7:00 - 8:30 pm

Bring your most pressing herbal or health questions to this class. Cheryl will begin with an introduction to the most important things to know about herbs and aromatherapy. Your questions will lead to thought provoking and informative discussion. Cheryl may be able to do additional research and follow-up with attendees on an individual basis at a later date.

Every year about this time, Maplewood dusts itself off, dresses itself up and prepares for its annual Christmas Tree Walk. Trees are trimmed. Santas appear. The streets are gaily festooned with holiday accoutrement. Civic pride abounds! Savvy seasonal shoppers know the real action is down at the east end of Maplewood at Cheryl’s Herbs.

It is on this day – December 1^st, this year – that we stock the shelves extra full, bake up gastronomical goodies, brew up tons of tasty tea, invite our musician friends to come & play and mark all our products down 20%. We open at 9 am and keep partying till 9 pm or until all our products are gone – whichever comes first. We promise to show you something you’ve never seen before!

I heard the doctor on the TV today say he "googled" Milk Thistle and couldn't find any scientific studies upholding the efficacy of the herb. At that exact moment I was looking at huge list of studies regarding the various positive effects of Milk Thistle. I, too, had "googled" Milk Thistle. What's going on here? The doctor instead concentrated on a study which "proved" that Milk Thistle did not have a positive effect on diabetes. The only problem with that is we have seen other studies which show the opposite. [See: Herbal Support for Diabetes] What's going on here? What a shame if someone hears the doctor's careless words and disregards the long-known, well-studied and decidedly positive effects Milk Thistle has on the liver. I think what's going on here is this: the TV doctor is of the "We gotta find a pill to cure this and you gotta get the pill from ME!" mentality. He doesn't even comprehend the concept of herbal support for a holistic approach to wellness. He makes his money from disease, not wellness. We, on the other hand, care not what his studies say about the effects of one particular chemical constituent or single herb on "disease." We know it just doesn't work that way. I think what I learned today is that I've got to quit watching the TV doctor. It isn't good for my blood pressure. -Jeff                  

Word comes today of an article by Shellie Enteen, South Carolina Director of NAHA (National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy) at MassageToday.com. The article, on aromatherapy safety, underscores the educational mission of NAHA and the importance of NAHA in furthering this mission over the years. Ten years ago, NAHA held its first International Aromatherapy Conference and Trade Show in San Francisco. Cheryl's Herbs was a vendor at that trade show, a big leap for us at that time.  Jeff took part in a panel discussion presentation on the business of aromatherapy and Cheryl was presented to the membership as its first internationally elected president. We are pleased to see the organization prospers still and the mission endures. Kudos to Shellie and to NAHA!

Our next 30-hour aromatherapy certification courses will begin in early 2007. The class, Aroma 101: Foundations, is offered by The Northwest College of Herbal and Aromatic Studies and will be taught by Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs.

Length: Three-hour session meets once a week for a total of 10 sessions. Length: Three-hour session meets once a week for a total of 10 sessions.

CEUs: 30 Class hours and 10 Clinic hours; The National Certification Board approves the Northwest College as a continuing education provider under category A for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Time: To be determined.

Fee: $425 payable in advance.

Requirements: Five case studies and satisfactory grade on final exam Five case studies and satisfactory grade on final exam.

Questions? For additional information regarding course content and course requirements or for any other questions, please contact Cheryl Hoard at Cheryl's Herbs.

Registration Deadline and Receipt of Payment: Date to be announced, payable to Cheryl's Herbs, cash, check or credit card payment accepted.

Jeff & Cheryl will again be performing at the Holiday Brass Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis on Tuesday December 5th at 2:15 pm and 8:05 pm. Incidentally, both Jeff & Cheryl are prominently featured on the fantastic Holiday Brass CD released last year and available at Cheryl's Herbs.

At 2 pm on December 9, Jeff and The Gateway Brass Quintet will assist the St. Louis Children's Choirs in their annual Holiday concert at Powell Hall. 

On December 12, at 2 pm and 8 pm - Jeff & Cheryl will perform with the Compton Heights Concert Band, again at Powell Hall.

Learn how to pamper your skin and hair with the natural goodness of aromatic and healing herbs! Those who seek something different are delighted with the outstanding natural simplicity of using vegetable & nut oils, aloe gel, clay, salt, apple cider vinegar, yogurt & buttermilk, fresh vegetables & fruit, herbs and essential oils on their skin and hair compared to the complicated and chemical-laden spa, salon and department store variety of products.

