If you study traditional herbalism, you will encounter various energetic (also known as elemental) models. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) you will learn about qi, yin and yang, and the Chinese five elements—wood, fire, earth, metal,…
Over two thousand years ago, the famous Greek physician Hippocrates said, “Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food.” This is still good advice. After all, one of the primary ways one maintains good health is through nutrition…
An important part of emergency preparedness with herbs is being able to turn the herbs you gather into herbal medicines. In this final webinar in our Be Herbally Prepared series, we'll talk about extracting herbs in water, glycerine, alcohol, vinegar,…
A little over one hundred years ago infectious diseases were the leading cause of death worldwide. With the advent of modern sanitation, antibiotics, and other medical developments, deaths from infectious diseases have decreased to the point that few…
Before we had modern pharmaceuticals, people used botanical drugs for many serious health problems. These toxic or mildly toxic herbs often became the basis for Western drugs. We're going to discuss some of these remedies and how one would be able to…
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 blood sugar roller coaster every year, and can’t get off. As their blood sugar levels go up and down their…
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 late summer and early fall. These include nuts, seeds, wild berries. and fruits, We'll talk about how to identify…
For thousands of years, human beings relied primarily on herbs for healing. Many people in modern society feel that modern pharmaceutical medicine is a step forward from our reliance on medicinal plants and don’t believe there is any place in society…
The Critical Role of Amino Acids
February 24, 2026
The amino acids found in protein are essential to the…
Mind-Body Connections Revealed Through Iridology
March 10, 2026
Using the iris to connect aspects of the body with…
Supporting Hepatic Health
March 31, 2026
Moderate liver dysfunction is a common, and often overlooked,…
Botany for Herbalists
April 21, 2026
An Introduction to Plant Identification
The Importance of Sulfur for Health
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Food as Medicine
May 26, 2026