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I was extremely ill a few years ago and was unable to eat for several months due to gallstones. I almost had my gallbladder removed but I was determined to try to naturally dissolve and cleanse the gallstones, despite the doctors telling me it was not possible. I had two gallbladder ultrasounds, one before the cleanses then after. The gallstones (evident in the photos ) were gone in the 2nd ultrasound! :) Along with making diet changes, here are the 3 main things I did that cleansed gallstones and healed my gallbladder: 1. I did this cleanse twice! It is intense, but it works! https://www.ambersnaturalnutrition.com/the-amazing-liver-and-gallbladder-flush/ 3. I also took digestive enzyme capsules twice a day with meals This adds some extra enzymes while your gut is being repaired. I used the Mercola brand but there are many other brands that have excellent digestive enzymes 3. I created an herbal extract called Digest + Detox that I took 3 times/ day with meals This helps stimulate digestive enzymes, bile, and all the digestive juices that help break down food and break down + dissolve gallstones and sludge. These herbs help immensely especially if you've already had your gallbladder removed! (This extract is handmade by me, with a blend of 4 wild harvested roots) (additional benefits of this blend is liver detoxification, blood sugar balance, repairing gut health, anti-inflammatory, blood purifying, helps heal chronic skin conditions like eczema) (DISCLAIMER: always talk to your doctor about what's best for you. This is not a recommendation, just what worked for me!) Love, Marla Digest and Detox Herbal Tincture
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Only a few left! Digest and Detox Herbal Tincture This medicine is helpful if: -you lack the gut support to properly and comfortably digest food. You have bloating, abnormal poops, or other uncomfortable digestive issues -you have psoriasis, eczema, acne, or other chronic skin issues -You're dealing with liver and/or gallbladder stagnation, hormone imbalances (especially reproductive related like endometriosis), and auto immune conditions -You need to encourage lymphatic flow, detoxification, & bowel cleansing -You need to address an internal or external infection -You have an overgrowth of parasites that need detoxification -You are chronically fatigued, feeling under the weather, or have mood swings Ingredients: Ginger root*, dandelion root*, yellow dock root*, oregon grape root*, alcohol, and LOVE! *Indicates wild harvested, homegrown, or Certified Organic! 1 fluid ounce, packaged in amber glass dropper bottle HOW TO USE: Consume 1-2 dropperfuls on the tongue 1-2 times daily or before meals. If the taste is too strong, dilute in a bit of water or juice! **NOTE: I have a very limited stock available. Once they are out of stock, it will not be available again until fall.
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 You don't need super expensive skin care products for beautiful glowing skin! In fact, fresh simple ingredients are often more nutrient dense than those jars that sit on the shelf with a high price tag. This facial mask helps gently exfoliate, nourishes dryness, and can lighten pigmentation over time. This application leaves my skin feeling supple, soft, and silky! How To: 1 tablespoon plain yogurt 1 egg yolk 1/2 dropperful of my Flower Power Facial Serum (or other light oil like jojoba or almond) Combine all ingredients well in a small bowl. Apply with the pads of your fingers or a brush. Apply in as thick of a layer as possible. Allow to dry, then remove with a warm towel. Apply a thin layer of serum and you're done :) (PS you can grab my Flower Power Facial Serum below!) I hope you try this, and please tag me if you do! Love, Marla  Yellow dock root is loaded with minerals including iron, and is an excellent herbal creation for increasing our overall mineral content, stimulating liver and gallbladder function, and improving overall digestion! Yellow Dock Iron Syrup Ingredients -1/2 cup yellow dock root -Optional: 1/4 cup other herbs to add in for extra medicinal benefit (dandelion root, ginger root, and/or cinnamon) -3 cups filtered water -1 cup organic black strap molasses How To I prefer to allow my roots to dry out a bit for a day or so. Combine all herbs and 3 cups of water in a large pot. Bring to a boil then simmer until the liquid has reduced by half, about 1.5 cups. (This should take 1-2 hours. Add a bit more water if you end up with less than 1.5 cups). Thoroughly strain out your plant material through a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or other thin linen cloth. Combine 1.5 cups strained liquid with molasses. Mix well until combined. Store refrigerated in a tightly sealed glass jar and use within 1-2 months. (If it develops a bad smell or mold on the top, throw it out!) Dosage: I like taking a few tablespoons per day, just by the spoonful. It a nice nutritional boost and gets the digestive system moving! Enjoy! Love Marla
