Your immune system is working 24/7 - even when you're not sick!

Even if it's not flu season, your immune system is constantly protecting you from pathogens in your environment - which means you've got to keep it running smoothly.

And for many of us, that constant vigilance gets out of hand and turns into problematic inflammation and autoimmunity.

Together, let's get your immune system into that "goldilocks" place - ready to protect you when you need it, calm and cool when you don't.


In this course, you'll learn how to:

  • keep your immune system at peak performance so you stay healthy
  • understand how inflammation works, and how to support the healthy version of inflammation
  • reign in inflammation that's run amok
  • rebuild your immune function after an illness
  • calm down immune function that's gone overboard in autoimmune conditions


The course includes 30 hours of video instruction, as well as PDF handouts, quizzes and homework assignments, and more - plus weekly Q&A discussions where you can talk directly with Ryn and Katja.


The best immune system is the one that's "juuuust right"

Herbs and holistic strategies can get you there!

Teach Me How!

What you'll learn

  • How the Immune System works

    When you understand what's supposed to happen and how to support it, it's easier to get yourself to that "Goldilocks" healthy balanced place!

  • Which herbs best support immune health

    When is Echinacea appropriate? Are there any times that you shouldn't stimulate immune function? What herbs are safe when you've got an autoimmune condition? You'll be confident on these and many more!

  • Build healthy, strong balance!

    Whether you're the one who always gets whatever's going around, or you're trying to cope with an overactive immune state - you'll learn what you need to know to come to a place of balance.

Finally!

Gayle M.

For the first time, I am almost through the winter and I haven't been sick - even though everyone at work has been. I feel like I'm finally learning how to work WITH my body!

Check out the full course curriculum:

  • 1

    Welcome! (02:18)

    • Welcome to Immune Health!

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    • How to use this platform

    • How to use the Discussions feature

    • How to use the Notification Beamer

    • Chatting in the Community Groups

    • Meet our Friends!

    • Every Body is Different

    • Herbalism (and health!) is Bioregional

    • Herbalism (and health!) is Bioregional [audio]

    • Course Outline

      FREE PREVIEW

    • Action Prompt: Plan Your Herbs!
  • 2

    Introduction (06:58)

  • 3

    Barriers and Boundaries (119:05)

    • Immune Boundaries

    • Immune Boundaries [audio]

    • Feature 1: Barriers

    • Barriers of the Immune System

    • Barriers of the Immune System [audio]

    • Barriers: the Skin

    • Barriers: the Skin [audio]

    • Barriers: Digestive Fluids

    • Barriers: Digestive Fluids [audio]

    • Barriers: Mucous Membranes

    • Barriers: Mucous Membranes [audio]

    • Barriers: Gut Flora

    • Barriers: Gut Flora [audio]

    • Energy and Emotions as a Function of Immunity

    • Energy and Emotions [audio]

    • Environment and Community as a Function of Immunity

    • Environment and Community [audio]

    • Immune Barriers Wrap-up

    • Immune Barriers Wrap-up [audio]
  • 4

    Innate Immunity (38:33)

    • Feature 2: Innate Immunity

    • Innate Immunity

    • Innate Immunity [audio]

    • The Inflammatory Process

    • The Inflammatory Process [audio]

    • More on supporting fever
  • 5

    Adaptive Immunity (07:28)

    • Feature 3: Adaptive Immunity

    • Adaptive Immunity

    • Adaptive Immunity [audio]
  • 6

    Immune System A&P (91:37)

    • Immune Organs

    • Immune Organs [audio]

    • Immune Response Cells

    • Immune Response Cells [audio]

    • Why Does Microanatomy Matter for Herbalists?

    • Why Does Microanatomy Matter? [audio]
  • 7

    Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology (33:22)

    • Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology

    • Psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology [audio]
  • 8

    Thinking Holistically about Immune Function (29:20)

    • Holistic Immunity

    • Holistic Immunity [audio]
  • 9

    Things that Suppress Immune Function (82:21)

    • Things That Suppress Immune Function part 1

    • Things That Suppress Immune Function part 1 [audio]

    • Sugar as Immunosuppressant

    • Things That Suppress Immune Function part 2

    • Things That Suppress Immune Function part 2 [audio]

    • Recipes for less-inflammatory treats

    • Health outcomes for above-deck vs. below-deck military personnel
  • 10

    Building (or Re-building) Healthy Immune Function (115:48)

