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January 19, 2012
NaturoNews
A Note from Dr. Julie
Well 2012 is off to a
roaring start. Many changes afoot here at NaturoKits. I’ve been busy
planning and if all goes according to plan, we should have some exciting
announcements and nice surprises in store for you as the year
progresses. Stay tuned!
Does anyone else feel
that something is shifting on a bigger scale? It feels like movement
again after a long spell of inertia – in the financial sector, in my
personal life, in the eyes of other people I see on the streets. Is it
hope? Less fatigue? Or is it just back to business in the new year? I
don’t know for sure, but it does feel positive. Let’s go with that for
now.
Best wishes always,
Julie Verfurth, ND
"Crisis Calm
has become a necessity in our household. If the kids have a bad dream
or get upset at bedtime, Crisis Calm eases their minds and helps them
get to sleep. We love it! Also worked wonders on my nephew when he
couldn't sleep for missing his parents." Laurel T., Carbondale,
Colorado
The Cost of Business is Ever Rising
As a result of the cost
of almost every aspect of our business rising, it is time for NaturoKits
to stay in stride with the marketplace and raise our prices too. The
new price tags on our kits will actually reflect real market cost more
closely. However, the VALUE of NaturoKits’ natural first aid kits far surpasses the market. With NaturoKits, you get much more than a bag of isolated remedies. You also get:
- detailed, easy-to-use instruction sheet, with remedy and condition cross referencing
- ongoing support and information on FaceBook and in our e-newsletters
- kits created by doctors to be safe and effective for even the most novice user of natural medicine
- compact, stylish packaging
- superb, personal customer service
- eco-conscious company policies
- Peace of Mind!
We’re here to take the guesswork out of using natural medicines!
Our prices will increase on January 31st. Any folks placing orders before that day will enjoy the old prices for just a touch longer.
February is Facebook Month
It’s time to skip (frolic? run? roll?) over and like NaturoKits’ Facebook page
if you haven’t done so already. The whole month of February we are
going to have some fun on Facebook with discounts, giveaways, contests,
and other surprises featured exclusively on Facebook. Come join us!
Feature article
Exactly which Weeds are in that Salve?
Indeed, what a great
question. And the natural follow-up question: And what do they all
do? We really like our salve formula because it covers a broad range of
indications. For skin care Wild Weed Salve
keeps skin clean (antiseptic), decreases redness and swelling
(anti-inflammatory), decreases itching (antipruritic), and helps new
healthy tissue grow. Wow! That pushes some of those over-the-counter
ointments to deep backstage, doesn’t it? Here’s a little plant
profiling for the curious amongst you:
- Plantain – antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
- Lavender – antiseptic and anti-inflammatory
- Yarrow – antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and decreases bleeding (styptic)
- Calendula –
anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, promotes healing of new tissue by
stimulating the formation of granulation tissue (the first step in wound
healing)
- Comfrey – regenerates tissue by stimulating cell proliferation, soothes and heals
- St. John’s Wort – relieves pain, heals wounds, antibacterial, astringent, anti-inflammatory
- Chickweed – anti-inflammatory and heals wounds
*As with all herbal products, remember that none of these statements have been evaluated by the FDA.
Plants work in complex ways to bring about changes in our bodies. With a powerhouse line-up such as there is in the Wild Weed Salve,
it’s no wonder that it’s so effective at relieving and healing the
skin. Examples of when you might reach for it: cuts, abrasions, burns
(after the heat has dissipated), diaper rash, contact dermatitis,
weather-damaged skin, chapped skin and lips, etc.
Blog Hopping
There is a group of bloggers hosting a Green Resolutions Blog Hop this week (January 16-20th).
More than 40 bloggers have come together to introduce folks to products
that can enable them to live greener, more natural, more eco-conscious
lifestyles. In addition to raising awareness about some of the ‘green’
products available, each blog is hosting giveaways of said products. So
it might be worthwhile to visit a few – you may be a lucky winner!
Start here where you will notice NaturoKits as a sponsor. Then scroll down and you’ll see the list of other blogs to visit. Only a couple of days left so have fun!
About Dr. Julie
Julie Verfurth, ND is a
graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland,
Oregon. Prior to becoming a doctor she studied linguistics and
anthropology and spent time in Venezuela teaching English. She has a
great love of and respect for the workings of the natural world, which
fuels her passion for naturopathic medicine as well as favorite pastimes
such as yoga, gardening, hiking, biking, cooking, traveling, and
reading about topics such as food sustainability, Buddhist psychology,
parenting with mindfulness and the occasional novel. But trumping all of
this is being a mom to her wonderful 7 year old son. Parenting seems to
take all of her time, energy, patience, and self-discipline, but it
truly is the best thing that she’s ever welcomed into her life.
NaturoKits’ mission is to make naturopathic medicine widely available, easy to understand, and simple to use.
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