About this episode
We have been healers throughout history. Groups of women gathered together to heal each other and heal their community with plants and foods. We all need to go back to that place of trusting ourselves. This week on the show we interviewed herbalist, Amy McKelvey. Amy told us how she got into herbalism, as well as a pretty interesting history of herbs. She also addresses the importance of plants and our connection to the world around us to achieve healing. In this jam-packed 90 minutes, we covered everything from whether or not you can overdo supplements, to maximizing benefits of the supplements, to how to energize your life! You will learn a TON listening to this show! Originally aired May 2018. In this episode: -12 Days of Funkmas Day 7 giveaway details, featuring Amy KcKelvey from Her Vital Way [1:28] -Amy’s health journey to discovering the healing power of herbs [7:38] -Amy’s pivot from marketing to herbalism, and patterns she noticed in her practice [16:22] -Can you overdo supplements? Dosing for herbs [24:53] -Essential oils safety [30:01] -Where to start with supplements [34:45] -How to make tea infusions [38:08] -Zinc and copper balance [41:44] -Herbs for skin & hormonal acne [45:37] -Herbs for constipation [50:54] -Herbs for sleep and anxiety [57:06] -All about adaptogens, how it affects our body and Amy’s favorite adaptogens [1:01:44] -How to energize your life [1:13:54] -Bandaid vs root cause healing, and how to maximize benefits from supplements [1:16:56] -Healing supplements for menstrual cramps [1:22:45] -How to create your own supplement toolbox [1:25:05] Resources mentioned in this episode: Her Vital Way https://www.hervitalway.com/ Her Vital Way on Insta https://www.instagram.com/hervitalway/ Carb Compatibility Project (next round starts Jan 4th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/carb-compatibility-project Your Hormone Revival (registration opens Jan 11th!) https://www.erinholthealth.com/hormones BioKult Boosted probiotic supplement (save 20% off one box with FUNK20) https://www.bio-kult.com/bio-kult-boosted/p9 Has this resource helped you in any way over the past 3 years? Spread the love and share this free resource! Let’s show people why the Funk’tional Nutrition Podcast is 1 million downloads strong - and counting. **FOR MORE DETAILS & TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, HEAD TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE** https://www.instagram.com/the.funktional.nutritionist/