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This episode is brought to you by our HerbRally Schoolhouse members If you'd like to try your first month for free, use coupon code PODCAST at checkout! LEARN MORE & REGISTER | http://www.herbrally.com/schoolhouse In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by Tara Ruth. Tara is the Content Director at one of my all-time favorite resources for herbalism, LearningHerbs.  We chat about how she got into herbalism, how she got her job at LearningHerbs and what her role is there now, herbs for creativity, her self care routine and a whole lot more.  Big thanks to Tara for joining me on the show, and thanks to y'all for tuning in. See you in the next episode! ~Mason  LINKS & RESOURCES LearningHerbs | LearningHerbs.com HerbMentor Radio | TUNE IN

In this Tea Talks Roundtable, Jiling discusses Herbalism for Kids with herbalists Jesus Garcia, Kimberly Gallagher, Kristine Brown, Molly Meehan Brown, and Robin Rose Bennett. We explore: Some favorite botanical games, activities, and projects for kids How herbal activities vary for different age groups Kitchen herbs with kids … and more! Learn more about these herbalists below:

If you're new to herbs, you might be most familiar with oats as a breakfast staple. But they're so much more than that! As my guest today, Kimberly Gallagher, shares, oats can soothe frazzled nerves, contribute to endocrine balance and sexual wellness, provide a wealth of easily-absorbed minerals, and much more. (Note that in this episode, Kimberly discusses her latest work with aphrodisiacs, so this interview is best for adults.)Speaking of aphrodisiacs, though, herbal medicine can be delicious! And as a listener, you have access to a beautiful, watercolor-illustrated recipe card for Maple Oat Squares. (There's a free, downloadable and printable recipe card available just for you.) By the end of this episode, you'll know:► Why incorporating herbs into your everyday life provides the best results► Why Kimberly has turned to oats every day for more than 25 years► Inspiration for how to make food prep an aphrodisiac experience► What aphrodisiacs are (and aren't)► How oats can create a soothing, moistening, and intimate experience for couples► and so much more…For those of you who don't already know her, Kimberly Gallagher is the author of Aphrodisiac: The Herbal Path to Healthy Sexuality and Vital Living and is co-founder of LearningHerbs.com. She has been working with the healing plants for over twenty years, integrating them into her family's life while homeschooling her now grown children. She is the creator of the Wildcraft! board game and the Herb Fairies children's herbal program, and loves to teach through experience and play. Kimberly is also the founder of her Trail of Beauty Ministry, where sacred sensuality is at the heart of her work. If you'd like to hear more from Kimberly, which I highly recommend, then head to the show notes where you can get easy links for her 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 Maple Oat Squares at: https://bit.ly/3wfdPnm.I'm delighted 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 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...

*Disclaimer - This episode explores themes of sexual nature and may not be suitable for all audiences.* Herbal Aphrodisiacs | Tea Talks Roundtable In this “Tea Talks Roundtable,” Jiling discusses Herbal Aphrodisiacs with herbalists Kimberly Gallagher, Lucretia Vandyke, Marie White, and jim mcdonald. We explore: Defining “aphrodisiac” “Aphrodisiac” herbal actions and examples How we can make space for pleasure as a culture Delicious aphrodisiac recipes Botanical lubricants Topical kava preparations Some beautiful sensual poetry Learn more about these herbalists below:

You can watch all of The Herbalist Hour interviews on HerbRally's YouTube channel. VIEW THE PLAYLIST   We have reached Episode 50 of The Herbalist Hour!  And who better to be on the show than LearningHerbs co-owner, John Gallagher? He's also the host of HerbMentor Radio which I have listened to since 2008, so it felt like a full circle moment for me to have him on the show.  We cover a lot of ground in this episode; from John's childhood, his herbal mentors, business and marketing advice, LearningHerbs' beginnings and evolution and a whole lot more.  I had a great time chatting with John. He shares a bunch of stories as well as practical advice for the aspiring herbal entrepreneur.  A huge thank you to John for joining me on this milestone episode, and thanks to YOU for listening. I really appreciate you being here. Talk to you soon, ~Mason LINKS & RESOURCES LearningHerbs | LearningHerbs.com HerbMentor | HerbMentor.com HerbMentor Radio | TUNE IN Book: Launch by Jeff Walker | BUY THE BOOK Sage Mountain Flood Recovery Fund | DONATE  

