There was a time when I swear snot was flying in every direction at my daughter's preschool.
You know the scene.
One kid is coughing.
Another has a runny nose.
Someone sneezes directly onto the communal toys.
And you're standing there thinking...
Welp. See you in three days, immune system.
Except 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 caught in that never-ending cycle of...
Kid gets sick.
Mom gets sick.
Everyone finally recovers.
Someone brings home the next thing.
Rinse. Repeat.
It wasn't because we lived in a bubble.
And it definitely wasn't because I was chasing my daughter around preschool with disinfectant spray.
I knew how to use herbs to support her body.
I knew what we could do regularly to support her immune system.
I knew what to reach for when illness was making the rounds.
And if symptoms did show up, I understood what her body was doing well enough to choose herbs based on what she actually needed.
That's the knowledge I want you to have, too.
Because owning herbs and knowing how to USE herbs are two very different things.
Maybe you've already got elderberry syrup in the fridge.
There's echinacea somewhere in the cabinet.
You've saved approximately 83 herbal recipes on Pinterest.
And you've definitely read that garlic is good for... basically everything?
But then your kid wakes up coughing at 1:47AM.
Now what?
Is elderberry what you need?
Echinacea?
Mullein?
Marshmallow?
Do you want to stop the cough?
Encourage it?
Does it matter if the cough is dry and raspy or wet and phlegmy?
What if there's a fever?
What if their nose won't stop running?
What if it's completely stuffed up instead?
And wasn't there something you read once about certain “immune herbs” not being appropriate all the time?
This is where Googling “best herb for a cough” stops being very helpful.
Because herbalism isn't simply:
SYMPTOM → HERB.
The same symptom can show up differently in different people.
Different herbs do different things.
And when you use an herb can matter just as much as which herb you choose.
Your course materials teach exactly that distinction. For example, the sinus lesson separates dry presentations from wet, drippy ones and teaches different herbal actions for each rather than treating every runny/stuffy nose the same.
You don't need another random list of “10 herbs every mom should have.”
You need to understand what the heck you're doing with them.
Meet Kick The Sickness With A Quickness
Your practical guide to keeping the crud away and knowing what to do when it shows up anyway.
Kick The Sickness With A Quickness is a self-paced herbal course designed to help moms and grandmas feel more prepared for those everyday family-health moments.
Inside, I'll teach you how I think about immune and respiratory support as an herbalist.
Not just:
“Here's a recipe. Good luck!”
You'll learn the how, why, what and when behind the herbs so you can start making more informed choices for your own family.
We'll talk prevention.
We'll talk immune stimulants versus immunomodulators.
We'll talk runny noses, dry noses and stuffy noses.
Coughs and sore throats.
Fevers.
Allergies.
Hand, Foot & Mouth.
And, because I cannot help myself...
I'm going to give you a ridiculous number of recipes too.
What’s Included in Kick The Sickness with A Quickness
Basically, I took the immune + respiratory section of my much larger Naturally Healed program and gave it a home of its own.
Inside Kick The Sickness With A Quickness, you'll get approximately 2½ hours of self-paced herbal education, plus:
- Video lessons you can watch on your schedule
- Slides and downloadable learning materials
- Cheat sheets for easier reference when you actually need the information
- Tons of practical herbal recipes
- Lifetime access, so you don't have to remember everything the first time
- Access to The Herbalist's Path community
And I'm not going to spend those 2½ hours reading recipes at you.
The immune-health materials alone cover foundational concepts including immunomodulating herbs, immune stimulants, antiviral, antibacterial and antimicrobial actions, expectorants, mucilaginous herbs and more.
You're learning the thinking behind the remedies.
Go from “I know herbs can help...” to “I know what I'm looking for.”
That's the shift I want for you.
I don't expect you to finish this course and suddenly become a clinical herbalist.
But I do want you to stop feeling like every sniffle sends you back to square one.
You'll begin learning how to ask better questions:
What's actually happening here?
What is the body trying to do?
What herbal action would support that?
Which herbs fit that action?
What's an appropriate way to prepare them?
And:
Is this something I'm comfortable supporting at home, or is it time for medical care?
That last distinction matters to me.
I'm a plant-medicine girl through and through.
But I'm not a “doctors are evil and herbs fix everything” girl.
There's a time and place for conventional medicine.
Being a capable home herbalist includes knowing the boundaries.
Your existing fever lesson, for instance, specifically teaches signs that warrant medical attention rather than presenting herbal care as appropriate in every situation.
Cherilyn M.
