A strong cup of tea is herbal medicine at its most basic level. Well, no it isn’t really; chewing on a raw leaf is the MOST basic form, but a cup of tea is right up there. Many people prefer herbal medicine in the form of a tincture, pill or extract, with the thought that […]
A Nutritional Herbalism class with Julie James Sat Feb 13, 2016 3-5pm $23; $3 discount for cash. A strong cup of tea is herbal medicine at its most basic level. Well, no it isn’t really; chewing on a raw leaf is the MOST basic form, but a cup of tea is right up there. Many […]
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 […]
This Class Has Been Cancelled due to flying monkey outbreak!
Come geek out on science with me! Making and using herbal medicine requires an understanding of plant chemistry, but you don't need a degree to understand these concepts! I'll introduce some of the primary classes of compounds in plants, how they act in the body, and how best to extract and use them. You'll gain […]
Herb-Drug Interactions Workshop with Julie James Saturday, Aug. 20th Herb-Drug interactions are an area of great concern nowadays. With the increase in prescriptions for medications, and the increased interest in herbal products it is important to understand how the things we are putting in our body interact with each other. There are really only […]
The relationship between the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, and the endocrine system is complex and fascinating, and it's also the basis for the stress response, and how and why it affects so many different organs and systems in the body so profoundly. Understanding this relationship is a crucial part of understanding how […]
Details to follow - stay tuned! $23, discounted to $20 if paid in cash.
