Sprigs Fall22

SPRIGS LIFE

SUPPORTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM WHILE BATTLING AN AUTOIMMUNE CONDITION

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WHY NUTRITION IS IMPORTANT!

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EASY BALANCED BREAKFAST RECIPES FOR MORNINGS!

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MOTHERHOOD CONFERENCE RECAP

Community Edition: Stories, Advice, & Feedback From Our Readers!

Dates:

June 8th and 9th 2023

Thursday and Friday

If this is your first time receiving this magazine—welcome! We aim to help you and your family to live a happy, healthy life. We provide quality health products and natural health education. We hope you make positive changes in your health.

If you have been a part of the Sprigs community for a while, welcome back! We are excited to share this new issue with you. As your family prepares for the busyness of Summer and Fall, I hope you are in good health and full of energy and anticipation for what every new day will bring.

Welcome to the Fall Issue of the Sprigs Life Magazine.

This issue is packed with helpful topics to keep you healthy and prepared for back-to-school season as the fall months approach. Whether it is immune support, navigating back to school essentials, how to protect your immune system if you deal with an autoimmune condition, or simply getting help with making balanced breakfasts for the family, we have what you need here!

This can be a fun season but also a little stressful. If you are a parent, you know the back-to-school

jitters well! The school year always flies by, so take it all in! It is hard to believe that our oldest, Annabelle, is 11 already, and our baby Zion is walking, learning words, and doing big boy things. As parents, we work hard to raise them to love and serve others. We also believe teaching them how to care for their health and listen to their bodies as they grow is essential. Seeing them know how to change their diet and what herbs to take when they have a runny nose or feel something coming on is incredible. Immune health education is so important!

Thank you for all the encouraging letters and stories, which are always encouraging and fun to read and help us know how we can help and serve you best as a team here at Sprigs.

Our goal here at Sprigs is to provide products and information to help you take control of your health and that of your family. Thank you for your incredible support as we continue to journey together. We hope to continue building a space for everyone to share their personal experiences and health journeys.

Sincerely,

& Nancy Laudon

Jonathan

editorial director

Nancy J. Laudon

Content Director

Gina Hackbarth

Assistant Editorial Director

Monica Mercado

content editor

Annalee Mutz

writing contributors

Sandra Ellis, M.H.

Mary Colvin

Gina Hackbarth

Jonathan Laudon

Nancy J. Laudon

Natalie Semmelmann

contributing photographer

Daniel Austin

creative designer

Robin McDowall

circulation director

Leroy Miller

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Autoimmune and Immune Support

How to support your immune system when you have an autoimmune disorder

Natalie Semmelmann

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The Importance of Nutrition in Healing

All about the average American diet and how to combat it to promote healing in the body.

Sandra Ellis

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Easy Cleaning: Mold

With fall comes mold. Learn how to clean it and stay safe while doing so!

Gina Hackbarth

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Is there Protein in Plants?

Protein is essential for optimal health – however, many people believe that we need a lot more protein than what our body actually needs to be healthy.

Sandra Ellis

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How Daily Super Greens Keep You Young

The benefits of greens to health and how they can keep you feeling young and rejuvinated

Natalie Semmelmann

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Improving Your Kid’s Cognitive Function

What affects a child’s cognitive function? How can parents combat poor focus in their kids.

Gina Hackbarth

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The Importance of a Balanced Breakfast

Mornings can go by quickly, which makes it hard for breakfast! These easy balanced breakfast recipes will help with having a seamless morning.

Natalie Semmelmann

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Exercise: Functional Movements

Being seated at work all day can create mobility issues quickly, learn some functional movements to help combat them!

Gina Hackbarth

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Baby-Led Weaning

Ready to end the breastfeeding journey? Your baby will tell you. All about baby-led weaning from Nancy’s experience.

Nancy Laudon

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Motherhood Conference

Motherhood Conference 2022 was incredible! Get the full recap and sign up for 2023’s conference.

Sandra Ellis

“Love when you can combine theologies from Eastern medicine in herbs and common practices of today.”

$36,000 Raised for charity: water this year

For those of you new to Sprigs, a portion of our product sales goes to charity: water, a non-profit organization bringing clean drinking water to people in developing countries. When a community gets access to clean water, everything changes. Clean water means education, income, and health — especially for women and kids. Thank you for being a part of supporting this amazing cause.

Your contributions matter. In the second half of 2020, 2 funded wells with hand pumps were placed in Mozambique. That is a significant accomplishment, and it’s because of people like you who continuously donate.

New organization we will be supporting:

HOPE HOUSE

$36,000

Hope House exists to serve, equip, and empower first-time expectant moms who have chosen life for their babies.

We believe that every mom and every life is worthy of our best and we are here to ensure that new moms are equipped to not only survive but also to thrive in this bold, life-changing decision.

What We Can (and Cannot) Talk About in this Magazine

As you probably know by now, there are certain health topics that we are no longer allowed to address due to FDA regulations. For those of you who have been receiving the Sprigs Life Magazine for a while, you may remember that we used to publish more articles on how to use herbal products as medicine to deal with sickness, disease, and healing as well as many customer success stories. But unfortunately, because of FDA regulations, we are no longer allowed to publish a lot of this information or these stories. According to the government, just talking about the healing power of herbs means we are making claims they deem unacceptable when published together with our products.

This has made it difficult for us to share almost any of the thousands of stories you send us about using our products. In the past few magazines, we have chosen to only share the stories that the FDA allows. However, because we want to share more of your stories, we have decided to do something a little different in this magazine. We are going to go ahead and publish some of the stories and censor out some of the words that the FDA does not want us to publish. In many

cases, the censorship concerns a health situation that the writer was dealing with. We know sometimes these censored out words are frustrating but that is the only way we are able to publish some of these stories, and we are grateful for your understanding.

Also, if you are subscribed to this magazine it means you also get the Motherhood Magazine that we publish. After finding ourselves so limited on what we could and could not say in this magazine, we decided to go ahead and make an entirely new magazine that does not contain our products, where we could talk about any health topics we wanted. Publishing two magazines enables us to share all of the helpful information that made you subscribe to this magazine in the first place.

We hope you enjoy this magazine. Our team works extremely hard to make sure we include the best and most helpful information we can in each magazine that we publish. We hope that this magazine is a blessing to you and to your family. And we thank you for joining us on your family’s journey to good health.

Warm Regards,

Jonathan Laudon

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colorado

Bontragers Variety Store 9726 S Cty RD 3E Monte Vista, CO 81144

delaware Mast’s Bulk Food 240 Apple Grove School Rd Wyoming, DE 19934

georgia Peace Valley Market 1734 Hwy 27 N Colquitt, GA 39837 229-758-2880

iowa Community Country Store 5757 James Ave Kalona, IA 52247

Community Country Store Annex 5697 Gable Avene SW Kalona, IA 52247

The Herb Shop 1215 Orange Avenue Kalona, IA 52247 319-646-1142

Kuntry Kabin 5679 Hwy 1 SW Kalona, IA 52247

J & L Health 3899 Hilton Rd Edgewood, IA 52042

Prairie Grove Nutrition

1503 Fairbank Amish Blvd Hazelton, IA 50641

Westview Food & Fabric

3127 Carver Rd Lorimor, IA 50149

illinois

Family Health Foods

2008 CR 1800 E Arthur, IL 61911 217-543-3189

Heartland Bulk Food

20177 N Depler Springs Rd Cuba, IL 61427 309-785-5060

Wellness By Design 156 IL E Hwy 15 Bluford, IL 62814

618-732-8558

indiana A and R Herbs

11475 W 250 N Middlebury, IN 46540

A.M. Family Grocery

18509 Hursh Town Rd Grabill, IN 46741

Bargain Center 6816 E 400 N Montgomery, IN 47558

812-486-2815

Country Side Produce 915 E 200 S Lagrange, IN 46761

260-499-4009

Dirt Road Fabrics

10755 W 050 N, Middlebury, IN 46540

Discount Grocery

2276 N 1000 E

Loogootee, IN 47553 812-709-0350

Earthen Treasures 906 N Hwy 27 Berne, IN 46711 800-292-2521

Elite Herbs 7450 S 200 W

Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-0993

Gesundheit! Health & Nutrition

10735 W 450 N

Shipshewana, IN 46565

574-238-0763

Hagerstown Herbals 13851 We Oler Road

Hagerstown, IN 47346 765-541-8993

Harvest Enterprises 6811 W 1300 North Nappanee, IN 46550

Hillside Variety 2550 N 400 W Lagrange , IN 46761 260-768-4550 #4

Hilltop Woodcraft 1078 E CR 500 N Orleans, IN 47452

I L Valley Sale 3731 N 700 E Montgomery, IN 47558

J.L. Supplies 2509 E 800 S Geneva, IN 46740

Maple Grove Store

6807 S 300 E Berne, IN 46711

Millers Variety LLC 3718 N 700 E Kokomo, IN 46901

765-628-3173

Norine’s Herbs 14746 CR 34

Goshen, IN 46528

574-642-4272

Peaceful Acres Nutrition

8244 W 1050 S Waveland, IN 47989

Raber’s Naturals 3297 N 775 E Montgomery, IN 47558

R & E Sales

825 East 200 South Monroe, IN 46772

Simply Natural 8145 W St Rd 120

Shipshewana, IN 46565

260-768-3179 Ext 2

S & M Variety

947 N 200 W Monroe, IN 46772

Valley View Gift Shop

7648 S CR 225 W

Versailles, IN 47042

Yoder Battery Sales 6550 S 1000 W Topeka, IN 46571 260-593-0683

Yoder Herbs 25115 CR 54 Nappanee, IN 46550 574-773-7057

kansas

Yoder’s Health Products

6515 S Yoder RD Haven, KS 67543

kentucky A & S Country Store 7675 Oil Well Rd Glasgow, KY 42141

D G Miller 1525 Barkers Mill Rd Pemboke, KY 42266 270-439-0454

The Dinner Bell Country Market 1532 Maysville Rd Flemingsburg, KY 41041 606-849-1919

Family Home & Health Products 1085 Bradfordsville Rd Campbellsville, KY 42718 270-789-4800

The Farmstead Market KY 10712 Castle Hwy Pleasureville, KY 40057 502-878-4211

Fruitfull Hill Bulk Foods 1411 Buffalo Cerulean Cerulean, KY 42215

Heritage Country Market 1347 Polin RD Willisburg, KY 40078 859-375-9219

Kountry Korner Market 12730 N HWY 259 Stephensport, KY 40170 270-547-2021

Kountry Kitchen 8459 Glasgow Rd Burkesville , KY, 42717

L&M Buggy Supplies & Tack 3292 Turner RD Flemingsburg, KY 41041 606-849-8519

Ottenheim Country Store 5920 KY HWY 643 Waynesburg, KY 40489 606-355-7464

Red Rose Health Supplies 574 Hoover Lane Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Sunshine Cottage Fabrics 859 Slate Branch RD

Crab Orchard, KY 40419

606-355-2146

Valley Healthy Treasures

2117 Logsdon Valley RD Munfordville, KY 42765 270-524-2117

maryland Millwood Herbs

‘N Vitamins 36906 Millwood Lane Mechanicsville , MD 20659

maine Community Market 368 Thorndike Rd

Iunity, ME 04988

207-948-4174

Hall Brook Grocery 51 Reynolds Rd

Thorndike, ME 04986

207-948-1424

michigan Borkholder Health Products 30443 Coohon Rd

Colon, MI 49040

Brenneman’s Health Foods 18607 Fillmore RD

Stanwood, MI 49346

Colonville Country Store 7047 E Colonville Rd

Clare, MI 48617 989-386-8686

Country Corners Bulk Food 1284 West Kittle Rd Mio, MI 48647

Hilltop Variety 4242 S Ferris Ave

Fremont, MI 49412 231-924-7694

Royal Oak General 27925 P Dr. S Homer, MI 49245 517-568-5983

Valley View Herbs 8335 Valley Hwy Vermontville, MI, 49096 517-726-0875

Whispering Pines Country Store 8153 E Skeels Rd Fremont, MI, 49412 231-924-0991

Worley Chiropractic 304 S Main St Ithaca, MI 48847 989-875-3500

Yoder’s Of Tustin 20030 200th Ave Tustin, MI 49688 231-829-3023

Yoder Sales 2587 100th Ave

Lakeview, MI 48850

minnesota Country Road General 17088 County Hwy 39

Frazee, MN 56544

The Country Store 22460 200th St Long Prairie, MN 56347

Riverside Variety Store 25510 County 30

Granger, MN 55939

Sunset View Fabric 13404 Keller Dr St Charles, MN 55972

missouri Beechy’s Variety 639 Smith Rd Seymour , MO 65746

Blosser Country Store 4519 Hwy FF Hlafway, MO 65663

Bramble Patch Health Foods 14667 Hopewell Rd Versailles, MO 65084

Burkholder Variety 25246 157th St Monticello , MO 63457

E & L Herbs & More 3135 E 1350 Rd El-Dorado Springs, MO 64744

Gingerich Herbs 1668 Audrain Rd 173 Clark, MO 65243

Grabers Variety 514 Hwy V Humansville, MO 65674

Hilltop Naturals 446 Stone Haven Road Tunas, MO 65764

Jay’s Country Store 100 N Lafayette St Box E Madison, MO 65263 660-651-8785

Lilac Lane Bulk Foods 1206 NE 1400 Windsor, MO 65360

Lilac Lane Variety 19939 St HWY E Queen City, MO 63561

Rosebud Ridge 42790 Maries Rd 639 Dixon, MO 65459

Sunrise Variety 29366 State Hwy 3 Laplata , MO 63549

Sunshine Foods LLC 19532 Hwy C Barnett , MO 65011

montana

Family Birth Services 529 N Central Libby, MT 59923 406-291-3292

Rosebud Handyworks 5150 Tongue River Rd Forsythe, MT 59327

new york

Countryside Fabrics 5462 Myers Rd Conewango Valley, NY 14726

The Health Shoppe 392 Elwood Rd Fort Plain, NY 13339

Himrod Housewares 1139 Briggs & Spicer Rd

Himrod, NY 14842 315-536-8446

Maple Lane Herbs 8049 No 3 Rd

Lowville, NY 13367

Miller’s Country Grocery & Salvage 1007 Clymer Hill Rd

Clymer, NY 14724

716-355-4251

Miller’s Country Store 275 East Rd Burkesville, NY 12917

River Road Variety Store 11501 County Route 119

Addison, NY 14801 229-758-2880

Sunrise Naturals NY 7669 Route 474

Panama, NY, 14767

north carolina Gullions Christian Supply 607 S Main Street King, NC 27021 336-983-2220

north dakota Prairie Herbal Health 208 1st Street NW Marmarth, ND 58643 605-850-9576

ohio A & M Variety

14940 TR 179

Kenton, OH 43326

AM Herbs 6830 TR 569

Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Backyard Herbs

8128 Maurer Rd Apple Creek, OH 44606

Byler’s Country Store

53405 Calais Rd

Quaker City, OH 43773

Cedar Ridge Sales 125 Hull Rd West Union, OH 45693 937-779-6388

Country Side Market 8375 Criswell Rd

Fredericksburg, OH 44627

330-695-2288

Country Side Naturals 16268 Newcomb Rd

Middlefield, OH 44062 440-632-1911

Deer Run Variety 7347 CR 51

Big Prarie, OH 44611

Dublin Fabric & Variety 4303 TR 606

Fredericksburg, OH 44627

Family Variety 6980 S West Lebanon Rd

Navarre, OH 44662

Farmerstown Shoe-N-Gifts 2730 SR 557

Baltic, OH 43804 330-897-1152

Friendly Meadows Country Store 30341 A Coshocton Rd

Walhonding, OH 43843

German Village Market 4900 Oak St Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-1800

Gingerich Repair 24810 Lepley Rd

Gambier, OH 43022 229-758-2880

Glade View Herbs 2569 Glade Rd Beaver, OH 45613

Health Plus

Natural Foods 1212 A Hull Rd

Sandusky, OH 44870

419-625-9149

Heritage Naturals 15848 Nauvoo Road Suite A Middlefield, Ohio 44062

Herberger Country Store 50967 TR 220 Baltic, OH 43804 740-610-8586

The Home Place 7771 US HWY 68 Georgetown, OH 45121 937-378-3400

Kauffman Treasures 2428 Hague Rd Orwell, OH 44076 440-437-3421

Kurtz Family Fabrics 15437 Nash RD Burton, OH 44021

Maysville Country Market 8583 Mt Hope Rd Apple Creek, OH 44606

Monroe Yoder 1468 State Rt 96

Ashland, OH 44805 229-758-2880

Mt Hope Health Food 8129 State Route 241 Mt Hope , OH 44659

Nature’s Herbs (Charm Gifts) 4422 SR 557 PO 86 Charm, OH 44617 330-893-4516

Nature’s Warehouse 7490 State Route 241

Millersburg OH 44654

1-800-215-4372

Nature’s Blessings 7469 Tr 525

Holmesville, OH 44633

New Bedford Care Center

33272 SR 643 Fresno, OH 43824

Old Fashion Country Store 1196 Ft Jefferson Ave Greenville, OH 45331 937-548-7894

