{"title":"Alzheimer's Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-therapies-for-early-alzheimers-disease","title":"05ME29 - Natural Therapies for Early Alzheimers Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e. Therapies include the herbs bacopa, Vinca minor, rosemary, ginkgo, Crateagus, gotu kola, plus nutrients and dietary recommendations. Case histories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602420338904,"sku":"05ME29","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d7afb376-6dbe-4bc1-ba51-09f35df10231.png?v=1752122527"},{"product_id":"panel-herbs-for-brain-enhancement-and-treating-cognitive-decline","title":"06ME37 - Panel: Herbs for Brain Enhancement and Treating Cognitive Decline","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\"\u003eDonald Yance\u003c\/a\u003e. Do brain enhancers work? Discussion of herbs for improving mental function and treating cognitive decline at any age, including Alzheimers and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age\/\" target=\"\"\u003edementia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602387865816,"sku":"06ME37","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9202e758-4fbc-4861-a994-2512d693310f.png?v=1752122586"},{"product_id":"new-look-at-alzheimers-and-parkinsons-disease","title":"13SW28 - New Look at Alzheimers and Parkinsons Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. How aging, oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction lead to Alzheimers and Parkinsons symptoms. Prevention measures are the best \"cure\", but once the disease manifests, some natural therapies can be of use. Recommendations for herbs and nutrients include their use with pharmaceuticals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602376855768,"sku":"13SW28","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f008d662-880b-48c2-ba3e-662d7240c83a.png?v=1752122547"},{"product_id":"the-aging-brain-ayurvedic-therapies-for-maintaining-mental-health","title":"15ME31 - The Aging Brain: Ayurvedic Therapies for Maintaining Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Satam-Shubhangee\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eShubhangee Satam\u003c\/a\u003e. As we age, structural and functional changes are seen in the brain which may give rise to conditions such as memory loss, poor concentration and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimers and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age\/\" target=\"\"\u003edementia\u003c\/a\u003e. Ayurveda emphasizes proper diet, lifestyle, herbs and special therapies to prevent brain dysfunctions and maintain mental health. Formulas including turmeric, amla, brahmi, mandukparni, shankhpushpi and others offer anxiolytic, anti-depressant, nootropic and neuroprotective qualities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602350280920,"sku":"15ME31","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":"the-prevention-and-treatment-of-alzheimers-disease-with-botanicals-and-nutrients","title":"03SW19 - The Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease with Botanicals and Nutrients","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Rountree-Robert\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRobert Rountree\u003c\/a\u003e. The current epidemic of Alzheimer's disease in the aging population of the US is the main topic of this presentation.  The pathophysiology of the disease is described.  Nontoxic interventions include herbal and nutrient antioxidants for the brain which can help increase mental clarity,  reduce inflammation and modulate the metabolism, the endocrine system and neurotransmitter function.  The physiological effect of neuroprotective herbs such as ginkgo, ashwagandha, brahmi, Siberian ginseng and others are described.  Neuroprotective nutrients such as Omega-3 EFA's, DHA, acetyl-L-carnitine and inositol are included in the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602333536472,"sku":"03SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d4573c21-9271-4163-a3b9-6234c9067c66.png?v=1752122750"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-cognitive-support","title":"17SW19 - Botanicals for Cognitive Support","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Alschuler-Lise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLise Alschuler.\u003c\/a\u003e There are limited pharmaceutical options for supporting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age\/\" target=\"\"\u003ecognitive health\u003c\/a\u003e – especially for prevention and early changes.  Botanical therapies may limit progression of cognitive changes through cerebral activation, increased cerebral blood flow, anti-oxidation and anti-inflammation. A review of the pros and cons of pharmaceutical approaches is included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602324754648,"sku":"17SW19","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":"alzheimer-s-disease-the-loss-of-memory-and-self","title":"17ME10 - Alzheimer's Disease: The Loss of Memory and Self","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston.\u003c\/a\u003e New research suggests that amyloid plaques and tau protein are not the cause of most Alzheimer's, rather they are the brain's response to chronic inflammation and immune activation (caused by GI inflammation, hypertension, diabetes, sleep deprivation and nutrient deficiency). If this is correct (and multiple studies suggest it is) it is possible that lifestyle interventions, mental and physical exercise, herbs, diet and supplements may offer real benefits for reducing neuroinflammation and hyper-immune response, as well as promoting cerebral circulation, memory, focus and concentration.