The Family Herbalism Podcast: Recent Episodes
Naomi Kilbreth
Herbalist Naomi Kilbreth has been practicing for 15 years, and brings her personal and professional experience to the table to support the average family pursuing a natural lifestyle.
Her goal in each of her podcasts is to offer practical guidance to help you create health for you and your loved ones with plants, nutrition, and lifestyle choices that are simple, affordable, and accessible.
To learn more about Naomi and her services, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Today, Angelica and I pick up where we left off, and break down the remaining seven key areas we consider a part of cleansing the home - EMF, plastic, metals, water leaks, pesticides, body care products, and food. Our hope is that, having listened to our conversation, you will feel encouraged to take baby steps toward detoxing your home so you can begin seeing the difference in your family’s health. This is the very last episode included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. After this, we will begin season five, which will carry us the remainder of the way through 2024 and will introduce community and clinical herbalist concepts! Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year is now open! For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Removing potentially harmful substances from your home can feel like an overwhelming subject, but one we know is important! In today’s conversation with student herbalist Angelica Benoit, we break down four of the key areas we consider a part of cleansing the home - shoes in the house, cleaning products, and water and air filtration. We also share our personal experiences and tips for getting started. Our hope is that, having listened to our conversation, you will feel encouraged to take baby steps toward detoxing your home so you can begin seeing the difference in your family’s health. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year is now open! For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Many of my episodes are geared toward my female listeners, but over the past two weeks I have been talking to the men in the audience! Over the course of these two episodes I’m sharing seven habits that can create massive impact on long term health and quality of life. And guess what?! None of them involve herbs! Based on my husband’s firsthand experience and mine working with male clients, these habits are simple, straightforward, evidence-based, and designed for men. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Many of my episodes are geared toward my female listeners, but for the next two weeks I am talking to the men in the audience! Over the course of these two episodes I’ll be sharing seven habits that can create massive impact on long term health and quality of life. And guess what?! None of them involve herbs! Based on my husband’s firsthand experience and mine working with male clients, these habits are simple, straightforward, evidence-based, and designed for men. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
At one time, tonsillectomies were the most common surgical procedure performed in the USA. Even though the rate has dropped significantly, half a million kids still have it done every year. Why? In today’s episode I share some of the history surrounding this procedure, and then move into an anatomy lesson - what do the tonsils have to do with the rest of the body? Seven lifestyle tips for supporting your lymphatic system, and my favorite herbs for different lymphatic needs, along with their best preparation methods round out the show. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
After releasing episodes on wildcrafting and on keeping your already-made remedies safe, it was high time we talked about how to get those herbs from the wild and into your pantry - how do we preserve them? In today’s episode we focus on two herbs as examples - St. John’s Wort and Red Raspberry - how to recognize them, when to harvest, which parts to harvest, how to preserve them, and my favorite ways of working with them. I also share the Simpler’s Method of making extractions, and some unique ways of drying herbs! This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Bruises, varicose veins, palpitations… these and other cardiovascular symptoms may be considered variations of normal, but even if they don’t precede serious conditions, they can still be uncomfortable! In today’s episode I offer herbal and nutritional remedies that strengthen the heart and blood vessels and build the blood. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Summer is on its way! And that means bug bites, sunburns, poison ivy, and garden dermatitis (it’s a real thing!). That’s what you were thinking about, right?! As fun as summer is, it can come with unwanted experiences like rashes that leave you feeling sore, itchy, and otherwise uncomfortable. In today’s episode, I share my favorite herbs for skin care and some ways I use these herbs for my family. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Now described on a continuum between risk-avoiding compulsion and risk-seeking impulsiveness, OCD is a facet of many neurological conditions, as well as an experience all on its own. Antidepressants and anxiolytics are sometimes prescribed, but why? What do we know about this disorder of the brain and what can that teach us about what we need, to experience order and comfort in our day-to-day life? In this episode I share what we currently know about the underlying root causes of this disorder and offer a holistic approach to creating balance and relief. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.” The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/ For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
We’ve all heard that food should be our medicine, and medicine our food, but water is equally important! In today’s episode, I make the case for proper hydration, mineral balance, using water as part of our herbal remedies and as a standalone treatment, and present some of the best sources of drinking water. This may seem like a simple subject not worth talking about, but water is a complex, biologically active substance that does way more than keep our skin soft! Listen to this episode to learn more. Be sure to share with a friend and leave a review! Thanks for listening! This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
It sounds like an unscientific name, but it’s what doctors use to refer to bile when it no longer resembles bile. I see this scenario a surprising amount, and it’s one are herbalism can really shine, because the standard approach is to wait until it causes pain and then just remove the whole gallbladder! But functional nutritionists and clinical herbalists know there is SO much you can do to correct this problem. Think you are in the clear? I encourage you to listen anyway - most cases are found by accident because many people don’t experience symptoms for a long time. Consider this a part of your preventative, holistic healthcare. If you found this episode helpful, please share with a friend and leave a review! If you would like support creating a custom wellness plan, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
So many of my clients have come into my office thinking that the constipation they grew up with was an inconvenience they just learned to live with, as if it was a variation of normal. But chronic constipation can have serious consequences, and throwing more fiber or laxatives at it isn’t necessarily going to fix it. In today’s episode, I break down the most common reasons why people experience difficulty with their bowel movements, and practical steps we can take to correct them. If you found this episode helpful, please share with a loved one and leave a review! Thank you for listening! This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
With the number of children getting sick with chronic illnesses in our country, it has become ever more crucial that we as parents take steps to protect our children’s health. We know that we cannot change their genetic weaknesses, but we can impact how they turn on and off. In today’s episode, I offer my top tips for raising healthy children in this crazy world, based on my experience as a mother of four (nearly all teens). I invite you to continue this conversation on my instagram page and via email. Find me @laureltreewellness or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening! This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
Using four characteristics to blend essential oils for their therapeutic value, today I share how to create a custom blend with essential oils that will help to continue the healing process after an injury. Note: If you do get essential oils in your eyes or on sensitive skin, apply additional carrier oil without essential oils, or wash the area in milk. The fat will absorb the essential oil and reduce the pain. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
For all of us home herbalists, one of the common themes of our remedy making is first aid. Today we’re talking specifically about wild-harvesting first aid supplies specifically. Knowing how to pick out a weed on a hiking path or by the family cabin, or out in your back yard might actually come in handy! Being able to go outside your back door and pick out a little flower or leaf amongst a sea of green and find a use for it is another aspect of traditional home herbalism that we get to embrace! Herbs mentioned include yarrow, cinquefoil, plantain, dandelion, mullein, rose, blackberry, wood sorrel, daisy, and self-heal. For your copy of Wild Plants of Maine by Tom Seymour, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
The idea of planning a kitchen garden with abundant herbs brings up idyllic images of curling up in a cozy chair with a cup of tea, a seed catalog, and a notebook. And while kitchen gardens are all unique, and may not reflect the cottage garden image we easily conjure up, today we get to explore the idea of creating a kitchen garden for nutritional and medicinal use as a home herbalist.This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
We are covering some hot button topics in today’s episode! Informed decision making, self-autonomy, co-dependence, interdependence, parental rights, authority to make healthcare decisions… all this and more when it comes to being your own herbalist and working with herbs to support your family’s needs. When starting out, it’s normal (as our culturally ingrained beliefs go) to question whether you have the right to practice herbalism, so let me help you out and share what I’ve learned about self-care herbalism and family herbalism in my 20+ years in the field of health. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
Just when you think you have recovered from a virus, you get hit by a secondary infection. You’re exhausted, frustrated, and need options. In this episode I share about four common bacterial infections that often follow viruses, and proven herbal remedies for recovery - ear infections, conjunctivitis, strep throat, and sinus infections. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.
Common colds may not be cause for concern for some, but for others with preexisting respiratory conditions, or when a virus is prolonged or unknown, a viral illness can be scary. In this episode I share some practical steps for strengthening the lungs and amping up the immune response, plus my next herbs of choice to hone in on respiratory support. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.
Today I share with you about the underlying tissue state associated with common viruses and the foods and herbs that balance this state to support the body’s natural immunity and speed recovery. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Correction to the rehydration formula: it’s a 1/4tsp baking soda, not 1/4tsp lemon juice. :)
Welcome to season four of The Family Herbalism Podcast! In today’s episode I describe the four stages of sleep, the importance of the circadian rhythm, common reasons someone might have difficulty getting quality sleep, and sleep hygiene and herbal combinations that can improve it. This episode is included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year will begin in June 2024. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com.
What does the future of holistic health look like? Chiropractor and Nutritional Response Therapist, Dr. Keith Sheehan gives us a sneak peek into the grassroots movement of people who advocate for their own health, learn how their bodies work, and take action to improve their experience with the help of practitioners using skills like Nutritional Response Testing, Biochemical Lab Testing, and Clinical Nutrition Counseling. He gives us an inside look at standard versus optimal lab ranges, where you can go for free resources to understand what’s happening in your body, and hope for a future where we can become healthier as a nation. Dr. Sheehan and his wife Laura operate Sheehan Natural Health in Pennsylvania. You can learn more about their work by visiting www.sheehannaturalhealth.com, and https://youtube.com/@sheehannaturalhealth. In our conversation, Dr. Sheehan referred to the following resources: Blood Chemistry and CBC Analysis by Dr. Weatherby and Ferguson and The Page Diet, which you can learn about on the Sheehan Natural Health website. Thank you so much for listening to today’s episode. Please share it with someone that you know it would bless, leave a review, and stay tuned for season 4 of the show, coming right up!
