Heidi is one of the best teachers that I have ever studied with. You will not regret joining the school. We have a special group, to me family/community. I started with Ditch The Drugstore, which helped me start an apothecary for my family and close friends and then The Confident Herbalist Tribe better known as the Tribe. The group is very active and helpful and safe to ask questions. The Tribe deep dives into herbs in ways that help you understand them better. I did research schools and God led me to this group. Thank you Heidi and Joe for all that you do for us. ❤
I completely agree! I’ve waited so long (I’m 59) to begin this herbalism education. I need a faster track than simply perusing the internet and reading random books on the subject. I am doing those things but I am also taking classes. For those of you who haven’t looked at Heidi’s school, I would recommend taking a look. The classes are very reasonably priced and include TONS of information. If you are a believer (Christian) you can safely study and not worry about getting into things Christians shouldn’t be involved in. Thank you, Heidi for sharing your knowledge with us! ❤
I can say YES … you should take an herbalism course . In the past yr and half I have committed to studying more ways to learn all that is available at our fingertips, literally . All you need to do is walk outside your door and into nature and the classroom has come alive . I now have the knowledge to help my family , including my young grandkids get relief when they have a a cold or virus or earache etc and know that what I am making them does not have serious side effects like the ones that can come with pharmaceuticals. Also , the kids can get involved and learn these valuable skills to support their health as they grow . For one thing Herbal courses and the knowledge , Is empowering , and great to be able to help others who are searching for a more natural lifestyle . And I am a pro Heidi supporter and student of HHH… so many valuable lessons and other members to help along the way . Heidi teaches from her heart and has a wealth of knowledge from being immersed in studies of herbalism for more than 20 +yrs . So , yes .., take a class and fall in love with nature ..and Gods classroom …and learn how to help yourself live a better ,healthier lifestyle .
Today I was searching for Christian based information to learn herbalism. Your videos came up! I’m so glad they did! I’ve signed up for one course but plan to enroll in the family certificate program next week! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us Heidi. I’m 67, retired 3 years ago from a 25 year RN career. I’ve been watching your videos ( as well as Rain County) for the last year. I’ve been gardening for 25 yrs as well, and am also a beekeeper. You’ve inspired me to to CONTINUE learning in my retirement chapter of life! I have added a medicinal herb garden and have been able to harvest from my own garden making herbal teas, salve’s, and now working on tinctures as well. God bless you for helping others to LEARN - how to help others! 🙌🙏🏻
This is so wonderful! YES! Retirement and aging is no reason to just shut down. Like you, I think it's the BEST time to keep on learning! I love hearing that you're growing your medicinals now! Isn't that just so amazing?
I've been dabbling in herbs and eo's for about 10 years now. Mostly just for myself and my family. There was a period of time that I was looking for a course I could take. But most of them were associated with another religion or the occult. More recently I've been getting your newsletter (for a year or more now). With this last newsletter I decided to check out your CZcams channel. I'm so glad I found a Christian herbalist!
Thanks for another informative video Heidi! With so many YT, social media, and fad herbalists out there, taking a course with a knowledgeable herbalist is so important! I have studied with you for 4 years and have learned a wealth of safe, and dependable knowledge about herbs, medicinal plants and essential oils. I love that you are not only a holistic herbalist and an aromatherapist but a teacher as well. Learning with you has been so rewarding. It is not easy to find a Christian herbal teacher with your level of knowledge and skills! I am so blessed to have found you. Thank you Heidi for all you do! 🥰
I have been interested in herbalism and natural remedies for years, but the very things you mentioned about belief systems has been a concern. Glad to have found a like-minded believer as a teacher.
Thank you so much. Yes, this became a big problem for me as I learned from many different teachers....none Christian or believers in one true God. I got really tired of hearing that blessings come from the "universe." Or that plants are people too and have spirits (for real).
