Podcasts about lomatium

A 'Holy Grail' on cancer screening?; What are your thoughts on using Lomatium for viral infections? Is it worth the possible rash for first time users?; What do you think of the new PSE test for prostate cancer?

I'm joined today by author and herbalist Jane Barlow Christensen to chat about herbalism and using common plants in your healing journey. Simple Steps to Make Your Plants into Your Own Herbal Apothecary with full color pictures. Be Your Own Shaman by Jane Barlow Christensen and Brian Christensen features 101 plants with healing properties. The plants can be found worldwide, and many can be cultivated in your very own garden. Specific health conditions and their healing plants are included with preparation methods. Find More: Order the Book Barlow Herbal About the Authors Jane Barlow Christensen is an herbalist who owns and runs Barlow Herbal Specialties. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. She believes it is our right as humans to be vibrantly healthy, that if given the right tools our body knows how to heal, and that each of us is responsible for ourselves and the love, joy, and spiritual and physical health we experience. Jane grew up in rural Idaho as the second of fourteen kids. She has two grown sons and two grandchildren. She lives in Salt Lake City and enjoys hiking all over the mountains of Utah.   Brian R. Christensen is Jane's younger son and has worked with her professionally for eight years. He has spent hundreds of hours wildcrafting plants in the US Mountain West, notably Lomatium. Brian has a deep love and wisdom for herbs and healing plants. He loves to be with his dog and fiancée in nature, watch football, lift weights, play guitar, and cook up delicious food in the kitchen. Brian was born in a military hospital in Fort Campbell, KY, has lived in Germany and in Northern and Southern California, and currently resides in beautiful Salt Lake City. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/witch-wednesdays/support

Give me a break, give me a break, break me off a piece of that biscuitroot! Join us and our special guest this episode as we take a close look at this early blooming flower and all of its uses. How did the Nez Perce prepare the Biscuitroot into a hardy staple that could be slung along side a horse? Learn about this and more! Thank you so much for listening! Follow us on spotify and tell a friend about the podcast! Follow us on instagram where we post pictures every week @wildforwildflowerspod email: wildforwildflowerspod@gmail.com Reddit: Wild for Wildflowers Join our facebook community: Wild for Wildlfowers Check out Cole's music on Bandcamp nforeman.bandcamp.com if you like the theme music!

The Power of the Herb Lomatium and its Importance in the Herbal Medicine World Jane Barlow-Christensen offers insights into her upbringing surrounded by the rich world of plant-based medicine. Drawing from her father's profound knowledge and legacy as a medicinal botanist, Jane delves into the benefits of the wild-grown plant, Lomatium. Noted for its potent antimicrobial properties, especially its antiviral capabilities, Lomatium stands as a testament to the timeless and unwavering benefits of herbal medicine. Jane underscores the significance of embracing nature's offerings for holistic wellness and highlights the profound impact her family's herbal traditions have had on her life and those around her. #HerbalHealing #LomatiumBenefits #NaturePower

In this episode, I'm joined by Jane Christensen, a Master Herbalist and the CEO of Barlow Herbal Specialities. Jane shares the familial and intentional process of creating Barlow Herbal Specialities and the importance of trusting your body's ability to heal. Jane was first introduced to plant medicine through her dad, a botanist, as a natural healing route. In fact, she was part of the bottling and labeling process from an early age. Jane shares how the depth of knowledge and research mixed with inspiration from her dad was how Barow Herbal was born. When she began working with medical doctors to help integrate holistic care into the physical body, Jane saw the importance of sharing education with others. Jane explains the importance of herbs as a primary healing agency as a way to physically and emotionally detox. Jane illustrates the cultivation and powerful properties of herbs specific to Barlow Herbal including Lomatium, a broad-spectrum antimicrobial herb, and a Mushroom Power Blend containing reishi, chaga, shiitake, maitake, and turkey tail mushroom extracts. Plus, we discuss the relationship between plants and the body's capacity to heal and how herbs can teach us to trust our intuition.  Listen in to learn more about the power of herbs as a healing agent and how they can be integrated into daily life for health, wellness, and vitality. If you are enjoying these conversations, help me hit 100 reviews in celebration of my 100th episode! (And thank you Ellen for the kindly worded review.) Please subscribe and spread the love by leaving a review and sharing it with your friends. Thank you.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered: Barlow Herbal's family legacy Barlow Herbal's personal connection and process  The power of herbs as a primary healing agent A story about my daughter and trusting our bodies The medicinal power of Lomatium, specific to Barlow HerbalHerbs that support cold and flu season The importance and benefits of herbal medicineWhat “feeling younger while growing older” means to JaneResources Mentioned:Learn more about LifeWavePast Episodes Mentioned:Vitally You Episode 74: A New Perspective in the Treatment of Parasites Connect with Jane:Shop Barlow Herbal SpecialtiesFollow Barlow Herbal Specialities on InstagramLearn more about Lomatium Dissectum Learn more about Mushroom Power BlendRead the book, Who Not HowGet in Touch: Become an insider and sign up for My Newsletter — scroll down to the box "Don't Miss A Thing"My WebsiteInstagramContact MeSpecial offers: Download the Daily Vitality eBook at danafrost.com/daily-vitality/Credit:Podcast Production by the team at The Wave PodcastingMusic by Phoebe GreenlandPhotography by Amy Boyle PhotographyPodcast art by SimplyBe. Agency

