Ask Herbal Health Expert Susun Weed

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Dr. Sandra Bevacqua. Dr. Sandra Bevacqua, a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology, has worked as a research scientist at both the university and government levels.  Most recently, Dr. Bevacqua has focused on developing educational programs in the field of Holistic Women’s Health. Frustrated by the lack of options available to women faced with pelvic health concerns she developed The Pelvic Health Transformation Program, Pregnancy and The Pelvic Floor, and The Mystery is Over! Understanding Female Sexual Health in which women of all ages receive the complete education and the techniques needed to naturally recover from pelvic floor discomfort, pain and loss of function due to organ prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain syndrome, as well as sexual misunderstanding or dysfunction. this episode Q&A includes: • poke root tincture- only one drop at a time!! considered a poisonous plant- use minuscule amount.. • anxiety and depression- taking motherwort tincture from fresh flowering plant- start with small dose and increase as needed.. • when making nourishing herbal infusions use one herb at a time.. • persistant pelvic pain.. • Dr. Duke's phytochemical and ethnobotanical database.. • harvesting nettle and making nettle soup.. • swollen lymph nodes in baby- cleavers.. • lip discoloration and heavy menses- yellow dock tincture, well cooked leafy greens.. • irritated toddler- trying to wean- sage infusion to dry up breastmilk- poppyseed milk to calm little one..  

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 penis 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..  

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Dr. AnnMarie Thomas. AnnMarie is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas. Her teaching and research focus on engineering design, particularly as it relates to PK-12 education. With her students, AnnMarie explores the playful side of engineering exploring topics such as Squishy Circuits, the Engineering of Circus, and toy design. She is the mother of two young makers.  AnnMarie is the author of the recent book Making Makers: Kids, Tools, and the Future of Innovation, a book for parents and other educators—both formal and informal, who are curious about the intersections of learning and making. Through stories, research, and data, it builds the case for why it is crucial to encourage today’s youth to be makers. this episode Q&A includes:  • vaginal steams- why are you doing it? • St. John's wort and St. Joan's wort are the same thing- Hypericum perforatum  • hypericum used to treat pain that arises from the nerves • parasitic worms- drugs are usually more effective and less damaging than potent herbs.. • the sexual relationship with yourself is what counts most.. • plants do not contain estrogen, but do contain phytosterols which are precursors to hormones.. • seeds, roots and most leaves contain phytosterols.. • late 40's trying to conceive? vitex, red clover infusion, up the amount of animal fats in diet and petition the soul of unborn child.. • when we are sick it gives our immune system a chance to work.. • mental illness and coping strategies.. • essential oils used in diffuser- most dangerous because they go into lungs and directly into blood..

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Mitzi Weinman.  Mitzi Weinman is the founder of TimeFinder, which offers practical approaches to personal productivity. As a coach, workshop leader, and professional speaker, she helps people develop good habits and techniques to reduce stress which can result from not planning, procrastinating, feeling disorganized, and overwhelmed, and rushing to get things done, at work and/or at home. Since 1989, TimeFinder’s programs have provided  ongoing support and professional and personal development to hundreds of companies, individuals and associations including New Balance, Reebok, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Pearson Education and Marriott University. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University and lives in Needham, Massachusetts, with her husband, son and dog. this episode Q&A- includes: • PCOS- treatment to achieve fertility.. • cysts? consider dissolving herbs such as red clover or comfrey.. • varicose veins- witch hazel, plantain oil, fenugreek, horse chestnut and avoid spicey foods • how to make hawthorne tincture.. • Clostridium difficile colitis- slippery elm balls and corn silk infusions.. • why Susun does not use golden seal. • preventing premature rupture of membranes (PPROM)..  • yarrow for mouth care.. • hiatus hernia- explanation and recommendations.. • marijuana is a magnifier..

