Nova Scotia Naturopathic Medicine Week May 16 – 22 2021

Nova Scotia Naturopathic Medicine Week May 16 – 22 2021

NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK

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It’s back!

EVENTS MAY 16-22 2021

Members of the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors connect with their communities across the province through special events during Naturopathic Medicine Week.

Special events this year held online on Zoom!

RSVP on Eventbrite and invite your friends to the Facebook events listed on our Facebook page: 

Like our Facebook page to hear about new announcements and to participate in our daily contests. 

Daily Contests, Bigger Prizes

Every day during Naturopathic Medicine Week, the NSAND is awarding a daily winner $200 (and one grand prize winner $500) towards a visit with a ND.

Subscribe to the NSAND newsletter to have the contest delivered to your inbox every day during NatMedWeek. Subscribe here.

Main Event – NSAND Presents – Our favourite TED Talks that change our thoughts on health and healing.

Date: Monday May 17 at 7pm
Running Time: 1.5 hours
Location: Zoom Webinar event
Tickets: Eventbrite

Join some of our NDs to kick off Naturopathic Medicine Week with our favourite TED Talks that push us to think outside of the box to improve health and healing. This live online event should not be missed! Discussions on the benefits of fasting and emotional mastery will be very thought provoking. To celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week we will end the talk with a draw for several giveaways from local companies. Great prizes to be won! Don’t miss out!

Naturopathic Medicine Week Online Free Talks:

Dr. Lauren MacIntosh, NDMenopause: Take charge of your hormonesTuesday, May 18, 12pmTickets
Dr. Jeremy Hayman, NDThe Simple Secrets To Reverse Tiredness, Fatigue and Exhaustion For Good.Tuesday, May 18, 6pmTickets
Dr. Abrar Negahban, NDPeaceful periods: How to work with your hormones and conquer PMSWednesday, May 19, 11:30amTickets
Dr. Jayme Baldock, NDUnderstanding Your Stress Response And What You Can Do About ItWednesday, May 19, 7pmTickets
Dr. Megan Bernard, NDFlourish! Cancer Remission Revolution. Optimizing your health after cancer.Thursday, May 20, 6pmTickets
Dr. Tara LaPointe, NDFasting 101: an introduction to fasting and how to mimic the benefits… while still eating whole foodsThursday, May 20, 8pmTickets
Dr. Cheryl Karthaus, NDHome-Brew: The ancient wisdom of root beer brewing – Online Interactive Event. RSVP required.Saturday, May 22, 10amTickets

Free Facebook Live Chats

Join us on our Facebook Page for these lively interactive presentations on Facebook Live.

PresenterTopicWhen
Dr. Cheryl Karthaus, NDIn’s & Out’s of IV therapyMonday, May 17, 10am
Dr. Megan Bernard, ND5 Core Concepts of Cancer PreventioTuesday, May 18, 11am
Dr. Megan Wakeham, NDPrenatal Care: How NDs can support youWednesday, May 19, 11:30
Dr. Karen Wallace, NDGut health testing available to you with your NDWednesday May 19, 3pm
Dr. Erin Balodis, NDDeep Dive into PMSThursday, May 20th, 12pm
Dr. Anna D’Intino, NDFertility CareFriday, May 21, 11am

WHAT IS NSAND?

As the professional association for naturopathic physicians in Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Association of Naturopathic Doctors [NSAND] is the professional association representing licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) in Nova Scotia. More Info.

On social media? Tag us on Facebook @NSAND and use hashtags: #NatMedWeek2021 #BetterHealthTogether #NSHealthAndWellness

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Who’s a candidate for Naturopathic Medicine? Everyone!

Patients looking for:

  • Health promotion
  • Disease prevention
  • Help with symptoms that conventional medicine has been unable to address
  • Supportive and/or adjunctive treatments for those diagnosed with any illness
  • Help managing a chronic condition or life-threatening illness
  • Help minimizing the side effects of drugs, surgery, or other conventional treatments.

Health is a life-long process and it doesn’t happen by chance – so everyone’s a candidate for Naturopathic Medicine.