I had a hoot chatting with renowned herbalist, farmer, wildcrafter and all around great guy, Michael "Skeeter" Pilarski.  We talked a lot about his upcoming, not-to-be-missed event "The Northwest Wildcrafters' Rendezvous".  We also talked about Lomatium dissectum, Balsamorhiza sagittata, medicinal forests, fairies and more!  I really hope you enjoy the conversation! If you do, please give us a thumbs up as it greatly helps our channel grow. Also, leave us a comment with any takeaways you got from Michael.  Thank you for listening! ~Mason Northwest Wildcrafters' Rendezvous May 26 - 28, 2023 Mazama, WA LEARN MORE OTHER LINKS & RESOURCES Michael Pilarski on YouTube Friends of the Trees Botanicals Friends of the Trees Botanicals on Instagram: @friendsofthetreesbotanicals

Dr. Max G Barlow was a respected U.S authority on herbal medicine and plant taxonomy. He lectured at universities and dedicated his life to researching the medicinal value of plants.In addition, he authored the popular "From Shepherd's Purse," – a book on the identification, preparation, and use of medicinal plants Published in 1979.Even though he died in 1998, his legacy and immense contribution to the field of herbal medicine lives on through his daughter Jane Barlow Christensen. Some of the herbal tinctures that Barlow Herbal Specialties serve their customers today, including the LDM-100 extract made from wild-crafted Lomatium dissectum, were developed by Dr. Max Barlow. But even as we give Max Barlow credit for his life's work, Jane is just as knowledgeable and has developed more great herbal formulations for her company and reached a wider audience than her father. Tune in to learn more about the medicinal value of plants and why herbal tinctures are the magical elixir of life. Key Takeaways- Herbal medicines are the elixir of life (05:11)- Changing the paradigm from fear to hope (09:04)- The miraculous properties of the Lomatium dissectum herb (11:20)- Using herbs to detox (19:16)- Herbal cancer protocols (23:28)- Herbal adaptogens for emotional wellbeing (29:54)- How to detox heavy metals using herbs (31:15)- Herbals for wellness and acute situations (34:40)- CBD for inflammation (36:50)Additional ResourcesVisit Barlow Herbal Website to Learn moreHerbal course with Jane BarlowFrom the Shepherd's Purse Book------ditchthequickfix.com/Do you want to improve your physical health? Learn More Here---------You can find the podcast on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

The Case:  At the time of recording this (March 17, 2020), the Novel Coronavirus is a global pandemic. Entire countries are now on lockdown, store shelves are empty, children are not in school and the news cycle is non-stop COVID-19 updates. The cause and the result of this is escalating fear. But, fear is an emotion and it's something we can each individually control. And, controlling that fear, could play an important role in keeping us healthy.  To explain how, I’ve invited Dr. Mario Martinez back to the show.  Dr. Mario is a psycho immunologist and the best-selling author of The Mind Body Code: How to Change the Beliefs that Limit Your health, Longevity, and Success as well as the learning series How the Mind Wounds and Heals and How Longevity is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health Are Inherited.  He has published numerous articles in professional journals and lectures worldwide on his research and theory of biocognition.   Reducing Risk Before we talk about ways to improve the immune system, it’s important to note that these ideas are in conjunction with recommendations for reducing risk (like washing your hands properly and often as well as practicing social distancing).    Fear and Panic and the Immune System We talked about ways to boost the immune system through health practices and supplements in Episode 49 - Demystifying the Coronavirus. However, Dr. Mario says there is another layer to boosting our immune that has to do with its response to stress. When we experience stress, the body releases adrenaline and cortisol which suppress immune function. He explains that the best friend of Coronavirus is the panic and fear it causes because these actually help it spread.    The Challenge of Reducing Fear and Panic About COVID-19 It’s not easy to simply ‘not panic’ because our brain is trained to take signals from our ‘cultural editors’. These include authority figures like parents, teachers, doctors and newscasters. These people may have vital information but they may also provide us with so much information that it creates a fear or stress response that suppresses the immune system.    Improving Immune Function To fight a virus like Novel Coronavirus, the body needs to produce an antibody called Immunoglobulin Type A (IGA). There are ways to help the body increase the production of IGA. Studies show that emotions like fear, shame, chronic anger and an inability to forgive can actually decrease IGA production. So, being aware of these emotions and working to reduce them is important. Conversely, the research also found that being a loving person who cares for yourself and others increases IGA production.    Social Connections and the Immune System Having a connection with people increases your oxytocin and other kinds of hormones and peptides that help support the immune system. While you should still head the advice of experts to practice social distancing, it’s important to maintain social connections. This might be regular phone calls or video chats. Self isolating doesn’t have to be social isolation.    Positive Mindset during a Pandemic Despite the evidence that a positive mindset is beneficial to the immune system during a pandemic, it can be difficult to do. Here are some top tips from Dr. Mario for staying positive and supporting your immune system internally.  1. Create Rituals.  Our routines are good for our health and right now many of us are out of our routines so Dr. Mario says it’s important to create new rituals like dining by candlelight or playing board games as a family.  2. Be Self-Aware of your Interpretations.  We choose how we interpret situations and scenarios and we can choose to interpret them positively which ultimately decreases fear and panic and increases production of IGAs. 3. Practice Heart-Breathing and Generate Feelings of Compassion.  Dr. Mario shares a breathing technique that helps the parasympathetic nervous system and triggers the production of oxytocin.  4. Care for Yourself and Others.  Caring for others has a positive effect on our mindset but we have to be careful not to forget caring for ourselves or the benefits are negated.   5. Avoid Emotional Vampires Some people are so caught up in their negative loop that they steal from our emotional well. It’s best to avoid these people if possible or limit the time and emotional energy we give them.  6. Adjust your Emotional Default Mode to Positive We have an emotional default mode that we may not be aware of. It is possible to adjust this default to be more positive.  7. Maintain Perspective It’s easy to lose perspective with all of the dire news, but putting things into perspective can help us from falling into fear and panic, which is hard on our immune system.  8. Decrease Unnecessary Exposure to the News It’s important to stay informed, but Dr. Mario says we can over do it. He suggests getting your news only once a day.    We’re in this Together While there are things we can’t control, you do have control over what you focus on and think about. Instead of focusing on fear,  let's choose to focus on what we CAN do right now. We’re all in this together and, as we learned in this episode, helping others and being compassionate helps the immune system! Let’s work together, support each other with positivity and hope, and help each other get through this!   Links: Resources mentioned Thanks to my guest Dr. Mario Martinez. You can connect with him on his website. You may also enjoy reading more about this in one of his recent articles about the Coronavirus and Panic:  https://medium.com/@themindbodycode/panic-is-the-corona-viruss-best-friend-a49587956a79   Here are some links to his books: The MindBody Self: How Longevity Is Culturally Learned and the Causes of Health Are Inherited The Mindbody Code: How to Change the Beliefs That Limit Your Health, Longevity, and Success   Suggested Products I hope these tools inspire you to do what you can within yourself. If you want to support your immune system from the outside, here are my supplement recommendations: Sambucus Formosana Nakai has shown positive effects against other coronaviruses (which doesn’t mean it's specifically effective against the Novel Coronavirus but it does have antiviral properties). Other natural antivirals include Vitamin C, Oil of Oregano, Silvercillin, Lomatium and Monolaurin. High doses of Vitamin C and Vitamin D may also be helpful in later stages to modulate the immune system.    Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   Related Podcast Episodes: https://healthmysteriessolved.com/demystifying-coronavirus-inna-topiler/ https://healthmysteriessolved.com/always-sick-dr-mario-martinez/   PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses. 

