CURRENT WEBINARS
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PAST WEBINARS
During his 1 hour webinar on Wednesday March 1, Paul Demeda presented on how foods and nutrients support or compromise how your brain works, and how you feel. The idea that what you eat affects how you feel, is generally accepted by many people, and also well supported with research. However, food and nutrients are rarely considered as a key strategy for support mental health.
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During her 1 hour webinar on Wednesday January 4, Vanessa Peacock presented on nutritional therapy for fibromyalgia, a painful condition afflicting about 2% of Canadians, a large number of whom seek nutritional, alternative and complementary medicine to improve their health. Learn about how this condition presents, what is really going on in the body and what the influences are, how to differentiate it from other conditions, and which are the most effective nutritional therapies to help manage its symptoms and improve health and vitality.
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During his 1 hour webinar on Tuesday January 3, Robert Tomilson presented on how to detect weakness in the body long before they manifest as disease. Iridology is a quick, accurate, non-invasive and painless method of health analysis through the examination of the iris and a perfect “marriage” with any nutritional practice. The iris consists of tiny nerve fibers known as trabecula that reveal the body’s constitution, inherent weakness, level of health and the transitions that take place in a person’s body according to the way he or she lives.
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During his 1 hour webinar on Monday January 9, Dr. David Duizer presented on how he reviews conventional, functional and alternative biological markers used in the assessment of cardiovascular health. From a holistic perspective each lab will be reviewed for clinical relevance. As the primary cause of mortality in Canada, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has the attention of health care providers working in disease prevention. With little-to-no subjective warning signs the approach to lab evaluation must be holistic, comprehensive, and evidence-based.
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During her 1 hour Guest Speaker talk on Tuesday January 10, Sofia Pistrila explored the topic of Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), an increasingly more prevalent condition in our practices. Every time you have a client who continues to react to seemingly everything, no matter how long you heal their gut and what protocol you apply, consider MCAS. Clients with mold toxicity, chronic reactions to pathogens, skin irritations, chronic inflammation and many “itis” conditions, may have this multisystem disorder named MCAS. Solving Mast Cell Activation Syndrome can “open the case” in making it possible to finally get to the core of deep healing.
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During his 1 hour webinar on October 17, Dr. Shawn Meirovici broke down the incredible Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is a complex network of chemicals and receptors that help to regulate many different functions in the human body. This system is responsible for maintaining homeostasis, or balance, in the body. The ECS has a profound and largely unknown effect, by practitioner and public, on intestinal health and other chronic diseases. Cannabinoids help to modulate the endocannabinoid system and promote health and wellness. In this webinar, we will discuss the role of the endocannabinoid system in health and its potential therapeutic applications.
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During his 1 hour webinar on Wednesday October 3, David Price Francis presented on how to explore the relationship between energetic vibrations, symbols, and numbers. Sacred geometry is found throughout world history, culture, and religion, and represents universal principles of Creation. Learn how to utilize the sacred geometry that exists within yourself and use connective symbols to power your energy field. This 1 hour webinar will show you how sacred geometry can help you in your personal life, professional practice, and the space you live and work in
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During his 1 hour webinar on Tuesday September 6, Olivier Barré presented on the differences between Western and Eastern approaches to food preparation for better results. Learn how body type and constitution inform strategic meal plans that influence metabolism. In his practice, Olivier applies foods made with, or that innately have, yin (cooling) or yang (Warming) energy to resolve health conditions. Discover how to get optimal, and fast results, by focusing beyond Western biochemistry (Olivier has a PhD on the subject), and more on the unique and quantum energetic view.
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During his 1 hour webinar on Wednesday September 13, Baljinder Chhoker presented on how digestive issues that over 20 million Canadians suffer from lead to associated pathologies. Digestive issues can range from general digestive discomfort, regularity issues and hemorrhoids to more complex conditions such as reflux, ulcers, IBD, and infections. Baljinder Chhoker offers recommendations and suggestions when choosing professional line supplements. He will provide insightful and practical information, by comparing the key supplements available for common digestive issues. You will learn how to safely and effectively recommend therapeutic grade supplements to improve your health and that of your clients.
