2017 Presentations by Susun Weed
INTENSIVE:  THURSDAY, AUGUST 24 ~ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm  
"The Great Remedies" 
Roll up your sleeves, grab your basket, put on your sunhat and find your scissors, now is the time to harvest the great remedies, the ones I rely on routinely, year after year, the mainstay allies, the ones who do so much, the plants that I treasure the most. Join me for an intimate session with nettle, motherwort, red clover, yarrow, burdock, comfrey, plantain, linden, St. Joan’s wort, elder, dandelion, plantain and some marvelous mints. As always, we will begin with Talking Stick Ceremony, share our stories, and explore green allies in beauty.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 ~ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm  
"Healing the Pancreas the Wise Woman Way"
The wild and wonderful digestive system includes that often-mentioned, but rarely discussed, organ: the pancreas. While well-known as the source of insulin, the pancreas does far more than that. In fact, it plays a pivotal role in good digestion. We’ll take a close look at the herbs and Wise Woman ways available to help the pancreas in both its hormonal and enzymatic functions. Whether the pancreas is in a state of insufficiency, feeling inflamed, or succumbing to cancer, wise choices of foods and herbs can help.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 ~ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm  
"Green Allies for Blood Pressure and Cholesterol" 
Hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering drugs are big business. Are they the best choice for a healthy heart? Probably not, given that there is an enormous range of herbal and food remedies that lower blood pressure far better, and faster, than drugs. Probably not, given that cholesterol has been demonized and drugs that affect it also interfere with muscle functioning. Instead, let’s explore all the tasty, easy, effective herbal and life-style ways to keep our numbers – and our hearts – healthy.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 ~ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm  
"Happy Knees" 
Knees – and all our other joints – are the topic of conversations whenever folks of a certain age gather. No matter what your age, healthy joints make life more fun. Whether you’re dealing with arthritis, Lyme disease, trauma, or wear-and-tear, there are simple, safe ways to relieve pain and improve joint functioning. We’ll investigate lots of wonderful ways make your joints smile: including SMASH fish, CBDs, chi gong, tai chi, bone broth, and urtication. There is a merry host of green allies just waiting to help us have happy knees, joyous wrists and ankles, delighted hips, and strong shoulders.
2015 Presentations by Susun Weed
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