Ask The Herbalist

I want to use Activated Charcoal while I am nursing. Can I use it everyday? How often can I use it? Will it affect my wild yam birth control pills?

You don't need to use Activated Charcoal everyday. Just 2-3 days per week, and "no" it will not affect your Wild Yam (birth control). Article: Benefits Of Carbon A/K/A Activated Charcoal

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I just purchased the Pancreas Kit for children for my 4 year old who was diagnosed with type one diabetes. I have been feeding her a raw diet of just vegetables. The diet includes no dairy, no grains, and fruit for a week. I also started the Pancreas kit last week too. I was wondering if there is any reason why her blood sugar levels would go up? All she is eating is veggies, and her sugar levels are at 300 most of the time. Even if she doesn't eat anything, it still goes up to 300. I also know it says you cannot tell us not to give, or not to give her insulin, or not. I am still currently giving it to her. Does the pancreas kit work just as well if the are receiving insulin or not? Or does it hinder the process? I would really appreciate other advise you would offer. Thanks so much!

Drugs and herbs don't mix! They cancel each other out. The blood sugar will go up and down due to the body attempting to regulate, and normalize the blood sugar levels. Perfectly normal! It's called "healing crisis. Whatever you guys choose to do, simply keep monitoring the person. Ask the person how he/she feels (very important). Article: Healing Crisis

What is your recommendation for neurally mediated cardiogenic syncope, or hypotension neurally postural tachycardia syndrome? My step daughter was diagnosed with this as a small child, now she's 16. She gets extremely light headed in the shower, gets sick to her stomach, and will pass out. Doctor recommends plenty of water and, hold on here 'salty foods'. You and I both know at least we'll go for the celtic sea salt. Right?

Regardless of the pathology, always DETOX, DETOX, DETOX [Full Body Cleanse] the person, and modify the diet to a chiefly vegan-vegetarian diet with high amounts of raw foods. Yes, drink plenty of water and ALWAYS consume sea salt over regular table salt!

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First off let me say that I am a true believer in natural healing. I have had the "pleasure" of going through serious intestinal complications, arthritis pain, foot issues and severe menstrual pain with no real help from conventional doctors or medicine. I am extremely grateful for this site, your wisdom, and your sincere desire to help people. In the very near future I am going to purchase your Full Body Cleanse Kit, but I am currently on an oxygen therapy routine involving 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide that is ingested (not by itself of course!). Will I be able to continue my oxygen therapy along with the detox?

You most certainly will, Beloved! Glad you find the site of interest! Peace and Love!

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I was involved in a car accident in late April, and in result I have Hematoma in my lower leg. At this point the swelling is annoying. Do you have anything that can help the swelling go down? Do you have anything to rebuild the busted blood vessels?

Consider the Veins Formula, Circulation Aid formula, and Fluid Formula all available @ Dherbs.com "Online Store " store.

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I just read your article on The Science of Ear Rings and loved it, as I love all articles on DherbS! But I am now wondering if I should remove the nose ring that I wear. I pierced it myself, but it's on the right side of my nose, and the hoop is silver. What sort of energetic effects has this decision had on me?

Thank you for your complimentary words regarding our articles. Much appreciated! I think you should switch up wearing gold, and silver nose ring on your right nose for purposes of balance. What type of energetic effects it has had on you? Well, I wouldn't know specifically, only you would know the answer to this as you know how you feel day in and day out. Article: The Science of Ear Rings

I am a 47 year old African woman who lives in NY, and is new to natural living. I need to cleanse, detox, release excess weight, and release fibroids. I heard of Zeolite, and looked for it on your site but I don't see it. Is Zeolite good to use for fasting? The purpose of my fast is to end my desire to eat fish, and dairy from my taste buds, and cleanse.

You'll have to research this product for yourself. Personally, I have heard about it but, choose to stick with botanicals. Read about our Full Body Cleanse is a wonderful way to begin living a healthier lifestyle.

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I received and read your article on toxemia. Should the herbs you listed be taken before trying to get pregnant to prevent toxemia, or only during the pregnancy?

They should only be taken during the pregnancy. To prevent toxemia before pregnancy, perform the Full Body Cleanse 2-3 times per year. Article: Eclampsia.

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Red Clover, ingredient of Female Hormonal adds estrogen. The thickening of my uterus lining is due to the fact that I have more estrogen, than progesterone. Will it not make my uterus wall thicker? I just ordered this product. So how will this work if I have too much estrogen already?

