{"title":"Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nervine-herbs","title":"05SW19 - Nervine Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e. Nervine herbs can provide support for a variety of conditions not normally associated with this classification of herb action. Broadens the understanding of nervines and clarifies dosages and preparations for the many medicinal uses of nervines for a range of conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602418766040,"sku":"05SW19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_99a389b9-a36d-4d35-862c-24e848f73036.png?v=1752122538"},{"product_id":"the-treatment-of-acute-chronic-psychosis","title":"07ME28 - The Treatment of Acute \u0026 Chronic Psychosis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDeborah Frances\u003c\/a\u003e. The role of plants in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder using Cimicifuga, Centella, Oplopanax and other botanicals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602412769496,"sku":"07ME28","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_a2e60120-2843-4c79-896a-4e69e637762e.png?v=1752122779"},{"product_id":"botanical-interventions-in-mental-illness","title":"08ME24 - Botanical Interventions in Mental Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock.\u003c\/a\u003e Presents a fundamental understanding of neurotransmitters and their role in mental illness, and cross-cultural perspectives for defining this condition. Botanical and natural agents for treatment include sacred datura, Scutellaria, Oplopanax, Peganum harmala,Withania somnifera, Nardostachys, Acorus calamus and Saraca indica.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602408345816,"sku":"08ME24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bfe72e41-f78e-4bae-bfb1-7ebaf613a290.png?v=1752122098"},{"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":"healing-herbs-for-the-spiritual-heart","title":"10SW10  - Healing: Herbs for the Spiritual Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e. Healing: Herbs for the Spiritual Heart\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602399531224,"sku":"10SW10","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_48898958-2f2d-463f-8c2d-1de063377032.png?v=1752122314"},{"product_id":"shen-or-spirit-disorders-east-west-herbal-approach-to-diagnosis-treatment","title":"12ME23 - Shen or Spirit Disorders: East-West Herbal Approach to Diagnosis \u0026 Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Tierra-Michael\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eMichael Tierra\u003c\/a\u003e. Conditions discussed: depression, mania, schizophrenia, psychosis and bipolar disorder. Herbs include: Albizzia, dragon bone, Indian valerian, Bacopa monnieri, Hydrocotyle asiatica (brahmi), Bupleurum falcatum, calamus root, longnan berries, Zizyphus spinosa, Shankhapushpi (morning glory root).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602390683864,"sku":"12ME23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_d71c65cc-0974-4f1f-aea0-2da45377b652.png?v=1752122682"},{"product_id":"panel-herbs-for-brain-enhancement-and-treating-cognitive-decline","title":"06ME37 - Panel: Herbs for Brain Enhancement and Treating Cognitive Decline","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Yance-Donald\"\u003eDonald Yance\u003c\/a\u003e. Do brain enhancers work? Discussion of herbs for improving mental function and treating cognitive decline at any age, including Alzheimers and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/prevention-of-cognitive-decline-as-we-age\/\" target=\"\"\u003edementia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602387865816,"sku":"06ME37","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9202e758-4fbc-4861-a994-2512d693310f.png?v=1752122586"},{"product_id":"panel-treating-mental-illness-naturally","title":"06SW16 - Panel: Treating Mental Illness Naturally","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003e Jillian Stansbury, ND\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock, ND\u003c\/a\u003e. Presents botanical and other natural therapies with an emphasis on depression and anxiety and weaning patients from pharmaceutical preparations. Includes a discussion of neurotransmitters, and a definition of mental illnesses from a cross-cultural perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602383900888,"sku":"06SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_a4972346-f4e0-4d58-988c-e1d0fb07bdc1.png?v=1752122603"},{"product_id":"panel-nourishing-the-spirit-with-herbs","title":"12ME14 - Panel: Nourishing the Spirit with Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bergner-Paul\"\u003ePaul Bergner\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Kilham-Chris\"\u003eChris Kilham\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Tierra-Michael\"\u003eMichael Tierra\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Boardwine-Teresa\"\u003eTeresa Boardwine\u003c\/a\u003e. Explores herbs to heal the spiritual heart, traditional Chinese medicine to calm and enrich the spirit, shamanic use of South American herbs for spiritual healing and self realization, and the many ways plants affect our psyches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602383802584,"sku":"12ME14","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_44f2b97e-f985-4dda-8391-afb344658100.png?v=1752122595"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-the-brain-migraines-depression-and-memory","title":"13ME24 - Herbs for the Brain: Migraines, Depression and Memory","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hudson-Tori\"\u003eTori Hudson\u003c\/a\u003e. Using plants and nutraceuticals for the management of migraine headaches, mild to moderate depression and mild cognitive impairment. Botanicals: feverfew, ginkgo, butterbur, ginger, St. John's wort, lemon balm, ginkgo, bacopa and others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602378232024,"sku":"13ME24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_bd240ed5-fe13-410d-a3c7-17853f70a09f.png?v=1752122382"},{"product_id":"children-stress-cortisol-and-botanical-therapies","title":"13ME27 - Children, Stress, Cortisol and Botanical Therapies","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove.\u003c\/a\u003e Herbal medicines offer several options for support to the neuroendocrine system and aid in managing common symptoms of stress including anxiety, insomnia, moodiness, poor focus, distraction, and restlessness. Gentle herbs such as lemon balm, passionflower, American skullcap, lavender and chamomile flowers can help defuse the stress from kid's ever-changing physiology and our highly competitive techno world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602378002648,"sku":"13ME27","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5778912f-cda1-47cb-9332-ab091ef58b6c.png?v=1752122203"},{"product_id":"reducing-brain-damage-with-omega-3-fatty-acids","title":"13ME31 - Reducing Brain Damage with Omega-3 Fatty Acids","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cott-Jerry\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJerry Cott\u003c\/a\u003e. Recent evidence in severely brain-injured individuals has shown that patients can be awakened from coma and returned to a productive life after treatment with high-dose omega-3 fatty acids. Human and animal examples of these effects are described. Discussion includes how these fatty acids may be applied in clinical practice for concussion injuries and stroke recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602377642200,"sku":"13ME31","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_e0779420-94dc-41bf-8bc7-1d38f1cc455c.png?v=1752122652"},{"product_id":"herbs-for-mood-disorders-materia-medica-and-formulaton","title":"13ME33 - Herbs for Mood Disorders: Materia Medica and Formulaton","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e. Topics include anxiety due to hormonal fluctuations and acute stress, depression that runs in the family, manic depression and soul pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602377511128,"sku":"13ME33","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_55adc0b5-2701-448d-987f-4fca9a6e9e1b.png?v=1752122377"},{"product_id":"traditional-healing-approaches-to-modern-psychiatric-disorders","title":"04ME05 - Traditional Healing Approaches to Modern Psychiatric Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Arvigo-Rosita\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRosita Arvigo\u003c\/a\u003e. The Maya consider psychological disorders to have their root in one of several conditions: susto (trauma), pesar (grief), tristessa (depression) and invidia (jealousy). The treatment with prayer, song, herbal baths and incense is the centuries-old path to healing in the Maya tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602376003800,"sku":"04ME05","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5eb8ca71-283a-4b39-ab63-80a99b205973.png?v=1752122797"},{"product_id":"herbs-and-nutrients-for-modulating-mood-disorders","title":"04ME23 - Herbs and Nutrients for Modulating Mood Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Rountree-Robert\"\u003eRobert Rountree\u003c\/a\u003e. This talk begins by addressing the questions: are we in the midst of an epidemic of mental illness and mood disorders?  Or are we increasingly medicalizing and pathologizing what were previously considered normal physiological changes and behaviors?  There is no easy answer, but it does help to look at the physiological paramerters of mental health, and to consider comprehensive, holistic strategies to support healthy brain function and emotional expression.  Anything that disrupts neuronal mitochondrial activity can directly lead to disrupted neural transmission, resulting in disruption of emotional expression.  These physiologic disruptions include instability of the neuronal membrane, cellular energy depletion, cytokine sickness syndrome and erratic or disrupted neural transmission.  Useful nutrients for supporting healthy functioning of the nervous system are discussed, including marine oil and DHA for supporting healthy neuronal function, coenzyme Q10 and acyetul-L-Carnitine for supporting healthy mitochondrial function, and rhodiola, passionflower and St. Johns wort for modulating neural transmission, .  Detailed references in the proceedings article on the topic support the conclusions of each section.  A very comprehensive and detailed presentation.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602374856920,"sku":"04ME23","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_59b6f371-ed92-4df7-95de-3f65eec74055.png?v=1752122370"},{"product_id":"botanicals-for-depression-addressing-the-thyroid-adrenals-and-liver","title":"04SW20 - Botanicals for Depression: Addressing the Thyroid, Adrenals and Liver","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Frances-Deborah\"\u003eDeborah Frances.