I 100% agree.... At least if you're planning to know enough to be serious and well-rounded in any kind of practical timeline (for most of us, anyway).🥰
I enjoy your. And also watch Heidi at Rain country for years. I'm still learning the actions of herbs am working on the basic ones.Thanks for the video
I know who it is that is blasting teachers like you. Her big saying is "your smart enough to do it" I wish people like her wouldn't simplify herbal medicine to that degree, people can get hurt that way. But hopefully people are smart enough to find a good teacher with real credentials to follow. Like you.😊
Yes, I think taking herbalism so lightly can be quite dangerous, and I know this from working with thousands of students and clients....some of them with serious interactions. Not addressing this is truly irresponsible. In my opinion, of course.
Hi Heidi. Thank you so much for your information and courses. I have always loved herbs and making "things", but you are absolutely correct that the information provided come from someone who can give a foundation to our learning and in a safe way. I came upon your channel and feel in love with it and your way of speaking about the herbs and such. Money is tight with everyone, but I felt it was important to me and you always find the money when it's something you want to do it. So thank you so much!
Thanks for this info ❤ I had been wanting to learn herbalism for a while but as a Christian I couldn’t find any good Christian Herbalism Schools. One day by the Grace of God I found you on CZcams and began watching your videos and saw that you were a Christian. I was so happy and joined the Certification course and loved it . I am now part of the Confident Herbalist Tribe because you never stop learning and this is such a wonderful group of students who keep in touch, pray for each other, and help each other out with your guidance. So thankful I found you and your school. I can’t wait for the Aromatherapy Course.
it's very hard moving from western to eastern type medicine. it is truly the way to go! it's a bit challenging to get started. i'm trying to set up an apothecary and it's overwhelming. finding herbs because i can't grow my own. getting enough supplies--jars, herbs, accessories, pans, etc is a process. using herbs can be wasted if the individual isn't willing to try and/or go the long term. i don't have "physical" mentors or community; it's all on line. i print almost everything out so that i have it at my "fingertips." your courses are exciting and full of honest information. i enjoy your information!
I was wondering if Heidi would be in touch with you with the info I gave her. LOL The person I spoke to her about grew up in Herbalism, both her grandmas were herbalists. What she said, is she does not believe she should charge for her knowledge. She is not whimsical, and goes into great depth on the Herbs she uses, and there are a lot. She actually agrees with main stream Herbalists like yourself on some things, but disagrees on other things and explains why. Have a good day.
I absolutely love my first teacher, who is a woman who learned from her grandmother, and that knowledge came from generations past, too! It's so amazing, this gift of the herbs we can give to our children and grandchildren...the legacy we can leave. BUT the fact remains, knowledge shifts and changes over the years as science and researchers conduct studies. However, I personally prefer first turning to TRADITIONAL use, the follow that knowledge up with clinical studies...then I can make a truly informed decision. And many times intuition plays a huge part in this, too.
My neices and nephews call me a witch to my face. That is okay. God said people will come after you if you believe in me and follow me. So, using the herbs that God gave us is what I use for medicine. 😊
And another thing, all the herbalists I watch on youtube have free videos to watch. Some herbalists on youtube take the time to create course work for people to purchase to learn more methodically. Other herbalists on youtube share their knowledge "freely" and also ask their subscribers to consider supporting them financially so they can teach "freely." Either way, the subscriber has a choice on how they want to spend their money. And if an herbalist has written a book, from what I've experienced so far, you have to buy the book. So why is paying for a book o.k.but paying for a course an issue? Both are intellectual property by the creator. If you create a worthwhile product you deserve to be compensated for your work. Nuff said.
Oh, THANK YOU so much for this comment. It's true. And the value of a time exchange is also HUGE. I love showing up in person for my students....it gives them a real person, and I get to enjoy their learning process too.
Hi Heidi, thank you for sharing your wisdom and being honest about this journey. I’m honestly not sure how to digest all the knowledge I read out there in the internet, they can be overwhelming! I just registered to your free email course, hoping I should start somewhere and i’m so looking forward!!
