Adder's Health Services

08/29/2024

Recently I rebranded the Adder's Health Website. Come check out all of the updates and changes including a brand new services page and online store!

www.adderhealthservices.com

Yarrow Mind, Body, and Soul is an herbal apothecary that provides both general and individual natural remedies to our customers. We also provide accudetox sessions and an exercise class.

06/07/2024

I am excited to be at the Memory Lane Alzheimer’s awareness craft fair again this year! The craft fair will be at pathfinder park in the event center from 8am to 8pm tomorrow Saturday the 8th. I will be there from 8am to 4pm. See you there!

05/15/2024

I recently learned about an amazing organization called Orchard of Hope. They help families who are struggling with cancer bills to cover medical and non-medical costs. The local chapter in Canon City is currently hosting a fundraiser. If you’re able please consider donating to them!

https://www.facebook.com/OrchardOfHopeFoundation?mibextid=LQQJ4d

The Orchard of Hope Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that is dedicated to improving t

03/11/2024

This class will be a fun way to dip your toes into the alternative health world. If you are someone who has an interest in treating yourself and your family safely then this is the class for you! What are you waiting for? A whole new world awaits you on the start of your alternative health journey!

03/08/2024

Our bodies constantly talk to us. We are let know when there is something not quite right. This is guided by an innate sense of knowing. When we ignore those messages we become ill. If we ignore the initial illness it often leads into a stronger longer lasting illness that in some cases becomes chronic. People ignore or push through a cold, that cold leads to a sinus infection, if untreated the sinus infection leads to respiratory problems. You know the early signs of an illness. Give your body support and rest before it becomes a full blown illness. When was the last time you ignored your intuitive knowing?

03/05/2024

I am very excited to announce my first ever course! If you have any questions please feel free to message me.

02/28/2024

Wow a whole month has gone by again! I will be at Kaleidoscope Inspiration this Friday starting at 5:30pm. Come learn about alternative health and the products I have available. There are so many fun things happening at the businesses on Main street. Come check them out!

02/23/2024

Weekends can often be the hardest time to take care of ourselves. I often put myself last and this is especially true on weekends. Boundary setting, getting enough rest, eating properly almost everything is harder on the weekends. This is partially a systematic problem from not having enough time to rest in general. This is your reminder before the weekend starts to look at what is going to support you most on the weekend. Turn this into a weekly routine and ask yourself is this something that supports my well being? If it is not supportive dive deeper look at is it not supportive right now or is it not supportive ever. Figure out your plans ahead of time and communicate those plans to those you care about. Do not let those in your life stop you from doing what is supportive. Keep up the boundaries that keep you healthy even on the weekend. I hope you have a wonderful and restful weekend where you take care of you!

02/22/2024

This morning I had a discussion with my daughter about change. We have been getting a late start to school and I told her we need to change our morning routine so it doesn't happen anymore. She told me she hates change even small change. I thought about that and to a certain extent we all hate change. There are moments in our lives that we wish to freeze in place and last forever, times when we don't want to let go of something, times we want nothing more than for change to happen and yet it doesn't come. Change comes in small increments or sometimes all at once. The road towards an illness is not a sudden change. It starts small from everyday occurrences and grows into something that feels unmanageable and often feels that it has always been there. Combating these small things leads us to stay healthy. Taking care of ourselves, creating a balance in our lives, and recognizing our bodies early warning signs are crucial to staying healthy. Change can be scary, changes in our health can be overwhelming, something as small as a change in a routine can seem like a mountain but it doesn't have to be. What are you doing to bring about healthy changes in your life and do you need help to achieve them?

02/11/2024

Hello! I wanted to inform my followers and those in my community that my business is going through a change. I will be updating the name of my business to Adder’s Health Services. Over this month and next month I will be working on transitioning everything over. I will still be providing similar services as well as expanding beyond them. I can still be reached at the same places during and after the transition. Thank you for reading and I hope everyone has an awesome Sunday!

02/06/2024

Many people think that herbal remedies can only treat acute illnesses but that is far from the truth. Herbal treatments can be used for both acute and chronic illnesses. Treating chronic illness is so rewarding. I love to help people be able to live their life again. The length of treatment and combination of treatment does depend on if the illness is chronic or acute. Someone with a cold or the flu requires rest and a tea that helps support the immune system as well as alleviate symptoms. A chronic illness usually needs a combination of internal and external treatments. Chronic illness also usually takes longer to recover from as it has been in the system longer. Temporary diet changes and lifestyle changes can be needed as well.
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02/02/2024

This week I took a friend to Denver so she could speak at a conference. We arrived early and were both excited to find out that Tattered Cover was open. It was so fun to look at all the different books and to support an independent book store. I found a book for myself The boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse and a birthday present for my daughter. What did you do for fun this week?

01/26/2024

This week I had fun making bath bombs with my daughter. What did you do to bring joy to your week?

01/22/2024

This question is one of my favorite to answer! What I have found with modern medications is that they tend to throw our bodies further out of balance creating new symptoms and keeping us ill. So many prescription medications have a long list of possible side effects that often sound worse than the original issue. Even over the counter medications suppress our bodies natural response or do not target an issue specifically enough. Herbal treatment focuses on working with our bodies. Herbal formulas use many herbs to balance out any extremes that may come from one herb. I always consider contraindications when building a formula. This is why I love doing custom work. Being able to build a formula specifically for one person and their body instead of a general use is so amazing. I hope that you have an amazing week! What is stopping you from trying an herbal formula for your health issues?