\u003c\/a\u003e This presentation covers: helping the liver to manage toxins (Silybum, Taraxacum, etc)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602372202712,"sku":"04SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_efb56ace-0d4a-4a2e-919f-11a44ffa1b9c.png?v=1752122128"},{"product_id":"the-role-of-botanicals-in-mind-body-medicine","title":"04SW16 - The Role of Botanicals in Mind-Body Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. This talk begins with a historical perspective on the development of mind-body medicine. It also includes a philosophical discussion of the role of herbs in connecting us with the earth and therefore with ourselves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602370793688,"sku":"04SW16","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_e75ebe14-a7bc-4781-95e7-f3157e4159e8.png?v=1752122770"},{"product_id":"nervines-building-a-better-foundation-for-the-nervous-system","title":"14SW20 - Nervines: Building a Better Foundation for the Nervous System","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Nervines are nerve tonics; calming herbs that are mildly relaxing without the overtly suppressant effects of sedatives. They can restore emotional balance and nourish the nerves and nervous system. Includes discussion of fresh milky oat, skullcap, hawthorn, passion flower, mimosa bark, lemon balm, blue vervain and quite a few others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602369548504,"sku":"14SW20","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_236b20b8-6dee-455b-b052-80a5db5e72f4.png?v=1752122539"},{"product_id":"differential-treatment-of-depression-and-anxiety","title":"14ME09 - Differential Treatment of Depression and Anxiety","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston.\u003c\/a\u003e Discussion of the underlying causes of depression and anxiety and how to differentiate and appropriately treat hepatic and GI based depression, hormonal depression, stagnant depression, dysthemia, panic disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelated blog post: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/constitutional-herbal-approach-to-anxiety\/\"\u003eConstitutional Herbal Approach to Anxiety\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602368106712,"sku":"14ME09","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_4b2480ab-9b05-4947-b58b-c149d62802e2.png?v=1752122255"},{"product_id":"adhd-facts-fallacies-and-treatment-option","title":"14ME18 - ADHD: Facts, Fallacies and Treatment Option","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Causes and conventional treatments are discussed, followed by an exhaustive materia medica of herbs to address the varied challenges of this condition: nootropic herbs to enhance cerebral circulation, nervines to calm disturbed Shen, and adaptogens to help regulate the HPA axis. Dietary and lifestyle recommendations are included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602367582424,"sku":"14ME18","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_4541bc9a-f95a-4893-a838-6ecc8f11c69c.png?v=1752122024"},{"product_id":"herbal-assistance-for-trauma-bereavement-and-loss","title":"14ME04 - Herbal Assistance for Trauma, Bereavement and Loss","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. How can we choose herbs, words and service to meet a wounded persons need for meaning and for healing? Includes practical herbal information and tips for coping well. Stress is universal. Your response to those in pain may be just the right medicine to reconnect them to their joy and help them to truly move on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602366795992,"sku":"14ME04","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_48b92565-cdd7-4b79-8057-2ec80ba5df17.png?v=1752122326"},{"product_id":"common-psych-meds-seeking-alternatives","title":"15SW23 - Common Psych Meds: Seeking Alternatives","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury.\u003c\/a\u003e Describes the common office scenario of patients wishing to eliminate psychiatric medications because of side effects, or having been on them for a decade or more and wondering if they still require them. This presentation explores common medications such as SSRIs and anxiolytics, and a few of the less common, such as antipsychotics. We will learn how patients can safely reduce or complement such medications with botanicals, and what situations require extreme caution in eliminating the pharmaceuticals or using herbs in tandem.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602360504536,"sku":"15SW23","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":"healing-the-heart","title":"15SW24 - Healing the Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bothwell-Jane\"\u003eJane Bothwell\u003c\/a\u003e. From the delicate violet gracing the forest floor to the magnificent redwood, plants have boundless abilities to help us heal our hearts, both physically and psychically. The two are so interconnected that many maladies of the heart (like heartbrea) are felt physically in the heart area. How hawthorn, motherwort, butchers broom, pomegranate and others can help us heal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602360209624,"sku":"15SW24","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":"hospice-care-and-herbal-medicine","title":"15SW03 - Hospice Care and Herbal Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. The end of life involves so many decisions for the patient and family on how much to medicate and which medications to choose for maximum comfort...and further decisions on whether herbal medicine can fill any of these needs with fewer side effects. An in-depth presentation by an experienced hospice worker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602358833368,"sku":"15SW03","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":"herbs-for-trauma-bereavement-and-loss","title":"15SW11 - Herbs for Trauma, Bereavement and Loss","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003eA. How can we choose herbs, words and service to meet a wounded person's need for meaning and for healing? Includes a practical herbal guide, as well as information on pharmaceuticals often prescribed for bereaved and traumatized individuals: drug side effects, interactions and other useful information for practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602358636760,"sku":"15SW11","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":"panel-latest-research-on-alternative-therapies-for-mental-illness","title":"15SW17 - Panel: Latest Research on Alternative Therapies for Mental Illness","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003e Jill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. \"Given the industry's lack of innovation over the past three decades and the history of aggressive marketing of psychiatric medications, some might understandably say, 'good riddance.' But by almost any measure we need better treatments, both medications and psychotherapies, for the entire range of mental disorders. Tom Insel, MD, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, 2011 web posting on NIMH site. What IS the future of mental health care? How can we treat the whole person instead of just the disease? When is it safe to taper psychiatric medications in favor of more natural approaches? How do we address the spiritual and societal needs of the individual? What therapies work? Those are the questions addressed in this panel of experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602358374616,"sku":"15SW17","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":"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":"herbal-medicines-and-psychopharmaceuticals-the-unsettled-mind-in-the-age-of-anxiety","title":"15ME15 - Herbal Medicines and Psychopharmaceuticals: The Unsettled Mind in the Age of Anxiety","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cott-Jerry\"\u003eJerry Cott\u003c\/a\u003e. We discuss the current use (and abuse) of psychiatric medications. How is it that antipsychotic medications now have a larger market than even the statins? What effects could these drugs be having on our bodies, and how do we stop? We discuss how the kinder and gentler herbals could help in preventing the use of these drugs and how they can help us eliminate them once we decide to stop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602355294424,"sku":"15ME15","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_783c8664-4dbb-408e-a369-cec0a8e71e7d.png?v=1752122338"},{"product_id":"psychedelics-and-mental-health-research","title":"15ME21 - Psychedelics and Mental Health Research","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Kilham-Chris\"\u003eChris Kilham\u003c\/a\u003e. Scientists are taking a new look at psychedelics for the treatment of a variety of mental disorders including addiction, PTSD and recovery from abuse and grief. Do psychedelics reset the limbic system and the bodys neurochemicals? This presentation reviews the newest research and experiential reports of results with psychotropic plants such as ayahuasca, peyote and magic mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602354344152,"sku":"15ME21","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_321333e6-05e2-4cdc-a33b-018e0b399ace.png?v=1752122643"},{"product_id":"nutritional-and-botanical-interventions-for-mental-illness-as-a-consequence-of-terminal-diagnosis","title":"15ME24 - Nutritional and Botanical Interventions for Mental Illness as a Consequence of Terminal Diagnosis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. A terminal illness is a condition that is not expected to be cured and is ultimately expected to result in the demise of the patient. This lecture presents the possibility of the continued pursuit of a better quality of existence through specific dietary and botanical interventions that may allow for improved longevity as well as a less burdensome existence on ones loved ones and caregivers. We discuss specifics related to oncology patients as well as those with neurologic degenerative conditions like ALS and Parkinsons syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602353787096,"sku":"15ME24","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_86bcac01-6e33-4084-a470-52a994cf0955.png?v=1752122552"},{"product_id":"botanical-tools-for-managing-panic-disorders","title":"15ME25 - Botanical Tools for Managing Panic Disorders","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove.\u003c\/a\u003e People of all ages suffer from acute and\/or chronic panic. There are many imbalances in our physiology, lifestyle, and environment that contribute to panic disorders. Discussion includes the use of herbs as tools for the management of panic symptoms, addressing aspects of the root cause and supporting adaptation in the body.