2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary

12/18/2025

Love Berberine!

🌿 Berberine is a naturally occurring compound found in herbs like goldenseal, barberry, Oregon grape, and tree turmeric. Its bright yellow color made it easy to identify and use, and it has been valued for thousands of years in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

▪︎ A richer history:
In Ancient China, berberine-containing plants were used to support digestion, relieve infections, and promote overall vitality. Healers noticed it could help with digestive discomfort, fever, and inflammation, and it was often included in formulas aimed at restoring balance to the body.

In Ayurveda, barberry and other berberine-rich plants were considered “bitter tonics,” used to support liver and gut function, detoxification, and overall internal harmony. Across cultures, these herbs were prized for their versatility—they were considered a daily tonic as well as a remedy for specific ailments.

▪︎ What modern research shows:
Berberine has been studied for its ability to:
• Support healthy blood sugar levels
• Improve insulin sensitivity
• Promote healthy cholesterol
• Support gut and microbiome balance
• Regulate inflammation

Because it influences glucose metabolism and insulin signaling, some people call it “nature’s Ozempic.” Unlike prescription medications, it works with your body rather than overriding it. It’s not a magic fix, but a supportive tool for those taking a proactive approach to metabolic and digestive health.

▪︎ Why people turn to berberine:
• PCOS support
• Metabolic health
• Blood sugar regulation
• Gut health
• Chronic inflammation support

▪︎ How it’s commonly used:
Berberine is typically taken in capsule or tablet form, often with meals (especially those containing carbohydrates) to help regulate blood sugar response. Like all supplements, check for interactions and consult a healthcare professional if needed.

⚠️ Quality matters:
Not all berberine supplements are created equal. Look for clean, third-party-tested options to avoid fillers, additives, or questionable sourcing.

12/08/2025

It’s Monday and as I go down the rabbit hole I find many pearls of wisdom that I need to share.

As many people, I have no gall bladder. I had a professor tell me in graduate school that she would never have advised me to have it taken out. I often wondered why or how but never asked.

Well the real truth is that those stones are small bits of cholesterol that get stuck in (often times ) the neck of the gallbladder causing backups and pain. There is much speculation as to why, slowed transit times in the gut, dehydration, super processed foods diet (ie lack of fiber). Is there an answer? Well perhaps yes!! Increasing transit times via herbals, increasing water intake, decreasing caffeine, increasing natural fiber in berries. All change the gut microbiome and the real culprit is diet. The easy answer while in pain may be bile salts, which would help break down the stones. However this should always be discussed with your providers.

Supplements are a tricky world and a huge business but trading hype for health is not an ethical way to practice.

As it relates to the above issues, the gut microbiome and slowed transit times are also the culprit behind many chronic diseases such as Parkinson’s . Additionally other chronic diseases are due to errors in metabolism as well. The gut brain connections are real, as is the vagus highway, the neurons in the heart, connectivity of the teeth and nerve innervation to the spine as well as the rest of the body, mental health and serotonin in the gut. All are real problems and just a supplement is not the answer.

Change in diet, activity, and positive strides forward using therapy, services, and herbals to support change make sense. Education and support are critical as well as utilizing professionals you trust.

Vitamins help support change so what I see and the best routes ?

A good multivitamin- often liquid if absorption is a problem. (Please get advise Amazon is not always the answer here)
Vitamin D - not just 3 but 2 as well. Sources D2 - mushrooms
Sources D3 - cod liver oil, salmon
Sunlight in the early morning
Omega 3,6 - an omega complete
B Complex
Magnesium- nuts, seeds, leafy greens, chocolate, coffee, coconut water
I use a lotion or brine mostly because it’s a benign way to absorb only the magnesium you need. (And helps sleep or calm)
Oh and take Vitamin C at a different time from B as they compete in the gut
Also don’t take calcium/iron/zinc together zinc and copper or iron and zinc due to absorption issues!

Happy Monday from Savannah!
Kim

Come see us in Helen or Augusta!

12/07/2025

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Ok so this is me! And you cannot relieve this stress completely without working a little . Herbs can only cut the pain, they can release a tight neck, but the healing is here !

Jaw constantly sore or tight? Let’s fix the root cause, not just mask it. 💡 Why Your Jaw Stays Tight: Even if you massage it, it only works in the moment. Overused muscles, stress, clenching, or bad posture keep sending your nervous system the message to stay tight—just like your arms after p...

