Be Your Own Shaman

“The information and education in this book are so valuable. Adaptogens, heart health, digestion, detox, nutrients, and pain relief are all covered. It’s gold, and I have personally seen and witnessed these therapies changing people’s lives by creating medical heroes out of ordinary physicians. You can beat your disease. You are not your disease or diagnosis. This book is invaluable in providing a healing pathway towards a better life.”—Dr. Jason D. West, DC, ND, FIAMA, FAAO, DCDBN   “Finally, a guidebook for anyone who is searching for natural, time-tested, and proven remedies for virtually every modern health issue. Jane Barlow Christensen and her son Brian stand on the broad shoulders of Jane’s medicinal botanist father, Max Barlow. The wisdom and healing skills of three generations are distilled into this indispensable bible of natural remedies. Jane has created a must-have reference guide for anyone pursuing herbal healing and health.”—Jeff C. Hays, producer, Jeff Hays Films  

Jane Barlow Christensen is an herbalist who owns and runs Barlow Herbal Specialties. Jane loves everything natural, holistic, wellness, fitness, and nutrition oriented. She believes it is our right as humans to be vibrantly healthy, that if given the right tools our body knows how to heal, and that each of us is responsible for ourselves and the love, joy, and spiritual and physical health we experience. Jane grew up in rural Idaho as the second of fourteen kids. She has two grown sons and two grandchildren. She lives in Salt Lake City and enjoys hiking all over the mountains of Utah.

Brian R. Christensen is Jane’s younger son and has worked with her professionally for eight years. He has spent hundreds of hours wildcrafting plants in the US Mountain West, notably Lomatium. Brian has a deep love and wisdom for herbs and healing plants. He loves to be with his dog and fiancee in nature, watch football, lift weights, play guitar, and cook up delicious food in the kitchen. Brian was born in a military hospital in Fort Campbell, KY, has lived in Germany and in Northern and Southern California, and currently resides in beautiful Salt Lake City.