Podcasts about traditional medicinals

#67 - What ancient wisdom is hidden within the stories and myths of our plant allies? Join us for an amazing conversation with Herbalist Guido Masé as we explore the intersection of plant mythology and clinical herbal medicine through his captivating storytelling and deep knowledge of folklore and science. As we settle into the darker months of the year - the traditional time for storytelling - Guido shares herbal lore of while revealing how these stories preserve profound teachings about plant consciousness and healing. In this episode, you'll discover: • How the plant mythology of Elder and Hawthorn contains hidden keys to understanding herbal medicine • A powerful clinical case study featuring Hawthorn's ability to support emotional healing • The fascinating science behind plant compounds like anthocyanins and their effects on human health • Ancient landwork practices with Nettle and practical ways to be in community with green allies Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinician and educator in the Western herbal tradition. He spent his childhood in Italy and has been living in Vermont since 1996. His practice interweaves clinical experience, mythology, and science. He is herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, chief herbalist at Urban Moonshine, clinician at the Burlington Herb Clinic/Railyard Apothecary, founder and board member at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, teacher in herbal medicine at the University of Vermont, and author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters. You can find Guido at: https://www.railyardapothecary.com/https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/https://urbanmoonshine.com/For more info visit Sara's website at: https://www.multidimensionalnature.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/multidimensional.nature/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saraartemisia.ms/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/plantspiritherbalismYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@saraartemisiaTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@multidimensional.naturePinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/multidimensionalnature/Learn how to communicate with plant consciousness in the free workshop on How to Learn Plant Language: https://www.learnplantlanguage.com/

In this episode, Urban Remedy's founder, Neka Pasquale, sits down with the Chief Science Officer of Traditional Medicinals, Taryn Forrelli, to explore the healing power of herbs and the importance of incorporating daily tea rituals for overall well-being. Discover how these natural practices can transform your health and lifestyle.

In this episode, Urban Remedy's founder, Neka Pasquale, sits down with the Chief Science Officer of Traditional Medicinals, Taryn Forrelli, to explore the healing power of herbs and the importance of incorporating daily tea rituals for overall well-being. Discover how these natural practices can transform your health and lifestyle.

David Hoffmann B.Sc., F.N.I.M.H., RH (AHG)   A Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, David Hoffmann has been a phytotherapist for 45 years.   Graduating in Biological Science from Sussex University in 1973, and after clinical training  became a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists 1978. He was ‘elevated' to fellowship of the Institute in 1995.   After moving to the US in 1986 he joined the faculty of the California School of Herbal Studies. He was one of the 12 founding members and a past president of the American Herbalist Guild.   The author of 14 books, translated into 9 languages, such as The Holistic Herbal and Medical Herbalism. A peripatetic teacher to herb schools, as well as academic institutions, and frequent presenter at conferences throughout the English speaking world. In 2004 he joined Traditional Medicinals as formulator and Principal Scientist, retiring in 2020,   An activist his whole life, he ran for parliament in the UK for the Green Party in 1983. So, after being a clinical phytotherapist forever, he now has finally discovered the garden and that he is actually an herbalist!

Enter the world of bitter herbs, and learn about their historical significance and modern-day applications with expert herbalist Guido Masé. As a renowned herbalist, gardener, and educator, Guido shares his extensive knowledge of how bitters can enhance digestion, regulate appetite, and support metabolic health.Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinical herbalist, educator, and garden steward specialising in holistic Western herbalism with an eclectic approach. Born in Italy, he has lived in Vermont since 1996. He is a founder and faculty member at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism and serves as the herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals. He is also a founding member of the Burlington Herb Clinic and participates in herbal education at the University of Vermont. Author of The Wild Medicine Solution and DIY Bitters, Guido's teaching integrates clinical experience, storytelling, and scientific research, emphasising the connection between humans and nature for sustainable living.In this episode, discover the fascinating mechanisms behind how bitters work in the body, from stimulating digestive secretions to modulating hormonal responses. Learn about the evolutionary role of bitter taste receptors and their presence not just in the mouth, but throughout the gastrointestinal tract and even within the heart and lungs. Guido explains how bitters can help with common digestive issues like gas, bloating, and heartburn, as well as more serious conditions such as type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.Guido and Sebastian also delve into the importance of dosing and the energetic qualities of bitters and explore the concept of hormesis, the paradoxical effect where small doses of potentially harmful substances can strengthen the body. Explore a world of plant-powered knowledge at herbalreality.com or connect with us on Instagram @herbal.realityHerbcast is proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

This week's episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features conversations from a recent herbal education summit, hosted by Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals, which focused on herbal medicines in the food system. Speakers discussed the notion of “herbalism as activism,” the many benefits that plants offer to physical and mental wellbeing, and ways for eaters to incorporate more herbal medicines into their own lives. Speakers include Taryn Forrelli, chief science officer at Traditional Medicinals; Guido Masé, principle scientist and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals; Deborah Vorhies, CEO of FairWild; Jocelyn Boreta, executive director of The Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic; Dr. Nadja Cech, professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina Greensboro; Dr. Holly Johnson, chief science officer at the American Herbal Products Association; Dr. Kevin Spelman, Founder of Health, Education & Research; and moderator Chloe Sorvino, food journalist at Forbes. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

This week's guest on Herbal Radio is the knowledgeable and passionate naturopath, Taryn Forrelli. As an expert in wellness and supplement formulation using science-backed plant medicine, Taryn holds the title of Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals. Thomas and Taryn chat about her upbringing in Boston, MA, and how her passion for uncovering medicinal secrets hidden within the individual cells of plants blossomed throughout her young adulthood. We truly hope you leave today's episode with a piece of newfound plant knowledge from this innovative and brilliant individual. Taryn has spent nearly 20 years working in the natural products industry including 12 years with New Chapter and 4 years with OLLY. She actively holds the title of Chief Science Officer at Traditional Medicinals and is responsible for their quality, formulation, and leading her team with science-backed innovative strategies. Her knowledge and understanding of plant medicine have allowed Taryn to collaborate with numerous organizations to launch over 60 science-backed dietary supplements. She is a Naturopathic Doctor and wellness expert with a passion for science, innovation, and formulation. Lean more about Taryn's work with Traditional Medicinals! Connect with Taryn on LinkedIn!   Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Jamie joined Traditional Medicinals in 2019 as the Chief Purpose Officer. She manages Traditional Medicinals sustainability efforts including risk assessment, Zero Waste Project, regenerative and carbon strategy, and supply chain data management. Jamie is a recognized leader with expertise in corporate responsibility, sustainability, shared value creation and employee and community engagement. In January 2022, Jamie's role officially expanded to include the Human Resources team. Previously, Jamie was the Senior Director of Corporate Responsibility at McKesson, a Fortune 6 healthcare company. Prior to that she was the Senior Director, Employee Engagement and Corporate Responsibility at Visa and served as the Director of Community Engagement at the Alcoa Foundation for 10 years. Jamie earned a MS, Leadership for Sustainability, from University of Vermont, an Executive Certificate in Strategic Reputation Management from Dartmouth College, and MBA, Strategic Management, Organization Behavior from The University of British Columbia and a BS in Business Administration, IT, Finance and Accounting from Duquesne University. Jamie Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: How the B Corp community has helped Traditional Medicinals advance its sustainability efforts The FairWild Certification Transitioning to biodegradable packaging Challenges and processes for quantifying scope 3 emissions Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Jamie's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  Understanding communication skills and influence skills really matter. What I found, especially working in large companies, is that most leaders are not ill-intentioned, but they may be preoccupied and they may be out of their depth on some of these sustainability topics. So the more you can meet them where they are, think about the scope of responsibility they have as well as their personal values and the company values, and then help move them in the direction of the change that you want to see, the easier it will be for everyone.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  This might be specific to me, but I think we're probably seeing it across the board as hiring managers, is that environmental courses and topics are much more prevalent today than they were when we were in school. What I find now is that many people have degrees or minors in environmental sustainability. They may be working in marketing or R&D or procurement, but they have a real passion for environmental sustainability. We used to have to convince people, we had to do a lot of selling internally to get our initiatives bumped to the top of the priority list. Now we have ready allies across the organization who are really agitating for change. I think that's great, but it does require us as sustainability leaders to change our skills from leading from the front to coordinating and collaborating across departments. But I'm excited to see how many people have skill and passion.  What is one book you'd recommend sustainability leaders read?  I love The Shareholder Value Myth by Lynn Stout. We can't talk about the future health of the planet without talking about the way that our capital markets work. There's a real case to be made for long-term thinking, and I think she does a really good job discussing that.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  The Fair Wild Foundation. If you care about conservation or plants, it's a great one to learn from. They produce really great, thought leadership pieces. For those in the food industry, we use a tool called HowGood that allows us to understand the environmental footprint and impact of our products. That helps us when we're innovating as well. We want to deliver specific impact to our consumers, but if we can do that in a lower environmentally impactful way, that's great. So HowGood is another great tool. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Traditional Medicinals? Our website is https://www.traditionalmedicinals.com/. If you go to the impact section, you can find our impact report. You can find lots of stories about what we're doing in the world and our approach to business, and I hope you enjoy it. I think it's a beautiful site. It also teaches a lot about plants.

What can your company do to start harnessing the power of purpose? Whether you're an aspiring purpose-driven leader, herbal enthusiast, or you're simply curious about the power of purpose in business, this episode is for you.  My guest this week is Jamie Horst, the Chief Purpose Officer at Traditional Medicinals. Jamie is a visionary leader who has taken the concept of purpose-driven business to new heights. With a background rooted in sustainable practices, ethical sourcing, and a profound respect for the power of plants, Jamie has played a pivotal role in steering Traditional Medicinals towards a brighter, more purposeful future. Tune in this week to discover how to activate the profound power of purpose.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://sensiba.com/resources/

If you think bitterness is a negative attribute, this episode will be an eye-opener. Incorporating bitter elements into your food and drink can not only make it taste better, it can make a surprising difference to your well-being.   Here to explain is Guido Masé, a clinical herbalist and a founder of the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a non-profit herbal medicine clinic and school who also serves as chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, where he works on research, development, formulation and education for herbal teas and supplements. He is also the co-author of the book DIY Bitters: Reviving the Forgotten Flavor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taryn Forrelli is a Naturopathic Doctor and the Chief Science Officer for the leading botanical wellness company, Traditional Medicinals. She is a wealth of information on all things holistic wellness, natural medicine, and herbs, with a passion for science, innovation, and formulation. She has spent nearly twenty years working in the natural product industry including roles at New Chapter and OLLY where she commercialized science-backed dietary supplements, functional foods, and plant-based products that have disrupted the industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plantcunning/support

A huge thank you to our presenting sponsor for The Herbalist Hour, Oshala Farm.  Oshala Farm is a beautiful and vibrant certified organic herb farm based in southern Oregon where they grow and sell over 80 different plant species.  LEARN MORE AND BUY | OshalaFarm.com In this episode of The Herbalist Hour I'm joined by the Taryn Forrelli. Taryn is the Chief Science Officer at one of the most well-known and highly esteemed organic tea companies in the United States, Traditional Medicinals.  I really enjoyed getting to know Taryn in this conversation. We chat a bit about her background, chamomile, peppermint, the challenges of sourcing quality herbs, herbal business advice and a whole lot more. Learn more at TraditionalMedicinals.com Thanks to Taryn for joining me, and thanks to y'all for listening!  Until the next episode, ~Mason You can watch all of The Herbalist Hour interviews on HerbRally's YouTube channel. VIEW THE PLAYLIST Herbal Foundations Program A year long online program in herbal medicine with Green Path Herb School. SAVE over $100 if you register by September 15, 2023! Use code HF2023HR at checkout. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER  

In this week's episode, our guest is Jamie Horst, Chief Purpose Officer, Traditional Medicinals. Jamie manages the company's sustainability efforts, and she shares more about Traditional Medicinals' philanthropic activities. Listen now to learn more! Have questions/comments/suggestions? Email us at mdebnath@give.org. Don't forget to follow or subscribe and leave a comment on iTunes.

Gary Gatton is the Chief Executive Officer of Traditional Medicinals. In this episode, Gary delves into the roots of the company and how it has grown to become the fourth-largest bagged tea company in the US. -- If you haven't yet had the chance, make sure to register for our 2024 Real Leaders Impact Awards. Our Impact Award winners gain access to a values aligned community, credibility through Real Leaders, and access to our network of Impact capital sources. Apply now to claim your discounted application ⁠https://eunbi5zgbx7.typeform.com/to/XNdfGsS2#app_first_name=xxxxx&company_name=xxxxx&work_email=xxxxx&campaign_name=xxxxx&channel=LN&owner=Z⁠ Also, check out Outsource Access for all of your Virtual Staffing Needs. At an affordable rate you can outsource the work you need to get done at an extremely affordable rate. You can find more info about them here using this link. https://outsourceaccess.com/

Sue Daly is a Naturopath of 25 years, with a wealth of experience and a background in education. Her passion is herbal medicine and she's recently released Sappho, a divine skincare range featuring healing botanicals.  During our chat, Sue shares how a love of spending time in nature as a young child, led to a calling to complete a home remedy herbal medicine course when her children were young. Through this course, she felt empowered to care for her young family, which sparked a passion and led to further study. Sue experienced her first introduction to root cause medicine when her daughter was being supported by a local herbalist- this was a light bulb moment! Sue spent her formative years as a Naturopath in the iconic Traditional Medicinals in the Northern Rivers of NSW, before opening her own practice The Bangalow Naturopath and finally settling in Illuka as The Herb Woman, where she practices and creates her beautiful skin care range. Sue believes that ‘Self care is keeping yourself well enough to be able to do all things you need to do…' She believes it's about setting healthy boundaries and finding balance, both of which we discuss in depth. Sue's a bit of a doer and confesses to often being drawn to staying up late researching or creating her art…she's known for burning the candle at both ends.. We chat about how it took a loud message from the universe and her body for Sue to ask...Why have I landed here again? Sometimes it's from these moments that the most growth occurs.. Sue's most recent passion is using herbs topically for self care. We delve into the birth of her gorgeous Sappho skincare range as well as the beautiful simplicity of herbal infused oils- Sue describes the most nourishing morning ritual, which allows her to enter an almost meditative state.  We chat about how the benefits of self care really start to flow as soon as we make the decision to honour ourselves, before we even start to make any changes…allowing ourselves to flow into a state of receiving… Our conversation weaves and flows into many places, we touch on how we support our clients, the beauty of drop dosing, the benefits of getting to know a couple of herbs really well and the one herb we reach for to support women in all phases of life…  Sue is such a wise woman, and she generously shares so much during this interview, I promise you're going to love it! You can learn more about Sue and find her glorious Sappho skin care range (I can't live without her beautiful bio regenerative face cream!) via her website https://www.theherbwoman.com.au and also keep in the loop via her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theherbwoman/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theherbwoman. To find out more about The Elder Tree visit the website at www.theeldertree.org and donate to the crowdfunding campaign here. You can also follow The Elder Tree on Facebook and Instagram and sign up to the newsletter. Find out more about this podcast and the presenters here. Get in touch with The Elder Tree at:  asktheeldertree@gmail.com

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Guido Masé RH (AHG) is an herbalist and garden steward specializing in therapeutic herbalism and the pharmacology of plants and mushrooms. He spent his childhood in Italy, in the central Alps and in the Renaissance town of Ferrara. He later settled into Vermont, where he has been living since 1996. Guido is a founder, faculty member and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a non-profit herbal medicine clinic and school. He serves as herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, and is a founding member of the Railyard Apothecary, a collaborative clinical practice in Burlington, VT. Guido is the author of The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter and Tonic Plants, and DIY Bitters. Jiling and Guido discuss herbal medicine as a language, concentrating decoctions, an autumnal tonic herbal soup stock, and botanically-infused folklore for connecting with place.  Follow Guido Mase on Twitter @Herbalist and his blog, A Radicle.  Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (L.Ac), herbalist, and yoga teacher in Ventura, CA. Visit Jiling at JilingLin.com, Instagram @LinJiling, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Get her free Nourishing Life (養生) template, Five Elements (五行) outline, or sign up for her newsletter here. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

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In this chat with Guido Masé, one of my herbal heroes, you'll hear the many, many gifts of Yarrow. Then, we get a glimpse into what's on Guido's mind these days.  This conversation is a real treat. I love how Guido weaves together many seemingly different pieces of herbalism, whether it's chemical constituents, heart centered healing, or even mythology and folklore. He also perfectly summarizes why I love being an herbalist.  You'll also receive instant access to a FREE recipe card with Guido's instructions for how to make yarrow powder from the fresh plant.  I love this recipe for many reasons. One is that yarrow powder is a truly wondrous healer for cuts and scrapes. This is one remedy you'll never want to be without! Another is that rather than letting any part of the plant go to waste, Guido also shares how you can process and use the yarrow stalks to cast the I Ching, a traditional Chinese oracular system. For those of you who don't know him already, Guido Masé is an herbalist and garden steward, specializing in therapeutic herbalism and the pharmacology of plants and mushrooms. He spent his childhood in Italy, in the central Alps, in a Renaissance town called Ferrara. After traveling the United States, he settled into Vermont where he has been living since 1996. He is a founder, faculty member, and clinical supervisor at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, a 501(c)(3), nonprofit herbal medicine clinic and school. He serves as herbalist, principal scientist, and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, where he works on herbal teas, supplements, bitters, and tonics. He is a founding member of the Railyard Apothecary in Burlington, Vermont, where he works as part of a collaborative clinical practice. He's the author of the The Wild Medicine Solution: Healing with Aromatic, Bitter, and Tonic Plants, as well as the book DIY Bitters. Listen in for: ► Why yarrow is one of Guido's most beloved herbal allies ► What makes plants and herbal medicine, in Guido's words, a chemistry of communion ► How medicinal compounds tell a story (quite literally) Show snippet:  “So many incredible things from Yarrow, as well as its shining beauty in the field or in the garden, make this perhaps my most beloved ally.” ---- Get full show notes and more information at: http://herbswithrosaleepodcast.com/ (herbswithrosaleepodcast.com) For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow https://www.instagram.com/rosaleedelaforet/ (@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 https://bit.ly/3EtBEqe (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 http://herbswithrosalee.com/ (herbswithrosalee.com). ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/140195006X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=metvalher-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=140195006X&linkId=015132911186b966727b15dabec8da5d (Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal) and co-author of the bestselling book https://amzn.to/3a2G3R4 (Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine). She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in...

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It talks about the need to ramp up your immune system, however, I have an autoimmune thyroid,(Hashimotos) and was told to avoid things that ramp up my immune system, because the immune system has already gone rogue, and it could cause the body to attack itself even more. For instance, I read to avoid echinacea and Holy Basil. Can you clear this up because I certainly would like to support immune system without causing issues with my autoimmunity. I listen all the time, so thanks for your help on this issue. Cindy   Liz: Hi Dr. Cabral, Thank you for putting so much time and effort into your podcasts; it's clear that you have a drive and a need to help people help themselves! I've learned a lot over the past couple of years. My question is, what do you think of fucoxanthin supplements to aid in fat loss? I haven't been able to find a lot of information on it, but what I have seen seems promising. 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Well, it finally happened. As you may have noticed, I've been gone for a few weeks. I officially ran out of time. I've always done my best to prioritize this podcast, but I got to the point where it was either make another episode or take some much-needed rest and I had to choose the latter. You've heard me talk about the importance of self-care and taking breaks and I stand by it. I rarely let myself get to the point where that's even a question, but the last several months have been intense. I continue to be grateful for all of the work and opportunities, but it was a lot. Every time I told myself, “I'll take a break after this job,” something else came up that I didn't want to turn down and the cycle continued. But now here we are at the end of the year and it's finally time. The last big job ended mid-December and I don't have any major obligations until February. My plan is to take at least a month off to rest, catch up on personal things, and mentally prepare myself for what's to come. I do fully intend to come back to weekly podcasts and to start interviewing again, but hopefully you understand why I need a little time off and don't forget about me while I'm gone. But I wanted to at least say hello, wish you all happy holidays, and do a quick recap of 2021 to figure out how I got here in the first place. Usually, the end of December into the beginning of January is slow. By December, everyone has wrapped up projects for the year and gone into holiday mode. January budgets haven't been allocated yet and it takes a little time to get back into the swing of things. I've always enjoyed that time, especially since I started working for myself, because it's a restful way to end one year and start the next. This year, that didn't really happen. All of January and the first week of February was spent wrapping up season 22 of Intervention, which was 34 consecutive weeks of intense work for me that started in June of 2020. Fortunately, I got a few weeks off in February but jumped straight into season 23 in the beginning of March, which was another 30 consecutive weeks that ended October 1st. So the two seasons were 64 of 68 weeks from mid-2020 through October 2021, where each week was at least 5 working days and often bled into the weekends because of when the shoots were scheduled. Working on a series full-time like that is plenty enough to warrant a long break. But that wasn't all I was doing. In April, there was the Skechers spring marketing video and the Mercedes Tony Hawk commercial. We also started working on the new website and booking platform for The Voice Actors Studio, which took 6 months of planning and regular meetings and testing before launching in September, followed by all the troubleshooting and refining that's still ongoing. In May, we started preproduction for Blue Origin's First Human Flight in July, which took me into the field for the first time since March of 2020. Showing the world the first successful launch of humans into space was pretty special. August brought along the Traditional Medicinals shoot. September was the launch of the TVAS website AND when the craziest episode of Intervention was at its most chaotic AND that bled right into the 2nd Human Flight AND the Skechers fall marketing video. That was around the time I started really needing a break. I thought November might give me that rest, but we went straight into planning for the 3rd human flight, which happened in early December. On top of all of this, I have a handful of monthly retainer clients where I'm working various hours on things like consulting, managing, and bookkeeping. I produced 49 podcast episodes, taught 8 3-hour workshops, and found a way to squeeze in 6 new coaching clients. So yeah. That was 2021 for me. It's been such a fantastic year for work and I do not take that for granted. But if there's one thing I've learned about navigating the roller coaster of self-employment, it's that you take advantage of slow time when you have it. So that's what I'm doing now. I went for a 90-minute massage, and intend to get at least a few more. I'm catching up on projects around the house. I'm spending a lot of time not doing much at all, which makes my cats happy. The typical holiday lull has been back to normal, too, which has been nice. It makes me smile every time I check my email and nothing new has come through any of my many accounts. I still have some work to do, but I'm limiting that to a few hours a day, if even that. I'm just taking the time to breathe and enjoy the quiet. I hope you are doing well and enjoying some down time or something else that's important to you. Thanks for hanging in there with me while I take this much needed break. In the meantime, if there are topics you'd like to hear about, guests you'd like me to interview, or if you have any other suggestions, please reach out. You can email info@aardvarkgirl.com or DM me on social @aardvarkgirl. I'll talk to you again in the new year.

What's in Our Cup Smile Tiger coffee Traditional Medicinals tea Cool Threads Jocelyn: Mallow Cardigan(ravelry) Really Seriously Annoyed Grapes Shawl (ravelry) Diana: My Sisters' Favourite Things Shawl (ravelry) Rivers Wrap (ravelry) Woolly Workings Jocelyn: Shawlography MKAL(ravelry) slipper socks (no pattern) vanilla socks (no pattern) Lodge Sweater Diana: Diana Socks(ravelry) Shawlography MKAL(ravelry) NikkieKnits is doing a… Continue reading Episode 239 – If I Sits I Knits

Today, I'm sharing my ultimate fall refresh essentials--everything you need to start the cozy season off right. Any change in the seasons and calendar is an opportunity to reset, reflect and refresh and get into the coziest, comfiest fall state of mind. Let me know what your autumn refresh routine looks like at @bribookspod on Instagram and Twitter, and by using #bribooks while you listen! 1:37 - #1: A notebook! Every autumn, I go to Paper Source and Barnes and Noble to scour the Leuchtturm1917 notebooks, which come in every hue under the sun. I love the bullet journaling approach (here's an episode of Bri Books about how to start bullet journaling!) I'm starting your fall reset with a notebook because you have to know where you want to go to get to where you want to be. Having a designated place to dump thoughts, plans and problems alleviate mental clutter. (Here's a link to my favorite Leuchturn1917 notebook.) 3:20 - #2: New tote bag! The CALPAK Haven laptop tote has taken the place of my everyday canvas bag. Inside the CALPAK tote is a removable laptop compartment. My favorite function? The slit in the back AKA the ‘luggage pass-through,' so you can slip through your carry-on luggage handle. This is the bag that'll define my fall ‘on-the-go' look. (Here's a link) 5:40 - #3: Bluetooth earbuds! The ones I've been using all summer and will use into winter are the Jaybird Vista 2 wireless sports earbuds. They're designed for athletes--think runners, rock-climbers--who need reliable earbuds with strong sound performance. They hold a charge for about 24 hours, and the case itself is a charging port. Here's a link to where to grab the Jaybird Vista 2 wireless sports earbuds, a definitive fall essential that you'll use year-round. 8:20 - #4: Kitchen essentials! Namely the Balmuda kettle and toaster. When the temperatures cool down, I get excited to make hot beverages around the clock and roast vegetables 24/7. In this respect, the Balmuda kettle and toaster have become a non-negotiable. All of their products are designed with a minimalist aesthetic to be beautiful and functional. From the kettle's painted stainless steel to the ergonomic handle, using the Balmuda kettle is a downright pleasure. You can use the toaster for roasting veggies, warming bread, baking cookies, steaming fish, warming up leftovers, roasting veggies--basically anything. If it's time for you to make an investment in your kitchen appliances as the cozy season creeps up, the Balmuda kettle and toaster deserve a spot on your list and kitchen counter. Here's a link to purchase the Balmuda kettle and toaster.  12:15 - #5: Tea and cider! Now is the perfect time to add tea and cider to your beverage collection. You can make apple cider slushies, cocktails, etc. at home to give a seasonal refresh to your beverage collection. My favorite autumnal teas are Traditional Medicinals and TeaPigs.  15:00 - #6: Handcream! Two hand creams I've been loving: Caudalie Nail and Hand Repair and Avya Nourishing Hand Treatment. I've been using Caudalie Nail Repair for five years now, and I buy a new tube each autumn. Rich in shea butter, avocado butter, polyphenols, the touch is so hydrating. If you prefer a rich hand cream that doesn't leave a greasy film, this is the one. Here's a link to purchase the Caudalie hand cream. Up next: the Avya Nourishing Hand Treatment. Avya nourishing hand treatment is rooted in ayurvedic medicine and has hyaluronic acid that helps hydrate and protects the dry chapped skin of your hands. The best part: the founder of Avya Skincare originally created the product as a face cream. Here's a link to where to pick up the Avya hand treatment. 17:23 - #7: Aromatherapy tools! When you think of autumn, certain scents come to mind: pumpkin, dried leaves, apples, rain, mulled cider. Take that exact same energy, bottle it up, and you have Aromatherapy Associates' atomizer diffuser. The atomizer is a waterless and portable diffuser, meaning you can carry it with you from room to room. Aromatherapy Associates is one of my favorite British brands, well-known in the wellness space for their innovative approach to aromatherapy.  The diffuser disperses a microfine mist directly from the essential oil bottle. And  since there is no water, it is easy to move around without the need to clean between uses. The ‘Deep Relax' essential oil blend and the ‘Breathe' pure essential oil blend are my absolute favorites for everyday use. Don't overlook the power of scent in creating a space that feels warm to you. Here's a link to where to purchase Aromatherapy Associates' atomizer.  20:30: #8: A staycation! This autumn, hop on the highway and get out of dodge. Choose an easy location (no more than 150 miles away) and treat yourself to a long weekend trip. One of my favorites is going to the Catskills in New York state, especially the town of Kingston, New York. I find that the autumnal bliss I crave can be found 100 miles outside of New York City. Stone Ridge Orchard, a fantastic local orchard, grows everything from apples to pears in the autumn, and the pumpkin patches are plentiful. I highly recommend a trip to Kingston Wine Company in downtown Kingston, and a lazy afternoon spent popping into and out of vintage shops blows away the end-of-summer blues. Wherever you are in the country, find the hidden gems of your region or hometown to remind you that magic is all around--and you don't have to pay thousands of dollars to be inspired and reinvigorated.   OTHER EPISODES MENTIONED AND PRODUCTS MENTIONED Bri Books: How to Get Started Bullet-Journaling Leuchtturm1917 notebooks CALPAK Haven laptop tote Jaybird Vista 2 wireless sports earbuds Balmuda kettle and toaster Traditional Medicinals and TeaPigs teas   Caudalie Nail and Hand Repair and Avya Nourishing Hand Treatment  Aromatherapy Associates' atomizer diffuser Staycation to the Catskills in New York state, especially the town of Kingston, New York

My mom joined me for this episode of QTP! We tasted teas, ranked them, and got to chat about her life. It was a special time to record with her and I hope you enjoy both of our random banter. Within the episode we drank the following teas: 1. “Sleepy time Herbal Tea” by Celestial Seasons, 2. "Belly Comfort" by Traditional Medicinals, and 3. "Salted Caramel Mate" by STASH. Make sure to follow @queerteapoetry on Instagram to see posts about upcoming episodes, random poetry and tea facts, and more! I had a wonderful time making this episode and am still open to recommendations for what you would like to see on future episodes of QTP. For now, I hope you have a great day and thank you for listening in!

In this podcast episode, Mark and Katie talk about Roasted Dandelion Root from Traditional Medicinals. Often billed as a coffee substitute, this herbal infusion has a unique taste and mouthfeel. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chai-this-at-home/message

How herbs can transform your health: Amber Valenzuela, Herbalist    How did they deal with disease thousands of years ago, before conventional medicine and antibiotics?  The answer was in the ground.  They were masters of using plants and food as their remedies.  And the pharmaceuticals we have now are often derived from those medicinal plants - like garlic, onions, turmeric, thyme and so many more.  The use of spices and herbs with antimicrobial activity was necessary to ward off the threat of food-borne pathogens. The only problem is, people tend to turn to a pharmaceutical when they can get a natural answer from their own spice cabinet.  My guest today is Amber Valenzuela, a certified California Naturalist through UC Berkeley and Staff Herbalist at Traditional Medicinals specializing in the practical application of Western Herbalism in your everyday life. You'll learn how to use herbs in an effective way to help with sleep, stress, digestion and boosting immunity.  This is one you won't want to miss!

Blair Kellison is the CEO of Traditional Medicinals who emphasizes purpose-driven leaders must change the values of the environment to change the people. In today’s episode, Blaire reminisces on his unconventional career path, how your values can create more value, and what separates a leader from a CEO.

On this episode of the Growing with Purpose podcast, host Paul Spiegelman talks with Blair Kellison, CEO of Traditional Medicinals, a mission-driven, organic and fair trade wellness tea company based in Sonoma County, California. Blair Kellison made the best decision in 1995 by taking a 70 percent pay cut to leave the corporate world and take a job at a mission-driven, vegetarian tea company. As a four-time non-founder CEO, Blair has a reputation for being able to go into companies and transition them from a traditional, command-and-control style of leadership to a collaborative, values-driven team approach. At Traditional Medicinals, Blair has helped grow the company from 60 employees to 200, and they recently surpassed $100 million in revenue. More importantly, Blair has finally found his passion: both working in the mission-driven, health food space and in helping others find their own passions. A deeply purpose-driven person, Blair is committed to making every person at Traditional Medicinals feel cared for and seen as an individual, and he's teaching founders and other leaders how to do the same. In this episode, hear Paul and Blair discuss the key differences between founders and CEOs, and how leadership is an ongoing commitment to doing better than the day before. Plus, hear Blair's inspiring advice for those still looking for their passion, and his personal promise to help you find it. 

On this episode I interview Zoe Kissam, an herbalist for Traditional Medicinals, on all things herbs and teas, plus the many health benefits associated with different herbs. From Zoe's journey to finding herbalism and falling in love with the Traditional Medicinals brand, to what an herbalist does in a day, we "herb nerd" out in this episode on all things herbs, teas and health. Traditional Medicinals is a leading seller of wellness tea in the U.S. and is an OG tea company that been around since the 70's. TEAS MENTIONED / Trouble falling asleep - Nighty Night Tea (Valerian based) Staying asleep - Original Night Night Tea Female Issues - Irritable (Stress Ease Tea) / Water Retention (Weightless) / Raspberry Leaf & Female Toner Tea (Menstrual Regulation & Cramps) Anxiety - Stress Ease Tea Occasional Stress - Chamomile with Lavender, Cup of Calm, Cup of Sunshine, Lemon Balm Tea Digestive Issues - Belly Comfort Tea, Gas Relief HERBS MENTIONED / Nettle Leaf - when in doubt use nettle! Joint Health & kickstart stagnation in the body Hibiscus - supports cardiovascular system. Helps to lower blood pressure! Peppermint - Digestion, Bloating, Gas, Indigestion Roasted Dandelion Root - Coffee alternative with no caffeine, supports the digestive system and the body's natural detoxification system Mother's Milk - supports new mom's & helps support new mom's breast milk production, helps with hydration Stalk me @hautehealthy Check out Traditional Medicinals

On today's episode we have Dr. Tara Hosie on chatting all things nervous system health and chiropractic care.Tara is part owner of Encompass Health & Wellness Clinic in Kitchener, ON. On this episode she shares her journey with her autoimmune disease, how chiropractic care can help you, her tips for keeping up with your health during quarantine and more.Find Tara on Instagram: drtarahosieEncompass Website Products mentionned:Traditional Medicinals tea

Have you ever looked at an herbal teas on your supermarket shelf and wondered how did all these ingredients end up together? My today’s guest is just the person to talk to us about this. David Hoffmann is an internationally renowned medical herbalist who’s been practicing phytotherapy for close to 40 years. He is an author of 17 herbal textbooks and a chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals, a company that I love. Some of the major takeaways from our discussion: Why herbalist is the interface between humanity and medicinal plants and what’s the future of herbal medicine How to approach herbal blending/formulating with intention to help creating elegant and healing preparations David’s criteria and strategies for therapeutic vs beverage teas and why simplicity is your friend Show Notes: https://plantloveradio.com/51 To participate in a giveaway, visit https://ko-fi.com/plantloveradio

What does the world need now from business and those funding it? We explored the possibility and the the path with Casey Johnson of RSF Social Finance, Blair Kellison of Traditional Medicinals and Esther Park Cienega Capital in this episode of Fodder, the podcast powered by Esca Bona and underwritten by 301 Inc., Giannuzzi Group, Healthy Lifestyle Brands and Whipstitch Capital.

