New - Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Renee Mollan-Masters. Renee worked as a speech pathologist in the Fountain Valley School District and in her own private practice for 10 years. During this time she created with other teachers a reading remediation program which was later used statewide. While teaching a College Success Class at Orange Coast College in Southern California she developed the You Are Smarter Than You Think program. For 10 years during the 90’s she surveyed nursing students all over the country. this episode Q&A includes: • man on flomax wanting herb to help prostate- saw palmetto tincture.. • interstitial cystitis- comfrey leaf infusion.. • psoriasis- autoimmune disease- work with immun system, no processed foods, no essential oils- hypericum oil internally, tincture internally, astragalus and linden infusions.. • night shade family plants are some of the healthiest in the world.. • immune system is two armed- one to deal with bacterial infections and one to deal with viral infections.. • infused oil is not essential oils.. • do not make infused oils from dried herbs.. • honey is a humectant- keeps skin moist.. • swollen lymph nodes- cleavers infusion or tincture and poke root tincture.. • on antidepressants with heart palpitations and anxiety- meditation practice and motherwort tincture • genital herpes- infusions of burdock and echinacea angustifolia.. • reflux, hernia and anxiety- slippery elm balls dissolved slowly in the cheek.. • breast cancer- check out Susun's book 'Breast Cancer? Breast Health!' • comfrey for cyst on labia..

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Annabel Ascher. Annabel Ascher is known as the Frugal Goddess. She specializes in simple and practical advice on saving money in an unsure world. Annabel started The Frugal Goddess blog in 2010 at the height of the great recession, to help regular folks realize that a good life is still possible even in tough circumstances. Annabel started cooking at the age of eight and often made meals for her large family. This led to a lifetime passion for cooking from scratch and for food in general. More recently she has been exploring the environmental impact of agriculture and the economic effects of the need for food on the middle class and the new poor. She is the author of “Whole Food at Half Price—30 Days to Healthy Eating Without Breaking the Bank”. this episode Q&A includes: • lichen sclerosus- autoimmune disorder- exhausted immune system on overdrive-astragalus, mushrooms and well cooked foods.. • acid reflux- slippery elm balls.. • 7 medicines.. • ginkgo biloba every day for 6 months reduces your chances of ovarian cancer by half.. • heartburn from medication- dandelion before meals.. • bladderwrack and nourishing seaweeds.. • HPV for twenty years- DES daughter?

Susun Weed answers 120 minutes of herbal health questions. this episode Q&A includes: • dehydrated sick baby- NHI's and elderberry or elderflower.. • menopause and heart palpatations- motherwort and be gentle with yourself.. • mineral supplements are incredibly detrimental to our health.. • addicted to laxatives- yellow dock, fiber, fluid.. • difference between stomach and intestinal pain.. • if you do not have celiac disease, avoiding gluten in shooting yourself in the foot.. • yogurt is the most impotant thing for a person with digestive issues to consume.. • don't waste your money on probiotic pills or enzymes.. • herpes simplex 1- hypericum tincture and oil.. • DCIS is not breast cancer.. • back pain and knee pain- comfrey leaf infusion strengthening to ligaments and tendons.. • low iron levels- eat red meat, liver and yellow dock tincture.. • hydrogen peroxide kills cells..  

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions with no guest interview this week. this week Q&A includes: • infusions- drinking and making.. • trusting your body.. • dermatitis- nourish your liver with herbs like dandelion and burdock • don't pay so much attention or you will freak out! • why Susun does not eat soaked and sprouted seeds and nuts.. • susun has a strong adversion to alfalfa.. • be brave enough to see disaster is on the way and take steps to prevent it.. • very dry skin can be a sign of diabetes- get a home test to see if sugar is in the urine.. • garcinia indica- the weight loss herb- no food or herb has been proven to have a direct effect on weight loss.. • fungal skin infection- horsetail infusion applied topically.. • and much more!

