Educational series w/ Dr. Katia

Common and Preventable Health Concerns and What You Can Do Stay Healthy
Come and learn the risk factors for common chronic diseases, early symptoms, how to properly interpret your Lifelabs test results, and what to do in order to take charge of your health.


Chronic diseases are among the most common and costly health problems facing Canadians today. We know that approximately 1 in 3 (1 in 3!) Canadians have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, and that just under 10% of Canadians are diagnosed with heart disease every year, leading to many tragic, premature deaths. Health Canada estimates that approximately 14 Canadians over the age of 20 years old with diagnosed heart disease will die every hour. 

The good news is that these diseases, while common, are also among the most preventable.  
The onset of these conditions can be delayed or even reversed through lifestyle changes such as diet and nutrition, movement and exercises, nutrient supplementation and stress management. And this all starts with understanding what are the causes of these disease, and what can be done about it.

We know that the impact of chronic diseases becomes more challenging with age, and can severely affect quality of life. Understanding how your body works and what the risk factors are for developing these conditions will allow you to arm yourself with the knowledge you need to live your healthiest life. 

I will be hosting a series of educational talks at Evergreen Wellness over the following months to teach and share with you what I know about a different chronic health concern.  This will occur roughly every month and each topic will be a two-part series:
 
The first session (1.) we will:

• learn the basics of what causes each health concern;
• early-stage symptoms and what to watch for;
• appropriate tests to ask your ND, MD or nurse practitioner for; and
• how to interpret blood work for early warning signs that sometimes go under the radar.

The second session (2.) we will:

• discuss holistic, naturopathic approaches to addressing each disease;
• learn about diet and nutrition, the foods you should be eating or avoiding;
• provide recipes to take home and implement;
• learn how to make a Heart-Healthy smoothie and common mistakes; and
• learn about herbal and nutraceutical supplements for each condition and how to take them properly 

These workshops are for you if you:

• have been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or heart disease
• have struggled with weight gain throughout life or after menopause;
• have been feeling low energy or unwell and would like to learn more about common health concerns; 
• have a lot of stress in your life and would like to know how stress impacts chronic health concerns;
• have a Family history of Type 2 Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, other heart conditions.;
• want to learn about your health and how to keep yourself healthy into your golden years; and/or
• are interested in preventative medicine.

The workshops will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8pm at Evergreen Wellness:
 
Diabetes and Pre-diabetes
1. January 25th
2. February 8th

High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
1. March 8th
2. March 22nd

Weight Gain
1. April 12th
2. April 26th

The cost is $25 dollars per person, per session. Light refreshments and tea will be served and recipe handouts will be provided.
Please RSVP in advance by emailing us at info@doctoryam.com or calling us at 250-881-7800.
I really look forward to seeing you there. 

Happy Holidays to everyone and to all of your loved ones; may this holiday season be restful and full of joy.
In health,
Dr. Katia
 
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