If you're looking for a way to reconnect with sensuality and explore sexual empowerment, this episode of The Revelation Project Podcast is for you. Author and herbalist Kim Gallagher is my guest, sharing her knowledge of aphrodisiacs and how herbal wisdom can be used to support sexual healing and fulfillment. In a culture that often represses and shames sexuality, Kim encourages listeners to reframe their relationship with sensual pleasure to cultivate energy that can fuel creativity and offer a more authentic self to the world. Kim's personal journey with sexual empowerment will inspire you, and her practical tips for cultivating desired energy will deepen your understanding of your own body and desires. From intentional aphrodisiac experiences to self-love practices, you'll find a wealth of information and inspiration in this episode of The Revelation Project Podcast. Kim's interest in sexual empowerment started when she was a homeschooling mother and felt less in touch with her own sexuality. As she delved into the topic, she realized how much shame and repression women have around sexuality in our culture, and felt that there was so much healing that needed to happen. Join us as we talk about: * How healthy sexuality is tied to overall physical, emotional, and social health. * Authenticity, mutual consent, and attunement to partner needs, are all important for healthy sexuality * How shame and discomfort surround sexuality in our culture. * The importance of sexual energy in people's lives and erotic energy as a renewable resource, * How our sexuality is tied to our creativity and imagination. * If people feel sexually fulfilled, there is less violence and more patience, celebration, and creativity in the world. * Creating intentional aphrodisiac experiences and the healing power of herbs, * The importance of self-love and self-pleasure. * The importance of sexual empowerment in healing shame, repression, and trauma. Other topics discussed: Aphrodisiacs, Herbal Knowledge, Sexual Empowerment, Shame, Sensuality, Intentional Aphrodisiac Experiences, Oats for Sexual Connection, Orgasm and Creative Energy, Roses for Romance and Self-Love Don't forget to check out Kimberly's book "Aphrodisiac, the Herbal Path to Healthy Sexual Fulfillment and Vital Living (https://amzn.to/3N5CC3r)" and visit Learning Herbs (https://learningherbs.com/) - the most respected online herbal education website. Kimberly Gallagher is the author of Aphrodisiac, The Herbal Path To Healthy Sexual Fulfillment and Vital Living. She is an herbalist who has been working with healing plants for over 20 years, and is co-founder with her husband, John Gallagher, of LearningHerbs, one of the most respected online herbal education websites. She is the creator of the Wildcraft! board game, which has sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide, and author of the Herb Fairies children's books. Kimberly and John have two grown-up children and are into their third decade of marriage. For many years, Kimberly has been actively exploring healthy sexuality and the power of erotic energy as source energy for creative, vital living. Kimberly is an ordained minister at her Trail of Beauty ministry, where sacred sensuality is at the heart of her work. DON'T MISS OUT Unbecoming: Summer of YES! (https://jointherevelation.com/unbecoming) Special Guest: Kimberly Gallagher.

Rosalee de la Forêt is my guest today, she is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. After being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease and told by doctors there was no cure and that she probably wouldn't live past 40 she decided to do her own research and look for a holistic way to heal herself. She discovered herbs, did her own research, and tried different things and within 6 months her symptoms were gone. Rosalee is now a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist guild and is also the Education Director at LearningHerbs. She's written two best-selling books on herbs, "Alchemy of Herbs" and "Wild Remedies". She's also a podcaster "Herbs With Rosalee". If you are new to herbs, this is a great introductory episode from an educator on their healing power and how you can incorporate them into your food and your life. For more information on Rosalee check her out on IG @rosaleedelaforet Website: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/ My new book, "Live Better Now" is out now on Amazon: ⁠⁠amzn.to/3csfVGw⁠⁠ Zach Rance, Certified Life Coach | Certified Nutritionist Questions, Comments, or Business Inquiries Visit: ⁠⁠LifeCoachZach.com⁠⁠ Find me on Instagram: ⁠@zachrancey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/zachrance/message

