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 REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 25 AND SAVE! PROGRAMS INCLUDE Register by 2/25/15 and save $120 off the regular price of $399 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 REMEMBER: SAVE BY REGISTERING EARLY! $279 BY FEBRUARY 25 • The effect of neurotransmitters on mental health $349 BY APRIL 14 • Cannabis and the psyche: positive and negative outcomes $399 AFTER THAT DATE • Herbal medicines and psychiatric medications ONLINE: WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG PHONE: (541) 482-3016 (Pacific Time) 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 ON 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 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 computerassisted neurobehavioral testing is reviewed and natural and botanical assistance in reversing toxicant-induced changes are addressed. 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 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. 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. CHILDHOOD OBESITY MARY BOVE, ND The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in recent years. Obesity is among the easiest medical conditions to recognize but most difficult to treat. What causes obesity? Therapies for managing obesity in children and adolescents include botanical medicines and their therapeutic actions. 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 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM DINNER AND EXHIBIT BREAK 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. 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM 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 BIOGRAPHIES 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. 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. 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. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM LUNCH AND EXHIBIT BREAK 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: NEW CLINICAL DISCOVERIES, 2015 KEVIN SPELMAN AND WALTER CRINNION Different perspectives shed light on the latest developments in botanical medicine, ethnobotany and the microbiome. 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM CLOSING REMARKS For more details on the speakers see www.botanicalmedicine.org Mary Bove, ND 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. He is a senior pharmacologist at the FDA Center for Drug Research and Review (CDER) 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 Register by February 25 and save $120 off the regular price of $399. • $279 if registered by February 25, 2015 • $349 if registered by April 14 • $399 if registered after that date The symposium registration includes all presentations except intensive workshops. Lodging and meals are extra. WWW.BOTANICALMEDICINE.ORG Phone 541-482-3016 (Pacific Time) LODGING AND MEALS 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. 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) 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. Thursday lodging $50 - $68 (does not include meals) 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 Blue Ridge Assembly 84 Blue Ridge Circle Black Mountain, NC 28711 Fax: (828) 669-8497 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 - 22 contact hours to be submitted to the American Holistic Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. • Naturopathic Physicians - 22 hours general credit – to be submitted to OBNE. • Acupuncturists - 23 PDA hours submitted to NCCAOM • Pharmacists - 12 hours to be submitted to local NC and Georgia boards. 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 • Others - A certificate of attendance is available to any participant who requests it. More CE info: 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 and Kevin Spelman 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Closing Remarks Childhood Obesity Mary Bove Herbal Protocols for Addiction Jill Stansbury Psychiatric/Soul Illness in Adults Steven Johnson Herb Walk (Outdoors) Doug Elliott Managing Autism Spectrum Disorders Kenneth Proefrock Herbal Triggers: Endocannabinoid System Kevin Spelman