The GERD/Acid Reflux/Hiatal Hernia Epidemic & 50% OFF A-Defense
GERD (GastroEsophageal Reflux Disease) has become more of a scare rather than just a nuisance, especially in the last couple of years when it has been linked to causing esophageal cancer.Last week, a new patient (via phone consultation) told me that her MD had recommended an endoscopy as she was in constant pain from GERD and the drugs weren't helping. She had constant acid in her mouth, and didn't know whether the panic attacks she was having were caused by that, or if the panic attacks were causing the acid reflux. Her weight would not come down in spite of dieting and extra exercise, possibly from looking for something like bread to eat to "push the acids down" - an understandable reaction. Not to mention that wheat bread can cause even more burning, especially when eaten at the same time with meat.We used the Cramp Bark to get the valves of the esophagus back in shape and stop the reflux. Calm Spirit and Vervain were used to relax the nervous system, and Gastrex to balance acids, increase digestion and neutralize the stomach. We added the E:V formula to help her deal with the stress on her exhausted adrenal glands.We also went through the move I use to "massage" the stomach, that's trying to climb into her chest, back down into position (Click here to see my YouTube video on how to do a Hiatal Hernia Adjustment on yourself).Do use the herbs at least long enough so that the beleaguered valves finally get that healing is happening and new rules apply.After one week on the herbs, she called to say that they were working. She felt that, overall, she was at least 70% better. She no longer needed the endoscopy, had no more panic attacks and her weight is coming down too.The 3 main rules are:
- Drink only enough with meals to comfortably take supplements.
- "Graze" instead of eating large meals which provoke the hiatal hernia and push acids up the esophagus. If we were to come clean"ish" we'd have to say we so often ignore those warnings not to take on any more shipments.
- Leaning over for any length of time, or lying down flat right after a meal. Until the valves are toned, and opening and closing properly again, bending forward is out. We need to squat, using our quads to pull those weeds, and, if you must lie down after a meal, stay propped up for the first hour or two.
The A-DEFENSE formula is 50% OFF through the flu and allergy seasons - around the end of April. Allergies and the flu try our immune systems sorely and the A-DEFENSE will provide much needed support.Thank you so much to the following people for referring our phone consultations and herbs: Dean Bannon, Jennifer Hill, Raquel Olivo, Ellen Peterson, Dominique Vavasseur and Karl T. Wright.Let me know if there is a topic in particular you would like me to address.
I hope you enjoy the rest of winter and join me in my rain and snow dances as the lakes and rivers are still looking a bit needy.Wishing you abundance in health and joy,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on 
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Early Spring Allergies and Colds + Lyme Disease
Dear Patients and Friends,
It seems spring is a bit pushy this year and is presenting in the middle of winter - at least on the west coast. It’s always a good idea to have your Aller-Total, Bactotox and Herba Pneu ready to neutralize the garden variety allergies that turn into colds and other spring nuisances.The Aller-Total works instantly to cut short the sneezes, itches, runny nose, etc., while the trusty Bactotox and Herba Pneu formulas both prevent or diminish the attack on any of the mucous membranes.I'm working with more mouth infections lately, and a long-time patient wrote, "I got a weird infection in my tooth - the right side. This happened once before on the left side. Both teeth need new caps. It was so painful that it knocked me out for a day. Then I could hardly eat. I began taking the Bactotox the next day and it slowly went away. Now, I can bite down on that side and it doesn't hurt. Yeah!”Any mouth infections should, of course, be monitored by our dentist, who is often surprised that the herbs have resolved the problem. Maximum doses of (especially) the Bactotox need to be used for at least 4 days, so make sure you have enough.LYME DISEASE - NO LONGER JUST A NORTHEAST PROBLEMLYME DISEASE cases, which have spread across the country to the west coast, can often also be helped with the herbs. A few weeks ago, I started a patient on the AR+ and O/N formulas. She had been struggling with Lyme Disease for about a year, and with those two formulas, the pain is now considerably less overall. The edema, which was a real bugbear, especially in the arms and legs, prevented her from sitting for any length of time. This was a real problem at work, but now she says she can sit for hours.As you know, the AR+ formula is a wonderful anti-inflammatory, especially for arthritis, bursitis and the other “itises." The O/N helps kidneys, bladder and allergies, but is primarily used as a diuretic when kidneys are not up for their job of relieving bloating and swelling. As Lyme disease is a bacterial infection, we included the anti-bacterial Bactotox, plus the BWC and PS:HW formulas, to deal with parasitic-related digestive issues.Best of Health to You as Always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates
Apple Cider Vinegar Part 2 - A Fave Salad Recipe
Dear Patients and Friends,Well, CHEERS and a fine 2016 to us all. Having said that, I don't know about you, but I sure dove for the Joy Formula halfway through the holidays. The New Year's cleansing of the body is great, of course, but the emotional aspect maybe needs even more help. The Joy Formula helps to smooth that roller coaster and provides some gentle energy.Apple Cider Vinegar in My New Favorite Salad and Detoxing FoodI've been taking apple cider vinegar (ACV) twice a day lately, and, as it is an essential part of this recipe, I figured this would be a delicious way to get it in me rather than just swigging it down with water.I'd forgotten about the red cabbage, just falling into a rut with the white (or green), which is great too, of course. Joey picked up a head of the red, while he was visiting us for the holidays, and promptly left it. I remembered the red cabbage salad recipe we used to eat at King’s Road Cafe in L.A., and decided to try it. So the following is based on that, but I’ve tweaked it a bit:
RED CABBAGE SALAD à la Eve
1 medium red cabbage1/2 bunch of parsley (chopped)1/2 medium red onion (chopped)Sea salt to tasteFresh ground black pepper to taste1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup apple cider vinegarDirections: Shred the cabbage and red onion using the “slicer” blade with your food processor and pop them into a large pretty serving bowl. Season with salt and fresh ground pepper, and add in the chopped parsley. Drizzle the olive oil and apple cider vinegar over the lot. Gently mix together and serve, or cover and refrigerate. Stays crispy for a good 3 days. Add to anything. You might want to take another look at the Detox Chapter in "Feeling Very Much Better" as well, and the Detox Therapy Pack is in our Web Store.
Apple Cider Vinegar's Other Health Benefits
I know I've talked about apple cider vinegar before, but this is a great time for a gentle reminder to use this wonderful food to help our bodies chew up all the extra fat so the arteries can stay happy too. Complement the apple cider vinegar with the GB (fat digestion) and Eve's Cardio (healthy heart blood flow) formulas for a great combination to enhance heart health and circulation.Apple cider vinegar is an age old folk remedy and the pectin contained in it is known to soothe intestinal aches, spasms and pain. It is also known as an anti-bacterial and an anti-fungal. The best mixture should include between 2 teaspoons and 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with some water, apple or other juice.An effective way to help eliminate a sore throat is to gargle with apple cider vinegar. The pain-causing bacteria in the throat do not like the acid content, which means they will die off in a hurry when you gargle with it. Use about two ounces of apple cider vinegar mixed with two ounces of warm water and gargle once per hour for throat pain relief.There has been quite a bit of research and studies on how to reduce high cholesterol. Some of these studies have shown apple cider vinegar to be beneficial for cholesterol levels*. In as little as one tablespoon, it is possible to lower cholesterol levels when taken daily. The acetic acid contained in the vinegar is what is believed to help normalize cholesterol in the body.I do Thank the Following People for referring others to us for our herbs and info:Lisa Baker, Gina Figueroa, Sharon Garrett, Kory Heiken, Jennifer Hill, Jennifer Krasinsky, Gabriela McCallister, Mary McDonald, Harvey Rosenfield, Natalie Shirinian, Sabrina Teiger and Veronica Valles for referring their dear ones.* Functional Properties of Vinegar - https://oakbarrelsltd.com/files/Vinegar%20-%20Journal%20of%20Food%20Science%202014.pdfBest of Health to You as Always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates
Eve's Herbs Holiday Special
As we approach the holiday season,we will be closed for business on the following days:
Thursday, December 24, 2015Friday, December 25, 2015Thursday, December 31, 2015Friday, January 01, 2016
Take advantage of our Eve's Herbs HOLIDAY SPECIAL:
With any order of $50 or more, add one FREE BOTTLE of ANY Eve's Herbs formula
Offer only available by phone at 310-855-1111 or 541-482-2112 or by email at doctoreve@EvesHerbs.com
A jolly and joyous holiday season to you and yours,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates
Apple Cider Vinegar to the Rescue
Viruses and bacteria are also getting into holiday mode and being most generous with their gifts again, sweetly distributed by lots of our favorite ankle biters with sticky fingers fresh from rubbing runny noses.It once again reminds me of the "Mom and Pop" remedy of apple cider vinegar. It is such a tried and true remedy, especially combined with the herbs below, to prevent these airborne microbial armies from "sticking to us".Apple cider vinegar also helps with weight by cutting the fat, and, when drunk or gargled in some warm water, is great for sore throat, laryngitis, etc.
