Director of Medical Education at Gaia Herbs
Mary Bove
Be proactive about your brain health to mitigate hormonal shifts, sleep better, improve your memory, and help lower the risk of dementia.
Discover herbs and other natural remedies to keep your brain clear, sharp, and resilient — and minimize the effects of stress and aging.
Are you having trouble sleeping? Is your memory not what it used to be? Are you feeling tired-yet-wired or stressed out?
Maybe you’re struggling with moodiness or depression brought on by menopause or a life challenge.
Or, perhaps, you have a history of dementia in your family or you’re caring for a loved one struggling with memory loss.
All these concerns can be addressed by improving brain health. If you’re like most, however, the wellbeing of this very busy organ isn’t what you’d naturally consider in these instances — but, perhaps, it should be...
Neurological research touts the brain as the most important organ in the human body. It controls and coordinates our reactions and actions, allows us to think and feel, and enables us to have feelings and memories — all the things that make us human.
By being proactive about your brain’s health, you can mitigate the effects of hormonal shifts, slow down the natural progression of memory decline, and help strike a nourishing balance with everyday stress — keeping your brain clear, sharp, and resilient into your later years.
A healthy diet, exercise, and stress reduction are important steps to a healthy, happy brain. Yet, you can also reboot your brain power, boost your memory, and nurture your emotional health and resilience with the proper use of medicinal herbs.
In Medicinal Herbs for Better Brain Health, herbalist, naturopathic physician, and director of medical education at Gaia Herbs, Dr. Mary Bove, will introduce you to preventative and symptom specific plant medicines for addressing the effects of stress, hormones, and aging on brain health.
You’ll discover effective natural remedies — some you can create yourself in your kitchen — for alleviating brain stress (including calming down for a better night’s sleep), nourishing and restoring brain cells, slowing memory decline, uplifting your mood, increasing clarity, and amping up cognition.
And you’ll discover medicinal plants that can be of great help in positively affecting your mood and emotional wellness by promoting neurotransmitter function, oxygen supply, and more.
Here are more valuable brain health insights and remedies you’ll discover during this new 5-module training:
Attention to your brain health becomes more and more important as you age. Eight percent of Americans develop Alzheimer’s by age 65, and by 85 that number increases to almost 50 percent — with the majority being women.
In this self-empowering program, you’ll discover brain health regimens that include simple, yet effective, herbal remedies to promote resilience, clarity, and optimal function — to give you a preventative head start in aging gracefully and maintaining an active and fulfilling life.
Dr. Bove has over 40 years of herbalism experience, 25 years of work as a naturopathic physician, and she’s currently the director of medical education at Gaia Herbs.
At one time, she owned an herbal apothecary in her home state of Maine, and she’s also the author of An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants, and co-author of Herbs for Women’s Health.
Her expertise runs deep, and she shares it fervently and patiently, and she’s been touted by her students as “a treasure trove of wisdom and a powerful educator.”
In this life-enhancing program targeting the health of one of your most important organs — and its effects on your entire system — Dr. Bove will weave her in-depth plant medicine expertise with her knowledge of current scientific research, sharing natural remedies for your brain health along with an understanding of the how’s and why’s behind their effectiveness.
You’ll explore the ways healing plants interact with your brain and nervous system on a physical, emotional, and energetic level. And by expanding your knowledge of your brain and the medicinal herbs that address its wellbeing, you’ll gain more confidence in selecting, and crafting, natural remedies to support your brain health now, and as you age.
What You’ll Discover in These 5 Modules
In this 5-part life-enhancing program, Dr. Bove will guide you through the foundational skills you’ll need to be proactive about your brain health to mitigate hormonal shifts, sleep better, slow down the aging process, and strike a nourishing balance with everyday stress.
Each weekly contemplation and training session will build harmoniously upon the previous ones so you’ll develop a complete holistic understanding of the practices, tools, and principles you’ll need to gain important insights for keeping your brain clear, sharp, and resilient now, and into your later years.
Module 1: The Healthy Brain
Cultivating Plant-powered Brain Health (September 5)
Stress in its many forms can have adverse effects on brain function and long-term health. Understanding the stress-brain connection and using protective herbs is a simple way to nourish brain health.
