Olive leaf, wow, amazing!

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I had a customer asking about Olive Leaf extract today which got me looking into it a bit more. I had been on it a few years ago recommended by my health care practitioner. Olive Leaf is broadly anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-parasitic and anti-bacterial, and it covered the issue I was working on. During that time I was on it I had been gradually losing weight, and then when I went off it I gradually gained weight. I’ve had some stressful things going on in the past few years and with working on my own health issues never even considered that the OIive Leaf was helping me with my weight.  I felt that as the health issues got better that my weight would get where I wanted it to be, so I didn’t worry about it.

When I looked at it today, some things jumped out at me about Olive Leaf that I had no idea about. Here is what I found on healthline:

Olive leaf extract is a natural source of wellness with therapeutic properties that are:

• gastroprotective (protects digestive system)
• neuroprotective (protects central nervous system)
• antimicrobial (inhibits microorganism growth)
• anticancer (reduces risk of cancer)
• anti-inflammatory (reduces risk of inflammation)
• antinociceptive (reduces pain stimuli)
• antioxidant (prevents oxidation or cell damage)

These properties mean that olive leaf extract may help with weight loss, heart health, and herpes breakouts.

Olive Leaf extract:

• reduces cardiovascular risk, like atherosclerosis
• lowers blood pressure
• helps treats type 2 diabetes
• supports weight loss
• eliminates free radicals
• boosts immunity
• fights herpes
• reduces inflammation

     Amazing right? It sounds like Olive Leaf would be good for a lot of people. I originally bought the 4 oz. bottle of Western Botanicals Olive Leaf extract, and also got a pound of the cut herb and made up a bunch on my own extract to refill my bottle. It is easy to make an extract and save money over buying it prepared. For people that need their money to go further this is a great option. Olive leaf is available in capsules, extract 2 oz. and 4 oz, and bulk cut and powder, 4 oz, 8 oz. and 16 oz. sizes (scroll down on link and select size and type wanted).

How to make an Alcohol Extract

    Herbal Preparations and Natural Therapies, Debra Nuzzi St. Claire recommends using 100 proof vodka, which is readily available and is equal to the required solution of 50 percent alcohol and 50 percent water. Use four ounces of herb to one pint of alcohol. The herb should be finely cut or powdered, placed in a clean glass jar. 

    After pouring the alcohol over the herb, the jar is tightly covered. Shake the jar for a minute or two each day. At the end of two weeks, strain the tincture through cheesecloth, a jelly bag, or a coffee filter. If you happen to have a wine press, you could use that. "It is best to put up one's tincture on the new moon and strain it off on the full moon so that the drawing power of the waxing moon will help extract the herbal properties". Store herbal tinctures in dark glass bottles away from heat and light.

    At Herbs First we have bulk herbs from Acai to Yucca root and almost everything in between.  Feel free to call me if you have any questions and to place and order 801-228-1901.

 Free shipping in the United States on your $75.00 order! Order online or phone in your order at 801-228-1901. Email me and I can send you links to help you learn more about what you need to know!

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

Let's Get Healthy in 2015

    Are you still trying to figure out that diet thing again?  Year after year it’s the same problem after the holidays, are you tired of it yet?  Dr. Christopher’s healing plans for any health condition always starts with the Three Day Cleanse, and following his Mucusless Diet.

    Eat any whole, live, raw or steamed foods - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and if desired a small amount of fresh fish or organic chicken. People that eat this way are able to maintain a healthy body weight as well as staying healthy.  No counting calories or points, and you lose the cravings for bad foods when you eat real food, because your body is satisfied.  Change is hard but so worth it.

    There are many websites with great recipes to help you on your journey.  Herbal Legacy, Dr. Fuhrman, Dr. Hyman, Food Matters, and the list goes on.  There are plenty of people eating this way. Let this be the year that you make the change for the better. You will be happy that you did!

    Dr. Christopher's Appetite Formula is for people that need a little extra help getting the appetite under control. It is renowned for its unique ability to maintain metabolism and lessen the appetite. This formula acts as a blood purifier, aids kidneys in relieving excess fluids, feeds the body for relief from nervous tension generally caused by diets, appeases the appetite, feeds the thyroid and other malfunctioning glands and thus gains a healthier state for holding weight control.  Order Appetite Formula capsules.

Feel free to email me, or call me with any questions 1-801-228-1901.

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Time to De-Junk Your Body!

    If you have been dealing with some long-standing health issues, or just need to lose some weight, then going on Dr. Christopher's extended herbal cleanse will help you reach your goals. Toxins build up in the organs and throughout the body.  Cleansing helps to release the toxins thereby making it easier for your body to overcome health issues including excess weight.  Order a Dr. Christopher Cleanse Kit  and be on your way to better health today!

    From Halloween through New Years is the sugar season where people indulge in way too much of the wrong kinds of food.  I have been off sugar, so didn’t eat any, but by new years eve my husband was pretty tired of eating the sweets. Lots of people are sick now, because sugar does a pretty good job of lowering your immune system.  If you are sick, here are a few of my past newsletters to help you get back to health.

Staying Healthy from Infancy to the over 100 Year Old

Time for you annual flu shot - NOT!

Western Botanicals Winter Formulas

    Herbs First carries Dr. Christopher's and Western Botanicals lines of herbs and Garden Essence Oils at an affordable cost. Put in your order today!  Order online or call 801-228-1901 to place an order.

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Introducing Ultra Raspberry Ketone

   We were able to bring in the bulk Raspberry Ketone a few months ago.  Many people have been interested in having it in a capsule.  Western Botanicals has come out with a great weighloss - weight maintenance blend.
Ultra Raspberry Ketone: Pure Raspberry Keytone and African Mango fruit with a compliment of natural herbs for maximum weight management and sustained energy.*

Ultra Raspberry Ketone can help in weight-loss efforts and weight maintenance, especially with regular exercise and a well-balanced diet of healthy whole foods.

Raspberry Ketone causes the fat within the cells to break up more effectively, helping the body burn fat faster.

African Mango Fruit promotes weight loss.

Maca root enhances energy and stamina.

Schizandra Berry is used as an adaptogen to fight fatigue and counteract the effects of stress.

Green Tea Extract has high antioxidant properties and promotes increased metabolism and fat oxidation.

Immature Bitter Orange works as an appetite suppressant as well as stimulating the breakdown of stored fat and increasing the resting metabolic rate.

Brigham Tea decreases the appetite and stimulates energy.

Suggested use: 1 capsule with water three times daily. It is important to drink at least 24 extra ounces of water per day while using this product. Do not exceed serving recommendations.

Western Botanicals Ultra Raspberry Ketone contains a proprietary blend of: Raspberry Ketone, African Mango Fruit, Organic Maca root, Organic Schizandra Berry, Green Tea Extract, Organic Immature Bitter Orange and Wild Crafted Brigham Tea.

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure. Not recommended if pregnant or nursing.

Raspberry Ketones For Weight Loss and Maintenance

It seems like every few days Dr. Oz is talking about weight loss, I almost find it comical.  It really isn’t a laughing matter to be overweight and some people will go to strange measures to lose weight.  Just today I saw on several news stations reports of women going on a feeding tube for ten days to lose up to 10 to 15 lbs at a cost of $1500.00.  

    I like to use the most natural methods to help me lose and maintain my weight.  Dr. Oz talked about Raspberry Ketones a few months ago and mentioned that it helps burn fat.  Watch the video to learn how it works to help the body shrink the fat cells.  Raspberry Ketones use a weight loss hormone called adiponectin that helps the body want to be thin.  Many people see results fairly quickly, and have found that once they go on them they want to stay on them because it works.

    About a month ago our warehouse sent me a list of new bulk items to add to the website, and I was amazed to find that Raspberry Ketones was one. In searching the internet I found pricing from $10.00 for a bottle of 60, 100 mg. capsules, on up to $50.00 a bottle!  When I looked at what it costs for the Raspberry Ketones I knew we could help people save a lot of money.

    As usual here at Herbs First we have the highest quality products at the most affordable prices. A 4 oz. bag of bulk pure Raspberry Keytones sells for $24.00.  1/4 teaspoon is equal to about 120 mg.  A 4 oz. bag has over 900 servings at one quarter teaspoon each.  You can see that for $24.00 you are getting a huge supply for the money.  We also have an 8 oz. bag for $40.00 and a 16 oz. bag for $64.00.  You can order Raspberry Ketones here.  This is pure Raspberry Ketones, with no additives or fillers.

    I have been taking the Raspberry Ketones for a couple of weeks and I feel like it is making a difference, though I have to say I’m giving it time to really see what it does for me. This is a natural and affordable product that has been shown to shrink the fat cells. Time will tell for me, and I will report later on in the year what my personal findings are.  We wanted to make it available to you, since it is an all-natural product that many people have found works well for them.  Please send us feedback if you decide to try Raspberry Ketones.

