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Naturopathic Medicine Week 2012
April 18th, 2012 — Come and find out what Naturopathic Medicine has to offer you. Find various FREE events to inspire health in all of us. Watch for Events in Your Area.
ANTIGONISH
Tuesday May 8
Boost Energy, End Fatigue - Dr. Teresa Donovan ND & Dr. Jennifer Doyle ND
Fatigue and low energy are common complaints we see as Naturopathic Doctors. Come in and learn how you can increase your energy and improve your life! Free naturopathic health assessments will be available!
Location: School Health Clinic (9941 Grenville Street, St. Peter’s)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday May 9
Boost Energy, End Fatigue - Dr. Teresa Donovan ND & Dr. Jennifer Doyle ND
Fatigue and low energy are common complaints we see as Naturopathic Doctors. Come in and learn how you can increase your energy and improve your life! Free naturopathic health assessments will be available!
Location: Library (283 Main Street, Antigonish)
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday May 12
Naturopathic Medicine at the Antigonish Farmer’s Market
Meet your local Naturopathic Doctors and explore all that Naturopathic Medicine can offer you & your health!
Location: Antigonish Farmer’s Market (Antigonish Arena)
8 AM – 1 PM
Saturday May 12
Root Cause Health & Wellness Clinic Open House
Come in and meet our health care practitioners, experience our services, and ask questions of the Root Cause Team!
Location: Root Cause Health & Wellness Clinic (133 Church Street, Unit 41, Antigonish)
2 PM – 4 PM
BEDFORD
Monday May 7, 7PM
Naturopathic Medicine for Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period – Dr. Sarah Tanner ND
If you are thinking about getting pregnant, are pregnant or have had a baby in the last year this talk is for you! Come to find out natural ways to deal with common concerns including high blood pressure, nausea, muscle cramps and poor sleep, before and after giving birth. Leave with your questions answered and some recipes to optimize your health and feel your best!
Location: Fluffy Bottom Babies (629 Bedford Highway)
Please call 832-3279 to register.
Tuesday May 8, 7PM
Going Gluten Free: Learn the basics of Gluten Free Diets - Dr. Tamika Hamlet ND
Dr. Tamika Hamlet ND will be on hand to discuss the benefits of going gluten free, how to avoid gluten in your diet, and answer any questions you may have. Find out how to prepare healthy, tasty gluten free meals.
Location: Bedford Public Library (15 Dartmouth Road – Wardour Centre)
DARTMOUTH
Saturday May 5, 8AM – 1PM
Alderney Landing Farmer's Market
Meet your local Naturopathic Doctors and explore all that Naturopathic Medicine can offer you & your health!
Location: Alderney Landing (2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth)
FALL RIVER
Monday May 7, 7PM
Understanding Stress – Dr. Theresa Jahn ND and Dr. Rochelle Wilcox ND
Do you have any of the following symptoms? Digestive problems, Depression, obesity, heart disease (high blood pressure/cholesterol), autoimmune diseases, skin conditions (eczema, acne psoriasis), sleep problems, chronic pain of any kind.
Location: Fitzone (3175 Lake Thomas Rd)
HALIFAX
Monday May 7, 7 PM
Hormones, Health, and Happiness; What Every Woman Should Know – Dr. Maggie Pattillo ND
Have you ever wondered why your mood can change depending on where you are in your cycle? Or why some woman breeze through menopause while others suffer silently? As women age, so do their hormones. From PMS, to peri-menopause, to menopause, find out what factors are contributing to your hormonal imbalances and what you can do to optimize your hormonal health.
Location: Planet Organic 6487 Quinpool Rd, Halifax)
Tuesday May 8, 7PM
Naturopathic Medicine and Keeping Healthy - Dr. Colin MacLeod ND
This talk will discuss what role Naturopathic Medicine plays in treating and preventing the most common health conditions, such as weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, cancer, fatigue, insomnia, arthritis and general pain.
Location: Planet Organic (6487 Quinpool Rd, Halifax)
Wednesday May 9, 7PM
Dynamic Digestion - Dr. Erin Balodis ND
Join Erin Balodis, ND for a talk about common digestive problems and what natural therapies might be right for you. Learn how probiotics, enzymes, bitter herbs, and simple remedies you have in your pantry can help your digestion.