12/04/2025

Don’t forget to visit Surrey Center in Augusta!! It’s a party from 5-7 and we are having snacks and drinks!!!

Come join the fun and buy your gifts!!

12/02/2025

The power outages in Helen are killing us this week. Please excuse closing early but we have an outage again today! Augusta is open and running with tons of Christmas items including our famous tallow lotion! The benefits are incredible!

And did you know that they have proven that the heart holds memories? Facts! It is not just the brain but the heart so designing a tea for grief and trauma heals. The spiritual side of a person is as important and Happy Heart Tea is perfect for both, not only the physical side like heart rate and stroke volume.

Heart health is real and energetically it can be read with sensors up to two feet away. So when you want to give a gift of healing this is perfect:)

Kim

11/27/2025

The answer tot his week's Herbal Trivia question is Houttuynia (Houttuynia cordata). "The Chinese name for this herb translates to “fishy-smelling herb”. It is used to clear heat."

Houttuynia leaf is known as Yu Xing Cao (fishy-smelling herb) in China. It is used to clear heat (antibacterial), to eliminate toxins, and topically to heal infections. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Houttuynia is often used to treat bronchitis, cervicitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, enteritis, urinary tract infections and cervical dysplasia. In a human clinical trial, it was found to be effective for treating ulcerative colitis.

The plant is widely used as a ground cover and can be found growing throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

The cooked leaves are used as a vegetable in China.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.

11/26/2025

Love this ❤️

Pure Water Has No Fish

Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine both do not believe that a disease has to be completely removed. This is in direct contrast to the antipathogen approach of Western medicine. Instead of aiming at destroying external disease-causing pathogens, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine aim at strengthening the vitality and innate bodily intelligence within a person by promoting internal balance.

Using the example of viruses, like Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), many patients worry that if they test positive for this virus, they are not healthy. The reality is that everybody carries certain viruses in his or her body. It is actually unusual not to have viruses in our bodies. In many cases, herbal medicine will gradually support the immune system and both control a virus such as EBV and prevent it from doing further harm.

There is a wonderful Chinese saying: “Pure water has no fish.” The concept is that no living things are pure and that sterile environments do not sustain life. We can coexist with many viruses, fungi, bacteria, and in some cases even cancer cells if we maintain a strong immune system, good nutrition, healthy digestion and bowel flora, and a positive attitude.

This blog is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not be a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified health care professional.

11/26/2025

Christmas Market in Savannah on River Street 2025!

11/23/2025

We are offering PEMF therapy!
Specific Benefits are numerous including:

Improved mood and relaxation
Reduced pain
Decreased fatigue
Quicker muscle recovery after workouts
Lowered blood pressure
Better quality of sleep
Increased metabolic rate
Reduced stress levels
Support for the healing process

How does it help you?

PEMF therapy focuses on deep healing, pain relief, improved circulation, enhanced cellular repair/regeneration, and stimulating tissues.

How does it work?

It generates targeted, low-frequency electromagnetic pulses to stimulate cellular activity. Different levels focus on. These pulses interact with your body’s electrical system, encouraging cell repair, reducing inflammation, and relieving pain.

The Therapy itself is completely painless and can be done in a comfortable setting that is private and also conducive to meditation or just relaxing

Frequency of use?

PEMF uses pulsed fields, and the frequency and intensity can be selected or adjusted for specific therapeutic goals (e.g., pain relief, relaxation).

We suggest 2x a week for 6 weeks

That’s 12 visits and of course we have a package deal for only $125!!

Miss a visit?

No big deal you still have 12 visits to use no matter what the timing !

We have gift cards perfect for Christmas!

Sign up this week black Friday or Saturday and receive a foot detox for free!

That way everyone benefits!

Bring a friend for a foot detoxification and get the jump on the holidays!
Buy one get one free!

So let’s be clear from Tomorrow through Cyber Monday you can schedule a foot detoxification at either store 2 for the price of one.

Call 706-969-1651 for Augusta and 706-892-2958 for Helen.

Stay tuned we have Black Friday gifts with purchase coming!!

Happy Sunday!

Kim

11/20/2025

We love milk thistle!

11/20/2025

Guess what? Day one of 2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary in Savannah! So come and see us! Dawn Ray is here !
And feel free to come into the stores in Augusta and in Helen! Get our bundle deals !!! And we have Black Friday Deals too!! More on this later!!