A study of ancient remains in El Sidrón, Spain, shows how early humans tapped into the therapeutic power of herbal remedies.
Did Neanderthals Self-Medicate with Herbal Remedies? Science Says Yes
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Indigenous Wisdom
Are you ready to survive and thrive? Gain a deeper understanding of what humans need to live healthy, happy and rewarding lives. Here you can find wisdom for environmental protection, emotional imbalance, and solutions to daily obstacles that ground us in despair. Dr. Nicole Apelian’s approach to life teaches us to live our passion in life’s simplest form for head to toe health and balance.
The Transformative Power of Wild Places and Connection—My Journey
Nicole shares highlights of her nature connection, ancestral knowledge, natural wellness, and survival skills journey.
Journey of Possibilities Podcast | Medicinal Plants, Multiple Sclerosis, Natural Wellness
Listen in to this enlightening discussion on holistic wellness with Journey of Possibilities podcast host Sheryl Sitts. Sheryl and I discuss the following topics and more: Raising children with a healthy connection to nature and the outdoors Balancing the demands of...
Medicine Making: Herbal Remedies, Healing Salves | Classes with Nicole Apelian
Upcoming dates for this class have not been scheduled yet. If you have a group of at least 10 people who would like to take the class, I will happily come to you or we can schedule the class at my country property in Raymond, Washington. Please sign up for my...
Portland Monthly | This Banana Slug–Eating Survivalist Will School You on Wilderness Skills
Nicole Apelian says those mustard-colored monopods are delicious. From the Portland Monthly article, authored by Rebecca Jacobson: Nicole Apelian can build a waterproof shelter from forest debris. She can start a fire in the dumping rain. And, most impressively, she...
Rabbitstick Skills Gathering | Classes with Nicole Apelian
I will be teaching at the Rabbitstick Skills Gathering in Rexburg Idaho alongside many fantastic instructors September 9th - 15th, 2018. This is an exciting opportunity to camp with other traditional skills enthusiasts, learn craft and skill from experienced and...
Leave No Trace: The Art of Nature Connection Training
We worked in an intensive camp with Dr. Nicole Apelian, she was the engine and heart of this film. She taught Tom, Debra, our crew and myself that touching nature in some small way every day is healing. She reminded all of us that connection to the eternal makes...
Salon | Ben Foster on his role in indie hit “Leave No Trace”
From the Salon interview with actor Ben Foster on his role in the film "Leave No Trace" by Andrew O'Hehir: "I worked with someone named Dr. Nicole Apelian for these tribal skills, or primitive skills rather. Nature becomes legible. You get into the forest and it's...
Ask Dr. Nicole: What are the best herbal remedies for anxiety?
Hi Dr. Nicole, I've been following you on Alone on The History Channel as well as reading your blog and Facebook page. I am in awe of your knowledge of and personal experiences with what works for natural healing and wellness. I was wondering if you have any...
Indigenous Wisdom
In my work, my teaching and my travels I have begun to see a shift of focus in recent years of people who are seeking deeper connection and more meaningful experiences in life than generally offered by our wider society. As the Western world continues to march forward...
Portland Tribune | Nicole Apelian Gets Back To Basics
Survival skills pro and 'Alone' star is consulting on movie From the Portland Tribune article, authored by Lyndsey Hewitt: Apelian believes that humanity is too disconnected and needs to find its way back to community living. "Because these things have been taken out...
Rewild Yourself Podcast: On Lions, The San, and Being Alone
Dr. Nicole Apelian joins Daniel Vitalis's Rewild Yourself podcast to share her experience living with lions and the San Bushmen in southern Africa. In this episode, Nicole gives us a peek inside the world of the San Bushmen tribe. We learn who they are, how they...
Popular Mechanics | Everything You Need to Know About Foraging for Food in the Wild
From the Popular Mechanics article, authored by Jay Bennett: Advice from some of the survivalists who competed on the History Channel's show Alone. Flora can be trickier to identify than fauna. There are many instances where two plant species look similar, but one is...