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We gladly accept registrations through February 10, 2026.

 

If you are interested in signing up, please email us at admin@kitchentableremedies.com and we will provide payment and registration information. 

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GLP-1 Benefits Without Drugs? Re-Set Your Metabolism Naturally (ZOOM class)

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Wednesdays:  February 11, 18 & 25, 2026

6:30 pm to 7:45 pm

$100

ZOOM

Weight loss medications like Ozempic are in the media everywhere these days. These drugs work by slowing down digestion and signaling to the brain that you are full, releasing people from the tyranny of cravings and fueling significant weight loss. But there are some real downsides to these drugs too, from the need to self-inject them, to the long term expense to maintain that weight loss, to the full body support needed to help adjust to rapid changes.

 

Are you curious about the powerful benefits of these GLP-1 medications but want to first see if there is a natural, sustainable approach with similar results? We have so many tools available to increase our own natural production of appetite regulating hormones (and by the way, there are several of them, not only GLP-1). We can also use strategies to stabilize blood sugar, and improve insulin function, which are key to healthy metabolism.

 

Let's leverage all the tools--nutrient and fiber rich meals and snacks, best timing and order (veggies first!) to eat your food, herbal and supplement support, restorative sleep, gut health, stress regulation and reducing toxic burden--for best and lasting results.

Rustic Veggie Spread

We gladly accept registrations through April 5, 2026.

 

There are two ways to register:

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  1. You can register online; or

  2. You can register in person at Castro Valley Adult School, located at 4430 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley

Go With Your Gut: The Foundation of Whole Body Wellness

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Wednesdays: April 15, 22 & 29, 2026

6:00-8:00 PM

$125 + $25 Materials Fee

Castro Valley Adult & Career Education,

4430 Alma Ave, Castro Valley

Discover how the trillions of tiny organisms that live in your gut--an incredibly complex ecosystem--support your health in multiple ways including digestion, immune defense, communicating with the brain, influencing mood and impacting metabolism. Learn how the gut microbiome works, what throws it off balance, and simple, natural ways to restore harmony. We’ll explore the impact of stress, diet, digestion, sleep, circadian rhythm and medications on gut function. We’ll also discuss everyday foods, herbs, and lifestyle habits that promote microbial diversity and discourage pathogens. Whether you struggle with bloating, brain fog, hormone imbalance, fatigue, irregularity, excess weight or simply want to strengthen your immune system, you’ll leave with clear, practical steps to support your gut and your overall health.

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Class includes content-rich presentations and handouts, recipes, plus in-between class email support. We will taste sample foods and therapeutic herbal teas to inspire new choices for your everyday life.

Organic Blueberries

Classes and Seminars

Susan is on faculty at the California School of Herbal Studies and the Castro Valley Adult School. She teaches in the classroom each quarter on various nutrition and health topics.  Each class provides in-depth content, classroom exercises, a food demo, recipes and handouts. She also teaches hands-on healthy cooking classes, corporate wellness events and private in-home cooking events. All learning experiences allow for ample informal question and answer and focus on how to apply what you have learned. 
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In her hands-on cooking classes, you learn how to cook whole foods so they are delicious and satisfying. Eating more vegetables becomes a delight rather than a chore. This is why Susan loves to teach cooking classes—she knows that “one bite is worth a thousand words!” Most people already KNOW they should eat more vegetables, or cook at home more, but tasting a really awesome dish is very convincing! Having some great recipes and hands-on cooking know-how, along with planning and shopping strategies are key to implementing a powerful nutrition upgrade.
 
Cooking Classes are available every quarter at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education, where there are three complete mini-kitchens in one room. Working in pairs, every student prepares a dish. The class and recipes are clustered around a theme, such as cardiovascular health, or building immunity, but there are many nutrition principles in common for each class. The room is full of good smells and camaraderie as the whole class cooks and shares the meal together.
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For Susan’s small group cooking classes in private homes, she designs a class around your nutritional preferences, or a theme, and plans a fun and nutritious event for you and your friends.

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CLASS TOPICS INCLUDE

  • Whole Food Nutrition for Reducing Inflammation

  • Boost Your Immune Health

  • The Heart of the Matter: Nutrition for Your Cardiovascular System

  • Whole Food Nutrition for Healthy Aging

  • Healthy Weight Is On Your Plate

  • Get off the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

  • Whole Food Nutrition for Brain Health

  • Sweet Dreams Are Made of This: Diet and Lifestyle for Better Sleep

  • Whole Food Nutrition for Improving Digestion

  • Is it Hot in Here? Whole Food Nutrition for Balancing Hormones

  • Power Your Day With Whole Foods

  • Food and Mood

  • Everyday Herbal Remedies

  • “Dump the Junk” Detox Program

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