“The more clearly we can focus our attention on the wonders and realities of the universe about us, the less taste we shall have for destruction.”
~Rachel Carson

“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

“The part can never be well unless the whole is well.”
~Plato.

Part I
Earth Ecology: Ecological Vision & Theory

A New Scientific Approach To An Ancient Way of Life

Lesson 1 – Introduction: The Incredible Edible Adventure

• What is Ecological Medicine?

• What is Nutritional Herbalism?

• What is Regenerative Living?

• What are the benefits of Wild Plants?

• The Key Elements of Understanding Nutrition

• Nutritional Herbalism Principles

• An Ecological Paradigm Shift

• From Soil to Plant to Kitchen Skills

• The Main Aspects of Being A Nutritional Herbalist

Lesson 2 – Ancient Wisdom of Our Ancestors

• Wisdom of the Herbs

• Herbalism: Gaia in Action

• The Creative Power of the Elements

• Plant, Food & Mineral Therapies

• Modern Practices of Using Herbs & Nutrition

• Going Beyond Treatment Therapy

• Practicing True Preventative Medicine

• Discovering the Power of Living Plants

• The Unique Perspective of the Bioneers

• An Exploratory Journey Through the Seasons

• Ancient Wisdom from the Elders of the Past

Lesson 3 – Deep Herbalism – Deep Ecology

• What is Deep Ecology?

• A Lesson in Deep Ecology

• Philosophy of Deep Ecology

• Deep Herbalism – Deep Ecology

• •Ecology, Community & Lifestyle

• Gandhi & the Wisdom of Deep Ecology

• Earth Activism through Being Connected

• Personal. Ecological & Cultural Transformation

• The Deep Ecology Movement of Regeneratively

• Herbalism – Deeply Rooted in Bioregionalism

Part II
Soil Chemistry & Plant Nutrition

Lesson 4 – Nature’s Superfoods – Superherbs

• What is a Superfood?

• Nature’s Living Superfoods – Superherbs

• The Superfoods Everyone Needs

• Where have all the Enzymes Gone

• Superior Nutrition for Optimal Health

• Discovering Nutrient-Dense-Enzyme-Rich Herbs

• The Criteria of Finding Superfoods in Your Region

• Life-Force: Enhanced Health & Longevity

Lesson 5 – The Nutrient’s the Many & the Few

• Essential Plant Nutrients

• Identifying Nutrient Deficiencies

• Comparison of Protein Values from Seven Wild Edible Plants

• Mineral Nutrient Composition of Edible Wild Plants

• Studies on Nutritional Values of Some Wild Edible Plants

• Food Value of Common Edible Wild Seeds & Plants

• Perennial Vegetables

Lesson 6 – The Seeds of the Future

• Seed: The Miracle of Nature

• The Forgotten Potential of Alive Seeds

• Unlocking the Secret of Seeds

• Sprouts: A Power Food

• Swapping Seeds

• Planting the Seeds of Recovery

• Tapping into the Seeds of Tomorrow

• Seeds: Our True Hope of the Future

Lesson 7 – Conventional vs. Organic vs. Wild

• The Tame and The Wild

• Organic vs. Conventional Grown Food

• Cultivated vs. Wild Berries and Fruit

• Farming and the Fate of Wild Nature

• Soil pH & Plant Nutrients

• Making Organic Wild

• Foraging for Optimal Health

• Short–Term Priorities

• The Future of Forest Gardening

Lesson 8 – The Organic Living Soil

• The Organic Path

• The Organic Exposition Trend

• Select Plants That Will Thrive

• Can Organic Farming Feed Us All

• Minerals the Spark of Life

• The Essential Trace Elements

• The Oil We Eat

• Organic Plant Chemistry

• Human Biological Chemistry

• Organic Lifestyle of Prosperity

• Towards a Sustainable Future

Lesson 9 – Beyond Nutrients & Superfoods

• Seeing Past the Traditional Nutrients

• Towards A Truly Wholistic Perspective

• The Great Beyond of Superfoods

• Research is Stepping Beyond the Nutrients

• The Superfood Lifestyle Solution

Part III
Edible Wild Plants & Plant Nutrition

Lesson 10 – A Walk on the Wild Side

• A Forest’s Last Stand

• Common Edible Plants

• Wildwood Survival

• Walking on the Wild Side

• The Resilience of Nature

• Principles of Sustainable Harvesting

• Rules for Foraging Edible Plants

• Gardening into the Wild

• Enhancing Biodiversity in Our Gardens

• Universal Edibility Test

Lesson 11 – The Six Tastes

• The Six Tastes in Nature

• The Six Tastes & the Five Elements

• Actions of the Tastes

• Heating and Cooling Effects

• Relationships Between Tastes

• Effects of Overuse

• Effects of the Six Tastes

• The Art of Creating a Nutritious Wild-Food Cuisine

• The Six Taste Formula

Lesson 12 – The Bioregional Way of Eating

• A Taste for Conservation

• What is Bioregionalism?

