October 20 from 5-6:30 pm ET
Join us for a comprehensive examination of biofilms—intricate communities of microorganisms that adhere to surfaces and create robust protective matrices. Learn how these resilient structures contribute to chronic infections, and explore their formation, characteristics, and implications for health. This class will address common examples of biofilms, including Candida, dental plaque, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and various skin conditions. Mimi will present specific herbal therapies associated with antibiofilm properties, alongside nutritional strategies to disrupt biofilm formations. Clinical protocols for effectively addressing biofilm challenges will be a key focus.
A recording will be available to everyone who registers, so please sign up even if you can't attend live.
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Mimi Prunella Hernandez, M.S., R.H. (AHG), is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild with a master's degree in herbal medicine.
In 2023, Mimi received a Botanical Excellence Award from the American Botanical Council, a prestigious honor that recognizes her as a Mark Blumenthal Herbal Community Builder. For over a decade, Mimi served as the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, where she worked tirelessly to ensure that herbalists have a strong professional community to support their work.
Mimi is a clinical educator and the author of the National Geographic Herbal and coauthor of National Geographic Backyard Guide to Edible Wild Plants. With her wealth of knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine love for all things herbal, she has devoted her life’s work to advocating for traditional and professional herbal pathways.
Learn more about Mimi on her website and follow her on Instagram
Bloom & Grow Nutrition, LLC is accredited by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists℠ (BCNS℠) to provide Nutrition Professional Continuing Education (NPCE) credits for Certified Nutrition Specialists® (CNS®). Bloom & Grow designates this activity/material for a maximum of 1.5 NPCE Credits.