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2015
Medicines from the Earth
23rd ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM
ON BOTANICAL MEDICINE
FRIDAY, MAY 29 TO MONDAY, JUNE 1
Blue Ridge Assembly
Black Mountain, North Carolina
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
Features of the Symposium
ONLINE REGISTRATION
PROGRAMS INCLUDE
$399 includes all lectures. Intensives, lodging & meals are extra.
Program includes botanical medicine, mental health, cancer, aging and
more, plus panel discussions, intensives, herb walks, medicine-making
demonstrations and the keynote address by Medicine Hunter Chris
Kilham. Detailed schedule inside!
ONLINE: WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG
PHONE: (541) 482-3016 (Pacific Time)
FEATURED PRESENTATIONS:
NEW RESEARCH ON MENTAL HEALTH
• Linking stress to increased cancer morbidity
• Telomeres, aging and cognitive decline
• Omega-3 fatty acids for brain health
• Early childhood development as a basis for
mental health
• Botanical tools for managing panic disorders
• The science of psychoactive plants
• Psychobiological strategies for managing
autism spectrum disorders
• Naturopathic treatment of neurologic trauma
• Botanical interventions for mental illness as a
consequence of terminal diagnosis
• Mood disorders and botanical medicine
• Ayurvedic therapies for maintaining mental
health as we age
• Botanical protocols for sleep disorders
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
Basic registration fee:
• The effect of neurotransmitters on mental health
$399
• Cannabis and the psyche: positive and
negative outcomes
ONLINE: WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG
PHONE: (541) 482-3016 (Pacific Time)
• Herbal medicines and psychiatric medications
Daily Schedule
FRIDAY, MAY 29
SATURDAY, MAY 30
Pre-conference Intensives at Blue Ridge Assembly.
Participants may reserve lunch in advance from Blue Ridge.
For more details see www.botanicalmedicine.org
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM REGISTRATION
8:30 AM – 9:15 AM WELCOME IN WASHBURN AUDITORIUM
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ETHNOBOTANICAL AND NATIVE PLANT FIELD STUDY
DAVID WINSTON
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
NATUROPATHIC APPROACHES TO THE TREATMENT OF
NEUROLOGIC TRAUMA: FROM TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES TO
MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITIES
KENNETH PROEFROCK, ND
Examine the unique flora of the southeastern mountains and hear stories of
creation and the origin of medicine. Discover how the medicine, food and
useful materials provided by the plants have nurtured the Native peoples
and Appalachian settlers for millennia. Explore the healing power of the
herbs, the water, the earth, the trees and song and how you can make
them a part of your life. ($65)
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
RECENT RESEARCH LINKING STRESS TO INCREASED CANCER
RISK AND MORBIDITY: PRESENTING HERBS TO LIFT THE
VITAL SPIRIT, SUPPRESS CANCER AND REDUCE RECURRENCE
AND METASTASIS
DONALD YANCE, RH (AHG)
Clinicians working with cancer and other chronic conditions recognize that
patient depression and anxiety are often undiagnosed and untreated, and
lead to poor outcomes. Aggressive, invasive cancer phenotypes, cancer
recurrence and metastasis have all been linked to the activation of the
adrenaline/Beta2 adrenergic receptor (ADRB2) via signaling from the
stress hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline. New research indicates
the effectiveness of botanicals for modulating the effects of stress on
cancer. Herbs that lift the vital spirit also help to modify key pathways of
cancer-related inflammation, and enhance tumor infiltrating immune cells.
Several nutritional compounds can work with the herbs to boost specific
neurotransmitters and enhance immunity, creating cellular and spiritual
reprogramming for healing. ($75)
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
REGISTRATION AT BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY, EXHIBIT HALL OPENS
Neurologic injury can be caused by concussion and cerebrovascular
disease (TIA or stroke), but is most often due to the accumulation of
inflammatory mediators from daily contact with a toxic world. Includes
discussion of naturopathic approaches to neurologic injury due to head
trauma, hypoxia, heavy metals and chemical exposure, and lays the
groundwork for preventing and treating neurologic inflammation and
degeneration with botanicals and nutrients.
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AS A BASIS FOR MENTAL
HEALTH
STEVEN JOHNSON, DO
In this course we review the neurological stages of development of the
child and the connection to specific behaviors such as autism spectrum
disorders and mental/soul illness later in life. Botanical remedies, pedagogy,
nutrition and anthroposphical medicines for early childhood are presented
which smooth the path for the development of a mentally healthy adult.
AYURVEDIC PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF SKIN DISORDERS
SHUBHANGEE SATAM, MD (AYURVEDA) “DR. SHUBI”
Proper sleep, healthy digestion and right lifestyle play an important role in
skin health. Similarly, herbs such as neem (Azadirachta indica), Aloe vera,
sariva (Hemidesmus indicus), manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), and triphala
are potent blood purifiers which help to remove the toxins from the body.
Discussion includes prevention and treatment of acute and chronic skin
disorders such as psoriasis and eczema, and natural Ayurvedic cosmetics
for a healthy skin.
WILDCRAFTING: GATHERING YOUR OWN PLANTS FOR MEDICINE
7SONG
Discussion includes sustainable harvesting techniques, helpful and
important tools, techniques for specific plants, and practical suggestions
for getting out there and gathering your own medicines. Includes a
demonstration of collecting and preparing local plants.
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM REFRESHMENT AND EXHIBIT BREAK
Daily Schedule
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
MOOD DISORDERS: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH TO REDUCING
AND ELIMINATING THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICALS, PART 1
DONALD YANCE, RH (AHG)
Depression and anxiety are major public health problems and contribute to
cancer, heart disease, obesity, and neurological diseases. They often occur
together and include debilitating restlessness, fatigue, anger, concentration
problems, tension, irritability, and/or sleep problems. Constitutional
assessment, blood testing and examination of the environment help to
build an effective protocol using herbs, essential oils, nutrients, foods, and
life-style changes, which may allow a patient to reduce or eliminate use of
benzodiazepines, SSRIs and other medications.
AMAZONIAN COSMETIC BOTANICALS
CHRIS KILHAM
The chemical model appears to have failed the cosmetic world, and
now natural actives are taking center stage. The race for new botanical
ingredients proceeds at a fast pace, and the Amazon rainforest is a key
area for exploration of these agents. On this Amazonian journey we’ll
explore highly beneficial Amazonian cosmetic actives, including cat’s claw,
dragon’s blood, aguaje, ungurahui and more. Meet the people, see the
place, learn the plants.
THE ROLE OF THE MOST COMMONLY USED OTC
PHARMACEUTICALS AND COMMON ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXICANTS IN DEMENTIA
WALTER CRINNION, ND
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.
HERB WALK (OUTDOOR WALK)
DOUG ELLIOTT
Whether he’s pointing out poison ivy, pontificating on poke sallet, crooning
about creasy greens, jiving about ginseng, or extolling the virtues of
dandelions, the herbalist, author, and storyteller Doug Elliott will delight and
amaze you with his broad, practical, scientific and cultural knowledge of the
area’s many useful wild plants.
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
MOOD DISORDERS: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH, PART 2
DONALD YANCE, RH (AHG)
(Continued from Part 1 at 11:30 AM—see description at left)
THE CLINICAL USE OF IMMUNOMODULATORS
KEVIN SPELMAN, PHD
The last few decades have provided increasing evidence that botanicallybased immunomodulators are efficacious for a variety of conditions.
However, the molecular modes of activity are rarely mentioned. In this
lecture the clinical use and molecular underpinnings, including the activities
of nitric oxide, adhesion molecules and cytokines, are discussed and
clinically applied. Current research is described and evaluated.
TICK-BORNE DISEASES: AN UPDATE
ON THEIR EFFECTIVE TREATMENT,
INCLUDING THE USE OF BOTANICAL
AND COMPLIMENTARY THERAPIES
DAVID WINSTON, RH (AHG)
The history and current understanding
of tick-borne diseases such as Lyme
disease, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis and other
co-infections is presented. We examine
both the current conventional approaches
to treatment as well as complementary
protocols. Includes the use of botanicals
to enhance the effectiveness of orthodox
therapy, and the treatment of many Lymerelated symptoms such as fatigue, arthritis,
Bell’s palsy, brain fog and insomnia.
WILD PLANTS TO TAME THE WILD MIND
COREYPINE SHANE
On this walk, we discover the native plants that can be used for mental
health, including herbs that help depression, anxiety, and mental clarity.
Herbs discussed include Pedicularis, Ganoderma, Scutellaria, Monotropa
and many more to be discovered in these woods.
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
INTENSIVE: TAKING HERBAL MEDICINES BACK TO THE KITCHEN
MARY BOVE, ND
Herbal butters, vinegars, oils, syrups, and infusions can bring a valuable
herbal influence to many delicious dishes and recipes. Add health and
wellness to every flavorful bite. Come play in the kitchen and get some
herbal ideas for your recipes. ($55 includes all materials and recipes)
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM LUNCH AND EXHIBIT BREAK
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM REFRESHMENT AND EXHIBIT BREAK
Daily Schedule
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
HERBAL MEDICINES AND PSYCHOPHARMACEUTICALS: THE
UNSETTLED MIND IN THE AGE OF ANXIETY
JERRY COTT, PHD
We discuss the current use (and abuse) of psychiatric medications. How is
it that antipsychotic medications now have a larger market than even the
statins? What effects could these drugs be having on our bodies, and how
do we stop? We discuss how the kinder and gentler herbals could help in
preventing the use of these drugs and how they can help us eliminate them
once we decide to stop.
