138. Using Herbs to Support Your Health | Arielle de Martinez of Sovereign Beauty & Wellness

In pursuing a more natural lifestyle, many of us want to move away from conventional forms of medicine and healthcare.  After her first daughter’s birth, Arielle de Martinez dove deep into the world of natural medicine which ultimately led her to herbalism.  You will be fascinated by our conversation about using herbs for everything from washing your hair to relieving bee stings to supporting fevers.  If you have never explored the world of herbalism, Arielle shares her best advice for those just starting out, including the top five herbs you can start growing in your backyard today!

In this episode, we cover:

• Going beyond natural shampoo to an even cleaner hair routine
• The surprising ways you can use plants from your own backyard
• How to begin replacing the items in your medicine cabinet with herbs
• Top five herbs you should be growing in your garden and how to use them
• Why you should be cautious about using oregano essential oil and colloidal silver
• How using herbs can be more gentle on the body than using essential oils
• Which herbs offer the strongest antimicrobial benefits
• How to determine whether to take herbs via tincture, infusion, capsule, etc.
• Ways to achieve a pleasant scent without using essential oils or harmful fragrances
• Why fevers are beneficial to the body and what you need to know about treating them
• Where to source herbs for making your own herbal remedies

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