We are using this information TODAY in my house! Warming herbs help us battle colds, among many other things. My husband is battling something and the use of the warming herbs is keeping him from needing any over the counter drugs. Check it out and let me know what you think!

I have been fascinated with what I have been learning about the energetics of herbs. When I first heard about this concept, I kind of blew it off. It sounded weird. BUT- when you get into what it means and what they do- it makes so much sense. This information will make your herbal journey simpler and help you choose which herbs you need and when.

Putting it all together and developing a routine that heals and protects the gut- which in turn will benefit every part of your body. Once you know how the gut works and the herbs help, its very simple to add just one or two elements to your routine that will have a big impact, especially over the long term. Its the compound effect. A little done consistently over the long term will yield huge results! My favorite new item is bitters. I am very mindful of adding those into my diet and my morning routine. How about you? What are you taking from this series?

Rest and digest- this week's class is all about those herbs that help shift the nervous system into a calm state allowing the digestive system to work well. These herbs also help calm an upset stomach and reduce bloating, gas, and unrest. It is not hard to get your guts sorted, a nice tea daily or a tincture before you eat will make you feel so much better!

What a fascinating class! We learned a lot and asked a lot of questions. Demulcents are herbs that have the ability to sooth the digestive track and restore/protect the gut lining. Charlene asked about hollyhocks and I wondered about okra- given how slimy it is. And the answer is yes- both are members of the marshmallow family! Use them the same way as you would marshmallow root. Enjoy the playback and the handouts are uploaded, too. Just slide the video to the left and you will see the pdf.