Herbally Yours

The story of Rene Caisse, a Canadian nurse and friend of First Nations peoples, is the story of Essiac. Ellen Kamhi talks with Larry Poirier, a graduate of Integrative Herbal Medicine in Supportive Cancer Care from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and an MBA from Queen's University. Larry owned of 5 multimodal therapy clinics. Together they discuss the history, folklore and science be...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Robert Allen, a mental health activist, growth coach, and author with multiple advanced degrees in the areas of business, counseling, education, divinity, healthcare, and leadership. He is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Consulting Services, a company that specializes in helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and everyday people maximize their talents by engaging them thro...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Leslie Meyers, a licensed and board certified Naturopathic Doctor, who specializes in women's health, gastrointestinal issues, fertility, chronic fatigue, insomnia, and anxiety/depression. www.waterleafnaturopathic.com

Ellen Kamhi talks to Dr. Robert Kiltz, a board-certified OB/GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, and Founder and Director of CNY Fertility, who has been pioneering the holistic health movement and the keto lifestyle. He is the author of several books including Living Your Best Life: How to Think, Eat, and Connect your Way to a Better Flow. www.doctorkiltz.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ewald Kliegel, a medical massage therapist trained in the field of physiotherapy. He has intensely studied reflexology with a deep understanding of the internal organs, he has authored a number of books and CDs on the subjects of reflexology, crystal healing and communication with the organs, which have since been published in several languages. On today's show, we will disc...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kourtney Sims, who is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and a certified practicing Menopause Specialist by the North American Menopause Society. Dr. Kourtney is an advocate for holistic and integrative women's health. www.drkourtney.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Vatsala Sperling, who holds a doctorate degree in clinical microbiology as a practicing homeopath and an author of several books including Ayurvedic Reset Diet. Growing up in India, she saw the application of Ayurveda in daily life firsthand and this book is the result of her lifelong passion for using the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in enhancing the wellness of the body-mind...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Faust Ruggiero, the author of the The Fix Yourself Handbook. He has established a counseling program for personal life enhancement. Faust is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, and as the President of the C...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Sherry Torkos, a holistic pharmacist, former fitness instructor and author of “The GI Made Simple: The Proven Way To Lose Weight, Boost Energy & Cut Your Risk of Disease,” who says we need to reframe our approach to exercise and eating in order to counter our shelter-at-home physiques. Sherry Torkos will share with us four ways to reverse this sedentary trend in our current...

Ellen Kamhi talks with ethno-biologist Marc Williams, who teaches about plants, humans, other life forms and their interface. He has spent over 20 years working at various restaurants, farms, and travels throughout 30 countries in Central/North/South America, Europe and all 50 states in the USA. www.botanyeveryday.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Morgaine Witriol, an herbalist, and The founder of Native Roots, an Ancestral folk and Herbal Medicine school that was created to Honor the Elders and to hold space for all people who want to Reclaim and Reconnect to their own Ancient Roots. www.nativerootshealing.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Angus J. Towse, a Horticulturist, Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Massage Therapist and Martial Artist Diplomate of Oriental Medicine and a member of the American Herbalists Guild and American Massage Therapy Association, about Beautiful Bitters: Greens and Herbs for Healthy Lives. www.greenmannaturalhealth.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Douglas Smythe, host of a radio show called The Big Shave and the YouTube show 'I'd Lather Be Shaving.' His passion for male grooming and traditional shaving became his focal point, and he created Phoenix Shaving. www.idlatherbeshaving.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Greg MacPherson, a pharmacist and author of “Harnessing the Nine Hallmarks of Aging: to live your healthiest life.” His research has focused on the aging process at the cellular level. This work led him to discover ways to harness the nine identified, scientific hallmarks of aging, which is the premise of his book that addresses the natural aging process, how to age more fav...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Michael Meguid, a surgeon and medical researcher who spent his early childhood in Egypt, Germany, and then England. He is founder and editor emeritus of Nutrition: The International Journal of Applied and Basic Nutritional Sciences. In his book, ROOTS & BRANCHESS, Dr. Meguid shares his remarkable journey about overcoming early childhood trauma, to become a renowned surge...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Ann Armbrecht, the Director of the Sustainable Herbs Program under the auspices of the American Botanical Council. She is a writer and anthropologist whose work explores the relationships between humans and the earth, most recently through her work with plants and plant medicine. She is the co-producer of the documentary Numen: The Nature of Plants and the author of the awar...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Aimee Harris-Newon, the Founder of the Center for Integrative and Functional Health & Wellness in Bloomington. Dr. Aimee is a double board certified psychologist and champion of holistic medicine, and good nutrition as a natural way to wellness. www.thecifhw.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Nadine Artemis, an aromacologist and the creator of Living Libations, an luxury line of organic wild-crafted non-GMO serums, immune enhancing formulas, medicinal blends, and essential oils. Nadine is the author of two books : Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance and Holistic Dental Care. www.livinglibations.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kevin Spelman, a molecular biologist, phytochemist, clinician and herbalist who has worked with medicinal plants in the field, in the clinic, and in research models including clinical human trials and preclinical models. Dr. Spelman also publishes the audio science journal, The Spelman Report: PhytoPharmacology Review, highlighting clinically relevant research on natural...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Lynn Lafferty, a licensed pharmacist, Naturopathic Doctor, Diplomate from the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, master herbalist, and chef who is committed to finding the safest and most effective means to promote health and wellness over disease and illness. Her research is focused on natural medicine and supplementation therapy and is currently conducting research...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Asa Waldstein, a Certified Clinical Herbalist with 20 years of experience developing and implementing compliant marketing and cGMP manufacturing processes in the dietary supplement and hemp industries. Asa is CEO of the regulatory consulting company Supplement Advisory Group. He is also founder of the Regulatory Education Series platform. www.asawaldstein.com

Ellen Kamhi talks with Susan Miller, author, columnist, entrepreneur, publisher, and pioneer of the Internet. Susan is the respected founder of Astrology Zone, considered an authority in the field of Western astrology. Susan publishes monthly forecasts published on her website and on her app, “Daily Horoscope Astrology Zone + More by Susan Miller." Susan is the author of 12 astrology books, “The Y...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Kevin Ng, a leading force in pharmacology, and inventor of ACE inhibitors, who turned his interest to Food as Medicine because foods and medicines have a common origin. Dr. Ng believes in Hippocrates’ teaching, “Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food."

Ellen Kamhi talks with Dr. Matthew Jay Budoff, professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the endowed chair of preventive cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, who says one of the most powerful natural antibiotics we have that has the power to fight 14 different infections may be found right in your vegetable drawer. Together, they learn how to use garlic effectively...

Ellen Kamhi talks with Christopher S. Kilham, who has taught yoga, meditation, and natural health since 1971, and founder of Medicine Hunter Inc.. Together they discuss his new book, Lotus Bud, which explains, when wisely and thoughtfully combined, cannabis and yoga offer profound benefits for body, mind, and spirit.