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What keeps chronic infections hanging on forever, and makes them resistant to treatment? Meet the slimy colonies known as biofilm. Once you learn about the intricacies of pathogen mechanisms for survival, you’ll understand why making your plan of attack may need some extra strategy, and in today’s episode I share some tools that may help you in your recovery process.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Why do your fungal infections keep coming back? Why aren’t they staying away with antifungals? Maybe it’s time to take a look at what’s hiding underneath. In today’s episode we talk about primary infections like bacterial, viral, protozoan, and systemic fungal infections, and why they can make seemingly minor fungal infections so difficult to clear. Plus, of course! Many tools you can use to deal with it naturally.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Is PMS normal? Do women with heavy periods, or missing periods, or painful periods just have to deal with it? In today’s episode, I cover what a normal menstrual cycle looks like, explain the function of female sex hormones, and cover lots of tools that improve our overall experience of menstrual cycles.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Now that we know what a spleen is, let’s talk a step back and examine a broader view. The lymphatic system unites the body into a cohesive whole, and without recognizing its part in health, other steps we take to support our bodies will be less effective.
In today’s episode, I share about the basics of what the system is, how it impacts other areas of the body, the common expressions of imbalance, and ways we can support its function.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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What is a spleen? What does it do? How can we help it? The spleen is one of those under-respected organs that we really shouldn’t live without. We may be able to live without one, but it makes life a lot easier! In this episode I share all about the spleen, and we’ll pick up where we leave off today in next week’s episode about the system this organ belongs to.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com.
For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Hypothyroidism is more common, which means the resources available for hypERthyroidism are more difficult to come by. Today, I offer information on what hyperthyroidism looks like, touch on autoimmunity, and share tools that have worked for my clients.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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I asked and you answered! Today we are chatting about some of the questions our student herbalist listeners have asked about some of the business aspects of being a community or clinical herbalist.
Let’s talk about marketing, record keeping, apothecary stocking, charging money, and choosing topics to teach on!
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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No, it’s not an expletive! MTHFR is an acronym for a gene that codes for a protein responsible for many important actions in the body. And yet, for some people, a seemingly harmless variation in the coding can result in serious consequences. Understanding whether or not you have such a variant can help you to make decisions that will accommodate and support overall health.
What exactly is the MTHFR gene? How do you know if you have a variation on this gene? And if there is, what can you do about it?
In this episode I cover all the basics, with actionable steps and of course herbs to consider!
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Leaky gut is a common phrase associated with nutrient depletion and chronic illness. But what is it? And what do we do about it?
In today’s episode I share about the parts of the lower digestive tract that keep the body safe, and what happens when its integrity is compromised. How does this happen? And is it correctable? I bet you can guess the answer!
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbal school. These programs are currently in development, but you can enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com or email [email protected].
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Last week we talked about the nutrients many people are deficient in. Today, we talk about WHY. This is where we dig into the processes in the body that lead to proper nourishment, and those that can hamper them. When we understand why, we can then make a plan for better nutrition and reduce the need for supplementation.
Of this list, there are three I want to dig into in more detail, and one of them I cover today - proper production and release of gastric juices. What are they? Where do they come from? What do they contain? What happens when they are not functioning correctly, and how can we balance them? All of this answered in today’s podcast!
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Numerous studies and surveys have demonstrated that even in a country with abundant food, most Americans, even those well-fed, are largely undernourished. We have found that most people do not take in enough of the needed nutrients to maintain health.
Sometimes, while getting to the root cause is an important step of the process, getting support to offset the problem right away is important for healing. That’s why I often recommend specific nutrients for specific people in very certain cases, and usually for only a set duration of time. It’s strategic, and the goal is to home in on the need of each individual.
In today’s episode, I share what the most common supplements are that I recommend. I also jump into how to increase the absorption and efficacy of those supplements, and touch on how to find the right brand for you.
If you’re not sure if taking a supplement is right for you, be sure to listen in and perhaps you’ll find information that will help to answer your question.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Podcasting is one of the major ways I interact with people as an herbalist. I work with clients one-on-one, I mentor students, I teach classes and lead herb walks… and I podcast!
Clinical herbalist student, Kelly Araneda, who happens to be one of my mentees, asked me some great questions about podcasting, and in today’s episode I share my answers to these questions.
If you are curious about what it looks like to create, publish, and advertise podcasts, or how it might help an herbalist, listen in as I chat about this topic today!
