The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of the Allergy Strategy. In this post, we’ll explore the two key approaches to working with allergies and intolerances: prevention and acute care. Whether it’s you, your loved ones, or your clients dealing with seasonal allergies, you’ll find plenty of tools here to support the process—and many of these strategies can […]
The Seasonal Allergy Strategy Part 1
Spring has officially sprung. The birds are chirping, the plants are waking up, and the earth is on the move again. It’s a beautiful time of year—and here in the Pacific Northwest, we welcome the lifting of the cold, the retreat of the rain, and the chance to head back outside to enjoy nature’s splendor […]
Interview with Pam Montgomery
Have you ever wondered how to understand plants on a deeper level, beyond “This herb is good for that thing?” If so, you won’t want to skip this post! I am excited to be joined today by my colleague, friend, and teacher, Pam Montgomery. Pam is an herbalist, author, international teacher, earth elder, and new […]
Top 3 Spring Tonics
Spring is the season of renewal—and the perfect time to support your body with cleansing and nourishing herbs. Last week, we covered the overall concept of the spring cleanse and whether it’s a good thing for us to do in our modern culture. We got a birds-eye view of the qualities and characteristics of herbs […]
The Spring Cleanse
The premise of cleansing is popular in alternative medicine circles, seen as one of the most important ways to get and stay healthy. But is it really? Is our modern take on cleansing the same as it was traditionally? And most importantly, is cleansing really appropriate for anyone and everyone? We’ll cover all that and […]
Astrological Medicine: Scientific vs. Pragmatic Truth
Have you ever wondered how science views medical astrology or whether it has been proven “true?” Should we consider astrology a valid tool for understanding health, or is it just pseudoscience? Astrological medicine is a central part of our approach to herbal medicine here at The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, so it’s a topic we […]
Planetary Sympathy and Astrotherapeutics
Most traditions of herbal medicine across the world use the fundamental principle of antipathetic medicine in their approach to therapeutics. But in the practice of alchemical medicine—based on Paracelsianism— and in astro-herbalism, another approach is commonly used: sympathetic medicine. In this episode, we’ll explore some of the principles of sympathetic medicine, how it differs from […]
Astral Polarities & Organ Systems
In medical astrology, astral polarities offer profound insights into the body’s interconnected systems, revealing hidden relationships between organ functions and celestial archetypes. By studying opposing zodiac signs, we gain a deeper understanding of how the various parts of the body interact. This perspective aligns with holistic traditions like Ayurveda, which recognize the dynamic interplay between […]
Medical Astrology Book Review
Today we begin our new book review series, and I’m kicking it off by reviewing Judith Hill’s foundational text, “Medical Astrology: A Guide to Planetary Pathology.” This is an essential book on medical astrology, and should be a staple reference in your library if you’re interested in the astro-herbalism approach. In this post you’ll learn […]