Location: Planet Organic (6487 Quinpool Rd, Halifax)
Wednesday May 9, 7PM
Gluten Free: The basics – Dr. Taryn Deering ND
Interested in going gluten free and looking for more information? Join Dr. Taryn Deering, ND for a discussion on all things gluten. Learn where to find it, how to avoid it, and how to make a healthy, delicious meal without it. Dr. Deering, ND will discuss the potential health benefits of avoiding gluten and provide some recipes to get you started.
Location: Keshen Goodman Public Library (330 Lacewood Dr, Halifax)
Thursday May 10, 7PM
Adrenal Fatigue – Prevent Burnout and Boost Your Energy – Dr. Tara Lapoint ND
Join Dr. Tara Lapointe ND for an informative talk about how to prevent burnout, decrease fatigue and boost energy levels. Learn about the connection between stress and the adrenal glands and how to implement protective dietary and lifestyle changes.
Location: Planet Organic (6487 Quinpool Rd, Halifax)
Friday May 11, 7 PM
Naturopathic Approach to Weight Loss - Dr. Colin MacLeod ND
This Talk will discuss what approaches Naturopathic Medicine offers for weight loss. Optimal diet choices, exercise plans, specific treatments and progress tracking will be discussed. Other factors which affect weight gain and loss will also be covered, including medications and specific health conditions.
Location: Planet Organic (6487 Quinpool Rd, Halifax)
KINGSTON
Tuesday May 8 – 7PM
Weight Loss and Your Hormones – Dr. Kira Woolaver ND
Join Dr Kira Woolaver ND for an informative evening on balancing your hormones to improve health AND lose weight! Learn how these hormones work and the benefits of them being in balance. In addition to feeling your best, you’ll be reducing your risks of cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease and diabetes.
Location: Village of Kingston (671 Main Street, Kingston)
UPPER TANTALLON
Thursday May 10, 7PM
Stress, Anxiety and Depression Dr. Ben Connolly ND
Join Dr. Ben Connolly ND to discuss how diet and lifestyle can help address stress, anxiety and depression! Learn how Naturopathic Medicine can complement your current treatment as well as improve overall quality of life when suffering from these conditions.
Location: Tantallon Public Library (3646 Hammonds Plains Road (Hubley Centre), Upper Tantallon)
WOLFVILLE
Saturday May 5, 8:30 AM – 1PM
Wolfville Farmer’s Market
Meet your local Naturopathic Doctors and explore all that Naturopathic Medicine can offer you & your health!
Location: The DeWolfe Building (24 Elm Ave, Wolfville)
Thursday May 10, 7PM
Loving Your Heart – Dr. Ross Hermiston ND
How giving your heart and cardiovascular system exactly what it needs can extend the quality and length of your life. Join Ross Hermiston, ND for an enlightening evening of naturopathic knowledge-sharing about heart-friendly botanical medicines, specific nutrients and other naturopathic therapies that may just help to improve your quality of life and longevity.
Location: Wolfville Memorial Library (21 Elm Avenue, Wolfville)
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DARTMOUTH
Wednesday May 30, 12 PM
Adrenal Fatigue – Prevent Burnout and Boost Your Energy – Dr. Tara Lapoint ND
Join Dr. Tara Lapointe ND for an informative talk about how to prevent burnout, decrease fatigue and boost energy levels. Learn about the connection between stress and the adrenal glands and how to implement protective dietary and lifestyle changes.
Location: Alderney Gate Public Library (60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)
Wednesday June 6, 12PM
Gluten Free: The basics – Dr. Taryn Deering ND
Interested in going gluten free and looking for more information? Join Dr. Taryn Deering, ND for a discussion on all things gluten. Learn where to find it, how to avoid it, and how to make a healthy, delicious meal without it. Dr. Deering, ND will discuss the potential health benefits of avoiding gluten and provide some recipes to get you started.
Location: Alderney Gate Public Library (60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth)