Living and Lovin Herbs Podcast: A lifestyle show for those wanting to learn more about herbs

In today’s special episode, I’m joined by my dear friend and co-facilitator Heather Whitehouse—an intuitive healer and Akashic Records practitioner—for a heartfelt conversation on healing our inner wounded warrior through astrology, soul memory, and plant rituals.

We’re sharing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into our upcoming workshop, Healing the Wounded Warrior: Chiron, the Akashic Records & Herbal Remedies, which will be held on Friday, April 25th, at Eclipse Holistic Living in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and stream live on Zoom.

Together, we’ll explore:

So, whether you’re deep in your healing work or just starting to explore your cosmic blueprint, this episode reminds you that your wounds do not define you—they initiate you.

Heather's Contact Info 

https://www.heatherwhitehouse.com/

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A gloomy day at Thompson Street Farm

Editing the episode by a warm fire and a warm cup of tea.

Hike at the Great Meadows Conservation Trust – Beehive

A morning hike on the Shenipsit Trail. A beautiful morning on the trail. We climbed 500 feet in elevation, almost above the treeline. A lovely juvenile Bald Eagle appeared to be following us.

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Because every gardener starts with a single seed—and a little curiosity.

Gardening is a learned skill, and the best way to grow confidence is by getting your hands in the soil and keeping track of your journey along the way. My Garden Journal is part how-to guide, part creative keepsake—designed to help kids (and their grown-ups) learn the basics of growing food and flowers while documenting their progress.

Inside, you’ll find simple tips on the how, when, and where of planting, plus room to explore your garden with drawings, photos, and notes. It even includes fun themed garden ideas—like a Harry Potter-inspired Herb Garden, a Young Chef’s Garden, or a Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden for little pollinator protectors.

It is perfect for homeschooling families, budding herbalists, or anyone looking to connect with nature in a fun, hands-on way.

You'll be amazed at how much you (and your garden) grow when you journal the journey.

https://www.amazon.com/My-Garden-Journal-Book-Kids/dp/1732999007/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=My+garden+journal&qid=1585320201&sr=8-1

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

For more information about Alexander, check out his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

Song: Planning – 320bit –  September 5, 2021

I would love to hear about your experience trying out recipes featured on our podcasts!

Follow me on all our social media outlets so you can stay updated with all the new recipes we feature. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Today’s episode is about renewal, and how herbs can support your body as we move from winter’s stillness into the energy of spring.

We’ll discuss how spring affects our bodies energetically and physically, how traditions like Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda view this season, and, of course, which herbs can help you align with the season of growth, clarity, and movement.

My little friend Chippy is awake and out of this den. This is Grey, they like to eat breakfast together.

Barred Owl in my neighborhood.

I built the beehive, and it's ready to be placed in its permanent home in the garden. The bees will be arriving sometime in May.

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Unlock the Secrets of Personalized Wellness with Your FREE Zodiac Herbs Guide

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1. Milk Thistle & Liver Regeneration

2. Burdock Root & Blood/Lymphatic Detox

3. Lemon Balm & Liver-Nervous System Connection

4. Chlorophyll-Rich Foods & Detoxification

5. Spring Wellness Rituals & Detoxification

Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused, naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!   

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My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden,” “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!

https://www.amazon.com/My-Garden-Journal-Book-Kids/dp/1732999007/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=My+garden+journal&qid=1585320201&sr=8-1

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

For more information about Alexander, check out his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

Song: Planning – 320bit –  September 5, 2021

I would love to hear about your experience trying out any recipes featured on our podcasts!

Follow me on all our social media outlets so you can stay up to date with all the new recipes we feature. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Today's episode is really special because we're diving deep into the Spring Equinox – not just as a date on the calendar but as a pivotal moment for our bodies, minds, and spirits. 

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Celebrate the changing of the seasons with our Spring Equinox & Herbal Renewal Workshop!

As the day and night come into balance, so too can our bodies and minds. This 2-hour interactive session will explore how the Spring Equinox signals renewal, vitality, and cleansing and how we can use seasonal herbs and planetary influences to align with nature’s rhythms.

Spring Equinox & Herbal Renewal Workshop Zoom Version – Date: March 26, 2025 – Fee: $20

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Herbal Astrology One-on-One Consultations – Discover a holistic approach to wellness with our personalized consultation sessions. These sessions combine astrological insights and herbal knowledge to support your unique path and enhance your well-being.

