The Herb Blurb is a blog dedicated to describing the services and products The Herb Shoppe provides to help our customers achieve personal wellness.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

"Let Energy Flow:" The IONBath Footbath

The before and after results of an ionic footbath performed by the IONBath
Ever wondered what an ionic foot bath is like? Or what happens once the foot bath is complete? Take a look at these Frequently Asked Questions about a foot bath with the IONBath.

Q: What is an ionic footbath?
A: An ionic foot bath is when a person bathes their feet in ionized water. 

Q: That's cool, but how does an ionic foot bath work? What does it look like?
A: An ionic foot bath is really simple and pain free. A person simply puts their feet in a basin of warm salt water. An ionizer is put in the water, and the ionizer creates an energy field that stimulates the cellular energy in your body. This stimulation allows your body to cleanse itself naturally while restoring and normalizing pH and energy levels.

Q: So, why do you have to add salt to the warm water?
A: Adding salt to the water is the key to the cleansing process because the reaction between the salt and the ionizer creates what's called conductivity in the water. This means that when the ionizer and the salt react they create positive ions, and these positive ions attract the negative ions of the toxins in your body. These toxins then show up as differently colored flecks in the water.

Q: Wait. Does that mean the colors in the picture are real?
A: Absolutely! A very slight filter was added so you could see the flecks, but the color of the water is absolutely real. The toxins in your body come out through the skin of your feet, which changes the color of the water. Each color and each texture that comes out of the ionizer means something different. For instance, our Facebook manager Sofia volunteered this picture for us. Here you can see black flecks in the water. These flecks are actually black and they indicate that Sofia has some heavy metals that are being detoxed from her body. If you look closely in the "After" picture, you can see a clump of bubbles. Those bubbles have a white color and a bunched texture which indicates that Sofia is also detoxing candida, or yeast.

Q: That all sounds like it hurts..
A: It doesn't hurt at all! Some people say they experience some tingling during the foot bath, but there should never be any pain involved. That means that if you have cuts or blisters on your feet you shouldn't have a foot bath. The salt in the water will aggravate your cut or blister.

Q: So, if I have a cut or blister on my feet, can I not have a foot bath? Do I have to detox my feet?
A: Not at all! There have been plenty of people who have done a foot bath on their hands and they say they have had the same experience!

Q: Why should I get a foot bath? What are some of the benefits?
A: There are LOTS of benefits to getting a foot bath! A lot of our customers report reduced arthritis pain, fewer headaches and migraines, reduced menstrual pain, improved hormone balance, improved skin and nail condition, and people have even said they detox a lot of heavy metals. 

Q: Wow! Can anyone get a foot bath?
A: Yeah! But, there are some people who can't and shouldn't get a foot bath because the process of detoxifying is not good for them. The people who should avoid foot baths are people with heart conditions or who are taking heart medication, people who have had an organ transplant in the last 3 years, people who are taking medications for psychotic episodes or seizures, people who have open wounds that will be exposed to the water, and pregnant or lactating women.

Q: So, how much are foot baths?
A: Regularly, they're $30, BUT for the month of October, they're half off. That means you can get a foot bath for $15! It's a great bargain! Anyone can stop by The Shoppe for a walk-in or call (706) 884-1332 to schedule an appointment.

Have you had an ionic foot bath at The Herb Shoppe? Tell us about your experience on our Facebook page or in the comments below!

Do you have questions, comments or concerns about getting a foot bath? Email us, send us a Facebook message, or comment below! We'd love to hear from you.

Downtown LaGrange Community Events

Looking for something fun to do in the coming months? Look no further than Downtown LaGrange! Check out all these great events and activities:


Want more information? Go to Downtown LaGrange's website and Facebook page to learn more.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Morning Detox Tea (Tisane)

One day the Herb Shoppe's owner Laura was perusing the internet, and came across a great "Morning Detox Tea" or tisane by a leading tea authority Kathy YL Chan.

The tea is described as being a "bright concoction with notes of spice and heat," and Laura says the ingredient all have many benefits. The ginger soothes digestion, tumeric supports the liver, cayenne warms the body and boosts metabolism, and cinnamon is used as an anti-inflammatory and blood sugar stabilizer.

