UNIT 1: HERBAL WISDOM: TRADITIONS AND HISTORY
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Advanced Herbal Course
- Welcome to the Herbal Academyās Advanced Herbal Course!
- VIDEO: Welcome to the Course with Lisa Olson, RH(AHG)
- The Advanced Herbal Course Companion Textbook
- Hereās How the Course Works
- VIDEO: Navigating the Student Dashboard with Amber Meyers
- VIDEO: The RH(AHG) Application Process with Lisa Olson, RH(AHG)
Lesson 2: The Humoral System
- Origins of Medicine in Greek Mythology
- Medicine in Pre-Hippocratic Greece
- The Hippocratic Legacy
- Aristotleās Philosophical Contributions to Medicine
- Dioscorides: De Materia Medica
- Galen of Pergamum
- The Rise of Islamic Medicine
- Paracelsus
- Nicholas Culpeper
- Bringing it All Together
Lesson 3: Western Energetics in Contemporary Practice
- Western Herbalism?
- Energetic Systems
- VIDEO: Bridging Energetics and Phytomedicine with Keren Dolan, RH(AHG)
- Four Qualities
- Six Tissue States
- Humoral Temperaments
- Energetics in Action
Lesson 4: Roots of Herbalism in America
- Native American Herbalism
- Herbalism in the American Early Modern Period
- American Medical Botanists
- African American Healing Traditions
- Appalachian Folk Medicine
- VIDEO: Southern Folk Herbalism with Phyllis Light, RH(AHG)
- The Wise Woman Tradition
Lesson 5: The American Botanical Movement
- The Rise of the Sectarian Schism in the American Botanical Movement
- Samuel Thomson and the Thomsonians
- The āIndian Doctorsā
- Homeopathy
- The Physiomedicalists
- The Eclectics
- Sectarian Medical Groups Fade Into American History
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine in America Today
Lesson 6: Chinese Medicine
- The Philosophical Roots of Chinese Medicine
- Tao
- Fundamental Concepts in Chinese Medicine
- Practical Applications of Chinese Medicine
- VIDEO: East Asian Medicine Formulas with Jiling Lin, L.Ac
Lesson 7: Ayurveda
- Roots of Ayurveda
- The Five Elements
- The Three Gunas and the Twenty Attributes
- The Three Doshas
- Assessing Your Constitution: Prakruti and Vikruti
- The Seven Dhatus
- Digestion: Agni and Ama
- Srotas: Channels of Circulation
- Samprapti: The Causes of Disease
- Preventative Health and Ayurveda
- The Ayurvedic Approach
Lesson 8: Global Healing Traditions
- World Health Organization Views on Traditional Medicine
- Global Healing Traditions – Unity and Diversity
- African Traditions
- Pacific Traditions
- Latin American Traditions
- VIDEO: Curanderismo with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Practicing Multicultural Awareness and Sensitivity
Lesson 9: Monograph Project Guidance
Lesson 10: Unit 1 Exercises
UNIT 2: BOTANY AND PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Lesson 1: Plant Anatomy and Taxonomy
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 2 with Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG)
- Basic Botanical Taxonomy
- Learning the Language of Plants: Botanical Terms
Lesson 2: Plant Identification
- Plant Identification
- VIDEO: Lamiaceae (Mint) family plants with Chris Marano
- VIDEO: Rosaceae (Rose) family plants with Chris Marano
- VIDEO: Fabaceae (Pea) family plants with Chris Marano
- VIDEO: Asteraceae (Daisy) family plants with Chris Marano
- VIDEO: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed) family, the Malvaceae (Mallow) family, and using a Plant Identification Guide with Chris Marano
- Other Ways to Identify Plants
Lesson 3: Plant Chemistry
- VIDEO: Overview of Secondary Metabolites with Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG)
- Coevolution of Plants and Humans
- Whole Plant vs. Isolated Constituents
- What are Plant Constituents?
- A Few Key Chemistry Terms: Solute, Solvent, and Solubility
- Common Phytochemicals
Lesson 4: Herbal Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy: An Interdisciplinary Interface of Drug Discovery
- VIDEO: Introduction to Pharmacognosy with Dr. D. Van Der Heyde
- Pharmacology: A General Design for a Complex System
- Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion
- Pharmacodynamics of Herbal Constituents
Lesson 5: Herb-Drug Interactions
- Terminology
- Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Considerations
- VIDEO: Herb-Drug Interactions with Alison Birks, RH(AHG)
- Assessing Risk Factors for Herb-Drug Interactions
- The Hierarchy of Clinical Relevance: Assessing Herb-Drug Interaction Research
Lesson 6: Evaluating Research
- Thinking Critically About Science and Research
- How Research is Presented
- Types of Research
- Applied Critical Thinking: Questions to Keep in Mind
- Where to Find Research
Lesson 7: Unit 2 Exercises
UNIT 3: Healing
Lesson 1: The Nature of Healing
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 3 with Heather Wood Buzzard
- What is Healing?
