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    • #59283
      Dr. Patrick Jones
      Homestead Instructor

        Hi Folks,

        We’re going to have a live student webinar this month (date coming soon). What topic would you like to cover?

        Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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      • #59299
        Tina Nassar
        Student

          I have just started so I don’t know if this is covered in the course, but how to rotate herbs over the years. I purchased a bunch of herbs in preparation for the cold/flu season and no one got sick. They are 2+ years old now. I plan on composting them but how to navigate this volume/usage, when to toss, when to keep, how much to have on hand, etc…

          If in an apocalyptic situation and no prescription meds are available, what to use if you need a blood thinner? I had a situation where medical care was unavailable and the person have a DVT. We used nattokinase but would have much preferred a prescription. Alas the system is so broken it took weeks to get proper care.

          • #59307
            Lisa
            Student

              Depending on the age of the herb, you might be able to tincture them and extend the ‘use by date’ for a bit. I did that with some herbs that were nearing the expiration date and now the tinctures will be good for a few more years with proper storage. (They likely won’t last that long before the tinctures get used up.)

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              • #59632
                Sydnia Ginger Anady
                Student

                  doc has some great blood thinner info in his cardio lessons.. helped me a lot. greta post and welcome to HGH its a groovy adventure

              • #59315
                william hoffman
                Student

                  I am not sure on the topic ? You have coverd so many ! My jump off herb was Dandelion and I guess it will always be special to me !! It went from some thing I hated to some thing special ! But could we have it on a Saturday ? I would really like to be a part of that ! I am a new student and I think I just found Herb Disney land !! There is just so much knoledge and things to learn on here ! its truely awsome !! Thank you Doc. for getting this ball rolling and preserving all this old medicine and bringing all this new knoledge on medicine to the masses !! I want to ride every ride and visit every booth here in Herb Disney Land !! Thanks ! William Hoffman.

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                • #59481
                  Michael Britt
                  Student

                    What’s up Doc? I would like to learn about how to combine the use of different tinctures for everyday well being.

                    Thank you!

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                  • #59516
                    Brandy Davis
                    Student

                      I’m interested in such answers as well. So now I’m commenting to follow, listen and lean.

                      Have a great day and thanks for the post.

                      B~

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                      • #60132
                        Michelle Hollenbeck
                        Student

                          I was thinking the same thing.  Like do you use the same amount of over all herbs but divide it up?  Do you keep the indidual herbs the same as you add stuff or is there a ratio?

                           

                          My big question is at what point is adding an herb to a formula gonna make the ones you have less effective?

                           

                          For example I have a Comfrey, calendula, plantain salve that has been absolutely magical.  But I want to add arnica for pain be request  but am hesitant to mess with whats working.

                           

                          Just would love to have some of the ins and outs of the process explained.

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                      • #59567
                        Kait Leonard
                        Student

                          I’m with the group that wants to learn more about combining and making formulas. I’m also interested in how to do extractions of gums/resins and mushrooms.

                          Can’t wait!

                           

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                          • #59854
                            Michelle
                            Student

                              Yes, this would be a great subject!!

                          • #59633
                            Sydnia Ginger Anady
                            Student

                              awesome!! i read through some of the other requests first and would also like to see a live webinar on substitution of herbs in formulas and also which herbs not to combine because they cancel each other out or enhance each other to much. so excited for the webinar and the opportunity to learn from you and garner some wisdom.  THANK YOU THANK YOU for asking us

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                            • #59634
                              Sydnia Ginger Anady
                              Student

                                i do have a question… since it is winter.  do plants that are over wintered in the house like calendula still provide medicinal value or is it better to leave them outside and let nature take course.  also which plants need to struggle to earn their living and which ones are better given some extra love and nice growing conditions… i want to foster the best opportunity for growth and medicinal value

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                              • #60472
                                chanawillyard@ymail.com
                                Student

                                  Hi Doc,

                                  Information on dosing the grandkids with formulas such as immune support and various others. How much, how often, ages 2 to 5.

