Archive for January, 2011

Flu symptoms?

Flu symptoms include (list courtesy of FLU F.A.C.T.S.): Flu symptoms can be mild or severe, and can come on suddenly – be sure you know your flu treatment options so you can be prepared. Symptoms generally appear 1 to 4 days after exposure to the virus. The common symptoms of the flu include: Fever (100º [...]

January 31, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Do you “recycle”…

Do you recycle your plastic water bottles? Why bother! Note the processing of plastics and the mandatory release of hazardous chemicals into the air and water:  Who is this clean for?  Also,think about the BIG companies that really benefit from collecting, filtering, bottling, shipping, and storing bottled water! Take action and find out about the [...]

January 27, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Controlling High BP…

In a recent study done in the United Kingdom, it seems that there has been some real success to controlling high Blood Pressure by surgically implanting a stimulating mechanism in part of the brain.  Stimulation to the brain in this procedure, the article says, is similar to a pacemaker stimulating the impulse center of the [...]

January 25, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Free Lecture!

Your Body & Environment For Winter Wellness. Tuesday, February 15th 6:30-7:30PM (7:30-8:00 open discussion) –with– Amy Bregy, Aromatherapist and Reiki Master and Cristyn Peters, BS, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist Learn how to manage the cold and flu season naturally. Upstairs at The Herbal Path                         [...]

January 25, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Miso Soup for the Soul

Aside from being delicious, Miso soup is extremely beneficial to our health! Miso contains both enzymes and probiotics, seaweed provides us with iodine and trace minerals, and the tofu is an easily digested protein. Plus, it is so easy and quick to make!  Here at the Herbal Path we sell White, Red and Barley Miso [...]

January 23, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Treatment for Head Lice?

“My daughters had head lice from their school. We tried the Herbal Path Oil Treatment and it worked great!” Laura, Newmarket

January 21, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Neem Oil for Dry Skin

I just finished a phone training about neem oil and its many wonderful topical uses. This time of year, dry skin is a concern for many people. I know my skin has seemed extra dry these last few weeks! Neem oil can be a great option, and it’s one that many people aren’t familiar with. [...]

January 20, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

“Designer” protein for an anti-inflammatory?

In an exciting new study,  scientists from Imperial College London, have demonstrated that there is a certain protein that can act as a molecular switch which regulates inflammation.  The full article can be viewed at:   protein regulates inflammation.  The article concludes that based on this evidence, they can now “design. . . new anti-inflammatory treatments [...]

January 18, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments

Herbal Path Portsmouth Upcoming Events!

The Herbal Path in Portsmouth is gearing up for the fantastic New Year. Here is a list of events that we will be holding the rest of January and into February. We hope to see you there and have a great and healthy year! Tea Time Thursdays at 2pm: We will be displaying several products that [...]

January 17, 2011   Posted in: Events  No Comments

Cinnamon – a little dab’ll do ya

According to a multitude of professional studies, cinnamon has been found to  increase insulin sensitivity, and thus move sugar out of the blood and into surrounding tissue.  A high level of sugar in the blood over extended periods has been found to cause capillary damage – see Great article detailing blood sugar damage. Cinnamon is [...]

January 13, 2011   Posted in: Uncategorized  No Comments