From the Ground Up: Naturopathic Botanicals for Healthy Inflammatory Balance*

Join Gaia Herbs® PRO for a deep dive into the botanical science behind a healthy inflammatory response, built from the foundational biology up.* This lecture unpacks the key signaling pathways and immune mechanisms that shape inflammatory balance, starting with the core mediators involved in a normal inflammatory cycle and how that cycle is meant to resolve. From there, the discussion moves into the lifestyle and gut terrain that supports balance, including diet, sleep, and stress as foundational modulators, along with the role of gut barrier integrity and microbial balance.* Learners will be provided a research grounded look at botanicals that support mucosal comfort and a healthy gut environment, including herbs such as slippery elm, marshmallow root, licorice, berberine, goldenseal, garlic, and yarrow, alongside turmeric and ginger for their well documented roles in normal inflammatory signaling.* The lecture then turns to the stress axis, covering how adaptogens like ashwagandha, holy basil, and schisandra support healthy cortisol rhythms and nervous system balance, before moving into immune supporting botanicals such as astragalus, reishi, cordyceps, and green tea, and antioxidant support from ergothioneine and milk thistle.* Each herb is presented with an emphasis on mechanism of action and evidence base. The lecture closes with case based application, translating the science into a practical, sequenced framework you can bring into practice right away.

CE INFO - this webinar will offer the following:
• 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by the PACE program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards for DCs.
• PENDING 1.0 credit for Continuing Professional Education for LAc
• PENDING 1.0 credit of Continuing Professional Education by the AANP for ND's**

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.