Posted by Taylor Jablonowski on 10/1/20 4:00 PM
JoAnn Sanchez is trained in social work, forestry, natural resource development, botany and describes herself as a “primarily self-taught Herbalist” with experience spanning four decades.
“A natural attraction and affinity to plants began in childhood,” says JoAnn, program director of the Western Herbalism program at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, “as it is with many Herbalists.”
Read MoreTopics: western herbalism, Natural Healing, Herbal Medicine, SWIHA Staff, Plant Medicine
Posted by Taylor Jablonowski on 8/27/20 4:00 PM
Plant medicine is far from a new method of healing, yet we see a renewed interest in recent years to return to the ‘root’ of wellness – treating mind, body and spirit with holistic, natural practices. Beyond caring for our home—the Earth—we believe in an inherent right and responsibility to care for our wellbeing; knowledge of herbal remedies provides a self-empowering tool to provide self-care and therefore extend this learning onto others.
Read MoreTopics: western herbalism, Herbalism, Natural Healing, Plant Medicine, Herbalist
Posted by Taylor Jablonowski on 7/17/20 10:25 AM
We all know our body possesses natural defenses against sickness—our immune system, a dynamic and ever-learning mechanism to keep us healthy and fight off infection. However (and especially with the emergence of the novel Corona Virus) you may be looking to boost that ability alongside the other precautionary measures you’re taking. In holistic healing, we believe in addressing the ‘root’ of mind-body-spirit health, so today we’ll be doing exactly that—with three roots that are excellent ways to support your immune health!
Read MoreTopics: western herbalism, Recipe of the Week, Recipe, Natural Healing, Holistic health, Plant Medicine, Immune System
Posted by Taylor Jablonowski on 10/28/19 3:00 PM
Achoo! It’s that time of year again. Unfortunately, you’ve woken up feeling sick, stuffy and sore.
Millions of Americans are infected with the cold or flu each year, and though it is a miserable process to get rid of the illness, there are some at-home remedies that have been studied and verified as effective.
Today, we’ll look at some natural solutions for common viral symptoms:
Read MoreTopics: Motivational Monday, Cold Season, Flu Season, Plant Medicine, Holistic Remedies, Natural Medicine