In an effort to reduce the overall toxin load of the products I use, I have set out to make more of them on my own, from scratch! This helps save soooo much money, and makes me feel confident that I know exactly what ingredients are being used. This soap is EXTRA cleansing, which is awesome for cleaning purposes. Because of this, it is not ideal for using on the face or body as it can be a bit drying to skin. You can find my mild and hydrating face and body soap here: http://www.marlasorganics.com/store/c2/Aromatherapy_Soaps.html A word about lye: Yes lye is a caustic chemical but this doesn't mean you should be afraid to use it. All true soap is made with lye, but there is no lye remaining in the finished soap. It is just used in the chemical process to convert the fatty acids in the oil into soap molecules! Use a lot of care and caution when measuring, weighing, and stirring your soap. Wear gloves and eye protection if it makes you feel more comfortable. If you do spill and get lye on your skin, rinse immediately and thoroughly with cold water! Ok, now let's make some soap!  2 Ingredient Non Toxic Cleaning Soap Ingredients: 20 ounces Coconut Oil 3.5 ounces Lye (sodium hydroxide) 7.5 ounces pure water (filtered or distilled) Directions: Slowly and carefully, add the lye flakes to your water. Mix slowly until the lye is dissolved and the water is clear. This mixture will become quite hot, so allow to sit for 10 minutes or so to cool down. While waiting for your lye solution to cool, melt your coconut oil. Next, combine the lye water with melted coconut oil. Using a stick immersion blender, submerge your blender into whatever container you're using so you don't splash it up out of the bowl. Pulse and blend for a few minutes until thickened into a trace. Trace is recognized when drizzled soap leaves a visible, lingering trail or "trace" on the surface, ranging from light (thin) to heavy (thick) consistency. Pour into desired molds (you can silicone molds for individual bars). Don't worry if you don't have dedicated molds. When I first started I used repurposed yogurt cups, milk jugs, and butter containers! Allow the soap to set up and harden for several hours. Once set and cooled, remove the soap from your molds and allow to air dry. This soap is ready to use immediately, but it is best left out to air dry for a few weeks to "cure" and harden fully. How to Use: Laundry Soap: Grate a bar and add it to powdered laundry detergent (you can find my recipe on my facebook) Liquid Soap (for washing dishes or other all purpose cleaning): dilute a bar into a container of water until the soap is fully dissolved. You now have liquid soap to use as you wish! A little goes a long way :) I hope you enjoy your all purpose non toxic soap! Don't hesitate to comment below with any questions you might have. Happy Soap Making! Love, Marla  This is my go to herb for supporting liver health. Our livers need some major help cleansing the toxin overload we are exposed to. (Many health issues stem from liver stagnation.... so by helping our livers out a bit, we are addressing part of the root (pun intended) cause! (I'm creating a new liver loving detox/cleanse tincture including dandelion)
HOW TO MAKE Start by digging up fresh dandelion roots or purchase dried organic/wild harvested dandelion roots. If starting with fresh roots, wash and chop them into small pieces, then lay them out in an even layer to wilt and dry out for a few days. They don't need to be completely dry, but it helps! Fill a jar halfway with the roots then cover with 100 proof vodka (or other 100 proof alcohol). Cover and shake this up daily for 4-6 weeks. After 4-6 weeks, use a nut milk bag or fine mesh strainer to separate the roots from the liquid. Transfer your root infused alcohol into a clean jar with a secure fitting lid for storage. To use, distribute into dropper bottles. Consume 1-2 dropperfuls daily, diluted in juice, tea, water, or a smoothie! NOTE: Harvest only from areas that haven't been sprayed with pesticides! Would you rather purchase dandelion medicine? Check out my very limited batch Digest & Detox Herbal Extract that includes dandelion roots! This simple creation is excellent for repairing gut health, repopulating gut flora, assisting digestion, and boosting the absorption of much needed minerals!
HOW TO MAKE Fill a jar by lightly packing it with fresh dandelion leaves and/or flowers (you can also use other common growing plants like violet leaves, cleavers, or chickweed). Fill to the top with organic raw apple cider vinegar. Optional addition: fill 3/4 of the way with vinegar, then top off with raw honey! This makes it extra tasty with added immune + gut healing benefits. Store in a cool dark place. Shake your jar daily for 4 weeks then strain out plant material. Store the remaining vinegar in an air tight jar or bottle. To consume, this can be taken by the spoonful, infused in salads, cooking, or any other way you would consume vinegar :) Store for up to 1 year.
Dandelion Health & Medicinal Benefits 1. They help repair gut health Many chronic illnesses are linked to poor gut health. The roots of the dandelion contain gut healing compounds that improve poor gut bacteria. A balanced digestive system can properly function and detoxify waste! (More on cleansing toxicity below) Dandelions (roots especially) have a bitter quality that helps to stimulate the creation of digestive enzymes and bile. With proper production of enzymes and bile, our body can adequately break down nutrients and boost absorption of the foods we consume, This in turn helps improve gallbladder issues, liver stagnation, and other digestive imbalances like bloating or other discomforts. 2.They support liver and gallbladder function and detoxification To expand a bit on the above, we live in a time where we are exposed to so many different stressors and toxins from every different angle. Here are some of the most common: -Physical/chemical level: polluted air, water, food, and cosmetic/cleaning products. -Excessive exposure to artificial light via screens and indoor lighting -Living out of alignment, which can be different for everyone! Consider things like being busy 24/7, working a miserable job, or surrounding yourself with toxic people -Unresolved emotional trauma stored in tissues After being exposed to so much toxicity, our liver, gallbladder, and kidneys all need support to detoxify and function at their best capacity. 3. Combining the two actions above (improved digestion & liver/gallbladder health). this can lead to the improvement of many other chronic issues. Some of the benefits include: -More balanced hormones; this in turn leads to improved symptoms of PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, other reproductive imbalances -More balanced blood sugar, cholesterol, and overall digestion -Improved overall immune system and full body functioning -Clearer skin and healing of eczema, acne, etc -Auto immune or poor functioning immune system related conditions -Arthritis -Chronic pain and inflammation -Urinary infections, fluid retention, etc
HOW TO CONSUME DANDELIONS Thankfully, dandelions are easily accessible (as long as they are harvested from areas that aren't sprayed with pesticide). Dig your own roots or purchase them organically. Make a Dandelion Infused Vinegar: The leaves and flowers can be infused in apple cider vinegar for a mineral rich digestion, Check out this post for how to directions! Make a Dandelion Root Extract: The roots infused in alcohol makes a wonderful liver and gallbladder healing medicine. Check out this post for how to directions! and the roots make a nice herbal tea OR a tincture (alcohol extract) Want to purchase dandelion instead? I have a new VERY LIMITED batch of my Digest and Detox Herbal Tincture. Click the button below to grab your own bottle before they're gone! :)
 This time of year is perfect for finding fresh wild turkey tail mushrooms growing in forests all around us! This photo shows them all laid out to dry. These beauties grow in abundance mostly in temperate climates so our Tennessee forests are full of them. Since I'll be making a dual extracted turkey tail tincture, I thought I'd share with you a few reasons why you need these pretty little mushrooms in your life!! 1. They help repair gut health! I know this might sound like a boring benefit, but all the latest research shows that a majority of chronic illnesses are in some way or another linked to poor gut health. We are bombarded with soooo much toxicity that literally kills off our good gut bacteria. Poor gut bacteria = poor immune function! (More on this below). 2.They boost immune system function! This happens in a few different ways: they regenerate white bloods, and stimulate the production of t-cells, macrophages, and natural killer cells. This means they enable our bodies own healing capabilities to be more resilient to fighting off illness and disease! 3. As an adaptogenic and immunomodulating mushroom, they help us adapt better to stress. "Stress" can include anything that impairs our bodies ability to function optimally. They have the incredible ability to upregulate/stimulate immune function when needed (think infection) or down regulate (think allergies or auto immune conditions where the body is in an overreactive state). To expand a bit on the above....we live in a time where we are exposed to so many different stressors and toxins from every different angle. Here are some of the most common: -Physical/chemical level: polluted air, water, food, and cosmetic/cleaning products. -Excessive exposure to artificial light via screens and indoor lighting -Living out of alignment, which can be different for everyone! Things like being busy 24/7, working a miserable job, surrounding yourself with toxic people. -Unresolved trauma.  Medicinal mushrooms are just so incredible for restoring and revitalizing overall health. They are a gift from nature and offer so much healing.
