Instituteofholisticnutrition

Hosted by Angelo Greco CNP, ROHP A practical overview, that works to remove some of the confusion, of an ever-present topic of fat loss, maintaining lean tissue and keeping your body healthy—with sound, holistic nutrition and exercise advice. In this public talk, research on diet and exercise is discussed and examined, along with suggestions made on how best to combine diet and physical activity to give someone an edge to stay lean, long term, with increased energy levels. Comparisons are made between short term unhealthy, restrictive or fad diets that have negative effects to sustainable and biochemically specific eating styles. Learn about retaining ideal muscle mass, maintaining and manipulating metabolic rate and macronutrient ratios and consistency in behavioural modification in eating habits and physical fitness for fat loss. The material shared by Angelo Greco, CNP, ROHP, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Fitness and Sports Nutrition course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Fitness and Sports Nutrition and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Fitness and Sports Nutrition course description: The main focus of this course is the role of nutrition in fitness and sports. Methods are focused on where nutrition can help maximize muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; through building muscle and reducing fat. Techniques for guiding athletes in proper nutrition in training, and effective methods to prevent dehydration and sports related injuries due to insufficient nutrient levels. Real case studies are examined, exploring leading methods & techniques in optimizing sports performance with proper nutrition. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Graham Beck Traditionally fermented foods are one of the first processed foods to truly add nutrition and convenience to daily life. Fermentation is an effective way to harness good-for-the-gut micro-organisms and ensure we are receiving beneficial nutrients from food—all while enhancing flavour! Sourdough bread is an example of how long fermentation of flour can make bread an easily digestible staff of life. Join Graham Beck as he discusses his passion for sourdough bread, detailing its benefit to digestion and overall health. Graham will also speak to various other fermented foods, providing insight as to why going back to the basics of fermented foods should not be overlooked in a nutritional protocol. Highlights of this talk include: - Why sourdough helps you digest fermented grains/flours - How sourdough neutralizes phytic acid - How sourdough lowers glycemic index - The difference between the yeast contained in a complex sourdough starter vs. baker’s yeast - How true sourdough has a dramatically different effect on systemic Candida than yeasted bread - How the effects from the sourdough culture contributes to a healthy microbiome - How a healthy microbiome from sourdough can contribute to healthy brain function - How sourdough culture breaks down the gluten in glutinous grains to lessen its negative effects Graham has deep roots in the sustainability and organic movements. He grew his passion for fermentation in the early 1980’s with an informal invitation to bake sourdough bread in the home kitchen of Poppy Weaver, Co-founder of The Green Door Restaurant. He began Little Stream Bakery in rural Ottawa Valley, Ontario in 1992, to produce artisan organic breads leavened with an old Ottawa Valley sourdough starter. Graham is currently working on the expansion of a dedicated gluten free production facility, which opened in 2017. His philosophy has inspired an extraordinary array of breads and pastries, sold all over eastern Canada and northeastern US, and also led to the creation of his latest product line, Little Stream Sauerkraut. He is an advocate for fermented foods, which he defines as “traditional foods that are more easily digestible and bio-available with deeper and richer flavours”. He also enjoys making his own kombucha, yogurt, sauerkraut and other lactic ferments. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Susan Elliotson RH Weeds that are free, growing under our own two feet, are a great source of herbal medicine and can do marvelous things for your health and wellbeing. In this public talk you learn that weeds are not only very beneficial to one’s diet, but they are an excellent tool for detoxification. With a herbal detox, the ingredients are primarily weeds. Weeds, such as dandelion, ground ivy, yarrow, red clover, stinging nettle and cleavers, are wonderful as they can help create balance, in terms of our liver, bladder, blood and lungs, kidneys and lymphatic system. The principle of a detox is to balance all organs of elimination and ensure that waste metabolites are cleared and do not come out through the skin, produce headaches, nausea, diarrhea and ultimately do not cause other major health issues. The material shared by Susan Elliotson, RH, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Herbal Medicine course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Herbal Medicine and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Herbal Medicine course description: Learn the healing and rejuvenating effects of medicinal herbs. Special emphasis is placed on herbal terminology, levels of application (including tonics, heroics and specifics), chronic condition application, remedies for stress, detoxification and antiviral, antibiotic and immune stimulating herbs. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Kathrin Brunner BA (Hons), CNP, RYT What is a genetically modified organism (GMO) and what are their environmental, social and personal health implications? Can we live without GMOs and what are the alternatives and solutions? Which foods and supplements contain GMOs and what are the future applications of their continued use? GMOs have been around for about 40 years. For the first time in history we are able to cross species boundaries, splicing DNA with bacteria, human cells or other genes, through a very unnatural process. The first genetically modified crop was the ‘flavr savr' tomato where fish genes were implanted into tomatoes. Now, the vast majority of GM technology goes into the resistance of herbicides and pesticides by big companies like Monsanto. This public talk uncovers some of the real concerns and issues for the future of our environment and personal health regarding GMOs. The material heard by Kathrin Brunner, BA (Hons), CNP, RYT, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Nutrition & the Environment course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Nutrition & the Environment and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Nutrition & The Environment course description: Based on an underlying philosophy that environments maintain and promote health and that individuals have a right to self-determination and self-knowledge, this course will present nutrition principles which promote health and prevent disease. Topics will consider the safety of our food supply, naturally occurring and environmental toxins in foods, microbes and food poisoning. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Dan Zaharie, BA, CNP, ROHP Do we really need to eat fat? What fats make us fat? What is a good vs bad fat? What kinds of fats and oils should we buy and include in our diet for health and wellness? In this public talk, Dan will discuss fat and how it is important to our health. Why we need good fat for essential and important bodily functions such as energy production nutrient transportation and brain development. He will discuss the different types of fat such as unsaturated, saturated and trans fats, their roles in the body and how they react in the body when consumed. The material shared by Dan Zaharie, BA, CNP, ROHP in this Open House lecture, is part of the Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Nutrition & Health: The Fundamentals course description: An introduction to the principles of nutrition as they relate to health and to the prevention of disease. This course provides a framework for the study of the basics of nutrition including; micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), the energy-yielding nutrients (Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins), metabolism, digestion, absorption and energy balance. This course will also look at lipids in detail: their functions, classification, dietary requirements, digestion & absorption, metabolism and links to the major fatal diseases, heart disease and cancer. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Paul Demeda CNP Cholesterol is a controversial topic. Part of the controversy is that alternative and complimentary practitioners do not use methods to directly lower cholesterol as is the case with mainstream medical practices. Holistic practitioners find and treat the root cause through nutrition, supplement and lifestyle modifications. Cholesterol is a complex molecule in the body that has many vital roles such cell membrane integrity, is a component of bile, a precursor of steroid hormones and is used to make Vitamin D. In this public talk, Paul discusses, in detail, the critical role of cholesterol while dispelling myths about the “damage and destruction” it has in connection to cardiovascular disease. What you have been told about elevated cholesterol by the medical system versus what you will hear in this lecture may shift the way you look at “cause”. The material shared by Paul Demeda, CNP, ROHP, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Preventative Health Care course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Preventative Health Care and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Preventative Health Care course description: Nutrition is positioned as a significant factor in the prevention of many disease states. Learn how proper nutrition can protect against, reverse and/or retard many ailments including: osteoporosis, diabetes, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer, anemia, kidney disease and colon cancer. Current research developments on phytochemicals, antioxidants and nutraceuticals will be explored. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Brett Hawes CNP Correcting blood sugar levels is often the first step needed to be on the road to recapturing your health. Discover tools and tips on how to turn things around in as little as two to three weeks. Many people overlook the subtle signs that they have a blood sugar imbalance. They look at the big picture and see the big issue, before they begin to address what could be at the root of the problem and what is blocking their journey to better health. Details about hormone function, cellular resistance, associative mood and mind symptoms are discussed. In this public talk learn strategies to help regulate your blood sugar with food and supplement recommendations to support recapturing your health. The material shared by Brett Hawes, CNP, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Nutritional Symptomatology Part 1 course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Nutritional Symptomatology Part 1 and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Nutritional Symptomatology Part I course description: Understand the clinical assessment of nutritional status by interpreting physiological symptoms and their relationships to nutritional deficiencies and excesses. Learn the inter-relationships that exist between nutrients and how these play a critical role in determining optimal nutritional requirements. Students will develop foundational as well as specific protocols for balanced nutritional health. Students will understand how physiological symptoms reflect and determine one’s nutritional status. Students will learn the essential principles of biochemical individuality and how this plays a critical role in determining optimal nutritional requirements, specific nutritional deficiencies and toxicities. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Alexandra Hurtado BA, CNP, NDT Childhood is a time of growth. Certain nutrients are essential to ensure the health, development and happiness of a child so they can live to their full potential. Not only will poor nutrition cause bad eating habits later in life, but it could also factor in health conditions such as obesity, diabetes or fatty liver. Babies are not born with a fully developed (sealed) intestine or mature immune system, so it is important that we make wise nutritional choices for our infant. In this public talk learn the physical development stages of a baby including their microbiome at birth, when their enzymes form and can begin to digest certain foods, how to avoid the development of food sensitivities and food allergies and food introduction schedules. Learn the ins and outs of breast milk verses conventional, natural product and homemade formulas. Understand the holistic perspective and guidelines of nutritional requirements for infant and children’s nutrition. The material shared by Alexandra Hurtado, BA, CNP, ND, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Nutrition Through the Lifespan course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Nutrition Through the Lifespan and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Nutrition Through the Life Span course description: Nutrient needs and nutritional status are explored using a life span model. Areas of emphasis include growth and development, high risk pediatric groups, infant childhood allergies and diseases. Women’s health concerns and the nutrition challenges faced by our aging society will also be examined. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Hosted by Roland Pankewich CNP, CPT One could argue that the prevention and treatment of blood pressure are one and the same. Blood pressure is a vital sign of life, it is an indicator of health status closely tied to other cardiovascular risk factors and disease, and is a predictor of specific disease states. In this public talk, you will learn that there are many variables that can temporarily affect blood pressure, and ideally if a variable such as stress becomes a thing of the past, your pressure should return to normal. It is when the stressor becomes chronic, affecting the physiological state, that there is a concern. All degenerative physical factors, contributing to hypertension, are discussed along with specific diet strategies, micronutrients, exercise and lifestyle changes that are recommended for healthy blood pressure. The material shared by Roland Pankewich, CNP, CPT, in this Open House lecture, is part of the Preventative Health Care an course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). Preventative Health Care and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s Preventative Health Care course description: Nutrition is positioned as a significant factor in the prevention of many disease states. Learn how proper nutrition can protect against, reverse and/or retard many ailments including: osteoporosis, diabetes, atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, arthritis, cancer, anemia, kidney disease and colon cancer. Current research developments on phytochemicals, antioxidants and nutraceuticals will be explored. IHN In-Class: https://instituteofholisticnutrition.com/ IHN Online: https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteofholisticnutrition/

Tracy McBurney BA, RNCP Cellular biologists have seen proof that a positive change in the universe can cause a positive change in our genetic matter. This is, how we rearrange the internal matter of ourselves, through better nutrition, thought, belief and attitude is crucial to wellbeing and our biology. This talk is based on how our environment matters. How whatever is going on in our internal environment, will be reflected outside. The Human Genome Project along with the birth of Epigenetics (the study of how the environment impacts gene expression) will also be discussed. Darwin, at the end of his life conceded that his evolutionary theory had shortchanged the role of environment, and that the greatest error he committed was not allowing sufficient weight to the direct action of the environment. The material shared by Tracy McBurney, BA, RNCP, in this Open House lecture, is part of The Psychology of Disease course at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition (IHN). The Psychology of Disease and 18 other courses, make up the full curriculum required to obtain a Diploma in Applied Holistic Nutrition and earn the exclusive designation of Certified Nutritional Practitioner (CNP). IHN’s The Psychology of Disease course description: This course offers a comprehensive guide to energy and its pathways throughout the body. It discusses “thought” and “emotion” and their relationship to energy and to disease. It challenges the student to explore the thought patterns that may be inhibiting their own health & balance and their ability to succeed at their goals. IHN In-Class https://instituteofholisticnutrition.... IHN Online https://ihn-on-line.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/instituteofh... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/instituteof...