{"title":"Reflux","description":"\u003cp\u003eEsophageal reflux, commonly known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a chronic condition where stomach contents flow back into the esophagus, causing symptoms like heartburn, regurgitation and, in severe cases, damage to the esophageal lining.\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":"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":"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":"herbal-and-nutritional-gastroenterology-pt-2","title":"14SW11 - Herbal and Nutritional Gastroenterology, Pt 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpeaker: \u003ca href=\"\/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers\/Winston-David\"\u003eDavid Winston\u003c\/a\u003e. Continued from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.botanical-medicine.org\/Herbal-and-Nutritional-Gastroenterology-Pt-1?search=Herbal+and+Nutritional+Gastroenterology\u0026amp;description=true\u0026amp;sub_category=true\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePart 1\u003c\/a\u003e, catalog number 14SW10.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanical Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Audio","offer_id":50602370007256,"sku":"14SW11","price":24.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/3519\/6376\/files\/Audio-File_6aa2e260-59a0-4911-8941-6dbc0e6f758f.png?v=1752122324"},{"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-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":"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":"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. 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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":"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. 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