- Wellbeing Within Illness
- Concepts in Herbalism
- VIDEO: Incorporating Spiritual Herbalism Into Practice with Lauren Burke
- Foundations of Health
- Physical Health
- Lifestyle Factors
- The Heart of the Matter: Social and Emotional Health
- The Mind and Spirit
Lesson 2: The Mind-Body Connection
- The Power of the Mind
- Traditional Mind-Body Concepts
- Mind-Body Research
- Meaning and Metaphor in Illness
- Integrating a Mind-Body Approach
Lesson 3: Reaching the Spirit
- Relationship and Interconnection
- Illusion of Binary: The Severing of the Subtle and Material Worlds
- Plants as Allies: Concepts and Traditions
- The Science of Plant Intelligence
Lesson 4: Preparations and Practices for Nurturing the Spirit
- From Essences to Entheogens: Plant Preparations With Spirit
- VIDEO: Making Flower Essences with Meagan Visser
- VIDEO: Flower Essences and Clinical Practice with Renee Prince, RH(AHG)
- Practices for Accessing the Spirit
- VIDEO: Tea Drinking Meditation with Anisah Amat
Lesson 5: Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
- What is an Essential Oil?
- Essential Oil Extraction Methods
- Hydrolats/Hydrosols
- Essential Oil Chemistry
- Herbs or Essential Oils?
- The Three Methods of Essential Oil Use
- Special Safety Considerations
- Blending Essential OIls
- VIDEO: Aromatherapeutic Blending with Sherilyn Sigmund-Roach
- Using Essential Oils for Health and Wellness
Lesson 6: Unit 3 Exercises
UNIT 4: BLOOD, LYMPH, AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES
Lesson 1: Anatomy Review
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 4 with Stacy Karen
- The Cardiovascular System
- VIDEO: Hemodynamics and Blood Function with Dr. David Mitcheson
- The Lymphatic System
- Questions to Ask Clients to Assess Blood and Lymph Health
Lesson 2: General Care of the Blood and Lymph
- Supporting the Blood and Vasculature
- VIDEO: Herbal Vascular Tonics with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Supporting the Lymphatic System
Lesson 3: Therapeutics for Common Conditions of the Blood and Lymph
- Common Conditions of the Blood
- Common Conditions of the Vascular System
- Common Conditions of the Lymphatic System
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Red Root with Phyllis D. Light, RH(AHG)
Lesson 4: Anatomy and Physiology of the Mucous Membranes
- Basic Structure and Function of Mucosa
- Special Functions of Mucous Membranes
- Questions to Ask Clients to Assess Mucous Membrane Health
Lesson 5: General Care of the Mucous Membranes
- Foundations of Function: Moisture and Tissue Integrity
- Understanding Astringency
- Mucosal Vulneraries: Healing From the Inside
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Calendula with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
Lesson 6: Herbal Therapeutics for Common Mucous Membrane Conditions
- Inflammation
- VIDEO: Inflammation with Tammi Sweet
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Goldenrod with Phyllis Light, RH(AHG)
- Bacterial Infections
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Goldenseal with Erika Galentin, RH(AHG)
- Viral Infections
- Fungal Infections
Lesson 7: Mucous Membrane Case Study
- VIDEO: Mucous Membrane Case Study with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
Lesson 8: Anemia Case Study
- VIDEO: Anemia Case Study with Dr. D. Van Der Heyde
Lesson 9: Unit 4 Exercises
UNIT 5: THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
LESSON 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Endocrine System
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 5 with Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
- Endocrine System Anatomy
- VIDEO: Endocrine System Anatomy with Dr. David Mitcheson
- Hormone Control Mechanisms
- Hormone Regulation
- Questions to Ask Clients to Assess Endocrine Health
LESSON 2: Health and Wellness of the Endocrine System
- Chronic Stress
- VIDEO: Study of Psychoneuroimmunology with Pamela Spence, MNIMH
- Diet and Lifestyle Considerations
- Herbal Support
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Eleuthero with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Schisandra with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Adaptogens with David Winston, RH(AHG)
LESSON 3: Adrenal, Thyroid, and Parathyroid Health
- Disorders of the Adrenal Glands
- Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
- Disorders of the Parathyroid Gland
LESSON 4: Blood Sugar Dysregulation and Diabetes
- Etiology, Signs, and Symptoms
- VIDEO: Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes with Ember Peters, RHP (HANS)
- Conventional Approach
- Diet, Lifestyle, and Herbal Support
- VIDEO: Herbal Therapeutics for Diabetes with Ember Peters, RHP (HANS)
LESSON 5: Thyroid Case Study
- VIDEO: Thyroid Case Study with Pamela Spence, MNIMH
LESSON 6: Endocrine System Case Study
- VIDEO: Endocrine System Case Study with Alison Birks, RH(AHG)
Lesson 7: Unit 5 Exercises
UNIT 6: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
LESSON 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 6 with Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG)
- Reproductive System Diversity
- The Penis and Testes
- The Prostate
- Semen
- The Vulva
- The Uterus, Ovaries, and Vagina
- Reproductive Hormones
- Spermatogenesis
- The Menstrual Cycle
LESSON 2: General Care for Reproductive Health
- Lifestyle Practices
- Diet and Nutrition
- Herbal Reproductive Tonics
- Hepatics
- Nutritives
LESSON 3: Puberty and Adolescence
- Stages of Puberty
