{"title":"Microbiome","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"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":"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":"the-human-microbiome","title":"15SW10 - The Human Microbiome","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\" href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Hobbs-Christopher\"\u003eChristopher Hobbs.\u003c\/a\u003e The human microbiome is incredibly complex. New research emphasizes the clinical utility of pre- and probiotic regimes for preventing and treating disease. A summary of the benefits of fermented foods, supplements and recipes for enhancing the microbiome cap a 40-year study of this evolving topic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602363683032,"sku":"15SW10","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-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":"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":"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":"the-digestive-system-and-neurological-health-healing-the-gut-brain-axis-with-botanical-medicine-pt-1-and-pt-2","title":"16MEGBPt1andPt2 - The Digestive System and Neurological Health: Healing the Gut-Brain Axis with Botanical Medicine, Pt 1 and Pt 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Miller-Jason\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJason Miller\u003c\/a\u003e. One click orders part 1 and part 2 of this 4-hour presentation. This intensive explores the complex relationship between the organisms in the digestive system and the health of our nervous system. By examining recent research into the gut-brain axis (GBA) in the light of Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and formulas, an elegant understanding of this new field emerges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product: \u003c\/span\u003eThe PowerPoints for Part 1 and Part 2 are available\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehere: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2016-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2016 Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602286383320,"sku":"16MEGBPt1andPt2","price":29.99,"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":"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":"cultivating-the-skin-microbiome-with-botanicals","title":"20ME13 - Cultivating the Skin Microbiome with Botanicals","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Bove-Mary\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMary Bove, ND\u003c\/a\u003e Microbiome health reaches further than the gut, contributing to the health and wellness of the skin. The microbiome of the skin is better understood now than ever before and helps shed light on many chronic skin conditions and possible treatment strategies. Discussion of oral, systemic and topical botanical preparations along with probiotic strategies, and simple daily practices for a more radiant skin microbiome are all included. Catalog Number 20ME13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eRelated product:\u003c\/span\u003e The PowerPoint for this recording is available here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/2020-Medicines-from-the-Earth-Herb-Symposium-Conference-Book-Download-PDF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2020 Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium: Conference Book Download (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 6.4pt; line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"letter-spacing: 0.3px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8dx_AY-sPq0?si=SxSvV7OOBjhip5WP\" 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":50603419533528,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602281894104,"sku":"20ME13","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_ae08fbe3-bf05-4d6e-a675-f3edff7c5e8d.png?v=1752121367"},{"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":"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"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalmedicine.org\/collections\/microbiome.oembed","provider":"Botanical Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}