These Lectures and slide shows are available for your group:
Arthritis, A Natural Approach. One in five adults and half of those over 65 have arthritis. Learn why certain foods aggravate inflammatory joint conditions. See how we can use spices and herbs to reduce inflammation. Which supplements can be helpful? Food fats can reduce or increase our risk of arthritis pain.
* Reduce obesity for knee and hip joints & wear insoles.
* Moderate trauma-free activity helps.
* Decrease inflammation--less omega-6s & more omega-3s
* Boost your antioxidant intake
* Avoid advanced glycation endproducts in food
* Soy foods can be helpful
* Build collagen with vitamin C, Iron, Copper, & Manganese
* Consider taking SAMe
* Consider taking glucosamine sulfate or chondroitin sulfate
* Consider Cat’s claw, Devil’s claw, and frankincense
Bone Up On Osteoporosis. We all know that calcium and vitamin D are needed for strong bones. Let’s take a look at calcium in different foods. And, how much vitamin D do we really need? Even more important than building bones is stopping bones from dissolving. See how diet and exercise can strengthen bones.
* Become balanced and flexible to avoid falls
* Eat only the beta-carotene form of vitamin A
* Get moderate sunshine or take vitamin D supplements
* Get vitamin K and magnesium from green vegetables
* Get enough calcium, but dairy products are not the best source
* Build collagen with vitamin C, Iron, Copper, & Manganese
* Avoid excess salt and protein to avoid losing bone calcium
* Dairy products are hazardous to your health
* Check to see if you can get enough dietary calcium
* Supplement with the best forms if necessary
A Nutritional Approach to Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. This class and slide show is based on the latest scientific research from leading journals worldwide. You will learn why you lower your risk by increasing your intake of antioxidant fruits and vegetables. You will learn how to improve blood flow to the brain for brighter mental activity. Find out which three nutrients are crucial for lowering the buildup of amyloid plaques. Frying and broiling can result in Advanced Glycation Endproducts that are a major cause of Alzheimer's disease. Hear about studies that show which supplements and medical plants have been shown to be effective in reducing the risk and progression of this common dementia.
Boosting Immune Power: A focus on antioxidants and Dietary Fat. Americans are facing epidemics of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. Rather than spending trillions on treatments, why not address the causes of these modern scourges? This slide show explains the roles of antioxidants and dietary fats in health and disease. You will learn how easy it is to get your antioxidant vitamins from food. Find out which antioxidant supplements are valuable and which ones are of low quality. Our bodies make antioxidants internally, but we need four minerals for maximum immune strength.
Both the quantity and balance of dietary fats and oils influence our immune response and inflammation. This is mediated through eicosanoids, for example leukotrienes and certain prostaglandins. Should we add marine oils to our diet? The best oils are rich in the antioxidant vitamin E and are balanced in essential fatty acids. This talk and slide show is based on two of Dr. Blake's books, Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (McGraw-Hill, 2008) and Understanding Dietary Fats and Oils (2010).
Choosing the Perfect Herbs for You, with Dr. Steve Blake. This course introduces you to the entire process of choosing and preparing herbal remedies. Herbs can be powerful allies with minor ailments and chronic conditions. Come see what Dr. Steve has learned from developong a worldwide database for the last 27 years. You will gain some tips on making herbal formulas. Learn how to prepare and apply these medicinal plants. You will be able to ask about specific complaints and find out what the herb doctors of the world recommend.
Vitamins and Minerals Demystified, a class by Dr.. Steve Blake, author of Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (McGraw-Hill, 2008)
This informative slide show will show you:
* How to get more energy and burn more fat.
* How to pick good vitamin supplements.
* Which foods have the most vitamins and minerals?
* What are the special vitamin needs of older people?
* How to analyze your own diet for vitamins and minerals.
Choosing Supplements Wisely, Dr. Steve Blake. Which supplements do you really need? Save money by knowing what you don’t need. Which vitamins are easy to get in food? How can you choose a healthy multivitamin? Are you getting enough calcium, iron, and zinc? Supplements for arthritis, weight loss, bone density and more. Come and learn more about healthy supplements and how to choose them. Dr. Blake is the author of Vitamins and Minerals Demystified (McGraw-Hill, 2008).
Nutrition for Menopause: Special needs for special women. Menopause can become the healthiest years of your life. We will explore the special nutritional needs required for the body to keep the right balance. We will also discuss which foods keep your bones strong and healthy and which foods weaken your bones. You will learn how to: adjust your diet to minimize hot flashes; restore moisture to dry skin; choose special supplements which might be needed after age 50; and, use medicinal plants to help with hormone balance. This class will provide tips and tools to promote self-healing, avoid inflammation, and live a full and graceful life.
Defensive Medicine, a talk and slide show by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health and author of Healing Medicine. This informative slide show will show you how you can improve your resistance and prevent disease. A complete medical system includes prevention and natural remedies. Learn the four foundations of health. Find a deeper diagnosis that looks at the life habits that precede disease. Look beyond germs to discover the true causes of disease. See how to prevent health problems from infections to heart disease.
