Rehmannia Dean Thomas is a Taoist Tonic Herbalist in the Gate of Life lineage, a 5000 year old herbal system from China. In 1998, he met Master herbalist Ron Teeguarden in 1998 and became his personal apprentice until 2006, when he formed Shamanshack. Rehmannia studied Chinese medical diagnosis at Alhambra University, and obtained a degree from Natural healing College as "Master herbalist", but adheres to the title master Teeguarden gave him as "Superior herbalist."

Find out more about him, his products and his work at http://www.shamanshackherbs.com

Rehmannia is releasing a book on September 30th called Raw Chi. You can preorder it on Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/Raw-Chi-Balancing-Chinese-Herbs/dp/1583948589

Also, check out Gate of Life, the very first online course on Taoist health philosophy and Tonic herbalism. www.gateoflife.org

His upbringing and background 2:09

Origins of herbs 22:55

The optimal diet 28:25

Paleo diet 35:35

Water 40:15

Psychic self defense 42:39

Evolution 46:53

Reishi 49:50

Creativity 52:49

Closing message 54:01

Music by Max Richter - November

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