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602353590488,"sku":"15ME25","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_9e1aaa35-cde2-4b5d-8952-0cdddaa914bf.png?v=1752122167"},{"product_id":"omega-3-fatty-acids-for-brain-health-building-maintaining-and-remodeling","title":"15ME26 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Brain Health: Building, Maintaining and Remodeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Cott-Jerry\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eJerry Cott\u003c\/a\u003e. Long chain omega-3 fatty acids are essential for in utero formation of the brain. We discuss the role of omega-3 in the diet for the maintenance of normal mental states, especially mood. More recent evidence showed that high doses of these special fats appear to greatly speed healing of an injured brain (even from severe injury and coma) and perhaps slow the decline of mental processes with advancing age\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602353426648,"sku":"15ME26","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_96f211fc-f00a-4ff5-a293-bdf4f608490b.png?v=1752122555"},{"product_id":"panel-presenting-a-new-paradigm-in-mental-health-care","title":"15ME19 - Panel: Presenting a New Paradigm in Mental Health Care","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Geller-Cascade-Anderson\"\u003eCascade Anderson Geller\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hoffmann-David\"\u003eDavid Hoffmann\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Stansbury-Jill\"\u003eJill Stansbury\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Upton-Roy\"\u003eRoy Upton\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore the true origins of mental illness, not in the brain, but in the body as a whole. Learn how the activity of the brain reflects our overall physical state, and how to address imbalances by adjusting the tissue states in the body. This broad discussion encompasses nutrition, the microbiome, spiritual and lifestyle challenges, and the use of botanicals for a new paradigm of mental health care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602351263960,"sku":"15ME19","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_130bf96b-2c6b-49c3-8268-1d935821c033.png?v=1752122596"},{"product_id":"berry-antioxidants-and-their-role-in-optimal-cognition","title":"15ME29 - Berry Antioxidants and Their Role in Optimal Cognition","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hernandez-Mimi\"\u003eMimi Hernandez.\u003c\/a\u003e Recent research has attributed improvement of memory in adults and enhancement of developmental cognitive skills in children to the antioxidants contained in berries. Their anthocyanidins have been observed to support an increase in oxygenation in the brain and changes in brain neurotransmitter activity. Learn how berries can have clinical applications in the support of cognitive focus, concentration, memory retention, and mental task processing in both adults and children.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602350641368,"sku":"15ME29","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":"psychiatric-soul-illness-in-adults","title":"15ME32 - Psychiatric\/Soul Illness in Adults","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Johnson-Steven\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eSteven Johnson\u003c\/a\u003e. This talk builds on the early childhood talk but can be taken separately. In this session we discuss anxiety, depression, panic attacks, trauma and related issues from a holistic, anthroposophic and modern perspective. How do we approach these conditions from a salutogenic (origin of health) perspective? Includes recommendations for botanical remedies, nutrition, functional medicine and an extended anthroposophic perspective\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602350051544,"sku":"15ME32","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":"treatment-of-acute-and-chronic-trauma-through-botanical-medicine-nutrition-and-lifestyle","title":"16ME27 - Treatment of Acute and Chronic Trauma through Botanical Medicine, Nutrition and Lifestyle","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. This lecture proposes the idea that physical and emotional\/mental trauma have a similar natural history and recovery, and can be aided by similar natural therapies. A wound is not just something to be healed on the physiological level. The experience of trauma and pain is universal and modern medicine doesn't always provide the kind of care that facilitates complete recovery, if the most critical symptoms are immediately addressed but the psyche is left to heal on its own. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602340155608,"sku":"16ME27","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":"panel-three-approaches-to-anxiety-and-depression","title":"16ME38 - Panel: Three Approaches to Anxiety and Depression","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanelists: Jill Stansbury, Walter Crinnion and Teresa Boardwine. A summary of the environmental, traditional\/shamanic and medical herbalist's approach to anxiety and depression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602339008728,"sku":"16ME38","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":"shen-healing-the-spirit-with-herbs","title":"03ME29 - Shen Healing the Spirit with Herbs","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Tierra-Michael\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMichael Tierra\u003c\/a\u003e. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Shen corresponds to our psycho-spiritual being.  It generally translates as spirit, consciousness, mental awareness and vitality.  TCM states that there is a correlation between behavior and diet, and herbs are considered special foods to restore the proper balance and harmony of Shen in the individual.  Symptoms of the various causes of Shen imbalance are given and Chinese herbal formulas for correcting these imbalances are listed.   The major herbs include reishi mushroom, Polygala, Albizzia, Polygonum multiflorum and Aralia. Minerals used for therapeutic benefit include oyster shell, pearl, dragon bone and amber.