Lila's Herbal Revolution

We Took 30 Grams of Turmeric Every Day for a Week

Let's cut the internet noise and have some real conversation about turmeric! Today I'm joined by specialist guest, personal trainer and nutrition coach Nick Medlock to discuss our week of taking 30 grams of turmeric per day! I know plenty of people in the herbal community just fell out of their chairs at a dose like that - but THIS is how I practice and get results with clients. Effective dosing. (Under the guidance of a practitioner of course) p.s. The information provided by Lila's Herbal Revolution is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health regimen. Now some quick turmeric myths you need to know about: * Piperine making turmeric 2,000 times more bioavailable - B.S. Based on a misinterpreted study. * Turmeric does NOT extract well as tea. Don't do it. I don't recommend tincturing it either. * Curcumin does not give you all the benefits of turmeric (astringent, tissue building, bone healing, blood fat lowering benefits GONE). Doesn't mean it's not a great anti-inflammatory, it just doesn't perform like the WHOLE ROOT. * Lastly, turmeric is a jack of all trades, master of none. It does A LOT for one single herb but it's not the best herb in town for any one thing. So know that just because an herb does something, how potently it does something needs to be considered. Enjoy. -Lila 🪬 pattern assessment quiz - https://tally.so/r/n05N1y [https://tally.so/r/n05N1y] 🪷 work together - https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date] 🌿 Subscribe - https://tvnhc.com/listen/ [https://tvnhc.com/listen/] 🧪 Functional Lab Work Master Class - https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZTMEPD5KBP4YL [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZTMEPD5KBP4YL]

How you should be taking your herbs- Teas Vs. Tinctures Vs. Churnas

Herbal Preparations Matter More Than You Think - Teas, Tinctures & More A Practical Guide to Herbal Preparations Most herbal advice tells you which herb to take. Almost none of it tells you how to take it. In this episode, Lila breaks down the most common herbal preparations — tinctures, teas, infusions, decoctions, powders, and capsules — covering the real pros, cons, and clinical reasoning behind each one. If you've ever wondered why your herbs aren't working, the answer might not be the herb. It might be the form. What We Cover * Why the preparation method matters as much as the herb itself — and the common mistakes Lila sees people make * Tinctures — the pros, the cons, the dosing math that makes them less economical than most people think, and when they actually make sense * Teas, infusions, and decoctions — what the difference is, which parts of the plant call for which method, and why this is the backbone of traditional Chinese medicine * Powders — Lila's preferred form in clinical practice, why the digestive system is the best extractor of constituents, and how to work with the taste * Capsules — the convenience trade-off, when they make sense, and why high-dose herbs in capsule form can get complicated fast * Where Ayurveda, TCM, and Western herbalism each land on preparations — and what that tells us about their philosophies * Honorable mentions — medicated ghees, medicated wines, infused oils, poultices, liniments * A note on extract quality — why not all tinctures are created equal and what to look for in a supplier Links and Resources 🪬 pattern assessment quiz -> https://tally.so/r/n05N1y [https://tally.so/r/n05N1y] 🪷 work together -> https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date] 🌿 Subscribe -> https://tvnhc.com/listen/ [https://tvnhc.com/listen/] 🧪 Functional Lab Work Master Class -> https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZTMEPD5KBP4YL [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/ZTMEPD5KBP4YL]  🌀 Coming Up on Lila's Herbal (R)evolution 🌀 Next episode Lila is joined by her friend Nick Medlock for a For Science episode — and this time they're going deep on turmeric. Stay tuned. ShareProject contentThe Herbal (R) evolution [/project/019d7351-811c-7712-9f66-f4b8dc254efb]Created by youAdd PDFs, documents, or other text to reference in this project.

Lithium Orotate One Week on a Misunderstood Mineral- W/ Guest!

When most people hear "lithium" they think psychiatric drug, black box warning, and blood tests every three months. But lithium orotate is a different compound entirely - one that has been quietly used in natural healing for decades, first researched by German physician Hans Niepierre in the 1970s, and largely dismissed by mainstream psychiatry because the system had already standardized around lithium carbonate. This week on For Science, my partner Jordan and I both took lithium orotate for over a week - titrating up to a moderate dose of around 15mg elemental lithium daily - and reported back on what we noticed. Spoiler: we kept taking it after the experiment ended. What We Cover * Lithium carbonate vs. lithium orotate - same mineral, very different compounds and clinical pictures * Why Hans Niepierre's research was ignored and why that probably wasn't about the science * Dosing clarified: elemental lithium vs. total compound weight - what the bottle is actually telling you * Why lithium may be an essential nutrient we're all quietly deficient in * What conditions lithium orotate has been used to support: mood disorders, migraines, depression, PTSD, OCD, autism, anorexia, aggression, alcoholism, anxiety, and more * What the week actually felt like: mood leveling, reactivity softening, dream processing, expanded spatial awareness, sensory presence * Jordan's experience as a lay person taking a natural supplement for the first time in a structured experiment * Task-switching and cognitive flexibility changes noticed mid-week * Dream state changes - Ayurvedic context for why this matters * What happened when Jordan added a full herbal protocol partway through - and why that mattered * Coming off lithium orotate vs. coming off antidepressants or lithium carbonate - the withdrawal comparison * Affordability: why this accessible nutrient isn't getting more airtime * Practitioner note: when lithium orotate belongs in a full protocol vs. standalone use * Lithium toxicity concerns addressed - and why blood monitoring looks different here than with carbonate Links and Resources 🪬 pattern assessment quiz [https://tally.so/r/n05N1y]🪷 work together [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date]🌿 Subscribe [https://tvnhc.com/listen/] 🌀 Coming Up on The Herbal (R)evolution 🌀 Next up on For Science: High dose turmeric, castor oil packs & More! The data is already coming in and it is fascinating. Stay tuned. Have a substance, supplement, herb, or practice you want Lila to try for a week? Drop me a message- Lila@Tvnhc.com

