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I've spent many hours poring over Thomas Avery Garran's materia medica books. In fact, his first book was one of the first herbal books that I bought when I started studying Chinese medicine! And as you'll see in this episode, Thomas clearly loves plants and has wonderful insights into them, from their gifts and energetics to how to grow and harvest them.I was surprised when Thomas chose motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) as his plant for the interview – I just didn't see it coming! But as you'll see, it's obvious how much he loves motherwort, and he shares so much about this wonderful plant's gifts – including his recipe for Tension Relief Tincture. By the way, if you are or know someone who suffers from PMS, this is one recipe you don't want to miss! (You can find the link to the beautifully illustrated recipe card here.)By the end of this episode, you'll know:► A lesser-known herbal preparation that can be made with motherwort► How to recognize high-quality cut-and-dried motherwort► Five tips for growing and harvesting your own motherwort► The main health conditions for which motherwort's gifts shine► When you should (and shouldn't) use motherwort► Why Thomas is passionate about herb farming► and so much more…For those of you who don't know him, Thomas Avery Garran has been studying plant medicine for over 30 years. He lived in China for sixteen years and received his PhD in Materia Medica studies and Plant Pharmacy at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing, and was the first non-Chinese recipient of this degree. He has a master's degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine and a certificate in herbal medicine from the American School of Herbalism. Thomas is the author of two books on the use of Western herbs in Chinese medicine; he is also the translator of the first book on growing and processing daodi Chinese herbs and the first men's health book published in Chinese medicine in the mid 17th century. Thomas is also the co-translator of a free e-book on the initial response to the Covid outbreak by the Chinese medicine community in China. He is the executive director of the East West School of Herbology and president of Herb Whisperer, Inc. which focuses on agriculture of medicinal plants and education. Thomas now resides in Western Massachusetts where he and his wife are building an herbal sanctuary and educational center.If you'd like to hear more from Thomas, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for his website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes and you can access your recipe card for Tension Relief Tincture at: https://bit.ly/4bstjU0.I'm thrilled to share our conversation with you today.----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature...

In this episode, I'm excited to explore the benefits and properties of California poppy with Benjamin Zappin, one of my first ever herb teachers down at the East West School of Herbology in California. When might you reach for California poppy (Eschscholzia californica)? Among other things, it's a wonderful herb to support sleep, relaxation, and emotional quiet. (Know anybody who could use more of those things in their life?) ;) There's a lot more to know about this beautiful plant, though, so be sure to listen in to the entire episode for all the details, including a recipe from Benjamin for a California Poppy Tincture. (By the way, don't miss downloading your beautifully illustrated recipe card!)Besides celebrating the gifts of the beautiful California poppy, Benjamin also shares a wealth of general herbal advice about dosage and formulation. When I hear “herbal formulation,” in my mind, there's Benjamin Zappin. So I'm really excited to share this conversation with you.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Which parts of California poppy are most potent and whether to make medicine with the fresh or dried plant► How to work with California poppy for sleep, anxiety, and pain relief (including what types of pain or discomfort may be helped by it)► How to grow California poppy in your own garden so wild stands are left alone► How to gain an understanding of the building blocks of herbal formulation► and so much more…For those of you who don't already know him, Benjamin Zappin is an herbalist and licensed acupuncturist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He co-founded Five Flavors Herbs with his wife, Ingrid Bauer, to provide their community with exceptional herbal finished products and custom herbal formulas. Benjamin offers integrative herbal consultations through Paeonia Integrative Medicine. In his free time, you'll find Benjamin cooking and studying music.If you'd like to hear more from Benjamin, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for his website and social media channels. You can also find the transcript for this episode in the show notes.I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it!----Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comFor more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies...

