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Lana Camiel
Our lives are busier than ever, and yet the only way to prosper is by taking good care of yourself. Wellness Insider Network host, Lana Camiel, is a college professor, drug information pharmacist and herbalist. In this podcast, she will explore with you how to remove stress, anxiety and overwhelm, and make your life more balanced and vibrant with the right herbs, food and self-care techniques. You'll meet leading health experts in the field of nutrition, herbal medicine and fitness and will learn how to become more focused and resilient person.
"We've put a lot of energy into our sources. We know where our materials are coming from, we know who is producing them. We've hand-selected sources around the world for 25 years. This really sets us apart from others." Jennifer Gerrity You probably ?recognize by now how important the concept of quality in herbs and spices is. Maybe, its the pharmacist in me or maybe it's this desire to employ the best materials with respect and care ?they deserve. ?You've met a number of guests on this podcast who share this sentiment. Today, I want to take you one step further. Let me introduce you to someone whose ?passion ?ensures that herbs you ?purchase meet all the necessary criteria of quality. ?My today's guest is Chief Operations Officer for one of my favorite herbal companies, Mountain Rose Herbs. Her name is ?Jennifer Gerrity. ? Jennifer’s passion for plants and herbal medicine began during her childhood ??taking her to Rutgers University during her college years where she received a degree in Plant Science specializing in plant propagation and agro-business management. ?Some of her interests and research at that time and upon graduation included tropical agriculture, bioremediation, and tissue culture?. ? Jennifer's love of plants eventually brought her to Oregon where she lives now working for Mountain Rose Herbs. Over the years Jennifer served as Director of Human Resources, Operations Manager, and growing into the role of Executive Director of Operations. She ?oversees the staff and production of this vibrant ever-expanding company. In addition, Jennifer takes special interest in procuring high quality organic herbs, spices, and teas. Through local, national, and international travel, Jennifer is able to collaborate and build relationships with farms worldwide. Later today, she will talk about some of her experiences and projects she has been involved in. ? ?I am super excited about this conversation and hope that by the end of this episode, you'll understand ?inner workings of an amazing company and become a better consumer as a result. Topics: How Jennifer's interest in plants began How did Mountain Rose Herbs got started and evolved, types of products ??they sell and ?ways in which they built their community ?How does the company source their materials, how the relationships with farmers are built, ways of ensuring high quality of ?botanicals How to understand the terminology in Jennifer's world (for example certified organic, wild cultivated, forest farming, wild harvested/collected in the wild) ?Several large important projects the company is currently involved in Challenges the company overcame to maintain their high quality Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/67. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/67. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"The emphasis we have in our lives on pleasure has great therapeutic potential. Enjoy being healthy, do it in the service of enjoying life more." ?Lily Mazzarella and Amy Charnay ??Five years ago I went to one of my favorite herbal conferences. The organizers ran a small herbal business products contest. ? The first place winner for the most innovative product was a preparation called Reishi Roast. I ?talked with the creators ?about the benefits of their formula and ended up taking some home. ?I fell in love ?with their creation so much that today I'm sharing ?with you my conversation about this formula, their inspiration ??and so much more. ?My guests are ?Lily Mazzarella and Amy Charnay. ? Lily Mazzarella is an herbalist, nutritionist, whole foods chef, teacher and writer. Her journey for healing her own complex health challenges sparked an interest in herbal medicine, nutrition, and other modalities of true healing. Lily is the formulator and creator of Farmacopia’s line of Signature Tinctures, Bitters, Adaptogen Powders and Superfoods, and as I mentioned earlier co-founder and formulator of Reishi Roast Original and Reishi Roast Elixir. Today, she can be found in her clinical practice at Farmacopia, teaching on the road or at the California School of Herbal Studies, serving ?as a Community Project Expert Advisor on herbal medicine, botanizing in the desert, and engaging in urban wildfire recovery. ? ?Amy ?comes from the mountains of upstate NY where she was infused in nature at a young age. After college, Amy faced serious health challenges including chronic pain from an accident. ?Finding little relief in conventional medicine, Amy turned to a variety of complementary modalities including yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and ?herbal medicine. Successfully managing her chronic pain and health challenges with an impressive tool kit, Amy has worked for over a decade as a scientist, researcher, and educator. She consults with companies as a Formulator and Quality Control specialist and teaches as an Adjunct Professor for the MUIH Herbal Medicine Masters of Science program and at the California School of Herbal Studies. ? ?By the end of this episode, I hope you'll be inspired by Amy's and Lily's approach to successfully and seamlessly integrating herbs ?into ?the foods you eat. Topics: How Amy and Lily got interested in herbal medicine ?A product Lily and Amy's ?created to support them during their ?graduate school days - what's in it, why the herbs together make so much sense Why is it important to include adaptogens into your life on a daily basis Why bone broth is a great opportunity to incorporate herbs into your life How Lily and Amy create really nutritious and delicious recipes that incorporate herbs and spices What ?you need to know about cleanses, and why Lily and Amy view this ?approach to self-care very differently Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/66. