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Ancient Healing Secrets, Tinctures, Salves, Hydrosols & Teas, Permaculture Tips & Much More From A Little-Known Superfood Farm In Hawaii.

Jan 7, 2021
Doug Wolkon, co-founder of Kauai Farmacy, shares insights from his organic superfood farm in Hawaii. He discusses the healing power of herbal blends like cacao and turmeric for inflammation and mood. Listeners learn about the nutrient-dense Buzz Chew from the toothache plant, and the journey of transitioning from finance to sustainable farming. Doug emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature through permaculture, while exploring the benefits of comfrey, adaptogens, and a high-fat plant-based keto diet.
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ANECDOTE

Doug's Transition to Farming

  • Doug Wolkon transitioned from a finance career to farming due to health concerns.
  • He was overweight, experiencing physical limitations, and dissatisfied with Western medicine.
ANECDOTE

Discovering Kauai's Healing Power

  • Doug and his wife embraced natural healing in Hawaii, starting with noni leaf.
  • Kauai's biodiversity and life force inspired their journey into plant medicine.
INSIGHT

Kauai's Unique Biodiversity

  • Kauai's unique environment, being the oldest Hawaiian island and wettest place on earth, contributes to its potent plant medicine.
  • Doug emphasizes the importance of using this "plant medicine" for the greater good.
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