GLOW Herbals

08/20/2026

That’ll PREACH! 🥔

07/05/2026

Happy 250 years America!!! From the capital of Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo.

06/30/2026

🌱 Purslane: A Garden Nuisance, or Manna from Heaven? 🌱

A heartfelt update and herbal insight from SNH Director, David Christopher, MH:

We have maintained a backyard vegetable garden for over fifty years and have gratefully enjoyed its abundant yields. However, due to my wife’s passing, alongside shifting schedules and commitments, I decided to give the land a well-deserved and overdue sabbatical this year.

The ground was not tilled, and the water was turned off. The Purslane, however, decided to flourish and will not be denied!

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is an amazing gift from a loving Creator that has volunteered and been with us for many years. While most gardeners treat it as a nuisance to be pulled and discarded, I treat it as comfort food—manna from heaven. It soothes me both physically and mentally.

Here is why this resilient plant is a nutritional and medicinal powerhouse:

✨ Unmatched Heart Health: It is the highest green plant source of Omega-3 fatty acids, making it a fantastic preventative for cardiovascular disease.
✨ Vitamins & Minerals: It boasts six times more beta-carotene than carrots and is a rich source of vitamins A, C, E, B complex, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iron.
✨ Deeply Soothing: Chewing the leaves and stems reveals a mucilaginous texture that soothes all tissues in the body, including the skin, intestines, and eyes.
✨ Cellular Protection: It is rich in flavonoids, the cell-protectant glutathione, and powerful antioxidant alkaloids found in its reddish stems.
✨ Rest & Recovery: It is highly anti-inflammatory and even contains naturally occurring melatonin to help with sleep!

Even in the garden, it is a helper. Its shallow roots don't rob deeper vegetables of nutrients; instead, it acts as a living ground cover, keeping the soil moist and bringing nutrients closer to the surface.

Let us honor Hippocrates and God. Instead of stockpiling dangerous medications, let's learn about, stock up on, and use the incredible medicinal foods growing all around us!

Has Purslane volunteered in your garden this year? Let us know below! 👇

06/26/2026

06/25/2026

An all natural homemade cookie with a cup of coffee or tea! Perfect
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06/24/2026

🍄 The Power of Turkey Tail: A Master Healer in the Woods 🌲

Did you know Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is one of the most well-documented mushrooms for both immune and digestive health?

Master Herbalist Jo Francks breaks down why this medicinal mushroom is a powerhouse for long-term resilience:

✨ An Immune "Mediator"
Rather than simply “boosting” immunity, Turkey Tail brings it into balance. It contains active compounds (PSK and PSP) that activate our natural killer cells. For some, this means enhanced defense against seasonal illness; for others, it helps calm an overactive immune response.

✨ Exceptional Cellular Support
Research on Turkey Tail is extensive. Studies show it has one of the highest percentages of beta-glucans among fungi (over 50%!). In Japan, PSK is even used alongside traditional chemotherapy and radiation to improve immune function, survival rates, and quality of life.

✨ A Gut Health Hero
Turkey Tail is incredibly high in fiber, acting as a prebiotic that feeds and nourishes the beneficial bacteria in your gut. It supports digestion by feeding the systems that create balance from within.

☕ How to Use It:
Because it’s woody, you don’t eat it like a culinary mushroom! To get the benefits, prepare it as a long decoction (simmered for at least an hour to draw out its deeper constituents) or take it as a dual-extracted tincture. Its mild, earthy taste is incredibly grounding.

Incorporating Turkey Tail is a long-term strategy for resilience—especially if you feel depleted, catch every passing illness, or are recovering from prolonged stress.

Have you ever worked with Turkey Tail? Let us know in the comments! 👇

(Adapted from the latest article by Jo Francks, MH - read the full article here: https://schoolofnaturalhealing.optin.com/newsletter/herbal-legacy/Mjk2MDQzMTM=/turkey-tail-mushroom.htm)

06/22/2026

Good old hot water 💦 imagine!

🛁 Hot Water Therapy: When Modern Science Catches Up to Tradition 🌿

Did you know that a recent 2025 study revealed that acute hot water immersion actually triggers greater cardiovascular, thermoregulatory, and immune responses than traditional or far-infrared saunas?

For us at the School of Natural Healing, seeing this data is incredibly exciting—because it proves exactly what Dr. John R. Christopher taught over 50 years ago!

Master Herbalist Tara Christopher Eyre recently broke down this powerful connection, highlighting how hot water therapy is a cornerstone of Dr. Christopher’s famous Cold Sheet Treatment and the Incurables Program.

Here is why simply taking a hot bath is so profoundly effective:

🔥 The "Artificial Fever"
By using hot water alongside diaphoretic herb teas (like yarrow, red raspberry, or boneset), you create an "artificial fever." This heat acts as an incubator, speeding up the life cycle of bacteria and viruses—which Dr. Christopher called "nature’s perfect garbage men." It allows them to clean the waste out of our systems more quickly, leading to a true healing climax.

💧 Moist Heat vs. Dry Heat
As Dr. Christopher famously said: "Moist heat is life; it is the Garden of Eden. Dry heat is death; it is the desert." As long as fluids are administered, the body can safely sweat out toxic poisons without the dangers associated with dry heat.

🚿 The Practice for Vitality
The protocol is simple: take a daily hot bath, followed immediately by a quick cold shower or bath. The heat builds the fever, and the cold quickly closes your pores, locking in that increased internal temperature to maximize the immune boost!

The best part? This powerful healing tool is accessible to almost everyone. All it takes is a bathtub and running water.

Have you ever tried hot and cold water therapy? Let us know how it makes you feel in the comments! 👇

05/27/2026

Flavor That Makes You Feel Good! 🌶️✨

They say you are what you eat, so why not be vibrant, creamy, and full of life? This Red Bell Pepper Almond Tahini Dressing from FullyRawKristina has become our new favorite at the School of Natural Healing.

It’s more than just a topping; it’s a bowl of pure nutrition. When you fuel your body with raw, living ingredients like red bell peppers (loaded with Vitamin C!) and healthy fats from tahini and almond butter, your body responds with clarity and energy.

Pro-Tip: Use this as a thick dip for raw veggies or drizzle it generously over a massive rainbow salad. 🌈

Ingredients
1 large red bell pepper - finely chopped
3 Tbs coconut aminos
3 cloves garlic
juice from 1/2 of lemon or lime
3 heaping Tbs raw almond butter
1 heaping tsp garlic powder
1 heaping tsp onion powder
1 Tbs raw tahini
can add a cashews or macadamia nuts if desired to make it more creamy

Directions
Add all ingredients to high-speed blender
Blend until completely smooth
Use immediately on a large salad or store in glass jar for 2-3 days.

05/27/2026

Mother's Day gifts here!!! Come and check us out 🥳🤩🎉

05/20/2026

ALL GLOW HERBALS BALMS ARE 2 FOR 1 FOR THE MONTH OF MAY!!!