PREPARING A PRACTICAL HOME HERBAL FIRST AID KIT
7SONG RH(AHG)
Workshop features some of the most important plant medicines to have
around the house and how to treat common home first aid situations such
as colds and flu, cuts, injuries and pain. 7Song brings his own first aid bag
to demonstrate.
BOTANICAL INFLUENCES ON NEUROTRANSMITTERS: HOW
NEUROTRANSMITTERS AFFECT MOOD AND INFLUENCE
HORMONES
JILL STANSBURY, ND
This presentation explores the herbs that affect serotonin, GABA,
acetylcholine, dopamine and other neurotransmitters. The folkloric and
specific indications, the modern research on mechanisms of action
regarding neurotransmitters, and the neurochemistry of Melissa,
Hypericum, Escholschotzia, Corydalis, Scutellaria, Lavandula, Matricaria,
Withania, Passiflora, Stephania and other herbs are discussed.
HERB WALK
DOUG ELLIOTT (OUTDOORS)
Refresh yourself in the beautiful Blue Ridge Assembly forest with Doug,
the consummate story teller, entertainer and harmonica player. Scientific
medicinal plant information and folklore are combined in a seamless whole
in this walk on the wild side!
5:30- 7:00 PM DINNER AND EXHIBIT BREAK
8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
KEYNOTE: MARVELS AND MISHAPS ON THE MEDICINE TRAIL
CHRIS KILHAM
In this keynote address, Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham shares recent
adventures, discoveries, medicines, mishaps and skullduggery on the
medicine trail. From Morocco to Congo, Vanuatu to the Andes, he offers
stories of people, places, plants and more. Featuring the weird, the wild
and the wonderful, Chris brings to life his stories with lush photography and
an eye for the offbeat. Whether chased by pirates, stared down by machine
gun-toting soldiers or invited into the simple homes of the rural poor in farflung locales, Chris finds inspiration, humor and fun along the way.
SUNDAY, MAY 31
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM PANEL DISCUSSION
PRESENTING A NEW PARADIGM IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE
STEVEN JOHNSON, DR. SHUBI, JERRY COTT AND KENNETH
PROEFROCK
Explore the true origins of mental illness, not in the brain, but in the body
as a whole. Learn how the activity of the brain reflects our overall physical
state, and how to address imbalances by adjusting the tissue states in
the body. This broad discussion encompasses nutrition, the microbiome,
spiritual and lifestyle challenges, and the use of botanicals for a new
paradigm of mental health care.
10:30 AM –- 11:00 AM REFRESHMENT AND EXHIBIT BREAK
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
BOTANICAL/NUTRITIONAL PROTOCOLS FOR INSOMNIA AND OTHER
SLEEP DISORDERS
DAVID WINSTON
Research has clearly shown over the past thirty years that poor quality
or inadequate amounts of sleep can contribute to hypertension, obesity,
diabetes, cancer and heart disease. Many herbs have a long history
of being used for insomnia and other sleep disorders but how do we
determine which herbs to use for which sleep disorder and for which
person? In this class we discuss common sleep problems and the most
appropriate therapies (herbal/nutritional) to help relieve them.
PSYCHEDELICS AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
CHRIS KILHAM
Scientists are taking a new look at psychedelics for the treatment of a
variety of mental disorders including addiction, PTSD and recovery from
abuse and grief. Do psychedelics re-set the limbic system and the body’s
neurochemicals? This presentation reviews the newest research and
experiential reports of results with psychotropic plants such as ayahuasca,
peyote and magic mushrooms.
MANAGEMENT OF ADHD IN CHILDREN THROUGH AYURVEDA
DR. SHUBI
The incidence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is
increasing globally. Ayurveda can help with its vast array of herbs and its
holistic approach of management. Several herbs such as brahmi (Bacopa
monnieri), mandukparni (Centella asiatica), ashwagandha (Withania
somnifera) and others have been used with encouraging results. In this
presentation, the holistic management of ADHD in children and research
showing the efficacy of these herbs are discussed.
Daily Schedule
SUNDAY 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CONTINUED)
WILD HERBAL TEAS, TINCTURES, & VINEGARS
VICKIE SHUFER
Discover wild herbs for making teas that are mentally and physically
stimulating, and how other herbs are relaxing. Learn how to make tea
blends and prepare samples for tasting as well as preserving them as
tinctures and/or vinegars.
PLANT WALK WITH A CLINICAL FOCUS
7SONG
Learn to identify the medicinal plants that grow around the conference
site, including the different parts of the plants, the ways to prepare them
as medicine and specifics in applying them clinically. Some of these
plants include the skeletal muscle relaxing properties of black cohosh, the
antimicrobial qualities of yellow root and yarrow, and the astringency of oak.
12:30 AM- 1:30 PM LUNCH AND EXHIBIT BREAK
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
NUTRITIONAL AND BOTANICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR MENTAL
ILLNESS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF TERMINAL DIAGNOSIS
KENNETH PROEFROCK, ND
A terminal illness is a condition that is not expected to be cured and is
ultimately expected to result in the demise of the patient. This lecture
presents the possibility of the continued pursuit of a better quality of
existence through specific dietary and botanical interventions that may
allow for improved longevity as well as a less burdensome existence on
one’s loved ones and caregivers. We discuss specifics related to oncology
patients as well as those with neurologic degenerative conditions like ALS
and Parkinson’s syndrome.
BOTANICAL TOOLS FOR MANAGING PANIC DISORDERS
MARY BOVE, ND
People of all ages suffer from acute and/or chronic panic. There are many
imbalances in our physiology, lifestyle, and environment that contribute
to panic disorders. Discussion includes the use of herbs as tools for the
management of panic symptoms, addressing aspects of the root cause and
supporting adaptation in the body.
OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS FOR BRAIN HEALTH: BUILDING,
MAINTAINING AND RE-MODELING
JERRY COTT, PhD
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids are essential for in-utero formation of
the brain. We discuss the role of omega-3 in the diet for the maintenance
of normal mental states, especially mood. More recent evidence showed
that high doses of these special fats appear to greatly speed healing of an
injured brain (even from severe injury and coma) and perhaps slow the
decline of mental processes with advancing age.
MAKING HEALTHY HERBAL SODAS
ROBIN MCGEE
Learn how to create your own delicious herbal soft drinks, which are
inexpensive and healthy. Describes how to use whey and make a ”ginger
bug” for the starter; the easy step by step process of soda-making and
bottling. Includes hints and tips to ensure success, where to get supplies,
and more. Lots of samples for tasting!
2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
INTENSIVE:
EXTERNAL APPLICATION COURSE
ELIZABETH SUSTICK, RN AND STEVEN JOHNSON, DO
External applications in the form of compresses, rubs, wraps and baths are
an integral part of anthroposphical medicine and nursing. This presentation
includes several practical demonstrations, including the “Einreibung”,
a unique rhythmical application taught to anthroposophic nurses to
support healing. Neurological challenges are discussed as they relate to
applications for the liver, kidneys and heart, which are often connected to
depression, anxiety, hysteria and trauma. Arnica heart compress, wood
sorrel, yarrow liver compress, chamomile oil and the yarrow Einreibung
are demonstrated, along with a few metal ointment applications such as
copper and gold. Elizabeth Sustick is an experienced instructor in this
field, who not only teaches technique, but also how to maintain a healing
environment. ($55 includes all materials. Limit 24 participants)
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM REFRESHMENT AND EXHIBIT BREAK
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
THE INFLUENCE OF CANNABIS ON THE PSYCHE
KEVIN SPELMAN, PHD
Reports in both the biomedical literature and from patients suggest that
there are beneficial effects of Cannabis on various psychological conditions.
Conversely, there are reports of detrimental influences of Cannabis on
mental health, including addiction. This lecture discusses both sides and
shines a light on a topic that will increasingly be discussed in healthcare
provider’s forums and the press.
BERRY ANTIOXIDANTS AND THEIR ROLE IN OPTIMAL COGNITION
MIMI HERNANDEZ, RH (AHG)
Recent research has attributed improvement of memory in adults and
enhancement of developmental cognitive skills in children to the
antioxidants contained in berries. Their anthocyanidins have been observed
to support an increase in oxygenation in the brain and changes in brain
neurotransmitter activity. Learn how berries can have clinical applications in
the support of cognitive focus, concentration, memory retention, and
mental task processing in both adults and children.
Daily Schedule
SUNDAY 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM (CONTINUED)
THE NEUROTOXIC PRESENTATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
TOXICANTS
WALTER CRINNION, ND
Matching toxicants such as mercury, lead, common solvents and pesticides
with their symptom pictures can help us understand the origins of
neurological degeneration and mental illness. Functional changes in
mental acuity and memory may be more associated with the collection of
environmental toxicants rather than birthdays. This talk can help clinicians
differentiate “normal” changes from toxic changes. The use of
computer-assisted neurobehavioral testing is reviewed and natural and
botanical assistance in reversing toxicant-induced changes are addressed.
WEEDS FOR YOUR NEEDS: CELEBRATING THE HEALING WILD
PLANTS – THEIR STORIES, SONGS, AND LORE
DOUG ELLIOT
Doug presents a lively, informative indoor program of traditional and
contemporary plant lore and scientific medicinal plant information, as well
as stories, songs, and outrageous personal narratives celebrating some of
America’s favorite edible, medicinal, and otherwise useful wild plants. He
flavors his program with regional dialects, lively harmonica riffs, and more
than a few belly laughs.
