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Schisandra & Peppermint

Episode 23

No, that's not an herbal tea pairing suggestion! This week, Katja sets off on a 100-day experiment with schisandra berries, and Ryn discusses the nua…

8 years, 4 months ago

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A Movement & 3 Herbs For Back Pain

Episode 22

This week Ryn walks you through a short movement sequence he finds helpful when his low back gets tense, and Katja shares (most of) a recipe for a ti…

8 years, 4 months ago

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Herbs for Braces & Constituents from the Plant’s Perspective

Episode 21

This week Katja shares some allies who've helped out with the (several!) kinds of pain which accompany her braces - gentle vulnerary astringents for …

8 years, 4 months ago

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Birth-Day Herbs & Support The Mama

Episode 20

Katja's daughter Amber is about to turn 15 years old, so this week Katja reflects on her birth experience and offers up some herbs to help mamas in t…

8 years, 5 months ago

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Good Health Is Your Responsibility

Episode 19

We say it every week: we are not doctors, you are responsible for your own good health. This week, we wanted to expand on that a bit more, explain th…

8 years, 5 months ago

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Pleurisy In Daughter-Caregivers

Episode 18

This week, in honor of International Women's Day, Katja shares some of her thoughts and experiences with adult daughters who became caregivers for th…

8 years, 5 months ago

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Three Sleep Strategies + What I Should Have Done

Episode 17

This week, Ryn shares some strategies he turns to when (as frequently happens) he recognizes that he needs to sleep, but can't quite convince himself…

8 years, 5 months ago

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Emotional Support for Mothers & Teens

Episode 16

This week, Katja discusses several herbs to help support mothers and teens who are coping with the difficulties of the adolescent years - especially …

8 years, 6 months ago

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Harm Reduction Herbalism + African Ashwagandha

Episode 15

This week, Katja describes a way of working with herbs to reduce the harm done when lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, and movement are less-than-id…

8 years, 6 months ago

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Alternatives to Adaptogens for Burnout

Episode 14

Adaptogens are marketed as a solution to stress, burnout, hormonal imbalances, and a lot more. They can help a lot! But they’re not always appropriat…

8 years, 6 months ago

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