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Botanical Strategies to Support Metabolic Issues in Midlife Women

October 25, 2011 (Recorded) 

Midlife women are facing fundamental physiological changes during this time of life and providing options to ease the impact of these changes and try to prevent or manage disease consequences is a key part of working with this population of women.  This lecture will include important botanical research as well as traditional clinical herbal medicine concepts in addressing thyroid function, adrenal regulation, and issues related to metabolic syndrome in women.

Webinar sponsored by:  

 Gaia Herbs Professional SolutionsGaia Herbs is a certified organic, vertically-integrated grower and manufacturer of premium quality botanical wellness solutions based in western North Carolina. Gaia Herbs cultivates 250 acres of medicinal herbs which, along with operations at its 45,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, are certified organic each year by Oregon Tilth. Gaia Herbs’ extensive line of all-natural herbal products includes liquid phyto-caps™, a proprietary delivery form developed by Gaia Herbs to improve patient compliance.
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Contact: smc@gaiaherbs.com 

Speaker(s)/Moderator(s):

  • Tori Hudson

    Tori Hudson, N.D.

    Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in 1984 and has served the college in several capacities, including: Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently a clinical professor at NCNM, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Bastyr University, has been in practice for 26+ years, is the medical director of her clinic, “A Woman’s Time” in Portland, Oregon, and director of product research and education for Vitanica. 

    Dr. Hudson was awarded the 1990 President’s award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for her research in women’s health, the 1999 prestigious Naturopathic Physician of the Year award, the 2003 NCNM Alumni Pioneer Award and the 2009 Natural Products Association Pioneer Award. 

    She is a nationally recognized author (book: Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine second edition, McGraw Hill 2008), speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician. Dr. Hudson serves on several editorial boards, advisory panels and as a consultant to the natural products industry. 

  • Tammy McIver-Gay, Director of Business Development, Gaia Herbs Professional Solutions (Moderator)

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