As parents we are all familiar with power struggles. Whether our children are two or twenty-one years old we have all experienced the frustration and disbelief of these confrontations as our children behave like saboteurs to gain control. Power struggles are the...
Join us for a panel discussion on important, often unexamined questions such as: What does dying look like? What are the options for end-of-life care in America? What is hospice and palliative care? What is a death doula? What are some holistic approaches to...
While we spend much of our time in our homes, we are often unaware of problems that develop due to the humid Appalachian climate affecting indoor air quality. Marcus Renner of Conservation Pros will discuss how and why mold and moisture issues develop in homes and...
Men and women alike can take control of their pelvic pain, and Dr. Susie Gronski wants to show them how. This community class will explore pelvic floor function, anatomy, and both the possible causes of and resources for alleviating pelvic pain. Integrative...
In our modern world we often forget that our environment influences our health. Research shows that exposure to the natural world and the lack thereof is an important determinant of individual and community health and well-being. This talk explores some of the...
Learn the basic structures and mechanisms of our state government and ways citizens can impact public policies, laws and regulations, especially those related to environmental, social, and economic justice. Avram Friedman is a founder and the Executive Director of The...
Ayurveda addresses the roots of illness and gives you the tools for optimal well-being. By optimizing your body’s ability to self-heal, this ancient Vedic science guides you to your most healthy, vibrant state.Greta will discuss the foundational concepts of Ayurveda....
Our very own Dr. Brian Lewis will provide an overview of how the thyroid functions, how to promote thyroid health through lifestyle, and the treatment of common thyroid conditions. Together we will discover hidden causes of thyroid imbalance and learn how to interpret...
Katherine Wilson, MSHN explains the core concepts of an anti-inflammatory diet. Inflammation is the body’s first healing response, and chronic inflammation is credited as the root of many serious illnesses. Stress, lifestyle, pre-disposition, and nutrition all play a...
Do you ever find yourself forcing it to poop? Pushing and straining is detrimental to your overall health and well-being, but not everyone likes talking about this common problem. Pooping can feel great, and in this workshop you’ll learn how! This workshop will...
What if you could easily cultivate habits that lead to lifelong happiness—would you pursue it? The field of positive psychology reveals just how happiness is constructed, the habits of the world’s happy people, and how all of us can boost our happiness, for good....
Katherine Wilson teamed up with Hickory Nut Gap Farm and Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville to offer this cooking demonstration and nutritional lecture. This class explored the health benefits and flavor options of bone broths. Integrative Family Medicine of...
At 22, Maureen McCarthy was told she would die from a rare, genetic lung disease before she even made it to 30. When a bleak picture was painted of her downhill journey, and she was put on 24-hour oxygen, she decided to mindfully design a series of new relationships...
Learn how to “take in the landscape” in more ways than one with philoso-forager and director of “No Taste Like Home,” Alan Muskat. Not only is wild food 10 to 100 times more nutritious than its domesticated descendants, foraging provides an opportunity for...
Lara Diaz of Lutea Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine discusses a range of therapeutic approaches for menopause including acupuncture, herbs, Qigong, and dietary recommendations to smooth the transition into the wise woman years. Integrative Family Medicine of...
Brian Asbill, MD presents the latest compelling evidence on preventing and reversing chronic disease with lifestyle medicine. Dr. Asbill is a board-certified Cardiologist currently working at Asheville Cardiology. This is a great summary of the evidence behind why...
Linda Camaratta, RN has extensive experience with coaching individuals toward healthy sleep. She covers a variety of natural methods for promoting healthy sleep and offers practical advice for insomnia. The video is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The audio for this...
