2020 Conference Speakers
Jenny Neuville
Maria Emmerich

Our bodies process different macro nutrients in a specific order. This explains why some diets fail and others succeed. We will discuss the processing of different macro nutrients in our body and also how micro nutrients also are important.

Maria Emmerich

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Steven Imgrund, MS

Steven Imgrund, MS

In functional medicine, it's recognized that cardiometabolic disease is largely a result of poor lifestyle and dietary choices.And reversing cardiometabolic dysfunction for the majority ofthe population can be accomplished by implementing appropriate signals from food, lifestyle and physical activity. Because of this, cardiometabolic conditions are often not given priority in functional medicine when compared to gut or autoimmune treatments. However, given the difficulty in achieving long term behavior change, implementing targeted cost effective supplementation is vital for high risk CM patients looking to avoid pharmaceutical therapy and subsequent nutrient deficiencies and side effects.

Katherine “Kate” Schacherl, D.D.S

Katherine “Kate” Schacherl, D.D.S

Advances in dentistry and medicine now make a visit to the dentist anything but routine. Dr. Schacherl’s presentation will review the latest research and clinical applications of salivary diagnostics, airway screening, HbA1c testing and pathology routinely seen on dental imaging.  We will delve into the deeper links between dental and cardiovascular health.

Dr. Marisa Marciano, B.Kin, ND, RH (AHG)

Dr. Marisa Marciano, B.Kin, ND, RH (AHG)

This presentation will provide practitioners with an informative and practical approach to the integration of botanical medicines alongside healthy diet and lifestyle changes as a strategy for weight loss and weight management. Focus will be on the exploration of key herbs and the best available evidence to support their use in a holistic and relevant way. Listeners will leave with a better understanding of the pharmacology and clinical applications of the most effective herbs to support weight loss, digestive health and insulin resistance in their patients. 

Paul Ratté, ND

Paul Ratté, ND

Weight loss diets will always have a place in an affluent, overfed culture. The answer to the obesity epidemic is compliance to any diet rather than choosing a specific diet. Results of weight loss trials suggest it is not difficult to lose weight, but difficult to maintain the weight lost. Unfortunately, these trials provide little insight into long-term sustainability and compliance. This class will review the biochemistry of fat loss (lipolysis) and how various popular diets (low fat, low carbohydrate, intermittent fasting) work to increase lipolysis. The challenge of applying any of these diet approaches long-term after successful short-term weight loss will be discussed.