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Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Susan Fekety. Susan Fekety, RN, MSN, CNM is a Yale-educated nurse-midwife, now retired after 30 years of practice. In the Portland, Maine area since 1995, she wrote “The Pocket Midwife: Affirmations and Thoughts for Healthy Pregnancy and Normal Birthing” in 2003, which has been enthusiastically welcomed by women and birth professionals alike.  Susan holds a deep confidence in the power of every woman’s body/spirit to signal its wishes, desires, and dreams. www.pocketmidwife.com this weeks Q&A includes: • alcohol is very extractive of poisons- water is extractive of nutrients and volatiles.. • carrying a dead fetus and wanting to miscarry- you do not need to do anything. There is nothing wrong with you and you can conceive again... • you do not need a practitioner to help you through menopause- drink your nourishing herbal infusions... • during menopause sort through the holdings of a lifetime and decide wh

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Gill Stannard. Since childhood, Gill has been fascinated with herbs and was delighted to turn this passion into a profession after graduating from Southern School of Natural Therapies (Melbourne, Australia) in 1991. She ran a successful multidisciplinary clinic in Melbourne for 23 years, before taking her business online and moving to Sydney. Gill’s well known for her radio show, which aired for almost 20 years, and television appearances. With a move to Sydney in 2014, Gill refocused the way she practices by going back to the grassroots of natural medicine and working with clients in a health coaching framework. She also supervises naturopaths and herbalists struggling in practice through individual and group professional supervision, lectures and articles. Website: http://gillstannard.com.au this episode Q&A includes: • post traumatic stress change- make us stronger, healthier, broader... • can we change t

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Fiona Hamersley Chambers. Fiona is an ethnobotanist whose research focuses on how northwest coast First Peoples managed and co-evolved with their plant resources. Her PhD work, which is supervised by internationally-acclaimed ethnobotanist Dr. Nancy Turner, on BC’s central coast investigates how key berry plants were in cultivated and owned in ‘gardens’.  Ultimately, the hope is for this applied research to act as a link between traditional knowledge and practice and the needs of First Nations communities as well as our larger society today. Fiona is a long-time organic farmer and commercial seed grower specializing in organically-grown and locally-adapted food plants. Fiona spent her childhood in the First Nations communities of Nitnaht Lake and Penelakut Island, where she maintains close ties. She also volunteers her time to help communities create food gardens. this weeks Q&A includes: • symptoms of panic

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of health questions followed by a interview with Paula Youmell. Paula Youmell is a Wise Woman Nurse (RN), Certified Health Coach, NYS Health & Physical Education Teacher, Fitness & Yoga Teacher, Herbalist, Reiki Master.. Paula's path in this world is to support and guide others in their return to harmony of mind, body, & spirit through nature and natural lifestyle choices. Paula's Health Philosophy: The body is genetically programmed to heal.  Check out Paula's books at her website. Paula's website www.PaulaYoumellRN.com this episode Q&A includes: • hemorrhoids and internal varicosities- oakbark sitz baths, horse chestnut gel, comfrey leaf infusion, botox... • liver flush and gallbladder cleanses actually shut liver and gallbladder down- oil comes out in feces as crystals- damage and destroy... • nicotine, heroin and alcohol withdrawal... • dermoid cyst- ovarian cyst- fresh chickweed tincture dissolves cysts and visualization... • glycerin or alcohol tinctur

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of your health questions followed by an 30 minute informative interview with Robyn Griggs Lawrence. Robyn Griggs Lawrence, a writer/editor, yoga instructor and single mother, first helped introduce sustainable lifestyles and healthy homes to mainstream America with Natural Home magazine and explored the Japanese art of finding beauty in imperfection with The Wabi-Sabi House (2004), and Simply Imperfect: Revisiting the Wabi-Sabi House (2011). Her new mission is to educate people about how to safely prepare and imbibe organic, sustainably grown cannabis for health and wellbeing through The Cannabis Kitchen Cookbook, a collection of know-how, advice and recipes from America’s top cannabis chefs. this episode Q&A includes: • preparations for ground ivy- water, alcohol, vinegar, honey, oil... • fermenting herbs? any herb with tannins can be fermented with kombucha • tell your body what to do and it will listen... •  herbal support for long term traveling and choosing herbs wi