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602336846040,"sku":"03ME29","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_a94139de-668b-402f-9ea1-a8b921c40a1d.png?v=1752122682"},{"product_id":"the-use-of-rauwolfia-in-the-treatment-of-psychosis-insomnia-hypertension","title":"02SW01 - The Use of Rauwolfia in the Treatment of Psychosis, Insomnia \u0026 Hypertension","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: Kenneth Proefrock. Gives common sense guidelines for nutritional interventions for the medical herbalist, including food quality, protein \u0026amp; carbohydrate recommendations, \"the oil change\", dietary supplements, minerals etc.  Parallel herbal actions are listed for each recommendation.  Continues in Part 2.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602329833688,"sku":"02SW01","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_5833715d-6b50-408f-896b-bf711b6990ee.png?v=1752122781"},{"product_id":"epigenetics-and-mental-health","title":"17SW30 - Epigenetics and Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Investigates the impact that early life events have on full grown adults. Describes the interaction of certain hormones, their effects on neurotransmitter activity and the therapeutic strategies that can be helpful. The narrowly acting pharmaceuticals seldom effect long-term and beneficial change, whereas shifting the ecological makeup of the microbiome, and making use of the subtleties of botanical and dietary interventions are better suited to long-term beneficial outcomes.\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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602324000984,"sku":"17SW30","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":"inflammatory-and-immune-influences-on-the-brain-implications-for-mental-health","title":"17ME04 - Inflammatory and Immune Influences on the Brain Implications for Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Jerry-Cott\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJerry Cott\u003c\/a\u003e: We discuss recent theories describing the effect of chronic inflammation on the brain and its function. Treatment with pharmaceutical anti-inflammatory drugs may not be suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602323181784,"sku":"17ME04","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":"research-update-botanicals-and-supplements-in-mental-health","title":"17ME24 - Research Update: Botanicals and Supplements in Mental Health","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Jerry-Cott\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Jerry Cott.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWe discuss clinical psychiatry trial results – both positive and not-so-positive, and some of the reasons that trial results can vary.\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\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602321674456,"sku":"17ME24","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-nootropics-botanicals-for-enhancing-memory-focus-and-concentration","title":"18SW06 - Herbal Nootropics: Botanicals for Enhancing Memory, Focus and Concentration","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. The word nootropic describes substances that enhance cognitive function. Many pharmaceutical medications used as nootropics have serious adverse effects and are inappropriate for self-medication. Nutritional supplements are safer, but the research is sparse or inconclusive. The safest and most effective nootropics come from the plant kingdom and there is a wealth of traditional knowledge and clinical research documenting the benefits of these powerful yet gentle herbs. In this presentation we discuss nootropic formulas and how they can be a useful way to reduce age-related memory decline, stress and cortisol-induced cognitive dysfunction and help to speed healing of head trauma injuries.\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","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602314137816,"sku":"18SW06","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":"re-evaluating-botanical-medicine-approaches-to-depression-and-anxiety","title":"18SW13 - Re-evaluating Botanical Medicine Approaches to Depression and Anxiety","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e. Depression and anxiety are complex psychiatric disorders that affect 25-30% of the population (a conservative estimate) and come with an enormous social cost. Recent evidence suggests that these disorders are far more complex than ever before appreciated and are products of epigenetic, genetic, and situational circumstances that include neurotransmitter metabolism, altered receptor sensitivity, immunological inputs and psychological processing. The current arsenal of psychotropic pharmaceuticals are only effective for 50-60% of the population, take 4-6 weeks to become fully effective, and seldom bring long-term resolution. We review the history of pharmaceutical approaches to antidepressant\/anti-anxiety drug development, discuss where and why these strategies fall short of their intended goals and what they have taught us about the biochemistry of mood disorders.  We propose novel approaches to these conditions using botanical, nutritional and lifestyle measures. We also discuss strategies for safely weaning patients from their pharmaceutical agents.\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","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602313646296,"sku":"18SW13","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":"plants-and-the-psyche","title":"00ME44 - Plants and the Psyche","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Mitchell-Bill\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBill Mitchell\u003c\/a\u003e. Botanical approaches to mental illness: manic depression, ADHD, schizophrenia and deviant behavior.  The larger view is then presented: mental health in relation to the greater cosmic plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602294149336,"sku":"00ME44","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_17a5d775-f83c-41a2-b940-a8f6a6054ba4.png?v=1752122626"},{"product_id":"calm-cool-and-uplifted-with-mood-enhancing-plants","title":"19ME08 - Calm, Cool, and Uplifted with Mood Enhancing Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Bove-Mary\"\u003eMary Bove\u003c\/a\u003e. Staying centered and upbeat can be a challenge at times, one that can influence quality of life and one's outlook on the future. Plants can affect mood and emotional wellness through several mechanisms of brain physiology, including neurotransmitter function, oxygen supply, and more. Meet several herbs that promote relaxation and uplift mood. Learn several methods of application and herbal preparation that can be used safely and effectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehere: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602290348248,"sku":"19ME08","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":"treatment-of-mood-disorders-botanicals-lifestyle-diet-nutraceuticals","title":"19ME13 - Treatment of Mood Disorders: Botanicals, Lifestyle, Diet \u0026 Nutraceuticals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Alschuler-Lise\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/rondeau-mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Rondeau\u003c\/a\u003e. Mood disorders were once thought to originate only in the brain as a \"simple\" chemical imbalance. This couldn't be farther from the truth. Mood disorders encompass and can even originate in other organ systems, and the acknowledgement of the gut-brain axis has started to shift the focus of mood disorders to below the neck. Proper assessment including physical exam, laboratory work-up, nutritional intake and mental\/emotional\/spiritual intake are crucial in determining contributing factors in mood disorders, as is understanding the role of pharmaceuticals and their risks. Naturopathic medicine offers many valuable tools, especially botanicals, to help children and adults suffering from dysthymia and irritability, and this will be the focus of the presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehere: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602289856728,"sku":"19ME13","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-persistence-of-memory-oneirogenic-dream-enhancing-plant-medicines","title":"19ME30 - The Persistence of Memory: Oneirogenic (Dream-Enhancing) Plant Medicines","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSpeaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Proefrock-Kenneth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKenneth Proefrock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Sleeping and dreaming are universal aspects of human life that are adversely affected as we age. Sleeping is that magical state that allows us to recharge our batteries and process the events of our days. Even more than that, the dream state is our own personal on-ramp to the super-highway of the collective unconscious; every body's portal to the spirit world. The term \"oneirogenic\" refers to practices that stimulate the formation of dreams. There is a long history of employing botanical preparations in order to produce or to enhance the divinatory nature of dreams. Here we discuss the role that sleep and dreaming play in reminding us of who we are, in a practical as well as a cosmic sense. We discuss plant medicines that have enjoyed a long history of encouraging restful sleep and provocative dream states. Catalog Number 19ME30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 9pt;\"\u003eThe PowerPoint for this recording is available\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ehere: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2019-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2019 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602288447704,"sku":"19ME30","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":"clinical-psychology-practice-chronic-pain-ptsd-anxiety-and-depression-part-1-and-part-2","title":"18MEPainPt1and2 - Clinical Psychology Practice: Chronic Pain, PTSD, Anxiety and Depression, Part 1 and Part 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Crawford-Amanda-McQuade\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAmanda McQuade Crawford\u003c\/a\u003e. One click orders parts 1 and 2 of this 4-hour presentation. Research indicates that the causes of mental disorders can involve imbalance in the microbiome, inflammation, endocrine disruption and genetic changes brought about by past or present stress. After determining the causes, an equally important part of treatment is to see what the patient is willing (and financially able) to do to get well. The best therapies are useless if the patient just can't manage them. \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\/2018-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2018 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/naturopathic-ce-for-medicines-from-the-earth-conference-2018\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602287333592,"sku":"18PainPt1andPt2","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/mp3_-_No_CE.png?v=1761793476"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/mental-health.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}