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[Podcast] Understanding Your Cardiovascular System
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In this episode of our podcast series focusing on the systems of the body, we delve into the cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system. This system is crucial as it involves your heart, arteries, capillaries, and lymphatics, all working together to move blood, nutrients, and oxygen throughout your body. We begin by discussing the heart, an electric pump that operates through electric impulses, driving blood through your veins and arteries. Irregularities in this system can cause symptoms such as numbness, tingling, and even pain. To address these issues, we explore the "Hrt" formula, designed to nourish and strengthen...
[Podcast] Understanding the Nervous System: Herbal Remedies for Stress, Anxiety, and Pain
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In this enlightening episode, we continue our series on the different systems of the body, focusing on the nervous system. We explore how herbs can treat the system rather than just the symptoms, offering a holistic approach to health and wellness. The episode begins with a personal anecdote about dealing with stress during college years and introduces the concept of how stress affects the nervous system. Our host explains the importance of the myelin sheath in nerve communication and how stress can deplete essential nutrients, leading to issues like depression and anxiety. We dive deep into various herbal formulas...
[Podcast] The Power of Baking Soda in Your Water
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Join us in this enlightening episode where we delve into a fascinating and underappreciated health tip: the benefits of adding baking soda to your water. Hosted by a family passionate about holistic health, this episode features insights from Lynn and Jessica, daughters of the renowned Dr. James, who share their personal experiences and professional expertise. Discover how a simple addition to your daily routine can alleviate headaches, improve hydration, and even prevent urinary tract infections. Jessica, who worked alongside Dr. James for 15 years, provides invaluable knowledge on the science behind pH balance and the transformative impact of baking...
[Podcast] The Urinary System
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Welcome to this episode of 'The Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast'. This episode is entirely devoted to one of the most critical and oft-overlooked system of our body, the urinary system. Explore insightful discussion about the intricacies of our urinary system, the challenges it often faces, and how everyday habits like water intake critically affect its functioning. We also highlight how closely our reproductive and urinary systems are connected and how problems in one can trigger complications in the other. The episode delves deep into a variety of medicinal herbs and natural remedies that help nourish and take care...
[Podcast] Herbal Healing for Impetigo
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In this insightful episode of 'Reality of Herbal Therapy', join the engaging Lynn as she offers a comprehensive understanding of a common skin condition we often overlook - Impetigo. Leveraging her family's vast knowledge in herbal therapy, Lynn sheds light on the starting symptoms of Impetigo, its highly contagious nature, and how it escalates if not addressed early enough. Discover the importance of early detection and prevention in the management of Impetigo, listen in as Lynn talks about the tell-tale signs of the condition and the immediate preventive steps that can be taken. Dive into the benefits of individual...