Podcasts about american herbal products association

In this insightful interview, we speak with Élan M. Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, a trailblazing contract testing laboratory specialising in plant authentication and botanical ingredient identification. As a specialist provider in the vast food, beverage, nutraceutical, and psychedelic industries, Élan shares his experience of standing up to industry giants, much like David versus Goliath, by championing integrity, rigorous standards, and innovation. With his extensive expertise in phytochemistry and leadership in industry organisations such as the American Herbal Products Association and the Nutrition Industry Association, Élan discusses the challenges and rewards of maintaining high-quality standards while advocating for transparency and best practices in an evolving marketplace. We'll explore his insights on navigating a very competitive landscape, balancing the pressures of large-scale industry demands, and the importance of authentic leadership in creating a thriving, purpose-driven company. We will also learn more about a fascinating world that for many of us sits under our radar. Join us for a compelling conversation with a true advocate for integrity and quality in the natural products industry that will inspire you to stand tall when at times you might feel small.

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse-Smeaton, N.D. is a naturopathic physician and founder of Hello Fertility. For over 15 years, she has been the nation's leading expert on integrative approaches to infertility, reproductive, and genitourinary health. She has helped hundreds of couples conceive when they thought there was no hope, and has taught thousands of doctors her successful methods. In addition to reproductive medicine, Dr. Smeaton has a diverse career spanning dietary supplements, health technology and innovation, and strategic leadership and commercial strategy in the integrative medicine industry. She most recently worked with Emerson Ecologics as their Senior VP of Medical Affairs. She has served as adjunct faculty for Bastyr University, as President for both the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as an Ambassador for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and a board member of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium, the American Herbal Products Association, and several others.   www.a4m.com

This week's episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features conversations from a recent herbal education summit, hosted by Food Tank and Traditional Medicinals, which focused on herbal medicines in the food system. Speakers discussed the notion of “herbalism as activism,” the many benefits that plants offer to physical and mental wellbeing, and ways for eaters to incorporate more herbal medicines into their own lives. Speakers include Taryn Forrelli, chief science officer at Traditional Medicinals; Guido Masé, principle scientist and chief formulator at Traditional Medicinals; Deborah Vorhies, CEO of FairWild; Jocelyn Boreta, executive director of The Botanical Bus: Bilingual Mobile Herb Clinic; Dr. Nadja Cech, professor of chemistry at the University of North Carolina Greensboro; Dr. Holly Johnson, chief science officer at the American Herbal Products Association; Dr. Kevin Spelman, Founder of Health, Education & Research; and moderator Chloe Sorvino, food journalist at Forbes. While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” wherever you consume your podcasts.

In this episode, Emily speaks with Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs and Chair of the American Herbal Products Association's Psychedelic Plants and Fungi Committee.The committee was chartered in 2022 to address issues related to the safe use and responsible commerce of lawfully marketed products derived from psychedelic plants and fungi. Elan Sudberg was appointed as the committee's first chair. Already CEO of a committed testing laboratory specialising in plant authentication, botanical ingredient identification and quantitative analytical services to the food and beverage, nutraceutical and cosmeceutical industries, he was a perfect fit. His passion for supporting the roll-out of produce with powerful natural benefits to the masses really comes across in this chat, and in the work he is doing across both roles.He discusses industry trends, recent acquisitions and their impact on the market, and the tricky business of navigating FDA regulations in this fascinating space. There's plenty to glean from this fascinating discussion, with a really interesting window into the future of the nutraceuticals industry.To learn more about this topic and the wider nutraceuticals market at Charlton Morris, drop Emily a message on LinkedIn, here, or email at emily.austin@charltonmorris.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Asa Waldstein, Principal @ Supplement Advisory Group, joined the show to discuss FDA Enforcement Trends for 2023, Social Media Compliance, and his weekly newsletter, Warning Letter Wednesday.Asa is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and a 20-year dietary supplement executive. Asa's consulting company, Supplement Advisory Group, is a boutique group focusing on marketing risk analysis and practical marketing solutions for the web and social media. He chairs the American Herbal Products Association's (AHPA) Cannabis Committee. 

