Podcast appearances and mentions of christina sanchez

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by my good friend Christina Sanchez. We chat about her abuela and the influence she had on her, what draws Christina to the desert and its medicine, saving Joshua trees as well as cats, what it's like hosting herb walks through AirBnB, tortoises, advice to the budding herbalist and a whole lot more.  I always enjoy catching up with Christina. She's a great human, great herbalist, and she's always such a joy to hang out with. A huge thanks to Christina for joining me on the show, and thanks to you for listening. See you in the next episode,  ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES Every Leaf Speaks | EveryLeafSpeaks.org Christina on Instagram | @everyleafspeaks Botany of the Rose Plant Family | SIGN UP FOR FREE

Since Fall of 2019, DECAL has had a group of volunteers working in their communities to share information with families about the resources available in our state. Our DECAL Family Peer Ambassadors are fathers, mothers, grandparents, foster parents, and other kinship caregivers of young children. They serve as leaders in their community, providing families of young children with information about child development and strategies they can use to support their children's school readiness. Joining us today are Bridget Ratajczak, DECAL's Child and Family Development Supervisor and CDC's Act Early Ambassador to the state of Georgia; Jenny Semendy, DECAL's Child and Family Development Training Specialist, and some of our Family Peer Ambassadors: Taquana Stubbs from Douglasville; Christina Sanchez from Atlanta, and Teyona Early from Warner Robins. Support the show

Herbalist and botanist Christina Sanchez has been working to protect the Joshua trees for years now. In this episode, she gives an update on the efforts. She also let's you know how you can support the cause. WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THIS EPISODE Learn more about Christina and her work at EveryLeafSpeaks.org Follow Christina on Instagram @everyleafspeaks Christina also teaches classes in our HerbRally Schoolhouse membership area.  You can get your first 30 days FREE with coupon code YOUTUBE30 at checkout. It's only $10/month after that. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER Florida Herbal Conference March 10 - 12, 2023 DeLeon Springs, FL Learn more about the Florida Herbal Conference Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com  If you've been enjoying the HerbRally Podcast, please consider leaving us a ranking and review in your podcast player of choice. It would be so much to us. 

