Herbs for Winter Health Resiliency

Herbs for Winter Illnesses

Sunday, October 27, 2024

2:00 pm-4:00 pm

Instructor: Lauren Tanner

In this class, participants will explore the power of herbal remedies to support your health during the winter months. Discover herbs that can help prevent and alleviate common winter ailments such as colds, flu, sore throats, and congestion. The topics included in this class can also be applied to symptoms of seasonal allergies. Participants will learn about the beneficial herbs and how to consume them through herbal teas, tinctures, and syrups using immune-boosting plants like elderberry, echinacea, ginger, and thyme. Whether you're new to herbal medicine or looking to expand your knowledge, this class will provide you with practical skills and recipes to stay healthy and resilient throughout the changing seasons.

Lauren will provide an herbal craft market at the end of class to purchase handcrafted herbal remedies for common ailments. Payment can be taken via Venmo, Zelle, or cash.

Registration includes admission to the beautiful gardens before or after class.

Lauren Tanner MSN, RN, CIHC, is an Advanced Holistic Nurse, Herbalist, and Nurse Coach with 9 years of experience in the healthcare system. She is originally from Orlando, FL, where she started her nursing career and then transitioned to travel nursing for 7 years. During her travel nursing experiences, she worked with oncology and chronic illness populations in a variety of settings. Desiring more education on holistic healthcare practices, she pursued further education in advanced holistic nursing. During that time, she developed a view of health as one of healing the mind, body, and spirit. She has a warm, personal, and grounded approach to helping people understand their unique wellness goals and the necessity for individualized integrative health practices. Her passion is studying plants and immersing herself in nature and her home gardens. Lauren is committed to advocating for health and healing through a holistic lens that honors mind, body, and spirit while connecting individuals to the healing power of nature.

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