Welcome to The Passionate Herbalist blog, where I share what I’ve learned on my journey through clinical herbalism, nutrition, and holistic health. My goal is to make whole-body healing easier to understand and more accessible for anyone who wants real depth, not quick fixes.
The Four Types of People You see in the Holistic Wellness World
In holistic wellness, people fall into four groups based on depth of understanding, from surface level advice to true practitioners to those selling aesthetics without substance, which is why health advice online often feels so confusing.
What Holistic Really Means (and How Herbal Fads Have Twisted It)
Using a natural remedy without asking why a symptom is happening is not holistic. You are just using natural remedies and that’s it. Holistic is a method and not the remedy itself. Trendy fads reduce herbs into quick-fix solutions, ignoring their complexity, traditional uses, and how they work differently for each person. True holistic health looks for underlying patterns, matches remedies to the individual, and supports deeper healing that actually lasts.
I Know You Love Matcha, But Hear Me Out
Matcha has become the symbol of modern wellness, clean energy, aesthetic routines, and plant-based health. But when a concentrated herbal drink turns into a daily habit, it raises bigger questions about dose, ethics, and the assumption that natural always means harmless. This reflection explores the matcha trend, wellness culture, and why discernment matters more than following the latest ritual.
Why Sunnah Is Often Misunderstood When It Comes to Health
Sunnah is often treated as a checklist instead of a wisdom-based guide to health. This post explores why its health teachings are misunderstood, oversimplified, or ignored, and what they reveal about balance, prevention, and well being.
Does the Blood-Type Diet Support the Body Long Term?
The blood-type diet promises better digestion, more energy, and long-term health based on your blood group, but does it actually support the body over time? In this post, I break down how the diet works, what it gets right, where it falls short, and what a terrain-based approach reveals about sustainable wellness.
Why That Workout Feels Amazing for That Influencer, But Not for You
Not every body feels better after the same workout. Some people leave intense exercise energized, while others feel inflamed and exhausted for days. This post explores why influencer routines don’t work for everyone and how learning to listen to your body can turn movement from punishment into real support.