Speaker: Chanchal Cabrera. Understand the importance of healthy lymph flow and how to use herbs to move lymph and stimulate lymphocytes. Outline of points to be covered:
- Immunity: Non-specific (Innate, Th1) and specific (humoral, Th2)
- Lymph system and lymph fluid – structure and function
- Immune tonic herbs – Astragalus memb., mushrooms
- Lymphedema: pathophysiology and naturopathic treatments – contrast hydrotherapy, rebounder, infra red sauna, dry skin brushing, MLD
- Botanical lymphatic agents: Calendula off., Ceanothus sp., Phytolacca decandra, Galium aparine
Related product: The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: 2018 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)
Continuing Education for Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 general CME credits by
- California Naturopathic Doctor's Association (CNDA)
- Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
- Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)
More information: CME for NDs: Southwest Conference 2018
