When sickness hits your house, know exactly what herbs to use, and why

Learn what to use before the crud hits,
at the first sniffle, and when someone in
your family is full-on sick.

So you can stop Googling “what herb do I use for this?” and actually know what to do.

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When sickness hits your house, know exactly what herbs to use, and why.

Learn what to use before the crud hits, at the first sniffle, and when someone in your family is full-on sick.

So you can stop Googling
“what herb do I use for this?”
and actually know what to do.

GET KICK THE SICKNESS FOR $37

Normally $77 - You save $40

Self-paced • Lifetime access •
Start right away

"It just floors me every time stuff works and when the kids ASK me for herb medicine and not "can you go get me something from Walgreens to make me feel better""

~ Sarah S. ~

There was a time when it felt like snot was flying in every direction at my daughter's school

You know the scene. One kid is coughing, another has a runny nose, someone else is sneezing all over the toys every kid plays with, and you're pretty much just waiting for your kid to bring home whatever crud is making the rounds that week.

Except, somehow, my daughter rarely got sick.

In fact, we made it through an entire year without so much as the sniffles, while it seemed like everyone around us was stuck in that never-ending cycle of sickness.

Kid gets sick. Mom gets sick. Everyone finally recovers...

And then someone brings home the next damn thing.

It wasn't because we lived in a bubble. And it definitely wasn't because I was chasing my daughter around school with disinfectant spray.

It was because I knew how to use herbs to support her body.

I knew what we could do on a regular basis to keep her immune system strong. I knew what herbs to use when sickness was making the rounds. And if symptoms did show up, I understood what her body was doing and how to choose herbs based on what she actually needed.

You can learn how to do the same thing
for your family.

You already know the
herbs work...

You're here reading this, so chances are you already know that. Heck, you probably already have a decent collection of herbal remedies at home.

Maybe you've got elderberry syrup in the fridge, echinacea in the cabinet, mullein somewhere, and a whole bunch of herbal recipes you've saved because someday you're definitely going to make them.

But knowing herbs work and knowing what the hell to use when someone actually gets sick are two very different things.

Because “good for coughs” doesn't help much when you're trying to figure out what herbs to use for this cough, right now.

And “immune boosting” doesn't tell you what to use before sickness hits, at the first sign of illness, or once you're already in the thick of it.

That's exactly why I created

Kick The Sickness
With A Quickness

This isn't another collection of herbal recipes that leaves you wondering when the heck you're actually supposed to use them.

I'm going to teach you how to think through cold, flu, immune and respiratory issues more like an herbalist

You'll learn what your body is doing, what different herbs actually do, and how to choose what to use based on what's happening.

So when someone wakes up with a cough, a fever starts climbing, noses are running, or the crud is making its way through school, you have a better understanding of what to do and why you're doing it.

And don't worry, because I cannot help myself...

You're getting a ridiculous number of recipes, too.

You'll go from collecting
herbal remedies to actually
knowing how to use them

Instead of: “Echinacea boosts immunity.”

You'll understand: what an immune stimulant actually does and when it makes sense to use one.

Instead of: “Mullein is good for coughs.”
You'll understand: why the type of cough matters before deciding which herbs to use.

Instead of: “Elderberry is good for cold and flu season.”
You'll understand: where different herbs fit before illness, at the first signs, and once someone is already sick.

Instead of: having 47 recipes saved on your phone...
You'll actually understand how to put them to use.

"I endorse this message! Mel is an incredible teacher, super thorough! I'm a 20 year ICU Nurse & I've learned more from Mel than I have in years!"

When I say thorough...

Apparently even the ICU nurses agree. 😂

~ Cherilyn M. ~

Here's what you're getting into...

Herbs for Immune Health

Module 1

Build A Stronger Immune Foundation

This is where you'll learn what supports immune health beyond simply taking something when you're already sick, plus the different ways herbs interact with and support immune function.

We'll get into one of the distinctions I REALLY want home herbalists to understand:

Immunomodulators vs. immune stimulants.

Because they're not interchangeable.

And “immune boosting” isn't a particularly useful strategy if you don't understand what you're actually trying to accomplish.

We'll also dig into herbal actions relevant to immune and respiratory health, so you can start understanding why you'd choose one herb over another.