Videos: Ontario College of Physicians and Surgeons state unvaccinated are meantally ill (0:48) Pandemic Amnesty': Do you Forgive and Forget? (8:19) Experts try to calm the angry AI, w Elon Musk Part 2 –  (8:00) MEP Clare Daly – Speech from Nov 23 (1:12) How Long Would Society Last During a Total Grid Collapse? (14:56)   The ultimate stress buster: L-theanine Columbia University Medical Center,  November 16, 2022 Honestly, who would have thought that stress can cause heart damage equivalent to smoking five cigarettes? This is according to a study conducted by Columbia University Medical Center and published in the American Journal of Cardiology.  The study reveals how an amino acid known as L-theanine reduces both stress levels and heart rate.  As a way to increase stress levels, scientists asked 12 participants to solve a mentally stressful task in four double blind trials. L-theanine was given to participants in one of the four trials before dealing with the stressful task.  In the second group, study subjects took L-theanine midway through the work.  In the third and fourth variations, subjects were respectively given a placebo and nothing at all before attempting the task. In comparison to the placebo group, there was a reduced amount of immunoglobulin (a stress marker in saliva released by the immune system after exposure to viruses, bacteria, and other foreign entities) and a lower heart rate in participants who took L-theanine. The researchers explained that L-theanine works by suppressing the sympathetic nervous system responsible for the ‘fight or flight' response during emergency situations. This is achieved by blocking a chemical known as glutamate (L-glutamic acid) that carries electric signals transmitted from nerve cells to the rest of the body cells. The conclusion was that L-theanine plays a major role in terms of influencing psychology (mind) and physiology (body) function during stressful situation. Greater flavonoid intake associated with less arterial calcification Edith Cowen University (Australia), November 23 2022.  The December 2022 issue of Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology reported a study that uncovered a relationship between greater consumption of plant compounds known as flavonoids and decreased calcification in the abdominal aorta, which supplies blood to the abdominal organs and lower limbs.  Greater abdominal aortic calcification has been associated with an increased risk of stroke, heart attack and dementia.  The study included 881 participants in the Perth Longitudinal Study of Ageing Women. Dietary questionnaire responses were analyzed to determine total and individual flavonoid intake.  Women whose total flavonoid intake was among the top 25% of participants had a 36% lower risk of extensive abdominal aortic calcification than women whose intake was among the lowest 25%. Among women whose intake of individual flavonoids known as flavan-3-ols and flavonols was among the top 25%, respective risks were 39% and 38% lower.  Those who consumed 2–6 cups per day of black tea (the main source of total flavonoid intake in this study), had a 16%–42% lower risk of extensive abdominal aortic calcification than women who were not tea drinkers.  “In most populations, a small group of foods and beverages—uniquely high in flavonoids—contribute the bulk of total dietary flavonoid intake,” first author Ben Parmenter noted. “The main contributors are usually black or green tea, blueberries, strawberries, oranges, red wine, apples, raisins/grapes and dark chocolate.”  “Out of the women who don't drink black tea, higher total non-tea flavonoid intake also appears to protect against extensive calcification of the arteries,” he continued. “This implies flavonoids from sources other than black tea may be protective against abdominal aortic calcification when tea is not consumed.” “Abdominal aortic calcification is a major predictor of vascular disease events, and this study shows intake of flavonoids, that could protect against abdominal aortic calcification, are easily achievable in most people's diets,” he concluded. Researchers discover that vitamin C improves health for children of pregnant smokers Oregon Health & Science University, November 22, 2022 Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have found that vitamin C supplementation to pregnant women unable to quit smoking significantly improves airway function and respiratory health in their offspring at 5 years of age. While previous studies have shown that vitamin C improves airway function in infants, this is the first study to demonstrate that the improvement in airway function can be maintained through preschool age. The study published this week in JAMA Pediatrics. Despite anti-smoking efforts and a steady decrease of smoking among the adult population over the past decade, the addictive properties of tobacco products can make quitting smoking incredibly challenging for many individuals. Roughly 10% of American women continue to smoke in pregnancy, each year resulting in about 400,000 infants being exposed to smoke in-utero, or in the uterus. In-utero smoke exposure from maternal smoking during pregnancy can be dangerous for a developing baby and is linked to poor health outcomes, including impaired fetal lung development, decreased airway function and an increased risk for wheezing and asthma. Additionally, decreased airway growth early in life causes increased risk for serious lifelong conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which is now the third leading cause of death worldwide. For this study, participating women were enrolled in a double-blind, randomized controlled trial to receive either vitamin C (500 mg/day) or a placebo. Statistical analyses showed that the effect of vitamin C supplementation to pregnant smokers prior to 23 weeks of gestation consistently resulted in significantly better airway function in their offspring at 5 years old. While the findings may improve the health of the many children who face in-utero smoke exposure, these findings may have even broader implications: The results may potentially lead to better understanding of—and treatments for—the health impacts of other smoke exposures, including indoor and outdoor air pollution, vaping and wildfires. Decades of air pollution undermine the immune system, lymph nodes study finds Columbia University Irving Medical Center, November 23, 2022 The diminished power of the immune system in older adults is usually blamed on the aging process. But a new study by Columbia immunologists shows that decades of particulate air pollution also take a toll. The study found that inhaled particles from environmental pollutants accumulate over decades inside immune cells in lymph nodes associated with the lung, eventually weakening the cells' ability to fight respiratory infections. The findings—published Nov. 21 in Nature Medicine—offer a new reason why individuals become more susceptible to respiratory diseases with age. The Columbia researchers weren't initially looking at air pollution's influence on the immune system. More than ten years ago, they began to collect tissues from deceased organ donors to study immune cells in multiple mucosal and lymphoid tissues. Such cells have been largely inaccessible to researchers studying the immune system where sampling is limited to peripheral blood. “When we looked at people's lymph nodes, we were struck by how many of the nodes in the lung appeared black in color, while those in the GI tract and other areas of the body were the typical beige color,” says Donna Farber, Ph.D., the George H. Humphreys II Professor of Surgical Sciences at Columbia University , who led the study. And as the researchers collected more tissue from younger donors, they also noticed an age difference in the appearance of the lung's lymph nodes: Those from children and teenagers were largely beige while those from donors over age 30 looked were tinged with black and got darker with increasing age. “When we imaged the lung's blackened lymph nodes and found they were clogged with particles from airborne pollutants, we started to think about their impact on the lung's ability to fight infection as people age,” Farber says. In the new study, she and her colleagues examined tissues from 84 deceased human organ donors ranging in age from 11 to 93, all nonsmokers. They found that the pollutant particles in the lung's