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM DINNER AND EXHIBIT BREAK
THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM AND SOME COMMON PLANT
TRIGGERS
KEVIN SPELMAN, PHD
The endogenous cannabinoids are ubiquitous in mammalian physiology and
affect many tissues and pathways including immune function, metabolism
and neurological tone. Curiously, most medical schools still do not cover the
endocannabinoid system, despite its involvement in a variety of chronic
diseases including cancer, metabolic disorders, immunological issues and
mental illness. We review the role of the endocannabinoid system and
discuss various medicinal plant species that impact these common
pathways.
PSYCHIATRIC/SOUL ILLNESS IN ADULTS
STEVEN JOHNSON, DO
This talk builds on the early childhood talk (from Saturday) but can be taken
separately. In this session we discuss anxiety, depression, panic attacks,
trauma and related issues from a holistic, anthroposophic and modern
perspective. How do we approach these conditions from a salutogenic (origin
of health) perspective? Includes recommendations for botanical remedies,
nutrition, functional medicine and an extended anthroposophic perspective.
HERB WALK (OUTDOORS)
DOUG ELLIOTT
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Laugh and learn as Doug guides you through a wealth of medicinal herbs
and regales you with stories of the plants, the medicines and the people of
the Appalachians.
SACRED SONG WITH JILL STANSBURY AND FRIENDS (Fireside
program in the amphitheater)
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM REFRESHMENT AND EXHIBIT BREAK
Songs inspired by plants and the natural world to build community and
support personal healing. Come to sing, or listen, or both!
MONDAY, JUNE 1
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM BREAKFAST
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
THE AGING BRAIN: AYURVEDIC THERAPIES FOR MAINTAINING
MENTAL HEALTH
DR SHUBI
As we age, structural and functional changes are seen in the brain which may
give rise to conditions such as memory loss, poor concentration and
neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Ayurveda
emphasizes proper diet, lifestyle, herbs and special therapies to prevent brain
dysfunctions and maintain mental health. Formulas including turmeric (Curcuma
longa), amla (Emblica officinalis), brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), mandukparni
(Centella asiatica ), shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) and others offer
anxiolytic, anti-depressant , nootropic and neuroprotective qualities.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
TELOMERES, TELOMERASE AND HOW TO USE BOTANICALS TO
RE-IGNITE YOUR STEM CELLS
WALTER CRINNION, ND
Cellular reproduction can continue indefinitely if telomere maintenance by
telomerase remains functional. However, both the collection of birthdays and
lifestyle stressors combine to deactivate telomerase. When telomerase
becomes inactive, cell reproduction stops and the body begins to experience
the functional decline most commonly associated with aging. This talk will
review telomeres and telomerase function, as well as the factors that cause
telomerase to become inactive and the botanical agents that wake it up.
HERBAL PROTOCOLS FOR ADDICTION
JILL STANSBURY, ND
This presentation describes herbs used to help in the process of weaning
from opiates. Herbs for digestive symptoms, muscle pain, insomnia, and
irritability, which are all typical of opiate withdrawal, are discussed, as well as
herbs that can re-establish healthy brain chemistry, which becomes altered
with prescription and street opioids. While there is no easy answer to this
widespread problem, herbs and herbalists have a lot to offer.
Daily Schedule
MONDAY 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (CONTINUED)
DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS AUTISTIC SPECTRUM
DISORDERS WITH NUTRITIONAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND
BOTANICAL FACTORS
KENNETH PROEFROCK, ND
An in-depth look at some of the common strategies currently employed in
the management of autism spectrum disorders. We discuss different
dietary rationales and their psychological implications. Specific amino acid
therapies and botanical interventions are also presented. The psychological
motivations are often very different for those on the spectrum of autism; we
discuss strategies gleaned from 18 years of working with people of all ages
with these conditions.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH AND EXHIBIT BREAK
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: NEW CLINICAL
DISCOVERIES, 2015
KEVIN SPELMAN, JILL STANSBURY AND WALTER CRINNION
Three different perspectives shed light on the latest developments in
botanical medicine, ethnobotany and the microbiome.
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM CLOSING REMARKS
BIOGRAPHIES
For more details on the speakers see www.botanicalmedicine.org
Mary Bove, ND
A clinical medical herbalist, Mary Bove has a practice in family medicine
in Brattleboro, Vermont. She is the author of An Encyclopedia of Natural
Healing for Children and Infants, and lectures and teaches internationally on
the topics of naturopathic medicine, botanical medicine, pediatrics, natural
pregnancy, childbirth, food as medicine and mind-body healing. She is currently the medical educator for Gaia Herbs in Brevard, NC.
