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A 2017 study * found that over 41% of U.S. adults and 21% of US children consume artificial sweeteners in an array of commercial prepared "foods". The FDA has approved six high-intensity sweeteners. Saccharin, discovered and used in 1879, before the current food additive approval process came into effect in 1958. Brand names include Sweet‘N Low Aspartame, approved for use in 1981. Brand names include Equal Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K), approved for use in 1988. Brand name includes Sweet One Sucralose, approved for use in 1998. Brand name is Splenda Neotame, approved for use in 2002. Brand name is Newtame Advantame, approved for use in 2014. The FDA refer to these as ‘high-intensity’ because small amounts pack a large punch when it comes to sweetness. Unlike sweeteners such as sugar, honey, or molasses, high-intensity sweeteners add few or no calories to the foods they flavor. Also, high-intensity sweeteners generally do not raise blood sugar levels....but, what do they do? A new study from Florida State University shows Aspartame is linked to anxiety and epigenetic changes in the brain (simply put, how your genes work) and could persist for up to two subsequent generations. The study appears in the journal PANS. Yet, another study found that the use of artificial sugars increased cancer in general. In the abstract, * The Potential Toxicity of Artificial Sweeteners by Christina R. Whitehouse, BSN, RN, Joseph Boullata, PharmD, RPh, BCNSP, and Linda A. McCauley, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN, it is stated; The use of artificial sweeteners remains controversial. Their consumption has been shown to cause mild to serious side effects ranging from nuisance headaches to potentially life-threatening cancer. Recent reports of selected sweeteners suggest they are not efficacious in weight loss and may promote weight gain (Swithers & Davidson, 2008). Much literature is available on artificial sweeteners; however, it is difficult for the general public to decipher the research, especially when researchers themselves disagree. Why Artificial Sweeteners? Less calorie consumption has been part of the spawned use of artificial sweeteners. But isn't there a better way? Yes, there is. A focus on an intake of highly nutritious whole foods and daily activity is foundational. These will absolutely assist you in good health while using artificial sweeteners can only harm. This is just a small amount of information compared to the vast amount available regarding artificial sweeteners, however, there is enough here and I am sure you would agree, that artificial sugar is not something you want to put into your body; not if you are pursuing good health. Global Healing is now happy to offer a weight loss bundle including some of our most popular natural herbs to kickstart your weight loss journey. Moringa can naturally promote stable blood sugar, which prevents spikes and crashes that lead to weight gain. Known as "the miracle tree," it can also reduce bloating and water weight to better stabilize your body weight. Ginseng is a Raw Herbal Extract blend that increases energy levels, boosts your metabolism, and helps with fat burning. Youll also be able to kick those cravings to the curb since Ginseng is a natural appetite suppressant. Aloe Vera is a certified-organic supplement that soothes your gut and supports digestive health. With better digestion, your body can absorb nutrients more efficiently, which will ultimately help your weight loss. Oxy-Powder is a scientifically-formulated, all-natural colon cleanser used to relieve bloating, gas, and occasional constipation. It uses the power of oxygen to detoxify your entire digestive tract, so you get a flatter tummy! *Sources Pubmed Abstract: The Potential Toxicity Of Artificial Sweeteners PLOS Medicine : Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study (Note: page contains affiliate links)