Keeping Colds & Flu Away

Module 2

Keep Colds + Flu Away

Next we'll start to look at herbs for longer-term immune support, what I use when illness starts making the rounds, and why timing with herbs makes a big difference

Because what you use to build and support immune health throughout the season isn't necessarily the same thing you'll use when half the school is coughing and your kid comes home saying their throat feels funny.

Think:

School snot tornado preparation.

Sinus Issues

Module 3

Runny, Dry + Stuffy Noses

Runny nose?

Stuffy nose?

Dry, irritated nose?

Those aren't automatically the same herbal situation.

You'll learn how to recognize different sinus presentations and think about the herbal actions that fit what you're seeing.

For example, we'll explore cooling, moistening demulcents for hot, dry tissues and astringent actions for wet, drippy presentations.

THIS is the stuff that starts moving you beyond “Google says this herb is good for sinuses.”

Cough & Sore Throat

Module 4

Coughs + Sore Throats

Not all coughs need the same thing either.

We'll talk about dry, raspy, irritated coughs versus wet, phlegmy coughs, why coughing itself has a purpose, and which types of herbal actions make sense for different presentations.

We'll also get into sore throats and ways to soothe those irritated tissues while supporting what the body is trying to do.

So instead of simply thinking:

Cough = cough syrup

you start thinking:

What KIND of cough am I actually dealing with?

Fevers

Module 5

Understand + Support Fevers

Fevers scare the crap out of a lot of parents.

So we're going to slow this one down.

You'll learn what's actually happening when the body creates a fever, what the different stages can look like, and how I approach supporting someone through them.

We'll cover the herbal actions I consider during different stages, supportive care, hydration considerations and, importantly, signs that it's time to seek medical care.

Because understanding what the body is doing can make fever care a whole lot less scary.

Allergies

Module 6

Get Through Allergy Season

Drippy. Sneezy. Watery. Congested. Itchy.

Allergies are their own special bunch of yuck.

We'll unpack what's happening during an allergic response and explore different herbal actions and remedies I consider depending on what you're actually seeing.

Because again...

Understanding what's happening gives you a much better starting point than blindly throwing remedies at symptoms.

Hand Foot Mouth

Module 7

Hand Foot + Mouth

Because if you have little kids...

You know. 😬

We'll talk through Hand, Foot & Mouth, ways to support the body, herbs and preparations used in the lesson, and practical remedies designed with actual children in mind.

Because a remedy can look fantastic on paper, but if your miserable kid absolutely refuses to take it, we've got ourselves another problem.

Immune Health Quiz

Module 8

Make Sure This. Stuff Actually Sticks

Finally, you'll get a chance to check what you've learned and make sure those important concepts actually stuck.

The Immune Health Quiz helps you review what you've learned and identify anything you might want to revisit before moving on.

Because I'd rather you understand this stuff and know how to use it than binge-watch a course, close the tab and forget everything by Tuesday.

Imagine the next time
sickness starts making the rounds

Instead of thinking:

“Oh shit. Here we go again.”

You already have a plan.

You know what you can do before the crud hits, what changes when the first symptoms show up, and how to think through what you're actually seeing.

You're not treating every cough, runny nose or fever exactly the same.

You're not staring at a cabinet full of herbs wondering which one you're supposed to use.

You're definitely not running to the drugstore in the middle of the night for some bright green syrup or other miracle remedy.

And you're not collecting more random herbal information. You're actually learning how to use what you know.

Because having herbs is one thing...
Knowing how to use them is another

And because apparently 2½ hours +
a small mountain of recipes
isn't enough for me...

BONUS: FIRE CIDER MAKING WORKSHOP

Come into my kitchen and learn how to make one of my favorite classic herbal preparations to have around during cold-and-flu season.

You'll learn the process so you can stop staring at expensive little bottles at the health-food store thinking:

“I could probably make that...”

Yep.

You can.

And I'll show you how.

BONUS: HERBAL SAFETY + DOSAGE

Herbs are powerful.

That's the whole freaking point.

Which also means “natural” doesn't automatically mean appropriate for every person, in every amount, in every situation.

This bonus will help you understand practical safety considerations, dosage basics, and some of the boundaries that matter when you're using herbs with your family.

"Y'all, Mel is amazing! ... She's a wealth of knowledge and her enthusiasm for helping the 🌎 is infectious! Like you'll want to learn ALL. THE. THINGS from her. I highly recommend taking any of her courses! ❤️"

Fair warning:

Wanting to learn ALL. THE. HERBS. is a known side effect around here.

~ Katy M. ~