Learn how to easily have better than professional quality facial and hair treatments in the convenience of your own home. Taught by Cheryl Hoard, owner of Cheryl's Herbs.

Marie Temmen, our Aromatherapy Certification Instructor for many years, recently retired. Her unique training and vast knowledge helped establish Cheryl's Herbs as the Midwest's premier aromatherapy training facility. We will miss her.

Consequently, the Northwest College for Herbal & Aromatic Medicine has named Cheryl as its newest instructor and she will be teaching the certification course now. The current class is full but we will announce new classes beginning soon.

Our long-awaited exterior renovations have finally begun! Jeff will now pay off on all bets he made that we would all be dead before that happened! We will remain open during the work and expect no interruption to our services. Hopefully, all the work will be done in time for our...

The date is firm but preparations are still underway for our annual sale event. Last year featured live music, free food and drink and big savings on all purchases for one day only! Mark your calendar.

The eggplant grew wild in India and was first cultivated in China in the 5th century B.C. This one was grown at Red

In addition to having the ability to grow in oddly fascinating shapes, eggplant is a very good source of dietary fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin.

Eggplant also contains important phytonutrients, many which have antioxidant activity. Phytonutrients contained in eggplant include phenolic compounds, such as caffeic and chlorogenic acid, and flavonoids, such as nasunin.

Chlorogenic acid is one of the most potent free radical scavengers found in plant tissues. Benefits attributed to chlorogenic acid include antimutagenic (anti-cancer), antimicrobial, anti-LDL (bad cholesterol) and antiviral activities.

Nasunin is a potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger that has been shown to protect cell membranes from damage.

Embrace the eggplant!

This class will talk about ways to use essential oils to cope with headaches and related symptoms such as muscle tightness and stomach upsets. Different types of headaches and recommendations specific to those kinds of headaches will also be discussed. Taught by Marie Temmen, Certified Aromatherapist with forty years of experience in the psychiatric-mental health field as a registered nurse.

In this class we will talk about essential oil remedies to help cope with everyday ups and downs in mood. We all have times when we feel down and discouraged. The difference between these ordinary feelings and a state of clinical depression, which requires psychiatric/psychological intervention, will be explained. If a clinical depression is present, discussion will also include essential oils that can be used as a complement to psychiatric-type interventions. Taught by Marie Temmen, Certified Aromatherapist with forty years of experience in the psychiatric-mental health field as a registered nurse. 

We are pleased to announce that Cheryl's Herbs will sponsor a 30-hour  aromatherapy certification course. The class, Aroma 101: Foundations is offered by The Northwest College of Herbal and Aromatic Studies and will be taught by Marie Temmen BS N, MA Ed.

Where: Cheryl's Herbs

When: Beginning September 16, 2006

Length: Three-hour session meets once a week for a total of 10 sessions.

CEUs: 30 Class hours and 10 Clinic hours; The National Certification Board approves the Northwest College as a continuing education provider under category A for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork.

Time: Saturday afternoons, 1-4 pm.

Fee: $450 payable in advance

Requirements: Five case studies and satisfactory grade on final exam

Questions? For additional information regarding course content and course requirements or for any other questions, please contact Marie Temmen directly: Martem5@aol.com or call 314-610-3486.

Registration Deadline and Receipt of Payment: September 8, 2006, payable to Cheryl's Herbs, cash, check or credit card payment accepted.

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Our cooling, refreshing Catnip Summer Spray is a big hit these days. Did you know that studies have shown Catnip Essential Oil to be 10 times stronger than DEET in repelling mosquitoes? Read Jeff's Article, Catnip as Mosquito Repellent.

To keep cool this summer, Jeff prefers drinking a chilled tea of Peppermint and Guarana. He has also noted that if he drinks lots of Peppermint tea that bugs tend to avoid him.

For more Summer Suggestions see Maria's Corner.

Taught by Marie Temmen, Certified Aromatherapist with forty years of experience in the psychiatric-mental health field as a registered nurse. This class will describe ways to use essential oils to cope with anxiety. There will be discussion regarding levels of anxiety and ways in which to use essential oils to cope with the varied symptoms of anxiety that include shortness of breath and chest discomfort.