                                  Thanks

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                              • #59318
                                Helen Huizenga
                                Student

                                  Hi,

                                  I would like to see more about the best way to dose with tinctures and what herbs require dual extractions and the use of resins and how to best extract them. Also how do you know what kind of dose are you getting when creating your own herbal capsules .

                                  So excited to be here !!

                                  Thanks 🙂

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                                  • #59433
                                    Ana Baird
                                    Student

                                      I’m also interested in resins and how to extract and use them, in particular Frankincense.

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                                    • #59525
                                      Kelly Clemmer
                                      Student

                                        Good ideas! I always have more questions on the nitty gritty details…I like precise instructions when I’m just starting out with something.

                                    • #59328
                                      Jessica Coulter
                                      Student

                                        I feel like more clinical examples would be helpful. I feel more confident when you give examples of someone coming in with issues you have seen and gives us time to think in our brain how to help them and you tell us how you have helped them.

                                      • #59332
                                        Greg Boggs
                                        Student

                                          A question I noticed pop up with some regularity is how to substitute herbs in a formula, so perhaps a webinar on how to make and alter your own formulas. Also, I would like to know more on harvesting herbs, specifically on harvesting at multiple times to encourage continued growth and to continue to get a harvest multiple times throughout the season.

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                                          • #59526
                                            Kelly Clemmer
                                            Student

                                              I definitely would be interested in how to create our own formulas! I often don’t have herbs recommended, so I omit and just use what I have, but are there other common substitutions I could make? How do I know if omitting an herb will make the combination less effective? All the questions!  And if I have 5 herbs that do similar things, do I pick one or two? or combine a few?

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                                              • #59912
                                                Jen
                                                Student

                                                  this. Creating formulas for teas and tinctures. Learning why you would use 2 parts on the main herb vs 1 part for all.

                                                • #59970
                                                  Angie Mason
                                                  Student

                                                    YES!  Great idea!  Since I began my schooling last year, I have started growing approximately 60 plus herbs.  I am still buying from HGH instead of harvesting my own.  I have ZERO confidence in harvesting for medicine without killing them.  ALSO, I started taking herbs daily…..  not sure if that’s alright.  How long can I take certain herbs and do I need others for daily vitamins?  ANY topic would be beneficial for me.  I learn something new daily.

                                                • #61359
                                                  Brenda Music
                                                  Student

                                                    I would appreciate learning more about harvesting, how much to take, ow much to leave, what time of the season to collect for most potency and why. I was collecting my ginkgo leaves when they were green, then heard that it is better to collect them when they start to turn. I always remember things better when you include the why. Why it is better to collect it in a certain season?

                                                • #59337
                                                  Diana
                                                  Student

                                                    Hi Doc,

                                                    I read an article from USU: Sheep Select Diets To Control Parasites. It talks about how sheep will choose feed with tannins when their parasite load is high and as they even out, they will choose less tannins.  So, do we trust our animals instincts and give them choices if the situation presents itself, go full science (parasite load count & not give choices) or is there something else you recommend? 

                                                    I look at it like this: If the sheep has parasites, the dog has parasites (since she believes in rolling in and eating hors d’oeuvers freely given by the sheep)… which means I probably have them.  If it’s the tannins they are after (like my grape plants) and we have them growing naturally on the ranch, do we allow them to self medicate, so to speak?  My dog doesn’t count… she’ll eat anything.  I mean farm animals more; are their instincts with our guidance a good start or do we just start and stay in charge?

                                                    During your time as a vet, did you ever correlate longer living dogs with owners who used more herbs or better food or did the ppl who fed junkie food have just as long lives in their animals?  Did you ever notice a pattern?

                                                    Also, I’d really enjoy learning more about labour and delivery with herbs.  Other than giving birth, I know nothing about the subject and it is very interesting.

                                                     

                                                     

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                                                    • #59839
                                                      Jean
                                                      Student

                                                        Diane, You asked: During your time as a vet, did you ever correlate longer living dogs with owners who used more herbs or better food or did the ppl who fed junkie food have just as long lives in their animals?

