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 44th Congress of the International Society for the History of Medicine. Sept. 10-14, 2014. Tbilisi, Georgia. The theme of this conference will be "The Great Silk Road and Medicine." More information.
 What You Need to Know Prior to an FDA Dietary Supplement cGMP Inspection & Agency Insights: Claims and Other Compliance Issues. Sept. 17-18, 2014. Baltimore, MD. During this seminar, NPA CEO Daniel Fabricant, PhD, will share some of his biggest takeaways from more than three years serving at the FDA. More information.
 5th Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference. Sept. 19-21, 2014. San Antonio, TX. This international conference will explore the field of integrative medicine for the treatment of mental health, autism, and related conditions. More information.
 Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR) Webinar. Sept. 24, 2014. Online. This webinar will cover Health Canada Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations, steps in establishing a relationship with the Health Canada Office of Controlled Substances, an overview of Standard Operating Procedures, and more. More information.
 Planting the Future: Stewardship of Sanctuary. Oct. 4, 2014. Rutland, OH. A variety of presentations will cover topics ranging from saving native seeds to growing American ginseng to brewing beer with herbs. More information.
 12th Annual Restorative Medicine Conference. Oct. 9-12, 2014. Santa Fe, NM. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to learn from a collection of internationally recognized experts in hormone therapy, nutrients, and medicinal herbs. Use coupon code ABC200 to take $200 off registration. More information.
 2014 AHPA Botanical Congress. Oct. 10, 2014. Las Vegas, NV. This congress will provide a unique opportunity to learn about the many analytical tools that can be used for positive identification of herbal ingredients. Early registration ends Sept. 10, 2014. More information.
 Symposium of Integrative Medicine Professionals in the Land of Enchantment. Oct. 13-15, 2014. Albuquerque, NM. Conference topics will include integrative cardiology, women's health, botanical medicine, palliative care, and more. Early registration ends Sept. 25, 2014. More information.
 2nd International Workshop: Sustainable Food Supply, Processing & Products. Oct. 14, 2014. Brussels, Belgium. This workshop aims to answer sustainability-related questions about consumer awareness, food production, supply chain optimization, and more. Early registration ends Sept. 14, 2014. More information.
 AzNMA Fall Conference. Nov. 8-9, 2014. Scottsdale, AZ. Conference topics will include functional neurology, addressing cancer in a naturopathic setting, the impact of GMOs on health, and more. Early registration ends Sept. 3, 2014. More information.
 International Congress of Ethnobotany. Nov. 17-21, 2014. Córdoba, Spain. Key themes of this conference will include underutilized crops, conservation of ethnobotanical heritage, plants used as food and medicine, family farming, and more. More information.
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This week's featured book is Integrative Oncology, written by Donald Abrams, MD, and Andrew Weil, MD, published in 2009.
People facing a cancer diagnosis often integrate complementary treatments into their conventional care plan without informing their oncologist. This first volume in the Weil Integrative Medicine Library series provides information for practitioners and consumers on the emerging field of integrative oncology.
Integrative Oncology includes up-to-date and extensively referenced chapters on a wide spectrum of issues and challenges in a reader-friendly format featuring key points, sidebars, and tables. Hardcover, 624 pages.
Remember that ABC members get 10% off the retail price when logged in to the online bookstore before ordering. Looking for the International Store? You can find it here.
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 Responsible Use of Herbal Medicine. Aug. 11, 2014. 88.3 WPPB. In this episode of Stirring the Pot with Stefanie Sacks, Mark offers insight into the world of herbal medicine and teaches listeners how to responsibly and effectively navigate the incredible array of herbal remedies now available to the public. Listen here.
 DNA Methods for Quality Control of Botanical Products. Oct. 23-24, 2014. Rockville, MD. Mark will speak on the impact of new approaches to DNA identification for botanicals. More information.
 11th International Symposium on Ginseng. Oct. 27-30, 2014. Seoul, Korea. Mark will give a presentation on the adulteration of ginseng. More information.
More of Mark's upcoming speaking engagements can be found on the ABC news page.
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ABC has tested the links of the following articles prior to publication; however, some news organizations remove stories and disable links at various times. ABC sends links to these articles as an educational service, but cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in them. Media Watch links are a benefit of membership. For full access, join ABC today.
Milkvetch Root Found Effective in Treating Degenerative Arthritis. Inside Korea. Aug. 22, 2014. Milkvetch — most commonly known to help improve appetite, stamina, and the immune system — has also been shown to help suppress the progress of arthritis and inflammatory diseases in a study of mice.
Stalking Wild Ginseng Can Be Lucrative Sport. Centre Daily Times. Aug. 23, 2014. Despite regulations designed to protect the medicinal herb, conservationists fear that many ginseng harvesters are only out to make a quick buck, rather than taking measures to preserve future crops.
8 Herbs and Spices That Fight off Disease. Huffington Post. Aug. 25, 2014. Rosemary, allspice, turmeric, and other pantry staples can make tasty and healthful additions to any dish.
6 Common Weeds You Can Eat. One Green Planet. Aug. 25, 2014. From savory salsify to ubiquitous kudzu, these nutritional powerhouses deserve to be on the dinner plate rather than in the compost pile.
Much-Maligned Dandelion a Dandy of a Plant. Columbia Daily Tribune. Aug. 24, 2014. The bane of lawn manicurists everywhere, dandelion makes for healthful and tasty salads, teas, soups, and more.
Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), the Poisonous A-Lister. Slate. Aug. 18, 2014. From Michael Largo's The Big, Bad Book of Botany: The World's Most Fascinating Flora comes this excerpt about a plant known for both for its toxicity and its historic use as an anesthetic.
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 HerbalGram 102, available online, includes a remembrance of John Hyde, one of the driving forces behind the resurgence of the herbal medicine profession in the United Kingdom. |
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 Book Review: Rodale's 21st Century Herbal By Bevin Clare. Clinical herbalism professor Bevin Clare offers both praise and minor criticisms of Michael J. Balick's recently published "practical guide for healthy living using nature's most powerful plants." The book is divided into three parts and covers a wide range of material, from the global history of herbal medicine to the many ways in which readers can incorporate healing plants into their lives.
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| ABC's HerbClipTM provides summaries and critical reviews of seminal articles covering medicinal plant-related research, regulation, marketing, and responsible usage. Most HerbClips are restricted to ABC members, but these two are available free for everyone:
Curcumin Formulation Reduced Collagen Biomarker and Disease Activity in Patients with Osteoarthritis
Hibiscus Supplementation Resulted in a Decrease in Waist Circumference, Percent Body Fat, Free Fatty Acids, and Waist-to-hip Ratio in Obese Subjects
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