May 6th, 2013 at 2:38 pm (survival skills, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, trauma medicine, field medicine, health and nutrition, herbal medic, texas herbal medicine)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman and Lisa Ganora discuss a number of topics regarding plant medicine in today's world. They talk about subjects such as:
- The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and what has been happening at Lisa's school since she took over the school a year ago
- The idea of community around an herbal school and a healing tradition
- Different ways to learn about western herbalism, and how to go about doing this on an individual level: The value of individual experience in learning herbalism
- Changing the culture of health care in America
- Relating to plants on a personal level when you have an injury or illness: Experiencing the healing
- Are herbs as powerful as modern pharmaceuticals? If so, how?
- Do we have the constitutional right to choose our own form(s) of health care? Is medical licensing effective at all?
- What are some of the major obstacles to changing lifestyle and health in America?
- Can we use plants to help us out with the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
- How does Lisa's diverse background make her into a better herbalist? From folk medicine to organic chemistry?
Don't miss Part 1 of this podcast. Check it out right here.
To find out more about the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, visit their site at: http://clinicalherbalism.com/
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May 6th, 2013 at 2:11 pm (survival skills, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, trauma medicine, field medicine, health and nutrition, herbal medic, texas herbal medicine)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman and Lisa Ganora discuss a number of topics regarding plant medicine in today's world. They talk about subjects such as:
- The Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism and what has been happening at Lisa's school since she took over the school a year ago
- The idea of community around an herbal school and a healing tradition
- Different ways to learn about western herbalism, and how to go about doing this on an individual level: The value of individual experience in learning herbalism
- Changing the culture of health care in America
- Relating to plants on a personal level when you have an injury or illness: Experiencing the healing
- Are herbs as powerful as modern pharmaceuticals? If so, how?
- Do we have the constitutional right to choose our own form(s) of health care? Is medical licensing effective at all?
- What are some of the major obstacles to changing lifestyle and health in America?
- Can we use plants to help us out with the problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
- How does Lisa's diverse background make her into a better herbalist? From folk medicine to organic chemistry?
Check out Part 2 of this podcast right here
To find out more about the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, visit their site at: http://clinicalherbalism.com/
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March 21st, 2013 at 11:22 am (survival skills, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, trauma medicine, field medicine, disaster preparedness, health and nutrition, herbal medic, texas herbal medicine)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman talks with clinical herbalist Thomas Easley from Alabama. Thomas and Sam have a very enlightening and inspiring conversation about herbal medicine. They discuss topics such as:
- Post disaster herbalism in Haiti
- Emergency and Acute-Care Herbalism
- The history of Eclectic Herbalism
- Appalachian herbal medicine
- What kinds of herbs are located in the coastal plains? Is there enough medicine in this ecosystem to be able to cover all aspects of herbal care?
- The uses of Gelsemium for pain and what kinds of herbal pain management approaches are out there?
- The use of Datura for pain and Thomas' very interesting experience with its use in Haiti
- The cultural disconnect between the planet, medicine, food and humans
- Western science, energetics and herbalism
Thomas Easley's site is located at: www.eclecticherbalist.com
Check out everything new going on at The Human Path!
www.thehumanpath.com
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March 7th, 2013 at 1:47 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, the combat medic, outdoor survival, field medicine, tracking, bushcraft, scouting, disaster preparedness, readiness, survival scenario, survival gear, weapons, herbal medic)
In today’s podcast, Sam Coffman talks with his former Green Beret buddy, Mykel Hawke.
This is an introductory podcast, and one that we hope to continue on a more regular basis, so in this podcast, we learn more about Mykel, to include:
- What is the history behind the Green Beret Survival Manual that Mykel wrote?
- Is it still in print? Why is it a good book to buy if you want an overall picture of survival?
- What projects does Mykel have going on?
- What products (knives, hats, etc.) does Mykel have out right now?
- What is the latest on his upcoming survival show with Travel Channel?
- Why is land navigation so important and how does it play into the new show with Mykel and his wife?
- What land navigation classes do we have coming up at The Human Path, and why should you be interested in learning and practicing this skill?
Join Mykel and Sam in the future as they discuss more survival topics and skills.