"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. 😂
Here's what we're getting into...
Herbs for Immune Health
Module 1
Herbs for Immune Health
First, we're building the foundation.
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.
The lesson also introduces herbal actions relevant to immune and respiratory support so you can begin understanding why an herb may be selected.
Keeping Colds & Flu Away
Module 2
Keeping Cols & Flu Away
This is where we get proactive.
We'll look at the herbs I turn to for longer-term immune support, what I consider when illness is circulating, and why timing with herbs matters.
Think:
Preschool snot tornado preparation.
Sinus Issues
Module 3
Sinus Issues
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, the lesson explores 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
Cough & Sore Throat
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.
So instead of simply thinking:
Cough = cough syrup
you start thinking:
What KIND of cough am I actually looking at?
Fevers
Module 5
Fevers
Fevers scare the crap out of a lot of parents.
So we're going to slow this one down.
You'll learn how I approach supporting someone through a fever, what the different stages can look like, which herbal actions I consider during those stages, supportive care, hydration considerations and, importantly, signs that it's time to seek medical care.
Allergies
Module 6
Allergies
We'll unpack what's happening during an allergic response and explore the different herbal actions I consider for that drippy, sneezy, watery, congested bunch of yuck.
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.
Immune Health Quiz
Module 8
Immune Health Quiz
Finally, you'll get a chance to check what you've learned and make sure those important concepts actually stuck.
Because I'd rather you understand this stuff 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 know where to start.
You understand the difference between herbs you might use to support the immune system over time and those you might consider when exposure or early illness hits.
You don't treat every cough the same.
You know that dry tissues and wet, congested tissues may call for different approaches.
You understand that symptoms such as mucus and coughing aren't simply your body being an asshole. They're part of what's happening physiologically, and you can make more thoughtful choices about how you support the process.
You have remedies you know how to make.
You have recipes your kids might actually agree to take.
And instead of having more herbal information, you finally have a framework for using some of it.
That's the difference between collecting remedies and learning herbalism.
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.
Katy M.
"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.
Kick The Sickness With A Quickness is for you if...
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You're a mom or grandma who wants more natural options available when someone in your family gets sick.
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You already believe herbs work, but you're still fuzzy on which ones to use, when and why.
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You've bought the elderberry syrup, echinacea, teas and tinctures... but don't always know what to do with them.
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You're tired of relying on frantic internet searches every time a new symptom appears.
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You want to be proactive about supporting your family's immune health instead of waiting for the next bug to flatten everybody.
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You want remedies your kids will actually take instead of immediately spitting them across the kitchen.
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You want someone to explain herbalism in normal-human language without stripping away the important stuff.
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You aren't trying to replace appropriate medical care. You simply want more knowledge, more options and more confidence when caring for your family.
And especially...
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You want to stop knowing random facts about herbs and start knowing how to THINK with them.
Who's your teacher?
Hi, I'm Mel -
I'm an herbalist, educator, former wilderness guide and apothecary owner, and I've spent years helping people understand how to actually use plant medicine in real life.
Not just memorize plant names.
Not just collect recipes.
Not just buy every pretty bottle at the health-food store and hope one of them works.
I want you to understand why you're choosing what you're choosing.
My approach comes from years of working with plants, making medicine, teaching students and using this knowledge in actual kitchens, with actual families and in actual life.
And yes...
Sometimes that means you ask me one question and accidentally get a 40-minute herbalism lesson.
Sorry, not sorry.
Because if understanding the why helps you make better decisions when your kid is sick?
I want you to have the why.
You don't need to become an herbalist overnight.
You don't need 100 herbs.
And you definitely don't need to memorize the entire internet.
You need a solid foundation.
A handful of useful herbs and preparations.
An understanding of what you're looking at.
And someone to teach you how to think through it.
Because the goal isn't to make you dependent on me either.
The goal is for YOU to become more capable.
So the next time cold-and-flu season rolls through school, daycare, the office, your grandkids' house or wherever else the germs are having their little party...
You have options.
You have knowledge.
And you know where to start.
$37
One Time Payment
✓ Approximately 2½ hours of self-paced herbal education
✓ Immune + respiratory health lessons
✓ Prevention and early-support strategies
✓ Sinus, cough, fever, allergy + Hand Foot & Mouth lessons
✓ Herbal recipes + preparations
✓ Downloadable slides and resources
✓ Cheat sheets
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Community access
✓ Fire Cider Making Workshop bonus
✓ Herbal Safety + Dosage bonus*
Normally $77
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