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 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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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 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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August 8th, 2012 at 1:03 pm (survival skills, the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, outdoor survival, trauma medicine, field medicine, readiness, health and nutrition, herbal medic)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman talks about herbal treatment approaches to West Nile Virus.
He addresses questions such as:
- How is West Nile Virus transmitted?
- What are the symptoms of West Nile Virus?
- What percentage of people get these symptoms?
- At what point is West Nile Virus dangerous enough to be life threatening?
- What medicinal herbs can be used to help our bodies heal quickly and eliminate this virus?
- What are the organ systems we are most concerned with helping with herbs to get rid of a West Nile Virus infection?
- What methodology can you use in coming up with an effective herbal formula for West Nile Virus?
To learn more about Herbology and working with field herbal medicine, check out the upcoming fall course, The Herbal Medic.
Classes will begin in both the San Antonio and Austin area the week of September 10th.
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May 22nd, 2012 at 3:45 pm (the human path, texas outdoor education, herbology, the combat medic, outdoor survival, trauma medicine, field medicine, health and nutrition)
In today's podcast, Sam Coffman talks about herbal medicine for Urinary Tract Infections, as well as herbal medicine in general in an environment where there is no higher definitive care.
Sam discusses the following concepts: - What are useful herbs for a UTI and how does each one work? - What concepts are valuable to bear in mind when working with a UTI using herbs? - Can a UTI be treated with herbs alone? - How effective are these herbs, and which ones would you use together? - What other differences are there when treating an acute illness with herbs vs. standard (allopathic) care? - Why are herbs effective and what does that mean for our bodies?
To learn more about herbology, sign up for the upcoming level 1 herbology course in July or make sure you are on our mailing list so that you can be notified when the online version of the level 1 herbology course is available this summer.
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April 3rd, 2012 at 10:02 am (survival skills, urban survival, the human path, texas outdoor education, the combat medic, martial arts, Outdoor Fitness and Self Defense, readiness)
Today Sam Coffman continues his discussion about realism in self-defense training with Mark Hatmaker.
Mark and Sam discuss topics including:
- What do mud/obstacle races like "The Spartan Race" calculate into this kind of training?
- What kind of training test will be involved with the Level 1 Combat Medic?
- Where do kicks fit into street fighting?
- How important is awareness as a martial arts skill?
Make sure you listen to Part 1 if you missed it! Episode 113: Training Out of Your Comfort Zone.
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