1. Do you make all this stuff? Yes. I make it in my kitchen. I’m registered with the FDA as a manufacturer of pharmaceuticals. It’s an umbrella category that includes food supplements.
I do not buy and repackage others’ herbal products. I know what is in my products and can attest to their quality.
2. Where do you get your herbs? I grow a few and plan to grow more in the future. When I can, I harvest local plants from clean, public places. I order some herbs online from reputable sources, always organic.
My goal is to move toward using herbs that I can grow or wildcraft locally.
3. How did you get started with this? That’s a long story. The short version is that I’ve always loved plants and being in nature. I enjoy helping people. I believe everyone should have access to good health, along with the necessary knowledge and resources.
I’ve used herbal supplements all of my adult life. The first herb I grew intentionally for medicinal purposes was comfrey. My athletic children needed something for their frequent sprains, strains, and bruises.
More recently, I decided to share this with my community because of the rising costs of healthcare, especially pharmaceutical drugs.
The longer version includes stories that start in childhood. My parents’ home was filled with plants, and we grew a garden. I spent the weekends of my childhood reading while my grandmother shopped at thrift stores. Imagine thrift store books in the mid-1980s and 1990s. I was surrounded by all the wisdom of previous decades. One book that stands out is The Celestine Prophecy. If you haven’t read it, it’s worth the time.
My great-grandparents were known for making herbal remedies for their communities. The same is true for my husband’s family. He comes from three generations of midwives.
It’s in our DNA.
4. Do the salves and oils have a strong smell, added chemicals, or synthetic colors? No. It’s all natural. I rarely use essential oils. When I do, it’s in small quantities. If I use essential oils, it’s for a medicinal reason and always backed by research.
5. Does it work? The products I offer to the public have been created based on my review of scientific research. They’ve been given to my family and friends to verify that the research works in my formulation and in the real lives of people I care about.
Just like any pharmaceutical drug or over the counter medicine, herbal supplements may not work for everyone. Listen to your body. If you are pregnant or take prescription medication, do your own research on contraindications. When in doubt, ask your physician, and pray they are knowledgeable about the current research on natural medicine. It’s unlikely, but you might get lucky.
The other thing to remember is that herbal supplements are not bandaids. They don’t mask the problem. They support the natural healing abilities of your body. They are typically gentle and may take some time for peak effectiveness.
6. Do you have something for XYZ? Probably. Message me. Let’s talk about your goals.
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