FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • How To Determine Dosage For Herbs?

    Each of us is different and the right amount of herbs for one person is often too much or too little for someone else. You can decide the right amount of an herb for you by paying attention to the communication your body is always sending you.


    The guidelines that I give here come from my experience with NEW BODY PRODUCTS. The principles are the same, whether you use another brand, buy loose generic herbs and capsulate them yourself, or even drink the herbs in a tea. Regardless of the delivery system, you need to ‘listen’ to your body and it will show you how much of an herb you need to take and how often to take it.


    The key to the communication with your body is the result that you are trying to create. Are you trying to calm down, end headaches, lessen the symptoms of your menstrual cycle, have regular bowel movements, end impotence – why are you taking the herbs? Read More

  • Is Shipping and Handling always $6?

    For domestic addresses Shipping and Handling is always $6. We don't ship out side the US and it's territories. 

  • How can I tell if my herbs have expired?

    VEGIHEAL sells dried herbs in vegetable capsules which, if kept in a cool dry place in the dark brown or opaque white bottle that they are purchased in, will remain effective for up to 5 years.  Organics are dried for the purpose of preservation among other things.


    Drying the herbs is using nature’s own preservation method and they are often still usable indefinitely when properly stored.  After 5 years, they do start to lose potency although they are still alright to consume.

  • Should I talk to my Doctor about taking herbs and wholistic lifestyle changes?

    Your own decision of whether you’d prefer to talk to your doctor before using herbal supplements is the only guideline we encourage on using our herbs and herbal formulas.


    When you talk to your doctor about one of our formulas (any product whose ingredients list more than one herb), ask about the herbs listed in the ingredients, rather than the brand name. (For example, ask about Garlic and Cayenne– notBP-1.) A doctor may not be familiar with our brand names, but the herbs that we use have centuries of history and you can find information about them on the internet, at the library, etc. Read More

  • Can different herbs be taken together?

    All of the herbs can be taken together in most circumstances. For a more specific response, please email us and tell us the herbs that you want to take together.

  • Is there a cleanse that I can do without the Olive Oil?

    Yes, you can do a cleanse without the Olive Oil.   In the “Guide to Wholistic Healing Through Cleansing and Fasting” look at the 10 Day Cleanse.  (It’s in the BOOKS Department.) You can stay on it for as many days as you like.  It is an excellent food plan.  You’ll need a cleanser like CKLS or the POWER Cleanser, check the product info for more details.

  • Can I take CKLS with my Prescription Drugs?

    Below is a list of the ingredients of CKLS that have well known drug interactions with prescription drugs. Ingredients that are not listed have no well known drug interactions based on our reference book “A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions” edited by Alan R. Gaby, MD et al. This book was published in 2006.

    Aloe Vera Resin

    Glyburide

    Topical Corticosteroids

    Chamomile

    Chemotherapy

    Cisplatin

    Cyclophosphamide

    Docetaxel

    Fluorouracil

    Methotrexate

    Paclitaxel

    Cascara Sagrada

    Digoxin

    Uva Ursi

    Atropine

    Cardec DM

    Codeine

    Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine

    Lomotil/Lonox

    Loop Diuretics

    Spironolactone

    Theophylline/Aminophylline

    Thiazide Diuretics

    Triamterene

    Fenugreek

    Glipizide

    Heparin

    Insulin

    Ticlopidine

    Warfarin

    Cayenne

    Asprin

    Dandelion

    Ciprofloxacin

    Loop Diuretics

    Spironolactone

    Thiazide Diuretics

    Triamterene

  • What is Dieter’s Tea?

    Dieter’s Tea is basically the herb Senna Leaf which can make the colon ‘lazy’.  Senna can be habit forming because the body depends on the Senna instead of functioning properly.  CKLS and the POWER Cleanser both use Aloe Vera Resin as a key ingredient which works by stimulating the colon to do its job and do it well.

  • How to become a Vegetarian?

    A vegetarian menu is a powerful and pleasurable way to achieve good health. The vegetarian eating pattern is based on a wide variety of foods that are satisfying, delicious, and healthful. Vegetarians avoid meat, fish, and poultry. Those who include dairy products and eggs in their diets are called lacto-ovo vegetarians. Vegans (pure vegetarians) eat no meat, fish, poultry, eggs, or dairy products. While there is a considerable advantage to a lacto-ovo vegetarian pattern, vegan diets are the healthiest of all, reducing risk of a broad range of health concerns. Read More

  • What Herbal Reference Books does VEGIHEAL use?

    The reference books that we use most often are:


    The Little Herb Encyclopedia

    by Jack Ritchason N.D.


