Our beloved, Louise Harvey, School of Natural Medicine graduate Naturopath, Master Herbalist and Master Iridologist graduate who was the Iridologist at Gary Young's Utah clinic for two years, plus being an amazing master of essential oils teacher and practitioner, reports on an amazing healing experience with a beautiful black stallion using essential oils.
"Ten days ago on a Sunday afternoon, one of my distributors called with great concern for his big black stallion "Beauty" - who had been chased by two other horses into the corner of a fenced pasture - AND Beauty went through the barbed wire fence - including the big sturdy post!!  Josh was unable to reach any of the many vets listed in the phone book, so called me.  I grabbed my suitcase and was there in 10 minutes.
Beauty's right leg was ripped bare to the flesh above the knee- a wound about 6inches by 8 inches with skin hanging down. Then I saw the left leg - a wound above the knee and up onto his shoulder ripped bare about 12 inches by 16 inches with lots of skin hanging down. AND a hole in the center of his chest just above the legs about 4 inches by 4 inches. I need to say I'm not real good with bloody things! And he was bleeding and he was in shock - quivering.  Fortunately he was in a pen with shade as it was 95 degrees.
I felt like David and Goliath with my little bottles of YL essential oils, but we had to do something, so put 3 ounces of organic olive oil, 40 drops of MELROSE, 20 drops of LAVENDER and 10 drops of HELICHRYSM into the spray bottle and squirted it onto the bare, bleeding areas. Also put the MELROSE in my hand and held it under his nose, told him how sorry I was to have him have to experience this and prayed! He looked at me with his big brown eyes and came right to my hand and was licking the air around it so he could get more. After the 2nd bottle, most of the bleeding stopped as did his shaking.
Then we did a 3rd bottle and added PANAWAY and TRAUMA LIFE - about 5 drops of each on top of the other oils. He continued to calm, the wounds began to seal up and amazingly the flies never came around - guess they don't like the oils. Soon, he dropped his head to eat some hay and we got him some water and put Lavender in it.  The vet showed up at 11:00 the next morning - and following the cleaning of the wounds again with his protocol,  and removing the excess skin  Beauty went into shock again, so Josh sprayed everything down again and he calmed down. The vet then wrapped what he could in gauze, left some anti-biotics and returned a couple of days later to clean it out and change the wrapping. Josh has been doing it ever since. He is taking photos of the progress. Beauty now goes out into the pasture and eats and returns to the shade.
I share this  because it is my first REAL experience with the oils and a horse and not to profess to be an expert, but to remind you to have Melrose, Lavender, and Helichrysum on hand as a first aid for any sort of injury or wound.  Beauty is going to be OK - and it will be a long year for him, but we are very grateful!" Many Fragrant Blessings to you all, Louise Harvey - Scents of Wellness - Missoula, Montana
We have Essential OIls classes coming up this autumn in Boulder - 4 day trainings - beginning Sept 23 and again November 4. Contact School of Natural Medicine to inquire or enroll.

Tags: Essential Oils, Animal Healing

As we begin the last day of our deep dive into the internal worlds of our six students of Flower Essence II with the Flower Essence Society essences, we are in awe of how the vibratory radiations of exquisite flowers have the power to release and heal the roots of personal dysfunction, allowing realization presence to begin the unwinding necessary to free the roots of fear, emotional wounding and survival strategies.
The first day, Maggie, near the completion of months of attending classes, dedication to self healing, work with case histories, and attendance at a 12 day naturopathy retreat, explored her internal world through the qualities of the flower essences. The afternoon was dedicated to a field trip, communion with plants and a mind map.

After each student completes their process, the group shares an integration exercise.
The second day, Julia and Hayley took the dive into internal realities, and the third, Daniel and Cheri, explored their beings through the lens of qualities inspired by the vibratory fields of flowers. We also watched DVD's created by the Bach Flower Center directors near Oxford, England.
Today our last day, Dila, experiences her self healing exploration through the FES essences, and the class completes with vibrational healing with Tibetan Bowls, acutonic tuning forks with our guest teacher, Diane Dula.

Tags: Flower Essences, Farida Sharan, FES Flower Essences, Trauma Release, Survival Strategies

HAYLEY: "For the first time, I let my soul emotions speak.! I cried as it was hard to open up, especially to classmates I barely knew. But I did it, and it feel good. After working out my remedies, an intense feeling came over my body. I felt physically lighter. No longer did the sadness vibrate from my throat and heart. The tension eased as I discovered what it felt like to speak my true voice. I gained the courage and strength to tell others what I needed in life, in my own world. I learned how and why it is so important to not sit idle when I am not saisfied with the way things are, and to listen to my soul, for it will guide me through to what is needed. All I have to do is listen and it will show me. I also learned how to listen to others, and that I must truly be interested in their journey or they will never want to share. I give a thousant grateful thank you's to this class. It has truly begun the positive shift in my life's journey."
CHERI: "I unfolded all my life's trauma to a group I had only known a few days. It was a level of community support without judgement that I had never felt before, and it was one of the most thereapeutic experiences of my life. It was the release I needed deeply. Flower Essences II is a powerful experience that creates an environment for each and every student to have a true transformation while reaching a new level of consciousness."

MAGGIE: "In Flower Essence II, Farida led us through the process of getting to the roots of the issues that hold us back from becoming the fullest expression of ourselves. It is no accident that flowers have unseen roots and yet they are able to bloom in riotous beauty. I was able to uncover instances and false beliefs that have haunted me for years, making me fearful of taking next steps. The process involved tuning in to your body and feeling specific emotional words (associated with flower essences) that cause reactions and where in the body the reaction occurs. The body remembers and does not lie, nor does it allow you to avoid your issues as our bodies speak to us, loud and clear. Once I identified the words that held a lot of emotion, Farida and other students asked insightful questions, gradually peeling off the layers of stories and excuses we tell ourseles, until I finally got to the root of my issue. It was transformative, a little sad, but ultimately peaceful and freeing. Tuning in, listening and helping the other students get to the root of their issues was equally awe-inspiring and satisfying as was realizing we are all one on energetic and vibrational levels. The flower essences work at the root level to vibrationally balance disturbances, erroneous beliefs and fears as they restore health. It is very emotional work but absolutely worth the effort."

JULIA: "Using the FES Flower Essences as a gateway to my deepest concerns and fears was a very insightful and grounding process. We broke past the superficial aspects of our day-to-day existence and got to the root of our issues. At first I was very excited to share but when it was my turn to dive inward, I was overwhelmed as it was incredibly real and emotional. Moving past the current issues and looking at the causes created a huge shift. Being able to identify my patterns was extremely helpful and the vibrations of my being were shifting as class went on. With deep love, Julia"
DANIEL: "We dived deep into our own self-healing to discover the root of our own emotional tpe and how this influenced, changed and shaped our personality. I received a self realization of a common pattern of behavior from childhood that has influenced my personality, the way I feel, and how I make decisions based on an emotion/feeling deep within. This created an emotional instability creating the pattern of behavior underpinned by fears including judgement, self acceptance, resentment, trust and lonliness. We worked through flower essences for these reactive emotionals.

I was able to feel a resonance, kind of like an energetic pull of each of the flowers that were calling for me. The flowers are subtle and work energetically with each emotional instability so that the positive aspect can resonate through the body."
DILA: We went so deep into the core of everyones emotional issues, problems, trauma and released them in different ways. Each of us had a personal evolution, transition, that was very helpful. I felt so light and happy after each class! Thank you."
Friday August 12 - Flower Essence I begins with a deep and profound dive into the Bach Flower Remedy system. Want to join us? There is a space left for some lucky being ready for self healing transformation. Contact School of Natural Medicine

Tags: Flower Essences, Farida Sharan, Trauma Release, Emotional Healing, FES Flower Essences, Flower Essence Society

Mahisha Doss, our School of Natural Medicine Naturopathy graduate, now works at Integrated Medical Health Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
"Go figure. I love it. Dr. Hendrika Fitzpatrick is a truely integrated medical doctor who is heart-felt to make a difference in patients' lives.
We do a lot of chelation therapy. I.V. detox of heavy metals to cancer alternative approaches with massive organic i.v. supplementation to lymes disease treatment and low dose non-toxic chemo therapy when all else fails  w/ i.v. therapy all with GREAT success. The energetic - emotional - spiritual aspects are also integrated.
All that I bring to the table is being truely incorporated. I am honnored to be 'present' for many on a daily basis and they are for the most part open to the spiritual/energetic concepts.
My life is so blessed. I tell all about you, Farida, as you were the one that assisted me in finding the right 'map' ...  and what I feel you brought home to me to be what I came here for.
Again --Thank-You and many Blessings about you ALWAYS ! PLEASE rest and be with all that you have experienced and know that I love and honnor you greatly, and continue to be taught by you.Great Love, Light, Breath, Peace, Sight, Faith, Hope, Chairity and Trust about You Always, Mahisha

Tags: School of Natural Medicine, Farida Sharan, Mahisha Doss, Chelation Therapy, Heavy Metals, Santa Fe, Boulder, Colorado

Herbal Medicine II - Experiential, hands-on, plant identificarion, plant harvesting, herbal medicine making – students learn first hand how to run the many and varied aspects of a herbal medicine pharmacy dispensary. Hear from the students about the class. Last School of Natural Medicine herbal class of this year Sept 6 - for Herbal Medicine I, still a space for a lucky student!!!

"I felt so in touch and in tune to all the herbs in Heidi's garden. Two days there were informative spiritually, and also physically when processing plants – from asking the plants to feeling medicinal qualities, to allowing the healing properties to enter the body. We tasted, felt, and heard the herbs speak in their natural environment. We learned how to process and use the herbs to gain most benefit. The trip to the Botanical Gardens was incredible, we learned about different varieties of each plant and herb and witnessed them in their natural environments. It brought me closer to the plant world and educated me to recognize and identify plants more easily. Heidi's teachings are informatons, spiritually and on a knowledge level. It is more informative to be with plants than text books." Daniel

"HM II opened my eyes to a whole new world of plant medicine. The wondrous thing is definitely the hands[on experiential understanding approach to studying nature's medicine. From previous experience with other courses, I can confidently say that this class is truly a gift as we are able to feel, communicate with, ask and explore the herbal realm rather than being bombarded with pages of information to memorize. Hands down coolest part!!! - the Botanical Gardens adventure! So many ah-mazing plants in God's Garden!!!" Ana
"I left every day excited and energized. I learned so much that I am excited to explore. I told my husband 'we don't have weeds we are living in an alpine herbal farm! I really connected with Heidi as she is very relaxed and it is easy to ask questions. She is also very clear. I can't wait to take Herbal I." Sharon
"I am forever grateful for this school and the beautiful teachers! Farida's day helped me to understand the basis of how and why of herbal medicine. Meditating with the plants was very hard for me as I never meditated before, but it amazed me what they told me! Hands-on was amazing. I learn that way, so it was very beneficial." Hayley
"Herbal Medicine was the first class I took wtih SNM and I didnt' want it to end. There is so much I have learned and so much more I want to know. Thank you Farida and Heidi for introducing me to a whole new world." Cheri
"My life will benefit now I know how to make a salve, tincture and oil. Looking forward to showing my family and friends that herbal medicines can really help them. Denver Botanical Gardens trip was so GREAT! Drawing while we talked about the herbs really made them sink in for future reference. Great co-students and class!" Tasha

Tags: Herbal Medicine Training, Herbal Pharmacy Dispensary, Herbs of Grace

"Farida, the best word to describe our Ithaca Body Mind Retreat you lead is "nourishing". The food nourished my body, enabling me to feel satisfied and healed, feeling very deep that this was precisely what my body needed.  It is amazing how hunger vanishes when the body is nourished at the cellular level.  
The beautiful grounds, ponds, and nature nourished my soul, which was starving for an infusion of quiet, peaceful, clean and clear scenery, air, and water.  
David's morning and evening meditations and talks quieted my mind and nervous system, and every talk he gave seemed like it was directed solely to me--a clear indication that we are in fact all ONE.  
Marcia's nutrition and health talks were very informative, and her strength and enthusiasm for exercise inspired me to push myself farther than I have in years, resulting in more joint movement and range of motion in my previously-injured shoulders.  I feel like I am finally coming back into my body.  
The compassionate, talented, and well-educated staff helped in every way imaginable, from preparing love-infused food to going out of their way to make sure everyone was feeling good.  To top it off, there was easy camaraderie among the guests, becoming fast friends which is only possible with like-hearted souls.  
Finally, I thank you, Farida, for helping me wade through long-held but erroneous beliefs regarding myself and my life, enabling me to see clearly for the first time, and also for encouraging me on my healing path.  The retreat was truly transformational!"
It has been a delightful to share Maggie's journey of a year into depth self-healing combined with classes. Maggie flew in from Texas for several classes last spring and summer, and then again this winter. Now that she has moved, she flies in from Connecticut for her last two classes this autumn. The amazing transformation required for becoming an authentic guide and inspiration for others means doing your own work!
Maggie reported that her daughters admired the changes in her after her return from the retreat, and that they are both inspired to try a cleanse and definite changes in lifestyle and eating habits. That is the best! whe your world begins to change around you. Congratutions Maggie for all the little steps that led to the big leap!!

