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Have you been seeing 133 lately? Maybe it shows up on the clock, a receipt, or a license plate right when you’re deep in thought. Many people believe repeating numbers like this are gentle messages from Spirit, nudges to pause and notice what’s stirring inside you.

The energy behind 133

Angel number 133 combines two vibrations.

• The number 1 carries the energy of new beginnings, courage, and stepping forward. It’s the spark that starts something.
• The number 3 is the number of creativity, self-expression, joy, and communication. It’s also connected with spiritual guidance and the support of your guides.

In 133, the 3 appears twice, so its energy is amplified. Together they also echo 33, often called a master number of compassion and teaching. The overall message is that something new wants to come through you, and you’re supported as you let it.

What 133 may be telling you

Start something new. 133 often appears when you’re being invited to begin a fresh chapter. You don’t need every step mapped out. You only need to take the first one.

Use your voice. The doubled 3 asks you to speak up, share your ideas, and let your creativity flow. What you have to say matters.

Release fear and doubt. This number is a reminder to let go of old emotional baggage and stop second-guessing yourself. Faith can take the place of worry.

Growth begins within. Expansion is possible right now, but it starts on the inside: with how you think, what you believe, and how kindly you treat yourself.

133 in different areas of life

Love and relationships. 133 can point to healing old wounds, speaking honestly, and opening your heart to deeper connection.

Career and purpose. It encourages you to trust your ideas, take initiative, and move toward work that lets you express who you really are.

Health and healing. When the body, mind, and spirit are out of balance, it’s often because we’ve stopped listening to ourselves. 133 can be a reminder to honor your intuition about what your body needs, whether that’s rest, nourishing food, movement, or support from someone who can help you see the bigger picture.

Why 133 is special to me

133 holds a special place in my practice. It’s the number of new beginnings and trusting your inner voice, and that’s exactly what it takes to reach out for support for the first time. That’s why my first session for new clients is $133.

If this number keeps finding you, maybe it’s your sign to take that first step toward bringing your body, mind, and spirit back in balance. Together we’ll look at what your body is telling you and create a plan that feels right for you.

What to do when you see 133

1. Pause and breathe. Notice what you were thinking or feeling the moment you saw it. That’s often where the message is.
2. Journal it. Write down the date, the time, and what was on your mind. Patterns will start to appear.
3. Speak an affirmation. Try this one: “I trust my inner voice. I am supported as I grow and begin again.”
4. Take one small action. Send the message, start the project, or make the call you’ve been putting off.

A closing thought

Angel number 133 is a loving reminder that you’re never walking alone. Your guides are cheering you on as you step into new beginnings. Listen to that quiet inner voice, because it knows the way. And if it’s telling you it’s time to take care of yourself, I’d be honored to walk beside you.

Have you been seeing 133? Share where it showed up for you in the comments.

If you love chocolate but not the caffeine crash, carob might become your new favorite pantry staple. Carob comes from the pods of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), which has grown around the Mediterranean for thousands of years. The pods are roasted and ground into a naturally sweet powder that tastes a bit like caramel and cocoa. That powder is pressed into chips you can bake with, melt, or eat by the handful.

Carob is more than a chocolate stand-in, though. It’s getting attention for its fiber and polyphenols, compounds that may help the body bind and move out unwanted substances, including heavy metals.

Why heavy metals matter

Most of us get small amounts of lead, cadmium, mercury, and aluminum from water, soil, cookware, cosmetics, and some foods. Over time these metals can build up in tissues, and they’ve been linked to fatigue, brain fog, hormone imbalance, and inflammation. For women in midlife, when hormones are already shifting, lowering your toxic load is one of the kindest things you can do for your body.

How carob may help

1. Tannins and polyphenols that bind metals. Carob is rich in condensed tannins and other polyphenols. These plant compounds naturally grab onto metal ions. In fact, carob pods and shells work so well at this that researchers have tested them as low-cost filters to pull lead, cadmium, copper, and other metals out of contaminated water. That research was done in the lab, not in people, but it shows carob’s natural binding power.

2. Insoluble fiber that carries toxins out. About 30 to 40 percent of the carob pod is fiber, mostly the insoluble kind. In the gut, fiber acts like a sponge and a broom. It helps bind waste and bile, where many toxins are dumped, and keeps everything moving so those toxins leave instead of being reabsorbed.

3. Gentle on the gut. Carob has a long history as a folk remedy for loose stools and an upset stomach, and its tannins have a soothing, mildly astringent effect. A calm, regular gut is the foundation of any good detox.

4. Minerals without the stimulants. Carob is naturally high in calcium and also has potassium and magnesium. Unlike chocolate, it has no caffeine and almost no theobromine, so it won’t spike your nervous system or keep you up at night.

An honest note on the research

Carob’s metal-binding ability is well documented in lab and water-treatment studies, but there aren’t yet clinical trials showing that eating carob removes heavy metals from the human body. Think of carob as a supportive food that works alongside a real detox protocol, not as a stand-alone chelator. Pair it with plenty of water, other fibers like psyllium, cilantro, leafy greens, and good liver and kidney support.

Choosing good carob chips

Not all carob chips are created equal. Many store brands add cane sugar, palm kernel oil, milk solids, or soy lecithin. Look for:

• Unsweetened or lightly sweetened chips
• A short ingredient list, ideally just carob powder plus a healthy fat
• Organic, when possible
• No hydrogenated oils

You can also make your own. Melt coconut oil, stir in carob powder and a pinch of sea salt, spread it thin on parchment, chill, and break it into pieces.

Easy ways to enjoy carob

• Stir carob chips into your psyllium pudding for a dessert that’s also a detox helper.
• Blend carob powder into a smoothie with banana and almond milk.
• Swap carob chips for chocolate chips in muffins, cookies, and trail mix.
• Make a warm, caffeine-free “hot cocoa” with carob powder, warm milk, and cinnamon.

The bottom line

Carob chips are a delicious, caffeine-free treat full of fiber, polyphenols, and minerals. Its natural ability to bind metals makes it a smart addition to a cleansing lifestyle, especially when paired with a complete detox protocol. Your sweet tooth and your body can both be happy.

This article is for educational purposes and isn’t meant to diagnose or treat any condition. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting a detox program, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

When the digestive tract feels irritated, inflamed or raw, one of the gentlest plants we can turn to is marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis). Long before it became a fluffy campfire treat, marshmallow was a treasured herb used to soothe and protect the body’s delicate tissues. For anyone working through intestinal issues, it’s one of the first herbs I reach for.

Why marshmallow?

Marshmallow root is rich in mucilage, a soft, gel-like substance that swells when it meets water. When you drink it, this slippery gel coats the lining of the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines, forming a soothing, protective layer. Herbalists call herbs like this “demulcents.”

The gut lining is only one cell thick in places, and it does an enormous job. It lets nutrients in while keeping irritants out. When it’s stressed by food sensitivities, toxins, parasites, medications, stress or a cleanse, it can become irritated and leaky. Marshmallow’s mucilage acts like a calming balm over that lining, which may help:

• Soothe irritation and that raw, burning feeling
• Support the gut lining while it rebuilds
• Calm occasional heartburn and reflux
• Ease the passage of stool and support regularity
• Feed beneficial gut bacteria, since mucilage is a form of soluble fiber

That’s why I like to include marshmallow alongside nearly any intestinal support program, especially during detox and parasite cleansing, when the gut needs extra care.

Why a cold infusion?

Heat breaks down mucilage and pulls out more starch, so a hot tea gives you less of the good stuff. Steeping marshmallow root in cool water overnight draws out the most mucilage and gives you a thick, silky drink that’s gentle and mild-tasting.

How to make it

1. Add 2 tablespoons of dried, cut marshmallow root to a quart-size glass jar.
2. Fill the jar with cool, filtered water.
3. Cover and let it sit for 4 to 8 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
4. Strain through a fine mesh strainer. The liquid should be slightly thick and slippery, and that’s exactly what you want.
5. Store it in the refrigerator and use it within 24 to 48 hours.

How to use it

Sip 1 to 3 cups throughout the day, ideally between meals so it can coat the gut lining. It’s mild and slightly sweet. You can add a splash of lemon, a little raw honey, or blend it with peppermint or chamomile tea for flavor.

