The holidays are in full swing, which means celebrations, gatherings, time with loved ones, and… cold and flu season (womp, womp). With various illnesses going around and more time spent in groups, it’s more important than ever to build up a strong immune system that will carry you through the sick season and remain healthy and thriving.
Spread the good cheer with holiday gifts that support a good cause. Come to the atrium for a pop-up holiday marketplace benefiting Anthropedia, PALM Health’s nonprofit partner. Vendors will include Lollaway (vintage French-inspired loungewear), POUND Jewelry (stone and crystal jewelry), Lux & Nyx (fashionable bags and purses), AUDRA (designer clothing), Rick Jordan Chocolatier (designer chocolates), LoKey Designs (succulents), and others.
In this festive art class with Maria Ojascastro, participants will explore mono-print and collaging techniques to create unique holiday cards, just in time for the holiday season. Colorful and textured papers will be provided, but participants can feel free to bring any special objects, papers, or fabric they would like to use.
This time of year, the grocery store aisles are stacked high with fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. What are the best ways to take advantage of the abundance of produce during this season? In this webinar, nurse practitioner Amanda Peregrin will describe the body’s particular needs during the summer months, discuss her top choices of late summer produce to eat along with their specific nutrients and benefits, and provide recipes to try at home.
Does the change in seasons mean the start of watery eyes, sneezing, itching, and shortness of breath for you? If so, airborne allergens may be the culprit. In this webinar, Dr. David Trybus will discuss how changes in the energetic season according to Chinese Medicine triggers allergies in many people. He will then share some ancient techniques and information from Chinese Medicine to help you prevent and treat your allergies.
Come create artwork that can be shared with others! In this art workshop, Art for Well-Being instructor Maria Ojascastro will teach participants to design and carve their own linoleum block prints to create handmade greeting cards and gift bags. Participants will connect emotion with creativity to express gratitude, sympathy, friendship, and more through artistically crafted hand-printed images. Kombucha, tea, and wine will be available, along with light snacks and refreshments.
Come to the atrium to shop for holiday gifts from a variety of local St. Louis vendors! A portion of all proceeds will go to the Anthropedia Foundation to support their programs and the work they do in the community. Vendors include SeedGeeks, LoKey Designs, Big Heart Tea Company, Rungolee, and others.
