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Naturopathic Medicine Week 2013
April 17th, 2013 — Saturday May 4th
Chester
ND: Erin Balodis
Title: Film Screening- Hungry for Change
Location: The Sadhana Centre, 71 Duke St.
Date/time: Saturday May 4th, 2:00-4:00 pm
Summary: From the creators of the best selling documentary Food Matters, recently released Hungry for Change exposes some of the secrets of the diet, weight loss, and food industry. Learn how to escape the diet trap and what you should really be eating. Erin Balodis, Naturopathic Doctor in Chester will be hosting a screening of the film Hungry For Change, followed by a question/answer session and discussion. All ages welcome!
Sunday May 5th
Fall River
ND: Rochelle Wilcox
Title: Happy and Healthy Breasts: A lecture on breast health
Location: Fitzone 3175 Lake Thomas Road
Date/time: Sunday May 5th, 2pm
Halifax
ND: Sherrise O'Leary
Title: A cooking class for the healthy gourmet
Location: Chocolate Lake Recreation Centre
Date/time: Sun May 5th, 4-7 PM
Summary: Join Sherisse O'Leary, Naturopathic Doctor, and Bradley MacDonald, restauranteur for an evening of healthy cooking. Learn the basics about cooking nutritious and delicious meals for your family on a budget. Walk home with a full belly, three knock out recipes, and tips on making food fun and easy. Cost: Optional Donation of $5
Contact Dr. O'Leary to register:
DrSOLeary@gmail.com or 293-2206
Space is limited!
Tuesday May 7th
Bridgewater
ND: Erin Balodis
Title: Naturopathic Medicine and Health Optimization
Location: Bridgewater Library, 547 King Street
Date/time: Tuesday May 7th, 11:00-11:45 am
Summary: Curious about Naturopathic Medicine? Join Erin Balodis, Naturopathic Doctor, in celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week, for a talk about how you and your family can live well with naturopathic medicine. Erin will introduce you to naturopathic medicine and will discuss her top 5 health optimization tips and how you can easily incorporate them into your daily life!
Halifax
ND: Erin Balodis
Title: Naturopathic Approaches to Weight Loss
Location: Keshen Goodman Public Library, 330 Lacewood Drive, Halifax
Date/time: Tuesday May 7th, 7:00 pm,
Summary: Join Erin Balodis, Naturopathic Doctor and learn about the naturopathic approach to weight loss. Learn how the right balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates can help you shed unwanted pounds. Erin will share some of her favorite weight-loss friendly snack ideas. Also, learn about the cortisol-belly fat connection and what to do about it!
Dartmouth
ND: Tara Lapointe
Title: Detox Outside the Box
Location: Woodlawn Public Library
Date/time: Tues May 7th, 7pm
Summary: This informative lecture about detoxification will go further than liver & colon cleanses in a box. This lecture will focus on systems often forgotten but just as important for detox, like the skin, the lungs and our psyche. We will learn simple healthy lifestyle habits and how to use food as medicine to support our bodies. As every individual is unique, we will also delve briefly into Ayurveda and the three doshic types.
Halifax
ND: Colin Macleod
Title: The Benefits of Natural Medicine
Location: Saint Mary's University, Homburg Centre, Room 213 (Multipurpose Room)
Date/time: Tuesday May 7th, 12:15pm
Summary: In this session Dr. MacLeod will discuss the benefits of several natural medicinal treatments, including herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, clinical nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Examples and cases will be discussed and questions are welcome.
Halifax
ND's: Rochelle Wilcox and Theresa Jahn
Title: Weight loss workshop
Location: Living Well Integrative Health Centre, 2176 Windsor street
Date/time: Wed May 7th, 7pm
Summary: "Tired, wired and having trouble loosing weight ? Let's talk about stress and how it can affect your health."
Call 902.406.1500 to reserve your spot
Wednesday May 8th
Halifax
ND: Maggie Pattillo
Title: The Natural Path to Treating Depression
Location: Supernatural Health Foods/Humani-T Cafe, 5755 Young St.
Date/time: Wednesday May 8th, 6 PM
Summary: In recognition of Naturopathic Medicine Week and National Mental Health Week, please join Naturopathic Doctor Maggie Pattillo to discuss natural and integrative treatment strategies for depression.
Sackville
ND's: Bryan Rade and Taryn Deering
Title: Film Screening - "Hungry For Change"
Location: Sackville Naturopathic Health Centre - 546 Sackville Dr - Unit 400
Date: Wed, May 8th
Time: 6:30PM
Summary: Dr. Bryan Rade and Dr. Taryn Deering invite you to attend a screening of "Hungry For Change". The film discusses some of the myths and trends revolving around the modern North American diet, and also gives unique insight into why so many people in our society suffer from chronic health issues and obesity.
Kingston
ND: Kira Woolaver
Title: Stress and the Adrenal glands
Location: Village of Kingston, 671 Main St
Date/time: Wednesday May 8th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Summary: Stress has many effects on the body including low energy, sleep disturbances, and weight gain! Join Dr. Kira Woolaver ND to discuss the effects of stress on the adrenal glands and our entire body. Find out how to improve your stress response to feel your best.
Thursday May 9th
Halifax
ND: Sandra Murphy
Title: Detox Your Home
Location: Spring Garden Library
Date/time: Thurs May 9th, 12 pm
Summary: Create a healthier, cleaner environment for your whole family.
The average home contains over 5000 chemicals. Common household and body-care products may be having a negative effect on your physical well-being. Naturopathic doctor, Sandra Murphy will take you through simple steps and alternatives to enhance your personal environment and protect your health.
First twenty participants will take home a truly green all-purpose cleaner.
ND: Sarah Baillie
Title: Why Am I So Tired, Cranky and Hot?
Location: Supernatural Health Foods/Humanity Cafe, 5755 Young St.
Date/time: Thursday May 9th, 6 PM
Summary: A Conversation About Perimenopause, Menopause and Adrenal Fatigue with Dr. Sarah Baillie BSc., N.D. - Naturopathic Doctor. Join Dr. Baillie for a conversation about hormones, stress and fatigue. The setting will be causal with time for general questions and discussion.
Tantallon
ND: Ben Connolly
Title: Food Allergies and Sensitivities, what is the difference?
Location: Tantallon Public Library
Date/time: Thursday May 9th, 7 PM
Summary: Are you sensitive to diary or gluten? Are you or your children allergic to peanuts? What is the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity? Dr. Ben Connolly will answer these questions and explain in detail how our digestive tract works from food coming in to food going out and what kind of things can throw off this delicate balance and contribute to possibly increasing food sensitivities.
Friday May 9th
Lunenburg
ND: Erin Balodis
Title: Naturopathic Medicine and Health Optimization
Location: Lunenburg Library - 19 Pelham Street
Date/time: Friday May 10th, 11:00-11:45 am
Summary: Curious about Naturopathic Medicine? Join Erin Balodis, Naturopathic Doctor, in celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Awareness Week, for a talk about how you and your family can live well with naturopathic medicine. Erin will introduce you to naturopathic medicine and will discuss her top 5 health optimization tips and how you can easily incorporate them into your daily life!
Saturday May 11th
Tantallon
ND's: Ben Connolly and Amanda Spry
Title: Naturopathic Approaches to Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Location: Shining Water's Marina (Location of St. Margaret's Bay Women's Wellness Expo)
Date/Time: Saturday May 11th, 10-3pm
Summary: This informative lecture will focus on naturopathic approaches to keeping your bones healthy. It will take place during the St. Margaret's Bay Women's Wellness Expo.