What is Vitalist Herbalism?

Since the beginning of human existence, herbs have been used to help heal wounds, stanch blood, and treat common ailments.  Herbs were used for basic health concerns, because the only health concerns within the ancient peoples were basic. With the rise of poor eating habits, people moving into cities and away from their natural habitat in nature, and with modern stresses came all of the diseases that we see today: allergies, depression, cancer, organ failure, obesity, diabetes, endocrine disruption, skin conditions, chronic pain, etc..

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Vitalist herbalism is the type of health care that allows the client to take their health into their own hands. The approach is simple, change the way you live to reflect a closer resemblance to those of our ancestors and see healing. With vitalist herbalism we focus on nutrition as a core principle to promoting the best health, life style changes that support more peace, time in nature, and getting into a natural rhythm focusing on creating daily habits. Herbs then support the lifestyle changes. 

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What are the similarities between allopathic medicine and herbalism? 

The properties in plants that produce a healing effects are in their constituents. These constituents are the basic building blocks of our modern drugs and though pharmaceuticals have a place in our health system today, pharmaceutical drugs often don't help people heal. They mask the symptom, or stall a disease.  You guessed it, if someone also just takes herbs to mask a symptom, herbs won't help you heal either.  Ironically, taking drugs or herbs in this manor will actually drive the disease deeper into the body causing more concern in the long run. 

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The difference between pharmaceuticals and herbs. 

Herbs are our allies and ask not to be used like allopathic pharmaceutical drugs. Instead of taking a pill to mask a symptom, herbs are to be used along side making life style changes to see improvement of health. Thus, an evolution of health may actually be achieved, as well as with the support of a doctor.​

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Are herbalist licensed health care providers? 

In short, no we are not. Herbalists are not recognized as medical practitioners in the United States. We do not diagnose or treat disease nor do we practice medicine. We are, however, trained herbalists, available and willing to collaborate with you about diet, nutrition and lifestyle concerns. As ever, if you detect any adverse reactions from any supplement or herbal remedy that we supply, discontinue its use and let us know right away; and contact your licensed healthcare provider. We trust that you and common sense lead the way; we stand by to assist.

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Is a healthy diet the same for everyone?

Each person has a unique pallet, favorite snack or treat, and foods unique to them that cause bloating or lethargy, gas or IBS symptoms.  Though strategies on improving diet are mostly the same, each person will need their own plan according to their health concerns. Depending on the health goal at hand, some people may see the most benefit with a nutritional overhaul. 

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What is the number one nutritional tip for starting a whole foods diet?

Try for one week, then see how long you can go, without eating anything from a bag, bottle, or can (unless you canned it yourself). This one exercise alone can transform your diet from SAD, Standard American Diet to starting your journey towards health. 

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Why do people say the stomach is the second brain?

Every heard the phrase, "Trust your gut"? Believe it or not a healthy gut actually allows for better brain function. Prioritizing gut health is the #1 way to transform your health.  Not just digestive health, but also: mental health, skin health, women's health, musculoskeletal health, organ health. "You are what you eat" has never been more true. If you monitor what you are eating to benefit your health, every other aspect of your vitality will increase.