Here's what you'll need and how to make it:

Ingredients:
  • 1 inch piece of ginger
  • 1 tsp tumeric
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne (can use liquid cayenne as well)
  • spoonful of local honey
  • squeeze of lemon
How to Brew:
  1. Peel ginger and slice thinly, then smash the ginger.
  2. Add ginger to a sauce pan with 6 cups of water. Bring water and ginger to a boil then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add cinnamon sticks, tumeric, cayenne. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
  4. Strain tea into a mug
  5. Stir in honey and a squeeze of lemon
This recipe yields about 6 servings depending on your mug, so you can enjoy in a morning or throughout the day!

Did you try Chan's "Morning Detox Tea?" The Herb Blurb wants to hear from you! Share your experience in the comments below or reach out to us via Facebook or email.

"Tea being poured into a cup" from Shutterstock

Thursday, September 11, 2014

The ZYTO Compass

The ZYTO Compass in the Herb Shoppe. From left to right:
The Compass software and hand cradle
The Herb Shoppe in Lagrange, GA offers many ways to help you and your family stay healthy, but one of the most interesting and helpful tools we use is the ZYTO Compass System.

The ZYTO Compass System is a computerized system that measure's a body's response to a specific library of nutritional products. This special technology, called biocommunication, asks your body what nutritional product it needs most. Once the machine has learned which products are right for your body it then creates a personalized regiment just for you and your body's needs.

The process is non-invasive. In fact, all you have to do is put your hand on the hand cradle, and wait as the Compass sends stimuli to your body and reads the results. Your body won't react physically to the stimuli nor will it produce any sensations. Biocommunication is completely pain and sensation free!

Herb Shoppe owner Laura volunteered her ZYTO Compass results to share.
Once the Compass has finished reading your results it will create a personalized regiment based on the stimuli your body responded to. These responses to stimuli are called biomarkers. This reading will describe how many biomarkers were out of range in your body, and how to put your body back into balance.

Herb Shoppe owner Laura volunteered her own ZYTO Compass results to share, and describe how the reading will look.

Because of the recent outbreak of respiratory disease in Georgia, Laura wanted to know specifically if she needed anything to help support her respiratory system, and The ZYTO Compass said yes she did!

Here, Laura had 29 biomarkers out of range in her respiratory system. Out of her 29 biomarkers, 23 were brought into balance with the product Marshmallow & Fenugreek, and 6 were brought into balance with Fenugreek & Thyme. Both products are excellent for thinning mucus and supporting detoxification of the sinus. So, to help maintain her respiratory health, Laura needs to support her good mucus!

If you would like to know what your body needs, come to the Herb Shoppe for a complimentary ZYTO Compass reading. The Herb Shoppe Lagrange offers a Compass reading for free to all people who are interested in which holistic remedies are right for their bodies.

If you have questions about The ZYTO Compass, please feel free to email Laura or contact us through Facebook.


Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Eat Well with Ultimate Flora & Digest Smart Pairs by RenewLife

Looking for a way to prevent occasional digestive upset? Try RenewLife's Digest Smart enzyme and probiotic pairs to help support your digeation and even improve your energy! These three pairs have something for everyone: Senior Care, Women's Care, and Critical Care. 

Did you know that many foods do not contain active enzymes to help you digest your food? Having a poor diet low in enzymes, age, and stress all keep usfrom optimized nutrient availability and digestive health.

And did you know that clinical studies have shown a balanced gut to be directly and indirectly helpful in both broad and specific digestive conditions such as constipation, heart burn, weight gain, and skin problems?

Come into The Herb Shoppe today or send us a message to learn more about how paired enzymes and probiotics can help you!
 

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Essential Oils Class


Thursday, September 25 the Herb Shoppe Lagrange will be hosting an introductory essential oils class where you'll learn all the basics to using essential oils for your health and wellness!
If you'd like more info on the class you can contact the instructor Mary Joe at 706-302-4673.
And make sure you save your spot by calling The Herb Shoppe at 706-884-1332!