Holistic Herbal Healing: Seasonal Allergies, Oral Health, Immune Support, and Gut Wellness
Dates: | March 3-24, 2025 |
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Meets: | M from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM |
Location: | JMU Ice House Room 104 |
Cost: | $40.00 |
Sorry, we are no longer accepting registrations for this course.
Please note: this course requires membership in Lifelong Learning Institute '23-24 Annual Membership or Lifelong Learning Institute '24-25 Annual Membership
Dive into the world of herbalism with our comprehensive course, ‘Holistic Herbal Healing.’ Designed to address common health concerns, this four-part workshop series will empower you with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to incorporate herbal remedies into your daily life.
WORKSHOP 1: Herbal Remedies for Seasonal Allergies Learn to identify and manage seasonal allergies naturally. Explore herbs like goldenrod, nettle and elderflower, known for their allergy-relief properties. Participants will create personalized herbal tea blends to help alleviate allergy symptoms.
WORKSHOP 2: Herbal Approaches to Oral Health Discover the vital connection between oral health
and overall well-being. This workshop introduces herbs such as oregano, sage, and peppermint, which support oral hygiene. Participants will make their own herbal tooth powder for improved oral care.
WORKSHOP 3: Boosting the Immune System with Herbs Understand the immune system and its key functions. Learn about powerful immune boosting herbs like echinacea and elderberry. Participants
will prepare an herbal syrup to enhance their immune defenses naturally.
WORKSHOP 4: Healing Leaky Gut with Herbal Support Explore the concept of leaky gut and its impact
on health. This workshop highlights gut-healing herbs such as marshmallow root and slippery elm.
Participants will create a soothing herbal infusion to promote digestive health. Join us for ‘Holistic Herbal Healing’ and transform your approach to wellness with the power of herbs. Each session combines education with practical, hands-on activities, ensuring you leave with the skills and confidence to support your health naturally.
Dabney Vaccaro, BS, RDH is a Registered Dental Hygienist, Clinical Herbalist & Health Coach. In 2016 & 2017, she earned a certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell and T. Colin Campbell Center
for Nutrition Studies and a certificate as a Health Coach from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. In 2022 Dabney graduated from Sacred Plant Traditions, a three-year clinical herbal course and has an independent clinical herbal practice. Dabney has a deep commitment to holistic wellness. With extensive experience in dental hygiene, she possesses a profound understanding of the clinical challenges faced by her colleagues offering targeted strategies to address health issues to women in all stages of life. By seamlessly integrating conventional and natural health solutions, she delivers comprehensive care that empowers her clients to achieve optimal well-being through personalized, plant-based healing strategies. She offers workshops locally and sells her teas and self-care products. You can find more about her and her business at www.herbalhygienist.com
Fee: | $40.00 |
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Hours: | 8.00 |
JMU Ice House Room 104
127 W Bruce StHarrisonburg, VA 22801
Date | Day | Time | Location |
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03/03/2025 | Monday | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | JMU Ice House Room 104 |
03/10/2025 | Monday | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | JMU Ice House Room 104 |
03/17/2025 | Monday | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | JMU Ice House Room 104 |
03/24/2025 | Monday | 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM | JMU Ice House Room 104 |