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Exploring Natural Strategies for Increased Longevity and Chronic Disease Prevention
An educational event for the public and health professionals
October 24 and 25, 2009 - Ontario Science Centre, Toronto
Presented in association with the Ontario Society of Physicians for Complementary Medicine and
the International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine
Continuing Education Credits
Accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada,
and the Ontario Chapter,
for up to 8.75 Mainpro–M1 credits
Approved by The College of Massage Therapists of Ontario
Approved by the IONC - International Organization of Nutritional Consultants
Approved by the Ontario College of Pharmacists, for up to 8.75 CEU's
Good genes help, but a healthy lifestyle is key to preventing chronic diseases including diabetes, high blood pressue, heart disease and stroke, osteoporosis, cancer and dementia.
Hear from leading physicians, researchers, naturopathic doctors and other health practitioners about evidence-based natural approaches and strategies to prevent and manage chronic disease and increase longevity.
Keynotes and workshop highlights include:
Modifiable influences on Health and Longevity
Dr. Aileen Burford-Mason, PhD
Immunologist and orthomolecular nutritionist - Toronto, Ontario
Exercise, Chronic Disease and Prevention
Dr. Robert Petrella, MD, PhD
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
London, Ontario
Slow Death By Rubber Duck
Dr. Rick Smith, PhD
Executive Director, Environmental Defence
When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress
Dr. Gabor Mate, MD
Physician
Vancouver, British Columbia
21 Secrets for Healthy Weight Control
Dr. Ron Hunninghake, MD
Director, Olive White Garvey Center for Healing Arts,
The Center for the Improvement of Human Functioning
Wichita, Kansas
Exploring the Body's Innate Wisdom
Gaisheda Kheawok
Founder and Executive Director
Whispering Song School of Energy Medicine
Toronto, Ontario
Integrating Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Chronic Pain
Dr. Linda Rapson, MD
Executive President, Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute
Toronto, Ontario
Preventing and Managing Complex Chronic Disease: A Naturopathic Perspective
Dr. David Lescheid, PhD, ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Ottawa, Ontario
Other sessions topics include orthomolecular approaches for restorative sleep; the role of spirituality in health and disease; Traditional Chinese Medicine and Qi Gong for optimal health; massage therapy for stress reduction; and more.
AGENDA SUBJECT TO CHANGE
This is an important event you won’t want to miss!
Proceeds from the event will support further educational and research initiatives of the Holistic Health Research Foundation of Canada.
Who Should Attend
- General public
- Physicians and allied health professionals
- Naturopathic doctors
- CAM practitioners
- Corporate wellness managers
- Health insurers
- Health policy makers
For complete Agenda, including session topics,
please click here
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