Karen Howard is executive director of the Organic & Natural Health Association, former Congressional committee staff member and author of, “Upset is Optional.” She will provide evidence-based guidance on how prevention, nutrition, immune resilience, and lifestyle-based self-care can help reduce health risks when access to conventional preventive care is limited. Drawing on decades of health policy and consumer advocacy experience, she discusses how to navigate a crowded wellness marketplace safely and responsibly.

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Todd Elliot  The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore

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TOPIC :     The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore

Todd Elliot is a farmer and researcher who brings hands-on experience and historical insight to demonstrate how forgotten traditions behind successful farming can still be used today. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology and Folklore (Inner Traditions, March 2026), he reveals how renewing our relationship with the land through forgotten traditions that draw on ancient folklore, such as land-spirit work to protect crops, heal herds, plant magic and prayer, can rebuild the sacred partnership with the living landscape and increase fertility. In The Cunning Farmer: Agrarian Magical Practices, Mythology, and Folklore (Inner Traditions, March 2026), farmer and esoteric scholar Todd Elliott uncovers a forgotten tradition in which agriculture and magic were inseparable. Long before fertilizers and farm technology, growers across North America and Western Europe worked with prayers, rituals, plant lore, lunar cycles, and land spirits to protect crops, strengthen herds, and invite fertility.

Uwe Bleshing PhD    Endocannabinoid Medicine

www.cannakeys.com

Uwe Blesching [email protected]

(510) 417-0731

Uwe Blesching, PhD, is an author, researcher, educator, and former paramedic. He spent nearly twenty years working in emergency medical services with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. He is also the Chief Science Officer at CannaKeys, an educational platform that helps patients, clinicians, and the public better understand the endocannabinoid system and cannabinoid-based therapeutics.

In his work, he explores how biology, mind and emotion, relationships, meaning, and conscious choice influence health, resilience, and well-being, and how the endocannabinoid system may help connect these seemingly separate aspects of human experience.

Contact: uweblesching.com

Endocannabinoid Medicine

Nelson Narciso, is a leading voice in holistic wellness with over 30 years of

Topic: Walking Your Way to Vitality

Dr. Jacques MoraMarco, OMD, DAOM, LAc and Dr. Yun Kim, EdD, DAOM, LAc are experts in Traditional Chinese Medicine and integrative wellness. Together, they combine decades of clinical experience with a modern approach to health, blending walking, breathwork, and mindfulness into simple, effective practices. Their work empowers individuals—especially midlife and older adults—to improve vitality, reduce stress, and build sustainable daily wellness habits.

How walking, breathwork, and mindfulness can transform daily health, increase energy, and support longevity—without intense workouts or complicated routines.

CONTACT - BOOK:

https://www.amazon.com/Walking-Your-Way-Vitality-Integrating/dp/1510784713/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KZPAMF1DOTZD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oc5xyhcaKOVA9Qnl8fRfeo7KnytP8HN3B1_kb9g5VGbGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.P6IuTHwXn_CPlb1WyXF62874yQafqydrHH0qcIK_q24&dib_tag=se&keywords=Jacques+MoraMarco&qid=1785189550&sprefix=jacques+moramarco%2Caps%2C229&sr=8-1

Sara Chana Silverstein, RH(AHG), IBCLC, is a mom of seven kids, master herbalist, classical homeopath, board-certified lactation consultant, keynote speaker, and TV and podcast health expert with more than 35 years of experience. She is the author of Moodtopia: Tame Your Moods, De-Stress, and Find Balance Using Herbal Remedies, Aromatherapy, and More.

In this practical guide, Sara Chana Silverstein explores herbs, homeopathic remedies, and other natural therapies that can help address emotional struggles in children, including insomnia,anxiety, anger, ADHD, and depression. She offers practical guidance on selecting and preparing herbal remedies for kids, including teas, tinctures, honeys, ice pops, and oils

Contacts:

www.sarachana.com

Instagram @sarachanas

X Account (Twitter): @SaraChanaS

YouTube Channel: @sarachana1612

BOOK: MOODTOPIA for KIDS 

July 14 2026

Topic: Ellen Kamhi The Natural Nurse, Discusses Information “Scrubbing” About Natural Remedies

Host , Ellen Kamhi PhD RN AHN-BC RH(AHG) , The Natural Nurse(r) discusses the history of repression about natural medicine , as discussed in the book, THE NATURAL MEDICINE CHEST.  She shares information about the Flexnor Report and current practices where AI platforms often restrict or remove "natural health" information , supposedly to protect users from unverified medical advice and to prevent the spread of medical misinformation. Because natural treatments may lack standardized clinical trials, major search engines and AI models generally prioritize medically authoritative, peer-reviewed sources. Therefore it is important to curate a well researched Natural Health Library to continue to have access to natural health information to help yourself and your family.

Contact: www.naturalnurse.com

As we celebrate the  summer solstice, its time to enjoy abundant sunshine, warm temperatures and activities such as swimming, beach adventures and the great outdoors.

However, summer includes challenges such as heat, and too much cold due to air conditioning!! Great ready to deal with insect bites, poison ivy , heat exhaustion, electrolyte depletion, muscle cramps, sunburn, swimmer’s ear and bloodshot eyes from too much chlorine in the pool! 

Drug stores offer chemical and synthetic options for some of these ailments, but what about Natural Alternatives??

Weaving natural remedies into our care routines offers a gentle, effective means to soothe these common troubles without relying solely on synthetic products.

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https://valasta.net/

The thyroid gland is the master endocrine  gland that regulates metabolism and energy. Mainstream medicine views the thyroid as an isolated organ and only treats the thyroid when lab tests indicate that it is not functioning up to par.

Holistic medicine takes a broader view of thyroid health, considers its relationship to other signs and symptoms and works in conjunction with other endocrine glands such as the  adrenals. Thyroid imbalance can cause low body temperature , cold intolerance, difficulty losing fat, red face and flushing, hairloss on your eyebrows and other areas!

Nutritional components can support thyroid health! These include Selenium, Zinc, Iodine, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin D and maintaining a healthy microbiome.