    Back To Eden

    by Jethro Kloss


    Prescription for Nutritional Healing

    by Balch and Balch


    300 Herbs

    by Matthew Alfs


    A-Z Guide to Drug-Herb-Vitamin Interactions

    by Alan R. Gaby, M.D


    Raw The Uncook Book

    by Juliano


    Living on Live Food

    by Alissa Cohen


    Guide to Wholistic Health Through Cleansing and Fasting

    by Valeria Parker Ross


    Spiritually Speaking Get Over It

    by Doreene Hamilton


    Body Intelligence

    by Dr. Romeo Brooks


    Rebirth of the Gods

    by Dr. Paul Goss


    Eyes of Forever Young

    by Dr. Paul Goss

  • Can I take CKLS with AG-7?

    It’s fine to take the AG-7 and the CKLS together. They are an excellent combination.

  • Is there anything to give to children who do not eat enough fruits & vegetables?

    The Power Green which is a powder that you can put into juice, water or rice milk or any mildly flavored or non-flavored drink. It doesn’t taste as good in vegetable juices. If they will take a capsule, the 4-PG can be used as a multi-vitamin. The Power Green, though, has an anti-oxidant cocktail and the B complex vitamins as well as all the vitamins and minerals. (A tip with the Power Green is to make smoothies (for snacks or breakfast) adding a banana or avocado (you only taste the creaminess, you do not taste the avocado!) to make it thick and creamy like a milkshake – GREAT TASTE without any animal products. Read More

  • How can I treat CHALAZIONS with herbs?

    It’s a good idea to start any wholistic program with a deep cleanse. See the 7 day Cleanse description for our suggestion in this area. You can also look at the “Wholistic Guide to Healing through Cleansing and Fasting” for other cleanses that may fit your lifestyle better (see the BOOKS Department).


    Following is an excerpt from the information our research of Chalazions came up with: (edited excerpt from MoonDragon’s Health & Wellness website) While painful and unsightly, most sties heal within a few days on their own or with simple treatment. Chalazions, too, often disappear on their own, but it might take a month or more. Typical treatment for a sty consists of applying warm compresses to the affected eye for 10 to 15 minutes,  four times daily for several days. This not only relieves pain and inflammation but also helps the sty ripen faster. Be sure to close your eye while you apply the compresses. Read More

  • What can I take for constipation?

    We suggest CKLS or the Power Cleanser.  Look at the product info on the website to read more detail on these formulas and the herbs in their ingredients lists. If you have a chronic problem with regular elimination, you may want to consider doing the 7 Day Cleanse or another deep cleanse.  There are several in “Guide to Wholistic Healing Through Cleansing and Fasting” which is available in the BOOKS section on the  website

  • What can I take for MENOPAUSE symptoms?

    We heartily recommend AG-7, a formula by Dr. Goss, for menopause. Take high dosages to start: 3 to 4 capsules taken 3 to 4 times daily, then taper off when symptoms subside or build up at the times you need them most. Email us for a complimentary copy of our Herbal Reference Guide so that you can read about AG-7 and the herbs that are contained in it.


    Drink enough water! 1 ounce for every 2 pounds of weight. For example, if you weigh 150lbs, drink 75 ounces of water daily.  Exercise (walking or jumping are IDEAL – doesn’t have to be a lot, but doing it DAILY really helps) and meditation (does not replace your spiritual meditation and/or prayer) to lessen stress. AG-7 works, stay dry, stop itching, stay even tempered and keep your belly weight under control.

  • What would you suggest for a WOMEN’s MULTI-VITAMIN?

    I would suggest 4-PG. It contains all the vitamins and minerals. You might also add AG-7 to that to keep the reproductive system in top shape.  I would start with 2 of each daily and adjust the dosage as needed [more 4-PG on stressful, or physically demanding days; more AG-7 the week before and during […]

  • How can I treat LUPUS wholistically?

    I would suggest that you contact Dr. Goss directly and talk with him. He is not always easy to get because he travels extensively, however it is worth it to discuss your particular situation. You can reach Dr. Goss toll free at (800)638-4372.


    From our lay knowledge, we would suggest changing your diet to a raw vegan food plan similar to what is required in the final six days of the 12 DAY or 7 DAY CLEANSE (see product info for details). Contact us through email for a report from our data base from which you can glean even further insight. Read More

  • What can I take for THYROID & CHOLESTEROL

    For cholesterol, use the formula HERT and/or the single herb HAWTHORNE BERRIES.  Start with 3 capsules, twice each day and adjust as needed (see attachment, “How To Determine Dosage for Herbs”).


    For your thyroid increase, use single herbs KELP and IRISH MOSS and CKLS – the cleanser helps the other herbs absorb better.  Start with 2 capsules of the Kelp and Irish Moss twice daily. If you are not familiar with the CKLS dosage, use the white wrapper that comes around the bottle as a guide. You would also benefit from a deep cleanse, like the 7 Day Cleanse (especially for your cholesterol) every 6 months to 2 years.