Blair Kellison, CEO of Traditional Medicinals, is a self-proclaimed “MBA Granola-head”. In 1995, Kellison, a former CPA with Ernst & Young and Brand Manager at Nestle, walked into 19th Street Natural Foods Co-Op in Los Angeles and his life was forever changed. He realized that just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean that you like it, so he took a 70% pay cut and went to work for a vegetarian food company that he believed in. Kellison became conscious of the fact that the highest and best use of his talents were to get these wellness products introduced to the public. Marketing something he believed in was what drove him to transition to the natural foods space. Blair was tired of mediocrity and says, “Once you get yourself into a meaningful job you can't go to something that's not meaningful ever again.” On this exciting episode of the Finding Your Summit Podcast, Blair Kellison, CEO of the wellness tea company, Traditional Medicinals, shares his thoughts on pursuing a career of purpose and meaning. Blair brings us through his journey of working for some of the largest companies in the world to working for smaller companies that offered him purpose and meaning. He tells us about the importance of great stewardship and servant leadership as companies transition from founders to non-founder CEOs. Listen in as he discusses brand authenticity and equitable supply chains in the tea industry. Blair’s story should remind each and every one of us that our WHY should be more important than our subject matter, title, or paycheck. Are you ready to be challenged and inspired? Let’s go! What You Will Learn: Blair discusses the dynamics of TRANSITION between founders and non-founder CEOs. The founder must let go while the new CEO must realize they stand on the shoulders of all the work that's come before them. The focus for the new CEO should be on Respect, Stewardship, Servant-Leadership, Trust, Honor and Integrity. Blair shares his KEYS to SUCCESS in building a world-class team. People want to know work for a company that knows its WHY. Blair believes that workers are most engaged when their skills and passions are aligned. Having a forward-thinking, sustainable business model that is enriching the world is attractive to workers. Blair talks about BRAND AUTHENTICITY versus the competition. Traditional Medicinals, the 4th largest and also the fastest growing tea company in the United States, has gone from being on the shelves at funky, local food co-ops to Safeway, Target and Walmart. Everyone in the tea space has come out with a line of wellness teas to compete with them, but consumers recognize their AUTHENTICITY and WHY above the competitors. Blair believes that consumers today should demand that every product they buy is coming from a company that has an EQUITABLE SUPPLY CHAIN. The company focuses on connecting “both ends” of the supply chain - the family who's growing the lemongrass in Guatemala and the lady buying it at Whole Foods in America. Traditional Medicinal invests $2M annually in their supplier communities including 5 schools that they own and operate in growing regions. Blair gives advice for young people on living a PURPOSEFUL LIFE. Get out of your comfort zone, do things by yourself, travel, find ways to figure out who you are and what's important to you. Align what you do with your career to what you like/are passionate about. It's not about subject matter expertise, it's about personality: Courage, kindness, humility. Climbing the Corporate Ladder: Blair Kellison has had the fortune of working at one of the largest financial services companies in the world (Ernst & Young), the largest food company in the world (Nestle) and in several entrepreneurial environments. He learned how to run a business from these experiences, but he didn’t learn about authenticity, purpose or personality. He didn’t learn servant leadership. The WHY wasn’t strong enough. Finding a Better Ladder: In 1995, he made the best decision of his career by taking a pay cut and trading in the corporate life for a business development position at a mission-driven, all natural food company. He made this move to align his skills and experience with his passion for living a healthy lifestyle. For Kellison, the last 20 years working for mission-driven, health and wellness companies have been the highest and best use of his skills and experiences. His focus now is on being a humble, servant leader working in service to the organization. As CEO, it's not about how smart he is, it's about making smart decisions and providing strong leadership. He is able to make smart decisions by hiring people who are smarter than him in their areas of expertise and then listening to them. Kellison is passionate about helping others find their passion by encouraging them to align their passion and their skills. Links to Additional Resources: Traditional Medicinals Blair Kellison LinkedIn  

Let's find out how co-host David Imel and I fared in our little sleep experiment, sponsored by Traditional Medicinals! In the weeks that followed our previous episode together, we tracked our sleep using a few different trackers and supported our wind-down routines with Nighty Night tea by Traditional Medicinals. I also talk about a stronger version of the Nighty Night tea that includes valerian root, an herb that has been used to combat sleeplessness for decades.* This tea, a soothing mix of herbs, including passionflower, calms the nervous system and helps get you ready for bed.* Coupled with a wind-down routine, Nighty Night can be a valuable addition to any sleep schedule. Tea drinkers can enjoy the caffeine-free Nighty Night during the latter hours of the day, especially within an hour of laying down to rest. Bear in mind that this herbal supplement tea can induce drowsiness, so heed the label's warning not to partake in any activity that requires mental alertness for at least a couple of hours. With that level of sleep support, David and I expect to feel pretty rested even throughout our travels. Check out Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night tea here: https://amzn.to/2H2NygL Need something a little stronger? Check out the Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night Valerian tea: https://amzn.to/2TuL9xb Follow David Imel. http://twitter.com/durvidimel http://instagram.com/davidimel http://youtube.com/androidauthority Don't forget about me!  http://twitter.com/jvtechtea http://instagram.com/jvtechtea http://youtube.com/joshuavergara Rate and review the podcast on whatever network you are listening to us.  Share your thoughts on the podcast on social media, using the hashtag #techandtea while tagging me (@jvtechtea) and general co-host David Imel (@durvidimel). If I have a special guest, show them some love by following them on social media and giving them a shoutout! Enjoy your tea, everybody! *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

My cohost, David Imel, is back for another podcast powered by the herbal tea experts at Traditional Medicinals. The topic for this week's podcast: sleep. If you happen to follow either of us on social media, you are likely aware of how little sleep we get because of work and travel. In hopes of getting good sleep during all of the tech launches and conferences ahead (including Mobile World Congress in Barcelona), David and I decided to take mindful steps toward a better night's rest. That includes sleep tracking, wind downs before bed, and support from a Traditional Medicinals tea called Nighty Night. This tea, a soothing mix of herbs, including passionflower, calms the nervous system and helps get you ready for bed.* Coupled with a wind down routine, Nighty Night can be a valuable addition to any sleep schedule. Tea drinkers can enjoy the caffeine-free Nighty Night during the latter hours of the day, especially within an hour of laying down to rest. Bear in mind that this herbal supplement tea can induce drowsiness, so heed the label's warning not to partake in any activity that requires mental alertness for at least a couple of hours. With that level of sleep support, David and I expect to feel pretty rested even throughout our travels. Check out Traditional Medicinals Nighty Night tea here: https://amzn.to/2H2NygL Follow David Imel http://twitter.com/durvidimel http://instagram.com/davidimel http://youtube.com/androidauthority Don't forget about me!  http://twitter.com/jvtechtea http://instagram.com/jvtechtea http://youtube.com/joshuavergara Rate and review the podcast on whatever network you are listening to us.  Share your thoughts on the podcast on social media, using the hashtag #techandtea while tagging myself (@jvtechtea) and general co-host David Imel (@durvidimel). If I have a special guest, show them some love by following them on social media and giving them a shoutout! Enjoy your tea, everybody! *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

