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Herbs for the Immune System and the Cold & Flu Season - The In-Depth Version


Ear Infections, Eye Infections, Fevers, Coughs, Colds, Flu and even Yeast Infections!

In this informative article, learn what herbs are best for immune system health - what to use to keep you and your family healthy (so you don't get sick in the first place), what to use if you do become ill, and how to use each of these herbs and herbal products correctly for best results.  Also addressed in this article:

Labor Induction

Submitted by Pam on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 13:12

I remember the last several weeks of my pregnancy. They seemed to take FOREVER!  I was carrying a 9-1/2 pound baby and was SO incredibly uncomfortable! Any fear of labor was gone - I just wanted this baby OUT. As hard as it is to wait though, it is so worth it.

Labor Medications: Oh yes, it affects breastfeeding.

by Laurie Chamberlin CD, ICCE, CLE

‘Will the pain medication I have in labor affect my baby?” asks my client Olivia with curious eyes. I think I know the answer she is hoping for and I don’t think I can give it to her. “Yes” I reply, to which I see a momentary flutter of disappointment cross her face. “Most medication reaches the baby in ten minutes.” At a lactation conference put on by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Placer County, Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC says Fentanyl, a common pain medication used in labor, lasts about 2 hours in the mother and can last up to 13 hours in a baby. Babies should not be breastfed for 4 hours after administration. Often times mothers will receive more than one shot, that stacks up and may take a day or more for it to wear off in the baby.

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Labor Tincture
 
Price$16.50

Contains herbs to help initiate labor, to re-start a stalled labor, to detach a retained placenta, to stop postpartum bleeding and to help with an incomplete miscarriage.

Labor Tincture

Black Cohosh Root
Blue Cohosh Root
Ginger Root 
Lobelia

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Lobelia Tincture
 
Price$13.50

The 1oz tincture is being eliminated and the 2oz size is made with our old organic alcohol that we can no longer use (no documentation trail as is now required with our new Certified Organic certification).  Both are on clearance at 30% off under the coupon code CLEARANCE  (This sale does not apply to wholesale customers.)  

Lobelia is recommended for rigid cervix, cervical lip, or cervical rim during the late stages of active labor.

Pregnancy and Pre-Conception Basics

In this Premium Article, learn what herbs will help maximize and enhance your fertility, and what common factor exists for women who are having problems with conception, and herbs that will help.  It contains a list of supplements and herbs that are recommended to support your health and your baby's health, giving him or her the best start possible. (This includes recommendations for supplements known to help prevent birth defects in the growing embryo and ones that should be taken PRIOR to conception.

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Pregnancy Tea
 
Price$15.95

Provides nutrition to mother and baby, helps prepare mother's body for birth, helps ease morning sickness, and helps with postpartum recovery.

Pregnancy Tea & Pregnancy Tea Plus


Herb Lore's Pregnancy Tea and Pregnancy Tea Plus are healthful and refreshing herbal combinations that are supportive and toning to the entire system before, during and after pregnancy. The regular Pregnancy Tea may be used throughout the entire pregnancy, and because of its high vitamin and mineral content, achieves its best results when used on a long-term, daily basis. Pregnancy Tea Plus is similar to Pregnancy Tea, with the addition of Partridge Berry, a late-pregnancy tonic which further helps to strengthen and nourish the uterus, preparing it for the upcoming work of labor and birth. Because this herb has some very slight oxytocic properties to it (meaning it has the potential to start uterine contractions, although it's not likely), it's recommended for use during the last six weeks of pregnancy only.  (The regular Pregnancy Tea may be taken throughout the entire pregnancy however.)

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Pregnancy Tea Plus Tincture
 
Price$24.50

A healthful and nutritionally-rich blend specifically for the last six weeks of pregnancy, to help prepare the body for labor and birth.

Pregnancy Tea Tincture
Pregnancy Tea Tincture
 
Price$21.95

Provides nutrition to mother and baby, helps prepare mother's body for birth, helps ease morning sickness, and helps with postpartum recovery.

Recommended Reading for Pregnancy

The Mind of Your Newborn Baby, by Dr. David Chamberlain Ph.D.

Windows of the Womb, by Dr. David Chamberlain Ph.D.

Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year, by Susun Weed

The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth, by Henci Goer

The Complete Book of Pregnancy and Birth, by Sheila Kitzinger

Birthing From Within, by Pam England & Rob Horowitz

After the Birth, by Robin Lim

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Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
 
Price$13.95

A pregnant mother's best friend! It is highly nutritive and has a special affinity for the uterus, helping to tone, strengthen and bring over-all health and vitality to the uterus.

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Rescue Remedy
 
Price$12.50

A flower essence combination used to ease stress, anxiety, panic attack, trauma, or fear. Helps to balance the emotions.

Rescue Remedy List & Descriptions


The following Flower Essences are included in the Rescue Remedy combination.   The following is a list of each of their meanings and how they can be of help to you:

Testimonial

I started buying the Nursing Tincture Moringa Blend because I was having big problems breastfeeding my first baby. By the time I tried your product I had been working with a lactation consultant and tried various other products...nothing was really working...until a neighbor suggested your tincture. We tried it and it worked!  He nursed until he was 4 years old (he is now almost 13, 5'.9" and very healthy). I later tandem nursed him and my second baby while pregnant with my third son.  So very grateful for you!  DG