You’ll start by learning to connect the dots for cultivating brain health regimens that include herbal remedies to promote resilience, clarity, and optimal function. You’ll explore some of the ways plants can interact with the brain and nervous system on a physical, emotional, and energetic level.
In this session, you will discover:
- How the brain is the “Busy Organ in the Body”
- The Brain-Stress Connection, the Sleep Connection, and the Heart Connection
- Adaptogen herbs for protecting the brain
- Stress-protecting herbs for alleviating brain stress and how to use them
- Herbal brain tonics for daily use, including gotu kola and oats
Module 2: Slow Mental Decline
Herbal Remedies for Graceful Aging & a Healthier Brain (September 12)
Discover effective herbal remedies for slowing the mental decline that accompanies aging. Be self-empowered with healthy daily practices for brain fitness, including the use of stress-reducing, brain-benefiting medicinal teas prepared and enjoyed as part of a tea ritual.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- The aspects of brain-aging that can be positively influenced by medicinal herbs and lifestyle changes to promote brain fitness and resilience
- The value of implementing a daily herbal tea ritual for brain health and uplifting your mood
- Hibiscus in an iced tea form as a natural remedy for cooling the fire within
- The many virtues of ashwagandha, known as Sleepmaker and Stress-Protector
- Herbal brain foods: herbs that nourish and restore the brain cells
Module 3: Rosemary for Remembrance
Discover Plant-powered Memory Care (September 19)
Memory health is a concern for many, as aging can bring the possibility of memory loss. U.S. scientific reports indicate that close to 50 percent of Americans in their 80s will suffer from Alzheimer’s (and the majority are women).
In this module, we’ll explore the plant intelligence of rosemary, ginkgo, and bacopa, and how they promote recall and slow down memory decline. You’ll also discover the memory enhancing benefits of mushrooms.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- The research behind memory enhancing plants — how they interact with your brain’s physiology and benefit memory
- How to safeguard your memory with bacopa
- The array of actions ginkgo biloba provides for brain health
- Rosemary for remembrance — where tradition and science meet
- User-friendly memory enhancing recipes — from teas to soups
Module 4: Stay Sharper Longer
Keep Your Synapses Firing With Brain-boosting Herbs (September 26)
Mental clarity can be enhanced with herbs known as nootropics, a specific group of plants known for their proven role for promoting alertness, cognition, and clarity and aiding in the reduction of mental fatigue and exhaustion. Specific application and daily use of nootropic herbs, as superfoods, beverages, aromas, and extracts, can keep brain synapses firing and brain function optimal.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- The new and exciting world of nootropic herbs and how to use them
- Simple ways to incorporate these power plants into your daily self-care regimen
- Ways to introduce nootropic herbs into recipes
- The benefits of using mint tea as a brain booster
- Herbal remedies that use nootropic plants for mental clarity and sharpness
Module 5: Stay Calm, Cool & Uplifted With Mood-enhancing Plants (October 3)
Staying centered and positive can be a challenge at times, yet your mood can greatly influence your quality of life and outlook on the future.
Cultivating happiness is an ongoing practice requiring mindfulness and intention, and medicinal plants can be of great help in positively affecting your mood and emotional wellness by promoting neurotransmitter function, oxygen supply, and more.
During this last session, you’ll discover several herbs that promote calmness, relaxation, and uplift your mood, including herbal remedies and applications that can be used safely and effectively daily.
In this session, you’ll discover:
- Risk factors that can impact your mood and emotional wellness, as well as herbal remedies to address them
- The mood enhancing benefits of lemon balm, holy basil, and lavender
- Recipes using mood enhancing herbs, including Anti-Depresso Pesto
- Relaxing, calming herbal bath blends
- Aromatic herbs to uplift and calm the spirit
The Better Brain Health Bonus Collection
In addition to Mary’s transformative 5-part virtual course, you’ll receive these powerful bonus selections from Mary. These bonuses complement the course and promise to take your understanding and practice to an even deeper level.
