We all know how expensive a good quality multi-vitamin is. But what if I told you that you could enjoy the benefits of the best multi-vitamin on the planet, that kids and adults like it and that it is free for most people or at least under $2.00 a month… The formula seems simple enough […]
Herbal Healing
Spring & Summer Protection-ade
Does the thought of a refreshing day by the lake or at the local swimming pool have you jumping up and down for joy or does it have you running to hide? If you or someone you love suffers from allergies, environmental and/or chemical sensitivities it will be the word “pollen” that is heard instead of “lake vacation” […]
Appetizers for Vibrant Well-Being
On Wednesdays we celebrate well-ness with a different healthy tip, recipe, formula or inspiration each week! A student at The Avicenna Institute asked today about raw garlic which inspired me to remember my favorite raw garlic dish. I immediately made a batch of it. This appetizer is so yummy and healing! The garlic clears your […]
Diversity in Homeschooling
Start your week with an Inner Work Meditation. Take some time to reflect on the following short essay/blog post and let it inspire you this week as you parent, teach, study and live! DaVinci was a scientist, a philosopher, a writer, an artist, a mathematician, painter, sculptor, architect, cartographer, geologist, engineer and inventor. In the […]
New Relaxation Techniques and Meditations
Not many people would jump at the chance to scoop bear feces for a vacation but that is what I found myself doing last week. I was volunteering in the animal husbandry division that morning at the wildlife center. This job consists of scooping up fox, wolf, cougar and bear feces, cleaning out food bowls, […]
How Health Impacts Learning in Your Classroom
What if you were in control of the education your child was receiving and also the factors that could increase the effectiveness of this education? Wouldn’t that be exciting? Not only would you be able to teach your child but you would also be able to assure that they were learning at their optimum performance […]
The Value of Online Education
According to the latest studies, polls and news you should be studying online and working online (full-time or at least part-time). If you are not – you are probably not reaching your earning potential or furthering your career as efficiently as you could be. I have been overwhelmed with the amount of information that I’ve […]
Over the Counter Drugs and Natural Healing
The following information was included in an assignment by a Student at The Avicenna Institute. We share student assignments for the benefit of other students as well as anyone considering taking courses at The Avicenna Institute, or anyone who is interested in alternative therapies. I believe that we can all learn something from reading different […]
Natural Remedies for Menopause and Other Common Ailments
I was listening to a good friend complain about menopause symptoms the other day when finally I couldn’t resist asking her – why haven’t you done anything to prevent them? She seemed surprised. Even after hearing me talk frequently about the alternative therapy methods I use on my own family, it had never occurred to […]
Dealing with Blame and Guilt on a Healing Journey
Over the past two decades of consulting I’ve met a large number of clients who are letting blame and guilt negatively affect their lives. This blame and guilt not only motivates their actions in negative ways, but also adds stress which reflects in increased system imbalances. For many years I considered that this was just […]
How to Eat for Free: Free Meals from Nature: Wildcrafting
I had someone over to help with my yard work. My yard had become completely overgrown in back and I knew it was only a matter of time before the neighbors started to complain. The first thing my helper suggested was “You absolutely need to chop down all those Mulberry bushes.” I asked why and […]
Easter Tea Party Lesson
Every spring this is my favorite class activity! I wanted to share it with you because “my kids” enjoy it so much… When I was a child I used to think bunnies and flowers and eggs were all about Easter. Then I moved to the Middle East. In Egypt, every year, Christians and Muslims celebrate […]
Earthschooling – an Award Winning Curriculum
