A WVTF radio program on the Appalachian Medicinal Herb Growers Consortium at the Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine in Floyd, VA.

A WVTF radio program on the Appalachian Medicinal Herb Growers Consortium at the Blue Ridge Center for Chinese Medicine in Floyd, VA.

This blog is dedicated to the exploration of a variety of topics within the field of Chinese medicine.

NAJOM was founded for the promotion and development of the Japanese approaches to Oriental medicine in North America.

Cure heart palpitations in minutes with this simple and effective hand mudra!

EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments for over five thousand years...

A great primer by Michael Schiesser on the Five Elements.

The Parkinson's Recovery Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to disseminating information about the cause and treatment of Parkinson's disease using the theories and treatment modalities of Oriental medicine.

The Breast Health Project is dedicated to educating women in practical holistic techniques that can be used to increase their breast health, changing attitudes from fear to knowledge and empowerment.

Here is an erudite and academic explanation for why this humble recipe is a star when recuperating the gut after illness or medical treatment impacts the microbiome.

We offer dynamic educational materials that explain why many traditional foods now considered unhealthy are, in fact, vital to the development of our children. We email and ship our educational materials for a donation to our cause.

My Incredible Opinion with Forrest Maready - Are you a health nut? Crazy about organic foods & Berkey water filters? Is there such a thing as organic vaccines? I'm guessing you already know the answer.

Vaccinepapers.org provides detailed, science-based and objective information about the dangers of vaccines. This site is the first to make this hugely important scientific research accessible to the public.

The EC Council is a living demonstration of the power of the Sacred Hoop — people of diverse background and spiritual practice coming together in the spirit of solidarity, collaboration, and healing.

Heather is a professional member of The American Herbalist Guild and has been practicing since 2007. She holds a master’s degree in education from the University of Virginia, which makes teaching a comfortable niche.

Located in Charlottesville, VA, The Elderberry combines an herbal apothecary, retail space, VDAC certified kitchen and a knowledgeable staff to provide a joyful learning experience with herbs.

Sacred Plant Traditions is an herbal teaching center that has classes geared for the absolute beginner to the seasoned practitioner looking to deepen and hone their skills. Located in Charlottesville, VA.

High Falls Gardens is a small farm supporting a big idea – the restoration of authentic plant medicine to North America. After many years of growing Chinese medicinal herbs and networking with like-minded people, we reached a new level of development.

One of the oldest and largest herbal information sites on the web.

"This page gives the definition of herbal energetics, or herbal actions, and is essentially a guide to the language of an herbalist."

"Building stronger communities through sustainable agriculture."

A resource for consumers, preparers, distributors and growers of food in the Roanoke valley... and a little beyond.

Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. @ Christ Lutheran Church, 2011 Brandon Avenue, Roanoke, VA

ROBUST Roanoke recommended reading for the Wellness Through The Seasons classes. These are excellent references and resources for your herbal and holistic lifestyle library.

Your source for EM1 Technology. Improve your health AND improve the Earth!

A full service herb shop in Roanoke, VA, carrying bulk herbs, teas, spices, and DIY kits, and offering classes.

A full service herb shop in Charlottesville, VA, staffed by clinical herbalists, carrying bulk herbs, tinctures, specialty herbal products, teas, and DIY kits, and offering classes.