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[Podcast] Those Itchy Eyes

A couple days ago I woke up with really itchy eyes due to allergies. In this episode I talked about the three formulas I took to relive the pain and itch in my eyes, Hay Asz Extra Strength, I Bri...

What Is Candida? It's Not a Disease You Caught — It's a Digestive Tract Out of Balance

There's a belief out there that Candida is some magical illness you catch, like a cold. In more than forty years of working with people's digestive health, I can tell you that's not the reality of ...

Your Second Brain: How the Gut Controls Mood, Immunity & Energy

In this episode of the Reality of Herbal Therapy with Jim Applegate, hosts Jim and Lynn dive into the science and stories behind the gut–brain connection — what researchers call your "second brain...

Herbal Capsules vs. Teas: Which One Actually Works Better?

What You'll Discover in This Blog Post Why Dr. James abandoned teas and tinctures in favor of capsules — and the three clinical reasons behind that decision The one situation where a capsule will ...

Skin Signals: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You (And How to Support It Naturally)

As we shift from winter into spring, a lot of people notice changes in their skin—dryness, itching, breakouts, rashes, puffiness. Here’s the helpful way to look at it: your skin is often a messenger.

Spring Body Prep: Why Your Body Needs a Seasonal Reset Before Summer Hits

You do it for your house. You open the windows, pull out what accumulated over winter, clear the corners, and start fresh. Your body needs the same thing — and most people never do it. Right now, a...

[Podcast] Spring Reset: Wake Up Your Body with Herbal Spring-Cleaning

Spring is a natural “wake-up” season for the body, and in this episode we explain how to work with that shift instead of fighting it. We break down common spring changes—lighter sleep, increased li...

[Podcast] Win the Allergy Super Bowl: Herbal MVPs to Prepare Your Body

Join host Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast as he uses a Super Bowl analogy to walk listeners through practical herbal strategies to prepare for allergy season. Drawing on per...

[Podcaast] Skin Deep: Herbal Secrets for Radiant Skin & Rapid Repair

Unlock the secrets of the integumentary system—your body’s first line of defense. In this episode, discover how skin, hair, and nails work together to protect your health, and learn about the best ...

Gratitude Medicine: How Thankfulness Heals Body and Mind

Discover how a simple daily gratitude practice can support your body’s natural healing—improving sleep, digestion, immunity, heart health, and emotional resilience. Plus, get easy, realistic ways t...