Join Diane Schips, owner and head formulator of Green Fire Herbs, and president of the local chapter of the American Herbalist Guild for an informative lecture on herbalism. Diane has 17 years of experience teaching about the safe and effective use of herbs, and has a Master’s degree in Psychobiology. Diane focuses on the science behind the why of how herbalism works; using her background to help people understand how to take control of their own health, and how herbs can play a supportive role in a way that is both safe and reliable.

This class will focus on the basics with a strong focus on the immune system You will learn how the immune system works, how and why it is impacted by lifestyle choices, and how it can be supported with herbs. When used properly, herbalism is an important tool in the arsenal of health, and a good understanding of how our bodies work with the ingredients we consume being key. While herbs are not a substitute for many formulated medicines, they can be an important bulwark against needing stronger help.