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During her 1 hour webinar on Wednesday September 7, Alexandra Hurtado presented on a long forgotten factor in pre-conception planning and fertility, the link between the adrenals and hormonal balance. The health of our adrenals play a vital role in reproduction. You will learn what holistic fertility treatment options are available and how they should be used to create customized treatment plans for your clients.
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During his 1 hour webinar on Tuesday August 23, Paul Demeda presents on the thousands of chemicals in our environment, and how studies show that we have hundred of toxins in our blood. Toxins have been shown to contribute to a wide range of health conditions—both physical and mental. Even though detoxification protocols have been used for thousands of years to help remove disease-causing toxins, people still worry that they are dangerous, unpleasant, or just don’t work. This 1 hour webinar helps take the mystery out of detoxification, so you can stop worrying and start clearing.
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On Tuesday June 14 2022, IHN hosted a webinar where Paul Demeda presented on how the idea that what you eat affects how you feel, is accepted by many people – and also well supported with research. However, food and nutrients are rarely considered as a key strategy for supporting mental health. Mental health issues are predictably an ever-increasing problem in today’s world. The mainstream medical approach has issues with ineffectiveness and unpleasant side effects – which leaves many sufferers turning to the holistic approach for better solutions.
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On Wednesday May 18 2022, IHN hosted a webinar where explored two dynamic and vital influencers in underlying issues of health and disease. Attention to the Extra Cellular Matrix (ECM) and the Lymphatic System, have a profound impact on outcomes. Practitioners who have clients stuck on a healing plateau or who do not seem to improve from a disease state, will get a clear picture of the, many times unaddressed, controlling factors in fundamental biological structures and processes. Failure to look at abnormal ECM and Lymphatic System states, even within seemingly sound protocols, may leave the practitioner not having captured and corrected a vital aspect of the capacity to heal.
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On Monday May 16 2022, IHN hosted webinar where Brett Hawes presented on how to use functional lab testing and holistic nutrition to help your clients overcome gut infections. Recent advances in our understanding of the microbiome have led to innovative new testing methods to uncover acute and chronic infections as well as a variety of dysbiotic scenarios. This, combined with age-old food and supplement remedies, means practitioners now have the ability to resolve even the most stubborn and complex gut infections.
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Saturday May 14 2022 Open House Lecture | Endocrine Disruptors
Most of us have no idea what an EDC is or how they impact our lives and our health. Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals can be found everywhere, in items we frequently use, such as shampoos, floss, deodorants, baby products, food, drinks, and household cleaners. The average person is exposed to 100s or even 1000s of EDCs per day, unaware these chemicals could be increasing their risk for disease. Join Petra for a fascinating and informative discussion on the problem with these pervasive chemicals and solutions for reducing your risk.
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Saturday May 14 2022 Open House Lecture | Liver Support
With over 500 metabolic functions, and affecting every organ and system through our body, our liver is the most important organ for maintaining health and reversing disease. Learn the warning signs that your liver is not performing well before anything is seen in any medical testing. Become empowered with knowledge about simple and effective ways to improve liver function with food and nutrition, supplementation and life style, how to improve your overall health, and prevent most degenerative diseases.
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Saturday May 14 2022 Open House Lecture | Endocrine Herbal Remedies
From chickweed and dandelion pesto, to common grass juice, young tips of evergreens and cinnamon stewed apples, the spring detox possibilities could not be more exciting. Whether you want to create elaborate detox recipes in your kitchen or just nibble on green edibles on your walks, we have you covered. Watch faculty member and CNP graduate Eva Cabaca in this practical presentation held right in her kitchen for maximum visuals. A must see!
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On Tuesday May 10 2022, IHN hosted a webinar where Lisa Pitel-Killah presented a detailed analysis of calcium! Calcium regulates cell permeability, maintains pH balance, and plays a role in muscle/nerve contraction. Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, inability to lose weight, and blood sugar dysregulation are just a few of the issues that may arise from calcium that has been deposited in the tissues. One way to identify this issue and support the body is with HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis). Lisa will share and teach insights on a commonly seen pattern on HTMA that may lead to all of the listed issues, plus what you can do about it.