Tags: Retreat, Self-healing, Nutrition, Heaing diets, Meditation

Friday, the first day of Herbal Medicine II, was dedicated to exploring how to approach the vast field of herbal medicine and create a structure for hands on experience, self healing with herbal formulas and falling in love with herbs. Philosophy, hebal programs, supportive full programs that include healing diets, reflexology, iridology, flower essences, essential oils and naturopathy, ethics, emotional healing, personal issues and much more was presented and discussed. How wonderful to return to teaching after such a brilliant break - first my son's visit, then 3 weeks at Body Mind Retreat near Ithica New York, then a lovely week integrating and preparing, and then the students arrive full of passion, commitment and dedication to self healing and their studies.

Here is the first group. Ana is missing from the lunch photo in the garden.
NEXT WEEK: Flower Essences II with the FES system, diving deep into each student's history, psyche and emotional field followed by Flower Essences I with the Bach Flower system.
Flower Essences & Essential Oils are a significant part of Herbal Medicine studies.

Tags: Herbal Medicine Training, naturopathy

As I am writing the revised updated version of Iridology  A Complete Guide, my 1986 hardback textbook published by Thorsons/Harper Collins, I find myself delighting in the memories of my meetings with renowned explorers of the world of the iris!
I had been practicing and teaching Iridology for about ten years in Cambridge and London, England when I purchased Josef Deck’s two books, Principles of Iris Diagnosis and Differentiation of Iris Markings. For weeks, I poured over his books, delighting in the excellent photography but found myself struggling with a ponderous translation that did not work well with the practical realities of educating or guiding clients to health and wellness. As I studied his approach to organizing iris patterns into constitutions – a new idea to me – I found the types and sub-types awkward as so few clients fit those exact patterns. Also, there was no mention of psychological tendencies, the area I was so keen to explore in Iridology & Natural Medicine.
After making inquiries, I contacted Willy Hauser at his clinic in Germany, and made arrangements to visit a friend near Frankfurt and then travel south through hot spring country to meet Willy Hauser and Josef Deck. It was a beautiful spring and my friend and I enjoyed staying at Heilpraktiker – the German version of a Naturopath – healing centers, soaking in hot springs and experiencing treatments such as the Continuous Shower, a water therapy that gave me the best sleep of my life since I was a baby, and left me calm and relaxed for days.
Willy Hauser greeted us at his clinic in Heimsheim and showed us around his state of the art facilities with great enthusiasm. Offices, iris photography, treatment rooms, pool, steam, sauna and water therapies, oxygenation blood transfusions provided a wide range of natural therapeutics for clients with chronic diseases.
Later that evening, Willy Hauser introduced me to Josef Deck and we went to a superb restaurant in a castle for dinner. Josef Deck had recently experienced a stroke and was unable to talk, however he listened to my conversation with Willy Hauser with great enthusiasm. When it came time to order, I chose a salad and asparagus. Josef Deck chose a steak that arrived accompanied by peas and Willy Hauser chose a meal of meat and vegetables. As I sat across from Josef Deck, watching him eat his steak, I wondered whether I should speak to him about my work in purification and regeneration and tell him how I had healed my breast cancer. I took a deep breath and told my story, how my Iridology and Natural Medicine practice and teachings were developing in England, and my visits to healing centers in India.
Willy Hauser became very interested in my ideas, and after Josef Deck took me to his clinic where he demonstrated the most advanced Iridology photography and his approach to tiny details with magnification, I gave Willy Hauser a copy of my Iridology book and course.
The next morning when I met with Willy Hauser I discovered he had stayed up all night and read my book and course with the aid of a dictionary. He said he wanted to visit Cambridge and teach my English students the German approach to Iridology and he said he would study every day with an English teacher so that he could present the ideas and talk to students. We set a date for an Iridology Symposium and when I returned home I booked a University of Cambridge lecture hall and began contacting students and practitioners of Iridology and Natural Medicine.
When I brought Dr. Bernard Jensen, Dorothy Hall, and Dr. Raymond Christopher to London, we enrolled around 100 students for each seminar, and I was determined to make Willy Hauser’s presentation just as abundant – and it was! However, even though I learned much from Willy Hauser’s work, I found my mind expanding into a different realm. After the symposium, I contemplated the iris types and sub types, looking for unifying factors, so important in my approach to healing. I want the source of organization in all my teachings, and principles that bring understanding of cause and effect so that clients can begin to understand their own irises without attending a training seminar.
Then, one wonderful day on a train to London, illumination opened my heart and my mind, and I understand that behind the constitutional patterns were dominant body systems that enabled me to organize the constitutions in a more simple model that allowed for psychological resonances to be easily understood. Each body system contributes functions and energies to the inner ecology, and contains organs that have emotional correspondences according to Chinese, Ayurveda or ancient Mediterranean or Middle Eastern medicinal systems. I followed this light of inspiration and developed the Faridian system of Iridology Constitutions that I have used now for over twenty-five years. I share this system so that students and practitioners of Iridology and Natural Medicine may not only guide clients toward health and wellness, but help them understand their own unique being in a truly, deeply holistic manner – body, emotions, social relationships, life processes, mental attitudes and approach to spirituality.

