Down to Earth Herbalism with Tamara

Jul 07 2024 57 ep. 41 mins 49
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In-depth discussions about Herbalism, Functional and Integrative Health, and effective strategies for chronic health issues based on modern Phytotherapy, Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbalism. Your host is Tamara, a Licensed Midwife and Professional Herbalist registered with the American Herbalists Guild, she has experience in the health field for over 20 years. Learn about herbs that can transform your well-being. Also, check out the Youtube Channel "Herbal Help by Tamara". Welcome! Schedule your health consultation under www.herbalhelp.net

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Common Mistakes When Taking Herbs #58

Jul 07 2024 37 mins  
Take your herbs in a more effective way and to get better results, by avoiding these common mistakes! Would you like to book a health consultation for yourself or a loved one? Send me a message through the contact form on my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.herbalhelp.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or click on my calendar ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to book a free 20-minute call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find out if y

Herbs for Longevity and Healthy Aging #57

Dec 16 2023 33 mins  
Yes, herbs can support us in aging more gracefully! Happy, healthy aging means avoiding the typical diseases that make us miserable or lead to early death. What we need are effective medicinal plants that can help us stay fit and juicy, balance our stress hormones, immune system, blood sugar, and cholesterol, control inflammation, prevent cancer, and improve bone and skin health! A

PMS is NOT Normal. Period. #56

Nov 06 2023 37 mins  
Let's raise awareness for hormonal fluctuations in the lives of women that make us cyclical beings, but let's not normalize period pain and PMS, because for those we have effective and safe herbal remedies! Let's talk about Vitex (Agnus Castus), Shatavari, and Dong Quai as hormonal regulators, but also liver herbs to reduce the effects of toxic estrogen metabolites like

Trusting Herbal Wisdom with Robin Rose Bennett! #55

Oct 03 2023 42 mins  
My guest Robin Rose is sharing her wisdom with us today and you can pre-order her book A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom and receive the beautiful bonus booklet Herbal Recipes for Deepening Meditation, Dreams, and Intuition. Pre-order here! A Green Witch’s Pocket Book of Wisdom- Big Little Life Tips is filled with golden nuggets of green witch magic and silver strands of s

My Botanical Skincare Routine! Hydrolates, Balms and Soaps #54

Sep 16 2023 35 mins  
I enjoy making my own skin moisturizer out of tropical butters like shea butter, cacao and cupuaçu butter, melting those, and adding luxurious plant oils like Argan, Jojoba, and Seabuckthornfruit Oil for a creamy consistency. I don't have to add any preservatives or emulsifiers because I don't add water to those creams. Instead, I spray my face with Rose Water or Witch Haz

Kava 101: Unlocking the Ancient Elixir of Calm #53

Jul 25 2023 32 mins  
Meet Kava, the herb of relaxation and good vibes! In this episode, we're diving deep into the enchanting world of Kava, the Pacific's best-kept secret for finding calm amidst the chaos. Join me as we uncover the magic behind this ancient herbal drink and its incredible benefits. We'll share stories from across the Pacific, where Kava has been cherished for generations a

Herbs I Take Every Day - My Personal Herbal Protocol #52

Jun 30 2023 36 mins  
The herbs I take every day vary with time and the seasons but these are some of the herbs that I'm currently taking every day: medicinal Mushrooms like Cordyceps, Reishi and Lion's Mane, Dong Quai and He Shou Wu, two pretty amazing herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guggul, Aloe gel, Ashwagandha and Nutmeg (widely used in Ayurveda), and now in summer for its refreshin

Are Herbs Just Suppressing Symptoms? #51

May 30 2023 42 mins  
Herbs can help resolve the underlying issue of a health condition and work towards a sustainable, long-term improvement of health. But they can also control symptoms for short-term relief in effective ways and with way fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals. Using herbs to manage symptoms can help to stop the downward spiral of health problems, but it should ideally be combined wi

Herbal Panacea Triphala #50

May 16 2023 30 mins  
Triphala is a very ancient herbal formulation from Ayurveda. It consists of three fruits: Amla (or Amalaki), Haritaki, and Bibhitaki. According to Ayurveda and modern scientific studies, it has benefits for digestion, constipation, and rejuvenation due to its high antioxidant properties, it's good for healthy glowing skin (and you also use it externally as a face mask), support

I took Gotu Kola for 12 months and this happened! #49

May 02 2023 31 mins  
Gotu Kola or Centella Asiatica is a superior nerve tonic from Ayurveda. When I had my own health challenge with Hashimoto's, Hypothyroidism, and brain fog I took Gotu Kola for over a year and after two weeks of taking it, I couldn't believe the amazing results. Gotu Kola's effect on the nervous system is pretty outstanding. It doesn't really fit into the category of