Stress is not classified as an illness; although, living in a chronic state of stress will contribute to all degenerative disease. In this workshop, Joanna will discuss seven delightful herbs specific for the nervous system. Join her for a brief review of some herbal combinations that are helpful with common nervous system imbalances: Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Stress, & Shingles.

Joanna Helms, RH (AHG), a 6th generation Floridian with a B.A. in Communicative Disorders, has been in clinical herbal practice for 17 years, and is the founder of Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Mama Jo’s is a unique, family-run community retail herb store and professional dispensary offering a wide variety of bulk herbs, over 200 hand-made herbal products, essential oils, supplies, and custom formulations. Joanna has authored and teaches a Fundamentals of Herbalism course annually, and presents workshops and lectures throughout east central Florida. She is also a co-founder of the Herbal Wisdom Society—a local herb club. Joanna incorporates Traditional Herbalism: Western, Chinese, Native American, Ayurveda and Unani Tibb therapies into her practice and teachings. Her GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)-compliant dispensary offers a variety of herbal products specifically formulated for clinical practice as an exclusive service for other health care professionals and their clients. In her spare time, Joanna enjoys gardening/nature, and is an advocate for the native flora of Florida. For more information visit her booth on Sponsor Row, call 321-779-4647.

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