Mountain Rose Herbs is excited to present our brand-new show on Herbal Radio called “Plant Stories”. This series is all about the heartfelt, fun, entertaining, educational, inspiring, and personal plant stories that stand out to our guests. Tune in each week to hear from esteemed herbalists, nature-based artists, and plant-lovers to learn about a specific plant, hear a touching tale, bask in a poem, or possibly dive into some folklore. Our good friends, Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager, stopped by our podcast studio to record the inaugural episode. Having taught together for decades at the Columbines School of Botanical Studies, Howie & Steven showcase their unique teaching style, philosophy, and humor as they banter about their personal and professional plant connections. Always entertaining, we hope you enjoy the many plant stories and botanical song beats brought to you by Howie & Steven.  Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for nearly four decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Michael Moore's Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his inspiring in-depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. Steven Yeager is Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs at Mountain Rose Herbs where he oversees laboratory operations including their identity program as well as assuring GMP compliance. He is also trained as a field botanist and wild harvester. He serves on the following board of directors: the American Herbal Products Association, AHPA's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers, and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. Steven is the former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies in Eugene, Oregon where he was a co-instructor for over 20 years. Visit the Columbines School of Botanical Studies website. Follow the Columbines School of Botanical Studies on Instagram. Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse-Smeaton, N.D. is a naturopathic physician and founder of Hello Fertility. For over 15 years, she has been the nation's leading expert on integrative approaches to infertility, reproductive, and genitourinary health. She has helped hundreds of couples conceive when they thought there was no hope, and has taught thousands of doctors her successful methods.   In addition to reproductive medicine, Dr. Smeaton has a diverse career spanning dietary supplements, health technology and innovation, and strategic leadership and commercial strategy in the integrative medicine industry. She most recently worked with Emerson Ecologics as their Senior VP of Medical Affairs.   She has served as adjunct faculty for Bastyr University, as President for both the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, as an Ambassador for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, and a board member of the Integrative Health Policy Consortium, the American Herbal Products Association, and several others.

“Go through all old social media posts and make sure there's not any high risk word lurking. This includes infographics, and hashtags, because the FDA and FTC go back several years on company social media posts.” -  Asa WaldsteinWelcome back to the To Be Blunt podcast! In this episode, Shayda Torabi welcomes Asa Waldstein. Asa  shares about his “Warning Letter Wednesday” emails, where he breaks down the FDA warning letters. He also talks about what an FDA warning letter might be and how it plays a major role in regulating CBD products right now as hemp is federally legal.[00:00 - 08:42] Opening Segment[08:43 - 11:55] Start in Clinical Herbalism[11:56 - 18:17] FDA Warning Letters in Connection to Social Media Posting [18:18 - 27:00] How Not To Market Your Product Online[27:01 - 36:35] Regulating And Being Compliant[36:36 - 46:27] Education Versus Commerce[46:28 - 57:37] Closing SegmentAsa Waldstein is a 20-year dietary supplement executive who is the principal of the consulting company Supplement Advisory Group, a boutique group focusing on marketing risk analysis and practical marketing solutions for the web and social media. He is the founder and host of Asa's RegulatoryEducation Series, a free educational platform focusing on GMP compliance, enforcement trends, and marketing tips for the supplement and hemp industries. He is a Certified Clinical Herbalist and chairs the American Herbal Products Association's (AHPA) Cannabis Committee.Connect with Asa!Go to https://www.asawaldstein.com/ Watch this episode on YouTube:Asa Waldstein of Supplement Advisory Group on To Be Blunt  Catch me on MJ Biz Con! Use my discount code for 10% off: S P K M J B 2 2 1 0 Shayda Torabi has been called one of the most influential Women in WordPress and now she's one of the women leading the cannabis reformation conversation building one of Texas' premier CBD brands. She's currently the CEO and Co-Founder of RESTART CBD, a female-run education first CBD wellness brand. And has formerly held marketing positions at WP Engine and WebDevStudios. Shayda is the host of a podcast for cannabis marketers called To Be Blunt, where she interviews top cannabis brands on their most successful marketing initiatives. When Shayda's not building her cannabiz in Texas, you can find her on the road exploring the best hikes and spots for vegan ice cream. Follow Shayda at @theshaydatorabi SPONSORSHIP is brought to you by Restart CBD. Check them out for your CBD needsLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to join me for episodes featuring some serious cannabis industry by sharing this episode or click here to listen to past episodesRESTART CBD is an education-first CBD wellness brand shipping nationwide.