Did you know that your liver is responsible for over 500 functions in your body? it’s important to take care of it! Fatty liver disease is a common consequence of over-nutrition in the United States, and it is the early phase of more serious liver conditions. Thankfully the liver is fully capable of regenerating itself if damage is detected in time. In today’s episode, I talk about food, herbs, and lifestyle practices that are really important for liver health. Herbs that are mentioned include dandelion, turmeric, St. John’s wart, yellow dock, calendula, goldenseal, basil, lemon, peppermint, sage, chamomile, wood betony, vervain, motherwort, artichoke, hops, Yarrow, wormwood, horehound, barberry, milk thistle, Cilantro, rosemary, Japanese knotweed, hibiscus, aloe, skullcap, Hawthorne, licorice, lavender, Angelica, cinquefoil, nettle, burdock, blueberry, echinacea, prickly ash, schisandra, lemon balm, kudzu, cleavers, chickweed, red clover, marshmallow, garlic, cayenne, ginger, parsley, thyme, fennel, and fenugreek. To learn more about the tongue assessment class, chat support with an herbalist, or one on-one-support, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com thank you for listening to today’s episode. Please share it with a friend and review the show on your app. Thank you for listening, and have a great week!
Happy new year to the listeners of The Family Herbalism Podcast! I am so grateful you are starting off the year by listening to this episode. In today’s show, I share about my vision for personal health this coming year in balancing hormones and listening to my bodies needs. I also share about my plans for the podcast for this coming year, And about the various resources available through Laurel Tree Wellness. The main subject for today is headaches and migraines, which affect far too many people! And while the one off may not be a big deal, a pattern of pain signifies a need of the body that is not being met. I share eight common reasons why you might experience repeat headaches or migraines, why over-the-counter medications are not a good plan for rep repetitive use, 20 herbs that are commonly used for headache and migraine, relief, and why, as well as several combinations for teas, tincture, and essential oils, as well as food and nutritional supplements, that may be useful. Herbs mentioned include: feverfew, meadowsweet, ginger, basil, rosemary, rose, violet, vervain, valerian, burdock, nettle, skull, cap, catnip, Tulsi, milky oats, clary sage, evening Primrose, Daisy, wood betony, Sweetfern, lemon bomb, lavender, peppermint, chamomile, ginger, frankincense, lemongrass, eucalyptus, margarine, and ylang ylang. Thank you for listening to this episode! If you found it helpful, please share with the loved one and consider leaving every review. You can learn more www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or by visiting @LaurelTreeWellness on Instagram. Have a great week!
Today’s episode is the final episode of the 2023 year, and it focuses on two symptoms that I commonly see together in people who have tendencies toward low blood pressure and a slow pulse. I explain why this tendency occurs, along with herbs I commonly work with to create balance in the cardiovascular system and relieve symptoms of dizziness and ringing in the ears. Herbs mentioned include licorice, rosemary, ginger, black pepper, red clover, American ginseng, Yarrow, clove, ground ivy, black, cohosh, golden seal, wood betony, Hawthorn, reishi, motherwort, peppermint, feverfew. Angelica, ginger, geranium, monarda, Linden, and blue vervain. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! If you found it helpful, please share it with a loved one and consider leaving a review on your podcast app. You can learn more about one-on-one consultations by visiting www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
The holidays are upon us and that means, for those with IBS, the choice must be made to either eat to support the digestive system or eat to make other people comfortable. But what if there were a way to restore gut function and increase tolerance for a wider range of food? In today’s episode we talk about the root causes of IBS and how to reduce inflammation and tone the gut for long-term health. Herbs that are mentioned include: burdock, hibiscus, meadowsweet, milk thistle, astragalus, barberry, slippery elm, marshmallow, plantain, dandelion, yellow dock, cat’s claw, skullcap, chamomile, lobelia, St. John’s Wort, aloe, elderberry, horehound, borage, lavender, cinquefoil, mullein, valerian, rose, raspberry, wild lettuce, peach, blackberry, turmeric, black pepper, ginger, fennel, cardamom, prickly ash, Queen Ann’s lace, calendula, sage, thyme, oregano, mugwort, and coltsfoot. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Please consider sharing it with a loved one and leaving a review. For more information please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Have a wonderful week!
Resources for those with sustained hypertension are pretty easy to find, but what about those who have a form of transient hypertension, which seems to come and go at will, sometimes without a good explanation? In today’s episode, I share about the four categories of hypertension that look like wide swings a variability; most days it is perfectly normal and then all of a sudden there will be a very high reading. I talk about what is going on during these episodes, the current pharmaceutical options being developed, and the herbal actions that are most helpful. Specific herbs mentioned include: borage, ashwaganda, eleuthero, rhodiola, tulsi, cayenne, milky oats, hawthorn, motherwort, wild cherry, bugleweed, yarrow, linden, ylang ylang, rose, hops, hibiscus, St. John’s Wort, peach, wood betony, chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, sage, linden, valerian, blue vervain, reishi, skullcap, cramp bark, and nettle. For more information on herbalist consultations, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. If you know someone that this episode would bless, please share it with them, consider leaving a review, and send your topic request to laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Have a wonderful week!
We recognize our kidneys when we have UTIs or stones, but what about when we have back pain, wake frequently during the night, or have foamy urine? In today’s episode, I share about some of the important jobs that our kidneys perform, how to know when they need support (including lab markers), and a dozen herbs that help balance out the tissue states associated with kidney symptoms. Mentioned in today’s podcast include: staghorn sumac, dandelion leaf, Yarrow, goldenrod, cinquefoil, Juniper berry, boneset, horsetail, cornsilk, nettle, saw palmetto, and borage. For more information about consultations, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and have a great week!
Today’s listener-requested topic is about parasites, including worms, bacteria, and yeast, as well as the biofilms and heavy metals that may protect them. Included are suggestions on testing, a sample recipe that may help you, and numerous herbs that may be helpful as part of your particular approach. herbs mentioned include black walnut, juniper berry, barberry, garlic, thyme, marigold, aloe, prickly ash, mugwort, plantain, hibiscus, Yarrow, Japanese, knotweed, cats claw, Queen Anne’s lace, catnip, Senna, forsythia, Cayenne, nettle, Valerian, horehound, motherwort, peppermint, sage, peach, clove, eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon, turmeric, chlorella, cilantro, chickweed, lavender, calendula, oregano, and ginger. For assistance in creating a customized detox protocol for you, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. Please share this episode. If you know someone who would be blessed by it, thank you for your reviews, and may you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
In this mini episode I share about my kitchen accident last week. -> Please note, if you are squeamish about wounds, use caution listening to this story. <- Because of my encounter with a very soft avocado seed, I learned a couple of valuable lessons, and was enlightened to know that I am far from the only one who has experienced this! I also share herbs that I have worked with so far, my current symptoms, and the herbal regimen I plan to begin as soon as my stitches are taken out. Herbs mentioned include calendula, Helichrysum, St. John’s wort, lions mane mushroom, lemongrass, frankincense, geranium, lavender, copaiba, skullcap, kudzu, and milky oats. I would also likely add clove, and maybe prickly ash. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! Hopefully you were able to draw some thing useful from my experience :-) stay tuned for another regular episode soon. For more information on clinical herbalism please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Have a great week!
There is so much to learn about working with herbal tinctures! New clients often have many questions about how to work with tinctures, and even after working with them for quite some time often have more things they would like to learn as their knowledge and experience progress. In today’s episode, I attempt to share about the most common questions I hear regarding tincture use. questions like why should I work with a tincture instead of tea? Or, how do I know if my tincture has gone bad? Or how long before I need to purchase more? Or how do I take my tincture? There is much to learn, and you will probably want to bring some paper and a pen while you listen to this episode. For more information on working with an herbalist one on one to create the best herbal protocol for you visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful week!
Acute and chronic sinus infections, or sinusitis, are common afflictions in the winter. In today’s episode, we cover some herbal remedies that I have personally used to recover from sinus symptoms. Essential oils mentioned include: geranium, eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, time, peppermint, pine, and tea tree. Whole herbs mentioned, include spearmint, echinacea, golden rod, Yarrow, red clover, ground ivy, nettle, cayenne, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, Elder, cat’s claw, cinnamon, mullein, and coltsfoot. Thank you for listening to today’s podcast. If you found it helpful, please consider sharing it with a loved one. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a clinical Herbalist to create a wellness plan for you and your family please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Have a wonderful week!
Picking up where we left off last week with seasonal allergies, today we talk about the chemical responsible for triggering the allergic response, how to tell the difference between histamine intolerance and a mast cell disorder, and these steps needed to reduce flares and begin healing the body. Herbs mentioned include: nettle, milk thistle, feverfew, skullcap, licorice, chamomile, wild cherry, Goldenrod, peach, Hawthorne, red clover, slippery elm, marshmallow, Mullein, cayenne, Yarrow, black cohosh, fennel, fenugreek, turmeric, plantain, Angelica, Eleuthero, Japanese knotweed, Rhodiola, sage, chlorella, Spirulina, cats claw, calendula, garlic, ginger, astragalus, lemon balm, elderberry, Chaga, Maitake, reishi, shiitake, and cordyceps. If you would like assistance creating a wellness plan to address histamine intolerance or mast cell dysregulation, please visit, www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information on consultations. Thank you for listening and have a wonderful week!
It’s fall! And that means seasonal allergies, and all the congestion and sniffing! In today’s episode, I cover the difference between seasonal allergies, and “true allergies,” how an herbal approach differs from over-the-counter antihistamines, and one of my favorite controversial topics: goldenrod is actually good for you! Other herbs discussed today include ragweed, chamomile, lavender, eucalyptus, peppermint, licorice, milk thistle, Melaleuca, Rhodiola, bugleweed, coltsfoot, plantain, Mullein, dandelion, self heal, nettle, red clover, ground ivy, wild cherry, and peach. For more information on working with an herbalist to help you create a wellness plan, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com.com. Thank you for listening, and have a great week!
Heartburn is experienced by many people, but that does not make it a normal experience. Heartburn is generally an indication that the digestive system is not functioning very well. In today’s episode, I cover some of the common causes of heartburn, as well as some simple, dietary and lifestyle practices that can correct these imbalances and some of my favorite herbs. Today’s herb focus is calendula, calendula officinalis. For more information about how a visit with an herbalist can help you to create a holistic wellness plan that addresses digestion, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening and have a great week!
There are so many options for relieving cold symptoms, but how do you know which one or ones will be best suited to your experience of illness? In today’s episode, I break down the most common types of coughs that occur with viral and bacterial infections, and which herbs are best suited to them. I also include multiple recipes for tea, chest, rubs, syrups, and elixirs. Herbs mentioned include thyme, sage, nettle, fenugreek, oregano, rosemary, aloe, yellow, dock, red clover, red raspberry, blackberry, goldenseal, barberry, mint, rose petals and hips, Queen Anne’s lace, lemon balm, Yarrow, wild cherry, plantain, horehound, ginger, marigold, anise, chickweed, violet, licorice, lobelia, slippery elm, marshmallow, cayenne, calendula, goldenrod, clove, pine needles, catnip, valerian, motherwort, comfrey, fennel, ginger, lemon, pineapple, chamomile, burdock, hibiscus, and passionflower. Thank you for listening to today’s episode! If you found this helpful, would you mind sharing it with someone you think it would bless? I appreciate that! If you are interested in a consultation to help your family, prepare for a healthy winter, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Have a great week!
We’re turning the tables here! Instead of focusing on a health problem, I decided to take a deep dive on a specific herbal action that supports everyone’s health - tonics! SO many herbs have a tonifying effect on the body, some systemically, and some on specific tissues or organs. But what exactly does a tonic do? It’s one of those words that seem a bit abstract in the plant world. Today I share with you what it means, how a few well-known herbalists describe them, and then I share 42 of my favorite herbs with tonifying action, including what systems they impact. Plantain is one of these, and it’s a widely available plant that I highly encourage you to get to know. Look for it in your back yard and welcome it into your home, you won’t regret it! If you have a request for a podcast topic, please send it to me at laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening!
Addictions can range from sugar and social media to gambling, disordered eating, and street drugs. There are so many things that people can find themselves dependent on which are not healthy for them. In today’s podcast, we talk about the reasons that people can become dependent on substances or behaviors, as well as some of the nutritional and herbal resources that can help a person to break a dependence. Mentioned today include the following herbs: lobelia, Tulsi, marshmallow, Mullein, black pepper, clove, wood betony, Saint johns wort, ginger, goldenseal, mugwort, passionflower, Hawthorne, black walnut flower essence, oats, lavender, borage, Eleuthero, geranium, schisandra, skullcap, milk thistle, horse chestnut, blue vervain, Angelica, agrimony, black cohosh, hops, wild lettuce, catnip, and many more. For support and creating a customized wellness plan to support you in breaking an addiction, please reach out to me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening, please share with any loved one you know who would be blessed by this episode, and have a wonderful week!
Shingles is a viral infection that can effect anyone who has the varicella zoster lying dormant in their body. We used to think of it as being a disease of the elderly, but statistics show it is happening to more and more people under the age of 50. The two most common triggers are a deficient immune system and stress. Today I share with you, as an almost 37 year old, what shingles was like for me, and the lifestyle changes and herbs I have worked with to recover. Herbs mentioned include St. John’s wort, calendula, comfrey, milky oats, cleavers, skullcap, prickly ash, lemon balm, Helichrysum, clove, echinacea, lavender, Yarrow, aloe, vera, sweet fern, chamomile, ginger, hops, Lobelia, kava, motherwort, Manarda, self heal, Wild Cherry, Linden, Cayenne, myrrh, gold, thread, licorice, golden seal, plantain, and peppermint. Thank you for listening! If you have questions, or would like to work with me, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com Have a wonderful week!
Fiery kids often receive a diagnosis of ADD or ADHD, and while some of these kids do need support with nutrient deficiencies, food sensitivities, or toxin overloads, many of them are simply misunderstood and don’t fit into the neat little boxes our society has created. We can support these kiddos with the foods and herbs included in this podcast, including these herbs: skullcap, oats, wood betony, hawthorn, St. John’s Wort, peppermint or spearmint, tulsi, lemon balm, linden, valerian, peach, passionflower, elderberry, and schisandra, as well as the following essential oils: ylang ylang, clary sage, petitgrain, patchouli, vetiver, lavender, orange, neroli, lemongrass, and cedarwood. To request a consultation for support in applying these herbs, check out www.laureltreewellness. For podcast feedback, feel free to email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, for your reviews, and for sharing the podcast with your loved ones!
This childhood illness is making its rounds again in Maine, so today I am offering tips that helped my family when we caught it several years ago, as well as new herbal options I have learned that may be helpful for you. Included our references to common foods and comfort practices, as well as the following herbs: licorice, lemon, echinacea, elderberry, Helichrysum, black cohosh, burdock, nettle, Clover, rooibos, astragalus, ginger, calendula, Saint johns, wort, lavender, lemon balm, milky, oats, chamomile, oregano, Teatree, clove, rosemary, thyme, basil, cinnamon, and garlic. If you know anyone who is affected by HFM at this time, please share this episode with them! Thank you so much for listening, and stay tuned for the next episode in a couple of weeks!
Listener Maryanne wants to know, what’s on my summer reading list? Altogether I have 96 books on my nightstand or in my wishlist, but the new herbal ones I currently have on hand include: The Male Herbalist by James Green, Live Longer Better by Joseph Dispenza, Wild Plants of Maine by Tom Seymour, Culpeper’s Complete Herbal by Nicolas Culpeper, Eat the Weeds by Ben Charles Harris, The 40 Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speak, The Trauma Informed Herbalist by Elizabeth Guthrie, Menopause without Medicine by Linda Ojeda, The Mood Cure by Julie Ross, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Holistic Herbs for Pets by Elizabeth David, Modern Encyclopedia of Herbs by Joseph Kadans, Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech, The Oxygen Advantage by Patrick McKeown, Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss, Holistic Medicine and the Extracellular Matrix by Matthew Wood, Holy Herbs by Sudhir Ahluwalia, Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman, Herbal Therapeutics by David Winston, The New Natural Family Doctor by Andrew Stanway, The Complete Housewife by Eliza Smith, The Weed Cookbook by Adrienne Crowhurst, and Herbal Antivirals by Stephen Buhner.
Altogether, this makes episode 100 on podcast! Woo hoo! Today I am taking the opportunity to share with you the answer to some of the questions I have been getting from listeners about what it looks like to become an herbalist, and who run and herbalism-based company. I share about my family, how I got into the world of herbalism, how I got my training, what my business looks like today, who are the people that made it happen, how I fit Laurel Tree Wellness in with my family schedule, and the finances of running a business, as well as my recommendations for new herbalists. if you have questions about being an herbalist that I did not answer today feel free to send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. You can learn more about what I do by checking out www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening! Have a wonderful week!
No one knows for sure what causes, eczema or psoriasis, but what we do know is that the current standard treatment does not effectively correct it. We do know that eczema and psoriasis, while different skin conditions, are impacted by the same tissue states in the body, and by the same herbal remedies. In today’s episode, I answer a listeners question about what to do to address her children’s eczema flares. And since eczema and psoriasis behave so similarly, it only made sense to create an episode that addresses both. If you find this podcast helpful, I invite you to share it with your loved ones who may be affected by the skin conditions. If you need assistance creating a holistic wellness plan for yourself, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. I also invite you to share your requests for Podcasts topics by emailing me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com and if you have not done so yet, would you consider leaving a review of this podcast on your favorite player? This will be really helpful for anyone. Checking it out for the first time. Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful week.
Listeners have been sending in some really awesome requests for podcast topics! This one comes from Kelly, who wants to know - what can we do about eye fatigue? And since we’re on the topic about eyes, what about general support of eye health, and some of the other common issues that effect eyes? In today’s episode, I cover 12 common eye concerns, and include my favorite herbs and dietary treatments, plus some interesting research around xanthines, 3 super popular herbs for eyes, 5 supplements, 5 lifestyle changes, and 2 basic eye exercises that we have personally used extensively. AND! Today’s herb focus is fennel, a surprisingly powerful spice that is hiding in your pantry. Thanks for listening! If you found this episode helpful, please share with a friend that you know it would help, and consider leaving a review. You can reach me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com and www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Have a great week!
Adrenal fatigue is a hot topic. Some would even suggest it’s not a real thing. I can tell you that is IS real, and it doesn’t occur by itself. Integral to healthy adrenal glands are also a healthy autonomic nerve function, and hypothalamus and pituitary function. If a person is stuck in a sympathetic nervous state, any illness or injury they incur is more likely to become chronic. For many people, addressing their stress is the first, most important step to healing. In today’s episode, I share how important nutrition, stress-reducing activities, and nervine relaxing and tonifying herbal remedies are, including a sample recipe, and an herb focus on one of my favorite herbal adaptogens. Thank you so much for listening! I’ll be away from the podcast for two weeks, but do keep in touch and I’ll see you back here with another helpful episode then. Happy Independence Day!
You asked and I delivered! Through a recent Instagram story, I received two requests for remedies for strep throat, and one for influenza. Throughout the history of The Family Herbalism Podcast I have shared several episodes on foundational practices to support the immune system, but today I focused on the symptoms and tissue states specific to these two infections. Plus! I started a brand new segment that I intend to incorporate into each episode - a materia medica on a single plant. Today’s herb focus is the immune supportive plant Oregano Vulgare. If you have any special requests for herb focused or podcast topics, please email me directly at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and have a great week!
Statistically, many injuries are more likely to occur in the summer, putting parents especially in the hot seat of trauma care! What do you do when your child is injured? As the wife of a carpenter and the mom of four kids, I’ve been there! Many times! In today’s episode, I talk about ten common injuries as reported by pediatricians and emergency room doctors, the herbal remedies I have found helpful, and easy applications of herbs for your first aid kit. For more information on herbal text support, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening!
Blood sugar is not just about diabetes. Blood sugar is a necessary piece of being alive, and it is important for hormonal function, digestion, muscle control, energy, brain function, and so much more. The key is having just the right amount. In this episode, I share how blood sugar regulation works, what the body uses it for, how insulin becomes less sensitive, how metabolic disorder with excess weight, cholesterol imbalance, and hypertension are connected, and 10 steps to encourage regulation of glucose. It’s one of the easiest chronic illnesses to address, and there are so many effective things we can do starting today to improve it! Thank you for listening to today’s podcast! If you would like to work with me one-on-one, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Have a great week!
Let’s rock the boat a bit! As an herbalist, I NEVER tell a client they should stop taking their medications. I don’t even suggest it. However, reducing or eliminating medication is a natural topic of interest for people who are improving their health, possibly to the point that the medication isn’t necessary anymore. Alongside their doctors, I have helped many clients reduce and eliminate their medications by helping them to reduce the need for them. In today’s episode, I go over the seven steps of planning that every person considering this path should take. If you would like help reaching YOUR health goals, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com Thank you for listening and have a wonderful week!
Happy National Baby Day! In honor of this special day, Dayna Hutchins and I are hosting a special series on the podcast this month, all about the childbearing year. We share our personal experiences as mothers, and our professional experiences as herbalists, along with tons of tips for a healthy, positive experience. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and encourage you to share with your loved ones! For more information, reach out to us as laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Happy National Baby Day! In honor of this special day, Dayna Hutchins and I are hosting a special series on the podcast this month, all about the childbearing year. We share our personal experiences as mothers, and our professional experiences as herbalists, along with tons of tips for a healthy, positive experience. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and encourage you to share with your loved ones! For more information, reach out to us as laureltreewellness@gmail.com
If you live in the Androscoggin or Oxford county areas of Maine, check out these two upcoming local events! May 25th 3-7pm, I am hosting a spring sale of many culinary and medicinal herbs, dried, tinctured, and in salve, up to 50% off, with free herbs for purchases starting at $10! Then on June 10th, I am hosting my first herb walk of the year. On these walks we cover identification, habitat, harvesting, preparing, storing, and usage of over two dozen plants! Tickets are $12 each and kids under 16 are free. To RSVP, and to see all upcoming events, click the tab by the same name on the website at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Thank you!
In honor of babies and our series on the childbearing year, Dr. Sam Adler, Maine-based pediatrician with over 20 years in the field, joins us today to talk about infant and early childhood health. We cover topics like the rising rate of homebirth, simplifying parenting with the help of a family-centered pediatrician, introducing baby foods, how to make difficult decisions, such as about circumcision and vaccinations, and so much more. I know you will leave this episode encouraged in your own walk as a parent, and I hope that you will share this episode with all of your loved ones, so that it will bless them also. If you would like to reach out to Dr. Adler, you can find him at www.aardvarkpediatrics.com Thank you so much for listening, and have a wonderful week!
Happy National Baby Day! In honor of this special day, Dayna Hutchins and I are hosting a special series on the podcast this month, all about the childbearing year. We share our personal experiences as mothers, and our professional experiences as herbalists, along with tons of tips for a healthy, positive experience. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and encourage you to share with your loved ones! For more information, reach out to us as laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Happy National Baby Day! In honor of this special day, Dayna Hutchins and I are hosting a special series on the podcast this month, all about the childbearing year. We share our personal experiences as mothers, and our professional experiences as herbalists, along with tons of tips for a healthy, positive experience. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and encourage you to share with your loved ones! For more information, reach out to us as laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Not only was May 2nd National Baby Day, but May 5th was International Day of the Midwife, and on that day we recorded this very special interview with Glory Birth Team! Gloria Hines and Rebekah Hoover are Certified Professional Midwives serving families in Kansas City, where the homebirth rate is currently around 16%! Needless to say, they run a very busy practice, so it was special to have this conversation with them, and I know you will be blessed. We talk about why women are choosing to give birth at home, mindset for an easier birth, how to find a midwife in your area, tools for natural pain relief, what to expect during a transfer to the hospital, and about the difference between perception of safety and reality. If you are curious about homebirth, I encourage you to connect with Gloria and Rebekah at www.glorybirth.com or with myself by for more information, at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you so much for listening, and please share this episode with someone you know who it would bless!
Happy National Baby Day! In honor of this special day, Dayna Hutchins and I are hosting a special series on the podcast this month, all about the childbearing year. We share our personal experiences as mothers, and our professional experiences as herbalists, along with tons of tips for a healthy, positive experience. We hope you enjoy our conversations, and encourage you to share with your loved ones! For more information, reach out to us as laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Experiencing loss is tremendously hard, and sitting with a loved one who has lost is also really difficult. A cup of tea can be a way to show your love while you hold space for them. In today’s episode, in honor of a dear friend, I share a dozen herbs that offer support for the person who is experiencing heartache and grief, as well as sample recipes you might consider making. If you would like support creating a blend of herbs, essential oils, or flower essences, please reach out by email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you so much for being here. I wish you well!
The second part of the episode on PTSD recovery, in which I share about essential oils and flower essences that can be very helpful in creating a new way of being after trauma. I also include specific recipes that have worked for me and my clients, and reminders of how you can create your own for maximum benefit. For more information on how to create an essential oil blend customized to your needs, please listen to the episode I created for HerbRally using this link https://www.herbrally.com/blog/all/essential-oils-emotional-health . To schedule an appointment with me to help you create a blend for yourself use this link https://www.laureltreewellnessllc.com/book-online . Thank you for listening, and if you found this helpful, please share this and part one with your loved ones. Have a wonderful April vacation!
What is PTSD? What hormones and parts of the brain are involved? And how do we use this information to help us choose practical tools and herbs to help us heal? In this episode, we will answer all of these questions and talk about many of the herbs that help to support healthy hormone balance when it comes to stress and trauma, to work with alongside lifestyle practices to let go of old stories, and create a new way of being. In part two, we will talk about essential oils and flower, essences, as well as the process I went through to create an aromatherapy blend to help me through my own recent experience post PTSD. If you would like help creating an herbal plan to work alongside your wellness plan for recovery from PTSD. Please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information or email me directly at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful week!
If you have been in the essential oil world for any length of time, no doubt you have heard the phrase, “when in doubt use Frank,” referring to Frankincense. In India, it’s not Frankincense, it’s Tulsi. Also known as Holy Basil, or Ocimum Sanctum, this plant is well known for a wide array of benefits, some hard to believe! Over 100 studies have been done on this amazing plant, and the stories around it’s traditional use explain why it is such a common and well-loved herb. I grew tulsi this past year, and have been working with it regularly for the past couple of months. In this episode, I review how to document what you are learning about plants, give lots of information about tulsi for you to include in your notes, and share my personal experience. I encourage you to reach out for a one-on-one visit to help you find the right plant friend for yourself, and to check out our upcoming events. All of this can be found on www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. If this episode blessed you, please share with a loved one, and I would be so grateful if you left a review! Thank you for listening!
Does the idea of making your own recipe of loose leaf tea sound overwhelming? Not to worry! In this episode, I teach you how to use the traditional blending triangle, considerations for choosing your herbs, resources for choosing them, and I walk you through the process of completing a blend, including how to get from the percentages of herbs provided by the blending triangle to a teaspoon based recipe for a single cup. So easy! For upcoming herb walks, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com and click Upcoming Events, and send me an email to tell me what herbal blend you’re making! I would love to hear from you at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!
Nearly half of American children live by the rules of their chronic illness. Their lives are impacted in a myriad of ways by the diagnoses as well as the very real experience of being in their bodies. And. The rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even death among the parents of these precious children leave the rates of said illnesses among parents of well-children in the dust. Just in the past few years, researchers are finally looking at the stunning effects on families that having a child with special health needs can have. Among the top recommendations are: building your family support system, building a supportive medical team, and being part of faith-based groups and support groups. Support groups for parents of children with chronic illnesses are very hard to find. Spoonie Sidekicks is a 12 week program for these parents and their families. I created this program as a mother of a chronically ill child, and the experiences that have come from leading this program are exactly what are needed for these amazing people! I invite you to listen to this episode, in which I frame the need for support groups and share how Spoonie Sidekicks can be that group for you. I do hope you find this episode to be encouraging and that you will share it with a loved one who needs it. Thank you for listening! To find information on the upcoming Spoonie Sidekicks program and to enroll, please visit https://www.laureltreewellnessllc.com/event-details/spoonie-sidekicks-1
How do you get from a bag of dried herbs to a nice, steamy cup of tea? How do you prepare a tea to get the most medicinal benefit? How long can you keep a batch of tea for? How can you make a big batch of tea using a recipe for a single cup? What sweeteners are best? These and more questions are covered in this how-to episode! Thanks for listening! Learn more about me and the services I offer by visiting www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Since the train crash in Ohio, and the subsequent burning of the vinyl chloride, many people and animals have become ill. While initial measures were taken to remove people from harm’s way, the experts in this field are suggesting we need to be preparing ourselves to deal with the fallout. Last week, I shared about general detoxification methods and tools, this week I am digging into vinyl chloride exposure. What can we do to protect ourselves and our loved ones? I have some ideas to share with you. If you would like to continue learning about this issue, I recommend the following interviews and articles as a jump start. If you would like to learn more about working with me one-on-one, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.comThank you for listening!www.brighteon.com/b93a0b8e-2ca6-4f15-8e34-b37820637907www.brighteon.com/a409f6e6-a162-4d58-a4eb-a88626-ec077awww.brighteon.com/154fec89-88b5-4a58-a092-04242fb25e18www.brighteon.com/9f1d1ee5-45d7-4ce0-9c64-ab8a81c2b9dbhttps://planetwavesfm.substack.com/p/dioxin-resources-page-for-citizens#details
Spring is right around the corner, and so is the season for detoxification. There are so many supplements and programs for actively detoxifying our bodies, but what actually is detoxification and how can we do it in a way that is both more comfortable and safer for us? In today’s episode, I cover the purpose of detoxification, why some people may need to detoxify at a different time of the year, how our every day life impacts our body’s ability to detoxify, two common approaches to detoxification and my personal favorite, as well as numerous herbs for each step of the detox process. If you need assistance with detoxifying in a way that does not cause a flare of symptoms and which gets to the root of the issue for you, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information about working with me one-on-one. Thank you for listening! If you found this helpful, please share with a loved one and leave a review!
Most concussions or other brain injuries are quite mild, but the research indicates that recovery is still very important to prevent long term complications. In today’s episode, I share what essential oils I used to recover from my own concussion, as well as foods, teas, mushrooms, and other oils that are shown to quicken the recovery time, improve brain function, support emotional health through the experience, and reduce risk of long term complications, including recipes, and instructions on how to make a tea using parts instead of specific measurements. If you need support creating a recover plan, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Thank you for listening!
Researchers have learned that Covid-induced blood clots are unique from normal blood clots, which explains why they happen to healthy people, and why the rate of blood clots has increased in the past three years. With aspirin being the standard recommendation for prevention of blood clots, despite the new information that these Covid clots do not respond to normal anticoagulant medications like normal clots, it’s important that we have a variety of options to choose from when creating a cardiovascular health plan. In today’s episode, I share a number of well-studied herbs and spices known to prevent and dissolve blood clots so that you can create a wellness plan suited to your needs. If you need assistance creating a cardiovascular wellness plan for you, please visit my website at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com thank you for listening! Referenced today were the following studies: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34671772/ and https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.2c03925
What is a normal temperature? What number makes a high temperature? Why are fevers so important to immune function? How can we get rid of them faster without over the counter meds? These and more questions are answered in today’s episode. I hope that you will be encouraged and empowered to take care of yourself and your family, learning why and how you can respond in a different, and even more safe, natural way. Mentioned in the podcast is my text support service. You can learn more about that by clicking this link. Thank you for listening! https://www.laureltreewellnessllc.com/product-page/herbal-text-support
Dental cavities are the number one health condition around the world, affecting 3.5 billion people at a time. We are familiar with antibiotics, pain medications, and dental procedures, but what if there were a way to prevent cavities and gingivitis and other oral health problems? Today I share top recommendations for lifestyle choices, food and herbs that will positively impact your oral and entire health. I include recipes for tooth paste and tooth whitening powders, how to make an herbal rinse for a variety of situations, and expand on the four modifiers the CDC reports that impact oral health, and which we have absolute control over. Thank you for listening to the podcast, and be sure to share with a friend!
Let’s follow up the interview with Dayna Hutchins, all about making skin care products, with a discussion of herbs and foods that support overall health in the integumentary system! The skin, hair, and nails are a reflection of what is going on under the skin - if your integumentary system is not healthy, we first have to look at what is going on underneath. Are you digesting properly? Are your hormones balanced? When you start with the internal organs, the external ones improve naturally. There are a large number of herbs that can be worked with for hair, skin, and nail health as well. In today’s episode, I share tips on supplements, recipes for herbs, and pointers on what information to dig, based on your symptom picture. This episode will get you started, but if you need additional support creating a wellness plan, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or check out my services on www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your loved ones and review it on the app. Thank you so much for listening!
The average bar of soap costs $3.54-$4.99, lasting about 25 showers. For my family, this would add up to as much as $125 a year! With us today, is my herbalist mentee, Dayna Hutchins. Dayna has been making her family’s soaps, lotions, shampoo, chapstick, deodorant, and more. Want to know how much you can save making your own soap? Listen to this fascinating episode! Dayna also offers helpful tips for beginners, like how to change the color of your soap without dyes and how to treat a lye burn. We also discuss the health benefits of sticking with ingredients you can pronounce, and how sometimes natural ingredients can be disguised as scary sounding names on the label. Mentioned was the Environmental Working Group, found at www.ewg.org. Dayna has offered to share additional resources and her product list, which you can receive by subscribing to our email list at the bottom of the page at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening, and be sure to share with your loved ones!
Polls show that only 50% of people who set New Year’s goals continue to work on them through the month of January. After that the percentage drops. Not many make it to the end of the year. Is it possible to reach New Year’s goals? Perhaps what we’re missing is the mindset that comes before willpower. And this podcast I share not only the definitions of mindset and willpower, and the spectrum they properly belong on, but what researchers and coaches are saying is integral to reaching goals, as well as numerous herbs, flower, essences, and essential oils that have all been found to strongly support those who are ready to make changes in their lives. Thank you for joining me today on the podcast! You can learn more about my services by visiting www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
My daughter asked me recently, “what’s your favorite herb?” How was I supposed to answer that?! It’s like asking which is your favorite child! Um, all of them! Actually, my response was something along the line of, “whichever I need at that time.” Each year I find myself drawn to 2-3 plants, which I will work with near-daily for several months. For the past few months, my personal favorite has been Verbena Hastata, or Blue Vervain. In this episode, I share all about my friend Blue Vervain, including what it looks like and where you find it growing, it’s energetic qualities, proper dosaging and cautions, actions, and specific indications. I also share why I was attracted to this plant and how to know if a plant is right for you. To order dried or tinctured blue vervain, e-mail me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com and for assistance in finding your herbal match, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Thank you for listening, and Happy New Year!! —>>Edit post recording - My sincere apologies, I referred to a recipe by Thomas Easley, and mentioned that I was not sure of the timeframe of his life, but he is very much still alive!! I mistook him for another herbalist and did not double-check before recording.
Tired of feeling gross after eating a large meal on Thanksgiving or Christmas? In today’s episode we cover my five tips for feeling more comfortable after eating and my favorite herbal remedies for all sorts of digestive support meats. What are the herbal actions most helpful for proper digestion? Do I have to taste the bitter herbs in order for them to be useful? What forms should I take these herbs in? What herbs and spices are most helpful in my food for proper digestion? And do I have to give up the pie? All of these and more are addressed in today’s episode, the final episode of 2022. Thank you so much to everyone who has listened to the podcast this year, I am grateful for each one of you! if you found this podcast to be helpful, please share it with your loved ones, leave a review on the podcast app, or offer a donation on my website to keep this podcast running. Thank you so much and have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
Whereas personality tests help us to understand our personalities, body typing can help us understand our bodies. Ayurveda, TCM, and Southern Folk Medicine are great systems for understanding our physical strengths and weaknesses, and what remedies, foods, and lifestyle practices are best suited to us. Today’s episode is part four of this series, in which I will be sharing about the four body types of Southern Folk Medicine, and the resources best suited to them. To learn more, I recommend season 1 episodes 31, 35, 36, and 37, and the book Southern Folk Medicine by Phyllis D. Light. If you would like assistance creating a wellness plan based on your body type, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn how working with an herbalist can help you. Thank you for listening! And don’t forget about the Beginning Tongue Mapping webinar, on January 3rd at 6pm EST! Sign up using the Upcoming Events tab on the website!
