New - Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed & Women’s Cancers with Dr. Catheryn Yashar

Susun Weed Answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interveiw with Dr. Catheryn Yashar. Dr. Yashar?s clinical and research focus has centered on cancers in women, notably breast and gynecologic cancers. Her surgical training is invaluable particularly in the application of brachytherapy in both breast and gynecologic tumors. She currently serves as the Chief of the Gynecologic Cancer and Breast Cancer Services in the UCSD Department of Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences. She is also part of the BC5 project, a recently formed consortium organized to broaden awareness about breast cancer treatment options.
this episode Q&A-includes:
• DCIS breast cancer may not be breast cancer at all- try step 0- watchful waiting
• sunflower seeds or oil? seeds..
• ADHD child- home schooling or drugs? catnip can be an allie
• macular degeneration- linked to hydrogenated fats- avoid processed foods
• rosacea is a viral infection and can be treated with low dose antibiotics- liver strengthening herbs- dandelion, burdock, chicory..
• red clover infusion to increase fertility..
• slippery elm to restore mucous surfaces and comfrey infusions to repair surfaces of throat and gut..
• constipation? yellow dock tincture..
• osteoporosis? herbs and foods to increase bone density..
• and much more... 

Ask Herbal Health Susun Weed & Extraordinary Power to Heal Dr. Bruce Semon

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Bruce Semon. Bruce Semon, M.D., Ph.D., is a board certified psychiatrist in both Child and Adolescent and Adult psychiatry. His latest book is Rottenseed! Cottonseed, Alzheimer's and Your Brain. He is also the co-author (with Lori Kornblum) of An Extraordinary Power to Heal, Extraordinary Foods for the Everyday Kitchen, and Feast Without Yeast: 4 Stages to Better Health.
this episode Q&A includes:
• red clover infusion- only use the blossoms!
• ovaries hold the stories of our ancestors
• increase gut flora with fermented foods and lactofermented foods
• scabies? hot water, alcohol based green soap and apply sulfer ointment
• adult acne? nourish the liver with dandelion, burdock, chicory or milk thistle
• vitex nourishes the pituitary and allows the hormones to dance
• anxiety attacks- addressing what change occured, elongated exhales and motherwort tincture on rists
• parasites- learn how to live with them?
• fertility over 40- eat animal products, organic pasture raised..
 
 

Ask Herbal Health Susun Weed & Brain Based Learning with Glynda-Lee Hoffman

Susun Weed answers herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Glynda-Lee Hoffmann. As a young child in a turbulent home Glynda-Lee Hoffmann had a series of mystical experiences that fueled her desire to understand, to pursue truth in a way that others did not, to see things that others never perceived and look at things with a discerning and inquiring mind that yearned to touch a cosmic awareness that brought peace, serenity and wholeness. She also realized this information represented a revelation that pertains to the human brain that was historically understood and experienced by Abraham, Moses, Jesus and others.Glenda has written a groundbreaking book The Genesis Code: Your Key to Unlocking Hidden Genius.
 
this episode- Q&A includes:
• bioidentical hormones put your health at risk
• explanation of heroic, scientific and wisewoman traditions
• life is bumpy and gritty- no normal person- nourish whole unique person
• cysts and possibilty of unexpressed emotions..
• red clover blossom for infusions not redclover leaf
• solar keratosis? St. Joan's Wort
• eczema and psoriasis- skin and personal boundaries- comfrey leaf infuson increases strength of skin and loosens skin
• retincturing plants that are fresh, scarce and rare
• kidneys are the store of ancestreal energy
• persistant yeast infection? black walnut tincture, chamomile, goldenrod, guided meditation found in Down There
• check out Robin Rose Bennett as the expert on wild carrot seed..
 