Mimi Prunella Hernandez has dedicated her life's work to serving as an advocate for both traditional and herbal pathways while building cultural bridges of understanding. As an herbalist she draws upon the influence of her Granny Healers and her background in biochemistry to weave together an herbal practice that's rooted in folk traditions and modern science.In our conversation, Mimi shows us how to think beyond capsules and tinctures and easily bring herbs into our kitchens. The phrase “food is medicine” gets casually tossed around a lot these days, but Mimi really lives by this principle. She weaves herbs into her everyday life: making vinegars, honey, wine, tea, and even frosting with the herbs that grow all around her. Mimi offers us a few of her favorite tips for bringing herbs into the kitchen that we at LearningHerbs are definitely going to start adding to our daily routine — including “Mimi's Mystery House Tea.”In addition to kitchen herbalism, Mimi also shares…How to work with sunflowers and prickly pear cactus as herbal remediesHow to weave together traditional folk herbalism and modern scienceThe importance of native plants for people, pollinators, and plantsPlus, Mimi tells us all about her current project, a National Geographic herb book on 99 plants from around the world. You can learn more from Mimi at herbalnightschool.comGet a special offer on HerbMentor at HerbMentorRadio.comBuild your herbal first aid kid with your Herbal Preparation Cards: https://Herbal.Cards

Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is the Education Director at LearningHerbs and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. Rosalee is the author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transforming Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal as well as the online courses The Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary: The Alchemy of Herbs Video Companion.Also, check out her site and see what's the best herb for you! Click Here!Follow her Instagram! 

Alchemy of Herbs & Wild Remedies In this interview, I speak with Rosalee de la Foret about her passion and knowledge for all things herbs. After suffering from her personal illness Rosalee discovered the amazing medicinal benefits of herbs and after many years of study and much more research, Rosalee is an expert Herbalist. She now shares her knowledge with others in an inspiring way how we can transform everyday ingredients into foods that can transform and maintain good health. Guest Bio. Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. Her teachings make herbs simple and practical for everyone. She is the Education Director at LearningHerbs and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. Rosalee is the author of Alchemy of Herbs: Transforming Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal as well as the online courses The Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary: The Alchemy of Herbs Video Companion.

With wildfires still smoldering across Western states, many are enduring a blanket of unhealthy smoke. What herbal companions can we enlist to help us through the poor air quality? Today we’ll hear guidance from herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt to find out! Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. She is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and the Education Director at LearningHerbs. She is also the author of the online courses, The Taste of Herbs and Herbal Cold Care. She is the creator of the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel. When she is not immersed in herbs, you can find her taking photos of nature, kayaking with her husband, or curled up in a hammock with a good book. To stay informed on the 6th Annual NorthWest Herb Symposium, visit www.NWHerbSymposium.com. Located at the Camp Casey Conference Center in Coupeville, Washington, teachers will include Eaglesong Gardener, Ryan Drum, Denise Joy, Netta Zeberoff and more!For many more great recordings like you’ve heard today, visit Tree Farm Communications where you’ll find quality audio of lectures, workshops, and conferences on topics like herbalism, integrative health, nutrition and more! Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

FREE Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel by LearningHerbs! Today we’ll hear from herbalist Heather Irvine as she goes in-depth on lobelia. Whether you’re new to this plant or not, you’re sure to learn something! To read the monograph in its entirety: www.herbrally.com/monographs/lobelia Visit Heather online: Giving Tree Botanicals Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

FREE Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel by LearningHerbs! Today we’ll revisit an episode from frequent HerbRally contributor, Heather Irvine. She delves into five body systems and five herbs to consider using — hawthorn , calendula, licorice, triphala, and eleuthero. Note: This episode was recorded in 2019. The SARS study referenced was not on the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

FREE Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel by LearningHerbs! In today’s episode we’ll hear a chat between herbalists and authors Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han. Rosalee and Emily have spent the past couple of years collaborating to write the book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. And that’s what we’ll get to hear about in this episode! You’ll learn about the origins of the book, the writing process and so on. They also cover a few of the featured plants from the book such as chickweed, violet, elder, and more. Emily and Rosalee also teach us about harvesting techniques and even give us some recipes. Thanks for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