Have you ever considered that anything you put on your skin has the ability to be absorbed into your blood stream? This includes nail polish. Even though there is a fingernail between the polish and the skin, our nails are porous and the chemicals in the fingernail polish can go right through and end up in your blood stream! In addition, those noxious odors; our lungs are absorbing them like a sponge! Not good! Formaldehyde, Toluene, and Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), Xylene and plasticizers. These are toxins that are well documented to harm our bodies! These are the worst of the worst, but there's more! This list of chemicals is not complete, there are others. This is some of the health consequences caused by these chemicals, just some... Cancer Developmental/reproductive toxicity Allergies/immunotoxicity Non-reproductive organ system toxicity Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) Persistence and bioaccumulation A PAPER published in June of 2022 stated “Inhalation exposure, at high levels, of dibutyl phthalate may include irritation of the eyes, nose and throat. It may cause nausea, tearing of the eyes, vomiting, dizziness, and headache. Long-term exposures may cause liver and kidney damage. Dibutyl phthalate may harm the developing fetus and the male testes.” I would say this is why fingernail polish can stink. Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market, even though they may contain chemicals that harm you. Chemicals that can give you disease, chemicals that can alter your reproductive health! And, what about when you have to remove it? Please, use acetone free polish remover. There has been companies that have eliminated their use of formaldehyde, toluene and DBP from their formulas, however, not necessarily harmless as they may still contain plasticizers. You will have to use due diligence in reading the labels and looking into their formula ingredients. Just recently, news has come out regarding SNS Nails dip powder. There’s reason to believe that SNS Nails’ dip powder products, which are advertised as “natural,” “healthy,” and “non-toxic,” contain toxic chemicals. Attorneys working with ClassAction.org are investigating whether a class action can be filed against SNS Nails over possible false advertising. There are some low hazard brands At the same time, however, there are companies producing low hazard fingernail polishes! These companies should be commended, because they care and have proven it by omitting many of the chemicals that are detrimental to our health. Polishing your fingernails can be fun! It can be a fun way to express yourself or dress up your outfit! Below is a brand example of fingernail polish that has low toxicity and that you might like to try! I will keep you updated on more brands in the future. So, you can still polish your fingernails and your toenails, just please, consider your health when you do. Ella Mila Professional is another brand that is low in toxicity. Ogee has clean cosmetics and also fingernail polish plus you can get 10% off of your first order! References [1] OSHA, OSHA Infosheet. Available online: http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3646.pdf. Accessed April 21, 2022. [2] ASTDR, Toxicological Profile for Toluene, September 2000. Available online: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/toxprofiles/tp56.pdf. Accessed April 21, 2022. [3] EWG, Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, Available Online: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/. Accessed April 21, 2022. [4] S. Kang, Neurobehavioral performance in workers exposed to toluene, Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, vol. 19 (3), pp. 645-50, May 2005. [5] P. Berenguer, Behavioral and neurochemical effects induced by subchronic exposure to 40 ppm toluene in rats, Pharmacology, biochemistry and behavior, vol. 74 (4), pp. 997-1003, Mar 2003. [6] ASTDR, ASTDR-Toluene, February 2001. Available Online: https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/hec/csem/toluene/docs/toluene.pdf. Accessed April 21, 2022. [7] CDC, Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, 2009. Available online: http://www.cdc.gov/exposurereport/pdf/FourthReport.pdf. Accessed April 21, 2022. ( Note: This post contains affiliate links )

A wonderful natural remedy for dry chapped skin is safflower oil. With safflower oil being less saturated then olive oil, safflower oil is healthy and will absorb into the skin. It contains essential fatty acids that can smooth the skin and help skin hold onto moisture better. Safflower oil actually shares similarities with the naturally occurring lipid components of the human skin and it doesn't cause blocked pores, leading to breakout. To apply safflower oil, simply pour it into your hands and apply to your body, head to toe. The best time to do this is directly after a warm bath or shower and while your skin is still damp. The only caveat here, and it's not so bad; you will need to put on old pajamas and socks to keep the oil from staining your sheets. You can find Organic Safflower Oil at Mountain Rose Herbs. Take Advantage of this fabulous offer from Annmarie Skincare! You can't go wrong! (Note: This page contains affiliate links.)

