Support for Sunken Eyes
What 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...
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Feb 9, 2021
- 4 min
PMDD 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...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Jan 18, 2021
- 2 min
Leaky 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...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Jan 4, 2021
- 2 min
A holistic way to weight loss. Part I
According to the NY Times(1), many people have gained weight during the pandemic. And now the holidays! If this is you, don’t beat...
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Dec 17, 2020
- 2 min
Feeling Winter’s Chill? Warm Up with My Favorite Chai Blend
We’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...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Nov 24, 2020
- 7 min
Covid-19 series Part 1
The good news is that many vaccines are looking promising; the bad news is that the virus is still spreading—maybe worse than ever, and...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Nov 22, 2020
- 2 min
NY Times: Ancient Art of Herbalism
Sometimes 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...
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Nov 20, 2020
- 5 min
Herbal 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...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Nov 2, 2020
- 2 min
Guest blog. "Celebrating Hollyhocks", by Christopher Hobbs
The 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...
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Donna Koczaja
- Oct 27, 2020
- 3 min
Cinnamon for healthy blood sugar
Medicinally, cinnamon boasts a long list of health benefits. Read on for its influence on balancing healthy blood sugar.
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Jayne Tamburello
- Oct 15, 2020
- 5 min
Tinnitus and herbal support
What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a symptom that patients report to their doctor, and usually the doctor cannot hear it, which is why the...
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Sep 17, 2020
- 4 min
Herb Safety: Buying Dried Herbs
Frequently in my posts here at Ask The Herbalists I suggest herbs or herbal formulas. Sometimes, these herbs might not be readily...
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Donna Koczaja
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
WARNING: Oleandrin from the Oleander plant is DANGEROUS!
DO NOT INGEST any products that contain any form of oleandin or oleander.
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Aug 20, 2020
- 3 min
Tips for Finding a Qualified Herbalist
In today's post I want to provide some guidance in finding a qualified herbalist.
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Jayne Tamburello
- Aug 11, 2020
- 4 min
Turning 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...
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Donna Koczaja
- Jul 28, 2020
- 4 min
Holy Basil! For stress support in uncertain times
Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum, Ocimum tenuiflorum) is a wonderful herb to discuss at this moment in time. Seasonally because it’s currently...
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Jul 15, 2020
- 4 min
Holistic 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...
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Jayne Tamburello
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Meadowsweet -- 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...
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Donna Koczaja
- Jun 23, 2020
- 3 min
An Herbalist's thoughts on botanically-induced abortion
Using herbs to induce abortion is a dangerous endeavor and is not recommended. Read on for an herbalist's perspective.
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Renata Lynn Atkinson
- Jun 18, 2020
- 3 min
Can 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...
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