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Gail Sheehy. Gail Sheehy is the author of sixteen books, including the classic New York Times bestseller Passages, named one of the ten most influential books of our times by the Library of Congress. A multiple award-winning literary journalist, she was one of the original contributors to New York magazine and has been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair since 1984. She returns with her inspiring memoir — a chronicle of her trials and triumphs as a groundbreaking “girl” journalist in the 1960s, to iconic guide for women and men seeking to have it all, to one of the premier political profilers of modern times. A popular lecturer, Sheehy was named AARP's Ambassador of Caregiving in 2009. She lives in New York City. this episode Q&A includes: • chickweed and comfrey for opening up oil glands in eyes.. • removing skin cancer with Mohs and calendula oil around stiched area... • PCOS and wanting to conceive.. • praise for violet infusions and eczema.. • HPV- 90% of cases clear up on their own without any treatment.. • lingering nerve pain and tingling from viral meningitis- hypericum perforatum.. • preparation of seeds and meats.. • marijuana is the specific herb for glaucoma.. • reacurring vaginal yeast infection- check out Down There Sexual and Reproductive Health The Wise Woman Way • and much more...

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview Dr. Shaelyn Pham. Shaelyn Pham is a psychologist, author, speaker and coach, she reveals why the world needs more selfish people in THE JOY OF ME: Uncover Your Loving Self Through the Art of Being Selfish.  Dr. Pham is about to challenge everything you think you know about selflessness and happiness. The Los Angeles-based psychologist declares that despite what your parents probably taught you about the values of sharing and compromising, adults who take care of their own needs first have more self-confidence and may make better parents and spouses.  this episode Q&A includes: • eczema treatment- yarrow tincture, honey and aloe.. • 3 year old with inflamed  uncircumcised red and inflamed- anti infective such as echinacea internally and topically.. • autoimmune disease is an exhausted immune system.. • nourishing herbal infusions, bone broth, elderberry infusion and sauerkraut for the flu.. • if you want something out of the kidneys- nourish the liver- milk thistle seed and dandelion.. • the 7 medicines and hepatitis C and ovarian cancer • edema and moving lymphatic fluid with cleavers and poke.. • giving death.. • and much more..

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with David Flink. David Flink was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at the age of 9. He was a member of the first generation of students to receive special education services and accommodations. In 1998, he co-founded Eye to Eye, a national mentoring organization for students with learning disabilities, where he holds the title of CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer). In his new book, THINKING DIFFERENTLY: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities. Website:  http://www.davidflink.com/ this week Q&A includes: • pregnant nursing mother wanting to abort using tansy- herbs are not safe or effective to terminate a pregnancy- go to an abortion clinic.. • gallbladder problems- it's the fats you're eating not the sugar.. • mucous keeps us free from infection- slippery elm, comfrey leaf and linden infusions, plantain seed, purslane.. • desire to keep eating for since of security? try taking a walk after meal or chewing xylitol gum.. • wanting a stronger connection with spirit guide? try taking time to connect with yourself.. • praise is free criticism is expensive.. • long term lichen sclerosus- topical estrogen cream and discutient herbs- red clover oil and violet oil.. • 3 year old thrush pain in mouth- yogurt, comfrey, linden and oatstraw infusions.. • small heart attack- A Healthy Hear The Wise Woman Way • hawthorne helps heart to function better.. • scar tissue from c-section? chickweed oil..    

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with her brother Steve Shaft. Steve Shaft is the creator of Terra Gifts  and is the owner of LS Shaft's Farm. He is a farmer, gardening consultant,  silversmith, duck herder, dog lover, & accomplished culinary artist.Terra Gifts are made from  resources found in nature. Our skin care products contain no petroleum products, no synthetics, no alcohol & no added water. Find Steve's Rejuvenation cream at the Wise Woman Bookshop. this episode Q&A includes: • what does imbalance mean? • using milk thistle seed tincture as a protective and dandelion as a consistent nourisher of the liver.. • gathering your own generous dandelion relieves anxiety of not having enough.. • dangers of drinking raw green drinks.. • making a tincture of cannabis for pain may be ineffective- try passionflower, california poppy and skullcap tinctures.. • just in case potting may weaken pelvic floor and one may try squatting over a toilet.. • thrush in mouth, yeast infections and candida.. • is sugar disruptive to gut flora? Susun says no! • anti infective herbs- yarrow, echinacea and usnea.. • herbs are western medicine! • learn to tell yourself the truth! • trying is lying- you either do or you don't! • rib muscle pain- detailed explanation of inadequate exhalation- meditation, pranayama, playing wind instruments, singing lessons.. • breathing in magnifies emotion, breathing out changes emotion.. • tinctures are not nourishing- nourishing, tonifying, sedating, poisonous herbs..