Herbal Astrology One-on-One Consultation

Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!   

https://www.farmtobath.com/

My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden,” “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!

https://www.amazon.com/My-Garden-Journal-Book-Kids/dp/1732999007/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=My+garden+journal&qid=1585320201&sr=8-1

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

For more information about Alexander checkout his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

Song: Planning – 320bit –  September 5, 2021

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I would love to hear about your experience trying out any recipes featured on our podcasts!

Follow me on all our social media outlets so you can stay up to date with all the new recipes we feature. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

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Today, I want to talk about how astrology and herbs can help us stay grounded and balanced. Whether you’ve faced personal challenges or you just feel overwhelmed by everyday life, creating intentional routines with herbs and astrology has been a game-changer for me. It’s not about treating a specific ailment—it’s about aligning with natural energies and finding balance in your well-being.

Throughout today’s episode, I’ll walk you through:

So, grab a cup of tea, and let’s dive in!

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Evolutionary Herbalism: Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature,Sajah Popham 

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The Sexual Herbal: Prescriptions for Enhancing Love and Passion, by Brigitte Mars A.H.G

Making Love Potions: 64 All-Natural Recipes for Irresistible Herbal Aphrodisiacs, by Stephanie L. Tousles

The Real Self Love Handbook: A Proven 5-Step Process to Liberate Your Authentic Self, Build Resilience and Live an Epic Life by Andrea Pennington

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Brenda's Love Tea

Herbal Energy Balls

Fire and Ice Massage Oil

Chocolate Dipping Sauce (My Family Recipe)

Taking the Pressure Off Valentine’s Day for Both Couples and Singles   – Psychology Today Article

Dealing with Valentine's Day Depression – Anxiety & Depression Association of America article

10 Ways to Enjoy Valentine's Day Solo – Very Well Mind article

Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!

My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden,” “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

For more information about Alexander, check out his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

Song: Planning – 320bit – September 5, 2021

We would love to hear about your experience trying out any recipes featured on our podcasts! Please follow us on all our social media outlets so you can stay up to date with all the new recipes we feature. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Living and Lovin Herbs Website: https://livingandlovinherbs.com/

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Smudging is a traditional practice that has been used for centuries and is a popular tool in many spiritual communities today. It is a simple yet powerful way to reset and refresh energy and create a peaceful atmosphere by burning herbs or incense and releasing the smoke that carries away any old negative energy and invites in new, positive energy. Smudging can be used for various purposes, from cleansing your home to healing your body, mind, and spirit. In this blog post, we’ll explore smudging, how it works, why it’s important, and tips on how to smudge correctly.

Join me to learn about smudging and explore the various herbs used for this purpose.

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Medicinal Smoke Reduces Airborne Bacteria – Pubmed

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Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation, by Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Sacred Herb Bundles For Energy Cleansing: Your Guide to a Powerful Healing Practice to Purify, Bless and Inspire by Kiera Fogg

The Healing Power of Smudging: Cleansing Rituals to Purify Your Home, Attract Positive Energy, and Bring Peace into Your Life, by Rodika Tchi

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Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused, naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice infused into our products. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and as basic and pure as nature. Each bar contains fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!

My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden,” “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!

A special thank you to Alexander Nakarada for writing and producing this music. I am a Patreon Member and support Alexander creatively.

For more information about Alexander, check out his website https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/

Song: Planning – 320bit – September 5, 2021

We would love to hear about your experience trying out any recipes featured on our podcasts! Please follow us on all our social media outlets so you can stay up to date with all the new recipes we feature. We look forward to connecting with you soon!

Living and Lovin Herbs Website: https://livingandlovinherbs.com/
Instagram: @livingandlovinherbspodcast
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Twitter: @Livingandlovin6
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuuHD-5N2tPYDbWwI4wzIJA
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Cancer has hit my home. I'll share some research I've been doing and the anti-inflammatory diet I created for my husband. What foods am I using, including some medicinal mushrooms, herbs, and recipes I use?

Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.