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On Tuesday, May 3 2022, IHN hosted a webinar where Kathrin Brunner presented LIVE from her kitchen—as participants followed along in theirs—how to ferment “Dilly Kraut” and took an in-depth look at the deeply therapeutic benefits of fermented foods. While fermentation has gained in popularity over the years, there are many misconceptions about how they impact our microbiomes and are used to improve health. Knowing which type of ferment, would benefit which type of condition, is essential to recommending them successfully in clinical practice. Moreover, store-bought commercial versions are often misleading and lack the health benefits of those that are traditionally made.
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On Monday May 2 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar where Vanessa Peacock presented on nutritional therapies for migraines. A painful condition afflicting about 4% of Canadians, with a large number of whom seek nutritional and alternative and complementary medicine to improve their health. Learn about how this condition presents, what is really going on in the body and what influences are, and how to differentiate it from other conditions. We will also discuss dietary and nutraceutical recommendations for chronic migraines.
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On Tuesday April 26 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar where Linda Bazinet took us through the importance of blood pressure and how your body regulates it. Taken at almost every medical visit, you will look at the meaning of blood pressure measurements as well as risks associated with both high and low blood pressure. Blood pressure is so key to health that the body has multiple ways to regulate it. You will learn the importance of regulation, the roles of various hormones, mechanisms of action of blood pressure medications, and natural ways to lower blood pressure.
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On Wednesday April 13 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Baljinder Chhoker where he took the confusion out of choosing supplements. He provided insightful and practical information on how to enhance recovery from trauma, sports injuries and arthritis with supplements, for yourself and in clinical practice. With so many supplementation companies, and each having similar products for various conditions, he provided guidance on how to choose the correct one for your clients. He taught how to safely and effectively recommend these supplements to improve your clinical protocols and your own health.
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On Tuesday April 5 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Dr. Shawn Meirovici ND when he discussed the use of cannabis in sport! Once again, during the most recent summer Olympic games, the world witnessed controversy surrounding the use of cannabis as a performance enhancing drug. Robin Williams is famously quoted as saying “the only way marijuana is performance enhancing is if there is a big Hershey bar at the finish line”. Cannabis has been banned by the world anti-doping agency since 2004, but the question of it being a real performance enhancer is still debated. IN this webinar, we looked at the science surrounding Cannabis in sport.
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On Wednesday January 26 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Robert Tomilson where he took us on a journey through a fascinating exploration of the Iris and Sclera of the eyes. Observe how to detect weakness in the body long before it manifests as disease. Iridology is a quick, accurate, non-invasive and painless method of health analysis through the examination of the iris and a perfect “marriage” with any nutritional practice. The iris consists of tiny nerve fibers known as trabecula that reveal the body’s constitution, inherent weakness, level of health and the transitions that take place in a person’s body according to the way they live. Discover how a simple step-by-step process can not only give you deep insights into various health issues, but also maximize your marketability and thoroughly impress your clients.
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On Tuesday January 25 2022, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Dr. David Duizer, ND where he outlined a holistic approach to metabolism assessment and treatment. From disrupting metabolism and slowing metabolic rate to causing mental/emotional distress and disordered eating habits, popular weight loss programs often cause more harm than good. Sustainable, reliable, and effective weight loss programs need to be individualized, which comes from understanding how to properly analyze metabolism and calorie-burning efficiency. Through clinical laboratory and functional testing, David is able to determine high-value targets for rapid metabolic improvements and efficient weight loss.
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On Wednesday October 20, 2021 IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Kathrin Brunner — in her kitchen—as we followed along in ours—to ferment “Lime Curtido Kraut” and look at its deeply therapeutic benefits. While fermentation has gained in popularity over the years, there are many misconceptions about how they impact our microbiome and improve health. Knowing which type of ferment would benefit which type of condition, is essential to recommending them successfully in clinical practice.
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On Monday October 4 2021, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Olivier Barré to discuss the intrinsic thermal properties of food and body constitution. He introduced and discussed the different views between Western and Eastern food, and how the differences or similarities can be used to your advantage in meal preparation. Learn a new approach to meal prepping and cooking, and help your clients get faster results.
