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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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