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe lecture notes for this recording are available here: \u003ca 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":50602322788568,"sku":"17ME10","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":"neurological-and-cognitive-decline-part-1-and-part-2","title":"19NeuPart1andPart2 - Neurological and Cognitive Decline, Part 1 and Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jason Miller, DACM\u003c\/a\u003e.  One click orders parts 1 and 2 of this 4-hour presentation. This intensive explores neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. It includes an inquiry into genetic markers associated with disease occurrence rates, internal terrain markers associated with catabolic\/anabolic imbalance, inflammation, stress hormones and reproductive hormone deficiency. We also examine the influence of chronic and acute stress, environmental toxins, diet, lifestyle, genetics and pharmaceuticals on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age\/\" target=\"\"\u003ecognitive function\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":50602287661272,"sku":"19NeuPart1andPart2","price":29.99,"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":"case-studies-in-the-naturopathic-treatment-of-neurodegenerative-conditions","title":"23ME14 - Case Studies in the Naturopathic Treatment of Neurodegenerative Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e Several case studies in a variety of neurodegenerative conditions are presented to illustrate the pharmacology of conventional care and how we specifically strategize to implement alternatives. In each case we discuss the biochemistry and rationale for the prescribed pharmacologic agents and then the botanical and nutritional strategies that we use to eliminate the pharmaceutical, or minimize its dosage, and\/or modify its side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCases included in this discussion: Parkinson's disease (2 cases), Multiple Sclerosis (1 case with commentary on other autoimmune conditions) and Dementia\/Cognitive decline\/Alzheimer's (2 cases–Lewy body and Bismuth toxicity).\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603418648792,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602263675096,"sku":"23ME14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_659fe013-ba9c-48f9-928f-b7ee3609b7f0.png?v=1752121346"},{"product_id":"panel-discussion-mild-cognitive-impairment-can-it-be-halted-or-reversed","title":"23ME21 - Panel Discussion: Mild Cognitive Impairment: Can it be Halted or Reversed?","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Alschuler-Lise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLise Alschuler, ND\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG\u003c\/a\u003e As our population ages, millions of Americans are being diagnosed with MCI: Mild Cognitive Impairment, which does not yet interfere that much with daily tasks but can progress to dementia and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Patients are told there's really nothing they can do. Many drugs have been tested for treating MCI and the early signs of AD, and just a handful have been approved. Is there another way? Panelists talk about their experiences in the clinical management of MCI, and the wide-ranging causes and possible solutions.\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":50603431428312,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602263118040,"sku":"23ME21","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_0c0a7de5-db15-4cc7-9505-9aa83e0e2fa2.png?v=1752121625"},{"product_id":"the-dementia-epidemic-evolution-causes-and-the-role-of-botanical-medicine","title":"24ME02 - The Dementia Epidemic: Evolution, Causes and the Role of Botanical Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Miller, DACM, LAc\u003c\/a\u003e  In recent years, technological advances have increased human life expectancy worldwide. However, our increased lifespan has not equated to an increase in our health span. In this lecture we explore the relationship between our minds, our microbiota, and the ecological networks that we live in to help us uncover some of the key physiological mechanisms underlying the development of mild cognitive impairment and the 4 most common forms of dementia: Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy body, and frontotemporal dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also dig into the powerful role that botanical medicine has to play in the management of the dementia epidemic. Combined with nutrition, lifestyle, dietary, and spiritual medicine, it is an essential part of both the prevention and treatment of cognitive decline, as well as a synergistic therapeutic strategy that can work in concert with symptomatic pharmaceutical medications.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603437981912,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602260594904,"sku":"24ME02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d69b6160-312f-4384-817e-ebe827094df1.png?v=1752121789"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/alzheimers-disease.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}