Helpful tips

• Take medications and supplements at least 2 hours apart from marshmallow, since its coating can slow how well they’re absorbed.
• Drink plenty of water alongside it, as you would with any fiber.
• Marshmallow may lower blood sugar slightly, so people with diabetes should monitor their levels.
• Check with your healthcare provider before using it if you’re pregnant, nursing or on prescription medications.

Marshmallow root is simple, inexpensive and kind to the body. It’s a beautiful example of how a humble plant can bring real comfort to an overworked gut.

This article is for educational purposes and isn’t meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Talk with a qualified practitioner about your individual needs.

Sometimes the simplest remedies are the ones our grandmothers knew best. The wet sock treatment, sometimes called “warming socks,” is a traditional hydrotherapy practice used in naturopathic and European folk medicine to help the body through colds, congestion and fevers. All it takes is a pair of cotton socks, a pair of wool socks and a good night’s sleep.

How it works

Cold, damp feet send a signal to the body to warm itself back up. Blood flow increases to the feet to warm them, and that boost in circulation is believed to help the body move fluids, ease congestion in the head and chest, and support the immune response. The wool socks keep the heat in, so by morning the cotton socks are usually completely dry and the feet are warm. Many people find it helps them sleep more deeply and wake up feeling better.

What you’ll need

• A pair of thin 100% cotton socks
• A pair of thick wool socks (wool is important, because it holds warmth even when damp)
• A bowl of cold water, or a zip-top bag for the freezer
• A towel

How to do it

1. Chill the cotton socks. Soak them in cold water and wring them out well so they’re damp, not dripping. For an extra-cold version, place them in a bag in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes until they’re icy cold but still flexible, not frozen stiff.
2. Warm your feet first. This step matters. Soak your feet in warm water or take a warm bath for 5 to 10 minutes until they’re pink and warm, then dry them off.
3. Put on the cold socks. Slip the chilled cotton socks on. They’ll feel shocking for a moment, and that’s part of how it works.
4. Cover with wool. Pull the dry wool socks over the cotton ones right away.
5. Go straight to bed. Keep your feet covered and stay warm under the blankets. Leave the socks on overnight.

By morning the cotton socks should be dry and your feet toasty warm. You can repeat it for a few nights in a row while you’re under the weather.

When people like to use it

• At the first signs of a cold or the sniffles
• During a fever, to help the body do its work comfortably
• For sinus or chest congestion
• For a sore throat or earache
• On restless nights when you’re feeling run down

Tips and cautions

• Always warm your feet before putting on the cold socks. Starting with cold feet can make it hard for the body to warm back up.
• Never put on socks that are frozen solid. They should be icy but soft.
• Stay hydrated with water, warm broth and herbal teas, and give your body plenty of rest.
• This treatment isn’t recommended for people with poor circulation, Raynaud’s, diabetes or neuropathy in the feet, or for very young babies.
• Call a doctor for a fever over 103°F (39.4°C) in adults, any fever in an infant under 3 months, a fever that lasts more than 3 days, or signs like a stiff neck, confusion or trouble breathing.

The wet sock treatment is gentle, free and easy to do at home, which makes it a wonderful tool to keep on hand for cold and flu season.

This article is for educational purposes and isn’t meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Talk with a qualified practitioner about your individual needs.

Saline is one of the simplest tools for supporting the body’s natural cleansing. Our eyes, sinuses and airways are lined with delicate tissue that works hard to clear out dust, pollen and everyday irritants. Making your saline with a gentle herbal tea instead of plain water adds the traditional benefits of two well-loved plants.

Eyebright (Euphrasia) for the eyes

Herbalists have used eyebright for centuries to soothe tired, dry or irritated eyes, and its name says it all. A cooled eyebright saline can feel refreshing after long screen days, allergy season or time outdoors in the wind and dust.

To make it

1. Bring 1 cup of distilled water to a boil, then pour it over 1 teaspoon of dried eyebright.
2. Cover and steep for 10 minutes.
3. Strain it very well through a coffee filter or several layers of fine cloth, so no plant particles remain.
4. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of non-iodized salt until it dissolves completely.
5. Let it cool to room temperature.

Use an eye cup, or apply it as a soaked compress on closed eyes. Make a fresh batch each day and discard leftovers. Use a clean cup for each eye.