Your Liver Is Running Your Life (And Your Doctor Has No Idea)

Your Body Is Asking - Is Your Liver Listening? The Spiritual Root of Physical Symptoms, and the Organ That Bridges Both Worlds Summary This episode started as a liver deep-dive and became something more. Lila explores the concept of the body's veto - the idea that our physical body will intervene when we aren't listening to what our life, relationships, work, or environment are asking of us. Anchored in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic frameworks, this episode connects the liver's physiological role (processing over 500 body functions, from hormones to emotions) to the patterns Lila sees in complex clients: stuckness, overwhelm, and symptoms that don't resolve until the deeper layer is addressed. You'll walk away understanding why your liver might be at the root of your skin issues, migraines, hormonal imbalances, road rage, and more - and what to actually do about it. What We Cover * The body's veto - how the body uses physical symptoms to communicate what the mind won't act on * Why Lila shelved the liver episode she planned and what made her finally record this one * How traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda use metaphor (liver fire, rising wind, vata in the head) to map symptoms - and why translating that into Western medicine misses the point * The liver's role in over 500 body functions: hormone clearance, nutrient metabolism, blood sugar, detox, and emotional regulation * Why your dermatologist and optometrist will never ask about your liver - and why they should * The body's survival priority order: liver first, then skin, then eyes - what this means for how long healing takes * Liver congestion as the root of: acne, insomnia, early graying, tinnitus, migraines, anxiety, irritability, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and more * The anger-irritability-reactivity connection (plus road rage as a real clinical example) * What burdens the liver: sugar, ultra-processed foods, alcohol, medications, caffeine, environmental toxins, and synthetic fragrance * Why most Americans have subclinical liver dysfunction - and what that actually means * The bitter flavor as medicine: why dandelion, arugula, mustard greens, and burdock matter * Herbs for the liver: dandelion root, artichoke, Bhumi Amlaki, bupleurum, and what makes each one useful * Beets, lemon zest, blueberries, castor oil packs, and hydration as daily liver support tools * How supporting the physical liver frees up capacity in the rest of your life * Lila's personal panic attack story - and how a perfumed car connected the dots * Next up: lithium orotate for mood, memory, and mental imbalance - Lila's partner joins for a week-long experiment Links and Resources 🪬Interested in understanding what pattern is DRIVING your symptoms, take my 2 minute pattern assessment quiz! →https://tally.so/r/n05N1y 🪷 Want to find out what it's like to work together? https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date⁠ 🌿Subscribe to the podcast https://tvnhc.com/listen/ 🌀 Coming Up on The Herbal (R)evolution🌀 Next week is a FOR SCIENCE segment - Lila's partner puts lithium orotate to the test for a full week. We're covering mood support, anxiety, depression, memory, and mental balance from a perspective that doesn't get nearly enough airtime. Tune in.

For Science #1: Nicotine pouches — are they worth the hype?

In this debut episode of the For Science segment, I dedicate my body to science and spend weeks experimenting with nicotine pouches... the wellness world's latest controversial obsession. I share my full personal experience, break down what the research actually says, and give you an honest herbalist's take on whether the cognitive benefits are worth the hidden costs. WHAT WE COVER: * Why nicotine pouches exploded in popularity (sales increased 641% between 2019 and 2022) * The "nicotine lore" being spread by biohackers and health gurus like Andrew Huberman and Dave Asprey * Nicotine as an isolated alkaloid vs. whole plant, and why that distinction matters * How nicotine hijacks your acetylcholine receptors and dopamine reward system * The addiction cycle and why 73% of people who try pouches are still using them * What I personally felt: the focus boost, the bloating, and the disrupted menstrual cycle * Nicotine as an endocrine disruptor and its impact on hormones and cortisol * Gut health impacts: microbiome disruption, motility changes, and leaky gut * What is actually inside pouches (sucralose, carcinogens, and engineered delivery systems) * My verdict: is the benefit worth the cost? * LINKS AND RESOURCES: 🧩 What's actually driving your symptoms?Take the free Hidden Pattern Assessment - a 3-minute quiz that identifies the pattern underneath what you have been feeling. Results appear immediately and are sent to your email.https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/829732/158777877666465500/share [https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/829732/158777877666465500/share] 🗓️ Ready to work 1:1 with Lila?Book a session and get personalized support for your health journey.https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date [https://my.practicebetter.io/#/668479726434574754765a95/bookings?s=6824ecf3c407a619c22bcefa&step=date] 🎙️ Subscribe to the Herbal Evolution PodcastNever miss an episode.https://tvnhc.com/listen/ [https://tvnhc.com/listen/] 🌿 Visit the Websitehttps://tvnhc.com/ [https://tvnhc.com/] COMING UP ON HERBAL EVOLUTION: * Next episode: Deep dive on the liver, how to support it, love it, and decode its symptoms * For Science #2: High-dose turmeric experiment with trainer Nick Medlock * Coming soon: Castor oil packs, lithium orotate, and more