lymph nodes were located inside macrophages, immune cells that engulf and destroy bacteria, viruses, cellular debris, and other potentially dangerous substances. The macrophages containing particulates were significantly impaired: they were much less capable of ingesting other particles and producing cytokines—chemical “help” signals—that activate other parts of the immune system. Macrophages in those same lymph nodes that did not contain particulates were unimpaired. “We do not know yet the full impact pollution has on the immune system in the lung,” Farber adds, “but pollution undoubtedly plays a role in creating more dangerous respiratory infections in elderly individuals and is another reason to continue the work in improving air quality.” Biologist explains how cannabinoids cause tumor cells to commit suicide Compultense University (Spain): November 17, 2018 A molecular biologist from Compultense University in Madrid, Christina Sanchez, has been studying the molecular activity of cannabinoids for over a decade. Through her studies, she and colleagues found that tetrahydrocannabinol , (THC) which is the main psychoactive part of cannabis, kills tumerous cells while allowing healthy cells to be. It was an unexpected discovery when Sanchez and crew were studying brain cancer cells to grasp a better understanding of how they function. They observed that when cells were exposed to THC, the tumeral cells stopped growing then destroyed themselves. This occurred both in lab tests and animal trials. Sanchez first reported her miraculous findings back in 1998. According to Sanchez ,”After the discovery of this compound that is called THC, it was pretty obvious that this compound had to be acting on the cells, on our organism, through a molecular mechanism.” Research finds that the human body is designed to use cannabis compounds. In the eighties, research first showed the human body contains two targets for THC. One is the endocannabinoid system which processes THC through an endogenous framework. Then the various cannabinoid receptors throughout the body that use them. In conjunction, the body benefits from cannabinoids via these two natural systems. Cannabis is the only place in nature where some certain cannabinoids are found. Sanchez continues, “The endocannabinoids, together with the receptors and the enzymes that synthesize, that produce, the endocannabinoids and that degrade the endocannabinoids, are what we call the endocannabinoid system. We now know that the endocannabinoid system regulates a lot of biological functions: appetite, food intake, motor behavior, reproduction, and many, many other functions. And that's why the plant has such a wide therapeutic potential.” Cannabis cannabinoids, when consumed, work with the body's natural endocannabinoid system and bind to the receptors in the same manner as endogenous cannabinoids. The effects cancer-wise as demonstrated in animal models of breast and brain cancers is that the cancerous cells self destruct. A big advantage of cannabinoids is their unique ability to specifically target tumor cells with no effect on normal cells. This gives cannabinoids the advantage over chemotherapy which targets way more then the actual target Spending Time in the Forest or the Field: Investigations on Stress Perception and Psychological Well-Being University of Freiburg (Germany), November 16, 2022 Research suggests that stays in a forest promote relaxation and reduce stress compared to spending time in a city. The aim of this study was to compare stays in a forest with another natural environment, a cultivated field. Healthy, highly sensitive persons  aged between 18 and 70 years spent one hour in the forest and in the field at intervals of one week. The primary outcome was measured using the Change in Subjective Self-Perception (CSP-14) questionnaire. Secondary outcomes were measured using the Profile Of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire and by analyzing salivary cortisol.  The medicinal use of forests is of increasing interest worldwide. Forest air is refreshing because trees clean the air of pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides, produce oxygen, and release volatile bioactive terpenes into the air . Research from Japan, South Korea], China, Taiwan, Australia, the United States, Italy, Norway, Iceland, Finland, and Austria suggests that spending time in the forest promotes relaxation, lowers stress hormones and blood pressure and strengthens the immune system. Most studies compared stays in the forest to stays in the city. Accordingly, forests potentially contribute to the prevention of stress-related diseases. Controlled studies have shown positive effects in high blood pressure, chronic heart failure, COPD and chronic neck pain. In addition, spending time in the forest seems to improve psychological well-being. Spending time in forests reduced adrenaline and noradrenaline in urine, cortisol in saliva and self-rated stress perception; it also induced relaxation in controlled trials. This indicates that forest stays can reduce stress. The available data also indicate that “forest bathing”, i.e., walking, standing or sitting in a forest with the purpose of relaxation, perceiving the environment and inhaling phytoncides stabilizes the autonomic nervous system by reducing the sympathetic and activating the parasympathetic tones. With regard to the immune system, which is linked to stress response and vegetative nerve system, an increase in the activity of natural killer cells and the expression of anti-cancer proteins such as perforin, granzyme A/B, granulysin could be demonstrated. In view of these findings, forests could make an important contribution to the prevention of stress-related diseases. As shown in previous studies, the stressful environment of a city was most often compared to a forest; it remains unclear whether forests have specific effects or are just acting as natural environments. Therefore, we wanted to compare two natural but polar-opposite environments. In cultivated fields, sensory impressions are different from the forest. In order to maximize profitability, fields are mostly structured into rectangular shapes and usually mainly one type of plant is found, while in a natural forest, different types of plants grow side by side. Accordingly, visual, auditory and olfactory impressions are less diverse in fields than in forestsThe play of light and shadow that characterizes the forest atmosphere is not found in fields. The plants are usually not tall enough to provide shade, whereas the height of the trees in the forest can provide a sense of shelter. Field paths are more often sealed than forest paths, which changes haptic perception when walking on them. Thus, there are significant differences in the types of sensory impressions between forests and fields.  Highly sensitive persons (HSP), due to their subtle perception, intensely perceive stimuli that others might not even consciously notice. These stimuli may consist of the behavior or moods of other people, the media, medications, pain, and hunger [32]. They perceive stimuli, positively or negatively, to a higher degree, which may, on the one hand, lead to a prolonged reaction time, and on the other hand to more intense feelings and emotional excitability. Our main outcome results show that, as soon as one hour after entering the forest, participants felt a sense of security, relaxation and inner connectedness. In summer, forest interventions had a better effect on vitality. Our study was the first to use the CSP-14 questionnaire, and the comparisons between field and forest interventions were also novel. Forest interventions significantly lowered perceptions of depression, anxiety, hostility, fatigue, confusion and total mood disturbance, and greatly increased vigor. This study shows that forests are not the only kind of natural environment that can promote psychological well-being. The characteristics and qualities of natural environments might influence people's mood and well-being differently. There might also be differences dependent on the preferences of the respective individuals. We regard it as meaningful to study these different effects of nature on the human soul and body in more detail. In addition, future studies examining the effects of different natural environments on human health should respect seasonal aspects and weather conditions.

