{"title":"Allergies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"allergies-herbal-treatment-formulas","title":"06SW26 - Allergies: Herbal Treatment \u0026 Formulas","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner.\u003c\/a\u003e Begins with a description of the reasons for the development of allergies, including poor digestion, stress, and repeated dietary insults. Includes methods for determining allergies to specific foods without expensive testing. Provides a review of alterative, lymphatic, tonic, and astringent herbs for allergies, with strategies for formulation and delivery.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: This recording is included in the \u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/allergies-and-asthma-audio-series\/\"\u003eAllergies and Asthma\u003c\/a\u003e Audio Series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602414702808,"sku":"06SW26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fc1c4e7f-ea07-423e-963d-67506e432c36.png?v=1760029693"},{"product_id":"environmental-chemicals-and-childhood-disorders","title":"07ME43 - Environmental Chemicals and Childhood Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crinnion-Walter\"\u003eWalter Crinnion.\u003c\/a\u003e Research is presented which connects childhood brain cancers, autism, ADHD, allergies and asthma with exposure to environmental toxins. Also discussed are the role of diet and supplementation in the prevention and treatment of such problems, and how women may reduce the toxic legacy that will be passed on to their children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602411917528,"sku":"07ME43","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5db54c0e-3a3c-4cff-b8b2-2a789128f19f.png?v=1752122279"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-eye-disorders-cataracts-glaucoma-allergy","title":"08ME01 - Botanicals for Eye Disorders: Cataracts, Glaucoma \u0026 Allergy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e Botanicals and dietary supplements include mixed carotenoids, Vitamins E and C, flavonoids fromUncaria gambier, bilberry, quercetin, Euphorbia, Coleus forskohlii, comfrey and others. Safe and effective eye drops and washes are described.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602409951448,"sku":"08ME01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6b7edac1-f4b3-46cb-a293-b00bd8ccda70.png?v=1752122129"},{"product_id":"atopic-phenomena-allergies-asthma-and-eczema","title":"09ME32 - Atopic Phenomena: Allergies, Asthma and Eczema","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Herbal protocols for allergies, asthma, eczema, hay fever and hives include the use of Ginkgo, Euphrasia, Tanacetum, Ephedra and Curcuma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated: This recording is included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/allergies-and-asthma-audio-series\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAllergies and Asthma\u003c\/a\u003e Audio Series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602404085976,"sku":"09ME32","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bff00794-2505-421e-a43e-de0e87b0d325.png?v=1752122060"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-autoimmune-disease-and-allergies","title":"13SW05 - Herbs for Autoimmune Disease and Allergies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. A broad discussion of useful herbs in autoimmune diseases and allergies. Immunomodulators: American ginseng, ashwagandha, Asian ginseng, cats claw, shisandra berries, etc. Immunoregulators: Amla fruit, boswellia gum, dan shen root, turmeric and others. Alteratives: blue flag, burdock, cleavers, Oregon grape etc. Includes specific herbal recommendations for rheumatoid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/herbal-medicine\/arthritis\" target=\"\"\u003earthritis\u003c\/a\u003e, akylosing spondylitis, Crohns, Hashimotos \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/herbal-medicine\/Thyroid\" target=\"\"\u003ethyroiditis\u003c\/a\u003e, lupus, scleroderma and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602377117912,"sku":"13SW05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2feadfa0-a30c-4bf7-8180-de9518b9c26a.png?v=1752122373"},{"product_id":"the-problem-of-proton-pump-inhibitors-for-gerd-and-their-alternatives","title":"17SW13 - The Problem of Proton Pump Inhibitors for GERD and their Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. The PPIs and other acid-blocking drugs are commonly prescribed but the consequences are not often recognized. Such drugs can impair digestive health in the long run, calling for deeper acting, restorative therapies. Herbal medicines can help restore motility, support favorable gut flora, and help correct the underlying issues causing reflux, gastric pain and indigestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2017-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-(PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602325278936,"sku":"17SW13","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"},{"product_id":"differential-application-of-botanical-immunomodulating-agents-for-children","title":"17ME23 - Differential Application of Botanical Immunomodulating Agents for Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBotanicals interact with the human immune system in a variety of ways, eliciting multiple types of physiological responses: from activating macrophages and balancing helper T1 and T2 cells to inhibiting inflammation by blocking pro-inflammatory cytokines. Understanding some of the basic pharmacological strengths of specific phytochemicals, the seasonal variation of pharamacologic activity, and the application in pediatric healthcare gives the clinician options for using immune botanicals as rapid response agents in acute situations (such as acute respiratory¢â‚¬â€¹ infections) and as long-term immune building agents (in allergies and other chronic conditions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2017-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602321739992,"sku":"17ME23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"},{"product_id":"botanical-interventions-for-hyperreactive-immune-systems","title":"00SW04 - Botanical Interventions for Hyperreactive Immune Systems","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Discussion of the complement cascade and its function in immunity: activation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"\"\u003emast cells\u003c\/a\u003e and phagocytosis.  