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Feeling Stressed Out?

7002506203 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 17:03:32 GMT

HOW CAN WE HANDLE ALL THE STRESS?

Our fast paced world already felt overwhelming before the days of COVID-19. Cases of generalized anxiety disorder, and depression were on the rise with many doctors regularly prescribing pharmaceutical drugs to help people cope. We live in unprecedented times with the incredible amount of media we consume, 24/7 accessibility, and increased demands in the workplace. With all of this daily stress it’s safe to say that your mental health is suffering and many people don't know where to turn.

We hear all the time from customers who are battling depression, anxiety and fear. It’s manifesting itself in their bodies through the appearance of insomnia, weight gain, unexplained fatigue and other physical symptoms. While there’s no “magic pill,” that will remove stress from our lives completely there are tools along with supplements which may help in times of stress and tension.

LIFESTYLE TIPS TO HANDLE STRESS

Changes to lifestyle is one of the most effective ways to manage your stress levels. As we mentioned above, there is no “magic pill,” that will work 100% without the support of lifestyle changes. Here are some of Herbal Planet's top recommendations!

NATURAL SUPPORT REMEDIES

Still need a little extra support? Here are Herbal Planet's top recommendations for providing natural support for stress in addition to lifestyle changes!

KEEPING YOUR BODY HEALTHY DURING TIMES OF STRESS IS POSSIBLE!

We're committed to helping our customers and community handle stress better and benefit from a healthier life in the process. How do you cope with stress? Do you have questions? Visit us in store or give us a call to connect with one of our knowledgeable staff members.

Start The Year Right With A Total Body Cleanse!

7002506203 — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:15:05 GMT

ARE YOU READY FOR A FRESH START THIS YEAR?

The new year is a hopeful time. Filled with dreams and desires for how we can make positive changes in the coming year. Now with many of us working from home, our eating habits have been drastically impacted from the global pandemic and holidays. Not to mention, most of us have limited gym access and the winter months can be unmotivating to say the least when it comes to getting outside. Needless to say we could ALL benefit drastically from starting off 2021 with a total body cleanse!

WHAT IS A TOTAL BODY CLEANSE?

Is it one of those things where I'm going to be in the bathroom all weekend? Am I going to feel worse before I feel better? Will I instantly lose 50 pounds?

These are all common questions and the staff here at Herbal Planet are always happy to tackle them and de-mystify what it means to do a total body cleanse. To start, a cleanse that keeps you in the bathroom would not be considered "total body," but targeting the bowels. When detoxing the full body you may experience slight detox symptoms for a couple days such as headaches or slight irritability but typically these are minor and pass quickly. Last but not least, we're sad to say there is not a "magic cleanse," that will shed 50+ pounds in a week; however, many total body cleanses may produce some weight loss.

A total body cleanse means just that: Total body. Typically these herbal formulas will target multiple areas of the body that are prone to building up toxins. In particular; the gut, liver, lymphatic system and the circulatory system. Here are two of Herbal Planet's favorite total body cleanses!

DIETER'S CLEANSE

Dieter’s Cleanse is an essential first step in any weight management plan, for use between programs, or for use by any adult desiring periodic cleansing and detoxifying. Years of improper diet–refined foods, low-fiber foods, and fast foods–can cause an imbalance in the gut and digestive system. This imbalance can limit the body’s ability to fully absorb vital nutrients needed for optimal health.

Recommended Use

Take 1 AM packet with breakfast. Take 1 NOON packet with lunch. Take 1 PM packet with dinner. Then begin your weight-management program. The second-week supply of Dieter’s Cleanse can be used during recommended rest periods of other NSP weight-loss programs. This product may also be used by any adult desiring a two-week cleanse.

Ingredients
Each box of Dieter’s Cleanse contains 14 AM packets, 14 NOON packets and 14 PM packets. The following NSP products are elements of Dieter’s Cleanse: Bowel Detox (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets), Master Gland (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets), Enviro-Detox (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets), Liver Cleanse Formula (1 capsule in AM and NOON packets), LBS II (3 capsules in PM packet), SF (2 capsules in PM packet) and Chromium (1 capsule in PM packet).

TIAO HE CLEANSE

Tiao He Cleanse is a 15-day nutritional program designed to help the body achieve balance and harmony. It combines Chinese nutritional and Western herbal experience. The Tiao He Cleanse is designed to support the cleansing mechanisms of the body by targeting the intestinal, digestive and circulatory systems.

Recommended Use
Take the contents of 1 packet 15 minutes before meals up to two times daily (for 15 days) with 8 oz. water, followed by another 8 oz. water. This should produce two or three bowel movements daily. If stools become too loose, reduce the number of packets you use. Continue the program until you have used all 30 packets. Not recommended for children.

Ingredients
Each packet contains 1 capsule each of Chinese Liver Balance TCM Concentrate, All Cell Detox, LBS II, Psyllium Hulls, Burdock Root and Black Walnut ATC Concentrate.

ARE YOU READY FOR A FRESH START?

Visit us in store to shop Herbal Planet's total body cleanses, or shop our favorites online. (Free shipping on your first order!)

Natural Bath & Beauty Recipes

7002506203 — Thu, 24 Dec 2020 19:36:52 GMT

CREATE YOUR OWN NATURAL BATH & BEAUTY PRODUCTS!

Creating your own natural bath and beauty products is easier than you think. It ensures that you know exactly what you're putting onto your skin and also allows you to skip any preservatives, parabens or other toxins that can be detrimental to your health. After all, anything that goes onto your skin gets absorbed directly into your body! So why not be in control of your beauty and health from the outside in? Here are some of our favorite Herbal Planet recipes using all natural ingredients available at our store!

CUSTOMIZED BATH SALTS

Tools You Need:

1 Large Mixing Bowl
1 Large Spoon
1 Non-Porous Storage Container That Seals Tightly

Materials:

2 Cups Epsom Salt
1/2 Cup Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Baking Soda
15 Drops Of Your Favorite Essential Oil(s)

Stir the salts and baking soda together in a large mixing bowl.

Next, add the essential oil(s). Use a spoon to incorporate the liquids into the salts, breaking up any clumps to ensure that the scent is evenly distributed. Store your salts in a non-porous air tight container.

The best part about this homemade bath salt is that you can customize your scent. You can use your bath salt for a luxurious soak in the tub for full body relaxation or as a foot soak. You can also add your favorite dried herbs to your bath salts for added beauty or a more subtle blend of scents!

UNIQUELY "YOU" MOISTURIZING BODY OIL

Tools You Need:

1 Glass Container With Lid

Materials:

Your Preferred Carrier Oil
Your Preferred Essential Oil(s)

Fill your glass container with 1/4 Cup of your preferred carrier oil. Add up to 24 drops of your preferred essential oil(s). Seal the container and shake to combine. Some important things to note about using essential oils is the ratio of essential oils to your carrier oil. It's wise never to exceed the ratio of 2 drops to 1 teaspoon of carrier oil! Also, when making your own body oils, small batches are always good because there's less risk of them becoming rancid over time.

Here are some suggestions on oils to get you started!

Best Carrier Oils To Use:
Dry skin - Apricot Kernel, Rice Bran, Avocado, Sesame oil, Meadowfoam, Calendula Infused oil.
Itchy, Sensitive skin - Sweet Almond, Avocado, Hempseed, Sunflower, Calendula Infused oil.
Wrinkles - Argan, Borage, Pomegranate, Evening Primrose, Carrot Infused oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Normal - Jojoba, Safflower, Tamanu.
Oily skin - Safflower, Sunflower, Jojoba, Grapeseed Tamanu.
Scars - Argan, Rosehip, Calendula Infused oil.
Stretch marks - Rosehip, Argan, Calendula Infused oil.

Best Essential Oils To Use:

Dry skin - Jasmine, Calendula, Carrot Seed, Lavender, Benzoin, Rose.
Oily skin - Patchouli, Bergamot, Tea Tree, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain
Itchy skin - Lavender, Calendula, Chamomile, Helichrysum, Jasmine.
Mature skin -Rose, Carrot seed, Neroli, Frankincense, Lavender, Helichrysum, Sweet Orange, Carrot Seed, Galbanum.
Itchy skin - Lavender, Calendula, Chamomile, Helichrysum, Jasmine.
Sensitive skin - Chamomile, Lavender, Rosemary, Calendula, Helichrysum.
Cracked/Rough - skin Lavender, Benzoin, Carrot Seed, Sandlewood.
Stretchmarks - Neroli, Jasmine, Frankincense, Lavender.
Spots/Pimples - Palmarosa, Helichrysum, Tea Tree, Juniper, Yarrow, Sweet Orange, Violet Leaf

HOMEMADE BEESWAX LIP BALM

Tools You Need:

A Double Boiler (Or a heat-safe bowl set on top of a pot of simmering water)
Spoon
Glass Measuring Cup
Lip Balm Tins or Tubes

Materials:

1/4 Cup Beeswax Pastilles or (beeswax block, grated)
1/4 Cup Shea Butter
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
40 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil (Or your own favorite scent!)

In a double boiler, or a heat-safe bowl set on top of a pot of simmering water over medium low heat, combine the beeswax pastilles, shea butter, and coconut oil. Heat these ingredients for about 10 minutes until the mixture is completely melted. Remove from heat and slowly stir in your peppermint essential oils. Pour the mixture into a glass measuring cup that has an easy pour spout. Pour the mixture into the empty lip balm tins or tubes and fill them up to the top. Let cool for 30 minutes before putting on the cap.