MS Fundraiser

Our National Multiple Sclerosis Society Fundraiser held on May 21 was a big hit. Nearly $500 was  raised for the National MS Society.

It was easy to catch the spirit of the passion of the Curesaders  at the event. Last year 186 walkers raised $586,000 for MS research and services for those in need. Each walker must raise a minimum of $1500 to be eligible to participate in the 50 mile, 3 day Challenge Walk for MS. This group of walkers organized into a group, called themselves the Curesaders, to help each other in a group effort raise enough money to ensure that all would be eligible to participate in the walk.

Marypat Ehlmann was the winner of the deluxe herb basket raffle prize worth over $100. Congratulations!

Yes there were door prizes given away every half hour, culminating in the drawing for the grand prize, free massages by Tracy Campbell, individual aromatherapy sessions with Cheryl and magnetic rollouts by Cheryl's mom, however, the single most popular spot all day was near the food table which was blazing with every imaginable color.

Cheryl is always encouraging customers to eat more vegetables to assist them reach their health goals.

A variety of bright deeply, colored vegetables and fruits are the best for maintaining good health and the refreshment table was a good example of that kind of variety.

The fruits & vegetables were purchased from the Maplewood Farmers Market and the Natural Way in Webster.

There was also whole wheat crackers with hummus and salmon salad, baked potato chips and yogurt dip.

For desert there was pumpkin bread made from organic pumpkin grown at Red Sage Farm (owned by Jeff & Cheryl's daughter and son-in-law) and chocolate chip treats made by Patti Rosenkranz and very chocolate brownies made by Lucy Schroeder. Jeff is always reminding Cheryl that chocolate is healthy too!

Union Avenue Opera

Cheryl will again be performing with the Union Avenue Opera this summer.

Over the last eleven years, Union Avenue Opera’s repertoire, audience, reputation and funding have grown as it has pursued its mission with excellence and integrity, offering professional opera in original languages at reasonable prices.

Both Cheryl & Jeff will perform again this summer with the venerable Compton Heights Concert Band in its Gala 30th anniversary season. Some of our favorites (like Sukay, pictured here) will be returning to help us celebrate. One new and sure-to-be-interesting performer featured this summer will be Robert Froehner, a Dallas-Fort Worth musician specializing in two very unusual musical instruments--the musical saw and the theremin. So, come on down, Sunday nights in Francis Park (the concert being merely a prelude to our mandatory appearance at Ted Drewes) and Monday nights in Tower Grove Park (where its always 10 degrees cooler according to Miss Lucy) from July 2 through August 14.

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy holds its conference in Boston, September 7-10, 2006. This conference features an impressive lineup of speakers, including our old friend Michael Alexander whose presentation entitled The Pharmacological Basis of Aromatherapeutics is on our must-hear list! You can get more information here.

Refreshments

Herbalism & Aromatherapy Presentation with Cheryl

How Touch for Health Can Change Your Life Presentation with Norma Harnack

Chair Massage with Tracy Campbell  

Magnetic Roll Outs with Lenora Ziha  

Aromatherapy Bar with Cheryl

Door prizes awarded every 30 min. 

Raffle tickets ($5 each) available throughout for deluxe herbal prize worth over $100!

Cheryl has placed online some of the Biblical references she used in her recent Plants of the Bible presentation. They can be found here.

The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy holds its conference in Boston, September 7-10, 2006. It looks like a fine line-up of speakers and presenters and should prove to be an exceptional educational experience in a beautiful setting for those with more than a passing interest in the art and science of aromatherapy. Of special interest to us here at Cheryl's Herbs is the addition of fascinating herbalist and author, Tim Blakley, who we met at the last NAHA conference. You can get more information here.

Pelargonium graveolens

Organic, USA

It is timely to highlight our lovely Rose Geranium Hydrosol since Pelargonium graveolens has been named 2006 Herb of the Year. We're not sure who has deemed it so but most everyone seems to agree or at least go along with the idea.

In her article Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy Cheryl says, " I know many ladies who like to spray this refreshing hydrosol on their skin to ease hot flashes. A gentle mist on the face, neck and arms can be refreshing and cooling in almost any situation.

Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 7:00 - 8:00 pm - Fee: $15

This is a very popular class first presented in 2004 at the Webster Groves Herb Society and later at the Friends of the Kirkwood Historical Society. A future presentation at the Missouri Botanical Garden is already sold out!