Lisa is joined by Cindy Burrows who talks about her book. Tips on Eating Super Herbs and Spices: Culinary and Medicinal.  Cindy's readers discover in-depth information about “super herbs and spices” to incorporate daily into their diets to help maintain or enhance their overall wellness.  Cindy and Lisa talk about a lot of this in their interview. Cindy Burrows has a B.S. and Medical Technology degree from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. She is an experienced herbalist who attended the East West School of Planetary Herbology in Santa Cruz, Calif., and the Nutrition Wellness program at the Wellness Forum in Ohio. Burrows has been a Natural Health Consultant, and produced her own herbal products, selling them at the local Austin Farmers Market in Texas. She coached and advised many clients to make a refreshing difference in their health habits. As a freelance writer and speaker for groups and conferences, she has imparted expert advice on alternative health and herbs. She assisted many health website- s by writing articles on products and foods. She also served as president of the Austin Herb Society. To learn more, please visit cindyburrowsauthor.com.Burrows shares recipes featuring these herbs and spices - from garlic to lemongrass, true cinnamon to ginger root - to help readers add flavor and health benefits to their food and beverages. Her recipes include drinks and teas, salads and sauces, soups and main entrees, and even desserts.Cindy - “Many people are interested in finding ways to help themselves look and feel better as they age,” Burrows said. “I want to help people understand how super herbs and spices defend our bodies against disease and promote longevity. We can wake up our bodies by connecting with the fresh flavors and aromas from the plant kingdom.”After starting her career in conventional medicine, Burrows' desire to learn more about vitamins set her on a journey of discovery about natural health. She attended nutrition and herbal classes, and began creating her own teas, tonics, tinctures and more. Soon after, she began teaching classes and writing for natural health outlets, educating people looking to take better care of their health.Cindy - “My book is based on the health benefits I've seen in my own life. My hope is to help those who are looking to use natural plants to aid in their health and wellness, and explore the extraordinary world of herbs and spices in everyday food,” said Burrows.

Michael Tierra is the founder of the American Herbalists Guild. Michael and Lesley Tierra founded the East West School of Planetary Herbology Michael Tierra is one of the pioneers of the modern herbal era. I was fortunate enough to interview Michael in 2006 for my radio show. I have always had an interest in capturing […] The post 409 – Michael Tierra – Herbal Pioneer and Educator appeared first on Health Quest Podcast.

Join Canadian herbalist & alchemist, Daniel Wiseman and Phoenix Aurelius as they rap about practical Spagyria. They touch on subjects such as: using a scientific method of alchemical inquiry, evolving modern day Spagyria while still honoring the great teachers that came before, praise for Robert Bartlett, the place that "baser/vulgar/fixed" items of Spagyric Pharmacopoeia hold in a clinical setting, why Spagyria is so important and applicable, chemical esterification during the spagyric process, all about spagyric salts & menstrua, vacuum pumps, & so much more. In Phoenix's own words "If I had access to this information when I was first starting on my Spagyric and Alchemical path, I would have progressed so much more quickly." This episode is a wealth of information for those interested in the practical aspects of Spagyrics and Alchemy and who are eager to learn more, as well as those who are already steeped in the path. Daniel has been dedicated to the Herbal & Alchemical Path for almost 20 years, starting this journey in his late teens. Through direct experience with Nature, self study, travel, formal study from the East West School of Planetary Herbology and world famous alchemist Robert Bartlett, Daniel's eclectic practice weaves both modern and traditional systems of natural medicine within an alchemical framework of medicine-making and holistic assessment of health. Website: www.secret-fire.com Instagram: @alchemia.arcadia Email: info@secret-fire.com To support the Alchemi-Culture podcast you can sign up to become a Spagyrics of the Month Club member today! If you would love to learn how to get started in practical Spagyria check out Phoenix's online course: Spagyria 1010 and be sure to apply your special Alchemi-Culture podcast coupon code: Teachme15 at checkout to save 15% off! www.phoenixaurelius.org