Pleasant Valley Market

3133 Pleasant Valley Rd SW Baltic, OH 43804

Quest for Health 16074 E High St

Middlefield, OH 44062

Ruby’s Country Store 2467 US 62

Dundee, OH 44624

330-359-0406

Shady View Pantry

3556 Zuercher Rd

Dalton, OH 44618 330-857-8159

Stutzman Farms 6197 TR 605

Millersburg, OH 44654

330-674-1289 x2

Sunlite Herbs

7818 CR 49 Belle Center, OH 43310 937-464-9099

Swiss Village Bulk Foods

309 S Broadway St Sugarcreek, OH 44681 330-852-2896

Troyer’s Variety Supply

37770 Dye RD Rutland, OH 45775

Valley View Variety

5275 SR 314 Mt Gilead, OH 43338

Wengerd Naturals & Variety

2358 Boggs Rd Patriot, OH 45658

Windy Knoll Fabrics 9675 CR 329 Holmesville OH 44633

330-279-9088

Yoders Salve 4285 Indian Spring RD Baltic, OH 43804 330-897-0782

oklahoma

Creekside Sales 5387 W 620 Chouteau, OK 74227 918-476-5550

ontario, canada

Sun Valley Botanicals 7013 First Line RR3 Arthur, ON, Canada NOG IAO 519-848-5916

pennsylvania

Allensville Vitamin & Variety

85 Poplar Tree Lane Allensville, PA 17002

Country Health Shop

332 Old RT 15 Port Treverton, PA 17864 570-374-9996

Country Side Health LLC

133 Cooper Rd Sandy Lake, PA 16145 814-425-7284

Creekside Foods 339 Spring Garden Rd Kinzers, PA 17535

717-442-9622

Esh’s Store 16285 Cumberland Hwy Newburg, PA 17240

717-530-5305

Hillside Bulk Foods 1403 W Kings Hwy Gap, PA 17527

Fishers Country Store 2100 A Stiegel Pike, Meyerstown, PA 17067

717-786-8411

Furnace Road Shoes

431 Furnace Road Quarryville, PA 17566

717-786-8411

Hillside Herbs 481 Rock Station Rd Myersdale, PA 15552

Hometown Diapers

300 Churchtown Rd

Narvon, PA 17555

717-768-3332

J&S Herbs 4000 E Newport Rd

Gordonville, PA 17529

717-768-8183

J-N-S Tack 28 Fox Rd

Pine Grove, PA 17963

570-245-0754

Komessa 147 Voganville Rd

New Holland, PA 17557

Lilly Lane Natural Products

201 Schaffer Rd

Elizabethville, PA 17023

717-364-8699

M & M Grocery

18 Hilltop Rd

Greenville, PA 16125

724-588-6551

Miller’s Natural Foods 2888 Miller Lane

Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505

717-768-7582

Mountainside Herbs

306 East Winter Rd

Loganton, PA 17747

Nickle Mine Health Foods

2123 Mine Rd Paradise , PA 17562

717-786-1426

Pauline’s Naturals 78 Chapel Rd Milton, PA 17847

570-437-3197

Pine Lane Herbs & Food 8667 St RT 54 Watsontown, PA 17777

570-538-5173

Pleasant Valley Country Store 429 Sproul Rd

Kirkwood, PA 17536

Rocky Ridge Store 17465 Path Valley Rd Spring Run, PA 17262

Route 10 Roadside Market

941 Compas Rd Honeybrook, PA 19344 610-273-3796

Scenic Ridge Foods 98 E South St Loganton, PA 17747 570-725-2108

Shady Lane Sales PA 3624 Leach Rd Atlantic, PA 16111

Sinking Valley Health Foods 246 Lone Pine Ln

Tyrone, PA 16686

Springville Foods 5450 Friendship Lane Kinzers , PA 17535

Stoney Ridge Foods 532 Emory Green Rd

Loysville, PA 17047

717-789-4544

Sunny Hill Market 199 Stouffer Rd

Port Royal, PA 17082 717-527-4824 Ext 2

Sunny Ridge Health Foods 206 Tabor Road New Holland, PA 17557 717-355-5505

Sunset Health Foods 6104 Nittang Valley Dr Mill Hall, PA 17751 570-726-7235

Swatara Herb Nook 130 Deck Drive

Myerstown, PA 17067 717-933-9840 or 717-933-8880

Walnut Brook Foods 207 Crowl Toot Lincoln Univ., PA 19352

tennessee Byler’s Fabric and More 95 Lower Cane Creek Rd Pleasantville, TN 38585 931-593-3724

Fall Creek Variety 3302 Old State Hwy 111 Spencer, TN 38201

Yoder’s Country Store 7340 Hwy 124 MC Kenzie TN 38201 731-352-5177

texas Health 2 U 508 North Main Seminob, TX 79360 432-955-2111

west virginia Hilltop Health Products 175 Sassafrass Rd West Columbia,WV 25287

wisconsin Circle S Sales W 12283 Cumberland Rd Colma, WI 54930 715-228-2204

Clear View Country Store 423 233rd St Baldwin, WI 54002

Corner Variety W4001 Grand River RD Markesan, WI 53946

Country Side Corners E 4246 Cty Rd KK Chaseburg, WI 54621

Circle S Sales W6152 County Rd Z Westfield, WI 53964 715-228-2204

Family Health Products 1928 North Old 92 Evansville, WI 53536

Fly Creek Sales W 13675 Fly Creek Rd Blair, WI 54616 715-538-2173

Health E Triple E S 2481 Cty Hwy V Hillsboro, WI 54634

Lark Country Store W 5431 Lark Rd Shawano, WI 54166 715-758-7579

Lena’s Soaps & Variety N 1050 17th Rd Dalton, WI 53926

Meadow View Health Products 15711 County F Darlington, WI, 53530 Pine Hollow Store N 14085 Fernwall Ave Stanley, WI, 54768 715-644-3591

Trail Lane Sales S 7005 Trail Lane Loganville, WI, 53943

Immuno-X

2 oz $1999 SKU: 625045

4 oz $2999 SKU: 625046

8 oz $4999 SKU: 625047

Echinacea Purpurea, Echinacea Angustifolia, Peppermint Leaf, Elderberry, Astragalus Root, Nettle Leaf, Red Raspberry Leaf

Immuno-X provides complete immune and vitality support for your whole body with two different kinds of echinacea and elderberry.* Elderberry and echinacea are considered to be among the best herbs to support immune function all year long due to their unique supportive properties.* Immuno-X is our family’s first choice for immune support, we always keep a bottle on hand and you should too.* Comes in 3 different sizes to fit your family’s needs.

Kids Immuno-X

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625380

Echinacea pupurea (Leaf, Stem), European Elder (Flower), Peppermint (Leaf), Yarrow (Leaf)

Kids Immuno-X helps support a naturally healthy immune system with a blend of the highest quality echinacea and European elderflower.* When they feel their best, they can be their best, that’s why parents trust Kids Immuno-X to provide the best Immune System support everyday.* Made with echinacea, this supplement has the power to keep up with them, whatever they may be doing. We recommend that all children, ages 1-10, use Kids Immuno-X for full immune support.*

IMMUNO-X KIDS IMMUNO-X

BY SANDRA ELLIS

Immuno-X originated from an old Native American recipe that has been used for hundreds of years. The original formula consisted of yarrow, peppermint, and elderflower. In today’s formula, we have added echinacea. This is such a simple formula and yet is highly effective. It has always been my first go-to for young children. This formula is safe for newborns up to adulthood. Here are some of the reasons for its amazing effectiveness:

ECHINACEA

• Immune booster

• When echinacea goes into the body, the body sees it as an invader and becomes activated to fight off this new invader. This is why echinacea should only be used for 10 to 14 days at a time because when the body realizes there is no threat, the immune system relaxes again.

• Historically, echinacea has been used for many conditions

• Used internally for spider, snake, and other venomous bites

• Used externally for putrefaction

• It supports healthy bacterial, viral, and inflammatory processes

• Considered to be a mild blood cleanser

PEPPERMINT

• Calms nerves

• Modulates inflammation

• Promotes sleep

YARROW

• Diaphoretic

• This means it will help cleanse through perspiration Helps to equalize circulation

• Relieves digestive problems

• Strengthens liver and gallbladder

• Relieves cramping

ELDER FLOWER

• Modulates inflammation in the brain

• Modulates inflammation of stomach and bowels

• Also, a mild diaphoretic

These are just a few qualities that make these herbs so effective. They form an amazing team when they are combined and work synergistically together. As I said earlier, this is my first line of defense when working with children. This is the first thing I will reach for if I have an infant or child with a runny nose

or cough. Depending on the age of the infant/child, I will give one to four droppers full of tincture every hour or two while the child is awake. It is important to be as aggressive as what you are fighting to flush it from the body.

One of the concepts we need to understand is that the body is designed to heal itself, so when something gets in the body which doesn’t belong there, such as a virus, bacteria, fungus, toxin, etc., the body will try to eliminate it. We might see things like a runny nose, runny eyes, or cough if it uses the respiratory system. If it uses the digestive system, we might see something like nausea or diarrhea. Therefore, if a child has a runny nose, we want to help it run more so the body can eliminate whatever it is trying to get rid of.

When we use Immuno-X, it helps the body to eliminate via sweating, the bowel, and the respiratory system. In my house, I don’t believe a cold should last more than 24 to 48 hours because we assist the body in doing what it was designed to do. This is why science will never find a cure for the common cold, as the cold is the cure.

IMMUNO - X

There are some additional herbs in the Adult Immuno-X formula. This formula is made from Echinacea, Peppermint, Elderberry, Astragalus, Red Raspberry Leaf, and Nettles. Since we have already covered Echinacea and Peppermint, we will start with the Elderberry.

ELDERBERRY

• Since Hippocrates, this tree has been considered one of nature’s greatest remedies.

• High in antioxidants and vitamins

• Supports healthy inflammation levels

Diaphoretic

• Reduces swelling of mucous membranes

• Increases circulation

• Because it is rich in flavonoids (antioxidant substances), it is linked to good cardiovascular health and the prevention of coronary heart disease.

• Protects the immune system

- especially the production of white blood cells

ASTRAGALUS ROOT

• Contains saponins, flavonoids, and polysaccharides—all elements in certain fruits and vegetables.

• Saponins can lower cholesterol, improve the immune system, and prevent cancer.

Flavonoids give health benefits through cell signaling. They have antioxidative qualities to control and scavenge free radicals

• Reduces stress

Mild diuretic (causes elimination of kidneys and bladder)

• Boosts energy

• Prevents collagen degradation

RED RASPBERRY LEAF

• Highly nutritive—vitamins C, E, B complex, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, niacin, magnesium, manganese

• High in antioxidants

• Astringent

• Tones the stomach and bowels

- tightening these tissues clears out excess mucus.

Natural iron helps build blood.

NETTLES

• Natural pain reliever

• High in nutrients, including vitamins A & C

• Stimulates T-cells in the immune system

• Supports body under stress

All these herbs work extremely well for immune discomforts. When you are sick, it is your body’s way of letting you know you are out of balance. All you can do is support it and help cleanse the toxins causing the problems. These herbs help to keep your immune system strong while eliminating toxins.

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One of our favorite products in an easy-to-use spray. Immuno Care Throat Spray is made with echinacea, an herb known for its immune support properties and widespread use.* This herbal blend’s unique properties provide full support of the throat, nose, lungs, and circulatory system.* Use it every day to maintain a steady immune system. The bottle is enough to last one month.*

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What Your Immune System Needs to Defend You From Sickness

BY JONATHAN LAUDON

The immune system is extraordinarily complex and works in ways that we will never fully understand. What we do know, however, is what we should be doing every day to give your immune system what it needs to function correctly. It comes down to two words: nutrition and elimination. Let's take a look at the basics of what you can do every day to help build your immune system.

NUTRITION

Our immune system pulls the nutrition it needs to function from the foods we eat. The overwhelming majority of the crops we grow and consume are corn, soy, wheat, and potatoes. These crops contain very little nutrition that your immune system needs to operate. There are over 20,000 species of edible plants in the world, yet less than 20 kinds of plants make up 90% of our food. The first thing we can do is learn to eat different types of vegetables and fruits. You don’t have to eat 20,000 different kinds, but you do need to have a large part of your

diet coming from nutrient-dense foods. Focus your attention on eating varieties of vegetables, fruits, and other grains that are much higher in nutrients. Try to eat the whole rainbow every day.

GUT HEALTH AND PROPER DIGESTION

Your digestion determines what your body does with the food you eat. If your digestion is poor, your body may not be able to utilize the nutrition you give it. If you are constipated, your body will not be able to eliminate toxins and waste properly. Try to eat food with good bacteria such as sauerkraut and raw cider vinegar, or take probiotics. Make sure you are eating enough raw fruits and vegetables to get the live enzymes contained in them before they are cooked. There is much that could be said about this topic, and we will continue to bring you in-depth articles about gut health and digestion.

WATER

Water is how your body flushes out toxins. It does this through your urine and sweat. If you do not drink enough water, your body will not be able to get rid of toxins, and your immune system will begin to struggle.

REDUCE OR ELIMINATE, SUGAR, FLOURS, PROCESSED FOODS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

Sugar and processed foods are like poison to your immune system. They suppress and overwork your immune system, leaving you defenseless. Dairy products are hard to digest for the majority of people and create a lot of mucus that your body must find a way to eliminate. This puts extra work on your immune system. We avoid sugar, processed food, and dairy at all times, but especially when there is sickness going around, or we are coming down with something.

Note: Fresh fruits, even though they are high in sugar, contain many antioxidants and nutrients your immune system needs. Storebought juice, on the other hand, is far too sugary and void of most nutrition, so it should generally be avoided or at least diluted with water or used as a sweetener in teas.

EXERCISE FOR THE LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

The lymphatic system is one of the most important parts of your immune system. It is a network of tissues and organs that transport lymph, a fluid containing infectionfighting white blood cells, throughout the body. This is the primary way your body rids itself of toxins and waste, among other things. For this infection-fighting fluid to travel through your body correctly, you must get up and move around. If your job requires you to sit for long periods, make sure every day you get at least a half-hour of exercise. That can be as simple as a brisk walk or playing with your children, but this is an essential part of keeping your immune system healthy.

SUNSHINE (VITAMIN D)

Vitamin D is produced by your body when your skin is exposed to sunshine and plays a vital role in your immune system.

“Deficiency in vitamin D is associated with increased autoimmunity and an increased susceptibility to infection. As immune cells in autoimmune diseases are responsive to the ameliorative effects of vitamin D, the beneficial effects of supplementing vitamin D-deficient individuals with autoimmune disease may extend beyond the effects on bone and calcium homeostasis.”

- Cynthia Aranow, MD

Your immune system needs vitamin D to work, and most of us do not get enough of it, especially in the wintertime. It is estimated

that over 42% of people are very deficient in vitamin D. If you can get outside, get some sun. If not, take a vitamin D supplement.

LAUGH A LOT

Happiness, laughter, and playfulness boost your immune system and help it fight disease. This may sound like a small thing, but it is not. One of the things that is sad about the current pandemic we are facing is that people are afraid and are cooped up indoors, struggling. Fear suppresses your immune system and makes it easier for you to get sick. The best way to combat fear is to laugh, play, and enjoy your family, especially during this time. Our emotional and mental health has a tremendous role in our overall health, and during this time, it is important to remember that. More and more recent studies have shown a surprising immediate change in the body's ability to fight off disease based on our mindset. Please do not fall to fear and panic; protect your mind first, and the rest of your body will follow. Think about it this way: for a healthy person, when you want to raise your arm, your mind tells your arm to raise, and it does. The immune system is a little bit that way. When you have excited, happy, positive thoughts, your mind tells your body to be active and protect you. When you become sad and depressed or believe that you're defenseless against disease, your mind stops creating as big of immune responses. This is another reason why a lot of people struggle with repeated sickness. This might sound extreme, but it isn't. Your mind is your most powerful tool for fighting disease.

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IDENTIFYING AND HARVESTING ELDER

(Sambucus spp.)

BY MARY COLVIN, RH(AHG)

Once you can identify Elder, you will notice them everywhere you go. When people say that Poke is sometimes confused with Elder, I am always amazed at how that can happen. They have noticeable differences, including the shapes of the leaves and berries and the size of the berries and plants. Elder has different parts that can be harvested, each with its traditional uses. The most popular part used today is the berries, which we will focus on. Making medicine with berries includes a certain process. You will need to be able to identify the plant, harvest the berries at the correct time, and process the medicine correctly.

Elder is considered a shrub with multiple branches from the base, even though people sometimes call it a tree. It is a tree if only one trunk supports the plant. They can grow upwards of 10-12 feet tall. The species could be different depending on the area that you live in. They grow naturally near wet areas such as streams, ditches, or rivers. They love to get their feet wet and be in the full-dappled sun. They can be garden grown in dryer areas but should stay moist with extra watering. The two main identifying aspects are the leaves and the flowers.

The leaves are called compounds, with one stem having several pairs of opposite

leaves with a single leaf at the tip containing 5-11 leaves each. The shape of each leaf is called lanceolate or elliptic, with the length measuring more than the width. They do have finely serrated edges and are not entirely smooth.

