Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

I woke up drenched in sweat last night. I’m not having hot flashes, but the fog is so thick that yesterday I completely blanked in my African American Herbalism class at Spelman College (forgot to take my lion’s mane).

I know what’s happening, I know it’s not permanent and it’s just a season, but still…my goodness.

If you’ve been lying awake at night wondering what is happening to my body, you’re not imagining it and you certainly aren’t alone.

One day your sleep disappears. Your moods feel unfamiliar. Your cycle changes, your body aches, your brain feels foggy, and no one has given you real answers. Just shrugs or worse, silence.

The conversation about perimenopause should be LOUD.Up to 80% of people in the menopause transition experience disruptive symptoms, yet most are left without clear language or guidance for what’s actually happening in their bodies.

Perimenopause isn’t a breakdown, and it isn’t a disease.
It’s a whole-body recalibration — hormonal, neurological, emotional, and deeply human.

That’s why we created a free, comprehensive email class on perimenopause — to replace confusion with clarity, dismissal with compassion, and fear with real, holistic education.

In this completely free Perimenopause Email Class, you’ll learn:

• What perimenopause actually is, how long it can last, and why symptoms change month to month

• What’s happening with your hormones, nervous system, bones, heart, and connective tissues

• How conventional options like HRT and non-hormonal meds work — and what to ask your providers

• How herbalists think about menopause, with many herbs, sample formulas, and a layered framework

• Everyday support for nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress so you stop chasing symptoms

This is a gentle, evidence-informed series created to help you feel oriented, less alone, and grounded in your own wisdom.

👉🏾 Join our list to get registered for the Perimenopause Email Class.
It’s 100% free, sent straight to your inbox. iwillaremedy.com

3 days ago | [YT] | 12

Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

So many people struggling with gut health are told,
“Just eat healthier.”

But what if healthy foods are actually overwhelming your system?

Histamine intolerance is one reason this happens and it’s often misunderstood or missed entirely. In this video, I walk through how herbalists think about histamine, digestion, and calming reactions without fear-based restrictions.

If you’ve been feeling confused or dismissed by your symptoms, this one is for you.

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Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

Let’s say you have chronic digestive issues. You’re always bloated, gassy, in pain, and have irregular bowel movements.

Plenty of herbs will help: chamomile, fennel, the mints, bitters and many of our culinary spices. You take them and feel a little better.

But the issues don’t go away because you don’t have a structure or plan (the recipe) that supports your healing.

You’re still eating the same, moving the same, and responding the same to stressors.

True healing requires that we examine our whole life and consider all of the factors that contribute to or hold us back from our well-being. Until you do this, the relief from the herbs will always be temporary.

Healing is dependent on our bravery, honesty, and persistence to do the deep, inner work.

Herbs are incredible guides that help with physical relief and they can do so much more for us when we work with them to change.

Need help with habits? Check out this video 👉🏾 How To Make Healthier Food Choices
https://youtu.be/cvxfXoOppo8

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Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

I wasn’t always doing this.

Fifteen years ago, I was completely disconnected from my body.
Struggling with digestive issues, heavy periods, anemia, adult acne, hot flashes (yes, in my twenties), chronic back, hip and neck pain — carrying so much unprocessed trauma, but still pushing myself to show up like everything was fine.

I remember the exact moment I said, “I choose to heal.”

It was when I realized all my childhood trauma was the root cause of my health issues. I was working harder and harder to be well…but nothing was actually working. Not long-term.

Plants literally helped me save my life. They did so much more than improved my physical body, they gave me the nervous system safety and emotional strength to do the deeper healing work. When I started studying herbal medicine, I couldn't stop. A journey I began for me, Spirit said: share with others.

So I listened.

I built Herbal Medicine for the Soul® to help people move through emotional wounds, physical symptoms, and spiritual blocks with herbs, clinical clarity, community, and care.

And now?

I help other folks do what I did. Come home to themselves and create a healing practice that actually works.

Because if I could figure it out, step by step, so can you.

How I Turned My Deepest Pain Into Purpose | The CALYPSO Healing Method® #herbalist
https://youtu.be/QVU6_Y5tt8M

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Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

We're a week into the New Year and I know some of y'all are already wobbling. Let me help you reach your health goals before you burn out trying to "start strong" in 2026.

Hey! I’m Selima Harleston Lust — clinical herbalist, medical astrologer, and co-creator of the CALYPSO Healing Method® and Herbal Medicine for the Soul®.

