Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed

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.. • endometriosis and heavy bleeding- nothing raw or frozen, beets, meat, shepherds purse.. • yarrow to help with nose bleeds, scar tissue and healing of mucous membranes.. • skin bacteria- chickweed and rubbing shoulders with folks that have healthy bacteria.. • itchy palm- fungus- plantain, horsetail..

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 prevent the flu and flu symptoms.. • cataracts- surgery for cataracts is so good these days- going for surgery? get really healthy first.. • you heal better if you're active.. • tendon, ligament, joint issues in hands and feet- comfrey, linden infusions- oak bark infusion soak.. • break your heart open to the part of yourself that needs nourishment- nourish these parts of ourselves or things get weird in our lives.. • inflammation? give a non pepper diet a try.. • oak bark infusion astringent and tannic- tighten up blood vessels.. • inner ear fluid- oak bark infusion used with neti pot.. • type 2 diabetes and nettle infusion.. • menstruation..  

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Ethnobiologist Marc Williams. Marc has taught hundreds of classes and thousands of folks about plants, humans other life forms and their interface. His training includes a B.A. in Environmental Studies/Sustainable Agriculture and a M.A in Appalachian Studies/Sustainable Development. He is the Executive director of Plants and Healers International and has spent over 15 years working at various restaurants, farms, and travels throughout 24 countries in North/Central America and Europe and all 50 of the United States. this episode Q&A includes: • thyroid, parathyroid, PH, calcium, lemon balm, seaweed.. • increase vitamin e in the diet with extra virgin olive oil.. • motherwort increases the number of small blood vessel around the heart and uterus and possibly other place in the body too.. • red clover helps blood to flow.. • sores that do not heal in the groin area and DES daughters.. • phytolacca americana... • toenail fungus- no oil of oregano!! soak feet in anti fungal- salt water, horsetail, black walnut... • supplements are drugs and Susun never recommends supplements.. • halotosis- causes- dandelion, slippery elm.. 

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Shea Vaughn.  Shea is the creator of SheaNetics®; a transformational doctor-endorsed lifestyle practice that enhances the quality of one’s physical, nutritional, mental and emotional intelligence through the winning power of its programs and SheaNetics® 5 Principles of Wellness - Commitment, Perseverance, Self-Control, Integrity and Love. Shea is the author of BREAKTHROUGH – The 5 Living Principles to Defeat Stress, Look Great & Find Total Well-Being.  this episode Q&A includes: • tiredness and anxiety in menopause- taking time for yourself and exploring the 7 medicines- serenity, story, energy, lifestyle, herbal, pharmaceutical and hi-tech medicine.. • enough is enough! What is enough? • I'm a powerful person that can make choices in my life! • 10 month old with congestion in the lungs and fluid behind ears- virus vs bacterial infection- echinacea, slippery elm, mullein tincture.. • do not use osha for every day ills.. • mixed remedies often times have herbs too strong for you- stick to simples.. • no relationship of any kind between osteoporosis and broken bones- very strong relationship between calcium supplements and broken bones.. • digging roots.. • poison ivy rash? witch hazel and jewel weed remedy.. • indigenous people cook their food because they can't afford to throw away nutrition.. • vast majority of herbal information on the internet is crap.. • red clover infusion is safe for everyone.. • hemoglobin and creating hem with animal foods.. check out www.beyondveg.com  

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Danielle Kunkle. Danielle Kunkle is a founding partner of Boomer Benefits, a family-owned agency specializing in Medicare-related insurance products since 2005. Serving thousands of Medigap policyholders in over 40 states, Boomer Benefits is a leading producer for top-rated insurance companies and has been awarded the prestigious AARP/Aetna Service Superstar Award, and has been recognized as a national top producer by Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Mutual of Omaha and several other carriers.   this episode Q&A includes: • cancerous lump in breast- treating with herbs is much harder and not better than surgery- herbal support.. • essiac should never be taken by anyone especially those with cancer- Susun recommends burdock and yellow dock.. • the idea that cancer is something stuck or toxic is absolutely crazy- cancer cells are the youngest, healthiest cells in the body.. • herbs are not drugs in plant form- they are living entities.. • postpartum depression, non-epileptic seizures and anxiety- meditation practice and trigger to call on in the mist of panic attack, thank your body.. • emphysema, shortness of breath, lots of medication- mullein infusion made into mullein milk, osha, cooking vegetables.. • the body kills any outside enzyme that enters the body and more on raw food.. • hypothyroid and high blood pressure...

