What makes Herbs First Different?

We appreciate your loyalty to us and we are here for you! I love when people call for information about our products, and that’s what makes Herbs First different than other online stores. - we know our products!  Most online stores are all about selling you products, and they have lots and lots of products – so many that people get confused about what brand to buy. We only sell Dr. Christopher’s and Western Botancials herbal formulas as well as Garden Essence Oils. We could sell lots of other brands if we were just into it for the money, but we aren’t. We care about you and want you to have products that really work.

We use what we sell and we understand what they are for! We can help direct you to herbal formulas that will help move your body toward wellness. Sometime people call wanting information about an herbal formula, and after talking to them I find that the one they were asking about is not the right product for them. I can then direct them to formulas that would work for the condition they are working on, and get them moving toward healing.

Don’t be shy, call us at 801-228-1901 or email info@herbsfirst.com and we will be happy to help you in any way we can.

Two people have called in this week asking the dosage on Dr. Christopher’s bulk formulas. This is a great way to help your money to stretch. One 16 oz. bag of bulk powdered formula is equal to 15 bottles of herbs! The dosage on a bottle is usually 2 capsules, and 1/2 level teaspoon is equal to 2 capsules of “0” capsules. Add it to juice or water and drink it down! Some taste better than others, so if the taste is objectionable you can always capsulize it yourself. We sell a capsule machine and empty capsules in “0” and “00” sizes.

Here is a list of the formulas and names of Dr. Christopher’s formulas that are available in bulk:

Adrenetone powder = Adrenal Formula

AR-1 powder = Joint Formula

Barberry LG cut & powder = Liver Gall Bladder Formula

BF&C cut & powder = Complete Tissue and Bone Formula

BPE powder = Blood Circulation Formula

C Formula cut is the famous Essiac Tea

Calc Tea with Comfrey cut & powder = Herbal Calcium formula

Changease Powder = Hormonal Changease

Fen LB powder  = Lower Bowel Formula

Garlic-Rosehip & Parsely powder = Cold Season Formula

Herbal Composition powder = Chest Formula

Herbal Eye Formula powder = Herbal Eye Formula

Immucalm Powder = Immucalm

Junipars Powder = Kidney formula

Kelp-T powder = Thyroid Maintenance

Metburn powder = Metaburn Herbal Weight Formula

Mindtrac powder = Mindtrac

Panc Tea powder = Pancreas Formula

Red Clover Combination cut & powder = Blood Stream Formula

Relax-Eze powder = Relax-Eze

Resp-Free powder = Lung & Bronchial

Vitalerbs powder = Vitalerbs

INF powder = INF

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

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

Which Colon Formula is Best For You?

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Colon Formulas are one of the top selling items at Herbs First. Dr. Christopher states in his newsletter article Does Your Colon Feed or Poison You? that it is a known fact that well over ninety percent of all sickness and disease in the human body is caused by a congested (constipated) colon area. Both Dr. Christopher’s and Western Botanicals have quite a few colon formulas available. Which one is best for you?

Dr. Christopher’s Lower Bowel Formula was designed to encourage the elimination of waste and assist the motor activity of the intestines in a natural way. It is a gentle formula, take as many capsules as needed. Available in vegicaps and extract.

Dr. Christopher's Quick Colon #1 helps clear the bowel of toxic waste, encourages normal bowel function and supports the intestinal system. This is a very strong formula for people that really need to get things moving again. Available in capsules.

Dr. Christopher's Quick Colon Powder was designed to follow the Quick Colon #1 capsules, aids in the elimination of build up in the lower bowels. After the initial cleansing then follow up with this product which aids in the elimination of the build-up in the lower bowels. Available in powder.

Western Botanicals Happy Colon Formula is their most gentle colon formula that may be used to cleanse and strengthen the digestive tract. Happy Colon gently stimulates the peristaltic action (intestinal muscular movement) of the colon and over time may strengthen the muscles of the large intestines.  Available in bottles of 100 and 230 vegicaps.

Western Botanicals Turkey Rhubarb Formula is a medium strength formula that may be used to cleanse and strengthen the digestive tract. Turkey Rhubarb Formula stimulates the peristaltic action (intestinal muscular movement) of the colon and over time may strengthen the muscles of the large intestines. Available in bottles of 100 and 230 vegicaps.