This episode highlights Elizabeth Ruth of Herbology East and West's: Lotus, Lady and Verse. Join us as we get "into the stacks" and talk about plants, books and more books. What DOES it take to be a book worthy of reading? Of purchasing and putting on your shelf? Of going back to over and over again?* When I step back and think about our conversation a few words shine through: credibility and standards. Elizabeth's extensive background as a Landscape designer and Librarian informs her current practice of reading and reviewing plant-themed books, related to (but not limited to) Herbalism and Aromatherapy. Her life-long love of herbs and plants in general has also lead her to pursuing certifications in Herbalism from the East West School of Planetary Herbology and Aromatherapy from Aromatic Studies (Level 1 & 2). Get in-touch with Elizabeth and read her reviews at Herbology East and West's Lotus, Lady and Verse. Also find her on Instagram. *Note: Check out worldcat.com to really get into the stacks. A great resource Elizabeth shared with me after our recorded conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/essential-aromatica/message

Charles is an academically trained philosopher and herbalist from the small town of Castleton, Vermont. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Religion from Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL. During this time he managed the herb shop Old City Remedies inside the Nation’s Oldest Drugstore and also apprenticed at the Healing Waters Clinic & Herb Shop. He gained knowledge of the supplement industry while he spent four years as the Area Sales Rep for Nutraceutical Corp. He is also a student of the East West School of Planetary Herbology as well as the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism. He has taken multitudes of other classes in the world of nutrition, herbalism, and wildcrafting. In 2015 he won an herbal product award at the International Herb Symposium, and another award in 2017. He is an avid wildcrafter and is committed to the health freedom of all people. He started the Rogue Herbalist Academy & Apothecary in April 2020. Coupon will give 20% and free shipping on orders over $50. Coupon code: outoftheblank

You can make a difference with this podcast by giving a financial gift.This week we continue on with our interview of herbalist Anne de Courtenay.  We specifically ask her to define what types are natural remedies are there during these troubled times.  We also rant a bit about the current political landscape and introduce the song Your Smile, plus a favorite She's Going to Change the World. www.herbcraft.org - www.davidwinston.orgwww.christopherhobbs.comwww.planetherbs.comAnne de Courtenay is an accomplished writer and editor.  A graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, de Courtenay uses her writing and editing skills in the field of herbal medicine and education. Anne de Courtenay's studies in clinical herbalism began in 2003 in Chicago, beginning with a basic set of 60 Western plants. That selection grew to hundreds of botanical medicines, spanning traditions from China, India and the West. The confluence of her expertise in herbalism and her degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern led her to edit books for such renowned herbalists as Michael and Lesley Tierra, Peter Holmes, and Jonathan Treasure. She also was the editor of the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild for four years. Anne still utilizes her editing talents in the field of herbalism.Anne studied and taught at the East West School of Planetary Herbology in California and at the Chicago College of Healing Arts. She earned a diploma in Asian Body Therapy from the NCCAOM in 2010. She owned and managed Imagine Health, a multidisciplinary complementary medicine clinic in Lincoln Square, for five years until shortly after the birth of her daughter. She continues to serve the plant and human world by educating and herbal consultation.

Welcome to Strung Out, where we pioneer a bit of "Rock n' Rant".  This week we start to pick apart partisanship, starting at the idea of how to create dialogue with some clearly on the opposite fence of you, while not drawing a gun.   Our special guest is here for this episode and next week's episode as well. Anne de Courtenay is an accomplished writer and editor.  Graduating from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, de Courtenay focused her skills not only in public relations work  (with an emphasis on social media) but also used her degree along with her education in the world of western and Chinese herbal medicine. Anne de Courtenay's studies in clinical herbalism began in 2003 in Chicago, beginning with a basic set of 60 Western plants. That selection grew to hundreds of botanical medicines, spanning traditions from China, India and the West. The confluence of her expertise in herbalism and her degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern led her to edit books for such renowned herbalists as Michael and Lesley Tierra, Peter Holmes, and Jonathan Treasure. She also was the editor of the Journal of the American Herbalists Guild for four years. Anne still utilizes her editing talents in the field of herbalism.Anne studied and taught at the East West School of Planetary Herbology in California and at the Chicago College of Healing Arts. She earned a diploma in Asian Body Therapy from the NCCAOM in 2010. She owned and managed Imagine Health, a multidisciplinary complementary medicine clinic in Lincoln Square for five years until shortly after the birth of her daughter. Now she offers herbal consultations by appointment from her home.Next week, de Courtenay will bring her herbal skills to the fore, when she discusses remedies that can help during these trying times.  We also introduce a new song, called "She's Going To Change the World."  A Youtube version of the song is also available for view.  We run on financial gifts.  Visit this link and help us keep Strung Out going. 

