Digestive System and Liver - 101

Almost anyone can benefit from the supportive nature of liver and digestive herbs, especially those with an impaired digestive system and a poor diet. Highly processed foods, environmental toxins and stress are common factors that can compromise the health of our liver and digestive system. Learn about liver-loving herbs, herbs that are considered prebiotics and which herbs can strengthen the digestive system as well as help treat minor digestive issues.

Price: $63, $58 member

Instructor: Blake Burger

Blake Burger began his career at Denver Botanic Gardens as a seasonal gardener. After one year, he was hired full-time as a horticulturalist. Throughout his time at the Gardens, he has worked with tropical plants, native plants, vegetables and herbs. After receiving his Herbalist Certification here in Denver, Blake immediately began working with the vast array of medicinal plants growing in the Gardens. He founded the Denver Medicinal Plant Society in 2015, created and maintains several medicinal plant beds at the Gardens' York Street location and laid the foundation for the Garden's first Herbalist Certificate Program. As a certified yoga instructor, Blake has led more than 1,000 yoga classes over six years and created a nationally recognized yoga program at the Gardens. Blake believes in a multifaceted approach to health and wellness: eat well, move your body, never stop learning, get outside and connect.