Plant Medicine Summit
Medicinal Mushrooms as Adaptogens and Immune Modulators
Mushrooms contain polysaccharides which have immune boosting properties that can stimulate phagocytes, the pac men that eat up debris. These very edible, medicinal mushrooms are versatile and available in capsules, produce, tinctures and now coffee. Jump on the mushroom wagon and boost you health and well being.
In This Session:
- Immune-modulation increases WBC, phagocytes and Natural Killer cells to combat everything including tumors.
- Mushrooms have beneficial effects on energy and boost oxygen uptake adding to one's vitality and stamina.
- Learn to create delicious foods and home apothecary products in be able to include these herbs as food and medicine
Teresa Boardwine
Teresa Boardwine's dynamic approach to teaching health and wellness is professional, warm, and down to earth. She presents medicinal information in lay terms, in a way that's enjoyable and easy to understand. In all of her programming, she teaches how to implement changes by integrating the herbs, foods, and supplements necessary for optimal health and wellbeing.
Teresa’s passion for connecting people with plants is infectious. An accomplished herbalist, her teachings about the science and art of herbal medicine are infused with knowledge gained from the California School of Herbal Studies, her work as an herbal educator at Smile Herb Shop and as co-founder/instructor at Dreamtime Center for Herbal Studies, and her 20 years of clinical practice.
Teresa, a professional member of the American Herbalist Guild, has lectured at many national conferences, including Medicines from the Earth Symposium, Southeast Women’s Herbal Conference, North Carolina Herb Conference, UVA, Monticello Fall Harvest Festival, and National Natural Pharmacy Association. She has authored two books; Cordially Yours and Herbal Spa, which includes a DVD of recipes.
