Special "Kids & Herbs" Edition, Part 3

We're just a few days away from the BIG Kids & Herbs launch!

Below is the video lesson we promised you last week, "How to Make Elderberry Syrup."

It's from our Herbal Basics course on HerbMentor.com. Herbal Basics is the follow up course to our Herbal Medicine Making Kit.

This final lesson in this special HerbMentor News series covers a very important kids cold and flu remedy, elderberry syrup. If you are not into making your own remedies, you can purchase this syrup any herb shop or natural foods market.

That's what's cool about Kids & Herbs. It's for parents who are into making their own remedies, and also for those who would rather just go to the shop and buy the remedies pre-made.

In addition to the chai recipe we shared 2 issues ago, elderberry syrup is at the TOP of our cold and flu remedies for our kids.

Enjoy! Just click the play button to watch it...

How to Make Elderberry Syrup



Need dried elderberrries? Get them here...

On dial up? Here is a written lesson for Elderberry syrup
(Kids & Herbs is dial-up friendly)

Thanks for allowing us to add a few extra lessons to your email in box this month! We MIGHT have one more surprise next week. :)

"Kids & Herbs" is thoroughly explained
and outlined below...

You can ask questions or make comments at the end of the page...

 

We did it!

After a few years of parents asking us to put together a simple course of HOW to use herbs with their kids, we finally created "Kids & Herbs: A Naturally Simple Course for Parents."

Kids & Herbs is a multi-part "webinar" series. A "webinar" is a seminar on the web. You'll get access to a special web site, where you will be able to access the course materials.

Let's get right to the details...

“What is Kids & Herbs?”

Kids & Herbs is a conversation between two parents who use herbs daily with their kids. I (John Gallagher) interview herbalist and mom Angie Goodloe, who shares her wisdom with us.

In these webinars, we cover...

  • Building a home apothecary
  • Herbs and remedies for cold and flu
  • Herbs for first aid (MORE DETAILS BELOW)

  • Each lesson also provides a foundation for parents on how to approach using herbs with kids. Common sense wisdom from parents who use herbs with kids is infused throughout the program.
  • There will be a bonus Q&A session as well.
  • 7 hours of instruction!

This course is NOT just for beginners. There are loads of gems for all experience levels.

There is a "Sneak Peak" Video Below!


The Format...

Kids & Herbs is located on a special web site for those who register for the class. Each lesson includes...

  • A streaming webinar video, which is a special slideshow designed for note taking.
  • Downloadable video webinars for slower connections or for later viewing.
  • Videos work seamlessly on iPod/iPhone, etc. for those on the go.
  • AUDIO mp3 download. Works great as just audio.
  • PDF transcript to aid listening/viewing.
  • Works for people on SLOW internet connections, such as dial up, or slower broadband like Clearwire. This is because we have downloadable options as well as audio only.
  • It is NOT a membership site with recurring fees like HerbMentor. There is only a one time fee.
  • 100% steaming/downloadable. Works on dial-up!

The Lessons...

Home Apothecary



  • Tips for integrating herbal medicine into the home

  • Administering herbs to kids

  • Great "kid herbs" to have in your apothecary

  • The best books and resources

  • Contraindications

  • Suggested dosage for children

  • Tips for the busy parent

Remedies covered include....

  • Tinctures

  • Freezing fresh herbs in ice cube trays

  • Herbal pops

  • Honey

  • Syrups and elixirs

  • Powders and making "candy" or "tablets"

  • Puddings and thick drinks

  • Tea blends

  • Infusions

  • Decoctions

  • Herbal Baths

  • Vapors and steams

  • Poultices

  • Compresses

  • Salves and infused oils

  • A 2 part lesson nearly 3 hours long!

Colds & Flu



  • Prevention

  • Keeping a balanced home life

  • Nourishment and nutritional support

  • The herb that's the "harmony remedy," and how to prepare it

  • The most important thing to do when you're child is not feeling well

  • The holistic mindset

  • The top herbs and remedies for your cold & flu "toolbox"

  • The magic herbs you already have in your kitchen

  • Steam baths and vaporizers for decongestion

  • How to relieve aches

  • THE number one elixir that kids LOVE

  • Lozenges, and how to make them

  • Calming herbs for a child in distress

  • Special "cough" herbs

  • What is a fever and how to manage it with herbs. When to see a doctor

  • Ways that John and Angie use herbal remedies with their kids that you'll never find in any books

  • Loads more in this 90 minute presentation.

First Aid


  • How to keep calm during acute situations

  • Vital information parents should know about how to prepare for first aid situations

  • The best herbs and remedies for...

  • Splinters

  • Itchy skin

  • Minor burns

  • Minor wounds

  • Irritated/swollen eyes

  • Stings/ bites

  • Skin infections

  • Sunburn

  • Sore muscles

  • Sprains, strains, bruises

  • Herbs include calendula, comfrey, plantain, chamomile, yarrow, echinacea, st. johnswort, burdock (ALL herbs in the Wildcraft! game!)

  • A very thorough 2 hour presentation!

Q&A

Those who participate as we release the lessons will have the chance to get their questions answered by Angie Goodloe in a special Q&A session! This will be in an audio mp3 format, at least 1 hour in legnth. If you choose to participate later, you will have access to this Q&A session as well.



Want a sneak peak and check out the extra bonuses?

Watch this short video....

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