{"title":"Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"herbal-and-natural-approaches-to-syndrome-x","title":"05ME04 - Herbal and Natural Approaches to Syndrome X","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Syndrome X is a state of insulin resistance that can induce hypertension, hyperlipidemia and obesity, increasing the chances of cardiovascular disease. Therapies include dietary recommendations, exercise and botanicals for managing insulin resistance, as well as differentiations for hypertension, high cholesterol and obesity that characterize metabolic syndrome X symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelated blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/the-herbal-approach-to-metabolic-syndrome\/\"\u003eHerbal Approach To Metabolic Syndrome\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602421813464,"sku":"05ME04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_423e3e8d-0fcd-49af-a194-6d3f6ce6d7c0.png?v=1752122322"},{"product_id":"insulin-resistance-natural-therapeutics","title":"08ME33 - Insulin Resistance: Natural Therapeutics","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e. Agents used for increasing insulin sensitivity are preferred over those substances that stimulate insulin secretion. The mechanisms of action of pharmaceutical drugs and twelve herbal medicines that lower blood glucose and increase insulin sensitivity are reviewed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602407952600,"sku":"08ME33","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_90e5c8ac-8b25-46df-8969-df8478c2c7c4.png?v=1752122412"},{"product_id":"managing-type-ii-diabetes-without-glucophage","title":"08SW04 - Managing Type II Diabetes without Glucophage","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. Glucophage (metformin) is commonly used to treat non-insulin-dependent diabetes but side effects and increasing dependence can affect quality of life.  Discussion of the management of type II diabetes with lifestyle and specific herbal remedies (bitter melon, Gymnema sylvestre and others).  Includes weaning patients from medication as blood sugar becomes normalized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602407362776,"sku":"08SW04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_be210c20-cc61-4e80-8ab3-b32c6680c78c.png?v=1752122485"},{"product_id":"herbal-therapies-for-type-ii-diabetes","title":"09ME31 - Herbal Therapies for Type II Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. Diabetes can often be managed without drugs. Explores the use of barberry, milk thistle, bilberry, aloe vera, juniper, goat's rue, gymnema, fenugreek and other herbs in a comprehensive treatment plan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602404118744,"sku":"09ME31","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f4c0d90c-6a72-4c7d-92d4-f34f9fe2b334.png?v=1752122360"},{"product_id":"dysglycemia","title":"11SW26 - Dysglycemia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\"\u003eDeborah Frances.\u003c\/a\u003e Dysglycemia\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602393108696,"sku":"11SW26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2353e649-9ca6-47d0-b83b-dad2c2611184.png?v=1752122267"},{"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":"medicine-for-diabetes-and-cholesterol-from-desert-untouchables","title":"12SW26 - Medicine for Diabetes and Cholesterol from Desert Untouchables","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Burgess-Martha\"\u003eMartha Burgess\u003c\/a\u003e. Harvest techniques and preparation of medicine from cholla, prickly pear, bricklebush, yellow trumpet flower \u003cbr\u003eand aloe vera leaf. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602388160728,"sku":"12SW26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_24e16a64-3f2b-43ef-a650-d15ff8227c56.png?v=1752122505"},{"product_id":"understanding-tcm-concepts-in-a-modern-clinic-pt-1","title":"11ME19 - Understanding TCM Concepts in a Modern Clinic Pt. 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. TCM concepts include Spleen Dampness, Liver Qi Stagnation and Kidney Essence Deficiency.  Biomedical context includes Syndrome X (metabolic syndrome) associated with lipid imbalance, hyperinsulinism, elevated blood sugar and the resulting oxidative damage, and cardiovascular disease. Therapeutic options:  formulas include aromatic herbs for improving digestion, absorption and assimilation, improving liver function and nourishing blood essence. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Understanding-TCM-Concepts-in-a-Modern-Clinic-Pt-2?search=Understanding+TCM+Concepts+in+a+Modern+Clinic\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":50602382754008,"sku":"11ME19","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bdd6181a-8a25-48fa-92ea-1617c47584ba.png?v=1752122822"},{"product_id":"understanding-tcm-concepts-in-a-modern-clinic-pt-2","title":"11ME20 - Understanding TCM Concepts in a Modern Clinic Pt. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Understanding-TCM-Concepts-in-a-Modern-Clinic-Pt-1?search=Understanding+TCM+Concepts+in+a+Modern+Clinic\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e, catalog number 11ME19.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602382688472,"sku":"11ME20","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_0aa469ec-82e6-45cb-ab62-afed9c1a6c86.png?v=1752122824"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-insulin-resistance-and-type-ii-diabetes","title":"04SW04 - Herbs for Insulin Resistance and Type II  Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e. This talk discusses the relationship between these two conditions, and herbs which effect them. It distinguishes between blood-sugar lowering herbs that do so by making hyperinsulinemia worse and those that do so by increasing insulin sensitivity and lowering insulin and blood sugar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602373841112,"sku":"04SW04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6884b184-1381-4b5d-bcae-b8f7d6bd94d3.png?v=1752122376"},{"product_id":"managing-obesity-and-related-syndromes-a-cross-cultural-perspective","title":"14SW22 - Managing Obesity and Related Syndromes: A Cross-Cultural Perspective","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hobbs-Christopher\"\u003eChristopher Hobbs\u003c\/a\u003e. Practical strategies to manage obesity and related syndromes: chronic inflammation, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. A cross-cultural perspective is presented which emphasizes practical, sustainable traditional and scientifically supportable methods centering on herbal medicine along with diet and healthy habits.