Herbs and Nutrition for Pain and Inflammation workshop with Julie James

This is a class that is near and dear to me, as I suffer quite a lot from arthritis, tendinitis, and related damage. I used to suck down NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) by the handful, though well aware of the consequences of such actions (including the little known but well-documented effect of increased cartilage deterioration from long-term NSAID use). Pain is a harsh mistress. But suppression of symptoms is NOT indicative of healing. Just the opposite, in fact, when it comes to musculoskeletal conditions.

The reduction of pain, the quelling of inflammation in weight-bearing joints, and other tissues, and the slow but definite rebuilding of damaged tissues is an absolutely reasonable expectation through proper use of herbs and nutrients, with, of course, lifestyle changes, dietary support and the whole shebang. Nothing works alone, and chronic pain doesn’t go away immediately. But it can lessen, and you can heal.

We will discuss the various ways that pain shows up in the body, and discuss some basic protocols for conditions like headaches, arthritis, tendinitis, nerve pain, and muscle pain. You’ll take home a sample of an herbal pain salve, along with many ideas and recipes to put into use immediately.

$23; $3 discount for cash.