01/21/2024

I love being able to help people with the knowledge I have gained about herbs. The following testimonial is from a friend when I was still in school. I hope everyone has a restful Sunday!
I’ve used custom-made herbal products created by independent herbal practitioners for over 40 years. They’ve proven invaluable for me. The joint salve that Kris provided is one of the silkiest, most comforting blends I’ve ever used. It reduces pain within minutes, is long-lasting and gently powerful. My touchy skin loves it, my joints love it - my body is relieved. Thank you Kris! Mary-Ellen

01/19/2024

I had fun last weekend playing scrabble with my parents. One of the things that feeds my soul is playing board games. What did you do this week that fed your soul?

01/17/2024

The herb this week is Platycodon. This herb is great for treating the lungs and sinuses.
Platycodon
Latin Name: Platycodon grandiflorum
Chinese Name: Jie Geng
Common Names: Balloon flower
Part Used: Root
Energy and Flavors: Neutral, Acrid, Bitter
Organ Meridian Affected: Lung
Properties: Expectorant, Demulcent, anti-inflammatory
Effects: Aids expectoration of phlegm, stops cough, eliminates pus, reduces inflammation, promotes healing
Do not use if there is blood in the sputum
Information gathered from The Way of Chinese Herbs by Michael Tierra
Always consult with a physician before using any herbal remedy.

01/16/2024

Happy Monday! Okay let's get into the nitty gritty details of the scientific study of herbs. This requires a small history lesson. In the 1990's in the U.S. the FDA decided that there are too many herbs to test and validate so they said that people can use and take them but all companies have to put the statement "This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. In the past there have been studies on plants such as willow and foxglove that were later turned into medications aspirin and digitalis. These studies usually focus on trying to find the one "active ingredient" that is in the plant and then how to distill and make a man made copy of that ingredient. This view ignores the qualitative data that we have of the over 12,000 years that herbs have been used in India, China, and North America. India has used herbs and food as a form of medicine for over 6,000 years, China and North America have used herbs for over 3,000 years. Herbalists argue that we still do not understand the complexities of plants and that the nutrients of the whole plant are needed for the full effect of the plant to happen. None of the people who were our ancestors would have continued to use herbs if they did not have an effect on the body. There are also studies that are currently being done on herbs by independent companies and groups. Most importantly always trust your body and how it reacts to herbal remedies. You should consult with a physician before using an herbal remedy especially if you are taking prescription medications. A good doctor will take the time to research what you are taking and if there are any contraindications with your current medications. In short there is plenty of evidence and scientific basis that herbal remedies help people.

01/12/2024

With the new year I have decided to do things that feed my soul. Whatever that might be. So last weekend I went on a hike with my daughter. It was so nice to not worry about my phone and not have a time limit on what we were doing. We ended up hiking for 2 hours. My favorite part was my daughter singing about going on an adventure. What have you done to feed your soul lately?

01/10/2024

Elder is an amazing plant with many uses for each part. This time we will focus on the flower which is great to use for colds, flus, and fever. Everyone talks about using the elderberries for this but it is actually the flower that has the strongest properties for healing these issues.
Elder
Part Used: Flower
Flavors/Energy: Acrid, Bitter, Cool
Body Systems Affected: Lungs, Liver
Actions: Diaphoretic, alterative, stimulant
Information gathered from the way of Herbs by Michael Tierra

01/08/2024

A question I am asked often is are herbal remedies safe? Out of the millions of plants on our planet only 14 of them are banned for use by herbalists. There is no regulatory agency in the U.S. who has decided this herbalists as a group have said that these are not safe. Herbs can have contraindications which means that they should be avoided for certain issues but there are multiple options of herbs to choose from for each issue that makes it easy to avoid those contraindications. Always consult with a qualified professional and your physician before using any herbal remedy.

01/05/2024

I will be at first Friday this week next to my booth at Kaleidoscope Inspiration Come learn more about what I do and enjoy all the fun things going on there!

01/04/2024

This herb is amazing and has so many uses! One of the most amazing is that this herb is tridoshic. This means that it supports all three doshas, pitta, kapha, and vata, so it is widely used for many different formulas. One of the formulas I use it in is my cold/flu tea. Information learned from The way of Ayurvedic Herbs by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and Michael Tierra. Always consult with a physician before using any herb or herbal remedy.
Ayurvedic Herb Bala (Strength)
English Name: Indian Country Mallow
Parts used: Root, Leaves, Seeds, and Stem
Temperature: Cooling
Tastes: Sweet
Tissues: Effects all tissues especially marrow and nerves
Actions: Tonic, rejuvenate, demulcent, diuretic, energizer, nervine, aphrodisiac, analgesic, vulnerary
Uses: Heart disease, facial paralysis, neuralgia, rheumatism, asthma, sciatica, exhaustion, sexual debility, dysentery, leucorrhea, chronic fevers, cystitis, convalescence
Cautions: Congestive disorders with high Kapha or Ama, hypertension
Preparation/dose: Decoction, milk decoction, paste, medicated oil, powder 250 mg to 1 gram

01/01/2024

I recently was asked a great question about herbal remedies. They asked if the remedies could mix with their prescription medicine. The answer is yes. Anytime someone has prescription medication and is seeing me I look at possible interactions and advise the client to speak with their medical provider about the herbal remedies. There are multiple options for herbs and usually the interactions can be avoided. Ultimately the goal is to reduce or even eliminate the use of prescription medications but again only with the guidance, help and approval of a physician. You should always discuss any vitamins or other herbal remedies with your doctor before taking them. Happy new year!

11/04/2023

Come see me at the Mystic Market at the hive on Main Street! I’ll be here until 6pm

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween! Here is the newsletter for this month!