Pillar Six

Resources & Tools

This is the Pillar of Empowerment—a place to gather, explore, and deepen your understanding. In moments of overwhelm, having trusted tools and information can be anchoring. Whether you are caring for yourself or a loved one, this space offers accessible downloads, recommended readings, and links to ethically sourced herbs and integrative practitioners.

This is not a place of pressure, but of support. Take what resonates. Return as needed.

Disclaimer: External resources are provided for educational purposes only. This site receives no compensation for product recommendations. Always consult a trusted healthcare provider before starting any new product, treatment, or supplement.

📘 Downloadable Guides

  • Bernadinka’s Protocol PDF (printable, with optional journal pages)

  • Caregiver Companion Sheet (gentle reminders, tracking tools)

  • Herbal Glossary with preparation tips (teas, tinctures, oils)

🌐 Trusted Herbal & Supplement Sources

U.S. Based:

  • Mountain Rose Herbs (organic, sustainable)

  • Gaia Herbs (clinically formulated)

  • Banyan Botanicals (Ayurveda)

  • Mushroom Harvest or Host Defense (for medicinal mushrooms)

Canada/UK Options:

  • Harmonic Arts (Canada)

  • Indigo Herbs (UK)

🧭 Research & Education Links

  • PubMed Central (studies on natural therapies)

  • GreenMedInfo (curated functional medicine database)

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Herb Database (safe interaction info)

🧑‍⚕️ Finding Practitioners

  • National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)

  • Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation

  • Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)

  • Community-based herbal clinics (check local apothecaries)

Organized Tools and Downloads

📄 Protocol PDF Download

  • A beautifully formatted, printable version of the full healing protocol

  • Useful for caregivers, herbalists, or printing for bedside reference

  • Includes: Introduction, all 6 Pillars, GSO timing, disclaimers

🧾 Caregiver’s Quick Reference Guide

  • Simple summaries of daily practices per pillar

  • Ideal for family members, home nurses, or support companions

  • Printable or digital

🌐 Trusted Herbal Resource Links

  • Mountain Rose Herbs (organic bulk herbs)

  • Herbalist & Alchemist (clinical formulas)

  • Anima Mundi (ethically wildcrafted blends)

  • Banyan Botanicals (Ayurveda-based support)

📚 Scientific & Traditional Reference Materials

  • Ethnobotany Databases:

    • Native American Ethnobotany Database

    • Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India

    • Traditional Chinese Medicine Materia Medica

  • Research Sites:

    • PubMed (clinical trials and herbal data)

    • NIH NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)

    • HerbalGram & American Botanical Council

🧪 Supplier Notes and Safety

  • Only purchase from trusted sources with 3rd-party testing

  • Avoid herbs labeled “proprietary blend” unless from a known practitioner

  • Be cautious of drastic detox claims or miracle products

🔍 Optional Additions

  • Video Library (future update): Short explainers per pillar, herbal tutorials, or caregiver interviews

  • Live Q&A Archive: Monthly Q&A logs to share wisdom with others on the journey

  • Printable Journal Pages: Ritual prompts, moon tracking, symptom logs, etc.

🧡 Integration Practices

  • Create a “Healing Binder” or Folder:

    • Print/download all PDFs

    • Add personal notes, journal entries, and lab results

    • This becomes a sacred container for the journey

  • Digital Cloud Folder (for family):

    • Keep everything backed up and shareable

    • Reduce confusion or miscommunication between loved ones and care teams

In a time when information overwhelms, clarity is a gift. This pillar is your wellspring of resources—practical, herbal, ancestral, and informed. Return here when you seek support, inspiration, or structure. Let knowledge empower your intuition. May these tools serve you with integrity, simplicity, and the reminder that wisdom grows when it is shared in love.