Wineries Featured Include:Aldina VineyardsBazan CellarsCeja VineyardsEncanto VineyardsGallegos WinesHerencia del ValleHonrama CellarsTierra y Vino We also talk to El Coraloense Restaurant, Mike Cano with Latinx Wines, Christina Sanchez, V.P. of Community Engagement for AltaMed. 

Christina gives us a close look at the issue of the proposed listing of the western Joshua tree as threatened. Sanchez has been active in the issue from the beginning and is also involved in the Mojave Preserve/Cima Dome reseeding project.

The Boise Police Department Crime Lab works behind the scenes every day answering tough questions, solving crimes, and bringing forth justice through the power of science. The team includes Crime Lab Supervisor Jennifer Delaney and Criminalists Amelia Wenetzky, Christina Sanchez, Mandy Leung, Chelsie Kienitz, and Teresa Eccles. The lab recently received international accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). Captain Bryngelson sat down with Jennifer, Christina, and Amelia to hear some of their stories, and talk about the many different specialties they perform at a crime scene or in the lab that help our detectives close a case. Accreditation News Release: https://www.cityofboise.org/news/police/2022/june/bpd-crime-lab-receives-international-accreditation/?template=CENewsletter&letter=7424

Documentarian Casey Kiernan and native plant specialist Christina Sanchez talk with us about the proposed listing of the western Joshua tree as "Threatened" or "Endangered". Kiernan is working on the documentary film “I Thought They Were Protected” and Sanchez is a noted speaker on the “90 Miles from Needles” western Joshua tree podcast. 