Jerry Cott, PhD
Jerry Cott is an expert in the evaluation of dietary supplements for psychiatric indications. He is researching the integration of mainstream psychiatry
with nutritional (particularly omega-3 fatty acids) and botanical interventions
for the treatment of mental disorders, and is adjunct faculty for the herbal
medicine master’s program at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Walter Crinnion, ND
Walter J. Crinnion has been in practice since 1982, specializing in treating
chronic health problems caused by environmental chemical overload. He is
past director of the Environmental Medicine Center at Southwest College
of Naturopathic Medicine and associate professor at NCNM and Bastyr
University. His most recent book: Clean, Green, and Lean: Get rid of the
toxins that make you fat.
Doug Elliott
Doug Elliott is an herbalist, storyteller, basket maker and author who
presents programs from Canada to the Caribbean. He has written four
books, including Wild Roots, and recorded a number of award-winning
albums of stories and songs. His latest book: Swarm Tree: Of Honeybees,
Honeymoons and the Tree of Life.
Mimi Hernandez
A clinical herbalist and ethnobotanist, Mimi Hernandez is the Executive
Director of the American Herbalists Guild and past director at Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies at Frostburg State University. Her
graduate research at Maryland University of Integrative Health focused on
botanical treatment strategies for cardiovascular inflammation.
Steven Johnson, DO
Dr. Steven Johnson has studied integrative and anthroposophic medicine
for over 21 years and has a special interest in plant-based medicines
and biodynamic agriculture. He was Chief Resident of Internal Medicine at
the University of Massachusetts and currently practices near Louisville,
Kentucky at the Evergreen Medical Centre.
Speaker Biographies - Information
BIOGRAPHIES (CONTINUED)
For more details on the speakers see www.botanicalmedicine.org
Chris Kilham
Medicine hunter Chris Kilham has explored traditional medicines and
psychoactive plants for decades in over 45 countries. The author of fifteen
books, his latest work is The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook, The Essential
Guide to Ayahuasca Journeying. Chris has studied herbs since 1970, and
has studied with South American shamans since 1993. His medicine hunting adventures have been featured on the major networks and in international publications.
Robin McGee
Robin McGee is a community herbalist, organic farmer, herbal educator,
writer and storyteller. From her early childhood, it has been her intimate
relationship with the Plant People and the Tall Standing Ones that feeds her
soul. She lives with her husband on their chemical-free farm and botanical
sanctuary in Anderson, SC.
Kenneth Proefrock, ND
A naturopathic physician practicing in Sun City, Arizona, Kenneth Proefrock
is also the owner of Vital Force Naturopathic Compounding. He is the vicepresident of the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners and chair
of the biochemistry portion of the naturopathic physician’s licensing exam.
Kevin Spelman, PhD
Kevin Spelman is a scientist, clinician, educator, herbalist and writer who is
currently a consultant for the natural products industry. His past research
has included the molecular biology of the brain, immunological studies on
Echinacea spp. and researching medicinal plants active against malaria.
Besides appearing at conferences worldwide, he is an adjunct faculty
member at National College of Naturopathic Medicine and a distinguished
lecturer at Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Jill Stansbury, ND
A naturopathic physician, Jill Stansbury specializes in women’s health,
mental health, and chronic disease. She teaches on the faculty of National
College of Naturopathic Medicine, where she was chair of the botanical
medicine department for 25 years. She travels extensively in the Peruvian
Amazon to study indigenous healers and their herbs.
Elizabeth Sustick, RN
Elizabeth Sustick has been in the caregiving profession as a nurse since
1970, with post-graduate studies in Waldorf early childhood education and
anthroposophic nursing. She serves on the board of the Association for
Anthroposophic Nursing (NANNA). Elizabeth is actively engaged in teaching the art of caregiving to parents, educators, and medical professionals
and has a private practice in anthroposophic nursing and massage in her
hometown of Northampton MA.
David Winston RH(AHG)
CoreyPine Shane is the director of the Blue Ridge School of Botanical Medicine. He has a clinical practice in which he blends Chinese and Western
herbal traditions with a focus on local plants. He is a seasoned wildcrafter
and has written articles on the local Appalachian plants.
David Winston is an herbalist and ethnobotanist with over forty years of
training and clinical experience in Cherokee, Chinese and Western/Eclectic
herbal traditions. He offers a two year clinical training program in botanical
medicine at David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies and is the founder
and president of Herbalist and Alchemist, Inc.
Shubhangee Satam, MD (Ayurveda)
Donald Yance RH(AHG)
CoreyPine Shane
Better known as “Dr. Shubi,” Shubhangee Satam joins us from Mumbai,
India where she specializes in the study of Ayurvedic pharmacotherapeutics. She has been a practicing clinician for nearly twenty years and is
also a yoga instructor. She is currently working globally as an independent
consultant to the herbal and nutraceutical industry in product development,
formulation and quality control.