Rosemary, with it's wonderful, powerful scent is known as the "Antioxidant Queen". Science has looked at it for it's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as, it's ability to boost cognition. Herbalist have used it it to aid in digestion, liver health, mood and heart health. The ways to use rosemary include culinary, tea, infusions and essential oils. Today, our use of rosemary will be for hair loss, using the pure essential oil of rosemary! Studies have shown that the oil of rosemary can help (* see studies below) and competes well with the use of topical minidoxil, the active ingredient in Regaine, Rogaine and other hair-regrowth preparations for alopecia. Encouraging Hair Growth To encourage hair growth, many herbalist will use this blend: Simply blend 2 teaspoons of rosemary essential oil, 2 teaspoons lavender essential oil, 1/2 ounce cayenne tincture and a pint of sesame oil. Massage this mixture into the scalp and let sit for a while, 10 to 20 minutes is good. Wash as usual. Why the additional Lavender essential oil? Lavender essential oil protects your scalp against bacteria. It helps in improving blood circulation in the scalp, which strengthens the hair follicles. This, in turn, prevents hair loss and enables hair growth. Why the additional cayenne tincture? Cayenne pepper improves peripheral blood circulation and nourishes the scalp. And, the sesame oil...The sesame oil is a carrier and is rich in essential fatty acids, which are known to help slow down hair loss, hair fall, and can improve the overall appearance of your hair. A study noted that being deficient in these fatty acids could impact hair loss, and that while more and rigorous research needed to be done, getting more of these essential fats could improve hair growth for some people. Of course, if you don't have all the ingredients for the blend you could simply add 5 drops of rosemary essential oil to a bit of sesame oil and apply to your scalp. You will still get all the benefits of the rosemary and the sesame seed oil. To take it even easier you could use an organic product such as John Masters Organics Daily Nourishing Shampoo with Lavender & Rosemary! The results of seeing new hair growth could take up to 6 months, however, you get the benefit of a healthier scalp right away. Of course our diet and the nutrients we take in is the major player for scalp and hair health! Foods like salmon, yogurt, spinach, guava, lean poultry, sweet potatoes, cinnamon, sardines... Processed foods will not help, sugar will not help, hydrogenated corn oil will not help... So make sure you eat nutrient dense foods and give rosemary essential oil a try. I would love to hear about the results! I have a great offer here from Annmarie Skincare! This is a great opportunity to try this beautiful, wild-crafted skin care made with organic ingredients! This is what you'll get! All for $19.99 FREE Antioxidant Lip Balm (that really works) Trial Aloe Herb Cleanser Trial Anti-Aging Serum Sample Anti-Aging Facial Oil FREE shipping to the US & Canada A money-back promise...returns are easy, no questions asked. $10 coupon toward future purchases $19.99 ONLY (44% savings) Read all about it! *Studies: Randomized Controlled Trial Skinmed, 2015 Jan-Feb;13(1):15-21. Rosemary oil vs minoxidil 2% for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia: a randomized comparative trial, PMID: 25842469 Randomized trial of aromatherapy. Successful treatment for alopecia areata PMID 982886 10.1001/archderm.134.11.1349 (Please Note: This post contains affiliate links)

Nitric Oxide is a molecule that our body naturally produces. It has several functions in our body , one very important function is vasodilation (relaxing the inner muscles of the blood vessels). Vasodilation causes your blood vessels to widen and increases circulation, allowing the oxygen and nutrients in our blood to reach all parts of our bodies effectively. Eat Your Vegetables You can increase nitric oxide by eating organic vegetables high in nitrates. (This is not to be confused with sodium nitrates used as a preservative in processed meats.) The nitrates in vegetables are converted to nitric oxide. Celery, lettuce, arugula, beets,spinach and garlic are all good sources. Nitric Oxide degrades quickly, once in the bloodstream, however, it rebuilds every couple of hours. Increasing your intake of antioxidants stabilizes and limits it's breakdown. Increasing your antioxidant intake of vitamin C, E, Glutathione and polyphenols is helpful. As well, the mentioned vegetables also contain antioxidants. Get That Blood Flowing Exercise gets your blood flowing because it improves the function of the cells lining your blood vessels (endophelia). These cells store and produce nitric oxide, keeping your blood vessels healthy ( A dysfunction here can lead to disease). The nitric oxide released with exercise also increases oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and contributes to muscle rebuild. This 4 minute workout with Dr. Zach Bush will get the nitric oxide going and get your blood flowing throughout your entire body. if you are limited in your movement take it slow and do just what you can. Did you know, that nitric oxide also can… Improve blood flow and blood pressure Act as an uber neurotransmitter in your nervous system and organs Aid with memory and behavior Reduce inflammation Help repair damaged tissue Improve sleep quality Increase endurance and strength Assist with gastric motility Trigger white blood cells to fight infection Help prevent disease, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (Note:This post contains affiliate links)

