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Hidden Sources of MSG

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday October 13, 2009   -   By Sharon

The food additive monosodium glutamate, or MSG, has been linked to many health concersn including migraine headeaches and even hyperactivity in children. If you see the word "hydrolyzed" in any ingredient list on any food item, the product...

Shiitake Mushroom Harvest

Blog: The Mushroom Hut @ Fox Farms   -   Friday October 09, 2009   -   By Alan and Susan

Shiitake Mushrooms now fruiting!  We have the cooler strain of shiitake and do not force our mushrooms...we allow them to fruit when it is their time.  We deliver locally.  They are $8.00/lb.  See our listing for a photo.  Call or...

Yummy Yummy Sheep Sorrel

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Monday August 17, 2009   -   By Jessica

Sheep Sorrel is one of my favorite "weeds". It's an ubiquitous weed in gardens, pastures, meadows, and lawns; and persists in areas of poor drainage and low soil fertility; in gravelly sterile fields; and is very difficult to eradicate. But, well...

What's in your lip care products?

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday August 06, 2009   -   By Sharon

Your lip care products are just as important as your basic skin care needs and what you apply to your lips is even more important. Lip skin is very thin and does not have oil glands therefore, it needs deep moisture and added protection. Your lips can absorb...

Medicinal Apples From Our Farm?

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Tuesday July 07, 2009   -   By Jessica

I've been spending the last couple of weeks thinning the three acre apple orchard from the Morgan Family Farm. Apples are such an amazing food medicine and actually have tremendous medicinal value. A fresh apple is not only an ideal snack, but it's easy to...

What's in your feminine care products?

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday July 06, 2009   -   By Sharon

This blog is a little more focused for us ladies, sorry boys but you may not find this as intersting as the ladies or for some, you may not be interested at all. I am blogging about feminine care products because for most of us when that time of the month...

I'm In Love With My Herbal Pantry!

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Friday July 03, 2009   -   By Jessica

I'm absolutely in love with my herbal pantry. This cupboard is probably my favorite place in the house. It's silly, but I find solitude here. I just can't stop myself from peeking in, reorganizing or smelling it everyday. I find and save jars, bottles, and...

Natural remedies for teething infants

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday June 30, 2009   -   By Sharon

A teething baby and toddler can be more then a handful (trust me!) and I wanted to share some natural suggestions to help relieve pain from your little one as well as help yourself to de-stress. When a baby firsts starts to teethe, there are tell-tale...

Beans and why they make us "toot"

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday June 25, 2009   -   By Sharon

-           The scientific name for a group of vegetables that research has proven may provide protection against certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants (Beta Carotene and the compound...

Sweet Lemon Balm......I'm In Love!

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday June 25, 2009   -   By Jessica

I have several lemon balm plants growing right outside my kitchen window, and I just love the wafting lemon scent that flows into the house. This easy to grow herb thrives in any sunny, well drained location. Both the foliage and the flowers are attractive in...

Are you getting your daily nutrients?

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Sunday June 21, 2009   -   By Sharon

The Standard American Diet (SAD) is quite "sad" when you really look at what most American's comsume in a day. We have the poorest diets and are the highest for obesity and heart related conditons. As the fast food capital of the world, we need to...

Are You Nervous About Hops? Well Don't Be!

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday June 18, 2009   -   By Jessica

Whether you're young or old, rich or poor, everyone experiences insomnia at one time or another. Why use over the counter sedatives when there is a safe alternative? So insomniacs, us herbalists have the answer - Hops. Hops or (Humulus lupulus) is...

Label Reading body care products

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday June 16, 2009   -   By Sharon

Do you ever take the time to read labels on your body soaps, lotions, shampoos or really anything you are putting on your skin? Skin is the largest organ and what you are applying topically is being absorbed into your system and is being utilized by other...

What's in your sunscreen?

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday June 09, 2009   -   By Sharon

The warmer weather is here and as you reach for sunblock, please be aware of what it may contain. May studies have linked the chemicals found in many body lotions and sunscreens to contain xenoestrogens which has been found to cause many unwanted effects such...

Simple facts about Fructose

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday June 04, 2009   -   By Sharon

When I talk about weight loss with most the first thing I mention is reduce your intake of fructose and eliminate high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) products. With the commercials on television about how great HFCS is; many ask me why I say this, so let me...

Herbs in danger of extinction

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday June 01, 2009   -   By Sharon

I have composed a list of herbs most in danger of extinction. Many can be found locally in nurseries and garden centers while other are protected by local preservation societies. If you happen to see one of these herbs (some may be found in the perennial...

20 Minute or less skin care routine for healthy sk...

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday May 28, 2009   -   By Sharon

With the warmer weather upon us and as we grab for the sun block, I am frequently asked what is the best routine I do to keep my skin happy and healthy? There are lots of things especially in our diets to keep our glow about us but if you want to keep your...

Herb Garbling: Tedious But Exquisite

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday May 28, 2009   -   By Jessica

Garbling certainly can be a tedious experience, but it is really quite enriching. I find that it has helped me get to know the plants I've collected even better. It's such a fun word to use too. I love when someone calls and asks what...

Grandmom's Queen of Hungary's Water . . . back in ...

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday May 26, 2009   -   By Sharon

Hello all  . ..  just letting everyone know that the first batch of my Grandmom's Queen of Hungary's Water is back in stock!!! Here is a link - http://www.localharvest.org/grandmoms-queen-of-hungarys-water-C4528 Peaceful Blessings !

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