The flowers sit in a flat cluster on multiple stems arising from one point of the main flower stem. These are called umbels. These clusters could measure 3-10 inches in diameter. However, the flowers are very tiny, measuring only ¼ inches across. They are white with five petals each.

Before you forage for Elderberries, ensure you are 100% certain of your identification. Take pictures and compare them to others. Check each of the identifying traits above. Once you're confident, you can harvest them when they're fully ripened. In my area, they ripen by August.

The best way to harvest the berries is by cutting each cluster of the shrub for medicine and carrying it back home for processing. Pull each berry off the stem, and rinse them in a colander. You can either dry them later in the year or use them fresh to process immediately. The berries contain cyanogenic glycosides, which in large quantities could be toxic. However, studies have shown that the highest concentration was in the green berries and

the stems. (1) All other tissue contained lower amounts of these compounds, which would not cause toxic levels if consumed in smaller amounts. In other words, eating a few fresh berries will not hurt you, but larger quantities consumed could accumulate the compounds in the body and become toxic. With this information, Elder is not poisonous, and moderation is the key. Fresh elderberry consumption could cause some gastrointestinal irritation, and I would feel better by heating the berries, which eliminates all traces of these cyanogenic glycosides.

These berries can be processed into jam, jelly, syrup, wine, honey, or glycerite. A syrup could use honey or glycerine as the sugared base. If you are infusing the dried berries in honey or vegetable glycerine for weeks, they would be called either an infused honey or a glycerite. To make your Elderberry syrup, follow these steps:

1. Smash the berries

2. Strain the berries using a cheesecloth, and strain the juice into a saucepan

3. Bring this juice to a boil, and then simmer until you get a thick consistency

4. Once slightly cooled, add equal amounts of either honey or vegetable glycerine

5. Pour into a jar and label it

6. Store in the refrigerator using honey and on a dark shelf if using glycerine for three to six months. Once opened, it should stay refrigerated or cooled.

References:

1. Appenteng MK, Krueger R, Johnson MC, Ingold H, Bell R, Thomas AL, Greenlief CM. Cyanogenic Glycoside Analysis in American Elderberry.

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The Importance of Nutrition in Healing

BY SANDRA ELLIS

Thomas Edison said, “Until man can duplicate a blade of grass, nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge.”

This is never more true than when talking about nutrition—we build life with life! To know optimal health, we must eat what the Creator designed for us to eat. When we eat fresh, live fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, we are not only taking in the nutritional value of these foods in the form of minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients, but we are taking in the life frequency of these specially designed foods.

Fruits and vegetables are designed with all of the nutrients orchestrated so that we get exactly what we need in the exact right proportions for the human body. It takes the guesswork out of trying to figure out whether we are taking the proper calcium with the right amount of vitamin D. We don’t have to worry about whether the body will be able to assimilate the nutrients because we are taking them in the exact ratio and exact form which was created for human consumption.

Albert Einstein said, “Everything is energy and that’s all there is to it. Match the frequency of the reality you want and you cannot help but get that reality. It can be

no other way. This is not philosophy. This is physics”.

So, if we constantly ingest dead, inorganic, processed materials, what type of frequency are we creating in our body? What are the majority of Americans consuming daily?

44% of the typical American diet is made up of animal products. One of the most frightening aspects of this type of food is that most Americans buy these products at a grocery store. Most animals slaughtered and placed on grocery store shelves have been pumped full of immunizations, antibiotics, pesticides, steroids, and hormones. These types of chemicals are used to get them to grow fast and live long enough to make it to the slaughterhouse. This also includes all the by-products from these animals, such as eggs, butter, cheese, milk, yogurt, sour cream, etc.

These animal products are acidic and are not alive. When we consume these products, we also take in all of the chemicals put into the animals. These chemicals wreak havoc with our chemistry. When our chemistry is altered, it affects our ability to think, our energy levels, how well our immune system functions, our hormone levels, and many other processes in the body. This is one of many reasons for the

rising rate of infertility. Imbalanced hormones can cause problems such as infertility, depression, learning disabilities, weight gain, and lack of motivation—this list could go on and on.

It is important to note that animals raised in clean conditions and fed healthy food, without this concoction of medications and chemicals, provide essential nutrients for our bodies and we are grateful for that. It matters where your food comes from because a mindset of “meat is meat, it’s all bad for you” won’t serve us well either. But how many of us know where our meat comes from?

According to Howard F. Lyman in Mad Cowboy:

Nearly all meat in America is contaminated with such man-made carcinogens as dioxins, a family of chemicals related to Agent Orange, and DDT, the notorious chemical that was banned domestically over twenty-five years ago but that remains in the ground (and will remain there, unfortunately, for thousands of years to come) and therefore in the crops fed to animals. Crops grown for cattle feed are permitted to, and almost always do, contain far higher levels of pesticides than crops grown for human consumption. About 80 percent of pesticides used in America are targeted on four specific crops – corn, soybeans, cotton and wheat – that are the major constituents of livestock feed . . . we in turn, get even more concentrated doses of carcinogens when we eat them. According to a 1975 study by the Council on Environmental Quality, 95 percent of the human intake of DDT came from dairy and meat products.

Shockingly, 39% of the average American diet comes from processed sugars and flour. Dr. Christopher, founder of the School of Natural Healing, would not allow his staff to refer to these items as food. He said the only thing they were good for was wallpaper paste. Unfortunately, this is how they tend to turn out in our intestines. They can help build layer upon layer of fecal matter, which gets stuck in the intestinal tract making it extremely difficult for the body to retrieve any nutrients from the food we eat. Nothing in these foods is alive and science is just now beginning to fully understand the damage which can be done to the body by processed sugars.

Ten percent of the American diet comes from processed oils and margarine. Processed oils have been shown to be carcinogenic. Margarine is one step up from plastic and, in my opinion, should not even be made available for human consumption.

Later, we discover that 7% of the average American diet comes from fruits and vegetables, but if you look at the fineprint of this, you’ll find most Americans are eating these canned and frozen. Even our produce is not being eaten in its fresh, live, whole state— it is being eaten after it is embalmed. There is nothing in this average diet that is alive!

We build life with life! If we want a healthy body, we must put fresh, live food into it.

Paul A. Stitt, a biochemist, tells us, “Millions of Americans are hopelessly hooked on potato chips, hamburgers, candy and cola. Their lives are spent in a miserable limbo between sickness and health. They’re slowly killing themselves, gorging their way into obesity, hypoglycemia, diabetes and heart disease”. This statement reiterates the fact that we are not victims. Knowingly or unknowingly, we are creating our own circumstances by our own choices. Every one of us is born with specific genetic weaknesses. For instance, some might be born with a weak pancreas. Others might have a weak heart. When we abuse our body and constantly put the wrong type of fuel into it, the results will manifest themselves, depending on where our weaknesses are.

So, if you are predisposed to a weak pancreas, then your toxicity might manifest as diabetes. If you are predisposed to a weak heart, then your toxicity might manifest as heart disease. The same thing caused both diseases. Poor choices led to a poor diet and lifestyle, which led to disease.

As Hippocrates, the father of medicine, admonished us, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” I realize that when you have grown up and spent your life living on the standard American diet, it can seem overwhelming to try to figure out how to change your diet to one which is much healthier and contains all of the live foods, fresh water, and healthy fats that you need. However, in this article, we just wanted to help you understand why it is so important to make the change.

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What Makes Super Tonic... Super?

BY GINA HACKBARTH AND NATALIE SEMMELMANN

You may know Super Tonic by its traditional name, Fire Cider. It’s an ancestral, heavy-hitting immune support formula made from garlic, horseradish, ginger, onion, habanero pepper, and apple cider vinegar. Yes, it packs all these top immune foods into one easy-to-take tincture! In addition, these ingredients stimulate circulation, so your body feels warmer when you take Super Tonic!

According to the dictionary, a tonic is “a medicinal substance taken to give a feeling of vigor or well-being.” Super Tonic is unique because it can be used year-round for immune support. And while it has a powerful flavor, the benefits for your health outweigh any hesitations about how it tastes. You may want to add Super Tonic to a meal like soup, broth, stew, rice, or pasta to help make the flavor milder (perfect for kids!) while seasoning your food simultaneously.

Thanks to the apple cider vinegar, Super Tonic is also a prebiotic. Prebiotics are what your body uses to feed or make probiotics, and eating a diet full of diverse pre- and probiotics is a recipe for a healthy gut.

Whatever culture it may be, I would bet you anything they have a version of a chicken noodle soup or soup that helps to heal and soothe when feeling under the weather. Why is chicken noodle soup so good when you are sick? Almost everything used to make and flavor the soup benefits your goal of feeling better. The broth is loaded with electrolytes: potassium, sodium, and magnesium, which get depleted quickly when you are sick. These electrolytes also help to keep your body from getting dehydrated.

Chicken noodle soup also supplies your body with the three macronutrients you need with every meal. Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. With this perfect balance, your blood sugar levels will remain stable, allowing your body to stay less stressed, so your immune system is ready for the fight!

The more veggies added, the better to offer those antioxidants, again great for the immune system!

A good old-fashioned chicken noodle soup recipe is made with a homemade stock, which alone will heal the socks off your cold. Homemade chicken stock is made by cooking down the bones of the chicken to get this deep earthy chicken flavor, but those bones offer much more than just flavor. They are made of minerals and amino acids such as collagen and glycine. When those bones are cooked down, they slowly disintegrate into the stock leaving all those goodies in your soup.

Add apple cider vinegar to your broth while cooking for an added boost. The acidity breaks down the collagen, makes it more abundant in the broth and helps break down the bone for more minerals to be available.

But chicken noodle soup has met its match with Super Tonic. This immune-boosting, prebiotic-rich tonic is a powerhouse for the immune system. Made with apple cider vinegar, why not join the two forces? Instead of using apple cider vinegar for your bone broth, use Super Tonic! Extra flavor, extra kick, extra fighting power!

Super Tonic is an all time staple in my kitchen cupboard. It’s my husband’s first go-to when sore throats, cough, or any congestion starts moving in. He worked alongside 2 guys at work that stayed home with a fever, and he never got any. He said “It must be that Super Tonic I’m taking everyday!” – LAURA H.

garlic onion

ginger

habanero pepper

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SUPER TONIC CHILI-STUFFED SWEET POTATOES

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• 1 Tbsp cooking fat of choice (ghee, butter, coconut oil, etc.)

• 1/2 small onion diced

• 1 lb ground beef

• 3/4 cup diced tomatoes from a can, no salt added

• 1/2 tsp fine grain sea salt

• 1/2 - 1 tsp chipotle chili powder

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

• ¼-½ bottle Sprigs Super Tonic, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

• Bake your sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Poke holes in sweet potatoes with a fork or knife. Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until soft in the center. Sweet potatoes can be prepared and reheated before you prepare the chili.

• Heat a medium-large skillet over medium heat on the stove.

• Add 1 tablespoon cooking fat, then diced onions, and stir.

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• When onions have softened, add ground beef and break it thoroughly to brown.

• Add salt, seasonings, and Sprigs Super Tonic and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until meat has browned.

• Add tomatoes, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 5-10 more minutes.

• Cut sweet potatoes in half length-wise and serve with chili inside.

• Top with sour cream, green onions, cheddar cheese, or your favorite chili toppings.

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Pro-Fighter provides a different kind of immune support.* Instead of focusing on the traditional blend of Echinacea and Elderberry, Pro-Fighter uses a unique combination of the specific plant compounds found in Garlic and Goldenseal to provide comprehensive immune support in addition to supporting the sinuses and upper respiratory system.* This targeted blend is perfect for people who do not or cannot use Echinacea. Pro-Fighter provides support in both the short and long term and can be used as frequently as needed.

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Dental Health

BY NATALIE SEMMELMANN

If you are like me, you grew up believing that sugar and bad genes cause tooth decay. Cavities and tooth decay meant a person needed to brush better and eat less sugar. And it certainly wasn’t possible to remineralize teeth.

We are told to brush our teeth after sugary sweets or avoid sugar altogether because it will rot our teeth! But how much damage does sugar really do to my teeth?

Does sugar cause cavities?

What if I told you that mom had it all wrong? Sugar is not what causes cavities. You read that right; I said it. Sugar does NOT cause

cavities. It’s a myth. Acid does. Sugar is more to blame for the rise in obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancers, but not cavities. When you eat something with sugars, the bacteria that naturally occurs in your mouth feeds off those sugars, which release acids. Essentially acid is the excrement of the bacteria. Your tooth enamel is strong but not strong enough to block acid. Acid decalcifies or demineralizes tooth enamel creating decay.

Who are the real bad guys if it isn’t sugar?

Many functional dentists are linking cavities to fermentable carbohydrates in the diet. These foods quickly break down in the mouth

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and increase acid attacks on your teeth. This includes foods like crackers, goldfish, graham crackers, saltines, and cereals like cheerios.

Phytic acid also plays a role in your teeth’s health, as found in a study by Drs. Mellanby. People who consume large amounts of phytic acid (most Americans) in the form of grains, seeds, nuts, and legumes have higher rates of tooth decay and mineral deficiencies.

Sadly, the most commonly eaten diet in America these days is high in grains, sugars, and vegetable oils and low in animal fats and fat-soluble vitamins, the exact opposite of what Dr. Mellanby found to be helpful for optimal bone health and the prevention of tooth decay.

Can you reverse and prevent the damage? There's a debate over whether you can reverse the damage to your teeth, but holistic and functional dentists' consensus is that you can. I recommend the book “Cure Tooth Decay.” There are great step-by-step instructions and

what foods help with the situation. But in the meantime, here are my top suggestions to start doing at home today:

1. Rinse your mouth with water after all of your meals and snacks. Make sure to do this if you have consumed sticky foods. It would be better if you could brush after every meal, but that might be too much.

2. Include foods into your diet that support enamel health. Raw dairy, grass-fed butter, sweet potatoes, meats, fatty fish, and dark chocolate!

3. Have a grain-free diet.

4. Include supporting herbs in your daily routine. Supportive herbs include but are not limited to: black walnut, marshmallow root, peppermint, white oak bark, horsetail, alfalfa, cinnamon bark, and turmeric.

5. Have a high mineral balanced diet.

6. Include enough fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) in the diet.

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It starts with Fresh Echinacea Angustifolia, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Habanero Pepper, and Fig Syrup. When it all comes together, you have a great tasting and long lasting immune support.* Echinacea+ Throat Syrup is as simple as it gets if you are looking for an immune support supplement that supports the immune system and upper respiratory system including the nose, sinuses, throat, and lungs.* Available in both 2 and 4 oz sizes.

I absolutely love this stuff. As an adult I’ve had a lot of problems with my tonsils and this helps so much! – COREY M.

Your Echinacea and Throat syrup works amazingly fast! I used to get strep throat every winter, now as soon as I feel it coming I take that every few hours and is usually gone within a day or two! – CINDY LYNN B.

Echinacea & Goldenseal Root Extract

2 oz $2399 SKU: 625092

4 oz $3599 SKU: 625094

8 oz $5999 SKU: 625098

Proprietary Blend: Echinacea (Root), Goldenseal (Rhizome) Other Ingredients: Grain Alcohol, Distilled Water

Echinacea & Goldenseal Glycohol

2 oz $2499 SKU: 625090

4 oz $3799 SKU: 625091

Proprietary Blend: Echinacea (Root), Goldenseal (Rhizome) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Grain Alcohol, Distilled Water

A combination more dynamic than peanut butter and jelly, stronger than garlic and onions, and easier to use than a mop and bucket. Echinacea and goldenseal have been used for hundreds of years to help support a healthy immune system response.* This combination of herbs is the simplest and easiest way to get the immune support you have been looking for.* Look for Echinacea & Goldenseal Glycohol which is a special blend that includes glycohol, to make it easier to take for picky kids and adults.

Our favorite products from Sprigs are the Echinacea and Goldenseal to fight colds and flu symptoms. Keep up the good work. We enjoy your products.

BARB W.

Benefits of Vitamin D

By Nancy Laudon

There are so many benefits that come from enjoying the sunshine— one of the most obvious is the amount of vitamin D our body can produce. For our body to make vitamin D, we need to have exposure to the sun and/or supplementation.

This vitamin, which is a hormone, is essential as it:

• Boosts the immune system

• Helps to protect us against radiation exposure

• Reduces joint and muscle inflammation

• Stimulates weight loss

• Helps regulate insulin which lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes

• Promotes strong bones

Honey Herbal Syrup

4 oz $2999 SKU: 625096

8 oz $4799 SKU: 625097

• Promotes better moods/the sunshine makes us happier

• Creates active neural connections which helps keep our brain sharper

• Encourages emotional stability

• Can lower your risk of cancer when combined with exercise

• Helps fight heart disease

• Helps to regulate blood pressure

Proprietary Blend: Licorice (Root), Slippery Elm (Bark), Cinnamon (Bark), Wild Cherry (Bark), Lobelia (Leaf, Seed, Stem), Peppermint Oil, Menthol Crystals Other Ingredients: Honey, Distilled Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Grain Alcohol, Cherry Extract

Honey Herbal Syrup is a soothing combination of honey, peppermint, and menthol. This blend of ingredients was made to help support immune health and upper respiratory function.* The honey is carefully sourced for its soothing immune building properties.* With a natural cherry flavor, this blend is sure to become a family favorite. Available in both 4 and 8oz sizes.