Kitchen Herbal First Aid
PDF Guide From Mary Bove
A quick and easy guide to first aid remedies available in any kitchen for fast and effective use for many first aid events, including bee sting, burns, cuts and bruises, earache, and many more. Learn uses for common vegetables such as potato poultice for splinters, onion syrup for coughs, or banana peels for warts.
Herbs for Children
Audio Dialogue With Mary Bove and David Crow
Herbal medicines can be a safe and effective option for parents seeking therapeutic choices for their children. Join naturopathic practitioner, Dr. Mary Bove, in a discussion on the traditional use of plant medicines along with current research for the safety and efficiency of herbal medicines for childhood health concerns such as insomnia, restlessness, ADHD, and generalized anxiety.
During this helpful and supportive session, you’ll discover:
- Safe and effective herbal medicine options for children
- Child friendly herbs and common herbal preparations
- Therapeutic remedies for child specific health concerns including sleep, focus and immunity
David Crow, LAc, is one of the world’s foremost experts and leading speakers in the field of botanical medicine and grassroots healthcare. He’s a master herbalist, aromatherapist, and acupuncturist with over 30 years experience, and is an expert in the Ayurvedic and Chinese medical systems. As an educator, he’s lectured extensively in the U.S. and Canada and online internationally; over 5,000 students have attended his courses at The Shift Network in the last three years and he’s the host of their popular Plant Medicine Summit. He’s the author of four books, including In Search of the Medicine Buddha, about his time with traditional doctors in the Himalayas, and Sacred Smoke, about his ethnobotanical research in Ecuador. Along with his wife Sara Crow, he’s the founder and owner of Floracopeia, a company devoted to supporting sustainable ecological agriculture through the production of essential oils.
20% Discount on Gaia Herbs Products
Course Participant Discount From Gaia Herbs Online Store
As part of your participation in the course, you’ll receive 20% off your next order of any Gaia Herbs products. Gaia Herbs is the leading herbal brand in North America with more than 200 liquid extracts, functional powders, teas, and patented Liquid Phyto-Caps®. Since Gaia Herbs was just a seedling in 1987, the company has remained true to its original vision: connecting plants with people to nurture health and wellbeing. Gaia Herbs used only organic methods to cultivate more than 6.5 million plants each year and the plants are tested in their analytical laboratory to pinpoint the exact right time to harvest them and extract and concentrate the plants’ healing power. This leads to products exceptional in their purity, potency, and integrity. Learn more at GaiaHerbs.com.
Note: no product purchase is required for your participation in the course. In addition, it’s not required to use Gaia Herbs products. You may use whatever products you’d like to use for your training.
What People Are Saying About Mary Bove...
“Her presentations are masterfully crafted...”
Mary has been speaking at our conferences for 25 years and her presentations are masterfully crafted to provide formulas that work, simply presented so that all can understand. Her therapies are backed up by a lifetime of experience, the latest research and a speaking style that’s like talking to a dear friend. it doesn’t get better than that!
— Linnea Wardwell, Medicines From the Earth and the Southwest Conference on Botanical Medicine
“Dr. Bove is a treasure trove of wisdom and a powerful educator”
Dr. Mary Bove is one of the nation’s most experienced and competent medical herbalists, with decades of clinical experience and expertise in Western medicine, as well as impressive skills in alternative medicine... Her knowledge is vast, her clinical skills steeped in experience, and Dr. Bove is a treasure trove of wisdom and a powerful educator.
— Dr. Jillian Stansbury, Battle Ground Healing Arts, National University of Naturopathic Medicine
“Her love and respect and connection with the natural world is evident...”
[Dr. Mary Bove] brings a unique blend of a deep understanding of the healing wisdom of the plant world as well as a modern study and interpretation of up to date botanical research. She brings her years of study, clinical experience, and teaching experience to her lectures and presentations. In addition, her love and respect and connection with the natural world is evident and communicated through her inspiring teaching.
— Dr. Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, Author, Medical Director of A Women’s Time Clinic, Portland OR
“Informative, accurate, practical, and entertaining...”
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Bove for many years and jointly teaching with her. She’s an expert in medicine, an expert in naturally occurring therapeutic agents, and has a huge and kind heart. I highly recommend Dr. Bove for her informative, accurate, practical, and entertaining lecturing style. After many years of holding academic department chairs and teaching positions, as well as three decades of clinical experience, she’s an excellent educator and a leader in the field of natural medicine.
