FROM THE_HERBALIST 
Title: Fatigue part 1-Categories: Pregnancy-Yield: 3 formulas
-------------------------------UPLIFTING TEA-------------------------------
      2 pt Raspberry leaf
      2 pt Nettle leaf
      4 pt Peppermint
      1 pt Alfalfa
      1 pt Squaw vine
    1/4 pt Ginger root, grated
-------------------------------HIGH-IRON TEA-------------------------------
      1 pt Yellow dock root
      1 pt Nettle leaf
      1 pt Raspberry leaf
------------------------------IRON-PLUS SYRUP------------------------------
      3 pt Nettle
      3 pt Dandelion leaf
      3 pt Dandelion root
      3 pt Red raspberry leaf
      2 pt Watercress
      2 pt Alfalfa leaf
      1 pt Hawthorn berries
      1 pt Yellow dock root
      1 pt Dulse
    1/4 pt Horsetail
           Honey
      2 ts Spirulina powder per pint
      2 ts Nutritional yeast per pint
    1/4 c  Brandy per pint
    1/4 c  Fruit concentrate per pint
 
  Many expectant mothers experience a sudden and overwhelming need to go
  into hibernation around the second month of pregnancy.  While it's true
  that the body may need more rest now and added time for contemplation and
  introspection, there are things one can do to lessen the feelings of
  fatigue.  Often the exhausted feeling originates in poor dietary habits.
  The growing baby has a tremendous need for nourishment.  If mom's diet
  doesn't supply the nourishment the baby demands, then the mother's own
  body will, leaving her drained and tired.  A lack of B vitamins and/or a
  lack of iron (which can lead to anemia) may also cause fatigue.
  
  Include a tonic like Pregnancy Tea or Iron-Plus-Calcium Tincture (see
  General Formulas for a Healthy Pregnancy) in your daily diet.  The herbs
  in these provide a rich supply of vitamins and minerals.  Alfalfa is
  loaded with vitamins A, D, E, and K, eight digestive enzymes, and numerous
  trace minerals.  Nettle is so rich in biochelated iron, calcium, and
  protein--as well as a host of other important nutrients--that it is
  virtually a pregnancy tonic by itself.  Red raspberry leaf, considered the
  "herb supreme for pregnancy," is the all-time favorite herb for pregnant
  women.  First mentioned in Pliny's herbal of the 1500s, it has been used
  almost universally for centuries to soothe nausea, prevent miscarriage,
  ease labor pains, and build up a healthy milk supply.  Its impressive
  array of vitamins and minerals make it a great all-round pregnancy tea.
  
  A lack of iron is often a contributing factor in fatigue during pregnancy.
  Include a good daily iron tonic, such as liquid Floradix Herbs with Iron
  or NatureWorks Herbal Iron or make your own, using the recipe below
  (Iron-Plus Syrup).  Liquid iron, made from organic plants, is the best
  form in which to take this supplement.  Iron from organic sources and from
  biochelated plants is more easily transformed into a usable form in the
  human body than is iron from tablets.  Be certain your diet is high in
  such naturally iron-rich foods as molasses, egg yolk, dark green leafy
  vegetables, beets, beet greens, and iron-rich herbs.  (Organ meats also
  are high in iron.  But use only organically raised meat.  Nonorganically
  raised animals contain high concentrations of chemicals, growth hormones,
  and pesticides, and are not recommended.)
  
  H E R B A L   R E M E D I E S   F O R   F A T I G U E
  ù Take one to two tablespoons of spirulina daily.
  ù Take Floradix or a similar organic iron/mineral formula daily.  (See
    instructions for making your own below.)  If you prefer iron tablets, be
    certain they are from an organic source and are naturally biochelated so
    that your body can utilize them efficiently.  The container will clearly
    state if they are biochelated.
  ù Take one to two teaspoons of bee pollen daily.  (Some people may be
    allergic to bee pollen.  Take only a few grains at first to be sure you
    will not have an allergic reaction.  If you are extremely allergic to
    bees, you MAY be allergic to bee pollen.  I am very allergic to bees,
    but not to bee pollen.  However, when you first try it, if you are
    allergic to bees, you should have your emergency anaphylaxis kit handy.)
  ù If it's the season of wild greens and fresh garden vegetables, make a
    daily green drink by blending fresh wild greens in the blender with
    tomato or pineapple juice.  Add spirulina and nutritional yeast.  There
    are many wild greens that are excellent in this drink, including (but
    certainly not limited to) dandelion greens, chicory greens, lamb's
    quarter, mustard greens, and nettle.  You can also use garden greens
    like beet greens, Swiss chard, dark green lettuces, collards, etc.
  ù Eat seaweeds daily in soups, salads, or as a between-meal snack.
    Powdered seaweeds like kelp can also be added to juice or other food.
  ù Take the time to rest and relax.  Don't ignore the need for extra sleep.
    Your psyche may need some extra time to prepare for this life-changing
    event.
  ù Take Uplifting Tea daily.  It provides many of the vitamins and minerals
    needed during pregnancy and will help reduce or eliminate feelings of
    fatigue.
  
  U P L I F T I N G   T E A
  Use 4-6 tablespoon of herb mixture per quart of water.  Add herbs to cold
  water and bring to a simmer over low heat, keeping pot covered.
  Immediately remove from the stove and allow to infuse for 20 minutes.
  Strain.  Drink three to four cups daily.
  
  ...Continued in Fatigue part 2