WholisticMatters Podcast Series

Oct 06 2023 100 ep. 31 mins 52
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The WholisticMatters Podcast Series is designed to educate you on how to integrate nutrition into your life and your practice. Hosted by a new health expert each season.

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Medicinal Herbs and ADHD | MH, E39

Oct 06 2023 34 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, host Daina Parent, ND, talks with naturopath and medical herbalist Jo Boyd about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which affects millions of people worldwide. While conventional medications have been effective for many, there is a growing interest in alternative therapies like herbal medicine to address ADHD. Learn more

Saffron: Herbal 101 | MH, E38

Sep 01 2023 12 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, host Daina Parent, ND, talks with naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne about saffron. Learn more: https://wholisticmatters.com/saffron-herbal-101/

Garlic: An Unsung Herbal Hero | MH, E37

Aug 04 2023 26 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast series, naturopath and herbalist Jo Boyd joins host Daina Parent, ND, to celebrate an “unsung herbal hero” – garlic. This herb has a well-known culinary and medicinal history of use beyond eschewing vampires. More: https://wholisticmatters.com/garlic-an-unsung-herbal-hero/

Dysbiosis and the Gut Microbiome | MH, E36

Jul 07 2023 36 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, host Daina Parent, ND, talks with naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne about the gut microbiome, dysbiosis, and the role of nutrition and herbs in supporting gut health. More: bit.ly/43gODXY

4 Must-Have Herbs for Your Practice | MH, E35

Jun 02 2023 52 mins  
One of the most advantageous qualities of medicinal herbs is their versatility. In this podcast episode, our host Daina Parent, ND, talks with naturopath, herbalist, and acupuncturist Laurence Katsaras about the four herbs he considers essential for any herbalist or practitioner incorporating medicinal herbs in their clinical practice. What do these herbs have in common? Their appl

Blending Herbal Traditions with Modern Applications | MH, E34

May 05 2023 37 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast from WholisticMatters, guest Marisa Marciano, ND, RH, returns to talk with host Daina Parent, ND, to talk about the rich history of botanical medicine. In particular, this conversation is about what we know regarding traditional uses and evidence-based uses of medicinal herbs -- and the impact the entire body of knowledge has on modern

Medicinal Herbs for Common Clinical Conditions | MH, E33

Apr 07 2023 38 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast from WholisticMatters, guest Marisa Marciano, ND, RH, returns to talk with host Daina Parent, ND, about the common clinical conditions and concerns she sees in her practice and the medicinal role played by herbs. Some of the most common issues Marisa addresses with her patients involve stress, hormones, and digestion. Additionally, Mar

A Day in the Life of a Practicing Herbalist | MH, E32

Mar 03 2023 30 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, host Daina Parent, ND, chats with first-time guest Marisa Marciano, ND, RH, about her experience as both naturopathic doctor and Registered Herbalist, including scope of practice, qualifications, education, and training. More: https://wholisticmatters.com/practicing-herbalist/

Medicinal Herbs for Cardiometabolic Health | MH, E31

Feb 03 2023 38 mins  
Metabolic syndrome sets up the processes in our body that contribute to developing and worsening of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the United States. Unfortunately, approximately one-third of American adults have metabolic syndrome. In this episode, naturopath, herbalist, and acupuncturist Laurence Katsaras joins us as a first-time guest to talk about the lif

Herbal Approaches for Winter Immunity | MH, E30

Jan 07 2023 28 mins  
In this episode of the Medicinal Herbs podcast, naturopath and medical herbalist Berris Burgoyne joins our host Sara Le Brun Blashka, MS, to talk about specific herbal approaches to bolstering immunity for the winter. This included for chronic immune depletion, prophylaxis, acute infection, recovery, and more.