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 Traditional Healing in the Kitchen. Dec. 2, 2015. Portland, OR. Join Lisa Powell, MS CAM, FDN, for a seminar that focuses on how many of our favorite botanicals actually work within the body, their uses, history, and more. More information.
 Adulteration and Fraud in Food Ingredients and Dietary Supplements Workshop PLUS Food Fraud Mitigation Course. Dec. 2-4, 2015. Rockville, MD. This workshop is co-sponsored by the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program and will present several new and innovative resources specifically designed to help retailers, manufacturers, and regulators identify and mitigate the risks associated with economically motivated adulteration and fraud. More information.
2015 International American Ginseng Expo. Dec. 4-5, 2015. Asheville, NC. Join the North Carolina Natural Products Association for this international event. Several speakers, botanists, growers, conservationists, and more, will share their expert knowledge on the ginseng industry and products. More information.
 FDA Inspection Readiness Training. Dec. 10, 2015. Phoenix, AZ. Learn the tools needed to manage a successful FDA inspection. This one-day course includes real-world scenarios, classroom exercises, and the various phases of an FDA audit. More information.
 Nature’s Pharmacy: Botanical Medicine Making Workshop. Dec. 13, 2015. Ukiah, CA. Want to learn about some of California’s native medicinal plants? This workshop will focus on fundamental methods for preparing herbal medicines using native plants. More information.
Introduction to Ethnobotany. Jan. 12, 2016. Portland, OR. Dr. Jonathan Seidel will host a workshop that examines the spiritual dimensions of ethnobotany and the herbal dimensions of healing in religions of the East and West. More information.
 Herbal Mixology 101 Winter Series. Jan. 21, 2016. Portland, OR. Like flavorful tonics? Beginning in January, Glen Nagel, ND, will host three sessions on how to create healing tonic blends that can be incorporated into one’s diet. More information.
 13th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update. Jan. 29-31, 2016. San Diego, CA. This is a continuing education conference for health care professionals who are interested in addressing and managing dietary supplement use. More information.
 Flower Essence Practitioner Training. Feb. 3-11, 2016. Manzanillo, Costa Rica. Centro Ashé is hosting this in-depth 100+ hour flower essence training event alongside community herbalist Lupo Passero. More information.
 Hawaii Doc Talks. Feb. 18-21, 2016. Waikoloa, HI. The Hawaii Doc Talks includes many presentations that take place in an inspiring and balanced learning environment. Presentation topics include: cutting-edge cancer therapies, optimizing immunity, women’s health, diabetes, and environmental health influences. More information.
 An Evening with Herbalist/Aromatherapist Mindy Green: Botanical First Aid. June 6, 2016. New York, NY. Join Mindy Green at the NY Institute of Aromatherapy for her book signing and a presentation on botanical first aid. More information.
 9th Joint Natural Products Conference 2016. July 24-27, 2016. Copenhagen, Denmark. The University of Copenhagen will host its annual joint conference alongside some of the most world-renowned organizations in the field. This multi-day event will include lectures and talks on natural product research. More information.
Looking for more conferences and events? View the full ABC calendar here.
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This week's featured book is Rodale's 21st-Century Herbal: A Practical Guide for Healthy Living Using Nature's Most Powerful Plants written by Michael J. Balick, PhD, with a foreword by Andrew Weil, MD, published in 2014.
When an ethnobotanist writes an herbal, one is bound to get something special: so it is with ABC Board Member Michael Balick's latest book. Exploring the historic relationship between people and herbs and how it has evolved over time, Rodale's 21st-Century Herbal provides the ancient wisdom of more than 180 of the world's useful herbs and the modern science to support these uses. Encyclopedic in form, the book is organized into three sections: "The World of Herbs," covering global history, basics of herbal botany, and how and why herbs work the way they do; "Herbs to Know," including more than 180 herbs alphabetized by Latin binomial with instructions on how to grow and use them; and "Herbs for Life," detailing instructions on designing an herb garden, as well as using specific herbs and recipes for cleaning, scenting, cooking, and achieving better health, energy, and relaxation. Dr. Balick draws from more than 30 years of studying herbs and indigenous cultures around the world to provide the reader with an accessible guide to growing and using our plant allies. Hardcover, 498 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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Adulteration and Fraud in Food Ingredients and Dietary Supplements PLUS Food Fraud Mitigation Course. Dec. 2-4, 2015. Rockville, MD. Join ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal for this special event co-sponsored by the US Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and the ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Program. More information.
13th Annual Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Update. Jan. 29, 2016. San Diego, CA. ABC's Mark Blumenthal will give a presentation titled "What We Can Learn From the Rest of the World: Research & Regulation Standards From Around the Globe." More information.
More of ABC'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 ABC membership. For full access, join ABC today.
Can Natural Remedies Jeopardize Cardiovascular Health? EurekAlert! Nov. 19, 2015. A recent report in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology warns of self-induced cardiology symptoms from taking a natural Chinese medicine known as Fuzi.
Beautiful Circuits: The Dawn of the Cyborg Rose. Christian Science Monitor. Nov. 20, 2015. Researchers in Sweden have connected the vascular system of roses with electronics as the first step in leaning how plants store and transfer energy.
F.D.A. Takes Issue With the Term ‘Non-G.M.O.’. New York Times. Nov. 20, 2015. Non-GMO, not bioengineered, not genetically engineered — what does the FDA have to say about product labeling for the foods we eat?
How to Dry and Store Herbs for Best Flavor Later. Austin American-Statesman. Nov. 22, 2015. Need a little help drying your fall herbs? Follow the author's five easy steps this season.
Supplements May Improve Teenage Behaviour in School: Oxford Researchers. NutraIngredients. Nov. 23, 2015. Researchers have concluded that certain supplements may positively affect teenage behavior issues.
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 HerbalGram 108, available online, includes a guest editorial article by Jeff S. Chilton on the labeling of medicinal mushroom products. |
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Professor Heather Boon Receives 2015 Dr. Rogers Prize for Excellence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
By Michael Smith, ND
Professor and dean for the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto, Heather Boon, PhD, was recently awarded the 2015 Dr. Rogers Prize for her role in the development of policy and regulation related to natural health products and complementary medicine in Canada, as well as her tireless, robust research in the field. The $250,000 prize is awarded every two years in honor of the late Roger Hayward Rogers, MD, a Canadian complementary and alternative medicine pioneer.
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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:
Coffee and Caffeine Intake Are Associated with Lower Risk for Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis in Patients with Hepatitis C
Moderate Red Wine Consumption May Lower Mean 24-Hour Blood Pressure and Pulse Pressure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes with Rapid Ethanol Metabolism Genotype
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