Sustainable Health Care: Fungi and Medicinal Plants to the Rescue

Part of the Sustainability Festival at One Garden Brighton

Rethinking health in uncertain times

In a world where access to healthcare can be challenging, nature is offering some powerful solutions. This session explores how medicinal plants and fungi can help us care for ourselves in ways that are natural, sustainable, and empowering.

You’ll learn how to safely bring these remedies into your life, working with your body and alongside conventional medicine.

What we’ll cover

• The current challenges in accessing healthcare and why self-care matters more than ever

• The risks and safety considerations when combining natural remedies with traditional treatments

• How to make informed, confident choices when using herbs and fungi

Meet your herbal and fungal allies

Get to know some of nature’s most trusted health supporters, including:

• Medicinal mushrooms like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, and Turkey Tail for immune health, mental clarity, and stress support

• Herbal allies such as Echinacea, Elderberry, and St. John’s Wort to help maintain balance and resilience

Take practical steps toward sustainable self-care

This session is grounded, friendly, and practical. You’ll leave with:

• A better understanding of how to use herbal and fungal remedies safely

• Simple ways to integrate them into your daily routine

• The confidence to take more control of your own wellbeing, naturally and responsibly

Whether you’re completely new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your knowledge, you’re warmly welcome.