Mullein (Verbascum) for the nose, throat and lungs

Mullein has a long history of supporting the respiratory system. Its soft leaves are traditionally used to soothe the throat and help the lungs feel clear and comfortable.

To make it

1. Pour 1 cup of boiling distilled water over 1 teaspoon of dried mullein leaf.
2. Cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Strain it at least twice through a coffee filter. Mullein leaves have tiny hairs that can irritate if they’re left in.
4. Stir in ½ teaspoon of non-iodized salt.
5. Let it cool to lukewarm or room temperature.

For the nose and sinuses, use it in a neti pot or rinse bottle. For the throat and lungs, add 3 to 5 mL to a clean nebulizer cup and breathe it in slowly for a few minutes.

Tips for safe use

• Always start with distilled or boiled water, never straight tap water.
• Strain thoroughly every time. Anything that goes in the eyes or the nebulizer should be completely clear.
• Make a fresh batch each day and keep your eye cup, neti pot and nebulizer clean and dry between uses.
• Begin gently. Stop if you notice stinging, redness or coughing, since some people are sensitive to herbs in the daisy or figwort families.
• Check with your healthcare provider before nebulizing anything if you have asthma, a lung condition or wear contact lenses, or if your eyes have an infection or injury.

Simple, gentle and made from the garden, these herbal rinses are a lovely way to care for your eyes and airways naturally.

This article is for educational purposes and isn’t meant to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Talk with a qualified practitioner about your individual needs.

By Valora Barlow, Valora’s Garden

Hi friends,

I want to share a little story with you, because it’s a big part of why I do what I do.

A while back, I was working through my own detox. Like many of you, I had read the books, talked to people I trust and tried a handful of parasite formulas off the shelf. Some were fine. Some just didn’t feel right for my body. And none of them felt like the one. I kept thinking, “There has to be a formula that fits what I’m actually looking for.”

Making my own

As I looked closely at the labels, I noticed something. Most parasite tinctures use just three ingredients: black walnut, wormwood and clove. Those are wonderful herbs, but I believe different herbs offer different kinds of support, and three just didn’t feel like enough. So I created my own tincture and added more herbs to make a more comprehensive blend. What I ended up with is the formula I now use myself, and the one I share with clients who ask about it.

Here’s what goes into it, 14 herbs in all:

• Wormwood Herb
• Black Walnut Hull (tree nuts)
• Pau d’Arco Bark
• Parsley Root & Leaf
• Wormseed Herb
• Cat’s Claw Bark
• Clove Bud
• Barberry Root
• Tansy Herb
• Fennel Seed
• Cascara Sagrada Bark
• Cape Aloe Leaf
• Thyme Leaf
• Olive Leaf

I chose each ingredient on purpose. I kept the classic three, black walnut, wormwood and clove, as the foundation, then added eleven more herbs for broader herbal support. Please note that it contains black walnut, which is a tree nut.

Why I don’t just grab something off the shelf

There are a lot of products out there, and I’m a big believer in professional-grade brands. You’ll see many of them on my supplement recommendations page. But when it came to parasites, I wanted something I knew inside and out. Making it myself means I know exactly what’s in every bottle, because I’m the one who made it.

How it fits into a bigger plan

I want to be clear about one thing: a tincture is never the whole picture. When I work with someone, we look at overall well-being first: hydration, energy and nutrition. From there, we narrow it down to your top five priorities and the supplements that may support each one.

For some people, a parasite formula is part of that plan. For others, it isn’t the right place to start. That’s exactly why I love consults. We get to figure out together what makes sense for you, instead of guessing.

Parasites are one of the areas I focus on, along with toxins, Epstein-Barr virus, Lyme, mold and dental issues. These are areas that often get overlooked, and I’m passionate about offering wellness and nutritional support for people dealing with them.

Want to try it?

If you’d like to try the formula I use myself, you can find it here:

Microscopic & General Anti-Parasite Tincture ($29.00)

Please read the label carefully, and talk with your own health care provider before starting anything new, especially if you’re pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a health condition.

Not sure where to start?

That’s what I’m here for. We’ll talk by phone, so you can call in from home wherever you live. Together we’ll look at the whole you, find your top five priorities, and you’ll leave with a clear, simple plan. If it makes sense, we can talk about adding my parasite tincture to that plan.