The podcast is back with a couple of surprises! This episode was recorded in late January with my girlfriend, Isa Rodriguez (@sisasaid), at the end of her trip to California, which included our work at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. Together, we make ourselves cups of a tea by our tea sponsor—that’s right, the podcast has a tea sponsor! A huge thank you to Traditional Medicinals for powering this and, hopefully, future podcasts with their extensive and great catalog of teas that you can find in many local grocers and online. They specialize in herbal teas that deliver benefits to support your lifestyle and health. The tea we drink in this episode is called Throat Coat. Throat Coat supports throat health with soothing slippery elm bark, creating a smooth and silky sensation for your throat, paired with the comforting flavors of licorice and marshmallow root.*. This tea was SUPER important for CES, where I managed to work constantly without losing my voice. Isa and I recount some stories where sharing my tea actually helped our friends (and how having it on me at all times really fits my branding—haha) before she shares her favorites and highlights from the show. Check out the Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat here: https://amzn.to/2GYDg0z Follow Isa Rodriguez! http://twitter.com/sisasaid http://instagram.com/sisasaid http://instagram.com/hergadgetmatch http://youtube.com/isadoes Don't forget about me! http://twitter.com/jvtechtea http://instagram.com/jvtechtea http://youtube.com/joshuavergara Rate and review the podcast on whatever network you are listening to us. Share your thoughts on the podcast on social media, using the hashtag #techandtea while tagging myself (@jvtechtea) and general co-host David Imel (@durvidimel). If I have a special guest, show them some love by following them on social media and giving them a shoutout! Enjoy your tea, everybody! *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Ashley James shares all of her most effective cold and flu home remedies that every family should have in their medicine cabinet. Sign up for Ashley's January Health Transformation Live Workshop: http://learntruehealth.com/yes YOUR SHOPPING LIST: Throat Coat Tea: https://amzn.to/2QU0fix Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray: https://amzn.to/2GkFubP OLBAS: https://amzn.to/2A3gZKy Epsom Salt, high-quality bulk bag: https://amzn.to/2GiTaEi Rebounder - See below 4 Organic Lemons 2 Packets of Fresh Thyme 2 thumbs of Fresh Ginger Cayenne powder, optional: https://amzn.to/2GhKhut Neti Pot, optional: https://amzn.to/2GvmZ4L Two pairs of organic cotton socks: https://amzn.to/2rBDFNs Large wool socks: https://amzn.to/2GgAbdi   Effective Cold and Flu Home Remedies http://learntruehealth.com/effective-cold-and-flu-home-remedies Effective cold and flu remedies are what I’m going to share with you today since it’s flu season. You surely don’t want to be sick during the holidays, so it’s best to bookmark this episode of effective cold and flu remedies that have been tested and proven. First of all, it’s important to know how your immune system works. Our blood circulates through the heart and lungs. It got oxygenated and pumped out to all the cells in the body. This is how the body receives oxygen and nutrition to the 37.3 trillion cells in our body. And the lymph system is responsible for collecting the fluid from the cells and brings it back to the circulatory system where the blood is. It’s the white blood cells get to go into the lymph system. When there’s a presence of virus and bacteria, the lymph system detects it. Hence, the lymph nodes harden. But don’t be alarmed when you feel it because it’s a good thing. The lymph system holds those bad bacteria inside those lymph nodes. It brings in the lymphocytes which are the white blood cells to attack the bad bacteria. While that’s happening, this is also when we feel under the weather, experiencing anything from a cough, sore throat, chills, fever or sinus issues. But we can counter all that with effective cold and flu remedies. Our immune system is spread throughout our whole body, but most of it is centered around the digestive system. And the digestive system is one of the main areas where a virus can get into our body. That’s why we have to make sure our gut is always healthy. And we can achieve this by having a diet that supports gut health. For our immune system to work optimally, the body needs 16 vitamins, 12 amino acids, two essential fatty acids, and 60 trace minerals and elements. And an excellent way to get all these nutrients is by eating right, particularly a variety of vegetables and fruits. Cow Dairy Some people notice a decrease in immune response once they drink cow’s milk. Some people find that drinking cow milk is healthy for them. So it’s all about listening to your body if it responds well to cow milk. If you notice any symptoms after drinking cow milk, consider 100% omitting cow milk from your diet for 30 days. Then re-introduce it after a month and see how your body responds. The thing is, people don’t realize that in drinking cow milk, you are drinking the immune system of another animal. That’s why for some people, it negatively affects their immune response. Hence, Naturopaths usually recommend eliminating dairy from their diet. Processed Sugar Processed sugar also tears down our immune system. So, eating foods that contain processed sugar or flour, it spikes blood sugar. And in eating processed sugar, we are also feeding an infection like candida or some other opportunistic germs because they live off sugar. Consider lowering or eliminating sugar or any processed sugar like agave or honey. Stevia, on the other hand, doesn’t create sugar in the body because it’s an herb. Recommended Foods I can’t stress this enough—eat lots of veggies! Start with protein-rich foods, in your case it would be eggs and wild-caught fish as well as lentils. A colorful variety of veggies contains all of the antioxidants and immune boosting phytochemicals we need. Mushrooms and onions, for example, are excellent immune boosters.  Shopping List Below is my list of proven activities to help relieve the suffering and support your immune system in recovering faster. Do what you can, when you can. Relaxing and giving the body time to heal is the best thing you can do. Immune-supportive activities would include resting, staying warm and doing things that make you happy. But first, here’s a shopping list of what you’ll need: Throat Coat Tea: https://amzn.to/2QU0fix Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray: https://amzn.to/2GkFubP OLBAS: https://amzn.to/2A3gZKy Epsom Salt, high-quality bulk bag: https://amzn.to/2GiTaEi Rebounder – See below 4 Organic Lemons 2 Packets of Fresh Thyme Two thumbs of Fresh Ginger Cayenne powder, optional: https://amzn.to/2GhKhut Neti Pot, optional: https://amzn.to/2GvmZ4L Two pairs of organic cotton socks: https://amzn.to/2rBDFNs Large wool socks: https://amzn.to/2GgAbdi Rebounding Rebounding is a way to strengthen the lymphatic system. Get a small trampoline for adults which you can find on eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Offer Up or Craigslist. Here are some examples: High Quality, around $200 New Sportplus Silent Fitness Mini Trampoline – https://amzn.to/2GjLamx Good Quality, around $100 New https://amzn.to/2GkAG6t What to look for in a rebounder for Lymph circulation: The kind that does not have springs, but instead has bands that hold the trampoline mat in place. This will make it a quiet experience, so it doesn’t squeak every time you bounce. Be sure the max weight is above what you weigh. Get one that folds away so you can store it under your bed or couch when not in use. Get one with a handlebar for safety and stability. For fun, you can also pay a bit more and get one that comes with attachments and workout DVDs, so you can also use the rebounder for great home cardio workouts that are fun! Jump on the rebounder for ten minutes a day. Ideally, do it once in the morning and again at night. Don’t jump to the point your feet are leaving the mat. Because if you are, you’re not rebounding. Just bounce. Do some slow, deep breathing as you bounce. By doing this, you’ll notice you have way more energy, and you’ll feel calmer. And it supports your immune system. It helps to pull all that fluid out and back in through the lymph nodes. Importance of Vitamin D Vitamin D is a hormone the body makes when we expose our skin or eyes to direct sunlight. The vitamin level you are looking for is anywhere between 50 to 60. Some doctors recommend it to be higher than 60. Ideally, you should do your blood work at least once a year to test your vitamin D levels. If it falls below 50, you have to take some vitamin D supplements. And if it’s below 30, some Naturopaths will recommend taking 10,000 international units for 30 days. Then back to 5,000 international units for the next two months after which you need to get tested again. If your vitamin D levels are not trending upwards or close to 60, it’s probably because you are not taking enough supplements, your gut is not absorbing it. You may also have something going on with your parathyroid or other factors. If your levels are lower than 30, you are at risk for cancer, a lowered immune system response and lower energy. Not a lot of people know that you can get fatigue from lower vitamin D levels. Also, check out episode 34 where I did a whole episode about vitamin D with Dr. Heidi Semanie. There’s a vitamin D test from Walkinlab.com is about $60. Get your vitamin D tested at least once a year. If it is still low after taking a daily supplement, please consult a Naturopathic doctor or a physician that is trained in understanding vitamin D deficiencies and how to address them.  Take Your Supplements If you’re a regular listener of my show, you most likely have noticed that I often mention www.takeyoursupplements.com. I could not express enough how they have significantly helped my family’s health over the years. From their website, you can buy the liquid vitamin, amino acid and mineral drink that my family and I take. You can also get a great vitamin D spray for your kids and an excellent liquid mineral supplement for your whole family. The dose is also based on body weight. As you grow, the more nutrition your body needs. And once your body gets the nutrition it needs, the body starts functioning better. Cold Sock Treatment The Cold Sock Treatment is a simple hydrotherapy technique that is especially effective for relieving nasal congestion in bed at night (frequently better than medications and without the side effects). It also helps to stimulate the immune system in the upper respiratory tract and is relaxing for aches and chills and helps bring on a more restful night’s sleep when sick. We find it helpful in such conditions as colds, “flu” (not the “stomach flu”), earaches, sore throats, and sinus infections. It is useful with people of any age from infants to the elderly. The Cold Sock Treatment is especially good to use with the nasal congestion of colds and influenza. You want to do this treatment for five or more nights in a row. And do it whenever you feel the onset of a cold or flu as sometimes it is all the stimulation your immune system needed to get the job done! Most sporting goods stores and some department stores carry wool socks. For small children you can use safety pins to hold a wool sock on that is too large, or rap wool cloth around each foot. For this treatment, you will need two pairs of large cotton socks and a pair of wool socks. They must be at least 90% cotton and 90% wool, respectively. Preparations: In the evening before going to bed, prepare by having two pairs of large cotton socks and a couple of wool socks. At least 1 hour before bed soak both pairs of cotton socks in cold water and place in the freezer. The wool socks are to remain dry and warm. Step 1. Remove socks from the freezer and add a bit of cold water to them to make them damp and malleable. Place the cold socks close to the basin or bathtub used in the next step. Note: If your feet are already warm (e.g., you have already been in bed, or you just took a hot bath) you can skip to Step 3. Step 2. Put your feet into a basin or bathtub of hot water to warm up your feet. Soak them for a few minutes until they are hot and pink. Step 3. Remove your feet from the hot water and quickly dry them off. Immediately put on the two pairs of cold, wet cotton socks, and then over them, put on the dry wool socks. Step 4. Go directly to bed and keep the feet covered through the night. The therapy does not work if you or your feet are uncovered, such as when walking around or sitting in a chair uncovered. Use extra blankets to create an artificial fever. See my instructions on creating a good fever using a hot bath and extra blankets below. When the Cold Sock Treatment procedure is followed the feet correctly will start warming up within a few minutes of getting covered in bed. The congestion will usually begin to be relieved within 30 minutes. It will often work better than a decongestant or antihistamine to alleviate congestion during sleep. Also, it is not uncommon to see a small child or infant fall immediately to sleep after they are put to bed with the Cold Sock Treatment. After approximately four hours the socks should be totally dry, the feet warm, and the symptoms will be much improved (if not gone). If necessary, the Cold Sock Treatment can be repeated through the night or used on consecutive nights. Just add more pairs of wet cotton socks to the freezer ion the evening if you want to repeat it a few times in the night. In repeating the treatment in the same night or if an illness starts during the night, it is not necessary to warm the feet in hot water since they will already be warm. Just apply the cold, wet socks and the dry wool socks and go back to bed, using extra covers to stay warm. And be sure to drink plenty of warm calming tea. Fresh Thyme Tea This is a WONDERFUL herb for expelling congestion and also as an antiviral. You will take 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat. Add half a package of fresh thyme and cover for 6 minutes. Serve with lemon or honey or drink plain. You want to drink this earlier in the day as it will stimulate you to cough because it loosens the mucus and helps get rid of it! If drank too late into the night the coughing might keep you awake. The thyme does not cause you to cough. It causes the mucus to break up and move. Your body then wants to cough it up. So best if you are not lying down when that happens. Because this works so well as a decongestant, I like to drink about 8 cups of this a day when I am congested, so I will easily go through two to four packets of fresh thyme during a bad cold. Throat Coat Tea For this tea recipe, use two bags of the Throat Coat tea for 16oz of water. So, you will want to buy a few boxes of it as during one bad cold you may go through a few boxes because it does bring relief from the scratchy, itchy throat! There are no side effects to drinking this tea. There are wonderful herbs in the tea that support being calm and feeling good. The organic tea is by a company called Traditional Medicinals. They also have another product called Breathe Easy. It’s a great blend, too. Hot Water And Lemon Juice Tea This tea is something from my childhood. Citrus is a mucus creator, but the juice of two lemons in four cups of water help cut the mucus especially if you have a really bad sore throat. You can also use limes if you don’t like lemons. We add ginger because ginger calms to stomach. You can play around with the concoction by adding more herbs like peppermint. OLBAS I discovered OLBAS when I was a teenager. OLBAS is not a massage oil. It’s 100% essential oil. It’s like Vicks Vaporub because a lot of essential oils used in Vicks Vaporub is in OLBAS. OLBAS is a bunch of essential oils that are perfect for the respiratory system like frankincense. It opens up the airways, so it’s really good for asthmatics. However, frankincense is not an OLBAS. Eucalyptus is also fantastic for the lungs. If you can’t find OLBAS in your area, you can use other blends that are also wonderful for addressing congestion. Incidentally, OLBAS is also effective in treating sinus, bronchial or lung congestion. Only use one or two drops at a time. OLBAS Steam Towel Treatment for Sinus Congestion You will need a large bowl or pot, OLBAS, boiling water, a large towel, and tissues. Then follow the procedure below: Place something safe on your kitchen table to protect the table from the hot bowl or pot. Place the big bowl or pot with boiling water on the table and sit in front of it. Have more water boiling in a kettle on the stove. Add 1 or 2 drops of the OLBAS to the hot water. Take your large towel and put it over your head and over the pot making a tent to trap the steam. Your head is now leaning over the pot directly above it. Keep your eyes closed as the vapors will sting your eyes. Take a deep breath through your nose. Do this for the next 2 minutes. Then remove the towel. Blow your nose a bunch, cough up any mucus you feel the need to expel and repeat by adding only one drop of OLBAS this time. After a minute or two add more hot water from the stove and repeat a third time adding 1 or 2 drops of OLBAS, using the towel as a tent and inhaling all the vapors through your nose. Taking breaks to blow and clear your sinuses. You will want to do this more than once a day as your sinuses may refill in a few hours. Be sure to do it before bed if you are not going to take the hot bath I have outlined above. After you have completed the OLBAS treatment and you have blown everything out of your nose use the colloidal silver nasal spray liberally. With each spray change the angle of your head, so you start to look up making the last spray so that you are looking directly at the ceiling. This angle change as you spray and inhale into your nose will help to direct the solution into all sinus passages. Even when you have not done the OLBAS treatment, please use the silver spray liberally through the day. I have killed sinus infections with this one supplement alone! You also want to keep a bottle by your bedside and do it whenever you wake in the night to blow your nose. Three to five sprays per nostril while inhaling. And you can also spray the back of your throat while inhaling as well. Colloidal Silver Nasal Spray Seven years ago, I had the worst sinus infection. Apparently, in the presence of silver, pathogens can’t survive. This is how to use this product: Sit up straight with your nose facing the wall. Spray three times while inhaling in one nostril and three times in the next nostril. Then take your nose and eyes and look up approximately on a 45-degree angle. Spray again and inhale as you spray. The third time you do it, make your nose point all the way up to the ceiling. You cannot overdose on the spray. So it’s very safe. But as always, it’s best to have a Naturopath to guide you. Use it every few hours especially after the OLBAS treatment if your sinuses are very clogged. Artificial Fever Treatment We want to create an artificial fever to support the body in killing the germs! Because pathogens cannot survive in heat or a feverish environment. One thing that is very interesting about the immune system is there are powerful white blood cells that do not even turn on until the body is in a fever state. So, doing things like hot baths, drinking hot fluids and saunas can help to stimulate all of our immune system to fight a cold or flu when we feel one coming on. First, make one of the teas of your choice or chamomile tea. You can also make this concoction: 4 cups water The juice of 2 lemons One teaspoon Cayenne One thumb of freshly grated ginger Stevia, maple syrup or honey if you need it to taste good. However, be cautious as germs feed off of sugar, so stevia is the safest option. Simmer the water and add the ginger and Cayenne. Then remove from heat and the lemon and optional sweetener. This helps with sore throats and congestion. Bring a large mug of your hot drink to the bath. This is how to prepare the hot bath: Prepare a bath as hot as you can stand it. Do not burn yourself but make it very warm. Keep the door to the bathroom closed while drawing the hot bath to keep the warm steam inside. You will want to breathe it in along with the essential oils you will place in the tub. Add 4 cups of Epsom salt, roughly half the bag, to the bath as the tub is filling up with hot water. Have ready several blankets in your bed as you will create a cocoon once you come out of the bath. Before getting into the bath add ten drops of the OLBAS and stir the water to make sure it mixes in and that the salt has dissolved. Close the bathroom door, so you can breathe in the OLBAS and warm, moist air while in the bath. Get in, relax and drink your hot beverage. See if you can get your husband to refill your drink. Soak for 20 minutes minimum. You can add more hot water to the bath to increase the temp as you will become accustomed to the heat. When you start to sweat, stay in 5 minutes longer, then you can get out. Do not stay in longer than 60min. Make sure you have drunk at least two mugs of hot tea while in the bath. If at any point you feel dizzy or light-headed, ask for assistance in getting out of the bath. You can try adding some cold water to the bath to bring down the temp a bit to see if the dizziness resolves itself. Make sure your husband is within earshot in case you need help. Sometimes hot baths can make people feel light headed when they stand so to prevent an accident, please be aware that you may need to ask for a hand in getting out of the bath safely. If you develop a headache while in the hot bath, take a hand towel, the kind that is long enough to wrap around your neck, soak it with cold water from the tub’s faucet and wrap it around your neck. This will cool the blood flowing to your brain and trick your brain into thinking you are not as hot as you are. Have another mug of hot tea waiting for you by your bedside. When you are ready to get out of the bath, towel off quickly and wrap yourself in one of your many blankets, then get into bed and create a cocoon. Cover everything, even your head. Just have your face exposed so you can breathe and sip tea. At this point, you can do the cold sock therapy as well. Get your husband to bring you the frozen socks and dry wool socks. Stay bundled up for at least an hour. You will begin to sweat and feel feverish. Fight the urge to throw off the blankets! You want to create a little sauna in your bed. This is stimulating your immune system to kill the germs AND germs also cannot live in a feverish environment as their proteins denature at a higher temperature. So, they explode and break apart when we get too warm for them to handle. YAY! Visualize your white blood cell soldiers coming to life and winning the battle with the bugs as you lay in your cocoon. At this point, you can fall asleep like this, or if you did this during the daytime you can take a nap or get out of bed after the hour is up. You will want to shower off when you do get out of bed, and likely the blanket you initially wrapped yourself in will be wet from sweat. Still, bundle up and keep as warm as possible both day and night for the next week. You can do this daily while your cold or flu symptoms are around. Please be sure to drink extra water and make it warm or hot instead of cold. Bottom line, don’t be afraid to seek help from a health practitioner if you still feel too sick. Get checked out before it gets worse. Homeopathy Homeopathy is so affordable and buy the kits or vials to keep in your medicine cabinet for your immediate use whenever you need them. If kept in a cool, dark area, they can retain their potency for years. Do check out a guest I had in past episodes who talked about Homeopathy and other natural flu remedies extensively. Dr. Cilla Whatcott specializes in homeoprophylaxis which is a natural version of immunization. Because you can use it to train the immune system to mount a healthy immune response to pathogens. Homeopathy has no side effects, yet it gives amazing results when it comes to helping people move through illnesses faster.  Get Educated Whenever you try any remedy in Natural Medicine, you still need to understand if any risks or side effects may crop up. Because even herbal medicine if misused, may be dangerous. Continuously do research and get as many references and resources from reputable Naturopathic Doctors and health practitioners. The more perspectives you get, the better you can advocate for yourselves. Thank you for taking the time to listen to my tips and tricks on how to reach optimal health naturally and effective cold and flu remedies. I have lots in store for you this coming January, especially my very affordable $37 workshop. Those are four live webinars about creating healthy habits that make a huge difference in your health. Have a fantastic day and enjoy this wonderful holiday season! Recommended Links: Four-day Webinar: www.learntruehealth.com/yes Fevers in children and what to do Article on Using Homeopathy to prevent Flu and to relieve flu-like symptoms by Cilla Whatcott, Ph.D. Listen to my four interviews with Cilla Whatcott: Episode 305: How To Naturally Avoid The Flu Episode 228: Homeopathy Episode 155: Real Immunity Episode 137: Homeoprophylaxis