Tags: School of Natural Medicine, Farida Sharan, Boulder, Colorado, Iridology Trainings, Iridology Constitutions, Iridology – A Complete Guide, Farida Sharan

Herbal Medicine is a vast field and students find many possibilities for future destinies - some develop products, a garden, some wildcraft, others enjoy a practice, or write a book or teach classes, or working for companies - the most important discovery is learning how to use them in daily life.
Jennifer, from British Columbia's Sunshine Coast, plays with comfrey leaves - an herbal rabbit!! the  laughter and fun in  learning and exploring reflect the joy of discovery and communion with amazing wisdom to understand the connection between our inner ecology and the sources of nourishment in our outer ecology of elements, energies and nature.
My new garden in North Boulder is based around herbal plants, with stone pathways around the trees - I dont want grass!! a waste of time mowing and no value. How beautiful to have valuable fragrant plants arise every spring and to be able to share their value and use and use them in salads and teas.
Heidi Jarvis SNM graduate ND MH MIr, our herbal teacher, and her daughter, Kalina, share an herbal life as Heid has been taking care of the Herbs of Grace herbal pharmacy/dispensary for 12 years. She also created Earth Pharmaceuticals for her own herbal products she sells to Vitamin Cottage and other locations and her own herbal gardens Natur LLC.

Tags: School of Natural Medicine, Farida Sharan, Boulder, Colorado, Herbal Medicine Training, Herbal Pharmacy Dispensary, Herbs of Grace

JULIA: What an amazing course! I am blissed by the beauty of the plant world. The Botanical Gardens was pure joy. It was helpful to see, smell, taste and speak with each plant. We made salves, bath salts, and tinctures. I am very thankful and will be using this knowledge for the rest of my days. AVERY: I loved the opportunity to get in touch with the herbs and see how clearly they communicate with us. It feels empowering to identify a plant, Heidi’s daughter, Kalina, was a joy. She helped me stay in touch with my intuitive inner child. GABRIEL: I love the study of herbs. They connect me with nature. Nature heals. This I know because my heart tells me so. After our magical day at the Denver Botanical Gardens, we had the final day of being mad scientists in the herbal pharmacy dispensary and it felt like the best day of my life! ELLA: I loved the class! Holistic knowledge enabled me to connect to my intuition and senses. I learned so much! I felt very supported and nurtured and this enabled me to learn more completely.
JENNIFER: HM II enlivened all my senses and brought out new ones too!! An entire day at the gardens was bliss and our last day fabulous with hands on making salves, tinctures and bath salts. Heidi was a fantastic thorough facilitator. Thank you SNM. It was GREAT! Loved it!

Tags: Boulder, Colorado, School of Natural Medicine, Farida Sharan, Boulder, Colorado, Herbal Pharmacy Dispensary, Herbal Medicine Training, Herbs of Grace

