{"title":"Educational Opportunities for Naturopathic Doctor (ND) CE Credits","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"botanical-therapies-for-thyroid-disease","title":"05SW03 - Botanical Therapies for Thyroid Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e Botanical and other natural interventions for both overactive and under active thyroid are discussed. The treatment protocol is determined by the cause of thyroid dysfunction, most notably maladaptive response to stress resulting in chronically high cortisol levels, genetic factors and environmental toxicity. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis recording is also included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/thyroid-management-for-clinicians\/\"\u003eThyroid Management for Clinicians\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602419683544,"sku":"05SW03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_b5fc5e47-a28c-4348-b031-dc6c99de7700.png?v=1760029655"},{"product_id":"natural-weight-management-pt-1","title":"06ME03 - Natural Weight Management, Pt 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDonald Yance.\u003c\/a\u003e This two-part lecture begins with a careful consideration of the dietary recommendations useful in  promoting health and preventing obesity. Lifestyle habits and exercise are included in this section. Once this foundation is established, the topic is broadened to include a description of endocrine and neurological imbalances that lead to weight gain, and how to normalize them. Next Donnie covers the useful diagnostic tests for assessing weight control. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Natural-Weight-Management-Pt-2?search=Natural+Weight+Management\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":50602418438360,"sku":"06ME03","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_cc4c2aee-0a89-4653-ab0f-6329443912ea.png?v=1752122529"},{"product_id":"natural-weight-management-pt-2","title":"06ME04 - Natural Weight Management, Pt 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDonald Yance\u003c\/a\u003e.  Based on the recommendations in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Natural-Weight-Management-Pt-1?search=Natural+Weight+Management\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e,  the second part presents a program of botanical and nutritional supplementation.  This includes recommendations for useful adaptogens and specific nutrients to optimize metabolism. The lecture then goes on to list a suggested protocol of herbs and nutrients and the rationale for each. It concludes with a list of \"the worst foods to eat and why.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602418372824,"sku":"06ME04","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8ec52fe7-b5d1-4078-88ff-bc12dbb3b846.png?v=1752122529"},{"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":"botanical-interventions-for-sleep-disorders","title":"07SW01 - Botanical Interventions for Sleep Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e Sleep is that enigmatic state that provides for the possibility of dreaming. Sleeping and dreaming are activities that are extremely important to our mental and emotional well-being, but the western medical model still doesn't know why. We discuss agents that are helpful to get a person to sleep, keep them asleep, facilitate a rich dream world and normalize automatic processes like breathing patterns and relaxation of skeletal muscles. In-depth coverage of insomnia, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea and frequent waking. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602411655384,"sku":"07SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_406de5e1-2228-4bfc-bb7f-0ca48f21466f.png?v=1752122098"},{"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":"nervous-system-trophorestoratives-for-anxiety-depression-insomnia-exhaustion","title":"09SW17 - Nervous System Trophorestoratives for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Exhaustion","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Nervous System Trophorestoratives for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Exhaustion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602402840792,"sku":"09SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_7e5238ff-7ff2-4ea7-bce3-65ec4df9a255.png?v=1752122540"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-modulating-thyroid-hormones-and-reproductive-system","title":"10ME30 - Botanicals for Modulating Thyroid Hormones and Reproductive System","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury.\u003c\/a\u003e A review of the synergy between these hormonal systems explores why female distance runners of low body weight often become amenorrheic: women with thyroid disease may struggle with fertility: and women with PCOS have both reproductive and thyroid hormone imbalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis recording is also included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/thyroid-management-for-clinicians\/\"\u003eThyroid Management for Clinicians\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602400350424,"sku":"10ME30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f2547691-d051-44d3-a968-31d8118f750d.png?v=1760030239"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-asthma-weaning-patients-from-pharmaceuticals","title":"10SW27 - Botanicals for Asthma: Weaning Patients from Pharmaceuticals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e This session provides an overview of asthma etiology and the conventional approaches before examining herbal alternatives to pharmaceuticals for the management of asthma in children and adults. Kenneth discusses herbal formulas and other natural interventions for asthma, including adaptogens such as Eleutherococcus and Rhodiola and botanical bronchodilators such as Ephedra and Ammi visnaga.