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed with Life Strategist Allie LeFevere

Ask Your Health Questions here....Susun Weed will enlighten, shock, and delight you...Susun answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Allie LeFevere. Allie is a Healthy Living Catalyst, Life Strategist, Adventure Instigator and frequent Media Contributor. Some appearances include MindBodyGreen, ABC, NBC, CBS, WGN, You & Me in the Morning and she was featured by Wellness Activist, Kris Carr, as a Healthy Living Expert to keep an eye on. As a witty muse in the march toward brazen living, Allie urges women to take accountability of their own spark and stop asking for permission to thrive. She encourages a life of passionate purpose, authentic living, healthy lifestyle practices, gratitude and tons of global adventure.
this episode Q&A- includes:
• do not combine herbs in infusions, keep it simple..
• 4 plant poisons- alkaloids, glucosides, resins, volitile oils..
• hair loss is effected by the level of minerals in the body- drink nettle infusion
• burdock seed oil to stimulate hair growth..
• jojoba oil is closest in composition to the oils of our skin
• celandine poppy- evergreen plant can be used as a paste to remove skin tags.
• essential oils are not safe- hormonal disruptors, killers of gut flora, bad for the earth..
• support small farmers with meat you buy.. soy supports ConAgra..
• start your day with protein not carbohydrates- makes a huge difference in energy levels
• HPV genital worts? increase fish intake, better quality meat and dairy, and infusions..
• yellow dock tincture is an aparient not a laxitive that gently opens the bowels without dependency..
• and much, much more- listen in for all the details..
 

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed and the Divine with Jennifer Urezzio

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health Questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Jennifer Urezzio. Jennifer Urezzio specializes in helping people connect -- to themselves, to each other and to the Divine. She founded a new paradigm, Soul Language, which provides guidance for 
understanding our true nature and tools for accessing deeper levels of awareness. Jennifer has a new book, Soul Language -- Consciously Connecting With Your Soul for Success, that just came out November 7th. 
this episode Q&A- includes:
• fertility issues? aboriginal beliefe of calling the baby to join you before conceiving..
• vegetarianism for the sake of ahimsa- if you want to stay alive you must eat life- animals and plants equal in spirit.
• weight gain after menopause is healthy if you are fit..
• chronic lyme disease- use fresh plant tincture of skullcap and astragalus infusion
• abortion? go to a clinic and use herbs before and after to take care of yourself, but not to abort..
• herniated disc- try St. Joan's Wort tincture made from fresh plant material and use as much as you need!
• get your blood pressure down with a meditation practice and hawthorn and motherwort..
• comfrey leaf infusion for tendons and ligaments..

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed and Hololistic Health with Paula Youmell

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health question followed by a 30 minute interview with Paula Youmell. Paula Youmell is  is a NYS-Licensed RN; Author; Certified Holistic Health, Nutrition & Fitness Educator; NYS-Licensed Health and Physical Education Teacher;  Reiki Master; Herbalist; and yoga instructor who works through her private, holistic health counseling practice, Hands On Health Holistic Healing, in Potsdam, NY.
 
this episode Q&A- includes:
• diabetic wound- hawthorn or motherwort to increase circulation- comfrey compress wonderful healer of wounds
• how to support a loved one through the process of death..
• emotional healing from cesarean birth
• esophagus issues and the throat chakra
• polycystic ovarian syndrome- check out Down There for a lot of information!
• menorrhagia? heavy bleeding? flooding? nourish yourself, eat liver!
• when buying shepards purse make sure it is made from fresh plants..
• sinus infection? horse radish daily and reduce inflammation with comfrey and linden infusions..

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed and Spiritual Health with Dr. Susan Shumsky

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Susan Shumsky. Dr. Susan Shumsky has dedicated her life to helping people take command of their lives in highly effective, powerful, positive ways. She is the author of 10 books, published by Simon & Schuster, Random House, and New Page. A pioneer in the human potential field, she has spent more than 45 years teaching thousands of people meditation, prayer, affirmation, and intuition. Her book titles include Miracle Prayer, Divine Revelation, Exploring Meditation, Exploring Auras, Exploring Chakras, How to Hear the Voice of God, Ascension, Instant Healing, The Power of Auras, and The Power of Chakras.
 