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~ ~ ~ ~ Books Mentioned During the Show – the recipes in these books I've made for my husband during and after his cancer treatment. I like many of the recipes and recommend these books. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Anti-Cancer Smoothies: Healing with Superfoods by Linda H. Harris https://amzn.to/3cvgT57

Foods to Fight Cancerood: What to eat to reduce your risk. by Richard Beliveau Ph.D. and Dr. Denis Gingras https://amzn.to/3AApJ9y

The Living Kitchen: Nourishing Whole-Food Recipes For Cancer Treatment and Recovery https://amzn.to/3cCsaAy

Cooking Through Cancer: Treatment to Recovery by Lisa A. Price, ND and Susan Gins, MA, MS, CN https://amzn.to/3B1rjmj

The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for flavor Cancer Treatment and Recovery https://amzn.to/3Tt618l 

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Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused, naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and as basic and pure as nature. Each bar contains fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful! https://www.farmtobath.com/

My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more success and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers. There are suggestions for themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden,” or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season. You'll be amazed at how much you learn by journaling about your garden!https://amzn.to/3QgEwMz

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I apologize for some of the audio. During our interview, we had internet connections problems. Sometimes she couldn't hear me, and sometimes I couldn't listen to her. I cleaned the audio up as best I could.

Today we're learning some of the techniques of mushroom foraging from seasoned mushroom hunter Judy Bunonocore. She shares with us how she learned about mushroom foraging. She offers suggestions on beginning mushroom foraging, cleaning and storing your precious finds, books, and mushroom societies that teach foraging here in the northeast, and so much more.

Here is a simple way to distinguish between a “true” Turkey Tail and a False Turkey Tail mushroom. (source)

Look at the underside of the mushroom to see if it is entirely smooth. There are a few studies out there that suggest that Stereum ostrae (False Turkey Tail) may have some antibiotic properties (source). However, more research is needed.

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Learn Your Land – with Adam Haritan
Learn Your Land is a media channel created with the intention to help you develop a connection to nature one species at a time.

Website: https://learnyourland.com/

YouTube Channel

iNaturalist

Website: https://www.inaturalist.org/

Forager Chef
Website: https://foragerchef.com/

Picture Mushroom – Mushroom ID
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picture-mushroom-mushroom-id/id1474578078

iNaturalist App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id421397028

Connecticut Valley Mycological Society (CVMS)

Website: http://cvmsfungi.org/

Connecticut-Westchester Mycological Association (COMA)

Make sure you check this link. They have affiliation links to other mushroom organization around the US, Mexico and Canada.

Website: https://www.comafungi.org/

(Affiliate Links)

Mushrooms of Northeastern North America, by  Alan Bessette, Arleen Bessette, David W. Fischer 
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National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms, by National Audubon Society
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Boletes of Eastern North America, by Alan Bessette, Arleen Bessette
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Identifying Trees of the East: An All-Season Guide to Eastern North America, by Michael D. Williams
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Farm to Bath| Our philosophy is to live a locally focused naturally beautiful life, a lifestyle choice that is infused into the products we make. The ingredients are locally grown and/or acquired and are as basic and pure as nature itself. Each bar is full of fragrant aromatics that provide a rich moisturizing lather with no artificial colors or preservatives added – naturally beautiful!

My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!

A special thank you to Gene Tullio for writing and producing this music. He has given me special permission to use this song for the show.

Gene's music can be downloaded from Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. For more information please contact him at [email protected]

Album: The Dreamship| The Forge Of Life| Copyright 2018

Please follow us on all our social media outlets. We would love to hear if you tried the recipe(s) from these podcasts.

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Join me and my co-host Theresa Velendzas, Health Coach and owner of Altraform as I review the book by Dr. Jason Fung, The Complete Guide to Fasting, Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate-Day, and Extended Fasting.

What herbs does Dr. Fung list in his book? We review them, and in addition, I recommend a list of herbs he didn't mention that can lower insulin and some of the ways you can take them. This show was recorded live on Clubhouse and YouTube.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this show is for informational, reference, and educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as a substitute for a diagnosis and/or treatment. All health-related questions should be directed to your healthcare provider.

When fasting, many of these herbs can be used as a tea or herbal infusion (a single herb infused for 24 hours before drinking.) or incorporated into your meal.