The festivities over the holidays were bountiful! Whether we were at Grandmas house, a large corporate Christmas party or stayed cozy at home, some of us over indulged. If this is the case for you, I have a tea that just may make you feel better! Let's call it Cumcorfen Tea. Cumcorfen tea is a combination of cumin, coriander and fennel seeds. Not only does it taste delicious; it aids in digestions and enhances your immune system. It's perfect for after the over-indulgence of too much or the wrong stuff over the holidays. To make Cumcorfen Tea you will need to combine in a stainless steel pot ½ tsp organic cumin seeds ½ tsp organic coriander seeds ½ tsp organic fennel seeds 4-5 cups water Allow the tea to gently boil for 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the preferred strength. Strain out the seeds.. For warm sipping tea, place the tea in a thermos to sip throughout the day. For cold tea, place the tea in a glass jar allow to cool, cover and place in the fridge. Since this tea enhances your immune system and it taste so good, you may want to drink it often, even if you haven't over indulged. You'll reap the benefits! What Are The Benefits Of Cumcorfen Tea? The Cumin is said to stimulate the digestive tract, decreases gas, helps with indigestion, flushes out toxic waste, relieves congestion, contains antioxidants, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and improves elimination. The Coriander is said to improve digestion, relieve gas, helps with digestive and urinary disorders, increases digestion and absorption, aids intestinal disorders and calms muscle spasms, reduces inflammation and shows to help with rheumatoid arthritis. The Fennel is said to stop cramping, increases mental alertness, helps with IBS, relaxes the digestive tract, alleviates gas and indigestion, moves lymph, increases the burning of fat and strengthens your digestive fire (The concept of digestive fire can be thought of as the strength and volume of stomach acid, digestive enzymes, and bile in the GI tract. These juices work in concert to break down the food we eat into the necessary building blocks for energy and proper nutrition.) Since this tea enhances your immune system and it taste so good, you may want to drink it often, even if you haven't over indulged. You'll reap the benefits! (Please Note: This page contains affiliate links)

You can calm a soar throat with this soothing herbal tea. It contains ginger (helps with inflammation), licorice (thought to aid the immune system), echinacea (is an immune booster), goldenseal (fights bacteria) and honey (anti-bacterial and anti-microbial). What You Will Need To Make This Soothing Tea: 1 piece of fresh ginger root (about 5 " long and 11/2' thick) 1 TBSP. dried Licorice Root 6 cups of Water 20 drops of Echinacea tincture 20 drops of Goldenseal tincture 1 TBSP. Honey How To Make This Soothing Tea: Chop the ginger root into fine pieces Place the ginger, licorice root and water into a sauce pan, bring to a gentle boil. Cover and turn the heat down to low and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Pour into a cup and add the echinacea and goldenseal tinctures. Add the honey. Drink one cup every three hours to sooth your throat. (Note This post contains affiliate links. This does not increase the price of the item)

If you have your own Calendula buds you can make calendula oil to be used in a variety of ways! On a dry, sunny day pick the flower buds when they are just opening. Your fingers will get sticky, but this is good because it means the resin is prime! This Is How You Make The Oil: Using a glass quart jar, fill it 3/4 full of calendula blooms. Fill the jar within an inch of the top with olive oil for medicinal properties or with grapeseed, almond or apricot kernel oil for cosmetic purpose. Place the jar in a warm, sunny spot allowing the herbs and oil infuse for 4 weeks. Strain the contents of the jar. At this time you can add fresh flower buds and allow for infusion for another 3 weeks. Strain once again and place the strained oil in a glass jar or bottle. You may store the oil in the fridge. for up to 1 year. Uses For Calendula Oil: You can use this oil in any recipe calling for calendula oil or you can use the oil straight from the bottle, applying topically to rashes or lymph glands. The Calendula oil also makes a wonderful massage oil!