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Zoe Helene.  Zoe Helene (@cosmicsister.com), a multidisciplinary artist, cultural activist and psychedelic feminist, is connecting visionaries who share her commitment to women’s rights, animal rights and the right to journey with sacred plants. Zoe’s work has been featured in Forbes, Boston Magazine, Utne Reader, Outside Magazine, Boston Globe, Newsday, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company. Her sustainability articles have been published in LA Yoga, Organic Spa, Coco Eco, Eco Salon, Conscious Living, Endangered Species Coalition, Huffington Post, Organic Authority and Ladybud. Zoe travels to remote regions with her husband and partner, ethnobotanist and Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham, to promote medicinal plants, environmental protection and cultural preservation.  In 2007, Zoe founded Cosmic Sister®, a collective for women who understand that true balance of power between genders wil

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Sarah Salter-Kelly. Your ability to feel powerful, confident and capable is linked to how we have resolved the deeply painful experiences in our lives. We create value and meaning through venturing into the depths of our pain, transcending fear and making ourselves available to change. My gifts lay in illuminating this source of conflict within, and transforming its bondage, through understanding, compassion and ceremony. Sarah's website is http://www.sarahsalterkelly.com this episode Q&A includes: • one can be healthy when diagnosed with cancer and have no symptoms... • prostate cancer- if you act within two weeks of dianosis, you will regret it- survival rates of those with prostate removed- no best answer- chemo, radiation- close monitoring- drink nourishing herbal infusions.. • breast cancer and prostate cancer are basically the same thing... • breast cancer- phytosterols, est

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Carol Trasatto. Carol Trasatto is an herbalist who lives at the southern reach of the Salish Sea in Olympia, Washington. She’s been walking the green path for 35 years and is particularly in love with the weedy plants. Carol maintained a private herbal consultation practice for two decades. She teaches in the community, has worked as herb buyer and educator at Radiance Herbs & Massage for 23 years. She has been co-creating Plants & Planets with astrologer Rosie Finn since 1998, which is both a monthly gathering and newsletter available by subscription. Most recently, Carol has published Conscious Caregiving: Plant Medicine, Nutrition, Mindful Practices to Give Ease, a book detailing extensive support for anyone going through intense illness, invasive medical treatments, or dying— both those experiencing the disharmony and those offering care. Website: www.caroltrasatto.com this episode Q&A includes: •

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Dan De Lion.  Dan De Lion is a Forager, Herbalist, and Teacher dedicated to working with Nature to facilitate the reunion of the people with our planetary purpose. Dan teaches through Return to Nature providing classes and weekend retreats in foraging and herbalism, making homemade remedies, fermentation and Kombucha brewing, ecological and mystic philosophy, and primitive and survival skills. He also makes herbal remedies, gives herbal consultations, runs year- long mentorship programs, and teaches custom group herbalism classes. Dans website is ReturntoNature.us and he can be contacted at Dan@Returntonature.us . this episode Q&A includes: • the whole reason you are taking care of yourself is so that you can get old... • oxygen is the most reactive chemical we know of- we oxidize as we age.. • vision problems- Bates method of eye improvement or reading glasses... • generally the

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Connie Whitman. Connie Whitman has more than 32 years of management, sales, training and coaching experience.  She is widely recognized for her ability to create practical training and sales management solutions that have consistently generated increased sales and revenues for her clients. During her career, she has acted as a strong leader and sales manager with proven experience in developing effective business plans, creating long-range strategic focus and devising innovative methods to grow sales, increase market share and profit.  this episode Q&A includes: • fenugreek- uses and how to prepare.. • freeze or cook fruit to prevent glucose levels from rising too high.. • uncircumcised child with infection- witch hazel, yarrow, echinacea.. • altitude sickness- are you eating enough meat? osha carries oxygen to cell- take in very small amounts.. • not against drugs in any shape o

