An Introduction to Slavic Cosmology and Herbalism by Naturopathy student, Elena Ageyeva   Slavic culture is one of the oldest cultures in the world. According to many sources, slavic people have common ancestors (Aryan race) with those now living in modern India and Iran. This link has been confirmed by genetic studies as well as […]

By Healing Diets Student, Arabella Hamilton   For this experiment​, I decided to use plants from seeds and grow them in separate pots, using the same conditions for each and administering the same amount of water. I thought that by growing plants I would get a clear visual of how the experiment was going and […]

This magnificent Vitamin Mandala was created by Natural Physician student, Eloise Martin, for a quick reference for recommended daily allowances for men and women, and the primary organs and/or systems that they support. A wonderful way to share the uses and benefits of vitamins. I hope she will create one for minerals too!  

Introduction I have started to notice as I have begun to heal my system the subtle changes in mood and my ability to deal with daily stresses. During this module I performed a 2 week purification diet and a liver cleanse with excellent physical results. I noticed how my resolve, energy and emotions were much […]

“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention” – Oscar Wilde Over the years, I’ve steadily simplified my activities and responsibilities throughout the Christmas season, and truly benefited from slowing down and focusing this time on meaningful connection, reflection and self care. There is a magic to the holidays that touches […]

Maurizio Ansaldo graduated first as a Healing Diets Coach, and then as a Quantum Botanicals Therapist and Healing Diets Nutritional Consultant. Upon graduation, Maurizio returned to his local community in Northern Italy to establish a clinic and to begin teaching workshops and classes. His practice was flourishing and he joined forces with his partner to […]

  The lockdown presented challenging circumstances for many graduates and I was blown away with the creativity and determination of so many who found a way to be of service within the limitations of the time. Master Herbalist graduate, Amy Spadafora, has been building her practice in South Carolina for some time, and has the […]

Inspired by the powerful changes that she had witnessed in friends that had shifted to a more plant based diet, Bex Shindler enrolled in the Healing Diets Nutritional Consultant diploma course in 2016, and committed to work on her own self healing. Although her professional career was in the arts, Bex developed a plant-based catering […]

Although the focus of our Herbal Medicine training is Western Herbalism, students are introduced to the history of herbal medicine through an exploration of the philosophy and practice of traditional and indigenous medical systems from around the world. Here, Herbal Medicine student Jessica Williams writes beautifully about Traditional Chinese Medicine’s approach to health and the […]

Herbal Medicine graduate, Funke Adeniji, is a pharmacist who, through her work as an HIV specialist developed a profound interest in integrating HIV therapies with herbal medicine and supplements. My clinical pharmacy career started at Imperial College Hospital, and led to an interest in HIV. Through working as a Specialist HIV Pharmacist at some of […]