An herbalist and certified nutritionist, Donald Yance practices at the Mederi
Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon, where he specializes in the
treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. He is the founder and
president of the Mederi Foundation, a nonprofit organization for professional
education and clinical research in integrative medicine, and president and
formulator of Natura Health Products.
Vickie Shufer, MA
7Song
A forager and herbalist, Vickie Shufer completed a Master’s Degree in
therapeutic herbalism at the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
She is the author of The Everything Guide to Foraging and the editor and
publisher of The Wild Foods Forum newsletter (since 1994). Her
specialty is finding and preparing wild medicinal foods.
7Song is Director of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine and
practices as a clinical herbalist at Ithaca Free Clinic in Ithaca, NY. He has a
passion for botany and can often be found outdoors with a camera and a
field guide.
Symposium Information
REGISTRATION FEE
THURSDAY LODGING AND FRIDAY MEALS
If you are arriving early for the pre-conference events, you may now stay
at Blue Ridge on Thursday night and purchase individual meals on Friday.
• $399
Thursday lodging $50 - $68 (does not include meals)
The symposium registration includes all presentations except
intensive workshops. Lodging and meals are extra.
WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG
Phone 541-482-3016 (Pacific Time)
Friday meals: Breakfast $9.25/ Lunch $11.25/ Dinner $15.25
(please reserve meals in advance)
Register for lodging and meals on their website under “Events”
www.blueridgeassembly.org
(Blue Ridge does not take reservations by phone.)
You can also register by fax, mail or Email
LODGING AND MEALS
Blue Ridge Assembly
84 Blue Ridge Circle
Black Mountain, NC 28711
BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY
in Black Mountain, 14 miles east of Asheville, is nestled on 1200 acres
of woodland filled with rhododendrons, azaleas, and many medicinal
plants. Meeting rooms, lodging, and meals are centrally located in a quiet
and serene setting. There are hiking trails and beautiful views of the
surrounding mountains.
Fax: (828) 669-8497
ALL-INCLUSIVE LODGING AND MEAL PACKAGE
Blue Ridge Assembly has one package which includes
3 days, 3 nights, and 8 meals.
Register for lodging and meals on their website under “Events”
www.blueridgeassembly.org
(Blue Ridge does not take reservations by phone.)
PRIVATE BATH
Double occupancy $234 - $216 per person
Single occupancy $312 - $258 per person
SHARED BATH (dorm style, bath-down-the hall)
Double $180 per person
Single $222 per person
The above package includes the following:
• Facility use fee.
• Comfortable single or double occupancy accommodations for 3 nights.
• Eight wholesome, natural meals (Saturday and Sunday breakfast,
lunch and dinner, and Monday breakfast and lunch).
A vegetarian option is available at each meal.
COMMUTER MEALS
$98.00 (8 meals) or $70.25 (5 meals- no breakfasts)
Email: [email protected]
They will fill quickly, so please reserve early.
If you have any special needs, please let us know at the time of
registration as we will make reasonable effort to accommodate.
ALTERNATE LODGING
IN BLACK MOUNTAIN
QUALITY INN (828) 669-9950
SUPER 8 MOTEL (828) 669-8076
These are both about 10 minutes away. We also have a list of
bed & breakfasts in Black Mountain listed on our website
www.botanicalmedicine.org
CAMPING
The closest campgrounds are in Swannanoa, about 10 minutes away
from Blue Ridge Assembly. They offer tent camping, RV hookups and
camping cabins. Call KOA at (800) 562-5907 or MAMA GERTIE’S
HIDEAWAY at (828) 686-4258 for reservations.
Symposium Information
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION
The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport. Airport van: Diamond
Executive Car Transportation. Reservations: call (828) 281-8139
and mention the herb symposium. Please have your flight arrival and
departure times ready when you call. Cost: $65 one way from the
airport to Blue Ridge (45 minute trip) for one person. Fees are divided
up if there’s more than one person per trip.
CANCELLATIONS
LECTURE NOTES
2015
Medicines from the Earth
LECTURE NOTES
MAY 29 - JUNE 1, 2015
Before May 20, symposium and intensive fees will be refunded minus
$50 processing fee per registrant. No refunds can be given after
May 20, 2015. Please make all refund requests in writing or by email
to our website.
Medicines from the Earth, 2015
P.O. Box 3427
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 482-3016
www.botanicalmedicine.org
CONTINUING EDUCATION
• Nurses - application for 22 contact hours submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Completion is based on returning the evaluation tool to the CNE table at
the end of the symposium, where a certificate is issued for contact hours
attended.