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Michael Largo. Michael Largo is the author of God’s Lunatics, Genius and Heroin, The Portable Obituary, the Bram Stoker Award-winning Final Exits: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of How We Die, and three novels. His latest book is THE BIG, BAD BOOK OF BOTANY: The World’s Most Fascinating Flora, an entertaining and enlightening one-of-a-kind compendium of the world’s most amazing and bizarre plants, their history, and their lore. He is the former editor of New York Poetry and the researcher/archivist for the film company Allied Artists. He and his family live in Florida with their dog, two turtles, a parrot, two canaries, and a tank of fish.   this weeks Q&A includes: • making herbal medicinal vinegars • explanation of dosing different herbal tinctures • 4 types of plant poisons- alkaloids, glycosides, resins and volatile oils • why to make infusions, cook greens for an hour and the difference between seasoning herbs and nourishing herbs. • ingesting too many volatile oils in plants gum up the kidneys and liver • do plants contain estrogens? not many, but phytosterols which are precursors to be converted by intestinal flora.. • motherwort tincture to moderate blood pressure, no hydrogenated oils and movement.. • calcification in blood vessels? drink nettle infusion! • hormonal disruptors.. • motherwort, lavender and other mints in regards to the thyroid.. • poke berry seed safety.. • estrogens in the body and vitex berry tincture.. • anxiety, motherwort tincture, visualization exercise.. • why Susun uses 100 proof vodka for tinctures

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Rita Moran. Rita has been a healer for over 25 years. She first became introduced to healing in 1972 at the age of 8 when her mother took her to her first initiation of Transcendental Meditation, closely followed by yoga and the Ayurvedic diet. At different points in her life, she  has also been made deeply aware of a "knowing", where all her senses were heightened and she could see and know the person without them telling her their issues. As a result of thi s she studied energy healing and became a Reiki Master and has studied with different yogic healing traditions over the last 3 decades.    this episode Q&A includes: • trying to conceive and miscarriage- red clover infusions plus nettle,oatstraw infusion and vitex tincture.. • Susun's have a Healthy Heart course.. • taking care preparing for surgery- anti infective herbs, homeopathic remedies, loving kindness and pain killing drugs.. • harvesting nettle.. • eating restrictive diets.. • making tea from calyx of hibiscus.. • pyrrolizidine alkaloids in comfrey roots and using comfrey leaf to heal bones.. • alcohol in tictures and religious practices.. • safety of poke.. • using artemisia vulgaris for vision and dreaming.. • anxiety and motherwort or lemonbalm..

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Judy Dean. Judy Dean is a board certified diagnostic radiologist who has specialized in women’s imaging for over 25 years.   She was a fellow in ultrasound and body imaging at Stanford University, and subsequently a faculty radiologist at Stanford.  Dr. Dean has been in private practice since 1987. Because of her interest in ultrasound she joined a research project in 2005 for ultrasound detection of breast cancer, and has co-authored peer-reviewed publications on the results of that trial. To date Dr. Dean has interpreted over 10,000 Automated Whole Breast Ultrasound studies, and detected dozens of small occult invasive breast cancers using ultrasound. She has three daughters and lives with her husband, who is also a physician. WEBSITES: www.sonocine.com, www.eachonetellone.com this episode Q&A includes: • omega 6 and omega 3 fatty acids.. • having a relationship with a plant and understanding if it is natural by being in touch with it.. • biggest users of minerals in the body- nervous system, immune system and hormonal system • preparing and eating pears and other rose family fruits.. • cooked foods and raw foods- enzymes and vitamins. • bloodroot can only be used when it's fresh and is rare and dangerous.. • uses for powdered nettle.. • gingivitis- one drop of bloodroot twice a week on toothbrush and yarrow or echinacea in between.. • simples and working with one herb at a time.. • adding oil to salad to break cell walls of leaves..  

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Samara Gaev. amara Gaev is a New York based activist, educator, theatre director, and performer. Her work has taken her to Zimbabwe, Senegal, Hawaii, Brasil, Peru, Cuba, and throughout the U.S. She is the Founder and Artistic Director of Truthworker Theatre Company, a social justice based hip-hop theatre company for high school and college aged youth in NYC. Samara is honored to be the Resident Artist/Scholar at Columbia University’s Teachers College: Graduate School of Education. She serves as an educational specialist, teaching artist, and artist in residence at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. She is also the National Education Director for Question Bridge. Her work is political, spiritual, transformational, and examines class, race, the PIC, patriarchy, hetero-normative codes and culture, and systems of oppression that not only excuse, but enable cycles of violence. this episode Q&A includes- • when we short ourselves on sleep, we short ourselves on memory.. • benefits of garlic and garlic breath.. • bacterial vaginosis - explanation from Down There Sexual and Reproductive Health The Wise Woman Way   • making hawthorne tincture from dried berries and how much should one consume? • sage honey for a persisttent dry cough.. • cholesterol and cardiac bypass surgery.. • anti inflammatory diet- no hot spices, refined carbs,  • psyllium husk and havesting plantain seed.. • plantar fasciitis- meadow sweet, chickweed, redclover, comfrey leaf oils... • do make hypericum perforatum preparations from dried herb!