Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner.
Online event registration will be open through Wednesday, May 31! After that date, you’re welcome to join us for the event and register at the door.
Note:All lodging reservations and meal plans need to be purchased online in advance. Registration closes for lodging and meals on May 24.
UNC Asheville by Blue Bullfrog / Flickr
Medicines from the Earth officially starts with a welcome reception on Friday night, followed by speaker introductions and the Keynote Address with Chris Kilham. Lectures, demonstrations and herb walks take place Saturday and Sunday, with the Symposium concluding Sunday at 5:40 PM.
Date: June 2 – 4, 2023
Location:UNC Asheville in Asheville, NC
Theme:Aging, Stress and Neurological Conditions: Tradition and Modern Science
Highlights:
24 herbal medicine lectures to choose
2 panel discussions
Herb walks and medicine-making demonstrations
Friday intensives and field studies
Keynote Address with Chris Kilham
Concert with Doug Elliott, Todd Elliott and the Possum Gravy Boys
Saturday evening bonfire with songs and stories
Qi Gong on Saturday and Sunday morning
Speakers: Lise Alschuler, Rebecca Beyer, Mark Blumenthal, Teresa Boardwine, Mary Bove, Doug Elliott, Todd Elliott, Joe Hollis, Chris Kilham, Kat Maier, Jason Miller, Kenneth Proefrock, Jillian Stansbury, Katie Stage, Marc Williams, David Winston, and Donald Yance
Those who register and attend the symposiumin personreceive:
Attendance at live lectures June 2 – 4 (Friday events, CE fee, lodging and meals are extra)
Streaming of all videos made at the symposium for 6 months (except outdoor sessions which won’t be recorded)
Here’s a preview of just one of the videos offered as part of the SW Conference: Long COVID: Symptoms, Etiology and Management Plans from the EU with Jack Lambert, MD, PhD, a leading researcher on long COVID, who joined us last week from Dublin, Ireland. Enjoy!
February’s Featured Recording: Addressing the Multiple Causes of Insomnia with Mary Bove, ND
Disruption of healthy sleep patterns can occur for many reasons, including current stressful situations, female hormonal imbalance, adrenal dysfunction, nutritional deficiency, depression, anxiety, glucose deregulation, hepatic detox issues, thyroid malfunction, chronic inflammation and pain. Botanical medicines offer safe and effective non-habit-forming sleep aids to address the specific needs of the individual.
This presentation includes a description of current standard medical treatments, diet and lifestyle recommendations and case histories. Naturopathic physician, Mary Bove, also discusses a variety of botanicals including California poppy, valerian, American skullcap, chamomile, catnip and more.
Included:
The featured recording mentioned above.
Complimentary PDF of the speaker’s PowerPoint presentation.
Andfree CE*: 1.5 general CME hours for naturopathic physicians, approved by OBNM
Steps to order your free* recording:
Order at least one audio recording or digital book frombotanical-medicine.orgat the regular price.
Proceed to checkout and finalize payment. The free recording will be added to your account automatically!
How to earn the free naturopathic CE:
Listen to the recording and keep a record onthis certificateof all completed recordings. It’s as easy as that!
Every month, a new featured recording. To make sure you don’t miss your monthly FREE* recording, pleasesign up for our e-newsand whitelist our sites (or add these domain names to your contacts: botanicalmedicine.org and botanical-medicine.org).
*The featured recording is free with the purchase of one recording or book. Continuing education (CME) credits are available for naturopathic physicians.
January’s Featured Recording: New Discoveries from the Rainforest with Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter
Chris Kilham draws from his years in the Peruvian Amazon studying with curanderos (herbal healers) and shamans (healers who also work to heal the psyche and spirit). After describing the continuing devastation he has observed, he gives hope for saving portions of the rainforest by the cultivation of native foods and medicinals. He describes three of these plants in this presentation.
Dragon’s blood (also known as sangre de drago) is the red latex from the croton tree (Croton lecherli) which is excellent for wound healing and enhances new, healthy skin formation. It is also high in antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory and antifungal. The cosmetics industry has been using it recently to add to products that promote collagen formation, and he has been instrumental in establishing sustainable trade between local communities and skin care companies.
Juito (Genipa americana) is a medium-sized tree, whose fruits yield a blue-black dye when soaked in water. It is used for hair dye and tattoos in local villages. It has potential as a natural black dye in the cosmetics industry to replace highly toxic or irritating chemical dyes.
Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus laevis) is a large rainforest tree whose bark is used medicinally and is one of the most popular traditional rainforest remedies. It has been used for centuries as a remedy for arthritis and rheumatism and as an aid to relieve lower back pain. It is an overall tonic with broad application and few known side effects. Also used to treat diarrhea, hemorrhoids, menstrual dysfunction and as an aphrodisiac.
Chris also describes how the commerce in these botanicals can help the local communities in the Amazon to enjoy a better quality of life, and the connections he has made toward this end. We look forward to having him back at Medicines from the Earth in 2023!
Included:
The featured recording mentioned above.
Andfree CE*: 1.5 general CME hours for naturopathic physicians, approved by OBNM
Steps to order your free* recording:
Order at least one audio recording or digital book frombotanical-medicine.orgat the regular price.
Proceed to checkout. Enter coupon code FREE and this will discount the audio recording to zero.
How to earn the free naturopathic CE:
Listen to the recording and keep a record onthis certificateof all completed recordings. It’s as easy as that!
Every month, a new featured recording. To make sure you don’t miss your monthly FREE* recording, pleasesign up for our e-newsand whitelist our sites (or add these domain names to your contacts: botanicalmedicine.org and botanical-medicine.org).
*The featured recording is free with the purchase of one recording or book. Continuing education (CME) credits are available for naturopathic physicians.
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.
December’s Featured Recording: Panel: Managing the Effects of Endocrine Disruptors with Botanical Medicine with Jason Miller, DACM, LAc, Kenneth Proefrock, NMD and Mary Rondeau, ND, RH (AHG)
Panelists: Jason Miller, Kenneth Proefrock and Mary Rondeau
Addressing the challenges presented in the keynote address the previous evening, this panel describes therapies for those already exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). Kenneth Proefrock begins with a detailed description of the pathways by which the body eliminates toxic environmental chemicals, and how those systems can be enhanced with botanicals and nutrients. Mary Rondeau discusses the role of EDCs in autism, and Jason Miller speaks specifically about the disruptions to the endocrine system that can lead to cancer, and the physiological processes behind it. Botanicals and other natural therapies to restore balance are provided in every section.
Other topics: when fasting is beneficial for detoxification, and when it can be harmful to patients in an already weakened condition; what diets and lifestyle changes can be helpful; and many more details brought out in the question and answer period at the end. (Catalog Number 19ME17)
The information on this site is provided as a research resource for health professionals and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner. Consult your medical care provider before using any herbal medicine.
This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience.
Privacy settings
Privacy Settings
This site uses functional cookies and external scripts to improve your experience. Which cookies and scripts are used and how they impact your visit is specified on the left. You may change your settings at any time. Your choices will not impact your visit.
NOTE: These settings will only apply to the browser and device you are currently using.
Cookie Consent
This site uses cookies for Google Analytics and Facebook.