Whereas personality tests help us to understand our personalities, body typing can help us understand our bodies. Ayurveda, TCM, and Southern Folk Medicine are great systems for understanding our physical strengths and weaknesses, and what remedies, foods, and lifestyle practices are best suited to us. Today’s episode is part three of this series, in which I will be sharing about the four body types of Southern Folk Medicine, and the resources best suited to them. To learn more, I recommend season 1 episodes 31, 35, 36, and 37, and the book Southern Folk Medicine by Phyllis D. Light. If you would like assistance creating a wellness plan based on your body type, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn how working with an herbalist can help you. Thank you for listening!
Whereas personality tests help us to understand our personalities, body typing can help us understand our bodies. Ayurveda, TCM, and Southern Folk Medicine are great systems for understanding our physical strengths and weaknesses, and what remedies, foods, and lifestyle practices are best suited to us. Today’s episode is part two of this series, in which I will be sharing about the four body types of Southern Folk Medicine, and the resources best suited to them. To learn more, I recommend season 1 episodes 31, 35, 36, and 37, and the book Southern Folk Medicine by Phyllis D. Light. If you would like assistance creating a wellness plan based on your body type, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn how working with an herbalist can help you. Thank you for listening!
Whereas personality tests help us to understand our personalities, body typing can help us understand our bodies. Ayurveda, TCM, and Southern Folk Medicine are great systems for understanding our physical strengths and weaknesses, and what remedies, foods, and lifestyle practices are best suited to us. Today’s episode is part one of this series, in which I will be sharing about the four body types of Southern Folk Medicine, and the resources best suited to them. To learn more, I recommend season 1 episodes 31, 35, 36, and 37, and the book Southern Folk Medicine by Phyllis D. Light. If you would like assistance creating a wellness plan based on your body type, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn how working with an herbalist can help you. Thank you for listening!
Up to 10% of people in northern climates experience a form of depression known as S.A.D. for up to 40% of the year. In this episode, I share risk factors we have control over, as well as practical and proven steps for reducing the likelihood of experiencing it again and again, supplements that may help, six whole plants, three flower essences, and six essential oils. Key phrase: All the yellow flowers! Remember yellow and you’re on the right track. If you need help avoiding or recovering from seasonal affective disorder or other forms of depression, please reach out to me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Recommendations for bladder infections, nutritional herbs for urinary tract health, how to support your body if you need antibiotics, and much more in this episode, where I share why this episode was delayed in being released, and how it helps to be creative with resources you have on hand and to feel comfortable with intuitive use of herbs, including when to wave the white flag. If you would like assistance in creating a plan for urinary tract health, check out www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening!
“You talk the talk, but do you walk the walk?” Yes! I may have started out on this journey to provide a way to take care of my children, but I also take care to address my own health concerns when they come up. In today’s episode, I share how I finally decided to address my symptoms of under active thyroid, what I did to improve it, and where I stand today. Included are the actions I took and the supplements I worked with. I am in a much different place than I was this spring and I am excited to be able to share my personal experience with you as an offering of help and encouragement. If you would like to work with me directly to support your own thyroid health, you can reach out to me by emailing laureltreewellness@gmail.com or by visiting www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Thank you for listening!
The standard of care for many common childhood illnesses is to tend to their pain at home until the infection gets out of hand. Thankfully, herbs can be a safe, gentle, and effective way to address both their pain and the infection, and at the same time avoid the negative impacts of overly prescribed antibiotics. If you are in need of assistance, in creating a wellness plan for your child that addresses common or complicated health conditions, or the side effects of antibiotics, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information on how working with an herbalist can help you. Thank you for listening!
When our kids struggle with anxious feelings at school, they sure do tug on our heart strings! Thanks to plants, we have plenty of tools to help them! In today’s episode, I share my favorite flower essences, essential oils, and whole plants in tea and tincture form for kids who are experiencing the various uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety. Insomnia, digestive pain, headaches, racing heart, forgetfulness, distractedness, aggression, panic… tools for these and more are included in today’s episode. For assistance in creating a custom blend for your child, via in person visit or Zoom call, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn more, or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com to schedule your appointment. Thanks for listening, and if you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with someone you care about!
Eight basic areas to improve health for everyone - foundational health principles for people who may feel overwhelmed by their health story and don’t know where to start. By focusing on sleep, movement, food, water, breathe, social connection, purpose, and spiritual practice, you can improve your current and long term health! In today’s episode, I cover the definitions, the studies and evidence, and simple places to start applying each one. Thanks for listening!
What was healthcare like in America from 1607-1775? For one, they couldn’t rely on local doctors or dentists being available! Instead, herbs played a major role in every family’s home. Early pilgrim journals indicate favorite plants, whose seeds were chosen to be among the precious little space they had on their voyages across the ocean. We are in a period of time where many people are looking into their ancestral history. Whether via DNA or family trees, people are curious about where they came from, and I believe that having this knowledge helps us to create a vision for the future. What did the pilgrims bring with them to America? What did colonialists grow in their kitchen gardens? How did they keep their families safe and healthy? Listen to this episode to learn about my family heritage, as well as some of the common plants (many of which we are quite familiar with!) they chose prioritize in their new homeland. To learn more, check out A Midwife’s Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, The Compleat Housewife by Eliza Smith, and works by Nicholas Culpeper. Post script: It occurred to me that pilgrims would have also used animal fat to preserve herbs, so this may have been an alternative to the oils and waxes available in Europe at that time.
Why are elderberry and echinacea NOT the ideal choice for illness prevention? And if not, what herbs and spices ARE? In today’s podcast, I share about the tissue state behind viral illnesses, what energetics tend to attract pathogenic growth, how humidity in the home impacts viral replication, and several common teas and culinary spices can be used to prevent viruses from taking hold, and shortening their lifespan. This episode is perfect for the fall season as kids are going back to school, and our schedules are in full swing! These recommendations include dosaging for families, common methods of working with them, and you’ll even learn what my least favorite culinary spice is! If you need support creating a customized wellness plan, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Thank you for listening!
Welcome back! This episode, the first in months since our interview series began, is a hard hitter and a hot topic. We’re talking about energy! Or, should I say, the LACK of it. My working title for this episode was, “Energy? Where you at?!” Chronic fatigue is one of the biggest, most irritating symptoms that people with a wide variety of chronic illnesses face, and sometimes it also occurs on its own. In this episode, we dig into the latest science around it’s causes, as well as the history of CFS, practical lifestyle steps we can take to support our bodies in healing, and the specific categories of herbs (and a few examples) to look for when deciding how to create an herbal remedy for energy. If you get to the end of this podcast and decide that having an herbalist on your team to help you create energy would be helpful, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email Naomi at laureltreewellness@gmail.com Thank you for listening!
In today’s bookend episode to our special summer series, I get to introduce to you Shellie Cook, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Owner of Cornerstone Wellness Center in Auburn, Maine. Shellie’s training and experience working with tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Freedom Technique, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and so much more have changed the lives of her patients. In this conversation, she shares encouragement and guidance in how an integrated approach to emotional health, in which the whole person is recognized and validated, is changing the way we experience counseling, and improve our experience of life, and how it begins with listening and tuning in to what’s really happening and what we truly need. I know you will be blessed by this conversation, and if you know someone who would enjoy it I encourage you to pass it along. A few of the resources mentioned in the podcast include: “The Body Keeps the Score,” by Bessel van der Kolk; Laney Rosenzwieg and the Rapid Recovery Foundation www.artworksnow.com; Stephen Porges’s written works; myriad podcast interviews with Maine counselor Deb Dana, LCSW; and Mindful Magazine. Shellie invited those in need of support to call the Cornerstone Counseling team at 207-376-4981.
Whether you have no prior understanding of cannabis, or you work with it every day, you will enjoy this interview with Caregiver Nick Bonenfant and his wife, Artist Erika Bonenfant. Nick and Erika own and operate The KK Shop in Augusta, Maine, which sees the plant from “seed to sale,” and which places a huge emphasis on education and awareness, as well as individualized and custom preparations for patients. In this interview, Nick and Erika explain components of cannabis beyond CBD and THC, the reason smoking CBD or full spectrum products are not the best for everyone, the age full spectrum or synergy products are appropriate for young people, ways this plant can benefit the world far beyond medicinal use, and so much more! Please take a listen, and then visit www.thekkshop.com to purchase your supplies, or drop in to their shop on Bangor Street in Augusta! Thank you for listening!
How does acupuncture work? What’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling? How are movement techniques related to the healing effects of acupuncture? These and more questions are answered by licensed acupuncturist, Amanda Simmons. In today’s fascinating conversation, Amanda shared tips for getting energy and fluids moving to promote faster healing, acupressure points that are helpful for children and adults, Chinese herbs for detox, and shares her personal experience with the effects of climate on tendencies for illness, plus so much more! Join us for this great conversation, and check out www.auburnacumaine.com for more information on Amanda’s services. Amanda also recommends looking for Violet Li, or the TaiChi Examiner on Facebook and YouTube for guidance in movement. Thank you for listening!
