Friday
April 4
Pre-conference Field Study Intensives
¤Friday Field Studies
9 AM- 3:30 PM
Due to popular demand, there are now two field studies to choose from at two
different locations. Fee: $55 per participant.
To
find out more details about the field studies, please click
here.
Saturday
Schedule- April 5
7:30-8:30 AM Registration- Southwest College Lobby
8:30- 9:15 AM Welcome- Auditorium, Southwest College
9:30- 11:00 AM MORNING LECTURES (You can only attend one
lecture in each time slot.)
1. Non-narcotic
Strategies for Pain Management Using Botanical Medicine* Kenneth
Proefrock, ND
Strategic approaches include pain syndromes that are primarily of muscular origin, neuropathic pain syndromes
and arthritic conditions. Describes the pharmacology of botanicals and pharmaceuticals used for pain and the interactions (both negative and synergistic) between the two.
2. Women's Health
Botanical Update Tori
Hudson, ND
A selective research update on important natural therapies in women’s
health: heart disease, menopause, osteoporosis, obesity and more. New
research on black cohosh, soy, vitamin D, maca, calcium, HRT, weight loss diets
is discussed.
3. Three
Nervines: Linden, Leonurus and Passiflora Deborah
Frances, ND
A journey with three nervines which
discusses their similarities and their differences. Plant materials will be shared to offer a direct experience of the plants.
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
11:30 AM- 1 PM MID-MORNING LECTURES
1. Managing Type II
Diabetes with Glucophage* Amanda
McQuade Crawford
Glucophage (metformin) is commonly used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes but side effects and increasing dependence can affect quality of life. Discussion of the management of type II diabetes with lifestyle and specific herbal remedies (bitter melon,
Gymnema sylvestre and others) includes weaning patients from medication as blood sugar becomes normalized.
2. Restoring Balance in the Physiology: Ayurveda for Women Sumita
Prajapati, MD (Ayurveda)
The principles of Ayurveda are used to balance the physiology of women and create better health. Internal female care, pregnancy and postnatal care are discussed.
3. Medicine, Myth and Metaphor from the Land of the Colorful Corn: An
Ethnobotanical Perspective of Hopi Traditional Healing Art Phyllis
Hogan
The Hopi people treasure the communal values and survival skills that have kept their culture alive for centuries through an elaborate ceremonial
system that is passed on from generation to generation. This lecture
discusses the history of herbal use among the Hopi including ceremonial, symbolic, utilitarian ritual, agricultural and medicinal plants.
1:00- 2:00 PM Lunch (with pre-paid
ticket) and Exhibit Break
2:00- 3:30 PM AFTERNOON LECTURES
1. Rose
Oil: History, Mysticism and Therapeutics David
Crow, LAc***
Examines the rich history, therapeutic benefits and spiritual dimensions of the world's most beloved essential oil.
2. Improving Safety
and Efficacy of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Men and Women with Botanical
Medicine* Kenneth
Proefrock, ND
Discusses the potential pros and cons of
HRT and ways that botanical medicine can improve their effectiveness and safety
profile. Includes comments on effective botanical prescribing to replace HRT and strategies for weaning patients from HRT therapies.
3.
¤More
Thyme in the Garden Cascade
Anderson Geller
Spend time in the herb garden at the college and learn the healing qualities and care of many of the plants growing there.
3:30
- 4:00 PM Refreshment and Exhibit Break
4:00- 5:30 PM
MID-AFTERNOON LECTURES
1. Plants
as Teachers: Chaparral Deborah
Frances, ND
Opening our awareness to the plants of the desert reveals a world of deep healing, connectedness, love, wisdom and joy. Experience and discuss the essence of one of our most beloved desert plants,
Larrea tridentata, the desert chaparral, and gain a more profound understanding of its medicine
2.
Botanicals and other Natural Therapies for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome* Tori
Hudson, ND
A holistic approach to PCOS
includes nutrition, exercise, nutraceuticals, botanicals, bio-identical hormones, and selected integrative use of conventional therapies.
This lecture highlights natural therapies that increase SHBG, stimulate ovulation, decrease androgenic effects and enhance insulin sensitivity.
3. Ayurvedic
Kitchen Remedies Dharmendra
Dube, MD (Ayurveda)
Learn how to restore and maintain health with simple preparations that can alleviate migraine and other headaches, relieve the discomforts of menopause and manage cholesterol.
4. ¤Native, Endangered and Common: Medicine Plants in the City Garden Jo
Ann Sanchez (In the
herb garden at SCNM)
The themes of this garden tour
are the relevance of cultivating native plants, enhancing awareness of endangered species, and reaping the gifts of quality-grown common medicinals in any climate zone.
4. ¤Herb Walk Mimi Kamp (Desert Botanical Garden-
$8.00
admission)
The garden is often in full bloom when we arrive. It covers 145 acres
containing 4000 desert species grouped by botanical region. Enjoy the
beauty of the garden as you learn the medicinal uses of the plants.
5:30- 6:30 PM
Dinner and Exhibit Break
7:00- 8:30 PM Panel:
Traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic and Western Approaches to Rejuvenation and
Longevity
Panelists: Paul Bergner,
Amanda McQuade Crawford and Drs Dube and Sumita
Sunday
Schedule- April 6
8:30 -10:30 AM
¤Herb Walk Mimi Kamp Desert Botanical Garden-
$8.00 admission
9:00- 10:30 AM MORNING LECTURES
1. Aromaveda:
Using Essential Oils According to Ayurvedic Principles David
Crow, LAc
The use of aromatic plants, essential oils, and hydrosols is a branch of Ayurvedic medicine. This class presents the most important essential oils used currently in aromatherapy, categorized according to doshas (constitutional types), subdoshas (physiological functions of the doshas), the five elements, prana (life force), and ojas (nutritional essence).