    Note that Ketones and Ketone is the same.  On the bag it says Ketone.  Most articles I have seen written say Ketones.  They are one in the same.  Raspberry Ketones mix easily into juice and taste fine just mixed into water.

  Be sure to drink plenty of water while using Raspberry Ketones to help keep things flushed out.  Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and a healthy diet of whole grains and lean protein. Remember that cleansing is always a good idea while losing weight to help the fat to release the toxins, so your body will want to release the fat.

Order online or call to order 801-228-1901. 

Make 2011 Your Healthiest Year Ever!

I have many people mention when they call that their friends told them about Herbs First and the great healing formulas that we have. They ask if there is something for one ailment or another and they are amazed and excited to learn that we do. I know many people get frustrated with the medical system and the lack of progress they make when they go that route. People often mention how empowered they feel when they take their health into their own hands and are so happy with how well the formulas work.

I tend to be a people watcher and especially notice the health of people my age and older, noting that most of them are in pretty bad shape. Seeing this makes me work on myself more to be the healthiest I can be. I first started exercising after my Grandma lost her mobility after five years of a sedentary life. My husband and I have always walked, but that wasn’t enough for my health because I had constant back problems. When I started exercising my back problems went away. My husband didn’t exercise and I have bugged him for years to do it and now he is. I’m glad because we both need to be healthy to enjoy our later years.

I’m still working on my eye issues and people often ask about Dr. Christopher’s program for the eyes. They will ask me how long it takes and I have to say keep doing it for however long it takes. Everyone is different and there is no way to know how long it will take, but hang in there and it will happen. I do know that when I am using the Herbal Eyebright Eyewash formula throughout the day I can see much better than when I don’t use it The other alternatives are new glasses more often and cataract surgery, hmm, I’m going to keep plugging along until I get there.

My hot flashes are about gone, I went from having surging flashes throughout the day and night which is not fun, to just a few a week. I found that my body likes to have three Hormonal Changease twice a day. I think that is pretty good considering my sister takes 3 Hormonal Changease three times a day, she had a hysterectomy and I am still somewhat intact with one ovary. You can read more about menopause on Herbal Legacy.

My husband and I had physicals recently because we are about to go off the insurance due the loss of his job in September 2009. I’m not too worried, because we use it more for dental and chiropractic than anything. The doctor found that I had an enlarged uterus and was pretty freaked out about it. I mentioned that I have had fibroid tumors in the past and likely that is all it was. He insisted that I have an ultrasound done and of course that is what was found. The radiologist felt that they are benign, so I have chosen to finally follow through with Dr. Christopher’s program for fibroid tumors using the VB formula and the Yellow Dock Combination, which is a pretty involved program but well worth it. Lucky for me I already have a slant board, now I just need to figure out how to work this into my day. The program is good for women with all kinds of issues from infertility, endometreosis, fibroid tumors, etc.

I’m still working on my weight loss with HCG ezTrim, I lost 60 lbs between May and the first part of November 2010. I put on a few Christmas pounds as most people do, and with the loading was at 152.2, but after two days of dieting I am at 144.4. I don’t have a number I am shooting for, but just want to get rid of the little tummy that I still have. I’m hoping another ten pounds will do it. I am thrilled with this diet. Due to my thyroid issues since having Radioactive Iodine at the age of twenty I have gained and gained weight no matter how much I tried to lose it. I was able to keep some weight off with exercise, but with dieting any weight loss always came back. HCG ezTrim resets your metabolism and weight set point. I feel it is really working for me and I have talked to many people that are as happy as I am with it. I maintained 144 up through December 24th and then found with all the goodies my old sugar addictions kicked in. I learned about Obesogens which are foods and products that make people eat more, and I can truly attest to the fact that eating the goodies made me totally lose control. I was happy that the first diet day after loading I had no hunger and no cravings for those foods. Eight pounds loss in two days is a record for me! I am hoping a three week program will get me to where I want to be, but will plug along until I get there. We have a great little hcgeztrim website to help you learn more about this great product. Feel free to call me if you want to learn more or need moral support through the diet. It is so worth it! 801-228-1901.

Those are the health issues I am working on this year and I think that is plenty for one person! I have healed myself of many other issues throughout the years. Dr Christopher has healing programs for just about any health issue, Herbal Legacy website is a great resource to help you on your journey.