It sounds so perfect! The herbalist who lives off-grid, in the middle of the woods, in a quaint home, serving clients with her wild crafted herbs. But what is off-grid? And what does that look like? Today’s guest is my very own husband, the visionary, designer, builder of that off grid home. In this interview, you will get to hear more of the backstory of myself as the herbalist, why and how we started this lifestyle, and what it looks like. We cover topics like water and power conservation, heating, plumbing, and even money issues around the 2008 housing bubble burst. Glen shares his vision, his experience, tips for people interested in making their home off grid, and his favorite part of our home. If you are interested in off-grid living, or knowing more about the behind-the-scenes of myself, as the herbalist, you’ll want to listen to this episode! Thank you for joining! To get your signed copy of my book, Coming Home, which is all about our off grid adventures, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com!
In today’s episode of our interview series I introduce to you my friend and Tranformational Life Coach, Julie Dodd! We know the old prayer, Lord grant us serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the things we can, and wisdom to know the difference. Julie walks people through the process of developing courage and self-awareness in the light of strengths to guide them in really seeing the impact they have in the world, and their ability to improve themselves, their relationships, and their circumstances, in perhaps way they would have otherwise thought they could not. Julie has done the work herself, as she shares in today’s interview, and she is available for one-on-one and group coaching. To schedule your free first call, go to www.juliepdodd.wixsite.com/coaching and make sure to tell her you found her on the podcast! You can also begin the work by unlocking your top 5 strengths by taking the Clifton Strengths test at https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10108/top-5-cliftonstrengths Right now you can take the test and see all 34 of your strengths for $50 by using this link: https://store.gallup.com/p/en-us/10003/cliftonstrengths-34 Be sure to reach out to Julie to share your results with her! You can also find her on Instagram at Coaching with Julie P Dodd. Thank you for listening, and if you are blessed by it, please share with your loved ones!
In this mini series, I am interviewing some awesome people with a wide variety of skills. Today’s interview is with a very special guest! Rebecca Seger was my co-creator of Laurel Tree Wellness! Over tea and coffee, around dining room tables, coffee tables, picnic tables, and cafe tables, Rebecca and I have weaved a story of personal development and purpose and mission in the world, so I am very happy to introduce you to her. Rebecca is a Holistic Health Coach and photographer. She customizes coaching experiences using a wide variety of creative healing modalities that foster the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and she leads groups through experiences of ecstatic dance. She is also creating a retreat opportunity for women to get in touch with their playful sides and release old beliefs. Rebecca is a sweet, compassionate, and inspiring person and we would love for you to reach out to her personally. You can find her at www.rebeccasegerphotography.com and on Facebook @feralwomanjourney. P.S. I apologize about the sound of the AC running in the background. Please don’t let that deter you from enjoying and learning from this conversation! Thank you for listening!
Welcome to season 2! In this mini series, I am interviewing some awesome people with a wide variety of skills. In today’s interview, beginner herbalist, Brad Saunders offers his personal experience becoming disenfranchised with modern medicine, and of making the transition to preparing and using remedies, with weeds growing in his back yard! He also shares helpful resources, encouragement, and motivation for getting started with natural medicine, right away. I know you will be blessed by his story!
Today’s guest is Dr. Charles Landry of Landry Osteopathic Healthcare. Dr. Landry specializes in athletic and work-related injuries, and has had fantastic results using traditional manipulative techniques alongside a variety of injection therapies. His story, of choosing osteopathic medicine as his future, at the young age of 15, and creating a vision for healthcare that is honed in on what is best for the patient regardless of bias and cultural tradition is inspiring and restores hope. I know you will be blessed by this interview, and if after listening you would like to work with Dr. Landry, you can contact him through his website at www.Landryhealthcare.com or calling to schedule an appointment at (207) 241-0401. Thank you for listening!
The Family Herbalism Podcast has now been live for a whole year!! 🎉🎈AND, we are moving forward into a new season, with some exciting episodes in the works! Thank you SO much for sticking around and listening. Your presence has been such a blessing, and I hope the podcast has been a blessing to you as well. If so, please leave a rating and review on the app, and also, would you take a minute to email me and let me know which episode has been your favorite, and what topics you would like me to discuss? You can reach me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com Thank you!!
Planning a summer adventure? Or a few day trips? In this episode, I share tips on how to prevent health problems while traveling, and what to if they show up. Things like motion sickness, muscle pain, insomnia, and even traveler’s diarrhea! We’ll talk about simple herbal tools you can pack (and how to pack them), as well as how you can support your immune system upon your return. For assistance creating a custom plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
I really appreciate the ability to work with what you have, and in the case of covid, where it can take you by surprise, you may not have what you think you need on hand to help you. In this episode, I share almost 70 different plants and many ways they can be useful for different aspects of covid, both during an active infection and during recovery. As always, please seek medical attention if you need it, and if you would like assistance creating a wellness plan for your needs, send an email to laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com Thank you for listening! If you found this podcast helpful, please leave a review!
What’s the difference between a clinical herbalist, a community herbalist, and a home herbalist? How does an herbalist get their education and training? Who gives them their titles? Who governs the function and work of herbalists? What laws are there regarding herbalism? These and other common questions are answered in today’s podcast. If you would like to continue this conversation or are looking for a clinical herbalist to work with, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. If you found this podcast helpful, please leave a rating and review! Thank you for listening!
A no-nonsense approach to working with essential oils as a home herbalist. There are so many conflicting opinions on the safety and efficacy of essential oils. Are they actually worth their money? Are they as effective, and safe, as some people say they are? As a Certified Aromatherapist, who works with aromatherapy for my children and clients, I offer a few helpful thoughts in this podcast, which is an overview of aromatherapy and it’s offerings. If you have questions after listening to this podcast, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Looking for a good source of nutrition, and looking for a way to do your part in taking care of your local environment? You can do both by eating invasive plants! In this episode I cover environmental responsibility concepts, five edible plants that grow wild in Maine, and some simple ways to eat them. To get in touch, send an email to laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Reviews I receive from listeners frequently mention how grateful they are to have found a podcast that focus on practical application of herbs and has a holistic approach that isn’t heavy in “Mother Earth” or “woo woo” references. While I am grateful to be able to provide that, these reviews inspired me to make a list of other podcasts that this group of listeners would enjoy. This episode is the result of that mission, and I hope you will be encouraged and inspired to check out these wonderful resources and find more podcasts that work well for you. Feel free to message me with reviews, thoughts, and episode requests at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Up to 17% of people may be affected by MCAS, or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. In this episode, I give my family’s testimony about living with a condition that is not well understood yet, and how our journey has taken us from pain and suffering to hope and healing. This is not a “how to,” but a “yes, you can” episode - to offer you hope and encouragement, that if you are suffering with a chronic illness, you’re not alone, and you can be your own advocate and fight for your future. If you have questions about MCAS, histamine, Celiac, or mold toxicity, or you have another condition you would like support with, please reach out. You can learn more at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Our bodies are made mostly of water, yes, but how is it connected to disease? In this episode, I share about the two types of moisture, and the spectrum of dry and damp, along with the two expressions of damp, and how we can balance them. I also share about blood typology, resources for further learning, and an invitation to an in person event next week! The book I was trying to think of the name of at the end of the podcast is Traditional Western Herbalism and Pulse Evaluation: A Conversation, by Matt Wood, Phyllis Light, and Francis Bonaldo. If you would like to continue this conversation, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com! Thank you for listening!
We have specific, cultural ideas about what tension and relaxation mean, but do they mean the same thing when it comes to tissue states? And what do they have to do with symptoms like headaches, muscle knots, hiccups, canker sores, yeast infections, and excess sweating? In this episode, I share how the states of tension and relaxation must be in balance to prevent these and other symptoms, and how to do that with every day foods and herbs. I also share how the four elements and tastes of Southern Folk Medicine align with the Six Tissue States of Physiomedicalism and Western Herbalism. To help you determine what element you are dominant in, download this free PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dE62pU3BoGlFISRwav4PikoxkeKojqh3/view?usp=drivesdk
Despite inhibitors to global communication until the last 100 years, healing cultures around the world have created surprisingly similar languages around how the body works, of which, states are integral. The state of our tissues explain why we can have a wide array of symptoms at the same time when there is only one illness. It explains why one herb for one symptom can help one person and worsen another. It explains why one herb can address a myriad of symptoms. And it can explain why a person can heal themselves without ever receiving a proper diagnosis. This series is a very simple introduction to tissue states, and how you can begin using this knowledge to your benefit right away. For more information on how to customize a wellness plan based on your health picture, send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
If you have young children at home, herbalism not only something that shouldn’t be avoided over safety concerns, it is a gift that has far-reaching benefits. But how to use it safely? In this episode, I share what herbs and what forms of them are best suited to young children, including several common examples of problems faced, like teething, colic, nightmares, and separation anxiety. For more information about working with herbs for your young kids, or if you would like personal assistance caring for their health needs, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com.
Do you have a hard time feeling motivated to exercise or making time for it in your busy schedule? Do you feel exhausted with minimal exercise? Are you struggling to build muscle? Are you tired of muscle soreness that lasts days after one session? In this episode, I share some tips that have worked for me when I have struggled with these issues, and proven foods and herbs for addressing them naturally. If you need assistance with side effects from working out, or need a referral to a personal trainer, contact me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating for me!
Have you ever struggled to decide? This happens more often among those who walk an alternative or complimentary medicine path, because integral to a holistic approach is the process of deciding what is right for you. There is no doctor telling you how to live or which path to take, what resource to use or whether it’s right for your family. If holistic medicine draws you, there will inevitably be seasons of hard decision making, but as always, there are herbs for that!