On this episode of Whatsherface we are joined by our healer, confidant and friend, Mo Horner. Trained by the East West School of Planetary Herbology and a professional member of the American Herbalist Guide since 2008, Mo has spent more than 1,000 hours annually listening to, and addressing, the health concerns of her clients. Her comprehensive approach results in personalized health plans that can be implemented right away to help clients evolve from bad habits, create healthy rhythms, and restore balance. Together we discuss how she found herself on the path to making a career of herbalism after a major health event changed her world view, dating after divorce, and what it takes to build a new community-based clinic. You can find more information about Mo Horner at naturalhealingomaha.com or her Instagram @natural_healing_omaha

https://www.lightingthevoid.comLive Weeknights 9 pm - Midnight PacificCraig Williams is an author, practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Vedic Sciences, Gnostic Spirituality, and Martial Arts. He has written several books including Cave of the Numinous, Entering the Desert, and his most recent Cult of Golgotha. Craig Williams:Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies with a focus on Eastern Religions,Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine,Professional Member of the American Herbalist Guild,Certified East / West Herbalist by Michael Tierra, Certified Tutor for East-West School of Herbology, Over 15 years of academic and Gurukula training in Ayurveda, Yoga, Jyotish, Vedanta and Tantra, Ordained Bishop in the Ecclesia Gnostica Aeterna, Over 1500 academic / Gurukula hours with David Frawley and the American Institute of Vedic Studies, Awarded the prestigious titles of Veda Kovid and Yogacharya by Vamadeva Shastri ( David Frawley) / American Institute of Vedic Studies, Certified by Academy of Traditional Ayurveda, Certified Health Coach by the American Council on Exercise, Certified Revolution Running Coach, Licensed Acupuncturist -Reviews by Mark Stavish of his 2 most recent books:https://arisearjuna.wordpress.com/2019/07/17/cult-of-golgotha-a-review-by-mark-stavish-director-of-the-institute-for-hermetic-studies/https://arisearjuna.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/entering-the-desert-a-review-by-mark-stavish-director-of-the-institute-for-hermetic-studies/http://ayurvedaaustin.com/Music By: Chronox at https://www.chronoxofficial.comGuitar By: Bundy

CLAIRE PAPOULIS has always been interested in the path of holistic healing, forging a personal mission from a very young age to bring wellness and balance to her own life. After discovering the Amma Therapy program at The Wellspring School for Healing Arts, these values began to blossom as a career path. As a therapist, she strives to create a comfortable space in which clients can explore and enhance this path for themselves through education, healing, and relaxation. She continued her training in herbal medicine in the Professional Herbalist program through the East West School for Planetary Herbology. It is her priority to treat each client through a holistic model, addressing all elements of mind and body in unity.Alongside her career, Claire has always valued the arts, striving to maintain creativity as a presence in her life. Growing up with her father the NYC-based composer Jim Papoulis, she was exposed to music from day one and developed an awe with creative figures and the creative process. Although she has experimented with different mediums, her recent life has brought her back into mentorship under sculptor Greg Steinsieck with whom she is exploring creative expression through visual art. She holds a strong belief in the important interaction that occurs through stimulating different parts of the brain by engaging in a variety of both intellectual and creative mediums.

