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Recently we wrapped up our big annual survey and the results were fascinating. What a great learning tool for me as a teacher to read the 317 answers to the question, “Where do you get stuck in your learning?” I have always appreciated the feedback I’ve received over the years as a teacher. I believe,…
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This is wonderful news – my first herbal teacher, mentor, friend, and the “fairy godmother of herbalism”, Rosemary Gladstar, who I studied with from 1999-2004, has offered to teach a free, live workshop next week for Heartstone Online. Moments later we were able to confirm another workshop with Charis Lindrooth of Botanic Wise on Stress…
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Every year around this time we provide a whole bunch of free lessons and materials for herbalists who want to study with a whole person approach. Right now there are 4 free mini-courses available over at Heartstone Online as part of our annual enrollment promotion – so head on over and add them to your…
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It’s been a few months since you’ve heard from me… so I’m excited that I get to announce a free webinar series, starting with one of the most important topics, inflammation (schedule below). I’ve been in the Tam-cave working on my upcoming book on Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid system, writing, rewriting, and it seems this…
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It’s time!!! Here come the baby shoots! Every year, at this time, I smile to myself as I start to see all the herbalist posting pictures of their long lost friends, the green ones, as they poke their little heads out of the soil. I imagine you all wandering around your land expectantly, searching for these…
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Give a listen to Kris as she gives a Sunday sermon, “Resiliency: Navigating the Vulnerable Edges” at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Ithaca on March 17 on Resiliency.
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Now that we’ve covered the basics regarding the importance of sourcing good quality flowers and sound medicine making practices, we can dive into the next phase of myth busting! What to consider when working with high CBD cannabis preparations (formerly known as “CBD oil”) as a medicine. Click here to enroll in the mini-course at…
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I’ve dedicated that last 29 years to helping future college students, nurses, physical therapists, massage therapists, herbalists and aromatherapists understand and incorporate anatomy & physiology into their work. Often it’s helping student believe that they can learn it. Everything I’m doing now, from webinars to conference lectures, to mini-courses, to full programs at Heartstone Online…
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What are the essential practices that can leave you feeling more vibrant and alive and able to carry out your life’s purpose? Isn’t that the point of longevity? To have the energy to do what you were meant to do? If you’re feeling your best and managing your vital energy you might be the one…
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Before going into the 11 things, what’s the point of living a long life? It’s new years, and we all want to “drink more water, get sleep, eat less sugar”, but if this is all we needed to know we’d be doing it already. If not you… then you know someone who struggles to maintain healthy…
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