{"title":"Arthritis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"case-studies-in-clinical-herbalism","title":"05ME32 - Case Studies in Clinical Herbalism","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cabrera-Chanchal\"\u003eChanchal Cabrera.\u003c\/a\u003e Review of three cases: osteoarthritis and hip replacement: asthma and discontinuing steroid inhalers: polymyalgia rheumatica and weaning from prednisone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602420240600,"sku":"05ME32","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_31a8396d-a412-4ac3-b397-2a32a819cc2e.png?v=1752122186"},{"product_id":"botanical-therapies-for-joint-pain","title":"08ME14 - Botanical Therapies for Joint Pain","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda-McQuade Crawford.\u003c\/a\u003e Botanical and other natural therapies can allow patients to regain joint mobility and function without symptom-relieving NSAI drugs and their side effects. Revisit the traditional arthralgia materia medica, which includes Zanthoxylum, Gelsemium, Chimaphila, Hamamelis and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602408935640,"sku":"08ME14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6e95634d-af92-441b-9b76-b8fd566b28f6.png?v=1752122156"},{"product_id":"connective-tissue-disorders-and-aging","title":"06SW27 - Connective Tissue Disorders and Aging","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Mitchell-Bill\"\u003eBill Mitchell.\u003c\/a\u003e Therapies for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/herbal-medicine\/arthritis\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003earthritis\u003c\/a\u003e, weak muscles, bursitis and loss of connective tissue integrity. Includes case histories to illustrate the therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602387767512,"sku":"06SW27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6f5ae23d-5a77-4b63-900d-61d1cb2259d7.png?v=1752122226"},{"product_id":"treating-inflammation-with-botanical-medicines-part-1","title":"03ME30 - Treating Inflammation with Botanical Medicines, Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove. \u003c\/a\u003e This comprehensive two part lecture begins with an explanation of the purposes and processes of inflammation. The pathways of acute and chronic inflammation are compared and contrasted.  Immune reactions in chronic inflammation are explained as a cycle of hypersensitivity, and conditions associated with hypersensitivity are listed, including Crohn's disease, celiac disease, hepatitis C, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Grave's disease and many others.  Humoral immune reactions are also described and associated conditions listed, including allergies, asthma, food sensitivity, scleroderma and sinusitis. Botanical and other therapies include essential fatty acids, and a comprehensive materia medica which includes herbs for inflammation of the skin, mouth, genitourinary tract, rheumatologic conditions  and topical anti-inflammatories. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Treating-Inflammation-with-Botanical-Medicines-Part-2?search=Treating+Inflammation+with+Botanical+Medicines%2C\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602336780504,"sku":"03ME30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_38dc6040-5d9d-47cc-bca1-85fa581bd8c3.png?v=1752122805"},{"product_id":"treating-inflammation-with-botanical-medicines-part-2","title":"03ME31 - Treating Inflammation with Botanical Medicines, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove. \u003c\/a\u003e Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Treating-Inflammation-with-Botanical-Medicines-Part-1?search=Treating+Inflammation+with+Botanical+Medicines%2C\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e this comprehensive two part lecture begins with an explanation of the purposes and processes of inflammation. The pathways of acute and chronic inflammation are compared and contrasted.  Immune reactions in chronic inflammation are explained as a cycle of hypersensitivity, and conditions associated with hypersensitivity are listed, including Crohn's disease, celiac disease, hepatitis C, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, Grave's disease and many others.  Humoral immune reactions are also described and associated conditions listed, including allergies, asthma, food sensitivity, scleroderma and sinusitis. Botanical and other therapies include essential fatty acids, and a comprehensive materia medica which includes herbs for inflammation of the skin, mouth, genitourinary tract, rheumatologic conditions  and topical anti-inflammatories.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602336714968,"sku":"03ME31","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_dd2b8a1e-3cbd-4c33-969d-1e2631db8ec8.png?v=1752122806"},{"product_id":"managing-arthritis-with-herbal-therapies","title":"02ME09 - Managing Arthritis with Herbal Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Low-Dog,-Tieraona\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTieraona Low Dog.\u003c\/a\u003e  Describes the treatment of rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, including the differentiation of anti-inflammatory herbs and other agents. 02ME09\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602332553432,"sku":"02ME09","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8126d5b6-78c6-4dd5-aa07-d1ac9efbbca0.png?v=1752122481"},{"product_id":"inside-outside-applications-for-joint-tissue-inflammation","title":"18ME15 - Inside\/Outside Applications for Joint \u0026 Tissue Inflammation ","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Boardwine-Teresa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine.\u003c\/a\u003e  Learn simple remedies for aching joints and inflamed tissues. Internal botanical formulas can be supplemented by a variety of poultices, salves and soaks to speed healing. Demonstration of a few of these techniques is included in the presentation. \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\/2018-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602310697176,"sku":"18ME15","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":"herbal-support-in-the-treatment-of-joint-pain-and-inflammation","title":"00SW26 - Herbal Support in the Treatment of Joint Pain and Inflammation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e (ND, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/nursing-continuing-education\/\" target=\"\"\u003eRN\u003c\/a\u003e). This lecture focuses on herbs used to treat chronic arthritic syndromes such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis. Therapies which address the whole person are described as well as specific botanicals for specific symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602304733400,"sku":"00SW26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_af89e9aa-b07a-4ced-84e0-7f7f5110737a.png?v=1752122344"},{"product_id":"the-role-of-botanical-medicine-in-pain-and-inflammation","title":"19SW18  - The Role of Botanical Medicine in Pain and Inflammation","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Miller, DACM\u003c\/a\u003e. Chronic inflammation is a persistent, dysfunctional inflammatory response. It damages cells and tissues, disrupts cell-signaling networks, and can predispose a person to autoimmune conditions or other chronic diseases. Chronic inflammation is implicated in the pathogenesis of many conditions including atherosclerosis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, stroke, chronic pain, periodontal disease, neurodegenerative conditions and cardiovascular disease. Inflammation and pain are nearly always associated with each other. This lecture investigates the subjective nature of pain, its relation to inflammation, and the treatment of inflammation and pain with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/herbal-medicine\/TCM\" target=\"\"\u003etraditional Chinese medicine\u003c\/a\u003e principles and herbs, supported by the latest biomedical research.\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 style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" 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":50602292216024,"sku":"19SW18","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":"botanicals-for-inflammatory-bowel-diseases-and-associated-arthritis-conditions","title":"21SW22 - Botanicals for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Associated Arthritis Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Heath-McAllister\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeath McAllister, ND, RH (AHG) \u003c\/a\u003eThis presentation covers Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBD along with associated arthritis conditions including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis. Learn how to diagnose these bowel conditions and associated antinuclear antibody (ANA) patterns. Investigate the different ANA patterns and what they mean, and discuss conventional treatments. In treatment, the first focus is on identifying the initiating cause, removing inflammatory triggers and infections, and correcting the terrain. This is followed by the use of botanicals and nutrients for modulating inflammation and immune response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2021-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2021 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603416781016,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602278027480,"sku":"21SW22","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":"clinical-uses-of-autumn-crocus-colchicum-atumnale","title":"21ME23 - Clinical Uses of Autumn Crocus (Colchicum atumnale)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e  Colchicum is the source of the colchicine alkaloid, well known for quickly reducing inflammation in gouty arthritis. However, Colchicum may have many other uses due to affects on microtubules of the cytoskeleton, affecting mitosis, vesicle trafficking, and cellular structure and dynamics. Despite potential toxicity, long-term use of colchicine is shown to be safe in children, and even in pregnant and nursing women when used in very small amounts to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other collagen vascular diseases. This presentation will review the history of the alkaloid as well as current research on the plant of conditions other than gout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2021-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603419074776,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602275143896,"sku":"21ME23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_dad9f0a3-6d69-41b4-b91d-0fcffcdd98c4.png?v=1752121354"},{"product_id":"a-multidisciplinary-integrated-model-for-treating-chronic-pain-and-opioid-dependence","title":"22SW14 - A Multidisciplinary Integrated Model for Treating Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Eisen-David\" target=\"\"\u003eDavid Eisen, LAc, MSW, OMD\u003c\/a\u003e  This lecture discusses W.I.S.H. an integrated medical and behavioral health program designed to treat chronic pain and opioid dependence effectively and compassionately. The goal of WISH is to increase functionality and quality of life. This program employs a participant-centered. trauma-informed approach, The modalities that WISH uses include acupuncture, nutrition, herbal medicine, physical therapy, mentors, movement therapy (yoga\/tai chi\/qi gong), meditation, and education regarding pain theory. Over the past 6 years, WISH has successfully treated over 1,0000 people. Outcomes show significant reductions in pain, an increase in ADLs and better sleep, as well as a reduction in hospitalizations.\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\/2022-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"\"\u003e2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603415208152,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602273374424,"sku":"22SW14","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"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/arthritis.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}