{"title":"Brain Damage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"traumatic-brain-injuries-naturopathic-approaches-to-the-treatment-of-cerebral-palsy-stroke-tia-and-concussion","title":"15SW29 - Traumatic Brain Injuries: Naturopathic Approaches to the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Stroke, TIA and Concussion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e Describes the underlying physiology of traumatic brain injury and the stages of progression, so that appropriate interventions can be established at any stage. The long-term implications of head injury are also described (eplipesy\/seizure disorders, emotional disorders, brain damage) and naturopathic therapies, including botanicals, amino acids and nutraceuticals are presented.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602359259352,"sku":"15SW29","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":"naturopathic-approaches-to-the-treatment-of-neurologic-trauma-from-traumatic-brain-injuries-to-multiple-chemical-sensitivities","title":"15ME04 - Naturopathic Approaches to the Treatment of Neurologic Trauma: From Traumatic Brain Injuries to Multiple Chemical Sensitivities","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Neurologic injury can be caused by concussion and cerebrovascular disease, but is most often due to the accumulation of inflammatory mediators from daily contact with a toxic world. Includes discussion of naturopathic approaches to neurologic injury due to head trauma, hypoxia, heavy metals and chemical exposure, and lays the groundwork for preventing and treating neurologic inflammation and degeneration with botanicals and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in earning \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNaturopathic CME\u003c\/span\u003e credits, please see more details on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-medical-education-cme-naturopathic-physicians\/\" target=\"\"\u003eNaturopathic CE\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602357162200,"sku":"15ME04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6c5eae06-134e-4f7a-a016-143ba6825426.png?v=1752122531"},{"product_id":"naturopathic-interventional-strategies-for-seizure-disorders-and-other-neurological-conditions","title":"18ME32 - Naturopathic Interventional Strategies for Seizure Disorders and other Neurological Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: K\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. We begin with a broad discussion of the types of seizure disorders and related neuralgic conditions, the presumed causes for their onset and development, and the expected progression for these conditions. We then discuss therapeutic interventions, beginning with allopathic agents and rationale, discussing weaning strategies, ethical medico-legal concerns, and botanical\/nutraceutical agents that are helpful in the process. The discussion examines the therapeutic use of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/medical-marijuana-education-for-clinicians\/\" target=\"\"\u003eCannabis\u003c\/a\u003e products and derivatives, liposomes, and other botanical and nutraceutical agents: Albizzia, Glycyrrhiza, Scutellaria, Rauwolfia, Bacopa, Convolvulus, Schisandra, glycine, taurine, B12 and folate analogs, piracetam, pramiracetam, oxiracetam, aniracetam, idebenone, sulbutiamine, and phenylbutyrate.\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":50602309091544,"sku":"18ME32","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-therapies-for-stroke-recovery","title":"19ME33 - Botanical Therapies for Stroke Recovery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jillian Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough most of it is molecular and animal-based, there is now a large amount of research on plant-based approaches for acute stroke recovery which supports traditional folkloric approaches. Learn what herbs may offer neuroprotection in acute ischemic states, what molecules may support neuro-regeneration, and what herbs offer regenerative effects on the cerebral vasculature. Catalog Number 19ME33\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\u003ehere: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602288152792,"sku":"19ME33","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":"getting-into-the-brain-liposome-based-strategies-for-neurological-conditions","title":"21SW12 - Getting into the Brain: Liposome Based Strategies for Neurological Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e Common conditions of the central nervous system, such as trauma, neurodegeneration, multiple sclerosis, stroke, and brain tumors represent a huge medical need. According to a World Health Organization report, about 1.5 billion people globally are suffering from neurological diseases. Drug therapies for neurological conditions are particularly inefficient, primarily due to the selectivity of the blood-brain barrier. Liposomes are nano- or micro-sized vesicles consisting of one or more lipid bilayers surrounding an aqueous compartment. They have emerged as promising therapeutic delivery systems that can cross the blood-brain barrier and allow for targeted delivery of nutrients and other therapies to the central nervous system.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint  and Lecture Notes for this recording are available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2021-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2021 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603422712024,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602278715608,"sku":"21SW12","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":"alternatives-to-polypharmacy-in-conditions-of-neurologic-impairment","title":"22SW19 - Alternatives to Polypharmacy in Conditions of Neurologic Impairment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Kenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e  Those diagnosed with severe neurologic impairment are frequently \u003cbr\u003eprescribed multiple medications to manage a variety of interrelated \u003cbr\u003esymptoms including pain, uncontrolled muscle tone, seizure, sympathetic \u003cbr\u003estorming, dyspnea, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation. However, \u003cbr\u003elimited communication abilities often prevent these patients from \u003cbr\u003ereporting their symptoms, and polypharmacy further limits clinical \u003cbr\u003eassessment of symptoms and response to therapies. We discuss alternative\u003cbr\u003eagents and strategies for the ten most prescribed medications for this \u003cbr\u003epopulation of patients. Although we will focus on the pediatric \u003cbr\u003epopulation, much of this material will be pertinent to all ages. We will\u003cbr\u003ealso spend some time discussing the special ramifications of \u003cbr\u003eneurodegenerative conditions in people as they age, with attention to \u003cbr\u003ethe often devastating consequences of inappropriate or over-medication, \u003cbr\u003ewhich is a documented major cause of early demise in these patients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint and article for this recording are 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\/2022-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603414946008,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602272194776,"sku":"22SW19","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":"case-studies-in-the-naturopathic-management-of-traumatic-brain-injury","title":"23SW11 - Case Studies in the Naturopathic Management of Traumatic Brain Injury","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e Five cases illustrate the management of neurological injury resulting from a variety of events. We investigate the initial cause of the brain injury, what pharmaceuticals and other treatments have been given so far, and how botanicals and nutrients can have a profound therapeutic effect on these conditions, often leading the reduction and\/or elimination of the pharmaceuticals prescribed. Cases include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-year-old female: Cerebral palsy with dystonia post-birth trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year-old male: Near-fatal drowning and persistent seizure disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22-year-old male: Concussion\/post-concussion syndrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32-year-old female: Chemical\/Mold toxicity-induced neuro-inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68-year-old female: Cerebro-vascular accident and neurological-inflammation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":50603418550488,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602266067160,"sku":"23SW11","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":"gastrodia-elata-traditional-chinese-medicine-for-managing-migraines-stroke-and-more","title":"23SW14 - Gastrodia elata: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Managing Migraines, Stroke and More","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/stansbury-jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e Gastrodiae Rhizoma, also called chƒÂ¬ jiƒÂ n in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been used for centuries to manage effective inhibition of diverse conditions including convulsion, oxidative stress, mental disorders, amnesia, cardio-cerebral-vascular diseases, and inflammation, among others. It has been widely studied and several mechanisms of activity were found, including the modulation and regulation of monoamine oxidase activity, monoamine concentration and turnover, antioxidant activity, GABAergic system induction, BDNF induction, neuroprotection and anti-inflammatory activity [ref: PMID: 24716103]. This presentation describes the mechanisms of action and the therapeutic uses of Gastrodia, including migraine and stroke.\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":50603422548184,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602265870552,"sku":"23SW14","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\/brain-damage.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}