About this episode
A major hazard of inviting herbalists on this show is that with each conversation, I get so excited about the herb we discussed that I want to run out and get it and start working with it right away! I often have to remind myself that I don’t need to try every single herb, and that many of my most versatile and beloved herbal allies are the ones that I already have in my garden and my spice rack. This conversation with Dr. Orna Izakson about thyme was a great reminder that herbs don’t need to be unusual or exotic to be powerful! Orna shared about how thyme has supported her from the very beginning of her herbal journey, as well as her recipe for the preparation that helped keep her out of the hospital and healing at home. You can find the recipe for her Herbal Steam for Respiratory Health here: https://bit.ly/4iAD0Db Thyme is an amazing herb with so many benefits, and the best thing is, you probably already have a jar of it in your spice rack! Here are just a few ways you can work with thyme’s gifts: ► Infused into vinegar to make an all-purpose antimicrobial cleaner ► Added liberally to food to boost flavor and aid digestion ► Prepared as a tea to soothe a sore throat or relieve congestion To learn even more about this wonderful herb, be sure to give my conversation with Orna a listen! By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ► How working with thyme helped keep Orna from having to go to the hospital ► Why the herbs we need the most are often the ones growing right outside our door ► Three simple ways you can work with thyme for your health ► Why herbal steams are so powerful for warding off colds and flu ► and so much more… For those of you who don’t know her, Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist practicing in Alaska and Oregon, specializing in mental health, women’s health and chronic disease. She spent six years as the founding lead physician of the Traditional Roots Institute at National University of Natural Medicine, served on the Gaia Herbs science advisory board, and is a current faculty member of Psychiatry Redefined. Dr. Izakson previously was an award-winning environmental newspaper reporter, contributing to books on climate change and healthy living. She continues her mission of educating the public about plant medicine, mental health and clinical nutrition as a public speaker and online educator. Dr. Izakson is vice president of the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Doctors and founder of the Naturopathic Climate Alliance. I’m delighted to share our conversation with you today! ---- Get full show notes and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.com For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram! The secret to using herbs successfully begins with knowing who YOU are. Get started by taking my free Herbal Jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter . If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it! On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health. Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com . ---- Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine . She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here .