“I had a cough earlier this year. I was happy about how well Honey Herbal Syrup worked. It soothed my throat. Thanks for a great product.”

Vitamin D is inversely related to melatonin, a key sleep hormone. That means that enjoying the sunshine first thing in the morning is what sets your sleep hormones for the day. So take advantage of the sunshine every morning, and by sundown, your body will be on track for a good night’s rest.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Cleaning Mold

Myth: If you can’t see any mold, mold isn’t there.

Truth: If you can’t see mold, it can still be present in air vents, crawl spaces, under sinks, toilets, and bathtubs, in showers, under carpeting, behind walls, and more. Anywhere there is or has been water damage, there is mold.

Myth: Mold is only in old homes.

Truth: New homes can have mold.

Myth: A clean home can’t be moldy.

Truth: Since mold isn’t always visible, clean homes can have mold.

Myth: Cleaning with bleach gets rid of mold.

Truth: Cleaning with bleach will not prevent mold from growing back, perhaps worse than before. Just like when you bleach your hair, it isn’t gone. It’s only lost its color.

Myth: Killing mold is the best way to clean it.

Truth: Killing mold stirs up mold spores and makes the problem spread through the home.

General Mold Cleaning Tips:

• Avoid using bleach.

• Avoid harsh scrubbing, which stirs up spores into your face!

• Dry surfaces thoroughly after cleaning.

• Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter and microfiber cloths to reduce dust and mold levels.

• Get rid of clutter—less to keep clean and less for mold to hide on!

• Ventilate your home, and open windows on opposite sides of a room for fresh air to enter and exit.

• Run exhaust fans 30 minutes after a shower or bath with the bathroom door closed.

• Cleaning or decontamination should be based on the most sensitive person in the house, cleaning to the level where they feel comfortable and healthy.

• Whenever possible, have the source of mold (such as water-damaged walls, cabinets, caulking, etc.) removed by an expert, so your home is not re-covered with mold spores after your hard work cleaning! This must be done carefully with a hazmat suit and containment strategies to prevent mold spores from rapidly spreading throughout the home.

How to clean mold from non-porous

surfaces (metal, ceramic, glass, plastics, walls, showers, tubs, wood floors):

• Select an all-purpose cleaner to use with microfiber cloths for these areas. The goal is not to kill mold but to wipe it away. Good all-purpose cleaners include:

• MicroBalance Health products

• Branch Basics products

• 3% hydrogen peroxide

• Homemade cleaner made from water and essential oils such as cassia, cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lemon eucalyptus, litsea, tea tree, and thyme.

Tubs and showers may need their caulking removed and replaced if covered with mold. These areas cannot be cleaned without vigorous scrubbing, which stirs up the mold and can make you feel sick.

How to Clean Mold from porous surfaces

(chairs, sofas, bedding, mattresses, furniture, rugs, carpet, books, paper):

Mold cannot entirely be removed or cleaned from these surfaces. The most sensitive person in the home can handle these items after being exposed to the sun for several days to purify them. Use caution. These items need to be discarded and replaced with new ones after the source of the mold has been removed.

Sustain

BY NATALIE SEMMELMANN

How perfect is your diet? We know we are supposed to be consuming the rainbow every day with snacks and meal plates full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and beautifully raised animal proteins, but with our busy lives we just can’t do it. No matter how good our intentions are, we just can’t. Supplementing or fortifying with wellmade products that are created to support us on our health journey is the best way to get in those extra nutrients.

With over 40 superfoods, protein, fiber, and healthy carbs and fats, Sustain is an incredible combination of macro and micronutrients that actually tastes good.

Sustain contains a full serving of superfoods, combined with a proprietary blend of plant protein, healthy carbs, and fats, that help you feel full between meals.

Sustain is made with all of the best macro and micronutrients to make sure that busy people can perform their best and feel

their best. This product combines the highest quality ingredients we could find into one easy-to-use formula to give you not only all the micronutrients and herbs that help control cravings, support brain health, improve concentration and overall health; but also packs in macronutrients like fiber, healthy fats, and 16 grams of

amino-complete plant protein. Our proprietary protein blend is made of up 6 different plant sources: Chia, Hemp, Sunflower, Pumpkin, and Watermelon, blended with high-quality fermented pea protein. Using this particular blend of proteins means that you get a wellrounded blend of amino acids from superfood sources. Sustain is functional nutrition.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Why is protein so important?

Every cell in the human body contains protein. The basic structure of protein is a chain of amino acids. You need protein in your diet to help your body repair cells and make new ones. This is important for muscle growth and tissue repair. Even brain development and hormone production relies on proteins. Protein provides energy sources and blood cell health, and supports your immune response. A diet low in protein will slowly deplete your body’s health.

Not only is Sustain packed with protein, it delivers it to you without disrupting your digestive system. Whey, pea proteins, and casein proteins are very difficult for the body to digest which can leave you feeling bloated, constipated, or the exact opposite! Sustain is gut-friendly! Almost 75% of the population have digestive issues

that makes it difficult for them to break down dairy, but if you scan the protein drink aisle, it is almost all dairy based. This will just set your digestive issues into overdrive. Sustain is also made without rice or soy (which are both commonly found in protein powders). The result? A nourishing protein powder filled with everything you want, and nothing you don’t.

Sustain also contains energy boosting herbs like Tulsi, Maca, and Goji. According to a study's findings, people consuming goji for 14 days reported increased ratings of energy levels, quality of sleep, mental acuity, and calmness. While coffee consumption can interrupt your sleep cycles, making it difficult to fall asleep at night, natural energy boosters work with your body’s circadian rhythms, allowing you to get those much needed Z’s you need to tackle the next day.

Best protein powder

I absolutely love this protein powder. The taste of the chocolate is fantastic. It keeps me balanced throughout my day, keeps my energy up. Keeps me from craving sweets. It keeps me regular (if you know what I mean ) lol. It’s so easy to mix into shakes and even bake into breakfast. I love making protien packed French toast.

MARISSA W.

is Nutrition for Now Sustain!

SUSTAIN, FUNCTIONAL

NUTRITION 22 oz $7599

BERRY CREAM ITEM #624700 CHOCOLATE ITEM #624705

We created Sustain to help you combat cravings and speed up your journey to a healthier life by using a special blend of protein, healthy fats, carbohydrates, fiber, and dozens of superfoods.* Sustain is nutrition for now. We put ingredients in it that you can feel working right away like healthy plant proteins, tons of micronutrients, and herbs that help control cravings, support brain health and improve concentration.* Don’t reach for a candy bar, reach for Sustain.

Simple & Satisfying

Love this for an afternoon pick me up and replacement for any snacking I’d do to Cary my through dinner time. Keeps me away from any unnecessary midday caffeine and gets in a powerful punch of nutrients instead of empty carbs!

AMANDA M.

Mamas best friend

I love the taste of this and how it blends really easily with just a shaker bottle. I keep a little jar of this in the car for an on the go pick me up.

KATIE

Love it!

I blended Sustain chocolate with milk, frozen berries, frozen banana, and dates for sweetness! So perfect thanks Sprigs!

JENNY P.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

IS THERE PROTEIN IN PLANTS?

By Sandra Ellis, M.H.

Protein is essential for optimal health –however, many people believe that we need a lot more protein than what our body actually needs to be healthy. Protein is one of the main building blocks in most cells. It is used to maintain and repair tissue in our muscles, connective tissues, bones, blood, hair, nails, and skin. It is not normally used for energy, but if the body is not getting enough calories from other nutrients or from the fat stored in the body – it can be used for energy. Adults should eat about 60 grams of protein per day, which is about 10 to 15% of our total caloric intake.

• Protein is not stored in the body like carbohydrates and fats, so we have to make sure we are getting what we need through our diet. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:

• Teenage boys and active men can get all the protein they need from three daily servings or a total of seven ounces.

• For children aged 2 to 6, most women, and some older people, the government recommends two daily servings for a total of five ounces.

• For older children, teen girls, active women, and most men, the guidelines recommend two daily servings for a total of six ounces.

Protein is considered to be brain food. According to Willow Lawson, “The brain and its long spidery neurons are essentially made of fat, but they communicate with each other via proteins that we eat. The hormones and enzymes that cause chemical changes and control all body processes are made of proteins.”

Obviously, protein is important for our body to be healthy and strong, but if we do not want to eat a lot of unhealthy fats and/or we want to reduce the amount of animal products in our diet – where do we find healthy sources of proteins? All of us know you can get protein from meat, fish, dairy, and eggs, but when I advise people to cut back on the amount of animal products they are consuming, one of the first questions is always – where do I get my protein?

If we look at nature, we can see that cattle, horses, and gorillas are all very muscular, strong animals and yet they are vegetarians – where are they getting their protein? Let’s take a look at some alternative sources for protein:

VEGETABLES

• Spinach

• Vitamins A and C, folate, antioxidants and protein

• Protein Content: 1 cup has 5 grams of protein

• Broccoli

• Vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, potassium and protein

• Protein content: 20% of calories, 1 cup of chopped broccoli has 3 grams of protein

• Brussel Sprouts

• Fiber, Vitamin C, Protein and other nutrients

• Protein Content: 17% of calories, half cup contains 2 grams of protein

• Tomatoes

• Packed with the antioxidant lycopene which studies show can decrease your risk of bladder, lung, prostate, skin and stomach cancers. Also contains Vitamins A and K along with potassium.

• Protein Content: 1 cup has 6 grams of protein

• Green Peas

• Almost your daily RDA of vitamin C in one cup

• Protein Content: 1 cup has 8 grams of protein

• Alfalfa Sprouts

• Protein Content: 1 cup contains 1.3 grams of protein

NUTS

• Almonds

• These nuts contain several important nutrients including; fiber, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium and protein

• Protein content: 13% of calories, 6 grams per ounce

• Peanuts

• Protein, fiber, magnesium

• Protein content: 16% of calories, 7 grams per ounce

• Peanut Butter

• According to a 2014 published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consuming peanuts can prevent both cardiovascular and coronary artery disease – the most common type of heart condition.

• Look for the unsalted, no sugar added or make your own

• 2 Tbsp, 7 grams protein

• Cashews

• Protein, phophorus, magnesium, calcium, copper, biotin

• Protein Content: 5 grams per 1 ounce

GRAINS

• Oats

• Protein, healthy fibers, magnesium, manganese, thiamin (vitamin B1)

• Protein content: 15% of calories, half a cup of raw oats has 13 grams of protein

• Quinoa

• High in many vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants

• Protein content: 15% of calories, one cup of cooked quinoa has 8 grams of protein

LENTILS

• High in fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, folate, copper, manganese and various other nutrients

• Protein content: 27% of calories, 1 cup of boiled lentils contains 18 grams of protein

• Legumes

• loaded with proteins, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals – 7 to 10 grams of protein per half cup

• Soybeans

• Protein Content: 33% of calories

• Kidney Beans

• Protein Content: 24% of calories

• ChickPeas

• Protein Content: 13% of calories

• Pinto Beans

• Protein Content: 15 grams per cup

SEEDS

• Pumpkin Seeds

• Iron, magnesium, zinc and protein

• Protein Content: 14% of calories, 1 ounce has 9 grams of protein

• Flax Seeds

• Protein Content: 12% of calories

• Sunflower Seeds

• Protein Content: 12% of calories

• Chia Seeds

• High source of omega-3 fatty acids

• Protein Content: 11% of calories, 5 grams of protein

HERBS

• Spirulina

• Protein Content: 60% of calories, 1 Tbsp has 4 grams of protein

This is a very small sampling of alternative sources of protein, but hopefully it is enough to show that there are many sources of protein.

Macronutrients - protein, carbohydrates, and fats - are extremely important for good health and need to be included in our daily diet. Staying away from processed foods and sugar while eating a lot more fresh, whole foods will go a long way toward helping us to live long, active, healthy lives.

Sustain contains these 6 plant proteins!

watermelon seed protein

chia seed protein

pumpkin seeds protein

hemp seed protein

sunflower seed protein

pea protein

Support Your Immune System With Sprigs Daily Super Greens!

Did you know that you can’t survive without your immune system? It’s what keeps you healthy and alive! Your immune system is composed of cells, tissues, and organs that defend and protect your body from harmful foreign substances, so you must do everything you can to support and strengthen it.

Eating nutrient-dense whole foods, reducing stress, getting enough sleep, and exercising regularly are all factors that can help build your immune system, but sometimes you need a little extra support.

That’s where Sprigs Daily Super Greens comes in. It’s a delicious, easy-to-make drink powder full of superfoods, enzymes, probiotics, fiber, trace minerals, phytonutrients, and over 20 servings of fruits and vegetables in each glass. Drinking these daily is one of the simplest ways to provide your immune system with the nourishment it needs to do its job.

SPRIGS DAILY SUPER GREENS IMMUNE BOOSTING INGREDIENTS

Probiotics and Prebiotics

Roughly 70% of your immune system is located in your gut microbiota. The gut microbiota is a population of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that crowd out harmful bacteria by competing for space and food. A balanced gut microbiome supports optimal health, and your immune

system takes a hit when it gets thrown off.

Daily Super Greens contains dairy-free prebiotics and probiotics that help promote and maintain a balanced digestive system.

Probiotics

• L.Acidophilus, B.Longum, L.Casei, L. Rhamnosus, L.Bulgaricus and L. Bifidum

• Living microorganisms

• Feed off prebiotics

• Restore and balance gut flora

Prebiotics

• Oat Bran Powder, açaí gum, apple fiber, apple pectin, and agave inulin

• Non-living plant fibers

• Serve as food for probiotics

• Help healthy bacteria grow and flourish in the gut.

ENZYMES

Daily Super Greens contains plant enzymes. Enzymes are catalysts for biochemical reactions in your body and play a significant role in your immune system. They are found naturally in fresh pineapples, berries, and leafy greens, but you can also take them as a supplement. Digestive enzymes in Daily Super Greens help you digest food and absorb nutrients. Proper digestion has a profound impact on gut health and nutrient intake.

Power Packed Immunity Blend

On top of ingredients known to support a happy gut, Sprigs Daily Super Greens is packed full of superfoods and herbs that have been used for centuries to support the immune system.

Elderberry Fruit Powder

Elderberries are packed with antioxidants and vitamins. They help tame inflammation, lessen stress, and even help protect your heart!

Goji Berry Powder

Goji Berries are an immunity powerhouse. They enhance lymphocyte levels (white blood cells) which are your body’s primary defense. They also help to protect you from bacteria and viruses.

Acerola Cherry Powder

Acerola cherries are rich in vitamin C and A. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin that needs to be replenished daily. It’s considered an antioxidant that helps prevent free-radical damage and plays a significant role in how your immune system functions.

Milk Thistle Seed Powder

Milk Thistle has been found to have potent immunomodulatory effects, meaning it can stimulate and suppress the immune system when needed. It is anti-inflammatory and a powerful antioxidant.

Echinacea Purpurea Herb Powder

Echinacea has been used for years to support immune health and is a go-to herb for keeping the body strong and healthy.

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY BLEND

Sprigs Daily Super Greens contain antiinflammatory ingredients, including mangosteen powder, monk fruit powder, turmeric root powder, aloe vera leaf powder, licorice root powder, cinnamon powder, and grape skin powder. Inflammation is the root of all diseases in the body, so it’s important to keep levels low to stay your healthiest!

SUPER REDS ANTIOXIDANT BLEND

Antioxidants counteract oxidative stress to protect cells in the body. Your body can produce some antioxidants, but you need them from your diet. The super red antioxidant blend in Sprigs Daily Super Greens contains pomegranate fruit juice powder, blueberry juice powder, strawberry juice powder, raspberry juice powder, beetroot powder, and carrot root powder.

As you can see from the list above, Sprigs Daily Super Greens are overflowing with an abundance of nutrients (and this is just a fraction of what’s inside!). Whether you’re gearing up for the back-to-school season or want to get a headstart on the weather changing, we promise you won’t regret adding them to your daily routine to stay healthy.

daily super greens

9.5 oz $6799

BERRY BLAST ITEM #624627

PEACH PERSUASION ITEM #624629

TROPICAL SUNSHINE ITEM #624624

Eat like a nutritionist, feel like an athlete, and get your daily fruits and veggies all before breakfast. Imagine a great tasting, super blend of superfoods, enzymes, probiotics, fiber, trace minerals, and tons of phytonutrients! What could you do with more energy? With the right nutrition, you can feel better than ever. Daily Super Greens is a ready-to-mix green powder that can help you detox, cleanse your body, and have you feeling your best every day. Comes in three different flavors: Berry Blast, Tropical Sunshine, and Peach Persuasion.

kids daily super greens

CHOCOLATE ITEM #624631

9.5 oz $5999

Kids don’t ask for more broccoli, but they will ask for more Kids Daily Super Greens! Kids Daily Super Greens is packed with 48 different superfoods (including broccoli) with a chocolate taste your kids will love (or your money back). Kids love the taste, moms love the nutrition that comes from superfoods like Acai, Maca, Baobab, Elderberry, Nettles, Goji, and more. But we didn’t stop at superfoods. Kids Daily Super Greens is packed with enzymes, probiotics and fiber for digestion health, trace minerals and tons of phytonutrients to support full body health!* They can eat like you want them to, feel great, and get their daily fruits and veggies all before breakfast.

