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Food as Medicine: Healing with Whole Foods, Herbs and Medicinal Mushrooms


Reishi Mushroom
This class will teach us how to use herbs, whole foods and medicinal mushrooms to build and balance our life-force energy, regenerate our internal organs, strengthen our immune system, and prevent disease. The topics covered will include: food cures for common ailments such as digestive and immune system disorders, respiratory and cardiovascular problems, allergies, pain management, etc.;the effects of food on mood and emotional well-being: the extraordinary health benefits of mushrooms such as Reishi, Shitake and Maitake (and recipes to prepare and use them); the importance of seasonal eating in Asian medical traditions; healthy weight loss; longevity-promoting foods; detoxification; and much more. Drew will assess participants individually to help each of us design a personalized diet and herbal program.


A WEEKLY COURSE
(3 sessions) Thursdays, September 19�
October 3, 8�10pm
13FHN58T
Members: $100 / Nonmembers: $115






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