Bath salts are simple to make, soften the water, gently cleanses and adds valuable trace minerals to your bathwater. It is also great for aching muscles! The Items Needed: 1/8 cup of White Clay 1/2 cup of Sea Salt 2 cups of Borax Essential Oils of your choice The Steps To Make Bath Salts: Step 1 Combine the borax, salt and clay. Using a whisk mix together and add essential oils. Add enough of the essential oil in that it is twice as strong as you would like your bath scented. At this point the salt itself will smell strong. Step2 Cover the mix with a dry cloth and allow to dry. This will take several hours. Once the salt is dry you can place into a glass jar or bottle. When Your Ready To Use Your Bath Salt: Add 4 to 6 Tablespoons to your bathwater and allow the salts to dissolve. This is your time to relax and enjoy! This bath salt could make a wonderful homemade gift item! Shop Ogee for beautiful, clean, Luxury organic color!

Calendula, also known as pot marigold is an easy to grow annual and one season in your garden of this wonderful flower will give you more next season, as it readily reseeds. Once established calendula require only occasional watering and prefer poor to average well-drained soil (nothing too rich or wet). Like most herbs, calendulas are adaptable and do not require a lot of maintenance. These plants can be grown directly in a garden or in pots, placed in full sun or shade. The lendula does prefer cooler temperatures and the flowers will last longer in filtered sun or shady areas. Deadheading the spent blooms will allow blooms from spring into autumn and possibly longer if you are in a warmer climate. During very warm spells in the summer, your calendula may take a break from blooming but will resume once the heat wave is over. These plants can grow as tall as 3' so regular pinching will keep your plants bushy. The Continuously Blooming Bright Yellow-Orange Flowers Are Edible! They can be used in soups, stews, omelets and will brighten any salad. A tea made of the flowers may support the lymph system. Tinctures and oils made from the flowers are soothing to skin irritations, anti-inflammatory, anti fungal, astringent and antiseptic and are used in many cosmetics, skin moisturizers and shampoos This Calendula Salve Is A Very Popular Salve Among Herbalist. You will need: 1 cup of Calendula Oil (You can make your own if you like! A scant 1/4 cup of grated Beeswax 4-6 drops of Lavender Essential Oil 1 pinch of Turmeric Root Powder The Steps: Over low heat warm the oil and stir in the bees wax. Add and stir in the essential oil and the turmeric. Pour into tins or small jars and allow to cool before placing lid. Store in a cool, dark place. (This slave will be good for one year) How to Use: Apply a small amount of the salve to rashes, cuts, diaper rash and craddle cap Note: Although calendula has a perfect saftey record with no toxicity reported. Persons with allergies to other members of the Asteraceae family (such as feverfew, chamomile, or Echinacea species) should exercise caution with calendula, as allergic cross-reactivity to Asteraceae plants is common. It recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.

Aloe is one of the easiest houseplants to grow. Give it some sunshine in a south facing window, some well-drained soil, water it moderately and it will thrive. Aloe is a must have in every home. It is attractive and best of all, will supply you with an abundance of healing leaves. The gel contained inside the healing leaves is soothing and pain relieving and promotes healing and tissue repair. Use this soothing gel on burns, sunburns, stings, rashes, eczema, insect bites and inflammation caused by poison ivy. Yes, You Can Ingest Aloe The inner juice or gel, within the leaves, is also very healing and soothing to all areas of the digestive tract. However, you will want to avoid the outer most layer unless you need a laxative. Aloe Vera is a safe laxative, however, it can be very powerful, causing a purging effect, so if you want to use it for the laxative effect just don't take too much! The outermost layer of the leaves are used for this purpose and often dried into a powder. Note: If you are pregnant or nursing avoid using Aloe internally, as well as, for the very elderly and small children. Note: It is advised to not use Aloe on Staph or Staph type infections; it will seal in the bacteria. A DIY Aloe Arthritis Gel 1/4 cup of strong Comfrey tea 1/4 cup Aloe Vera gel 1-2 drops spearmint, wintergreen or peppermint essential oil Combine the Comfrey tea with the Aloe Vera gel and essential oil and mix well. Store in a glass jar. This will keep in the fridge for 7 days. To Use: Shake well and apply to sore muscles and arthritic joints by massaging gently PATENTED TECHNOLOGY For 26 years Thermotex has nurtured and supported individuals through pain management and healing with science backed technology. Registered with the FDA and clinical trials with rigorous testing have proven the efficacy and long-term benefits of our far infrared therapy for various types of muscle pain that is often left unchanged by traditional strategies. (Note: This page contains affiliate links. )

