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🌿 Understanding the Endocrine System

The endocrine system is your body’s messenger network.Instead of using nerves and electrical signals, it communicates using hormones — special chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstrea...

[Podcast] Endocrine Tune-Up: Herbs to Balance Hormones Naturally

Join host Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast as he explores the endocrine system — the body’s hormonal communication network — and how herbal traditions can restore balance. ...

🌿 The Forgotten System That Keeps You Healthy

If you asked most people to name the major systems in the body, they’d probably mention the heart, lungs, or digestive system. But there’s one system that almost nobody talks about — even though i...

[Podcast] The Lymphatic River: Keep Your Body’s Cleansing System Flowing

Episode 107 of the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast with host Jim Applegate dives into the lymphatic system — the body’s drainage and defense network. Jim explains what lymph is, why the lymphati...

🌾 Honoring the Healing Herbs of New Mexico this Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is more than just a date on the calendar — it’s an invitation to remember the wisdom that came before us. The herbs of New Mexico remind us that true healing doesn’t come fr...

[Podcast] Bones, Joints & Herbs: Natural Strategies to Rebuild Your Skeletal System

In this episode from our series on the body’s systems, the host digs into the skeletal system—its structure, functions, and how to support it naturally. Guests and references include insights from...

🌿 Discover the Healing Power of 20 Everyday Herbs

Have you ever wished you had a simple way to learn which herbs are safe, useful, and easy to use for everyday health needs? That’s exactly why I put together the 20 Herbs Guide—a resource designed ...

[Podcast] Hand, Foot & Mouth Relief: Herbal Hacks to Soothe Sores Fast

In this solo episode I walk listeners through what hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is, how it spreads, and how to comfort affected children (and adults). You’ll hear clear explanations of com...

[Podcast]Catnip More Than Just for Cats

In this episode we take a deep dive into catnip, one of the common herbs from a 20-herb kit, exploring its botany, traditional uses and practical home remedies. We learn how catnip fits into the m...

[Podcast] Juniper Berries: Ancient Spice, Modern Remedy

In this episode we explore one of Dr. James’s 20 essential household herbs: the juniper berry. Lets walk listeners through the plant’s identity, history, traditional uses and practical ways to pre...