Let's Talk | The Practical Herbalist

Yerba Santa for Asthma with Christina Sanchez a Let’s Talk Series

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

Herbalist and desert eco-system defender, Christina Sanchez, walks us through techniques that utilize a potent anti-asthmatic herb Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum).

Mushrooms, Cancer and the Myths Surrounding Them with Jeff Chilton Part of the Let’s Talk Series

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

Mushrooms, […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become a...

Spagyric Mushroom Formulas – Jason Scott – Part of the Let’s Talk Series

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Medicine Making, Podcasts |

Herbal Nerd Society exclusive content: Jason Scott explains how to blend magical spagyric mushroom extracts into healing herbal formulas.

Let’s Talk Series: Plaedo – Homemade Seed Paper

Posted by Sue & Candace | Gardening and Harvesting, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

Herbal Nerd Society: Seed paper making project recycles paper scraps and flower or herb seeds into beautiful writing paper for cards, stationary or gifts. Plaedo encourages you to “plant your poetry and watch it grow”!

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

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.

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | First Aid, Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

Herbal […] Read this article and all of our other Herbal Nerd Society Content. Become a...

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Medicine Making, Podcasts |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, Spa and Leisure |

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

Posted by Sue & Candace | Herbal Nerd Society, Let's Talk Series, Podcasts, We Like |

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.