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Back to SearchThe Role of Herbs In Heroic Medical Interventions
Episode 80
When we talk about “heroic” medical interventions, we mean the high-potency, high-risk (and potentially high-reward) tools that define conventional medicine. Pharmaceuticals, surgeries, cutting-edge …
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Motherwort for Mother's Day!
Episode 79
Mother’s day can mean different things for different people, but whatever your situation is, Motherwort can be a supportive friend. Physiologically its effects are to soothe and relax the heart and a…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
DIY Herbal Spring Cleaning Products
Episode 78
When it comes to chemical-free cleaning, there’s a lot of good stuff out there – but it can get pricey. And there’s a lot of “greenwashed” stuff, too – products that look “natural”, but really aren’t…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Urban Wildcrafting Ethics & Guidelines
Episode 77
It’s springtime! The plants are popping up everywhere in their colorful displays. This time of year, we always start to get more questions about wildcrafting and foraging, so we wanted to share some …
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Herbs to Control Sugar Cravings
Episode 76
Is Easter really the best time to give up sugar? Well, given that there’s always another holiday around the corner, there’s never really an objectively better or worse time to try it. So why not try …
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Foundational Health Strategies & Evolution's Expected Inputs
Episode 75
Everyone is different, and healthcare should be individualized for each person – especially when it comes to herbalism! But, on the other hand, people are also quite alike in many ways, and it turns …
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Herbal Energetics: Tissue States
Episode 74
When choosing herbs for a health issue, herbalists like us use a system of organization called energetics. In this week’s podcast, we have an excerpt from our Energetics & Holistic Practice course ab…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Herbs for Psoriasis
Episode 73
Psoriasis is a chronic, autoimmune inflammatory skin problem. Problems like this are complex, because they don’t hinge on a single genetic anomaly or chemical imbalance in the body. This makes them d…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Rooted & Ready Alterative/Adaptogen Herbal Formula for Endurance, Resilience, & Detox
Episode 72
This is one of our favorite herbal formulas for endurance situations, whether that’s physical, mental, emotional, or all three. These herbs help build up your resilience, in part by improving your ab…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Herbs for Seasonal Allergies
Episode 71
It’s just about time for seasonal allergy … um, season … to begin here in Boston! Sniffy noses and red eyes are peeking around every corner. So let’s talk about some of our favorite herbs for seasona…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago