#052 SuperFeast Rewind: Becoming A Tonic Herbalist with Sage Dammers

<p>This episode is for parents, health enthusiasts, practitioners, health coaches, herbalists and for those just wanting to dive deeper into answering the call as a tonic herbalist. Today, Sage Dammers (tonic herbalist and master chocolatier) and Mason cover all bases on how to develop yourself and your offering; Sage has dedicated himself to the herbs. What exactly does it take to become a tonic herbalist? Tune in to find out. The guys cover the ground knowledge and a good run down on what you are going to experience as you navigate this herbalist world. Oh and there's also a bit of speak about chocolate ;P so tune in today and lay down those foundations to becoming a tonic herbalist.  </p> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div><strong>In today's episode, you will hear about:</strong></div> <p>- How chocolate is a beautiful vehicle for herbs</p> <p>- Tonic herbs and adaptogens are not symptom-based, but support the body to balance it's own systems</p> <p>- Identifying with your symptom can be terribly damaging - find a new mantra</p> <p>- Creating space (sitting down, taking time and setting an intention) to drink your herbal tonic can be transformational</p> <p>- Sage likes to begin his relationship with a new herb with 1/2ts in hot water in its pure and isolated form - get to know the herb</p> <p>- SuperFeast tonic herbs, in powder-form, forces you to connect with and forge a relationship with the adaptogen (versus a capsule / tablet)</p> <p>- Supplements can provide challenges in the later years - what exactly are the long term effects which have not been researched?</p> <p>- SuperFeast JING really provides that foundational energy</p> <p>- Sitting infront of a computer daily, means your eyes are focused on a static distance, this can be detrimental long term</p> <p>- Neural Nectar and Lion's Mane are specially effective for upgrading brain faculty</p> <p>- Eye issues (strain, poor sight) is connected with liver, so get onto Schizandra / Schisandra to support your liver</p> <p>- Tonic herbs are here with us, not for