    • Building Immunity part 1

    • Building Immunity part 1 [audio]

    • Building Immunity part 2

    • Building Immunity part 2 [audio]

    • Building Immunity part 3

    • Building Immunity part 3 [audio]

    • Fermented Foods & Probiotics
  • 11

    Herbs, Pharmaceuticals, and Immunity (31:13)

    • Herbs, Pharmaceuticals, and Immunity

    • Herbs, Pharmaceuticals, and Immunity [audio]

    • Antibiotic Resistance paper

    • Origins and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance, Davies & Davies, September 2010

    • The lack of new antibiotics complicates antibiotic resistance

    • WHO Global Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance, 2015
  • 12

    Herbal Actions in the Immune System (188:54)

    • Immune Stimulants

    • Immune Stimulants [audio]

    • Felter's writings on Echinacea

    • Immunomodulators

    • Immunomodulators [audio]

    • Antimicrobials & Antivirals

    • Antimicrobials & Antivirals [audio]

    • Astringents

    • Astringents [audio]

    • Detox & Digestion and the Immune System

    • Demulcents

    • Demulcents [audio]

    • Lymphatics

    • Lymphatics [audio]

    • Anti-inflammatory Herbs

    • Anti-Inflammatory Herbs [audio]

    • Other Actions for the Immune System

    • Other Actions for the Immune System [audio]
  • 13

    Immune System Hypersensitivity (136:30)

    • Immune Hypersensitivity part 1

    • Immune Hypersensitivity part 1 [audio]

    • Immune Hypersensitivity part 2

    • Immune Hypersensitivity part 2 [audio]

    • Autoimmunity

    • Autoimmunity [audio]

    • Traditional Irish Nettle & Seaweed soup

    • Hydrangea root and autoimmune disorders

    • Cytokine Storm

    • Cytokine Storm [audio]

    • Understanding "Cytokine Storm"

    • Paul Bergner on the concept of "Cytokine Storm"

    • Elderberries do not cause "cytokine storm"

    • Two referenced studies on Elderberry and cytokines

    • Cytokine Storm Research Reviews

    • NSAIDs, Aspirin, etc and viral shedding

    • Action Prompt: Ginger vs. Turmeric
  • 14

    Seasonal Allergies (322:16)

    • Why do we get allergies?

    • Why do we get allergies? [audio]

    • Histamine

    • Histamine [audio]

    • The Role of the Liver

    • The Role of the Liver [audio]

    • The "Stressor Bucket"

    • The "Stressor Bucket" [audio]

    • "Dump Your Bucket" - Food

    • "Dump Your Bucket" - Food [audio]

    • "Dump your Bucket" - Movement

    • "Dump Your Bucket" - Movement [audio]

    • "Dump your Bucket" - Environmental Factors

    • "Dump Your Bucket" - Environmental Factors [audio]

    • Support for the Liver

    • Support for the Liver [audio]

    • "Build a Bigger Bucket" - Food

    • "Build A Bigger Bucket" - Food [audio]

    • "Build a Bigger Bucket" - Sleep

    • "Build A Bigger Bucket" - Sleep [audio]

    • "Build a Bigger Bucket" - Relaxation

    • "Build A Bigger Bucket" - Relaxation [audio]

    • "Build a Bigger Bucket" - Herbs!

    • "Build A Bigger Bucket" - Herbs! [audio]

    • The Role of Cortisol

    • The Role of Cortisol [audio]

    • General Support: Nettle & Goldenrod

    • General Support: Nettle & Goldenrod [audio]

    • General Support: Ginkgo, Licorice, & Reishi

    • General Support: Ginkgo, Licorice, & Reishi [audio]

    • Supporting Mucous Membranes - Marshmallow, Violet, Linden

    • Supporting Mucous Membranes: Marshmallow, Violet, Linden [audio]

    • Supporting Mucous Membranes - Goldenseal, Yerba Santa, Fleabane, Mullein

    • Supporting Mucous Membranes: Goldenseal, Yerba Santa, Fleabane, Mullein [audio]

    • Decongestants: Horseradish & Friends, Ground Ivy, Elderflower

    • Decongestants: Horseradish & Friends, Ground Ivy, Elderflower [audio]

    • Watery Eyes - Eyebright

    • Watery Eyes: Eyebright [audio]

    • Trouble Breathing - Peppermint, Lobelia, Ephedra

    • Trouble Breathing: Peppermint, Lobelia, Ephedra [audio]