When you start crafting herbal medicine being self taught you will eventually run into a wall. This wall is when you can't find the answers in youtube videos and the reference books you buy. Like, should I try to strain off the cloudy stuff (inulin?) in my rose hip tincture? Or is that part of the medicine? Hawthorn tincture is loaded with pectin. So your alcohol hydrometer won't read accurately because of the tinctures viscosity etc. Then you have to join a live chat and hope the host reads your question so you know what to do. In the past learning an important craft one could become an apprentice. Work for free to learn the skills needed to perform the craft. Today if you want to learn a craft you can look for apprentice opportunities or pay to take a course. Either way the skills being taught are not "free." I hope to take a course soon, until then, learning will be stop and go.
Thank you Heidi i have wanted to learn herbalism for forty years and now it seems the right time for me to be able to apply myself to learning this beautiful craft. Im in queensland Australia. To learn herbalism in Australia has over the years been very expensive and still is. So im so excited i found you on you tube and that you have very affordable courses i can take. Thank you so much. I love watching Heidi in Rain Country too.
Thanks, Lori----Yes, I have gotten myself into trouble in the past (long ago), and as a believer....we need to not mess around with anything that could harm us.
No, actually. It's value priced as is, BUT once in a great while, I do a Black Friday flash sale for a couple of days on everything. But that's not guaranteed. I've only done one of them in the past.
THANK YOU for sharing herbal remedies with us. I really appreciate it. I just read that CVS will be closing some 300 stores, including Target ones. On top of that, when Rite Aid bought out Bartell's, they began massively closing those stores as well so now I don't have access to my fave Bartell's or alternatives anymore for the pharmacy and when Rite Aid bought them out the quality of everything went downhill. If they close the CVS I think I'll be limited to Walgreens for a pharmacy (for my state insurance) and I HATE it there. Anyway, I've been doing Keto/Low Carb strictly again and feel AMAZING because I'm getting healthy fats, real foods that were eaten by my ancestors, and doing my best to stay away from processed foods (except this one organic keto cereal and low carb tortillas I found). Today, my throat is feeling a little sore and I have all my teas and spices and loose leaf herbs like chamomile, lavender, thyme, oregano, mint (I have mint teas plus some mint I have hanging to dry -- hang drying basil, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme at the moment), rosehips, and a host of other spices and herbs a mixture of powder as well as whole, some both (because I like making Moles, curries, etc). Since I'd last spoken to you, I'd been using my foodstamps to stock up each month on teas, herbs, and spices that are organic so that I can have them for support. I also bought, in addition to the one herb loose leaf, some teas blends that are loose leaf as well as some pre-packaged teas that are blends. I've sometimes been like, "I want some tea", and then am like "NO. Its for medicine". And then have it when I need it, but I do have some teas set aside for everyday if I want it, but mostly drink coffee. All these pharmacies shutting down have me worried. I also don't have honey this month but next month when I get my EBT food stamps renewed I'm going to purchase some, but I do have some cough drops if I get sick again. Cough drops are the one thing I've not learned how to make yet and just honey with herbs didn't help in August or September when I got super sick and my throat was on fire. I recovered QUICK from herbal remedies I'd been learning and putting to actual use, however my throat was on fire and the honey and mint and garlic and ginger and all that helped a lot but also didn't help fully. I still turned to Vicks as well for my chest at one point since I don't have any beeswax to make another salve. Next month I'm going to hopefully be able to find some beeswax that I can use my EBT/foodstamps on (didn't see any this time), strain for the honey and add that to a jar and then render down the beeswax to make a salve. I know doing that won't give me much beeswax, but it gave me enough last time for a salve. I'm going to also hopefully be able to find an inexpensive quality pure essential oil that I can use for my lotions and diffuser, I have a few dollars and sometimes there's this one store that they're on sale but I don't always have the money so am hoping this works out. Its really weird also that I keep hearing about "Disease X" (trended on Twitter/X yesterday) and now CVS is going to be closing massive amounts of pharmacies? Weird coincidence. I don't believe in coincidence. I'd been slacking off on my learning via Herbalism. Its been a hobby, but I became distracted and procrastinated. This massive pharmacy closure though has me ready to go back to checking books out of the library again and continue adding information to my notebook as well as trying out remedies myself as I can to adjust for my biology. I don't do tinctures as I don't consume alcohol and also can't afford it, but I can at least learn the uses of the herbs and tisanes.
