Monday, August 11th, 2008

Getting ill at daycare - Herbs can help children get better sooner

I thought that my baby had a really good immune system. He is 29 months old, has only once been worryingly sick and has had the sniffles a few times but that’s about it. I was happy with that as an indication that his system is obviously being challenged by nasties along the [...]

6 Comments » - Posted in Family Health by anke

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy

Hello Herb Lovers,
I think it’s time I start publishing some of the Questions I receive from time to time.
Dear AnkeB,
I have recently found out I’m pregnant and am madly reading everything I can lay my hands on. I have read that Raspberry Leaf Tea is good for “toning” the uterus to help prepare for [...]

2 Comments » - Posted in FAQ by anke

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Healtheries Herbal Tea - A Product Review

 
While grocery shopping at the supermarket, Spawn (teenage son) asked for some rosehip tea - good boy - and since I was out of dried rosehips at home I agreed to some teabags. I always like having a look at what the conventional shops stock and this time was pleasantly surprised by the selection [...]

5 Comments » - Posted in Family Health, General, Review by anke

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

The Many Uses of Lemon Grass

Hello herb lovers,
 
Every now and then I read a post by another blogger I feel compelled to comment on, especially if it means that Herbology can come to the aid of someone who is in need of herbal assistance. The recipient of today’s herbal emergency is Lee from Urban Cultivation.
 
When I read that Lee [...]

2 Comments » - Posted in Family Health, Garden, General, Recipes, herbs by anke