Joshua trees, the iconic species of the Mojave Desert, are in serious danger of becoming extinct across most of their range... and yet the state of California is recommending against granting the trees permanent protection. We talk to desert botanist Christina Sanchez and Brendan Cummings of the Center for Biological Diversity about the dangers the trees face, and what we can do to stop California from stripping the trees' protections. Plus, C&A visit a Joshua tree forest threatened by unsustainable development, Support us!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/patreon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a short little snippet of audio from Christina Sanchez's class from our membership site, HerbRally Schoolhouse.  Christina Sanchez is a true herbalist of the desert. In this class, she teaches us about one of the desert plants she has a major passion for, the Joshua tree (which you'll learn isn't technically a tree). She covers the ecology, associated fauna and pollinators, some botany, but perhaps most importantly, the importance of protecting it. After taking this class, you're sure to come away with more appreciation for this beautiful plant, and perhaps some ideas on how we can protect it. FURTHER STUDYING Christina mentioned an HerbRally podcast episode, here's a link to that: www.herbrally.com/podcast/episodes/joshua-tree FOLLOW CHRISTINA ON INSTAGRAM - @everyleafspeaks Thanks for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Episode Notes The blind and visually impaired can play tennis during the COVID-19 pandemic. KGNS-TV in Laredo, Texas reports that the Haynes Recreation Center is offering tennis classes for the blind and visually impaired. Tennis coach Tina Trevino, along with student Christina Sanchez, and her mom Angie will talk about how the blind and visually impaired can play tennis. To listen to this week’s “Speaking Out for the Blind,” go to: http://acbradio.org/mainstream, and choose one of the links under the headings “Listen to ACB Radio Mainstream” and “Now Playing;” or call 1-518-906-1820, and when prompted, press “1” for ACB Radio Mainstream East or press “2” for ACB Radio Mainstream West. You may also listen to the program live on the ACB Link mobile app. For more information, go to http://link.acb.org. Show archive page is at http://acbradio.org/speaking-out-for-the-blind. Please note that there is a link located at the top half of the page and below the heading that says: “Home » Speaking Out for the Blind” where you can subscribe to the podcast feed and listen to Speaking Out for the Blind shows ranging from episode ninety-four to the present. You may also access the feed at https://speaking-out-for-the-blind.pinecast.co. Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and Twitter page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind). My new show email address is: speakout@acbradio.org. For more info related to this week’s show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-233-tennis

Today you’ll hear from Christina Sanchez, of Every Leaf Speaks, as she lends her voice to preserving the Joshua trees. Learn about these beautiful plants, the challenges they face with human development, and what you can do to help. Resources: How you can help! Christina’s video confronting contractors illegally removing Joshua trees. Visit HerbRally here to access the Fish and Game Commission meeting agenda regarding Joshua tree protections. Update: The decision of the Fish and Game Commission has been delayed until September, so there’s still time for you to make your voice heard. To learn more about protecting the Joshua trees, find Christina at www.everyleafspeaks.org and @everyleafspeaks. Christina Sanchez has a special connection with the desert, originally from a small community named Oasis in Eastern Coachella Valley in the Colorado Desert she now calls the Morongo Basin in the Mojave Desert her home. Christina is the founder of Every Leaf Speaks Botanical Studies, she takes folks out into the desert to teach about and have them experience the diversity in desert ecosystems and encourage being stewards. In addition, Christina teaches bio-regional herbalism courses and encourages cultivating native medicinal and wild food gardens. Christina is an environmental activist, passionate about stewarding the land and being voices for the earth. Thank you for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com Breitenbush Herb Conference www.herbalconference.net

I sat down for a special Morning Meeting this week with retired SDFD Captain Zeke Sanchez and his daughter Christina. They filled me in on what life was like trying to raise a family in the fire department on one hand and what it was like to be raised by a firefighter on the other. They open up about the struggles of constantly trying to make ends meet and how that impacted them at home. Captain Sanchez's advice about not relying on OT to pay the bills took on a whole new perspective when Christina shared what that meant for her when dad was away. Zeke came from humble beginnings, without much financial literacy to speak of before coming on the job, but was still able to support his family and help put his daughter through college at the best school in the country, Santa Clara University. Go Broncos! He did that and still has been living a comfortable life in retirement, while also giving back to the community through his scholarship to the Bomberos de San Diego. He had a plan and never spent more than he had and tried to save at least $0.10 of every dollar he earned. Simple, tried and true advice... I feel honored to have had them on the show and for their willingness to open up to all of us. If you'd like to learn more about them you can find him at zekensheree@sbcglobal.net and her on Facebook @Christinsanchezstokes I hope you guys enjoy it! P. S. Check us out on social media! Facebook Instagram LinkedIn

