dosage suggestions https://herblore.com/taxonomy/term/128/all en TINCTURES: What's a dropperful? It doesn't fill up the whole glass tube! https://herblore.com/blogs/tinctures-what%E2%80%99s-a-droppersful-it-doesnt-fill-up-the-whole-glass-tube <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>People are commonly confused when they read tincture directions suggesting they take a <strong>"dropperful" </strong>or two of a tincture.  When they squeeze the bulb on the droppertop, they are surprised to see that it fills the glass tube only a little bit of the way.  They try to squeeze harder to try to fill it completely, but it never works.  This is why:</p> </div> Wed, 11 Jul 2012 02:08:05 +0000 Pam 240 at https://herblore.com Herbs for the Immune System and the Cold & Flu Season - The In-Depth Version https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/herbs-for-the-immune-system-and-the-cold-flu-season-the-in-depth-version <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p><br /> <u><span style="font-size: 14px"><strong>Ear Infections, Eye Infections, Fevers, Coughs, Colds, Flu and even Yeast Infections!</strong></span></u></p> <p>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:</p></div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 02:00:23 +0000 Pam 320 at https://herblore.com The Importance of Calcium and Magnesium & How to Choose a High-Quality Supplement for You https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/the-importance-of-calcium-and-magnesium-how-to-choose-a-high-quality <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>Everyone should be taking Calcium/Magnesium supplements, especially pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as menopausal women and children. In pregnant and breastfeeding women, the body will rob from itself to provide enough of these nutrients for the growing baby. This is why many women come out of pregnancy and breastfeeding with teeth problems and thinning bones, muscle cramps and backaches.</p></div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:54:00 +0000 Pam 319 at https://herblore.com Plugged Ducts https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/plugged-ducts <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>Learn what a plugged duct is, what can cause them, and how to eliminate it before it turns into mastitis. Find out what herbs and supplements are recommended that will quickly help clear a plug, and to keep them from ever occuring again.  Learn what breastfeeding positions will help clear a plug, and why its so important to keep breastfeeding.  <em>(To read the entire article, please <a href="https://herblore.com/user">Login</a> or <a href="https://herblore.com/membership/all-access">Subscribe</a>.)</em></p> </div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:39:24 +0000 Pam 317 at https://herblore.com How to Increase Your Breastmilk Production - The Expanded and In-Depth Version https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/how-to-increase-your-breastmilk-production-the-expanded-and-in-depth <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>In this expanded and in-depth article, learn what affects milk production, and what the different herbs, products or techniques are that are successfully in helping to increase production.</p></div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:20:32 +0000 Pam 316 at https://herblore.com Mastitis https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/mastitis <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>This article give information on the causes of mastitis, who is at greatest risk, how to prevent it, and most importantly, how to resolve it quickly and without the need for antibiotics.  <em>(To read the entire article, please <a href="https://herblore.com/user">Login</a> or <a href="https://herblore.com/membership/all-access">Subscribe</a>.)</em></p> </div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 01:04:12 +0000 Pam 315 at https://herblore.com Morning Sickness https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/morning-sickness <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>Some women can experience nausea related to pregnancy, commonly known as morning sickness. This awful nausea can occur at any time of the day or night, or even all day and night for some. It's a fickle thing - what works one day might not work the next, but the day after that, it might work again. It's a matter of trying different things all the time to find what's going to work that day.</p></div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:51:08 +0000 Pam 314 at https://herblore.com Over-Production, Weaning or Stopping or Decreasing Milk Production https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/over-production-weaning-or-stopping-or-decreasing-milk-production <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>Moms sometimes need to decrease or stop their breastmilk production for a variety of reasons - weaning, adoption, fetal demise, or just an over-abundant breastmilk supply!  This article will give you suggestions on how to stop, or simply decrease milk supply while maintaining a manageable flow for their baby, and to prevent plugged ducts and mastitis, which is a real risk when trying to stop or decrease milk supply.  <em>(To read the entire article, please <a href="https://herblore.com/user">Login</a> or <a href="https://herblore.com/membership/all-access">Subscribe</a>.)</em></p> </div> Mon, 22 Oct 2012 00:45:37 +0000 Pam 313 at https://herblore.com Reflux https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/reflux <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>In this highly informative article, find out why Reflux is commonly <strong><em><u>incorrectly</u></em></strong> diagnosed and what other issues may really be to blame.  Read about the risks of antacid medications such as Prilosec® and Prevacid®, and how taking these medications can actually GIVE you Reflux when you may not have actually had it in the first place!</p></div> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:57:07 +0000 Pam 312 at https://herblore.com Gas, Colic, and Other Digestive Issues in Baby https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/gas-colic-and-other-digestive-issues-in-baby <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>In this highly informative article, you will learn what colic is and what can cause this painful situation and feeding suggestions to help alleviate baby's colic. Learn what foods that mom may be eating that may be problematic, and a list of foods that commonly cause colic in babies so you know what to avoid.</p></div> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 22:24:34 +0000 Pam 310 at https://herblore.com Thyroid Information https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/thyroid-information <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>The thyroid is a gland located in the base of the neck. It secretes a hormone that controls metabolic activity in the body - it acts as the body's thermostat and regulator. It is one of the glands that make up the endocrine system, along with the adrenals, the ovaries, the pituitary and the thymus. When one gland becomes stressed or compromised, it can affect or "drag down" the others along with it.</p></div> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:46:25 +0000 Pam 308 at https://herblore.com Pregnancy and Pre-Conception Basics https://herblore.com/content/article/overview/pregnancy-and-pre-conception-basics <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>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.</p></div> Sun, 21 Oct 2012 21:31:45 +0000 Pam 307 at https://herblore.com Yellow Dock Root https://herblore.com/overviews/yellow-dock-root <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p><br /> Yellow Dock Root is one of the best sources of naturally available iron. It concentrates iron from the earth and combines it with the vitamins and minerals needed for the best absorption in our bodies. According to Susun Weed, rises in the hematocrit (a measure of iron in our blood) of as much as a point a week are reported by women taking this iron tonic during pregnancy and after hemorrhage. And unlike prescription or synthetic forms of iron, Yellow Dock is not constipating. As a matter of fact, it's gentle stool softening properties gently help to relieve constipation. It is a wonderful liver detoxifier, blood cleanser, and is helpful in clearing chronic skin problems. </p> </div> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:15:10 +0000 admin 268 at https://herblore.com Tummy Tincture Info https://herblore.com/overviews/tummy-tincture-info <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p><br /> <a href="https://herblore.com/products/tummy-tincture">Tummy Tincture</a> is a great tasting herbal combination formulated specifically to help dispel gas, alleviate nausea and indigestion, and to help relieve reflux and colic. Many of our clients have reported that it has helped correct constipation in their babies as well. </p> </div> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:12:28 +0000 admin 266 at https://herblore.com Tinctures - What are they and how do you use them? https://herblore.com/overviews/tinctures <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><p>Learn what is a tincture, how you take a tincture, what is a tincture dropperful, and why the tincture doesn't fill the entire dropper</p> </div> Sun, 29 Jul 2012 23:10:36 +0000 admin 265 at https://herblore.com