HERBS (Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit)

This episode is an interview with Dr. Melissa’s journey from a medical doctor in Western Medicine to Intuitive Healer with her own company. Find out what happens when Western Medicine isn’t helping and intuition becomes the super sleuther to solving the problem. Learn about some pros and cons of research and intuition. 

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Purchasing herbs is one way to acquire herbs for a home herbal apothecary and wildcrafting is another way. In this episode I share what wildcrafting is, why you’d want to do it, how to go about it in a safe way, and tips during your wildcrafting experience. I’ll address considerations for harvesting near roads. 

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This podcast is about resisting the need for a perfect garden and how a garden can teach you life lessons. The garden is a great place to learn about life and gather inspiration. I share my experience from a year ago that my garden was way too messy for my standards and how I came to terms with it. 

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Chamomile has long been used for calming the nervous system and soothing the stomach for kids and adults. Learn how to make a vegetable glycerin tincture as well as grow, harvest, and dry this little flower. Learn some tips on how to use this herb and add it to your home herbal apothecary. 

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Plantain is commonly thought of as a pesky weed in lawns and gardens. It also has soothing properties for the body such as soothing the skin. Learn how to make herbal oil and salve in this episode.  Plantain can be used as a poultice, tea, and eaten as food. Learn some tips on how to use this herb and add it to your home herbal apothecary. 

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In this episode Erin LaFaive interviews Kerri Kiernan, Founder and Garden Coordinator, for the Shared Herbal Garden in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Learn how a community based herbal garden functions and considerations and best practices of starting one. This garden provides an opportunity for individuals and families to learn about growing herbs, nurture community friendships, add beauty to our neighborhoods, provide food and habitat to our pollinators and increase access to high quality and organic herbs for people of all backgrounds.

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In this episode I interview Kerri Kiernan, Master Herbalist, about herbs used to support smoke cessation from nicotine products. Kerri provides specific examples of herbs to use in nicotine-free smoke blends and help tips to increase steps to success to support the reduction or elimination of nicotine smoke products.
All information in HERBS podcast is for educational purposes and not meant to take the place of professional medical advice.

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This is one of Erin LaFaive’s favorite herbs!  Learn what it can be used for, when and how to harvest it, and other helpful tips. Nettle is extremely nutritious and helpful for allergies. Learn more in this podcast. 

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Another top 10 herb in Erin’s first aid kit. Learn how to use yarrow on in first aid situations and how it’s used in a spiritual way. What’s the deal with the scientific names of plants? Why are they necessary when learning about herbs and other plants. Yarrow is an easy perennial to grow, learn a few tips on how to grow it for your herbal apothecary garden. 

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HERBS podcast )Herbs with Erin - Remedies for Body and Spirit) helps people explore the power of herbs to create optimal wellness and strengthen their spiritual practice so they can feel healthy and connected. Grow your herbal remedies knowledge to boost your immune system and support your spirit.

Learn how to gather the plants around you in a way that supports the environment and grows your home herbal apothecary.  Many topics are discussed from making herbal remedies, growing herbs, nature spirituality, sustainable harvesting, plant identification, and more. All information is for educational purposes and not meant to take the place of certified medical professionals. 

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