Institute of Herbal Medicine & Nutrition - Professor Drew

03/24/2026

Dear Friends, I’m reaching out with a personal and passionate invitation to join me for the Spring Equinix Wellness Program, part of the ongoing Five Element Seasonal Workshop Series that many of you have enjoyed—Winter Wellness, Summer Wellness, Fall Wellness, and now, Spring Equinox Wellness.

Just reply to this message to sign up for the class

🗓️ Workshop Schedule: Monday 4/13 & Wednesday 4/15, Monday 4/20 & Wednesday 4/22 ⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST 💲 $170 for 5 Sessions, including a follow-up session on Monday 4/27

Program Highlights 🌿 5-Element Spring Healing Diet Personalized nutritional guidance based on your unique constitution, focusing on foods that cleanse, cool, and support smooth Liver Qi flow.

🌿 Herbal Medicine & Supplement Protocols Targeted herbal formulas and nutritional supplements to support detoxification, digestion, and cellular renewal.

🌿 Lifestyle & Movement Practices Simple daily practices—including breathwork, gentle movement, and stress-reduction techniques—to promote flexibility, circulation, and emotional balance.

🌿 Complimentary 1-Hour Private Wellness Session. Each participant receives a one-on-one, 60-minute private session to review health history, assess constitutional patterns, and create a fully customized wellness plan tailored to their specific goals and needs.

🌿 FREE Monthly Group Wellness Sessions. All participants are invited to complimentary monthly group sessions providing seasonal education, guided practices, Q&A, and accountability—ensuring continued support and long-term success.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, spring is the season of the Wood Element, which governs the Liver and Gallbladder—the organs responsible for detoxification, emotional flow, and future vision. physically, emotionally, and energetically.

This class will focus on Liver Detoxification. Natural strategies for treatment and prevention of Liver. conditions, such as Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Elevated liver enzymes. Foods for cancer prevention. The nervous system, the latest research on brain health (dementia and alzheimer's management and prevention). Clearing internal toxins, mold, fungus, microplastics, and many more.

Cooling herbs, soups, teas, foods, and recipes for Spring. And all of the basics, liver detox, the 4R Program, and gut repair

💡 Bonus: Each session includes a PowerPoint presentation and is recorded for future viewing.

🌿 Reply to [email protected] to sign up today!

02/12/2026

Greetings,

Chicken soup may be good for the soul — but soup loaded with sulfur-rich ingredients is one of the keys to longevity!

Broccoli, kale, garlic, onions, leeks, and cabbage — these everyday vegetables are rich in natural sulfur compounds that support your body’s health and well-being. One standout is sulforaphane, found in broccoli (especially sprouts). It supports detoxification, calms inflammation, and helps protect your cells for healthy aging. Garlic, onions, and leeks contain their own sulfur compounds, which boost immunity and support heart health.

Johns Hopkins researchers pioneered the discovery and extensive study of sulforaphane, a cancer-preventing compound found in broccoli sprouts that activates the body's natural defenses.

🍲 Sulfur-Rich Detox Soup
Ingredients
1 medium celery k**b or 3–4 stalks of celery (cool, strengthens spleen & bladder)
1 medium parsley root – if available (cool, purifies)
Garlic as desired (warm, purifies)
2 small leeks
2 medium red onions (warm, purifies)
1 ½ lbs tomatoes or more (cool, strengthens stomach & spleen)
1 lb potatoes (sweet & neutral)
A little fresh parsley (cool, purifies)

Directions:
Add parsley or fresh grated ginger at the end, season to taste, and enjoy!
This sulfur-rich soup is not only hearty and flavorful — it’s also a simple way to nourish your body with protective plant compounds that support detoxification, balance, and vitality. 🌱

A little plant-based medicine for your health.
Professor Drew (Longevity Seminars)

04/07/2025

amen!

We need to be proactive, not reactive!

04/03/2025

Look Good!

We’re Taught to Clean Our Rooms, But Not Our Bodies

From the time we’re kids, we’re told to clean our rooms—make the bed, pick up the toys, take out the trash. But what about cleaning the inside of our bodies? No one teaches us how to detox from the processed foods, environmental toxins, and stress accumulated over the years.

We wash our hands, brush our teeth, and take showers, but how often do we cleanse our liver, flush out our lymphatic system, or reset our digestion? Our bodies work 24/7 to keep us functioning, but without proper care, they get sluggish, just like a room filled with dust and clutter.

It’s time we start seeing inner cleansing as essential, not optional. Whether through herbal detoxing, fasting, or simply eating whole, nourishing foods, we need to take responsibility for our internal environment as much as our external one. A clean body leads to a clear mind, better energy, and a healthier life.