FREE Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel by LearningHerbs! Listen in as herbalist and author Rosalee de la Forêt talks all about the hops (Humulus lupulus). Before trendy bars started highlighting their hoppy brews, the hop plant was used as a traditional herbal medicine. With their aromatic and pungent scent, hops strobiles have been prized for their ability to help people relax. This use dates back thousands of years, at least since the ninth century. Check out Rosalee’s monograph HERE. Thank you for listening! HerbRally www.herbrally.com

Today we welcome back Rosalee de la Forêt. Rosalee is the education director for LearningHerbs, author of two books - Alchemy of Herbs and Wild Remedies, creator of several engaging herbal online courses and registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. In this conversation we discuss why taste is so important to humans and what makes it so useful in herbal medicine, unique characteristics of each taste and how you can learn herbal medicine through recipes. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/69 To download Rosalee's recipes for Cardamom and chia seed pudding, Rose petal vinegar and Adaptogen bon bons visit show notes, and look for Let me send you a gift prompt.

This episode is relevant to what we are all living through around the world right now.  Rosalee teaches about Herbs that you can likely find in your own kitchen and how to use them to support your health and well being. One of these may surprise you! Rosalee de la Forêt, RH, is passionate about inspiring you to enjoy plants every single day whether it’s marveling their beauty or using their gifts as food and medicine. She is the best selling author of the book, Alchemy of Herbs, and co-author of the brand new book, Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. Rosalee is the Education Director for LearningHerbs, and a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. In addition to writing books, Rosalee teaches online courses about herbs including Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, & Apothecary. Rosalee lives in a log cabin in the northeastern cascades of Washington state with her husband. She’s an avid gardener and excels at cuddling up with her cat and a good book.    See more of Rosalee’s articles and recipes at www.HerbsWithRosalee.com.

A couple of months ago, I talked to you about my growing interest in wild crafting. Very soon after the interview on Wild medicine foraging went live, an email in my Inbox caught my attention. Two herbalists and friends I've interviewed before, Rosalee de la Forêt and Emily Han, joined forces to write a wonderful new book, Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Medicine. And I couldn't wait with Rosalee about the new book. Rosalee loves to inspire people to connect with nature and herbs in their everyday life. She is the best-selling author of the book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. Rosalee is the education director for LearningHerbs - she is the author of several great online courses including Taste of Herbs, Hearbal Cold Care and Apothecary. Rosalee is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. Some of the major takeaways from our discussion: 7 ideals for wild plant foragers and harvesters that Rosalee and Emily believe in How seasonal living and harvesting can enrich your life Why it's important to have a plan for your harvest, and what are some of the best strategies for incorporating wild plants into your life Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/58 As a listener of this episode, you can download Rosalee and Emily's recipe for Citrus Peel Cleaner recipe.  In addition, this episode includes a giveaway for their newly published Wild Remedies book. To participate in a giveaway, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio

Have you ever stared at a list of herbs, wondering which was the right one to use? Or wished you could choose herbal remedies with confidence? In today’s episode we wanted to give you a brief intro to this awesome free tool… the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel! Rosalee and John from LearningHerbs are currently offering the their Flavor Wheel Download plus 3 educational videos for FREE! This nifty tool makes it easy to figure out which herb is best for your needs. Get yours before the offer ends! http://bit.ly/HRFlavorWheel Thanks for listening to the HerbRally Podcast!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Conversation with Rosalee de la Foret about Herbal AdaptogensTHIS PODCAST IS SPONSORED BY: AROMATICS INTERNATIONALWe provide 100% pure essential oils and natural aromatherapy products, sourced in-house, from small-scale producers located in over 60 different countries. Find out more: https://www.aromatics.com/Topics covered in this episodeHow to change lifestyle and environmental causes of stressWhat are herbal adaptogens and how are they helpful?Specific herbal adaptogen profiles, uses, dosage examples and benefitsHerbal recipes using herbal adaptogens: DOWNLOAD HERBAL RECIPE PDF HERE: http://bit.ly/TASTEOFHERBSHerbs covered in this episodeAshwagandaReishiAstragalusAbout Rosalee de la ForetRosalee is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. Her teachings transform complex concepts into simple elements empowering people to use herbs in practical ways that get results. She is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator and author of the book, Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. She is also the Education Director at LearningHerbs and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. When she is not immersed in herbs, you can find her taking photos of nature, kayaking with her husband, or curled up in a hammock with a good book.Connect with Rosalee de la ForetWebsite: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/Buy her Book of Amazon: https://amzn.to/2pJwfawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerbalRemediesAdviceThis Podcast is brought to you by AromaCulture Magazine - AromaCulture Magazine is filled with educational articles, case studies and recipes written by practicing herbalists and qualified aromatherapists. Our July 2019 issue centers around the topic of the Integumentary System. You can find it at https://www.aromaculture.com/shop/july2019.Disclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

