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Back to SearchBack Pain & Sparkling Summertime Herbal Drinks
Episode 33
This week Katja had a bit of back pain, and has some thoughts to share with you about how this can happen an what to do about it. From mindset management to gentle movements for the release of tensio…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Vacation Is Mandatory & Jiaogulan
Episode 32
Katja this week reflects on a bit of wisdom surrounding downtime, and on the ways in which stress management can sometimes be the most difficult of our fundamental pillars of health, or the one that …
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Resilience Not Dogma
Episode 31
Katja shares a hard-fought lesson: that health is not equivalent to merit, and that as herbalists it's important for us to stay away from idea that there is A Right Way and We Know It. Instead our ro…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Tulsi & Formulating Absent Friends
Episode 30
Since it's Herbstalk's 2018 Herb of the Year, Katja wants to finally give Tulsi its due with a quick monograph for you today!
As promised last time, Ryn shares an exercise in herbal formulation: atte…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Sore Throat Herbs & Classic Cancer Cure-alls
Episode 29
After seeing Rising Appalachia the other night, Katja wanted to sing! She sang so much she gave herself a sore throat. So today she'll tell you all about her favorite herbs for soothing sore throats!…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Herbal Allies for Eating Disorders & Herbal Muscle Rub
Episode 28
Katja shares her thoughts on herbal supports for those who are coping with eating disorders. Herbs can help reduce anxiety, center us in the body, stimulate appetite, and make it easier to manage cra…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Exploring Energetics With Our Book & Getting Through A Tough Day
Episode 27
Ryn describes a method you can use to expand your understanding of energetics by comparing ailment profiles and the herbs recommended for them in our book. If you love lists, this is for you!
Katja s…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
A Woman In (Herbal) Science & Heartburn 1-2-3
Episode 26
This week Katja has some thoughts about the number of syllables in neuraminidase and what it means to be a woman in science. Ryn tries to keep it simple with a basic protocol for heartburn.
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Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Anti-Inflammatory Herbs Beyond Turmeric & Dreaming With Mugwort
Episode 25
Turmeric is a great herb and an effective anti-inflammatory, but it's not the be-all end-all it's sometimes made out to be, usually by folks who want to sell it to you! This week Katja shares some ot…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Taco Seasoning Herbs & -Ency vs -Icity
Episode 24
This week Katja talks about the herbs that defined taco seasoning in her Texas upbringing, and their qualities when as medicinal herbs. Along the way, she takes a moment to appreciate the life of Wor…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago