Power of Herbal Arts to Be Unleashed During Herb Day Event

Even though herbs have been a tradition since ancient times, herbs are still “fresh” and relevant in modern living. But have you ever wondered what secret power these plants hold? And how can someone reap the benefits?

On October 9th, 2010, Herb Day, a series of national public outreach and educational events, will inform the public on the many ways herbs can be used safely and creatively for health, beauty care and wellness. Local Herb Day activities will take place on at Wellness Works, 1209 Lakeside Drive, Brandon from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

In its four-year history, Herb Day has found that greater familiarity with herbs increases informed use of herbal products and builds public support for the use of botanicals.

The event will be hosted by Carol Roberts, MD of Wellness Works; Rose Kalajian, herbalist of the Natural Health Hut, and Kalajian’s apprentices.

Vendors on site with:
• Herbal remedies
• Tea
• Herbal health and beauty products
• Organic herb plants
• Organic soil preparation products
• Food, drinks and gluten-free goodies
• And more

Lectures held every 45 minutes. Titles include:
• Healing at Home with Herbs
• Anti-Aging and Herbal Skin Care
• Natural Solutions for Allergy Elimination
• Remedies for Life in the Key of Chi
• Natural Body Detoxification
• Becoming a Community Herbalist
• Yoga and Ayurvedic Herbs
• Aromatherapy 101
• Growing in Florida: Go Beyond Organic
• Amazon Herbs: Healing Rainforest Superfoods


Notable Lecturers in the Herbal Industry:
• Dave Foreman – Registered Pharmacist, N.D., author, TV commentator, radio host of a nationally broadcast radio program & owner of “The Herbal Pharmacist Newsletter”
• Carol Roberts, M.D. – Author of “Good Medicine: A Return to Common Sense”, holistic physician & Director of Wellness Works
• Rose Kalajian – Herbalist, educator & owner of the Natural Health Hut (Wesley Chapel)
• Amy Lidman - Licensed Aesthetician & 25-year veteran in Holistic Skin care, owner of Natural Solutions Skin Care Studio
• Ron Radstrom – Herbalist & Founder of Health Freedom Resources & Southern Botanicals
• Maria Bott – Fitness Specialist, Life Coach& ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
• Pam Dore – Certified Aromatherapist & Owner of Heaven and Earth Apothecary
• Winston Kao – Inventor/Researcher

A portion of the proceeds will go to the United Plant Savers (UPS), a group with the mission “to protect native medicinal plants of the United States and Canada and their native habitat while ensuring an abundant renewable supply of medicinal plants for generations to come.”

Herb Day will take place on October 9th at Wellness Works, 1209 Lakeside Drive, Brandon from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Admission to Herb Day is $10 and includes full access to all lectures, booths, vendors and raffles. Children under 16 are admitted for free.

For more information on Herb Day, call (813)-991-5177, email imherbalist1@gmail.com or visit www.imherbalist.com.


About Herb Day:
Herb Day is a coordinated series of independently produced public educational events celebrating the importance of herbs and herbalism.

Herb Day was conceived of by five nonprofit organizations (the Herb Day Coalition) with interests in herbs and herbalism to raise public awareness about the significance of herbs in our lives and the many ways herbs can be used safely and creatively for health, beauty care, and culinary enjoyment.

Greater familiarity with herbs will increase informed use of herbal products and build public support for maintaining personal choice in the use of botanicals.