To all our loyal customers, a big “thank you” for your support of PPC Herbs in 2024. We will be closed for business over the extended Xmas holiday break from Thursday December 19th to Monday January 6th 2025. During this time we will only infrequently check our telephone messages and emails. If you place an… Continue Reading»
Herbal Medicine for Healthy Immune Function
Posted on September 5, 2024
Our immune systems play an integral role in defending us from infection, and in allowing us to successfully recover from illness. There are many ways in which our lifestyles can contribute to poor immune health, and also numerous avenues for ensuring our immune systems are as strong as possible. Herbal medicine can assist with supporting… Continue Reading»
Stress and Anxiety Management With Nature’s Herbal Bounty
Posted on February 7, 2022
Often difficult to pinpoint the cause or causes, stress and anxiety can be debilitating conditions that severely impact our quality of life. There have been and continue to be a number of studies that endeavour to connect these conditions to different parts of the brain such as the amygdala (the bit of the brain that… Continue Reading»
How Do I Know It’s Sinus Infection?
Posted on June 2, 2021
Well, most people do know when a bout of sinus infection is heading their way. It’s a common problem and for many it becomes almost a frequent issue every year. Sinus infections can be quite debilitating and generally remain with the individual for at least 7 to 14 days. It’s no fun having the infection… Continue Reading»
Bye Bye Sniffs and Runny Nose
Posted on May 30, 2021
For people who suffer recurring sinus infections, there is nothing more annoying than the constant sniff and snort associated with the problem. Along with the obvious nasal issues, there are also accompanying complications such as pain behind the eyes, watery eyes, headache, and a general feeling of being run down. Sinus infection symptoms A bad… Continue Reading»
Sinus and Stress – Strange Bedfellows or Are They?
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Friends and family with sinus problems, such as sinus headaches, may cause stress to your chronic sinusitis is no minor thing at all. Its long-term symptoms can lead to fatigue with possible depression or can worsen depression in a few ways. As weeks of symptoms continue to drag on, the discomfort can really take a toll. If… Continue Reading»
Common health issues and herbal remedies
Posted on April 30, 2021
Herbal medicine has its origins in ancient cultures. It involves the medicinal use of plants to treat disease and enhance general health and wellbeing. Some herbs have potent (powerful) ingredients and should be taken with the same level of caution as pharmaceutical medications. In fact, many pharmaceutical medications are based on man-made versions of naturally… Continue Reading»
Why Do I Have A Bronchial Cough?
Posted on April 6, 2021
A bronchial cough is typically associated with a bout of bronchitis. This is a common disease and is reported quite frequently by GPs. Bronchitis can be a serious infection and needs attention from a qualified healthcare provider. To understand how the cough develops and what to do about it, take a short read of the… Continue Reading»
Tell Me How To Treat My Sinus Infection
Posted on March 5, 2021
We know how frustrated you are with your sinus infection and the myriad of treatment options that are available. Let’s outline a few methods of treatment and while this is just a short list, the most important thing is to make sure you speak to your healthcare provider to ensure you are on the right… Continue Reading»
CAN YOU BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM?
Posted on February 15, 2021
How can you improve your immune system? On the whole, your immune system does a remarkable job of defending you against disease-causing microorganisms. But sometimes it fails: A germ invades successfully and makes you sick. Is it possible to intervene in this process and boost your immune system? What if you improve your diet? Take… Continue Reading»