Venezuelan Medicinal Plants: A Slideshow

Join presenter Sarah Russo, a student at The Evergreen State College studying social justice, environmental studies, and medicinal plants. Sarah will give a picture slideshow documenting the time she spent in Venezuela through her course Venezuela: Building Economic and Social Justice at The Evergreen State College. Sarah will discuss Venezuelan's base knowledge of plant medicine and give an overview of the plants from her guidebook, which she created in English and Spanish. Sarah will also discuss the ability to study natural medicine through experience-based learning and to share about how to take a self-sufficient approach to your health.
Tuesday June 2nd, 7 -- 9 pm
Cost:  Free

Herb walk at Greenough Park

Join Herbalist and owner of Meadowsweet Herbs Elaine Sheff and the Montana Natural History Center for a unique collaboration.

Saturday Discovery Day: Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk with Elaine from Meadowsweet Herbs

When: Saturday June 20, 2 pm -- 4:30 pm

 Where: Meet at MNHC, 120 Hickory St. at 2 pm. Everyone will carpool over to Greenough Park.

Cost: $20 Class Fee, $15 MNHC Members

Space is limited, registration required. Please call MNHC at 327-0405 to reserve your spot.

Registration

Unless otherwise noted, all classes meet at Meadowsweet Herbs located at:
180 South 3rd Street West
Missoula, MT 59801

Please call Meadowsweet Herbs at 728 - 0543 or mail a check to the above address to register.

Pre-registration is recommended as space is limited. We will gladly give refunds up until the day before each class, or at the start of each series.

Herbal Foundations: an In-Depth Program in Herbal Medicine

May 20 - September 9, 2009

Join us for the fourth year of our annual in-depth herbal studies program. Make a deeper connection to the earth. Discover the healing properties of medicinal plants - a special and unique part of our world. Come on a journey with us and experience an intimate connection with healing herbs that are native to the Northern Rocky Mountains.

We will study:

• Medicinal plants easily grown in our northern climate as well as some special exotics.
• Learn how to grow herbs and how essential oils are made.
• Explore using herbs for different body systems.
• Learn the art and science of medicine making.
• Discover how to respectfully harvest wild plants.

We are looking for enthusiastic students committed to a long-term class series. Join in our excitement as we explore the healing power of plants and the study of herbal medicine. For more information, or to register click here.

Tea Tasting 101

In this tasty tea class, we will join Brian Watrous of Missoula¹s Bitter Root Acupuncture & Herbarium. Brian is trained in the Chinese gong-fu style of tea service and will be teaching the differences between white, green, oolong, pu-erh and black teas. We will discuss specific health benefits of each and how to know the difference by taste and sight. 6 - 10 teas will be sampled. Please bring your own small tea cup to class.
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Naturopathic Information About Cancer

Dr. Lane will discuss how and why cancers occur, from a naturopathic, physiological point of view. Environmental, nutritional, and stress factors will be described. Learn what you can do to help prevent the chances of getting cancer also learn what is going on in alternative approaches to cancer.  Proceeds from this class will be donated to the Missoula Food Bank.               
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost: $20

Is A Doula Right For You During Pregnancy?

This informative lecture lead by Meadowsweet's Doula, Caspian Janssen, will explore the options that women have for childbirth in the Missoula area. Caspian will talk about what you can expect from a Doula assisted pregnancy and childbirth, as well as options for Doctors and Midwives in our area. This will be a great opportunity to meet several certified Doulas. This is not a childbirth education class.
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

The Astonishing Dr. You

Join Anthony Lambert, D.C. the owner and chiropractor of Lambert Family Chiropractic, for this helpful class on how to assess yourself. If you ever lose your health, you need a good doctor. The best doctor in the world is ready 24/7.  This doctor is YOU! Come Learn how your brain and body take care of millions of details necessary to keep you alive and healthy. And live by the most important idea in wellness today: You're the doctor. You do the healing!       
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Thinking Outside The Tea-Ball

Join Meadowsweet's Katrina Farnum for a fun look at herbs and how to use them without being stuck in a tea-ball. Facial steams, bathing with herbs, cooking with herbs, and using loose herbs for teas to help with everything from stress to colds and flus. We will be sampling different teas so bring your mug!          
Time & Date To Be Announced
7 - 9 pm. Cost: $20

How Hot Is Too Hot: What Parents Should Know About Children's Fevers

In the medical world, fever is a complex, controversial topic that worries many parents. Join Dr. Friess a Naturopathic physician at the Golgi Clinic, as he discusses the importance of fever as a favorable immune response.  He addresses when to suppress and when to promote a fever, and why.
7 - 9 pm. Cost:  Free

Time & Date To Be Announced

Using Essential Oils

What is all this talk about aromatherapy? Katrina Farnum will explore the world of essential oils including how they work and how to use them. Explore a variety of scents for a better nights rest, respiratory ailments, hormonal balance and stress. Finish off the class by learning how to make a scented, therapeutic massage oil or lotion.
Cost:  Free