this episode Q&A- includes:
• brca 1 mutation and ovarian cancer- take birth control pills and gingko biloba 
• tincturing gingko? how, when and why..
• fertility issues- try adoption or increase fertility with red clover infusion and vitex berry tincture..
• communicate with plants.. the plant will communicate how to use it for medicine..
• symptoms of menopausal women..
• oak bark sitz bath to dry things up down there- sores, yeast and bacteria..
• many ways of sexual intimacy without intercourse..
• why to not use st. joans wort with birth control pills
• use simples- one herb at a time
• motherwort to ease anxiety
• turn anxiety into fear to find the treasure of what you really want!
• depression? take your power back- speak your truth..
• 7 lifetimes to become an herbalist- be patient with yourself..
• hypertension? start with a meditation practice
• want thicker fuller hair during menopause? stinging nettle for healthy hair follicle growth..

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed and Alive with Diabetes with Amy Ryan

Susun Weed answers herbal health questions for 90 minutes and then has a 30 minute interview with Amy Ryan. Amy F. Ryan lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her family. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Georgetown University Law Center. She practices law in Washington, D.C., specializing in the commercialization of new medical technologies. Amy has had Type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years. She wrote SHOT: Staying Alive with Diabetes to create a readable account of this very difficult disease, one that would be different from the numerous "how-to" books about diabetes. She wanted a book that could be shared with family, friends, and others, to raise awareness about what life is really like for those with T1Diabetes.
 
this episode Q&A-includes:
• anti-inflammatory? linden infusion and comfrey infusions 
• best herb for hair? nettles- infusion of course!
• how to make burdock seed oil for the scalp
• herbalism is allopathic medicine..
• kelp is the best seaweed to help us through difficulties..
• colonics and enemas remove bacteria from the colon.. we need bacteria in our intestines!
• cook your vegetables for long enough for maximum digestion.
• yellow dock tincture to keep the bowels regular- safe to take daily..
• function of estrogen and progesterone throughout a womans cycle..
• organic liver to raise iron levels..
• best blood stopping herbs- ladies mantel, witch hazel tincture, shepards purse tincture..
• all mushrooms have the ability to prevent cancer..
• HPV? St. Joans Wort and astragalus tincture
• artemisia vulgaris- crone wort- make vinegar with young leaves and roots..
 

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed and Healthy Food with Rachel Berman

Susun Weed answers herbal health questions and interviews a guest. Rachel Berman, RD, CD/N, is the Health Editor at About.com. She provides users with practical science-based information related to nutrition, weight loss and health. Ms. Berman has worked with various patient populations in the clinical setting for almost a decade and is passionate about helping people develop a healthier relationship with food. In addition, Ms. Berman is the author of Boosting Your Metabolism For Dummies and Mediterranean Diet For Dummies, published by Wiley in 2013. 
 
This episode Q&A-includes:
• where did Susun begin her journey with herbs
• menopause is a hormonal change like puberty..
• cook your vegetables! cook kale for at least one hour..
• MEAL- meat eating animal lovers
• fall root preparations- dandelion, burdock, and yellow dock
• elderberry tincture for winter readiness..
• let your body acclimate to cold weather.
• at the very first sign of shingles use hypericum perforatum
• Aviva Romm has an excellent herbal book for parents treating children.
• if uterine fibroids are causing problems use vitex or saw palmetto tincture, investigate acupuncture, drink nourishing herbal infusions..
• red clover does not actually contain estrogen but phtosterols phytoestrogens..

Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed

Herbal Medicine is People's Medicine: simple, safe, effective. Bring your curiosity and health questions. Susun will enlighten, surprise, and delight you...
 
This episode Q&A- includes:
• breast lumps- anti cancer lifestyle, infusions, compresses, anointment.
• elective surgery? give yourself time to think it through..
• how to nourish intestinal issues..
• ulcerated colitis- restore lining of Colon with slippery elm..
• how to use golden rod
• what herbs to make infused oils with
• what are diuretics?
• safety of herbs during pregnancy..
• goats milk formula and b vitamins..
• milk thistle seed uses and always use it as a tincture or liquid extract..
• why to pasteurize vinegar before making herbal vinegar..
• nutritional profile of oatstraw..
• how to make saw palmetto tincture- always use the berries..