    • An "All The Things" Allergy Strategy

    • An "All The Things" Allergy Strategy [audio]

    • Cheap & Easy Interventions

    • Cheap & Easy Interventions [audio]

    • Slow & Steady Interventions

    • Slow & Steady Interventions [audio]

    • More Expensive but Effective Interventions

    • More Expensive but Effective Interventions [audio]

    • "Big Effort, Big Rewards" Allergy Strategies

    • "Big Effort, Big Rewards" Allergy Strategies [audio]
  • 15

    Immunodeficiency (07:10)

    • Immunodeficiency

    • Immunodeficiency [audio]
  • 16

    Iatrogenic Suppression and Dysregulation of Immune Function (11:33)

    • Iatrogenic Immune Suppression

    • Iatrogenic Immune Suppression [audio]
  • 17

    Immune-centric infectious diseases (162:00)

    • Epstein-Barr, Mono, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    • Epstein-Barr, Mono, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [audio]

    • The "bootstraps" reference

    • Sam Coffman's academic thoughts on Ebola

    • Journal Prompt: Working with novel illnesses

    • HIV

    • HIV [audio]

    • Background on St. Johnswort and HIV

    • Tick-borne Illnesses

    • Tick-borne Illnesses [audio]

    • Holistic Approaches to Lyme Disease

    • "Invasive Illnesses"

    • "Invasive Illnesses" [audio]

    • Infectious diseases and immune health in post-disaster situations

    • Coronavirus & COVID-19

    • Coronavirus & COVID-19 [audio]

    • More on Cold & Flu
  • 18

    Vaccines and the Immune System (18:45)

    • Vaccines and the Immune System

    • Vaccines and the Immune System [audio]
  • 19

    Phytochemistry for the Immune System (51:57)

    • Volatiles

    • Volatiles [audio]

    • Polysaccharides

    • Polysaccharides [audio]

    • Saponins

    • Saponins [audio]

    • Bioflavonoids

    • Bioflavonoids [audio]

    • Biofilm Busters

    • Biofilm Busters [audio]

    • Quorum Sensing Inhibiting actions across multiple phytochemical categories

    • More on Quorum Sensing Inhibiting herbs
  • 20

    Materia Medica for the Immune System (410:25)

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System: Printable Quick Guide

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 1

    • Materia Medica part 1 [audio]

    • Angelica study: antiviral to Herpes virus

    • Ashwagandha study: immunomodulating activity

    • Astragalus studies: polysaccharides as macrophage stimulators

    • Astragalus study: polysaccharides, tumors, and immune function

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 2

    • Materia Medica part 2 [audio]

    • Boneset study: anti-influenza

    • Boneset studies: anti-inflammatory effects

    • Action Prompt: Bitter Medicine

    • Protecting Traditional Medicines from Corporate Takeover

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 3

    • Materia Medica part 3 [audio]

    • Calendula studies: anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, hepatoprotective, lymphatic

    • Cat's Claw Monograph from the American Botanical Council

    • Chickweed studies: antiviral to hepatitis, herpes

    • Codonopsis study: immune cell balance

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 4

    • Materia Medica part 4 [audio]

    • Echinacea Monograph by Kevin Spelman (shared with permission)

    • Elder studies: antiviral & respiratory actions

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 5

    • Materia Medica part 5 [audio]

    • Elecampane studies: antimicrobial, anti-tumor, anti-stress

    • Garlic studies: immunomodulatory & anti-inflammatory actions

    • Ginger studies: anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antiviral

    • Human Body Temperature Is Dropping

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 6

    • Materia Medica part 6 [audio]

    • Goldenseal studies: efflux pump inhibition, QSI, immunomodulatory

    • Thoughts on Dimetapp

    • Ground Ivy studies: anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective

    • Pine, Fir, & the Coniferous Chlorophyll Carotene Paste 🌲🌲🌲

    • Pine bark studies: antiviral, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 7

    • Materia Medica part 7 [audio]

    • Plantain study: immunomodulatory activity

    • Poke studies: antiviral, anti-cancer

    • Prickly Ash studies: antifungal, anti-microbial

    • Propolis studies: immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, anti-cancer

    • Purple Loosestrife studies: antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System part 8

    • Materia Medica part 8 [audio]

    • More on Medicinal Mushrooms

    • Reishi studies: anti-cancer, immunomodulatory

    • Shiitake & medicinal mushroom studies: anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory

    • Sage studies: antiviral, anti-inflammatory

    • Sumac studies: antimicrobial, antiviral, etc

    • Usnea studies: antimicrobial, anticancer

    • Seaweed studies: antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory

    • Materia Medica for the Immune System: Chicken Soup!