You can never have too much GOOD estrogen, Beloved! All estrogen is not the same. God gave women estrogen, and this estrogen is not a problem, it's the man-made estrogens that are the problem. Now, to balance your hormones by getting more progesterone, start taking 3-6 capsules of Wild Yam Root daily.

According to the doctors, the symptoms that I am experiencing are due to Ulnar Nerve Entrapment. I do feel the falling asleep feeling in my left hand ring finger, and little finger. As well as having aching pain on the inside of my left elbow. Of course they (the Doctors) want to operate. Does Dherbs have any products that would be beneficial in releaving me of those symptoms?

This sounds like a circulation problem. We suggest that you first detox your body with our Full Body Cleanse followed by a daily regime of the Veins Formula, Circulation Aid, MSM Sulfur, and Nerve Formula.

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How often can a male ejaculate and not lose his life force? I am in the beginning stages of learning, Panic breathing, Qi Gong, and Tantric Sex. I try to use my knowledge in those area, so that I won't lose my life Force.

By simply replenishing his life force. Eating nutrients, consuming white powder gold (Dherbs.com Ethereal Bliss), deep breathing, etc.

I was wondering if it is necessary to take a prenatal vitamin if I will by using your product called Healthy Pregnancy, since it already has lot of nutrients in it?

It's optional to use prenatal vitamin when using our Healthy Pregnancy Formula. It's your choice!

I discovered I have knots under my left arm pit. They itch and are very painful. The lumps grow in cluster or, one by one. It doesn't matter if I wear deodorant, or not my arm pits remain itchy. What does this mean, and what can I do about it? Help!

Beloved, you seriously need to consider performing the Full Body Cleanse. Also, read our "Dangers Of Antiperspirants" article.

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I was recently pregnant, and did not carry the baby full term due to something doctors call hyperemesis gravidarum. Have you heard of this? How do I go about being healed of this to carry a child full term?

We have not heard of this Western medical term. We would recommend that you perform the Full Body Cleanse, (followed by performing The Female Cleanse and Uterus Cleanse), change your diet (go vegan and/or raw foods), work mental science, etc.

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Is there a herb, or a salve that I can use on my son's foreskin? It is long and tight, we can not pull it back because it is sooo tight. He is six, and of course the doctors want to have him circumcised.

Consider trying the Deherbs.com Oxy-Oil!

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After reading some other natural material, it was stated that you should clean your colon before detoxing you body, because the blood feeds from the colon. Would that be a better way?

Detoxing actually cleanses the colon. They are one in the same. When you detox or cleanse the body, you detox or cleanse the colon. When you cleanse or detox the colon, you cleanse or detox the body.

If you use teaspoons of a higher s.h.u. Cayenne, say 135,000, will this result in greater arterial plaque removal than using 40,000 s.h.u.?

Not necessarily! Be careful with higher dosages of cayenne pepper. Your inquiry was a GREAT one!

I have a son to be 5 month old. What are your thoughts about how long a mother should breast-feed? What foods should be introduced? I currently breast feed, and what to keep my sons immunity up. Thanks!

The proper time for solid foods is at the time the teeth come in (for chewing purposes). However, you can feed a baby puree'd foods beginning at age 6 months. A woman should breastfeed if she can for 2 years, or until the teeth come in and/or the baby doesn't want breastmilk anymore. The first foods should be puree'd fruits followed by vegetables. But never grains (at least for the first 2 years of life).

The problem is the nerves from my brain to my ears. They are clogged. And as a result the sound doesn't reach from my ears to my brain.

Unfortunately, I never heard of this issue. I would suggest ear candling or coning and working on your nerves, (taking Nerve Formula [3 capsules daily] and Nerve-Calming Tea [1 cup nightly], and CNS Formula [3 capsules daily]). I'll have to research more into this condition. But there is always something you can do. Peace and Love!

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Nerve-Calming Tea

Could you please help with the types of herbs that can be used to regenerate and restore kidneys?

Oh sure! By all means! Great nephritic (kidney) herbs that help the kidneys cleanse, repair, tone, strengthen and rejuvenate include Uva Ursi, Juniper Berries, Cornsilk, Agrimony, and Nettles (to name a few). Check out Dherbs.com's Kidney-Bladder-Adrenal as it includes several of the best nephritic herbs that will help with all adverse kidney conditions.

Kidneys, Bladder & Adrenals