The best Super Greens!

I have both the berry and the peach flavors and they both taste SO GOOD! On days that I forget to drink my super greens, I can tell that I’m more tired than usual, have occasional headaches, and just don’t feel 100%. There are so many good nutrients in these greens and only a couple grams of sugar. The best!

GABRIELLE B.

My son’s favorite!!

My son just turn 4 and daily he ask me for his chocolate milk, is like a treat for him and I couldn’t be happier thinking he is actually getting healthy veggies and good nutrition and not just a bunch of sugar and bad Ingredients! Thank you for creating this amazing chocolate power powder!

JESSICA E.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

How Daily Super Greens Keep You Young

By Natalie Semmelmann

We all know that eating our fruits and vegetables daily is important, but how many of us consume as much as we should? How many of us know how much we should be eating? It can be stressful trying to do all the right things for our nutrition. And while there are no quick-fixes or pills, there are Super Greens to help us get those daily doses—and then some!

Since green powders offer a seemingly endless list of health benefits, it’s no surprise that they can also help with the effects of aging. But, can Daily Super Greens be the real fountain of youth?

It’s common knowledge that greens are good for you. Most folks could also give a few reasons why. For instance:

• They’ve got tons of vitamins and minerals.

• Greens are high in antioxidants.

• They are known to reduce inflammation.

• The dietary fiber in greens is great for digestion.

The benefits of the Daily Super Greens formula include spirulina,

chlorella, wheatgrass, barley grass, and alfalfa. These Super Greens ingredients, mainly, are highly potent, hence why they are called superfoods. In addition, super greens powders also include digestive

enzymes, probiotics, and prebiotics.

BUT HOW DO SUPER GREENS HELP WITH AGING?

We are all aging, there is no way around that, and nothing is wrong

with that. We get to raise our children and watch them raise theirs. With age comes experience and memories, but we might not want to look like we have experienced more than we should. Wrinkles, gray hairs, and creping skin are some parts of aging we wish to delay or push back.

Sometimes I look down at my hands and think, “Who’s hands are these?” But, there is more to aging than just physical symptoms as well. Our bodies slow down, our joints start to hurt, and we aren’t chasing the kids around in the yard anymore.

WHY? WHAT IS HAPPENING?

Well, we are burdened with things called free radicals. No matter how perfect we make our homes and diets, we are still exposed to these free radicals outside. Some external exposures include X-rays, ozone, industrial chemicals, cleaning products, cigarette smoke, and other air pollutants. Free radicals are unstable atoms that can damage cells.

The free radical theory of aging hypothesizes that oxygen-derived free radicals are responsible for age-related damage at the cellular and tissue levels. Free radicals can cause damage to parts of cells such as proteins, DNA, and cell membranes by stealing their electrons through oxidation.

Free radical damage contributes to many chronic health problems

such as cardiovascular and inflammatory disease, cataracts, and cancer. Antioxidants prevent free radical-induced tissue damage by preventing the formation of radicals, scavenging them, or promoting their decomposition.

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by giving up some of their electrons. In making this sacrifice, they act as a natural "off" switch for the free radicals. This helps break a chain reaction that can affect other molecules in the cell and other cells in the body.

WHICH ANTIOXIDANTS NEUTRALIZE FREE RADICALS?

Although several enzyme systems within the body disarm free radicals, the primary antioxidants are vitamin E, beta-carotene/carotenoids (spinach, carrots, and yellow-fleshed fruits), vitamin C, and selenium.

The abundant vitamins A, C, and E in our Daily Super Greens powders keep you glowing by boosting circulation and supporting healthy skin. Together, super greens' phytonutrients, minerals, and antioxidants can also protect your cells from a buildup of damage and help you age gracefully internally and externally.

Overall, people drink super greens because they are a quick and easy way to consume the right amount of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed for optimal daily health. As well as this, Daily Super Greens boost the immune system, protect cells from radical damage, push toxins from the body, provide a longlasting energy boost, and support the digestive system.

Of course, Super Greens powders should be taken as a supplement, not as a replacement for a healthy, balanced diet.

You should consume Super Greens daily, ensuring you receive the number of vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients needed for optimal daily health.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Kids Love Ear Cheer

Kids Ear Cheer

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625360

Proprietary Blend: Mullein Oil (Leaf), Garlic Oil (Bulb)

Tip: Warm up the tincture bottle under hot water, then apply the tincture directly into the ear. Lay on your side and let it soak in your ear for at least 15-20 minutes.

Happy kids love Kids Ear Cheer. This classic recipe for ear oil has been passed down from parent to parent for generations. This ear oil is an extract of the well-known combination of garlic and mullein that you can place directly into your child’s ears as often as needed. Comes with a convenient dropper.

I used Kids Ear Cheer for the first time about two months ago. Before then, I had not experienced ear aches, so I had not had the opportunity to try it. One evening I had excruciating pain in my right ear. I was in so much pain I could hardly lay on that side of my body without my ear and head feeling like it was going to explode. I used about ten drops (1/2 a dropper) of the Kids Ear Cheer directly in my ear, which helped ease the pain immediately. I was shocked at how fast I got some relief from consistent throbbing pain in my ear. I used it for about two days after (twice a day) to ensure I had completely gotten rid of any present ear infection.

NANCY J. LAUDON

Kids Immuno-X

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625380

Echinacea pupurea (Leaf, Stem), European Elder (Flower), Peppermint (Leaf), Yarrow (Leaf)

Kids Immuno-X helps support a naturally healthy immune system with a blend of the highest quality echinacea and European elderflower.* When they feel their best, they can be their best, that’s why parents trust Kids Immuno-X to provide the best Immune System support everyday.*

Made with echinacea, this supplement has the power to keep up with them, whatever they may be doing. We recommend that all children, ages 1-10, use Kids Immuno-X for full immune support.*

Amazing Product

Love this for both my kiddos! It tastes good which is amazing & they’re always asking to take it..

AUBREY H.

Breathe Easy

4oz $3499 SKU: 4754

Proprietary Blend: Burdock (Root), Echinacea pupurea (Root), Eyebright (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Chickweed (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Ginger (Rhizome), Nettle (Leaf), Plantain (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Don’t let anything prevent you from stopping to smell the roses. At home or on the go, environmental irritants can bother you all year long. Make sure your body has a healthy response to these irritants with Breathe Easy.* This herbal blend helps to support your sinuses, breathing, immune system, and lung function, making sure you can handle anything.* You will love this synergistic blend of echinacea, nettle, and more! Made with natural herbs for complete support.*

Absolutely love!

100% recommend this product!!! It is one of my favorites … I sometimes get a toothache little more to my routine and it helps so much!

NICOLE V.

Lil’ Ones Calm 4 oz $3999 SKU: 4954

Proprietary Blend: Schisandra Berry (Berry), Lemon Balm (Leaf). Gotu Kola (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Licorice (Root), Skullcap (Whole Herb(excluding roots)) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water

Does your child have a hard time settling down? Lil’ Ones Calm may be able to help.* Parents who have used Lil’ Ones Calm experienced this formula to be effective in helping to promote concentration and saw an increase in calmness in their child.* Lil’ Ones Calm works because it has a blend of herbs, including Lemon Balm and Schizandra Berries, that promote calming and mental alertness.* Lil’ Ones Calm is made for children of all ages but Mom and Dad can use it too.

Strong Bones without the Dairy

Helps my 3-yearold with evening out her emotional highs and lows. Significant changes without changing her beautiful personality!

Bone & Body 4 oz $5799 SKU: 3604

Bone & Body Capsules

120 Caps $5399 SKU: 626265

A combination of herbs including Solomon’s Seal Root, Black Walnut Leaf, and Horsetail.

Great Supplement!

This was really helpful after a recent injury to add into my daily routine! I recovered well and am glad to have had this!

PAIGE

Bone & Body is a tonic that not only supports the body’s muscles and tendons but nourishes it in such a way that it supports bones and skin too.* Bone & Body is our favorite product for supporting healthy skin, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.* When you are sore from a hard day at work or pushing yourself at the gym, Bone & Body works with your body’s natural recovery system to have you feeling your best sooner.* This nourishing formula can be taken short term and for more long term needs. Available as both a liquid, capsules, and in a salve.

Calcium Combo

120Caps $2999 SKU: 626260

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Peppermint Oil, Menthol Crystals, Ginger (Rhizome), St Johns Wort (Flower, Leaf), Habanero Pepper (Fruit, Seed), Calendula (Petal), Arnica (Flower) One of the best things you can do to support you or your child’s body is to give it the nutrients it needs from sources it can use.* Calcium Combo uses calcium from plants grown in calcium-rich soil so that they provide calcium by the most organic means possible. Plant based calcium is more recognizable by the body and thus able to be used more successfully.*

Strong Bones without the Dairy

My family takes these daily and we love them. I love the natural calcium providing ingredients without any of the other yuck you get from synthetic supplements or milk. We use the pill form, and it was super easy to make natural calcium a part of our daily routine.

BETHANY C.

How Balancing Blood Sugar Can Lead to Better Grades

By Gina Hackbarth

Nutrition is everything when it comes to helping our kids focus at school. Maybe you’ve tried everything else; your children are well supported in their amount of sleep, daily movement, and low levels of life stress. But if they are experiencing spikes and dips in their blood sugar all day, they will have a lot of trouble focusing on what they are being taught at school. When blood sugar spikes, insulin is released by the pancreas to take sugar into the body cells for storage. This process is essential to overall health. No one can completely prevent changes in blood sugar levels, but insulin removes it from the bloodstream, and blood sugar levels drop.

The severity of this drop can feel quite uncomfortable! Brain fog, low energy levels, headaches, and restlessness can result from a sudden change in blood sugar levels. When we eat 3-4 times a day, it can feel like a rollercoaster of symptoms! No wonder they have trouble focusing and learning in the classroom.

On the other side, when we feed our bodies certain foods in specific ways, we experience a low to moderate rise in blood sugar and a gentle return to stable, normal blood sugar levels after eating. None of the brain fog, lack of energy, and trouble with focus occurs in this situation.

To help our children focus better at school, we need to support healthy blood sugar levels in their bodies—those gentle rises and dips.

First, think about what your children eat for breakfast before school. Carbohydrate-heavy meals are popular because they are quick and easy for kids. Cereal, toast, oatmeal, smoothies, and frozen waffles can be made in healthier ways, but they are still carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, when eaten alone or first on the plate followed by proteins or fats afterward, raise blood sugar significantly!

This does not mean carbohydrates are bad. They are necessary fuel for a healthy life and even cut cortisol levels. They should just not be eaten alone.

If your children are used to and love these foods, the best thing to do is to include fiber, protein,

and fats in the same meal and encourage your children to eat the last carbohydrates. Without going into too much detail, the first food you eat in a meal enters the intestines. First, it is absorbed, and the rate at which it is absorbed influences blood sugar levels.

Eating fiber first, followed by protein or fat, then carbohydrates will allow the fiber to create a mesh layer in the intestines that slows the blood sugar spike. This will work by eating any vegetable first, then the rest of the meal. Think raw carrots, cucumbers, tomato, spinach, or any other vegetable your kids like. Breakfast omelets with veggies are perfect for this. Their favorite carbohydrate food can go on the side to be eaten after the omelet or veggie of choice.

Sprigs Kids Daily Super Greens are here for you if it sounds overwhelming to cook a whole meal every morning! Kids Daily Super Greens contain 2g of fiber per serving and are full of vegetables, so giving them to your children to drink before the rest of their breakfast provides them with the fiber they need. It wouldn’t hurt to send a serving of Kids Daily Super Greens in a water bottle to school with your children to drink before lunch.

Just one meal that starts the day off right will help stabilize your child’s blood sugar levels throughout the day.

If you pack their lunch for school, include a vegetable of some kind each day, with encouragement to eat it first. We can’t always make sure our kids do this, such as when we serve our children casseroles, sandwiches, soups, etc., but when it is reasonably easy to do—do it! Stabilizing your children’s blood sugar will allow them to focus to the best of their ability in the classroom, so when it’s time for a test, they will have the best opportunity to learn and recall their lessons.

As a bonus, this strategy will also help your children feel full longer, and they may snack less. When they are fed well—fiber, protein, fat, and carbohydrates—children (and grown-ups, too!) can generally avoid feeling “hangry” between meals. Try it yourself and see how you feel!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Kids Life Focus

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625370

Ashwagandha (Root), American Ginseng Powder (Root), Gotu Kola (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Rhodiola (Root), Gingko biloba (Leaf), Hawthorn Berries (Berry), Lemon Balm (Leaf), Sage (Leaf), Chamomile (Flower), Kava Kava (Root), Rosemary (Leaf), Skullcap (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Valerian (Root)

Growing minds need just as much support as growing bodies. Whether they are learning to read or studying for a test, Kids Life Focus helps your little one’s brain growth.* This tasty herbal blend is perfect for promoting focus and concentration, calmness, and helping with occasional sleeplessness.* Kids

Life Focus supports their brain development with gentle and nonstimulating herbs, that are caffeine and stimulant-free.*

Kids love it

Love this product. I only use it when I feel like the kids need it. Because honestly after a few uses you can tell a nice, gentle difference. And they love the taste that they do indeed ask for it everyday!

KYLIE

kids daily super greens 9.5 oz $5999

CHOCOLATE ITEM #624631

Kids don’t ask for more broccoli, but they will ask for more Kids

Daily Super Greens! Kids Daily Super Greens is packed with 48 different superfoods (including broccoli) with a chocolate taste your kids will love (or your money back). Kids love the taste, moms love the nutrition that comes from superfoods like Acai, Maca, Baobab, Elderberry, Nettles, Goji, and more. But we didn’t stop at superfoods. Kids Daily Super Greens is packed with enzymes, probiotics and fiber for digestion health, trace minerals and tons of phytonutrients to support full body health!* They can eat like you want them to, feel great, and get their daily fruits and veggies all before breakfast.

My son’s favorite!!

My son just turn 4 and daily he ask me for his chocolate milk, is like a treat for him and I couldn’t be happier thinking he is actually getting healthy veggies and good nutrition and not just a bunch of sugar and bad Ingredients!

Thank you for creating this amazing chocolate power powder!

JESSICA E.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Healthy Chocolate Milk

It's rare that I can ever get my toddlers to drink anything healthy for them so I was pleasantly surprised that upon serving up these chocolate super greens to them - they kept asking for more "chocolate milk"! Such a win! I love knowing I can boost their nutrition in such an easy way! Thanks Sprigs!

ERICA

Improving Your Kid's Cognitive Function

By Gina Hackbarth

School is back in session, and maybe you are wondering how you can help your little learners with their studies. So many kids struggle in school with concentrating, fidgeting, or memorizing information.

In many cases, these symptoms can improve with changes in your child’s diet and lifestyle. This is because the brain's health is tied to the health of the body, and improving one will improve the other.

Key areas to consider when seeking to improve your kid's cognitive function are their stress levels, whether or not their diet influences healthy blood sugar patterns, how they sleep at night, whether or not they get enough movement during the day, and if they

are having healthy thoughts about themselves and their abilities.

Signs of impaired cognitive function may include:

• Difficulty concentrating

• Fidgeting/hyperactivity

• Brain fog

• Memory problems

• Irritability

One thing that contributes to cognitive symptoms is everyday stress. For children, emotional stress can often be related to schoolwork. For example, your child may

worry about their school performance, thinking, “What if I don’t get 100 on this test?” “I want my teacher to say I’m doing great.” “I don’t understand what my teacher is saying.”

“Everyone else knows what’s happening, but I’m confused and don’t know how to do this.”

Physical stress affects brain health as well. The gut-brain connection can be altered by chronic poor gut health and digestion. If your child is regularly constipated, bloated, has an upset tummy, or gas, it is worth considering the impact this may have on their brain health and changing their diet.

Blood sugar spikes and dips from a carbohydrate-centered diet are a type of physical stress that will cause feelings of brain fog and sleepiness all day long. An easy rule for more stable blood sugar levels is “fiber first, carbohydrates last” on every plate. This will go a long way in preventing brain fog! The best fibercontaining food to start a meal is any vegetable your child likes to eat. With some meals like casseroles or soups where protein, carbohydrates, fats, and fiber are combined, eating any vegetable separately first, then eating the main dish, will minimize the spike and crash of your child’s blood sugar—stabilizing their mood and mental clarity as well.

Environmental stress impacts cognitive health too. For example, maybe their nervous system is overstimulated by toxins (like metals, mold, or parasites); skincare products, including fragrance, which is made from endocrine disrupting chemicals; poor air quality (mold, pollen, dust mites, pet dander); or poor water quality (such as drinking tap water).

Poor sleep contributes to these symptoms too! How can we help our kids sleep better?

• Minimize exposure to electromagnetic frequencies by unplugging electronics before bed, if applicable.

• If your kids are hungry, offer a snack including healthy fats before bed (some parents give a spoonful of butter or coconut oil).

• Put them to bed before they are overtired.

• Diffuse calming essential oils.

• Give calming herbs 30-60 mins before bedtime.

Movement needs to happen daily for brain health! Here are some ideas to try. Get creative with your kids and schedule to find what works best for your family.

• Get outside for a barefoot walk before school.

• Play tag in the backyard before dinner.

• Indoors, try moving in fun ways - bear crawl, crab walk, kangaroo jumps, “See how long you can…” hop on one foot, jump up and down, roll over like a roly-poly, etc.

• Make a drum set outside with pots and pans and sticks.

• Ride bikes or scooters for 15 mins before sitting down for homework time.

The things YOU say about your children and to your children mean a lot! Every child wants to hear something positive about themselves from their parents, and every parent can find something positive to say.

• You’re a smart kid! You can figure anything out, and I’m here to help!

• This is hard, but let’s work together on it.

• Are you feeling a little sleepy? Maybe we should take a break and come back to this later.

• Are you hungry? Would you like to eat a snack while we do homework today?

• It’s OK to feel _________ (sad, frustrated, angry, bored). I feel like that sometimes too. Do you want to take a break from school and talk about it?

Crossword Puzzle!

Summer vacation may be over, but you can find some summer words to remember all the fun you had! When you find a word, think of a memory from the summer you want to share that the word reminds you of!

Ex. Ocean - my family and I visited the ocean this summer!

Find these words

Lil’ Ones Sleepy Time

2 oz $1999 SKU: 8402

Proprietary Blend: Passionflower (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Catnip (Leaf), Lemon Balm (Leaf), Oatstraw Herb in Milky Stage (Grain, Straw, Seed), Chamomile (Flower), Hops (Flower) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water

Lil’ Ones Sleepy Time is an herbal formula that helps to keep your little one calm and relaxed so that they can sleep restfully through the night and during their naps.* Unlike melatonin, this herbal blend doesn’t interrupt hormone production and is great for restful sleep without causing next-day drowsiness. This premium blend will help your little one to relax or your money back, guaranteed.*

Kids Stay Dry

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625355

Proprietary Blend: Agrimony Herb (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Cornsilk (Silk), Horsetail (Shoot), Plantain (Leaf), Cranberry Powder (Berry), Juniper Berries (Berry), Uva Ursi (Root), Chamomile (Flowers), Cinnamon (Bark), Marshmallow (Root), Parsley (Leaf), Shepherd’s Purse (Seedpod), St. John’s Wort (Flower, Leaf) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water

Every child has accidents, so little bladders need all of the support they can get. Kids Stay Dry was created with herbs to support healthy bladder strength and function and to be calming and soothing to help support a good night’s sleep.* Kids Stay Dry helps reduce occasional urgency to go both day and night* This product works best for children ages 3-10.

Babies Gripe-Ease

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625350

Proprietary Blend: Catnip (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Fennel (Seed), Peppermint (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerine, Distilled Water

Your poor baby has an uncomfortable tummy. As a parent, watching them suffer is worse than having a tummy ache yourself. Babies Gripe Ease can help ease occasional stomach discomfort and gas associated with colic, hiccups, teething, and fussiness.* Made with gentle herbs like peppermint and fennel, Babies Gripe Ease is easy to give to a fussy baby with a convenient dropper included.

The Importance of a Balanced Breakfast

BY NATALIE SEMMELMANN

It's important to have a healthy breakfast every morning. It sets you up for a successful day, if you nourish yourself right away and prioritize your health. Skipping breakfast can lead you to binge later in the day and keep you in an unhealthy cycle. Break the cycle by nourishing yourself ahead of time before your body reaches primal hunger states.

To beat the afternoon slump and brain fog, prioritize a balanced breakfast! This means incorporating foods from each food group into your meal. Make sure it contains all macronutrients, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Also, throw in fiber to keep your bowels moving and happy.

PROTEIN

Helps build muscle and keeps you fuller, longer

• Examples: eggs, nut butter, protein powder, hemp seeds, tofu, etc.

FAT

Great for skin and brain health

• Examples: avocado, nuts, chia seeds, nut butter, coconut oil, etc.

CARBOHYDRATE

Gives you sustained energy and provides many essential micronutrients and antioxidants

• Examples: oats, sweet potato, quinoa, fruits, vegetables

FIBER

Keeps you full longer and aids digestion

• Examples: any carbohydrate, fruit, vegetables, chia flax, or hemp seeds

Never eat a naked carb, especially in the morning. What do I mean by this? Our cortisol levels spike in the mornings to tell our bodies to wake up. We don’t want to spike our cortisol anymore than it already is by eating foods that cause our blood sugar levels to rise. Pairing our carbohydrates with fats and proteins will slow the spike in our sugar levels to not shock the body and force it to produce more cortisol. Elevated cortisol levels can leave you feeling anxious and shaky and cause you to binge—eat with or before your morning coffee for the same reason.

EXAMPLES OF BALANCED BREAKFAST RECIPES:

Scrambled eggs cooked in butter

Chicken sausage

Sliced melon

Greek yogurt bowls

• 1 bowl of grass-fed whole milk greek yogurt or your favorite dairy-free yogurt

Top with a mixture of the following:

• Chia seeds

• Bee pollen

• Fresh fruit

• Nut butter of choice

• Gluten-free oats

• Sliced nuts

• Gluten-free granola

• Raw coconut or toasted coconut chunks

Kitchen Sink Omelets (omelets using leftovers from the night before)

• Serve with sourdough bread and grass-fed butter

Avocado toast on sourdough

Bowl of fresh fruits

Poached eggs

Kids Corner

Have some fun outside with this little scavenger hunt! Grab a friend or family member and go on the hunt for the things on this list!

Don’t forget to check off the item when you find it!

Bird A Smooth Rock Clouds

Tall Piece of Grass

A Cool Bug

Three Sticks

A Cool Rock

Spider Web Ants

A Flower

A Butterfly

A Tree Stump

A Friend or Sibling!

An Animal

Kids Calm Tummy

2 oz $1599 SKU: 625375

Proprietary Blend: Chamomile (Flower), Peppermint (Leaf), Ginger (Rhizome) Suggested Use: For Infants through 12 Months of Age: 1 dropper (0.9ml) as needed. For Children 1 through 3 Years of Age: 2 droppers (1.8ml) as needed. For Children 4 or More Years of Age: 3 droppers (2.7ml) as needed.

Calm tummies are happy tummies. Kids

Calm Tummy is a special herbal blend of Peppermint, Ginger and Chamomile for occasional upset stomachs.* Kids Calm Tummy is made for ages zero to ten but this tasty herbal blend can help mom and dad feel great too.* Kids Calm Tummy comes in a portable 2oz bottle that works for travel, school, and more!

Lil’ Ones Shoo! 2 oz $1999 SKU: 625035

Proprietary Blend: Black Walnut (Hull), Fennel (Seed), Male Fern (Root), Papaya Leaf (Leaf), Peppermint (Leaf), Wormwood (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Sage (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Children tend to touch and taste everything, unfortunately that means things like dirt, mud, animals, and whatever else they find too. This gentle microbial cleanse was designed especially for your little explorer.* Lil’ Ones Shoo! was created to help promote balance for intestinal microorganisms and to fit with your child’s unique internal needs.* A good microbial cleanse should be done once or twice a year, especially if kids have been around animals, play in dirt, or are enrolled in a daycare. This maximum strength formula is gentle to use.

Kids Reg-Ease 2 oz $1599 SKU: 625365

Proprietary Blend: Cascara (Bark), Ginger (Rhizome), Aloe Vera (Leaf), Barberry (Root Bark), Catnip (Leaf), Fennel (Seed), Licorice (Root), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Senna Herb (Pod) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water

toSaygoodbye occasional constipation

Everybody goes to the bathroom, but not always enough. Children struggle with occasional constipation more often than we think and unfortunately their tummies pay for it. Kids Reg Ease can help to relieve occasional constipation†, cleanse the bowels, and support a normal digestive system with regular bowel movements.* Everybody loves Kids Reg Ease! Infants, Kids, and Mom and Dad too. This formula is made with herbs like Aloe Vera that are soothing and gentle to use without unwanted side effects.†This product is not intended to be used to treat chronic constipation, which may be a symptom of a serious disease.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Deep Tissue Oil + Salve

After a long day’s work, nothing is more relaxing than a massage. So treat yourself to an herbal oil that will leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed after a hard day at work. Deep Tissue Oil is great after a hard day of work or vigorous exercise. Also available as a salve for a less messy blend.

Did you know that you could diffuse our deep tissue oil? So grab your favorite diffuser, dilute in water, and put some in your diffuser for an even more relaxing atmosphere!

Diffusing essential oils have a wide range of benefits, one of the main ones being improved emotional states. It also assists in removing odors from your home/space, as well as cleansing the air. Certain oils can help increase awareness and make you feel more alert, while others can assist in helping you relax. Wintergreen essential oil and peppermint essential oil has a minty fresh smell that can help make your airways feel more open, significantly improving your symptoms during allergy season. Ginger essential oil is known for its assistance in improving digestion and occasional stomach upset. Diffusing this could help with any nausea or sickness. The fall and winter seasons are great times to utilize diffusing oils. Your whole family will benefit!

Deep Tissue Salve 1.5 oz $2699 SKU: 625076

Deep Tissue Oil 1 oz $2199 SKU: 625075

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Peppermint Oil, Menthol Crystals, Ginger (Rhizome), St Johns Wort (Flower, Leaf), Habanero Pepper (Fruit, Seed), Calendula (Petal), Arnica (Flower)

12 Essential Oils Diffuser Benefits for Health and Wellness

Having an aromatherapy diffuser in your home diffusing essential oils throughout the day can have many benefits to your overall well-being.

• Removes unpleasant odors and airborne pathogens

• Relaxes the mind and body

• Relieves tension and stress

• Improves mental clarity, clears the mind

• Calms emotions

• Increases alertness

• Cleanses the air

• Positive effects on mood

• Opens airways

• Helps with weight management

• Improves concentration

• Strengthens the immune system over time

Actidraw Herbal Salve is made to draw almost anything out the skin while aiding in healing. The perfect salve for hikers, gardeners, and many unique situations due to its multi-use nature. Let’s look at some of the ingredients inside.

Charcoal – Draws and binds

Pine Tar – Draws, soothes, and has antiseptic properties

Goldenseal – Antibacterial, antiviral, and restorative

Comfrey – Skin and body

restoration, cell proliferant

Plantain – Draws, soothes

Ingredients: Coconut Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Beeswax, Pine Tar, Mullein (Leaf), Comfrey (Root), Wheat Germ Oil, Goldenseal (Root), Plantain (Leaf), Marshmallow (Root), Poke (Root), Chaparral (Leaf), Horsetail (Shoot), Lobelia (Leaf, Seed, Stem)

This traditional Black Salve is made with comfrey, goldenseal, plantain, lobelia, and more. This combination can be applied to the skin several times a day, as often as desired. Easy to use and made the traditional way. Perfect size for at home and on the go.

The lymphatic system has been described as the garbage disposal of the body. While the cardiovascular system pumps blood, oxygen, and nutrients to the cells, the lymphatic system picks up the garbage—the toxins, active infections, and debris that is carried away by the lymphatic fluids through channels and into a series of nodes located in the groin, neck, chest, armpit, and elbow area.

A congested lymphatic system will leave you feeling toxic and fatigued. Joints might feel painful, and feet, ankles, wrists, and hands might swell. Your mood would be affected and you might become prone to infections. If lymphatic drainage continues to be compromised, lymph fluid stores in the nodes. Bacteria, viruses, and other toxins might become too much for the body to handle.

Luckily, keeping the lymphatic system functioning properly doesn’t require a lot of effort.

SPRIGS LYMFLO was created and designed with an herbal formula that promotes a healthy system:

LYMFLO 1.5 oz $1499 SKU: 626110

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Beeswax, Burdock (Root), Poke (Root), Lobelia (Leaf, Seed, Stem), Mullein (Leaf)

Even when you don’t feel your best, you can still look your best. Lymflo helps to keep your skin looking healthy no matter how you feel. Alkalizing is one of the best things you can do to maintain healthy-looking skin. This 1oz tin is easy to pack for traveling.

Burdock Root is chock full of medicinal qualities especially ones for lymph detox.

Poke Root is a powerful anti-inflammatory that has been used to support healthy lymphatic functions throughout history.

Lobelia is known to relax muscles and improve lymph flow by increasing circulation.

Mullein is a traditional herb for treating lymph congestion.

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ACTIDRAW 1.5 oz

$1699 SKU: 626115

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

NeedYouSleep...

Rest Aid 2 oz $2399 SKU: 8102

Skullcap (Whole Herb (excluding roots)), Valerian (Root), Lemon Balm (Leaf), White Willow Bark (Bark), Mullein (Leaf), Lobelia (Leaf, Seed, Stem), Wild Lettuce (Leaf)

Everybody loves a good night’s sleep. Rest Aid can help relieve the occasional anxiety and sleeplessness that prevents you from having a good night’s sleep.* This product is non-habit forming and people who have used this product experienced an increase in rest, and wake up feeling refreshed.* If you are looking for a night of natural, healthy sleep, let Rest Aid help.* Comes in two convenient sizes: 2oz and 4oz.

Breathe Easy 4oz $3499 SKU: 4754

Proprietary Blend: Burdock (Root), Echinacea pupurea (Root), Eyebright (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Chickweed (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Ginger (Rhizome), Nettle (Leaf), Plantain (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Don’t let anything prevent you from stopping to smell the roses. At home or on the go, environmental irritants can bother you all year long. Make sure your body has a healthy response to these irritants with Breathe Easy.* This herbal blend helps to support your sinuses, breathing, immune system, and lung function, making sure you can handle anything.* You will love this synergistic blend of echinacea, nettle, and more! Made with natural herbs for complete support.*

Respiratory Aid 4 oz $2999 SKU: 625062

Ingredients: Elecampane (Root), Fenugreek (Seed), Fennel (Seed), Horseradish (Root), Plantain (Leaf), Hyssop (Whole Herb), Mullein (Leaf), Peppermint (Leaf)

Breathe deeply all year long with Respiratory Aid! * This new and improved formula works on the lower respiratory tract which includes the lungs, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli in order to provide a more comprehensive support.* Made with warming herbs like Elecampane and Hyssop for complete support you can trust during all seasons.* Pair with Breathe Easy for total respiratory support.*

I've used Respiratory Aid for our daughter who was always sick and wheezy. We could stay away from the doctor after we found this great product!

LAVINA HOSTETLER

Comfort Aid 2 oz $2399 SKU: 5502

Proprietary Blend: White Willow Bark (Bark), Mullein (Leaf), Skullcap (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Lobelia (Leaf, Seed, Stem), Nettle (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Hard-working people love Comfort Aid! When you are sore from a hard day’s work or from pushing yourself when you are exercising, Comfort Aid can help.* This blend of herbs is formulated to work with your body’s natural systems during recovery* Comfort Aid uses herbs like White Willow Bark to help with occasional cramping and the mild aches and pains that come with exercise and hard work.* Comfort Aid can help you get ready to face a new day and is easy to bring with you in a bag or lunch box.*

Bone & Body 4 oz $5799 SKU: 3604

Bone & Body Capsules

120 Caps $5399 SKU: 626265

A combination of herbs including Solomon’s Seal Root, Black Walnut Leaf, and Horsetail.

Bone & Body is a tonic that not only supports the body’s muscles and tendons but nourishes it in such a way that it supports bones and skin too.* Bone & Body is our favorite product for supporting healthy skin, bones, joints, tendons, and ligaments.* When you are sore from a hard day at work or pushing yourself at the gym, Bone & Body works with your body’s natural recovery system to have you feeling your best sooner.* This nourishing formula can be taken short term and for more long term needs. Available as both a liquid, capsules, and in a salve.

Calcium Combo

120Caps $2999 SKU: 626260

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Peppermint Oil, Menthol Crystals, Ginger (Rhizome), St Johns Wort (Flower, Leaf), Habanero Pepper (Fruit, Seed), Calendula (Petal), Arnica (Flower)

One of the best things you can do to support you or your child’s body is to give it the nutrients it needs from sources it can use.* Calcium Combo uses calcium from plants grown in calcium-rich soil so that they provide calcium by the most organic means possible. Plant based calcium is more recognizable by the body and thus able to be used more successfully.*

Replenish Bone & Tissue Extract

4 oz $1999 SKU: 626205 120 Caps $2499 SKU: 626200

Proprietary Blend: Horsetail (Whole Herb(excluding roots), Aloe Vera (Leaf), Chamomile (Flower), White Oak Bark (Bark), Black Walnut (Hull), Wheat Grass (Leaf), Tumeric (Root), Calendula Petals (Flower), Slippery Elm (Bark), Lavender (Flower), Red Clover (Flower, Leaf) Other

Ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

Replenish Bone & Tissue is perfect for supporting tissue health as well as helping ease sore muscles resulting from working hard or playing hard.* This combination of herbs, including black walnut, horsetail, and turmeric, helps to support bone health, tissue health, hair growth, nail growth, and recovery from a hard day’s work.* Replenish Bone & Tissue is great for short and long term use and is available in an easy to take liquid extract or capsules.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Bone & Body Salve 4 oz $2499 SKU: 3603

A combination of herbs including Solomon’s Seal Root, Black Walnut Leaf, and Horsetail.

