Forbes shared in an article from November 22, 2022, "Today, almost half of the U.S. population, or 133 million Americans (CDC), are living with at least one chronic condition and 40% of adults suffer from two or more. Heart disease and diabetes are two leading causes of death, with diabetes affecting about 1 in 10 Americans. In adults ages 65 and older, hypertension and high cholesterol are the most prevalent maladies."

This Course will cover:

• What is nutrition.
• How to make dietary changes.
• Learn about other factors in the environment and our lifestyle that affect our health.
• Making sound Environmental factors and lifestyle changes

Sharon Infante is a Medical Qigong Practitioner, MQP and health and wellness advocate. During her studies with 3 Treasures, Dr. Nan Lu focused on health, learning tai chi, qigong medical qigong, sound healing, reiki, Tao Yin Yoga, energy work, mediation, and nutrition. She enjoys researching, reading and learning about health, vitality, and wellness for her personal selfcare and sharing with others. She has reversed her health issues, with Lyme Disease, Autoimmune SLE, and is currently working on Liver disease.

Our health is not just about gut microbiome but is also influenced by nutrition, genetics, climate, environment, lifestyle like your work, hobbies, physical activity, entertainment, and rest. Our body when given what it needs is able to live pain and disease free living in homeostasis. It’s up to us to find the balance and maintain it.

Her journey into selfcare practices started 25 years ago and continues to learn as she is a lifelong learner and knows it is possible to live to 100 and beyond. Sharon is a board of director for four years for the Healer Within Foundation leading community practice groups, online classes and in person retreats for transformation. She holds certifications as a Senior Trainer for tai chi. Qigong, meditation, massage. She is also trained through Universal Healing Tao, IIQTC as TCEPL & HWPL Senior Trainer, leads community healing with Sound Vibration Frequency.

This one session lecture will take place on Monday, May 5 from 1:30 to 2:30 at River House located at 179 Marine St. in St. Augustine.

For ages 18 and up.

This course is designed to show you how herbs can be used to promote health and well-being by looking at specific health concerns and herbal solutions. Each week we will look at an area of health and explore the variety of herbs which can be used to treat or prevent the condition. At the end of each class, participants will have the opportunity to put together a remedy for themselves to promote health and well-being. Participants will learn about herbal actions as well as techniques for creating their own remedies from teas and syrups to tinctures and extracts.

James is professor of Biological Sciences at St. Johns River State College, professor of Biomedical Sciences at Quinnipiac University, chef and Master Herbalist of over 20 years.

Class sessions will be held on Thursdays, May 8, 15, 22, 29 from 2:45 - 3:45 at River House (179 Marine St.)

No class session on May 1.

For ages 18 and up.

Strategies for balancing your Blood Sugar to strengthen your immune system and prevent Burn Out.

Simple method of acid/alkaline Blood Scale to encourage optimum food choices.

Managing your Blood Sugar throughout your day to support your Adrenals and prevent exhaustion.

If you can't make this class you might want to register for a repeat of the class on December 10.

Lynn Ringhaver RN., BSN., L.Ac. was an Intensive care nurse for 15 years before moving into Integrative Medicine. She was in private practice for over 20 years including: Shiatsu, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Certified in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn. Certified in Qi Gong with Master Robert Peng. Emotional Freedom Technique training with Dawson Church PhD.

Class session is on Tuesday, May 20 from 1:15 to 2:15 at River House (179 Marine St.)

For ages 18 & up.