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The Truth About Acne

If I had to name the top cosmetic complaint that I hear from clients, it would be about acne. It seems like more and more people of all ages and genders are dealing with cystic acne, breakouts, and other related skin issues. But the truth is, acne is far from just a cosmetic complaint- it […]

The Four Elimination Pathways

Our bodies are incredibly sophisticated machines. We are able to take in a huge variety of foods, liquids, and other substances, break them down, metabolize them, take what we need from them, and get rid of whatever is leftover. When our bodies are working smoothly, we are able to eliminate all the extras from what […]

Enemas 101

In the world of detox, poo talk is commonplace. Our colons are one of the top spots for stagnation in the body, and thus, is a huge focus for many people looking to heal and cleanse. There are many ways to detoxify the bowels, including herbal formulas like the GI Broom, but when it comes […]

Tips For A Natural Menstrual Cycle

Bloating. Cramps. Irritability. Food cravings. Fatigue. Breast tenderness. These are just a few of the symptoms that millions of women face each month, around the time of their periods. But just because something is common, it doesn’t mean it’s normal! You shouldn’t have to deal with severe pain or disruption of your life because of […]

Order v’s Chaos: The Politics of Detoxification

The World & It’s Chemistry To a chemist the whole world is chemistry, and you see a fantastic and diverse array of chemistry when you look around the planet. The sky, the ocean, all the plastic and metal gadgets you have lying around your home, and most importantly your own body. However when we take […]

Spotlight on Hormone Imbalances

Ladies, this blog post is for you! Hormonal imbalances are one of the most common health struggles that we hear about. With so many of us having spent years on synthetic hormones and consuming dairy products, it’s small wonder that this is an issue for many. In this blog post we’ll cover the major hormones […]

Spotlight on Fasting

Fasting can be a fraught topic in the health and wellness industry. It is often confused with dieting and starvation, but it is neither. Many health practitioners are wary of recommending it due to the stigma of advising someone to eat less. However, that doesn’t change the fact that fasting has a lot of health […]

Beginning Detox: 5 Easy & Inexpensive Tips

Are you feeling overwhelmed and confused? You are not alone. Here at Our Botanicals, we know that the golden key to health is detoxification. We’ve helped hundreds of clients over the years, and understand that starting out on your detox journey can be tricky. There’s a ton of new information, lots of opinions and so […]

I Detoxed My Cat and Dog!

Animal detox can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you can’t find a lot of information online about it. That’s where we come in! If you are wondering about detoxing your cat, you can read this article, or if you have a dog, this is the article for you. We know that it can feel scary to take your […]

Can I Detox My Cat?

One of our most frequently asked questions is whether you can successfully detox cats. The answer is simply, yes!! Detoxification is a natural process that takes place in a cat’s body, but we are finding that many cats are in a weakened state of health. So they need more than just a “healthy whole food […]