Topics covered in this episodeThe early years of running a businessHow to turn your herbal passion into a profitable businessThe challenges of growing a businessHow to avoid burnout as an entrepreneurHow to automate your herbal business and multiply your timeAdvice for hiring employees in your businessMarketing strategies that work both online and in personAbout John GallagherJohn and his wife Kimberly are the founders of LearningHerbs, a popular and successful herbal community and educational hub. 25 years ago, John joined author Jon Young to found the modern version of Wilderness Awareness School, which is where he first learned how to design educational programs and products. Jon was the one who introduced him to the world of plants and nature education. Natural medicine became such a passion of his, that he became a five-element acupuncturist under the mentorship of Dirk Hein in Seattle. John considers himself one of the luckiest people in the world because he gets to live his passion, which is creating fun, simple and exciting information about healing herbs.Where to find John GallagherWebsite: https://learningherbs.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LearningHerbsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningherbs/Buy the Wildcraft board game on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2JyK5I1Herbal Remedies Kit: https://learningherbs.com/herbal-kit/Buy Launch by Jeff Walker on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2M1BoEvDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine.

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

This is exciting. My friends at LearningHerbs are about to open the 2018 Herb Fairies Spring Book Club, and they’re giving away Book One for free! If you don’t know Herb Fairies yet, this 13-book series teaches kids how to use herbs. With Herb Fairies, your kids are entertained with an epic adventure, while learning valuable life skills at the same time. You’ll form an incredible lifelong bond with your children as you learn about the healing plants and how to lead healthier lives, connected to nature. So, for a limited time, you can get a freebie copy of Herb Fairies: Click here to get your copy of Book One Enjoy! Mason P.S. This offer won’t last long. It’s a prelaunch special before the Herb Fairies Spring Book Club opens. Click here to get Book One now

Topics covered in this episodeHow the human immune system functionsHow herbs can be helpful in supporting the Immune System2 Immuno-Stimulating herbs & 3 Immuno-Modulating herbs5 Herbal profiles including their impact on the immune systemSafety, dosage and cautions for each of the 5 herbsAbout RosaleeRosalee is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. Her teachings transform complex concepts into simple elements empowering people to use herbs in practical ways that get results. She is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator and author of the book, Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. She is also the Education Director at LearningHerbs and a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild. When she is not immersed in herbs, you can find her taking photos of nature, kayaking with her husband, or curled up in a hammock with a good book.Where to find RosaleeWebsite: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/Buy her Book of Amazon: https://amzn.to/2pJwfawInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerbalRemediesAdviceDisclaimer: The information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, and is not meant to replace professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor if you are in need of medical care, and before making any changes to your health routine. 

Emily Han empowers people to cultivate a mindful relationship with nature and nourishment.  As an herbalist, educator, and recipe developer, she focuses on topics such as handmade food and drinks, wildcrafting and gardening, and connecting to the natural world. She is the Communications Director for LearningHerbs.com and the author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails: Handcrafted Squashes, Shrubs, Switchels, Tonics, and Infusions to Mix at Home. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/12

​For over a decade ​Rosalee de la Forêt has been helping people to radically change their health using herbs and other natural remedies. Rosalee has over 10 years of training as an herbalist, from ethnobotany and wildcrafting to clinical herbalism. ​Rosalee is a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild RH (AHG). She is the Education Director for LearningHerbs.com, ​one of the most innovative herbal companies that exists today. ​Rosalee is the author of three LearningHerbs online courses produced ​including the Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary. Recently she published a book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal. Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/10