The Investigation As of March 5, 2020, the release date of this episode, the Novel Coronavirus is a global health mystery. Experts are trying to learn more; searching for some kind of treatment, and we are all trying to figure out how to stay safe. It can be pretty scary. In this episode, I demystify the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the illnesses it can cause. There is so much misinformation out there and I’ve been inundated by patients and podcast listeners looking for some way to separate the facts from the falsehoods - and get some real truths about how to best protect themselves.  What Is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses have been around a while and are a large family of viruses that are named for the spikes on their surface that look like crowns. Coronaviruses generally cause mild illness like the common cold and respiratory symptoms. However the COVID-19 is the name of the respiratory illness caused by the ‘2019 New’ also called ‘Novel Coronavirus' that was first detected in China. A few other terms used for this virus are the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, or SARS-coV-2. How do you Catch Coronavirus? This is a new virus, which means nobody is an expert on this strain (including me). What we do know is that it's transmitted similarly to any flu virus. This would be through close contact and respiratory spray. The virus has an incubation period (believed to be from 2 - 14 days) meaning that someone could be infected without having any symptoms yet.  Symptoms of COVID-19 Symptoms range from mild cold-like symptoms (cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, malaise, headache, muscle aches, fever) to more severe symptoms like Acute Respiratory Distress to Pneumonia to the most concerning, Sepsis, Septic Shock and death - although this is less likely to be the outcome. The elderly are at a higher risk of symptoms being severe however, pregnant women and children are not considered high risk.  Diagnosing Coronavirus The test for Coronavirus is similar to testing for the flu - it’s a simple nose or throat swab. It can also be detected through PCR genetic testing. From my understanding, test kits are not available at doctors offices and only obtained through the CDC or public health department. Many people worry that they may have been exposed and that they are already infected. However, testing is only recommended if you have a fever and lower respiratory symptoms like shortness of breath and cough AND you had contact with someone that has been infected. If you have recently returned from a hotspot like China, Japan, South Korea, Italy, or Iran and have exhibited symptoms for at least 4 days then you may want to be tested. And, if you are experiencing severe lower respiratory symptoms and have already ruled out other pathogens like the flu, testing would be a good idea. Remember, we are still in flu season so even if you are feeling fluish, it does not automatically mean you have the Coronavirus. Running to the hospital or doctor’s office for testing could increase your chance of exposure, so be sure that you have the above symptoms before going to get tested.  Lowering the Risk of Coronavirus or COVID-19  I’ve had a lot of people asking me about prevention and whether or not they should be getting a mask (and if so, which kind). While it's hard to say if masks are necessary just yet, it's never a bad idea to have one just in case. The most common type of mask you’ll find on Amazon are surgical masks. These are not designed to protect you from major infections but rather to protect others from catching what you might have. Not only do these masks not have proper filters they also don’t typically fit completely snug so things can still get in and out. If you are going to get a mask, you need one that filters out 95% or more of very small particles. Those are called P95, R95 or N95 masks. They need to have 2 straps and fit snug so they form a seal around your mouth AND nose. These are typically around $30. It doesn’t hurt to get one because they can also be used to filter air when biking or running in poor air quality (great for someone living in a big city). Nasal Rinsing as a Preventative Measure Against Coronvirus One of my big recommendations as a preventative measure (or if you may have just been exposed) is a nasal rinse. When we are exposed to infections, we typically breathe them in and they hang out in the nose for a few days while they incubate. So just like it's important to wash your hands, washing out your nose can be really helpful. There are a few options for nasal rinsing. The neti pot is common but some find it awkward. I use the Neilmed which has the same effect as a neti pot but I think way easier to use. Whichever method you choose, make sure you use a saline solution. I recommend a mixture that is even more antimicrobial with the addition of 2-3 tablespoons of Silvercillin. Alternatively, you can use a spray called Xlear which is purified water, xylitol (a natural sweetener with antimicrobial properties), salt and some grapefruit seed extract.  Do Supplements Prevent or Treat Coronavirus? Because this is a virus we’ve never seen before, there’s currently no vaccine to prevent Novel Coronavirus and there are no medications to treat it. When it comes to supplements, a strain of elderberry called Sambucus Formosana Nakai has shown positive effects against other corona viruses but that doesn’t mean it's specifically effective against the Novel Coronavirus but it does have antiviral properties. Other natural antivirals include Vitamin C, Oil of Oregano, Silvercillin, Lomatium and Monolaurin. High doses of Vitamin C and Vitamin D may also be helpful in later stages as it helps modulate the immune system. Anything you can do to strengthen your immune system is going to be key. We can do this with our diet by including more colourful vegetables (eat the rainbow), taking immune boosters, and ensuring you’re getting enough probiotics.  Stop Worrying About Coronavirus It’s important, of course, to be aware and do all of the things you can to avoid exposure and transmission of the Novel Coronavirus but stressing about is not going to help. In fact, it’s going to hurt your immune system. As much as I love supplements, all the supplements in the world will probably not do too much if you are super stressed. There is an inverse relationship between cortisol and your immune system. When you worry and stress about the virus, you trigger the release of cortisol. Anything that you can do to relieve your nervous system and lower your cortisol is going to help - try breathing, meditation, taking time for yourself, listening to music, dancing, and laughing. Reality Check  While this is all very new to us, from what we have seen so far, the later stages of sepsis shock and death are not that common, especially if you are young and generally healthy. So let's prepare from knowledge and not fear! Let's get our diets in check, support our immune systems, manage our stress and create a more positive mindset, adapt the attitude that you CAN do this and that your body is strong.  Links: Suggested Products Sambucus Formosana Nakai Vitamin C C+ Biofizz Oil of Oregano Silvercillin Lomatium Monolaurin Probiotics   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information.   Never miss an episode -  Subscribe NOW to Health Mysteries Solved with host, Inna Topiler on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts and remember to rate and review the show! Find out more at http://healthmysteriessolved.com   PLEASE NOTE All information, content, and material on this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Some of the links provided are affiliate links. This means we may make a very small amount of money should you choose to buy after clicking on them. This will in no way affect the price the product but it helps us a tiny bit in covering our expenses.