Western Botanicals Herbal Colon formula is the strongest formula they make that cleanses and strengthens the entire gastrointestinal system. The herbs stimulate healthy movement through the colon while disinfecting and soothing the colon to function better on its own. It is available in vegicaps bottles of 100 or 230, and mylar bags of 2500 and 5000, and syrup 4, 8 & 16 oz. 

  Western Botanicals  Colon Detox is a cleansing soothing formula to be used periodically in conjunction with the Colon Cleanse Formula. It acts as a strong purifier and intestinal vacuum, helping to draw out old fecal matter from the walls of your colon and any bowel pockets. Colon Detox aids in the removal of poisons, toxins, parasites, and heavy metals. Also use to stop diarrhea or to counteract food poisoning.  Colon Detox is available in bottles of 290 vegicaps,  and poweder 10 oz and 5 lbs.

Western Botanicals Colon Comfort Formula may be helpful for soothing symptoms of the bowel or colon associated with Colitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  It contains Marshmallow root, which is used internally for inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract. Slippery Elm bark, which soothes and lubricates tissues. Aloe vera, long known for its healing benefits. Available in bottles of 100 vegicaps.

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

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Herbs For Stress & High Blood Pressure

    Is winter over yet? It’s hard to believe that it is almost the middle of April and we are getting snow this week. This winter has been a hard one for me, I’m one of those people that suffer from winter depression. My stress release is biking, and I bike all winter, as long as I have a 35 degree day with sun. My typical winter ride is ten miles!  Well, this winter did not cooperate, and the stress was building for me and I finally crashed and burned. Not a pretty site. I ended up with a doctor’s visit (naturopath) and found that my blood pressure was high.

    Dumb thing is I hadn’t been taking Dr. Christopher's  Relax-Eze and Mindtrac because part of me thought I was handling things just fine. Obviously my system knew I wasn’t, and bad things happened. I again started taking the Relax-Eze and Mindtrac because at this point I knew I made a mistake not taking it during this long winter. Sad thing was though, that my body wasn’t calming down, I wasn’t sleeping and was really struggling. Then about two weeks after the doctor appointment I recalled that my blood pressure had been high when they took it.

 

    I added Dr Christopher's  Blood Circulation Formula, which is the formula to equalize the blood pressure if it is too high or too low. Blood flow is life itself and is a core factor of our physical health. Poor blood circulation results in improper functioning of internal organs; therefore, it is at the root of many serious health issues. I was feeling those issues due to the high blood pressure and really struggling to get well. Happily for me I started feeling better the very day I started taking the Blood Circulation Formula.

    I have used both Dr. Christopher's  Mindtrac and Relax-Eze off and on for the last twenty-five years and have found them to be the most wonderful formulas for anxiety, stress and depression. Like all herbs they work much better in the body when you need them than sitting on the shelf! Relax-Eze is a nerve formula that works on calming the nerves. Mindtrac is amazing for anxiety, depression, and for sleeplessness when I can’t turn off my brain. Many people that have depended on medication for their mental health have found these formulas to be much better for them, without the side effects that come with medication.

    I love keeping a variety of herbal formulas on hand so that I have them when I need them. We sell these formulas at Herbs First and many more that are affordably priced and effective. Feel free to email me or call me if you have any questions.

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

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

Turmeric for pain and inflammation

  I have been seeing Turmeric shakes and pills at many stores lately. Turmeric is used for inflammatory disorders, including arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and autoimmune conditions and more.

     Western Botanicals Turmeric Combo has been a top selling formula that people depend on to aid in dramatically reducing pain and inflammation. The herbs in Turmeric Combo are great stand-alone herbs for pain and inflammation, and when combined together they synergistically are more effective. Western Botanicals Turmeric Formula contains: Turmeric, Frankincense, Ginger Root, White Willow Bark, Devils Club Root, Lobelia and Cayenne in a vegetarian capsule. Recommended Dosage: 2 to 3 capsules – two to three times daily, 120 capsules in a bottle.

   I had a customer order a 16 oz. bag of Western Botanicals  bulk Turmeric and he liked to talk and told me his story. He played football during his high school and college years and as most athletes has issues from that. Then he worked a job that was really hard on his body. By the time he was 50 he was in a lot of pain. His brother gave him a bag of Western Botanicals bulk Turmeric powder and he took a teaspoonful a day. Within three months he was pain free. His brother continued to buy it for him over the years, but then his brother passed away last year. He ran out of Turmeric and after a few months was in pain. He called to order, told me his story and I asked him what else he was using for his health. He said Turmeric was it. I said, wow, that is affordable health care!

