EP #1379: How the Self-Care of Herbal Medicine Can Support Healing Autoimmune Diseases, Chronic Pain, and Lead to Personal Growth

Send us Fan MailSummaryLindsay Edematipour, founder of Symbi, shares her journey of dealing with chronic illness and finding healing through herbal medicine. She discusses her misdiagnosis of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and later discovering she had lupus. Lindsay talks about her frustration with the Western medicine system and her decision to explore alternative medicine. She explains how she got into herbalism and eventually founded Symbi, a herbal supplement company. Lindsay also emphasizes the importance of mental health in the healing process and shares her experience with EMDR therapy. In this part of the conversation, Lindsay and Lisa discuss the importance of therapy and the connection between childhood trauma and adult health. They also talk about the misconceptions around PTSD and the impact of diet culture on women's health. Lindsay shares her approach to exercise and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of nourishing the body and finding joy in movement. They then shift the conversation to Lindsay's herbal tea blends and tinctures, highlighting the different blends and their benefits. The conversation concludes with Lindsay reflecting on her journey with Symbi and the growth of her business.Keywords: chronic illness, autoimmune disease, herbal medicine, misdiagnosis, lupus, Western medicine, alternative medicine, herbalism, Symbi, mental health, EMDR therapy, therapy, childhood trauma, PTSD, diet culture, exercise, nutrition, herbal tea, tinctures, SymbiTakeawaysChronic illness can be a challenging journey, but there are natural ways to support healing.The Western medicine system may not work for everyone, and exploring alternative medicine can be beneficial.Herbalism and traditional Chinese medicine can provide tools for healing and support the body's natural regenerative abilities.Mental health plays a significant role in the healing process, and therapy can be helpful in addressing suppressed emotions.Simbi offers herbal supplements, including a liver support tea, that can support various functions of the body and promote overall well-being. Therapy is becoming more normalized and beneficial for mental health.Childhood trauma can have long-lasting effects on adult health, and therapy can help address these issues.PTSD can be caused by various experiences, not just war or severe childhood situations.Diet culture and societal pressure can negatively impact women's health and body image.Finding joy in movement and nourishing the body with whole foods is essential for overall well-being.Herbal tea blends and tinctures can provide support for various health concerns.Symbi offers a range of herbal tea blends and tinctures that are carefully formulated to be effective and gentle on the body.Lindsay's journey with Symbi is a testament to the power of herbs and personal growth.Sound Bites"I think that it can be such a tool and medicine can be such a tool just for myself at that time, especially as a 12 year old, I didn't want to start a lifetime of immunosuppressants and steroids.""Yeah, so I saw a therapist when I was in early high school at my mom's kind of urging. And at that point in time, like, I just kind of wanted to ignore it. So I didn't really engage that much. I felt like seeing a therapist was like losing and like kind of just giving up almost, which is the exact opposite.""Well, it was kind of twofold. ⁓ I'd say the biggest catalyst was I just kind of got really kind of fed up after that appointment. ⁓ Like, ⁓ a lot of times in the wellness world, we're told to focus on the positives, to do the meditation, to find the joy in the day to day, even if you're suffering. And for me, the best thing I ever did was like, just get really angry after that.""Now I feel like it's more almost like normal fo