Rose

Peppermint

Dead Nettle

Dandelion Root (also lowers blood sugar)

Rosehips (also lowers blood sugar)

Burdock Root (also lowers blood sugar)

Lemon Balm

Hibiscus

Green Tea

Cinnamon

Garlic (added to food)

Oats – (Steel-cut or grouts – not instant or quick-cooking oats)

Bitter Melon (also lowers blood sugar)

Black Tea

Oolong Tea

Artichokes (vegetable and leaves can be used as a tea or infusion)

Turmeric

Gentian

Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with Mother) – 1 – 2 tablespoons diluted in 8 – 12 ounces of water before meals or at bedtime)

Dr. Jason Fung: Different Ways to Fast for Weight Loss

There are many different ways to fast. Classic intermittent fasting only allows water. But, for weight loss, there are many different variations of fasting that produce great results. Dr. Jason Fung discusses 8 different ways that you can change up your fasting routine for weight loss.

Unlocking the code of why obesity became such a massive epidemic since the 1970s. A scientific exploration with a surprising conclusion of how obesity developed. Practical tips on weight management and good health. Why calorie counting fails for many people. For more see

Insulin and cortisol are key hormones in weight loss. Our body gains or loses fat based on the hormonal instructions we give it. When insulin is high, we store fat. We discuss why the Atkins diet lost popularity for a time and why it rebounded in new forms. The role of the stress hormone cortisol in weight loss.

Exploring the role of insulin resistance and diet. How hormonal obesity theory explains the epidemiology of obesity.

Why fructose and sugar intake plays such a major role in weight gain and diabetes. Intermittent fasting is a great method of reversing insulin resistance and losing weight.

Exploring the link between diet and disease. How are diabetes, heart disease, stroke, obesity, and cancer linked to our diet? Understanding this association leads to fascinating new treatment possibilities.

Reviews primitive cultures who were healthy until westernized with highly refined foods. These cultures ate high fat and carbohydrate diets and had the lowest insulin numbers and were healthy with little disease.

Is eating saturated fat bad for us? Does eating fat cause obesity? Heart disease? Stroke? How did we become so fat phobic? Are vegetable oils healthy? A critical look at the wealth of scientific data suggests that eating fat (total) and saturated fat might actually protect us from disease.

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The Obesity Code – Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Book 1), by Dr. Jason Fung

The Diabetes Code: Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally (The Wellness Code Book Two) (The Code Series, 2), by Dr. Jason Fung

The Diabetes Code Cookbook: Delicious, Healthy, Low-Carb Recipes to Manage Your Insulin and Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes (The Wellness Code)

Life in the Fasting Lane: How to Make Intermittent Fasting a Lifestyle―and Reap the Benefits of Weight Loss and Better Health, by Dr. Jason Fung, Eve Mayer, Megan Ramos

The Cancer Code: A Revolutionary New Understanding of a Medical Mystery (The Wellness Code, 3), Dr. Jason Fung

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Healthline: Can Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar Help with Diabetes?
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PubMed.gov: Vinegar supplementation lowers glucose and insulin responses and increases satiety after a bread meal in healthy subjects
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PubMed.gov: Impact of Dietary Fiber Consumption on Insulin Resistance and the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
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Cleveland Clinic: Triglycerides
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Healthline: 11 Foods to Increase Your HDL
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Heart UK: Low HDL cholesterol
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Verywell Health: Low HDL Symptoms
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My Garden Journal: A How-To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!

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Today's show is about herbs for healthier lungs. If you live in an area that has poor air quality then you'll want to listen and find out how to protect your lungs.

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2. Decrease Inflammation – many people that suffer from chronic lung issues may have food allergies or food sensitivities and may not be unaware. The two most common at the top of the list are gluten/wheat and dairy.

Eliminate these foods as much as possible and eat a whole food-rich diet. As we say, eat the rainbow of vegetables, dark leafy greens, berries, wild foods, herbs, spices.

3. Vitamin D decreases inflammation and improves the immune system. Ask your doctor to do a blood test to measure how much Vitamin D is in your body. Women tend to get deficient as we age.

4. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil also decrease inflammation and helps the body repair itself.

5. Medicinal Mushrooms – Reishi, cordyceps, and Chaga have properties that help rebuild and repair damaged lung tissue.

According to Maria Noel Groves, author of Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care (2016, pg. 133).

“All of our medicinal mushrooms have immune-supportive benefits, but reishi and cordyceps strengthen respiratory function and structure. When used regularly, they make you less susceptible to repeat infections like bronchitis and pneumonia, boost oxygen utilization, decrease fatigue, improve red blood cells, and modulate the immune response.