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602369417432,"sku":"14SW22","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f1d129c6-bf66-4b9b-acd3-e038528e79f9.png?v=1752122484"},{"product_id":"plant-based-inositol-compounds","title":"16ME17 - Plant-Based Inositol Compounds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Inositol compounds occur naturally in the body, and serve many metabolic, reproductive and inflammation-modulating roles. Inositol also occurs naturally in legumes and other plants, such as carob, Astragalus and Medicago, which can be used therapeutically for PCOS, obesity, diabetes and other conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602340810968,"sku":"16ME17","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":"latest-research-on-paraoxonase-1-and-dietary-recommendations-for-boosting-its-function","title":"16ME35 - Latest Research on Paraoxonase 1 and Dietary Recommendations for Boosting its Function","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crinnion-Walter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWalter Crinnion\u003c\/a\u003e. Paraoxonase 1 is an enzyme produced in the liver that is carried by HDL cholesterol. Low levels are associated with heart disease, diabetes (both types), depression, RA, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. It is also the body's main defense against pesticides in foods. Fortunately, there are many healthy things to do to boost the function of this enzyme – including the polyphenols in our diets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602339696856,"sku":"16ME35","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":"effectively-managing-diabetes-with-botanicals","title":"03SW02 - Effectively Managing Diabetes with Botanicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Fenugreek is a common ingredient in curry spices and is often added to Middle Eastern breads.  Modern researchers have taken a great interest in it; confirming that the ground seeds stabilize blood sugar in diabetic patients, reduce cholesterol levels and normalize hormones.  The chemical makeup of the seeds is presented, and methods of administering it in the diet and as a tea and poultice are described.  Flaxseed oil is the richest in omega 3 fatty acid which is considered essential to health.  The effects of fiber in flaxseed on blood sugar, and the mechanisms of this regulatory action are discussed at length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602336157912,"sku":"03SW02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_87e2b562-0128-4497-9821-8618c7f43a8c.png?v=1752122271"},{"product_id":"protocols-for-the-treatment-of-diabetes","title":"17SW18 - Protocols for the Treatment of Diabetes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. What used to be called adult-onset diabetes (Type 2 Diabetes) is now commonly seen in children as well as adults, driven by obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise, nutrient deficiencies and environmental pollutants.  In this class we differentiate between the various types of diabetes, discuss the underlying pathophysiology and orthodox treatment of each, and how we can use herbs, diet, healthy lifestyle choices and nutrition supplements to prevent or treat this modern epidemic.\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\/2017-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-(PDF)\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602324951256,"sku":"17SW18","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":"top-ten-pharmaceuticals-and-alternatives","title":"17ME29 - Top Ten Pharmaceuticals and Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crinnion-Walter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWalter Crinnion.\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eClinicians need to be aware of the potential side-effects of the medications that have become so commonplace in our society that many seem to think of them as just a normal part of life. For example, Prilosec or Prevacid (and other H2 blockers) can cause overt B12 deficiency leading to serious brain damage. Discover botanicals, supplements and lifestyle therapies that can be just as effective without these serious side effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2017-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2017 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602321346776,"sku":"17ME29","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-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":"understanding-metabolic-syndrome-x-hyperinsulinemia-botanical-and-natural-therapies","title":"00SW19 - Understanding Metabolic Syndrome X (Hyperinsulinemia): Botanical and Natural Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e.  Clinical manifestations of syndrome X are described, as well as the phenomenon of insulin resistance.  Blood sugar levels in normal and hyperinsulinemia patients are compared.  Treatments described include dietary changes and supplementation, exercise, and herbal therapies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\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\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602306535640,"sku":"00SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_215f0e5b-aabb-4d4b-98ed-1ecb0a8af7a4.png?v=1752122819"},{"product_id":"botanical-approaches-to-diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy","title":"19SW23 - Botanical Approaches to Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e.  