CPEU/CEU: 41
Course Expiration Date: 12/08/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.
Course Type: 720—Preapproved Self-Study Materials, Printed.
Includes CE Evaluation/Reporting Form: You will submit it online and receive your CE Certificate immediately.
Suggested Learning Level: 2
About This Course
The rising interest in adaptogens is no surprise considering their long-established therapeutic use for centuries across cultures and medical systems. Learn the evidence basis from an internationally recognized herbalist and ethnobotanist with this comprehensive course. Gain a complete understanding of the traditional and clinical use of adaptogens with guidance on safe and effective use.
Features:
- Review of the major known active constituents of adaptogens
- Overview of adaptogen use within different healing traditions
- Overview of the effect of adaptogens on stress physiology and the biomedical stress theory
- Evidence-based review of the health benefits of adaptogens and the span of conditions benefiting from use
- An extensive Materia Medica including monographs on 25 adaptogens in addition to complementary nervines, restorative tonics, and nootropic herbs
- The latest scientific research and clinical uses, actions, and properties for each adaptogen
- Herb-drug interactions, herbal preparation, safety and dosage guidelines
- Uses and recipes for adaptogens and restorative tonics as food
Published 2019, 336 pages. See the LNCs & PIs tab for suggested learning codes.
CPEU/CEU: 41
NOTE: Course Expiration Date: 12/08/2026. You have until that date to complete your CPEU Evaluation or Webinar Feedback Survey for this course.
8.1.1 Interprets and applies evidence-based comparative standards for determining nutritional needs.
8.1.2 Applies knowledge of food and nutrition as well as the biological, physical and social sciences in practice.
8.1.5 Applies medical nutrition therapy in disease prevention and management.
8.2.2 Applies knowledge of health determinants when planning, developing and implementing services, programs, meal plans and menus.
8.3.1 Maintains the knowledge and skill to manage a variety of disease states and clinical conditions.
8.3.5 Keeps abreast of changes in practice and within practice environments that affect scope of practice.
8.3.6 Keeps abreast of current nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trends.
8.3.7 Integrates new knowledge and skills into practice.
10.2.1 Identifies and selects valid and reliable tools to conduct a comprehensive nutrition assessment.
10.2.4 Integrates foundational dietetics knowledge with critical appraisal of assessment data to diagnose nutrition problems
10.2.5 Develops nutrition prescription to communicate required food and nutrient needs.
10.2.7 Prioritizes specific nutrition problem(s).
10.2.9 In collaboration with the client and interdisciplinary team (including NDTRs), selects and implements current and evidence-based nutrition interventions and patient education.
10.4.1 Collects information related to the patients use of pharmacotherapy and dietary supplements.
10.4.2 Applies knowledge of pharmacotherapy and its effect on nutrient absorption, utilization and metabolism when developing and/or revising the plan of care.
10.4.3 Evaluates, educates and counsels on the interrelationship and impact of pharmacotherapy on nutrient absorption.
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Dana M Elia, DCN, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND –
This is a great book and course necessary for any provider who is considering making supportive supplementation recommendations using adaptogens.
Nancy “Paige” Currie, RDN, LD, Public Health Dietitian, Jackson, MS –
I previously had very limited knowledge on adaptogens and I feel I now have a good base to continue to build my knowledge and hopefully one day use in my practice.
Jacqui Pressly, RDN, Pittsburgh, PA –
The book was wonderful, and the author presented the information in a way that was understandable, interesting, and backed by solid research. I learned why and how an herb is classified as an adaptogen, and how they regulate certain internal processes, and how they help the body control the stress response. I learned the most important aspects of adaptogens, probable adaptogens, possible adaptogens, nervines, nootropics and restorative tonics. I learned about the history of herbs and the use of herbs in different cultures. I learned about the health benefits of adaptogens. I learned the reasons why some herbs don’t qualify as adaptogens. Overall, it was a great learning experience that gave me the incentive to look further into the subject to increase my knowledge in the field of herbs and natural medicine.
Michelle Goodrow, MS, RDN, Executive Director Food and Nutrition Services, Apple Valley, CA –
I felt the book was very informative and thorough. It provided insight to the many options available for individuals who may want to try natural options versus pharmaceuticals. I can help my patients understand that adaptogens can help improve their everyday life, improve the effectiveness of their current medications and may even help them decrease the medications they are taking. I love the quote by Rudolf Steiner: “For every human illness, somewhere in the world there exists a plant which is the cure.” I know how good adaptogens make me feel and I feel sharing this with my patients is crucial.