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/66. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Self-medication requires self-education." Mark Blumenthal About 20 years ago I met my today's guest as a newly graduated pharmacist. His knowledge and expertise in the field of herbal industry and ?advocacy have impressed me a great deal. Today, ?you're meeting ?someone who has been serving as an incredible force in this industry helping to shape its many facets. This introduction is only highlights of his work. ?My guest is ?Mark Blumenthal. ?Mark ?is the Founder and Executive Director of the American Botanical Council (ABC). An independent, nonprofit organization, ABC is dedicated to disseminating accurate, reliable, and responsible information on herbs and medicinal plants. Mark has been serving as the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of HerbalGram, an international peer-reviewed quarterly journal, the contents of which reflect the educational goals of organization. He is also Founder and Director of the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program, created by the ABC, American Herbal Pharmacopeia and the University of Mississippi’s National Center for Natural Product Research, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center of Excellence in botanical laboratory analysis. ?Since 1998, Mark served as the senior editor of the English translation of several important German herbal medicine textbook translations, and in his role as an educator and a researcher he has written hundreds of articles, reviews, book chapters, and forewords on herbal subjects. Earlier in his life Mark was a founding board member of the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) and he helped co-found the Herb Research Foundation (HRF). ?Mark currently serves, or has previously served, on the editorial boards of many prestigious publications?. In recognition for his research, educational, and advocacy work, Mr. Blumenthal has received two honorary degrees? and is also the recipient of numerous awards in the fields of medicinal plants, natural foods, and natural health. ? A popular speaker on herbal issues, ?Mark has made hundreds of presentations to universities, professional and trade associations, and numerous consumer, ?and industry groups. He has been a sought-after guest on radio and television talk shows. He and ABC are also major sources of information for journalists, editors, and freelance writers. He is quoted extensively in articles for the trade and popular press. ?By the end of this episode, you'll ??get ?an appreciation for the current state of herbal education, research and advocacy?. Topics: How Mark's ?career in herbal medicine began, how the herbal advocacy became so important for him How did American Botanical Council start, where ?Herbalgram fits in What are some of the current projects for ABC like Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program, Sustainability efforts ?How ABC's work was inspired by work ?of European scientists, and some of the ABC's databases and their unique features Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/65. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/65. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"??There is a power in disconnecting from your gadgets and spending time with yourself, answering questions that you don't necessarily think about day to day ." ?Meha Agrawal Can a?n established ritual enhance your life? ? The idea of gratitude journaling has been popularized few years back. I have tested the concept in my own life and found it to be useful. But a few months back, a friend of mine suggested to take this one step further and check out a monthly calendar and journal. I wanted to learn more about the concept of introspection and productivity and invited its creator, Meha Agrawal, to join me and share ?her thoughts and experience with us. ?Meha started her professional journey as a software engineer and product manager, but overtime she began to ?embrace her entrepreneurial streak. Several years back she founded the company Silk ?+ Sonder. Her products were inspired by self-help thought leaders and books, bullet journal layouts, and productivity frameworks. The hand-curated monthly planners / guided journals were developed to empower women to reflect and rejuvenate by leveraging the power of pen to paper. ???So my goal today is for us to look deeper at the idea of ?introspection and productivity as a way of finding balance in our lives. Topics: How Meha got interested in the concepts of introspection and productivity 3 pieces of Meha's daily ritual ?and what her self-care checklist is ?Why Meha started Silk + Sonder, what does the name mean, ?the relevance of a monthly cadence, how art, design and productivity tips all mesh together and the future of the service Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/64. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/64. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"?If every day we can restore back to neutral, it's a better place to start than if we're starting already wound up and stressed. It eats into our fertility, inflammation, chronic disease, our energy, how we think." ?Dr. Mary Bove, ND You hear a lot about resilience and restoration in our bodies. But do you know how to do this in your own life? ?What are the important questions to ask when you are trying to rebuild your ?health or protect yourself from the future chronic diseases? ?My today's guest has a lot of great wisdom on this topic. Her name is ?Dr. Mary Louise Bove, ND. Dr. Bove has over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine and 25 years of working at her clinical practice ?Naturopathic Family Medicine and Midwifery at the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic? in VT. In her early days ?Mary ?owned an herbal apothecary in Maine, later moving to Great Britain to study herbal medicine. Her path ?took her to the Bastyr College of Natural Health Sciences in Seattle WA where she received her ?Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Midwifery Certification. Once a full-time faculty member at ?Bastyr College of Natural Health Sciences, Dr Bove chaired the departments of Botanical Medicine and Naturopathic Midwifery. ?In 2014, when Dr. Bove closed her clinic, she became ?a Director of Medical Education for the prominent herbal company Gaia Herbs. ?Mary is the author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants considered an authoritative reference on natural pediatric medicine. She also co-authored Herbs for Women’s Health and has been published in many magazines, journals and collaborative books on botanical and natural medicine. ?Mary lectures and teaches internationally on the topics of naturopathic medicine, botanical medicine, pediatrics, natural pregnancy, childbirth, traditional food medicine and mind-body healing. In collaboration with Gaia Herbs Dr Bove developed an herbal remedy line designed specifically for children. ?By the end of this episode, ?we'll explore a number of important ?useful recommendations for restoring your ?health, and creating a happier ?life in general. Topics: How Mary began her work in herbal and naturopathic medicine and her philosophy on ?good medicine ?and ?health ?Why we should ?understand the idea of body restoration in order to prevent chronic illnesses, and ways to embrace this in our lives ?How to begin asking the difficult questions related to stress, restoration and happiness ???Why spending time with others is so essential for your health and wellness What are some of the important tips on good cognition Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/63. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/63. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"??Cannabis really needs to come back into complete herbal apothecary ?and for many people its the gateway herb. ?With Cannabis it's a personal journey, you need to pay attention to yourself to understand what works for you. " Bridget Conry Few months ago I shared with you an episode on cooking with Cannabis. After receiving quite a bit of feedback I wanted to explore other facets of this ?topic. It was very exciting for me to bring to you a colleague and friend, Bridget Conry to do just that. ?Bridget ?began her career in New York City as the General Manager of The City Bakery, overseeing a multi-million dollar operation that included two retail outlets, a wholesale bakery and a full service catering company. From there she held several other important positions in the food industry (such as PR Coordinator/Market Manager for Greenmarket Farmers Markets in NYC, Kitchen Team Leader for the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and then General Manager/ Co-Creator of Haven Cafe and Bakery in Lenox, MA.) At the same time, for over 20 years Bridget has been ?a student of traditional systems of herbal medicine. She has completed certification programs in the therapeutic applications of essential oils through Floracopeia & The Farm to Pharmacy Program at Goldthread Herbal Apothecary, the first herbal CSA in the nation. She was also the proprietress of Elemental Herbal Apothecary, an herbal clinic & product manufacturer serving her community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts. ?Bridget began her career at Champlain Valley Dispensary as the Infusion Kitchen Manager. Within 18 months, she was promoted to Director of Operations, charged with the implementation of the organization’s mission statement and standard operating procedures across five departments: processing, extraction, laboratory testing, infusion kitchen and facilities. ?Bridget currently serves the organization as the Director of Outreach and Product Development. ?I wanted to have a much deeper understanding of medical use of Cannabis. Whether you have used Cannabis medically or recreationally, Bridget shines the light on many important areas and offers important resources to educate yourself better. I know you'll appreciate this conversation. Topics: How Bridget's path evolved from being a chef to an herbalist to a medical Cannabis product developer ? ?What are some of ?differences between plant species, the main properties of cannabenoids and ??terpenes in Cannabis? and why lab testing in understanding the effects of the plant? ??How is medical Cannabis use is different than adult use for wellness - products and services, a typical starting point for discussion with Cannabis-naive patients ?Five main categories of Cannabis consumption, their onset and duration of effects, and ways to individualize dosing What are some of the common side effects ?related to Cannabis consumption ???Three helpful resources to start educating yourself about Cannabis Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/62. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/62. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Your face is really just an open book telling the world what your condition really is. You can read everyone's medical history just by looking at them." Margi Flint, RH (AHG) Have you ever wondered how ?our ancestors or ancient physicians were able ?diagnose their contemporaries without laboratory tests available to them? Without a doubt you know some of the signs that a person in front of you is not feeling well ?