September 2010

Topic: Supporting Your Child’s Mind: Healing from ASDs

Date: Tuesday, September 14 – 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  Children with autism and other autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) may certainly benefit from behavioral modification and structured education. A growing body of research indicates, however, that clinical outcomes can be substantially improved with the help of specific dietary and biochemical interventions that help reduce stress on the immune system while bolstering the detoxification mechanisms. Many children also benefit greatly from the correction of gastrointestinal problems, heavy metal overload, brain inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies that are common in these children. Our integrative approach to ASDs utilizes the Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) protocol, which is aimed at reversing the underlying problems mentioned above and addressing the unique biology of each child.

Topic: Men’s Health: Helping Men Age Well

Date: Tuesday, September 21 – 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  As our population of aging adults has steadily increased, more and more adults arethinking beyond illness and expressing a desire to maintain youthful energy and vigor. “Age management”, or longevity medicine, is aimed at modifying one's lifestyle and using biological therapies that can help slow and even reverse the aging process. By applying an integrative medical program, many symptoms related to hormone deficiencies can be reversed—with men experiencing optimal health and vitality well into advanced age. This presentation will focus on hormonal issues encountered by men as they age, with special attention given to growth hormone support and testosterone replacement, including standard topical gels as well as the new technology known as Testopel.

October 2010

Topic: Using Integrative Medicine for Cancer Control and Treatment

Date: Tuesday, October 12 -  7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  Cancer, in most cases, does not present a single “target” for a magic bullet.  Instead, it is a disease of multiple targets, all of which must be approached from multiple angles.  Come learn about key, research-based strategies for optimizing wellness, healing, and long-range remission maintenance after a diagnosis of cancer.  This presentation will focus on the biochemistry of cancer, as well as innovative therapies and lifestyle strategies that will bolster your response to treatments and help keep cancer at bay over the long term.  The presenter has co-written and researched two books on cancer, including the Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide to Cancer.  He also serves as editor for a peer-reviewed cancer journal and as a research associate for a Chicago-based cancer institute.

Topic:   Supporting Your Child’s Mind & Well-Being

Date:    Monday, October 18, 2010 - 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Location:  Fuquay Varina Community Center, 800 South Main, Fuquay Varina

Description:  Your child’s unique biology has a profound impact on his or her mind, mood, and behavior.  Recent research indicates children with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders can benefit greatly from strategies aimed at improving nutritional status, bolstering detoxification, reversing brain inflammation, and redressing imbalances in the immune and digestive systems.  Presented by the Mark N. Mead, MSc, of the Carolina Center for Integrative Medicine.

Topic: Healing Your Digestive System with Natural Therapies

Date: Tuesday, October 26 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, once said, “All diseases begin in the gut.”  Today we know that many common health problems are indeed linked with imbalances in the intestinal flora and to an overgrowth of undesirable organisms.  Chronic digestive disturbances include everything from bloating and indigestion to constipation and gall bladder dysfunction.  By identifying the causes of these disorders, you can then develop a treatment regimen that addresses all the key components of the problem, and that ultimately restores the gut to a harmonious state.  We will explore the use of gut-friendly nutrition, probiotics, herbals, and colon hydrotherapy, and how combinations of these strategies can yield the best results.

November 2010

Topic: Longevity Medicine:  The Art & Science of Aging Well

Date: Tuesday, November 9 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  As our population of aging adults has steadily increased, more and more adults are thinking beyond illness and expressing a desire to maintain youthful energy and vigor. “Age management”, or longevity medicine, is aimed at modifying one's lifestyle and using biological therapies that can help slow and even reverse the aging process. By applying an integrative medical program, many symptoms related to hormone deficiencies can be reversed—with men and women alike experiencing optimal health and vitality well into advanced age. This presentation will focus on hormonal issues encountered men and women as they age, with special attention given to growth hormone support and sex hormone replacement, as well as targeted nutrition and other biologically based strategies that can support better health in the later years.

Topic: Reshape Your Body:  Clinically Tested Ways to Optimize Your Body Composition and Realize Your Ideal Weight

Date: Tuesday, November 23 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location: Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  Many studies have shown that getting rid of excess body fat can reap major health dividends over the long term.  The Carolina Center embraces several cutting-edge plans for promoting a healthier, leaner body composition and improved long-range weight control.  Come learn about the use of specific dietary, supplement, and lifestyle strategies that are designed to help you establish and maintain a leaner physique.  The ultimate approach helps you reset your metabolism and burn secondary or “non-essential” fat reserves.  The presenter will speak about practical, clinically tested ways to help you feel well nourished and fully supported while effectively reshaping your body and establishing better energy, resilience, and overall performance.

December 2010

Topic: Cleansing from the Inside Out:  The Art and Science of Detoxification

Date: Tuesday, December 7 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location:  Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  Toxic chemicals and heavy metals saturate the environment in which we live, and there is no way to avoid them completely.  For example, PCB's have been found in the tissues of every kind of living creature on earth and automobile exhaust contains mercury, benzene, and carbon monoxide.  Much of the body’s toxic burden is also related to toxins generated from within, as a result of gut infections and other factors.  Several organs—notably the colon and liver—participate in detoxification processes that are essential to your health and vitality.  Without proper detoxification, your health usually shows a steady decline.  During this presentation, you will discover methods to increase the functioning of the colon, liver, and other detox organs in order to further reduce your body’s burden of toxins and improve cellular efficiency.  We will explore the cleansing benefits of targeted nutritional and herbal products, chelation therapy, and colon hydrotherapy, and how combinations of these strategies can yield the best results.

Topic: Understanding Your Unique Biochemistry & How to Optimize Your Supplements Choices

Date:  Tuesday, December 14 - 7:00PM - 8:00PM

Location:  Carolina Ctr for Integrative Medicine

Description:  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by hundreds of different supplement forms and brand names, you’re not alone. With so many choices readily available, it’s hard to know which supplement is likely to be the most effective one for you.  How do you know what it is your body needs?  There are a number of key test strategies that can tell you what your body is missing or where it may need the most support nutritionally.  Come learn about nutritional and metabolic tests that can provide a complete picture of your individual biochemistry, and learn how specific supplements can impact your energy and endurance, cardiovascular function, antioxidant function, liver detoxification function, inflammatory problems including joints and skin, mental and emotional function, and digestive disorders.