Plantain nourishes the digestive track and also works as an anti-inflammatory. A study was conducted with plantain on a group of about 200 people. One group took plantain before each meal with a glass of water. Other group took the placebo. The group was given just a quality diet with a mild exercise program. The group that took the plantain lost an increased amount of 5-20 pounds over the group with the placebo.

Bladderwrack is a type of seaweed and it is loaded with vitamins and minerals and nutrients. Helps to nourish and regulate thyroid health.

Spirilina is great with vitamins and minerals to help the body function better

Mustard seed and cayenne are warming and help with stimulation of metabolism and circulation so the body functions better.

Lemon Peel stimulations hydrochloric acids so we assimilate nutrients better and helps to burn fat.

Cleavers and violet are lymphatic herbs that are also alterative and help the organs to function for overall health.

Eleuthero is an adaptagen and helps the body to adapt to stress and promotes endurance for exercise.

Cascara segrada in a minute amount works synergistically with the entire body to improve elimination.

Joanna Helms is a Registered Herbalist, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) and holds a B.A. in Communication Disorders. She has been in practice since 1995. Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals is located at 1300 Pinetree Drive in Indian Harbour Beach. 321-779-4647.