- they might be flushed or sweating or their coloring is off. I've been fascinated by the idea of facial diagnosis, a concept that takes this one step further. ?My today's guest is ?Margi Flint. ? Margi is a teacher and a friend who has been practicing as a 'village herbalist' in a local seacoast town of Marblehead, Massachusetts for the past 40 years. I'm always thrilled to introduce her to my students when she usually comes to talk to them about case taking and ways in which herbalists evaluate their clients. Margi ?began her herbal studies in 1974? with many influential and deeply admired herbalists. This is how she describes her own training --- 'a little Ayurveda, some Chinese, lots of Aromatherapy, Native American with some science and a heavy dose of Folk, throw in years of studying supplements, their quality, best combinations, and time of day to consume, add to that twenty years of attending births as a labor coach and herbalist, as well as raising four kids who have grown into wonderful adults.' Margi ?is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and Herbal Mentor. She lectures at herbal symposiums as well as medical institutions around the States and lectures internationally. Many area doctors refer clients to the office. Her classes at her practice called Earthsong Herbals range from beginner programs to advanced herb and practitioner classes. She oversees two Practitioners Circles?, continues to practice as a certified Polarity and Reiki Therapist and attends births on occasion. If you're curious about facial diagnosis, and would like to learn more about your constitution, this episode is for you! Topics: How Margi fell in love with herbs and herbal medicine and what ??her practice looks today ?Most important questions Margi asks her patients How Margi began using facial visual diagnostic techniques, and what does the facial map look like ?What is Margi's book is all about, and why it's an important textbook for herbal practitioners ??Why Margi invites colleagues ?practitioners to train new generation of herbal healers and how you can learn more from them Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/61. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/61. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Aroma is a communication system. The molecules found in essential oils are communicating with ourselves, providing nutrients and neurochemicals to be released in the body. Use them with reverence for the wisdom they provide." Mindy Green Some years back an herbalist friend taught me that you should be able to eat your skincare products. At first I was very confused by the statement, but with time realized that putting clean, natural ingredients on your skin is a very smart recommendation. In today's episode my guest, Mindy Green, will share ?her approach to ?aromatherapy and holistic skin care. Mindy is a true pioneer in this field, starting her journey in 1970's. She worked as a clinical aromatherapist, regulatory consultant, and contributed to research and development of a national company Aveda. Mindy is a true national authority on botanicals, nutrition, essential oils and holistic skin care. ?Her wellness-industry expertise is complemented by her active, longstanding licensure as an esthetician, herbalist and aromatherapist. ?A prolific writer and lecturer, M?indy has authored over 65 published articles on herbs, aromatherapy, skin care, holistic health and integrative care. She is co-author of Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art?; author of Calendula and Natural Perfumes, and has contributed to numerous books on herbs and healing, including two academic texts edited by Andrew Weil, MD. ?Mindy believes plants in all their forms create healing, globally and individually. ?Whether you are just starting to explore aromatherapy and holistic skin care or have been using it for years, this episode is perfect for you. ? Topics: How did Mindy get interested in health and wellness? and ?later became a well recognized ?expert in the world of aromatherapy and essential oils How ?you want to think about herbs versus ?essential oils in terms of their prophylactic and therapeutic use ???5 of Mindy's favorite essential oils?, examples of carrier oils and favorite aromatherapy resources? What is holistic skin care and ways in which you can introduce this approach into your own life Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/60. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/60. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"If you're taking herbal medicine for your health, it makes no sense to choose something that causes illness along the way, either to those in the supply chain or that's bad for the soil. " Ann Ambrecht, PhD Are you a tea drinker? ?Where did the herbs in your cup come from? ?Were they grown in a loving, caring and sustainable way? Do you ?know why these are actually some important questions to ask? My today's guest has thinking about this ?issue for quite some time now, and trying to learn how to support the right people and communities and educate the consumers about ?sustainability of herbs. Her name is Dr. Ann Ambrecht. ? Ann is a writer and anthropologist ?whose work explores the relationships between humans and the earth, most recently through her work with plants and plant medicine. She is the co-producer of the documentary Numen: the Nature of Plants, and the author of the award winning ethnographic memoir, Thin Places: A Pilgrimage Home, based on her research in Nepal. She is a student of herbal medicine and was a 2017 Fulbright-Nehru Scholar documenting the supply chain of medicinal plants