Chaga also seems to aid respiratory health. Some relief may be noted within a few days, but the effects build over a few weeks or months. They are generally safe to take.”

Aromatic herbs are best taken as a warm tea, tincture, food (soup), or infused in honey (for example, fermented garlic and honey) or steam inhalation.

Herbs perfect as a tea or fermented in honey (garlic)

Thyme (steam inhalation)

Pine needles (tea/steam inhalation)

Balsam needles (tea/steam inhalation)

Oregano (tea / steam inhalation / food)

Bee balm (tea)

Hyssop (tea)

Raw garlic – (fermented in honey (for six weeks)/food)

Peppermint: Herbs high in aromatic essential oils can help decrease inflammation and open bronchial, which increased lung capacity. Peppermint can also reduce muscle pain and spasms and aids in digestion. Note: if you suffer from reflux or GERD, do not drink peppermint in high doses.

Chamomile: This is an herb that is perfect for children who have sensitivity to smoke from brush fires. It can be made strong, and it also a calming herb. If steeped for a long time, there is a slightly bitter taste perfect for better digestion.

Chamomile tea can be used as an eyewash for raw irritates eyes. Make a cup of tea and allow it to cool. Take the teabag out of your cup and gently place it over your eyes and squeeze a small amount of tea out.

 Turmeric is known to be an antioxidant and has compounds that reduce inflammation. This herb can be taken as a tea, tincture, or in dried form and high doses. Turmeric is also known to reduce heart disease and increase brain function.

Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) herbalists use licorice root because of their demulcent properties.

It protects the mucous membranes from excessive particle pollution. Small amounts of licorice root should be added to tea recipes and should be drunk for no more than 10 – 14 days is recommended.

Note: This herb can increase blood pressure, low potassium levels, weakness, paralysis, irregular heart rhythms, and heart attack. People who eat a lot of salt or have heart disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure are more sensitive to licorice. They can have these problems after eating smaller amounts of licorice.

Marshmallow Root is another wonderful demulcent. It helps to protect those with sensitive mucous membranes. Its also cooling and soothes the entire system, specifically constipation associated with stress.

Lavender is an herb that helps reduce anxiety and stress. Lavender tea should be made strong; the aroma will help relax and aid in breathing capacity.

Echinacea is known for stimulating the immune system, which also reduces inflammation in the body by decreasing the chances of getting sick while under stress. It can be taken as tea, tincture, or capsules.

Reishi Mushroom – this herb is a Super Hero Herb! It's one of the most studied herbs around. It has a long list of healing properties to list here. For our purposes, it boosts the immune system and aids in lung conditions, including asthma and bronchitis. It is an adaptogenic herb and helps reduce the heightened stress response in the body.

Reishi can also be taken long-term in either tincture or capsule form.

Mullein is another herbalist's go-to for lung issues. Mullen is best known for being uses as a lung tonic for either a wet or dry cough. It can be taken as tea, tincture, or capsules.

Lobelia is a bronchial dilator and antispasmodic, which helps with bronchitis, pneumonia, or a general cough. Lobelia can become toxic in the body and cause serious side effects. This herb should not be taken in large doses or for long periods of time. This herb should be taken in small doses in tincture form or tea.

Tulsi or Holy Basil (Ocimum sanctum spp.) Another favorite of mine. Holy Basil is an adaptogen that helps reduce the feeling of overwhelm and general stress. This herb can be taken daily as a tea or capsule.

Ashwagandha is another herb I take daily to help with the feeling of overwhelming. This herb is an adaptogen. It comes in a powder and can be sprinkled in drinks such as coffee, milk (e.g., Golden Milk). This herb can also be taken in tincture form or capsules.

Garlic herbal actions are antimicrobial, diaphoretic, hypocholesterolemic, cholagogue, hypotensive, antispasmodic.

