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My appreciation for living holistically? My mother plays a big role in that. While growing up, if I had a cold, I was given Vitamin C much more than Children's Tylenol and when my period rolled around, I drank peppermint tea more than I took Advil. But once I got "grown" (translation—college-age), I decided to ditch a lot of the herbal and supplement treatments I was used to in exchange for the more traditional/medicinal route. Hmph. It's amazing what hindsight-wisdom will teach you. Not only do a lot of antibiotics, prescriptions, and over-the-counter medications come with some unexpected side effects, oftentimes they only address the symptoms of an ailment, not the source or true cause.

By the time I reached my mid-30s, I returned back to holistic health and boy, am I glad that I did! There are seven supplements in particular that I want to shout out, simply because at this stage of my life, they have been total blessings and game-changers when it comes to improving the quality of my health.

Berberine

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I found out about this one late in the game (meaning, this year) but better late than never, right? Anyway, when you get a chance, do your own research on this potent herb that's basically goldenseal on steroids. Berberine is actually so potent that many health professionals say that it's as effective as a lot of antibiotics (so you may want to speak with your doctor before taking this one). I adore it because it knocks out all sorts of viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Some like it because it is a pretty effective weight loss supplement. Plus, there is countless info about it being an herb that kills cancer cells.

Shop berberine supplements here.

Welp. That's my brief rundown on herbs that I totally dig. Just so no traditional doctor comes looking for me, I need to put on record that you should consult your physician before taking these (especially if you're trying to treat a specific condition). And, dosage-wise, take what's recommended on the label unless otherwise instructed.

Other than that, you know what they say—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. I can personally vouch for these seven herbs being just that. I don't leave my house without (taking) 'em!

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