One of our favorite formulas in an easy-to-use salve! Bone & Body Salve is handcrafted with the same herbs as our original formula. Made with Solomon’s Seal Root and Calendula Flowers, this product has been a customer favorite for years. This salve is safe, effective, made for the whole family to use. Apply directly to the skin for best results.

Gold Ice

We really like your Gold ice! We rub it on before going to bed and till morning the soreness is gone! Thank you!

JONATHAN & RUTH HOOVER

3.4oz $2999 SKU: 4108

Menthol Crystals, Peppermint leaves, Mullein leaves, Lavender flowers, Rosemary Leaves, Cayenne Powder, Rosemary Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax

Our #1 pain relief salve! Relieves minor pain associated with arthritis, cramps, bruises, sprains, muscle strains, and backaches. Non-greasy and easy to apply anywhere that aches.

Comfrey + Salve

4 oz $2299 SKU: 626210

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Comfrey (Root), Tumeric (Root), Aloe Vera (Leaf), Black Walnut (Hull), Wheat Grass (Leaf), White Oak Bark (Bark), German Chamomile (Flower), Slippery Elm (Bark), Lavendar (Flower), Calendula (Petals), Red Clover (Flower, Leaf)

Comfrey, along with herbs like Black Walnut Hull, Lavender, and Calendula are combined in this soothing, refreshing salve. Your family will love this salve that works as a natural moisturizer for all skin types. This salve is made with both fresh and dried herbs and can be used by all ages. Contains no harsh chemicals.This salve is made with both fresh and dried herbs and can be used by all ages. Contains no harsh chemicals.

• Can used when pregnant and nursing

Could be used for skin cancer

• Topically for bone health

• Can be used on lips & skin

• Helps regenerate tissue and cell growth. Used to reverse osteoporosis

• Great for rubbing on stomach after postpartum

First Response Cream

2 oz $2399 SKU: 6803

Fresh Plantain Leaves, Fresh Honeysuckle Leaves, Self Heal Herb, Vitamin E Oil, Tea Tree Essential Oil Certified Organic, Extra Virgin, First Cold Pressed Olive Oil; Beeswax; Vegetable Emulsifying Wax

Mamas love First Response Cream! This soothing cream can help reduce the appearance of red spots on your skin. Made with honeysuckle, plantain leaf, tea tree oil, and vitamin E oil help to moisturize dry, red skin patches. This cream is a must-have for playing outdoors and comes in a convenient 2oz squeeze bottle.

Cardio-Force 4 oz $2499 SKU: 626135

Proprietary Blend: Hawthorn Berries (Berry), Dong Quai (Root), Garlic (Bulb), Tumeric (Root), Cayenne Pepper (Fruit and Seed), Valerian (Root), Motherwort Herb (Whole Herb) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol (<40%)

A strong, healthy heart is absolutely vital for overall wellness. Cardio-Force helps to keep your heart going strong every day.* The combination of herbs in Cardio-Force have been used for decades to support strong, healthy hearts.* These herbs help to support circulation, cholesterol, blood pressure, heart function, and more!* Cardio-Force is great for all ages and one of our best sellers!

Reset & Go 120 Caps $2999 SKU: 626250

Proprietary Blend: Turkey Rhubarb (Root), Cascara Sagrada (Bark), Senna (Leaf), Tumeric (Root), Psyllium (Seed), Aloe Vera (Leaf), Dandelion (Root), Ginger (Root), Slippery Elm (Bark) Other Ingredients : Vegetarian Capsule.

Reset & Go helps relieve occasional constipation and support the digestive system.* Unlike other fiber supplements, Reset & Go takes a unique 3-part approach to cleansing that is made to be gentle without causing unnatural urges to go.* This formula can be taken specifically or periodically as desired.

*This product is not intended to be used to treat chronic constipation, which may be a symptom of a serious disease.

I've used Reset & Go when doing a para cleanse with great results. I'm now done with the cleanse but will keep on taking Reset & Go, as always had a little problem with constipation. Thanks!

FANNIE HOCHSTETLER

Natural Motivation

120 Caps $3999 SKU: 626255 SKU: 626255

Proprietary Blend: Rose (Hips), Ginseng (Root), Kelp (Whole Thallus), Parsley (Leaf), Spirulina (Whole), Alfalfa (Leaf), Hawthorn (Berry), Mullein (Leaf), Yarrow (Leaf & Flower), Ginger (Root), Ashwagandha (Root), Rhodiola (Root), Lobelia (Herb), Cayenne (Fruit) Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

Your adrenal glands control the majority of your body’s responses with hormones and this affects everything from energy to weight gain and has a big impact on your overall health. Your adrenal glands and hormones are an often overlooked factor in how you feel, so the best thing you can do to support a natural hormone response is to support your adrenal glands.* With Natural Motivation you will be providing your body with the herbs and nutrients it wants to help support your adrenal glands throughout the day and in every situation.*

120Caps $2999 SKU: 626260

Ingredients: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Wintergreen Oil, Peppermint Oil, Menthol Crystals, Ginger (Rhizome), St Johns Wort (Flower, Leaf), Habanero Pepper (Fruit, Seed), Calendula (Petal), Arnica (Flower)

One of the best things you can do to support you or your child’s body is to give it the nutrients it needs from sources it can use.* Calcium Combo uses calcium from plants grown in calcium-rich soil so that they provide calcium by the most organic means possible. Plant based calcium is more recognizable by the body and thus able to be used more successfully.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Calcium Combo

Functional Movements

Does your job, school, or home life have you sitting down for several hours at a time? This can take a toll on your body, which you probably feel when you get up and move around—soreness, stiff joints, and achy muscles from sitting too long can hurt worse than you’d think!

Here’s what happens when you sit for too long over the years. The muscles on the front of your body, like the chest, stomach, hips, and legs, get shortened from over-contracting. As a result, your quadriceps, hip flexors, iliacus, tensor fascia latae, and abdominal muscles shorten, pulling your upper body down and tilting your pelvis so your lower back looks more curved should. You may hear this referred to as kyphosis,

slouching, hunchback, or anterior pelvic tilt. This is the all-too-familiar hunched posture you can see in the older generations that have worked in offices for many years or simply spent too much time sitting down.

On the back of your body, your glutes, hamstrings, and upper back muscles weaken from lack of use. They get stretched out and lack tone. The lower back is abnormally tight, so it

gets sore quickly. Back and neck pain often results from a lifetime of sitting down, and some people accept it as, “I’m just getting older.”

But it’s not age. It’s improper muscle use that is at fault! Staying active throughout life can keep your muscles balanced and strong, preventing pain from patterns of improper muscle use. Even getting up once every hour during your workday to walk for five minutes can significantly help. It interrupts unhealthy patterns and gets your muscles working how they were designed!

Try these exercises throughout your day to prevent pain and correct muscular imbalances. You just need a tennis ball (less intense) or lacrosse ball (more intense).

rolled-up towel between your knees to prevent your knees from drifting outward during this exercise. Breathe and brace your abdominal muscles by drawing your lower ribs toward each other. Press down into your feet and bring your hips up. Hold for one or two breaths, then lower down toward the ground. Repeat. See if you can prevent your lower back from touching the ground between bridges.

Upper Chest

Position the tennis ball as shown. Gently lean into the wall, and hold for 2-5 minutes. You can use your knee to brace yourself against the wall lightly. Repeat on the opposite side.

Plank

The purpose of a plank is to be in good posture and hold that position against gravity to strengthen your whole body. Watch yourself perform a plank in the mirror. Your head, neck, back, and hips should essentially be in a straight line, so you can imagine placing a stick or a flat piece of wood from head to hips, which would be level. You can plank with either your elbows and knees on the ground or only your elbows and toes on the ground for a challenge. Hold for 20-30 seconds if possible. Rest when you feel your form start to weaken and have trouble maintaining good posture.

Hip Flexor Release

Stand as shown with one hand on a chair or wall for support. Step forward with the foot closest to the chair and slightly back with the opposite foot. Reach overhead with your arm farthest from the wall, and gently stretch the side of your body. Feel tightness released from the front and side of your hip. Repeat on the opposite side.

Bridge

Lie face up on the floor. Bring your feet under your knees. You can use a block or

Upper and Lower Back Release

Release tension in your neck and upper and lower back with this stretch. You may place your hands under your forehead in this stretch if that feels more comfortable.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

My son’s favorite!! I think bitters are an important part of meals and we have lost that through the generations. This formula is so delicious that we even make some cocktails with it !

JESSICA E.

Daily Digestive Bitters

2 oz $1999 SKU: 4502

Proprietary Blend: Cocoa Nibs (Bean), Burdock (Root), Angelica (Root), Barberry (Root Bark), German Chamomile (Flower), Spearmint (Leaf), Blessed Thistle (Leaf, Flower) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Curb sugar cravings and balance your appetite with Daily Digestive Bitters.* Daily Digestive Bitters helps to stimulate your body’s natural digestion response.* The “bitter” flavor profile is a key component of a balanced diet along with sweet, sour, salty, umami. These cacao bitters help to support and prepare your body’s natural digestive juices and make digestion easier.* Digestive bitters are herbs that support digestive function by stimulating bitter receptors on the tongue, stomach, gallbladder, and pancreas.* Best taken before meals.

Activated Charcoal

4 oz $1999 SKU: 1004 8 oz $2999 SKU: 1008

I’ve used Charcoal & wouldn’t want to be without. I was having a reaction to a medicine & within 1/2 hour of taking it I felt better. Also a must for my family for diarrhea.

Vegetable Glycerin - 32 oz $1999 SKU: 9650

Soybean - NON GMO 1 gal $4999 SKU: 9670 5 gal $19999 SKU: 9680

Lobelia

2 oz $1999 SKU: 7102

Lobelia is used for breathing problems including asthma, bronchitis, whooping cough, and shortness of breath (apnea) in newborn infants. Lobelia can be applied to the skin for muscle pain, joint lumps associated with rheumatoid arthritis (rheumatic nodules), bruises, sprains, insect bites, poison ivy, and ringworm.

Black Walnut

4 oz $2999 SKU: 4404

Antifungal, contains tannins, and typically grows wild. Walnuts decrease LDLs and prevent clotting. Hulls contain juglone that’s used for natural insecticides. It’s a natural astringent and antimicrobial.

Mama Bear Prenatal 120 Caps $4499 SKU: 626215

The search is over, you’ve found the perfect prenatal with everything you and your growing baby need. Made with whole food ingredients, Mama Bear Prenatal is an herbal blend you will love. Mom-to-be, this prenatal has all of the recommended vitamins and minerals you are looking for in a more natural form, making them easier for your body to process. Mama Bear contains no unnecessary additives or fillers, so each serving is packed full of important nutrients for you and your growing baby. Each bottle provides a 1-month supply.

Amazing product

I love the mama bear prenatal! I love the whole food ingredients. And one of my favorite things is that it contains folate! So grateful for that.

Ingredients:

Vitamin A (as beta carotene)

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)

D2 veg source (.005 mg) / D3 veg

source

Vitamin E - D-alpha tocopheryl

succinate

• Vitamin K - PMK4 /MK7 blend

Vitamin B1- Thiamine HCL

Vitamin B2- Riboflavin 5 Phosphate

• Vitamin B3- Niacinamide

Vitamin B6 - pyridoxine HCL

Quatrefolic® (5-Methyl Folate)

Vitamin B12 - Methylcobalamin

Pure 99%

Vitamin B7- Pure Biotin 100%

D-Calcium Pantothenate

• Dicalcium Malate

Iron (biglycinate)

Iodine (from potassium iodide)

• DiMagnesium (malate)

Zinc Orotate

SelenoExcell® (Selenium)

Copper (Bisglycinate)

Manganese (Bisglycinate)

Chromium Polynicotinate

Molybdenum Glycinate

• Trace Minerals (concen Trace)

Alfalfa

Nurturing Prenatal Blend:

Red Raspberry leaf

Ginger root

Chamomile (areial)

Dandelion root powder

Spinach leaf powder

Fresh Fruit Blend:

Orange Powder

Blueberry Powder (juice)

• Cranberry Powder (juice)

Boron Glycinate

Other Ingredients:

vegetable cellulose (capsule)

“A quality prenatal with red raspberry leaf and trace minerals.”

-KARISSA S.

Over the last few years, we have received hundreds of letters from moms telling us that they love the Mama Bear Prenatal: it has nutrients they need to feel great through their pregnancy and support a healthy growing baby in the womb. Mama Bear prenatal has become extremely popular, especially in many Plain communities, with nearly 100,000 bottles sold yearly. Unfortunately, in light of its success, many people are trying to sell a competing product and will spread stories or false information about Mama Bear Prenatal. I know this can be confusing because at the end of the day we can do what is best for our children. Below is a letter we received from one of our stores and the letter I wrote them in response. Our goal is to make sure you need to feel confident on your journey. If you have questions, please send them our way. Another qualified team member or I will be happy to answer you questions.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Laudon

Thank you for reaching out about this question. Vitamin A is significant during pregnancy. You can take too much vitamin A, which can lead to problems during pregnancy. However, this is not something you have to worry about with Mama Bear prenatal for two reasons that I will explain.

In the cases where too much Vitamin A caused birth defects, it was in circumstances where someone was taking 10,000 mcg or more of Vitamin A per day. Mama Bear Prenatal only contains 2000 mcg, which is well below the 3000 mcg upper limits and should not be cause for concern.

The second reason there should be no concern is because of the form of Vitamin A we have in the Mama Bear prenatal. If you notice on the label, it has Vitamin A as Beta-carotene. Beta-carotene is a natural substance found in carrots. Beta-carotene is not vitamin A but rather the precursor to Vitamin A. This means that your body uses Beta-carotene to make vitamin A. If you take too high of levels of Beta-carotene, the body will recognize that it does not need that much Vitamin A and will simply not convert it to vitamin A and eliminate the excess. This is one of the reasons why the form of vitamins you take is so important, not just the amount.

Most of the time, when we hear stories like this, they originate with someone who sells a different brand of prenatal. Because Mama Bear Prenatal is so popular, many competitors will attempt to discredit the product to sell theirs. Unfortunately, some of these people are spreading stories that are not true at all because they do not fully understand the topic that they are sharing. Thank you for reaching out with this question. If you have any other questions or things you would like more information on, please feel free to let us know.

Mama Bear is higher in vitamins and minerals than most prenatals. If you're concerned, you could suggest taking three capsules instead of four. That will save them money and get them comparable nutrients to most prenatal available.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Laudon

Best prenatal option there is

To get your vitamins, trace minerals, and supporting herbs all in one place…just makes my momma heart happy. I still take them with food (very sensitive stomach) or I feel a little queasy. On days where my diet has felt very lacking, or I’ve gotten little sleep, or feeling a lot of extra stress…this prenatal really eases my mind, because I know I’m still giving myself/my baby the best support that I can.

-TOBIA E.

Glad I found this!

I must have been searching for days on end trying to find a prenatal with no additives, and not too high of vitamin b12. When I came across this one it was like a God-send. I have been taking this since my first trimester and I’m almost in my third. Can’t wait to try the other products as well. Very thankful for this company, I hope they never change.

-MELISSA

Amazing product

I love the mama bear prenatal! I love the whole food ingredients. And one of my favorite things is that it contains folate! So grateful for that.

KARISSA S.

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Best Prenatal vitamins ever!!!

I have absolutely enjoyed this pregnancy every minute because taking quality prenatals has helped me avoid all nausea! I would recommend the mama bear prenatal to every mama!

– KATYA M.

Prenatals

The BEST prenatal ever!

This prenatal is the best one I've ever had! Don't skip on this! I fully believe this prenatal helped me be able to conceive our rainbow baby after 2 miscarriages. I love that every ingredient is organic and that it has a high count of folate! It definitely helps me feel better and there's no taste and doesn't make me sick!

HANNA

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Prenatal

I don’t even need naps every day since I started taking these!! As a busy mama this is Huge for our family. – MICHELLE M.

I absolutely love these. I’ve always had HORRIBLE morning sickness with my first 3 pregnancies. I did research on Folic vs Folate acid. And realized all of the store bought ones have folic acid which is the synthetic form of folate and a huge reason for the horrible sickness in the first trimester. I have had NO sickness this time, and feel wonderful!

-KRISTEN

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Belly Balm 4 oz $2399 SKU: 6810

Ingredients: Distilled Water, Avocado Oil, Aloe Vera Gel, Coconut Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Beeswax, Cocoa Butter Wafers, Myrrh Gum (Resin), Frankincense (Resin), Lavendar Essential Oil, Geranium Essential Oil, Rose (Petal), Vitamin E Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil

Lots of parts grow and stretch to make room for your new baby, Belly Balm helps to keep them moisturized and glowing. No matter how far along you are, the soothing smell of lavender and other herbs help you to relax when you need it most, and the delicate scent won’t aggravate occasional morning sickness. And Belly Balm isn’t just for your baby bump, this maternity lotion can be used all over your body for an experience you will look forward to every day.you begin to feel nauseous.*

The absolute best!

