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Healing Journeys – The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishment for Life
July 12, 2014 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Bastyr University Auditorium
14500 Juanita Dr. NE
Kenmore, WA 98028
(Seattle)
Saturday, July 12, 2014
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Approved for 7 CE credits for RN, MFT, and LCSW
5 CPEUs pending approval for RD/DTR
The Workshop
There is wide agreement that one of the most important things we can do to support and promote our own health is to give our bodies the nutrients they need. There are many theories of nutrition out there, and we need to know how to individualize the scientific evidence related to what nutritional support will aid our bodies in recovery and prevent recurrence. As a Naturopathic Oncologist, Lise Alschuler will present evidence-based nutritional and botanical support to support wellness.
We also need to know how to translate that science into the meals that come out of our kitchens. “Chefnurcian” (Chef, Nurse, Musician) Laura Pole, RN, MSN, using equal parts warm kitchen-table wisdom and credible scientific knowledge, will demonstrate how to include health-supportive food selections in our daily meals. She will present tips for eating-awareness that help us discover which foods nourish us and which foods “nag” us. Expect to have a delightful time, as Chef Laura brings you “sound bytes” with her savory singing!
With the understanding that diet is but one aspect of lifestyle that contributes to greater health and cancer risk reduction, this workshop includes experiential presentations on movement and guided imagery. The movement segment will review the importance of exercise and will include a demonstration of exercise for participants of all abilities.
The guided imagery segment will review the importance of stress management in health optimization and cancer risk reduction. This segment will include a group guided visualization exercise to give participants the opportunity to experience the benefits of proactive relaxation.
Finally, a section called A Day in the Life of a Healthy Survivor will tie all of these lifestyle strategies together by illustrating daily choice points that a survivor can make to string together a lifetime of healthy living. The clinical data supporting these strategies will also be introduced.
Who Should Attend
Anyone wanting to promote healing of mind, body, and spirit.
Women and men touched by cancer or any life-altering illness.
People supporting friends or family coping with cancer or other illness.
Healthcare providers.
At this Workshop you will learn:
-diet strategies that strengthen the body’s resistance to cancer, complement medical care, and bolster recovery after treatment;
-what specific foods can significantly boost the body’s innate ability to resist cancer;
-the importance of weight management to reduce cancer risk;
-which foods are most important to avoid (and explore healthy substitutes);
-how some foods (and spices) can alter gene expression, turning off cancer-promoting signals;
-some standard laboratory tests that can give you and your doctor a look at your nutritional status and health status;
-key dietary supplements to support a cancer-fighting diet;
-how to use flavor carriers to create healthy food that tastes great and is good for you;
-how to minimize the costs of food while maximizing health;
-what kitchen equipment is the safest and most cost effective to have in your kitchen;
-The role of exercise in nourishing health during and beyond cancer treatment;
-How to integrate nourishing self-care practices into your life.
For more information please visit: http://www.healingjourneys.org/overview-the-cancer-fighting-kitchen-nourishment-for-life-seattle-wa-2014/