Restoration of the gut mucosa and intestinal barrier with botanicals can offer specific support for mucosal immunity, cell regeneration and encouraging a healthy biome. Mucosal barrier and secretions are compromised with food allergies, stress, inflammatory gut issues and many systemic diseases. This presentation describes specific botanicals, their application and use in restoring mucosal immunity and health. Discusses traditional use, more science-based use and clinical applications in case histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe power point for this lecture is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\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:\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602291855576,"sku":"19SW23","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":"diabetes-obesity-and-related-diseases","title":"20ME27 - Diabetes, Obesity and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Hobbs-Christopher\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc\u003c\/a\u003e Causes, scientific insights into the processes involved, and probable outcomes of this constellation of conditions are discussed, with practical strategies to prevent, stabilize, reverse, and manage diabetes and obesity and related syndromes such as chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and metabolic syndrome. A cross-cultural perspective is presented, emphasizing practical and sustainable traditional and scientifically-supportable methods, centering on herbal medicine, along with diet and healthy habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2020-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8UxcGhG_ZRo?si=sbV799IVfMrOelgx\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603419893976,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602280845528,"sku":"20ME27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_ea3dd03e-7654-4268-8e43-dda2fa8c0674.png?v=1752121377"},{"product_id":"the-foot-the-natural-history-of-an-appendage","title":"25ME18 - The Foot--The Natural History of an Appendage","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003eTopical application of botanical medicines, from teas, washes and baths to foot powders, creams and salves–The legacy of Cinderella and foot binding, modern AFO's and bracing in children–foot fungus and other acquired issues of feet–keeping feet strong–modern footwear and the adaptive potential of the human foot. We will address medications and herb-drug interactions related to foot conditions, including antifungal agents like ketoconazole, fluconazole and itraconazole, anti-inflammatory agents including diclofenac, piroxicam and ketorolac, wound-care agents like silver-hydrogels, pentoxifylline, and therapeutic peptides, as well as diabetic medications like insulin, glucophage and GLP-1 agonists. We will address some of the specialized equipment that is related to foot care, including orthotics, braces and sensible shoes while we talk strategy, rationale and the judicious use of botanical agents, exercises and nutritional approaches to common foot problems.\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hnrvev-zu.myshopify.com\/collections\/digital-books\/products\/25men-2025-medicines-from-the-earth-herb-symposium-conference-book-download-pdf\"\u003e025 Medicines from the Earth Herb: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore information on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/continuing-education\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1618066863934000\u0026amp;usg=AFQjCNFeCzbEOTGcsENvqCsya-xpRbBHBg\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContinuing Education Program\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603438244056,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602256138456,"sku":"25ME18","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8_1.png?v=1762003994"},{"product_id":"panel-insulin-resistance-and-type-2-diabetes-how-to-motivate-patients-to-make-meaningful-and-impactful-dietary-and-lifestyle-changes","title":"25ME28 - Panel: Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes: How to Motivate Patients to Make Meaningful and Impactful Dietary and Lifestyle Changes","description":"\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Wendy-Warner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP\u003c\/a\u003e; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Alschuler-Lise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, eMBA\u003c\/a\u003e; and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Lindsay-Chimileski\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLindsay Chimileski, ND, LAc, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 18.4px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003eSustainable lifestyle modification is a cornerstone of managing insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes yet motivating patients to adopt and maintain these changes remains a challenge in clinical practice. In this dynamic panel discussion, experienced integrative clinicians will share evidence-based approaches for engaging patients in behavior change, with a focus on nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and therapeutic supplementation. The conversation will explore strategies for addressing barriers to adherence, building trust, and tailoring recommendations to individual readiness and health goals. Panelists will also highlight case-based insights and clinical pearls to help practitioners inspire lasting change in diverse patient populations.\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(89, 89, 89); font-size: 10pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 15.333332px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 1;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hnrvev-zu.myshopify.com\/collections\/digital-books\/products\/25men-2025-medicines-from-the-earth-herb-symposium-conference-book-download-pdf\"\u003e2025 Medicines from the Earth Herb: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603432181976,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602254500056,"sku":"25ME28","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8_1.png?v=1762003994"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/diabetes.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}