                                                        Diane,  We acquired two different small terrier breeds late summer/early fall.  They were on one of the cheapest grocery store dog foods prior to us obtaining them.  We changed to a raw food diet (for the most part—one does not esp. like raw food)  All this to say, it took 3 months or more to see a positive change in their coats.  It should have only taken 8 weeks.

                                                        Recently, my husband bought some cheap treats for the dogs.  One of the dogs turned “out of control” angry immediately after having them.  It happened more then 4x !

                                                        Regarding an animals instinct: I am learning to trust animal instinct over my limited knowledge base. (in regards to the natural world NOT man made products)

                                                        Regarding parasite count:  Learning how to count parasite load would be a good class.  What kind of microscope to use would be nice to know.  Years ago when we had goats I learned from an online goat person that Vet. techs were no longer trained to correctly test for parasite load, that one should learn how to do it themselves.  I dont think it was that hard.  I just never had the time nor skills nor knowledge to go down that path.  Life is too busy as it is.  But at this point, it would just be a good thing to know.  Who knows where that would lead to!

                                                        Hope I didnt step on anyone’s toes.

                                                        • #61360
                                                          Brenda Music
                                                          Student

                                                            I would like to learn about the parasite load as well. I used to have goats and wanted to get a microscope for that very reason.

                                                      • #59342
                                                        Lisa Derksen
                                                        Student

                                                          I would like to see the skeleton system covered.  I’ve had a few friends die from bone cancer, currently have a friend fighting giant cell tumours in her bones.  Then there are lots of people with osteoporosis & osteoarthritis.

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                                                          • #59699
                                                            Mother Pelagia
                                                            Student

                                                              Yes, we need info on bones. I was looking for a way to help someone whose bones break frequently and more or less randomly (he has moderate osteopenia, which is not enough to explain it) and the doctors can’t figure it out. Many doctors over many years. We need a section on the skeletal system in the school.

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                                                            • #59902
                                                              Lindsay Rivera
                                                              Student

                                                                That’s interesting, would be great to learn about!

                                                            • #59344
                                                              Linda Stritzel
                                                              Student

                                                                super excited about this webinar. All these topics are good! out of the ones given here I would pick dosing and formulas . what ever topic is picked there will be something new to learn. thank you!!!

                                                              • #59408
                                                                Megan Bumps
                                                                Student

                                                                  Herbs you can use during pregnancy, lactation, and small children.

                                                                  1. What herbs can you use if mama is having a cytokine storm?
                                                                  2. What herbs can you use for whooping cough for mamas and babies?
                                                                  3. What herbs should home birth mamas learn about for labor and delivery?
                                                                  4. Is jaundice in babies an automatic light treatment therapy in the hospital or are there at-home remedies that can be used?
                                                                  5. Are there herbs strong enough for postpartum pains? (I had to be on narcotics the last couple of times since it hurt too much to have baby on me and I was worried about not bonding properly unless some of that pain got thoroughly numbed.)
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                                                                  • #59527
                                                                    Kelly Clemmer
                                                                    Student

                                                                      9 months pregnant here and these are great questions!  This is my first postpartum with access to cramp bark so I am trying it for afterbirth pains!

                                                                  • #59412
                                                                    karolstiegman@gmail.com
                                                                    Student

                                                                      what herbs to use for chronic strepp throat

                                                                      What herbs help fight chronic streptococcus?

                                                                       

                                                                       

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                                                                    • #59414
                                                                      Leslie
                                                                      Student

                                                                        What I would like to know most is the art of combining herbs to make the most potent medicine.  What are all the things you think about when encountering an individual with a certain condition?  Is it best to combine different herbs for a condition, or is a simple the best?

                                                                        Thank you, I’m so excited about the upcoming webinar!

                                                                        Leslie

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                                                                        • #59489
                                                                          Jessica Coulter
                                                                          Student

                                                                            I have a question too along those lines. If someone is needing two formulas but there is an herb in both of them do I elimate that certain herb in one of the formulas so I’m not overdoing the same herb?Or is the amount really not going to do any harm

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                                                                        • #59434
                                                                          Ana Baird
                                                                          Student

                                                                            Hi Doc! Thanks for the webinar. I’d like information on herbs for glaucoma, what causes glaucoma, and eye health in general, cataracts, too.

