-Nutrition and Mental Health-Thursday, November 7th 6pm-8pm

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Martina will teach you about the gut-brain connection, how our nutrition influences our mental health, and a list of foods that affect anxiety and depression. Explore how one's diet should vary depending on lifestyle and stress. Gain a better understanding of the Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective on diet and emotional health.

$35/class

Class Teacher: Martina Kostova

Join Tricia for a crash course in Anatomy and Physiology, broken down system by system, in addition to common disorders. If you've never taken Anatomy before, need to brush up for your Foundations Class, or are just in need of a refresher, these classes are for you! This course is taught and designed by an experienced Anatomy/Health Sciences Teacher and an Herbalist.

Cost: $35/class or $390 for all 12 classes (if you register before the first class)

All Classes Are: Thursdays, 6-8 pm

Class Dates:

October 17th - Urinary System

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November 14th - Muscular System

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December 5th- Medical Terminology

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Class Teacher: Tricia Streit Perez

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Herbal Open Forum

This free online Facebook event is a chance to ask questions about herbs, herbalism, Chinese & Western Herbal medicine, and acupuncture. Whether you are a practitioner or just curious, Bob Linde, AP, RH (AHG) will answer as many questions as he can in the 2 hours scheduled. If we don't get to your questions, we will do this again on the last Friday of every month at 6pm. Feel free to email us: Traditionsherbschool@gmail.com with your question in advance or post them under the Open Forum Facebook Event.

Bob has been a clinical herbalist for well over 20 years, teaching Western and Chinese Herbalism and Acupuncture for 20 years and a frequent lecturer at conferences around the country. Be sure to mark that you are going so that you get a reminder of the FB Live event.

Join us for the fun and bring some of your burning questions! If you miss the event live we will post all of the Herbal Open Forums on our Youtube page

Fridays, 6pm-8 pm

Dates:

-October 25th

-November 29th

-December 27th

-Winter: Friday, December 20 6-8 pm

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Ruthie will help you to learn herbs, recipes and traditions centered around Winter! Your senses will be awakened by making an herbal blend, sampling Winter-inspired dishes, and more! Bring 2 8 oz jars to bring home your own herbal blend!

$40/class - In Person and Virtual

Class Teacher: Ruth Glass

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-The Business of Herbalism Saturday and Sunday October 26-27 from 10 am to 5 pm

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Are you interested in starting your own herbalism business? This class will cover how to establish your business including legal aspects of your start up, client intake forms, labeling, marketing, and more! Learn about Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), DSHEA Compliance, and the updates on Cottage Laws. If you think you might want to start your own herbal company or your own clinical practice, this class will assist you in your journey.

Sleep Support- Thursday, November 8th 6 pm- 8pm

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Join us for an Herbal Make and Take event where we’ll learn about sleep and how we can improve it! Come out to learn about why sleep is important, what you can do to support your own sleep, and then choose the herbs that best suit you to create your own herbal sleep ritual.

One custom product is included with your class fee, but you may make additional herbal creations for a discounted rate of only $10 each. Grab a friend, prioritize you and this essential component of your health, and then head home to snuggle up for a night of rest. We won’t even judge you if you show up in your jammies!

$40/$35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

Musculoskeletal Support-Thursday, December 12th 6pm-8pm

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Are you needing support with painful joints? Want to support your tendons and ligaments? Are you concerned about your bone health?

Join Tricia as she discusses an Herbal Medica that will support your muscular and skeletal systems. As part of the class fee, you’ll get to choose which herbs will help you, then you’ll get to make your own custom herbal blend to take home with you. Additional products can be made for a discounted rate of $10 each. Come with a friend, or meet some new, like-minded ones!

$40/$35 virtual (no medicine making supplies provided for online students) PLEASE BRING 1-2 SMALL JARS!

Class Teacher: Tricia Streit Perez

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Growing Medicinal Herbs in FL

If you've ever strolled through our medicinal garden, you know it’s a truly special place. Join Garden Manager Michael Leonard and Apothecary Manager Salua Rivero as they share their expertise and experiences working in this unique environment. In this two-part series, you'll gain essential knowledge on how to create your own herbal garden.

Receive a discounted price of $75 if you purchase the bundle of all two classes!

In-person three class bundle registration here.

Virtual three class bundle registration here.

Growing Medicinal Herbs in FL/Creating an Herbal Garden, Part 1

Part 1-Friday, November 1st 10 am - noon

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Virtual individual registration here.

In this workshop, Salua and Michael will walk you step by step on how to create a medicinal herb garden at home, in pots, or in the ground. We will discuss medicinal and native plants that grow in Florida. We will also share basic gardening skills such as fertilizing, organic/natural pest control, soil amendments, composting and more.

Growing Medicinal Herbs in FL/Composting, Part 2- Friday, Nov. 15th 10 am - noon

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In this workshop, Salua and Michael will focus on different composting methods that you can try at home. We will focus on soil regeneration and amendments. We will also share basic gardening skills such as fertilizing, organic/natural pest control and more.

$40/class (or $75 if you register for both before the first class occurs) (J).

Class Teachers: Michael Leonard and Salua Rivero

Friday, November 1st 6-8 pm

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Ruthie will guide you in learning to make herbal extractions without alcohol! We will explore vinegar, honey, and more to build your at home apothecary without using alcohol! Bring at least 2 8 oz jars to take home your herbal creations!

$40/class - In Person and Virtual

Class Teacher: Ruth Glass

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-Blood Work Series:

Join Traditions teachers, Bob Linde, Tricia Perez and Martina Kostova as they provide their clinical herbal experience on understanding and evaluating blood work. Each teacher provides their own unique perspective on this three part bloodwork series.

Receive a discounted price of $100 if you purchase the bundle of all three classes!

In-person three class bundle registration here.

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Understanding Blood Work, Part 1- Sunday, October 20th 6:30pm-8:30 pm

$35/class

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Bob Linde discusses how to read blood work and use your resources to understand it, functional levels, additional tests to request, and specific tests for specific disease.

-Understanding Blood Work, Part 2-Thursday, October 24th 6pm-8 pm (Taught by Tricia Perez)

$35/class

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Tricia Perez dives deep into the CBC (complete blood count), CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel), and thyroid function panels. We’ll spend a significant time discussing the metabolic components of blood work. Heart disease is the #1 cause of mortality in the United States. It is an issue that more than ⅔ of our country will face in their lifetimes. Learn about indicators of metabolic disease, laboratory tests you should insist upon, and how to interpret your results. Then learn how to support your metabolic health in a holistic way - through herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.

-Understanding Blood Work, Part 3-Thursday, November 21sst 6pm-8 pm (Taught by Martina Kostova)

$35/class

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Martina Kostova discusses TCM diet therapy and blood work, in addition to an introduction to the Blood Type Diet.