Julie Ward is a Fresh Food Alchemist. She is passionate about teaching people the importance of being mindful of their food and how to develop a divine relationship with the process of eating. Julie has researched food and plants and has been an educator for the past 25 years. She is fascinated with the spirituality, gratitude and vibration of food. She holds a certificate in Plant–Based Nutrition from eCornell, is a certified ACE Health Coach, has a Masters in Public Policy from USC (The University of Southern California), and a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College. She is also an herbalist student at East West School of Planetary Herbology. Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: www.FreshFoodAlchemy.com Podcast: www.FreshFoodAlchemy.com/podcast Download a Free Gift – The Nutrient-Dense Vegetable List: www.FreshFoodAlchemy.com/podcast 30 Minute Free Consultation with Julie 5-Day Plant-Based Challenge: www.FreshFoodAlchemy.com/podcast Most Influential Person A gentleman who first taught me transcendental meditation years ago. Effect on Emotions Mindfulness helps me a ton with my emotions. The one thing you understand about emotions is that it passes. When you're mindful of it, you don't necessarily have to act on that emotion. You can just kind of be like, okay, there's that thing that I'm feeling. Let's breathe through it and it will pass. Then I'll see if I still want to act on it from a place of clarity and presence. Thoughts on Breathing Breathing is constant. It totally changes my perspective. I breathe all the time. I don't know if you noticed when you ask me a question, I'll take a deep breath. It really helps with centering my thoughts and just kind of keeping everything grounded. Suggested Resources Book: The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times by Pema Chodron App: n/a Free Gift Get the Awaken With Focus 12-Minute Guided Meditation by Bruce Langford.Be alert and focused after waking. Feel invigorated, fresh and dynamic. Let your vibrancy feed those around you. Be the energetic person you desire to be. Click here: www.MindfulnessMode.com/AwakenWithFocus

Rosalee de la Foret joins the Vidal Speaks podcast for the second part of the conversation about how and which spices and herbs to incorporate into your daily meal, to transform your food into medicine.   Nature's medicine is again proving that these so-called “incurable diseases” can be treated and healing can be achieved. Toxins damage our cellular function and if we actively detox, we can enjoy the health that our bodies naturally promote.   If you want to know more about Rosalee before listening to this amazing talk, here are some details about her journey. For over a decade her calling has been helping people to radically change their health using herbs and other natural remedies. Through this, she has helped hundreds of clients reclaim their health and has taught thousands of herbal students in online courses and intensive retreats. She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs, one of the most innovative herbal companies of our time, and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild RH (AHG).   But her story begins long before she had become a successful herbalist. She admits she's been a natural health nerd her entire life. As a teenager, she would prowl the natural health foods store and look up remedies in the Natural Prescription for Health book by Phyllis Balch.   But while she had long been interested in natural remedies she didn't really take them seriously until they saved her life. When she was 23 she suddenly became very sick. She spent an entire month in bed, tormented with musculoskeletal pain, an itchy body rash that came and went, and a fever that spiked at night and went away during the day. She was finally hospitalized after becoming severely dehydrated and after two weeks was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called Still's. The doctors didn't have good news. They gave her steroids and said it would be a slow and painful decline to an early death.   For about three days she just cried and cried and wondered, “why me?” But then, she did what she had always done and started researching alternative solutions to autoimmunity diseases to see what she could find.   Over time she began to see that there were lots of small signs leading up to her autoimmunity disease and her “healthy” soy vegetarian diet wasn't serving her. She realized she needed a total health makeover to purge a lot of health fads from her life. She also assembled a team of people to help her, from acupuncturists to herbalists to naturopaths to massage therapists.   After six months of intensive work, she became symptom-free from this “terminal” and “incurable” disease and she has continued to live symptom-free for over a decade.   Her experience with autoimmunity further inspired her to delve into the natural health world. She knew she wanted to help people like her: people who wanted to find the root cause of their health problems so they could live a healthy and vibrant life.   She thought about being a naturopath but she didn't want to focus on supplements or any type of one-size-fits-all medicine (similar to western medicine). She thought about becoming an acupuncturist but she knew that in China the major form of medicine was the plants. So, she decided to study the art of herbalism.   She has over 10 years of training as an herbalist, from ethnobotany and wildcrafting to clinical herbalism. She's graduated from the four-year clinical program at the East West School of Herbology and has been mentored by some of the most outstanding herbalists of our time, including Michael Tierra, Paul Bergner, and Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa.   Besides her interest in herbalism, she also spent four years of intensive training as a Structural Medicine Specialist with the Institute of Structural Medicine. Through that process, she became a licensed massage therapist and practiced for five years before turning her full attention to herbs.   She has helped people use herbs to get better health since 2006. She now works with people all over the world through long-distance consultations via the telephone and Skype.   She also is very dedicated to herbal education. She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs.com, which is one of the most innovative herbal companies that exist today. She regularly provides how-to articles, herbal recipes, videos, and herbal presentations for their website HerbMentor.com. She is the author of three online courses produced by LearningHerbs, including the Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary.   She has a mentorship program where she mentors dedicated herbal students to help them accelerate their herbal path so they can create their own thriving clinical practice.   If you love learning about herbs, living a healthy life, and being connected to nature you'll surely enjoy this episode. Transform your life — learn about what nature offers to us!   Outline of This Great Episode [3:06] Vidal will stop weekly shows. [10:15] Holy basil or tulsi, how to grow it and use it. [14:36] Peppermint is a very stimulating plant but relaxes muscles. [17:38] Nettle is a great source of protein. [21:42] Rose to support heart health. [23:55] Lemon balm added to water is soothing to digestion and to the nervous system. [25:56] Lemon balm to reduce the impact of radiation in our bodies. [27:54] Astragalus strengthens the immune system. [32:55] Dandelion uses. [37:24] Chamomile is the ultimate soothing herb. [40:58] Cacao's health benefits makes it the greatest natural medicine of all times. [44:22] Turmeric modulates inflammation and supports liver health. [52:58] Start simple when experimenting with herbs.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping. Leave your review of Vidal Speaks podcast Vidal Speaks Facebook Page Patreon Vidal Speaks! Vidal recommends the best distilled and hydrogen water Mountain Rose Herbs East-West School of Oriental Medicine   Connect with Today's Guest The Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal, by Rosalee de la Foret Visit Rosalee's website.