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                                                                          • #59486
                                                                            Elizabeth
                                                                            Student

                                                                              Hello Doctor Jones ! Some topics I would suggests would be :

                                                                              Electric magnetic  field protection (EMF protection/pollutant protection)

                                                                              Human Parasites

                                                                              Iodine ( the reasons for taking it)

                                                                              Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear,
                                                                              All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer!

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                                                                            • #59505
                                                                              Leanna Cain
                                                                              Student

                                                                                I would love to hear about good trusted places we can go to for purchasing the herbs.  I have run into the problem several times of needing an herb and it being sold out at the homegrown herbalist sight.  Having multiple sites to look to that are grown and processed in a manor for high potency would be so helpful.  I’m just not sure which sites can be trusted.

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                                                                              • #59507
                                                                                Natashia Atkinson
                                                                                Student

                                                                                  I think it would be great to have a webinar on nutrition building. How, what, when? For all ages. It seems as though many issues could be helped or even resolved by way of getting to a proper nutrient, mineral, water level in the body. It would be so helpful to learn what foods,supplements,herbs to begin with, how to and how long, etc. and when, such as what ages need what & when, when it’s important to consider that there is a nutrient deficiency, and every day practice of keeping up your nutrients. Also, how chronic dehydration(which is so much more common than people realize) plays such a roll in health issues.

                                                                                  Appreciate you all, Natashia

                                                                                  May His face shine upon you, Natashia

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                                                                                • #59521
                                                                                  Wendy Dyk
                                                                                  Student

                                                                                    Hi Doc!

                                                                                    I’m super excited for the webinar!  I have a few questions that I would really like to have covered, if possible.

                                                                                    -I loved the When There Is No Doctor segment.  Perhaps some additional tips on that topic.  For example, the duct tape suture is brilliant! Can it be adapted for a deep cut on a finger, for example?  Are there other injuries/illnesses that could be addressed, for example a dental emergency and there’s no dentist, etc?

                                                                                    -A few times when using an herb(s) for an injury or illness, I have wondered how long you give the herb(s) before either trying another herb(s), or deciding that perhaps the situation needs a pharmaceutical intervention? A couple days? Longer or shorter?

                                                                                    The other topics already mentioned sound great too! Looking forward to the webinar! Thank you!

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                                                                                  • #59542
                                                                                    Noortje
                                                                                    Student

                                                                                      Hi,

                                                                                      nice that you give a live student webinar. I’m looking forward to it!

                                                                                      Which herbs you shouldn’t use together with other herbs. In general so when used as powder, tea and/ or tincture. What are the signs of the herbs you shouldn’t mix together? Do you need to look to herb/ plantfamilies or do you need to have in mind that some herbs might have similar effects? You don’t want have an overload or that herbs interfere each other effectness.

                                                                                      Further I’m interested as well in if there are some herbs you can still use when you are pregnant and labour.

                                                                                      And some questions about animals but I need to do some better research first on your website if I can find those answers. So I come back later on.

                                                                                      Have a good day

                                                                                       

                                                                                       

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                                                                                    • #59545
                                                                                      Noortje
                                                                                      Student

                                                                                        Hi,

                                                                                        some other questions of me here below:

                                                                                        • in the veterinary lesson is written that wormwood and garlic are poisonous for cats and dogs. But in the parasite lesson you give only one recipe including garlic and wormwood as ingredients. So what can I give my cat and dogs?
                                                                                        • our regular veterinar told us to give the cat and dogs a few times a year a preventive cure against parasites. What do you think about that? And is there another way? May I give some herbs/ tincture instead?
                                                                                        •  Further I have the same question for the horses. The veterinar said that we need to give the horses every year in the beginning of the winter a cure against cestoda and botfly larva oestridae. And in march – may against strongyle cyathostominae.
                                                                                        • And what can we give our chicken against parasites? Can you tell also something about the frequency?
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                                                                                      • #59563
                                                                                        SUZANNE
                                                                                        Student