DUAL EXTRACTION ONLY I make all my mushroom medicines via a dual extraction method. This ensures you are receiving the full spectrum of benefits these glorious mushrooms have to offer. Consuming dry/powdered mushrooms provides only a limited amount of the medicinal benefit! Find turkey tail mushrooms in my Elderberry Elixir and Shroom Boost liquid drops. Click the links below to purchase! Elderberry Immunity Elixir (marlasorganics.com) Shroom Boost Dual Extraction Tincture (marlasorganics.com)
Passionflower Medicinal Benefits .Passionflower is so valuable as a nervine to help calm anxiety, nervous tension, and to nourish the nervous system overall. . It can help reduce high blood pressure and soothe tachycardia . It's calming qualities make it excellent for insomnia, specifically when racing thoughts prevent you from falling asleep. . It's antispasmodic properties help calm restlessness, inflammation, can help relieve pain related to muscle spasms (seizures, asthmatic coughs, etc) . One of the most interesting qualities of this plant is that it helps improve feelings of depression and anxiety by supporting the production of GABA, a neurotransmitter that helps calm anxiousness! . Passionflower essence can be supportive for overthinking, racing thoughts, and mental exhaustion.
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You can simply make your own passionflower extract by packing a mason jar full of fresh flowers and leaves, like the photo above! Gently pack your jar then fill to the top with 100 proof vodka or other 100 proof alcohol. Cap firmly and shake your jar daily for 6-8 weeks! Strain all the plant material through a fine mesh strainer, cheesecloth, or other thin organic cloth. Be sure to squeeze all the remaining liquid out so you don't leave behind any of the medicine! Compost the remaining herbs and add the passionflower infused alcohol into a clean jar. Cap tightly and store in a cool dark place! To use this as medicine, simply fill a 1 ounce dropper bottle and consume under the tongue. A dosage of 30-60 drops several times daily is typically recommended but each situation is different!
I am so thrilled to have learned about so many new plants this year, sumac being the most recent (and flavorful) of all! Sumac is very easy to identify with large cone shaped clusters of crimson colored berry bunches, technically called "drupes". It tends to grow in more wet climates, near streams and swamps, and in subtropical areas. Many of the wild plants and mushrooms I work with don't always have the best flavor and therefore don't result in the tastiest teas. Butttttt this one is a definite game changer and an herb I will be using/drinking all year long now (more on that later). These berries carry a VERY tart flavor similar to a fresh lemon. The dried berries, then ground into a powder, have been used as a delicious flavoring spice for all kinds of food dishes, especially in middle eastern cuisine. This tea has a similar flavor to hibiscus, cranberry, and lemonade.....MMMM so good! Sumac also has a long history of medicinal use for colds, flus, sore throats, respiratory issues like asthma and intense coughs, to balance blood sugar, support cardiovascular health, and is an overall health-supportive herb. Here's the super easy process for making sumac tea. Get creative with other herbal additions or flavors you'd like to throw in the mix!  Sumac-Ade Recipe 1-2 berry bunches (the more berries = more tartness) 4 cups (32 oz) water. I always use a quart size mason jar! Raw honey added to your liking (I typically do 1-2 BIG spoonfuls) Optional add-ins: cinnamon, clove, hibiscus, mint, or chamomile. Place berries (stems and all, or just berries if you wish!) directly into your jar. Fill to the top with almost boiling/hot water. Cap and let steep at room temperature for several hours or overnight. At some point when it is still hot but not boiling, I'll add the honey and shake until dissolved. Remove the berries then strain the remaining liquid through a cheesecloth, fine mesh strainer, or coffee filter. (sumac's tiny hairs can sometimes irritate the throat if it isn't strained well). NOTES: Some sources say steeping sumac in hot water results in a bitter tea. I have not had this experience, just a nice tart flavor! Feel free to experiment to find what works for you. Get creative with adding other herbs, fruit juices, or other fun additions. Since sumac has a tart flavor is pairs well with lots of different flavors! Please let me know if you add anything that makes this tea even MORE delicious! Photographed below is my big basket of sumac and one of the several racks of sumac berry bunches I am currently drying out. Remember how I said I'll be using sumac all year long? Once these berries are thoroughly dried, I will grind them into a powder and use it much like you would squeeze fresh lemon juice over a meal or as an addition to a recipe. YUM!!
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