues. I’ve woken up in the night with a heaviness in my chest and had the feeling I need to get up right now and take Lobelia. After taking it I’m able to cough up the phlegm and get back to sleep.

Black Walnut & Pau D’Arco – I have used both Black Walnut extract and Pau D'Arco extract  when I was doing the Candida program. It took me a good 9 months of being faithful to finally overcome that crazy situation. I feel so much better now and it is wonderful to not have those crazy sugar cravings and other awful candida symptoms!

Use the search box and the website and put in what you are looking for. It will give you the sizes and types. Some single herbs are available in syrup as well as capsules and extract, 2 oz & 4 oz. sizes. Capsules are bottles of 100 for the single herbs. Bulk is cut, powder and whole, 4, 8 & 16 oz. We are here to help you, give us a call to place an order or ask a question.

Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Wishing you the best as you strive to care of your family!
Kathryn

Sleep Problems

I have talked to quite a few people lately that suffer with sleep issues. It is important to your health to get a good night’s sleep, and having a natural sleep aid to use that does not have negative side effects is a plus. We have a lot of great herbal formulas and essential oil choices to help you get the sleep you need. The first five remedies are made for sleep, the ones that follow after that are remedies that you may have on-hand that work as well.

Dr. Christopher’s Slumber formula contains Black Cohosh Root, Blue Cohosh Root, Hops Flower, Lavender, Lobelia Herb, Mullein Leaf, Passion Flower & Valerian Root. This blend of herbs is calming to the system and promotes a restful night’s sleep. Available in capsules.

Dr. Christopher’s Sleep Well Spray contains fresh Valerian root, Chamomile flower, Catnip & Passion Flower. The sublingual spray is very easy to use, just spray three squirts into the mouth at bedtime or when sleep is a problem.

Western Botanicals Sweet Dreams formula is a natural, non narcotic, non-alcohol based herbal product which helps to relax the body, mind and spirit allowing you to gently drift into sleep. Used effectively by children and adults. Not habit forming and completely non toxic to the system. Available in capsules or syrup 2 oz and 4 oz.

Western Botanicals Rest Easy Tea is a soothing blend of Chamomile flower, Scullcap herb, Catnip herb, Peppermint leaf, Stevia leaf, Spearmint leaf, Passion Flower herb, Lemon Balm leaf, Lemon Grass herb and Lavender flower. Available in 4 oz, 8 oz & 16 oz re-closeable mylar bag.

Garden Essence Oils Nite Cap blend contains Lavender, Chamomile, and Valerian essential oils. The oils in the blend help to relieve nighttime restlessness and is a great sleep aid. These are full strength oils. Mix a few drops into lotion or a carrier oil and massage into neck, abdomen, down the spine, legs and feet in the evening before bed. Make a roller bottle using your favorite carrier oil and add 2 to 10 drops into the 10 ml bottle or 4 to 30 drops into the 1 oz. roller bottle.

Both my husband and I take Kava Kava every night. I’m pretty active and on the nights that I don’t take it I know that I didn’t when morning comes because I have achy muscles.  Kava Kava is a great muscle relaxant, is calming for anxiety, stress and restlessness. It is available in capsules, 2 oz and 4 oz. extract and bulk cut and powder.

I have also used Dr. Christopher’s famous anxiety/nerve/depression combo for many years. It is both Relax-Eze and Mindtrac taken together. Sometimes I take them individually, but together they are amazing and work wonders for sleep! If I wake up in the night with worries I’ll pop two capsules of Mindtrac and it quiets down my brain and I drift quickly into a deep sleep. These two go to the root of the sleep problem for me, which is the fact that I am a more anxious worry type person. Great for anxiety, depression and sleep!

Other herbal formulas that may promote sleep are Dr. Christopher’s Valerian Nerve extract and Western Botanicals Nerve Calm, available in capsules, extract and syrup.

Other essential oils that promote calming and sleep are Lavender, Cedarwood, Celery, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Marjoram, Valerian and Vetiver to name a few. If you have some of these oils add a few drops into the roller bottle with the carrier oil or add to some lotion and you are good to go!

Please call me and I’d be happy to take your order and answer your questions!

Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Wishing you the best this summer!
Kathryn

Do You Sleep Well???

    I have been using Dr. Christopher’s Sleep Well formula for quite a few years. This is a great little sleep extract that comes in a handy plastic spray bottle. I keep one by my bed and often will shoot a few sprays as I get into bed at night or if I wake up in the middle of the night.  It works well for me and this little bottle lasts me for quite a long time.  I always take a bottle on vacation, nothing worse than your sleep being thrown off by different time zones. Order Sleep Well Spray.

    It is important to your health to get a good night’s sleep, and having a natural sleep aid to use that does not have negative side effects is a plus. Dr. Christopher’s Slumber Formula, helps the body relax for a natural slumber. It works well for insomnia, jet lag and general sleeplessness.  Order Slumber capsules.

    Western Botanicals Sweet Dreams formula is a natural, non narcotic, non-alcohol based herbal product which helps to relax the body, mind and spirit allowing you to gently drift into sleep. Used effectively by children and adults. Not habit forming and completely non toxic to the system. Order Sweet Dreams capsules or extract.

    Western Botanicals Nerve Calm Formula is both sedative and anti-spasmodic designed to relax, sedate and relieve tension and muscle spasm. For insomnia and anxiety. Very calming to the nerves in times of stress and one that I choose to use when I have had one of “those” days.  Order Nerve Calm in capsules, extract or syrup.

