{"title":"Gastrointestinal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chinese-medicine-for-ibs","title":"06SW28 - Chinese Medicine for IBS","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Deng-Yong\"\u003eYong Deng.\u003c\/a\u003e Classical Chinese treatment for IBS includes several different formulas and therapeutic regimens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602414637272,"sku":"06SW28","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_f46ffbfe-399b-4935-b106-28e31760407d.png?v=1752122204"},{"product_id":"herbal-gastroenterology","title":"07SW03 - Herbal Gastroenterology","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Digestion and absorption are the foundation of health. What you eat is vitally important but the best food in the world will do you little good if you do not have the ability to digest and absorb it. Common gastrointestinal problems are discussed including achlorhydria, esophageal reflux, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), IBS, biliary dyskinesia, and herbal protocols for their treatment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602411524312,"sku":"07SW03","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_005e6928-4fa4-4710-b521-b1f31de74ba3.png?v=1752122331"},{"product_id":"esophageal-disorders-botanical-therapies","title":"09ME30 - Esophageal Disorders: Botanical Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Conditions discussed: Esophageal reflux, acid reflux, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophogitis and esophogeal spasm. Treatment protocols include the use of Althea, Hydrastis, Mahonia, Mentha, probiotics and glutamine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602404217048,"sku":"09ME30","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_2676d6dc-347b-4ffd-a615-e10f94a19325.png?v=1752122286"},{"product_id":"intensive-phytotherapy-for-irritable-bowel-syndrome-ibs-part-1","title":"10ME22 - Intensive: Phytotherapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Part 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cabrera-Chanchal\"\u003eChanchal Cabrera\u003c\/a\u003e. 20% of people (1 in 5) have some degree of IBS and it may come and go and cause significant symptoms over many years. The pathophysiology, sub-types diagnosis and logical treatment strategies are examined, along with a discussion of anthraquinones and laxatives, tannins and astringents. Understand when fiber is helpful and when it isn't. Consider the materia medica of tried and tested botanical formulas and strategies. Continued in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Intensive-Phytotherapy-for-Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-Pt2?search=Intensive%3A+Phytotherapy+for+Irritable+Bowel+Syndrome+%28IBS%29\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 2\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602400907480,"sku":"10ME22","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_19c5a99c-b9de-46bd-a487-1943f49c1a93.png?v=1752122438"},{"product_id":"supporting-patients-with-crohns-diasease-ibs-and-colitis","title":"11ME34 - Supporting Patients with Crohns Diasease, IBS and Colitis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Clare-Bevin\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBevin Clare\u003c\/a\u003e. A multi-level approach to support the client with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Formulas and detailed strategies are presented, including: anti-inflammatory foods such as richly colored berries and root vegetables: a modified cooked food diet: inflammatory modulators such as licorice, filipendula and calendula: and regulators of bowel tone and function such as rhubarb and angelica.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602396319960,"sku":"11ME34","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_319d49ac-92ca-4abb-9548-a360b3b55165.png?v=1752122700"},{"product_id":"managing-gastric-reflux-disease-with-botanicals","title":"04ME14 - Managing Gastric Reflux Disease with Botanicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hoffmann-David\"\u003eDavid Hoffmann\u003c\/a\u003e. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a fairly common condition affecting the lower esophageal sphincter, which leads to unpleasant heartburn and possible erosion of the esophagus due to reflux of stomach acid. Herbal actions indicated for this condition: demulcents, anti-inflammatories, astringents, alteratives and carminatives. Specific remedies include comfrey, calendula, marshmallow and chamomile. The second part of the lecture discusses the safety of comfrey in herbal therapeutics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated blog post:  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/herbal-management-of-esophageal-reflux\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"\"\u003eHerbal Management of Esophageal Reflux\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602375446744,"sku":"04ME14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6132351c-8b18-4401-be76-3c4d065e6407.png?v=1752122482"},{"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":"the-role-of-the-most-commonly-used-otc-pharmaceuticals-and-common-environmental-toxicants-in-dementia","title":"15ME10 - The Role of the Most Commonly Used OTC  Pharmaceuticals and Common Environmental  Toxicants in Dementia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crinnion-Walter\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWalter Crinnion\u003c\/a\u003e. Over-the-counter sales of proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers for symptoms of indigestion and GERD are a multi-billion dollar business. Not only are these medications not addressing the cause of indigestion and GERD, they have been associated with some adverse health effects. These warnings are listed on the FDA web page, but beyond that are not mentioned. This talk reviews the severe health problems commonly associated with these medications, discusses how to reverse these situations and describes natural methods to treat the actual causes of intestinal discomfort.