General Members are individuals who are interested in herbal medicine and working towards professional status in the American Herbalist Guild. All General Members agree to abide by the Code of Ethics and…
The American Herbalists Guild (AHG) was founded in 1989 as a non-profit professional association to represent the goals and voices of herbalists specializing in the medicinal use of plants. Their…
Fat. Just say the word and notice the emotions it evokes. The word can have very negative connotations in our society. Fats have a bad reputation,…
Life is filled with challenges, conflicts, difficulties, and sometimes hardships. Recent years have brought many challenges from new diseases,…
From puberty to menopause women experience a monthly hormonal cycle that typically lasts about 28 days. A surprisingly large percentage of women…
If you study traditional herbalism, you will encounter various energetic (also known as elemental) models. For example, in traditional Chinese…
Over two thousand years ago, the famous Greek physician Hippocrates said, “Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.”…
An important part of emergency preparedness with herbs is being able to turn the herbs you gather into herbal medicines. In this final webinar…
A little over one hundred years ago infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. With the advent of modern sanitation, antibiotics,…
Before we had modern pharmaceuticals, people used botanical drugs for many serious health problems. These toxic or mildly toxic herbs often became…
A roller coaster ride can be great fun, but only because you can get off at the end of the ride. Unfortunately, millions of people get on the…
In this Be Herbally Prepared Webinar, we'll cover more edible wild plants. This time the focus will be on plants that can be harvested in the…
For thousands of years, human beings relied primarily on herbs for healing. Many people in modern society feel that modern pharmaceutical medicine…
Flower essences are homeopathic-like remedies made from flowers. They are used to help people heal on a mental and emotional level. Edward Bach,…
In the West, we tend to separate mental and emotional issues from physical health problems. This has never been the case in traditional medicine.…
Nature is full of remedies we can use to restore the body to good health. Not all of these remedies are commercially available or easily obtained…
We’ve all heard the saying that “beauty is only skin deep,” but the fact is that having beautiful healthy skin is so important to people…
There are many factors that are disrupting the supply chain for food. These include the destruction of food processing plants, weather problems,…
Recently a major chemical spill in Ohio made national headlines. However, incidents where toxic chemicals are accidentally released into the…
The recent train wreck in Ohio and the subsequent release of toxic chemicals into the environment reminds of the importance of being prepared…
As winter draws to a close and warm breezes coax early spring flowers to brighten the landscape, you might be inspired to clean out your home.…
In times of crisis, food may be in short supply and the availability of nutritional supplements may also be problematic. Fortunately, nature…
Problems with the urinary system are quite common and include urinary tract infections (UTIs), interstitial cystitis, kidney stones, urinary…
I don't know if you can see the writing on the wall, but there are a lot of troubling things happening in the world right now. Preparation to…
Most people have faced some form of trauma in their lives. People who have the strong support of family or friends will usually recover from…
In any crisis situation, many people are going to go into shock. They will be stunned and unable to think or act clearly. Others will panic,…
During the winter months, people will take steps to winterize their homes and vehicles. The shut off outside water to keep pipes from freezing…
In modern society, we are used to being able to call 911 when someone is injured or have easy access to emergency room care. But what happens…
While sexual intimacy is not the only ingredient to a healthy relationship, it is an important ingredient in developing the bond of love in an…