The Family Herbalism Podcast

There are many types of arthritis, but they generally boil down to one of two categories - inflammatory based, and non-inflammatory based. In today's episode, I share the most common type of arthritis from each of these categories, what they are, how they happen, and some of the herbal tools I have found most helpful for each, plus, important questions to ask that will help you to see each form of...

Lyme Disease Wars is a term used to acknowledge that theapproach to handling this very serious condition is highly disputed. It’s afrustrating subject for me, and I want to share with you some of the realfacts. Today, I’m not talking about pathophysiology. I’m focusing on treatmentand therapy options, and I refer to numerous studies, articles, and other research that you can use the following link...

Hello there! Today, I get to introduce you to a special person. Kelsi Folsom is a poet and classically-trained singer making her home with her physician-husband and four children. She's the author of four poetry collections, including her brand new book, Beauty Still Lives Here  and Breaking the Jar She has work published in numerous journals. Kelsi is currently a graduate student in Theopoetics a...

Thank you to listener Tara for today’s subject - how to reducing scarring! While scars can be a source of fascination and pride for kids, they can be the opposite for many, and can also be potentially dangerous. In today’s episode, I share about what makes a scar, why we should give them more heed, 20 herbs that can be used to restore normal health, a few good combinations and applications, and su...

Mindy Capello is a Clinical Herbalist in Omaha, Nebraska, registered with the American Herbalist Guild and the Christian Herbalist Guild. She is also a Certified Health and Life Coach, and she teaches faith-based herbalism programs for new herbalists. She sees clients and teaches both in person and virtually. She also volunteers at Wild Roots People’s Clinic, a donation-based clinic offering herba...

Thank you to listener Bodell for requesting an episode about autonomic dysfunction! As a clinical herbalist, I have found that autonomic dysfunction, as often stemming from the vagal nerve, is associated with so many persistent symptom pictures. The vagal nerve has been getting more attention in recent years, but what exactly is it, why is it getting dysregulated, and what do we mean by dysregulat...

I get to step on my soap box for a minute today! These days, when metabolism goes a bit wonky, the standard response to elevated cholesterol is… “don’t eat eggs!” And “take this statin.” But what if there were a better way? Of course, there are situations when statins are appropriate and it’s a highly individual decision to be made between you and your doctor, but it should never be the first choi...

After a recent bout of jaw tension, my sympathy for those with chronic TMJ dysfunctions grew! While mine was a short term symptom related to a virus, I have had clients who have suffered with it for a very long time. This is one of those situations where allopathic medicine generally says - put some ice on it and see if it goes away, and where herbalism shines. In today’s episode, I share about th...

Many people experience a localized fungal infection at some point in their life, but where these rare infections respond to standard treatment, some people don’t get better. Why? In today’s episode, we take a really deep dive into all things fungal - what is mold toxicity, what does it feel like, and I share an eight step protocol to address it, based on the work of Drs. Ritchie Shoemaker and Jose...

Memory is such a vast and complex subject! There are so many reasons why people experience memory loss besides age and neurological diseases, and research is still developing around some interesting factors. In today’s episode, I share with you where memory is stored, what makes things go haywire, how to choose herbs for memory support based on similar actions, and plenty of nutritional and lifest...

Why is taking an iron supplement not always the best choice when you are diagnosed with anemia? And if you are iron-deficient, how can you know? Should you supplement and if so how? In today’s episode, I share about the most common reason people develop anemia, the labs that can point you in the right direction, the tissue states and organs that need support, and of course, what herbs and can help...

After sharing my heart about the value of mothers as healers a year ago (season 4 episode 5), I knew I needed to follow it up with a conversation about fathers. Children NEED their fathers, there is no going around that fact. Fathers are essential to growing up healthy, as I share about in today’s episode. If you are a father, please listen in, and if not, share it with fathers you know… and also...