— Kevin Spelman, PhD, MCPP, Herbal Researcher and Educator
“... profoundly impacted ways I support the herbal clients in my practice”
Mary weaves extraordinary experiences from her clinical practice and her relationship with the plants easily with current botanical research. She blends these with thoughtful observation, in such a manner that makes it possible to integrate new information through her storytelling. Mary is fun, accessible, and so knowledgeable that it’s a delight to curl up with a cup of tea and hear her share on any herbal subject. My understanding of the plants has deepened tremendously through studying with Mary — she’s helped me bring the intersection of science and the plants to a meaningful context which has profoundly impacted ways I support the herbal clients in my practice.
— Mischa Schuler, community herbalist, Portland, Maine
Here’s What You’ll Receive
Five 90-minute Recorded Class Sessions With Mary Bove
Experience a rare opportunity to learn from herbalist Mary Bove — from the comfort of your own home. Each class session includes a video teaching and guides you to discover specific skills and abilities to awaken your spiritual potential.
Five PDF Transcripts of Class Sessions
In addition to the high-quality videos and MP3 audios, you’ll also receive the entire class transcription in PDF format. You can then review, print, and highlight the most important insights and practices you were given.
Exercises and Questions for Each Lesson
Between modules, you’ll have the option of completing related exercises, practicing new tools, and answering questions to accelerate your learning and integrate each lesson.
The Better Brain Health Bonus Collection
- Kitchen Herbal First Aid
PDF Guide From Mary Bove
- Herbs for Children
Audio Dialogue With Mary Bove and David Crow
- 20% Discount on Gaia Herbs Products
Course Participant Discount From Gaia Herbs Online Store
An Unprecedented Opportunity to Join the Medicinal Herbs for Better Brain Health Virtual Training
We feel honored Mary Bove has chosen to partner with The Shift Network to offer this exclusive online training. This is a rare opportunity to learn from an herbalist and naturopathic physician whose powerful insights and pioneering work are helping us heal and awaken ourselves and our world.
Through this powerful online format, you’ll not only save time and money on workshop costs (plus travel, accommodations, and meals — which would cost thousands of dollars), you’ll be able to benefit from Mary’s incredible teachings and exercises from the comfort of your home — and at your own pace!
If you’re serious about keeping your brain clear, sharp, and resilient now, and into your later years and helping others do the same, then you owe it to yourself, your loved ones, and our world to take this one-of-a-kind training.
If you’re ready to take the next step in evolving yourself, click the register button below to reserve your space now.
Your satisfaction Is 100% Guaranteed!
Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed! If you don’t absolutely LOVE Medicinal Herbs for Better Brain Health with Mary Bove — or don’t feel that it meets your needs — please contact our friendly Support Team within 14 days of your date of purchase and we’ll happily issue you a refund.
About Mary Bove
Dr. Mary Bove obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine and Midwifery Certification from Bastyr University of Natural Health Sciences in Seattle, Washington, and received her Diploma of Phytotherapy/Herbal Medicine at the School of Phytotherapy in Great Britain. Dr. Bove practiced Naturopathic Family Medicine and Midwifery at the Brattleboro Naturopathic Clinic in Brattleboro, Vermont, for 25 years, specializing in Naturopathic Pediatrics and Botanical Medicine.
Once a full-time faculty member at Bastyr University, Dr. Bove chaired the departments of Botanical Medicine and Naturopathic Midwifery. She’s the author of the Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants which is considered an authoritative reference on natural pediatric medicine. Mary co-authored Herbs for Women’s Health and has been published in many magazines, journals, and collaborative books on botanical and natural medicine. She lectures and teaches internationally on the topics of naturopathic medicine, botanical medicine, pediatrics, natural pregnancy, childbirth, traditional food medicine, and mind-body healing. In collaboration with Gaia Herbs, Dr. Bove developed an herbal remedy line designed specifically for children. She’s currently doing research and development and is Medical Educator for Gaia Herbs in Brevard, North Carolina.
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