The inability of the immune system to recognize \"self\" and \"non-self\", and the subsequent over-reaction of the system to stimuli, lead to many pathologies.  When the immune system response becomes hypersensitive to something in the environment, it will react to agents that are not inherently disease causing as if they were.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"\"\u003eAllergies, allergic rhinitis, asthma and eczema\u003c\/a\u003e can be managed by understanding the nutrients and botanical medicines which modulate this response.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602307780824,"sku":"00SW04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5c7e4ea7-365c-4cd9-840f-e13e07a00a69.png?v=1752122097"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-restoring-gut-mucosal-health-and-function","title":"19SW19 - Herbs for Restoring Gut Mucosal Health and Function","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. Restoration of the gut mucosa and intestinal barrier with botanicals can offer specific support for mucosal immunity, cell regeneration and encouraging a healthy biome. Mucosal barrier and secretions are compromised with food allergies, stress, inflammatory gut issues and many systemic diseases. This presentation describes specific botanicals, their application and use in restoring mucosal immunity and health. Discusses traditional use, more science-based use and clinical applications in case histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2019 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/new-cme-for-nds-southwest-conference-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602292150488,"sku":"19SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"},{"product_id":"im-not-sick-its-allergies-natural-treatments-for-allergic-conditions","title":"23SW12 - \"I'm Not Sick...It's Allergies!\" Natural Treatments for Allergic Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG\u003c\/a\u003e Allergies are common, affecting at least 7% of people in North America. Symptoms can be confusing in this post-pandemic time and can be frustrating at any time. This session discusses natural and herbal treatments for allergies and related conditions such as sinusitis and allergic conjunctivitis. We also review signs of more complex conditions such as mast cell disorders. Pharmaceutical treatments are also reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2023-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603425661144,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602266001624,"sku":"23SW12","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"bitters-as-therapeutic-tonics-demonstration","title":"23ME04 - Bitters as Therapeutic Tonics (Demonstration)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Boardwine-Teresa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e Learn to create bitter tonics for systemic health issues. Bitter herbs can be used to affect long-term issues such as hyperlipidemia, allergies, the gut\/brain connection, trauma and anxiety. Taking examples of the bitter tonics of Italy and Germany, we will build our formulas to be suitable for quick relief and long term change, and explore better bitters for a healthy life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2023-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603416289496,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602264854744,"sku":"23ME04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_0c397d83-2077-4fe4-b704-0e15f04d8ab3.png?v=1752121291"},{"product_id":"mast-cells-their-role-in-health-and-disease-and-botanical-affectors","title":"23ME17 - Mast Cells – Their Role in Health and Disease and Botanical Affectors","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e Mast cells are renowned contributors to hypersensitivity reactions, particularly type-I hypersensitivity, through their release of histamine and proteases, as well as potent lipid mediators. The term \"Mast Cell Mediator Disorders\" is being used to refer to the trickster symptoms now being shown to be contributory to a wide range of disorders, which include not just allergic reactions, but a variety of cancers and autoimmune diseases. Many of these cases stump physicians, presenting as digestive, cardiac, psychiatric or other disorders. They are found to involve a spectrum of mast cell disorders only after years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. This session will take a deep dive into exploring mast cell activity and botanical agents that can help control abnormal mast cell activation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2023-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603428380888,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602263380184,"sku":"23ME17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_19d67f38-c081-4c05-8177-08ebe72ae617.png?v=1752121550"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/allergies.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}