Master Herbalist, Jane Barlow Christensen of Barlow Herbal. She learned her craft from her father Max Barlow who was instrumental in teaching people about the medicinal plant, Lomatium dissectum. This amazing root allowed the Washoe tribe of Nevada to sidestep deaths in the 1918 so-called “Spanish” flu. Listen to Dr. Heather's fascinating interview with Jane Barlow Christensen.

We are on the cusp of continuous warm nights.   Warm soil temps will take a few more weeks.   Recently, I had a gardener ask me about their hearty hibiscus that was planted last year.  They were worried it wasn't coming back; they didn't see any sign of life yet.   In Minnesota, gardeners often start to freak out a bit if they don't see signs of life during these first sunny days in May.   But remember, warmer weather plants won't start to do their thing until soil temps warm up.  The soil temp has about a 2-3 week lag on the night time air temp. We are still about a week away from warm nights - nights over 60 degrees.  Warm soil will happen at the end of the month or the beginning of June.   So, don't be alarmed if some of your summer perennials still seem dormant, that's because they are waiting for warmer soil temps to get going.       Brevities #OTD On this day in 1742, Jean Senebier, a Swiss pastor and botanist, is born. Where would we be without Senebier? Still breathing... but not appreciating the role Senebier played in getting the world to realize that carbon dioxide is consumed by plants and in turn, plants produce oxygen as part of the process of photosynthesis. Senebier’s work is important because he had learned the function of leaves: capturing carbon for food. Prior to Senebier, the purpose of leaves  and what they did for plants and people was unknown. It was Jean Senebier who said,  "Observation and experiment are two sisters who help each other."   #OTD Today, in 1806, along the banks of Idaho’s Clearwater River, Lewis and Clark discoverd  the Nine-leaf lomatium, Lomatium triternatum. A species of flowering plant in the carrot family and known by the common name nineleaf biscuitroot, the nine-leaf lomatium is so-named because each leaf divides into three narrow leaflets that, in turn, divide into three more (triternatum, from the Latin, means “three times three”). Lewis and Clark collected many varieties of lomatiums which are found only west of the Mississippi River. Lomatiums are used by herbalists as a remedy for viral illnesses. In 2018, the NIH reported the case of a woman who had taken lomatium extract - marked LDM-100 - for the flu and ended up with a severe rash all over her body for a week.  The title of the article, "Worse than the Disease? The Rash of Lomatium Dissectum"     #OTD The naturalist and Alexander Von Humboldt died today in 1859, he was 89 years old. In 1806, Friedrich Georg Weitsch painted his portrait, in 1806, two years after he returned from his five-year research trip through Central and South America. Humboldt didn't go alone; he was accompanied bythe French botanist Aimé Bonplant in 1799. Weitsch painted a romantic, idealized vista of Ecuador as the setting for the painting. Humboldt had climbed the Chimborazo Mountain in Ecuador, believed at the time to be the highest mountain in the world, so perhaps Weitsch imaged Humboldt viewing the landscape from Chimborazo. Surrounded by a jungle paradise, a large palm leaves shade Humboldt's resting spot.In the painting, a very handsome Humboldt is seated on a large boulder, his top hat is resting upside down on the boulder behind him. Weitsch shows the 37-year-old Humboldt wearing a puffy shirt that would make Seinfeld proud, a pinkish-orange vest, and tan breeches.  In his lap, he holds open the large leather-bound Flora he is working on and in his right hand he has a specimen of  "Rhexia seciosa" (aka Meriania speciosa).  A large barometer leans against the boulder in the lower left corner of the painting. It symbolized Humboldt’s principle of measuring environmental data while collecting and describing plants. King Ferdinand was so pleased with the portrait (which he had hung in the Berlin Palace), that he ordered two more paintings to be made featuring Humboldt's time in the Americas. Humboldt was a polymath; he made contributions across many of the sciences. He made a safety lamp for miners. He discovered the Peru Current (aka the Humboldt Current). He believed South America and Africa had been joined together geographically at one time. He named the "torrid zone"; the area of the earth near the equator. Apropos the area he was exploring, torrid means hot, blistering, scorching. He went to Russia and it was there that he predicted the location of the first Russian diamond deposits. Humboldt was also a pragmatist. It was the Great Alexandre Von Humboldt who said "Spend for your table less than you can afford, for your house rent just what you can afford, and for your dress more than you can afford." Humboldt developed his own theory for the web of life. "The aims I strive for are an understanding of nature as a whole, proof of the working together of all the species of nature," "Everything is Interaction," he noted in his Mexican diary in 1803.      #OTD After afive-year, £41 million restoration Temperate Housere-opened to the public on this day in 2018.  The ironwork was stripped and repainted with many coats, 15,000 pains of glass were replaced, 69,000 sections of metal, stone and timber repaired or replaced. Home to 10,000 plants - some are the world’s rarest and most threatened plants - Kew's Temperate House is the largest Victorian glasshouse in the world.     Unearthed Words   #OTD  On this day The annual meeting of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was held at Horticultural Hall at 3 :00 p.m. on May 6, 1946.    