Herbal Education for Musicians Taught By a Musician
(Non-musicians are also welcome!)
Being a musician is hard on the body, but herbs can help!
WHAT CAN HERBS DO?
Herbs can help with many of the health concerns musicians have.
Being a musician is hard on the body!
Some of the pressures inherent to the demanding musical life include:
- Maintaining a hectic schedule
- Concern about injury from practicing and performing too much
- Concern about illness that will lead to canceled performances and lost income
- Dealing with skin issues that can interfere with performing
- Managing stress and anxiety
- And more!
The good news is that herbs can help!
Instead of taking time off to go see a doctor for every little thing, you can start addressing your concerns at home and have more control over your time and money!
WHY HERBS?
Did you know that most of our modern-day pharmaceuticals are derived from plants?
For millennia, humans have turned to plants to address health concerns and ailments. In the modern day, pharmaceuticals have isolated individual properties of these plants and mass-produced them by recreating the chemicals in labs. However, because those chemicals are isolated, we miss out on the holistic properties of the herbs, many of which counteract the side-effects that can happen when just one is isolated.
Herbs do not cure diseases. Rather, they help support the body’s natural processes. Herbalism is ultimately about helping the body stay in balance to be in the best possible state of health. Because each individual is unique, certain herbs are more suited for an individual’s constitution. Learning about herbalism can help you make decisions about which herbs are best for your body, or you can get guidance from an experienced herbalist. The herbs included in this guide are suitable for most people and are very commonly used.
Not only do herbs nourish our bodies, but they also nourish our souls. Interacting with herbs keeps us connected to the earth. As we prepare remedies to get ready for the winter, grow herbs in the garden or forage the bounty in each season. we are connected to the rhythms of life. This helps us to slow down, notice the value in what we used to call “weeds” and appreciate each and every gift.
Herbs for Musicians 