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 […]
128.7Song – Herbal First Aid for Large Groups
First aid is vital to the survival of our species. Our guest, 7Song, herbalist at the Ithaca Free Clinic and education specialist at the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine has been leading the way in the herbal first aid movement.
Raspberry – True Friend for False Labor – A Clinical Memoir
When our clinic was only a few months old, we operated out of a tent in the park. Most patients saw a couple of doctors and nurses in a tent as a charming idea. It was not threatening. Some patients came by out of curiosity if nothing else. When Grace stopped by, her experiences had […]
130.Dr. Michael Tierra – Kratom on Trial
Listen to the newest Episodes of Real Herbalism Radio here: Our Website | iHeartradio | Spotify | Alexa Flash | Pippa | Itunes | Stitcher Whether you are on Iphone, Android, or your laptop we have you covered. Plants may be the medicine of the people but not all plants are equal in the eyes of the law. Over the past few months, kratom has been targeted by the […]
127.Herb Lab – Jason Scott – Mushroom Alchemy
After talking with spagyricist and mycologist Jason Scott of Feral Fungi and AlcheMycology about the synergy of mushrooms, medicine and alchemy, Sue and Candace have donned their wizard hats and are reporting on their own alchemy. For Sue, was a simple mushroom hunt but Candace went much deeper down the rabbit hole.
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Elderberry syrup is winter tradition in my house. Is used for both flu prevention and flu treatment. Preventative measures require one spoon full daily (see below for dosage instructions). This recipe is simple to make and simple to feed to my family and friends. In fact, elderberry syrup is a holiday tradition that has become […]
Tea Tree Energetics and Uses
If you’ve tapped into essential oils as a healing modality or a natural beauty tool at all, you’ll notice that Tea Tree is everywhere. This potent essential oil from the Melaleuca artinafolia tree from Australia and New Zealand has become as common as lavender once was in our modern Western Herbal and Beauty world. Marketing […]
126.Jason Scott – Mushrooms, Medicine, and Alchemy
Today, we’re talking with spagyricist and mycologist Jason Scott, owner and operator of Feral Fungi curator of AlcheMycology about the synergy of mushrooms, medicine and alchemy. He focuses on making double extract spagyric tinctures from fungi.
Terpinen-4-ol in Tea Tree Oil – How It Works
Tea tree essential oil is a potent topical antiseptic which is known as a anti-fungal, antiviral and antibacterial aid. The indigenous people of Australia relied on the medicinal properties of the leaves of these native trees, most commonly Melaleuca alternifolia, for a myriad of uses. Unlike other herbal treatments, tea tree oil (TTO) retained popularity […]
125.Herb Lab – Ashley Litecky Elenbaas – Nervine Herbs and Education
After an interview with registered herbalist, yoga instructor and owner of Sky House Yoga, Ashley Litecky Elenbaas, Sue and Candace talk about their own favorite nervine herbs. Nervines are a class of medicine used to calm the nerves. This is an instrumental part of caring for patients who are struggling with stress from illness or trauma. It is no wonder that herbalists need a cabinet full of nervine options.
Beating Dandruff with Tea Tree: Melaleuca for Health and Beauty
I totally understand why Tea Tree has been called a panacea herb. I’ve used it for everything from household cleaning solutions to curing infections and driving off flus and colds to clearing the air and setting sacred space. Just this week I added a drop of Tea Tree essential oil to the bit of red […]
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.