I don't, although I've talked about the lymphatic system and drainage in our herbal membership, the Confident Herbalist Tribe. I'll be adding A&P courses over time, though.
Hi, Cindy! It's temporarily closed until we forage St. John's wort for students and I start harvesting herbs from the garden again this summer. I can't keep up with the retail, and I'm trying to find someone to help me out with this in town.
Hi, Terra! You can reach me at heidivillegas@healingharvesthomestead.com. We actually "officially" closed enrollment Saturday with the Welcome and Orientation, BUT there is a replay of that, and "unofficially," we're still taking late-comers until Wednesday evening. Thursday will be our first live session. The course materials are open to you ALL the time, so you can do self-study as well as these intensives throughout the year---as often as you like. Here's a link for more info and to enroll if you like: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/dtds-2023-family-herbalist/
Hello, I heard about you from Rain Country. Wondering what you think about Dr. Christopher herb school. They have the family lesson for $500 but you can become a certified Master Herbalist for about $7,000 over a 3 year course. I am highly considering it because I have bought Dr. Christopher's products for almost 15 years now and I want to learn for my own family and our community. Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
Hi! I honestly don't know anything about his courses or school. But I do believe he was an excellent herbalist. He passed away around 30 years ago, I think, and I'm wondering who is doing the teaching at his school now? I'm sorry I can't help more...
I open it up three or four times a year. Once you enroll, you can access the materials at any time for self-study in between the live open sessions. During the "open" sessions, I'm in person, live, to answer questions, make any clarifications, help those with special needs or who are on medications so you make safe choices. In between these, our student community is filled with experience (and me, too), and students have a ton of help! **Students own the course for life, too.
Heidi is one of the best teachers that I have ever studied with. You will not regret joining the school. We have a special group, to me family/community. I started with Ditch The Drugstore, which helped me start an apothecary for my family and close friends and then The Confident Herbalist Tribe better known as the Tribe. The group is very active and helpful and safe to ask questions. The Tribe deep dives into herbs in ways that help you understand them better. I did research schools and God led me to this group. Thank you Heidi and Joe for all that you do for us. ❤
Thank you, Michele! I REALLY appreciate your sweet words!🥰
I completely agree! I’ve waited so long (I’m 59) to begin this herbalism education. I need a faster track than simply perusing the internet and reading random books on the subject. I am doing those things but I am also taking classes. For those of you who haven’t looked at Heidi’s school, I would recommend taking a look. The classes are very reasonably priced and include TONS of information. If you are a believer (Christian) you can safely study and not worry about getting into things Christians shouldn’t be involved in. Thank you, Heidi for sharing your knowledge with us! ❤
Oh, thank you so much! And you're the perfect age to start learning herbalism...actually any age is the perfect age!🥰
I can say YES … you should take an herbalism course . In the past yr and half I have committed to studying more ways to learn all that is available at our fingertips, literally . All you need to do is walk outside your door and into nature and the classroom has come alive . I now have the knowledge to help my family , including my young grandkids get relief when they have a a cold or virus or earache etc and know that what I am making them does not have serious side effects like the ones that can come with pharmaceuticals. Also , the kids can get involved and learn these valuable skills to support their health as they grow .
For one thing Herbal courses and the knowledge ,
Is empowering , and great to be able to help others who are searching for a more natural lifestyle .
And I am a pro Heidi supporter and student of HHH… so many valuable lessons and other members to help along the way .
Heidi teaches from her heart and has a wealth of knowledge from being immersed in studies of herbalism for more than 20 +yrs . So , yes .., take a class and fall in love with nature ..and Gods classroom …and learn how to help yourself live a better ,healthier lifestyle .
