Herbal Management of Esophageal Reflux

Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)

Esophageal 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. Conventional treatment options, including proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and H2 receptor antagonists, focus on reducing stomach acid production to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications. However, prolonged use of these medications is associated with potential side effects, such as impaired nutrient absorption, an increased risk of fractures, chronic kidney disease and changes in gut microbiota, prompting many patients to consider alternative management options. Continue reading

Geriatric Health Audio Series

An audio series for health care providers – with continuing education for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

  • Eight (8) audio recordings (1.5 hours each)
  • Digital book of notes (85-page PDF)
  • Continuing education credits: 12 hours for naturopathic physicians
  • Order with one click for $85 ($130 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner.

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2025 Herbal Conferences

Exciting developments are underway for the 2025 herbal conferences! We’re busy crafting an extraordinary experience and can’t wait to reveal all the exciting details soon.

Stay tuned for updates as they unfold, and don’t forget to join our email list to be the first to know the latest news!

 

Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine

Dates: March 28 – 30, 2025

Location: Online lectures and panels, plus 6 months access to videos, and audio / digital book of lecture notes to own

Intensive: Phytotherapy for the Respiratory System – Roots, Research and Clinical Relevance with Kristin Gilmour, BHSc (Naturopathy) and Julianne Grant, BHSc (Naturopathy), BApSc (HM)

Continuing Education: Applications to be submitted to OBNM, SUHS, AAFP and NCCAOM for continuing education for ND, MD, DO, RN, FNP, LAc, etc.

Speaker List (not yet finalized): Paul Bergner; Renée Camila; Camille Freeman; Kristin Gilmour; Julianne Grant; Christopher Hobbs; Lori Harger; Tori Hudson; Jack Lambert; Brigitte Mars; Kenneth Proefrock; Brianna Piché; Mary Rondeau; Brandon Ruiz; John Slattery; Katie Stage; Lucretia VanDyke; Allison Williams, and David Winston

 

 

 

 

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium

Dates: May 16 – 18, 2025

Location: Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina

Intensive with Wendy Warner, MD, ABIHM, IFMCP (title TBA; topic: women’s health)

Keynote with Kiva Rose (title/topic TBA)

Continuing Education: Applications to be submitted to OBNM, AAFP and NCCAOM for continuing education for ND, MD, DO, RN, FNP, APRN, LAc, etc.

Speaker List (not yet finalized): Lise Alschuler; Teresa Boardwine; Sam Coffman; Doug and Todd Elliot; Tesia Love; Jim McDonald; Kenneth Proefrock; Kiva Rose; Mary Rondeau; Katie Stage; Wendy Warner; and David Winston

Note regarding location: It is too early for Blue Ridge to know when they will reopen after the storm damage from Hurricane Helene, and we hope they will be up and running by May. We are committed to having an in person event — the need to gather together is greater than it ever has been! Check back for updates. 

 


The highlight of the event is the diversity of the attendees all coming together to explore herbalism – from science focus all the way to practical applications. Love it!

– 2024 attendee, Registered Nurse

Botanical and Complementary Therapies for Tick Borne Diseases: An Update

September’s Featured Recording:
Botanical and Complementary Therapies for Tick Borne Diseases: An Update with David Winston, RH (AHG)

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The Herbal Approach To Metabolic Syndrome

The Herbal Approach To Metabolic Syndrome
Hibiscus sabdariffa (roselle, hibiscus)

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome

Metabolic syndrome, also known as syndrome X, is not a single disease but a collection of risk factors that occur together. Individuals with metabolic syndrome are at a higher risk of experiencing a range of health complications, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and certain types of cancer. The incidence of metabolic syndrome has been increasing over the past few decades and is predicted to continue escalating in the coming years. Continue reading

Medicinal Uses of the Berberine-Containing Plants

March’s Featured Recording:
Medicinal Uses of the Berberine-Containing Plants with Paul Bergner, Medical Herbalist

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The GI-Skin-Brain Axis: Exploring the Intricate Connection

Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra chinensis

The human body is a complex and interconnected system, where various organs and systems communicate with each other to maintain homeostasis. An area of research that has gained attention in recent years is the exploration of the GI-Skin-Brain axis. This axis refers to the bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal (GI) system, the skin, and the brain.

Increasing evidence shows that an imbalanced gut microbiome can induce inflammatory skin diseases.35 This offers a likely approach for improving skin conditions, by the modulation of the gut microbiome. Understanding the intricate connections within this axis provides valuable insights into addressing the root cause of any dysfunction that may occur here. Continue reading

Five Allies for Our Times

February’s Featured Recording:
Five Allies for Our Times with Kat Maier, RH (AHG)

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Welcoming 2024: Mary Bove Looks Ahead, Encourages You to Challenge Yourself

Acadia National Park in Maine

As 2023 wound down to a close, I reached out to an old friend, Mary Bove, ND, a visionary and trailblazer in clinical herbalism. We had a conversation about what 2024 may bring to our community of practitioners, including what she’s thinking about, and what she’s planning for. She obliged by reflecting on the evolving tapestry of holistic health as she sees it: growth mindset, the importance of nature, connecting with plants, and forgotten inner wisdom, illuminating the path forward for the coming year.

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Pricing Update starting February 1, 2024

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Pricing Update

For 30 years we’ve been dedicated to providing the highest quality herbal education and are committed to ensuring these resources are available long into the future. So, starting on February 1, 2024, you will see a small change reflected in our pricing at BotanicalMedicine.org – audio recordings will increase to $11.99 each, videos to $23.99 each, and full video sets to $369.