Learn how John Gallagher, co-founder of LearningHerbs.com and Herbmentor.com, grew a massive email list, attracted thousands of people to his membership site and successfully sold thousands of products online over the past 13 years, providing education on herbs and herbal remedies. In this episode, your hosts, Suzi Dafnis and Michelle Falzon chat to John about his “low frills” process for staying connected to his content and his audience that has seen his business grow from strength to strength for more than a decade.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Rosalee de la Forêt. Rosalee is passionate about helping people discover the world of herbalism and natural health. Her teachings transform complex concepts into simple elements so students and health seekers are empowered to use herbs in practical ways that get results. She also teaches extensively about herbalism internationally and as the Education Director at LearningHerbs. Rosalee is the author of the online courses The Taste of Herbs, Herbal Cold Care, and Apothecary. Her first book, Alchemy of Herbs, will be published by Hay House in the spring of 2017. 

J.T. is a Seattle based herbalist and mom. She’s an old friend of mine who started the same herbal apprenticeship that I did in 1998, before my son Rowan was born. Since she started learning about local plants and how to use them, J.T. has come up with creative ways of gathering herbs and using them to nourish her family. Like myself, J.T. is a family and community centered herbalist. Not only does she keep her family healthy and help them when they are sick, she also shares her knowledge of herbalism with others in her community. This has led to her teaching classes at local herb shops. I join J.T. in this interview live at the Northwest Herbal Fair. J.T. had just finished teaching a class on tincture making. This fair was very special, since LearningHerbs sponsored it, J.T. was teaching, and our mentor Eaglesong was even teaching there and was honored at the event as a local herbal elder. We all had come a long way since our journeys began together in nearly 13 years ago. There is often talk on the HerbMentor forum on “what herbal school have you gone too?” or lots of detailed discussions on some pretty complicated stuff. Though we need to have these discussions, I wonder sometimes if it’s intimidating to folks who just want to being natural medicines to their lives in a simple and fun way. It’s always challenging on HerbMentor to strike a balance between simplicity and those who want advanced knowledge. J.T. is the archetype of the family herbalist who kept it simple. I wanted you to see the natural progression of starting out to helping others, which can often lead to opportunities to teach others. There is power in simplicity, and I hope you all get something out of this “home herbalist profile” if you will. She also shares some of her secrets in urban wildcrafting and other cool tips. She’s figured out quite a bit as someone who has ever stopped harvesting herbs and making remedies. It’s a change from our usual interviews, but y’all know I like to change it up every so often. Seriously, if you have ever felt overwhelmed at the prospect of learning about herbs, please listen to this interview. If you live in Seattle, you might catch a class with J.T. at Dandelion Botanical. She also has trained and works with EarthWalk Northwest with Karen Sherwood.

I am truly honored to share with you a mentor that…well, let’s put it this way. There would be no HerbMentor.com without her. Also, I doubt I would be an acupuncturist as well if I had never met EagleSong. EagleSong is not only an extraordinary herbalist and gardener, but also one of the most grounded teachers and mentors you’ll ever meet. She has an eloquent way of sharing her views of health, herbs, sustainable living, gardening, and so much more. EagleSong was the first to teach me how to step back and look at the bigger picture when it comes to health. She has a way of “bringing it all together” and making sense of what can be an overwhelming course of study. Sure I had lots of influential mentors, but when it comes to herbs and health, EagleSong’s guidance became a foundation for me. It is the bedrock that LearningHerbs.com is built on. It is my hope and dream that YOU continue this lineage and one day teach others in your communities about herbs and health. In this Interview, some of what we cover includes… * What gardening and plants can teach us about health * The importance of community herbalism * A VERY unique look at Black Cottonwood EagleSong, CCH is a Community Centered Herbalist who started RavenCroft Garden in the Seattle area in 1991. Though she has been a practicing herbalist for over 30 years, she has also been the chief gardener at the world famous HerbFarm Restaurant as well as the environmental horticulturalist for Willows Lodge, ranked the #12 hotel in the U.S. Visit http://ravencroftgarden.com

Jessica Moore is a mom who has a passion for herbs. When her baby had a diaper rash, she whipped up an amazing balm that healed it. To make a long story short, she founded an awesome herbal remedy company out of that experience. Many who come to LearningHerbs.com often wondering how to learn about herbs and take that passion into the world. We’ll see how Jessica did it, and we’ll also ask her some of her favorite herbal first aid secrets.

