38. Lipomas

This episode was requested by listener, Rio. Thank you! Remember, you can request a topic by emailing Naomi at [email protected] are fatty growths, usually under the skin. While generally harmless, they can be uncomfortable and leave a person feeling self-conscious. In today’s episode, I share some of the reasons lipomas develop, and what traditional and modern tools we have that can help to shrink them. Don’t forget to sign up for The Herbal Collective before the podcast is gone! Visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com to learn more.

Last week’s episode was so good! Have you listened to it yet?! If not, stop where you are and go back to listen to it. In part one of the panel discussion with Christian Herbalists Mindy Capello, Angelica Benoit, and Natashia Atkinson, we talked about the moral dilemmas common to Christians as they navigate the world of herbalism today, including working with homeopathy and talking to plants. Plus we talked about how to find a Christian herbalist, and how to work with someone who has a different worldview.In today’s episode, we continue the discussion with topics including medical astrology, flower essences, muscle testing, cannabis, and more! These fascinating talking points were fun to cover as a group. Remember that our purpose is not convince anyone of what they should or should not practice, rather we are sharing our personal experiences and perspectives, which we hope will help you to clarify your own, or introduce you to new topics to explore, research, and pray about!If you would like to ask one of our panelists a question or offer feedback, feel free to message us by emailing [email protected] or use the following contact info to reach a specific person. Thank you so much for tuning in!Naomi Kilbrethwww.laureltreewellnessllc.comMindy Capellowww.herbaremedium.comNatashia Atkinsonwww.momwithanherb.substack.comAngelica BenoitFacebook group, Herbalism Explained

As more and more Christians return to herbalism as a way of promoting health, theological questions often arise. What do we think about herbs, and talking to plants, homeopathy, flower essences, and all the other fields of herbal practice, or tools that herbalists use?To help me share about and explore the morals of herbal medicine, I am joined by Christian herbalists Mindy Capello, Angelica Benoit, and Natashia Atkinson, whose opinions I value greatly.This was such an in-depth discussion, so I decided to split it into two parts to be released over the next week. After listening to today’s episode, please check out the following resources and email any questions or thoughts to [email protected] you for listening!!Naomi Kilbrethwww.laureltreewellnessllc.comMindy Capellowww.herbaremedium.comNatashia Atkinsonwww.momwithanherb.substack.comAngelica BenoitFacebook group, Herbalism ExplainedResources you may enjoy​Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences by Matthew Wood​The Biblio Diet by Jordan Rubin – shares recipes for teas made from fruit tree leaves, based on Revelation 22:2​Holy Herbs, Modern Connections to Ancient Plants by Sudhir Ahluwalia​Christian Herbal Medicine, the History and Practice by Judson Carroll​www.christianherbalistguild.org - recordings of their conferences are available for purchase or free with membership and they include teachings by Judson Carroll and Vas Avramidis about the history of herbalism from a Christian perspective

Listen in on this encouraging and enlightening conversation with herbalist KhadiYah Preciado, owner of Yah's Apothecary. Many of my listeners and clients experience chronic health issues and knowing where to start on the healing journey can be a big challenge! KhadiYah breaks down the method she uses when working with clients, and which she teaches her students.Learn what each of the seven layers entails, simple steps you have within your control to take for yourself, how herbs can be integrated into each of these seven layers, and where you can turn for additional guidance. I know you will be inspired and encouraged by KhadiYah, her testimony, and her work!KhadiYah is a passionate author, herbal teacher, and mother dedicated to empowering others to reconnect with nature’s healing power through African-centered and biblically aligned herbalism. As the founder of Yah’s Apothecary, she combines her professional expertise with personalexperience to empower others to heal their bodies, nurture their families, and build thriving herbal businesses. When she’s not teaching or blending remedies, she homeschools her children, cultivates her herbal garden, and mentors women who want to reclaim their health and their purpose.Please check out her website and videos and follow her on socials - she'll be a great one to have pop up in your feed!Website: http://www.yahsapothecary.comInterviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWOa8rFEvmxKlDhG8xrld-noUZfApgbXJYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/herhealthyhomeIG https://www.instagram.com/khadiyahpreciado/FB: https://www.facebook.com/khadiyahpreciado

Many, if not most people end up getting at least one type of surgery or other during their lifespan. While our bodies do heal, herbal options can help speed up the process.In today’s episode, I share herbal, nutritional, and lifestyle tools that can help you recover faster from any surgery, with less pain.For more information about working with a clinical herbalist, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com

This very special episode brought to you straight from the Herbal Circle! Members of the Herbal Collective agreed to share this conversation from our weekly meetup so that you could see what the group meetings are like!Each week, I share something new in the Herbal Circle - it could be about an herb, about an aspect of the practice of herbalism, about a health concern, or any other topic related to health and herbs. In today’s episode, we discuss the making of herbal tinctures. If you would like to join us for our Wednesday Herbal Circle meetup, registering is easy! Visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com, click the classes tab, and choose either the monthly or yearly subscription option for the Herbal Collective. So many benefits to joining, and you get to hang out with us every week!Thank you for listening!

To follow up my episode on the variety of services that are available through Laurel Tree Wellness, today I share what a cohesive path of training would look like for someone using my offerings to prepare them for clinical work, starting with foundational training.But first! I share something really important that you should know as a podcast listener. This change will affect your listenership! To learn more about clinical training, use the following links:www.herbaremedium.comwww.laureltreewellnessllc.comwww.almsofgraceclinic.com

What is inflammation. We blame our pain and stiffness on it, by what is it doing, and why? Where does it come from? Get out your notebooks and get ready for science class because today we dig into the chemistry behind our body’s inflammation processes, and it is bound to be enlightening! By learning what is happening when our body’s get inflamed, we not only gain respect for the artist behind our physiology, but we also learn how anti-inflammatory products work, what it means to support inflammation, and what that has to do with chronic illness.This is a big one! And I’m just a little excited!Learn more at www.laureltreewellnessllc.comRequest podcast topics by calling 802-234-1177.

When listener Karen asked for an episode that would enable someone to support another going through a miscarriage, I knew this one needed to happen!With half of pregnancies ending in miscarriage, this is one of those topics that, even though it has had mixed seasons of being talked about and being hidden, needs to be shared about in an effective way to support those who need help.In today’s episode, I share about the steps of recovery - immediate physical recovery, immediate and long term physical and emotional recovery, and long term steps to improve overall vitality whether another pregnancy happens or not.For more information about consultations with a clinical herbalist, visit www.laureltreewellnessllc.com

With new opportunities to work with me appearing every year, you might be wondering, what’s the difference between the services and programs I offer? And which one offers the benefits you need? In today’s episode, I break down the nine services and programs I am part of, who each one is for, and what to expect from them. If you have had any questions about how to choose from the different opportunities I offer, now the answers are all in one place!Or! If you have known me through one avenue, but you’re excited to learn all there is and you want to take another step, this episode will help you explore other options and consider which will be the next best step for you.To learn more about each of these:www.laureltreewellnessllc.comwww.herbaremedium.comwww.townsquareherbalism.comwww.christianherbalistguild.orgThank you for listening to today’s episode! Feel free to pass along the link and leave a review!If you still have questions, please email me at [email protected].