Events
To help you live a healthier life
Upcoming Events -
9/22/2009
FLU & COLD PREVENTIVE MEASURES– STRENGTHENING YOUR VIRAL
IMMUNITY NATURALLY
After the media blitz about swine flu, we have a
heightened awareness of our susceptibility to viruses. This
is the perfect opportunity to prepare ourselves for next flu
season. While there are pharmaceutical measures that can be
taken, the best treatment as always, is prevention. Grandma
really knew what she was talking about when she said, “An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” We’ll focus
on how our immune system works against viruses, and what you
can do to strengthen your immunity against viral illnesses.
Dr. Reis will teach you how to improve your immune system in
general with diet, lifestyle, and natural medicines, and
we’ll discuss natural remedies for viral infections.
Speaker: Dr. Kelley Reis
Location: New Seasons Market, Orenco
Station
Time: 7:00p – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
To Sign Up - Call 503.648.6968 and ask for Wellness Dept
9/24/2009
FLU & COLD PREVENTIVE MEASURES– STRENGTHENING YOUR VIRAL
IMMUNITY NATURALLY
After the media blitz about swine flu, we have a
heightened awareness of our susceptibility to viruses. This
is the perfect opportunity to prepare ourselves for next flu
season. While there are pharmaceutical measures that can be
taken, the best treatment as always, is prevention. Grandma
really knew what she was talking about when she said, “An
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!” We’ll focus
on how our immune system works against viruses, and what you
can do to strengthen your immunity against viral illnesses.
Dr. Reis will teach you how to improve your immune system in
general with diet, lifestyle, and natural medicines, and
we’ll discuss natural remedies for viral infections.
Speaker: Dr. Kelley Reis
Location: New Seasons Market, Cedar Hills
Time: 7:00p – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
To Sign Up - Call 503.641.4181 and ask for Wellness Dept
Past Lectures/Events -
Heavy
Metal Toxicity in Chronic Health Conditions
Heavy metal toxicity is often a factor
behind chronic or unexplained diseases with symptoms
including muscle pain and weakness, chronic fatigue,
infertility, hormone imbalance and thyroid problems. Find
out how to recognize, test for, and treat heavy metal
toxicity. We will explore possible exposure routes including
environmental sources and dental fillings, and learn about
safe ways of getting rid of dangerous metals stored in the
body.
Nourishing Traditional Foods
Learn about what people all over the world have eaten for centuries to
support a healthy mind, body and spirit, and to raise healthy vibrant
children. Based on the pioneering work of Weston A. Price, who studied the
impact of the introduction of processed foods in the 1930's, and Sally
Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions. Learn easy and efficient ways to
apply this timeless wisdom to our lives.
Detox and Liver Cleansing
Do you pay more attention to the
condition of your car's engine than you do to the health of
your internal organs? We’ll show you everything you need to
know to get them in sparkling clean shape. Why? Most people
who do a cleanse notice stronger immunity and resistance to
disease, increased energy, greater concentration and focus,
improved health and less weight gain. Dr. Reis will cover
the basics for setting up your own cleanse.
Heavy Metals and Your Health
Did
you know that having high levels of heavy metals (such as
mercury and lead) in the body can mimic multiple sclerosis
and cause hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems and leave you
feeling drained of energy? Learn how to determine if these
toxic metals are causing your symptoms and what you can do
about it.
Medication Overload?
Many
patients are finding themselves frustrated with the growing
number of medications they are forced to take to stay
“healthy”. Find out what simple, natural alternatives are
available to stay medication-free and disease-free.
Adrenal Health and Stress
Are you waking tired and in need of
caffeine to get you moving only
to crash in the middle of the day and head for your local coffee
shop? Have you noticed that life just keeps getting
busier but your energy levels to maintain this life are much
lower than they used to be? Dr Reis will discuss the
most important glands in the body, the adrenal glands. She
will also provide valuable information on testing adrenal
health and provide helpful tips on how you can re-invigorate
your life.
Infertility
Struggling with conception? Looking for alternatives
to costly conventional infertility treatments? Learn
natural approaches to conception as well as potential
underlying issues that may be preventing pregnancy.
