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Articles on Activism
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Fire and Ashes
by Steven Johnson, DO I had the great privilege to attend an Indian Ceremony just after the spring equinox. A group of us surrounded a ceremonial fire on a windy […]
The People’s Declaration for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Healthcare
The People’s Declaration calls for the respectful collaboration between traditional, complementary andbiomedical practices to achieve a person-centred and holistic approach to health.The healthcare we want focuses on the whole person, […]
Ongoing efforts regarding the FDA’s Draft Guidance on Homeopathic Products:
The organization, Americans for Homeopathy Choice (AHC) submitted a legally and clinically sound Citizen’s Petition to the FDA to have permanent regulation for homeopathic products, many of which are used […]
Changing the Culture of Health
A talk by Dr. Steven Johnson on the Changing Culture of Health (part 1)
Articles on Agriculture
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Fire and Ashes
by Steven Johnson, DO I had the great privilege to attend an Indian Ceremony just after the spring equinox. A group of us surrounded a ceremonial fire on a windy […]
The Gift of Three Kings – Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – Experiences and Perspectives from a Biodynamic Gardner and Two Anthroposophic Doctors
The three substances of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh are known around the Christian world through the traditional bible story of the three kings gifting them to at the birth of […]
Biodynamics, Social Justice and Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture Course
An article by Cory Eichman, Biodynamic Farm Manager at the Saugeen River CSA in Ontario One of the first thoughts Rudolf Steiner brings in the Agriculture Course, his 1924 series of […]
Youth and Nature
Dear Friends, We hope you enjoy this first episode of recorded conversation hosted by the Foundation for Health Creation (FHC). In this episode, titled “Youth and Nature” (see video below), […]
The Role of Nature in Health Creation
An Interview with Dr. Steven Johnson, DO and Dennis Klocek, PhD, author, teacher, gardener and herbalist Dr. Steven Johnson: Hi Dennis. Thank you for having this conversation on the role of […]
Finding Faith in Field Work
an article by Darby Weaverfeatured in Summer 2019 issue of Biodynamics Read article on the Biodynamics website
The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture
a recommended book by Wendell Berry Find on the Sierra Club website
Articles on Childhood
Annie’s Poem
by Annie (source) Annie wrote the following poem during the pandemic when she was nine years old. She and her parents have given their permission to share it in the knowledge […]
Antidote to Social Media: Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media
by Daciana Iancu, MDIntegrative and Anthroposophic Medicine Today we had our 12th grade teacher-student review at school for my daughter. The words of praise kept coming. She is an outstanding […]
Leading the Child to Love the World
by Ronni Sands Gardening teacher Ronni Sands asks: How do gardening teachers relate the practical work of the garden to the growing child? article originally published in Biodynamics, May/June 1996
Individualizing Treatment in Children
A Talk by Alicia Landman-Reiner, MD, speaking about the importance of constitutional considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of children.
Healing Applications:
Compresses, Inhalations, Poultices and Soaks from the Lilipoh Wellness Guide
Tending the Flame: Childhood Fever
article by Philip Incao, MD Acute inflammations like colds, the flu and fevers seem to be an inescapable part of life: everyone experiences them. Why do we get them? Many […]
Articles on Childhood
Annie’s Poem
by Annie (source) Annie wrote the following poem during the pandemic when she was nine years old. She and her parents have given their permission to share it in the knowledge […]
Antidote to Social Media: Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media
by Daciana Iancu, MDIntegrative and Anthroposophic Medicine Today we had our 12th grade teacher-student review at school for my daughter. The words of praise kept coming. She is an outstanding […]
Leading the Child to Love the World
by Ronni Sands Gardening teacher Ronni Sands asks: How do gardening teachers relate the practical work of the garden to the growing child? article originally published in Biodynamics, May/June 1996
Individualizing Treatment in Children
A Talk by Alicia Landman-Reiner, MD, speaking about the importance of constitutional considerations in the diagnosis and treatment of children.
