"Dude, Where’s My Coffee? True Stories of Plant Foods + Medicines In the Climate Crisis"

Presenter: Orna Izakson, ND
Original Date: February 2 2025 

As atmospheric carbon and global temperatures rise, a growing body of research points to significant changes in distribution, quality, potency and nutrition of many significant plant crops — including foods and medicines. This presentation will look at the current state of science (and its limitations), discuss the direction of changes to our plant foods and botanical medicines and review existing knowledge of climate effects specific plant crops. As global heating proceeds, physicians emphasize food and plant medicines as healing modalities need to watch these shifts so we can offer the best advice and care. And yes, it is coming for your coffee (and your chocolate).

Bio: Dr. Orna Izakson is a licensed naturopathic doctor and registered herbalist practicing in Alaska and Oregon, specializing in mental health, women’s health and chronic disease. She has served as lead physician of the Traditional Roots Institute at National University of Natural Medicine, on the Gaia Herbs science advisory board, and recently joined the faculty of Psychiatry Redefined. Dr. Izakson also has been an award-winning environmental newspaper reporter, contributing to books on climate change and healthy living. She continues her mission of educating the public about full-spectrum plant medicine, mental health and clinical nutrition as a public speaker and online educator. Dr. Izakson is currently vice president of the Alaska Association of Naturopathic Doctors and founder of the Naturopathic Climate Alliance.

NUNM is accredited by the North American Naturopathic Continuing Education Council (NANCEAC). This activity qualifies for 1.5 General CEUs