Hello friends,
Welcome to the FHC Fall Newsletter. We have some very good webinars coming up this fall and winter, and hope you will take a look. There are many great contributions in this newsletter. It is a challenging time for many people, and uncertainty seems to be swirling all around us. Take a look at the resilience article on “pausing.” Sometimes stepping back and becoming more self-aware is the best way to go forward in uncertain times.
We would like to remind Waldorf Schools and their communities that we are offering specially curated content for teachers and parents about health. Our mission is to empower teachers and parents with practical, holistic tools to foster well-being through wholesome nutrition, holistic approaches to learning, healthy environments, emotional resilience, and meaningful family and community connections. Please take a look and consider signing up here for access to the content.
– Dr. Steven Johnson on behalf of the FHC Team
In this edition:
Opening Poem: God’s World
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Pausing as the First Step in Long-Term Resilience
by Steven Johnson, DO
Campfire Stories: Imprint
Introduction by the FHC Team
An Effective Holistic Medical Approach to Allergies
Dr. Carmen Hering and Dr. Steven M Johnson
The Unique Anxieties of the Nine-year Change
Dr. Adam Blanning, MD
Health in Action:
Introduction to the Helias Foundation
Additional Resources
Footbath Remedies
Upcoming Live Webinars
October 30th:
Anthroposophic Insights on ADHD
December 4th:
New Remedies for Our Times
Opening Poem: God’s World
by Edna St. Vincent Millay
O world, I cannot hold thee close enough!
Thy winds, thy wide grey skies!
Thy mists, that roll and rise!
Thy woods, this autumn day, that ache and sag
And all but cry with colour! That gaunt crag
To crush! To lift the lean of that black bluff!
World, World, I cannot get thee close enough!
Long have I known a glory in it all,
But never knew I this;
Here such a passion is
As stretcheth me apart,—Lord, I do fear
Thou’st made the world too beautiful this year;
My soul is all but out of me,—let fall
No burning leaf; prithee, let no bird call.
Pausing as the First Step in Long-Term Resilience
by Steven Johnson, DO
“Pay attention to pauses – the pause between two thoughts, the short pause between the words in a conversation, between the notes of a piano or flute playing, the pause between inhaling and exhaling. When you pay attention to these pauses, awareness of “something” becomes simply awareness. The formless dimension of pure awareness rises within you and takes the place of identification with form.” – Eckhardt Tolle
How often do we stop to just “pause” and be in the moment? How often during the day do we really act out of self-awareness in any given moment versus old reaction patterns typical of our personality? How often do we pause thoughtfully and think about how we want to raise our child or communicate with a significant other? What do we give our power to? Read the following story and reflect for a few minutes:
Campfire Stories presents: Imprint – Full Documentary
Dear Friends,
The Foundation for Health Creation has been supportive of the “Campfire Stories” initiative out of Sweden. This full-length documentary is free to watch and explores our “inner climate” as human beings, examining societal relationships, nature, and climate change in our human condition. We hope some of you will enjoy this documentary and share it with your family and friends. We realize this is only one perspective on these issues. However, it challenges us all to think and consider changing our habits and perspectives, which is a good thing! –The FHC Team
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 for Health Statistics showed that more than 1 in 4 U.S. children report having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy. A large retrospective study, published in Pediatrics documented the progression of allergic conditions in early childhood. The sequence is known as the “atopic march”, and refers to the common progression of allergic conditions in children, starting with eczema (atopic dermatitis), which can then lead to food allergies, allergic rhinitis (hay fever), and asthma.
But how does this all start, and why is it getting worse?
The Unique Anxieties of the Nine-year Change
by Adam Blanning, MD
Do you remember being nine? Many people have vivid memories about particular events or experiences at that age. Some people reflect back and realize how their connection with the world changed, how they began to notice new things or ask different questions. If you dig a little deeper, a whole set of people report that this was the age when they actually got a first glimmer of their later life’s work.
What is most consistent, however, is that many people remember feeling anxious. This age stands as a developmental eye of the needle, a passageway, through which we become aware of ourselves as true individuals, and which brings associated insecurities
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 anthroposophic medicine and trauma-informed pedagogy for children. Drawing from holistic principles, the foundation supports projects that foster deep physical, emotional, and spiritual healing—empowering war-affected youth through tailored therapy, resilience-building camps, and educational programs that nurture inner balance and long-term well-being. In these turbulent times, its work with rehabilitation centers and family health hubs underscores a steadfast commitment to hope amid adversity. Visitors are invited to join: donate, volunteer, or explore ways to contribute to lasting transformation.
Additional Resources
Lavender Foot Baths for Stress and Anxiety
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 limbs, help with sleeplessness, anxiety, restlessness, stress, and mental fatigue. Consider using Lavender bath oil from Uriel pharmacy or lavender essential oil. This can be done daily or as needed. LEARN MORE
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, which can spread to the periphery. The soul is invited to connect more strongly to the body, which can manifest as deeper breathing. LEARN MORE
Upcoming Webinars
October 30th
4:30pm – 6:00pm PDT
7:30pm – 9:00 pm EDT
$25 / $15 (subsidized)
A lot of modern medicine makes diagnoses through checklists. That can help give a name to something, but doesn’t necessarily help you know why it is happening or what can be done to help it. A “constitutional” approach—looking at individual patterns of attention, prioritization, engagement and movement—provide very helpful views. It’s more complex than a checklist, but that is because each child is a little bit different. We have to take to the time to look carefully.
December 4th
4:30pm – 6:00pm PDT
7:30pm – 9:00 pm EDT
$25 / $15 (subsidized)
Join us for a discussion where our Anthroposophic physicians will share new remedies and formulations including treatments for Lyme Disease, autoimmune disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum, weight loss, cancer, feminine care, pneumonia, and pedagogical care. More details coming soon!
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