Local Events

Identification and Uses of Herbs

May 12, 2010

Tour Geri Young’s backyard while identifying common herbs and their uses. You will also learn how to make poultice and tincture and leave with garlic to start your own herb garden. The cost is $15 and you can RSVP to Geri at 616-896-7814. Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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How to Make Kombucha

May 12, 2010

Learn how to make kombucha (a wonderful fermented beverage with many health benefits) with Sue Myer in this afternoon workshop. The cost is $10 and everyone will leave with written instructions on how to make kombucha and a SCOBY to beging making your own. RSVP to Geri at 616-896-7814. Location: Grand Rapids, MI

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Nourishing Ways: Healthy Snacks

January 19, 2010

Nourishing ways will offer healthy snacks, so come to enjoy, sample, and learn. Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 134 N. Division (corner of Division & Pearl) Grand Rapids, MI

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Nourishing Ways: Healthy Eating Shouldn’t Cost You an Arm and a Leg

January 19, 2010

Anne M.A. Sergeant, PHD, will discuss food budgeting strategies that help avoid the high cost of illness. Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 134 N. Division (corner of Division & Pearl) Grand Rapids, MI

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Nourishing Ways: The Way to a Healthier, Happier Child is Through the Tummy

January 19, 2010

Dr. Sue McCreadie and Angelle Batten, Holistic Health Councilor, will speak about how real food nutrition and probiotics heal the gut. These ladies are also the co-creators of www.NourishMD.com. Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 134 N. Division (corner of Division & Pearl) Grand Rapids, MI

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Nourishing Ways: Why Grass-Fed, Pastured Meat is Really Better

October 23, 2009

Nathan and Andrea Creswick of Creswick Farms (Ravenna, MI) will be presenting. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 134 N. Division (corner of Division & Pearl) Grand Rapids, MI

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Nourishing Ways: WAP Cooking Prep Class

October 23, 2009

Chef Jackie White will present on how to create a meal plan as well as a week of menus. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 134 N. Division (corner of Division & Pearl) Grand Rapids, MI

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Why is this Happening to me Again?! by Rex Montague-Bauer

October 23, 2009

Free workshop on healing guilt and fear, understanding the mind, and learning about the energy system. For more details click here. The Body Center 650 Riley Street, Suite A Holland, MI  49424 Space is limited; call 616-834-2596 to reserve a spot

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Naturopathy with Dale Tamminga

October 23, 2009

Free class on naturopathy (living based on the belief that the human body was made to be healthy and that it can heal itself) taught by Dale Tamminga, Certified Naturopath & Naturopathic Doctor. For additional details, click here. The Body Center 650 Riley Street, Suite A Holland, MI 49424 Call 616-834-2596 to register as class [...]

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Hoxey- When Healing Becomes a Crime

September 9, 2009

Harry Hoxey inherited herbal formulas from his great grandfather. He had 17 clinics in the U.S. that were shut down by the AMA. A clinic was opened in Mexico claiming an 80% cure rate. Cost: $7 regular, $3 students or seniors SanChez Bistro, 38 W. Fulton, Grand Rapids, MI 616-677-6176

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