                                                                                          Wow, this is a great opportunity for you to teach us how to substitute herbs in formulas. How to determine if the herbs will or won’t cancel each other out. If they will work together. How to know if the mix of herbs will or will not work for example (you have a great slide on  mixing tinctures ie-tannins + alkaloids = elmer’s glue). How to take a formula for humans and substitute herbs that are okay for dogs into the formula. For example: The human formula Blood KLNZ has three herbs (garlic, mistletoe, and wormwood) that dogs can not have. So how would I go about subbing for these herbs so my dog can have this formula?

                                                                                          This would be a wonderful addition to everyone’s knowledge here in the school. There will always be a time when you don’t have all the herbs for a specific formula. The more we can learn the better off we all will be. As you have heard before knowledge is powerful! Thank you Doc!!!

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                                                                                        • #59587
                                                                                          Rebecca
                                                                                          Student

                                                                                            Hi Doc!

                                                                                            I’m excited for whatever topic is chosen for the webinar! I have been taking my time chewing through the course and was wondering if basic herbal energetics would be too big of a topic to touch on? I know each historical practice has their own version of this topic so I’m probably opening a pretty big can of worms.

                                                                                            Maybe an easier way of looking at it is how to judge from several herbs of the same action is best for the job on a person by person basis?

                                                                                            Thanks!

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                                                                                          • #59695
                                                                                            Sarah Miranda
                                                                                            Student

                                                                                              I’d love to cover Flu and H5N1 and cytokine storm treatments especially in children. For example is grape leaf safe for kids? I saw somewhere you say elder leaf is for adults only. Does this apply to other plants as well?

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                                                                                            • #59829
                                                                                              Dalene King
                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                Just joined today (Merry Christmas to me to me from my wonderful husband) so I will be happy to learn from any webinar.  My initial interest likes others’ requests regarding combining herbs to greatest affect.

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                                                                                              • #59838
                                                                                                Jean
                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                  If some of the questions above have been covered in the course somewhere (which I believe some have) Then perhaps locating them for people would be an idea so that there is less repetition going forward.  For questions asked here that may not be in the course (or not detailed enough) Perhaps a question and answer webinar would work.  I think the one question that I wonder about is: what formula’s not to mix with other formula’s.  But, I think that the answer to that will come with time and experience on my part.  I guess it is good to have a topic planned before hand in case people cant think of their questions right off.

                                                                                                  • #59840
                                                                                                    Jean
                                                                                                    Student

                                                                                                      Learning how to count parasite load would be a good class.  What kind of microscope to use would be nice to know.

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                                                                                                  • #59842
                                                                                                    Valarie Bigler
                                                                                                    Student

                                                                                                      I would like to learn about herbs good for uterine fibroids and pigment dispersion syndrome, aging eyes, etc. Thanks Doc!

                                                                                                    • #59862
                                                                                                      Greg Boggs
                                                                                                      Student

                                                                                                        I thought of a couple more questions.

                                                                                                        1. What herbs should never be dried and only used fresh, if any?
                                                                                                        2. The dosing rules in the course say 1 rounded teaspoon of dried herbs. If I’m going to make a tea with say, 2 herbs, would I use 1 teaspoon of each, or 1/2 teaspoon of each?
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                                                                                                      • #59872
                                                                                                        Wendy Dyk
                                                                                                        Student

                                                                                                          Wow! So many great ideas and questions! I hope we will get to hear all the answers! Another thing I believe Doc has mentioned was possibly  categorizing the herbs by their strongest to weakest actions.  I think that would be really helpful info, especially when considering substitutions for a formula if we don’t have a particular herb in hand. I’d really appreciate hearing a class on that, or especially having something I could print out. Thanks!

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                                                                                                        • #59917
                                                                                                          Jean
                                                                                                          Student

                                                                                                            Does a “webinar” mean there will not be a replay?

