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Articles on Activism

  • Introduction to the Helias Foundation

    Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposofic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing […]

    Read More Introduction to the Helias FoundationContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Fire and AshesContinue

  • 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, […]

    Read More The People’s Declaration for Traditional, Complementary and Integrative HealthcareContinue

  • Ongoing efforts regarding the FDA’s Draft Guidance on Homeopathic Products: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 […]

    Read More Ongoing efforts regarding the FDA’s Draft Guidance on Homeopathic Products:Continue

  • Changing the Culture of Health

    A talk by Dr. Steven Johnson on the Changing Culture of Health (part 1)

    Read More Changing the Culture of HealthContinue

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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Fire and AshesContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Gift of Three Kings – Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh – Experiences and Perspectives from a Biodynamic Gardner and Two Anthroposophic DoctorsContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Biodynamics, Social Justice and Rudolf Steiner’s Agriculture CourseContinue

  • 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), […]

    Read More Youth and NatureContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Role of Nature in Health CreationContinue

  • Finding Faith in Field Work

    an article by Darby Weaverfeatured in Summer 2019 issue of Biodynamics Read article on the Biodynamics website

    Read More Finding Faith in Field WorkContinue

  • The Unsettling of America: Culture & Agriculture

    a recommended book by Wendell Berry Find on the Sierra Club website

    Read More The Unsettling of America: Culture & AgricultureContinue

Articles on Childhood

  • Introduction to the Helias Foundation

    Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposofic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing […]

    Read More Introduction to the Helias FoundationContinue

  • Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Headaches

    Ginger concentrates its forces into the formation of the root, resulting in the generation of strong essential oils there. The external application of ginger generates warmth in the human organism, […]

    Read More Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and HeadachesContinue

  • Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and Anxiety

    by Steven Johnson, DO Light and warmth in the essential oil of lavender have a calming, relaxing, and soothing effect on both children and adults. Lavender footbaths warm and cool […]

    Read More Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and AnxietyContinue

  • An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies

    By Dr. Carmen Hering and Dr. Steven M Johnson The prevalence of allergic diseases has been rising globally since the mid-20th century. A 2021 study from the CDC’s National Center […]

    Read More An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to AllergiesContinue

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the […]

    Read More Spring 2025 NewsletterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Annie’s PoemContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social mediaContinue

  • 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

    Read More Leading the Child to Love the WorldContinue

  • 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.

    Read More Individualizing Treatment in ChildrenContinue

  • Healing Applications:

    Compresses, Inhalations, Poultices and Soaks from the Lilipoh Wellness Guide

    Read More Healing Applications:Continue

Articles on Childhood

  • Introduction to the Helias Foundation

    Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposofic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing […]

    Read More Introduction to the Helias FoundationContinue

  • Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Headaches

    Ginger concentrates its forces into the formation of the root, resulting in the generation of strong essential oils there. The external application of ginger generates warmth in the human organism, […]

    Read More Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and HeadachesContinue

  • Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and Anxiety

    by Steven Johnson, DO Light and warmth in the essential oil of lavender have a calming, relaxing, and soothing effect on both children and adults. Lavender footbaths warm and cool […]

    Read More Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and AnxietyContinue

  • An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies

    By Dr. Carmen Hering and Dr. Steven M Johnson The prevalence of allergic diseases has been rising globally since the mid-20th century. A 2021 study from the CDC’s National Center […]

    Read More An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to AllergiesContinue

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the […]

    Read More Spring 2025 NewsletterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Annie’s PoemContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social mediaContinue

  • 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

    Read More Leading the Child to Love the WorldContinue

  • 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.

