Speaker: Deborah Frances. 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.