Contents
In the News
Overview
Digestive Issues – why the increase in prevalence?
Cardiovascular Disease WHO and Cocoa Supplementation – Healthy heart vital to life!
Iron based anaemia – prevalence in 2021 result of Covid 19?
Respiratory ailments – are you sneezing? Worst cold ever, had the flu?
COVID 19 a year on! Vaccine – where are we now?
Type 2 Diabetes – continuing to rise worldwide
FAD diets – making a good choice
Vitamins and COVID 19
Viruses- should we be alarmed?
PBD – plant based diets
How Much Do I Need?
Overview
Intake Terminology
Focus on Micronutrient - Vitamins & Minerals
Overview
Description, food sources and role in health
Vitamins
Water Soluble – B1/Thiamin, B2/Riboflavin, B3/Niacin, B5/Pantothenic acid, B6/Pyridoxine, B9/Folic acid, B12/Cobalamin, C
Fat Soluble – A, D, E, K
Minerals
Major – Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sulphur, Sodium, Chloride
Minor – Iron, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, iodine, Selenium
A Little Bit of Science 1
Overview
Digestion and Absorption
Blood Pressure
Anaemia
Viruses, Bacteria and the Immune System
What is a Virus
The Immune Response, Types of Immunity and the Primary and Secondary response to infection- natural and vaccines
Type 2 diabetes – relationship between glucose and insulin
Weight loss and metabolism
Vitamin D – vitamin or hormone?
Allergies & Intolerances – what is the difference?
A Little Bit of Science 2
Overview
Anatomy of the large intestine
Bloating, gut biome, microbiota and FODMAP, prebiotics, probiotics and fibre
Tissues, cells and tight junctions and relationship to Leaky Gut Syndrome LGS
Nutritional Medicine 1
Overview
What is anaemia? Types- Iron, Folate and B12 , signs and symptoms, risk groups.
Immune System
Blood glucose regulation and beneficial foods
Weight loss, maintenance, digestion and absorption
What is a diet? Focus on Intermittent fasting 16:8 & 5:2, Ketogenic style plans
Vitamin D, overall health needs and SAD- seasonal affected disorder
Bones and Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Nutritional Medicine 2
Overview
Digestive Issues – IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome & FODMAP, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, LGS Leaky Gut Syndrome
Managing Cholesterol
Food & Nutrition Basics
Overview
Dietary plans for digestive issues - IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome & FODMAP, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, LGS Leaky Gut Syndrome
Cardiovascular disease - DASH diet
Iron anaemia and vitamin C food combinations and meals
Eating well when unwell
Use of Ketogenic style diet for dia-besity
Role of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in diabetes management, meal planning and timing of meals
Carbohydrates overview
Home economics- food limitations, using wilting and stale food
Protein overview
What to eat? Omnivore, vegetarian or vegan?
Seasonal Foods & Recipes
Overview
Shopping lists for Digestive Issues - - IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, LGS Leaky Gut Syndrome
Low FODMAP shopping list
Heart foods shopping lists and recipes
12 foods to lower blood pressure
Recipes for Vegans to include sufficient Iron
Soups for the Immune System
Recipes for diabetes
Ayurvedic seasonal foods and doshas
Non seasonal fruit and Vegetables – fresh, frozen, tinned
Planting in the season (based on 4 seasons)
Let’s Move!
Overview – what is exercise, cardio, resistance and stretch
Gut beneficial exercises for digestive issues - - IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome & FODMAP, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, LGS Leaky Gut Syndrome
Cardiovascular exercise for managing blood pressure and heart rate
Exercise to enhance red blood cells and iron levels, absorption
Movement and weight loss and maintenance and using glucose for energy
Exercising and illness – should you exercise when unwell?
Exercising for diabetes – essential but do it correctly
Weight loss in general and exercise – right type for your weight loss journey
Weight bearing exercise and its relationship to bone strength and health, osteoporosis
Muscle strength, exercise and food
CAM – Complementary Alternative Medicine
Overview
Herbs as treatment for digestive issues- - IBS Irritable Bowel syndrome & FODMAP, Diverticulosis & Diverticulitis, LGS Leaky Gut Syndrome
Dance, Art and Music therapies
Supplements for Iron, folate or B12 anaemia
Herbal Medicine and Herbs Disclaimer – safety issues
Herbs and blood glucose level regulation
Herbs and respiratory ailments
Tissue Salts for respiratory issues
Ayurveda - overview of diet types
Yoga – stretches and stress relief
Kinesiology
Reading Matters
Overview
Books listed:
Leaky Gut
Mediterranean Diet
Optimum Nutrition for Vegans
The Science of Staying Well
8 week diet
Jane Austen Diet
Helping Depression and Anxiety
Year of Wonders
Diet & Myths
Let’s Talk
Upcoming Talks
Previous talks “resume”
Loving Learning
Professional development –
CPD short courses Certificates
Webinars
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