Bring your questions, your curiosity and your bellies (or a friend’s belly!) to this lively presentation on all things pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Herbal medicine and Childbirth have shared common ground since the beginning of human history. Learn about simple, safe and effective herbs to address a myriad of common pregnancy complaints or concerns. Find out what your options for maternity care are in South Central Alaska.

In this presentation you will learn about:

• Different models of care to suit the individual needs of a pregnant woman
• Doula services: What is a doula? Why you might want one…
• A nourishing herbal drink you can have during your pregnancy to prevent or cure many pregnancy woes
• Specific herbal remedies for common situations, from morning sickness to newborn care

Please pre-register by calling Alaska Center for Acupuncture at 745-8688. Space is limited, so call early!

About the presenter: Stella is a certified birth doula, an apprentice midwife, and your community herbalist. With a rich background in all three areas, she weaves together ancient wisdom with modern concerns for the expectant family. She offers skilled care during pregnancy, labor & birth, and the tender postpartum phase with her doula services. Private consultations are available through her practice Village Birth & Herbals in downtown Palmer, for people at all ages and stages of life seeking herbal help. She also offers a wide variety of organic, handmade herbal remedies. Please call 745-6545 or visit stellalyn.com to learn more.

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Most patients who are diagnosed with cancer do not know what else they can do besides standard treatment. This presentation will discuss supportive therapies aimed at enhancing the health of the patient. These therapies include diet, detoxification and immune system support.

Anyone can learn how to improve their health at this presentation; you do not need a diagnosis of cancer.

In this presentation you will learn:

• What to eat and what not to eat
• How to minimize the toxicity of chemotherapy and radiation
• How to support your immune system

Please pre-register by calling Alaska Center for Acupuncture at 745-8688. Space is limited, so call early!

About the presenter: Michael Ellenburg is a licensed Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Doctor. He also has a Masters degree in public health. Dr. Ellenburg sees patients of all ages but has a special focus on chronic diseases. He is a lifelong Alaskan and loves the outdoors. Dr. Ellenburg is passionate about educating people on their health!

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Worm-crazy Ellen will hold forth about worms & vermi-composting. Definitely try this at home! O boy O boy! How can you pass this up?

Wriggle into a seat and learn about:

• Worm bins purchased or home-made
• Setting up your bin
• What kind of worms will work?
• What to feed them?
• What to do if…
• How to harvest the castings/compost

Please pre-register by calling Alaska Center for Acupuncture at 745-8688. Space is limited, so call early!

About the presenter: Ellen Vande Visse, MS, was an Environmental Education Consultant in West Michigan for 20 school districts, and a developer of a nature center. In Alaska, she has played in the soil as an organic market gardener, both in her own Good Earth Gardens and then for the kitchens of the National Outdoor Leadership School, Alaska Branch. Ellen is especially fond of all things decaying, and is known in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley as The Compost Queen. She consults on compost/compost tea and eco-agriculture growing systems. Since 1987 she has been training folks how to farm and garden using organic methods

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