Vidal welcomes Rosalee de la Foret to the Vidal Speaks podcast. Rosalee is sharing how to use food, spices, and herbs to help you in your healing journey. Nature's medicine is again proving that these so-called “incurable diseases” can be treated and healing can be achieved. Toxins damage our cellular function and if we actively detox, we can enjoy the health that our bodies naturally promote.   If you want to know more about Rosalee before listening to this amazing talk, here are some details about her journey. For over a decade her calling has been helping people to radically change their health using herbs and other natural remedies. Through this, she has helped hundreds of clients reclaim their health and has taught thousands of herbal students in online courses and intensive retreats. She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs, one of the most innovative herbal companies of our time, and is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild RH (AHG).   But her story begins long before she had become a successful herbalist. She admits she's been a natural health nerd her entire life. As a teenager, she would prowl the natural health foods store and look up remedies in the Natural Prescription for Health book by Phyllis Balch.   But while she had long been interested in natural remedies she didn't really take them seriously until they saved her life. When she was 23 she suddenly became very sick. She spent an entire month in bed, tormented with musculoskeletal pain, an itchy body rash that came and went, and a fever that spiked at night and went away during the day. She was finally hospitalized after becoming severely dehydrated and after two weeks was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease called Still's. The doctors didn't have good news. They gave her steroids and said it would be a slow and painful decline to an early death.   For about three days she just cried and cried and wondered, “why me?” But then, she did what she had always done and started researching alternative solutions to autoimmunity diseases to see what she could find.   Over time she began to see that there were lots of small signs leading up to her autoimmunity disease and her “healthy” soy vegetarian diet wasn't serving her. She realized she needed a total health makeover to purge a lot of health fads from her life. She also assembled a team of people to help her, from acupuncturists to herbalists to naturopaths to massage therapists.   After six months of intensive work, she became symptom-free from this “terminal” and “incurable” disease and she has continued to live symptom-free for over a decade.   Her experience with autoimmunity further inspired her to delve into the natural health world. She knew she wanted to help people like her: people who wanted to find the root cause of their health problems so they could live a healthy and vibrant life.   She thought about being a naturopath but she didn't want to focus on supplements or any type of one-size-fits-all medicine (similar to western medicine). She thought about becoming an acupuncturist but she knew that in China the major form of medicine was the plants. So, she decided to study the art of herbalism.   She has over 10 years of training as an herbalist, from ethnobotany and wildcrafting to clinical herbalism. She's graduated from the four-year clinical program at the East West School of Herbology and has been mentored by some of the most outstanding herbalists of our time, including Michael Tierra, Paul Bergner, and Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa.   Besides her interest in herbalism, she also spent four years of intensive training as a Structural Medicine Specialist with the Institute of Structural Medicine. Through that process, she became a licensed massage therapist and practiced for five years before turning her full attention to herbs.   She has helped people use herbs to get better health since 2006. She now works with people all over the world through long-distance consultations via the telephone and Skype.   She also is very dedicated to herbal education. She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs.com, which is one of the most innovative herbal companies that exists today. She regularly provides how-to articles, herbal recipes, videos and herbal presentations for their website HerbMentor.com. She is the author of three online courses produced by LearningHerbs, including the Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary.   She has a mentorship program where she mentors dedicated herbal students to help them accelerate their herbal path so they can create their own thriving clinical practice.   If you love learning about herbs, living a healthy life, and being connected to nature you'll surely enjoy this episode. Transform your life — learn about what nature offers to us!   Outline of This Great Episode [10:50] Rosalee's personal story [21:35] Rosalee's book about how to use food as medicine. [25:14] Controlling inflammation with rosemary. [26:11] Chinese herbalism. [27:20] What is the medicine in herbs? [29:02] Include a little of lots of herbs and spices. [30:11] How much herbs do you need to take to see results? [34:49] Make sure your herbs smell strong when you crush them. [36:44] How long can you store your herbs? [39:13] Sources of organic herbs. [40:56] It is so easy to grow herbs! [42:56] How to tell which herbs are best for you. [44:34] Hot and cold, damp and dry. [48:12] Combining herbs for best results. [49:50] Difference between an herb and a spice. [51:04] Black pepper increases the richness of food. [53:22] Cinnamon for insulin resistance. [56:41] Ginger to treat coldness in the body.   Mentioned In This Episode Visit Deborah Vidal and subscribe to this podcast! Vidal thanks you for using her banner for your shopping. Leave your review of Vidal Speaks podcast Vidal Speaks Facebook Page Vidal recommends the best distilled and hydrogen water Mountain Rose Herbs   Connect with Today's Guest The Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal, by Rosalee de la Foret

I am extremely proud and excited to share this latest episode with you! I met Melanie St. Ours about a year and a half ago when I did a course on ancestral healing that she co-taught and looking back now I think that really was the gateway that got me into herbalism. This is a really beautiful interview in which she shared her perspective on chronic illnesses, asking for help, working with trauma and herbalism. Enjoy and check out her free Youtube series on the foundations of healing! Melanie St. Ours is a clinical herbalist specializing in mental health and women's health. She is the founder of Psyche & Soma LLC. Melanie's diverse training includes certification from the East West School of Herbology's Professional Herbalist Program, an honors degree in Drama from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and deep training in Myofascial Release and CranioSacral Therapy. Her approach to healing harnesses the power of imagination and storytelling alongside traditional herbal wisdom and practical health education. This is Melanie`s website: www.psycheandsoma.com And here is her Youtube channel with her free series on the foundations of healing: https://www.youtube.com/user/MelanieStOurs :: About me and the Daydreaming Wolves podcast :: My name is Yarrow I am a queer writer, body worker, plant lover and ritual facilitator. My podcast and the community I’ve built around it is meant to support soft folks in reclaiming embodiment, creative expression, a connection to nature and everyday magic. On Daydreaming Wolves you’ll find a mix of deep dive conversations with beautiful people who are exploring things that feel good in their own way and solo episodes in which I am sharing how to guides and magical food for thought with you. If you like the podcast you might also like my Wild Embodiment membership - it’s a beautiful community on Mighty Networks that meets every month for soulful check ins, rituals and embodied writing. Everyone receives a monthly package filled with herbal recipes and video guides, play lists, journaling prompts, meditations, self-massage and writing practices as well as seasonal ritual ideas. You can learn more here: http://www.daydreamingwolves.com/the-magic-of-embodiment-program/ and you’re welcome to become a Patron to support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/daydreamingwolves I also run a web design, tech support and small business mentoring studio over here: https://yarrowdigital.com/