Discover the Anxiety Gastric or Nervous Sensitive Iridology Constitutional Type with the dominant kinesthetic nature so excellent for grounded sensing knowing combined with the ability to know both sides of a situation and mediate balance and appropriate decisions. When challenged, this type separates from knowing and becomes exhausted with worry, anxiety, indecision and conflict, and they find it difficult to leave situations that are not good for them.
Read on to discover Farida Sharan's constitutional types taught at the School of Natural Medicine Iridology trainings in Boulder, Colorado. These types are included in Sharan's Herbs of Grace book with amazon.com and will be extended in Iridology – A Complete Guide, currently being revised.
Iris Color: Brown or blue
Fiber Structure: Any fiber structure
Description: Radii soleris radiating out from the center combined with sensitivity rings, in varying patterns, density, and numbers
Aging/Disease Pathways: Digestive and nervous systems affecting each other
Systems: Digestive, nervous, glandular
Other Possible Signs: Toxic, dark radii soleris; radii going through a major organ, gland or brain areas; radii breaking through the collarette affecting the autonomic nervous system; bowel toxicity flowing into radii soleris; acute or toxic sensitivity nerve rings; inflammatory adrenals affecting the nervous system
Tissue Weakness: Wherever radii break through the collarette, or terminate, there is potential weakness in the bowels or autonomic nervous system
Gland Weakness: Radii soleris through adrenal, thyroid, pancreas, ovaries, prostate
Organ Weakness: Radii soleris through heart, liver, kidneys, spleen, uterus
Activity: If the bowels are toxic the radii are used to dispense toxins into reflex areas affecting organs, glands, body systems and tissues, causing irritation and hyperactive neuro-muscular activity and psychosomatic ailments blood diseases and calcium imbalances
Symptoms: Angina, anxiety, cardiac stress, colitis, constipation, epilepsy, headaches, hysteria, intestinal spasms, nervous stomach, thyroid deficiency, ulcers
Emotions: anxiety, fear, irritation rising from conflict, indecision and confusion
Eliminate: Sugar, fried foods, junk and processed foods, eating on the run, when under stress or during emotional conflicts
Diet: Wholefood vegetarian fresh organic vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts and seeds; fresh vegetable juices; alkaline diet; mono diet
Lifestyle: Avoid stress and living in conflict situations; exercise; meditation, tai chi and yoga are recommended to calm the nervous system and encourage grounding and embodiment.
Herbs: Bowel Rejuvenator, Nerve Rejuvenator, Tonic or Vitalizer, Adrenal, Thyroid, Alkaline and the Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Naturally formula
Treatments: Castor oil pack; Ginger poultice over kidneys; cold abdominal pack; polarity balancing; massage; acupuncture; Bach flower remedies
Personality: This type contains two strong energy movements, outward goal direction through radii soleris, and inward containment through sensitivity rings. In their negative expression this type wallows in unresolved conflict, wastes energy, stops, changes, is unable to make a decision, follow through or resolve problems. Breakdown is the inevitable result of exhausted adrenals and a depleted nervous system. The positive expression is manifested when the person can express and dialogue both aspects of their personality with creative joy, and resolve conflicts by looking at both sides before making the best choice or perhaps doing both. They may avoid choice by going along with whatever stronger, more defined personalities around them want to do. Challenge: This type needs balance, stillness, inner strength and knowing wisdom. They must learn to dialogue internally, and overcome the tendency to exhaust themselves with situations and conflicts they can’t mediate, harmonize or resolve. They must balance their sensitivity so that they are not a victim of this knot of vacillating feelings, or stay where they cannot free themselves from or resolve conflicts.

Tags: Farida Sharan, School of Natural Medicine, Iridology, Boulder, Colorado

“I feel so very blessed to have had the opportunity to cross your path in my life and to feel inspired by your life, your gifts, and your presence.  I guess it has been a year now since I first came to your school, and although there is tons of work to be done, it feels so good to have taken steps on the path my heart directs. When I first came I hadn't even heard the word ‘tincture’ and now I use them regularly and have even prepared one or two.The space and people that occupy the place you have made possible in the school in Boulder have given me the love and support I needed to begin my journey within myself to find true healing. I have such a deep love you and the others I have spent time especially during the reflexology training. I have learned so much and have a joy in my heart from these memories.” Rebecca “I wanted to give you an update to let you know that natural medicine is my path, and that I believe the universe is opening up the door for me to enter  I also want to let you know that I think of you fondly every day I'm alive, and honor what your teachings have taught me. I've yet to experience the depth and compassion that your teachings offer. I also see you as a wonderful mentor, a nurturing mother, and the essence of the divine feminine.  When I look at you, or hear your voice (or watch your videos), it is like going home for me. Thank you Dear Teacher. Please forgive me over the years for not being a better student or mentee. And thank you for always being there. Namaste,” Chris - Washington, DC "Beautiful class offerings, be there soon as it all works its way out and back towards my journeys' goal...Great profile pic you are so divinely beautiful!!! <3 Sending Love and a big hug from us both((:" Kristina San Francisco “I had the opportunity to review your website recently and was taken aback by the diversity of your experience, your comprehensive approach to health and the depth of your understanding of the human condition. I wish every school of natural health could boast someone as well rounded and insightful as their shepherd. I wish you continued success with your school and healing journey.” Warmest regards, Steven Brynoff ND, Mediral International Inc., Denver, Colorado “I started reading "Creative Menopause" which absolutely just hit home in such a deep way! This morning, when I read Farida's words I felt...they are my story, almost to a "t"...including the searching, and the changes that are so profound and deep and challenging at times. Thank you,” Diana, Wiltshire, UK “I read Flower Child I just LOVE it! I love what a strong woman you are, even when you were young and vulnerable, you still had your vision and will to create more love and beauty in the world. You inspire me. For that I thank you Farida with so much love and gratitude.” Mary, Fairfield, Iowa “I wanted to let you know I have received the box of study materials, all those books, and I am in heaven. Thank you for the thoughtful messages at the beginning of each book. Kind Regards,” Sharyn - Australia.
“When I was reading ‘Flower Child’ I experienced similarities of my own life journey with yours, although we are two decades apart and living in two different worlds, but the same things were happening within us and with our destinies. Yes these universal themes with the same soul, spirit, feeling, love of life! Love you always,” Dila, Denver, Colorado “Farida, I've been ordering herbs for my sister and mother for a couple years, and taking them myself. Since I've been receiving herbs from Heidi, I feel that the quality of the herbs has gotten better, and the overall vibration of the herbs has been higher, more loved and potentized. I am really happy with Heidi's efforts with the School of Natural Medicine Herb Pharmacy, and the care she takes in managing things there. I told Heidi this, and just thought I should tell you as well. Love for your Loving Life.”  SK

