Speaker: Sally Child
A growing problem? Children's nutrition and weight
In this seminar Sally will be discussing the current nutritional concerns in the media of the risks and causes of increased weight in children and how to help as practitioners and parents. She will also cover diet, supplements and lifestyle.
Biography: Nutritional therapist and specialist in children’s health and weight management. Sally is a qualified nurse and worked as a health visitor for several years. To consolidate her interest in nutrition she completed a 3 year diploma course at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London (I.O.N.) She now practices as a nutritional therapist, running clinics in Chandlers Ford and Stubbington in Hampshire, seeing a wide range of problems.
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Speaker: Patrick Holford
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The Science of Detox – How to improve your digestion, detoxify, and support the liver
Professor Patrick Holford will explain how to reverse common digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, and other tell-tale signs of sub-optimal liver detoxification.
Biography: Patrick Holford is a leading spokesman on nutrition in the media, specialising in the field of mental health. He is author of 30 books, including the Optimum Nutrition Bible. In 1984 Patrick founded the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION). He is Executive director of the charitable Food for the Brain Foundation and Visiting Professor in the School of Social Sciences and Law at the University of Teesside, where he researches and pioneers nutritional approaches to mental health problems. He is also Director of the Brain Bio Centre, the Foundation’s treatment centre for people with ADHD and autism, depression, dementia and schizophrenia and an Honorary Fellow of the British Association of Nutritional Therapy.
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Speaker: Dr Cass Ingram
Candida - the silent epidemic
Fungi are as harmful as bacteria and viruses in causing disease yet very often neglected during diagnosis. Dr Ingram will discuss related infections and how the use of natural herb and spice supplements can be used within an anti-candida program to beneficial effect.Biography: Dr Cass Ingram D.O. is a world renowned expert in the field of nutritional medicine. He is an acclaimed lecturer, author of 20 books, and a consultant to the World Health Organization on natural alternatives to pharmaceutical drugs.
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Speaker: Dr Madeleine Portwood
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The effects of essential fatty acids on learning and behaviour
Dr Portwood will present details of her current research into the effects of fatty-acid supplementation on the behaviour and learning of children. One of her recent studies was featured on Diet Doctors screened December 2007 on Channel 5.
Delegates will be provided with an overview of the role of Essential Fatty Acids (omega 3/6) in the brain. Current eating habits of children and adults will be examined and suggestions will be put forward as to how the health and well-being of the nation can be improved.
Biography: Dr Madeleine Portwood is a Senior Specialist Educational Psychologist, who has more than 20 years experience in the field. Her specific area of specialism is dyspraxia and she has written several books on the subject.
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Speaker: Janey Lee Grace
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Imperfectly Naturally back to basics 
Janey Lee Grace takes you back in time to when natural beauty, cleaning without chemicals, and organic food was the norm and suggests ways of going old style to save your health, your cash and the planet.
Biography: Janey Lee Grace is co-presenter of BBC Radio 2’s show Steve Wright in the Afternoon and has become known as the Queen of Recommendations for all things healthy and green with her best-selling book.
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Speaker: Jayney Goddard
Grow your own natural health care business
Following rave reviews, Jayney Goddard is giving a lecture on How to Grow Your Natural Healthcare business: How to get new clients, what to charge them, how to charge them, how much profit you need to make to run a successful practice and how to combine your “calling” with the business acumen you need to “make a living”.
This lecture is suited to people who are already in the business and to those who are still studying and Jayney will send you away with heaps of tips that you can utilize right away to make a real difference to your business.
Biography: Jayney Goddard is President of The Complementary Medical Association and also a Fellow of The Royal Society of Medicine. She is one of the world's leading experts in complementary medicine and is a hugely entertaining and engaging speaker. Jayney uses accelerated learning techniques when she teaches so you'll learn masses - right away.
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Speaker: Dr Marilyn Glenville
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Nowadays stress is blamed for everything but does it have a positive side? When does stress become distress and then what are the effects on health? This talk will cover the prevalence, types and stages of stress. It will also look at the factors that alleviate stress, the toxins increased by stress and the nutrients that are depleted by it. Testing for adrenal stress will be covered as well as the effects on the immune system, reproduction, nervous system, cardiovascular health, oral health, skin and digestion.Biography: Dr Glenville is a nutritional therapist and best-selling author specialising in women’s health. She is President Elect of the Food and Health Forum at the Royal Society of Medicine, a member of the Nutrition Society and patron of the premature menopause support group the Daisy Network.