Book a consult or call me at (435) 669-3562. I’m available Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Best wishes of health to you and yours,

Valora

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Disclaimer: The information and services from Valora’s Garden are for educational purposes. They are not a substitute for advice from your physician and are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Statements about dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

When we attempt to explain the power of energy, we compare it to going into a room and flipping the light switch and seeing the light turn on, we do not see the energy as it goes thru the wires, but we see the end result. That is how Bio-Kinetic testing is. You cannot see the energy that runs the light, but you can see the end result.

Science teaches us that each individual body cell, of our trillion cells, generates energy. Each cell is like a miniature electrical generator with a small sodium/potassium pump. As the negative and positive elements move back and forth across the cell membrane, energy is released.

There are certain vibrations to herbs, flowers, colors, smells, artwork, and musical pitch. These vibrations are received into your energy field where they create a healing response within the body. The vibration will be different from one person to the next which means that we may respond to a color or sound differently than anyone else would. That’s why there are many moods to music, different shades of colors, forms of art, tastes of food, smells to perfumes, and flowers available.

With this in mind, there are certain things that benefit all most everyone, good clean food, exercise and getting outside and soaking up some sunshine.

I like to use food as a basis of nutiriton and here are some favorites

Pumpkin seeds

brazil nuts

sesame seeds

Braggs seasonings

Spike

Celtic Sea Salt

As defined by the Enclyopedia, Intestinal parasites* are organisms that live in the gastrointestinal* tract of animals, including humans. They can cause diarrhea (dye-uh-REE-uh) and other symptoms.

*parasites
(PAIR-uh-sites) are organisms such as protozoa (one-celled animals), worms, or insects that must live on or inside a human or other organism to survive. An animal or plant harboring a parasite is called its host. Parasites live at the expense of the host and may cause illness.
*gastrointestinal
(gas-tro-in-TES-tih-nuhl) means having to do with the organs of the digestive system, the system that processes food. It includes the mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, and rectum and other organs involved in digestion, including the liver and pancreas.

Fluke worms

Amebas

Hookworms

Nematodes

Pinworms

Protozoa

Roundworms

Tapeworms

Parasitic bacteria

What Are Intestinal Parasites?
In humans, three types of intestinal parasites may live in the small and large intestines: tapeworms, roundworms (or nematodes, NEE-muh-todes), and protozoa (pro-tuh-ZOH-uh). Certain types remain in the intestines; others travel outside the intestines to invade other organs. Some are so small they can only be seen under a microscope; others can be many feet long. Most tapeworms and roundworms develop in the human body and lay their eggs there. The eggs then pass out of the body through feces (FEE-seez, or bowel movements) and can infest others.

Parasites are a huge detriment to our health and are not addressed by most people. When running my detox clinic, I saw more parasites than most people will ever see. I found that each type of parasite had its own favorite thing that worked to get rid of it. There is no magic pill, it is a work in progress, each herb would take a certain amount of time and symptoms would resolve and then we would work on the next layer.

Most kids don’t get thru childhood without experiencing the itch and misery of pinworms, These are small white worms that are passed through animal’s feces on to dirt or carpet where little kids play. Once inside, this parasite can contribute to bed wetting. The worms crawl to the rectum during the night to lay eggs which causes the kid to itch and scratch and toss and turn, This stimulates the bladder to empty.

Now, I do a herbal and nutritional protocol and give you a target that your body is asking for. It’s personalized and when customized to your body, it works better than anything I have found. Here is a list of the herbs that I test to see if it is energetically aligned to your body. Sometimes, parasites take hold because of a nutritional deficiency, sometimes it can be because of the liver not working properly, sometimes it’s because the stomach acid is low, and our goal is to address whatever the body is looking for.

Yellow Dock

Myrrh

Garlic

Pumpkin seeds

Wood Betony

Wormwood

Cina

Para MG

Turmeric is known for it’s anti inflammatory properties.  I love this tea for helping muscle aches disappear.  1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon in a 1/2 cup of boiling water, let seep for a few minutes and then add milk, I prefer almond milk, honey, salt and pepper.  It’s satisfying.