Did you know; if the gut isn't healthy you won't be healthy? The digestive system is directly responsible for keeping your immune system healthy and strong. If the process of absorption is disrupted you can not benefit completely from your nutrient intake. If your nutrient intake is interrupted, you have something missing that your body needs! Then, there is Leaky Gut Syndrome. A common occurrence today. The topic of Leaky Gut Syndrome will certainly be in future posts. For now, here, I focus on helping you give your gut some tender loving care. What Can You Do For Your Gut? Chew your food well. Chewing is one of the first processes of digestion. Chewing produces enzymes needed for digestion. If you don't already, then chew, chew, chew. Stop eating chemicals and processed foods. Have you read the words on the labels? Just as one example; why would you want to eat butylated hydroxyanisole or BHA for short ? What does your body do with that? I shutter to think about it! Chemical laden junk food is hard on the stomach and will irritate the lining, causing inflammation. Besides, processed foods have been stripped of nutrients, so what good are they? Processed foods like white bleached flour, hydrogenated oils and white sugar not only inflames the gut but can cause food allergies, causing further inflammation. Eat as close to nature as possible. Eating this way gives your body what it needs to live. How could anyone not want that? Eating close to nature not only provides you with needed nutrition, it feeds your gut microbiome. Fresh cabbage juice is excellent and has been indicated as healing ulcers! Bone broth is extremely healing and is an ultimate nutritional support for your gut. Depending on your circumstance you may have to give a few things up, besides the junk food. Liquids that cause your stomach to produce higher amounts of acid are problematic and the top culprits are coffee, soda pop, and alcohol. If you already have symptoms it would be extremely beneficial to stop these. At least consider reducing your coffee to 2 cups a day. Would you pour acid or alcohol on an open cut? NO! So why would you drink acid and alcohol on an inflamed stomach? Once your symptoms are gone it will be fine to drink coffee in moderation, organic, of course. If you do consume some alcohol, such as at an occasional special event, always drink 12 ounces of water for each drink. Drinking the water will prevent dehydration and help flush out the toxins. You might consider discontinuing certain over the counter medications, like aspirin, Aleve, Advil and Motrin. All of these can cause GI burning, nausea, diarrhea, cramps, gas, bloating and even bleeding. Of course when it comes to prescription medications you should discuss that with your doctor. Discontinue artificial sweeteners. Lot's of problems here...(a future post). Artificial sweeteners will prevent healing of the gut. Use honey, maple syrup, yinnie rice syrup, stevia or one of many natural sweeteners. Cane Sugar, organic and unbleached is way, way, way better! You could possibly have food allergies. Dairy, gluten and eggs can be common . If your nose runs while eating or your stomach hurts after eating; you are probably at least sensitive to the food if not down right allergic. You need to stop consuming that food, at least for now. (More on food allergies in the future). Stay hydrated. Drink a glass of water upon waking in the morning and then continue through out the day. Water assists in flushing out our toxic metabolites and benefits the microbiome and mucosal lining of the gut Last but not least is the fact that our gut and brain is so connected that it has been said that our gut is our second brain. What happens to your stomach when you focus on a negative thought or your stressing about something? You probably find that you can't eat, or you feel like you need to use the restroom, or you just have a weird feeling in your gut. Did you know the microbiome in our gut communicates to our brains and visa - versa? If your brain is upset your stomach will follow. Interestingly, our gut produces 90% of our serotonin and 50% of our dopamine. It is actually the gut that produces all our neurotransmitters! This means if your giving your gut some TLC you will being doing it for your brain as well. This is where exercise and meditation come in, both will decompress your mind and stabilize your mood, resulting in happier micorbiome. There are supporting herbs like ginger and peppermint and supplements that can aid a symptomatic gut and give you some relief. In fact, a simple practice of chewing on Fennel sees after a meal may give you some relief when needed. Below you'll find a list of some supplements and herbs that are well known to aid in gas, bloating, cramping and healing. These will support your gut. Probiotics: L-Glutamine Fennel Tea Ginger Tea Peppermint Tea Yeast Fighter: Kyolic Deglycyrrhized licorice (DGL) Fennel Seeds