150. Your Guide to Holistic Herbalism: A Personalized Approach in Brooklyn

If you've ever searched for natural remedies Brooklyn or holistic health solutions NYC, you've probably come across Spiral Herbal Remedies. Especially if you're looking for more than just a quick fix, and you're seeking genuine well-being. That’s precisely why we offer Holistic Herbalism. As passionate advocates for natural health solutions, with Donna Troy Cleary as our Clinical Herbalist in NYC and a former Harvard-affiliated RN, we're excited to share how she brings the best of both worlds to help you reclaim your well-being naturally. At Spiral Herbal Remedies, our mission is to help people get smart faster about their health.

What Makes Spiral Herbal Remedies' Approach to Holistic Herbalism Unique?

Donna is not your average health practitioner; her journey reflects that. Before dedicating herself to Herbalism, she was a Registered Nurse at a Harvard teaching hospital for 13 years, an invaluable experience that instilled in her a deep respect for evidence-based practice and a thorough understanding of human physiology. Now, she combines that rigor with traditional Herbal knowledge, honed over three years of training as a Clinical Herbalist and nearly nine years of running her own Brooklyn Herbal Shop, where she researches and creates her own unique formulations, including Organic Herbal Tinctures, Teas, Salves, Oils, Sprays, and Balms.

This means you receive remedies and guidance that are both time-tested and thoughtfully researched, crafted with hands-on expertise. Before creating any products, she does a deep dive into the traditional uses of plants, thoroughly investigating potential contraindications, while considering how different plants can complement each other to provide comprehensive support for various health issues. Her practice isn't about handing you a tincture and sending you on your way; she takes the time to understand your unique health story, lifestyle, goals, and herbal solutions that fit your life.

Why Choose the Holistic Herbalism Practice of Spiral Herbal Remedies?

Donna's commitment is to offer you a distinctive blend of care that stands apart.

• Personalized, Expert Care: Donna's nursing background ensures a comprehensive understanding of your health, leading to individualized herbal solutions your health concerns and chronic conditions, rather than one-size-fits-all approaches.

• Natural, Quality Ingredients: We use only 100% Organic Herbs, sourced with integrity, often locally, ensuring potency and purity in your remedies, which she formulated herself.

• Empowerment Through Education: Donna believes in equipping you with the knowledge to use herbs safely and effectively, fostering self-sufficiency in your health journey. This addresses questions from our previous blog posts, such as "how to use herbs safely" and "are herbal remedies effective?"

• Bridging Tradition and Modern Science: Donna honors ancient wisdom while integrating modern scientific understanding, providing you with remedies that have been historically validated through millennia of use, as well as thoughtfully considered from a scientific point of view.

  
  

She also offers Herbalism Classes in Brooklyn and workshops on natural health, guiding you through the basics and beyond, and helping you discover the profound benefits of connecting with nature’s pharmacy.

How She Blends Tradition and Thoughtful Research:

One of the aspects Donna values most in her practice is forming a bridge between old wisdom and modern scientific knowledge. Her Registered Nurse foundation allows her to critically evaluate health concerns and understand the physiological impacts of remedies, while her herbal training connects her to generations of plant wisdom. Through her extensive experience, she delves deeply into the traditional uses of plants, understanding their historical applications and cultural significance.

Notable examples of such powerful herbal medicinals are Reishi, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Turkey Tail for immune support, our Nerve Blend featuring Lion’s Mane for cognitive function, and our Organic, THC-free CBD Oil, Passionflower, and Ashwagandha for natural stress relief. Additionally, blends like our Gone Viral, Sacred Bee Propolis spray, and Nose and Sinus Goo (designed for cold, flu, and sinus congestion) harness centuries of traditional use.

Donna dedicated 10 of her 13 years as a Registered Nurse working in Clinical Research and she enjoys finding the science and research behind the traditions of Herbalism. Through discussions with students and clients who are Pharmacists, she discovered that new pharmaceuticals are often developed based on these traditions, using plants or fungi with a long history of use for specific health issues, extracting the main property, reproducing it in a laboratory, patenting the results, and then marketing it as a pharmaceutical. This discovery confirmed her earlier suspicions. Unfortunately, these factory-made, isolation methods eliminate the synergistic properties of the whole plant that often mitigate side effects by altering and healing other aspects of the body when it presents with certain symptoms.

It’s also crucial to highlight that much of the "research" suggesting herbs aren’t safe is done using doses hundreds of times higher than those traditionally employed by trained herbalists for millennia. (Read our previous blog post for more.) This skewed approach completely misrepresents the herbs within their historical and holistic context, leaving people wondering "are herbs safe at high doses?" or about "herbal medicine safety concerns."

Donna underscores the significance of utilizing an educated and traditional approach to preparation, whether it involves an herbal tincture for sleep, an energy-boosting tea, a healing salve, or a throat spray, as the form can greatly influence the herb's effectiveness for you.

Getting Started with Your Own Herbal Journey

Feeling inspired? Starting your herbal journey with Donna doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here's how you can begin:

• Schedule a Consultation: Donna is there to listen and educate. Through a personalized session, you will explore how herbalism can best support your unique health profile. Book online!

• Visit our Brooklyn Herbal Store at 810 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY.

• Embrace the Process: Herbs work gently, promoting healing over time. Donna will guide you in understanding recommended dosing. Patience and consistency are key to unlocking the full benefits of herbal remedies.

• Learn and Grow: Donna is committed to guiding you every step of the way. Remember, herbalism is a journey, not a quick fix.

Embracing Natural Well-Being with Confidence

Choosing Holistic Herbal Medicine in Brooklyn means embracing a lifestyle that values your body’s natural ability to heal and thrive. With Donna's background as a Registered Nurse from a Harvard teaching hospital, her in-depth Clinical Herbalist training, and nearly a decade of hands-on experience formulating effective remedies in her own shop, she is uniquely positioned to guide you. Donna offers remedies backed by thoughtful research and steeped in tradition, ensuring you receive comprehensive, trustworthy care.

Whether you’re just curious or ready to dive deep, we invite you to explore the possibilities. Why not take that first step? Let’s work together to make nature’s pharmacy your trusted ally and empower your health journey. We hope this glimpse into Donna Troy Cleary's holistic herbalism practice in NYC has sparked your curiosity and confidence to explore natural health solutions. After all, isn’t it time we all felt a little more connected to the planet and our own well-being?

If you're looking for an "herbalist or herb shop near me", come visit us at Spiral Herbal Remedies located at 810 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, or shop our organic herbal products online.