DIY Healthcare: From Seed to Self Reliance

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People are tired of feeling disempowered with their health and wellness. Even prior to COVID, the public was growing increasingly suspicious of the motivations behind unprecedented prescribing of potentially dangerous pharmaceutical drugs. Interest in alternative approaches to health has taken the form of cannabis legalization, interest in psychedelic medicines and a growing market for plant and earth medicines. On top of this, COVID has forced people to stay home, resulting in an explosion of home food cultivation and other DIY projects. This session will explore the future of wellness and therapeutic plants through a lens of technology and online learning. What will the future of wellness look like, and who will be responsible for yours? We argue that you can be in charge.