Tired of having to defend the way you use or talk about your essential oils? Or are you just wanting to take your oily education to the next level. Tune in to Jen O’Sullivan, ambassador to The East West School of Aromatic Studies as she talks about essential oil myths, advanced aromatherapy, and her amazing community, Ignite Academy.About the guest: Jen O’Sullivan is the author of The Essential Oil Truth and founder of Ignite Academy. She has been a professional educator since 1999. She has been a college professor for 13 years, a High School teacher for 14 years, has owned a highly sought after business coaching corporation within the 5-star hotel industry and has published 4 educational based books. She has studied health and nutrition since 2007 and is known for her ability to take complicated information and share it in a way that makes it easy to understand. Jen lives in Southern California with her husband and High School sweetheart, Tim and their son, Jacob. She is an avid cyclist, photographer, snowboarder, and general lover of life. Take our free essential oil mini-course at www.freeoilcourse.com Virtual high-five for sharing and subscribing! Thank you!  

Tired of having to defend the way you use or talk about your essential oils? Or are you just wanting to take your oily education to the next level. Tune in to Jen O’Sullivan, ambassador to The East West School of Aromatic Studies as she talks about essential oil myths, advanced aromatherapy, and her amazing community, Ignite Academy.About the guest: Jen O’Sullivan is the author of The Essential Oil Truth and founder of Ignite Academy. She has been a professional educator since 1999. She has been a college professor for 13 years, a High School teacher for 14 years, has owned a highly sought after business coaching corporation within the 5-star hotel industry and has published 4 educational based books. She has studied health and nutrition since 2007 and is known for her ability to take complicated information and share it in a way that makes it easy to understand. Jen lives in Southern California with her husband and High School sweetheart, Tim and their son, Jacob. She is an avid cyclist, photographer, snowboarder, and general lover of life. Take our free essential oil mini-course at www.freeoilcourse.com Virtual high-five for sharing and subscribing! Thank you!  

Lesley Tierra, L.AC., AHG is a California State and nationally certified acupuncturist and herbalist. In her practice, she combines acupuncture, herb and food therapies along with lifestyle and inner growth counseling. She is a founding professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Lesley is the author of Healing with the Herbs of Life and Healing with Chinese Herbs. She collaborated with Michael Tierra to produce the East West Herb Course and is its dean. She also co-authored Chinese-Planetary Herbal Diagnosis with Michael and Chinese Herbal Medicine. She has also co-authored with Michael a two volume text on Chinese Herbal Medicine, published by Lotus Press. In addition she has written a special herbal for young children called A Kid’s Herb Book (for children of all ages). Lesley and Michael Tierra run the East West School of Herbbology. You can visit them at http://PlanetHerbs.com

  East-West School of International Studies, Flushing, NY, USA

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Enjoy!  In the Time of the Butterflies, by Julia Alvarez is about people facing problems in the D.R.  I mixed music while reading it to make it more interesting.   East-West School of International Studies, Flushing, NY, USA

East-West School of International Studies, Flushing, NY, USA

East-West School of International Studies, Flushing, NY, USA

East-West School of International Studies, Flushing, NY, USA