Presented at the 2019 Northwest Herb Symposium on August 22-25, 2019
When inflammation goes wrong! How chronic and acute inflammation affects the body in different ways. Differentiate between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid disorders. We will review inflammatory mediators and their unique pathways including: opioids Cox 2 pathways, endocannabinoids and investigate the pain response. Discuss common conventional medication and their possible health complications. Understand systemic inflammation and what to do about it. Steps for building a holistic healing path including: nutritional recommendations, herbal medicine support, long term tissue nourishment and holistic pain management.