FALL/WINTER FREE HERBAL CLASSES at THE DUNSTABLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY,  588 Main St., Dunstable, MA  978-649-7830

Instructor Bio  Denyne Sanville is an herbalist, wife, mother and resident of Dunstable. Her philosophy on health and well being centers around a holistic lifestyle of mind, body and spirit with herbalism at its core. Denyne is currently pursuing studies in Clinical Herbalism; she is a Feng Shui master and a lifelong learner of yogic philosophy and its practices.

Intro to Herbs for Health & Wellbeing – Tuesday, December 3 @ 6:00pm If you’ve ever thought there has to be a better way, a more natural way, to stay healthy, prevent disease, and treat illness then you will want to attend this class. Join local herbalist Denyne Sanville as she shares how you can turn to herbal medicine, as a way to heal yourself without the use of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In this class you will have opportunity to try herbal remedies and learn about:

*The history of herbal medicine *The intuitive nature of herbs *How herbs can be used for medicinal, culinary and body care.*Resources on where to acquire good quality herbs and how to forage your own

Herbal Remedies for Winter Wellness – Tuesday, January 7 @ 6:00 pm Winter is here . . . Now is the time to get your body and home prepared for the cold and flu season! What if there was a way to treat those nasty symptoms naturally AND make yourself less susceptible to illness in the first place? Join local herbalist Denyne Sanville as she shares herbal remedies you can make at home to keep you and your family healthy this winter. In this class you will have the opportunity to try herbal remedies and learn about:

The power of Elderberry Syrup to prevent and treat illness

Natural herbal remedies to loosen congestion and give relief

A cough syrup that you can make at home that is better than anything you could purchase in a store

How to break a fever & how to treat a sore throat

Herbal Teas for Health and Healing – Tuesday, February 4 @ 6:00 pm Are you a tea lover? Do you have multiple boxes of store-bought tea in your cupboard? What if you could blend your own teas, using fresh organic herbs, that cater to your own personal health needs and preferences? Join local herbalist Denyne Sanville as she shares how herbal teas can be a great ally in your overall health and wellbeing. In this class you will have the opportunity to try several herbal tea blends and learn about:

A simple three step method to crafting delicious and nutritious brews

The do’s and don’ts of tea brewing

Resources on where you can purchase organic herbs for your tea blends

Recipes for nutrition, gut health, stress reduction, heart health, and sleep

Trouble Sleeping? Herbal Remedies for Better Sleep – Tuesday, March 4 @ 6:00 pm Do you have trouble sleeping? Well, you are not alone. Millions of Americans report having trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. A good night’s sleep is the foundation of good health! Join local herbalist Denyne Sanville as she shares practical tips to improve sleep quality. In this class you will have the opportunity to try herbal remedies and learn about:

Common obstacles to achieving quality sleep

How insufficient sleep can harm our health

Easy ways to improve the quality of your sleep

Favorite herbal remedies to support a sound night’s sleep