Health and Wellness Presentations

Would you like to learn about health issues in a fun environment?

Do you have a group that is looking for speakers?

Do you need to offer your employees some added value?

Kathryn’s presentations are lively, full of humor, audience participation and fun. Created using personal experience plus up-to-the-minute research on health and wellness, these events will inform you of fascinating facts and practical tips for taking action that will increase your vitality, energy and enjoyment of life.

Ask Kathryn to give a presentation on a health topic of your choice. Presentations available throughout the Capital Regional District of Victoria, and Southern Vancouver Island.

Feedback from recent audience members:

“Very connected to your audience and your topic. Very obvious passion.”

“I really enjoyed your presentation.”

“Warm, friendly, and present.”

“Wonderful passion and enthusiasm, Great strong speaking voice.”

More topics available:

1. Why eat organic?

Discussion of overall food quality with information on the nutritional implications. Covers proteins, carbohydrates, produce and processed foods.

2. What’s a trans fat?

Explanation of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats and oils including processing, refining and storage. How to ensure you are eating a balance of the essential fats and avoiding rancid and unnatural ones.

3. Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink

How to choose bottled water, water testing and how to figure out amounts to drink each day.

4. How to choose supplements

What to look for, what to avoid, how to read supplement labels, questions to ask store employees and supplement companies.

5. How to read food labels

What is a Daily Value? What is an RDA? Why do these measurements matter? Explanation of common food additives, preservatives and their implications. Smart shopping tips for selecting quality food.

6. Quality vs. quantity: Beyond low carb diets

Caught up in the hype? On a roller coaster of weight gain and loss from following trendy diets? Find out the truth behind ‘good’ carbs and ‘bad’ carbs and how to prepare them healthfully for yourself. Includes special diet options and recipes.

7. Our toxic environment

Reducing chemical exposure at home and in the workplace. What you can do to reduce your body’s toxic load.

8. Let’s get clean!

Introduction to cleansing for wellness. When to cleanse, when not to cleanse, and how to do it safely. A comparison of herbal cleanses, store bought prepared cleanses and whole food cleanses.

9. Protein for vegetarians and those with vegetarian leanings

How to ensure you are eating and absorbing adequate amino acids. An evaluation of dairy, soy, nuts and meat.

10. Emotional eating: what’s eating you?

How to manage cravings. Where they come from and what they mean Using the latest research to explore the body chemistry behind cravings we will discover the strength of the mind-body connection and how to use it to improve health.

11. Nutrition for Women

PMS and other fun experiences of being female. How to make diet and lifestyle changes to help balance hormones and feel good!

12. Perfect Digestion

Guidelines for a healthy digestion and elimination system. Especially geared towards those with an IBS or other condition. Food combining and types of digestive enzymes will be covered.

13. Food allergies and sensitivities

How to recognize a problem and what to do about it. Rotation and elimination diet protocols.

 

Workshop topics:

1. Yoga and Digestion

Yoga poses and breathing practices that enhance digestion and elimination.

2. Yoga for Relaxation.

Easy to use poses and deep practices.

 

For details email Kathryn.