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On Tuesday September 21 2021, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Baljinder Chhoker. During this webinar, we explored the pathology and stats of different issues surrounding blood sugar imbalances that can be seen in practice. Baljinder shares his extensive knowledge of supplements and helps you learn how to do a comparison of the products, including Designs for Health, Alpha Science, CanPrev, Dr. Reckeweg, and others, and why one would be a better choice than the other, for the same condition, including herbals, homeopathics, and nutraceuticals.
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On Tuesday September 14 2021, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Lisa Pitel-Killah. She asked, “Do you use hair tissue mineral analysis (HTMA) in practice?” When analyzing HTMA you may think that if minerals are “within range” this is ideal; but there is more to the interpretation than just that! Lisa shares groundbreaking insights into the analysis and epidemic of Copper Toxicity that will change the way you interpret results and take your clinical recommendations to the next level.
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On Tuesday August 17 2021, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar with Paul Demeda where we learned that there are thousands of chemicals in our environment, and studies show that we have hundreds of toxins in our blood. Toxins have been shown to contribute to a wide range of health conditions—both physical and mental. Even though detoxification protocols have been used for thousands of years to help remove disease-causing toxins, people still worry that they are dangerous, unpleasant, or just don’t work. This one-hour webinar will help take the mystery out of detoxification, so you can stop worrying and start clearing.
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On Tuesday June 29 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Digestive Health Practitioner Masterclass Continuing Education course. We joined Brett to learn how to fuse gut health, lab testing, and holistic nutrition to improve autoimmune client outcomes. Autoimmune disease is a collective term that includes over 120 different diseases. Due to the chronic and complex nature, autoimmune disease presents unique challenges for practitioners. Functional nutrition interventions can uncover and resolve the root causes of virtually all autoimmune disease, as well as help move clients out of symptom-management and into remission.
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On Monday May 21 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Nutrition and Mental Health Continuing Education course. Paul Demeda unpacked the idea that what you eat affects how you feel and is accepted by significant numbers of the public and healthcare professionals alike. It’s a pillar of mental health that is well supported by current research. However, food and nutrients are rarely considered as a key strategy for supporting cognitive, behavioural, and emotional well-being. Mental health issues are predictably an ever-increasing problem in today’s world. The mainstream medical approach has issues with ineffectiveness and unpleasant side effects, which leaves many sufferers turning to the holistic approach for better solutions.
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On Wednesday May 19 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Understanding Genetics For Improving Health Outcomes Continuing Education course. Dr. Rahul Kushwah discussed why mapping the human genome has by far been one of the biggest achievements of this century and has truly opened the doors to personalized medicine. Our genetic makeup not only impacts our risk for developing diseases, but also how we respond to diet and lifestyle factors. As such, dietary and lifestyle changes need to be catered based on individual DNA for maximum efficacy. During this hour, he discussed how genetics can be utilized to offer personalized approaches to improve one’s health and potentially to reduce the risk of developing chronic metabolic disorders. Holistic nutritionists are in an ideal position to offer DNA based, personalized nutritional plans to their clients to help them achieve their health goals. Plus, you can stay ahead of the competition and offer personalized healthcare.
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On Tuesday, May 18 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Nutritional Therapy and Chronic Pain Continuing Education course. Vanessa Peacock BA, BSc (Nutritional Medicine), RNCP/ROHP shared on the topic of nutritional therapy for fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a painful condition afflicting about 2% of Canadians, a large number of whom seek nutritional and alternative, complementary medicine to improve their health. Learn about how this condition presents, what is really going on in the body, and which are the most effective nutritional therapies to help manage its symptoms and improve health and vitality.
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On Monday May 17 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Fermentation Foundations—Traditions and Trends Continuing Education course. Kathrin Brunner and Andrew Hodge, where participants followed along, made “Dilly Kraut”. During the lesson, they took an in-depth look at the deeply therapeutic benefits of fermented foods. While fermentation has gained in popularity over the years, there are many misconceptions about how they impact our microbiomes and are used to improve health. Knowing which type of ferment, would benefit which type of condition, is essential to recommending them successfully in clinical practice. Moreover, store-bought commercial versions are often misleading and lack the health benefits of those that are traditionally made.
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On Wednesday May 16 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Herbal Pharmacology and Plant Based Medicine Making Intensive Masterclass Continuing Education course. Dr. Fiona Smulders, ND shared her favourite herbal allies for stress, anxiety, and burnout recovery. We are exposed to many stressors in our daily life that take a toll on our energy, mood, and quality of life. Herbal medicine is a powerful tool that can help build resilience and regain energy and vitality.
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On Wednesday April 21, 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Supplementation in Clinical Practice Continuing Education course. Dr. Baljinder Chhoker BSc, ND, CST, BT explores the topic of how unhealthy blood sugar levels occur when sugar levels in the blood are constantly elevated or lowered, often leading to Type 2 Diabetes, of which the incidence is rapidly increasing. Hyperglycemia increases the risk of many serious health concerns, including issues with the heart, kidneys, nerves and eyes. Baljinder removes the confusion out of choosing supplements available for blood sugar balancing and supporting other complications. He provided insightful and practical information by comparing the key supplements and how to safely and effectively recommend them to improve your own health and that of your clients. Explore the pathology and statistics of different issues seen in clinical practice surrounding sleep, stress, and anxiety. Baljinder shared his extensive knowledge of available supplements and helps you learn how to do a comparative of the products and brands—and why one would be a better choice than the other for the same condition, including herbals, homeopathic, and nutraceuticals.
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On Tuesday April 20 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Applied Endocrinology Continuing Education course. Linda Bazinet BSc, MSc brought us on a journey through the fascinating world of melatonin. Best known for its effects on sleep, melatonin is involved in much more. Described by Descartes as the “seat of the soul”, the pineal gland produces melatonin in response to nerve impulses from the optic tract via the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). This small hormone is mighty – not only is it key in circadian rhythm, but it also affects mood, fertility, and immunity. In addition, melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and has neuroprotective effects.
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On Tuesday April 13 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Understanding Cannabis in Clinical Practice Continuing Education course. Dr. Shawn Meirovici ND covered material from his new micro course to educate the public. He covered the foundations of choosing and using common cannabis products from the recreational market as well as a look at strains, cannabinoids, terpenes, methods of administration, along with safety and dosing. This information is essential for those wanting to make an informed decision about their cannabis purchase.
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On Tuesday February 9 2021, IHN held a 1 hour webinar excerpt from their Understanding Lab Diagnostics in Clinical Practice Continuing Education course. Dr. David Duizer ND discussed disrupting metabolism and slowing metabolic rate, mental/emotional distress and disordered eating habits, and how popular weight loss programs often cause more harm than good. Sustainable, reliable and effective weight loss programs need to be individualized. This individualization comes from understanding how to properly analyze metabolism and calorie burning efficiency. David outlines a holistic approach to metabolism assessment and treatment. Through clinical laboratory and functional testing Dr. Duizer is able to determine high value targets for rapid metabolic improvements and efficient weight loss.
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On Tuesday, January 19 2021, IHN held a 1-hour webinar excerpt from their Applied Iridology in Professional Practice Continuing Education course. Robert Tomilson takes us on a journey through a fascinating exploration of the Iris and Sclera of the eyes. Observe how to detect weakness in the body long before it manifests as disease. Iridology is a quick, accurate, non-invasive, and painless method of health analysis through the examination of the iris and a perfect “marriage” with any nutritional practice. The iris consists of tiny nerve fibers known as trabecula that reveal the body’s constitution, inherent weakness, level of health, and the transitions that take place in a person’s body according to the way they live. Discover how a simple step-by-step process can not only give you deep insights into various health issues but also maximize your marketability and thoroughly impress your clients.