    • Chicken Soup [audio]

    • Action Prompt: Chicken Soup

    • Making Bone Broth

    • Action Prompt: Preparing for the Inevitable
  • 21

    Building a Healthy Immune System (22:51)

    • Building a Healthy Immune System

    • Building a Healthy Immune System [audio]

    • Action Prompt: How does this change your life?

The best herb school online!

Vanessa P.

"I researched different online herbalism courses for about two months and am so glad I found you two. There is so much more than just the material to this course. Because you teach everything in videos, and then with the live Q&A sessions every week, I feel like this is more of an in-person experience than an online course and I love that."

But wait, there's more! 🙂

In addition to the videos, we provide features to accommodate all the different ways people like to learn, so you can internalize the information easily!

  • Lifetime access - so you can review the content as many times as you like, forever!

  • Weekly live Q&A sessions with Katja and Ryn - to ask your questions directly, live and in person! (They're even archived, in case you miss one!) This course has 1 year of live Q&A support.

  • Ask questions anytime - we're always just a click away: you can ask any questions in the integrated discussion forum, and we're committed to personally answering your questions, usually within 24 hours

  • Printable PDF materials - if you like to follow the videos along on paper, or keep them handy for a quick reference

  • Downloadable MP3 files - so you can review the content while you commute, workout, garden, ... anytime!

30 hours of in-depth videos, downloadable quick guides, live Q&A sessions, and more - all for $220!

Get strong, stay strong

A strong immune system means a healthy you

Yes, Please!

What students are saying:

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Wow!!! This course was AMAZING. I was a registered nurse for 8 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. I have learned more about the immune system and its ...

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Wow!!! This course was AMAZING. I was a registered nurse for 8 years before becoming a stay-at-home mom. I have learned more about the immune system and its many functions during this course than I did in my entire nursing career. Ryn and Katja have a gift at breaking down complex information into digestible and easy to apply bits and pieces. I walk away from this program a little sad - I dislike when a good thing ends - yet, thrilled to start applying the knowledge gained with both the pillars of health and some yummy herbal friends. Is this course for you? I have a one worded answer for you....YES!!!

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This was a very comprehensive course. I like how the information spiraled back around in many instances. I appreciate that both teachers are there in front o...

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This was a very comprehensive course. I like how the information spiraled back around in many instances. I appreciate that both teachers are there in front of you teaching and not just voices.

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I never expected this much information! This course is so informative and covered so well that my not so 'sciency' mind was totally able to grasp and become...

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I never expected this much information! This course is so informative and covered so well that my not so 'sciency' mind was totally able to grasp and become excited by. I am so intrigued to keep learning more. I'll definitely be signing up for more courses.

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Your Teachers

Two heads are better than one!


Katja & Ryn
Katja & Ryn

Katja & Ryn almost always teach together. They each have particular talents and areas of interest, and their perspectives on certain issues are quite different! Together, they convey a fuller picture of the realities of herbal theory & practice than either one could do alone.

Katja is an herbalist and teacher working to help people rebuild their relationships with their bodies and their own ability to heal. She’s been in practice for nearly 20 years, but it all began with a desire to make her own “fancy tea” at home instead of paying high prices for imported blends at specialty stores. She’s kept that do-it-yourself ethic close to her heart.

Ryn has been a practicing herbalist since 2010. He came to herbalism by way of martial arts, where his first experiences with herbs were focused on getting back into the game and becoming more flexible, adaptable, and resilient. Passing that experience on to others is what keeps him motivated every day.

Together, Katja and Ryn teach everyone from children to elders, as well as pharmacy students from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, where they both serve as associate faculty. Ryn and Katja are the authors of Herbal Medicine for Beginners, and the creators of the weekly Holistic Herbalism Podcast.

Zero-Risk Return Policy

Teaching isn't just about conveying information - there's also an aspect of being someone's "cup of tea".

So we want you to take the first 14 days to really decide if you love it or not. If for any reason you feel like this program isn’t right for you - if we're just not your cup of tea - we’ll give you a full refund. You don't even need a reason - just please let us know within 14 days of purchase.

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