Squirt - my Queen has crossed The Bridge

[Squirt's Mom]

I'll read up on Hawthorn in my books and see if they say anything about not using with CHF and let you know.

[goldengirl88]

Leslie:
I searched but cannot find the article saying don't use hawthorne with CHF. I am wanting to start Tipper on it and need some help. The Dr. told me to buy form a good source to get the best. Where is the best place to get this best product? Do I buy pills or extract?
There are several types of both, some from the flowers, some from the berries- which to use? For 18 lbs how much should she get? She is currently on a heart supplement only. It is from Vetri Science called Cardio Strength- can it be used with this? The cardio does have some CoQ10 in it, it is sold on amazon. I don't want to mix the wrong things together. Also the Dr. told me this can cause gastro upset, should I then mix with food or what? Thank you Leslie, you are my go to person on all things herbal. Blessings
Patti

[goldengirl88]

Leslie:
Do you think there is enough to help support her heart in the Cardio Strength, or should I add additional CoQ10 or anything that you think she needs for her heart? I am wondering if I should be giving her taurine because of her eyes? I am ordering the Hawthorn where you suggested. You are so brilliant , and I am blessed to know you. Your help has been a Godsend to Tipper and I.Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

Hi Leslie,
How is Squirty doing? Xxxx

[goldengirl88]

Leslie:
What's going on in your neck of the woods? How is Squirt doing? Are you getting all your herbs in before the frost comes? It is still cool here. I noticed on the weather this morning that storms are coming for Friday. Just when Tipper is really enjoying herself this has to start up again. Hope everyone is well. Blessings
Patti

[Squirt's Mom]

Thanks for asking about Squirty! She doing alright. She's not as alert during the day as she has been but is still resting well at night, no terrors at all. She doesn't want to go for a walk every morning but does most and enjoys it when we do go. My nieces came by Fri. afternoon, in from college, and took Sophie home to visit for the weekend. While they were here, Squirt came to visit with them, obviously remembering their scents and happy to see them.

I've been harvesting and drying a good armload of Goldenrod every other day while they are blooming strong...but one of the fields got clear cut, trees and all, this week, taking down acres of the plant. I have about all I should need for the coming year and enough to share with some fellow plant users but not as much to share as I had hoped. It's nice to share plants from your area with others who then share plants from their areas with you! A plant exchange! I need about a week of being house-bound so I can clean this house instead of roaming in the fields and woods every chance I get!

[Squirt's Mom]

Yesterday I harvested and made a syrup for pancakes, biscuits, etc. from this plant that grows wild all over the place here - the American Beautyberry Bush - and it is DELICIOUS! If I can get more jars soon, I plan to make some jelly from it as well! Learning to eat from the wild is going a long way toward supplementing my diet these days! LOL

https://www.google.com/search?q=Amer...h=557&dpr=1.25

[molly muffin]

You are brilliant Leslie!
hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

[goldengirl88]

Leslie:
I looked those berries up and they are a form of Mullberry it seems. They look beautiful. Are they growing wild or did someone plant them? Great idea to make jelly with them. You are very resourceful with things. It is a great day for the babies to be outside. Blessings
Patti

[Budsters Mom]

I am always relieved to hear that Squirty is doing okay.

I would love to spend a few days with you shadowing your trek through nature. I am in awe of your scavenging skills. Not only do you find things, you know what the heck they are and how to use them. I could learn so much by being a fly on your shoulder. You are a real treasure. Definitely and endangered species. xxxxx