  • Has the FDA approved CKLS?

    The FDA typically does not approve supplements. The German Schedule D Studies does evaluate herbs and supplements and you can GOOGLE them to get information on the individual ingredients in CKLS.


    However, it is our belief at VEGIHEAL that you should never consume products that you have to be convinced to use – by the FDA, us or anyone else. Using natural herbs is a centuries old practice and therefore that knowledge is what we draw from to determine what herbs and processes are beneficial enough to be on the VEGIHEAL product list.


    Western medicine uses these same herbs, though often chemically derived, and presents them in a way that many people prefer to the less exact science and folk knowledge of alternative living styles. We suggest that people get all the information that they can and then make the decision that is best for them. Read More

  • What do Calcium Clusters indicate?

    Breast calcifications are deposits of calcium that can be seen on a mammogram of the breast. There are two types: macrocalcifications and microcalcifications. Macrocalcifications usually are degenerative changes in the breast resulting from old injuries, inflammations, or aging of the breast arteries and are usually not related to cancer. Most often they do not require a biopsy. Macrocalcifications occur in about half the women in the U.S. who are over 50, and in about 10 percent of women under the age of 50. Microcalcifications are specks of calcium that may be found in an area of rapidly dividing cells. The residue left by rapidly dividing cells can appear as microcalcifications. When many are seen in a cluster, they may indicate a small cancer. About half the cancers detected appear as these clusters.


    Description of Breast Calcifications Informational brochures about mammography and breast cancer always warn women to look for breast lumps and have them checked, but rarely discuss calcifications or microcalcifications. Most breast calcifications are benign. The term microcalcification is often used for calcifications found with malignancy, which are usually smaller, more numerous, clustered, and variously shaped (rods, branches, teardrops). Calcifications associated with benign conditions are usually larger, fewer in number, widely dispersed, and round. In the middle are hard-to-tell calcifications which are often labeled indeterminate. Magnification views (enlarged mammograms of a particular part of the breast) are sometimes recommended to get a better picture of the quantity, shape, closeness, and arrangement of microcalcifications.

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  • What herbs are good for those UNDER age 18?

    For those 4 years old and younger, Dr. Goss suggests only catnip tea. We don’t recommend wormwood or Wormz Be Gone for those under 13. Other than that, if they’re 5 years old or older, it depends upon the child.


    There is of course the practical concern, because most of our herbs are in capsule form, that they be able to swallow a capsule. Most of the herbs can be removed from the capsule and made into a tea (or just mixed with water or juice; my son used to put his herbs in a water bottle and mix them up by shaking; the water could be warm or cold depending on the child’s preference – licorice root helps improve the taste). Read More

  • Is there an Herbal Antibiotic?

    Goldenseal Root is primarily an antibiotic, anti-infectious agent. It is the herbal antibiotic.  (For a comparison, penicillin is a common antibiotic from Western medicine.)


    To clean and disinfect a “sore”, I would use alcohol, spring water or hydrogen peroxide – depending on how the sore came about because cleaning/disinfecting a sore is a different problem than using an antibiotic to kill bad bacteria and other microorganisms. You can open the Goldenseal capsules and make a paste or tea from the Goldenseal and apply it directly to (or pour the tea directly on) the area and/or you can take the Goldenseal internally, but for no more than one or two weeks in relatively low dosages. Then give your body a rest for one or two weeks. Goldenseal is a very strong herb.


    Depending on the type of sore and how the injury happened, you may also be able to use Aloe Vera (the actual growing plant, cut off a leaf and open it). Cut out the slimy, gelatinous center and apply it directly to the sore.


    Other herbs with antibiotic properties include Echinacea, Garlic, Chaparrral, Pau D’Arco, Aloe Vera Resin and Red Clover (mild).

  • What would you suggest for Adult Acne & Hyperpigmentation

    We’d suggest you start with the 7 Day Cleanse and beginning on Day 2 of the Cleanse (the day AFTER you drink the olive oil), you can begin the formula for skin (SK-F). You will need to adjust your dosages of SK-F to your system. (The article “How to Determine Dosage for Herbs” is always included with your order.)


    Starting any wholistic regimen with a deep cleanse, such as the 7 Day Basic Cleanse is ALWAYS a good idea. Everyone should do a deep cleanse once every 6 months to 2 years depending on their lifestyles. The SK-F will of course give you good results even if you don’t do the cleanse.


    Drinking enough water is also important, your urine should be clear. Take your body weight and divide it by 2, then drink at least that many ounces of water daily. Read More

  • How can I get rid of Halitosis?

