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Nicole Apelian’sWellness Blog
Natural Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Guest Post by Dr. Brent Wells, D.C. Rheumatoid Arthritis (also known as RA) begins when your immune system attacks and lines the thin layer of tissue that is located near your joints. Usually, joints are affected the worst, but in some cases, it can also spread...
Alleviating Knee Osteoarthritis Effectively With Simple Exercises
Alleviating Knee Osteoarthritis 10% of males over 60 years of age and 13% of women in the same age range have symptomatic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Thankfully, there are multiple natural remedies that can help to alleviate the pain associated...
Achieving Holistic Health through Connection with Community
Connection with Community In the most recent couple of articles in this series on holistic health, we’ve discussed connection with self and connection with nature. The third level of connection, connection with community is equally important and relates back to all of...
Achieving Holistic Health through a Connection to Self
Connection to Self You may have noticed a few themes running through these articles about holistic health, and that’s not an accident. We foster nature connection in much the same way we foster a connection to self, using simple practices you can implement in your own...
How I Manage Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Nicole discusses the daily regimen that works best for her body and lifestyle to manage Multiple Sclerosis.
My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis and Healing
The First Signs of Multiple Sclerosis I received my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis in early 2000. I remember it very clearly. The year was 1999. I was thirty years old. I was boarding a plane to Wisconsin to visit my stepfather, who had just been given three months to...
Holistic Health and Mind-Body Connection
Mind-Body Connection We all know that emotional stress can cause physiological responses in the body via the nervous and hormonal systems, illustrating the mind-body connection. These physical responses kick off a cascade of reactions in the body that often lead to...
Keeping Kids Healthy During Back-to-School Season
Back-to-school season is a mixed blessing – we’ve had all summer to enjoy more time outdoors with a less scheduled, less hectic, more free-range lifestyle that the extended break from school affords, but now it’s time to put a little more structure in place and for...
Now on Amazon: A Reference Guide to Surviving Nature by Nicole Apelian
A Reference Guide to Surviving Nature I love being outdoors – solo, with my children, with friends and family – every chance I get, I’m hiking, camping, or just sitting somewhere in nature, enjoying what’s around me. Over the years as I’ve worked with more and more...
Emergency Preparedness for Kids!
When my youngest son was 10 years old, he helped me create this video about emergency preparedness for kids and what's in his own emergency preparedness kit. He's 12 now, and he still carries these items every single day. He keeps them in his backpack during the...
Favorite Things: Foraging Field Reference Bandana
When the Wazoo Survival Gear crew asked me to help them create this foraging field reference bandana along with Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen I was thrilled. Foraging is something I teach a few times every year because it is such an important part of being prepared...
How to Foster Nature Connection for Holistic Healing
We are all in need of Vitamin N, nature. It’s a really easy prescription to write for yourself, and it’s free.
Favorite Things: What’s in My Basic Emergency Field Kit?
There are a few things I keep on me AT ALL TIMES - I used all caps to really emphasize that I carry these items every day without exception. These are the items I would want to have on hand if I was stranded due to an accident or car breakdown, inclement weather,...
Wilderness Living & Survival Skills Workshop with Larry Roberts & Nicole Apelian
Experience what it takes to survive ALONE in the woods with Dr. Nicole Apelian and Larry Roberts from the History Channel’s TV show ‘Alone’ during this 3-day Survival Skills Workshop in Raymond, Washington Learn the skills Larry and Nicole used to survive and thrive...
Holistic Health and the Importance of Fostering Personal Cultural Repair
Holistic Health What is holistic health? It is knowing your own body and taking charge of it as a complete entity, not as a specific disease. Yes, it’s diet, it’s supplements, it’s herbal medicine, it’s exercise, it’s lifestyle, it’s gratitude, it’s “alternative”...
The Sustainable Wild Podcast | Being Prepared for Wilderness Survival
Unfortunately, it appears that this podcast is no longer available. You can explore other interviews & podcasts with Nicole Apelian here and additional press items here. On this episode of The Sustainable Wild Podcast, I address the following questions: Are you...
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...
My Bushcraft Fire Starter Necklace & Whetstone….
These two items are on my 'favorite things' list because they are not only functional and easy to carry, but they're beautifully handcrafted and tooled. Bushcraft Fire Starter Leather Necklace I often get complimented on this unique necklace by folks who simply like...
Emergency Preparedness | 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...
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...
LA Times | Step 1: Scout the setting; Step 2: Interview the locals; Step 3: Write ‘Leave No Trace’
From the LA Times article authored by Debra Grank: Nicole Apelian, the wilderness educator and guide, read the script and gave us extensive notes on how people like Will and Tom might go about their daily activities. Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie, who play Will and...
Two-Day Course: The Basics of Wilderness Living and Survival Skills
I'm thrilled to be teaching the first immersive experience available through Women Teach Men! Join me Summer 2019 (exact dates TBD) for two days of learning hands-on the wilderness living and survival skills you need to survive in the woods - registration is open now....
Favorite Things: Dovetail Workwear for Women
As you might have guessed, I live an outdoor lifestyle. I'm almost always outside and I'm usually working at harvesting local herbs and mushrooms for my healing salves and tinctures, or teaching others how to make the most of our beautiful natural surroundings. My...
Ask Dr. Nicole: How do you manage your Multiple Sclerosis medications?
Hi Nicole, I have RRMS (Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis. I was diagnosed about ten years ago and have been taking injections of Copaxone ever since. It makes travel difficult and it makes me wonder, how do you manage your own Multiple Sclerosis medications...
Ask Dr. Nicole: Are there natural remedies for migraine headaches?
Hi Nicole, my mother has been dealing with migraine headaches her whole life. I've started telling her about you and your apothecary items on your website. We looked for something that might be good for easing migraines but didn't see anything specific. Do you have...
Chinook Observer | ‘Survive and thrive’: Pacific County woman’s philosophy
Teacher, TV survival expert is role model for self-sufficiency From the Chinook Observer article authored by Patrick Webb: Nicole Apelian is a survivor. She leads safari groups to Africa, teaches outdoor survival skills and competes on TV reality shows which push...
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...
Ask Dr. Nicole: How often should I take Elderberry?
Hi Nicole! I have been wanting to get Elderberry for my kids for a while now. We take Vitamin C daily but a lot of health groups I'm in recommend taking Elderberry every day. I saw you have it in your apothecary and I'd prefer to buy from you than some big company. My...
Healthline | How to Prepare Your Emergency Survival Kit
From the Healthline article by Jessica Timmons: "If the worst happened — an earthquake, a tornado, extensive flooding, or some other large-scale natural disaster — would you be prepared? Being prepared for emergencies or disasters simply means being properly equipped...
Bleeker Street Media | An Interview with Dr. Nicole Apelian
From the article on Bleeker Street Media | by Peter Bowen: In Debra Granik's Leave No Trace, a father (Ben Foster) and his daughter (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie) create a hidden home in the middle of Portland's Forest Park. For Granik, "Tom and Will are part of a...
Alone – Season 5!
Catch Nicole Apelian in Season 5 of the History Channel’s hit show Alone. Nicole and 10 other survivalists, all from previous seasons of Alone, return for a second chance to win. Season 5 is set into the remote surroundings of Northern Mongolia. From the History...
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...
Dazed | The moving new film about a father and daughter living outside society
From the Dazed article by Nick Chen: 'Will and 13-year-old Tom, a father and daughter camping out in the wilderness, are what most of us consider to be homeless. The self-sufficient duo, played by Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie in Debra Granik’s poignant, socially...
The Oregonian | Story of father and girl found living in Forest Park is now a movie
From the article on OregonLive by Marc Mohan: For the second time this year, a powerful novel by a Portland-area author has become an acclaimed independent film focused on characters at the margins of society. ...Assisting with the actors' wilderness training was...
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...
Ask Dr. Nicole: Is there an herbal remedy for kidney stones?
Hi Dr. Nicole, my CT scan shows that I have kidney stones yet they aren't active or moving so I started taking Chanca Piedra Veggie Caps to maybe help break those up and stop forming them altogether, but I'd like to get more of your tinctures to address this. Which...
Ask Dr. Nicole: Whats the difference between the Anti-Fungal Salve and First Aid Salve?
Hi Nicole! First, I just wanted to let you know, I purchased a few of your salves and had the pleasure to use the First Aid Salve on a cut on my foot. It's a great product that helped at the time of the cut and then seemed to really aid in the healing. So, thank you...
5-Day Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop with Nicole Apelian and Larry Roberts
Join me and Alone Show alum Larry Roberts for a 5-Day Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop at my property in Raymond, Washington! There are still a couple of spots left for my upcoming 5-day Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop in the beautiful Willapa Hills of Raymond,...
Book Review: Balanced and Barefoot | Strong, Confident, and Capable Kids
I absolutely love books and the gift of learning something new. While the time to read sometimes feels like a luxury, I always relish the opportunity to settle in for an interesting read. Recently, I was blessed with the time to do just that during the long flights to...
Ask Dr. Nicole: Natural wellness recommendations for keeping healthy kids healthy?
Hello Dr. Nicole! I would like to know what your recommendations are for keeping healthy kids healthy? I have an 11-year-old son who plays outside regularly and gets plenty of fresh air and exercise. He's active, and healthy overall. He doesn't eat very much...
Ask Dr. Nicole: What are the best herbal remedies for chest congestion?
Dr. Nicole, I knew I should have ordered from your apothecary back in November, but I've been procrastinating, and now I'm sick with chest congestion. I had three "standard" doctor's visits last week and I'm going to blame that on catching a bug since I hardly ever...
Nicole Apelian: My Story, My Philosophy, My Passions
I'm excited to share this new video shot in the woods at my home in Raymond, Washington. I'm honored to offer a brief overview of my story of healing from multiple sclerosis as well as my personal philosophy on natural wellness, herbal medicine, and the importance of...
My Favorite Natural Herbal Remedies and Their Uses
My love of and passion for natural herbal remedies and healing has extended beyond simply being in nature to making healing salves and herbal infusions. Since 2012 I've been working to perfect my natural recipes and I love sharing them with others through my...
About Nicole’s Spagyric Herbal Tinctures (Extracts) and Salves
My unique line of apothecary products, Dr. Nicole Apelian’s Herbal Tinctures and Healing Salves are completely wild-harvested and/or organic herbs.
How to: Soft-Fiber Basketry | 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...
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...
The Daily Astorian | Experiencing ‘Alone’ with Nicole Apelian
From the article in The Daily Astorian | by Aaron Breniman: When I first saw History’s hit show “Alone,” I wanted to know more about the contestants, what they learned and how the experience changed them. The show features 10 contestants dropped off in the remote...