26MEN - 2026 Medicines from the Earth Symposium: Conference Book (PDF)

RECORDING FROM THE MEDICINES FROM THE EARTH HERB SYMPOSIUM

The PDF contains 22 presentation slides from 11 speakers in the 2026 Medicines from the Earth Symposium at Blue Ridge Assembly:

Teresa Boardwine, RH (AHG)

  • Botanical Erotica: Botanical Support for Hormonal and Sexual Vitality Workshop
  • From Infused Oils to Medicinal Salves: Formulations for the Home Apothecary

Bevin Clare, MS, RH (AHG), CNS

  • The Clinical Process in Herbalism: Assessment, Plans, and Therapeutic Approach
  • Traveler's Health and Herbal Medicine

Michael Gaeta, DAOM, MS, CDN 

  • Black Cumin Seed: An Herb for Every Disease
  • Boswellia Serrata: A Surprising Herb
  • Minimizing Collateral Damage from Chemo- and Radio-Therapy with Natural Medicine

Bob Linde, AP, RH (AHG) 

  • Recognizing and Treating Hypermobility/EDS (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) Patients with Herbs and Lifestyle
  • Improving Outcomes: Latex and Other Hidden Inflammatory Sensitivities in Herbs and Foods

Jennifer Pierre, ND, MPH 

  • Crossroads to Care: A Botanical Approach to PCOS Across Gut, Metabolic, and Skin Health

Kenneth Proefrock, NMD 

  • Pre-symposium Intensive: Green Extraction Techniques for Botanical Raw Materials: Trends, Lessons, and Optimization Strategies
  • Clinical Updates in the Naturopathic Treatment of Seizure Disorders, Epilepsy, Tremors and Neuropathies

Vickie Shufer, MS

  • Herbal Teas and Tinctures

Jen Stovall, BSN, RN

  • Herbal Interventions for Stimulant and Alcohol Withdrawal and Recovery
  • Traces and Tendencies: Herbal Care in the Context of Long-Term Substance Use

Marc Williams, MA 

  • Ethnomycology Class and Demonstration
  • The Poisonous Plant Path

Donnie Yance, CN, RH (AHG) 

  • Herb-Drug Interactions: A Systems-Based Approach to Safety
  • Phytoestrogens: What are They and What’s all the Fuss About?

Panel Discussion Building and Preserving Bone Health Across the Lifespan

  • Jennifer Pierre, ND, MPH - Beyond Estrogen Deficiency: The Gut-Hormone-Inflammation Axis in Bone Health
  • David Winston, RH (AHG) - Building a Strong Foundation: The Basics on Bone Health
  • Donnie Yance, CN, RH (AHG) - Synergy of Unitive Medicine for Healthy Bones

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