Here's an excerpt from their delightful minutes:   From the President's Address:   At the end of the war we were met with this question, "Will interest in gardening continue to grow or will there be a falling off ... with the coming of peace and a greater opportunity for other recreational pursuits?"   We proceeded on the assumption that fewer vegetable gardens would be made but that, on the other hand, a greater number of people than ever before would turn their attention to the growing of ornamental plants...   It is a duty for each one of us to plant a home garden. Membership in the Society has shown a remarkable growth and now numbers well over 8,000. Our magazine Horticulture has been remarkably successful in attracting members for the Society from all parts of the country.   Report of the Secretary   Interest in horticultural pursuits is steadily increasing, if it can be measured by the increase in membership shown by this Society in the past year.   Twelve months ago we had 7,200 members. As of today, the Society has 8,151 members.   Membership figures are always of interest as indicating trends.   The high point of this Society was in 1938, when the total membership was slightly greater than 9,000. Ten thousand members was the goal at that time but, because of the necessity of increasing revenue, the dues were raised from $2.00 to $3.00 a year.   This increase in dues was followed by an immediate drop in membership which continued until 1942 when the Society reached its low point of the last decade with a membership of 6,633.    Since that time it has been climbing steadily, year by year, and it seems reasonable to believe that in another year or two the 9,000 mark will again be reached.    The present figure is, of course, far beyond that of any similar organization in the country, although it is pleasant to learn that the New York and Pennsylvania societies are also showing an upward trend. Edward I. Farrington. Secretary.   Report of the Library Committee   Almost all the events and developments of 1945-1946 center... upon our return to peace-time living.   In the reading room, for instance, visitors are no longer predominantly in uniform.   The questions a year ago were often about the plants of the Pacific areas or what a gardener should visit while stationed in Boston. Now they are most often on the design of small home properties, the choice of good plant materials, the fine points of flower gardening, or the management of a greenhouse.       Today's book recommendation: The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World by Andrea Wulf "The Invention of Nature" reveals the extraordinary life of the visionary German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) and how he created the way we understand nature today. Though almost forgotten today, his name lingers everywhere from the Humboldt Current to the Humboldt penguin. Humboldt was an intrepid explorer and the most famous scientist of his age. His restless life was packed with adventure and discovery, whether climbing the highest volcanoes in the world, paddling down the Orinoco or racing through anthrax–infested Siberia. Perceiving nature as an interconnected global force, Humboldt discovered similarities between climate zones across the world and predicted human-induced climate change. He turned scientific observation into poetic narrative, and his writings inspired naturalists and poets such as Darwin, Wordsworth and Goethe but also politicians such as Jefferson. Wulf also argues that it was Humboldt’s influence that led John Muir to his ideas of preservation and that shaped Thoreau’s ‘Walden’. Wulf traces Humboldt’s influences through the great minds he inspired in revolution, evolution, ecology, conservation, art and literature.  In The Invention of Nature Wulf brings this lost hero to science and the forgotten father of environmentalism back to life.     Today's Garden Chore   If you're a mom, Mother's day is coming up. Start thinking about the colors and plants you'd like for your front containers and then make a list for your kids.   You can give them some license as well - ask the plants person to help you find something green and viney, or purple and tall, and so forth. For years, I did this with my kids and they spent a decade of Mother's Days helping me plant their annuals in the front planters and hanging baskets. It was a fantastic photo op, a wonderful way to get them involved in setting the stage for beauty around the front door, and getting them to notice annuals.  Many happy memories with this chore.       Something Sweet to ignite the botanical spark in your heart   #OTD On this day, last year was the 50th Anniversary of the Hudson, Massachusetts Garden Club on May 6, 2018.   With a familiar genesis story, the club began in 1968 as a group of sixteen friends and neighbors (Grace Adams, Helen Doyle, Phyllis Dyson, Peggy Gilroy, Elvira Jacobs, Sandra Joyce, Sharon Kearney, Teresa Landry, Jean Laviano, Waldro Lynch, Arline Parker, Jeanne Piecewicz, Viola Ross, Claire Shepard, Jeanne Simkins, and Cynthia Sylvia).  All shared a love of flowers and gardening.  Today the club has 41 members and the club's purpose is to promote interest in gardening, horticulture, conservation, and floral arranging, as well as serve the community in civic betterment.   It's a lovely thing to combine your love for gardening and beautifying the community - all while having a good time.   Most monthly meeting programs consist of guest speakers or hands-on activities, but over the years club members have taken out-of-town day trips to Arnold Arboretum, Elm Bank Reservation, Garden in the Woods, Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Pickity Place, and Fuller Gardens. Camaraderie and having fun are the club’s primary goals. All are welcome to join the club and members are not required to reside in Hudson. For more information, contact Diane Durand at 978-621-9665 or Patricia Main at 978-562-6910.         Thanks for listening to the daily gardener, and remember: "For a happy, healthy life, garden every day."

