Author: Sue & Candace

Sue Sierralupé Sue Sierralupé is a Certified Master Herbalist, Master Gardener and Sustainable Landscape Specialist. She is the clinic manager and lead herbalist at Occupy Medical clinic. Sue is author of The Pocket Herbal: Medicinal Plants that Changed the World and co-author of The Practical Herbalist Herbal Folios series. Follow her blog at Herbalism Manifesto for commentary on herbs, parenting, nutrition and a whole lot more. Candace Hunter Candace Hunter is a self-taught herbalist who never, ever practices on guinea pigs in part because her family and friends are generally up to the job. She is co-author of The Practical Herbalist's Herbal Folio series and author of Herbalism for the Zombie Apocalypse. She edits The Practical Herbalist website and Practical Herbalist Press publications. She has also recently entered into the field of podcasting with reckless abandon. Listen to her on Real Herbalism Radio today, or see her work at The Practical Herbalist, CandaceHunter.com, and NinthDegreeHerbals.com.

Let’s Talk Series: Amanda Dilday – Blue Vervain – Postpartum Depression

HERBAL NERD SOCIETY EXCLUSIVE: Herbalist and author of Flowers for a Girl, Amanda Dilday, gives the insider information on using Blue Vervain (Verbena hastata) for helping control postpartum depression.

Let’s Talk Series: History of Asthma with Howie Brounstein

Herbalist Howie Brounstein discusses the changing view of asthma over the last couple of centuries. He refers to the description of the disease by early teachers of from the Eclectic School from 1800s.

Moodtopia by Sara-Chana Silverstein

With the tools in Moodtopia and Sara-Chana’s caring and expert support, that extra TLC becomes a reality with gentle ease.

Let’s Talk Series: Christina Sanchez – Prickly Pear Cactus

Prickly Pear Cactus (Nopal) is a traditional herb that is native to the Americas. Herbalist and desert eco-system defender, Christina Sanchez, talks about how to use Nopal (Opuntia ficus-indica) medicinally.

Let’s Talk Series: Plant Dietas with Ashley Litecky-Ellenbas

As with any healing modality that gains popularity in the main stream, there is always the danger of misinterpretation and misuse. Ashley Leiteky-Ellenbas shares her knowledge of plant dietas and how to include herbal medicine in this potent modality.

Let’s Talk Series: The Ketogenic Diet Explained by Yaakov Levine

Health coach Yaakov Levine returns by popular demand to walk us through the ketogenic diet phenomena. How was this diet originated? Who benefits? How can you change your food choices to fit the keto lifestyle?

Let’s Talk Series: Understanding Herbal Research with Jakob Slettleland

Herbal Nerd Society There is a bounty of research that herbalists can learn from that is readily available yet translating the scientific jargon can be daunting. Jakob Slettleland MSc RH(AHG) shares helpful perspectives on reading and interpreting herbal research.

Let’s Talk Series: Stealth Microbes with Dr. Bill Rawls

Many people are mystified by the unseen world of microbes. How do these invisible microbiomes influence our immune systems? What can we do to help our army of white blood cells stay on track? Lyme disease and fibromyalgia specialist, Dr. Bill Rawls, spends a few minutes putting all this into layman’s terms. Although Dr. Bill […]

Let’s Talk Series: EPA and DHA Explained by Yaakov Levine

The new buzz words in the health industry are EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These popular omega 3 fatty acids are proving to be key to health and disease prevention. Yaakov Levine uses his training as a health couch to explain how they work and what sources are best.

Let’s Talk Series: Magic of Oxymels with Rosalee de la Forêt

Rosalee de la Forêt, herbalist and author of the best selling book, The Alchemy of Herbs spends time sharing with Herb Nerd Society members about a delicious herbal option that is growing in popularity. Oxymels used to be considered old-fashioned medicine.

Let’s Talk Series: Coffee with Okon Udosenata, Equiano Coffee

There is an art to everything. Once you discover the secret to bringing out the subtle flavor in your daily cup of coffee -Coffea arabica (Arabica) or Coffea canephora (Robusta), your morning becomes a magical ritual.

Let’s Talk Series: Books for Herb Nerds of 2017

A well-written book is worth every penny you spend on it. Sue and Candace have compiled a list of hidden treasures that are great resources for gardeners and herbalists alike.