Dr. Low Dog is an internationally recognized expert in dietary supplements, herbal medicine, women's health, and integrative medicine. In addition to her continued work as a clinician and educator, Dr. Low Dog has engaged in national health policy and regulatory issues for more than two decades. In 2000, she was appointed by President Bill Clinton to serve on the White House Commission of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, followed by a 3-year appointment to the Advisory Council for the National Institutes of Health National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Dr. Low Dog has been the elected Chair of four United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Dietary Supplements and botanical expert panels from 2000 until the present. A prolific scholar, Dr. Low Dog has published 50 research articles in medical/science journals, written 25 chapters for medical textbooks, authored four books with National Geographic, and is the co-editor for Integrative Women's Health by Oxford University Press. She was a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Fellowship Director for the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine from 2008-2014, served as the Founding Fellowship Director for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine from 2015-2017, and was a Founding Board Member for the American Board of Physician Specialties Board of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Low Dog's many honors of distinction include Time magazine's “Innovator in Complementary and Alternative Medicine” (2001), Bioneer's Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Award (2001), NPR's People's Pharmacy award (2010), New York Zen Center's "Contemplative Care Award" (2013), "Herbal Insight Award" from American Herbal Products Association (2015), Scripps Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), Nutrition Business Journal's Lifetime Achievement Award (2017), and the American Botanical Council's Fredi Kronenberg Award for Excellence in Research in Botanicals for Women's Health (2018). Founding Director of Medicine Lodge Ranch: A Natural Medicine Academy in Pecos, New Mexico, Dr. Low Dog also currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for Healthy Lifestyle Brands, LLC, and is a consultant with MegaFood supplement company.

This presentation was recorded for the Free Herbalism Project held virtually on November 12, 2021. In “I Hope That's Valerian I Smell”, herbalists Howie Brounstein and Steven Yeager give us an in depth look at a fragrant and beloved botanical, valerian. Join Howie and Steven and they discuss the botany, identification, beneficial properties, and suggested preparations of this odiferous plant. We'll also learn about the important role native Pacific Northwest valerian species have on the Oregon Cascade ecosystems. We hope you enjoy this entertaining and informative deep dive into this (generally) calming and (highly) aromatic nervine, valerian. Howie Brounstein has taught botany, herbalism, and wildcrafting extensively for decades, including at such herbal establishments as the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. He is the co-owner and a primary instructor of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies and has a clinical practice in Eugene, Oregon. He is well known for his brilliant in depth teaching style and his passionate love of plants. Steven Yeager has been studying Oregon's flora and ecology since 1995.  He enjoys botanizing, wildcrafting, and exploring the Pacific Northwest. Steven is the former co-owner of the Columbines School of Botanical Studies.  He believes cultivating a relationship with plants and the natural world is vital for a healthy existence on this planet. Steven also works at Mountain Rose Herbs as the Director of Quality and Regulatory Affairs. He serves on the board of directors for the American Herbal Products Association, AHPA's Foundation for Education and Research on Botanicals, United Plant Savers, and the Native Plant Society of Oregon. You can learn more about the Columbines School of Botanical Studies here and by visiting them on Instagram @columbinesschoolofbs. Watch the YouTube video of the full Fall 2021 Free Herbalism Project here! Join our community! Subscribe to the Mountain Rose Herbs newsletter Subscribe to Mountain Rose Herbs on YouTube Follow on Instagram Like on Facebook Follow on Pinterest Follow on Twitter Read the Mountain Rose Herbs blog Follow on TikTok Strengthening the bonds between people and plants for a healthier world. Mountain Rose Herbs www.mountainroseherbs.com