• Naturopathic Physicians - 21 hours general credit of which
one can be pharmacy – submitted to OBNE.
• Acupuncturists - 23.5 PDA (hours) APPROVED by NCCAOM
Burdock (Arctium lappa)
The symposium proceedings are now digital and available online at no
cost to registrants. In the beginning of May registrants will be sent a link
and password to access the teacher materials. Printed books are also
available for $20 at the symposium.
REGISTER NOW!
WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG
• Pharmacists - 12 hours APPROVED by the North Carollna and
Georgia Associations of Pharmacists on 2/19/15
• Others - A certificate of attendance is available to any participant
who requests it.
More CE Information: www.botanicalmedicine.org/ce.html
Blue Ridge Assembly, Black Mountain NC
Symposium Schedule Overview
FRIDAY MAY 29- PRE-CONFERENCE INTENSIVES AT BLUE RIDGE ASSEMBLY
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ethnobotanical and Native Plant Field Study - David Winston $65 - Limit 30
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Intensive: Stress and Cancer Morbidity/Recurrence - Donald Yance $75
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Symposium Registration at Blue Ridge Assembly. Exhibit Hall Opens
SATURDAY MAY 30
7:30 AM- 8:30 AM
Symposium Registration
8:30 AM- 9:15 AM
Opening Meeting and Welcome in Washburn Auditorium
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Managing
Neurological Trauma
Kenneth Proefrock
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Anxiety, Depression,
Mood Disorders, Pt 1
Donald Yance
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch and Exhibit Break
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Anxiety, Depression,
Mood Disorders, Pt 2
Donald Yance
Ayurvedic Herbs
for Skin Conditions
Dr. Shubi
Early Childhood
Development and
Mental Health
Steven Johnson
Wildcrafting (Indoor Demonstration)
7Song
Common OTC Drugs
and Dementia
Walter Crinnion
Amazonian
Cosmetic Botanicals Herb Walk (Outdoors) Doug Elliott
Chris Kilham
Clinical Uses:
Immunomodulators
Kevin Spelman
Update:
Tick-Borne
Diseases
David Winston
Wild Plants
for a Wild Mind
(Outdoor Walk)
CoreyPine Shane
Effect of
Botanicals on
Neurotransmitters
for Mental Health
Jill Stansbury
Herb Walk
(Outdoors)
Doug Elliott
3:30 PM - 4 :00 PM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Herbal Medicine
and Psychopharm.
Jerry Cott
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Dinner and Exhibit Break
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Keynote: Marvels and Mishaps on the Medicine Trail Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter
Herbal First Aid
7Song
Intensive
Taking Herbal
Medicine Back
to the Kitchen:
Recipes for Healing
Mary Bove
$55 - Limit 20
Symposium Schedule Overview
SUNDAY MAY 31
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion: Presenting a New Paradigm in Mental Health Care
Steven Johnson, Kenneth Proefrock, Dr. Shubi and Jerry Cott
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Insomnia and other
Sleep Disorders
David Winston
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Lunch and Exhibit Break
2:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Terminal Diagnosis/
Mental Illness
Kenneth Proefrock
3:30 PM- 4:00 PM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Neurotoxic Effects:
Environmental Toxins
Walter Crinnion
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner and Exhibit Break
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sacred Song Jill Stansbury and friends Come to sing or listen or both! (by the fire in the Amphitheater)
Ayurveda for
ADHD in Children
Dr. Shubi
Psychedelics and
Mental Health
Research
Chris Kilham
Wild Food Medicine
(Demonstration)
Vickie Shufer
Omega-3s
for Brain Health
Jerry Cott
Managing Panic
Disorders
Mary Bove
Fizzy Herbal Sodas
(Demonstration)
Robin McGee
Berries and
Optimal Cognition
Mimi Hernandez
Plant Walk with
a Clinical Focus
(Outdoors)
7Song
Intensive
External
Applications
Course (Hands-on
Workshop)
Influence of Cannabis Weeds for your Needs Elizabeth Sustick
and Steven Johnson
on the Psyche
(Indoor Show)
Kevin Spelman
Doug Elliott
$55 – Limit 24
MONDAY JUNE 1
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Ayurveda
and the Aging Brain
Dr. Shubi
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Refreshment and Exhibit Break
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Telomers, Telomerase
and Botanicals
Walter Crinnion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch and Exhibit Break
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion: New Clinical Discoveries
Walter Crinnion, Jill Stansbury and Kevin Spelman
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Closing Remarks
Endocannabinoid
System
Kevin Spelman
Herbal Protocols
for Addiction
Jill Stansbury
Psychiatric/Soul
Illness in Adults
Steven Johnson
Managing Autism
Spectrum Disorders
Kenneth Proefrock
Herb Walk (Outdoors) Doug Elliott