Herbs: Medicine Meets in the Kitchen | Paula Hershman

Discover the fascinating world of herbs and herbal teas with Dr. James Krystosik and special guest Paula Hershman of Storehouse Teas in Cleveland, Ohio. Paula shares how her passion for loose-leaf tea grew into a certified-organic tea company, along with what she has learned about sourcing fresh, high-quality herbs, spices, roots, flowers, and teas from around the world. In this episode of The Other Side of Medicine, Dr. J and Paula explore how herbs can bring together great flavor and traditional wellness. They discuss popular ingredients and blends featuring turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, elderberry, nettle, chamomile, tulsi, rooibos, green tea, and white tea, as well as their traditional uses for supporting areas such as digestion, relaxation, immune health, and overall well-being. Paula also explains the differences between various types of tea, caffeine levels, proper steeping temperatures, and why cold brewing can be a great way to prepare delicate teas. If you've ever wondered how to make herbs and tea a simple, enjoyable part of a healthier lifestyle, this conversation is packed with practical information—and plenty of reasons to put the kettle on. Herbs aren't just the pride of great cooks—they can also be powerful partners in a healthy lifestyle.