Join Our Virtual Spring Cleansing Workshop! 🌿 Get ready to refresh, renew, and revitalize with our Virtual Spring Cleansing Program & Interactive Cooking Class! Join Professor Drew, Anton, Joy, and Bart as we guide you through a holistic approach to cleansing, nourishing, and strengthening your liver—just in time for the Spring and Summer seasons! 🌱

Monday 4/14 & Wednesday 4/16 Monday 4/21 & Wednesday 4/23 ⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST / 5 Sessions, including a follow-up session on Monday 4/28

04/03/2025

We’re Taught to Clean Our Rooms, But Not Our Bodies

From the time we’re kids, we’re told to clean our rooms—make the bed, pick up the toys, take out the trash. But what about cleaning the inside of our bodies? No one teaches us how to detox from the processed foods, environmental toxins, and stress accumulated over the years.

We wash our hands, brush our teeth, and take showers, but how often do we cleanse our liver, flush out our lymphatic system, or reset our digestion? Our bodies work 24/7 to keep us functioning, but without proper care, they get sluggish, just like a room filled with dust and clutter.

It’s time we start seeing inner cleansing as essential, not optional. Whether through herbal detoxing, fasting, or simply eating whole, nourishing foods, we need to take responsibility for our internal environment as much as our external one. A clean body leads to a clear mind, better energy, and a healthier life.

Join Our Virtual Spring Cleansing Workshop! 🌿 Get ready to refresh, renew, and revitalize with our Virtual Spring Cleansing Program & Interactive Cooking Class! Join Professor Drew, Anton, Joy, and Bart as we guide you through a holistic approach to cleansing, nourishing, and strengthening your liver—just in time for the Spring and Summer seasons! 🌱

Monday 4/14 & Wednesday 4/16 Monday 4/21 & Wednesday 4/23 ⏰ 7:00 - 8:30 PM EST / 5 Sessions, including a follow-up session on Monday 4/28

03/20/2025

Looks good!

Hello Everyone! If you missed our Winter Wellness Program, don’t worry! Join Anton, Joy & Bart, and me for our Virtual Spring Cleansing Program, designed to help you cleanse, nourish, and revitalize your liver in preparation for the Spring and Summer seasons. Discover how to support your body’s natural detoxification process with healing foods, powerful herbs, and revitalizing exercises to boost your overall well-being. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Classes will be held on Monday 4/14, & Wednesday 4/16, Monday 4/21, & Wednesday 4/23 7:00 - 8:30 pm./ $150 for 5 Sessions, which includes a Follow-up session on Monday 4/28.

Professor Drew

03/20/2025

Hello Everyone! If you missed our Winter Wellness Program, don’t worry! Join Anton, Joy & Bart, and me for our Virtual Spring Cleansing Program, designed to help you cleanse, nourish, and revitalize your liver in preparation for the Spring and Summer seasons. Discover how to support your body’s natural detoxification process with healing foods, powerful herbs, and revitalizing exercises to boost your overall well-being. We can’t wait to share this journey with you!

Classes will be held on Monday 4/14, & Wednesday 4/16, Monday 4/21, & Wednesday 4/23 7:00 - 8:30 pm./ $150 for 5 Sessions, which includes a Follow-up session on Monday 4/28.

Professor Drew

03/18/2025

The Virtual Spring Detox Program offers a unique opportunity to rejuvenate the body and mind through a blend of traditional practices and modern wellness strategies. Participants will explore the benefits of seasonal detoxification, enhancing vitality and promoting overall well-being.

Let's Thrive in 2025!!! Reply to this email to sign up!!

Virtual classes will be held on Monday 4/14, & Wednesday 4/16, Monday 4/21, & Wednesday 4/23 7:00 - 8:00 pm./ $150 for 5 Sessions, which includes a follow-up session on Monday 4/28.

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03/18/2025

Hello Everyone, Spring is just around the corner. In TCM, the Liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi (vital energy) and Blood throughout the body. It also governs emotions, especially anger, and is connected to detoxification. When in balance, it promotes creativity, vision, and decisiveness—qualities associated with Spring's energy. However, if the Liver is stagnant, one may experience irritability, mood swings, headaches, allergies, or digestive issues.

SPRING WISDOM! Eat light, fresh, and slightly cooling foods to support Liver function. • Include leafy greens, sprouts, dandelion, artichokes, beets, and citrus fruits (sour foods help regulate the Liver). Reduce heavy, greasy, and overly spicy foods to avoid burdening digestion. Drink green tea, chrysanthemum tea, or dandelion root tea for gentle detoxification.

Professor Drew!