Women often experience mood changes including depression and/or anxiety in PMS, perimenopause and menopause. While the hormonal changes associated with these phases of the endocrine system are normal, the interaction with neurotransmitters leaves some with a heightened sensitivity to these normal hormonal changes. Focusing on the neurotransmitters involved and applying the research on natural agents brings about the best results for women.
Scientific evidence, central nervous system mechanisms, and historical and anecdotal use will be highlighted for St. John’s wort, rhodiola, lemon balm, lavender, black cohosh, curcumin, omega 3s, B6, and more.
March 11, 2025; 1:00 – 2:00 PM EST
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, the clinician will:
- Gain insight as to the influence of normal hormonal changes on neurotransmitters
- Acquire the knowledge to effectively prescribe select botanicals
- Acquire the knowledge to effectively prescribe select nutraceuticals
- Receive sample clinical treatment protocols
CE Credits
CONO: (pending approval) Category A – 1.00 credit (General)
British Columbia: Category C – 1.0 credit
AANP: (pending approval) 1.00 credit (General)
OANP/OBNM: For Oregon attendees seeking OBNM approved CE credits, please note that this event has not been submitted for approval to the OBNM. CE certificate will be issued upon individual request.
Dr Tori Hudson, ND
Dr Tori Hudson, Naturopathic Physician, graduated from the National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) in 1984 and has served the college in several capacities, including: Medical Director, Associate Academic Dean, and Academic Dean. She is currently a clinical adjunct professor at NUNM), Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Dr Hudson has been in practice for more than 39 years, is the medical director of her clinic, ‘A Woman’s Time’ in Portland, Oregon, co-owner and director of product research and education for VITANICA, and the program director for the Institute of Women’s Health and Integrative Medicine. She is also the founder and co-director of NERC (Naturopathic Education and Research Consortium), a non-profit organization for accredited naturopathic residencies.
Dr Hudson has been appointed as a faculty member of the Fellowship in Integrative Health and Medicine, Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine.
Dr Hudson was awarded the 1990 President’s award from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for her research in women’s health, the 1999 prestigious Naturopathic Physician of the Year award, the 2003 NUNM Alumni Pioneer Award, the 2009 Natural Products Association Pioneer Award and in 2012 was inducted into the NUNM Hall of Fame. In 2016, she was the recipient of the annual Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physician’s Living Legends award.
In 2021 she received the 2020 American Botanical Councils prestigious Fredi Kronenberg Excellence in Research and Education in Botanicals in Womens Health Award for 2020.
She is a nationally recognized author (book: Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine second edition, McGraw Hill 2008), speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician. Dr Hudson serves on several editorial boards, advisory panels, and as a consultant to the natural products industry. She also writes monthly columns and freelance articles for several publications.
