Docere: Physician as Teacher
Dr. Geis takes this guiding naturopathic principle to heart. She is a passionate believer in the power of knowledge to inspire change. As part of her commitment to building healthy communities, Dr. Geis frequently offers talks and classes on preventative or specific health topics.
These are frequently held at the College of the Rockies’ Invermere Campus and are available by request. Here you can find out more about the transformative power of naturopathic medicine and how it can help you along your path to health and well-being.
Please keep in mind that each topic has its own sub-topics and can be tailored to be 1-2 hours in length for groups with a minimum of 10. If there are other topics that you or your company would like Dr. Geis to speak on please let her know and she will write a lecture specific to your needs.
Click categories below for list of topics:
Women’s Health
Normal reproductive cycles/Menopausal changes/Symptoms of menopause/Sources of estrogen during menopause/Menopause cross culturally/Factors that contribute to hormonal imbalance/Hormone replacement therapy/What you can do about it
Osteoporosis: Supporting Bone Health Naturopathically
Definitions of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia/Statistics/Complications/Signs and symptoms/Risk factors/Bone health basics/Factors that aggravate bone loss
Men’s Health
Nuts and bolts of prostate growth/Risk Factors/Causes/Symptoms/Lifestyle/Protective factors/Promoting factors/Promoting prostate health/Diet/Lifestyle/Regular visits to your doctor/Naturopathic interventions
Health for the Whole Family
Enhancing Fertility using Naturopathic Medicine
Reproductive basics/Male Factor Infertility/Female Factor Infertility/Common hormone disruptors/Psychological considerations/Be empowered: What you and your ND can do
Ensuring the Healthiest Outcomes for Mom and Babe
The link between prenatal health and the allergic or immunocompromised child/The role of stress/The role of nutrition/Recommendations for expectant mothers regarding: Diet, Exercise, Stress management, Clinical Nutrition/Why botanicals must be used cautiously during pregnancy/Gearing up for a wonderful birth: What you can do to prepare
Food Introduction: Why? When? How? and What?
A review of current WHO recommendations regarding breastfeeding and solid food introduction/Why breast is best/Leaky Gut Syndrome and its role in the allergic or immunocompromised child/What to introduce/How much to introduce/How to do it safely
Supporting & Healing The Allergic or Immunocompromised Child
Immune function basics/How your body defends itself/Its physical barriers, its army/Is it the bug or terrain?/Role of digestive health/Impact of food sensitivities/The role of gut (digestive) permeability in autoimmune disease/Strategies to promote healing and restore immune function/Understanding the role of “healing crisis”/Understanding the role of fever
General Health Promotion
Physiology of aging/Common deficiencies/Stress + environment connection/Major concerns/Digestion/Bone health/MSK system/Immune system/Cognitive health/Heart health/Menopause + andropause/Spirituality and balance/Relationships/What you can do/Basic naturopathic guidelines for healthy living
Achieving balance and managing stress naturally
Balance and homeostasis/How stress affects our bodies and minds/Our nervous system/The adrenal gland connection/Physiological effects of cortisol/The food link/Importance of sleep/Exercise and its role in stress management/Element of choice + empowerment/Techniques to reduce or eliminate stress/How to support our bodies in times of stress/How naturopathic medicine can help
Detoxification
What is detoxification?/Sources of toxicity/The need for detox/Signs and symptoms of toxicity/Physiology of detox/Organs of elimination/Contraindications to detoxification/What to expect/Benefits of detoxification/Side effects of detoxification/Healing crisis/Overview of the program/Diet plan/Home treatments/Supplements and teas/Weekly meetings (optional)
Eating and digesting healthfully
Basics of the digestive tract/Gut flora, immune connection/Digestive blunders/Impact of stress and poor nutrition on health/Basics of organic food/Basic guidelines and food pyramid/Vitamin + mineral sources/What you can do/Eating on campus/Eating while on the road/Eating out/Shopping and home preparation/Healthy lifestyle habits, balance
Understanding Diabetes: Naturopathic Medicine for Prevention and Support
Defining Diabetes/Prevalence and incidence of Diabetes/Symptoms of Diabetes/How Diabetes develops/Risk Factors/Complications of Diabetes/Preventative measures/Diet/Exercise/Lifestyle/Naturopathic support/Glycemic index/Glycemic load