• Bioregional Plant Allies

• The Bioregional Movement

• The Biodiversity Challenge

• The Value of Bioregional Eating

• Living Bioregionally

• Why go, Native?

• Enhancing Local Food Security

• Community Supported Agriculture

• What Would a Bioregional Community Look Like?

Lesson 13 – Biodiversity & Deep Ecology

• Reclaiming Our Power to Choose

• Expanding Foods Choices

• The Power of the Elements

• Diversity & Ecological Balance

• Biodiversity of Sustainability

• Human Potential Connection

• Manifestos on the Future of Foods & Seeds

• Seeing the Big Picture

Part IV
The Ecological Future – Now!

Lesson 14 – Putting it All Together: The 12-Keys

• Whole Foods

• Eaten Fresh

• Sun-Ripened

• Enzyme-Rich

• Alkalizing Alive

• Organically Vibrant

• Low-Glycemic

• Highly-Mineralized

• Well-Hydrated

• Locally-Grown

• In-Season

• Tranquil Educing

Lesson 15 – The Lifestyle of the Now!

• Staying Connected to What is Alive

• Ending our Food Addictions & Eating Disorders

• The Eating Clean Way of Vibrant Living

• Going Beyond A Scientific Approach of Nutrition

• The Way We Live Now

• The 100-Mile Way of Life

• A Lifestyle for Peace: Eating for Spiritual Health & Social Harmony

• Bringing in the way of Peace

• Making Peace with Food

• Being the Change You Want to See ~ Now!

Lesson 16 – The Future of Regenerative Living

• Integrating the Full Spectrum of Nutrition

• Plants, People & Planet

• Environment, Sustainability & Peace

• The Full Piece of Wholeness

• The Regenerative Living Challenge

• A Manifesto for Earth Spirituality

• Practicing the Sevenfold Path of Peace

• Creating & Nourishing Healthy Communities

• Solutions for Achieving a Regenerative Tomorrow

• The Future Will Be What You Contribute To & Create Today

About the Author & The Living Centre & Living Arts Institute

Supplements

• Glossary

• Bibliography

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in understanding Nutritional Herbalism as a natural healing art and science.

The following information will answer your questions about how to use these lessons.

Textbooks for the Course

Part I ~ Earth Ecology: Ecological Vision & Theory.

• Who Really Feeds the World ~Vandana Shiva, 2016

Part II ~ Soil Chemistry & Plant Nutrition

• Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, ~T. Colin Campbell., Ph.D. 2013

• Voices of the Food Revolution: You Can Heal Your Body and Your Body – With Food! ~ John Robbins & Ocean Robbins, 2013

• Teaming with Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition, Jeff Lowenfels, 2015

Part III – Edible Wild Plants & Plant Medicine

• Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate ~ John Kallas, 2010

• Incredible Wild Edibles: 36 Plants that Can Change Your Life ~Samuel Thayer, 2017

• The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival, ~ Katrina Blair, 2014

• Invasive Plant Medicine: The Ecological Benefits and Healing Benefits of Invasives, ~Timothy Lee Scott, 2010

• The Healing Tastes ~Shantree Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.

• The Incredible Edibles Handbook ~Shantree Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.

• The Healing Tastes Whole Food & Wild Edibles Recipes ~Shantree Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.

• Nutritional Herbalism DVD Reader ~ Includes Lessons, Assignments & Projects (compiled & Researched by Shantree Kacera, D.N., Ph.D.)

This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in understanding Nutritional Herbalism as a natural healing art and science.

The following information will answer your questions about how to use these lessons.

“The question is not ‘can you make a difference?’ You already do make a difference. It’s just a matter of what kind of difference you want to make during your life on this planet. ” ~Julia Butterfly