Photo of me as a baby smelling the muscari, grape hyacinths, at my grandmother’s new house–the lawn wasn’t in yet but the hyacinths were up! “You can smell or look but you cannot pick the flowers” Grandmother said.

Bio

Carolyn Smith-Kizer is a passionate Clinical Herbalist and wellness advocate with over two decades of experience in harnessing nature’s healing power. Her journey with herbs began in 2001 when she discovered the herbal apothecary in Louis Liger’s 18th-century work “La Nouvelle Maison Rustique,” igniting a lifelong passion for herbal wisdom. Carolyn’s expertise is further solidified by her certificates from the Vitalist Practitioner Program at the School of Evolutionary Herbalism and the Advanced Herbal Course from The Herbal Academy. She is also an Associate Member of the American Herbalists Guild.

As the founder of https://carolynsmithkizer.com, Carolyn specializes in anti-inflammatory living, helping individuals combat chronic inflammation through herbs, diet, and lifestyle modifications. Her innovative Body Rebalance Method focuses on the SASS steps: Systems (what goes in and on your body), Action (movement adapted to all abilities), Stress reduction, and Sleep improvement.

Carolyn’s unique perspective is shaped by her personal health journey. As a 20+ year cancer survivor, she has navigated the challenges of lymphedema and lipedema, choosing to manage her health through natural methods rather than invasive procedures. This experience fuels her passion for helping others find natural solutions to complex health issues.

A respected voice in the field, Carolyn has been featured in publications such as Shroomer Magazine, where she discussed why mushrooms and other natural remedies are overlooked in Western medicine. Her historical insights on verjus, an ancient culinary and medicinal ingredient, have been highlighted in Metroactive Dining Online Magazine, showcasing her ability to bridge ancient wisdom with modern wellness practices.

Carolyn’s mission is to make “the old ways new again,” believing that a return to simpler, earth-connected living and seasonal, plant-based eating is key to maintaining and restoring health. Inspired by Revelation 22:2, she sees herbal healing as a timeless need for all nations.

Through her work, Carolyn empowers individuals to take control of their health naturally, offering a bridge between traditional herbal wisdom and contemporary wellness needs. Join Carolyn on her website to discover how ancient herbal knowledge can revolutionize your approach to health and help you achieve lasting balance in today’s fast-paced world.