Gut Disease: Identifying and Treating
Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Many people, even those with a "good diet," are plagued by
the unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases. Find
out about the naturopathic treatments for IBS, Crohnıs
Disease, chronic diarrhea and constipation, ulcerative
colitis, and ulcers and reflux. Learn how to identify what
your triggers might be and how the appropriate diet and
supplements may bring relief from symptoms, heal gut damage
and support proper digestion.
Pain Fighters
Is
pain keeping you from living your life? Learn how the foods
you eat may be making your condition worse.
Dr. Reis will discuss the basics of inflammation and how food choices can help reduce pain and get you back
into life.
Spring Therapeutic Cleanse
Ready to shed some unwanted pounds, increase your energy,
and feel your best as you head into summer. Spring is a
great time to detox and get rid of those toxins that you
accumulated during the stressful holiday season. Join our
informative presentation to find how a cleanse can benefit
you TODAY!
(Sign-ups will be available to join the Physician-supervised
Cleanse Program)
Daily Rituals for Optimal Health
Disease is on the rise and so
is the cost of healthcare. Learn how you can reach and
maintain optimal health, as well as fight illness and
disease, with some very basic and affordable practices.
These lifestyle, diet and supplementation strategies nourish
and support the natural processes of the body, enhance the
immune system, and help eliminate disease-causing toxins.
Find out what naturopaths think are some of the best
practices for improving the health of the whole person.
Adrenal Health and Stress
Are you waking tired and in need of
caffeine to get you moving only
to crash in the middle of the day and head for your local coffee
shop? Have you noticed that life just keeps getting
busier but your energy levels to maintain this life are much
lower than they used to be? Dr Reis will discuss the
most important glands in the body, the adrenal glands. She
will also provide valuable information on testing adrenal
health and provide helpful tips on how you can re-invigorate
your life.
Staying Healthy on a Budget
Disease is on the rise and so is the cost of healthcare. Did you know that you can look and feel your best without spending a lot of money? Learn how you can reach and maintain optimal health, as well as fight illness and disease, with some very basic and affordable practices.
Fatigue: Tired of Being Tired?
Do you find yourself tired from a long day at work or do you suffer from chronic debilitating fatigue? Learn how to fight fatigue by identifying the true cause. Learn about testing methods and natural treatment options to help you feel good every day.
A Woman’s Guide to Natural Health
Struggling with Menopause? Looking for alternatives to Hormone
Replacement? Want to learn healthy options to decrease PMS symptoms? Learn about natural alternatives to many women’s health issues
Cooking Class - Root for Fall Vegetables
Harvest time fills the autumn and winter months with a
bounty of nourishing root vegetables and squash. What the
heck do you do with those rock hard roots and thick skinned
squash? Join New Seasons Market Nutritionists as they
demonstrate the simplicity of prepping and cooking root
vegetables and winter squash.
Happy, Healthy Hearts
Concerned about high cholesterol? High Blood pressure? Risk of Heart attack? Learn about natural options to lower risks factors, as well as prevent and treat heart disease to keep your heart happy and healthy.
Hormones: The Balancing Act
Nowadays, it seems like most women are experiencing some symptoms of hormone imbalance: Hot Flashes, Infertility, PMS, just to name a few. Dr. Reis will discuss ways to test hormones to find the true cause of the imbalance, as well as provide valuable information on natural treatment options, including natural HRT, herbs, nutrition, and much more.
Natural First Aid – How to Protect Yourself this Summer
Along with summer comes bug bites, poison oak, bee stings and too much sun. Learn which natural remedies to have on hand to ensure your summer is a happy and healthy one.
Considering Pharmaceutical Drugs
Our society has a growing reliance on pharmaceutical drugs for “health”. But is this a focus on “health” or “disease”? Many people on pharmaceutical drugs end up paying enormous amounts of money for drugs that may result in side effects and decreased quality of life leading to more drugs. Learn about this vicious cycle and our reliance on pharmaceutical drugs and how pharmaceutical companies have quite successfully lead us to believe that we are not able to heal from illness and disease without them. Dr. Reis will discuss how we can regain control of our health as well as what diseases may be easily managed with natural therapies.
Pain Fighters: Part 1 – The Basics
Is pain keeping you from living your life? Learn how the foods you eat may be making your condition worse. Dr. Reis will discuss the basics of inflammation and how food choices can help reduce pain and get you back into life!
Call for an appointment today - 503.693.0904.
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