The undercurrent in alternative media suggests that we should be preparing ourselves for another pandemic, and with clients reaching out to me for input on smallpox, I felt it was time to put it all on the table. What is smallpox, how does it work, what are the pharmaceutical and herbal treatment options, and how can we prepare ourselves for a potential outbreak? Let’s talk about it!

Growing pains, injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, Lyme… we take for granted our joint health until something like one of these strike. In today’s episode, I share simple changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle to make drastic improvements on your joint health. I also share my top 5 favorite herbs for joint health, including what they do, how to work with them, and special considerations. For information on creating a complete wellness plan with me for your joint concerns, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com

What is it like to work with a healthcare provider who takes the time to listen to your story, understand your needs, and help you get to the root of your concerns? As Family Nurse Practitioner, Cortney Muldoon shares in today’s conversation, finding Direct Primary Care providers is actually easier than may be suspected! In today’s episode, my guest, Cortney shares about her experience as an FNP with a unique clinic that focuses on the basics of health - food, sleep, movement, and emotional health. I know you will be encouraged by listening to her share, and if you are on the lookout for a new provider, please do yourself a favor and visit her website! www.livelifefamilypractice.com

Eleven-year old Atlas and nine-year old Amelia share about their experiences using essential oils for their health needs! Join us on this fun, round table discussion about some of the many ways that essential oils benefit kids!

Have you wondered why you have such bizarre symptoms? Why all your efforts at treatment have failed so far, or even, why they are worsening? Did you know that physical symptoms are often the result of emotional or spiritual needs that we aren’t giving attention to? In this episode, I’ll talk about why we sometimes experience unexplained physical pain, and why flower essences are the perfect tool for helping us to release stored memories and old beliefs so we can heal more completely and for the long term.

Why does your doctor only tell you that herbs are unproven? Why do Google searches only talk about the “potential dangers” of alternative medicine? Why is the media concerned about the money spent on vitamins? Why are people leaving their doctors? In this podcast, I share some disturbing evidence that “modern medicine” has some serious problems to work out before they can conclude that their way is best for public health. It’s time you had the information to make your own decision. Let me know what you think by emailing me at [email protected] and be sure to leave a review for me!

Are you concerned about the potential side effects of the medications in your medicine cabinet? Or maybe you have experienced side effects? Are you frustrated at the lack of options for replacing them and still getting relief? In this podcast, I share a plan to help you shift from relying on the medications you don’t want to effective, safer, more affordable natural options. If you need help with your medicine overhaul journey, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com

As a parent, I know how important it is to support our kids in school. And there are few things more saddening than watching our children struggle with ADHD, dyslexia, learning impairments, or memory troubles. In this episode, I cover some important foods and herbs that have been shown to support easier learning among children, including a few simple herbs that might surprise you! To receive one-on-one support in helping your child to learn more easily, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com for more information.

If you don’t know where to start, start in the kitchen. Cooking with herbs and spices is a time-honored tradition going back millennia. It is a way of practicing herbalism that is super beneficial to our health and our whole beings. In this podcast, I will share with you a few of my family’s favorite recipes, using common spices, and I offer a place to begin when pursuing the path of a Kitchen Herbalist. Have fun!

In this podcast, I share nine plants that are easy to access, which offer lots of nutritional value and are safe for almost everyone. These herbs can be taken in tea, tincture, or capsule form, or eaten as food! To share your favorite herbal recipes or to learn more about matching herbs to your energetics, please email me at [email protected] or visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com