\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":50602398318808,"sku":"10SW27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_aec5f565-20ed-46a7-badb-9e0d458e289c.png?v=1760031068"},{"product_id":"musculoskeletal-external-herbal-applications","title":"11ME24 - Musculoskeletal External Herbal Applications","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Boardwine-Teresa\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine\u003c\/a\u003e. Treating sprains, strains and pains using plants and herbal remedies externally include: liniments, fomentations and poultices for muscle aches: herbal oils and salves for tendons and ligaments: and rubefacients for reducing the pain of arthritis. External uses of: mullein, comfrey, plantain, self heal, Solomon's seal and others.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/naturopathic-ce-for-pain-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602396877016,"sku":"11ME24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_40a9efd1-b811-4fa3-b534-51ddcdb85a76.png?v=1752122515"},{"product_id":"neurodevelopmental-disorders-in-children","title":"11SW24 - Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD.\u003c\/a\u003e In this presentation, naturopathic physician Kenneth Proefrock examines key issues in common neurodevelopmental syndromes found in children including ADD\/ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, Tourette's syndrome and trichotillomania. We look at common aberrations in neurotransmitter functioning, how to develop reasonable and effective interventions, and how to create a systems-oriented approach to understanding neurological and behavioral development in children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602393338072,"sku":"11SW24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_e04ad214-dc26-4531-ada1-8e736cdb016a.png?v=1752122540"},{"product_id":"pediatric-eyes-ears-nose-and-throat-conditions","title":"11SW29 - Pediatric Eyes, Ears, Nose and Throat Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. Naturopathic physician, Mary Bove, reviews the role of herbal medicines in the treatment of pediatric EENT conditions in this presentation. Mary examines rhinovirus, otitis media, croup, fever and other common EENT pediatric conditions, then dives into botanicals to help support children with these conditions, including Glycyrrhiza glabra, Pelargonium sidoides, Allium sativum, Euphrasia officinalis and more.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602392912088,"sku":"11SW29","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6e27c657-9053-4300-9db2-5b8e5eb52fbb.png?v=1752122607"},{"product_id":"role-of-environmental-toxicants-in-obesity-metabolic-syndrome-type-2-diabetes","title":"12ME05 - Role of Environmental Toxicants in Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome \u0026 Type 2 Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crinnion-Walter\"\u003eWalter Crinnion.\u003c\/a\u003e A review of the current research that strongly links environmental pollutants to obesity, blood sugar problems and diabetes. Persistent pollutants such as PCBs, chlorinated pesticides, plastics and outdoor air pollution have all been implicated. The role of farmed fish intake in diabetes is also discussed, along with botanicals and other natural therapies for helping to reverse these effects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602392453336,"sku":"12ME05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_89d72215-f904-4b80-92aa-355014cbfe9d.png?v=1752122661"},{"product_id":"pedatric-dermatology","title":"12SW11 - Pedatric Dermatology","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. Discusses different kinds of dermatitis: atopic, allergic\/contact, seborrhea, diaper rash, impetigo, molluscum contagiosum, warts, dermatophytosis, tinea and others. Reviews factors contributing to skin issues in children \u003cbr\u003esuch as lifestyle, gut micro flora, allergens, infection, and stress, and contrasts the use of pharmaceuticals and \u003cbr\u003enatural medicines for these conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602389045464,"sku":"12SW11","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_4f7fdae9-3537-4bb5-885e-f70c05b259fb.png?v=1752122606"},{"product_id":"natural-medicine-for-childhood-asthma","title":"13SW25 - Natural Medicine for Childhood Asthma","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove\u003c\/a\u003e. Describes the atopic (allergic) child and how to control the cell-mediated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eimmunity overreaction\u003c\/a\u003e that leads to allergy and asthma. Prevention is discussed along with treatment protocols for children with acute and chronic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-approach-to-mcas-and-histamine-intolerance\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003easthma and allergic rhinitis\u003c\/a\u003e. Discussion of medications and side effects, and weaning strategies followed by herbal, dietary and nutrient recommendations.\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":50602380361944,"sku":"13SW25","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6226d752-304f-4849-9316-60b217a598dd.png?v=1760308362"},{"product_id":"chronic-pain-herb-alternatives-to-pharmaceuticals","title":"13ME16 - Chronic Pain: Herb Alternatives to Pharmaceuticals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Romm-Aviva\"\u003eAviva Romm.\u003c\/a\u003e Millions of Americans experience chronic daily pain. NSAIDs, narcotics, and other pharmaceuticals are responsible for thousands of medical complications. Herbal medicines are generally much safer than pharmaceutical drugs. This discussion explores the roots of pain, how to support patients with chronic pain, whether and how to wean patients from conventional medications, and botanical sleep agents, antidepressants, anti-inflammatories, mild analgesics and strong sedatives for treating pain.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/naturopathic-ce-for-pain-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602378625240,"sku":"13ME16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9e81832a-2e26-435e-b4a7-300019e7d441.png?v=1752122210"},{"product_id":"updates-on-botanicals-for-subclinical-hypothyroid","title":"13SW09 - Updates on Botanicals for Subclinical Hypothyroid","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e. This 2013 update on subclinical hypothyroid includes a thorough discussion of diagnostic indicators and the pros and cons of thyroid hormone supplementation. Also included: discussion of Hashimotos thyroiditis, herbs and nutrients for restoring thyroid health and methods of tapering thyroxine dosage as normal functioning is restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recording is also included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/thyroid-management-for-clinicians\/\"\u003eThyroid Management for Clinicians\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602377052376,"sku":"13SW09","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8ec48319-523d-4236-87ef-fdd014961ac0.png?v=1760308375"},{"product_id":"herbal-and-nutritional-gastroenterology-pt-1","title":"14SW10 - Herbal and Nutritional Gastroenterology, Pt 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Digestion, absorption and elimination are truly the foundation of health. This two-part lecture offers a comprehensive review of common and sometimes difficult-to-address conditions: achlorydia, leaky gut syndrome, IBS, IBD, chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, constipation, gastric ulcers, GERD and gallstones, GI-based depression and more. Continued in P\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Herbal-and-Nutritional-Gastroenterology-Pt-2?search=Herbal+and+Nutritional+Gastroenterology\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eart 2\u003c\/a\u003e: catalog number 14SW11.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602370072792,"sku":"14SW10","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_463bf03c-c794-49e8-8cd7-48822baf4ba4.png?v=1752122323"},{"product_id":"herbal-and-nutritional-gastroenterology-pt-2","title":"14SW11 - Herbal and Nutritional Gastroenterology, Pt 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Herbal-and-Nutritional-Gastroenterology-Pt-1?search=Herbal+and+Nutritional+Gastroenterology\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e, catalog number 14SW10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602370007256,"sku":"14SW11","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6aa2e260-59a0-4911-8941-6dbc0e6f758f.png?v=1752122324"},{"product_id":"anxiety-and-insomnia-in-women-the-fearsome-twosome","title":"14SW23 - Anxiety and Insomnia in Women: The Fearsome Twosome","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hudson-Tori\"\u003eTori Hudson.\u003c\/a\u003e Generalized anxiety disorder and chronic insomnia in women are discussed, as well as how adrenal dysfunction can be both cause and consequence. Anxiety disorders can manifest differently in women and can worsen premenstrually, postpartum and in the perimenopausal transition. Insomnia is pandemic in midlife women, although the cause remains unexplained within the scientific community. Includes both an evidence-based and traditional approach to using select botanicals with particular attention to the influence of cortisol on sleep disturbance, and the influence of other hormonal states on insomnia and anxiety. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-medical-education-cme-naturopathic-physicians\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602369351896,"sku":"14SW23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_06f79355-d343-4f0f-86bd-04899df3513f.png?v=1752122047"},{"product_id":"thyroid-hashimotos-graves-botanical-medicine-nutrition-and-iodine","title":"14ME30 - Thyroid: Hashimotos, Graves', Botanical Medicine, Nutrition and Iodine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. This lecture outlines thyroid physiology, and the pathophysiology of autoimmune thyroiditis. Provides a deeper look into the role of iodine in the thyroid and the safety concerns around iodine supplementation. Specific herbal medicines and their roles in thyroid health are discussed. The human immune system is deeply intertwined with the endocrine and neurological networks and can be isolated from them when treatment is addressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recording is also included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/thyroid-management-for-clinicians\/\"\u003eThyroid Management for Clinicians\u003c\/a\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602366927064,"sku":"14ME30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5441958c-f9ec-47c2-8f6a-6cbe07011901.png?v=1760308390"},{"product_id":"therapeutic-uses-of-the-cannabinoids-and-other-cannabis-compounds-part-1","title":"15SW01 - Therapeutic Uses of the Cannabinoids and Other Cannabis Compounds Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e.  