The Family Herbalism Podcast

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 listen! To request a topic that is important to you, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com, or text or call me at 802-234-1177. To learn more about herbal consultations, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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 bone regrowth, and how sleep, stress, and movement impact healing as well. To request a topic that is important to you, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com, or text or call me at 802-234–1177. To learn more about what working with me would look like, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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 struggle with it, either! In today’s episode, I explain what the common risk factors for developing it are, how diet makes a difference, what exercises can help (it’s not all about kegels!) and the herbs my clients have found most helpful. To request a topic that is important to you, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com, or text or call me at 802-234–1177. To learn more about what working with me would look like, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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. If you know someone affected by Raynaud’s, feel free to pass this episode on! Thank you for all the shares, feedback, and emails! To request a topic that is important to you, email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com, or text or call me at 802-234–1177. To learn more about what working with me would look like, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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 vaccines that have drawn interest to the subject. Metal fillings, cookware, water pipes, ground contamination, and other sources of heavy metals have been targeted as a cause of many conditions and symptoms that have increased in occurrence. In today’s episode, I share about how metals impact the body, what kind of testing is available in addition to environmental testing, how to avoid or limit exposure, and the steps involved in a holistic detox and recover protocol. Please leave a review and share this episode with someone you think it would bless! Email me your podcast topic requests at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave a message for me at 802-234-1177. Thanks so much for listening and have a great week!

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 issue. And what is the root issue? Listen in to find out! If you would like support making custom herbal remedies to reduce your symptoms and guidance on how to correct your tissue state and foundational health, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn more. Thank you so much for listening! And thank you to the listener who requested this episode! You can request a topic for the show by emailing laureltreewellness@gmail.com or calling 802-234-1177. If this episode blessed you, please share with others, and leave feedback on the app! I appreciate it. Have a great week!

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 laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave me a message at 802-234-1177. I would love to hear from you!

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 what PCOS even is. In today’s conversation I share what this condition is, what causes it, and how it can be addressed from a root cause approach. If you would like support with this or another chronic condition from a holistic, natural perspective, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn more about how I can help you. If you would like to hear me discuss a topic that is important to you, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave me a message at 802-234-1177. I would love to hear from you!

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 heal faster. If you would like to hear me discuss a topic that is important to you, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave me a message at 802-234-1177. I would love to hear from you!

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 the truth! I will also share some herbs that we consider aphrodisiac, as well as other herbs that aren’t technically stimulating in this way, but should absolutely make the cut. Don’t forget to leave a review! Call 802-234-1177 to leave a top request and share feedback! We’d love to hear from you! This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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 program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. Send me your topic requests by emailing me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com, or call me at 802-234-1177! Thanks for listening!

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 leave a top request and share feedback! We’d love to hear from you! This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

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 online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com. If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend who is also studying herbalism, and leave a review! If you have a request for a topic, please email me at laureltreewellness@gmail.com or call and leave a message at 802-234-1177. The lost art of the physical exam < Yale School of Medicine https://medicine.yale.edu/news/yale-medicine-magazine/article/the-lost-art-of-the-physical-exam/

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-cider This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Why should you read your own lab results? Why can lab reading be helpful for herbalists? What’s the difference between standard and functional labs? Why don’t normal ranges don’t tell the whole picture? How can I learn what these strange acronyms mean? All this and more is covered in today’s episode. Don’t forget to leave a review! Call 802-234-1177 to leave a top request and share feedback! We’d love to hear from you! ​This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

What keeps chronic infections hanging on forever, and makes them resistant to treatment? Meet the slimy colonies known as biofilm. Once you learn about the intricacies of pathogen mechanisms for survival, you’ll understand why making your plan of attack may need some extra strategy, and in today’s episode I share some tools that may help you in your recovery process. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Why do your fungal infections keep coming back? Why aren’t they staying away with antifungals? Maybe it’s time to take a look at what’s hiding underneath. In today’s episode we talk about primary infections like bacterial, viral, protozoan, and systemic fungal infections, and why they can make seemingly minor fungal infections so difficult to clear. Plus, of course! Many tools you can use to deal with it naturally. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Is PMS normal? Do women with heavy periods, or missing periods, or painful periods just have to deal with it? In today’s episode, I cover what a normal menstrual cycle looks like, explain the function of female sex hormones, and cover lots of tools that improve our overall experience of menstrual cycles. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

Now that we know what a spleen is, let’s talk a step back and examine a broader view. The lymphatic system unites the body into a cohesive whole, and without recognizing its part in health, other steps we take to support our bodies will be less effective. In today’s episode, I share about the basics of what the system is, how it impacts other areas of the body, the common expressions of imbalance, and ways we can support its function. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com or email laureltreewellness@gmail.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.

What is a spleen? What does it do? How can we help it? The spleen is one of those under-respected organs that we really shouldn’t live without. We may be able to live without one, but it makes life a lot easier! In this episode I share all about the spleen, and we’ll pick up where we leave off today in next week’s episode about the system this organ belongs to. This episode is included in either the Community Herbalism or Clinical Herbalism program, offered by Herba Remedium. Herba Remedium is an online, Christian herbalist school. These programs are currently in development, but you can currently enroll in The Family Herbalism Course, or get on the waitlist for one of these new offerings. For more information visit www.herbaremedium.com. For more information on Alms of Grace Clinic for donation-based consultations, email almsofgraceclinic@gmail.com. For more information about Laurel Tree Wellness, your host Naomi Kilbreth, or herbal consultations to help you create a wellness plan, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com.