On Valentines Day we honor the heart, so today we talk about the physical heart! I offer 4 healthy habits, 5 supplements, 6 herbs, and 7 foods that support healthy cardiovascular function. I also cover Southern Folk Medicine concepts around high and low, and thick and thin blood, and what that looks like, symptom-wise, as well as how the liver, kidneys, and interstitial fluid are integral to a healthy heart. Lots of information packed into this episode! Take notes and choose 2-3 things you can start doing today to support your heart! For more information about working with me directly to customize your plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Have you wondered why plants are so well attuned to the health needs of people? I can tell you why! Have you been frustrated by the limited view of most podcasts on herbs and spirituality? Look no further. In today’s episode, I share how plants are a gift from a loving Creator, who designed them specifically for us. I answer the question about the morality of working with plants as a Christian, and why natural health is most logical from a Biblical standpoint. Thank you for listening to this episode, and if you would like to continue this conversation with me, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Are you concerned about problems with the supply chain preventing you from accessing vitamin supplements? Are you concerned about the quality of multivitamins available? Are the cost of multivitamins keeping you from investing in them? Look no further! In this episode, I’ll share how you can create your own multivitamin supplement with herbs - what herbs are highest in what nutrients, how to choose herbs that are right for you, and the pros and cons of preparing them in different ways. For more information, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
With these six items, you can address many common acute and chronic conditions, whether you have young children or you are elderly. They are not herbs, vitamins, over the counter meds, or standard supplements. What could they be?! To share your favorite remedies or suggest a podcast idea, send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com!
There are SO many health and herbal books out there to choose from! How can you possibly pick which ones to start with? In today’s episode, I share my top 12 favorite books for home herbalists, who they would be helpful to, and why they are my favorites. If you need assistance choosing educational resources, would like to recommend a book, or need assistance creating a wellness plan, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Wondering how long your tea is good for? Or how to store your tinctures and salves? Curious about when your remedies lose their medicinal properties? In this episode, I share how to properly handle your remedies, what kinds of storage containers you should use, where to keep them, how long you should expect common remedies to last, and how to tell if they’ve gone bad. For more information about how herbalism can help you, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
The holidays are over, and we’re back to the humdrum of everyday stress. Stress is expressed differently for different people, depending on many factors. This includes our tissue state. In this episode, I share how to identify which herbs you should try for stress, based on your tissue state - hot or cold, tense or relaxed. For assistance with choosing herbs for your needs, check out my consultation service at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
We have come to the end of 2021, and I’m hearing people talk about starting fresh in the new year - creating plans for their health and well-being. In this podcast, I share about how a clinical herbalist can help people to achieve their goals more easily, to be empowered, and enjoy the process of relieving their symptoms and creating health. I also walk you through the first step of the free PDF on my website: The 6 Step Process, and leave you with some inspiration. If you are ready to add an herbalist to your team, visit my website at www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or send me an email at laureltreewellness@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
In honor of my brand new niece, Phoebe, in this episode I share the names of 45 herbs that offer benefits for pregnancy and birth, and focus in on 10 herbs that are safe for most women and have nutritive, nervine, carminative, and/or antispasmodic benefits for pregnancy and birth specifically. I also share the names of my favorite book resources for further information.
The undercurrent in alternative media suggests that we should be preparing ourselves for another pandemic, and with clients reaching out to me for input on smallpox, I felt it was time to put it all on the table. What is smallpox, how does it work, what are the pharmaceutical and herbal treatment options, and how can we prepare ourselves for a potential outbreak? Let’s talk about it!
Growing pains, injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, Lyme… we take for granted our joint health until something like one of these strike. In today’s episode, I share simple changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle to make drastic improvements on your joint health. I also share my top 5 favorite herbs for joint health, including what they do, how to work with them, and special considerations. For information on creating a complete wellness plan with me for your joint concerns, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
What is it like to work with a healthcare provider who takes the time to listen to your story, understand your needs, and help you get to the root of your concerns? As Family Nurse Practitioner, Cortney Muldoon shares in today’s conversation, finding Direct Primary Care providers is actually easier than may be suspected! In today’s episode, my guest, Cortney shares about her experience as an FNP with a unique clinic that focuses on the basics of health - food, sleep, movement, and emotional health. I know you will be encouraged by listening to her share, and if you are on the lookout for a new provider, please do yourself a favor and visit her website! www.livelifefamilypractice.com
Eleven-year old Atlas and nine-year old Amelia share about their experiences using essential oils for their health needs! Join us on this fun, round table discussion about some of the many ways that essential oils benefit kids!
Have you wondered why you have such bizarre symptoms? Why all your efforts at treatment have failed so far, or even, why they are worsening? Did you know that physical symptoms are often the result of emotional or spiritual needs that we aren’t giving attention to? In this episode, I’ll talk about why we sometimes experience unexplained physical pain, and why flower essences are the perfect tool for helping us to release stored memories and old beliefs so we can heal more completely and for the long term.
Why does your doctor only tell you that herbs are unproven? Why do Google searches only talk about the “potential dangers” of alternative medicine? Why is the media concerned about the money spent on vitamins? Why are people leaving their doctors? In this podcast, I share some disturbing evidence that “modern medicine” has some serious problems to work out before they can conclude that their way is best for public health. It’s time you had the information to make your own decision. Let me know what you think by emailing me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com and be sure to leave a review for me!
Are you concerned about the potential side effects of the medications in your medicine cabinet? Or maybe you have experienced side effects? Are you frustrated at the lack of options for replacing them and still getting relief? In this podcast, I share a plan to help you shift from relying on the medications you don’t want to effective, safer, more affordable natural options. If you need help with your medicine overhaul journey, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
As a parent, I know how important it is to support our kids in school. And there are few things more saddening than watching our children struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, learning impairments, or memory troubles. In this episode, I cover some important foods and herbs that have been shown to support easier learning among children, including a few simple herbs that might surprise you! To receive one-on-one support in helping your child to learn more easily, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information.
If you don’t know where to start, start in the kitchen. Cooking with herbs and spices is a time-honored tradition going back millennia. It is a way of practicing herbalism that is super beneficial to our health and our whole beings. In this podcast, I will share with you a few of my family’s favorite recipes, using common spices, and I offer a place to begin when pursuing the path of a Kitchen Herbalist. Have fun!
In this podcast, I share nine plants that are easy to access, which offer lots of nutritional value and are safe for almost everyone. These herbs can be taken in tea, tincture, or capsule form, or eaten as food! To share your favorite herbal recipes or to learn more about matching herbs to your energetics, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com
Why are vitamins and minerals necessary? What are RDAs and DVs? Can a supplement improve my health? Why do experts disagree on whether supplements are safe? How do I choose a good product? How much should I take? Which nutrients are best avoided in supplements? This and more covered in Vitamins: to supplement or not to supplement, that is the question!
Lyme Disease, the great mimicker of illnesses, affects millions of people every year, and for up to 20% of those treated, symptoms can become lifelong. The good news is that a holistic approach is effective for almost 100% of people, at decreasing symptoms, reversing damage, and allowing people to feel and declare themselves healed. In this podcast, I talk about the basics of Lyme, current medical options being studied, a simple approach to tick bites, and what a holistic treatment plan looks like. If you have Lyme, you will be interested in learning about my latest program, Lyme Warriors, beginning September 30th! For more information, please visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
About 1/3 of people with Covid continue to experience symptoms weeks or months later. Why? Several studies imply that a second virus, that was once dormant, may be responsible.
Sleep is integral to a healthy life. You cannot bull through life on less than 7 hours of sleep without suffering eventually. In this episode, we will talk about how people of all ages, newborn through elderly, can improve their sleep quality and quantity for overall health. Thanks for listening!
Changing the way our culture does health begins at home. In this podcast I share a call-to-action, and offer some simple ways you can begin making health a priority for your family.
Whether you have asthma, a viral illness, allergies, lung damage, or a chronic respiratory disorder, these nutritional, lifestyle, exercise, and herbal tips will help you to strengthen your lungs, increase capacity, and open your airways for deeper, easier breathing.
Curious about how it looks for a real family with health conditions to live naturally? In this episode, I get real honest about our family’s daily life, and how we prioritize our health.
Have you felt overwhelmed with all there is to learn about plant medicine? In this episode, we’ll cover simple ways to apply herbalism to your life, including many you can start with using materials you already have.
You can change your diet and take the perfect herbs for you, but knowing the story behind your experience gives you a unique roadmap to health that improves your health journey and makes your positive actions more lasting and effective.
In today’s episode, I give my personal reasons for harvesting over half of my herbal remedies from the wild, and I speak from my experience leading herb walks to give 12 tips for getting started, whether you live in the country or the city. Resources to continue the learning process, for all ages, are offered as well.
Everyone has a story about the first plant they work with. Stories are incredibly powerful to us. In this episode, I will tell you about my first plant experience, how to collect your experiences and knowledge around your plants, and what my materia medica looks like for my first plant. To reach out about my herb walk classes, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com
Welcome to the very first podcast by Laurel Tree Wellness! In this, inaugural episode, herbalist Naomi Kilbreth introduces herbalism as a way of life that is simple, accessible, and affordable for people of all ages and walks of life.