Kenneth Proefrock presents his clinical experience using Cannabis therapeutically for a wide range of conditions from seizures, restless leg syndrome and insomnia, to cancer, MS, Parkinsons and chronic pain. Detailed usage information includes prescribing as an internal agent, a vapor, as food and in topical applications for pain. Includes some of the more interesting research on the variability of constituents with different cultivation techniques and cross-reactions with other therapeutic agents. Reviews laws surrounding medical uses with an emphasis on Arizona. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Therapeutic-Uses-of-Cannabinoids-and-Other-Compounds-Pt2?search=Therapeutic+Uses+of+the+Cannabinoids+and+Other+Cannabis+Compounds\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":50602365845720,"sku":"15SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1e5a558f-594f-49ac-afe3-c1a7cc0f5457.png?v=1760308406"},{"product_id":"therapeutic-uses-of-the-cannabinoids-and-other-cannabis-compounds-pt-2","title":"15SW02 - Therapeutic Uses of the Cannabinoids and Other Cannabis Compounds Pt. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Therapeutic-Uses-of-Cannabinoids-and-Other-Compounds-Pt1?search=Therapeutic+Uses+of+the+Cannabinoids+and+Other+Cannabis+Compounds\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1 \u003c\/a\u003eKenneth Proefrock continues presenting his clinical experience using Cannabis therapeutically for a wide range of conditions from seizures, restless leg syndrome and insomnia, to cancer, MS, Parkinsons and chronic pain. Detailed usage information includes prescribing as an internal agent, a vapor, as food and in topical applications for pain. Includes some of the more interesting research on the variability of constituents with different cultivation techniques and cross-reactions with other therapeutic agents. Reviews laws surrounding medical uses with an emphasis on Arizona.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602365616344,"sku":"15SW02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_078bf6fd-d6cb-425f-8442-dce3d659ae29.png?v=1760308417"},{"product_id":"botanical-insights-into-early-childhood-caries","title":"15SW08 - Botanical Insights into Early Childhood Caries","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove, ND.\u003c\/a\u003e Early childhood caries is the most common chronic childhood diseases and one of the most preventable. This rapidly progressing infectious disease leads to tooth decay and oral pain and discomfort. Botanical medicines offer natural options for oral hygiene support, microbial management, tissue healing, and pain control. Discussion includes current standard medical treatment and diet and lifestyle recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602364436696,"sku":"15SW08","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fed981dd-630a-4f19-8855-74124797b75c.png?v=1752122096"},{"product_id":"the-cytokine-connection-to-insomnia","title":"15SW15 - The Cytokine Connection to Insomnia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMary Bove\u003c\/a\u003e. Cytokines are proteins acting as neuro-immune modulators. Specific cytokines stimulated by chronic infection, inflammation, and persistent stress can lead to sleep disruption and insomnia. Botanical therapeutics involves a multi-faceted approach: modulating cytokines and neurotransmitters, quenching inflammation and re-regulating the immune system. A combination of anti-inflammatory, nervine and adaptogenic herbs can help restore normal sleep patterns. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-medical-education-cme-naturopathic-physicians\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602362175704,"sku":"15SW15","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1a89c1df-33ab-4fe9-b520-9f6cc5bb0f7e.png?v=1752122725"},{"product_id":"healing-sleep","title":"15SW20 - Healing Sleep","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hobbs-Christopher\"\u003eChristopher Hobbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Describes the emerging research on the function and importance of sleep for health and longevity, and natural remedies and lifestyle choices for optimizing sleep. We discover what factors can reduce sleep quality (such as drugs and alcohol, which can sedate but also interfere with delta and REM phases of sleep).\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-medical-education-cme-naturopathic-physicians\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602361290968,"sku":"15SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_19a9cf56-433a-46f9-8f54-1c94443b4302.png?v=1752122316"},{"product_id":"herbal-medicine-and-weight-management","title":"15SW19 - Herbal Medicine and Weight Management","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. It seems our patients and the public often ask us to address the latest herbal breakthroughs on the market. Making sense of the current claims, we will also touch on weight loss pharmaceuticals and procedures, and what weight management strategies have been shown to actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602358112472,"sku":"15SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6a1317a2-9528-479a-88e2-1ae4f6fe0c0e.png?v=1752122337"},{"product_id":"mood-disorders-an-integrative-approach-to-reducing-and-eliminating-the-use-of-pharmaceuticals-part-1","title":"15ME07 - Mood Disorders: An Integrative Approach to Reducing and Eliminating the Use of Pharmaceuticals, Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\"\u003eDonald Yance\u003c\/a\u003e. Part 1. Depression and anxiety are major public health problems and contribute to cancer, heart disease, obesity, and neurological diseases. They often occur together and include debilitating restlessness, fatigue, anger, concentration problems, tension, irritability, and sleep problems. Constitutional assessment, blood testing and examination of the environment help to build an effective protocol using herbs, essential oils, nutrients, foods, and lifestyle changes, which may allow a patient to reduce or eliminate use of benzodiazepines, SSRIs and other medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602356900056,"sku":"15ME07","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bc6ebd3c-2525-4ac0-b126-9c40e294929f.png?v=1752122512"},{"product_id":"mood-disorders-an-integrative-approach-to-reducing-and-eliminating-the-use-of-pharmaceuticals-part-2","title":"15ME08 - Mood Disorders: An Integrative Approach to Reducing and Eliminating the Use of Pharmaceuticals, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\"\u003eDonald Yance\u003c\/a\u003e. Part 2. Depression and anxiety are major public health problems and contribute to cancer, heart disease, obesity, and neurological diseases. They often occur together and include debilitating restlessness, fatigue, anger, concentration problems, tension, irritability, and sleep problems. Constitutional assessment, blood testing and examination of the environment help to build an effective protocol using herbs, essential oils, nutrients, foods, and lifestyle changes, which may allow a patient to reduce or eliminate use of benzodiazepines, SSRIs and other medications.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602356637912,"sku":"15ME08","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_faefbda1-8154-4b26-8718-329a1fb48687.png?v=1752122512"},{"product_id":"botanical-nutritional-protocols-for-insomnia-and-other-sleep-disorders","title":"15ME20 - Botanical\/Nutritional Protocols for Insomnia  and Other Sleep Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston.\u003c\/a\u003e Research has clearly shown over the past thirty years that poor quality or inadequate amounts of sleep can contribute to hypertension, obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Many herbs have a long history of being used for insomnia and other sleep disorders but how do we determine which herbs to use for which sleep disorder and for which person? In this class we discuss common sleep problems and the most appropriate therapies (herbal\/nutritional) to help relieve them.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-medical-education-cme-naturopathic-physicians\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602354573528,"sku":"15ME20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9d99a5eb-391e-4ee6-a4b3-0e2d245bd359.png?v=1752122109"},{"product_id":"the-influence-of-cannabis-on-the-psyche","title":"15ME30 - The Influence of Cannabis on the Psyche","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Spelman-Kevin\"\u003eKevin Spelman\u003c\/a\u003e. Reports in both the biomedical literature and from patients suggest that there are beneficial effects of Cannabis on various psychological conditions. Conversely, there are reports of detrimental influences of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/medical-marijuana-education-for-clinicians\/\" target=\"\"\u003eCannabis\u003c\/a\u003e on mental health, including addiction. This lecture discusses both sides and shines a light on a topic that will increasingly be discussed in healthcare provider's forums and the press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602350444760,"sku":"15ME30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_372bece3-e819-4980-bf23-0e3b095f8f66.png?v=1760308429"},{"product_id":"women-s-thyroid-health","title":"16SW28 - Women's Thyroid Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove.\u003c\/a\u003e  Herbal medicines can increase function and stimulation of the thyroid, decrease activity and inhibition of the gland, and influence thyroid hormone conversion in the peripheral tissues. We discuss botanical protocols for treating hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, and autoimmune thyroid diseases. Treatment protocols include botanicals, nutrients and lifestyle management. Several case history reviews are presented. 16SW28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recording is also included in the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/thyroid-management-for-clinicians\/\"\u003eThyroid Management for Clinicians\u003c\/a\u003e series..\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602342219992,"sku":"16SW28","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f158c24f-3b34-4ce5-9985-e0baff21c96e.png?v=1760308450"},{"product_id":"the-digestive-system-and-neurological-health-healing-the-gut-brain-axis-with-botanical-medicine-part-1","title":"16ME01 - The Digestive System and Neurological Health: Healing the Gut-Brain Axis with Botanical Medicine, Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. Part 1 of this intensive explores the complex relationship between the organisms in the digestive system and the health of our nervous system. By examining recent research into the gut-brain axis (GBA) in the light of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and formulas, an elegant understanding of this new field emerges. Continued in Part 2 catalog number 16ME02. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602341859544,"sku":"16ME01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_eae7522f-d105-4b87-b290-6630979d3786.png?v=1752122726"},{"product_id":"the-intricate-relationship-between-food-allergy-endocrine-imbalance-and-inappropriate-weight-gain","title":"16ME03 - The Intricate Relationship between Food Allergy, Endocrine Imbalance and Inappropriate Weight Gain","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e.  Persistent weight gain can be a result of poor diet and lack of exercise, but for some people changing these things is not enough to reduce body fat. The solution for these individuals begins with an understanding of the relationship between the digestive system, nervous system and hormonal systems. This leads us into the ever-more-intriguing world of epigenetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602341794008,"sku":"16ME03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5dbf4755-69ca-48e5-95af-cf1b5334ee7f.png?v=1752122742"},{"product_id":"the-digestive-system-and-neurological-health-healing-the-gut-brain-axis-with-botanical-medicine-part-2","title":"16ME02 - The Digestive System and Neurological Health: Healing the Gut-Brain Axis with Botanical Medicine, Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from Part 1 this intensive explores the complex relationship between the organisms in the digestive system and the health of our nervous system. By examining recent research into the gut-brain axis (GBA) in the light of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and formulas, an elegant understanding of this new field emerges. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602341728472,"sku":"16ME02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/HES_Digital_Download_Product_Images_d74cabdd-b459-401d-b220-57eb571f87c1.png?v=1760658112"},{"product_id":"rebuilding-damaged-intestinal-walls-and-treating-gut-permeability-with-botanical-medicines","title":"16ME04 - Rebuilding Damaged Intestinal Walls and Treating Gut Permeability with Botanical Medicines","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. When the permeability of the gut walls is altered, numerous systemic health complaints may result. Undigested proteins can leak into the submucosal tissue, causing gut reactivity and digestive symptoms. If these proteins are absorbed into the blood stream, allergic and autoimmune conditions may manifest. This lecture offers herbal and nutritional therapies for repairing the intestinal mucosa and restoring optimal gut barrier functions.\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":50602341597400,"sku":"16ME04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_228588bc-06c6-45a7-9dec-49e718e25333.png?v=1760308462"},{"product_id":"pessaries-feminine-healing-for-shining-the-light-and-mending-the-tissues","title":"16ME10 - Pessaries: Feminine Healing for Shining the Light and Mending the Tissues","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Boardwine-Teresa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine.\u003c\/a\u003e Learn how to make many different vaginal suppositories depending on a woman's need: vaginitis, cervical displasia, menopausal dryness, clearing unwanted energies and more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602341204184,"sku":"16ME10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_584df7e0-8ac5-4778-ae11-c4e46e676d39.png?v=1752122610"},{"product_id":"weight-loss-herbs-help-or-hype","title":"16ME33 - Weight Loss Herbs: Help or Hype?","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Describes botanical agents reported to support weight loss, including purported thermogenic agents such as green tea and cayenne, agents that support insulin response such as chromium and legumes, and agents that affect lipid metabolism such as guggul and berberine. From hoodia to chitosan to coconut oil, we review the research on popular weight-loss aids to help determine which may actually have value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602339762392,"sku":"16ME33","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8e5e0aba-b38f-4694-9f3f-6d574da2cfa6.png?v=1752122840"},{"product_id":"botanicals-to-support-happiness-and-reduce-anxiety-and-depression","title":"17SW10 - Botanicals to Support Happiness and Reduce  Anxiety and Depression","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Alschuler-Lise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLise Alschuler\u003c\/a\u003e. While relieving depression and anxiety is a significant step towards wellness, assisting patients even further along the wellness pathway towards joy and contentment is ultimate healing. Botanicals are important tools to help move people into lasting happiness. Also includes a discussion of the use of botanicals to help patients discontinue anxiolytics and  anti-depressants.\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602326229208,"sku":"17SW10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_467163c9-cbd6-4fbb-95ac-6a568396fd5f.png?v=1752122143"},{"product_id":"panel-cannabis-as-an-alternative-to-opioids-benzodiazepines-nsaids-and-other-drugs","title":"17SW17 - Panel: Cannabis as an Alternative to Opioids, Benzodiazepines, NSAIDs and other Drugs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Treasure-Jonathan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJonathan Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. While these drugs can have unintended side effects, the use of Cannabis as a substitute should be carefully evaluated for efficacy, adverse reactions and best use for either weaning patients from a drug or using it in conjunction to reduce drug dosage and negative effects. In a fair comparison, Cannabis may be better, but a user may also develop tolerance, loss of effect, and side effects from Cannabis. Examine all sides of this topic with three experienced clinicians.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602325016792,"sku":"17SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fd59014b-a7a1-49fc-be7d-5cc8d2b6cb11.png?v=1752122567"},{"product_id":"cannabis-and-cancer-sifting-the-science","title":"17SW25 - Cannabis and Cancer: Sifting the Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Treasure-Jonathan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJonathan Treasure\u003c\/a\u003e. The use of Cannabis to treat issues such as cancer pain or chemo-induced nausea and vomiting is well established. However, there is also widespread patient interest in Cannabis as a direct anticancer agent. This session reviews how cancer involves the endocannabinoid system, and presents data on the anticancer properties of Cannabis both in terms of cancer pathophysiology \u0026amp; molecular biology, as well as its effects on specific malignancies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602324361432,"sku":"17SW25","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3.png?v=1760652004"},{"product_id":"vagus-nerve-part-1-the-brain-s-effect-on-immunity-and-gut","title":"17ME19 - Vagus Nerve, Part 1: The Brain's Effect on Immunity and Gut","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDonald Yance.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(30, 145, 207);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Part 1 we review vagus nerve physiology and discuss how positive emotions build physical health through this connection between the brain and the gut, and how techniques such as meditation, prayer, mindfulness, deep breathing and listening to relaxing music provide great benefit to patients with heart disease and cancer through the stimulation of the vagus nerve. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Vagus-Nerve-Part-2-The-Effect-of-the-Gut-on-the-Brain?search=17me20\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e examines the gut's effect on our brain functioning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoints for Part 1 and Part 2 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/cme-nds-medicines-earth-herb-symposium-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602321969368,"sku":"17ME19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_1b57d87a-ad36-4c5a-b389-03b993027716.png?v=1752122833"},{"product_id":"vagus-nerve-part-2-the-effect-of-the-gut-on-the-brain","title":"17ME20 - Vagus Nerve, Part 2: The Effect of the Gut on the Brain","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDonald Yance.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eContinued from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Vagus-Nerve-Part-1-The-Brains-Effect-on-Immunity-and-Gut?search=17me19\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e This discussion focuses on the gut flora and its influence on immunity and brain functioning. Recent research shows that a lack of beneficial gut flora and toll-like receptors in the gut wall stimulate a neuroendocrine response to gut pathogens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoints for Part 1 and Part 2 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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/cme-nds-medicines-earth-herb-symposium-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602321936600,"sku":"17ME20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_950ec12e-ca66-42d8-85ad-86f640dfb548.png?v=1752122834"},{"product_id":"phytotherapy-for-asthma","title":"01ME19 - Phytotherapy for Asthma ","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bone-Kerry\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKerry Bone\u003c\/a\u003e. A thorough examination of the pathophysiology, mediators, and factors associated with asthma (allergens, atopy, air quality, poor digestion, stress, etc.) Treatment goals are listed, and a complete materia medica is presented for the treatment of asthma.  Concludes with two case histories.\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":50602316497112,"sku":"01ME19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_7c8e62e8-d34c-4d55-9fa6-00b08475cfc1.png?v=1760308487"},{"product_id":"use-of-cannabis-compounds-for-health-and-disease-treatment-a-science-based-review","title":"18SW03 - Use of Cannabis Compounds for Health and Disease Treatment: A Science-Based Review","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hobbs-Christopher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristopher Hobbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Reviews over 250 clinical trials on the efficacy and safety of cannabis use for glaucoma, HIV\/AIDs, opiate addiction,  nausea, cancer-related cachexia, muscle spasms, epilepsy, pain, autoimmune diseases and inflammation. The benefits and drawbacks of different delivery systems, different solvents for extraction and vaporizers are discussed. Clinically relevant details on the chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, are summarized.