Food as Medicine

Nourish: Foods & Herbs

Make Your Own Herbal Remedies

Join us for these free workshops several times a month at Blue Door Neighborhood Center, James Shields Middle School and Burroughs Elementary school:

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Our Nourish program creates space for students to share their own healing traditions while learning to use food and herbs as medicine. Created by a licensed health care provider and certified herbal educator, Nourish brings community members together to learn about natural health and wellness remedies for every aspect of our lives. Students will have the opportunity to participate in many different wellness practices and food and herbal preparations in this interactive experience! See calendar for current Nourish classes.

The Nourish curriculum is approved by Chicago Public Schools.

Food as Medicine

In this foundational series we explore how to heal ourselves through the food we eat.

Food as Medicine

Workshops include:

  • Fermenting for gut health
  • Herbal teas and decoctions
  • Gentle yoga for digestion
  • Mindful eating practices

Module 1

Wellness Practices for Self Care

Gentle and effective holistic practices to improve your mood and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Wellness Practices for Self Care

Workshops include:

  • Breathing exercises and meditation
  • Herbal preparations for wellbeing and mental health
  • Self massage techniques
  • Yoga for emotional balance

Module 2

Preparing for Cold and Flu Season, Naturally

Strengthen and support the immune system for cold and flu season.

Preparing for Cold and Flu Season, Naturally

Workshops include:

  • Antiviral herbal preparations
  • Herbal steams for congestion
  • Neti pot use
  • Medicinal teas

Module 3

Women’s Health

Learn safe and effective self care and share your own self care practices.

Women’s Health

Workshops include:

  • Herbs and practices for menstrual irregularity and discomfort
  • Herbs for the wise woman: menopausal wellness
  • Self massage and essential oils
  • Meditation and gentle yoga

Module 4

Holistic Skin Care

Support the health of your skin by taking care of yourself- inside and out.

Holistic Skin Care

Workshops include:

  • Wellness practices to destress and detoxify
  • Make your own bath salts and skin scrubs
  • Herbal steams and dry brushing
  • Natural facials and healing herbal treatments

Module 5

Gentle Detox

Learn natural ways to remove toxins from your body and home to improve your health.

Gentle Detox

Workshops include:

  • Learn how to use herbs to detoxify the body
  • Enjoy detoxifying herbal tea
  • Learn about dry brushing and other detoxifying practices
  • Make natural household cleaners
  • Make sugar scrubs

Module 6

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