Natural Remedies For Women’s Health

WASHINGTON — Local herbalist and flower essence practitioner Lupo Passero will lead an introductory workshop on natural remedies for women’s health on Sunday, January 16, at The Institute for American Indian Studies.

The two-hour workshop will begin at 1 pm. It will focus on herbs for vitality, stress management, and healthy hormonal balance. Ms Passero will discuss the importance of a healthy diet, emphasizing foods and supplements rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D3. She will introduce some of her favorite herbs for woman such as red raspberry, maca and black cohosh.

Cost is $15 per person ($12 for IAIS members), and Connecticut educators may earn 0.2 CEUs by participating.

The museum, which is at 38 Curtis Road in Washington, can be reached for reservations and additional information at ­860-868-0518 or www.birdstone.org.