   I have been making the Turmeric Paste for awhile and add it to my smoothie Making it this way is affordable and nice to not have to swallow more capsules. A pound of Turmeric powder will last me about six months.  You can make the Golden Milk with the paste, or add it to a smoothie like I do. This is a very pleasant tasting recipe that even kids would like.
 

Golden Turmeric Paste

½ cup organic turmeric powder
1 cup filtered water
1 tsp organic black pepper
2 - 3 tsp  nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon
A pinch of pink Himalayan salt

½ cup organic coconut oil

¼ cup raw honey

Instructions

Whisk water and turmeric together, black pepper, spices and salt and simmer on medium heat. Continue whisking for 4-5 minutes and let thicken. When thick enough take off heat and add coconut oil and whisk until fully combined. Add the raw honey and blend thoroughly. Let cool a bit a put in a jar and store in fridge.

To use cold, mix 1 tsp. in with your smoothie. To use warm, mix it into warmed coconut or almond milk.

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

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

Eating right is worth it!

    How much money would you have if you doubled a penny every day for a month? It doesn’t seem like you would have much but by day eighteen the doubling penny is now worth $1,301.72. By day #28 it is well over a million dollars at $1,342,177.28. And by day thirty-one it is at a staggering $10,737,418.23!

 

    By eating healthy every day, what does that do for you? Day after day it really doesn’t seem to matter, but multiply that over the months and years and it really makes a startling difference! Ask anyone suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, or an auto-immune disease if eating the wrong food is worth it. Most don’t understand that the food choices got them there, but it isn’t worth it!

    Change takes effort and eating right is worth it! Here are some nutritional guidlines that apply to everyone:

• Eliminate refined sugar and when you want something sweetened use honey, maple syrup or stevia. Eliminate soft drinks entirely, they are poison!
• Eliminate or drastically reduce processed and pre-packaged foods, such as refined grains, processed meats, cereal, crackers, etc.
• Increase your intake of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables to 8 - 10 servings per day.
• Increase your water intake to half your body weight in ounces per day.
• Eat the good oils, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, and avocados.
• Drastically reduce the frequency that you eat at restaurants and avoid fast food altogether.
• Focus on eating whole, minimally processed foods, and learn to prepare food yourself so you know what is in it! 
• Supplement with herbs, vitamins & trace minerals.

That's it! Making these changes alone will help make your future so much better than it would have been!

The same goes for exercise, over time it all adds up! Let 2019 be your year of increased health due to the day by day healthy choices that you make!

We carry the full line of Dr. Christopher's Formulas, Western Botanicals Formulas, single herb capsules, single herb extracts, single bulk herbs, and Garden Essence Essential Oils. Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

Oh No, Not A Migraine!

    Recently during my morning exercise I noticed flashing zigzagging lights in my left eye - this is the beginning sign of an ocular migraine. I immediately took some cayenne & ginger, two herbs that are known for opening up the blood vessels. Within thirty minutes the flashing stopped and the migraine never developed.

        When I was a teenager I would get an ocular migraine headache about once a year. It would always start with the eye flashes and then I would get the monster headache that would put me in bed for the day. A friend mentioned that if I would drink a caffeinated drink it would open up the blood vessels and the headache would stop. I’ve never really liked soft drinks, so was happy to learn about herbs that open the blood vessels and solve the problem.  

    I haven’t had a migraine since my teens because I always catch it right when it starts! I always have cayenne & ginger on hand. and likely one or the other will work.  Most people have cayenne and ginger in their spice cabinet, so if that is all you have then use it! It is worth it to have a bottle of each on hand if migraines have been a problem for you. 

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

Blessings to you and your family!
Kathryn

Tis the Season for Elder Berry Syrup and Extract

The bulk herbs are 5% off in December. I tend to stock up on a few each time. This time of year a great one to get is Elder Berry!  Elder Berry has a history of fighting infections including influenza, herpes, viral infections and bacterial infections. Use it to make a great tasting extract that everyone in your family will love. Extracts are easy to make and alcohol extracts last years if stored in a cool dark place. Elder Berry is also available in bulk, extract and capsules, scroll down a bit to see the choices on the link.