Healing Applications:
Compresses, Inhalations, Poultices and Soaks from the Lilipoh Wellness Guide
Tending the Flame: Childhood Fever
article by Philip Incao, MD Acute inflammations like colds, the flu and fevers seem to be an inescapable part of life: everyone experiences them. Why do we get them? Many […]
Articles on Community
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Fire and Ashes
by Steven Johnson, DO I had the great privilege to attend an Indian Ceremony just after the spring equinox. A group of us surrounded a ceremonial fire on a windy […]
Healing Through Coherence
An Antidote for a World in Chaos The innate wisdom of our body to heal itself and become stronger in the process is known as salutogenesis (the origin of health). […]
Individuating Through the 7 Life Processes
Life is a continual series of encounters between ourselves and the world. The extent to which we can learn from and be nourished by them, and then also give back […]
Overcoming Differences – Meeting Karma The Sacrament of the Human Encounter
Let me begin this essay by paraphrasing some words from Rudolf Steiner: “Wakeful day consciousness wakes up to a higher consciousness in the encounter with the soul and spirit of […]
The Fellowship Community: Exploring Health as a Social Question
A Conversation with members and co-workers of the Fellowship Community (FC) Renate Hiller – Elder member Mac Mead – Co-worker and member Tari Steinreuk – Co-worker and Director Nancy Leopold […]
In Memory of Gene Gollogly: A Champion of Hope
Some of our readers may have known Gene personally and, if you didn’t, I think you will find inspiration in our dedication to him. He was best known for his […]
Social Breakdown and Initiation
A conversation between Charles Eisenstein and Orland Bishop Read article at Kosmos Journal
Creating Healthy Communities One Person at a Time
by Dr. Steven Johnson Health Creation represents a new multi-cultural health paradigm for creating resilience in our time, both for ourselves and for our planet. “Resilience” refers to the capacity […]
Experiencing Physical Warmth Promotes Interpersonal Warmth
” ‘Warmth’ is the most powerful personality trait in social judgment, and attachment theorists have stressed the importance of warm physical contact with caregivers during infancy for healthy relationships in […]
Articles on Education
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Antidote to Social Media: Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media
by Daciana Iancu, MDIntegrative and Anthroposophic Medicine Today we had our 12th grade teacher-student review at school for my daughter. The words of praise kept coming. She is an outstanding […]
Healing Through Coherence
An Antidote for a World in Chaos The innate wisdom of our body to heal itself and become stronger in the process is known as salutogenesis (the origin of health). […]
Age-appropriate Screen Use in Schools
Petition launched by the Eliant network and the Alliance for Humane Education Goetheanum, Dornach, Switzerland, 20 November 2020 The European Alliance of Initiatives for Applied Anthroposophy (Eliant) advocates cultural diversity […]
Health and Learning Are Deeply Interconnected in the Body:
An Action Guide for Policymakers Read article on Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child website
Against Fear: The Michaelmas Call
an article on parenting by Nancy Blanningfeatured in Lilipoh Magazine, Fall 2016 We live in a fear-filled world. This has always been true for humanity. Whether it has been threat […]
How Do Cell Phones Impact Our Relationships?
a talk given by Simon Sinek One of the most powerful gifts we can give is our attention. In this talk, Simon Sinek explores the real social dangers of cell […]
Waldorf 100- Becoming
From Waldorf 100: “Becoming” is the third film in a series of short films produced on the occasion of the centenary of Waldorf Education under the direction of the award-winning […]
What are Anthroposophic Medicines?
A talk Dr. Alicia Landman-Reiner, MD, offering insight into the unique qualities of the medicines and remedies used in Anthroposophic Medicine.
Articles on Environment
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Letter from Steven Johnson, DO, regarding the safety of 5G wireless
Dear Friends, Some of you are concerned with the safety of the new 5G wireless network, which may soon expand rapidly, increasing exposure to wireless energy radiations. We will address […]
The Last Cricket
an article by Steve Edwards originally published in Orion Magazine, September 9, 2020 The Last Cricket
An Anthroposophic Perspective on 5G and ElectroMagnetic Frequency
by Dr. Debra Gambrell There is much discussion about the current roll-out of 5G, or the 5th generation cellular network. Unlike 4G, which was a specific technology revolving around certain […]
Articles on Health
Annie’s Poem
by Annie (source) Annie wrote the following poem during the pandemic when she was nine years old. She and her parents have given their permission to share it in the knowledge […]
The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path Forward
by Steven Johnson, DO Over the past six years, a devoted group of biodynamic gardeners has been collaborating with Uriel Pharmacy in North America to integrate local plants into existing […]
Fire and Ashes
by Steven Johnson, DO I had the great privilege to attend an Indian Ceremony just after the spring equinox. A group of us surrounded a ceremonial fire on a windy […]
Antidote to Social Media: Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social media
by Daciana Iancu, MDIntegrative and Anthroposophic Medicine Today we had our 12th grade teacher-student review at school for my daughter. The words of praise kept coming. She is an outstanding […]
Heart Exercise: Developing Coherence
by Dr. Steven M Johnson, DOThank you to my eurythmy colleague Karen Derremeux for her contributions to this exercise During this practice, it is important to free yourself from intellectual […]
Healing Through Coherence
An Antidote for a World in Chaos The innate wisdom of our body to heal itself and become stronger in the process is known as salutogenesis (the origin of health). […]
Anthroposophic Remedies for Sleep
by Dr. Daciana Iancu Sleep is underrated in today’s culture. Why should we sleep when there are so many exciting things to do? We could work, play, watch movies, entertain, […]
Individuating Through the 7 Life Processes
Life is a continual series of encounters between ourselves and the world. The extent to which we can learn from and be nourished by them, and then also give back […]
Overcoming Differences – Meeting Karma The Sacrament of the Human Encounter
Let me begin this essay by paraphrasing some words from Rudolf Steiner: “Wakeful day consciousness wakes up to a higher consciousness in the encounter with the soul and spirit of […]
Warm Soup in Colder Months
During these chilly months, connecting with yourself and others may feel more challenging. One great way to slow down and connect is through cooking. Whether you choose to cook with […]
Articles on Vaccines
Immunization–How Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy Can Guide Us to A More Complete Understanding and Practical Actions
by Mark Kamsler, MD Mary is an 18-year-old girl in my Wisconsin medical practice who has not been immunized by her family’s choice. She will be starting college in Florida […]