Upcoming Land Navigation course on March 16th
Spring Scout Training Course
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February 26th, 2013 at 2:01 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, Outdoor Fitness and Self Defense, outdoor survival, green homesteading, self sufficiency farming, trauma medicine, field medicine, tracking, scouting, disaster preparedness, readiness, health and nutrition, economic collapse, self sustainability, eco building, prepping, intentional community, community, societal collapse, herbal medic, texas herbal medicine)
In today’s podcast, Sam Coffman is interviewed by Ed Corcoran from Survival and Beyond. Sam and Ed discuss general survival topics such as:
- The concept of “civilization” and how we have lost touch with who we are as humans
- The idea behind The Human Path as a school
- The importance of the topic of community as part of any realistic survival training
- Herbal medicine and its place in a post-disaster or remote setting
- Modern medicine as compared to herbal or natural medicine
- Wilderness vs. Urban survival and cummunity sustainability
- Speculation on what might be most likely looming in our future as a species
- What role does our culture play in forming our perception of reality?
Find out what's going on at The Human Path!Our class calendar
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February 12th, 2013 at 12:17 pm (urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, trauma medicine, field medicine, health and nutrition, self sustainability, herbal medic, texas herbal medicine)
Sam Coffman with The Human Path (www.thehumanpath.com) - an herbalism school in Austin and San Antonio, Texas - explains how to make and use herbal tooth sticks in this video.
Herbal tooth sticks combine a tooth powder with essential oil and small twigs, in order to fully clean the teeth. They work great in the outdoors (camping, backpacking, hiking, etc.) but also can be used at home daily as part of your tooth care. Sam reviews the types of wood or plants you can use, the size/dimensions, the types of herbs, his favorite herbal tooth-powder formula, how to combine the herbs and essential oils, how to use the tooth sticks, and other herbs that can be used for dental and gum health. This is a short video on this subject that is normally a 90-minute or 2-hour class (and could be much longer). For more information on online or on-site herbalism courses in Austin and San Antonio, visit the website at thehumanpath.com
Check out the video here.
Upcoming Herbal Medcine Classes in San Antonio and Austin
Herbal Medic Fundamentals: Level 1. 5 Weekend Intensives. Begins 2/16,17. San Antonio. Online details here.
Spring Session: Austin, Monday and Wednesday evenings. 7 Weeks. Begins March 5th. Online details here.
Spring Session: San Antonio, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 7 Weeks. Begins March 5th. Online details here.
The Wilderness First Aid 16-hr. certification. March 2/3. San Antonio, online details here.
Herbs for Energy and Fatigue. Feb. 3rd. San Antonio, online sign up here.
Herbal Studies, Primitive Skills Day and Potluck, Feb. 24th. San Antonio, online details here.
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January 7th, 2013 at 4:17 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, Outdoor Fitness and Self Defense, outdoor survival, bushcraft, nature spiritulity, scouting, parkour, survival scenario)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman discusses the path of the Scout at The Human Path.
The scout is the eyes and the ears of a team. However, there is a lot more to it than just that. In this episode Sam talks about questions and subjects such as:
- What does it mean to say that the scout is related to the realm of the "mind?" What exactly is the mind and how does it relate to being a scout?
- What kinds of skills does a scout learn in the level 1 course?
- What are some of the skills taught in some of the elective/peripheral scout classes?
- What are the minimum physical conditioning requirements to enter the Level 1 scout course?
- Why is land navigation and orienteering off of a map and compass so important for scout?
- What are some of the different types of OpFor (opposing forces) exercises and scout games do you get to take part in during scenarios?
- What are the real-world applications of scout? How does scout training apply to being an advance party for post-disaster or remote-location work for Herbal Medics?
Next up is the 2013 Urban Scout Intensive Program. This begins on June 8th. For information, visit the website to learn more about the urban scout program.
2013 Scout Elective Classes
Scout Awareness, Aug. 25th, 2013. Information and sign up.
Scout Caches, Aug. 11th, 2013. Information and sign up.
Scout Prepper, Aug. 18th, 2013. Information and sign up.
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December 31st, 2012 at 1:18 pm (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, martial arts, Outdoor Fitness and Self Defense, outdoor survival, trauma medicine, field medicine, disaster preparedness, readiness, health and nutrition, weapons, community, herbal medic)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman discusses the role of the Combat Medic and what it takes to become a combat medic through The Human Path.
The Combat Medic fulfills a role that is vital to the real-world mission of Herbal Medics. In todays discussion, Sam addresses topics and questions such as:
- What is the difference between "Combat Medic" and "Herbal Medic"
- Why are self-defense and tactics a core component of the Combat Medic Specialty, along with Herbal Medicine and Wilderness First Aid?
- what does it mean that the Combat Medic is based off of the relationship between us and our bodies?
- How can understanding martial arts help a person become a better healer?
- There are many roles that a Combat Medic plays on a team - Herbal Medic, Security, Resource Management, Health Care Oversight, Herbal Pharmacy, to name some of the most important ones. What are these roles and how do they play a part in the mission of Herbal Medics?
- What are the prerequisites to take the Level 1 Combat Medic classes? What electives/peripheral classes?
Combat Medic courses are in motion!
January 5th: Herbal Sports Medicine, Fitness, Chi Kung and Nutrition (no pre-requisite needed)
January 6th: Dealing With Infection Using Only Herbs (no pre-requisite needed)
January 11th: Herbal Clinic, for members
January 12-13th: Wilderness First Aid Certification, 16 hr. course. (no pre-requisistes needed)
Winter 2013 Schedule
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December 28th, 2012 at 10:50 am (survival skills, primitive living, the human path, texas outdoor education, primitive hunting, wild food sources, outdoor survival, bushcraft, readiness, self sustainability)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman talks about the path of the Hunter Gatherer.
He discusses and answers questions such as:
- Where does the concept of the Hunter Gatherer come from, and why is it such an important aspect of any survival training?
- What specific skills can you look forward to learning in the Level 1 Hunter Gatherer course as well as all of the myriad of Hunter Gatherer electives?
- Is the Level 1 Hunter Gatherer course difficult?
- What is the Level 1 Hunter Gatherer test like?
- What can you expect from the Level 2 core courses in any specialty and how does that work?
- How can learning Hunter Gatherer skills make you better at survival in general?
- Why do we have different instructors for each specialty and how does that make the school more intense and create a richer learning environment?
- What is the difference in food and nutrition between food that grows wild off the land vs. domestic food in our grocery stores, and how does that affect students in the Hunter Gatherer core course?
The Hunter/Gatherer course, beginning January 5/6th, 2013.
The Wilderness Tracking Certification Program, beginning January 12th, 2013.
The full Winter 2013 Class Calendar
For more information about the school, classes and programs, visit the website at www.thehumanpath.com.
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December 27th, 2012 at 9:21 am (survival skills, urban survival, primitive living, fire-building, the human path, permaculture, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, martial arts, Outdoor Fitness and Self Defense, primitive hunting, wild food sources, outdoor survival, green homesteading, aquaponics, self sufficiency farming, long-term food storage, trauma medicine, field medicine, tracking, bushcraft, primitive bowmaking, nature spiritulity, scouting, disaster preparedness, readiness, parkour, health and nutrition, economic collapse, power shortage, survival scenario, weapons, self sustainability, pet survival, eco building, homestead livestock, prepping, homesteading, intentional community, community, societal collapse, gardening, herbal medic)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman discusses the entire structure of classes and programs at The Human Path.
He addresses many of the questions that people have about how the program is structured at The Human Path, to include:
- What are the differences between core classes and peripheral or elective classes?
- What are the 4 paths or specialties that a person can follow within the core curriculum?
- What specific things do students learn in each of the specialties?
- What makes The Human Path so different from other survival schools?
- How does learning these skills make a difference in day-to-day life?
- What is the difference between Urban and Primitive tracks of instruction?
- What are the "Four A's" of survival that are a part of the core curriculum?
- How does a student move up from level 1 to level 2 in a specialty?
- How are concepts like teamwork, leadership and community taught as part of the classes?
The next Urban Core Basic class is January 25 - 27th, 2013.
Check out the Winter 2013 schedule for the next 2-3 months!
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