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List four herbs and one mineral to support blood sugar levels.

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  1. Berberine.
  2. Cinnamon
  3. Gymnema Sylvestre
  4. Fenugreek
  5. Chromium & Vanadium
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What is berberine?

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Berberine is a nutrient from the European barberry, Oregon grape and goldenseal.

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What are six benefits of Berberine?

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  1. Balances Blood sugar levels
  2. Supports healthy inflammatory response
  3. Improves gut and microbiome Health
  4. supports cholesterol balance
  5. promotes healthy circulation
  6. supports liver health
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What are the six benefits of Cinnamon?

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  1. balances blood sugar levels
  2. antimicrobial and antifungal properties
  3. supports healthy inflammatory response
  4. rich in antioxidants to fight oxidative stress
  5. improves insulin sensitivity
  6. supports healthy cholesterol levels
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How many grams of cinnamon a day may help improve blood sugarr levels?

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3 to 6 grams

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What is Gymnema Sylvester?

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Gymnema Sylvestre is an Ayurvedic herb

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What gives Gymnema Sylvestre the ability to provide health when consumed.

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The active component in Gymnema Sylvestre is gymnemic acid, which can block the sugar receptors on your tongue, decreasing your ability to taste sweetness. This can lead to reduced sugar cravings.

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What are six benefits of Gymnema Sylvestre?

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  1. reduces sugar cravings by making sweet foods taste less appealing
  2. helps lower blood sugar levels
  3. contribute to favorable insuling levels by increasing insulin production
  4. improves cholesterol and tryuiglyceride levels
  5. may promote weight loss
  6. reduce inflammation due to its tannin and saponin content
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What are the six benefits of fenugreek?

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  1. improves gut motility
  2. supports healthy blood sugar levels
  3. supports sexual health
  4. improves microbiome
  5. improvescholesterol balance
  6. supports detoxification
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What are four common symptoms caused by parasites?

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  1. Inflammation
  2. brain fog
  3. digestive troubles
  4. chronic fatigue
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List 9 herbs that can kill parasites.

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  1. Black Walnut
  2. Sweet Wormwood
  3. Garlic
  4. Oregano
  5. Tribulus
  6. Neem
  7. Grapfruit Seed
  8. Woormseed
  9. Clove
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What is the name of the compound in Black Walnut that helps kill parasites?

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Juglone

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What are two things that Black Walnut can fight?

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Bacteria and fungi

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What can Black Walnut also do besides be used as a parasitic?

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As a laxative to rid the body of dead microbes and waste products.

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What are four benefits of Black Walnut?

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  1. anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
  2. promotes healthy skin
  3. protects cardiovascular health
  4. aids in the prevention of cancer
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What are four benefits of Sweet Wormwood?

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  1. Anti-parasitic, Anti-bacterial and Anti-fungal
  2. improves immune function
  3. stimulates digestive juice production
  4. improves bowel motility
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What two bacterial does Sweet Wormwood kill?

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  1. H. Pylori
  2. Klebsiella
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Is oregano oil a potent anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-oxidant?

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True

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Can you use Oil of Oregano for more than a month?

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No, only use it for short periods of time and no more than a month without a break.

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What are the benefits of Neem?

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  1. Anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-malarial and anti-viral
  2. repels insects
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What are the benefits of grapefruit seeds?

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  1. anti-oxidants, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.
  2. supports the digestive system and immune system.
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What are the benefits of cloves?

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  1. anti-microbial, anti-parastic, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory
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What are three herbs to help with H. Pylori?

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  1. Sweet Wormwood
  2. Cloves
  3. Berberine
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List 4 benefits of Mullein
1. Loosens Mucus (expectorant) 2. Calms Inflammation (mucilage) 3. Protects cells - antioxidants 4. Fights germs (antiseptic)
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What 4 herbs should you avoid if you are pregnant or soon to be pregnant?
1. Black Cohosh 2. Yarrow 3. Juniper Berry 4. Motherwortg
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What five herbs should you avoid if you have severe plant allergies?
1. Astragalus 2. Cat's Claw 3. Licorice Root 4. Passionflower 5. Nettle
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What 4 herbs can interfere with chemo/radiation/surgery and should be avoided?
1. Kava 2. Garlic 3. Tumeric 4. Ginkgo Biloba
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What five herbs should children avoid?
1. Belladonna 2. Mugwort 3. Skullcap 4. Ginseng 5 Pennyroyal
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What is a tincture?
A tincture is created by steeping plants in alcohol for 4 to 8 weeks before filtering off the plant material.
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Why is alcohol used for tinctures over vinegar or glycerin? (provide 3 points)
1. Alcohol is a universal solvent that can extract essential oils from herbs/roots and mushrooms. 2. Alcohol makes the tincture last forever. 3. Alcohol allows easier and faster absorption of the healing plant compounds.
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How long does alcohol based tinctures last?
Up to 7 years
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How long does a glycerin tincture last?
Between 2 to 3 years
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How long does a vinegar-based tincture last?
Up to a year (you will want to refrigerate)
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What is an infusion?
An infusion uses water or oil to extract the medicinal compounds from plants or mushrooms.
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Is tea considered an infusion?
Yes, it's a hot water infusion.
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What is the difference between an oil and water infusion?
Water infusions are ingested, while oil infusions can be applied topically or added to a cream or salve.
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What is an essential oil?
Essential oils are compounds extracted from plants through steam distillation or mechanical pressing.
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What is a hydrosol?
A hydrosol is flower water created by distilling fresh herbs to access the water soluble parts of the plant. They are much less concentrated than essential oils.
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What is a poultice?
A poultice is an herbal remedy made by combining medicinal substances that have a moist base, such as herbs or clays.
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What is a decoction?
It's a concentrated form of a hot infusion or tea.
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What is the difference between a tea and a decoction?
Teas are infusions that are steeped, and decoctions are simmered.
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Who would you make a decoction for versus an infusion?
Children or animals who are unlikely to drink enough of a hot infusion to do them good.
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How do you make a decoction?
1. Cold soak the herb for a few hours. 2. Bring to a slow boil and then reduce the heat to a low simmer 3. Keep simmering for about 15 to 20 minutes. 3. Strain and allow to cool.
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What is steam therapy?
This allows medicine to go through your nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs, and then directly into your bloodstream.
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How long do you need to breathe in a herbal steam?
10 to 15 mins for adults; 5 to 10 mins for children

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