Before we go into all this, I must make you aware of a couple of things. If you are pregnant or nursing, always seek your physician’s approval before using an herbal or homeopathic product. Most herbs are contra-indicated during pregnancy and lactation. Also, if you are treating any chronic problems with pharmaceutical drugs, you must consult your physician to insure that interactions will not occur. None of the following recommendations have been evaluated by the FDA, and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.

As a rule, herbs are not intended for long-term use. When being used for more than one month, herbs should be “pulsed” -- meaning they should be taken for cycles of ten to fifteen days with a three day to one week rest period between cycles. One common mistake made by new herb users is the “a little made me feel better, so a lot will make me feel great” theory. I strongly suggest you follow, and do not exceed, recommended doses. Also, if you are not working with a trained herbalist or naturopathic physician, DO YOUR HOMEWORK. There is lots of information on the market and on the web about herbs. Be responsible and realize that you should make sure you are knowledgeable about anything you put into your body.

Over the last six weeks, I’ve been putting together a regimen of preventative and symptom-treating herbal remedies and homeopathic treatments to help my