    Start with the 7-DAY BASIC CLEANSE PROGRAM and repeat it every 4 to 6 months until the smell is gone. Eat a cup of raw, fresh parsley after every meal. AVOID flesh of any kind and dairy. Eat vegetable proteins like nuts and beans. Increase your raw fruits and vegetables and drink enough water to keep your urine clear.  

  • What can I do for my Hair & Skin Care?

    I’d suggest you start with the 7 Day Cleanse and beginning on Day 2 of the Cleanse, you can begin the formulas for hair (HIR) and skin (SK-F).  You will need to adjust your dosages of the HIR and SK-F to your system. (The article “How to Determine Dosage for Herbs” is always included with your order.)


    Starting any wholistic regimen with a deep cleanse, such as the 7 Day Basic Cleanse is ALWAYS a good idea. Everyone should do a deep cleanse once every 6 months to 2 years depending on their lifestyles. The HIR and SK-F products will of course give you good results even if you don’t do the cleanse. Read More

  • I am desperately trying to quit smoking. Is there anything you would highly recommend?

    Try Lobelia, it is very effective in making smoking an unpleasant experience.  You could pair that with Chickweed which cuts cravings (for food too :?).  Use the article “How To Determine Dosage for Herbs” (FAQ on www.VEGIHEAL.com) to adjust the dosage to get the results that you want.  Expect to use high dosages at the beginning and taper off as you get need less to control your cravings.  Addiction can become a mind game with the right resolve and you’ll be the winner if you stay the course.  Find a positive replacement activity, gum, exercise, puzzles, meditation – create simple versions of a positive activity to insure that you don’t replace the smoking with negative habits like nail biting or comfort eating.  (Carry raw veggies in a little plastic bag and munch on those if eating becomes a problem – eating is ok when it is BUILDING your body and self esteem which eating fresh raw veggies will do.)


    Making the decision to quit has already given you the victory, now work through it moving through each obstacle with resolve and the sure knowledge that you got this – even when it seems that you don’t.  Don’t let setbacks stop you.  Even if you have to “quit” everyday, as long as you work toward that goal you’ll be making progress.

    Another way to ‘phase’ in the new you is to pick times that you will not smoke, as you master that (for example, I won’t smoke while I’m driving) new habit, add another layer (I won’t smoke after a meal).


  • Is there a Wholistic approach to END Smoking?

    I would use Chickweed and/or Lobelia for cigarette addiction. Also hydration (drinking water) and meditation is VERY important. It is  seldom that we recommend St. John’s Wort because it does not mix well with some prescription drugs (especially psychotropics). Start with 2 or 3 each of chickweed and lobelia 3 or 4 times daily. Then, of course, adjust the dosage up or down as needed. Chamomile tea (best to buy the chamomile in bulk but if you use tea bags, read the label to make sure it’s 100% chamomile) is also a good thing to drink as much as desired/possible.  (sweeteners and/or lemon are ok if desired – 100% maple syrup, grade B is recommended).  Drink enough spring water daily for your urine to run clear.  A good way to estimate this is to take your body weight, divide by 2 and drink that many ounces of water daily. Look at the VEGIHEAL article on meditation. Email us if you need a copy.   Keep raw snacks with you at all times.  There is a HIGH likelihood that you will start to eat when the cravings hit, if you are eating raw nuts, dried fruit, and other raw fruits and vegetables, you have a better chance of not replacing a smoking problem with a weight problem.

  • What is the difference between CKLS & Super Cleanse?

    CKLS is a not only a cleanser that can be used daily, as needed, it is also part of deep cleansing programs such as the  7 Day Basic Cleanse and the  12 Day Super Cleanse.


    For every meal that you eat, you should have a comfortable, pleasant bowel movement within 24 hours – CKLS, used as needed, helps to stimulate your digestive organs to work effectively. For every time you’ve had a meal that didn’t eliminate in a timely fashion, it’s still there (rotting into dis-ease for the weakest part of your body) – a deep cleanse (usually on an annual basis) helps to rid your system of this old waste as well as the indigestible waste that may accumulate between cleanses because of an inadequate or unbalanced food plan. CKLS is a part of these deep cleansing regimens as well as an effective cleanser that can be used daily.

  • Could you recommend a Holistic practitioner?

    We suggest you pose your questions to Paul Goss who is CEO of New Body Products. He doesn’t have email or website, but you can reach him at (800) 638-4372 or (310) 537-4793. He travels extensively, but his staff will put you through if he’s available. You can also contact Romeo Brooks, CEO of Roots Nutrition, whose products we also carry. Again, his knowledge on advanced studies in Holistic Nutrition will be useful. His phone number is (310) 419-0835.  In the San Diego area, you can contact VEGIHEAL Distributor Roberto Carrizosa and his phone number is (619) 266-1339.  

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