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602356146392,"sku":"15ME10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_fe3c83d8-17cf-49b8-bab5-6fd060135d71.png?v=1752122771"},{"product_id":"the-gastrointestinal-tract-as-a-central-axis-to-health","title":"02SW16 - The Gastrointestinal Tract as a Central Axis to Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Spelman-Kevin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKevin Spelman.\u003c\/a\u003e The gut is described as  a modulator of sensory and metabolic activity.  The interaction of the gut with food affects mental conditions as well as tissue- specific pathological states. Metaphors and philosophy mix with scientific evidence to establish the fact that the gut is pivotal to the health of a person. Foods and botanicals for restoring normal gut function are included in the discussion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602328621272,"sku":"02SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_b26da8c8-5188-4006-8214-651f1101ca72.png?v=1752122733"},{"product_id":"the-problem-of-proton-pump-inhibitors-for-gerd-and-their-alternatives","title":"17SW13 - The Problem of Proton Pump Inhibitors for GERD and their Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. The PPIs and other acid-blocking drugs are commonly prescribed but the consequences are not often recognized. Such drugs can impair digestive health in the long run, calling for deeper acting, restorative therapies. Herbal medicines can help restore motility, support favorable gut flora, and help correct the underlying issues causing reflux, gastric pain and indigestion.\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\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602325278936,"sku":"17SW13","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":"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"},{"product_id":"botanical-treatment-of-inflammatory-conditions-of-the-gi-tract","title":"00SW01 - Botanical Treatment of Inflammatory Conditions of the GI Tract","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDeborah Frances.\u003c\/a\u003e Discussion of precipitating factors, the \"leaky gut connection,\"  and herbs for managing GI inflammation.  Herbs for stress (nervines, sedatives and adaptogens) include valerian, passionflower, California poppy, skullcap, chamomile and Siberian ginseng. Other topics: botanical therapies for spasm and inflammation; the H. pylori connection and soothing GI teas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602308174040,"sku":"00SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_8d9c8696-0854-4256-92ec-2e81b8c72c87.png?v=1752122169"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-restoring-gut-mucosal-health-and-function","title":"19SW19 - Herbs for Restoring Gut Mucosal Health and Function","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove, 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 PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2019 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/new-cme-for-nds-southwest-conference-2019\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602292150488,"sku":"19SW19","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":"the-role-of-bitter-herbs-for-a-healthy-microbiome","title":"19SW27 - The Role of Bitter Herbs for a Healthy Microbiome","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. Bitter herbs and the bitter action are central to herbal medicine and to optimizing digestive function while supporting a healthy microbiome. The role of the bitter action is applicable in many digestive conditions including gastric ulcer, IBD, SIBO, indigestion, food allergies and leaky gut. This class looks at the application of bitter herbs, specific bitter herbs and active constituents, along with microbiome support and health. Case history examples are included.\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":50602291626200,"sku":"19SW27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"},{"product_id":"herbal-and-nutritional-gastroenterology-pt-1-and-pt-2","title":"14SWGIPt1andPt2 - Herbal and Nutritional Gastroenterology, Pt 1 and Pt 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. One click orders parts 1 and 2 of this 3-hour presentation. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The lecture notes for Part 1 and Part 2 are available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2014-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2014 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602286448856,"sku":"14SWGIPt1andPt2","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_17a724ef-a357-41bf-a23e-17a537dd635b.png?v=1752122323"},{"product_id":"humoral-and-energetic-differentials-for-gastrointestinal-gi-herbs","title":"20SW02 - Humoral and Energetic Differentials for Gastrointestinal (GI) Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Bergner-Paul\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePaul Bergner.\u003c\/a\u003e Herbal medicines used for the digestive tract have, in the terminology of classical medicine, characteristic qualities of hot, cold, moistening, or drying. Giving GI herbs without matching their humoral or energetic qualities to the presenting symptoms of the patient can lead to patient discomfort, aggravated conditions, and therapeutic failures. We describe the signs and symptoms of the humors (hot, cold, etc) in the digestive tract and a materia medica for the GI tract, with formulation strategies to prevent adverse humoral effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2020-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vrq7IR18Vyk?si=4f9vqI3HQ0Ghu720\" 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":50603425497304,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602285891800,"sku":"20SW02","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":"upper-gi-disorders-esophagitis-gerd-heartburn-gastritis-and-peptic-ulcer","title":"20SW25 - Upper GI Disorders: Esophagitis, GERD\/heartburn, Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND.\u003c\/a\u003e  About 20% of the population is affected by at least one condition of the upper GI system. This session explores the etiologies, workup, and treatments for these common conditions. Pharmaceutical, botanical, and other treatments will be offered, as well as weaning strategies for commonly prescribed pharmaceuticals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2020-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ga5E1XuWKlU?si=ayf4LxeHJO2u7R4H\" 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":50603440799960,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602283729112,"sku":"20SW25","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-inflammatory-bowel-diseases-and-associated-arthritis-conditions","title":"21SW22 - Botanicals for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Associated Arthritis Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Heath-McAllister\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHeath McAllister, ND, RH (AHG) \u003c\/a\u003eThis presentation covers Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and IBD along with associated arthritis conditions including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis. Learn how to diagnose these bowel conditions and associated antinuclear antibody (ANA) patterns. Investigate the different ANA patterns and what they mean, and discuss conventional treatments. In treatment, the first focus is on identifying the initiating cause, removing inflammatory triggers and infections, and correcting the terrain. This is followed by the use of botanicals and nutrients for modulating inflammation and immune response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2021-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 2021 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603416781016,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602278027480,"sku":"21SW22","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"key-points-when-prescribing-probiotics-in-clinical-practice","title":"22SW07 - Key Points when Prescribing Probiotics in Clinical Practice","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hawrelak-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Hawrelak, ND\u003c\/a\u003e.  Over the last two decades, probiotic research has increased\u003cbr\u003eexponentially. This has been mirrored by an explosion of probiotic products in\u003cbr\u003ethe marketplace. With the sheer choice of probiotic supplements and foods\u003cbr\u003eavailable on the market today, it can be challenging for health professionals\u003cbr\u003eto sort through each manufacturers' claims of superiority. In this\u003cbr\u003epresentation, Dr. Hawrelak covers probiotic prescribing fundamentals and\u003cbr\u003edetails the wide range of mechanisms that explain how these agents can have\u003cbr\u003esuch myriad health benefits. Benefits include improvement in a wide range of\u003cbr\u003econditions, including systemic conditions like anxiety, type 2 diabetes, and\u003cbr\u003ethe prevention of respiratory tract infections, as well as gastrointestinal\u003cbr\u003eissues such as Helicobacter pylori eradication, irritable bowel syndrome, and\u003cbr\u003eceliac disease. The concept of probiotic strain specificity will be examined,\u003cbr\u003eand Dr Hawrelak will discuss the shifting paradigm in probiotic prescribing\u003cbr\u003efrom \"re-seeding the gut\" to choosing the bacterial strain with the desired\u003cbr\u003eaction for treating specific conditions. He will conclude by debunking a number\u003cbr\u003eof probiotic myths that are widely promoted online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2022-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603427528920,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602273931480,"sku":"22SW07","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"herbal-medicines-and-the-gastrointestinal-microbiota-herbs-that-nurture-and-herbs-that-kill","title":"22SW15 - Herbal Medicines and the Gastrointestinal Microbiota: Herbs that Nurture and Herbs that Kill","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hawrelak-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Hawrelak, ND \u003c\/a\u003e Research demonstrating the vital importance of the gastrointestinal \u003cbr\u003etract (GIT) microbiota to human health has been growing exponentially \u003cbr\u003eover the past two decades. Investigations have also been finding that an\u003cbr\u003ealtered GIT ecosystem (i.e., dysbiosis) is involved in the pathogenesis\u003cbr\u003eof a number of different disease states – from depression, autism and \u003cbr\u003emetabolic syndrome to Alzheimer's disease, inflammatory bowel disease, \u003cbr\u003eand even hypertension. Recent studies have revealed that many herbal \u003cbr\u003emedicines have the capacity to alter the composition and functioning of \u003cbr\u003ethis microbiota. In this presentation, Dr Hawrelak will provide a brief \u003cbr\u003eoverview of the importance of the GIT microbiota and highlight some of \u003cbr\u003ethe published research that has assessed the impact of herbal medicines \u003cbr\u003eon our GIT microbiome. We will feature botanicals that appear to nurture\u003cbr\u003ethe microbiota, as well as herbal formulas that can be used to target \u003cbr\u003especific infections or imbalances in the ecosystem. Finally we discuss \u003cbr\u003ebotanicals whose use may result in unwanted collateral damage to this \u003cbr\u003evital human ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2022-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603423531224,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602273308888,"sku":"22SW15","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"finding-balance-herbs-and-treatments-to-nurture-yin","title":"22SW16 - Finding Balance: Herbs and Treatments to Nurture Yin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG\u003c\/a\u003e This session will explore herbs that tonify yin, the dark, cool, and \u003cbr\u003emoist aspects of health. It will cover conditions including fatigue, \u003cbr\u003eperi-menopausal symptoms, gastritis, peptic ulcer disease, GERD, cough, \u003cbr\u003eanxiety, depression, support for healthy aging, dementia, and skin \u003cbr\u003ehealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2022-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603421761752,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602273013976,"sku":"22SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"sibo-imo-and-more-updates-on-small-and-large-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth","title":"22ME13 - SIBO, IMO and More! Updates on small and large intestinal bacterial