    Kava Kava is an herb that is available to order in capsules, extract and bulk cut and powder. Kava Kava has been a personal favorite of mine for many years.  It is an amazing muscle relaxant and one I use at bedtime when I have stiff muscles. I usually am able to wake up in the morning refreshed and pain-free after taking Kava Kava at bedtime.  It is one that I don’t need very often, but when I do need it I’m grateful to have it.

    As you can see there are a lot of good choices when it comes to natural sleep aids.  I like to have several formulas on hand and will trade off between them, though if I wake up in the middle of the night I reach for the Sleep Well Spray!

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Little herb kit comes in handy when you need it!

    It doesn’t matter how big or how small of a trip we are taking, I always worry more about if I have enough herbs with me than about any other item I may have forgotten.  It makes me happy when I need a certain formula and I dig through my bag of herbs I put together and am able to find what I need.  Our little four day weekend getaway to Colorado was no exception, I always end up using some of the herbs.  Learn more about what is in this little kit.

    As usual when we travel as hard as I try I often end up with bladder symptoms.  I drink lots of water, but it still happens quite often.  I had the Cranberry-Buchu which usually works, but was not doing the job for me this time.  I decided I needed an Infection Fighter and looked through hoping I had some Infection Formula.  I didn’t.  I almost panicked but kept looking and I had Anti-Plague capsules, so I took some of those.  Within an hour I could tell that was a good choice because the symptoms calmed right down.  I’m staying on it for a few days to make sure I get the job done.

    My husband and I went on a tubing trip down the San Juan river and were both amazed at how much we ended up using our arms to maneuver around.  We had a blast and went down twice and by the end of the second run I was pretty tired.  We had to hike back to the rental shop carrying the tubes, which worked our arm muscles even more. That night as we went to bed we took Kava Kava from our little supply.  Kava Kava is a muscle relaxant that helps when you have overworked your muscles.  It did a good job because when we got up in the morning we had no pain.  I love Kava Kava because it is so relaxing it helps you have a good night’s sleep with none of the side-effects of the medications on the market. Herbs are so great like that and we got two for one relief - releiving muscles and a good nights sleep.  What could be better than that?

    I was cleaning my office the other day and came across five of the ailment CD’s that have been out of stock for a very long time.  It seems that the FDA is requiring Christopher’s to edit it down a bit - as in not giving so much healing information for the herbs.  Don’t you love how the FDA is protecting you??  I do not know when or if we will have it available again, but while supplies last, get a free ailment CD with a $200.00 order.  Just put in the coupon code of AilmentCD and we will include it with your order. In this CD you can search herbal healing programs for many ailments and learn how to treat yourself with Dr. Christopher's Original Herbal Formulas and single herbs.  It also includes many video clips of Dr. Christopher teaching some of his healing programs, making this a very valuable gift.  Please note that the cart will only accept one coupon code per order.  

    I love using herbs to treat myself and my family.  We are not having a health care crisis at our house!  It feels great to know what to do to take care of ourselves and to have the herbs on hand when we need them!
You can order online or call in your order at 801-228-1901

Suzy’s First Road Trip

We have had our dog Suzy for almost three years, yet never had the opportunity to take her on a road trip. Besides going to the vet she was only in the car on one other occasion to see how she would do, and she threw up that time. My sister called on Sunday Sept 13th to let me know that my Dad was not able to move and was taken to the ER by ambulance. They found that he had an infection, gave him some antibiotics and released him. The next day my step mother ended up getting him back to the ER because he was much worse and he was admitted to the hospital. By the evening of the 14th things were not looking good and my husband and I decided that we had better

head up to be with him.

On Tuesday I bought a harness for Suzy to keep her safe in the seat. My husband Don tried to get her fitted and ready for the trip and she would have nothing to do with it. He tried to talk me out of taking her, but I just couldn’t leave her at home when I didn’t know how long we were going to be gone. I told him I would give her herbs and she would be fine. So very early on the 16th I gave her a Ginger capsule for the nausea and a Relax-Eze capsule for the hyperness. I could not believe how great she was, usually she would jump from seat to seat, but most of the trip she just slept on the floor, occasionally looking out the window. The trip took 12 1/2 hours to get there due to traffic problems and was a joy the whole way.

We ended up staying until the morning of the 26th, my Dad was released to a Rehabilitation Center on the 23rd which amazed me because I really thought he wasn’t going to make it. During most of our time in Washington we worked on fixing up his house so that it can be sold and move into something smaller. We worked very hard for about 12 hours a day and all I can say is thank goodness for Kava Kava. Both my husband and I have issues with our back & neck when we overwork. We took the Kava Kava at night and woke up in the morning with no stiff muscles. We also added Spirulina to our regular herbs that we take, Spirulina is a great super

food and has always given me energy.

On the 26th we went over to the rehabilitation center to say goodbye to my Dad. Don was going to keep Suzy outside while I went in for a minute. Suzy bolted for the door and ran in, so I asked if it was ok for her to be there and they said yes. We ran her down to my Dad’s room and he was quite happy to see her. On the way out I remembered that I had forgotten to give Suzy her herbs. They had some food on trays, so I put a small amount of scrambled eggs into a napkin to put the capsules in. She would not eat them, Don sniffed the eggs and said they smelled powdered. I went back into the center and got a packet of margarine and dipped the capsules in that. Suzy still would have nothing to do with it, she knows real butter from the imitation. Don ended up pushing them down her throat and holding her mouth closed until she swallowed. We headed back to Utah. Suzy was a bit hyper for about 15 minutes until the capsules took effect and was again docile for the entire trip.

Thank you for your patience while I was gone. I am now able to take phone orders at 801-701-9923.