Update: We are delighted to say that we have nearly reached capacity for the talk. Should you wish to check availability or be added to a waiting list please contact: irh@irh.ie
“The Role of Fungi in the Human Biome”
Talk and Foraging Walk with ‘Mushroom Man’- Fred Gillam in St.Anne’s park
25th November 2017
St. Anne’s Park, Raheny, Dubln 5
10.00am- 11.15am 1. Talk “The Role of Fungi in the Human Biome” at the Red Stables
11.45am- 14.00pm – 2. Foraging for local mushrooms and lichens in the park
- Talk with slides: “The Role of Fungi in the Human Biome”
This talk will take a more detailed look at how both endogenous fungi and medicinal fungi may interact with our immune system via human dendritic cells to modulate an intelligent host response. Fred will also discuss how fungi, endogenous or otherwise, provide a reservoir of essential nutrients, vitamins and enzymes that our bodies can use to optimise health and vitality, maintaining the balance of our micro-flora as well as assisting with the digestion and assimilation of problematic substances such as wheat gluten. Examples from his practice will be given.
- A walk around St. Anne’s Park to identify and study the growth and natural history of native fungi and lichens, with a view to understanding how adaptations to their environment can inform us about their potential usefulness to humans as medicines and nutritional agents.
Speaker and Forager- Fred Gillam – The Wild Side of Life
Convener & Host to The UK Medicinal Mushrooms Conference
Acquisition International Award for Business Excellence 2017
Food & Drink Awards Foraging Education Provider of the Year 2017
& Best in Category for the Devon Forager’s Retreat
Organised by IRH (Irish Register of Herbalists)
Contact irh@irh.ie for more info
CPD points provided
Update: We are delighted to say that we have nearly reached capacity for the talk. Should you wish to check availability or be added to a waiting list please contact: irh@irh.ie
Ticket Prices –
Public: €55
IRH Members: €50
IRH Student members: €35
Non-IRH students: €40 (student ID required on the day)