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Speaker: Alessandro Ferretti
Heart Beat - a naturopathic overview of Cardiovascular Disease and innovative nutritional supportive measures
UK death rates from CVD are amongst the highest in the world – approx 1 in every 2 deaths. The ever increasing occurrence of obesity, hypertension and the prevalence of other CVD risk factors only serve to compound this position. Alex will present the latest emerging research in the field of nutritional science which may offer significant benefit to the goal of reducing CVD risk.
Biography: With his Italian roots, food and nutrition are second nature to Alessandro, he grew up on an organic and biodynamic vineyard and small holding in Northern Italy, so the healing power of nature has been ingrained into his very being. A graduate of the Institute of Optimum Nutrition, Alessandro has a wealth of experience in the supplement industry. He has established his own nutrition business, 'Equilibria Health Limited' which runs regular clinical workshops aimed at the post-graduate sector providing practitioner and in-house training and seminars around the country. Alessandro also practices both in Harley St and in the Midlands.
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Speaker: Professor Jane Plant CBE FRSE FRSM
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Preventing and treating osteoporosis
In this talk you will learn how to prevent osteoporosis and improve your chances of increasing your bone strength and health if you already suffer from the disease known as “the silent killer”. Discover how to get the best out of orthodox medicine and about the fundamental importance of diet and lifestyle, with seven Food Factors and eight Lifestyle Factors, aimed at improving your bone health, appearance and outlook. Osteoporosis frequently reflects a state of chronic acidosis in the body. The importance of the pH balance of the foods we eat will be discussed aimed at achieving a bone healthy slightly alkaline state.
Biography: Professor Jane Plant CBE is the author of the best selling book on overcoming breast cancer Your Life in Your Hands andseveralother groundbreaking books on health including ones on osteoporosis and prostate cancer.
She is Professor of Geochemistry at Imperial College London with a DSc and seven honorary degrees and many prizes and distinctions for her contribution to science. These include life Fellowship of the Royal Society of Medicine. She presently chairs the Government’s committee on hazardous substances and has been appointed to the Prince’s Trust Foundation for Integrated Health. She has been awarded a diploma in nutrition. She now works with cancer support www.cancersupportinternational.com giving patients science-based advice on diet and lifestyle.
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Speaker: Terry Cullen
Times change and each year client expectations increase and the ways in which we behave become more demanding. There are professional bodies that now demand the ultimate in public safety but the BCMA is also committed to ensuring that the therapies and therapists are cared for. This talk by the Chairman of the BCMA shows you how to ultimately look after your practice and CAM future.
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Speaker: Simon Jurkiw BSc
A presentation on how protein is playing more of an important role in day to day food supplements across the market place, from breakfast cereals to supplements, and that stocking a premium brand presents an excellent opportunity to your business
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Speaker: Jon Critoph
Have you ever thought that doing what you love could be more of a business than doing something you don’t enjoy but get paid well for doing? Did you think that to be successful in business you had to leave spirituality out of the equation? These are all just myths and in 50 minutes Jon will share with you some excellent tips on how to have a business doing what you love.
Biography: Jon started his career training in electronics and progress through technical roles to sales and marketing senior management roles in large corporations. Then her got back in touch with what he loved doing, Complementary therapy, retrained and then using his knowledge he had gained from the business world merged it with his love of helping people and now makes money doing what he loves. He is currently working for The Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) The UK’s largest multi-disciplinary therapy association.
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Meet the Experts is a popular feature that allows retailers to meet with industry experts on an informal basis and ask advice on a variety of topics.
This year, a number of sessions have been lined up over the course of the two days that cover everything from developing your business online to working with your community.
Among the experts are retail consultant Stuart Jackson, who will be imparting his knowledge on websites, along with Healthnotes MD Michael Peet, who will be talking about taking your store online.
There is also Robin Holiday, Managing Director of CLF Distribution, who will be answering questions on EPoS technology, stock control and retail management.
Multi-award winning retailer Liz Chandler, of Natures Corner and Chairman of the Health Food Institute, and NAHS deputy chairman Julie Goodwin are also scheduled as experts.