Hey Guys! Welcome back to another episode of Waist Away: The Intermittent Fasting Podcast! Jane Barlow is a Master Herbalist and co-founder of Barlow Herbal. She has years of experience in the field coming working alongside her father who was a botanist. In this episode, we discuss the health benefits of herbs, how they can substitute certain prescription drugs, and Jane's TOP herbs to use every day!   Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/e_QV070HE4o Learn more about Jane here: https://barlowherbal.com/   LISTENER QUESTIONS   Q1 - 17:53 I loved your podcast with April when she talked about healing her cancer naturally. She said that she recommends using a lot of Chinese herbs, but didn’t really specify which herbs were Chinese and what the best herbs are for helping fight cancer. I am hoping that Jane can help clarify? - Naomi in Chesterfield   Q2 - 20:20 I recently had a raised garden bed installed at my house. At first I planted a bunch of veggies but I wasn’t really happy with how they turned out and it was just too much work. I want to turn the bed into an herb garden. What are some of the most useful, low maintenance herbs that I can plant in there? - Sutton in New Jersey   Q3- 22:38 I am super diet conscious and eat really clean, my weight is in normal range, but I STILL struggle with my blood pressure. I really really don’t want to be on blood pressure meds for life. Have you seen any situations where people were able to regulate their blood pressure using herbs? - Alan in Virginia Beach   Q4 - 27:41 I am excited to hear from an herbalist on your podcast, I am always looking for all natural remedies for my children because I really want to keep them off antibiotics. Which herbs are the best to have on hand for children? My kids are relatively healthy, they just deal with the sniffles, sore throats, ear infections that are common for kids their age. Are there any herbs that are UNSAFE for kids, and is there anything I should have them all the time as a preventative? - Amy in Northern Virginia   Q5- 29:44 My husband found a tick on him about 3 months ago and hasn’t been feeling well lately. Of course I googled way more than I should have and I am convinced that he has Lyme Disease… He says I am a hypochondriac, and of course won’t go to the doctor. Are there any herbs that I could slip him that would help with his symptoms, and potentially help prevent the Lyme Disease from developing? He is tired and achy all the time, complains of a headache a lot, and commonly has a slight fever. - Anonymous   Q6 - 31:55  I have always struggled with hormonal imbalances and my doctor keeps me on birth control to help with this. I really want to wean off the birth control (W/O giving too much information, I don’t need it as a contraceptive). I want to take a more natural approach, so I have two questions. 1) Are there any herbs that will help regulate my hormones? 2) If so, is it safe to take them WHILE I am on my birth control, and how do you recommend I slowly wean myself off? -Brenda in Quebec   Q7 - 34:58 I started getting lumps and red bumps in my armpits. I’ve weaned myself off wearing any type of deodorant/antiperspirant and I feel so much better! Lumps and bumps are completely gone and after a week or so I found that I’m not even sweating there anymore and no odor at all! Is it healthier to just wear no deodorant/antiperspirant at all? Are there any natural herbs that help act as an antiperspirant? - Sheri in Texas   Q8 - 38:12 I had shingles about 3 years ago during a stressful time in my life. Unfortunately, it has just come back again. The case wasn’t yet severe, and my Doctor put me on Valtrex, which seems to be helping the shingles go away, but I really hate taking “drugs”…is there anything I should be taking now to help the active case that I have, and is there anything that I could take regularly to help prevent them from coming back? - Joanne in Virginia Beach   --------------------------------------- To learn more about the principles of intermittent fasting, purchase Chantel's book, Waist Away: The Chantel Ray Way NOW by visiting http://amzn.to/2CVmTgs YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***      

From a young age Drew’s guest, Jane Barlow was studying and consuming natural plants and herbal remedies. Her father was a Botanist who shared his passion for plants with all of his 14 children. Sixteen years ago Jane and her family once again took up the family business, Barlow Herbal and re-introduced her father’s potent remedies with the world. During today’s conversation, Jane shares herbs that can prevent viruses and bacteria, the resources that changed her nutritional habits, and how she makes the most of herbal supplements.   If you like this podcast subscribe & review it on iTunes | Stitcher.   Key Takeaways:   [6:10] Jane inherited her love of herbal medicines from her father. [13:29] The books that turned Jane's approach to fitness around. [19:39] Bringing Barlow Herbal back to life. [24:31] Desert Parsley or Lomatium is a strong antimicrobial. [33:04] Herbs that have beneficial properties. [46:13] Learn more through Barlow Herbal’s online herbal course. [47:44] Why Jane does what she does.   Sponsors: Complete Wellness Supplements — Shop for Drew’s Hand-formulated Powdered Greens, Probiotics, and MCT Oil Powder Dry Farm Wines — Use this link for a bottle of wine for $.01 with any order Dollar Workout Club   Mentioned in This Episode: Barlow Herbal @BarlowHerbal on Instagram Barlow Herbal Specialities on Facebook Barlow Herbal on Youtube Fats that Heal, Fats that Kill: The Complete Guide to Fats, Oils, Cholesterol and Human Health, by Udo Erasmus Fit2Fat2Fit Fit2Fat2Fit on Youtube Fit2Fat2Fit on A&E Fit2Fat2Fit on Facebook Fit2Fat2Fit Book Drew on Social Media: @fit2fat2fit Email Drew: Drew@fit2fat2fit.com

Jim Goetz Dr. Mike Brandon Chantea Goetz   The big announcement is that our BiohackHumans website now has an Insiders Only Section. Be the first to see world class workout programs, high quality recipes, videos, how Dr. Mike Brandon lost 30 lbs in 5 days step by step and m uch much more!!!!    New Theories Behind The Real Cause of Lymes Disease and Possible Natural Treatments Jim Goetz   Since the 1970's in the town of Lymes, Connecticut, individuals have been coming down with a mysterious illness diagnosed as many things. The symptoms are pretty much the same. They include: fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, twitching, spasms, restless leg syndrome, mental fog, joint pain, swelling, and tingling in the extremities. (These symptoms sounds seriously like every night after my three times per day workouts). Because of the grouping of symptoms, health officials believed they needed to find the cause of this new "disease". A few years later, an individual who had these symptoms stated they reported having a tick on them a few weeks prior to the symptoms occurring. Researchers found this specific type of tick to carry the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi and "hallejuia" an answer was found (though it was based on mere observation). Lymes has traditionally been treated by using a very large dose full spectrum anti-biotic. Patients often get better at first giving doctors the impression that the drugs are working. This is called a Herxheimer reaction. That is symptoms reverse. Now with this dose of antibiotics, your body is also losing beneficial bacteria that your body needs to function and yes, even think. Unfortunately antibiotics at times casue viruses to strengthen. In this case, this is true.  Recently there has been some speculation that Lymes disease is also caused by other bacteria such as Bartonella or parasites such as Babesia. None of these however or Borrelia actually seem to be responsible for the actual symptoms of Lymes disease. Someone may test positive for one of these bacteria or parasites and have Lymes disease but this again may only be another observational study and the two may have nothing to do with another. This is like someone observing an individual with a cold having eaten a pizza just the day prior and no other foods. Therefore colds must be caused by pizza. This simply is not the truth.  The symptoms of Lymes disease are the same as those who have Epstein-Barr, HHV-6 and it's varous strains. Some also test positive for cytomegalo virus. These are all viruses!!! Exactly!!!!! Lymes disease may actually be a virus that most of us have that is actually triggered by events in life.  All of these items in some way or another lower ones immune response. As a result, a dormant virus can take over. These possible causes include (but not limited to: -mold -mercury based dental mamlgam fillings -mercury in general -emotional events such as the loss of a loved one or traumatic event -bites or stings -virus enabling prescripton medications (see benzodiazepines) -overprescribed medications -recreational drug abuse -overly stressful chronic situations such as finances -lack of sleep -poor nutrition -chemicals in ones environment such as carpets or carpet cleaning products, paint, etc. -runoff -swimming (chlorine is highly toxic in pools as are red algae blooms in the ocean)   Some natural treatments include but are not limited to: -thyme (kills viruses on contact). I often use this in a diffuser and breathe it in the room, especially in fall and winter. I have no proof it works but know I do not get sick often. -lemon balm (kills co-factors of viruses). It's also naturally soothing and used in many good bed time/ relaxation formuals. -zinc (lowers inflammation and may raise immune levels) If you put a zinc losenger in your mouth though and it tastes highly metallic, your zinc levels may already be normal and therefore risk toxicity. -licorice root (impairs viral movement and ability to reproduce) -L-lysine (same as licorice root). However, L-lysine is used during herpes outbreaks as it appears to be directly inverse to L-Arginine, a vasodialator. L- Arginine and foods containing this amino acid are to be avoided during times of outbreaks. -Lomatium root (removes pathogens from the body). -reishi mushrooms (increases lymphocytes, and neutrophils, which are white blood cells responsible for immune function). -silver hydrosol (kills viruses on contact) -astaxanthin (restores neurological function) This is found in krill supplements and Green Vibrance. Both area a staple in the diet of the madscientist himself. -nascent iodine (strengthens the encocrine system)   Swing Away Depression and Anxiety Dr. Mike Brandon Jumping on a trampoline, swinging in the park, running in circles, and rolling down hills may sound like a day's summer schedule for a child, but what about as a way to help combat depression, anxiety, and memory deficits in us all. Our body's vestibular system is what helps us with our balance and equilibrium and allows us to do things like walking and standing upright, standing on one leg, walk across a tight rope etc. The majority of this system is small structures buried within our ears which works with our eyes and specific regions of our brain. It gets strengthened via body and head movements like rolling, jumping, spinning, and so forth. We rarely think about it unless there's an issue like becoming dizzy or losing balance, but clearly this system is important for us. Could you imagine trying to go through a day without being able to walk 10 feet without falling to the side? Science has found however that having a healthy balancing system may also help with stress, anxiety and depression. It appears that having vestibular dysfunction, like dizziness or vertigo, can cause increased anxiety and stress, and even the reverse with having excess stress or anxiety disorders could cause dizziness or vertigo. So clearly they are related, but why does that matter?​ There was a study that took college students and gave them “swing time” every day, meaning they literally went to a park, sat on a swing and swung back and forth for a while. This caused all participants to have a positive change on their emotional state with depression, stress, and anxiety. This led me to think about children and the importance of recess. Its been over the news the past few years when it was shown that increased play time increased academic performance. This could be a big part as to why. Children's brains are still developing, so having kids “just be kids” and run, roll, and jump, is quite important so they have a better chance at staying happy and coping with the stress that inevitably arises in life. Currently, kids don't play as much as they used to due to tv, video games, and similar activities, so their vestibular system which is linked to strong emotional control and satisfaction may not get fully developed. Add to that then how most of us as adults live rather sedentary lives and sit most of the day, so we aren't strengthening our equilibrium and balance systems either. The good news is, that it appears that even as adults we can help ourselves by “just being a kid”.  So maybe I wouldn't advice grandpa to go hop on a merry-go-round or start doing flips on the trampoline, but gently rocking in a chair or standing on a wobble board for a while may help his occasional panic attacks or make him smile a bit more. It shouldn't be surprising then that most people enjoy things such as swinging and spinning. Everybody wants to stay young, and though we have yet to biohack a secret for that, there's clearly benefits by following a child's example in this case. So go make yourself a little dizzy, a little happy, and as always, BioHack on!   References: Dalton, S. (2016, May 11). Youth Fitness: Exercise Helps Children Excel in School. Retrieved June 16, 2017, from http://www.healthline.com/health/youth-fitness-exercise-helps-children-excel-school#5 Eisenbarth, C. A. (2013). Influence of Optimism on Appraised Stress, Depression, and Anxiety Among College Students. Journal of Psychology Research, 3(6), 295-297. doi:10.17265/2159-5542/2013.06.003  Gurvich C., Maller J. J., Lithgow B., Haghgooie S., Kulkarni J. (2013, in press). Vestibular insights into cognition and psychiatry. Brain Res. [Epub ahead of print]. 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.08.058  Halberstadt A. L., Balaban C. D. (2006). Serotonergic and nonserotonergic neurons in the dorsal raphe nucleus send collateralized projections to both the vestibular nuclei and the central amygdaloid nucleus. Neuroscience 140, 1067–1077 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2006.02.053  Mukkadan, J., Rajagopalan, A., Jinu, K., Sailesh, K., Mishra, S., & Reddy, U. (2017). Understanding the links between vestibular and limbic systems regulating emotions. Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine, 8(1), 11. doi:10.4103/0976-9668.198350  Smith, P. F., & Darlington, C. L. (2013). Personality changes in patients with vestibular dysfunction. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 7. doi:10.3389/fnhum.2013.00678    biohackhumans.com   Find us: Instagram (@biohackhumans)  Facebook (@biohackhumans) Twitter (@biohackhumans) Tumblr (@biohackhumans)   Contact Us: support@biohackhumans.com

