Ravenswood Natural Health

03/22/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 3.00 on Sundays. Come by and see how lovely forsythia is on this grey grim day. :-) Sara

03/19/2026

Sometimes a kidney or bladder infection will sneak up on you. Most of the time, it's caused by e. coli overgrowth. Before you hit the antibiotics, why not try a cup of cold-brewed uva ursi tea? The main glucoside in it helps reduce the bacterial population, while the tannins also help clean things up. 10-12oz. cup of cool water, teabag or ball of uva ursi, & let set 1-2 hours. Drink a couple of cups for about a week.
*

Botanical names: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi How It Works The glycoside arbutin is the main active constituent in uva ursi and comprises up to 10% of the plant by weight. Hydroquinone derived from arbutin and methyl arbutin is a powerful anti-bacterial agent and is thought to be responsible for uva ursi...

03/18/2026

Have you seen our newest goodies? Wellness patches to a fantastic deal on CoQ10 from Natural Factors. ANd magnesium! Creams, sprays, & bath soaks. Unscented, icy-hot, MSM-boosted, or essential oil infused. All fantastic products from quality companies!

03/18/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 5.00 on Wednesdays.
*
For a breath of Spring- try forcing forsythia! Clip some budding stems (your own plants, or ask for permission from your neighbors) & set them in water. These are just about as early as I can get flowers from. Usually, I like to wait maybe a week longer, but this is ok. You get some very pretty branches, and in a couple of weeks, bright yellow flowers and green leaves.

03/17/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 5.30 on Tuesdays. Drop by for seasonal supports, tasty teas, or what helps you through the day.

03/13/2026

"You don't have x? Why??? It's available online..."
*
Today's real-life example & warning: Hylands used to make a homeopathic remedy for poison ivy. They discontinued it - no longer make it, no leftover stock, not selling it anywhere. This is straight from the manufacturer TODAY.
*
Someone is selling a fake version online, but the price is ridiculous, like $80 for what should be maybe $25 max. It looks legit (except for that price) but isn't. Who knows whats really in it?
*
A similar problem with Terry Naturally products. Pirates are making really good fakes and selling them for about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of the real supplements. Terry Naturally is getting calls & complaints about adverse incidents. People demanding a refund for product that aren't theirs. They are working to get the fakes off the market but they pop right back up.
*
Both of these are exactly why you are better off buying local. I buy straight from the manufacturer or straight from known & reputable distributors who have close partnerships with the manufacturers. I can tell you who made a product & where. Also- Most online sellers have warehouses that aren't temperature-controlled, which does no good for most supplements.
*
Quality assured- buy local!

03/13/2026

Welcome back to winter, at least for a few more weeks. Meantime, Ravenswood is open & stocked with all sorts of supports for the changing seasons. 9.30-5.00 Friday, 10.00-5.00 Saturday, & 10.00-3.00 on Sunday.

03/13/2026

Still in animal trials... however, genetic therapy for osteoporosis is a distinct possibility sooner rather than later.

Osteoporosis represents an increasing health and socioeconomic burden on aging societies. Current therapeutic options often come with potentially severe side effects or lack long-term efficacy, highlighting the urgent need for more effective treatments. Identifying novel drug targets requires a thor...

03/11/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 5.00 on Wednesdays. It's Sneezin' Season! Whether a cold or allergies, we have you covered. This is just part of our Immunity/Allergy section. We also have elderberries, elderberry syrup, herbal cough syrups, tinctures, capsules, & more.

03/08/2026

Good morning! A bit of color for you on this grey, cockeyed day. Tick-tock, change the clock! Ravenswood is open until 3.00 on Sundays. :-)

03/06/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 5.00 on Fridays. Drop in for all your immune supports- lots of colds & flus are in the air right now!

03/05/2026

Good morning! Ravenswood is open until 5.00 on Thursdays. Grey grim drizzly day - drop in to see how much we have changed since this photo from 15 years ago!