This time, as at Webster Groves, indefatigably inquisitive and perpetually lovely Lucy Schroeder, well known about town as the narrator for the Compton Heights Concert Band in its summer series at Francis and Tower Grove Parks and as past president of the Webster Groves Herb Society, will join Cheryl in what promises to be another lively, informative (and tasty!) evening. Space is very limited. Book now!

Our production manager, Maria began thinking of spring many weeks ago and has carefully compiled some of her favorite spring herb products in her ever-popular and ever-growing corner.

Also check out Cheryl’s Herbal Spring Tonics article.

Over the past month we have added many new products to our online catalog including two new Starter Kits, two new Diffusers, our now infamous Aromatherapy Sniffers and much, much more. Check out all the new products at the top of our Products page and on the first page of our Webstore. We will continue to highlight new products there as we add them to our online catalog.

Recent research at Rutgers University has shown that curry, or more accurately the curcumin, (Tumeric) it contains, is effective in both preventing and treating prostate cancer. As well, the effect is even more pronounced in the presence of phenethyl isothiocyanate found abundantly in cauliflower, kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, watercress and turnips.

This is just the most recent of a series of trials using Tumeric successfully against a variety of different cancers.

If you live in or near New York City, you can hear Jeff perform with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on the Great American Orchestras Series at Carnegie Hall on April 1. The program includes Brahms German Requiem and John Adams' large work, “On the Transmigration of Souls”, written in memory of the victims of 9/11 and premiered by the New York Philharmonic in 2002. Also performing will be the the St. Louis Symphony Chorus and The St. Louis Children's Choir with whom Jeff has performed many times. This promises to be a truly monumental performance.

Aromatherapy Certification Course Begins April 10, 2006.

Plants of the Bible Class w/Cheryl, April 20, 2006.

Aromatherapy Blending Workshop, Sunday April 30, 2006

Fifteen years ago, in the month of February, we began our business, selling herbs, essential oils and natural body care products. Over the years Cheryl's Herbs has grown as the public has experienced an increased awareness of the power of herbs to promote healing and to be a valuable tool in the prevention of disease.

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we wish to offer to our loyal newsletter subscribers 15% off all purchases for the next 30 days - either online or in our store. 

[You should note that for online orders we charge your credit card when the order is fulfilled. At that time we make adjustments for things like shipping cost for expensive, lightweight items and your newsletter special discount.]

We have posted the class schedule for the new year on our Calendar Page. The first class is AROMATHERAPY & DEPRESSION, presented by Marie Temmen, BS N, MA Ed, a Certified Aromatherapist who has many years experience in the psychiatric-mental health field. Tuesday, February 21, 2006 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

We are pleased to announce that Cheryl's Herbs will sponsor another 30-hour aromatherapy certification course. The class, Aroma 101: Foundations is offered by The Northwest College of Herbal and Aromatic Studies and will be taught by Marie Temmen BS N, MA Ed., beginning Monday April 10, 2006.

For those interested in doing study on an independent basis, the Northwest College of Herbal and Aromatic Studies, through Cheryl's Herbs, provides this opportunity through a new forty-hour course.

Be sure to read Cheryl's new FAQ article on Ginger & Peppermint During Pregnancy.

Comments by Cheryl and extensive information from our website are prominently featured in an extensive article by Karrie Osborne, entitled "Essential Oils Simply Complex", in the December/January issue of Massage and Bodywork Magazine.

Lowly grapefruit essential oil has received some good press lately. According to our old friend Alan Hirsch of the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation of Chicago [you may remember his study which identified several aromas which stimulated sexual arousal in women and failed to identify any aromas which did not stimulate sexual arousal in men!], the aroma of pink grapefruit makes women appear five years younger to men.

Unfortunately however, women did not perceive grapefruit-scented men to be any younger.

Also, researchers in Japan report that rats exposed to the scent of grapefruit gained less weight than those exposed to other scents.

Meanwhile, in a less than scientific observation, Jeff reports that all the positive effects of grapefruit essential oil can be enhanced by the addition of some lime.

Finally, we note that this humble newsletter is still the world's #1 Herbs E-Newsletter and now our online Encyclopedia is the world's #1 Aromatherapy Encyclopedia.

We believe our success is based on the fact that our goal at Cheryl's Herbs is to make it easier and more convenient for you to have a more natural and healthy lifestyle.

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