Jayne TamburelloMay 9, 20212 minSupport for Sunken EyesWhat can I do for sunken eyes? They are dark and literally sunken in during the day which affects my sight and skin is pale. They're a...
Renata Lynn AtkinsonFeb 9, 20214 minPMDD and the Pill. Is there Another Way?An ATH reader who was prescribed hormonal birth control to ease PMDD symptoms feels that it is no longer helping, wants to discontinue...
Jayne TamburelloJan 18, 20212 minLeaky Gut & Covid-19: Herbal Allies Researchers are connecting leaky gut syndrome (also known as intestinal permeability) to greater severity of Covid-19 symptoms. Below is...
Jayne TamburelloJan 4, 20212 minA holistic way to weight loss. Part IAccording to the NY Times(1), many people have gained weight during the pandemic. And now the holidays! If this is you, don’t beat...
Renata Lynn AtkinsonDec 17, 20202 minFeeling Winter’s Chill? Warm Up with My Favorite Chai BlendWe’ve had the first snow of the season here in Maryland and it was a wet, icy, bone chilling snow that got me reaching for my favorite...
Jayne TamburelloNov 24, 20207 minCovid-19 series Part 1The good news is that many vaccines are looking promising; the bad news is that the virus is still spreading—maybe worse than ever, and...
Jayne TamburelloNov 22, 20202 minNY Times: Ancient Art of HerbalismSometimes I wonder when major newspapers have nothing to write that day, that they don't just go to their archives and dig up. The NY...
Renata Lynn AtkinsonNov 20, 20205 minHerbal Glycerites: What, Why, How – and a few tips.An ATH reader asks about using magnetic stirrers, rock tumblers, and lab vibrators instead of periodic shaking to prepare herbal...
Jayne TamburelloNov 2, 20202 minGuest blog. "Celebrating Hollyhocks", by Christopher HobbsThe trick is to plant them in the fall in a dry or hot climate (unlike the English countryside where they are amazing). Last summer I...
Donna KoczajaOct 27, 20203 minCinnamon for healthy blood sugarMedicinally, cinnamon boasts a long list of health benefits. Read on for its influence on balancing healthy blood sugar.
Jayne TamburelloOct 15, 20205 minTinnitus and herbal supportWhat is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom that patients report to their doctor, and usually the doctor cannot hear it, which is why the...
Renata Lynn AtkinsonSep 17, 20204 minHerb Safety: Buying Dried HerbsFrequently in my posts here at Ask The Herbalists I suggest herbs or herbal formulas. Sometimes, these herbs might not be readily...
Donna KoczajaAug 25, 20202 minWARNING: Oleandrin from the Oleander plant is DANGEROUS!DO NOT INGEST any products that contain any form of oleandin or oleander.
Renata Lynn AtkinsonAug 20, 20203 minTips for Finding a Qualified HerbalistIn today's post I want to provide some guidance in finding a qualified herbalist.
Jayne TamburelloAug 11, 20204 minTurning to herbs for kidney stone support.Nick writes that he has recurrent kidney stones and is experimenting with herbs as a way to potentially help his situation. He seemed to...
Donna KoczajaJul 28, 20204 minHoly Basil! For stress support in uncertain timesHoly basil (Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a wonderful herb to discuss at this moment in time. Seasonally because it’s currently...
Renata Lynn AtkinsonJul 15, 20204 minHolistic Help for Uterine Fibroids?Image by danielsampaioneto from Pixabay An ATH reader asks if there might be a natural solution for recurring uterine fibroids. This is a...
Jayne TamburelloJul 8, 20202 minMeadowsweet -- by any other name?Erin asks "Can Spiraea Alba) (also known as white meadowsweet) be used in the same herbal manner as Filipendula ulmaria (Queen of the...
Donna KoczajaJun 23, 20203 minAn Herbalist's thoughts on botanically-induced abortionUsing herbs to induce abortion is a dangerous endeavor and is not recommended. Read on for an herbalist's perspective.
Renata Lynn AtkinsonJun 18, 20203 minCan Cabbage Juice Heal an Ulcer?Image byAnastasia GeppfromPixabay An ATH reader asks if cabbage juice can heal a medication-induced ulcer. Before we get to cabbage, it...