If used daily, garlic helps to support the body in various ways that no other herb can match. It has been effective in antimicrobial, acting on bacteria, viruses, and parasites of the alimentary tract. The volatile oils are excreted via the lungs, making garlic helpful in controlling a respiratory infection, such as chronic bronchitis, respiratory catarrh, recurrent colds, and influenza. (Hoffmann 2003)

Garlic can be used as preventive medicine against most infectious conditions, digestive and respiratory systems. In the digestive tract, garlic is thought to support natural bacterial flora development while killing pathogenic organisms. (Hoffmann 2003)

Garlic also has a wide range of effects on cardiovascular health. It can reduce serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels while raising levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL). It can act as an effective inhibitor of platelet-activating factor (PAF). (Hoffmann 2003)

I ferment a half jar of finely chopped garlic in local honey for six weeks. If I feel a little stuffy or have a raw sore throat, I'll take a tablespoon of fermented garlic and honey 3 x day or until the symptoms go away.

Raw Honey has been used as a folk remedy for centuries, and research has shown it has many health benefits and medicinal uses. In some hospitals, they use honey to treat burns and wounds.

For sore throats and stuffy noses, honey in a cup of hot water with lemon and ginger can go a long way in relieving those symptoms. Many herbalists (me including) reach for our jar of fermented garlic and honey on the first hint of a sore throat; however, don't give children under one because honey can carry botulism.

Corn Silk (Zea mays) stamen has been used for many centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Native American Medicine.

Corn silk is taken for depression, inflammation of the prostate, inflammation of the unitary system, kidney stones, congestive heart failure, diabetes, fatigue, heart disease, high cholesterol, jaundice, liver health, obesity, to name a few conditions.

Most herbalists add corn silk to their cold and flu remedies for calming inflammation and fatigue when sick. Corn silk can be taken as a tea, capsules, and tincture.

Plantain (Plantago spp.) seed husk is known as an unwanted weed in manicured lawns in my area; plantain has several health benefits such as reducing inflammation and blocks microbial growth in wounds and the body. Many herbalists add plantain to their teas as a supporting herb to their herbal remedies. We can use plantain as a tea, capsule, or tincture.

Irish Moss / Sea Moss (Chondrus crispus) This herb has been around for centuries and is known in Ireland, Scotland, England, and Caribbean Islands such as Jamaica. The algae has been used in skincare products to making paper, curing leather, and cheese.

However, herbalists also use sea moss in their apothecaries for centuries to heal burns, boost the immune system and probiotics, to name a few benefits.

According to WebMD, researchers have been doing studies on whether sea moss can slow or stop the progression of Parkinson's Disease in order adults with some promising results. Other studies have suggested that sea moss can boost the immune system and protect the body from contracting salmonella.

For our purposes for treating the lungs and respiratory system, I would consider this herb a supporting herb in any remedy. It's important to note that a little goes a long way. Sea moss can be taken in capsules, or taking the dried moss rehydrating it in water, and either making it into a gel or in whole to a smoothie, soup, or stew. A small amount can go a long way.

Mallow is a demulcent, and its secondary action is an expectorant which makes it the perfect primary herb in any herbal remedy. Its primary use is for irritated throat, dry cough, and bronchitis. We can use this herb as a green in cooking, tea, tincture.

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Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care by, Maria Nowel Groves, 2016

Analysis of Nutrients and Phytochemical's content in Corn Silk(Zea. Mays) https://www.ijsr.net/archive/v6i1/ART20163373.pdf

Corn Silk (Stigma Maydis) in Healthcare:
A Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/8/9697

https://www.emedicinehealth.com/mallow/vitamins-supplements.htm

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My Garden Journal: A How To Garden Book For Kids| Gardening is a learned skill – everyone has to start somewhere, and a journal provides the best way to improve your gardening skills to ensure more successes and fewer failures.

The intent of this journal is to simultaneously teach basic gardening techniques while providing a place to record your journey with important information about the “how, when, and where” to grow food and flowers.

There are suggestions on themed gardens such as “A Harry Potter Garden”, “A Young Chef's Garden”, or a “Monarch Butterfly Superhero Garden” for budding Naturalists and places to either sketch or photograph your plants to remember their appearance for the next growing season.

You'll be amazed at how much you will learn by journaling about your garden!

A special thank you to Gene Tullio for writing and producing this music. He has given me special permission to use this song for the show.

Gene's music can be downloaded from Amazon, iTunes, and Spotify. For more information please contact him at [email protected]

Album: The Dreamship| The Forge Of Life| Copyright 2018

Please follow us on all our social media outlets. We would love to hear if you tried the recipe(s) from these podcasts.

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