                                                                                                          • #59920
                                                                                                            Jean
                                                                                                            Student

                                                                                                              Sometimes one can be taking a lot of tinctures.  Perhaps it was talked about somewhere in the course?  But, when your taking many different tinctures . . . that adds up to a lot of alcohol.  But more to the point . . . how does one take “many” tinctures at the same time or in one day? (for days) What should be the most that one can take in a given day?  Some need to be taken often. But lets say its possible to be taking ten different tinctures in one day.  I suppose you could take a different kind every hour? But, usually your suppose to eat something first. So, have something to eat every hour with given tincture?  One way around it would be to use the dry powders instead of the tinctures.  ie: powders plus honey (an electuary) Or all powders at the same time and down the hatch? (yikes)

                                                                                                               

                                                                                                               

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                                                                                                            • #59941
                                                                                                              Mandy Manjusri
                                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                                This is an intriguing topic Doc. Lots of people I know are already on some type of medication. So, how do we help those who are interested in herbal stuff at same time. Blows my mind. Thank you for all you do. I’m learning so much. 

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                                                                                                              • #60018
                                                                                                                Sarah Lam
                                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                                  Because of lyme, my husband and I for years have taken a resveratrol supplement made from Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum) per info from Stephen Harrod Buhner’s book.  Will this resveratrol work the same as from the herbs listed in the respiratory section to stop cytokine storms?  Or is there something else in the herbs that is needed? If we take it pretty regularly, would it prevent a cytokine storm, even if we take the herbs that increase cytokines?  Thanks!

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                                                                                                                • #60019
                                                                                                                  Tracy Solomon
                                                                                                                  Student

                                                                                                                    Hi Doc Jones, I am right now searching for a way to help both a friend who is going through chemo treatment and having a terrible cough and my 4 month old grandson who just started with a cough.  I know if it was me or my husband, I would try mullein inhalations (there is likely something better but that is where I am at right now).  I need to get back to this course to keep learning and understanding more but I really would like to have something on common winter illnesses and those types of conditions with those I am hoping to help.

                                                                                                                  • #60021
                                                                                                                    Beth Trujillo
                                                                                                                    Student

                                                                                                                      Would love to learn more about helping women with herbs for hormone balance issues: preconception health, menopause, etc.

                                                                                                                      Beth Trujillo

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                                                                                                                    • #60031
                                                                                                                      Elizabeth
                                                                                                                      Student

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                                                                                                                        I agree – combining tinctures would be good. I feel like I don’t have a good handle on blending.

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                                                                                                                      • #60032
                                                                                                                        Elizabeth
                                                                                                                        Student

                                                                                                                          Veterinary herbs/tinctures/salves to have on hand, especially for cattle.

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                                                                                                                        • #60408
                                                                                                                          nowis4u@earthlink.net
                                                                                                                          Student

                                                                                                                            A class on how to use this forum better. Has not come easy for me. Also the pass or fail mind set is hard for me. I do not memorize things well. I learn by repeating mostly. Feel you have to be braining to pass test. Maybe classes on how older/any people could stress less on this. I am hoping this means I have responded to a post.. check it off my list. Not sure how to create a post.  So much to learn before I can learn what I came here to learn.

                                                                                                                          • #60441
                                                                                                                            Jeanne Brady
                                                                                                                            Student

                                                                                                                              I would like to know what herbs would help with menstrual irregularities after having covid 19

                                                                                                                            • #60444
                                                                                                                              Shirley Burns
                                                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                                                I would love to hear recommendations for menopause symptoms: insomnia, hot flashes and night sweats!  I started having night sweats around age 51 and decided to take HRT because I was unable to sleep and function well at work.  9 years later I decided to stop spending $120-$150 monthly for HRT and go a more natural route.  Unfortunately, I have not been very successful.  I went off HRT about 2 ½ years ago and intense hot flashes and night sweats returned.  I’ve worked with several herbalists and naturopaths and have tried many combinations of herbs and supplements to eliminate symptoms.  Black cohosh at about 28 grams daily worked for a few weeks before symptoms returned.   Last summer was the most intense so far having 10-15 hot flashes/night sweats daily.  Keeping the house at 60 degrees this winter (burr!) has reduced episodes to 6-8 daily.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.  I cannot be the only one! Thank you!!