Sprains, strains, and breaks, oh my! If you or a loved one breaks a bone you’ll need to take a trip to urgent care, but how can you ensure that your bones heal properly and quickly, with minimal pain and inflammation? In this episode I share herbs that work well for the first stage of healing that begins with the break and the two stages following. Learn what proven nutrients and herbs promote bon...

This requested episode is long overdue! With 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men experiencing pelvic floor weakness at some point in their lives, it is a subject that we need to talk about! One myth I have heard repeated is that childbirth is the leading cause of pelvic floor problems. This has been proven to be a negligible factor unless the birth was traumatic. It also doesn’t explain why so many men st...

What is happening when someone’s fingers turn blue and ice cold with minimal exposure to cold air? In today’s episode, I explore the nervous and cardiovascular systems’ impact on blood flow to extremities, and what happens when normal flow seems to be impaired. Plus, my favorite herbs, a proven topical remedy I designed, and food and lifestyle tips for relieving this, sometimes painful condition....

This episode was destined to be released now! In the last week, one listener reached out asking for support with metal detox, and another requested that I bring it up on the show. Thank you Ray and Sheldon for listening and for the request! The idea of metal toxicity and metal detoxes have garnered a fair bit of attention in the past few years, maybe longer. And it’s not just concern about vaccine...

LS is one of those secret conditions that doesn’t get talked about because it affects a part of the body we try to keep especially private. And so people can suffer in secret as well. The steroids that are often prescribed are a short term relief at best, or completely ineffective at worst. Thankfully, we can work with herbs both internally and externally, to address symptoms as well as the root i...

We know we’re supposed to eat our fruits and vegetables to get them, but why? In today’s listener inspired episode, I bring attention to some of the reasons why these micronutrients are so awesome! My hope is that after you listen to the super powers of these tiny chemicals, you’ll be inspired to eat up! If you would like to hear me discuss a topic that is important to you, please email me at laur...

This episode was requested by a listener, and it’s about time I brought up this topic on the show! In fact, I was so convinced this listener was on the right track, I thought I already HAD made it an episode! Oops! Thank you for suggesting it! PCOS is one of those hidden conditions that we have information available on, but which isn’t made easily available. In fact, there is some confusion about...

Welcome back to The Family Herbalism Podcast! In this sixth season, we drilling down on the topics you want to hear about! Today’s episode was requested by a listener and client, in which I break down a condition that affects up to 1 in 200 kids. In this conversation I share who is affected, what the standard treatment is, and what you as a parent of an affected child can do to help your child hea...

Let’s make the last episode of 2024 an exciting one, shall we?! 🥰 Today we are jumping into one of those non-dinner table-friendly conversations, so be sure to save this episode for when the kids are busy elsewhere! Why do men and women lose their sex drive? What is a normal libido? There are some pretty wild misconceptions about what is healthy and not about sex drive, and today we are exposing...

Today’s topic request comes from student herbalist Natashia, who wanted to know how I store information as I learn. Organization is one of my favorite things, so it is with pleasure that I share my tips and tricks with you today. I share my system, as well as others I have picked up from fellow herbalists. Enjoy! This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism prog...

As we approach winter and those with preexisting respiratory conditions are thinking about illness prevention and what to do if they get sick, it’s time to talk about the underlying condition of asthma - what are the different types, what are the original causes, what are the tissue states behind it, and of course - what can we do about it! Don’t forget to leave a review! Call 802-234-1177 to leav...

Thank you, Tera for leaving our very first topic request through our new call-in line! 🤩 Today, we are talking about the lost art of physical assessment, how useful it can be for herbalists, what those assessment forms can be, and my tips for learning them. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an onl...

Fire Cider has become a classic winter remedy, but where did it come from? And what’s the magic behind the ingredients? In today’s episode I share about fire cider, shrubs, the energetics of the ingredients, and all the wonderful ways they support our immune systems, plus how to enjoy it! Featuring a recipe from Mountain Rose Herbs, which you can find here: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/fire-...