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.
Bernadinka’s Protocol PDF (printable, with optional journal pages)
Caregiver Companion Sheet (gentle reminders, tracking tools)
Herbal Glossary with preparation tips (teas, tinctures, oils)
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)
PubMed Central (studies on natural therapies)
GreenMedInfo (curated functional medicine database)
Memorial Sloan Kettering Herb Database (safe interaction info)
National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation
Society for Integrative Oncology (SIO)
Community-based herbal clinics (check local apothecaries)
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
Simple summaries of daily practices per pillar
Ideal for family members, home nurses, or support companions
Printable or digital
Mountain Rose Herbs (organic bulk herbs)
Herbalist & Alchemist (clinical formulas)
Anima Mundi (ethically wildcrafted blends)
Banyan Botanicals (Ayurveda-based support)
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
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
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.
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.