How you CAN get all your nutrients from raw vegan food, a lecture by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health. Raw vegan diets abound in many nutrients, but there are a few dietary needs that are harder to fulfill. Steve will give some practical tips on which raw foods are nutrient powerhouses - on any type of diet. Steve is author of Vitamins and Minerals Demystified, McGraw-Hill, 2008, and he will be happy to answer your questions about nutrition. Come hear this exciting talk and learn how to take better care of yourselves and your loved ones!
All you want to know about Omega-3. Come to an informative presentation on Omega-3s and why you need them. Find out more about how dietary fats affect arthritis, heart disease, and skin. We will compare cooking oils to see which are healthy and which are deadly. Learn more about Omega-3s, Omega-6s, and Omega-9s. What is the real story about lowering blood cholesterol? You will also learn which oils have been ruined by greedy oil processors. The slide show and talk is presented by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health. He is a prolific author and frequent lecturer. Dr. Blake has just completed a textbook on micronutrition for McGraw-Hill and a handbook on dietary fats and oils.
Defeating Diabetes. Learn how to defeat diabetes with diet and lifestyle changes. See how a successful program in the Marshall Islands resulted in weight loss and a reversal of diabetes. Learn to control your blood sugar swings. Understand how to rate food for blood sugar control. We will look at the effects of dietary fiber, food fat, and activity levels. Benefits include weight loss, pain reduction, blood sugar reduction, and cholesterol reduction, and results start in two weeks! Diabetes is 90% preventable with these lifestyle changes.
Rejuvenation Secrets of European Spas. A colorful slideshow and lecture will show rejuvenation secrets from Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and Romania. Discover how to look and feel younger. Learn the value of hydrotherapy and get tips for improving circulation. See how European spas pamper and rejuvenate their wealthy clients. Rejuvenation recipes will be presented. It takes only a few minutes a day to look and feel better.
Making Medicine Safer. Modern medicine saves lives, but it also can cause side effects. Drugs can be the right choice, but there may be other, safer ways to deal with some health problems. Learn tips for a safer and more comfortable hospital stay. Which pain drugs are less dangerous? Learn more about how drugs are tested and how you can avoid drug side effects. Can we avoid drugs by improving our health?
Figuring out Dietary Fats. Americans are facing epidemics of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis. Rather than spending trillions on treatments, why not address the causes of these modern scourges? This is an explanation of the roles of cholesterol, omega-3s, saturated fats, and trans fats in health and disease. The quantity and balance of dietary fats influence immune response and inflammation through eicosanoids and prostaglandins. The best oils are rich in vitamin E and contain the healthiest ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids. Modern research is helping us find the best and worst dietary fats and oils. Doctor Blake has just finished a book on dietary fats.
Chocolate, Coffee and Antioxidants. This two-hour workshop will look at two of our favorite stimulating substances. Are these fun foods good for us? This is a colorful slide show showing how coffee beans and cacao pods are made into all the products we know and love! Come explore the different healthful qualities of chocolate and coffee. We will look at how these stimulants trigger the “fight or flight” reaction. We will look at other plant stimulants, such as ginseng, that have different actions and health effects.
Comparing Popular Diets, Dr. Steve Blake, ScD. A talk and slide show by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health and author of Healing Medicine and the Diet Doctor. We are all (hopefully) moving towards a healthier diet. You will learn how nutrition changes as we move away from a standard American diet and towards a plant-based diet. Sample diets will be displayed all the way from the Polish diet to a raw food diet. The connection between disease and diets will be explored.. With more information you can choose where to eat on the spectrum of diets.
Perfect Food, an exploration of what humans should eat.A talk and slide show by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health and author of Healing Medicine and the Diet Doctor. Look at colorful photos of carnivores, omnivores, and vegetarian animals.
How to build your own solar and wind power systems, a half-day workshop by Dr. Steve Blake. The class will be offered at a solar-powered organic farm on Maui. This class will give you the knowledge to understand how solar and wind power systems can run your home. You will see how to set up the photovoltaic solar panels and wire them to produce power. A colorful slide show will survey the various types of wind turbines. We will look at the latest in charge controllers and inverters, the electronic boxes that control and convert the power. You will see how much power is available and learn how to adapt your home to become more energy efficient.
Ten Ways To Beat The Cycle of Stress, Dr. Steve Blake, ScD. A talk and slide show by Dr. Steve Blake, doctor of holistic health and author of Healing Medicine and the Diet Doctor. We will explore what stress is and how to avoid it. Learn autogenic relaxation and other techniques to relax. These are practical techniques to reduce the impact of stress on your health and happiness.
Healthy Hearts: How NOT to get a Heart Attack by Steve Blake. This informative, inexpensive, and fun slide show will expand your knowledge of food fats and blood cholesterol. Learn more about how to further reduce the risks of Heart attacks, strokes, and Blocked Arteries. What about cholesterol and trans fats? Learn how to unclog arteries through eating certain foods. Tips given for exercise and stress reduction.