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On Wednesday, October 28 202, IHN held a 1-hour webinar excerpt from their Supplementation in Clinical Practice Continuing Education course. Baljinder Chhoker took the confusion out of choosing supplements—providing insightful and practical information by comparing the key supplements available for stress, anxiety and sleep. All people handle stress differently, some tense up, while others are able to maintain an easygoing demeanor. For those who find themselves about to crumble under the pressure of stress–losing their focus and clarity–their daily life gets severely impacted. You will learn how to safely and effectively recommend these supplements to improve your own health and that of your clients. The discussion includes exploring the pathology and stats of different issues surrounding sleep, stress and anxiety that will be seen in practice as well as how to do a comparative of the products, including Genestra, CanPrev, Dr. Reckeweg, and others, and why one would be a better choice than the other, for the same condition. Herbals, homeopathics and nutraceuticals are reviewed.
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On Thursday August 20 2020, IHN hosted a 1-hour webinar, where Brett Hawes shared the root causes that drive leaky gut and autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease is a collective term that includes over 120 known health conditions. While specific autoimmune diseases differ from one another, they all involve multiple symptoms orbiting around common root causes. Doctors usually rely on a handful of standard drug therapies geared toward symptom management with little focus on getting to the root cause. One of the main root causes of autoimmune disease is leaky gut. The presentation explained what leaky gut actually is, accurate detection methods, what causes it and how it is involved with autoimmune disease. Targeted dietary, lifestyle and supplement interventions that heal the gut, normalize the immune response and drastically reduce flare-ups was taught.
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On Wednesday August 19 2020, IHN hosted a 90 minute webinar, exclusively for a peer to peer discussion. Brett Hawes shared the five main root causes that drive all autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disease is a collective term that includes over 120 different diseases. Due to the chronic and complex nature, autoimmune disease presents unique challenges for clinicians – detecting root causes, identifying a therapeutic starting point, and developing a structured health road map being the most common. Clients are often burnt out and frustrated by the time they see a holistic practitioner. This is because standard treatment focuses on core areas like pain and inflammation management, steroid therapy and immunosuppressants, with little regard for root cause resolution. Brett discussed the five main root causes that drive all autoimmune diseases and to break the cycle to drastically reduce symptoms and flare ups, make significant inroads into managing and reversing autoimmune disease holistically and naturally. Brett shared his unique approach based on his “perfect storm” framework, teaching practitioners what core areas to home in on to get positive clinical outcomes.
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On Monday, June 15 2020, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar, where Andréa Proulx took a deep dive into thyroid lab testing. The thyroid is a sensitive gland that regulates many biochemical pathways affecting metabolism and weight, mood and energy, and optimizes many hormones including playing a role in fertility. Learn how common laboratory testing for thyroid function may not offer a complete picture of thyroid health and function. Andréa discussed a variety of thyroid tests and the potential pitfalls of interpretation of the results. Students and practitioners got a better understanding of what to look for on thyroid lab results and how to make more informed treatment decisions.
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On Friday June 12, 2020, IHN hosted a 1 hour webinar, where Vanessa Peacock sorted out the confusion surrounding diets, supplements, and the immune system, especially in the age of COVID-19. The webinar discussed the immune system, the organs involved, how it functions, which nutrients and supplements support it, and which ones can decrease it. The most important factors in the diet’s influence on the immune system were covered, as well as evidence for nutritional supplements (vitamin, minerals, herbs and dosing), in supporting optimal immune function.
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On Thursday June 11 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar where Olivier Barré discussed Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)—the cooking methods used and the implications of those methods on food properties. Students and practitioners will greatly benefit from the information presented, not only by incorporating the knowledge into clinical practice as well as applying the but also applying the for personal use. This lecture included examples on how to prepare the food and the benefits of this preparation according to TCM. How to achieve the desirable effects needed for clients was also discussed.
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On Wednesday April 22 2020, IHN held a 1-hour webinar where Angelo Greco dove into the importance of being in nutritional ketosis, the reasons why people will partake in this specific diet and the implications to health and wellness. From the main fuels utilized to the conditions in which being in ketosis will improve health, this lecture will cover the basics on how to properly apply this diet. Other topics that will be discussed include ketones used as fuel, macronutrient ratios and modifications to the diet, benefits of ketosis and the main foods consumed to promote ketosis.
