Herb Highlight: Holy Basil, The Uplifting Nervine

I'm excited to offer another herb highlight today on holy basil (aka tulsi), one of India's most revered herbs. We go over the organ affinities, actions, and energetics of this amazing plant. It's one of my favorite herbs because of its versatility and pleasant taste. I hope you come to enjoy it just as much as I do!     Disclaimer: All information contained within this episode is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat, cure, or diagnose any disease.

Join me on this episode where I talk about the root causes of why we have stomach imbalances like reflux and heartburn and practical steps to take to heal naturally. Happy listening!       Disclaimer: All information contained within this episode is meant for educational use only and should not be used to treat, cure, or diagnose any disease.

We know how beneficial exercise and movement is for our health, but in this episde, we go a little deeper to understand why. We all have access to free medicine such as movement and it's something to use to our advantage. In this episode, we cover the many benefits of movement such as mental health, emotions, cardiovasular support, hormones, memory, and more. Near the end of the episode, we also go over why a certain type of exercise may not be beneficial for you and why other types can be better depending on your health. I hope you have fun listening! Study References: Sedentary Lifestyles Benefits of Longterm Aerobic Exercise Hippocampus Volume Study Active Lifestyles and Prevention of the Aging Brain The Benefits of Taking a Break from Sitting Disclaimer: All information contained within this podcast is meant for educational use only and is not meant to treat or diagnose any disease.  

Indoor air pollution and its effects on our health isn't something that we think about every day, but it's become a huge contributor to both short-term health effects and chronic illnesses. According to the EPA, American's spend approximately 90% of their time indoors where concentrations of pollutants are often 2-5x's higher than typical outdoor air concentrations.  In this episode we dive into some of the main sources of contaminants found in the air and why they can be detrimental for our health. We will also go over tips to keep the air in our homes clean from contaminants such as mold, toxic products, heavy metals, chemical off-gassing from furniture, and more! I hope you enjoy learning! Show notes: Air Doctor air purifier ERMI mold test kit   Disclaimer: All information contained within this episode is not meant to treat, cure, or diagnose any disease and is for educational purposes only.

In this episode we dive deep into the world of hawthorn and all of its amazing benefits. You will learn about its cardiotonic properties that nourish our physical heart as well as emotional heart. Traditional Chinese medicine has long prized this herb for its digestive support by stimulating digestive enzymes and supporting liver and gallbladder health. We will also cover how hawthorn can be used to balance our heart meridian which governs our vital energy, truly feeling alive, whole, and our ability to stay present. I hope you enjoy this episode! Organic hawthorn sources: https://mountainroseherbs.com/hawthorn-berries https://www.starwest-botanicals.com/category/hawthorn-berries/ https://www.frontiercoop.com/products/frontier-co-op-hawthorn-berries-whole-organic-1-lb Disclaimer: All information contained within this episode is only meant for edicational purposes and not meant to treat, cure, or diagnose any disease. Please consult your health practitioner before starting on any new herbs.

In this episode we will cover the benefits of sun exposure, vitamin D supplementation, and why we don't need to fear the sun. Learn why frequent sun exposure without burning is actually protective against sun damage. Podcast study references:   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31107405/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3779905/#B24 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11952999/ https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317278 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470481/ https://www.ejcancer.com/article/S0959-8049(04)00833-0/fulltext Clean sunscreen recommendations: Raw Elements Badger Suntegrity App for tracking vitamin D and UV-ray exposure in your location: dminder app Disclaimer: All information contained within this podcast is meant for educational use only and is not meant to treat or diagnose any disease.  

In this episode you will learn about the basics of herbal medicine which will empower you to use herbals for yourself and those around you. This knowledge will help you to match an herb with the symptom and person you're supporting. In order to understand herbalism, we need to know about a few different terms such as herbal actions, properties, and energetics. We go over all of this as well as a special highlight of one of my favorite herbs, Avena sativa (aka oats).  You will learn all about this herb and its many uses and parts that we can use as medicine such as oatstraw, fresh milky oats, and oatmeal!  I hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode as much as I do! Learn more about herbs and holistic wellness through my Instagram or find out more information about booking a holistic health consult with Hannah here.

I'm absolutely thrilled to bring you the show, Nature's Wisdom. Creating a podcast has always been a dream of mine and now I'm finally getting to see this come to pass. Not only is this going to be a place for education about all things holistic healing, but it's also a fun outlet for me to express my creativity and love of teaching others about the healing powder of nature and all that it offers us.  I can't wait to start this podcast journey with you all!  Happy listening, -Hannah   Instagram Facebook Website