overgrowth","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Katie-Stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG) \u003c\/a\u003eSmall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a common underlying condition in those with functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and persistent GI symptoms including bloating\/gas, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or constipation. Identifying and treating SIBO and intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO) can provide lasting relief of these symptoms\/conditions. This session will explore the latest research and treatment options, both pharmaceutical and natural, on this topic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere:\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2022-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2022 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603435786456,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602268557528,"sku":"22ME13","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_09b539c5-de71-4483-ba86-4909a7e98176.png?v=1752121736"},{"product_id":"herbal-dependence-on-the-gut-flora","title":"23SW17 - Herbal Dependence on the Gut Flora","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/yarnell-eric\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e Animals have evolved with gut floras, and over many millions of years, these intestinal microbes have come to be crucial in the metabolism and activity of a wide range of herbal constituents. Numerous well-documented examples of this necessary interplay are presented, including Panax ginseng, Arctium lappa, Arctostaphylos spp, Linum usitatissimum, Digitalis spp, and many others. The detrimental impacts of antibiotics and some other drugs on these critical metabolic processes along with practical implications of these issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2023-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603423367384,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602265379032,"sku":"23SW17","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"panel-discussion-botanical-therapies-for-functional-gi-issues","title":"23SW20 - Panel Discussion: Botanical Therapies for Functional GI Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Pich%C3%A9-Brianna\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrianna PichƒÂ©, ND, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/katie-stage\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKatie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/stansbury-jill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e These are some of the most common conditions encountered in medical practice, and their successful management can often provide a key to finding a path toward better health for many patients. Three experienced clinicians discuss three issues: GERD, IBS and constipation. A brief description of the condition is followed by practical suggestions for management and clinical examples of botanicals and nutrients. Also included are the common pharmaceuticals prescribed, and their side effects and possible advantages for healing. The discussion will then be opened up to questions from the online audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2023-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2023 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603431035096,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602265149656,"sku":"23SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"},{"product_id":"parasites-the-devil-inside","title":"24ME11 - Parasites: The Devil Inside","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpeaker:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/proefrock-kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, NMD\u003c\/a\u003e  Parasitic infections pose significant health challenges globally, particularly in impoverished regions. We explore historical and botanical interventions alongside pharmaceutical treatments, while recognizing the need for balance between efficacy and microbiome impact. Anti-parasitic drugs and herbal regimens are more popular than they ever have been, and we explore the efficacy of these protocols, based on the life cycle of the identifiable infective agent. Botanicals addressed include the chemistry of tropane alkaloid containing plants like Datura and Belladonna, as well as cholinergic plants like Pilocarpus, Areca catechu, Piper betel, and Nicotiana spp. We also discuss Juglans niger, Syzigium, Berberis\/Algerita\/Mahonia spp, Artemisia spp, Castela spp, and Triphala.\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603433165016,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602259874008,"sku":"24ME11","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d5c6c35a-0876-433a-93b6-da5e9aec102e.png?v=1752121668"},{"product_id":"pediatric-functional-gi-disorders-herbal-medicine","title":"25SW02 - Pediatric Functional GI Disorders \u0026 Herbal Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Pich%C3%A9-Brianna\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrianna Pich, ND, IBCLC, FABNP, RH (AHG)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDigestive concerns like constipation, abdominal pain, and reflux are common in children, yet conventional treatments often provide limited relief. In this session, Brianna Pich, ND, IBCLC, FABNP, RH (AHG), explores the role of integrative and botanical medicine in addressing functional gastrointestinal disorders in pediatric patients. Attendees will gain insight into evidence-based herbal approaches, practical adjunctive care strategies, and considerations for integrating plant-based therapies into pediatric practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2025-Southwest-Conference-on-Botanical-Medicine-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 Southwest Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\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\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Video","offer_id":50603433296088,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602258497752,"sku":"25SW02","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/8.png?v=1761793460"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/gastrointestinal.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}