    Read More Individualizing Treatment in ChildrenContinue

  • Healing Applications:

    Compresses, Inhalations, Poultices and Soaks from the Lilipoh Wellness Guide

    Read More Healing Applications:Continue

Articles on Community

  • Introduction to the Helias Foundation

    Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposofic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing […]

    Read More Introduction to the Helias FoundationContinue

  • Imprint | Full Documentary

    Co-production between Campfire Stories and the Swedish Transition Network. Dear Friends,  The Foundation for Health Creation has been supportive of the “Campfire Stories” initiative out of Sweden. This full-length documentary […]

    Read More Imprint | Full DocumentaryContinue

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the […]

    Read More Spring 2025 NewsletterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Fire and AshesContinue

  • 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). […]

    Read More Healing Through Coherence Continue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Individuating Through the 7 Life ProcessesContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Overcoming Differences – Meeting Karma The Sacrament of the Human EncounterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Fellowship Community: Exploring Health as a Social QuestionContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More In Memory of Gene Gollogly: A Champion of HopeContinue

Articles on Education

  • Introduction to the Helias Foundation

    Through its dedicated efforts in Ukraine, the Helias Foundation champions innovative, locally rooted initiatives that renew society, placing a profound emphasis on anthroposofic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing […]

    Read More Introduction to the Helias FoundationContinue

  • Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Headaches

    Ginger concentrates its forces into the formation of the root, resulting in the generation of strong essential oils there. The external application of ginger generates warmth in the human organism, […]

    Read More Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and HeadachesContinue

  • Imprint | Full Documentary

    Co-production between Campfire Stories and the Swedish Transition Network. Dear Friends,  The Foundation for Health Creation has been supportive of the “Campfire Stories” initiative out of Sweden. This full-length documentary […]

    Read More Imprint | Full DocumentaryContinue

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the […]

    Read More Spring 2025 NewsletterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social mediaContinue

  • 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). […]

    Read More Healing Through Coherence Continue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Age-appropriate Screen Use in SchoolsContinue

  • 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

    Read More Health and Learning Are Deeply Interconnected in the Body:Continue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Against Fear: The Michaelmas CallContinue

Articles on Environment

  • An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies

    By Dr. Carmen Hering and Dr. Steven M Johnson The prevalence of allergic diseases has been rising globally since the mid-20th century. A 2021 study from the CDC’s National Center […]

    Read More An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to AllergiesContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Letter from Steven Johnson, DO, regarding the safety of 5G wirelessContinue

  • The Last Cricket

    an article by Steve Edwards originally published in Orion Magazine, September 9, 2020 The Last Cricket

    Read More The Last CricketContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More An Anthroposophic Perspective on 5G and ElectroMagnetic FrequencyContinue

Articles on Health

  • Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Headaches

    Ginger concentrates its forces into the formation of the root, resulting in the generation of strong essential oils there. The external application of ginger generates warmth in the human organism, […]

    Read More Ginger Foot Baths for Warming the Feet, Head Colds, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and HeadachesContinue

  • Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and Anxiety

    by Steven Johnson, DO Light and warmth in the essential oil of lavender have a calming, relaxing, and soothing effect on both children and adults. Lavender footbaths warm and cool […]

    Read More Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and AnxietyContinue

  • Imprint | Full Documentary

    Co-production between Campfire Stories and the Swedish Transition Network. Dear Friends,  The Foundation for Health Creation has been supportive of the “Campfire Stories” initiative out of Sweden. This full-length documentary […]

    Read More Imprint | Full DocumentaryContinue

  • Spring 2025 Newsletter

    Hello friends, It’s springing here and I’m delighting in what seems like the sudden appearance of gifts in the grasses- blooming flax, strawberry blossoms, hidden eggs, the reappearance of the […]

    Read More Spring 2025 NewsletterContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Annie’s PoemContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More The Healing Plant Initiative – A Path ForwardContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Fire and AshesContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Antidote to Social Media:  Help your children stay strong when faced with pressures from social mediaContinue

  • 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 […]

    Read More Heart Exercise: Developing CoherenceContinue

  • 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). […]

    Read More Healing Through Coherence Continue

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 […]

    Read More Immunization–How Rudolf Steiner’s Anthroposophy Can Guide Us to A More Complete Understanding and Practical ActionsContinue

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