Written by Avery Herbert, Medical Herbalist To view entire article with additional information, please visit:http://www.mindfulmedicinehealth.com/blog/2017/7/4/herbal-medicine-for-beginners-herbalists-a-brief-description

Spring Spring Spring!!!

What an amazing time it is.

I’m getting asked a lot about spring cleansing – and although I’m not one to promote a generic, laxative rich cleanse, I do agree that Spring is by far the best time to use cleansing herbs.

The earth is poking out all those wonderful spring time tonics which by nature are gently cleansing, alterative and rich in vitamins and minerals.

Most people who feel healthy do not need to partake in drastic cleanses – your body does that amazing stuff for you (shoutout to our kidneys and liver!!)

By removing unhealthy foods from our diet like, sugar, alcohol, dairy and poor quality meats and adding in some gentle plant power from our favourite spring time herbs – this can be a cleanse enough!

By giving our livers a break, re-setting our digestive systems by removing poor quality, mucous forming foods, increasing water and exercise and eating WHOLE foods (nothing out of a package), your body will reap the benefits of a natural and beneficial cleanse.

About the Author:

Avery is a Medical Herbalist, born and raised on the incredible Vancouver Island in Southwest British Columbia. She is now living in Victoria after graduating with honors from Pacific Rim College – Diploma of Phytotherapy program, where she studied western herbalism, biomedical sciences, herbal energetics, nutrition and Ayurveda.

Avery uses a combination of Western herbal medicine, Ayurvedic philosophy and holistic nutrition in her practice to assess and treat each person based on their constitution. She studied Ayurveda under her teacher in Kerala, India in 2012 and 2016.  Now a professional member of the BCHA, she hopes to make Herbal Medicine accessible to all.

Other passions include, traveling, gardening, camping and volunteer Harm Reduction work.