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

When your little one is miserable, you feel it too. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is one of those illnesses that can make children (and parents) pretty miserable for a week or more. The good news: ...

[Podcast] Muscles Matter: Natural Ways to Rebuild, Relax and Restore

Join host Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast as he dives into the muscular system — what muscles do, the three basic types (skeletal, smooth and cardiac), and why muscle health...

🌿 Preparing Your Body for Winter — Herbs and Habits for the Cold Season

As the weather cools and the days get shorter, your body naturally starts preparing for winter. Learn how to support your immune system, boost your energy, and stay strong all season long with simp...

[Podcast] Preparing your body for Winter: Herbs and habits for the cold season

Join Jim Applegate on the Reality of Herbal Therapy as he walks listeners through preparing the body for the seasonal shift from summer to winter.

[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...

[Podcast] Our Tonsil Experience

Our Tonsil Experience In this deeply engaging episode, we take you through a powerful journey of a family's struggle with a serious flu that hits their daughter. A tale of love, resilience, and t...

Vitamin D: Why It's  Not Always Easy to Get Enough

New research shows that vitamin D, and specifically D3, might help lower your risk of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Medicinal Mushrooms Health Benefits

These popular fungi offer a bevy of health benefits.

How Gut Health Is Linked To Your Mental Health

The gut-brain connection might be the key to better mental health.

The Top 7 Adaptogen Herbs

Are you looking for ways to be healthy that go beyond the vitamin bottle?