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602314367192,"sku":"18SW03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d4da8721-fb17-4e50-980e-b5a16ab91492.png?v=1760308524"},{"product_id":"abnormal-paps-cervical-dysplasia-and-hpv","title":"18SW08 - Abnormal Paps, Cervical Dysplasia and HPV","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage.\u003c\/a\u003e There are many strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV). Low-risk strains cause warts of all types; high-risk strains of HPV cause most abnormal paps and cervical cancer. Many people don't realize that high-risk HPV can also cause oropharyngeal, esophageal, vulvar, penile, and anal cancers. This presentation highlights the latest research on HPV, as well as conventional and herbal treatments for the virus. Herbal treatments for abnormal paps are also discussed.\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\/2018-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/cme-for-nds-southwest-conference-2018\/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602313941208,"sku":"18SW08","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fa76d928-b069-4f40-afef-48aec39a4df1.png?v=1752122012"},{"product_id":"panel-prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age","title":"18SW16 - Panel: Prevention of Cognitive Decline as we Age","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cabrera-Chanchal\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChanchal Cabrera, FNIMH, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG\u003c\/a\u003e; and\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. With over 5 million US citizens afflicted with Alzheimer's disease, and that number predicted to rise to 7 million in  few more years, cognitive decline is one of the most pressing challenges our society faces. This panel examines current theories of causation of cognitive decline and pharmaceutical agents in use today, their side effects and general effectiveness, contrasted with recommendations for diet, lifestyle, botanical and nutritional programs to protect our cognitive ability as we age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602313449688,"sku":"18SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9d749c63-1a34-4ac6-9d8a-14fd31f6caaf.png?v=1752122597"},{"product_id":"botanical-therapies-for-insulin-resistance-and-metabolic-syndrome","title":"18SW19 - Botanical Therapies for Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Insulin resistance, obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS) have been linked to a wide range of chronic degenerative diseases including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, atherosclerosis, hypertension and Alzheimer's disease. MetS also interferes with healthy sleep, inhibits digestion, causes hyper-coagulation of the blood and decreases immune function. In this class we discuss the dietary, nutritional and lifestyle causes of this common condition, and its prevention and effective treatment using botanicals, nutritional supplements, lifestyle changes and diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe lecture notes for this recording are available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2018-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/cme-for-nds-southwest-conference-2018\/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelated blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/the-herbal-approach-to-metabolic-syndrome\/\" target=\"\"\u003eHerbal Approach To Metabolic Syndrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602313220312,"sku":"18SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fd71b0cf-b312-40b0-ba3e-ce338e763ac2.png?v=1752122155"},{"product_id":"daily-tonics-recipes-for-life-and-longevity","title":"18SW20 - Daily Tonics: Recipes for Life and Longevity","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jillian Stansbury.\u003c\/a\u003e This presentation aims to inspire participants to prepare teas, smoothies, and remedies embraced folklorically as longevity tonics. From He Shou Wu, to Ginseng, to Astragalus, to culinary herbs, plants that can be enjoyed in everyday formulas, brews and tonics are explored.\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\/2018-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/cme-for-nds-southwest-conference-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602313089240,"sku":"18SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_85eb1b6c-7a78-4cda-a656-d92ec40d79b8.png?v=1752122238"},{"product_id":"demystifying-sibo-small-intestine-bacterial-overgrowth","title":"18SW23 - Demystifying SIBO (Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage\u003c\/a\u003e. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, or SIBO, has emerged as a very common underlying cause of bloating, abdominal pain, reflux, diarrhea, and constipation. Often, these symptoms are called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), but finding the cause of the symptoms allows us to offer lasting treatment or cure. This presentation highlights symptoms and diagnosis of SIBO, as well pharmaceutical and herbal treatments, giving the tools needed to treat this condition and address common challenges during treatment.\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\/2018-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602312958168,"sku":"18SW23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5866b9aa-5e82-4bbc-a97c-0d5d22e39bc2.png?v=1752122242"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/continuing-education-credit-for-naturopathic-doctor.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}