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Holly Bellebuono

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Expertise

Herbal medicine. I teach, consult, and train about traditional botanical therapies and remedies; how to use herbs for medicine; family health; women's health; women's nourishment; herbs for teas, salves, tinctures, liniments, and other remedies; children's natural health; herbs for pregnancy and childbirth; herbs for digestion, cardiac issues, menopause, and stress.

Experience in the area

I am president and CVO of Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary (www.vineyardherbs.com), author of An Essential Herbal for Radiant Health (Shambhala 2012), multiple-award winning formulator, 16-year professional and certified herbalist, and creator/instructor of Heritage & Healing Herbal Studies Program. I run Bellebuono Holistic International Women's Holistic Coaching, empowering women to nourish themselves in body, mind and spirit.

Organizations

United Plant Savers, Northeast Herbal Association.

Publications

Appalachian Voices, MVTV, PlumTV, Martha's Vineyard Magazine, Edible Vineyard, Carolina Living.

Education/Credentials

Master Public Administration (MPA), CH (Certified Herbalist), CPC (certified professional coach).

Awards and Honors

Multiple product awards (1st, 2nd and 3rd places) for Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary products from the International Herb Symposium 2007, 2009 and 2011. Martha's Vineyard Women's Network 2011 Business Award.

Past/Present Clients

The Polly Hill Arboretum, Appalachian State University, Watauga College, Chilmark Library, The North Carolina Herb Association, and more.

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.82
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 29.4
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 27.8
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 31
  • Volunteer Since 2011-07-15
  • Prestige Points 420

Recent Reviews from Users

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Marie03/16/128 9 10 
Shane03/12/12101010Great, thanks!
bud03/07/12101010Great!
Melissa03/02/12101010Thank you for your quick and helpful .....
Duncan03/01/12101010thanks so much again!

Recent Answers from Holly Bellebuono

2012-03-28 Acne:

Hello Q.Jay! What you're experiencing is actually very common, though very irritating. Many herbalists share the opinion that acne before the menstrual cycle is a result of excessive hormones (both estrogen

2012-03-10 Early Puberty:

Hello Marie, thanks for getting in touch. I always preface my responses with "I am an herbalist, not a doctor, and per the F.D.A., none of my statements are intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure

2012-03-08 Dysthymia:

Hi Shane, thanks for getting in touch. I always preface my responses with, "I am an herbalist, not a doctor, and per the F.D.A. none of my statements are intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any

2012-03-07 Nettle leaf or root?:

Hello Bud, thanks for getting in touch. I always preface my answers with, I am not a doctor, I am an herbalist. None of my statements are intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any disease, per the

2012-03-02 Anxiety and Sleep:

Hi Melissa, thanks for getting in touch. I always preface my statements with, I am not a doctor, I am an herbalist, and per the F.D.A., my statements are not intended to diagnose, prevent, treat or cure

 

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