Are several converging consumer trends finally putting enough pressure towards getting a public health tax policy approved that's more than a decade in the making? Public health? Taxes? I know what you're thinking, but I assure you that how these topics relate to the supplement industry is quite important. It revolves around reclassifying certain meal replacement products and dietary supplements, that do have FDA approved health claims, to be permissible medical care expenditures for reimbursement within tax-favored Health Savings Accounts (known as HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (known as FSAs). This is the heart of an argument that goes back more than a decade when a coalition that included the American Herbal Products Association, Herbalife International, GNC, Council for Responsible Nutrition, and several other large companies and trade organizations began working with a bi-partisan group of lawmakers to introduce legislation promoting tax parity for certain meal replacement products and dietary supplements under HSAs and FSAs. To give some additional insider color to this topic, I had a recorded discussion (included in content) with my good friend John Venardos, the former VP of worldwide regulatory & government affairs for Herbalife International, that was a major player in that coalition at the time. Fact is, it shouldn't have been difficult historically to understand why establishing tax deductibility for certain products that promote a healthy lifestyle, weight loss or disease prevention, is an important public health policy initiative, but consider how the importance has been supercharged because of the “COVID-19 Effect.” While this is a tax question wrapped around a public health matter, I wish the legislative branch of the government would zoom out and just try to focus on asking the hard questions around root causes that are related to obesity. We are in desperate need of a comprehensive strategy to encourage healthy nutrition and to fight obesity. An extremely high percentage of all deaths in the United States are related to poor diet and physical inactivity. These are about incentivizing the right daily choices. Maybe that starts with tax deductibility for certain products that promote a healthy lifestyle, weight loss or disease prevention or maybe it doesn't but we need to start thinking about improving nutrition and physical activity of the mainstream population. FOLLOW ME ON MY SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaschallmba TWITTER - https://www.twitter.com/joshua_schall INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/joshua_schall FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/jschallconsulting MEDIUM - https://www.medium.com/@joshuaschall

Amber Littlejohn cut her teeth helping craft policy for an industry built around “a regulated herbal product that the government doesn't like” with the American Herbal Products Association. But when she began consulting for the Minority Cannabis Business Association in 2019, she found herself in love with a new challenge. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Amber talks about how she's helped evolve the organization around its core mission of helping entrepreneurs access and thrive in cannabis markets across the U.S. She shares: How systemic problems for everyone impede equity. Why partnerships – even some that might seem strange to outsiders – are critical to achieving success in cannabis policy. How the association is working to change the trajectory of the industry. Where she sees successes and failures in U.S. cannabis business. Who is Amber Littlejohn? As an attorney and advocate for emerging and embattled industries, Amber has developed and implemented creative strategies for industry, associations, nonprofits and other stakeholder groups. As senior policy adviser at the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), she helped develop and implement the group's federal policy program. Through her advocacy work, she has developed creative strategies to expand and stabilize emerging markets by engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Amber became “employee No. 1” at the MCBA when she took on the mantle of executive director in 2020.

Amber Littlejohn cut her teeth helping craft policy for an industry built around “a regulated herbal product that the government doesn't like” with the American Herbal Products Association. But when she began consulting for the Minority Cannabis Business Association in 2019, she found herself in love with a new challenge. In this episode of Seed to CEO, Amber talks about how she's helped evolve the organization around its core mission of helping entrepreneurs access and thrive in cannabis markets across the U.S. She shares: How systemic problems for everyone impede equity. Why partnerships – even some that might seem strange to outsiders – are critical to achieving success in cannabis policy. How the association is working to change the trajectory of the industry. Where she sees successes and failures in U.S. cannabis business. Who is Amber Littlejohn? As an attorney and advocate for emerging and embattled industries, Amber has developed and implemented creative strategies for industry, associations, nonprofits and other stakeholder groups. As senior policy adviser at the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA), she helped develop and implement the group's federal policy program. Through her advocacy work, she has developed creative strategies to expand and stabilize emerging markets by engaging and supporting underrepresented business interests and communities. Amber became “employee No. 1” at the MCBA when she took on the mantle of executive director in 2020.

