Herbal Ophthalmology

Alan Tillotson, PhD, RH (AHG)

June 9, 2008

7:00 –- 8:30 PM EST

In this seminar Alan will discuss natural medicine treatments for common eye diseases, especially glaucoma, uveitis, and diabetic retinopathy. He will then field questions on any aspect of ophthalmology and natural medicine.

Alan Tillotson has been practicing herbal medicine for over twenty years. A graduate of the East-West Professional Herbalist course and a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, he holds a Master's degree in Asian Medical Systems (Goddard College) and a Ph.D. in Integrative Health Sciences (IUPS). He earned a teaching degree in meditation from the Jin Shan School of Taoist Meditation under Sifu Wang Yen-Nien. Alan is a diplomat in Ayurvedic Health Sciences based on his work in Nepal under Vaidya Mana Bajra Bajracyarya. For two years was guest faculty at the Thomas Jefferson Medical University's alternative medicine course. In private practice, he also works as a formulator for the natural foods industry, teaches T'ai Chi, Chi Kung and meditation classes, and maintains a research library in natural medicine clinical applications from around the world. He is the author of the Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicine (1985) and the 600 page textbook for laypersons and professionals entitled The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook.