This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH. “Profound” even “transformational”… these are powerful words that proponents of a mindful health endeavor called “forest bathing” often use to describe their experience. Originating in Japan in 1982, forest bathing or “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese is more than a simple...

The following article was originally published in Health Keepers, a magazine created by Trinity's founder, Dr. Wendell Whitman. This article appeared in Volume 1 • Issue 4 • Autumn 1998, pg 9-10. This article, originally titled "Paradoxes of Nature," was written by Keith Karamitsos. In a modern global culture that seems to accentuate...

The following article was originally published in Health Keepers, a magazine created by Trinity's founder, Dr. Wendell Whitman. This article appeared in Volume 1 • Issue 4 • Autumn 1998, pg 17-18. This article originally titled, "Traditional Flower Remedies: Agrimony" was written by Beth Adams Spencer M.H., N.D. DISCLAIMER: This blog post is...

Weed Eaters, a new column focused on wildcrafting herbs for food and first aid, is written and sourced by Beth Hovis and Judy Masters, Trinity instructors and co-authors of the Certified Master Herbalist program. This recipe was provided by Judy Masters. Questions? Contact her at judy.masters@trinityschool.org. This Month's Featured Recipe: Purslane Chimichurri Purslane (see...

This blog post was written by Victoria L. Freeman, Ph.D., CHFS, CMH When was the last time you took a leisurely walk through the grass … barefoot? Walked barefoot on the beach? Dug into the earth with your bare hands? If you’re like most of us, it’s been way too long....