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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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Think Like an Herbalist is not a typical herbalism book. Instead of memorizing plant lists or following rigid protocols, this book teaches you how to understand your body in plain language—so you can finally make sense of symptoms, cravings, digestion issues, hormone shifts, and energy crashes.
Written by practicing herbalist and foraging instructor Amelia South, this book draws on years of hands-on experience with herbal medicine, gut health, whole foods, and wild plants. Complex topics like digestion, inflammation, detoxification, and hormonal balance are broken down into concepts that everyday people can actually understand and apply.
Readers consistently say this is the book where things finally “click.” Instead of guessing what supplement to take next, you’ll learn how to read your body’s signals and respond with food, herbs, and simple lifestyle shifts that support real healing. This empowering approach helps you move away from symptom-chasing and toward long-term wellness.
Inside, you’ll discover:
How to understand digestion, gut health, and inflammation without medical jargon
Why many modern diets and health trends leave people feeling worse
How herbal medicine works with the body rather than against it
The role of whole foods, traditional nourishment, and wild plants in healing
How to build confidence in your own intuition and body awareness
This book is ideal for beginners to herbalism, women navigating hormone changes, and anyone seeking a more natural, sustainable approach to health. Whether you’re dealing with gut issues, fatigue, skin problems, or simply want to feel at home in your body again, Think Like an Herbalist offers clarity, encouragement, and a grounded path forward.
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Think Like an Herbalist
Think Like an Herbalist is part handbook, part pep talk, and part field guide to a more grounded way of living. The author walks through the basics of bodily systems, gut health, diet choices, vitamins, lifestyle, foraging, herbal remedies, and mindset. She mixes practical steps with personal stories and folds them into a larger message about taking responsibility for your health. The book is split into prevention and remedies, and she uses the house metaphor again and again. Build the foundation first. Add the herbal siding later. It all feels direct, simple, and very relatable.
As I read, I found myself pulled in by her voice. It’s blunt. It’s funny. It’s very real. She shifts from nutrition advice to honest stories about HPV scares, gut issues, farm work, and motherhood, and she does it without softening anything. That raw tone hit me. When she talks about people wanting an herb to fix a deep problem, I caught myself nodding hard. I have been that person. I liked how she refused the easy path. Her focus on mindset surprised me most of all. She treats it like the missing puzzle piece, and I felt that in my chest while reading.
I also loved the practical sections. The lists of wild plants made me want to walk outside and start spotting things in the grass. The food explanations are plain and simple. No fancy science words. Just straight talk about fiber and color and what actually helps a body feel alive. She writes with strong opinions about diet, wheat, dairy, and medical culture, and sometimes I wanted more nuance. Still, her confidence brings a spark to the pages. The passion behind her advice is obvious. She really cares about people learning how to help themselves, and that energy carries the book.
I walked away feeling hopeful. I would recommend this book to people who want to take their health into their own hands and don’t mind a straight-shooting guide who tells stories along with solutions. It’s great for beginners, for curious foragers, for folks tired of feeling stuck, and for anyone who wants a warm shove toward better habits. It’s not a medical text. It’s a conversation, and a pretty lively one at that.
Pages: 302 | ASIN : B0FMYXKRSN
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