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Keeping Your Memory Sharp with Herbs. Have you been having trouble remembering names, dates, where you put your keys or why you walked into the room? You might associate lapses of memory as “Senior Moments” but that is not true; people as young as 20 experience moments of memory loss. Stress is a key factor to memory lapses we don’t eat right we don’t sleep well there is only so much that can be done in one day and yet we keep adding more things to do to the day. Ginkgo is the herb of choice when considering memory. Studies show this herb to work with dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders they found the earlier you begin with Ginkgo the better the outcome will be. Ginkgo helps by improving overall circulation bringing needed blood, oxygen and nutrients to the brain, Ginkgo also supports neurotransmitters in voluntary and involuntary nerve transmissions and it provides potent antioxidants to protect and regenerate damaged nerve cells. Clubmoss and Ginsengs contain Huperzine-A said to protect brain cells form injury and toxins it has been found to sharpen mental acuity, speech and learning potential. Ginseng lowers homocystine levels, which seems to be higher in people with memory conditions. Plus Ginseng helps the body to better cope with day to day stress and fatigue. Menthol containing herbs like Peppermint, Spearmint, Rosemary and Basil help the brain hold onto acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter important for memory and learning. Many people who have Alzheimer’s, dementia or other memory conditions develop neuritic plaque that causes a breakdown of nerve terminals lowering acetylcholine in the brain. Gotu Kola improves memory; strengthening mental ability even in children with learning disabilities, it improves circulation to the brain plus it has a calming effect on the whole body. Since ancient times Rosemary has been know as the herb of remembrance. I wear an essential oil locket with Rosemary, Marjoram and Sage when I study or take tests it helps me to remember and it keeps me focused and alert. I also use an herbal formula containing equal parts of Peppermint, Rosemary, Clubmoss, Ginkgo, Sage, Gotu Kola, and Eluthero either as an extract or as a tincture when I need to be alert and focused. I have a child with ADD he would often use this when he was having trouble focusing. Some other things that may help the memory besides herbs are exercising your mind. Read, do puzzles - the mind needs stimulation and becomes dull if it’s not used. Avoid fatty foods, fats cut off the needed glucose that supplies the brain with energy. Block fluoride and aluminum toxicity by cutting back on foods with additives, preservatives, antacids, deodorants, relish, tobacco and canned sodas. Get more Vitamin A, C, E, and B, folic acid, lysine, COQ 10, essential fatty acids, boron and lecithin from your foods, supplements or herbs to support, protect and nourish your brain. And don’t forget to drink water, dehydration is a major factor in “Brain Fog”.

Reference Library As most of you are already aware, we have a reference area here at the shop available to anyone who wants to come by, have a cup of tea and use the materials. You should call first in case we have a class or other events going on.

Capsule Machines Making your own capsules is quick, easy and inexpensive using one of our great capsule machines. You know you are getting exactly what you want in your own herbal formula. Using our organic or wild crafted herbs gives you the peace of mind that your capsules are the best quality because you mixed the herbs and encapsulated them yourself. We have 2 capsule machines to choose from. Come by and ask us how, we'd love to help! Neti Pot If you have never heard of this you may not know what it is used for. A Neti Pot is used to wash out the nasal passages. When the nasal passages become thick with mucous or too dry or runny it is easier for bacteria and viruses build up causing further problems. Since the nasal passage is the bodies first line of defense against colds a Neti Pot is a good defense against colds and nasal blockages. In folk medicine gargling or sniffing salt water was the first line of defense against a cold. A nasal with a Neti Pot takes this to the next level washing the nasal passages with a salt water solution washes away all of the mucous and impurities from the nasal cavities. And compared to any other technique of washing out the nasal passages this is by far the easiest, quickest and the best I have ever used. Top of Page

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