Asa Waldstein,  Founder and Principal of Supplement Advisory Group and prominent figure of the American Herbal Products Association,  joins Joe Witte to talk about hemp/CBD industry standards and strategies in achieving brand authenticity. Asa and Joe cover topics such as:  How making certain marketing claims for your supplements and CBD can put your company at riskThe unforeseen risks of FDA warning lettersManaging claims on social media and blogs (and how to avoid FDA issues)Preparing for FDA auditsLearn more about:TagOne | https://www.tagone.comSupplement Advisory Group| https://www.asawaldstein.com/supplement-advisory-group

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse is a licensed naturopathic physician dedicated to helping couples conceive naturally. Her practice, Perfect Fertility, is dedicated to fertility, sexual health and family wellness.   Dr. Chasse is a graduate of Bastyr University, an avid writer, and international speaker who has taught thousands of doctors the Perfect Fertility methods. She is Immediate Past President of the both the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and the NH Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She's served on several boards including the American Herbal Products Association and many others.   In addition to doctor, Dr. Chasse's proudest role is of Mother, to a bustling houseful of children and slobbering dogs. They enjoy any family time that includes cuddles, laughter, cooking, gardening, and travel!

The American Herbal Products Association will be presenting its inaugural Sports Nutrition Congress on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 8 am to 4:30 pm PT.  The virtual event will cover market trends and dynamics, innovation and research, product testing and quality assurance, and much more. The full agenda can be found here. To register for the event, click here.  To get more insight on the event and the sports nutrition market, we spoke with Robert Wildman, who chairs AHPA's Sports Nutrition Committee. He also serves as the chief science officer at Dymatize. As a registered and licensed dietitian who has authored four books, Rob is a globally recognized expert on health and sports nutrition.  In this podcast, Wildman offered a preview of what to expect from the AHPA Sports Nutrition Congress. He also discussed innovation, quality matters, the evolution of the sports nutrition market, and how COVID-19 has impacted consumer behavior. 

Dr. Jaclyn Chasse is a naturopath who graduated from Bastyr University and then proceeded to work in a clinical setting and very quickly ipening up her own clinic focused on fertility and sexual health. She combines clinical practice, lab sciences, extensive teaching and strategic leadership. She’s the President of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and she has served as a Trustee for the American Herbal Products Association. Dr. Jaclyn currently works for (Emerson Ecologics), the largest distributor of dietary supplements to health care professionals, where she provides oversight of the Medical Education and Quality teams.I really love how she blends the naturopath holistic side of health with the tangible, practical side of understanding the place for supplements and more allopathic, western approaches. She has a good blend of both sides and I think you'll see that come out in the talk.I also think it's amazing how excited she gets about the body and specifically cervical mucus. Only when someone is geeking out that hard can you tell that they are an expert in their field. Happy Listening!In this episode we cover -the importance and amazingness of cervical mucus (yep)infertility - a western vs. eastern approachwhat tests she has done on her patients to test fertilityIVF versus other fertility treatmentsteas and supplements that help wtih fertilityrecommendations for fertiltiy during times of stress (covid)This is a great episode to listen if you are trying to conceive or starting to think about that in the coming 1-2 years. Note - this episode is also for the guys as there some interesting facts in here too about your part of the fertility equation as well!If you are interested in working with Dr. Chasse -- she can be found at www.perfectfertility.com; she has some wonderful online guides and courses as well. Use the code WHEALTHCO to get a discount. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael McGuffin  has been at the forefront of the herb and dietary supplement industry since 1974 and for the last 21 years has been leading the American Herbal Products Association.  He speaks to Joy Beckerman from Hemp Ace International about providing regulators with best practice recommendations for hemp cultivation, manufacturing, retail dispensing and lab practices. Produced By MJBulls Cannabis Podcasts