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On Wednesday April 29 2020, IHN held a 1 hour presentation, as Baljinder Chhoker took the confusion out of choosing supplements—providing insightful and practical information on how to enhance recovery from trauma, sports injuries and arthritis with supplements, for use for yourself and in clinical practice. With so many supplementation companies and each having similar products for various conditions, how do you choose the correct one for your clients? You will learn how to safely and effectively recommend these supplements to improve your own health and the health of your clients
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On Tuesday March 11 2020, IHN held a 1 hour presentation where Dr. Shawn Meriovici explored the topic of Cannabis dosing and the different methods of administration. There are no precise doses or established uniform dosing schedules for products such as fresh marijuana, smoked/vaporized marijuana, or Cannabis oil. Shawn has been counselling patients in his naturopathic clinic on the medical use of Cannabis for over 5 years. He will be sharing his experience and knowledge when it comes to establishing safe and effective doses for patients and how the method of administration influences patient response. This information is extremely valuable for healthcare practitioners working with patients using Cannabis and for individuals who may be using Cannabis themselves.
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On Tuesday March 10 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar with Dr. Rahul Kushwah as he discussed how genetics can be utilized to offer personalized approaches to improve one’s health and potentially reduce the risk of developing chronic metabolic disorders. Our genetic makeup not only impacts our risk for developing diseases, but also our risk for nutritional deficiencies, food intolerances, how we respond to physical activities, detoxification pathways, weight loss, hormonal metabolism, and a host of other factors. As such, dietary and lifestyle changes need to be catered based on individual DNA for maximum efficacy. Holistic nutritionists are in an ideal position to offer DNA based personalized nutritional plans to their clients to help them achieve their health goals. Moreover, this allows holistic nutritionists to stay ahead of the competition and offer personalized healthcare.
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On Tuesday March 3 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar with Linda Bazinet, who took us on a journey through the fascinating world of melatonin. Best known for its effects on sleep, melatonin is involved in much more. Described by Descartes as the “seat of the soul”, the pineal gland produces melatonin in response to nerve impulses from the optic tract via the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). This small hormone is mighty – not only is it key in circadian rhythm, it also affects mood, fertility and immunity; in addition melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and has neuroprotective effects.
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On Thursday February 6 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar with Edith Kunszt on the Biochemic Tissue Salts, also known as The Cell Salts or Schuessler Salts. Edith discusses the practical utilization of the Schuessler cell salts in nutritional therapy as a safe and effective modality for all life stages, including pregnancy and lactation, as well as an adjunct to complementary and conventional medical treatment. Students and practitioners will greatly benefit from the information presented, not only by incorporating the knowledge into clinical practice, but also for personal use. She will briefly discuss the history of Schuessler’s salts, methods of preparation, dilution, and dosage guidelines and focus on a few select Tissue Salts for nervous system and memory support.
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On Wednesday February 12 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar with Melissa Blackburn-Borg on Nutrition and Mental Health. Listen in as Melissa uncovers key considerations for holistically addressing mental health. Mental health is field that is radically changing as people are moving away from traditional methods and looking to natural solutions for managing mental health disorders. Greater understanding is being put on finding the root, biological causes of all mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, dementia and addiction as we begin to see these more as symptoms of an unbalanced body. Nutrient deficiencies, genetics, bio-types and inflammation must be addressed for improving mental health outcomes.
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On Wednesday January 22 2020, IHN held a 1 hour webinar, with Robert Tomilson, as he uncovered iris markings indicating various gastrointestinal disorders, blood sugar imbalance and inflammatory conditions in the body. Studies have shown that 65% of all the nerves in the brain are connected to the eyes by way of the optic nerve, optic thalami and spinal cord. The iris consists of tiny nerve fibres, known as trabecula, that reveal the body’s constitution, inherent weakness, level of health and the transitions. Changes in the body’s physiology can be seen in the iris several years before disease can be detected medically.
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In November IHN hosted our fall Open Houses at all four IHN campuses. Those who were not able to make it asked if we could hold encore presentations of a few popular lectures through a webinar. We were more than happy to oblige! IHN’s founder will open the education followed by three faculty members from our campuses in abridged versions of their Open House talks where they share powerful course content that has been transforming lives and careers for 24 years!
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