Upcoming Seminars
One of the primary goals in naturopathic medicine is to teach and empower our patients. In fact, the word ‘doctor’ is derived from the Latin docere meaning ‘to teach’. At Daziran Integrative Health, we are committed to building healthy communities by empowering our clients; giving them the tools they need to help themselves and guiding them on their journey to health and well being.
A new mom, Dr. Geis has a particular passion for speaking on pediatric issues and those relating to women’s health issues. Autoimmune and chronic degenerative conditions are also a focus. Dr Geis has given numerous lectures at the College of the Rockies: Invermere Campus in the following areas:
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Menopause
Prostate Health
Detoxification
Healthful Aging
Digestive Health
This fall 2008, Dr. Geis is featuring a new series of lectures emphasizing family health, particularly moms and their babes. They will be held at the College of the Rockies Invermere Campus from 7-9 pm on the following dates for a fee of 5$.
Naturopathic Approaches to Infertility (Sept 9th, 2008)
The following seminar will include:
A brief discussion of reproductive basics.
Environmental and lifestyle contributors to hormone disruption in women:
The S.N.A.D.
The role of stress
The role of environmental toxicity
There’s a role for Dad to play too:
The role of antioxidants in male reproductive health
Be empowered: Here’s what you can do!!
Ensuring the Healthiest Outcomes for Mom and Babe (Sept 30th, 2008)
The following seminar will include:
The link between prenatal health and the allergic/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? (Nov.4th, 2008)
The following seminar will include:
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/immunocompromised child
What to introduce?
How much to introduce
How to do it safely
Supporting & Healing The Allergic/Immunocompromised Child (Dec. 2nd, 2008)
The following seminar will include:
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
Additionally, Dr. Geis will be running the popular semi annual detoxification program
Fall Detoxification Program October 7th
Includes a free information session covering:
The need for detoxification
Signs and symptoms of toxicity
The physiology of detoxification
Benefits of cleansing
Overview of the program
Side effects of the program
The program lasts 4 weeks (starts October 14th) and includes:
One 45 min consult with a licensed naturopathic physician
One 15 min follow up halfway through the program
A diet plan that includes
A cleansing tea
Supplements prescribed on an individual basis
Home treatments to maximize the benefits of the program
Optional weekly meetings with participants to share:
Experiences
Recipes
Offer support and motivation
Fee: No charge for the information session
$300 for the detoxification program + GST (new patients only)
Fees for existing patients determined on an individual basis
Interested in boosting productivity and spending less time in bed with colds and flues?? Invest in the health of your staff. If you have a group of family, friends, colleagues or group members who are interested in learning more about naturopathic medicine Dr Geis is available to present seminars and workshops at a time and place convenient for you. Seminars can be tailored to meet your individual group’s needs. Contact the clinic at 250-342-7320 for more information or email health@daziran.ca.