in India. ?Ann is currently completing a book, From Seed to Bottle: Following Herbs Through the Supply Chain and is a Visiting Scholar in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College. She lives with her family in central Vermont. ?By the end of this episode, you'll understand why ?it's so important to know where your herbal medicines come from and how to support the right communities on their journey to better, more sustainable world. Topics: How Ann decided to become an anthropologist and why her work took her to the world of herbal medicine ? ?What was the inspiration for Ann's documentary and later for her Sustainable Herbs Project Why do we need to know where our herbs come from ?Major concerns Ann addresses in her work, good and bad examples in herbal industry, and ?importance ?of the next steps (for consumers and industry) Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/59. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/59. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"There are numerous benefits to smartphones but also negative aspects affecting our mental health and lives in general. We can say this is how the life is now, or we can remove our dependence and addiction." Dr. Jeff Cain For the past several years I've been asking my students about stress in their lives and the numbers of people consistently feeling overwhelmed, stressed and anxious are growing. Earlier this year I attended a pharmacy learning conference where some of these topics where discussed. One of the surprising ?areas of discussion was mental health and the use of smartphones. My today's guest is someone I wanted to talk about this in greater depth with. His name is Dr. Jeff Cain, EdD, MS. and he is a Pharmacy Professor and the Director of Education Technology at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. ? He teaches pharmacy management and an innovative thinking elective course and directs the school’s Teaching & Learning Program for pharmacy residents. ?Dr. Cain has worked in the fields of higher education and technology since 1999 and has numerous publications and presentations in the area of his interest - which is social media in health sciences, teaching and learning, instructional technology and contemporary higher education issues. ?By the end of this episode, ?I hope you will be inspired to take action and change your relationship with your phone and social media. I know my relationship has changed even in the past few weeks since recording this interview. ? Topics: How Jeff ?began exploring the areas of wellness and resilience ?What common mental health concerns have been surfacing among college students recently and how are they possibly ?connected to smartphone use ?Why ?most of our devices are 'designed for addiction' and how a concept of 'variable random rewards' is incorporated into design? ? ?Why negative mental health symptoms related to smartphone use are not noticed/recognized quickly enough What are Jeff's ?thoughts on current trends like the fear of missing out (FOMO), nomophobia, ?snapchat dysmorphia and other ? ??What are Jeff's ?main rules for prudent use of social media/smartphones to eliminate dependence and addiction Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/58. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/58. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"If you have a genuine need or desire to make a change in your life based on what you are reading or seeing, looking at it more critically becomes more important because this will affect you in a very direct way." Dr. Bryan Chung Today's episode is a little different from what you've experienced here before. As a conventional healthcare provider I've been trained to look at the science, literature and evidence when thinking about therapies and recommendations. Earlier this year I met my guest and got really excited about introducing him to you. ?My guest is ?Dr. Bryan Chung, MD, PhD. ?Bryan is a plastic surgeon and research scientist. He is also a graduate of Seth Godin's altMBA ?program that ?both of us completed. In 2007 during his last year of medical school Bryan started a blog called Evidence-Based Fitness. As he continued his training, the blog became an outlet ?for sharing his views on recent research, trends and fads in the world of fitness and nutrition. His initial goal was to draw attention to how research informs, and misinforms health decisions. Today, ?his new passion ?is Critical Mass, a mentorship and a transformational movement to help others develop research analysis skills and change their ?relationship with science. ? ?Bryan has been a research consultant for Men’s Fitness, Experience Life, and Men’s Health magazines; on the advisory board for Examine.com; and reviewer for the Cochrane Collaboration of Systematic Reviews. ?By the end of this episode, you'll get a new perspective on the world of health and wellness research and perhaps will become more curious about ways of applying scientific discoveries to your own life. ? Topics: How Bryan's journey began, and his interest in research and fitness developed, how evidence guides him today in his practice Some of Bryan's favorite posts and topics, controversies and lessons from Evidence-based Fitness blog ?Why Bryan is interested in us developing a relationship or perhaps a friendship with science How do you process health and wellness news in lay literature, how we get information now affects what information we get ? ?Why Bryan is interested in creating a new movement called Critical Mass Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/57. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/57. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Always have fun. Fun is delicious. Love what you cook whether you're cooking with Cannabis or your local organic harvest. Try little bites if you're doing edibles and cook from your heart. " Leslie Cerier Earlier this summer I took a cooking workshop, and at some point ?our chef ?mentioned that she has contributed her recipes to a book on cooking with Cannabis. With the recent legalization of this plant, I was curious to learn more. (And in spirit of full disclosure you'll recognize I have little personal experience with the topic. But I decided to be brave here with the hope that this information will be useful to you.) So if you have this same curiosity, this episode is for you. My today's guest ?is Leslie Cerier. I have chatted with Leslie previously on this podcast about her love for vegetarian cooking and spices. Leslie is an international gourmet personal chef, educator, cookbook author and recipe developer. She specializes in vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free whole foods and organic cuisine. Leslie is a pioneer and national authority on gluten-free cooking and baking, the entire spectrum of whole grains, and cooking with wild foods. ? She teaches private and group classes. Leslie lives in New England and runs a business that encompasses custom culinary work, food as medicine, and her own organic B&B in Western MA for private clients. ? By the ?end of this episode, you'll ??understand the basics of cooking with Cannabis and will know ?where to look for additional resources on this topic. Topics: Why Leslie and I are about cooking with Cannabis What Leslie has learned from growing Cannabis plants What parts of Cannabis plant are used in cooking and medicine making, what are some of the benefits of cooking with the plant as opposed to smoking Some ways in creating edibles, main categories of recipes that employ Cannabis and ?when ?& how to use the heat ?to extract the constituents ?What are the differences between topical application and use of oils in edibles, and what are some of the ways of gauging the doses ?What are some of Leslie's favorite cooking rules while working with Cannabis ? Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/56. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/56. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Can you get passed the initial 'what happened to my candy bar' reaction and really savor it? Break off tiny pieces, appreciate the whole flavor profile, how it starts and finishes, the texture... there is a lot to understand." Eric Parkes I used to think healthy food has to be bland. But then again, if chocolate, wine and spices are healthy and good for you, we live in a pretty incredible world. ????This ?always reminds me how lucky we are to have ?chocolate in our lives. ?I have been sharing my love for chocolate with students, but few years back realized that I live in a city with some interesting chocolate culture. I want to tell you more about this. ?My today's guest is ?Eric Parkes. He is an architect with a lifelong passion for chocolate. In 2010 Eric stumbled on the art of chocolate making during a trip to Costa Rica. This discovery lead to the next several years of ?nearly-continuous and obsessive chocolate making and creation of his company, Somerville Chocolate. Longing for both an excuse to make a lot more chocolate and the camaraderie of a small group of local chocolate enthusiasts interested in sharing the thrill of chocolate making, the Somerville Chocolate CSA (a bean to bar chocolate program) was formed in the spring of 2012. ? ?The central mission of the CSA is to involve people with the process of chocolate making by preparing multiple bar ?deliveries that showcase variations on a particular aspect of the chocolate making process. ?By the end of this episode, we'll ?discuss the basics of chocolate making, explore some of chocolate health benefits, share thoughts on Eric's bean to bar chocolate CSA and ?help you to grow your fascination with chocolate. Topics: How Eric discovered his chocolate obsession as well as chocolate history, roots, chocolate making What is the difference between 3 main subgroups of Cacao ?What does chocolate maker and ?consumers need to know ?about sourcing the chocolate What is ?Community Supported Agriculture and 3 reasons why Eric applies it to his chocolate making ? How health benefits of chocolate are in some ways dependent on the types of chocolate (dark, milk and white) and what do you need to know about them ?How to taste chocolate and why ?we should have a science of chocolate tasting ??What are some of Eric's favorite chocolate resources??? Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/55. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/55. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"First, put mushrooms into your diet - mushrooms go with everything. It's a wonderful time for edible mushrooms. " Jeff Chilton You probably know by now I'm a huge fan of medicinal mushrooms. Learning about them and trying to incorporate them ?into our lives is incredibly wise considering ?all the benefits they ?provide. ?My today's guest is ?a true a mycophile (or lover of mushrooms) and his name is Jeff Chilton. ?Jeff ?studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm ?upon graduation. During the next 10 years he became the production manager responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million pounds of agaricus mushrooms per year and was also involved in the research and development of shiitake, oyster and enoki mushrooms which resulted in the earliest US fresh shiitake sales in 1978. In the late seventies he ?founded Mycomedia, ?the ?conferences that brought together educators and experts in mushroom identification, ethnomycology, and mushroom cultivation. During this period Jeff co-authored the highly acclaimed book, The Mushroom Cultivator?. In ?1989 he started a medicinal mushroom company Nammex?. Nammex was the first to offer a complete line of