Herbal Collective Source

By Marilyn Zink
I started a detox program this morning and right now it’s nearly 10:30 p.m. but I’m so energized I don’t feel like sleeping.
I didn’t expect to feel so good so soon. Usually when I do a detox program I’ll feel a bit headachy and lethargic for a few days as the toxins circulate […]

By Marilyn Zink
Dandelion is just dandy for cleansing.
I find it interesting that this lowly, ubiquitous herb which is often considered a weed can be so useful for cleaning the liver, the skin and the blood.
The root of dandelion is often used in cleansing and detoxing products. While dandelion is commonly found everywhere, it is not […]

By Marilyn Zink
Is Your Skin Clean?
I don’t mean, do you have dirt on your skin.  I’m sure you’ve washed yourself recently and do so on a regular basis.
By clean skin – I mean, does it look healthy? Is it clear and smooth or do you have a lot of blemishes? Do you suffer from acne […]

By Marilyn Zink 

It’s almost spring which is a great time to think about detoxing the body.
We get energized in the spring by the sunlight and longer days and suddenly there is an urge to clean things up.
“You can detox any time of the year but the best time is spring and fall,” says Dr. Terry […]

By Marilyn Zink
When people go on a cleansing program, there are a variety of herbs that are considered diuretics.  Diuretics help remove excess fluid from the body and herbal diuretics are part of a cleansing program that focuses on the kidneys. 
Commonly used diuretics include parsley, yarrow, cleavers, horsetail, corn silk, uva ursi and juniper berries.  […]