Within Think Like an Herbalist, readers find practical advice for a more grounded way of living, including remedies, prevention, and the steps to more responsible living. Why was this an important book for you to write?

I know I put this on the back cover, but it’s the honest truth- this is all the stuff I wish I had known about my own health and what to expect with my body when I was 20 years old. If I had been better prepared for the possibilities of various health problems and been more aware of how to PREVENT these things from happening, I feel like I would have been able to avoid many of the health problems I experienced over a 15-year period in my life. My hope is that this book will fall into the hands of other 20-somethings who will appreciate and find value in the wisdom I shared.

How long did it take to research and put this book together? 

It took about two months for me to write it and another 4 months of editing, proofreading, and citing my research.

What is one misconception you believe many people have regarding healthy living? 

So many people think that they just need a magic herb to solve their problems! I hate to break it to you, but that simply doesn’t exist. What you put into your body day after day (food, supplements, etc.) matters more than just about anything else. Herbs are fantastic and very helpful, but they’re not the only answer. It took ME several years to learn and accept that, so I hope you can learn from my own mistakes.

What do you hope readers take away from Think Like an Herbalist?
 
I hope they have an a-ha moment about their own bodies. Even people who have studied herbalism and nutrition have read my book and said “Huh, I never thought of that!” at some part of my book. The more I can open someone’s eyes to new possibilities, the more I feel like I’ve succeeded.
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