Emily Ruff is a community herbalist and health educator who has practiced the art and science of plant healing for over a decade. Her studies have taken her to three continents, where she has studied under indigenous healers of many traditions. She also apprenticed for many years with Rosemary Gladstar. Emily founded Orenda Herbals and is director of the Florida School of Holistic Living. Through the school she founded the Community Herbal Clinic and the Florida Herbal Conference. The Florida Herbal Conference is February 15-17, 2013 in Orlando. Headline herbal teachers are Matthew Wood and Phyllis Light. Workshops focus on bioregional, earth-centered herbalism, with topics including clinical herbalism, herbal crafts, herbal tradition and history, medicine making, plant identification walks and many hands-on demonstrations. The weekend also includes a marketplace of herbal vendors and musical activities each evening. LearningHerbs.com is a proud sponsor. Besides hearing Emily’s fascinating story, our interview focuses on many of the medicinal herbs found in Florida. Most people never consider that we have amazing botanicals growing right here on the mainland U.S. We take a virtual plant walk to discover saw palmetto, hibiscus, passionflower, tropical chickweed, St. John’s Mint, and even lemongrass and cayenne. Visit http://floridaherbalconference.org Visit http://emilyruff.com

Author and naturalist Jon Young takes you behind the scenes of Wildcraft! and LearningHerbs.com in a special episode called “Mentoring Kids & Nature Connection.” Why are relationships with nature more important than information? What is Nature Deficit Disorder? Does your child have it? What is the number one secret to nature connection? How do you share curiosity with kids? What are “kid trails,” and how can we bring them back? This interview covers how to discover your child’s passions and connect with them in nature. Jon’s world acclaimed Art of Mentoring curriculum is the engine of LearningHerb’s teaching methodology. You get a first hand glimpse under the hood to not only see how and why we do what we do, but also how you can empower yourself to mentor others. Jon Young is author of Coyotes Guide to Connecting with Nature, Animal Tracking Basics, Advanced Bird Language, Seeing Through Native Eyes, Reclaiming our Natural Connections, and the Kamana Naturalist Training Program. He is also founder of Wilderness Awareness School and creator of Art of Mentoring workshop series, which is offered by wilderness schools around the world. Visit Jon at http://JonYoung.org

The microphone is turned as John Gallagher, host of HerbMentor Radio, is interviewed by Rosalee de la Forêt in 2012. HerbMentor members asked for it, and John was happy to sit down and reveal the string of random events that lead to the creation HerbMentor.com. How did spraying weeds with herbicide begin John on his herbal journey? Why is a dandelion in the LearningHerbs logo? How is Bruce Springsteen responsible for how John creates and markets products? How and why did he start LearningHerbs? What is in LearningHerbs’ future? It’s all here in this fun filled, action packed, chocolate covered, death defying act of thrilling audio goodness…

Linda Runyon is an expert in wild foods and has been teaching since the 1970’s. Though she has a life long love of nature, she really learned her stuff when she spent 13 years with her family homesteading in rural New York State, without indoor plumbing, electricity or running water. Linda has turned her amazing life story into many publications, namely her wild foods field guide called The Essential Wild Food Survival Guide (formerly From Crabgrass Muffins to Pine Needle Tea) and a brand new DVD called Linda Runyon’s Master Class on Wild Food Survival. She is also creator of Wild Cards, the deck of edible plant playing cards many LearningHerbs.com folks have come to love. For Linda’s return to HerbMentor Radio, we spend nearly 90 minutes on a virtual herb walk. We cover lamb’s quarter, and how to make flour. Also, dandelions (and dandelion french fries!), red clover, cattail and milk weed. We even take a trip to the Southwest to visit prickly pear cactus and tumbleweed. Linda also reveals the secret to processing and eating thistle! Of course, there’s many more wild food nuggets to chew on as well. Visit Linda at http://OfTheField.com

Our topic this week is wildcrafted drinks and cocktails with writer, recipe developer, educator, and herbalist Emily Han. She is the author of Wild Drinks and Cocktails and the Communications Director for LearningHerbs.com. Emily’s website is EmilyHan.com. During the show we discuss the difference between “wildcrafting” and “foraging” and how you can use easily foraged […]