Make a kid-friendly Elder Berry Syrup

• 1/2 cup dried Elder Berries
• 3 cups distilled water
• 1 cup honey

Instructions

1. Place the berries in a saucepan and cover with water.
2. Bring just to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer over low heat for 30-45 minutes.
3. Remove the pan from the heat.Smash the elderberries using a potato masher.
4. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
5. Stir in 1 cup of honey (or more or less to your taste).
6. Bottle the syrup in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator, keeps for 3 months.

    I would purchase a full pound of the Elder Berry and make a batch of syrup and use the rest to make an alcohol extract. The alcohol can always be simmered off later and add honey or glycerine to sweeten. The extract will last years if stored in a cool dark place.

Now is the time to stock up on your winter needs. Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Essential Oils for Christmas

The Holiday Season from Thanksgiving and Christmas and on through the New Year (if not longer) is diffusing season! Most families have people coming and going, and if you have kids in school or work a job, or go out shopping - you are exposed to sick people! The best way to keep from getting the illnesses that are rampant are to wash your hands often and keep your immune system high! No one likes to hear that sugar suppresses your immune system, but it does! Be wise with your sugar intake this time of year and if you have symptoms coming on stop eating it altogether!

            Everyone loves the smell of a live Christmas tree and the scents of the foods cooking with spices. You can diffuse these scents into the air and help your family be protected from the germs that spread in the air and around them. I like to use Advanced Aromatherapy Diffuser which is a nebulizer type diffuser that uses the oils straight from the bottle. They put very small particles of healing essential oils into the air and all around the room – I like using oils that are anti-viral anti-bacterial and antiseptic.

            Christmas Joy contains orange, cinnamon, and spruce essential oils.  These three oils are anti-viral anti-bacterial and antiseptic and also relieve anxiety and lifts the emotions. Such a great blend to use during the Christmas season and any time of the year!

            X-Plague has been my main go to oil any time I feel anything coming on. It contains Cloves, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus radiata and Rosemary. This blend is highly anti-viral and antiseptic to help protect the body from the onset of flu, E-coli, colds, sore throats and more. A great one to diffuse for the scent and protection!

            Many single oils such as Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Clove, Fir, Orange, Pine, Peppermint and Spruce are great oils to diffuse for the scent as well as health benefits.

Now is the time to stock up on your winter needs. Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Have a great month!
Kathryn

What do you do for diarrhea and cramping?

My husband Don and I had an interesting night this week. We went to bed feeling fine, but soon enough we weren’t feeling well. Don got up several times cramping and then finally had diarrhea, and I had been feeling the cramping in my gut and was unable to sleep. I finally decided we must have eaten something that didn’t sit right with us and had Don take the Dr. Christopher’s Soothing Digestion which is Slippery Elm and Licorice. This formula aids the body in normalizing the gastrointestinal tract and has always been a great one for us to take for those sudden bouts of diarrhea that crop up from time to time. It is one of the formulas to help people overcome candida and leaky gut syndrome.

I was feeling pain throughout my gut and decided to use Garden Essence Oils Digestion Oil on my entire abdomen. We both likely ate the same thing that caused the problem and since I didn’t have diarrhea I decided to use the oil because it has worked well for me in the past.  Amazingly just one dose for both of us did the trick and we were able to settle down and sleep through the night.

Another good choice for stomach discomfort from slightly off food is Bentonite Clay. Mix a tablespoon of the clay in water and drink it down. I know it sounds weird to eat clay or dirt, but it helps pull out the bad stuff and replenishes minerals too! Had we used the Bentonite Clay I know it would have done the job as well. We keep the clay in dry form and wet form. Learn more about how to use Benyonite Clay on our blog. 

It’s nice to have a few natural remedies on hand to choose from for a diarrhea and stomach problems. In the past I would have been in distress all night and gotten no sleep. One dose did the trick and that is affordable medicine to have on hand for a time of need!

We carry the full line of Dr. Christopher, Western Botanicals and Garden Essence Oils product lines. These are the best that I have ever found. There are a lot of products out on the market and when you go to other sites and they carry so many brands that it is confusing to know what to use and you know that  they are just in it for the money. 

We use and love the products at Herbs First, and know what they are used for! Please call me if you need any help and would like to place an order. We love talking to our customers! 