Let’s talk cannabis in all its iterations—medical and recreational marijuana, supplemental CBD, and agricultural hemp. And that’s just the appetizer! Who’s up for some delicious vegetarian lunch? Informa senior editor Todd Runestad breaks bread with Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, and Elan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, to discuss the ABCs of herbalism today: American consumer trends; Botanical expertise in the realms of regulations from USDA, FDA and DEA; and that ineffable quality called Courage. Listen up as we dig into these noshable notions: What have we learned in the 10 years since the American Herbal Products Association chartered its cannabis committee? Consistency in the herbal market—seven of the top 10 best-selling herbs from a decade ago are still on the list today. Courage: On a personal, professional, and association level.

The new generation of supplements consumers is entering the market, and it all starts with herbs. We sit down with Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association, to dig into the fecund earth of the herbal market. Listen to Todd Runestad, senior editor, INSIDER, as they discuss: - How hippies, Mormons and German multinationals came together to form an industry - Common herbs in different healing traditions around the world - Cannabis, hemp and CBD. Of course you knew we’d talk about this!

Four decades of experience in the natural products and health care industries make Mindy Green a genuine, national authority on botanicals. Her wellness-industry expertise is complemented by her active, longstanding licensure as an esthetician, herbalist and aromatherapist. She has taught botanical therapies at the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, University of Colorado, Boulder; Metro State College in Denver; and the University of MN. Since 2009 she has taught for the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative Medicine, and, beginning in 2015 for the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. Mindy has lectured internationally on holistic skin care, lifestyle, nutrition, herbal therapies and essential oils. She worked at the Aveda Corporation (2003-2009) in the botanical research division of R&D as their clinical aromatherapist, developing functional blends and providing training on essential oils and herbs, putting to use her extensive training in the advanced uses of essential oils from Purdue University. She now runs her own consulting company, Green Scentsations, LLC. Prior to working at Aveda, she founded and owned several herb and essential oil businesses. She specializes in botanical therapies, product development, writing and aromatherapy education. Mindy served on the Cosmeceuticals Scientific Advisory Board for the Supply Side West trade show and conference (2008-2013), and as committee chair for Botanicals in Cosmetics for the American Herbal Products Association (2008-2014). In 2012 she became a health coach certified by Wellcoaches®. Serving now on the Editorial Advisory Board for the publication, International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, and the Program Advisory Committee for the American College of Healthcare Sciences, her former role as Program Specialist at the Integrative Resource Center of Anschutz Cancer Center at University of Colorado Hospital is indicative of Mindy’s dedication to, and leadership in wellness and healthcare. From 1995 to 2001 she served as Director of Education and later, Director of Research for the nonprofit medical library, the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder. Mindy is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and an advisory board member to the non-profit American Botanical Council, publisher of HerbalGram Magazine. Ms. Green served on the faculty of the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies (1995- 2003). The California School of Herbal Studies is among Mindy’s business ventures as co-owner and faculty member (1985-1995). She is a nationally certified Registered Aromatherapist and has served on the education committees of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapists and the Aromatherapy Registration Council. A prolific writer and lecturer, Ms. Green has authored over 65 published articles on herbs, aromatherapy, skin care, holistic health and integrative care. She is co-author of Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art; author of Calendula and Natural Perfumes, and has contributed to numerous books on herbs and healing, including two academic texts edited by Andrew Weil, MD. As a botanical-therapies expert, she has been interviewed more than 400 times by leading magazines and newspapers. A long-time environmental activist, Mindy served as a board member for the non-profit organization, United Plant Savers (2004-2010), and believes plants in all their forms provide healing, globally and individually. https://www.greenscentsations.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With all of the speculation about which way the FDA is going with CBD, we invited Michael McGuffin, president of the American Herbal Products Association for the last 20 years (minus 2 days as of today) to talk with us about his interaction with the FDA and his thoughts on the topic. Michael shared his insight with us and how the FDA can help both the industry and the consumer through using the dietary supplement regulations to govern CBD and how it actually already covers it in the existing regulations. If you're in the industry, head over to http://www.ahpa.org/Education/TechnicalWorkshops/TabId/349/ArtMID/1109/ArticleID/1104/AHPA-Hemp-CBD-Supplement-Congress.aspx and register to attend the AHPA Hemp-CBD Supplement Congress with workshops and speakers from the FDA, USDA and retailers like Natural Grocers among many other industry leaders. Learn how to become compliant with the FDA regulations around supplements to prepare for the upcoming changes. If you are on disability, receive Medicaid or are a disabled veteran, check out Haven CBD for discounted cbd products at www.havencbd.com/. Catch up with us at www.cbdtalkpodcast.com/ where you'll find links to the Spotify, ITunes and Google Play podcasts as well as links to our social media accounts.