Drumul spre legalizarea Canabisului Medicinal cu Alexandra Cârstea - Fum de seară PodcastCa să devii membru donator al Asociației http://bit.ly/Alătură-teDonații: https://www.tipeeestream.com/maramoo/donationSusține proiectul: www.patreon.com/pefilmulmeuAlexandra Cârstea e inițiatoarea petiției " Canabis Medicinal în România "https://www.petitieonline.com/canabis_in_scop_medicinal_in_romania și omul datorită căreia avem proiectul de lege " Victoria ". Alexandra este pe front, în linia întâi în această luptă crâncenă cu ignoranța și dezinformarea pentru a putea legaliza Canabisul Medicinal în România.Pe Alexandra o găsiți:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexia.alexandra.739Petiție: https://www.petitieonline.com/canabis_in_scop_medicinal_in_romaniaInterviu cu Mike Barnes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olGOH9DSVd8Interviu cu Christina Sanchez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y59HFheQKkVizionare/audiție plăcută!One love!PODCAST FUM DE SEARĂ:Youtube: https://youtu.be/PhBk0Vy-EecSpotify : https://spoti.fi/30eemALGoogle Podcasts : http://bit.ly/2H6ASnJApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2ZbDA1tLINK PETIȚIE: https://goo.gl/63Z4FPLINK SHOP: https://letrico.ro/pefilmulmeuMuzică:Epidemic SoundsGrafică: Călin UrsuFOLLOW ME:Pentru colaborări: pefilmulmeu@gmail.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/pefilmulmeu www.instagram.com/maramoopfmFacebook: www.facebook.com/PeFilmulMeuWebsite: www.pefilmulmeu.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/pefilmulmeu)

Dr Christina Sanchez har forskat i över 25 år på cannabis effekt på cancer. Dr Sanchez kan med säkerhet säga att cannabinoider dödar cancerceller. Dr Christina Sanchez, en molekylärbiolog vid Compultense University i Madrid, Spanien. Om du eller någon i din närhet lider av cancer och du har några frågor. Skicka dina frågor till cristina.sanchez@quim.ucm.es hon svarar mer än gärna. https://greenmovement.se/

