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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...

Last Day of the Calgo Gardens Farmers Market Sale!

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Wednesday September 02, 2009   -   By Sharon

Last day of the Calgo Gardens Farmers Market –             Friday,   September 4 th       11:30am – 4:30 pm   Mention this blog and...

How to protect yourself from the Swine Flu natural...

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday September 01, 2009   -   By Sharon

I was just reading a great article by Dr. Lynn Jennings, MD and information is fabulous on the swine flu and the vaccinations now available. These are some suggestions to help protect yourself from acquiring the swine flu: • Get adequate amounts...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 !

Herbal Ice Cubes

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Friday May 22, 2009   -   By Sharon

We all try to use as many fresh herbs as possible but what happens when you are left with a small amount and not enough to make your favorite dish? Or how about when you use almost every leaf off the stem but have not even a handful left and you know if...

Flower Scented Sugar

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday May 21, 2009   -   By Sharon

I made my last batch of flower sugar last week when my lilacs were in final bloom. I love "lilac sugar", it has such a unique flavor and can really add a twist to some common dishes and drinks. I espcailly like to add it to Green tea or Jasmine...

Gardening by the phases of the Moon

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday May 19, 2009   -   By Sharon

How does one garden by the Moon? Farmers have done it for centuries and many of our ancestors only followed the planting and harvesting patterns despite newer technologies. The lunar phase controls the amount of moisture in the soil. This...

Detox Salad Recipe

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Friday May 15, 2009   -   By Sharon

I was flipping through a great book called Detox for Women by Natalia Rose, a great nutritionist and found this wonderful salad recipe to help detox the system. It is very, very tasty!!! This salad can be made anytime as it is full of vitamins and...

Mugwort Madness

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday May 11, 2009   -   By Sharon

After having a long discussion with a friend who wanted to pull every last little root of Mugwort from her yard because she was so frustrated with it's regrowth and noxious habits, I decided to educate everyone on its wonderful properties. Here is information...

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