- Easing the Transition of Puberty
- Adolescent Acne
- Anxiety and Depression
LESSON 4: The Menstrual Cycle
- The Energetics of Menstrual Cycle Imbalance
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Amenorrhea
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Mugwort with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Dysmenorrhea
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Black Haw with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Menorrhagia
LESSON 5: Menopause
- Framing the Menopausal Transition
- The Clinical Reality: Nuts and Bolts of Change
- An Herbalistās Perspective
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Black Cohosh with Phyllis Light, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Shatavari with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Choosing Herbs for Menopausal Support with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
LESSON 6: Breast Health
- Breast Anatomy
- VIDEO: Breast Anatomy with Pamela Spence, MNIMH
- Common Breast Conditions
- The Energetics of Breast Tissue
LESSON 7: Prostate Health
- Overview of Prostate Anatomy
- Dietary and Lifestyle Support
- Energetic Considerations
- Prostatitis
- Benign Prostatitis Hyperplasia (BPH)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Saw Palmetto with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Prostate Cancer
LESSON 8: Uterine and Vaginal Health
- Endometriosis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Lichen Sclerosus
- Uterine Fibroids
- Yeast Infections
LESSON 9: Reproductive and Sexual Hormone Imbalance
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- VIDEO: Herbal Support for PCOS with Kelsey Barrett, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: White Peony with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Black Cohosh with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Vitex with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Testosterone Balance
- Libido
LESSON 10: PMS and Anxiety Case Study
- VIDEO: PMS and Anxiety Case Study with Bevin Clare, RH(AHG)
LESSON 11: Bacterial Vaginosis Case Study
- VIDEO: Bacterial Vaginosis Case Study with Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
Lesson 12: Unit 6 Exercises
UNIT 7: FAMILY, PREGNANCY, BIRTH, AND CHILDHOOD
LESSON 1: Fertility Awareness and Preconception
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 7 with Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
- Natural Fertility Awareness: The Basics
- Preconception Care: The Three Month Plan
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Maca with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
LESSON 2: Fertility Challenges
- Ovulatory Factors
- Uterine Factors
- Sperm Factors
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Unexplained Infertility
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Nettle with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Assisted Reproductive Technology
LESSON 3: Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss
- Herbs That are Safe in Pregnancy
- Herbs Contraindicated During Pregnancy
- The First Trimester: Common Complaints and Herbal Therapeutics
- The Second Trimester: Common Complaints and Herbal Therapeutics
- The Third Trimester: Common Complaints and Herbal Therapeutics
- Additional Concerns during Pregnancy
LESSON 4: Birth, Postpartum, and Infant Care
- Facilitating Labor
- Postpartum Care
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Fennel Recipe with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Chamomile Recipe with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Infant Care
LESSON 5: Childhood
- Respiratory Infections
- VIDEO: Herbal Support for Lower Respiratory Infections in Children with Alison Birks, RH(AHG)
- Digestive Upset
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Lemon Balm with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Eczema
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dosage
LESSON 6: Eczema Case Studies
- VIDEO: Eczema Case Studies with Pamela Spence, MNIMH
LESSON 7: ADHD Case Studies
- VIDEO: ADHD Case Studies with Pamela Spence, MNIMH
Lesson 8: Unit 7 Exercises
UNIT 8: THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
LESSON 1: Anatomy and Physiology of the Skeletal System
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 8 with Alison Birks, RH(AHG)
- Connective Tissue
- Bones
- Joints
- Tendons and Ligaments
- Inflammation
- Question to Ask Clients to Assess Skeletal System Health
LESSON 2: Anatomy and Physiology of Muscles
- Muscle Types
- Skeletal Muscles
- Cardiac Muscle
- Smooth Muscle
- Skeletal Muscle Spasm
- Questions to Ask Clients to Assess Muscular System Health
LESSON 3: General Care of the Musculoskeletal System
- Nutrients for Bone Health
- Lifestyle Practices for Musculoskeletal Health
- Reducing Inflammation
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Ginger with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Additional Herbal Support
LESSON 4: Therapeutics for Common Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System
- VIDEO: Structural System with Alyssa Dalos, RH(AHG)
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Gout
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Tart Cherry with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Fibromyalgia
- Tendonitis
- Strains and Sprains
LESSON 5: Managing Pain
- VIDEO: Herbal Support for Pain Management with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- What is Pain, and Why?
- The Anatomy of Pain
- Physiology of Pain
- Types of Pain
- Conventional Approach to Pain Management
- Pain and Clinical Practice
- The Energetics of Pain
- A Holistic Approach to Pain Management
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Cayenne with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
- Formulation
LESSON 6: Musculoskeletal System Case Study
- VIDEO: Musculoskeletal System Case Study with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
LESSON 7: Rheumatoid Arthritis Case Study
- VIDEO: Rheumatoid Arthritis Case Study with Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
Lesson 8: Unit 8 Exercises
UNIT 9: HEALTHY AGING WITH HERBS
Lesson 1: Longevity, Vitality, and Rejuvenation
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 9 with Heather Wood Buzzard
- Embracing Elderhood and Celebrating Long Life
- Energetics of Elderhood
- What Contributes to Aging, Longevity, and Vitality?
- Lesson in Longevity From the āBlue Zonesā
- Herbs for Thriving and Longevity
Lesson 2: Considerations for Working With Older Adults
- VIDEO: Working With Older Adults with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
Lesson 3: Herbal Support for Aging Skin
- A Brief Overview of the Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin
- What Happens to the Skin as we Age?
- Dietary and Lifestyle Support for Aging Skin
- Conventional Treatment for Aging Skin
- Herbal Support for Aging Skin
Lesson 4: Strengthening the Heart
- Keeping the Heart Healthy as We Age
- Coronary Heart Disease
- Support After Stroke or Myocardial Infarction
- Arrhythmias
Lesson 5: Illness and Disease in Older Adults
- Dementia and Alzheimerās Disease
- VIDEO: Brain Berries with Mimi Prunella Hernandez, RH(AHG)
- VIDEO: Plant Reflections: Rosemary with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
- Parkinsonās Disease
- Osteoporosis
- Gallstones
Lesson 6: Parkinsonās Disease Case Study
- VIDEO: Parkinsonās Disease Case Study with Erika Galentin, MNIMH, RH(AHG)
Lesson 7: Unit 9 Exercises
UNIT 10: DIGESTION, DIET, AND WELLNESS
Lesson 1: Digestion: The Foundation of Health
- VIDEO: Welcome to Unit 10 with Stacy Karen
- VIDEO: Digestion: The Foundation of Health with Dana Hutchinson, RH(AHG)
- The Gut Microbiome and Dysbiosis
- Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
- Peptic Ulcer
- Diverticular Disease
Lesson 2: The Energetics of Food
- VIDEO: Energetics of Food with Ayo Ngozi, RH(AHG)
Lesson 3: The Gut-Brain Connection
- Brief Nervous System Review
- The Gut-Brain Axis
- Gut-Brain Axis out of Balance
- An Herbalistās Approach to GBA Imbalance
- VIDEO: Probiotics and Prebiotics with Dr. D. Van Der Heyde
- Gut-Brain Axis Support Protocol
Lesson 4: Sugar and its Impact on Health
- What is Sugar?
- The Trouble With Sugar
- Diet and Lifestyle Support for Sugar Cravings
- Herbal Support for Sugar Cravings
Lesson 5: Herbal Support for Food Sensitivities
- VIDEO: Herbal Support for Food Sensitivities with Dana Hutchinson, RH(AHG)
Lesson 6: Supporting Clients who Want to Lose Weight
- Establishing the Big Picture
- Your Scope as an Herbalist
- Dietary and Lifestyle Support
- Herbal Support
Lesson 7: Diverticulitis Case Study
- VIDEO: Diverticulitis Case Study with Sarah Tewhey, L.Ac
Lesson 8: Digestive System Case Study
- VIDEO: Digestive System Case Study with Shona Richter MacDougall, RH(AHG)
Lesson 9: Unit 10 Exercises
Lesson 10: Course Conclusion
- VIDEO: Congratulations with Lisa Olson, RH(AHG)
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