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Tamra Oviatt. Tamra Oviatt is the founder of Sacred Activations (SA), a seventh plane energetic modality.  She is an author, energy worker, professional speaker and teacher who trains advanced energy workers to use SA in their professional practice. Her work empowers others to align with their life purpose by clearing thousands of cultural, religious, and collective consciousness belief systems. Tamra’s ultimate mission is world peace. She will accomplish this by helping others plug into the unconditional love of pure source energy and the activation of the soul presence. this episode Q&A includes: • miscarriage- septum in the uterus- generally does not make pregnancy or live birth impossible.. • miscarriage is not a failure but a wise choice by your body.. • hysterectomy with the removal of the ovaries is female castration- check out HERS for hysterectomy resource education.. • hot flashes- awakening kundalini, blowing out to cool down, having someone blow on receptors on back of neck, motherwort tincture.. • premarin prevents menopause from happening- whenever you go off you will have to go through menopause no matter your age.. • help your liver process hormones with bitter herbs.. • during menopause we are giving birth to ourselves and who we will be for the rest of our lives.. • cramp bark and spasms.. • botulism, honey and safety of.. • blood sugar spikes- no refined carbs or hydrogenated fats.. • partial obstruction to main artery of the eye helped with gingko tincture and bilberry tincture.. • blood pressure, pregnancy- passion flower tincture and blood pressure wrist monitor..  

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with real people making change. This weeks guest interview is with Terry Sobon. Terry is the creator of Beautiful Sexy Badass, a program designed to help women find the confidence to step out of feeling stuck and into habits that inspire positive change in their health, relationships, spirituality and purpose. As a Certified Holistic Health and Empowerment Coach specializing in women 35+, Terry works personally with her clients, supporting them every step of their journey to being their most badass! this episode Q&A includes: • tincture from fresh flowering plant of scutellaria lateriflora for pain relief.. • high cholesterol- eat no processed food, stop eating out, eat MORE butter, and check out Susun's course A Healthy Heart the Wise Woman Way  .. • seeds of squash.. • thyroid nodules- thoat chakra, speaking your truth and being heard.. • sexual abuse and learning to forgive yourself.. • persistent acne on face and taking medication- liver supporting herbs, yarrow tincture and drinking nourishing herbal infusions- especially linden.. • modern medicine is really good at focusing on the problem- not so good at making us healthy.. • borage contains paralyzadine alkaloids- safe to eat flowers in salads.. • osteoporosis and parasites are not related.. • you can drink nourishing herbal infusions while taking any drugs.. • motherwort, passion flower or hawthorn to lower blood pressure..

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Sarah Salter-Kelly. Sarah's research and experience has led her to believe trauma is the source of violence, abuse and hate, (towards oneself or others) thus inspiring her to create personal empowerment programs with either a trauma or shamanic focus enabling participants to create the changes they need to heal. Sarah's training has led her to work with healers in the Amazon and the high Andes of Peru on eight separate occasions, as well as with elders in Canada and the U.S., pursuing shamanism, energy healing and personal growth techniques. Sarah is a Reiki Master Teacher, Alchemical Healer and Ceremonialist. Sarah has been teaching healing programs and offering one on one spiritual healing since 2007 on my land near Pigeon Lake Alberta, or at other facilities around the province. Restorative Justice techniques and practices have also made their way into Sarah's medicine bag. this episode Q&A includes: • nourishment is for everyone- nourishing herbal infusions are for everyone.. • yarrow kills bacteria that cause disease- works as a febrifuge.. • inflammation in the ear canal- willow bark contains salicin and works as an anti-inflammatory- roasting a whole onion and putting over the ear.. • open ulcerated sore under breast- poultice with plantain and honey as wound healer.. • non healing sore is an indication of cancer.. • chickweed tincture to shrink cyst.. • evening primrose oil- no evidence of any kind that it increases fertility.. • making echinacea angustifolia root tincture from dried root.. • seeds, berries and roots are the only parts of plants to buy dries to make tincture from.. • tooth with abscess- echinacea and poke tinctures..

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview Vicki Noble. Vicki Noble is an artist, healer, and independent research scholar, and a foremother of the Goddess movement in the U.S. With Karen Vogel, she co-created the round Motherpeace tarot cards (1981), and she is author of eight books, including Shakti Woman: Feeling Our Fire, Healing Our World (1991) and The Double Goddess: Women Sharing Power (2003). She founded and directed a school for women healers in Oakland (1987-1991), has led groups of women on pilgrimage to sacred Goddess sites around the world, and travels and teaches internationally; her books are published in Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German, and French. She is a professional astrologer and teaches private tutorials at home in Santa Cruz, California, adapting Tibetan Buddhist Dakini practices for her mostly non-Buddhist students. For the last 10 years, she has spent part of each year transmitting these teachings to groups of women all over Italy. this episode Q&A includes: • tinnitus- changing the frequency of sound with visualization.. • no osteoporosis or thyroid testing during menopause- guaranteed to get wacky results.. • herbs grown in india and china tend to be sprayed with a lot of chemicals.. • use real tamari- not fake braggs.. • the health of the body depends on gut flora.. • bringing on menses.. • round worms- no herbal cleanses- go to a doctor and get drugs to kill round worms- more effective than herbs.. • fibroids and heavy bleeding.. • iron supplements are constipating and unabsorbable- red meat, yellow dock tincture..  

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Jay Johnson. Jay graduated from Seattle Pacific University in 1962. He worked in Seattle radio. In 1975 he changed careers and became Executive Director of the Northwest Academy of Preventive Medicine until 1984. In 1984 he left the NAPM to offer recording services to conferences full time and formed the company Tree Farm Communications, Inc. Jay is not an herbalist, but has been awarded honorary Master Herbalist status by Dominion Herbal College for contribution to the advancement of herbal education. Jay married the owner of a local health food store, Bridget Doris Thompson. Jay has been a life-long motorcyclist. Jay served two terms as president of the Northwest region of the health food store trade association, The National Nutritional Foods Association and also served on its national board. Jay additionally has served two terms as president of the trade association for conference recording companies, The International Society of Communications Specialists. He is a member of Meeting Planners International. this episode includes: • do not use french press to make infusions- antioxidants react with oxygen during steeping process.. • why Susun uses 100 proof vodka for tinctures.. • ulcerative colitis- colonoscopy? very dangerous to health and does nothing to prevent colon cancer.. • black and blue cohosh should not be used to bring on menstruation.. • PCOS- check out Susun's book 'Down There'- insulin, testosterone, estradiol- motherwort, animal fat, herbal infusions.. • NHI's help clear the liver of hormones.. • amenorrhea- broad diet, animal fat, lunaception, not over exercising.. • vaginal steaming and other steaming methods..

Health and diet advice you can trust...Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with Steve Williams has been earning the trust of American men and women looking to transform their love lives. He has been out there himself dating, making mistakes, and learning all the ins and outs of what it takes to meet quality members of the opposite sex. Steve has never spent time learning any “theory” or academic speculation. Instead, he’s been working with real-life people who needed advice that works. Good theories sound nice, but at the end of the day – results are the only thing that matter. Steve’s advice doesn’t just work for a certain “type” of person, or in a certain part of the world.  this episode Q&A includes: • thyroid nodule- support thyroid health with kelp, infusions and six steps of healing.. • we don't take infusions- we drink infusions.. • psoriasis under finger nails- rapid turn over of skin- comfrey compress.. • eating milk weed blossoms.. • harvesting herbs from the side of the road.. • there's no place to hide- toxins in water, soil and air.. • nanoparticles in sunscreen break blood brain barrier- use hypericum oil for sun screen.. • whooping cough- anti infective herbs, elderberry and sage.. • the function of the liver- highly regenerative- nourish with milk thistle, dandelion, chicory, burdock, yellowdock.. • hydrochloric acid in the stomach for digestion- dandelion..  

Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative 30 minute interview with Maida Silverman. Maida was born and has spent her life in New York City. The fantasy of a garden of her own, overrun with fruit trees, nut trees, flowers, berries, vegetables, and herbs has not yet come to pass. Because of this she turned her attention to wild plants that grow in the city and found them rewarding and engrossing. Herbal medicine in the sidewalk? Yes! Edible, medicinal and useful plants grow in the city as well as the country. With this book--A City Herbal by Maida Silverman--you can locate, identify and learn to use dandelion and clover as well as some more mysterious plants. You will find line drawings for identification; botanical, historical, and magical lore; information on how plants can be frozen, stored and preserved; and wonderful recipes. this episode Q&A includes: • astragalus to repel lyme disease.. • ovulation itself is damaging to a women's body and the role of birth control pills.. • breast cancer, breast tissue, progesterone and estradiol.. • personality disorder/ depression- medication can be an ally too.. • I am not okay, you are not okay and that is okay.. • liver, hormones and cholesterol- stinging nettle and red clover infusion.. • nettle helps every organ system.. • celery seed tea and uric acid.. • multiple cesareans- rotating nettle and red raspberry.. • releasing fear..

Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an informative interview with White Feather. White Feather is a holistic nurse (for over 40 years), a dancer, a choreographer, a peace elder, an herbalist and the founder of Catskill Mountain Herbals for over 30 years. White feather has shared the Seven Directions Movement Meditation with thousands of women from the Wolf Clan council of women, Susun Weed’s Wise Woman Center, Catskill Women's Drum Happening, Green Nations gatherings from USA to New Zealand and beyond.  She lives with her family and teaches in the glorious Catskill Mtns. Her primary teachers have been Keewaydinoquay, Grandmother Twylah Nitsch and Buddhist elder Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche. White Feather received her initiation name from Grandmother Twylah, was told to use her name and share the Wisdom Wheel Teachings with all those who are willing to learn.    Website: www.catskillmountainherbals.com Topics covered in this show include: ~ Honoring our Menopause ~ Yarrow tincture heals skin problems ~ Sleep hygiene and sleep requirement ~ reduce mercury poisoning with seaweed therapy  

Susun Weed answers your health questions followed by an 30 minute interview with real people making change. This weeks guest interview is with Carrie Aulenbacher. Carrie was born, raised and live in beautiful Erie, PA.  Carrie is currently the Executive Administrative Assistant for the CEO of one of the largest family-owned logistics, trucking, and warehousing corporations, Lake Erie Logistics and Benco Leasing, in Erie where she has worked for the past 15 years.  When she's not writing romance, she works for iUrban.org magazine and Fridge Magazine as a contributing writer and also enjoys working with other authors in customizing FB pages for them or doing author audits.  this episode Q&A includes: • no liscensure or certification of any kind for an herbalist in the United States.. • Susun is a supporter of home herbalists using the herbs that grow right outside their door and sharing that knowledge freely- herbal medicine is peoples medicine! • invest in people being healthy.. • cold sore and herpes infections- hypericum oil and tincture.. • white pine needle can be harvested anytime of year.. • FDA and raw milk.. • 48 hours after rain to harvest herbs between the hours of 12pm and 2pm.. • burdock infusion and echinacea infusion to completely rid the body of herpes infection.. • when giving alcohol tincture to a cat always put in milk or cream.. • identifying flowering plants out of Peterson Field Guide • milk thistle tincture is a powerful protector of the liver from chemicals in the environment.. • when we know what we want we can attract that to us.. • carbon monoxide is not a pollutant to the plants.. • radiation is heavy and it sinks- cannot spread.. • only kelp seaweed has algin.. • wanting to conceive.