And I work with folks who are ready to get honest about what’s really been in the way of their healing.

You know that feeling when you start the year with a full list of intentions — to drink more water, eat cleaner, start your herbs again — but a week in and the momentum fades...

Your body’s still exhausted.
Your mind still won’t slow down.
And you’re wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”

Nothing is wrong with you. But vision boards, sage and willpower aren't enough.

Because you can’t meal prep your way out of emotional depletion.
You can’t green juice your way out of nervous system overload.
And you definitely can’t inspire your way out of stored trauma.

That’s why we created the CALYPSO Healing Method® — to show you how to bring strategy and soul to your healing process.


To work with herbs in a way that’s skillful, intuitive and effective.
To shift your daily rhythm so your nervous system feels safe again.
To come back home to your body with compassion — not criticism.

This year, I’m here for the ones who are tired of trying to do it all alone.


Who know that healing isn’t a quick fix — but also know it doesn’t have to be a struggle.

It can be sacred. It can be structured. And, most importantly, it can and will be joyful.

That’s the work.

✨ So, what’s one thing you’re committed to doing differently for your health in 2026? Tell me below. ⬇️

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Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

I love mimosa so much, decided to bring it with me everywhere! Learn more about Albizia julibrissin's gifts in this video 👉🏾 Mimosa Tree Medicinal Uses: How This Flower Tincture Lifts Your Mood
https://youtu.be/-uYtOE2WO5U

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Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

Ok, let’s talk about how your vagina isn’t the only thing that gets dry during perimenopause…

Your nose can too. Your sinuses. Your throat. Because hormonal shifts change how all mucosal tissue holds moisture not just those down below.

My sinuses have been so uncomfortably dry lately and even with the humidifier running all night, I was waking up with my nose hurting.

So I made an herbal nasal oil with myrrh, rose, and plantain leaf in my Levo lux to restore moisture and it feels so good! Recipe and details below.

Perimenopause affects every mucosal surface in the body — not just vaginal tissue. As estrogen fluctuates, the nose and sinuses can lose their protective lipid layer, leading to dryness, irritation, nighttime congestion without mucus, and even nosebleeds.

Oil works better than saline for hormonal dryness because it replaces lost lipid protection in mucosal tissue, rather than temporarily wetting the surface like water does. Though you can do a saline spray before applying the oil.

My Formula:
🌹 20 g rose petals - soothes inflammation
🟤 20 g myrrh resin, coarsely ground - lubrication
🌿 20 g plantain leaf - tissue repair
🥥 Coconut oil (enough to cover)

I infused using the Lēvo Lux at 150°F for 4 hours, but you can use the stove.

Big fan of my Lēvo for infused oils because it keeps the temp stable. Discount link in bio.

You can also make this on the stove in a double boiler, just use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temp.

This low, steady heat gently extracts lipid-soluble constituents without damaging delicate plant compounds.

Apply 1–2 drops per nostril at bedtime using a clean finger or cotton swab.

This herbal oil blend is intended for dryness only, not active sinus or nasal infections, thick mucus or acute congestion, or cold or flu onset.

Oil can trap mucus and slow drainage, which may worsen congestion when infection or heavy mucus is present.

For congestion, choose steam inhalation and your fire cider, which should've been made and ready! 😂

If DIY isn’t your thing, ready-made nasal oils rooted in Ayurvedic nasya practice are available from Banyan Botanicals.

Banyan Botanicals - glnk.io/kovw3/selima. Discount code - IWILLAREMEDY15 for 15% off your entire order

Levo Infuser - levooil.com/iwillaremedy

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 22

Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

Setting goals in the new year? Remember, the challenge isn't starting, it’s staying consistent.

Here is a video to help you stay consistent: https://youtu.be/oJ8Ae5hbtak

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 29

Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

A lot of people come to herbalism because something in their body doesn’t feel right, even if they can’t name it yet.

Feeling tired all the time. Craving ice. Getting short of breath and brushing it off as stress or “just life.”

These are some of the most common signs people ignore before realizing their iron is low. I recently shared a video breaking this down in a simple, grounded way.

💬 Before you watch, I’m curious, what’s one signal from your body you’ve been unsure how to interpret?

👉🏾 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/m24Dtha0WHo

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 29

Selima & Tami of Iwilla Remedy

Where are you in your herbalism journey?

If you’re starting (or starting again), this beginner herbalism lesson will help you build confidence without overwhelm 💚

👉🏾 Watch here: https://youtu.be/NhMZ1wHBUTs

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