Time & Date To Be Announced

Herbs For Kids

In this helpful parenting with herbs class lead by Katrina Farnum we will make slippery elm lozenges, ear oil, dream pillows and an herbal healing salve. We will discuss the benefits of different herbs and how to incorporate natural items like these into a first aid kit.
Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Celebrating Your Inner Goddess

In this gift inspiring class lead by Katrina Farnum we will make bath salts, lip balms and personal lubricants. We will discuss the benefits of the herbs used in these products and how you can use these herbs in other ways to nurture the mind, body, and soul.
Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Vaccine Perspectives

Every parent is concerned with making the right decisions when it comes to their child's health. In Montana, the issues surrounding vaccinations for children can be complicated and controversial. That's why it's important to have as much information as possible to decide what is right for your family. Dr. Teresita Martinez will share the latest research on vaccines as well as naturopathic vaccine perspectives.
Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

Cough Syrup Making

Herbalist Kris Hill, owner of Hill Botanical in Bozeman, will be making a White Pine Compound cough syrup. She will be discussing the plants used in the blend (hand-out included) and percolation techniques to make a fast and potent herbal tincture. A one ounce cough syrup is included with this class.
Cost: $30

Time & Date To Be Announced

Fall Roots for Healing

Autumn is the perfect time for harvesting roots, as they are at their most potent strength and highest medicinal value!  Join Bozeman herbalist Kris Hill for an evening lecture to learn which roots to gather and how to harvest and preserve them.  We will make a fresh root tincture in class and handouts will be provided.

Cost: $20 (tincture may be available for additional charge)

Time & Date To Be Announced

Topics in Women's Health: A Naturopathic Perspective

Come join Marissa Cavalier, Naturopathic Doctor, for a free lecture to learn about natural, safe and effective ways to treat various women's health issues. We will be discussing PMS, irregular or difficult menses, menopause and abnormal paps: what they mean and natural ways to treat them..

Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

Wintertime Blues and Flus

Join Meadowsweet’s very own Katrina Farnum in an aromatherapy class focused on how to get through those dark winter months with elevated spirits and immune systems. Katrina will cover a variety of pure, therapeutic grade essential oils and many ways in which to use them. There will be time at the end of class to create your own products for an additional cost.

Cost: $20

Time & Date To Be Announced

Type II Diabetes

Sometimes called “adult onset diabetes”, type II diabetes was first recognized in the late 1950’s and is now said to be in epidemic proportions in our nation. Practitioners of naturopathic medicine believe that both the cause and treatment of diabetes in general is largely misunderstood by much of the healthcare community. Dr. Nesbit will present information about diabetes mellitus type II: its cause, complications and treatment options. Ian Nesbit received his Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine from Bastyr University in 1994. He completed two post doctorate residencies in physical medicine and cardiology. He was primary professor of cardiology at Bastyr University for three years and lectures internationally on emergency medicine and public health. Dr. Nesbit served in the Air Force Reserve and moved from Billings to Missoula after returning from Baghdad in 2003.

Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

FREE Aromatherapy Classes!

Remember to register early as class space is limited.
Cost: FREE

Time & Date To Be Announced

Alternative Perspectives on Type II Diabetes and Weight Management

Dr. Ian Nesbit and Herbalist Samaya Marpet of Dragonfly Rose Naturopathic Clinic invite you to a lecture discussing historic to present day ideology on the treatment of Type II Diabetes in America, as well as the modern standards in weight management in comparison with various vital studies on the issue..
Cost: FREE
Time & Date To Be Announced

Recipes for Your Valentine

Spice up a romantic evening, naturally! Join Meadowsweet¹s own Katrina Farnum to learn how to make yummy, enticing natural body care for a romantic connection with your sweetheart. Katrina will show you how to create your own exotic edible lubricant and luscious lip balm suited to your, and your partner¹s, personal preferences- just in time for Valentine¹s Day!
Time & Date To Be Announced

Cold and Flu Prevention, Naturally!

Colds and flu can set you back for days or weeks. Christine White, ND and Medical Herbalist Samaya Marpet will talk about simple, but highly effective natural remedies and home treatments to shorten the duration and help prevent secondary problems resulting from these infections.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced

Natural Pet Care

Join Greg Tilford to learn and discuss cutting edge information about what is hot and what is not in the field of natural pet care. Topics will include: the truth and fallacies about commercial dog and cat foods, raw foods for animals, new herbal discoveries, and natural food supplements for kitty and Fido. What do they really need? Greg is an inspiring Herbalist, author and President of Animal Essentials.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced

Spring Cleaning for Our Bodies

Spring is the perfect time of year to consider a fresh start on the inside. A Detox Diet will set the pace for the year to come. Learn different types of cleansing diets, which one will work with you and why this is a beneficial technique for supporting healthy body function. Kris Hill from Hill Botanical in Bozeman, will discuss types of Cleanses, why they are helpful, what they do, medicinal plant helpers and why a Spring Cleanse is supportive to body function.
Cost: $20.00
Time & Date To Be Announced