If you are a student and would like to request a podcast topic related to clinical work, feel free to send me an email at [email protected].
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings.
For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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Herbalist students have unique challenges to face as they grow their knowledge and skills and learn to apply them in their practices. In today’s episode, I answer questions from real herbalist students to help you expand your learning and experience in alignment with your learning style, your family priorities, and your big picture values.
Questions like - how do I choose a school? How do I homeschool my kids and study at the same time? How do I prioritize my finances? And what if my family doesn’t understand herbalism? Get out your notepad because this episode is full of practical ideas!
If you are an herbal student and you have a topic in mind that you would like to see made available in this season, please email me at [email protected].
Guess what!! There is a FREE PDF download available to help you choose the right herbal school for you. It will soon be on the front page of the website, but until then you can email us for your free download.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.
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If you struggle with high stress, or are in the midst of burnout, this conversation will offer you lots of practice tools to jump in and apply to your life!
Angelica Benoit is back! And today she shares her experience with adrenal fatigue, in which she was dependent on 10-12 hours of sleep at night plus naps, tons of coffee, and was still feeling overwhelmed. After receiving a reminder about where true healing comes from, she did a deep dive into all things adrenal health and turned her life around. Today she shares what she learned - the food, herbs, and most importantly the lifestyle choices that can take you from burnout out to your best self.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
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With every 1 out of 5 people having at least one food they can’t eat without problems, being able to determine food sensitivity or allergies is SO important! Healing the gut is a super important step, but before this can occur, you need a way to uncover the triggers. In today’s episode I share four ways you can suss out the culprits. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
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Studying an herb a month is a practice recommended by numerous herbalists and herbal schools, but it’s so hard to restrict our learning to just one plant! That’s why the Herb of the Month project in Town Square Herbalism is so helpful. In today’s episode I share about who Town Square Herbalism is, and read my monograph of Burdock, which you can access the printable of when you join TSH. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
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You have questions about health or herbalism, but you don’t trust Google and you don’t have a care provider who can answer them. Or, you have numerous people texting you, who are in this boat. These are people who want to know about herbal contraindications, dosages for kids, how to find a trustworthy supplement, how long to make a decoction for, or any number of urgent or non-urgent health needs that don’t require an emergency room visit but for which they would play phone tag with a nurse or doctor who is not excited to speak with them. Where do these people stuck in the middle turn? Yes, they could take herbal courses, they could read books on their topic of interest, they could even watch YouTube videos and sort through all the information they find to make a careful decision. Or, they could reach out to an herbalist who has already done that and who can give them their options straight up. Herbalist Care Chat does just this. It is a service I created to meet the needs of this group of people. And in today’s episode, I offer advice on what to consider if you want to create a similar service for yourself.
This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
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The world of medicinal plants is so vast, and the knowledge required to serve others from within the healthcare field so extensive, that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the expectation that we memorize huge amounts of information to work as a Community or Clinical Herbalist! Today, I break down the functions of people and plants using an age-old system that has been adapted over the years to suit our language, and which simplifies our work in a meaningful way. It also counters the excessive “specialization” that has happened in modern healthcare, with a view of patterns that explains how numerous symptoms can reflect a single person’s experience. We are diving deep in this episode, so bring your notebook and pen! This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
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Welcome to the first episode of season 5! In this season, I will be sharing lessons that will be included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected]. Today, I dive into the definitions, legality, paths and training opportunities, and my personal story surrounding my path to clinical work. This is a topic I get a lot of questions about, so I did my best to answer them!
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Today, Angelica and I pick up where we left off, and break down the remaining seven key areas we consider a part of cleansing the home - EMF, plastic, metals, water leaks, pesticides, body care products, and food. Our hope is that, having listened to our conversation, you will feel encouraged to take baby steps toward detoxing your home so you can begin seeing the difference in your family’s health. This is the very last episode included in the Family Herbalist Program offered by Herba Remedium. After this, we will begin season five, which will carry us the remainder of the way through 2024 and will introduce community and clinical herbalist concepts! Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. Enrollment for the next FHP year is now open! For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email [email protected].
The Family Herbalism Podcast was voted as one of the Top 100 Maine Podcasts for 2024. You can see the list by Feedspot by clicking this link: https://blog.feedspot.com/maine_podcasts/
For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. - Montre plus