Oh, I love this SO much! Fall in love with nature...yes, this is what herbalism does for us!
Today I was searching for Christian based information to learn herbalism. Your videos came up! I’m so glad they did! I’ve signed up for one course but plan to enroll in the family certificate program next week! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!
Wonderful! Our new student group (live videos with replays) is starting in just a couple of weeks! You're just in time!
Thank you so very much for sharing your knowledge with us Heidi. I’m 67, retired 3 years ago from a 25 year RN career. I’ve been watching your videos ( as well as Rain County) for the last year. I’ve been gardening for 25 yrs as well, and am also a beekeeper. You’ve inspired me to to CONTINUE learning in my retirement chapter of life! I have added a medicinal herb garden and have been able to harvest from my own garden making herbal teas, salve’s, and now working on tinctures as well. God bless you for helping others to LEARN - how to help others! 🙌🙏🏻
This is so wonderful! YES! Retirement and aging is no reason to just shut down. Like you, I think it's the BEST time to keep on learning! I love hearing that you're growing your medicinals now! Isn't that just so amazing?
How can I take herbalist course@@HeidiVillegas
yes. everyone who wants to learn about herbalism should take a course
It sure helps, and it opens your mind to how vast the knowledge is you need!
I've been dabbling in herbs and eo's for about 10 years now. Mostly just for myself and my family. There was a period of time that I was looking for a course I could take. But most of them were associated with another religion or the occult. More recently I've been getting your newsletter (for a year or more now). With this last newsletter I decided to check out your CZcams channel. I'm so glad I found a Christian herbalist!
Thanks, Tammy! Yes, it's time more Christians join the herbalism learning trends in a safe space to learn!
Thanks for another informative video Heidi! With so many YT, social media, and fad herbalists out there, taking a course with a knowledgeable herbalist is so important! I have studied with you for 4 years and have learned a wealth of safe, and dependable knowledge about herbs, medicinal plants and essential oils. I love that you are not only a holistic herbalist and an aromatherapist but a teacher as well. Learning with you has been so rewarding. It is not easy to find a Christian herbal teacher with your level of knowledge and skills! I am so blessed to have found you. Thank you Heidi for all you do! 🥰
Thank you so much, Cindy!!! You're the sweetest and best!
I have been interested in herbalism and natural remedies for years, but the very things you mentioned about belief systems has been a concern. Glad to have found a like-minded believer as a teacher.
Thank you so much. Yes, this became a big problem for me as I learned from many different teachers....none Christian or believers in one true God. I got really tired of hearing that blessings come from the "universe." Or that plants are people too and have spirits (for real).
Worshipping the creation instead of The Creator. 😢
Structure and organization is so important. This is why I follow you Heidi!!
I 100% agree.... At least if you're planning to know enough to be serious and well-rounded in any kind of practical timeline (for most of us, anyway).🥰
I love how excited you are during your videos and you stop to smell your oils ❤
LOL! Thank you, Connie! I am a "smeller" for sure!
I enjoy your. And also watch Heidi at Rain country for years. I'm still learning the actions of herbs am working on the basic ones.Thanks for the video
Thanks, Catt! I love Heidi @RainCountry too! Also been fan for many years. Welcome to the community!
Effective herbalism is a beautiful skill to learn! ❤
It really is!🥰
I know who it is that is blasting teachers like you. Her big saying is "your smart enough to do it" I wish people like her wouldn't simplify herbal medicine to that degree, people can get hurt that way. But hopefully people are smart enough to find a good teacher with real credentials to follow. Like you.😊
Yes, I think taking herbalism so lightly can be quite dangerous, and I know this from working with thousands of students and clients....some of them with serious interactions. Not addressing this is truly irresponsible. In my opinion, of course.
Hi Heidi. Thank you so much for your information and courses. I have always loved herbs and making "things", but you are absolutely correct that the information provided come from someone who can give a foundation to our learning and in a safe way. I came upon your channel and feel in love with it and your way of speaking about the herbs and such. Money is tight with everyone, but I felt it was important to me and you always find the money when it's something you want to do it. So thank you so much!
You are so welcome!🥰 And I agree with you 100%. I've spent so much green on my herbal education, but there is NO way I'd be in this place if I hadn't.
Thank your for being so transparent. This is very informative. I can’t wait to take your courses. ❤
I'd love for you to join us!
❤ always amazing information and guidance.
Thank you so much!🥰
Thanks for this info ❤
I had been wanting to learn herbalism for a while but as a Christian I couldn’t find any good Christian Herbalism Schools. One day by the Grace of God I found you on CZcams and began watching your videos and saw that you were a Christian. I was so happy and joined the Certification course and loved it . I am now part of the Confident Herbalist Tribe because you never stop learning and this is such a wonderful group of students who keep in touch, pray for each other, and help each other out with your guidance. So thankful I found you and your school. I can’t wait for the Aromatherapy Course.
Oh, thank you SO much, Ruth! I'm so glad you're here with us!
it's very hard moving from western to eastern type medicine. it is truly the way to go! it's a bit challenging to get started. i'm trying to set up an apothecary and it's overwhelming. finding herbs because i can't grow my own. getting enough supplies--jars, herbs, accessories, pans, etc is a process. using herbs can be wasted if the individual isn't willing to try and/or go the long term. i don't have "physical" mentors or community; it's all on line. i print almost everything out so that i have it at my "fingertips." your courses are exciting and full of honest information. i enjoy your information!
I'm so glad you're learning herbalism, even with self-study! We need more knowledgeable, safe, effective herbalists.
I was wondering if Heidi would be in touch with you with the info I gave her. LOL The person I spoke to her about grew up in Herbalism, both her grandmas were herbalists. What she said, is she does not believe she should charge for her knowledge. She is not whimsical, and goes into great depth on the Herbs she uses, and there are a lot. She actually agrees with main stream Herbalists like yourself on some things, but disagrees on other things and explains why. Have a good day.
I absolutely love my first teacher, who is a woman who learned from her grandmother, and that knowledge came from generations past, too! It's so amazing, this gift of the herbs we can give to our children and grandchildren...the legacy we can leave. BUT the fact remains, knowledge shifts and changes over the years as science and researchers conduct studies. However, I personally prefer first turning to TRADITIONAL use, the follow that knowledge up with clinical studies...then I can make a truly informed decision. And many times intuition plays a huge part in this, too.
Love the clarity of the messages shared today. Thank you Heidi. Thank you for being committed to the medicine and the love of people. You're awesome.
You are so welcome!🥰 And thank you.....
My neices and nephews call me a witch to my face. That is okay. God said people will come after you if you believe in me and follow me. So, using the herbs that God gave us is what I use for medicine. 😊
Yes, we will hear all kinds of things!
And another thing, all the herbalists I watch on youtube have free videos to watch. Some herbalists on youtube take the time to create course work for people to purchase to learn more methodically. Other herbalists on youtube share their knowledge "freely" and also ask their subscribers to consider supporting them financially so they can teach "freely." Either way, the subscriber has a choice on how they want to spend their money. And if an herbalist has written a book, from what I've experienced so far, you have to buy the book. So why is paying for a book o.k.but paying for a course an issue? Both are intellectual property by the creator. If you create a worthwhile product you deserve to be compensated for your work. Nuff said.
Oh, THANK YOU so much for this comment. It's true. And the value of a time exchange is also HUGE. I love showing up in person for my students....it gives them a real person, and I get to enjoy their learning process too.
Hi Heidi, thank you for sharing your wisdom and being honest about this journey. I’m honestly not sure how to digest all the knowledge I read out there in the internet, they can be overwhelming! I just registered to your free email course, hoping I should start somewhere and i’m so looking forward!!
That's a great little email course, and will give you a nice starting foundation! Thank you for signing up!
