Autumn Sale 2021

Posted on October 4, 2021October 5, 2021 by Caitlin Maher

Up to 30% off all digital audio and books (no coupon code required)

15% off orders over $50
25% off orders over $100
30% off orders over $200

20% off all video recordings. For videos only, use discount code video21sale at checkout.

Sale through October 20, 2021.

Browse through our updated audio recordings and books by topic, speaker and conference.

Our video presentations offer complete clinical information, with the speaker and the PowerPoint playing together in an ideal format for online learning.

Continuing education credits available through videos and audio for naturopathic physicians, medical doctors, osteopathic physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals.

Medicinal Uses of Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)

Posted on September 29, 2021October 5, 2021 by Caitlin Maher

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October’s Featured Recording: Medicinal Uses of Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen)

This panel featuring Walter Crinnion, ND, Jillian Stansbury, ND, and Jason Miller, DACM, LAc explores Salvia Miltiorrhiza (Dan Shen or red sage). Dan Shen is considered one of the most important traditional Chinese medicines and has widespread use in Asian countries. Traditionally, it has been used to improve bodily functioning, as well as to treat bleeding, abnormal menstruation, miscarriage, swelling, insomnia, and hepatitis. More recent uses include treatment of blood vessel pathologies in the heart and brain. There was lots to discuss in this closing panel from Medicines from the Earth 2017.

2022 Herbal Conferences

Posted on September 21, 2021October 5, 2021 by Caitlin Maher

We look forward to having you join us for the 2022 conference season! Registration for both events will open later this fall. We will keep you posted here as the programs develop.

Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
March 25 – 27
Online Conference

Attend this conference online from anywhere. Combination of online live presentations during the conference weekend and pre-recorded video available to all participants. The speaker list is almost finalized so check back soon for details!

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
June 3 – 6
Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain, NC

We are happy to announce that Blue Ridge Assembly will be open in 2022! You are invited to join us in person for another weekend in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains. Blue Ridge Assembly is following all CDC guidelines, so right now they are requiring indoor masking and proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test. They’ll continue that requirement as long as it’s warranted, and that may or may not be until June when the symposium takes place. We’ll announce the speakers soon.

We’re honored to continue serving your continuing education needs and look forward to celebrating botanical medicine with you for the 29th year!

Retraining the Mighty Mast Cells: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome and Histamine Intolerance Revisited

Posted on September 8, 2021September 8, 2021 by Dr. Allison Williams, ND

This article is a part 2 to expand on additional interventions in mast cell regulation. If you didn’t read the original article, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome & Histamine Intolerance: An Herbal Approach discusses different types of mast cell activation syndromes and histamine-related issues. Furthermore, this discussion relates to Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) and histamine-related symptoms and not mastocytosis. For ease of use, the term “mast cell issues” is used to relate to these conditions throughout the article.

The Mighty Mast Cell Continue reading

Types of Pain and Herbal Management Tools

Posted on September 2, 2021September 8, 2021 by Caitlin Maher

September’s Featured Recording: Types of Pain and Herbal Management Tools

This lecture by Jillian Stansbury, ND explores valuable pain management tools to counter the opiate crisis. This lecture discusses some of the most commonly encountered types of pain including musculoskeletal, neuralgic, and nociceptive pain. The mechanisms of action of selected anodyne herbs are explored and sample formulas for specific conditions are presented. Botanicals discussed include Boswelia, Vitex, Glycyrrhiza, Piper methysticum, Aloe vera and more.

Free CE

Posted on August 11, 2021October 6, 2021 by albert

Free* continuing education every month!

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Environmental Illness Audio Series

Posted on August 4, 2021September 8, 2021 by Robin St. James

An audio series for health care providers – with continuing education for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

Six (6) audio recordings (1.5 – 2.0 hours each)
Digital book of notes (110-page PDF)
Continuing education credits: 10 hours for naturopathic physicians
Order with one-click for $55 ($85 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource for health professionals and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner. Continue reading

Botanical Approaches to Manage Chronic Stress

Posted on July 29, 2021August 22, 2021 by Dr. Aisha Nouh, ND, AHG Registered Herbalist

Stress can be rewarding and even pleasant in response to positive stimuli, encouraging intellectual and emotional growth and development. Most often, when we discuss being “stressed out” in a modern context, it is in reference to negative physical or psychological stimuli and an unpleasant reaction. Stress is generally defined as a state of disharmony (allostasis) and is counteracted by physiological and behavioral responses which aim to reestablish homeostasis via the adaptive stress response.¹

Video Series for Clinicians: Mental Health

Posted on July 20, 2021July 26, 2021 by Caitlin Maher

A video series for health care providers – with continuing education for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

Six (6) video lectures (1.5 hours each)
Digital book of notes (83-page PDF)
Continuing education credits for naturopathic physicians
Order with one click for $89 ($135 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource for health professionals and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner.