2008 Speaking Engagements

August 1-3
Herbfest, A Celebration for Herbalists-Worcester, England
I am the featured speaker at this year's UK Herbfest. Other teachers include Keith and Maureen Robinson, Joe Nasr, Karin Uphoff, and many more.
Contact: Karin Haile, info@herbfestuk.co.uk

September 11
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.-Washington, NJ
Teleconference as well as on-site!!!
Botanical and Nutritional Therapies for Thyroid Dysfunction
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and autoimmune thyroid diseases (Graves Disease, Hashimoto's Thyroiditis) have become increasingly common. Whether this is due to increased recognition, environmental factors (thyroxine inhibitors such as Fluorine, Bromine and Chlorine and radiation exposure), nutritional deficiencies (Iodine, Selenium) is unclear. In this class we will look at the underlying issues of these conditions and provide clear protocols for treatment of these challenging conditions.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882, 908-689-9020, ext. 101, cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com, www.herbalist-alchemist.com

September 14
Farm at Coventry-Pottstown, PA
A Day With David Winston, RH (AHG)
Herb walk and lecture, Treating Lyme Disease with Orthodox and Complementary Therapies.
Contact: Sue Hess, Farm at Coventry, 1333 Ridge Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465, 610-469-9591, farmatcoventry@ aol.com, www.farmatcoventry.com

September 27
Rosemary House-Mechanicsburg, PA
Adaptogens, Nervines, and Nootropics, Herbs For Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief
A day long class on adaptogens and the herbs that work with them (nervines, nootropics) to improve health, prevent illness, and enhance emotional and mental well-being.
Contact: Susanna Reppert, Rosemary House, 120 South Market St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, 717-697-5111, therosemaryhouse@aol.com, www.therosemaryhouse.com

October 16-18
Natural Products Expo East-Boston, MA
Educational seminars.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882, 908-689-9020, ext. 101, cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com , www.herbalist-alchemist.com

October 24-26
American Herbalists Guild Conference-Redmond, WA
Botanical Medicine in Oncology, Immunity, and Chronic Illness
Join me and many of the world's top herbalists, ND's, and CAM MD's (Tori Hudson, ND, Paul Bergner, Jonathan Treasure, Robert Rountree, MD, Donnie Yance, and Dwight McKee, MD) for a conference on practical herbal therapies for challenging diseases.
Contact: Tracy Romm, 141 Nob Hill Rd., Cheshire CT, 06410, 203-272-6731, ahgoffice@ earthlink.net , www.americanherbalistsguild.com

October 31-November 2
West Virginia Herb Association Fall Conference-Flatwoods, WV
I will be the keynote speaker at this wonderful regional conference.
Contact: WVHA, 1289 Smoke Camp Rd., Weston, WV 26452, 304-269-6416

November 13
Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.-Washington, NJ
Teleconference as well as on-site!!!
Differential Treatment of Depression & Anxiety with Botanical Medicines
It seems almost everyone in our country is either depressed, anxious or both. We live in a very stress filled society and the mainstream solution is to take a pill. What if you don't want to take an SSRI or anxiolytic medication, what if you understand that mental health is more than a deficiency or excess of neuro-chemicals. In this class we will discuss the causes of depression and anxiety, and how mild to moderate cases can be effectively treated using the appropriate herbs. The common misconception that St. Johns Wort or any one herb is the "depression" herb is ridiculous and we will look at the specific indications of emotional dysfunction and the specific remedies to treat them.
Contact: Cathy Garland, Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc., 51 S. Wandling Ave., Washington NJ 07882, 908-689-9020, ext. 101, cathy@herbalist-alchemist.com, www.herbalist-alchemist.com