Tags: Flower Child, Farida Sharan, School of Natural Medicine, Creative Menopause, Herbs of Grace, Herbal Medicine Training

Here is the Lymphatic Sensitive Constitution, the Iris Print Mandala for the Heaven on Earth person that mirrors the function of the lymphatic system in that they always imagine a perfect world and try to create it in every situation. This duality identification with imagined perfection may lead to judgement or activisim, or to alignment with nature, beauty, community where they feel safe and can be at ease.
Herbs of Grace – Becoming Independently Healthy by Farida Sharan (available at amazon.com and soon on ebook and kindle)) provides information on all the Faridian Iridology Constitutional Types. Iridology – A Complete Guide is currently being revised and updated.
Iris Color: Blue Fiber Structure: Any structure except Velvet Brown Description: Partial or complete circular peripheral lymphatic tophi in varying shapes, lengths and colors Aging/Disease Pathways: Lymphatic system Systems: Lymphatic and all tissues the lymph system cleanses Other Possible Signs: Varying colors of white, grey, yellow or brown lymphatic tophi in areas around and within the ciliary outer iris edge; whitening of the iris fibers; often combined with dense, deep sensitivity rings; gray extends into sclera at 9 and 3 o’clock, on one or both eyes, lateral or medial Tissue Weakness: All body tissues, organs and glands are affected by lymphatic accumulation Gland Weakness: Wherever lymph tophi are inflammatory white, or toxic grey, yellow, orange or brown, or where indicated by accompanying lacunas or radii soleris Organ Weakness: Wherever lymph tophi are inflammatory white, or toxic grey, yellow, orange or brown, or where indicated by accompanying lacunas or radii soleris; also check the spleen, and lymph glands. Activity: Imbalances in lymphatic function, tissue fluid imbalances, inflammation,  hyperactive or hypoactive immunity Symptoms: Acute discharges, allergies, hay fever, edema, rheumatism, swollen glands Emotions: They feel strongly all the suffering in the world, so often grief is the main emotion or grief transformed into anger and vengeance. Eliminate: Dairy foods, mucus forming foods, sugar, processed foods and acid foods; avoid meat and alcohol Diet: Natural whole foods, organic raw and cooked fruits and vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, vegetable juices, adequate liquid intake daily Lifestyle: Regular exercise, avoid smog, pollution, car fumes; avoid contaminants from paint, preservatives, chemicals and hair and beauty products Herbs: Lymphatic, Blood Purifying, Chronic Purifier and Circulation formulas; Fenugreek tea (6 to 8 c daily) or take powder in capsules Treatments: Poultices, aerobic exercise, lymph massage, regular walking, beauty, music
Personality:This personality reflects the quality of the lymphatic system. They have ideals of harmony, peace and purity, a heaven on earth idealistic vision. They feel kinesthetically the suffering of other living beings, the decimation of wildlife, and the pollution of the planet. They work tirelessly for causes and have difficulty saying no. When they become depressed they wallow in emotional toxicity. Harmonious beauty, music, art or literature lifts their spirits and inspires them. Because they are greatly affected by the environment, they need to surround themselves with beauty and harmony, especially in the home and work environment. Challenge: Because the tendency of this type is to hold on to toxicity if there are difficulties, it is essential that efforts be made to learn to release, to let go and purify on all levels – physically, emotionally and mentally. Whenever this type holds on to toxins or unexpressed emotions, the lymph becomes congested and affects the entire body. The nature of lymph is to flow, to purify and to circulate throughout the entire body, restoring balance, harmony and purity throughout the tissues.  These type needs to learn to say no, not to overload their systems, and to discriminate carefully as to what they allow into their life.
School of Natural Medicine in Boulder, Colorado offers its next Iridology Level I class in Boulder, Colorado August 19th - 22.

