Fundamentals of Nutrition
This class is designed to answer questions on a fundamental level but will also connect-the-dots for the advanced practitioner.
Students will learn the fundamentals needed to really understand diet (what we eat), the anatomy of digestion (how we transform it), and how to utilize those nutrients to function at peak performance.
Learn how your food choices and your ability to digest those foods make all the difference in your health.
This class is designed to answer questions on a fundamental level but will also connect-the-dots for the advanced practitioner.
Students will learn the fundamentals needed to really understand diet (what we eat), the anatomy of digestion (how we transform it), and how to utilize those nutrients to function at peak performance.
Our modern source of food is already lacking in nutrients and the components to digest them properly. How and where does this happen? We will discuss some of the main contributing factors so that you can avoid the consequences.
Practical Anatomy: Structure, Function, and Support
In a world where detailed information is just a mouse click away it is really important to have a good foundation that includes a basic understanding of our body system.
Students will learn the fundamentals of how our bodies were designed and what is needed to keep them healthy. This basic understanding is crucial to have in order to make educated decisions that help keep yourself and others healthy.
This class is designed to educate and answer questions on a fundamental level but will also connect-the-dots for the advanced practitioner.
Untangling The Roots of Stress:
Learn how to recognize nutrient deficiencies that present as emotional or stress scenarios. Did you know that a person who doesn’t digest protein will often have anxiety? Let us help you untangle difficult stress situations by finding the root cause.
You will begin your weekend with Elaine Newkirk. Her focus will be on the roots of nutrient deficiencies that create or feed stress. Michelle Newkirk will then present the use of Bach Flower Essences to remove stress and balance the emotions to gently shift the user’s perspective.
You will leave this class with a working knowledge of Flower Essence Therapy that will change the way you interact with the world around you.
Building Hormone Health through Nutrition
This class, presented by Elaine Newkirk, discusses the Standard American Diet and its relationship to many of today’s health challenges. Specific issues dealing the endocrine system, diets and their effects on hormones will be discussed. Topics will include insulin resistance, thyroid and adrenal gland fatigue and obesity. Specific health concerns to each gender will be targeted. Topics such as fertility, hot flashes, menopause, osteoporosis and many other women’s issues are discussed. Men’s issues such as low testosterone, fatigue and loss of muscle tone are a few of the male issues discussed. This class puts together the plan that helps us be the best we can be.