                                                                                                                              • #60467
                                                                                                                                Donna Clark
                                                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                                                  There are so many great questions I would be greatful to have answers to!  My one contribution is this;

                                                                                                                                  During the Principles of Herbal Therapy lesson, you mention finding a mentor that really knows herbalism and pharmaceuticals – how do we go about finding that person?

                                                                                                                                  Thank you – am really enjoying learning through this course!

                                                                                                                                   

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                                                                                                                                  Lisa Derksen
                                                                                                                                  Student

                                                                                                                                    The link isn’t working.

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                                                                                                                                    Christa Renner
                                                                                                                                    Student

                                                                                                                                      Is the live student webinar still happening?

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                                                                                                                                      Jean
                                                                                                                                      Student

                                                                                                                                        What link?  (smile)  Was it a link in an email?  I guess I didnt see one.

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                                                                                                                                          Greg Boggs
                                                                                                                                          Student

                                                                                                                                            Here you go!

                                                                                                                                            Livestream With Doc

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                                                                                                                                              Lisa Derksen
                                                                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                                                                I’m still getting a “this video is unavailable” message

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                                                                                                                                                  Greg Boggs
                                                                                                                                                  Student

                                                                                                                                                    Yes they haven’t started it yet

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                                                                                                                                                  Pat Johnson
                                                                                                                                                  Student

                                                                                                                                                    no live at the link??????

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                                                                                                                                                    Christa Renner
                                                                                                                                                    Student

                                                                                                                                                      hey Greg is the livestream happening? Even when I click on the link you just added I get a black screen that says this video is unavailable. TIA

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                                                                                                                                                        Greg Boggs
                                                                                                                                                        Student

                                                                                                                                                          Yes once they start the livestream, that is where it is supposed to show up

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                                                                                                                                                            Elizabeth
                                                                                                                                                            Student

                                                                                                                                                              When is it supposed to start? I thought it as supposed to start at 8 pm EST/ 6pm MDT…

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                                                                                                                                                      Maggie
                                                                                                                                                      Student

                                                                                                                                                        Has anyone heard a report from Doc that they plan on still having the livestream tonight? Thanks!

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                                                                                                                                                        SUZANNE
                                                                                                                                                        Student

                                                                                                                                                          I am praying that Doc is doing okay and there is no problem with him!!!!!

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                                                                                                                                                          SUZANNE
                                                                                                                                                          Student

                                                                                                                                                            Well, it is now almost 9 pm here and I am going to bed. I hope all is well with Doc and that it is just a tech issue. Hope I will be available to see the webinar if and when he reschedules it. Blessings to all and to all a good night!

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                                                                                                                                                            Juanita Moffatt
                                                                                                                                                            Student

                                                                                                                                                              I’m keen to know if Comfrey is contraindicated in cases with Cancer please?  

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                                                                                                                                                              Janice Crowell
                                                                                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                                                                                I would like to see  a webinar on depression, not related to hormones.

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                                                                                                                                                                Sarah Miranda
                                                                                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                                                                                  Do you guys email students ahead of time announcing that there will be a live webinar? I found it here by chance in the form but would have really appreciated an email announcement.

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                                                                                                                                                                  Chris Wheeler
                                                                                                                                                                  Student

                                                                                                                                                                    I would love some info on treating mastitis in goats and also foot scald. Thanks!