When you start crafting herbal medicine being self taught you will eventually run into a wall. This wall is when you can't find the answers in youtube videos and the reference books you buy. Like, should I try to strain off the cloudy stuff (inulin?) in my rose hip tincture? Or is that part of the medicine? Hawthorn tincture is loaded with pectin. So your alcohol hydrometer won't read accurately because of the tinctures viscosity etc. Then you have to join a live chat and hope the host reads your question so you know what to do. In the past learning an important craft one could become an apprentice. Work for free to learn the skills needed to perform the craft. Today if you want to learn a craft you can look for apprentice opportunities or pay to take a course. Either way the skills being taught are not "free." I hope to take a course soon, until then, learning will be stop and go.
Thank you so much once again, for your thoughtful comment!
Praying this is course is recorded and sent to those who end up missing. Didnt realize the scheduled PST time.
Hi, Theresa! You can find all the "live" youtube chats in the Live tab on my channel page. Thank you so much for being here in the community!
@@HeidiVillegas So glad, thank you!
I'd love to take corse but on retirement and on budget. But learn from your videos.
Thanks for being here in the CZcams community! I appreciate you!
Thank you Heidi i have wanted to learn herbalism for forty years and now it seems the right time for me to be able to apply myself to learning this beautiful craft. Im in queensland Australia. To learn herbalism in Australia has over the years been very expensive and still is. So im so excited i found you on you tube and that you have very affordable courses i can take. Thank you so much. I love watching Heidi in Rain Country too.
Hi, Jenny! Welcome to the community! I love Heidi@RainCountry too!
Thank you for explaining you are a Christian. I have been wondering about that with learning from alot
Thanks, Lori----Yes, I have gotten myself into trouble in the past (long ago), and as a believer....we need to not mess around with anything that could harm us.
I also need to take a class to bring it all together and learn how to use it. Do you ever have specials on DTDS?
No, actually. It's value priced as is, BUT once in a great while, I do a Black Friday flash sale for a couple of days on everything. But that's not guaranteed. I've only done one of them in the past.
THANK YOU for sharing herbal remedies with us. I really appreciate it. I just read that CVS will be closing some 300 stores, including Target ones. On top of that, when Rite Aid bought out Bartell's, they began massively closing those stores as well so now I don't have access to my fave Bartell's or alternatives anymore for the pharmacy and when Rite Aid bought them out the quality of everything went downhill. If they close the CVS I think I'll be limited to Walgreens for a pharmacy (for my state insurance) and I HATE it there. Anyway, I've been doing Keto/Low Carb strictly again and feel AMAZING because I'm getting healthy fats, real foods that were eaten by my ancestors, and doing my best to stay away from processed foods (except this one organic keto cereal and low carb tortillas I found).
Today, my throat is feeling a little sore and I have all my teas and spices and loose leaf herbs like chamomile, lavender, thyme, oregano, mint (I have mint teas plus some mint I have hanging to dry -- hang drying basil, mint, rosemary, sage, and thyme at the moment), rosehips, and a host of other spices and herbs a mixture of powder as well as whole, some both (because I like making Moles, curries, etc). Since I'd last spoken to you, I'd been using my foodstamps to stock up each month on teas, herbs, and spices that are organic so that I can have them for support. I also bought, in addition to the one herb loose leaf, some teas blends that are loose leaf as well as some pre-packaged teas that are blends.
I've sometimes been like, "I want some tea", and then am like "NO. Its for medicine". And then have it when I need it, but I do have some teas set aside for everyday if I want it, but mostly drink coffee.
All these pharmacies shutting down have me worried.
I also don't have honey this month but next month when I get my EBT food stamps renewed I'm going to purchase some, but I do have some cough drops if I get sick again. Cough drops are the one thing I've not learned how to make yet and just honey with herbs didn't help in August or September when I got super sick and my throat was on fire. I recovered QUICK from herbal remedies I'd been learning and putting to actual use, however my throat was on fire and the honey and mint and garlic and ginger and all that helped a lot but also didn't help fully. I still turned to Vicks as well for my chest at one point since I don't have any beeswax to make another salve. Next month I'm going to hopefully be able to find some beeswax that I can use my EBT/foodstamps on (didn't see any this time), strain for the honey and add that to a jar and then render down the beeswax to make a salve. I know doing that won't give me much beeswax, but it gave me enough last time for a salve. I'm going to also hopefully be able to find an inexpensive quality pure essential oil that I can use for my lotions and diffuser, I have a few dollars and sometimes there's this one store that they're on sale but I don't always have the money so am hoping this works out.
Its really weird also that I keep hearing about "Disease X" (trended on Twitter/X yesterday) and now CVS is going to be closing massive amounts of pharmacies? Weird coincidence. I don't believe in coincidence.
I'd been slacking off on my learning via Herbalism. Its been a hobby, but I became distracted and procrastinated. This massive pharmacy closure though has me ready to go back to checking books out of the library again and continue adding information to my notebook as well as trying out remedies myself as I can to adjust for my biology. I don't do tinctures as I don't consume alcohol and also can't afford it, but I can at least learn the uses of the herbs and tisanes.
Thank you SO much for this amazing comment. It's so great to know what's going on in others' areas! Pharmacies shutting down? That's CRAZY!
New subscriber courtesy of another Heidi from RainCountry.❤
I love Heidi!🥰 So glad you're here!
Hello Heidi. Do you teach a Lymphatic system course?
I don't, although I've talked about the lymphatic system and drainage in our herbal membership, the Confident Herbalist Tribe. I'll be adding A&P courses over time, though.
I’m asking about your store Grace Garden Apothecary shop/store. Where can I fine it? I would like to look at some of your products.
Hi, Cindy! It's temporarily closed until we forage St. John's wort for students and I start harvesting herbs from the garden again this summer. I can't keep up with the retail, and I'm trying to find someone to help me out with this in town.
@@HeidiVillegas ok thanks for getting back with me. I’ll just keep a eye out for the next time your open.
Where can you sign up for the workshop?
Hi, Mary! Right here: bit.ly/FIVEHERBS
How do I contact you for questions about your course ?
Hi, Terra! You can reach me at heidivillegas@healingharvesthomestead.com. We actually "officially" closed enrollment Saturday with the Welcome and Orientation, BUT there is a replay of that, and "unofficially," we're still taking late-comers until Wednesday evening. Thursday will be our first live session. The course materials are open to you ALL the time, so you can do self-study as well as these intensives throughout the year---as often as you like. Here's a link for more info and to enroll if you like: healingharvesthomestead.lpages.co/dtds-2023-family-herbalist/
I am 61 I have waited to late to learn e wry thing I think
It's never too late! I'm still learning too, and I'll never ever stop!
Hello, I heard about you from Rain Country. Wondering what you think about Dr. Christopher herb school. They have the family lesson for $500 but you can become a certified Master Herbalist for about $7,000 over a 3 year course. I am highly considering it because I have bought Dr. Christopher's products for almost 15 years now and I want to learn for my own family and our community. Your thoughts and suggestions are appreciated. Thanks!
Hi! I honestly don't know anything about his courses or school. But I do believe he was an excellent herbalist. He passed away around 30 years ago, I think, and I'm wondering who is doing the teaching at his school now? I'm sorry I can't help more...
@@HeidiVillegas thanks for the reply. I believe his son runs the school now
How often do you open your Ditch the Drugstore course? Is it a yearly course?
I open it up three or four times a year. Once you enroll, you can access the materials at any time for self-study in between the live open sessions. During the "open" sessions, I'm in person, live, to answer questions, make any clarifications, help those with special needs or who are on medications so you make safe choices. In between these, our student community is filled with experience (and me, too), and students have a ton of help! **Students own the course for life, too.
@@HeidiVillegas is everything in the course downloaded? Or are there books???
Do you do your training on line?
Yes, right now, it's all online. :-)
Do we make payments through PayPal?
For my school, yes, this is an option. I'd love to have you join us!
Thank you! I just enrolled Ditch the Drugstore! Excited to learn!