Jane Barlow Christensen is a master Herbalist and co-founder of Barlow Herbal. Her father, Max G. Barlow, worked with Dr. ET Krebs Jr and Dr. Hulda Clark, inventor of the Essiac formula. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. In this episode we talk about herbs, Lomatium, virus infections, and Jane's supplements. Here's what you'll hear: Min 02:25 Introducing Jane Barlow Min 05:10 The art of putting herbs together Min 09:35 Jane's Lomatium formula Min 16:00 Munityboost  Min 23:35 Jane's turmeric formula Min 26:55 Chlorella & spirulina Min 31:35 Heartlove supplement - includes cayenne pepper, cinnamon, & slippery Elm Min 36:35 Brain Glow  Min 42:15 Jane's parasite products & resources To learn more about Jane Barlow, visit her website here and follow her on social media: Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  YouTube  Resources: WWC Supplement Shop Functional Health Solutions program Hormone Webinar with Dr. Mariza Snyder (June 05 3 PM PST, 6 PM EST) Spring Cleaning Pack Glowing Vitality Skin serum Munityboost  Functional Health Solutions Program To learn more about our private Functional Health Solutions program, please fill out the brief form here. After filling it out, you'll get a short series of emails to teach you about how functional health coaching works, and if it's a fit for you and your case.  As thank you, we provide a discount code at the end of the series for learning about us!

Visit my site at Evanbrand.com for health consultations. Jane Barlow is a master herbalist who discusses Lomatium, a new favorite herb of mine. We also chat about less popular but amazing adaptogenic herbs. Janes passion in the beauty industry coupled with her master herbal knowledge gives her a unique edge in creating very specialized health & beauty products. She spends years of research carefully formulating healthy products that she uses and endorses.

Why You Should Listen: In this episode, you will learn about herbs in health and healing from master herbalist Jane Barlow. We talk about one of her favorite products LDM-100 from the herb Lomatium as well as what she does to keep herself healthy. Enjoy! About My Guest: My guest for this episode is Jane Barlow. She is the co-founder of Barlow Herbal and the second of her father Max's nine daughters. She has grown up around herbs her entire life. She learned her father’s trade working side by side with him in the field. From learning the precise harvest seasons for each herb types to the distinct ways to dry, process and create powerful concentrated extracts, Jane truly understands how to capture the strength from the Earth. Jane’s passion in the health and beauty industry coupled with her master herbal knowledge gives her a unique edge in creating very specialized products. Jane is one of the most vibrant, positive people I know. When you enter a room with her, you can feel it. She says “It’s a beautiful world we live in and you create vibrant, amazing health with your attitude, your behavior and your actions. It’s all up to you!” Key Takeaways: - How did your father influence your work today? - Why are plants often the best medicine? - What is Lomatium (LDM-100) and how is it used? - What about the Lomatium rash? - What do you find helpful for parasites and Candida? - Do microbes develop resistance to herbs? - What do you do to remain happy and healthy? Connect With My Guest: http://www.barlowherbal.com http://betterhealthguy.link/BarlowHerbalVideos http://betterhealthguy.link/JaneBarlow Related Resources: n/a Interview Date: February 3, 2017 Disclosure: n/a Disclaimer: The content of this show is for informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any illness or medical condition. Nothing in today's discussion is meant to serve as medical advice or as information to facilitate self-treatment. As always, please discuss any potential health-related decisions with your own personal medical authority.