Distance Learning Herbalist schools

June 4, 2003

on 6/4/03 4:29 PM, keridwen2000 at keridwen wrote:

Sharon

I just completed the nutritional herbalist course through the School of

Natural Healing with David Christopher - his father was Dr John

Christopher..... It was a one year course. I am taking a few months off and

starting the master course......it was fun, informative, and worth

it.....kept me on my path. And it is a very recognized and respected

school.

Sherry

> I'm considering doing a distance learning course on herbalism, and

> I'm wondering what the experience has been like for other people who

> have done this.

>

> Is it more valuable to go through an official school than to just buy

> books at random and teach yourself the best you can? I think I may

> need some discipline and direction and I think a course I'm paying

> for will do that....but I don't want to just throw my money away

> either.

>

> Has anyone here done a distance learning class? And can anyone

> recommend a way to find a legitimate school versus someone that hangs

> out a herbalist school shingle with only one weekend seminar under

> their belt?

>

> Any leads and advice would be greatly appreciated.

>

> Thanks, Sharon

>

> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural

> remedy.

> 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to

> prescribe for your own health.

> We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as

> they behave themselves.

> Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person

> following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk.

> It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from

> list members, you are agreeing to

> be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members

> free of any liability.

>

> Dr. Ian Shillington

> Doctor of Naturopathy

> Dr.IanShillington

>

June 8, 2003

Dear Sharon,

The best correspondence school I know of, is Doc Christopher's School of Natural Healing.

You can get data on it from:

http://www.herbsfirst.com/snh.html

You can get a Master Herbalist Degree there which in my opinion is second to none.

Love,

Doc

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.

505-772-5889

Dr.IanShillington

keridwen2000 [keridwen]Wednesday, June 04, 2003 4:30 PMherbal remedies Subject: [herbal remedies] Distance Learning Herbalist schoolsI'm considering doing a distance learning course on herbalism, and I'm wondering what the experience has been like for other people who have done this. Is it more valuable to go through an official school than to just buy books at random and teach yourself the best you can? I think I may need some discipline and direction and I think a course I'm paying for will do that....but I don't want to just throw my money away either. Has anyone here done a distance learning class? And can anyone recommend a way to find a legitimate school versus someone that hangs out a herbalist school shingle with only one weekend seminar under their belt?Any leads and advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, SharonFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

June 8, 2003

Dear Shelby,

Not OT at all.

I just answered this in an earlier comm, but I might add that I would personally hire any graduate from Doc Christopher's school in a heart beat.

Love,

Doc

Ian "Doc" Shillington N.D.

505-772-5889

Dr.IanShillington

Shelby Blakely [s.blakely]Thursday, June 05, 2003 11:57 AMherbal remedies Subject: RE: [herbal remedies] Distance Learning Herbalist schools

Here's my jig.

I want to make a living at something that would not require me to put my kids in daycare, since I would rather starve than do that. My kids are 1.5 & almost 3, so I'm limited in my mobility & schedule. That's the question I was asking. I should have been more clear. But that is my question to everybody. If anybody has suggestions I would welcome them. If they are OT of this list I would still like to hear you ideas. You can e-mail me at s.blakely

Thanks!

-Shelby