In every cell of our body, there is a clock—a rhythmic intelligence synchronized to light, darkness, and the turning of the Earth. When our natural circadian rhythm falls out of sync with these environmental cycles, everything from our mood to our metabolism can lose its steady beat. In this immersive session, we’ll explore how to realign the body’s internal timing system through plant medicine, light exposure, and ancestral rhythm practices that restore harmony between biology and the natural world.*
Drawing on both modern science and traditional healing systems, this session introduces the emerging field of ChronoHerbalism—the art and science of using herbs in synchrony with the body’s internal clock.* We’ll discuss how adaptogens like ashwagandha and rhodiola can help stabilize the cortisol awakening response, how evening nervines such as passionflower and lemon balm support melatonin production, and how timing herbal intake can amplify their restorative effects.*
Participants will also explore the concept of Rewilding Our Rhythms—a return to natural cycles of light and dark through daily rituals that awaken connection, resilience, and deep rest. Through simple, evidence-based strategies—morning sunlight, mindful eating, and herbal infusions as rhythm anchors—attendees will learn how to create a lifestyle that honors both productivity and restoration.*
We’ll weave together research on hormonal balance, sleep, and mood with the sensory experience of herbs that help the body adapt to modern stress while honoring its ancient design.*
This webinar is for healthcare professionals and students only.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Brian Keenan ND, DOM, LAc
Manager of Herbal and Clinical Education
Geeta Maker-Clark, MD, ABOIM
Dr. Geeta Maker-Clark MD, ABOIM is a nationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Integrative Medicine. She is the Director of Integrative Nutrition and Advocacy at Endeavor Health, Clinical Assistant Professor and Co-Director of the Culinary Medicine program at the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine. Geeta has spent two decades studying integrative medicine, nutritional science, botanical medicine, mind-body medicine, and natural childbirth in health clinics all over the world. She started the Food is Power program on the South Side of Chicago in Chicago Public Schools to empower youth with health literacy, through a curriculum that focuses on decolonized food education, food justice and sovereignty. Geeta was recognized as a national leader in food justice activism with a Castanea Fellowship from 2019-2022 and the Michael Pollan Fellowship in Food Journalism in 2021. She has been awarded by the American Nutrition Association, Health and Medicine Policy Research Group , and Integrative Health Symposium as a leader in health justice. She is passionate about sharing knowledge and experience to help communities thrive.
Dr. Maker-Clark believes in transforming the way we think about medicine and looks to ancient wisdom and modern struggles as opportunities to heal with the medicines that are all around us. As a woman of color, a community organizer, and integrative physician and thought leader in integrative medicine ,her work aims to help communities be well nourished- the heart of healing in our society and country.