You can order online at Herbs First or call in your order at 801-228-1901.

Have a great month!
Kathryn

Cold and Flu Season IS HERE!

Flu and colds  seem to be getting more and more rampant. From the first day of school back in August we began hearing about droves of children being sick. When the kids get sick at school they bring it home to the parents and the rest of the family. This is becoming a never-ending cycle. The best line of defense is adding more fruits and vegetables, and eliminating processed foods from your diet. Processed foods are what brings about a low immune system and the cycle of sickness. Fruits and vegetables bring healing!

Herbs aid in helping to build the immune system up so that our own body will easily be able to fight off the invaders We keep a variety of herbs and essential oils on hand so that in the event we feel some symptoms coming on we can treat it quickly and avoid getting sick. 

A favorite to put on the kids in the morning as they are getting ready for school is Dr. Christopher's Glandular Massage Oil with Garden Essence Oils X-Plague mixed in. To one bottle of Glandular Massage Oil add 40 drops of X-Plague into the bottle. Put a few drops on your hands and rub it into the bottom of feet and into the glands at the top of the neck. This is an easy and affordable way to help keep people from succumbing to illness, and has aromatherapy benefits as well! Diffuse X-Plague during the winter months too!

Other great oil blends that help the immune system that are antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal are Cleansing, Immuboost, Immune and 3 in 1.  

We have many herbal formulas available to help keep you and your family healthy during the year. Choose several to have on hand, as the body gets immune to using the same formula all the time.

Kid-e-Mune- Dr. Christopher’s formula was designed to enhance the body’s ability to prevent the spread of bacteria and viruses. Give at the first sign of a sniffle and for a few days, along with using the Glandular/X-Plague blend above.

 
Kid-e-Well – aids the body with seasonal changes & helps support immune health.

Super Garlic Immune Formula – Dr. Christopher’s formulated the Anti-Plague formula and it is available only in liquid. It tastes oh so bad, but is oh so good for the boosting immune system and killing off all the yuk that is going on.

Immu-Defense – Western Botanicals version of Anti-Plague available in syrup and capsules! The capsules are so great, because there are lots of people that can't handle the taste and can now have the benefits of this amazing formula!

Echinacea and Goldenseal - Formulated to lend support to the body's immune system through its antiviral and antibacterial actions. Available in Dr. Christopher’s capsules and extract, and Western Botanicals extract and syrup.

 
Elderberry - is especially valued for its enhancement if immune function and ability to inhibit disease.

Immune System Formula – the herbs in the Immune System Formula have been used for thousands of years as tonics for preventative health care. Used on a daily basis it helps to strengthen the immune system and guard against invaders.

Immune Boost – Western Botanicals formula that strengthens your immune system to better fight off viruses, and infections, and increases the number of immune cells in your body. Available in capsules, extract and syrup.

Immune Tea – for people who prefer to take their herbs in tea form, used to prevent or to fight the effects of viral infections including colds and flu.

INF Formula – formerly Infection/Lymphatic Formula. Dr. Christopher's time tested INF formula supports the body's lymphatic system which is helpful to promote overall health.

Lung and Bronchial Formula – especially helpful to people susceptible to lung problems. Take with INF if infection is present. Available in capsules and extract.

Nature's 'C' Complex: Western Botanicals blended a combination of herbs and fruits known to be high in vitamin C content. This is not a compressed extract powder pill, but vitamin C in a whole food, as nature intended.

Respiratory Massage Oil and Respiratory Syrup – especially helpful for asthma, colds and flu, and is very useful in expelling mucus from the respiratory system.

Goldenseal Combination – formerly Flu & Virus formula, contains four of the most common herbs used for combating the ills brought on by winter weather. Available in capsules and syrup.

Herbal Throat Soothe - will help settle a cough and soothe a sore throat while facilitating a faster recovery. Available in syrup and spray.

Very Berry Tea – a wonderful blend of Red Raspberry, Hibiscus, Elder berry, and Cranberries is a delicious immune building tea.

Chest Formula - Dr. Christopher's Chest Formula is full of herbs that supports the body's immune system & is great for the cold season.

Cold Season Formula - Dr. Christopher's Cold Season formula aids the body with seasonal changes and helps support immune health.

Now is the time to stock up on your winter needs. Order online at Herbs First or call 801-228-1901 to place your order today!

Have a great month!
Kathryn