To thank you for your understanding and continued support, on February 1 we’ll also provide a coupon for one free $23.99 video per customer, and a new audio recording program: Buy 3, Get 1 Free. This will replace our Free* CE Program, and will allow you to choose your own free audio recording when buying 3 or more.


Free Video Recording starting February 1

As a thank you, we’re offering a free video recording to each customer. One coupon per customer.

Steps to Free Video Recording:

  1. Browse our video library and click on an individual video recording you’d like to receive for free.
  2. The link will bring you to Vimeo where our videos are housed. Click the “Buy $23.99” button.
  3. You’ll be prompted to create a Vimeo account (for free) or login to your existing.
  4. At checkout, enter promo code TY24 and you will receive the $23.99 video for free.

Buy 3, Get 1 Free on Audio Recordings

Explore our expansive audio library of clinical botanical medicine presentations. When you purchase 3 or more audio recordings, you receive 1 for free starting February 1!

Steps to Buy 3, Get 1 Free:

  1. Add at least 3 audio recordings from botanical-medicine.org to your shopping cart to purchase.
  2. Before checking out, add 1 audio recording (for $11.99) to your shopping cart to receive for free.
  3. Proceed to checkout. Enter coupon code B3G1
  4. This will discount your purchase by $11.99 to receive an audio recording for free!

Clinical Approaches to Immune-Centered Illness

verbena for anxiety

January’s Featured Recording:
Panel: Clinical Approaches to Immune-Centered Illness with Mary Bove, ND; Chanchal Cabrera, FNIMH, RH (AHG); and Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG

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Holistic Sleep Wellness with Lise Alschuler, ND: Integrative Approaches for Healthcare Practitioners

sleep wellness

Sleep may be the foundation on which all aspects of health are built, and in the clinic it has become an increasingly important topic. When practitioners help patients sleep better, it strengthens all areas of patients’ physical and mental health. As global sleep expert, Matthew Walker, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, famously said: “Nearly every disease killing us later in life has a causal link to lack of sleep.”
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Healing Sleep

California poppies in meadow

December’s Featured Recording:
Healing Sleep with Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc

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30 Years of Community: A Journey with Linnea & Larry Wardwell

Campfire at Medicines from the Earth

The legacy of Herbal Educational Services, Medicines from the Earth, and the Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine has taken root over the past three decades. Founded by Linnea and Larry Wardwell in 1993, with Ric Scalzo as an early contributor and mentor, their website BotanicalMedicine.org has nurtured the herbal community for the past 30 years by sowing the seeds of knowledge and connection across disciplines and modalities of clinical herbalism practice.

The first event was held in Ashland, Massachusetts, then moved to an extension campus of Boston University, which led to an island off the coast of Maine, then to venues in Oregon, and finally to Black Mountain, North Carolina, and the Sonoran University in Tempe, Arizona where herbal tradition and science are celebrated twice annually, bringing together a network of practitioners that now extends  across the globe.

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Substance Use Disorder Video Series for Naturopathic Clinicians

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Video Series

A video series for health care providers – with continuing education hours for naturopathic physicians – bundled together in one discounted package:

  • Eight (8) video lectures (1.5 hours each)
  • Digital book of notes (88-page PDF)
  • 12 continuing education credits for naturopathic physicians
    • 7.5 pharmacy + 4.5 general (approved by OBNM)
    • 9 opioid/addiction + 1.5 pharmacy + 1.5 general hours (approved by SUHS)
  • Order with one click for $99 ($160 value)

Note: The information in this series is provided as a research resource for health professionals and is not intended to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified health care practitioner. Please check your continuing education records to ensure you have not previously earned credits for these presentations.

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Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Management and Obesity Prevention

November’s Featured Recording:
Panel: Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Management and Obesity Prevention with Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, Marianne Marchese, ND and Katie Stage, ND, RH (AHG), FABNG

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Longevity Elixirs, Foods & Recipes

Rosa rugosa

October’s Featured Recording:
Longevity Elixirs, Foods & Recipes with Teresa Boardwine, RH (AHG)

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2024 Herbal Conferences

Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
March 22 – 24, 2024

Location: Streaming online

Pre-conference Intensive with Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO: Restorative Sleep: Integrative Strategies for Remediating Sleep Disorders

Panel Discussions: Prevention of Viral Infections: Building Immunity with Botanicals and Botanical Therapies for Recovery from Myocardial Infarction

Speakers: Lise Alschuler, Ann Armbrecht, Lydia Bartholow, Paul Bergner, Todd Caldecott, Renèe Camila, Kristin Gilmour, Naturopath (Australia), Julianne Grant, Naturopath (Australia), Marianne Marchese, Brianna Pichè, Kenneth Proefrock, Mary Rondeau, Katie Stage, Jillian Stansbury and Christina Veselak

 

Medicines from the Earth Herb Symposium
May 17 – 19, 2024

Location: Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, NC or join us online!

Pre-conference Intensive with Donald Yance, CN, RH (AHG): Optimizing Physical Performance and Recovery with Botanicals

Keynote Address with Mary Bove, ND: Inspired by Herbs: A Herbal Journey of a Modern Day Herbalist

Post-symposium Online Intensive with Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG): Natural Treatment of Prostate Conditions: Blending Western Herbal Practice, Traditional Chinese Medicine

Speakers: 7Song, Rebecca Beyer, Teresa Boardwine, Mary Bove, Doug and Todd Elliott, Kat Maier, Jason Miller, Kenneth Proefrock, Vickie Shufer, Jillian Stansbury, Lucretia VanDyke, Marc Williams, David Winston, Donald Yance, and Eric Yarnell.

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