2.
Interstitial Cystitis (IC): Natural Therapies* Tori
Hudson, ND
Research and rationale for the use of selected nutritional and botanical
therapies includes the presentation of; a comprehensive naturopathic management protocol.
Natural therapies: N-acetyl glucosamine, L-arginine, corn silk, marshmallow root, bioflavonoids, kava, vitamin
A and the IC diet
3. Healing in Central and South America: Plants, Treatments and
Rituals Cascade
Anderson Geller
A lifetime would not be long enough to gather up even a small portion of the healing that resides in the countries south of our border. With slides, audio and
discussion we enjoy a taste of some of the creative ways plants are used to heal and connect body, mind and spirit
10:30 - 11:00 AM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
11:00 AM- 12:30PM
MID-MORNING LECTURES
1.
Adverse
Effects of Common Herbs* Paul
Bergner
New information on adverse effects the herbalist is likely to see in practice, rather than rare or theoretical adverse effects that usually get more press but are not likely to be an issue in the reality of practice
2.
Ayurvedic Materia
Medica Drs Dube and
Sumita
A discussion of
little-known Ayurvedic herbs includes therapeutic uses for Mucuna
pruriens, pellitory, indigo and others.
3.
Desert Herbs for Enhancing Immunity Michael
Moore
The
desert plants offer many aids for keeping the immune system strong. Find out
how to identify, prepare and prescribe them for a variety of immune deficiencies.
4.
¤Desert
Foods as Medicine Martha
Burgess
Fruits, foliage, stems & roots of wild desert plants (such as mesquite, cholla cactus, salvia, and chiltepin pepper) eaten by traditional peoples provide nutrients and topical gifts which can curb hypertension, balance blood sugar, relieve pain, provide antioxidant protection, staunch blood, and more.
A demonstration in the herb garden at SCNM with tasty treats for all!
12:30- 2:00 PM Lunch
and Exhibit Break
1:30- 3:30 PM ¤
Herb Walk Phyllis Hogan
Desert Botanical Garden ($8.00
admission)
Join herbalist and ethnobotanist Phyllis Hogan on a tour of the garden's
wealth of medicinal plants. Learn traditional and modern uses of common
and not-so-common desert plants.
2:00- 3:30 PM AFTERNOON LECTURES
1. Chi,
Prana, Jing and Ojas: Concepts of Life Force in Traditional Medical Systems
David Crow, LAc***
This class examines the nature of
the life force as described by Ayurvedic, Chinese, Tibetan, and Greek medicine, how it relates to diagnosis and treatment, and its larger implications for ecological and environmental health.
2. Interactions between Herbs and
Pharmaceuticals: Statins, Antihypertensives and More Amanda
McQuade Crawford
Herbs such as guggulipid and garlic are frequently used for prevention and treatment of cardiac disease. Explore the realities and the myths of interactions between commonly prescribed drugs and herbs for hyperlipidemia, hypertension and related conditions.
3.
Three Herbs: Harvesting, Preparation and Therapeutic Uses Michael
Moore
Presents a
complete picture of three desert herbs as only Michael Moore can!
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
4:00- 5:30 PM
MID-AFTERNOON LECTURES
1. The
Thomsonian Classics: Hydrastis, Commiphora, Lobelia and Capsicum
Paul Bergner
A review of the actions, therapeutics uses, toxicology, and combinations of these herbs in clinical practice.
They have been used in much the same ways continuously in North American herbalism for almost 200 years.
2. Case Studies from a Modern Naturopathic Medical Practice: Cancer, Autoimmunity and Mental Illness*
Kenneth Proefrock ND
Included are three cases of patients diagnosed with different cancerous processes, three with different autoimmune conditions and three with mental illness, for which the modern medical model has very few options.
3. Herbs for a
Healthier Urinary Tract Deborah
Frances, ND
Discusses the role of herbs in the treatment of urinary tract infections and in tonification of the kidneys for more efficient elimination of toxins. The role of pelvic decongestants such as pond lily, black cohosh, yarrow, ocotillo and ceanothus in managing chronic tendency to urinary tract infections are described. as well as the commonly known urinary tract herbs like uva ursi, juniper etc.
¤Suns
indicate lectures presented outside, either at a field study location, the herb garden at SCNM or at
the Desert Botanical Garden
* Single Asterisks indicate lectures receiving naturopathic physician
pharmacy credits. We regret that ACPE pharmacist credits are not
available this year.
***These lectures by
David Crow have been switched from the original schedule. The above schedule
reflects the new lecture times.
April 7-
11 Trip to
Canyon de Chelly organized by Tori Hudson, ND. Camp in the
Canyon, hike the ancient trails of the Anasazi and listen to the stories and
traditions of the Navajo. More information.
April
7 - 12 Sonoran
Desert Herbal Retreat: Cascade Anderson Geller and Pam Hyde Nakai are organizing a 5 day retreat near Tucson (at the foot of Baboquivari Peak) after the conference.
More information
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Botanical Medicine
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Ashland, OR 87520
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