Before protocols.Before supplements.Before doing more.
There is a place to begin that brings the body back into order.
Foundations is a physician-guided audio course designed to restore the essentials.
Air, water, food, breathing, and your environment quietly influence how your body functions and how supported it feels.
When these basics are in place, the body can regulate and respond more easily.
With you, one lesson at a time. Dr. Michele
Why the foundations matter
You’ve gathered the information. Now make it part of your life.
Perhaps you have a shelf of supplements, a folder of saved articles, and plenty of good intentions. Yet when you try to bring it all together, you’re left wondering where to start.
The Foundations gives your search a place to begin. We’ll look at the ordinary things that shape a day: what you eat, what surrounds you, how you rest, and the relationship you have with your own body.
You’ll listen, pause, and choose a mindful action. Then you’ll have a guide to return to—at the kitchen table, beside your bed, or whenever you want to begin again.
A little less searching. A little more living what you know.
From understanding to everyday practice
Small places to begin. A wider way of seeing.
01 / Mind, body & spirit
Reconnect with yourself.
Explore your beliefs, time in nature, and the old traditions of water therapy. Notice what brings you back to the present.
02 / Your sanctuary
See your home with fresh eyes.
Take a thoughtful look at your air, water, household products, cookware, and the everyday environment you create.
03 / On the outside
Get curious about your skin.
Look beyond a product’s promises. Learn to ask better questions about ingredients, your routines, and the changes you notice.
04 / On the inside
Understand what nourishes you.
Explore food labels, the gut microbiome, and quality in botanicals and supplements. Bring more attention to what you choose.
05 / Rituals
Give your day a gentler rhythm.
Create a morning practice, an evening pause, and space for rest. Make these rituals personal enough to return to.
And throughout it all
Build trust in your own attention.
Use the guides to reflect, experiment with small everyday changes, and recognize when you need additional care.
The Foundations · Yours, freely
A little knowledge. A place to begin.
You don’t need to figure everything out at once. Begin with a clear path through the essentials, my voice beside you, and practical guides you can make your own. Register free for all 16 audio lessons and 14 companion PDFs.
Find your starting point in short, approachable lessons
Connect the dots between your food, skin, home, and inner life
Turn what you learn into small, personal daily practices
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How much time do I need?
The 16 original lessons total approximately two hours and six minutes. Most are five to ten minutes long. Listen in order, or return to the subject that meets you where you are.
Where are the PDF guides?
After free registration, all 14 guides can be read page by page in their matching lessons. You can also download each complete PDF from the guides section above. The first two welcome lessons don’t have a separate PDF.
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By joining, you’re inviting Medicine From the Earth into your inbox: botanical inspiration, stories worth slowing down for, and news from The Foundations. Your registration is saved and you can begin the course here immediately. You can ask to stop receiving updates at any time through the contact link in our email policy.
Does this replace individual care?
This is an educational course for reflection and everyday practice. If you have persistent symptoms or need guidance for your circumstances, seek additional care from a qualified clinician or appropriate specialist.
The Foundations · Two featured tests
A closer look at your everyday environment.
Food, water, and the spaces we live in are part of the foundations. When your exposure history raises a question, these are two testing options to explore with your clinician.
Environmental exposure
Forever Chemicals Panel
Explore testing for selected PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” Results can inform a conversation about exposure reduction; they do not predict whether you will develop a health problem.
Take a closer look at selected metals when your history suggests a possible exposure. The metal measured, sample type, and timing all shape what a result can tell you.
Another conversation: what actually are “optimal” levels?
A laboratory reference range, an exposure level, and a clinical action threshold answer different questions. There is no single “optimal” number that applies to every metal or PFAS result. Interpretation depends on the substance, the testing method, and your health and exposure history—not simply whether a result is flagged. Finding a chemical does not, by itself, establish that it is causing symptoms.
Testing is optional and is not required to take the free Foundations course. Review the exact panel, sample instructions, eligibility, and current price on Fullscript.
Begin with your environment, regular meals, enough fluid, and the rhythms of everyday care. Then consider whether a botanical or nutrient has a specific place in your plan.
These are the six ingredients in this edit, including optional spirulina. Explore them individually with your clinician; doses and timing depend on the preparation, your history, and what you already take.
01 / THE FOUNDATION
Reduce the exposure.
Look at the question you can act on: your water source, smoke, workplace exposures, or a product you use often. Testing is most useful when it follows a specific exposure history.
02 / THE DAILY RHYTHM
Nourish consistently.
Build regular meals around varied plants, adequate protein, and fiber. Keep hydration, movement, sleep, and comfortable bowel habits part of the conversation.
03 / THE INDIVIDUAL EDIT
Choose with a purpose.
Review your medicines and existing supplements first. Agree on the goal, product, dose, and a time to reassess. More ingredients do not automatically make a more useful plan.
01 / Botanical
Milk thistle
Silybum marianum has a long association with liver care. Its seed extracts contain silymarin, a mixture of studied plant compounds. Human evidence for treating liver conditions remains limited or conflicting, so the preparation and reason for use matter.
NAC supplies a precursor used in glutathione synthesis. That biochemical role does not make it a universal cleanse. Include it only when there is an individual reason, with a review of medicines and the chosen formula.
A fiber option for bowel regularity when appropriate. Follow the product directions and take each dose with at least a full glass of fluid. Ask your pharmacist about separation from medicines; swallowing difficulties or suspected bowel obstruction need assessment first.
Consider the need for supplemental magnesium alongside food intake and other products. Read the amount of elemental magnesium on the label. Kidney function, medicine interactions, and the total supplemental amount guide whether it belongs in your routine.
Begin with vitamin-C-rich food, and consider a supplement for a defined nutritional reason. Large doses can cause digestive symptoms. Kidney-stone history, kidney disease, or iron overload deserve an individual review before adding more.
An optional ingredient, with particular attention to sourcing. Look for clear identity and independent contaminant testing, including metals and microcystins. It is not a treatment for metal exposure or a necessary part of this edit.
This collection does not replace assessment or treatment for poisoning, liver disease, or kidney disease. Review herbs and supplements with your clinician, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. No supplement here is established to remove PFAS or microplastics from people.
01 / Mind, body & spirit
Come back to what supports you.
02 / Your sanctuary
03 / On the outside
04 / On the inside
05 / Rituals
Lesson 01What to Expect
Lesson 02Hi, I’m Dr. Michele Burklund
Lesson 05Into Nature
Lesson 06Water as Therapy
Lesson 08Kitchen Cleanout
Lesson 10Clean Products
Lesson 12The Microbiome
Lesson 13Understanding Quality
Lesson 15Chill Out
Lesson 16A Restful Night’s Sleep