FAQ
As an online source for healing strategies, services and products, Herbs Etc provides for all aspects of your health and well-being. Our natural healing experts have decades of combined experience in the fields of massage therapy, natural healing products and a host of other skills that make us the perfect source for all your natural healing questions. We find that our clients, people all over the world, often have similar concerns when it comes to caring for their health needs. Look through this helpful FAQ for answers to your natural healing questions, and for help with the online products and services we offer. If you don’t find your question here, you can always contact us with your specific question for one of our experts.
The pictures are part of the organizational system that we use at Herbs Etc. They make it very easy to find the appropriate herb and/or supplement for the specific area of the body that is showing symptoms of distress.
The knowledgeable consultants at Herbs Etc. may suggest any of these approaches to well being based on what you tell them about your condition, habits, Etc. Learn more about each in our “Products” section.
Sure! Smells are free! But remember, its not just the aroma that will bring healing—there are benefits to their use! We sell oils by the drop, by the 1/2 dram, by the dram and in spray bottles and roll-ons.
You make this wonder concoction yourself with ingredients you can purchase at the grocery store. It’s your ticket to good health! Come in and see us for the recipe.
After filling out a few simple forms about your lifestyle, a knowledgeable counselor will ask you additional questions concerning your health and make non-invasive observations of your skin, pulse, eyes, muscles, and nails to assess your current state of health. Then, your counselor will write down a list of possible lifestyle changes, foods, herbs, and other suggestions to help you meet your health goals. These will be prioritized so that you can make the ultimate decision as to what path you wish to follow on your journey to well being.
The consultants at Herbs Etc. will help you determine which herbs can be taken safely with prescriptions.
Seniors and current students at the Naturopathic Institute receive 10% off products. Additional discounts are available on Nature’s Sunshine products by becoming a member through us with savings of 20%. Details are available in the store.
Generally one to two drops of essential oil is used per 70 pounds of body weight. Oils can be applied almost anywhere on the skin, but certain oils must be diluted before application. Essential oils can also be diffused into the air. See our consultants to find out exactly which oils should be used for best results.
There is no registration required for the Tuesday night classes; just come to Herbs Etc. at 6:30 p.m.! See the link to free classes for the most recent schedule.
Ear candles are cone-shaped, hollow tubes (candles), the tips of which can be gently placed inside the ear opening. When burning the candle, a gentle vacuum is created that draws out excess wax and bacteria that may have accumulated. Come in for complete instructions on how to use them correctly to keep your ears tuned!
Some of the Tuesday night classes are devoted to these and other topics. If you desire more extensive education in an area, consider taking a weekend course through the Naturopathic Institute.
Encapsulated herbs are good for five years. Liquid herbs are good for two years, though these are best kept in the refrigerator if not used on regular basis. Oils that are not diluted have no expiration date and homeopathics are good for 5 years.
Most herbs and supplements are taken with meals unless directed otherwise. Most people will find that even a glass of juice or a piece of fruit is sufficient for taking supplements. Follow the instructions on the bottle and ask us for recommended amounts.
Homeopathics need to be taken without food or water 10 minutes before or after. Also, it is best not to touch homeopathics, but to toss them into the mouth from the lid of the container.
