Herbal Medicine

Hawthorn (Crataegus oxyacantha and other species)

By Donnie Yance – Hawthorn has been used for centuries as a cardiovascular medicine, and modern research is revealing just how broad its effects may be. From heart failure and hypertension to metabolic health, inflammation, and healthy aging, this traditional botanical has an impressive and growing evidence base.

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The Pharmacy of the Sacred Forest: Medicinal Plants and Ancestral Wisdom of the Jola Healers (Gambia)

By Dr. Josep Lluís Berdonces – “Out of sight, out of mind,” goes a traditional proverb that Malang often repeats. The destruction of sacred forests, the loss of local languages, the disappearance of wise elders without passing on their knowledge: all of this represents a cultural and therapeutic catastrophe of incalculable dimensions.

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Lycium barbarum and L. chinense

By Donnie Yance – Lycium demonstrates a broad spectrum of biological activities supported by modern research. The polysaccharides in goji berries, collectively known as Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBP), appear to be the primary active compounds responsible for enhancing both cell-mediated and humoral immune responses.

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Bloodroot-Turmeric Paste: A Natural Approach to Skin Support

By Donald R. Yance, CN, MH – Bloodroot-turmeric paste represents a traditional topical treatment approach for pre-cancerous skin lesions, basal cell carcinoma, and potentially squamous cell carcinoma. This formulation combines two primary botanical agents—sanguinarine from bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) and curcumin from turmeric (Curcuma longa)—along with supporting ingredients that enhance delivery and efficacy.

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Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa L) & Breast Cancer

Black cohosh has often been suggested to breast cancer patients to help control their hot flashes as it has been generally assumed safe and without a cancer stimulating effect.  A study published in March 2007 showed that taking black cohosh was associated with prolonged disease-free survival, and a rate of recurrence that was 83% of the nonusers.

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Max Your Immunity

The book Max Your Immunity – How to Maximize Your Immune System When You Need It Most, reviewed here, was written to be a complete guide to understanding and maximizing our natural defenses against various illnesses and infectious diseases.

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  • Reimagining Health Summit

    Back for 2026 with an expanded line-up of world-class speakers, cutting-edge science, and live experiential sessions you won't find anywhere else. This year's Reimagining Health Summit goes deeper than ever - into longevity, age reversal, brain health, cancer prevention, and the integrative protocols that are genuinely changing lives. Last year was transformative. This year is your chance to go further. The Reimagining Health Summit is the place to be for both wellness practitioners and health enthusiasts alike. Our event exhibitors are hand-picked by the event team to be perfectly curated in order to create the ideal attendee experience

  • 2026 AzNMA Annual Conference – Building Brain Resilience

    Strengthening Cognitive Health Across the Lifespan The Arizona Naturopathic Medical Association (AzNMA) is excited to invite you to our 2026 CME Conference, happening November 6–8, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. We look forward to welcoming you for an inspiring weekend of learning and connection. We are putting together an outstanding lineup of expert speakers who will share the latest insights, practical strategies, and clinical approaches to building brain resilience and supporting cognitive health throughout life. Sessions will feature engaging presentations, each including relevant clinical case discussions. 2026 AzNMA Annual Continuing Medical Education Conference

  • 2026 Lifestyle Medicine Conference

    Hybrid Event

    Join us in Orlando, or Online! This event is your gateway to discovering groundbreaking insights from renowned experts at the forefront of healthcare innovation. Total credit opportunities (CME/CE accreditation) for LM2026 are expected to be comparable to prior years across multiple disciplines. Full conference participation will meet—and may exceed—the educational requirements for lifestyle medicine certification.  The annual Lifestyle Medicine Conference unites a dynamic community — online and onsite — committed to reshaping healthcare. Explore how to tackle the root causes of chronic disease and elevate health within every care setting. See why lifestyle medicine can renew your purpose and passion. This year’s agenda explores what it takes to bring lifestyle medicine to life at scale. Learn from clinicians, researchers, health system leaders, educators, and innovators tackling today’s biggest healthcare challenges through evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes, reduce disease burden, and help people thrive.

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