St. Hildegard's Wisdom

Dr. Sebastian Liew wants to empower people to “stay vibrant in body, mind, and soul, finding their true selves and the grace to love themselves, nature, and others.”

I begin with an intro to Dr. Liew, and then, an interview where he shares tips about his Catholic faith and hormone health for women.

Dr. Liew is best known for pioneering German herbal medicine in Asia. He has been actively promoting European Hildegard medicine there. And he was awarded the Hildegard Prize by Dr. Wighard Strehlow, at the Hildegard Society in Germany. He has a doctorate degree in naturopathy and a master’s degree in herbal medicine (Australia).

He founded Leaf to Life ®, a Western herbal product brand, and is also the author of several books. MY HEALING LIFE is his movement to support you and activate your inner doctor and live a healthy life.

Here is my (email) interview with Dr. Sebastian Liew, ND, MNHAA, MHS (UNE):

I asked Dr. Liew about being Catholic. Because St. Hildegard was a Catholic nun/abbess and that influenced everything she did, and the many gifts she received.

Yes, officially I am Catholic; a convert from Buddhism many years, especially a miraculous cure from a year-long depression with one visit to Mother Mary’s Shrine in Singapore.

My faith plays a very significant role and shapes how I run my business, how I practice naturopathy, and my personal life. My faith via daily walks with God and his friends (saints and angels) helps me to feel complete.
• Rejuvenates the way I see things (spirituality).
• Creates positive relationships with nature and others and myself.
• Makes life more meaningful and purposeful.
• Ensures that I am loved despite my imperfections (unloved is the root cause of many diseases), which in turn promote my health in body and soul.

Without this communion with God and his friends (angels, saints), we feel isolated and alone in our struggles despite having friends and family. Why? Because it allows us to be grounded in our true self – which is communion with God. Like a drop of water going back to the ocean.

I mentioned to Dr. Liew that Hildegard gained recognition for gifts in her 40s. And that she did a lot to help women. I wondered if Hildegard had any recommendations for women regarding managing PMS and menopause.

I think the main remedy in Hildegard medicine for menopause is a life of moderation. If we spent years of extreme stress and insufficient rest (which in turns weaken the liver and adrenals) prior to menopause, women may have either early menopause or very terrible menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, anxiety, digestive issues.

Hildegard taught us to live in harmony with nature. I know its not easy for modern women.

During PMS, women should take it easy and relax. All the fundamentals – sleep quality, regulated life, balanced emotions via herb rose and sage in Hildegard medicine. Hart tongue elixir in Hildegard medicine may be helpful. And although she didn’t mention these herbs for menopause but for other purposes are very helpful – sage, vervain, and yarrow.

Here’s what he has planned for the future:

I am currently doing research and in-depth analysis on the 35 virtues and vices of Hildegard medicine with my 7 terrains in my new book and hopefully it comes out a model to help us in mental and spiritual health.

Get more health tips from Dr. Liew in his books, listed below:

My Healing Life: The Most Important Work in Life

From Leaf to Life: Unlock the Secrets to True Health

Leaf to Life: The Natural Approach to Slow Down Aging and Living a Healing Life