The Reality of Herbal Therapy
The Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast is a podcast where we discuss the topics and information from and relating to Dr James’ book of the same name. We talk about home remedies, herbs, natural healing, famines and emotional wellness.
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- Sep 18, 2026
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Bladney: Heal Your Kidneys & Stop Nighttime Urgency (opens the original)
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Join host Jim Applegate (with co-host Lynn) on the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast as they dive into bladder and kidney health and the time-tested herbal formula Bladney, created by Dr. James. This episode explores common urinary symptoms — swelling in the ankles, nighttime urination, urgency, burning, lower back pain, and recurrent UTIs — and explains why many Americans experience bladder and kidney struggles (dehydration, pH imbalance, medications, acid-forming beverages, and diet). The host
Heal Your Gut, Shield Your Immunity: Fection & Col Cer Deep Dive (opens the original)
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On this episode of the Reality of Herbal Therapy with Jim Applegate we explore the gut–immune connection, why it’s suddenly in the headlines as “postbiotics,” and how Dr. James anticipated this science decades ago. Hosts discuss preparing for cold and flu season by supporting gut health as the foundation of immune resilience and share practical, time-tested herbal strategies you can use now. Central to the conversation are two classic formulas that sit at the intersection of digestion and immuni
What Your Blood Can Tell: Inside Dry Blood Analysis with Jessica (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast Jim and Lynn Applegate are joined by Jessica (Dr. James’s longtime assistant and daughter) for a deep dive into dry blood analysis — what it is, how it works, and why it’s become such a powerful tool in herbal practice. Jessica reintroduces herself, explains the finger‑prick slide process and how dried blood patterns reveal clues about digestion, liver stress, lymphatics, heavy metals, viral presence, demineralization and more. The hosts c
Herbal Defense Kit: Hay Asz, Monia, Flem Up & Fection Unpacked (opens the original)
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Join Jim Applegate and Lynn Applegate on this episode of the Reality of Herbal Therapy as they dive into practical, time‑tested herbal support for upper respiratory health. Drawing on Dr. James’s formulas and family stories, the hosts explain how to recognize where a cough or congestion originates and which herbal blends to reach for first. Expect clear, usable guidance for preventing and treating common seasonal respiratory issues. The episode centers on four core formulas every herbal kit shou
Back-to-School Survival: Routines, Blood Sugar & Immune Herbs (opens the original)
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In this episode of the Reality of Herbal Therapy podcast the hosts walk listeners through practical, family-tested strategies for getting kids ready for school while supporting sleep, blood sugar balance, and immune resilience. Using personal stories from their household and insights from Dr. James, the conversation covers why a predictable schedule and consistent sleep routine matter year-round and how those rhythms support recovery and overall health. The hosts emphasize the importance of brea
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