Certified Organic mushroom extracts to the US nutritional supplement industry. Nammex extracts are used by many supplement companies and are noted for their high quality based on scientific analysis of the active compounds. ??My hope is that by the end of this episode you'd want to continue digging deeper, learning about medicinal mushrooms and bringing ?them into your life. ? Topics: How Jeff became interested in becoming an ethnomycologist and mushroom grower ???What are ?3 parts of mushrooms ?and what are some of the main ingredients that produce beneficial effects ??Why mushrooms are a source of vitamin D, and what makes some mushrooms more medicinal than other???, and why mushrooms are best at prevention Why Jeff's company prefers to use mushroom extracts as an ingredient of blends ?????Ways in which mushroom industry has blossomed today and why you should ?include edible and medicinal mushrooms into your life Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/54. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/54. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Moodtopia means being in control of your moods so they don't control you." Sara Chana Silverstein Whether you've been feeling a bit off balance ?with your emotions, or like most of us just dealing with seasonal effects on your mood and well being, this episode is for you. ?My today's guest is ?Sara Chana Silverstein. Sara Chana is an Registered Herbalist RH (AHG) who ?introduces her clients to herbs and teaches them how to include ?plants in their lives to help them feel stronger and more able to cope both emotionally and physically. ? ?Sara-Chana is also trained in Classical Homeopathy and ?is an International Board-Certified Lactation/Breastfeeding Consultant. As a doula, she helped to deliver 450 babies. She is also an author, columnist, keynote speaker, adult education teacher, community advocate for women and children, a wife and mother of seven children. ?By the end of this episode, we'll explore Sara Chana's thoughts and strategies for improving your mood and emotional health. ? Topics: How Sara Chana's journey began and how she began exploring the concepts of emotional health ?????How can we reach the state of Moodtopia, how can we recognize our moods but not allow them to hijack our lives ??Why do random acts of kindness and laughter produce beneficial effects of on your body, and what is the significance of 90-day rewiring in your body Why color is an important strategy for our emotional health ? ??How thinking as a spy ?can help your intuitive self Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/53. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/53. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Our culture begins in the kitchen with how we nourish ourselves and how we nourish our families." Kami McBride Do you know how to make a great herbal tea or plant oil? Or why is it a really useful skill in your life? I first met my today's guest when I took her class on herbal oil making and has been fascinated by her work ever since. Her name is Kami McBride. In 1995 Kami created Living Awareness Institute with the mission of helping to promote a culture of love and respect for the Earth. Over the past 30+ years she has been teaching and inspiring others how to use herbs in their daily lives for cooking, gardening, skin care, stress reduction and preventative health through her Women's Wisdom curriculum and so much more. Kami’s work is focused on sustainable wellness practices and revitalizing our relationship with the plant world. By the end of this episode, you'll appreciate Kami's perspective on life and healing and will enjoy her recommendations for better health and wellness. Topics: Kami's journey to become an herbalist Why Kami decided to create Living Awareness Institute over 30 years ago, what the Institute offers today and why it's always important to have 7 generations in mind Why herbal infused oils and spices are great ways to incorporate herbs into your life and how do they help you to build your confidence Why the spice rack is a gate to better health, and how Kami incorporates herbs and spices into meals (and you can do too) Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/52. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/52. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Flowers have this energy, a quality that appeals to us. We are in relationship with them right away, especially if you have a favorite. " Lisa Estabrook During previous episodes we've discussed plants and many of their ?medicinal properties. Today, our ?conversation is a little different. We're looking at the healing effects of plant art and plant spirits. ?My guest is ?Lisa Estabrook. Lisa is a ?graphic designer, an artist and a? gardener. She has over ?30 years of experience working in her gardens, tending and talking to the flowers and plants that grow there. ?Her intention, through her art, is to share the healing wisdom of the plants that graciously support us and all life on this planet. ?Lisa's hope is that the beautiful plants and flowers she paints and the soul messages they provide, will spark or support your healing journey, as it has hers, and that in turn contributes to the health and well-being of us all. ?By the end of this episode, ??you'll have a much better grasp on the healing potential of plant spirits and plant art. You can see Lisa's art ?by clicking on the links in the show notes for this episode. - https://wellnessinsidernetwork.com/51 Topics: How Lisa's two paths merged and plants became an inspiration for her artwork Why Lisa's company is all about art, plants and their spirits ?What is Soulflower Oracle Deck and how it was conceived ?and why it's a self-care tool ?3 of Lisa's favorite plants and meanings attributed to them Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/51. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/51. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"In 50 minutes you'll learn the best pearls of wisdom I've discovered during the last 50 interviews." Lana Camiel, PharmD Today is a celebration for me. Last year I've made a decision to start this podcast. And I'm grateful you’ve taken me up on my invitation to come along on this journey. If you go back to episode #1 you can listen to my story of trying to learn how to take better care of myself as I was studying to become a health care provider. Over the years I discovered that my struggles were not unique. Many of my students have been dealing with the same problems. During my journey I was fortunate to meet many amazing practitioners, researchers and health care leaders. And I always thought of myself as a bridge being able to invite many of them to my classrooms over the years. The decision made last year helped me to open that classroom or my own Wellness Network and invite my listeners to become the insiders. Today, I’d like to share with you some of the lessons learned over the past 50 episodes. And I couldn’t think of a better way to do this than bringing you some great pearls of wisdom from my guests. Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/50. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/50. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
"Mead is an ancient drink, dating back thousands of years. It was surplanted by beer, cider and wine over recent history, but is finally making a deserved comback." Dan Clapp You've ?most likely ?familiar with grape wines, and we have previously talked about apple ciders and kombucha. But today we'll explore another direction in the world of fermentation - creation of a mead. ?My guest is Dan Clapp. Dan is an engineer by training, yet few years back he discovered a new passion he is excited to share with the world. ?Today, together with his family, he owns 1634 Meadery in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This is where he makes mead by fermenting honey and creating interesting combinations of flavors. Mead has not yet become as popular as other alcoholic beverages, but the world of mead-making ?has rich history and exciting future. I'm a huge lover of honey, so anything that is honey-based automatically gets on my 'have to try this' list. ?By the end of this episode, you'll understand the history of mead-making and ?will get to learn more about the fascinating world of honey fermentation. Topics: ?Why Dan changed his career from engineering to mead making What is mead and how it is connected to Vikings What's unique about preparing mead, how are flavors infused into mead, and how does mead compare to other alcoholic beverages ?Ways in which Dan weaves local history into making mead today ?Why ?Dan ?supports bee keepers and what are some of his personal views on bee keeping, health of bees and honey? in general Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/49. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/49. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.
????"?Some of the easiest things to work on for blood sugar regulation are increasing your fiber and protein intak?????e." Maria Noel Groves, RH (AHG) Do you ever feel 'hangry' (yes that perfect combination of hungry and angry), irritable or headachy, tired after meals and so many more? Have you ever been told that your should explore blood sugar ?regulation, yet you don't know where to begin? Today's episode is for you. My guest ?is ?Maria Noel Groves. ?With more than 20 years experience in herbalism, ?Maria strives to educate and empower her students, clients, and readers with the foundational believe that Good Health Grows in Nature. Maria is a journalist who has been formally educated by the country's top herbalists. ?She opened her private practice, Wintergreen Botanicals, ?in 2007. ?She's registered as a professional herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild. ? Maria's award-winning bestselling book Body into Balance was published in 2016 and continues to be listed as a top herbal by various sources and core textbook in herbal study programs across the country. Her forthcoming Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies releases in March 2019. She speaks and writes nationally about medicinal herbs for various organizations including the American Herbalists Guild, Maryland University of Integrative Health, Herbal Academy, Mother Earth News Fair, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and Herb Quarterly. By the ?end of this episode, you'll ??get introduced to some of the most useful plants for blood sugar control and regulation. ? Topics: ??Maria's journey in becoming a journalist and an herbalist? and her current practice ?Reasons why ?blood sugar dysregulation is important in today's society and some of the common symptoms ? Maria's dietary recommendations for blood sugar balancing - why fiber and protein intake are important ?Why digestive bitters ??can be helpful in curbing craving for sweets and why ?black coffee is a great addition to your dessert ?What you need to know about 3 common herbs used for blood sugar control Maria's favorite resources for products used for blood sugar control Resources: To explore resources shared in this episode, visit the show notes at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/48. ??Thank you for listening! To share your thoughts and questions: Please leave a note in the comment section at www.wellnessinsidernetwork.com/48. Join our discussion of this episode and other news and resources at the Wellness Insider Network Facebook group. Share this show on Twitter, Facebook, or ?LinkedIn. To help out the show: Please leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play/Google Podcasts or Spotify.