Herbal Education: Hawthorn

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:19:01 GMT

"Hawthorn- Herb of the Heart"

According to Christian beliefs, the crown of thorns placed on Christ was of Hawthorn origin. Hawthorn assists in the increase of oxygen utilization by the heart and enzyme metabolism in the heart muscle. It has been used primarily as a cardiac tonic- valuable for improvement of cardiac weakness.

Other Uses/Benefits of Hawthorn:

Arteriosclerosis
Blood Pressure
Cardiac Symptoms
Cholesterol health
Edema
Enlarged Heart
Hardening of Arteries
Heart Disease
Insomnia/Restlessness

(Ritchason, N.D. "The Little Herb Encyclopedia" Newly Revised)

Herbal Planet carries Hawthorn in many forms to support your preference and lifestyle:

Our "Heart Harmony Tea" features Hawthorn leaf and flowers as one of the main ingredients. This tea can be made up as a cold beverage or by the cup as a hot tea to support blood pressure regulation, cholesterol levels, circulation and blood sugar levels. Herbal Planet also carries Hawthorn in capsule form, tincture, by the ounce and pound bags.

* This information is not intended to prescribe herbs and vitamins for specific health problems. It is to educate the general public concerning the historical (tried and proven) uses of herbs and provide a reference tool for those who want to use herbs and vitamins to feed specific body systems.

Herbal Education: Pau D'Arco

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:24:29 GMT

"Powerful Pau D'Arco"

Before the Ancient Inca civilization, Pau D'Arco bark has been used for its medicinal properties in South America, where it grows naturally. Hospitals in South America use it on cancer patients in order to stop the destructive process of chemotherapy, aiding in pain relief, shrinking tumors and multiplying red blood cells. Research shows Pau D'Arco exhibits anti-fungal, antiviral, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, cleansing, and immunostimulant actions, which makes it a powerful herb for many different ailments.

Uses/Benefits of Pau D'Arco:

Yeast/Candida- Ringworm, Yeast infections, and other Candida causing ailments
Skin Diseases and issues such as Eczema, Psoriasis
Used with Licorice root by Hypoglycemics
Blood purifier and anti-mutagenic properties, aiding poor circulation, boils, cystitis,
High in Iron (non constipating)
Natural Antibiotic and aids in side effects of synthetic antibiotics
Anti-tumor activities, especially in certain blood cancers such as Leukemia and skin cancers
Immune Boosting- effective for Immune Deficiencies, Allergies, Herpes, Lupus,
Cleansing properties to aid in Colitis, Constipation, Parasites, Scabies,
Natural Anodyne (Pain Relieving) especially in Arthritis, Joint Pain, Wounds/Sores, Cancer pain
STD's such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis
Respiratory Problems such as Asthma and Bronchitis
Urinary Tract Inflammation

(Ritchason, N.D. "The Little Herb Encyclopedia" Newly Revised)

Herbal Planet carries Pau D'Arco in many forms to support your preference and lifestyle:

Nature's Sunshine Pau D'Arco capsules
Pau D'Arco bark by the ounce or by the pound
Pau D'Arco teas
Pau D'Arco tinctures (liquid concentrates)

Fenugreek and Thyme supports the respiratory system by soothing irritated tissues and relieving sinus headaches.

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:08:23 GMT

Fenugreek and Thyme supports the respiratory system by soothing irritated tissues and keeping the mucus thin.

Fenugreek & Thyme can be used as a nutritional support for the respiratory system. The herb contains mucilaginous compounds, which are gel-like substances known for their ability to help soothe mucous membranes. Fenugreek also encourages thinner mucus, which can help with relief of occasional upper respiratory discomfort.

Supports the respiratory system.
Relieves occasional upper respiratory discomfort.
Helps soothe mucous membranes.
Relieves sinus headaches

ELDERBERRY D3FENSE EXCELLENT IMMUNE BOOSTER!

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:45:05 GMT

Elderberry D3fense features elderberry extract, vitamin D and echinacea for powerful immune system support.

The cloudy winter months (when people receive little sun exposure) are the hardest months for the immune system. During these times, people are less likely to have needed levels of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. Elderberry D3fense is a unique blend specifically formulated to support the immune system. It contains a healthy dose of vitamin D3, which mounting research indicates strengthens the immune system, along with key ingredients elderberry fruit extract and Echinacea purpurea. Elderberry D3fense also contains willow bark extract, which contains salicin; olive leaf extract, which features oleuropein, the substance in olive wood that helps protect the tree; and royal jelly, a nutrient-dense substance secreted by the honey bee and containing fats, carbohydrates, amino acids and vitamins.

HERBAL PLANET CARRIES SAGE

Sat, 02 Nov 2019 17:40:15 GMT

Sage has been used traditionally for centuries to clear energies in personal space.

Sage has been known for centuries to clean and purify the air. Sage has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties getting rid of 94% of disease causing bacteria strains. Sage is relaxing for both humans and animals. Sage is used traditionally to cleanse the aura and clear the environment of negative energies.