I used to make my own belly balm…that was before I knew this amazing product existed! Oh my goodness it’s like magic! I’ll probably continue to use this as a moisturizer even after baby!!!

-MARIANNE H.

Best Balm ever

This Belly Balm is seriously my favorite! It is so smooth and smells amazing. But even more than that, my belly feels softened and hydrated after I put it on. Love this stuff.

-LEONA

Morning Joy 2 oz $1999 SKU: 625040

Ginger (Root), Fennel (Seed), Peppermint (Leaf)

Morning Joy helps settle the occasional nausea and mild discomfort that often begins your day if you are expecting a new little one.* This herbal blend contains herbs like ginger root, fennel seed, and peppermint leaf, which are known to calm the occasional stomach discomfort and sooth mild pregnancyrelated nausea.* These ingredients have been shown in studies to help reduce the frequency and severity of morning sickness and help relieve symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.* Morning Joy can be used anytime, day or night, whenever you begin to feel nauseous.*

"I have used the raspberry tea & morning joy, all with great results & lots of energy. Thanks for great products that really work!"

-L. SENSENIG

"I really like your catalogs. I have used Morning Joy with good results. I had more morning sickness with this pregnancy. It didn't just last morning I also had in afternoon. Right when I woke up I would take Morning Joy & it really helped that I didn't have it as bad."

"I have used Morning Joy to help morning sickness."

S. GINGERICH

Herbal Lactation Support 120 Caps $2399 SKU: 626105

Proprietary Blend: Fenugreek (Seed), Milk Thistle (Seed), Fennel (Seed), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Nettle (Leaf), Marshmallow Herb (Root)

Other Ingredients : Vegetarian Capsule

Breastfeeding can be a stressful time for both mama and baby. Herbal Lactation Support helps support breast milk production, helping new mothers and their babies during feeding.* Herbal Lactation Support was created specifically to support the supply of breast milk in nursing mothers.* This formula is trusted and used by midwives for their patients.

Great Support!

I started taking this along with Lacti-Milk two weeks prior to my going back to work in order to maintain my supply and it helped so much!!! I have been able to pump more than he needs in the mornings and feed my guy on the breast in the afternoon. -KALEI C.

Active Labor 2 oz $1999 SKU: 626100

Proprietary Blend: Blue Cohosh (Root), Black Cohosh (Root), Motherwort Herb (Whole Herb), Red Raspberry (Leaf) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water

Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear; but sometimes nature needs a nudge in the right direction. Active Labor makes use of herbs to help increase the frequency and strength of contractions and bring your little one into this world.* Active Labor is a must-have for home or hospital birth to have an easier, shorter, and more comfortable labor.* Active Labor can be taken up to a week before your due date to help prepare your body for delivery.*

3 oz $1999 SKU: 626220

Proprietary Blend: Ginger (Rhizome), Wheat Grass (Leaf), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Peppermint (Leaf), Nettle (Leaf), Alfalfa (Leaf)

Whether you have just a hint of a bump or you are ready for labor, Mama Bear Pregnancy Tea has a special blend of herbs made to support your body throughout your pregnancy.* This blend is full of a variety of herbs and essential nutrients that help support a healthy pregnancy and prepare your womb for childbirth.* Even when you have morning sickness, the ginger and peppermint in this tea will help you feel great!* Used by midwives and herbalists, pair this with Mama Bear Prenatal for even better results.

Pregnancy tea

Love how delicious this tea is! I always look forward to drinking it again during pregnancy, and I love all the amazing beneficial herbs that are in it. Wonderful tea!

-ASHLAN B.

Lacti-Milk 4 oz $2999 SKU: 6504

Blessed Thistle (Leaf, Flower), Oatstraw Herb in Milky Stage (Grain, Straw, Seed), Nettle (Leaf), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Alfalfa (Leaf), Hops (Flower)

Not producing enough breastmilk? Lacti-Milk is a nutrient-rich formula that helps to stimulate milk production.* The herbs in this formula help to reduce occasional stress and occasional anxiety.* Lacti-Milk is a wonderful way to reduce the toll that nursing takes on your body and helps to enhance the nutrition in breastmilk with herbs known to contain calcium, iron, and vitamin C.

Mama Bear Pregnancy Tea

The End of My Breastfeeding Journey

Weaning begins as your child transitions from breast milk to solid foods. This process can take days to weeks until other foods and drinks entirely replace breast milk. In this article, I want to share my breastfeeding experience and how I weaned Zion—or how I let him guide the process of weaning. In full disclosure, I had no real timeline for how long I wanted to breastfeed, though I did know I wanted to breastfeed for at least the first year.

Breastfeeding Zion was one of the most incredible experiences in my motherhood journey. As a

short recap for those who haven’t read my previous articles, Zion is the first baby I nursed, and he was

baby number four in our family. With my girls, I exclusively pumped for a year for each of them and did not nurse at all. That was never the plan, but when it was the option that worked for me, I stuck to it. In January 2021, when I gave birth to Zion, something tugged into my heart, and I knew I wanted to try nursing. Again, the plan was to nurse and pump, but when he was about two weeks old, I switched to fully

nursing and pumped only if I needed to leave some milk behind. I remember the first few days of breastfeeding feeling defeated, tired, and angry that I couldn’t even pass Zion to Jonathan. When I was pumping, we bottlefed our babies in the past, so there was a lot more opportunity for others to help. This time around, I felt overwhelmed that Zion and I were glued together. Not baby wearing glued, but breast to mouth glued! But through the sweetness and the hardship, I loved my breastfeeding journey.

I officially stopped nursing at the end of June 2022. It was an emotional season for me. As Zion approached one year old, I knew that at some point, breastfeeding would end. Sometime in May, I began the “don't offer, don't refuse” weaning method. “Don't offer, don't refuse” is a very gentle approach to weaning. It involves you not offering nursing sessions but also not refusing if your child is expressing a desire to nurse. Why did I take this approach? I did not want to rush to end breastfeeding. If you want to wean in a quicker timeline, this won’t be the approach you want to take. This method can take weeks to months to completely wean.

“Drop one feeding at a time” is another approach I began in April 2022, not necessarily for weaning. Still, at this point, Zion would not have his midday nursing session because I would have either milk

collected from my Haakaa or the milk collectors, and he was able to have a bottle instead of nursing if I was at work or not home. At the time, I did not know that was a way to initiate weaning. I did it specifically as a shift in routine. I chose to eliminate the less emotionally significant feeding to Zion, so if you want to try this approach, I probably wouldn’t first drop bedtime nursing.

Ideally, I wanted to stop breastfeeding over a

period of weeks. I wanted Zion not to feel a sudden change. It’s funny, as I write this, I am thinking to myself, “Is it that I did not want Zion to feel a sudden change, or was it for me!” I was so emotional during the last few months that Zion was weaning. I felt such sadness fill my heart; I couldn’t wrap my head around that this bond Zion and I created by breastfeeding would soon become something of the past. It made no sense, but I understand it had to

Breastfeeding must-haves:

What I thought nursing would be like, and how it actually was:

I thought I would nurse every 2 hours, for about 15-20 minutes a session. I nursed on demand about a week in because he wasn’t nursing every 2 hours. He ate, soothed, and nursed to sleep about every 3045 minutes.

I wanted to note down each nursing session, the duration, and the side. I did this for two weeks and realized I was looking for a phone on my nightstand to jot a note to mark the nursing session at 3 AM.

I thought I would baby-wear most of the day, but I always put him down for naps. I kept Zion in the baby carrier through most of his naps because he loved it, and honestly, so did I.

I thought I would not nurse Zion to sleep. (Every sleep training book says to do this.) But I loved nursing him to sleep. I stopped once but realized I wanted to nurse him to sleep. So after those few days, I nursed him to sleep every night.

I thought I would not be able to put Zion to sleep at night after he weaned. – I still put him to sleep most nights. We snuggle up, which is still one of my favorite things.

happen eventually, and I am reminded that life comes in seasons.

Our weaning journey started around the end of May, and we officially stopped breastfeeding entirely at the end of June. It was about a two-month trip, and every nursing session I held dear and

close to my heart. I would think, “This may be our final nursing session, and that's okay,” and then one day, it just stopped. I am so grateful for all the nursing sessions, even the 2 AM ones, where it felt like my eyes were falling out of my head! Breastfeeding is no easy labor of love. It takes a

lot of determination and commitment.

Whether you are on your breastfeeding journey or are expecting or dreaming of becoming a mother one day, I encourage you to learn how to best prepare your mind and body for pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding.

1. Haakaa

2. Spectra Pump

3. Bambooies Nursing Pads

4. Bamboo Nursing Bra

5. Milk Collector

6. Silicone Milk Storage Tray

7. Silicone Milk Storage Bag

Almost all these products can be found in the Motherhood Shop

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Facial Clear

120ct $3299 SKU: 626125

Dong Quai (Root), Burdock (Root), Yellow Dock (Root), Chaste Tree Berries (Berry), Dandelion (Root), Goldenseal (Root), Ginger (Rhizome), Oregon Grape (Root), Red Clover (Flower, Leaf)

We all aspire to have healthy-looking skin, but sometimes our bodies don’t comply. Diet, hormones, and environmental factors can all have a big impact on how we look and how we feel. Your body needs all the support it can get to keep your skin looking fresh and blemish free. Facial Clear helps you to discover your skin’s natural clarity. This formula is designed to work with your body to cleanse the skin and help eliminate blemishes.* Facial Clear may help to address non-cystic acne and blemishes.* This combination is great for teenagers!

Menstrual Ease 4 oz $3499 SKU: 7404

Proprietary Blend: Black Haw (Bark), Yarrow Herb (Flower), Blessed Thistle (Leaf, Flower), Squaw Vine (Whole Herb(excluding roots)), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Cleavers(Whole Herb(excluding roots)) Other Ingredients: Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol Menstrual Ease helps with normal, but uncomfortable, menstrual cycles.* The herbs in this formula help to relieve the occasional pain, bloating, and discomfort of menstruation while regulating your flow.* This herbal blend is completely safe to use, containing no caffeine, aspirin, or ibuprofen. Recommended by herbalists and midwives, Menstrual Ease was made to work with your body, giving it the nutrients it needs to have a comfortable period.

"I've used your Menstrual Ease with good results. I love your magazines!"

women’s hormonal help 4 oz $3999 SKU: 625211

women’s hormonal help Capsules 120 ct $3999 SKU: 625215 stage 1: puberty

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As our bodies change over time, our body’s hormones change too. This herbal formula, specially formulated for women as they enter their menopause years, may help with irregular cycles, hot flashes, and occasional sleeplessness.*

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Motherhood 2022 Conference Recap

By Nancy J. Laudon

Motherhood Conference 2022 was an incredible two days! Despite the power outage in Holmes County (which I pray no one's home was too badly affected), the Sprigs team was still able to host our third annual Motherhood Conference.

The weekend was filled with over 150 women, some from the local community and others who drove to be there. There is something special about having two days to immerse yourself with like-minded women to learn together, learn from one another, and support each other.

A special thank you to all the local midwives who participated in our event and a thank you to all our speakers who shared the importance of health and healing.

If you missed our 3rd annual Motherhood Conference, it’s not too early to sign up for Motherhood Conference 2022.

2022 Motherhood Conference Lineup

Speakers:

Jonathan Laudon, Co-Founder of Sprigs

Nancy J. Laudon, Co-Founder of Sprigs

Sandra Ellis, Master Herbalist

Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) Clinical Herbalist

Beth Troyer, Retired Nurse & Advocate

Claudia Beiler, Advocate

Rachel Tenpenny, Grief Expert

Midwives:

Crystal Uptain • Sarah Weaver

Freida Miller • Kim Miller

Sandra Ellis • Molly Wharton

Rachel Mueller • Aravah Salatino

Lauren Mix • Katie Gorbold

This year's Motherhood Conference theme was Empowered Health. Our goal is to equip you, encourage you, and empower you to take control of your family’s health. You have what it takes to lead a healthy life.

Empowered to:

• Listen to my body

• Stop saying, “it runs in the family”

• Be an advocate for my health

• Become an activist for my family

• Pour into others along my health journey

• Find and heal the root cause

• Never stop learning

• Commit to the process

• Show up as I am (I am enough!)

• Fill community through my story

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Jonathan Laudon shared on the importance of a health mindset.

Rachel Tenpenny shared on foods that help heal from grief. Rachel shared that her belief is that grief is not forever and teaches grievers how to heal both physically and emotionally.

What to eat…

• Anti-inflammatory foods

• Warm, cooked foods

• Broths/stocks

• Soups and stews

Slow-cooked meats

Sandra Ellis shared on hormone health and how a woman can support their body through multiple pregnancies. Sandra touched on the physical and emotional demands a mother experiences and the nutritional needs that need to be met.

Nutritional Needs:

• Average-sized women need approximately 2,000 calories per day

During pregnancy, you need an additional 300 calories per day

• Micronutrients are dietary compounds such as vitamins and minerals

• Macronutrients are compounds that provide calories or energy (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). You need more of each type of nutrient during pregnancy.

Mary Colvin shared on how stress and anxiety affects our body and how to use herbs to help heal.

Parts of the body are affected:

• Nervous system

• Cardiovascular system

• Respiratory system

Endocrine system

• Musculoskeletal system

• Gastrointestinal system

• Reproductive system

• Immune system

Lymphatic system

• Integumentary system

• Leafy greens

• Warming spices

• Good-quality salts

• Fermented/cultured foods (probiotics)

Nancy J. Laudon shared on valuing natural births and shared the meaning of a physiological birth.

IPhysiologic birth means allowing your body to go through labor under its own innate power—an undisturbed, unmedicated, intervention-free birth.

Today, birth is seen as a medical event.

Beth Tryoyer and Claudia Beiler shared on the truth about vaccines and how mothers must understand what is being put into their child’s body. They shared through passion, experience, and education on the risks vaccines hold.

“ How our mind holds a switch to many health outcomes. Mothers have the opportunity to shape their children's beliefs about health.”

- Jonathan Laudon

“ It’s so upsetting to me that this occurs, not only because society has painted this picture of how birth is a medical event, but also because it implants a perspective in a woman's mind and heart that diminishes the value of natural births and how our bodies were created to birth a baby.”

-Nancy J Laudon

Dates: June 8th and 9th 2023, Thursday and Friday

Venue: Comfort Suites Hotel: 4810 Tr 366, Berlin, OH 44610

☐ CASH

☐ CHECK

Postnatal Releaf 2 oz $1999 SKU: 625030

Proprietary Blend: Black Haw (Bark), Cramp Bark (Bark), Blue Cohosh (Root), Red Raspberry (Leaf), Motherwort Herb (Whole Herb) Other Ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Distilled Water, Grain Alcohol

Postnatal Releaf helps you to get your body back to feeling strong in the weeks after your delivery. Postnatal Releaf works from the inside out to help you recover and start bonding with your new baby by helping to replenish essential nutrients and by easing the occasional, mild pains associated with birth*. Blue Cohosh and Black Haw herbs support full labor recovery and Red Raspberry Leaf helps your body get back vital vitamins and minerals.* This formula is all-natural and safe to use while nursing.

I've used Postnatal Relief. It really helped to ease my cramps after childbirth. It's a great product! Thank you.

– CHRISTEN BURKHOLDER

"I’ve used the Postnatal Bath Mix 10 times now and wouldn’t want to be without. I have recommended this product to a lot of friends and midwifes. In fact, 1 of those midwifes has started using this product. I also wouldn’t want to be without the postpartum releaf."

Postnatal Bath Mix

10 oz $5999 SKU: 626101

Ingredients: Sea Salt, Uva Ursi (Root), Goldenseal (Rhizome), Comfrey (leaf), Shepherd’s Purse (Seedpod)

Postnatal Bath Mix is made for mama and baby to use within the first 24 hours after childbirth. This herbal blend is designed to help relax mama and baby after the difficult ordeal of birth. This herbal blend consists of Sea Salt, Uva Ursi, Goldenseal, Comfrey, and Shepherd’s Purse. To use, simply fill up a tub, drop in the bag, and allow yourself time to soak.

Sitz Bath 8 oz $1999 SKU: 626230

Ingredients: Sea Salt, Aloe Vera (Leaf), Comfrey (Leaf), White Oak Bark (Bark), Yarrow (Flower), Witch Hazel (Leaf), Calendula (Petal)

Relax and get comfortable with Sprigs Sitz Bath mix . This traditional herbal Sitz Bath is a customer favorite. It is composed of a proprietary blend of Sea Salt, Aloe Vera, Comfrey, White Oak Bark, Yarrow Flower, Witch Hazel, and Calendula Petals. Mamas love to use Sitz Bath during the postnatal period. This blend is safe to use on postpartum padsicles.

"I've used the Postpartum Sitz Bath Mix twice now. And wouldn't want to do without! Thanks for all your great products!"

– AMANDA LAPP

– MILLER

"I've used Postnatal Bath mix after our baby was born and is so healing and relaxing."

– ROSANNA HOCHSTETLER

Dates:

June 8th and 9th 2023

Thursday and Friday

Comfort Suites Hotel: 4810 Tr 366, Berlin, OH 44610