From issues with ginseng in the early 1970s to modern-day concerns with ingredients such as ginkgo biloba, bilberry and saw palmetto, the natural products industry is no stranger to botanical adulteration. In this podcast, Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council and ABC-AHP-NCNPR Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program; Holly Johnson, Ph.D., of the American Herbal Products Association; and Margaret Dohnalek, Ph.D., of Valensa International discuss advancements in the effort to ensure botanical authentication for safe, effective products.

While the New York Attorney General’s investigation may have put the topic of botanical identity testing squarely in the mainstream spotlight, the industry has for years understood that herbs and botanicals pose unique challenges in laboratory testing. In the lead-in to SupplySide West, Heather Granato, vice president of content, spoke with Holly Johnson, chief science officer at the American Herbal Products Association (ahpa.org), about the considerations that manufacturers must keep in mind when doing testing and, especially, when partnering with suppliers and outside laboratories.

Roy Upton, RH, DAy has been working and practicing professionally as an herbalist since 1981. Trained in ayurvedic, Chinese, and western herbal medicine traditions Roy is the founder, executive director, and editor of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia, is a co-founder, past president, and vice-president of the American Herbalists Guild (AHG), and serves on the Committee of Revision for the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) and botanical expert advisory committees of AOAC International, the American Botanical Council, and NSF International. Roy is also visiting faculty for the Master of Science in Herbal Medicine program at Tai Sophia, Laurel, MD and the Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at the University of Southern California, School of Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA. In addition Roy is the staff herbalist for the California-based herbal supplements company, Planetary Herbals, is a member of the Standards Committee of the American Herbal Products Association, and is an internationally recognized lecturer and author of numerous popular and peer-reviewed scientific publications. Over the years, many HerbMentor members have asked questions about regulations regarding herbs, information and products. We collected member questions, and this interview is based on those questions. You can visit Roy at the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia: http://www.herbal-ahp.org

Aviva Romm began studying herbal medicine and midwifery in 1981. A Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and herbalist, practicing since 1985, Aviva is recognized internationally as an accomplished specialist in the areas of herbal medicine for gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Her numerous books are now regarded as standards for mothers, midwives, herbalists, and other health professionals using herbs for women’s and children’s health. Additionally, she has written numerous articles, has been published in medical journals, and has contributed to several major integrative medicine textbooks. Forthcoming is her latest book, Textbook of Herbal Medicine for Women (Churchill/Elsevier, 2008). Aviva is the President of the American Herbalists Guild. She has been active in establishing standards for botanical medicine practice and education in the United States, and has taught at national herbal, midwifery, and medical conferences and in private seminars, as well as being a guest on nationally syndicated radio programs. She serves on a number of scientific review boards including the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) and the Botanical Safety Handbook review committee for the American Herbal Products Association, and has recently been invited to serve as an adjunct faculty for the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy. Aviva is currently pursuing a medical degree (MD) at the Yale School of Medicine. Visit Aviva at her website, http://AvivaRomm.com