Alchemy Elixir Blog | Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine Blog
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This Blog was created by Katolen Yardley, Medical Herbalist, of Alchemy & Elixir to share information about herbal medicine and discuss philosophies of health maintenance. Provides education and an understanding of plant medicine, contemplations on health and healing and tools for enhancing optimal health.
Alchemy Elixir Blog | Holistic Health and Herbal Medicine Blog
4y ago
Recipe by Katolen Yardley,
Medical Herbalist
There is a huge difference between sauerkraut in vinegar
versus prepared in brine. For the numerous health enhancement benefits, prepare
sauerkraut fermented in brine (salt water) for the lacto fermentation benefits
of lactobacillus and other beneficial bacterial present during the fermentation
process (the same beneficial bacteria found in live unsweetened yoghurt).
When cabbage is submerged in brine, the live bacteria
converts the natural occurring sugars found in the cabbage into lactic acid,
this is a natural preservative that inhibits th ..read more
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4y ago
Written by Katolen
Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG) ~ Medical Herbalist
Classical Osteopathy,
or Manual Osteopathy is a very gentle non invasive, hands-on form of manual
therapy that focuses on supporting the bodies self healing mechanisms to
restore optimal health – seeking to address physical structure and resolve underlying
tissue imbalances, not only treat symptoms of dis-ease. Manual Osteopathy does
not involve pharmaceutical medications or surgery but instead focuses on
removing restrictions to physical structure to assist the bodies self
regulation abilities within set homeostatic principle ..read more
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4y ago
About Manual Osteopathic Techniques – written by Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG)
Manual osteopathy is a gentle, safe and effective
hands-on technique used to enhance the vitality and health for people of all
ages while addressing physical issues related to structure and function as well
as enhance mechanical performance.
A manual osteopath
uses precise palpation skills to assess and treat tissue restrictions to assist
in restoring proper balance of structures and remove tension through non
evasive techniques.
Utilizing the patient’s case history, physical assessment,
orthopedic test ..read more
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4y ago
Dr Andrew T Still- Founder of Osteopathy
Written by Katolen
Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG) ~ Medical Herbalist
Osteopathy was
founded in 1874 by Dr Andrew Still, a doctor whose life was dedicated to better
understanding anatomy and its impact on body functioning. Despite being a
medical doctor and surgeon himself, his 3 young children tragically died of
meningitis; consequently Dr Still began looking for safe, non invasive and drug
free ways to enhance the bodies self healing mechanisms. He was devoted to
understanding health in terms of anatomy and physiology and held the belief
that body st ..read more
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4y ago
Approximately once a month, Alchemy & Elixir Health Group runs a low cost student clinic were we offer mini herbal medicine consultations available to the public at a reduced cost.
The consultation is either with an advanced student conducting the consultation (with the clinic supervisor, present in the room) or with beginning students observing the consultation techniques and practicing their case history recording skills. The instructor guides the student through the appropriate assessment and reviews the proposed personalized health program so that you can be confident that you are ..read more
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5y ago
Dive into the art of herbal medicine making and learn how to prepare herbal teas, herbal vinegars, a medicinal salve and infused oil. An instruction booklet will be provided. Learn of the action and medicinal application of herbs used in class for first aid. In this class participants will:
learn how to prepare and sample an herbal tea infusion and understand the difference between an infusion and decoction
lean how to prepare an infused oil and the various applications for an oil
observe the preparation of a herbal salve and take home a small container of medicinal salve
prepare and t ..read more
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5y ago
This introduction to herbal medicine specifically for women’s health will cover common herbs for reproductive wellness through all phases of a woman’s life. We will discuss medicinal properties and administration routes of these plants, as well as some recent scientific studies, while we sample some herbal products. Instructor: Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG) – Medical Herbalist. Date: January 28, 2019. Time 7-9 pm. Location VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver BC. Contact the continuing education coordinator to register: 604-718-5898 ..read more
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5y ago
Discover how to get the nutritional and healing benefits of herbs into your diet with delicious recipes using finely milled plant material like leaves, bark, flowers and berries. Katolen Yardley, MNIMH, RH (AHG) – Medical herbalist will discuss the benefits of various herbal powders, and the actions of tonic and adaptogen plants. Together we will create and sample herbal energy power balls, herbal immune enhancing hummus, and delicious herbal fudge dessert.
Date: Oct. 19, 2019 | 10 am – 12:30 pm
Location: Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver BC 5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1 ..read more
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5y ago
Join us for an experiential and informative talk on incorporating herbal medicine into your lifestyle with Katolen Yardley, Medical Herbalist. This talk offers gems for new and seasoned herbalists alike! We will discuss some back-to-nature home remedies and effective herbal medicines (including kitchen vegetables, spices, well known herbal medicines and wild plants) for common family health issues and ways of using herbal medicines in your home for common first aid, topical application and medicinal use.
Date: Thursday Sept 11, 2019 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Location: UBC Farm – Centre for Sustai ..read more
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5y ago
3rd Gambier Island Herbal Medicine Making Retreat with Katolen Yardley, MNIMH
Saturday July 13 until Sunday July 14, 2019 Partake in a 1 full day Medicine Making weekend with an option of camping overnight on an off the grid property.Learn about local medicinal plants through a herb walk in majestic rainforest and meadow land. Take a water taxi to a stunning quiet Island to learn about herbal medicine making.Enjoy the local animals on property and the gorgeous view overlooking Howe Sound. Collec ..read more