Apple Cider Vinegar and These Formulas Can Work Wonders
If you're traveling, remember to take the Gentian or Patic Fe for digestion, it will help prevent us feeling and looking like a Buick after "The Big Meal". The BWC, Bactotox, Herba Pneu and Cramp Bark round out the Travel Pack for most emergencies, and the apple cider vinegar is available in most stores.Also, you can call or e-mail me any time while traveling in case you get stuck with symptoms, as tweaking these herbs usually helps.REMINDER: Orders received by 3:00 p.m. today (Monday) can be received by Wednesday in time for Thanksgiving.A jolly and thankful Thanksgiving to you and yours.Happy travels,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates
Order Your Eve's Herbs to Arrive Before Thanksgiving
Just a reminder that all orders placed online, by phone or email on Sunday the 22nd or Monday the 23rd by 3:00 p.m. will ship out on Monday and, in most cases, arrive to you by Wednesday the 25th in time for Thanksgiving.Some suggestions for the Thanksgiving weekend to help you ingest and digest, and in the aftermath, decongest, get decompressed and otherwise convalesced:1. 3 capsules of Gentian right before the main feast.2. Swig a tablespoon or two of organic apple cider vinegar in a little water or apple juice.3. Repeat #s 1 & 2 just after the food fest as well.4. Nu-Liv to assist the liver with wine or stronger spirits. 3 capsules before, and in the event of a hangover.5. Natural Herbal Laxative if you end up with a food traffic jam in your belly and constipation and bloating greets you in the morning.Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates
Ear Infection - Pain and Vertigo
Ear infection with pain and/or vertigo has had a number of patients calling me recently, so I thought I’d share my own little run in with it.I made an appointment with a GP after waking up in the night with an ear pain that was giving me what-for in no uncertain terms. I am quite familiar with it since bursting an eardrum in a water skiing fall some decades ago. It tends to pop when I fly anywhere and I like to have it checked for complications, just in case.
Ear Infection Solutions Without Drugs
Of course, a same day appointment was not available, so I booked it for the next. In the meantime, I remembered the patient who called in the previous week with the same thing, and I followed my own advice:1. The O/N formula to shrink the membranes.2. The Bactotox, of course, to re-enforce the immune system in taking out unfriendly bacteria.3. The Herba Pneu to clear any mucous, congestion and swelling out of the area.Vertigo or dizziness can occur from the inflammation with an inner ear infection. I experienced it as a general dizziness and imbalance when standing. Others feel like the room is spinning, especially when sitting up from a lying down position. With ear infections, the immune-supporting Bactotox can work wonders here as well.After a full day of the maximum doses of the above formulas, I woke up fine the next morning. David and I were able to make our yearly visit to the Ashland Japanese Garden with my mother-in-law to spend a little time in awe of nature shamelessly showing off her gorgeous autumn colors again.
Thank you very kindly to Gina Figueroa, Kory Heiken and Veronica Valles for referring their dear ones.Best of Health to You as Always,Doc EveFrom So. Calif., call 310-855-1111 / Otherwise, call 541-482-2112Email: doctoreve@evesherbs.com www.EvesHerbs.comCome find us on and for daily tips and updates