Immune System

  • $12

Adaptogens: Resiliency and Strength with Katie Knipfer

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  • 1 Lesson

Life at any age and stage has its challenges and stressors. This workshop discussed how stress impacts our bodies and the herbs that can help build resilience to both physical and mental stresses. Gain a better understanding of adaptogen history, use, archetype, and preparations. Learn practical applications for these herbs and leave with a newfound appreciation for herbal adaptogens.

  • $12

Birch Polypore Medicine with Anna DeMers

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  • 2 Lessons

The birch polypore has medicine that we can all access. In this workshop, build your relationship with this special mushroom by learning about its medicine in community. In addition to learning, we will make a salve together that you'll be able to take home to continue your relationship with birch polypore.

  • $12

Clean Water Solutions with Helen Bond

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  • 2 Lessons

In the face of deep poverty and great challenges, compassion, determination and friendship has lead to over 100,000 individuals having access to clean water in Guinea, West Africa. Learn about Motherland Rhythm Community’s ongoing BioSand Water (BSF) filter initiative which is transforming lives in West Africa. BSFs are based on traditional slow sand filters removing pathogens and suspended solids from water.

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Herbal Urgent Care with Mary Lou Singleton

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  • 1 Lesson

Mary Lou will share knowledge gathered from 15 years of urgent care experience with the goal of keeping you and your loved ones healthy and out of urgent care. We will learn to evaluate and herbally treat the most common ailments seen in the urgent care setting: sore throats, sinus infections, fevers, coughs, wheezing, wounds, and joint injuries.

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Immune System Basics with Gina Rivers

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  • 1 Lesson

This introductory workshop offers a concise overview of the multifaceted and nuanced human immune response. We’ll touch on different aspects of the immune system and how these components communicate and work together cohesively. We will discuss various traditional remedies to gently, yet effectively support this vital function in multiple aspects, and you may learn about some new ones too!

  • $12

Keynote: Colors of Vitality with Lisa Ganora

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  • 1 Lesson

Delve into the fascinating realm of medicinal foods and herbs where vibrant colors represent a cornucopia of bioactive constituents. We'll explore the remarkable actions of these plant pigments, from their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to their broad-spectrum bioprotective effects and their unique role as cell growth normalizers.

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Medicinal Mushrooms and Immune Health with Gina Rivers

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  • 2 Lessons

We will discuss and explore four species of functional mushrooms and review basic immune system functioning and the role the microbiome plays in immune health. Identify mechanisms of action within the body, as well as discover potential mushroom allies for immune health (and more). Finally, we will discuss beneficial herbs and nutraceuticals that may complement functional mushrooms in a formula.

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Preventing and Caring for Hay Fever with Monica Giacomin

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  • 1 Lesson

There are several ways to prevent and manage the itchy eyes, tickly throat, runny nose, and congested lungs that decrease our enjoyment outdoors. You will learn a few herbal ideas to help inhibit the inflammatory response, tone and restore the respiratory mucosa and lungs, modulate the immune system, and fortify the nervous and endocrine system while marveling at the amazing intertwined systems of our bodies.

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Staying Healthy While Traveling With Herbal Medicines with Bevin Claire

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  • 1 Lesson

World-wandering is the best when you are healthy and thriving, but it isn’t always easy with the challenges of being on the road. Simple preparations and practices can make your journeys more likely to be happy, healthy ones, and make you better prepared when things go awry. This talk will share practical, simple strategies you can use whether you are traveling to Indiana or to India.

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Strengthening your Immune System - Herbal Alternatives to Antibiotics with Robin Rose Bennett

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  • 1 Lesson

There are a variety of teas, tinctures, topical salves, and foods that can be used to prevent and alleviate illness by strengthening our immune systems. There are also antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral herbs that can be safely and effectively used to help us heal when illness or infection is already present. Learn how herbal allies, from astragalus to zingiber, can help us regain and maintain our health.

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The Elaborate Orchestra Understanding Balanced Immune Responses with Gina Rivers

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  • 1 Lesson

This foundational anatomy and physiology course explores the various components of our primary, innate and adaptive immune systems and finely details the wise and miraculous way the smallest parts of our being keep us safe and protected every day. We’ll also discuss herbal and food allies that help to fine tune these instruments so we may dance on in joy and balance!

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The Fire Within: Nutrition and Lifestyle Approaches to Chronic Inflammation with Tieraona Lowdog, MD

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  • 1 Lesson

In this highly informative session, we will explore the relationship between inflammation, disease, and oral health; and more importantly, discuss strategies for squelching the smoldering fire within.

  • $12

The Mycobiome for Gut and Immune Health with Linda Conroy

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  • 2 Lessons

Mounting evidence is suggesting that fungi play a crucial role in promoting gut and overall immune health. In this workshop, we will dive into the microorganisms that we coexist with. We will discuss approaches to enhancing gut and immune health, dealing with health issues related to the mycobiome, and strategies for enlisting or encouraging our funga allies in the interest of overall health.

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Unveiling the Mystery of Medicinal Mushrooms with Gina Rivers

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  • 1 Lesson

A general education course designed to introduce fundamental concepts to the fungally-uninitiated and to the novice practitioner. Our exploration will span from the lifecycle of mushrooms, to how mushrooms impact immune function. This course dispels common mycophobias, reviews the basics of mushroom cultivation & medicine making, & illuminates several key species and their affinities to act upon specific body systems