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  Students visit botanical gardens for plant identification and learn techniques for harvesting, storing, grinding, blending formulas, capsuling and so much more in our herbal pharmacy/dispensary.
Here are some great photos of our herbal medicine experience after a day with Director Farida Sharan ND MH MIr guides students in philosophy, chemistry, formula creation, supporting herbal treatments with healing diets, flower essences, essential oils, reflexology and emotional counseling.

"School of Natural Medicine's Herbal Medicine I class has been a fantastic experience! I took a 6 week herbal class with another school last year and the tools I have learned over the past 4 days have far exceeded the knowledge and experience that I had with multiple weeks of studying herbs."    
 
 
 

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GABRIEL - “I smell. I taste. I touch. I see. I feel. Feeling starts the process. An herb is in front of me as I feel, see pictures, places, the herb tells a story. I laugh, cough, smile. Nature calls out. I get this sense that herbs heal just by being in their presence. Smell tells me so much. I smell earth, air, water and fire and feel the ether. Musty, sweet, salty, earthy, sun wind and rain. Smell carries a sense of where the herbs have traveled from and how they traveled. Taste is a physical sensation in different parts of my body and my tongue. Tastes soothe, activate, stimulate. I see the study of herbs as a date. Sit down with the herb, have a nice cup of tea and get to know the herb’s story. Where are you from? What is your favorite color? Can I call you in the morning? Can I call you at night? The more present and aware I am with an herb, the more it will tell me about itself. As Heidi says, ‘Give great thanks to the herbs. They are a precious gift.”

JULIA - “HM I is something I have looked forward to since the day I first found Farida Sharan’s School of Natural Medicine website, and it is everything I could have hoped for. We jumped right into the world of herbs, learning the herbs and acknowledging their presence. The energy of each plant and their healing properties are truly beautiful. I was able to understand their power on an energetic level, being to being. I am very excited for HM II and for my future with my lovely plant friends as healers and teachers. We also went into detail about running our own herbal pharmacy. Wow, what work, love and devotion! I am strengthened in my respect for herbalist and healers and all the good work they do.”


AVERY - “HM I is a practical, yet spiritual class where I learned not only the reality of creating my own herbal dispensary but also the etheric communication the herbs offer as long as we take the time to listen. It was interesting to learn about possible paradigms people may have that could be helped by recommending herbs. I am looking forward to going deeper with this natural world in HM II.”

JENNIFER - “I have been looking forward to HM I as the herbs have been calling me. It was a real treat and pleasure to learn with Heidi at her home, herbal farm and dispensary. It is not what the books say, but what the herbs tells you when you look, taste, touch and smell with gracious respect of the herbs and their medicine and life force. What great friends the herbs are! I also saw how much devotion and work it takes to run a dispensary. Heidi covered all the areas with grounded knowledge and experience and it was fun to see her so vibrant in her element!”

TASHA - “We have inner herbal power! I was so amazed at my ability to analyze an herb before knowing which one it was. Each herb contains power and healing properties. My experience has been uplifting, giving me more confidence in the immaculate healing power of herbal medicine. Being able to see the dispensary, herbs, shelves, scale, bags was GREAT and valuable. This was an excellent first class in the School of Natural Medicine that set the base for future learning. Plants are the future! We also had GREAT discussions and I learned a lot from teachers and the students.”

KATHRYN - “Confronting our own fears and investigating our initiation into beginning a friendship and introduction to the plant kingdom set a background to discovering how to run an herbal business was very inspiring. Sitting, meditating, tasting and touching the individual herbs in both raw/natural and powder form has been useful as listening to the body and intuition engages a wisdom that stretches back to my ancestors. I feel this class helped me uncover a treasure. I look forward to the next adventure of HM II.”

HEIDI JARVIS ND MH - Herbal Medicine Educator and Director of the School of Natural Medicine Herbs of Grace pharmacy/dispensary. “As they walked in my door thirsting for knowledge they all sat down expecting to learn about herbs and their properties but much to their surprise, they learned the most important part of the plant, the spirit energy as they connected with the plants. They each have great potential in the healing life journey of Natural Medicine.”

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