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    Herbal Workshop (Essential Oils)

    January 28, 2016 - By 

    Join Dr. Nate Petley in an all-day, hands-on workshop in Shelton, CT where he will discuss all things relating to essential oils – what they are, how they are made, medicinal use, and safety. In this fun class, you will also learn how to blend essential oils like a professional! Dr. Petley will demonstrate the steps he takes to determine which oils work well together and how to determine the ratios of each used. He will discuss various blending factors including medicinal value, energetic properties and scent characteristics. Best of all, the hands-on portion of the class is all about blending essential oils into various herbal products. Each student will take home samples of the herbal products made in class including a 1ml vial of your own essential oil blend. Recipes and handouts will also be provided. Herbal Projects: Bath Oils, Bath Salts, Massage Oils, Room Spray, Deodorant Spray, Create your very own essential oil blend! AND SO MUCH MORE!

    Date: February 20, 2016, 10AM-4PM

    Cost: $100

    Location: 1 Trap Falls Road, Suite 601, Shelton, CT 06484

    Click here to register. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Preregistration is required to ensure adequate classroom space, handouts, and products. NOTE: There is a 10% cancellation and processing fee if you cancel by the end of the day 2/18/16. If you cancel after that or do not show up, you will forfeit 50% of the class fee.

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    Herbal Workshop CT 2016

  • Local Lectures

    Making Lip Balm

    January 27, 2016 - By 

    Are you constantly misplacing your tube of lip balm? Accidentally wash it in your pants pocket more than once? Are you endlessly supplying it to all the kids in your family? Replacing lip balm can be expensive! UNTIL NOW!!

    Learn how to make your own batch of quality lip balm for a fraction of the cost and never run out again. Dr. Petley will discuss everything you need to know including ingredients, tools, and techniques, all while demonstrating how easy it is to make lip balm at home. Students will take home instructions, recipes, and a sample of the lip balm made in class.

    Date: February 9, 2016, 6PM-8PM

    Cost: $25

    Location: Maine Center for Natural Health | One Post Office Square, Waterville, Maine 04901

    Click here to register. Email [email protected] if you have any questions. Preregistration is required to ensure adequate classroom space, handouts, and products. NOTE: There is a 10% cancellation and processing fee if you cancel by the end of the day 2/8/16. If you cancel after that or do not show up, you will forfeit 50% of the class fee.

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    Lip Balm Class

  • Herbal Preparations

    Elderberry Syrup

    October 5, 2015 - By 

    One of my favorite home remedies to get me through the winter season is elderberry syrup. Any time I get a tickle in the throat or feel that I need a boost to the immune system, I take a spoonful of the syrup. It tastes so good kids fake a cough just to get another spoonful. Now you can make your very own syrup! Check out the online Elderberry Syrup Class. Don’t forget to join the private online forum afterwards to learn even more!