 Katie Hendricks, Ph.D., Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist since 1975, has been a pioneer in the field of body intelligence and thriving relationships for over 40 years. She has taught a unique system of Quantum Coaching for several decades that is utilized by practitioners all over the world and developed an advanced Leadership and Transformation Program that embodies full-spectrum presence, deep connection, and the freedom to improvise with life. She has appeared on over 500 radio and television programs and flown over one million air miles sharing her work. She has co-authored eleven books with her husband Gay Hendricks, including the best-selling Conscious Loving, At The Speed of Life and the newly released Conscious Loving Ever After. Kathlyn's current focus is to give legs to the mission of their non-profit Foundation for Conscious Living. this week Q&A includes: • comfrey leaf poultice made from infusion herb for in grown hairs.. • wise traditions is a resource for the benefits of eating

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Gabriella Guglielminotti Trivel. Gabriella was born in Italy and studied foreign languages at the University of Turin, her home city. She is a qualified Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and has travelled around Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Antarctica. In 2012 she published a book, 'Antarctic Odyssey a New Beginning', about her adventures there.She is an author, speaker, visionary and feminine cycle consultant who helps women to gain confidence, authority and fulfillment in life by knowing better their body. She helps women to make their feminine cycle their best friend. She also helps couples improve their relationship when the cycle is a problem to find a more satisfying way tocommunicate and have better intimacy. this week Q&A includes: • thyroiditis- autoimmune disease- echinacea angustifolia root tincture instead of antibiotics.. • herbs to support

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Jaime Kulaga. Jaime knows first-hand how things can get twisted up. A married mother of two, author, inspirational speaker, workshop leader, Ph.D and counselor/coach with a thriving practice called of Mindful Rehabilitation (www.mindfulrehab.com), she has had to learn when to stop and change course to preserve that balance. And she shares these experiences in the book. But mostly she has culled the essences of her workshops, working with women around the world who share these same frustrations and anxieties. Women who give until all the life juices are drained. this episode Q&A includes: • a diagnosis is almost meaningless- work with the individual persons symptoms.. • body mass increases with age- stop telling women they are overweight.. • baby teeth reflect the diet of the mother while pregnant.. • all life is sentient- plant or animal- to be alive we must eat other living beings- do so humbly.. • the l

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Lynette Louise. Lynette Louise holds two board certifications in Neurofeedback and is working on her PhD in Clinical Psychophysiology. Most notably though, she is a mom extraordinaire! Without question her greatest pride is having raised eight children, (six adopted, five disabled, four on the autism spectrum). At present, only one of her sons retains his label and remains dependent. Born in Canada, Lynette moved to America in 1995 and likes to refer to herself as a “CAmerican”. She is an expert in Autism, and on how to incorporate neurofeedback, combined with play, as the main therapy approach for the autistic child. Lynette travels internationally as a practitioner, as well as a performer and speaker on the subjects of mental health and the brain. Her one woman musical comedy show CRAZY TO SANE teaches with laughter, candor and toe tapping tunes. As the host of the popular podcast A NEW SPIN ON AUTISM: ANSWERS! 

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Cheryl Ash-Simpson. In 2009, Cheryl Ash-Simpson was diagnosed with Stage IIA breast cancer just three days before her wedding. And not only was she preparing for her nuptials, but she was also planning a big move to Southeast Asia to begin her new life with her husband, Richard, who re-located to Malaysia for a new job. “Sunshine, Noodles and Me” chronicles Ash-Simpson’s treatment; loss of her hair, and her new lease on life in a country, far, far away. The documentary was shot on location in Malaysia, Singapore, Indianapolis and Dallas. this episode Q&A includes: • burdock root- digging and storing • do not use raw vinegar to make herbal vinegars- vinegar must be pasteurized.. • chemicals in apples and chemicals in our environment- oil soluble and water soluble.. • 12 million adults are misdiagnosed per year in outpatient medical care.. • pain as an ally.. • instead of trying-

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Sheryl Glick. Sheryl Glick, a New York-based accredited Reiki energy healer/medium, offers individual and group sessions and teaches healing and spiritual development. Sheryl taught in New York City schools and holds a BA and MS in Education/Literature. She is a member of the International Association of Reiki Professionals and a longtime hospice volunteer. She is the author of Life Is No Coincidence, The Life and Afterlife Connection. Sheryl Glick is the host of Healing from Within, an internet radio show heard on www.sherylglick.com . Sheryl’s newest book, The Living Spirit: Answers for Healing and Infinite Love. The Living Spirit relates stories and poignant examples from Sheryl’s experiences as a spiritual healer/medium. this Q&A includes: • many symptoms of autoimmune disease- nourishing herbal infusions, slippery elm balls, dannon plain full fat yogurt.. • do not remove mercury fillings- absolutely no

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Laurie Handlers. Laurie Handlers, is a film producer, sex/intimacy coach-educator and the International #1 Amazon BestSelling author of Sex & Happiness: The Tantric Laws of Intimacy. Through her company Butterfly Workshops www.butterflyworkshops.com, she offers sexual health and awareness courses plus leadership and expansion courses for corporations and individuals throughout the world. She hosts a weekly radio show: Sex and Happiness where she discusses all topics about sex since 2006. She has produced and starred in two independent films.  this weeks Q&A includes: • migraines- feeling that one does not have sexual rights and varying degrees of sexual abuse.. • oatstraw is the most hormonal of the herbal infusions- frees up hormones already present in your body.. • all of the nourishing herbal infusions are safe and nutritive.. • hernia- Shouldice Clinic in Toronto.. • heal

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Belinda Farrell. Belinda the author of the book Find Your Friggin’ Joy, graduated with a BA in Spanish and English from the University of California at Berkeley and is trained in hypnotherapy, past life regression, NLP, Hawaiian chanting, and ancient Hawaiian healing (Huna). Belinda trained with Anthony Robbins (author of Unlimited Power) and has effectively used these skills in her own life. this episode Q&A includes: • plastic- do not store food or water in.. • reverse osmosis water is devoid of minerals and can actually leach minerals from your body.. • migraines- repressed sexual abuse in our culture and restriction of blood vessels and supporting the liver.. • bacterial vaginosis- garlic suppositories, yogurt, yarrow tincture, activated charcoal.. • sore breast.. • pseudomanas infection- panax gingseng tincture.. • lipomas- how to make castor oil packs and dandelion.. • e

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Susie Minus. Susie Minus Tait holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in education from the University of Alabama and is a former schoolteacher of 18 years. Tait lives on a cattle farm in Epes, Alabama where she raises quarter horses. “Pedro and Carlos” is her first book. this episode Q&A includes: • testament to drinking nourishing herbal infusions and spectacular health.. • high blood pressure- information on food, whole grains and hawthorn, motherwort and passionflower.. • cholesterol- fiber in the diet and inflammation.. • Mom to be- nutrition and prenatal vitamins.. • ayahausca- vine of the soul- stealer of souls- limiting foods with taurine and sensory perception.. • diarrhea- apple sauce/ pectin, slippery elm.. • antibiotics? eat yogurt!

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Roberta Grimes. Roberta is an Austin-based business attorney who had two extraordinary experiences of light in childhood that prompted her to spend decades studying nearly 200 years of abundant and consistent communications from the dead. In 2010 she wrote The Fun of Dying - Find Out What Really Happens Next, updated just last year. A 2014 sequel, The Fun of Staying in Touch, details the many ways in which the dead give us signs of their survival and also some astonishing recent advances in the field of after-death communication. In 2017, Roberta will complete her trilogy with The Fun of Growing Forever, which will talk about the process of spiritual growth and the beyond-amazing realities that we enter at death. She blogs and answers questions at robertagrimes.com. this episode Q&A includes: • usnea- making and using tincture.. • elderberries- jam, jelly, tincture remedies for help