Claire Boyce, Kristen’s neighbor and our resident oversharing aesthetician, is here to tell us about the wacky world of yoni eggs, and the difference between microplaning and dermarolling. (Hint: one involves a super-sharp razor and the other, a million tiny needles on your face.) Who’s excited? In this episode we talk about: Derma Roller Cosmetic Needling Instrument For Face .25mm Jade Yoni Eggs Exfoliating Dermaplaning Tool Jade Face Roller Gua Sha Face Scraper Cooling Ice Facial Roller The Marco Polo app Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask Hanging Toiletry Bag CHI Magnified Volume Finishing Spray Throat Coat Tea by Traditional Medicinals       Podcast (selfie): Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS

Welcome to episode 2 of Herbal Community Resources. Here's who we'll hear from and which resource they're bringing to the table:  Raquel recommends the Herbal Academy. Mona Mayhue recommends the Printable Plant Symbolism Cards from Traditional Medicinals. Kristian Cole recommends “The Herb Book” by John Lust. Thanks to these three for taking the time to record this audio and contribute!  Here's where you can find them online: Raquel - Libras Garden Mona Mayhue - Darlingtonia Holistic Care Kristian Cole - Earth Witch Crafts If you'd like to contribute to the Herbal Community Resources segment, or to the HerbRally Podcast, please contact me.  PS - Last week the HerbRally Instagram account was hacked! Feel free to give us a follow. We're @herbrally. Thank you for listening!  HerbRally www.herbrally.com 

Fred Haberman is an agent for change in the good-food movement. He’s the co-founder and CEO of Haberman, an agency that, in the last 20 years, has helped bring organic food into the mainstream, spurring the growth of brands like Earthbound Farm, Annie’s, Organic Valley and Traditional Medicinals. His agency fuels progress toward a better food system by supporting the work of pioneers such as the Organic Trade Association and National Cooperative Grocers Association, along with the McKnight Foundation’s Collaborative Crop Research Program (CCRP), a grants program that seeks to increase food security for people in developing countries. Fred is also the co-founder of Urban Organics, one of the first USDA-certified-organic aquaponics facilities in the country. A model for a new kind of sustainable farming, UO has been profiled nationally and internationally by Newsweek, FastCo and The Guardian. As a board member of Milwaukee’s Herzfeld Foundation, Fred has supported the vision of food activist Will Allen and the Milwaukee Public Market. He’s also served as co-producer of a PBS series about urban agriculture across America — “Food Forward,” which began airing in the fall of 2014, and he co-created Frog TV, which aims to nurture the conversation about the need to change our food system.

Let the VO Buzz Weekly LIVE celebration begin, presented by DEMOS THAT ROCK and EDGE STUDIO! Chuck and Stacey marked their epic 200th episode milestone of VO Buzz Weekly in style by filming the show in front of a sold-out crowd at the historic El Portal Theatre in the NoHo Arts District of North Hollywood, CA. Since starting the show in 2012, Chuck and Stacey have sat down with more than 100 amazing guests and this two-hour show taping brought many of them back to the stage to enlighten and entertain the audience… yet again. As the show’s Emcee, Scott Parkin delivered brilliantly as did Graeme Spicer, Dee Bradley Baker, Jess Harnell, Jim Cummings, Maurice LaMarche, David Goldberg, Jeff Howell, Jodi Gottlieb, Marc Cashman, Nancy Wolfson, Bob Bergen, Charlie Adler, Dave Fennoy, Townsend Coleman, Joan Baker, Pat Fraley, Scott Brick, Rudy Gaskins, Debi Derryberry, Erin Fitzgerald, Kari Wahlgren, Lori Alan, Andrea Romano, Butch Hartman, Ginny McSwain, Mary Lynn Wissner, Beau Weaver, Joe Cipriano, Mark Elliott, Scott Rummell, Bill Farmer, Cam Clarke, James Arnold Taylor, Fred Tatasciore and Jeff Zannini of Celebrity Talent Booking’s Twisted Toonz. It was a truly memorable night that brought together the voiceover industry’s best and brightest voice actors, talent agents and managers, teachers, producers, voice directors, writers, casting directors, loyal friends and fans alike from all over the globe. We are so honored to be a part of this incredible community and offer our heartfelt thanks to all of you amazing people who have supported the show these last four years. To our incredibly talented and dedicated VO Buzz Weekly crew who work with us all year long and those wonderful people who brought their talents to 200th Live Show, thank you so much, you rock beyond measure! Thanks to the generosity of all our ongoing show sponsors- Demos That Rock, Entertainer’s Secret, Voiceover Essentials, Multiin Tech, Najla’s, Neumann Sennheiser, Traditional Medicinals, Vocal Booth To Go and to our LIVE event co-sponsor EDGE Studio and giveaway sponsors- Apogee, Cole Michaels Salon, Kaotica, Najla’s Neumann Sennheiser, SOVAS, Vocal Booth To Go and Voiceover Essentials- you’re so amazing in every way! To our loving and supportive friends and family, thank you for going on this wild journey with us… we love you! Watch more videos and get the latest voiceover news, advice and updates on contests and giveaways at http://vobuzzweekly.com

David Hoffmann, B.Sc., F.N.I.M.H. has traveled the world, run for Parliament on a Green Party ticket, and has been an activist in the Green and Peace movements for longer than he cares to remember. He is the author of 17 books, his latest is a textbook on science and clinical skills for phytotherapists entitled Medical Herbalism, published by Inner Traditions. These accomplishments aside, David, a Fellow of Britain’s National Institute of Medical Herbalists, has been a phytotherapist (that’s a practitioner of herbal medicine) for over 30 years. David promotes herbal medicine around the world, teaches at the California School of Herbal Studies, Bastyr University and the California Institute of Integral Studies, and, as previously mentioned, has authored many books about plants and plant medicine. Books include The Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies and The Herbal Handbook: A User’s Guide to Medical Herbalism. David is on the advisory board of the American Botanical Council, and a founding member and past president of the American Herbalist Guild. He is also a medical herbalist for Traditional Medicinals. You can read some of David’s articles at http://Heathy.net (Just search for Hoffmann to find his articles.)

Come fall in love with plants, not just as teachers and healers, but as powerful partners in land stewardship and renewal. Rosemary Gladstar joins us to discuss her activism in protecting and restoring medicinal plants and their habitats. She is a pioneer in the herbal movement and has been called the 'godmother of American Herbalism'. She began over 35 years ago developing herbal formulas in her shop, Rosemary's Garden in Sonoma County, California. She is the founder of the California School of Herbal Studies, the oldest running herb school in the United States, and is the organizer of the International Herb Symposium and The annual New England Women's Herbal Conference. She is the author of numerous books and has taught extensively throughout the United States and worldwide at venues as varied as backyard gardens, native villages, garden clubs, universities and hospitals. She is also the co-founder of the Traditional Medicinals tea company. Rosemary’s greatest passion has been the work of United Plant Savers, a non profit organization that Rosemary founded in 1994 and is currently president. UpS is dedicated to the conservation and cultivation of at risk North American medicinal plants and to preserving botanical sanctuaries across the U.S. to help preserve the land that these precious native species thrive on. Rosemary lives and works from her home, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center, a 500 acre botanical preserve in central Vermont. https://www.unitedplantsavers.org/

Rosemary Gladstar covers the importance of wild greens, both nutritionally and energetically. Dandelions, plantain, nettle, chickweed and many more favorites will be covered. In addition to her favorite ways to prepare wild greens, Rosemary will also cover ethical wild harvesting. It’s time to clean out the closets and leave the winter blues behind! Rosemary Gladstar is the author of many books, including Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide, Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health and Herbal Healing for Women. Rosemary has been inspiring herbalists for nearly 40 years with the herbal schools, conferences, organizations and companies she has founded, which include the California School of Herbal Studies, Traditional Medicinals, the International Herb Symposium, and United Plant Savers.

Featured TopicSoccer references galore.  Also: GMO taro, iTunes in Japan and environmentalism in Hawaii  (Pictured: Brandi Chastain!) Congratulations to etolix, winner of a Traditional Medicinals sampler box of "Cold Season" TeasNew ContestThe Prize: DVD of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Grand OpeningEnter By: telling us your first job in the comments belowThanks to JB, for being our Listener Of The Month for January!Links in this EpAloha JoeHawaii Music Awards (voting is open to the public until Feb. 14, 2008) MAKENA's up for "Folk Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" (and you can vote everyday!)It's Not About The Bra: Play Hard, Play Fair, and Put the Fun Back Into Competitive Sports by Brandi ChastainWUSA - Women's United Soccer AssociationMLS - Major League SoccerLos Angeles GalaxyBend It Like BeckhamLOSTKahea - the Hawaiian-Environmental Alliancepetition against GMO (genetically modified organism) taro/kaloVoting for GMG at PodcastAlley happens here.  Mahalo * Salamat * Arigato * Thank you!Comments on first jobs and other peanut gallery topics, enthusiastically welcomed below!

Joseph Brinkman of Traditional Medicinals herbal tea company, on medicinal herbs in the U.S. Autumn Summers hosts. The post The Herbal Highway – February 3, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.