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                                                                                                                                                                    Dr. Patrick Jones
                                                                                                                                                                    Homestead Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                    Topic Author

                                                                                                                                                                      how to rotate herbs over the years. I purchased a bunch of herbs in preparation for the cold/flu season and no one got sick. They are 2+ years old now. I plan on composting them but how to navigate this volume/usage, when to toss, when to keep, how much to have on hand, etc…

                                                                                                                                                                      how to rotate herbs over the years. I purchased a bunch of herbs in preparation for the cold/flu season and no one got sick. They are 2+ years old now. I plan on composting them but how to navigate this volume/usage, when to toss, when to keep, how much to have on hand, etc…

                                                                                                                                                                      I am not sure on the topic ? You have coverd so many ! My jump off herb was Dandelion and I guess it will always be special to me !! It went from some thing I hated to some thing special ! But could we have it on a Saturday ? I would really like to be a part of that ! I am a new student and I think I just found Herb Disney land !! There is just so much knoledge and things to learn on here ! its truely awsome !! Thank you Doc. for getting this ball rolling and preserving all this old medicine and bringing all this new knoledge on medicine to the masses !! I want to ride every ride and visit every booth here in Herb Disney Land !! Thanks ! William Hoffman.

                                                                                                                                                                      Dandelion: https://homesteadacademy.com/courses/homegrown-herbalist/sections/individual-plant-lessons/lessons/dandelion-taraxacum-officinalis-monograph/?asp_highlight=dandelion&p_asid=1

                                                                                                                                                                      Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Dr. Patrick Jones
                                                                                                                                                                      Homestead Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                      Topic Author

                                                                                                                                                                        Just  a reminder folks. The webinar is tonight at 6pm Mountain Time.

                                                                                                                                                                        You can go to this link to participate: https://homesteadacademy.com/courses/homegrown-herbalist/sections/live-webinars/lessons/livestream-with-doc/

                                                                                                                                                                        That page won’t look like anything until right before the webinar.  See you there!

                                                                                                                                                                        Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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                                                                                                                                                                        Jean
                                                                                                                                                                        Student

                                                                                                                                                                          Greg, How does one get to the recorded livestream?  Thank you in advance.

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                                                                                                                                                                            Greg Boggs
                                                                                                                                                                            Student

                                                                                                                                                                              Here you go!

                                                                                                                                                                              Livestream With Doc

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                                                                                                                                                                                Jean
                                                                                                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                                                                                                  Thank you! (that worked for me)

                                                                                                                                                                                  I decided to try the advance search and it did lead to the recorded live stream (believe it or not)

                                                                                                                                                                                  I could not seem to get to it any other way.

                                                                                                                                                                                  THANK YOU!

                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                   

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                                                                                                                                                                              Brenda Music
                                                                                                                                                                              Student

                                                                                                                                                                                I have just started so I don’t know if this is covered in the course, but how to rotate herbs over the years. I purchased a bunch of herbs in preparation for the cold/flu season and no one got sick. They are 2+ years old now. I plan on composting them but how to navigate this volume/usage, when to toss, when to keep, how much to have on hand, etc…

                                                                                                                                                                                If in an apocalyptic situation and no prescription meds are available, what to use if you need a blood thinner? I had a situation where medical care was unavailable and the person have a DVT. We used nattokinase but would have much preferred a prescription. Alas the system is so broken it took weeks to get proper care.

                                                                                                                                                                                I would like to what could be use long term for high blood pressure and high cholesterol since I read that berberine is not a good long term choice.

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                                                                                                                                                                                Ruth Downing
                                                                                                                                                                                Student

                                                                                                                                                                                  Hey Doc.  I would like to know if there are herbs for hypothyroidism?  My doctor says that I have a low thyroid issue and wants me to take pharma meds and I refuse.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Thanks

                                                                                                                                                                                  • #61390
                                                                                                                                                                                    Dr. Patrick Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                    Homestead Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                                    Topic Author

                                                                                                                                                                                      The Thyroid Stim formula is often helpful depending on how low the levels are.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Endocrine Formulas

                                                                                                                                                                                      Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Dr. Patrick Jones
                                                                                                                                                                                    Homestead Instructor
                                                                                                                                                                                    Topic Author

                                                                                                                                                                                      Thank you! (that worked for me)

                                                                                                                                                                                      I decided to try the advance search and it did lead to the recorded live stream (believe it or not)

                                                                                                                                                                                      I could not seem to get to it any other way.

                                                                                                                                                                                      THANK YOU!

                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                                                                                                      Toward the bottom of the lessons list is a category called Live Webinars. That’s where it’s hiding.

                                                                                                                                                                                      Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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