Spring is in full bloom the Practical Herbalist neck of the woods. Last week’s conversation with Christina Sanchez, founder of Every Leaf Speaks and Howie Brounstein of Columbine School of Botanical Studies reminded us to get out about our own feral harvests. From oyster mushrooms to birch branches to lemon balm leaves, the earth has renewable medicine waiting just outside your door. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When the weather is right and the herbs are calling, we herbalists love to get into the wild for a little wildcrafting. What is wildcrafting? It is a common term for for harvesting medicinal and food plants that grow in wild or uncultivated places. Whether you're going into the forest, field or desert, there are a few tips and rules for doing it right. Today, we're talking with Christina Sanchez, founder of Every Leaf Speaks and Howie Brounstein of Columbine School of Botanical Studies about wildcrafting in many environments properly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Asthma is an increasingly common respiratory condition in Western culture. Herbalist and desert eco-system defender, Christina Sanchez, walks us through techniques that utilize a potent anti-asthmatic herb Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum). Christina goes through Yerba Santa's properties and the variety of ways to incorporate it into daily life. She also discusses other herbs and blends that can be used either in conjunction with Yerba Santa or on their own to help keep the air in our lungs flowing freely. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Show 163: Herb Lab - Brewing Beer with Desert HerbsHerbal Beer Brewing is a hot topic. herbalist Christina Sanchez, founder of Every Leaf Speaks, brought us a new beer from Joshua Tree Brewing to sample. We let it season for 6 months to bring out the refined flavor. Now the cap is off the bottle and our glasses are clinking with anticipation. As tasty as these herbal delights are, beer brewing in delicate environments using scarce resources has a price. What are we as herbalists, brewers and consumers doing to make sure we helping, not hurting, the tiny planet we call home?In Herbal 101, we address a letter from Herbal Nerd Society member, Kyle P., who brings the topic of licensure, a topic we broached in podcast 161. Thank you, Kyle for your thoughtful response and for sharing your perspective. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As herbalism hasAnyone who's been down to the pub lately can testify to the amazing renaissance of flavors now available on the beer brewing scene. We herbalists have been quite pleased to note the variety of bittering herbs and wonderful herbal flavors we are finding among home brews and micro brews. We particularly love how brewers are reaching into their local plant communities for inspiration. grown in popularity over the past couple of decades, we herbalists have seen an explosion in the number of practicing herbalists and quality of care they provide. In many ways, that's been a true gift to our field but it's come with some challenges too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode, Christina and I discuss her home of the Mojave Desert, plant foraging, sustainable practices, herbalism schools, and her favorite plant allies all while having a good laugh. I forget to mention in the intro that Christina is a hair stylist and outdoor rock climber as well as being an herbalist, plant geek, and environmental advocate. In our talk, we bring up current issues around white sage and call out a few brands on the market not creating their products with the plants in mind including essential oils. We even talk about the best ways of pooping in the wilderness and furthermore, how we all need to advocate for minimizing the impact we put on the places we visit whether camping, foraging, traveling, etc. Christina is hosting the third annual Whitewater River Desert Cleanup in Whitewater, California this Saturday, October 13th. She has an event RSVP on Facebook and you can see more details on her Instagram page. Christina is teaching a Desert Medicine with Creosote Bush Workshop on October 28th at Sunday Shop LA in Highland Park. To learn more of her work you can connect with Christina through: facebook.com/everyleafspeaksELS Instagram: www.instagram.com/everyleafspeaks/ and her website: www.everyleafspeaks.com IDYLLIC LAND PODCAST thrives with support from you. Be a monthly subscriber or one-time donor on Patreon. www.patreon.com/idylliclandstudio Intro and Outro music segments "Mountain Emperor" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Prickly Pear Cactus (Nopal) is a traditional herb that is native to the Americas. Herbalist and desert eco-system defender, Christina Sanchez, talks about how to use Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) medicinally. She also goes into detail on how to harvest and process this thorny cacti. From burning off the spines to straining out the juice. Prickly Pear Cactus is an accessible and useful herb that offers a diversity of health options. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Desert herbs are potent medicine. Even though the environment is harsh with it's extremes in temperature and hidden water; these same attributes encourage the desert herbs to concentrate their constituents. Just a small amount of some herbs are more than enough. Sue and Candace work with the guidance that herbalist Christina Sanchez gave them in podcast show 142 to incorporate ethically harvested desert herbs into their lives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Desert herbs have begun to call to more and more of us. These powerful plant allies, however, have been a well-kept secret of the Southwest…which makes them a challenge to try out. They beckon us to get out and wildcraft for the privilege of using of them. Today, we are talking with Christina Sanchez, cosmologist, desert wildcrafting expert, herbalist, and founder of Every Leaf Speaks about gathering and using desert herbs with the care and respect they deserve. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  The first time Christina came to the desert it was to ring in the new year at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown. She connected with some musicians who introduced her to various aspects of the desert, including the national park and Christina began splitting her time between Orange County, CA and the desert. During the transition, she also took up rock-climbing and has met and been trained by some of the most experienced and best climbers in the business.  In this episode Christina also talks about desert dating experiences, along with a side of the desert community she was surprised to bear witness to and how being alone in the desert has helped her with setting some personal boundaries.   Her love of desert plants and their medicinal value lead her to create 'Every Leaf Speaks'. Christina studied at The Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education and is in her second year of learning at Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, which is rooted in the Wise WOMBan Tradition. Christina recently began teaching classes on medicine making her in the Morongo Basin.   We end the episode with a lovely poem by one of Christina's inspirations, Susun Weed.   Every Leaf Speaks on Facebook Susun Weed Website   Kim Stringfellow's Mojave Project JT Rock Climber History   Cactus Mart   Every Leaf Speaks on Instagram   Christina's Hair Design

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After an interview with Jeff Chilton, commercial grower, founder of Nammex and expert in the medicinal mushroom industry, Sue and Candace talk about how they incorporate mushrooms in their own lives. They also received a gift from the desert of Joshua Tree herbs from Christina Sanchez, owner of Every Leaf Speaks. This has been a week of healing and wonder for the Practical Herbalists. Thanks to both Jeff and Christina for helping us put an herb on it! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This weeks episode follows Christina Sanchez from the film S.W.A.T. Played by the incomparable Michelle Rodriguez. She kicks ass, shoots bad guys, and takes care of her daughter.