Since herbs are food, you can take them whenever you want. Most people will take them before meals so the liquid they take them with won't dilute their digestive juices. Some people who take their herbs after meals may experience some minor burping. Others on a busy schedule will prefer to take them the first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. Herbs for insomnia and cleansing are mostly taken at night.

In our climate, you can plant herbs year round, keeping in mind that summer can be hard on any plant if they are not given proper care and water. Some do better at different times however. For instance, dill, cilantro, chervil, and most greens (such as arugula and mustard) are cool season plants and do best when planted in fall, winter, or early spring. They will not tolerate the heat of our summers.

The best time to pick herbs is first thing in the morning, just after the dew has dried from its leaves. Herbs picked at this time seem to be the most flavourful and aromatic.

When cooking with dry herbs they should be added early in the cooking process. The flavor in dry herbs is derived from the essential oils, which are concentrated in the herbs after the excess moisture has been removed from them. Adding the herbs at the beginning helps to draw the oils out of the herbs and provide maximum flavor. Yes, by crushing herbs with the side of a chef's knife you break down the cells of the herbs, allowing it to release the natural oils.

How many products to take depends on the individual.

The best time to take the herbal remedies is about half an hour before food. If digestion is weak, about half an hour after food. If you have forgotten just take them anytime.

Herbs can be purchased as teas, tinctures, tablets, and capsules. Teas and tinctures, being liquid, may be absorbed by the body more rapidly than the other forms. Many herbalists recommend the liquid forms because, in tasting the herb, we begin the process of allowing it to heal us. Tablets and capsules are made from measured amounts of herb, and are the most common and convenient forms.

The best way of knowing that you are getting not only the best product, but also the right product for you is to seek the guidance of a nationally certified, or a professional health care practitioner formally trained in the use of herbs. The most effective herbalists are usually trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine since this approach is the most sophisticated, complete, and empirically proven of all the botanical based systems of natural health care.

Herbs should be stored in closed containers away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry area. Avoid exposure to extreme heat and humidity, or extremely cold temperatures. Herbs can vary in these ways, depending upon weather conditions at the time of growth, the soil in which the herbs are grown, and the time of year at which the herb is harvested, dried, and processed.

For the most part you can continue your Western medications while taking Chinese herbs. It is crucial that your practitioner know about all of the medications (prescription and over-the-counter) that you are on, so that they change the herbal prescription if necessary.

Yes. Just be sure to read the dosage instructions and any warnings associated with the herbal products. Remember to use moderation. If you start taking multiple herbs at the same time, you may notice the desired results, but will not know if only one of those herbs is responsible. It's best to start gradually.

Yes. Vitamins and herbal supplements usually work well together. You may even find with the right combination that your desired results will come even more quickly.

Tibet is vast! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May to July, and September to October. Lhasa, Tsetang and Shigatse are suitable for tourism year round. The harsh coldness makes it unadvisable to visit the Everest Base Camp area from October to next April.

The best time to visit Bhutan are: March through May in spring, and September through November in Fall. The climate is best in fall, from late September to late November, when skies are clear and the high mountain peaks are visible. This is the ideal time for trekking and for travelling throughout the country. You may arrange your trip surrounding an annual Tsechu (relegious dance festival).

Ideally, orchids should be repotted immediately after flowering. Any plant that is potted in decomposed, packed bark should be repotted immediately. Most orchids need to be repotted once every 1 to 2 years. The bark or moss that the orchids are grown in gradually deteriorates. If repotting is not done, the bark or moss become decomposed and packed down.

BiPro is a gentle, very easy to digest protein with great benefits for muscle repair and overall health.  The best time to take BiPro is right after a workout or in the morning when your body needs fuel and energy.  BiPro fortified beverages and smoothies also make great mid-morning or mid-afternoon energy snacks. Yes, as long as you make sure to keep the beverage refrigerated and that you consume it within 24 hours.

The 'dry' season from April to October seems to be generally considered preferable, at least as far as weather is concerned.

There is no bad time to fish in these waters. Weather and depth of fishing do change, however. From our opening in mid-May through late June the walleyes are aggressive and in the shallows. The pike also tend to be in the shallower waters and stack up by rapids and other moving water. The weather can be unpredictable and cooler, but usually by the first week in June the temperatures are in the 70s.

That is up to you. Some people like to listen in the morning just after getting up. Others like to listen right after work to revive themselves after a hard day. Others like to listen later in the evening, before bed. It is good, though, to have a set time of day so your listening session becomes a habit, like brushing your teeth.

The flu shot can be given at any time during the flu season. If you are at high risk, get vaccinated early in the season. It is best not to delay; but if you do, it's still better to get it late than not at all.

This product should be used at the first onset of symptomsto avoid further discomfort or irritation. The products shouldespecially be used at night, in the morning and after eachbowel movement.

soon as possible because the sooner you begin hair loss treatment, the sooner hair replacement growth will occur. If you are able to stop further progression of your hair loss with medical therapy (especially with Propecia and Low Level Laser Therapy), then you can consider hair transplants. It can, however, be too soon to start hair replacement surgery. Only an evaluation in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire by Dr. Leonard can determine this with you.

This varies from case to case, depending on the cause of infertility. Sometimes embryo transfer is done after 24 hours, and sometimes after 3 to 5 days. But in the majority of cases, it is done after 48 hours.

Particularly for westerners, the best time to go is between October - April, not only because of the more tolerable temperatures, but also because within the Ayurvedic system, eyes are likely to respond better to treatment in cooler conditions. In my case however, out of desperation, my first visit was in August - and it was subsequent to this visit that most improvement happened.