FOOD SENSITIVITIES & GLUTEN: A POTENTIAL FACTOR IN MENTAL ILLNESS?
by Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, CEN, Gluten Free RN & Nancy Ludwig, MS, RD, LD, CLT, Dietitian, Creative Energy
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR One in ten people may be affected by gluten, and many experience damage not in the gut but to the nerves and brain. Find out how gluten can trigger mental illness, depression, anxiety, behavioral and neurological problems and more. Other food/chemical sensitivities that may play a significant role will also be mentioned. This presentation will address possible symptoms, provide resources for more information, and discuss testing. There will be time for individual questions and discussion following the presentation.
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CURRENT BIOMEDICAL INTERVENTIONS FOR ADD/ADHD
by Leigh Ann Chapman, ND
Tuesday, February 9, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR
Dr. Leigh Ann Chapman is a naturopathic physician in Portland who specializes in pediatric developmental disorders, integrating both natural and conventional therapies. She will present an overview of current evidence-based integrative assessment and treatment of children with ADD/ADHD. Topics will include appropriate biomedical lab assessment, dietary and lifestyle interventions and targeted nutritional supplementation found to be effective for ADD/ADHD--interventions supported by sound research that are safe to incorporate into the treatment of any child. Dr. Chapman is currently involved in clinical research on autism and lectures nationally on biomedical treatments for pediatric developmental disorders.
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Announcing a Free Public Program:
INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO MANAGING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION by Mary R. Fry, ND
Wednesday, November 18, 2009 7:00-8:30 p.m. Salem Public Library Loucks Auditorium 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR
Dr. Fry is a Naturopathic Physician and is certified in Homeopathy and Shiatsu. She recently completed a postdoctoral research fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry at Oregon Health and Science University and has a clinical practice that focuses on the treatment of mental illness. This program will be similar to one she presented in March 2007 for the OHSU Psychiatry Grand Rounds. Dr. Fry will discuss the philosophy guiding the naturopathic and homeopathic treatment of anxiety and depression and will present naturopathic treatment options. She will include a relevant case with a two-year follow-up demonstrating an integrated treatment approach for a young woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression. There will be time for questions and discussion.
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NATURAL HEALING FOR BIPOLAR DISORDER By Eva Edelman
Saturday, May 30, 2009 2:00-5:00 p.m. Salem Public Library Loucks Auditorium 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem OR
Eva Edelman is the author of the highly acclaimed volume, Natural Healing for Schizophrenia. Her second volume, Natural Healing for Bipolar Disorder, has just been released (see boragebooks.com).
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ANNOUNCING TWO PROGRAMS FEBRUARY 19-20 IN SALEM WITH JAMES LAKE, MD, Board Certified psychiatrist and adjunct clinical faculty member at Stanford University Medical School who uses both conventional biomedical therapies and evidence-based alternative therapies in his private practice in Monterey, CA. Dr. Lake is the author of TEXTBOOK OF INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE and has authored or edited two other textbooks. He has presented at national and international conferences on nonconventional and integrative mental health care and is Chair of the American Psychiatric Association Caucus on Complementary, Alternative and Integrative Mental Health Care.
On Thursday, February 19 from 7:00-8:30 p.m., IMHCO will present a FREE PUBLIC LECTURE by Dr. Lake on "THE FUTURE OF PSYCHIATRY: EVOLUTION TOWARD INTEGRATIVE CARE" in Loucks Auditorium at the Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE, Salem, OR. His presentation will provide a broad overview of important trends and novel paradigms such as functional medicine, complexity theory and emerging models of consciousness that are influencing the conceptual framework of conventional psychiatry and bringing about an evolution in clinical assessment and treatment approaches.
On Friday, February 20 from 8:00-4:45 at the Red Lion Inn Salem, 3301 Market NE, IMHCO is sponsoring a seminar for practitioners with Dr. Lake,INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE: FOUNDATIONS AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS. Topics will include significant research and safety considerations as well as integrative management of depression, anxiety and substance abuse. Registration Fees: By Feb. 5--IMHCO members $95, nonmembers $120 After Feb. 5--IMHCO members $110, nonmembers $135 For more information or a brochure, e-mail integrative@comcast.net or call (503)364-9530.
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ANNOUNCING ANINTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH JOURNAL CLUB being jointly sponsored by Salem Hospital and IMHCO beginning September 9, 2008. The Journal Club will meet the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the lower level of the main hospital on Winter Street in conferenceroom B through May. One hour of continuing medical education credit will be available for each of the 9 free sessions in the series and practitioners do not have to commit to the whole series. Basis for the discussion each month will be designated chapters and suggested questions derived from TEXTBOOK OF INTEGRATIVE MENTAL HEALTH CARE by James Lake, MD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University Hospital, and board-certifiedpsychiatrist in private practice. Copies of the text can be purchased through amazon.com. For more information, a copy of the schedule of topics, and/or to register please contact Roberta Aronson, LCSW 503-316-8117 or Joan Williamson, MA,LPC 503-364-9530.
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We are pleased to be bringing William Walsh, PhD, Director of Research and Education and a founder of the Health Research Institute and Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Illinois to present:
A Free Public Lecture in Louck's Auditorium, Salem Public Library Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 7:00-8:30 pm
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A Seminar on Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Salem Red Lion Inn, 3301 Market NE, from 8:30 am (registration at 8:00) to 4:30 pm
Cost: If postmarked by May 1, $60 for IMHCO members, $85 nonmembers After 5/1, $75 for IMHCO members $100 for nonmembers
Dr. Walsh is a scientist with more than 30 years of research experience and has authored more than 200 scientific articles and reports. He has presented HRI-Pfeiffer's research findings to such organizations as the American Psychiatric Association, the U.S. Senate, office of the Surgeon General, the Society of Neuroscience, and National Institutes of Mental Health. Dr. Walsh has a doctorate in chemical engineering and became interested in biochemical disorders as a result of his volunteer work with inmates in Illinois. Research from that population became the basis of the diagnostic and treatment protocols being used to treat mental and behavioral disorders at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Naperville, Illinois. This non-profit Center has amassed a database on 22,000 patients since its founding in 1989 and provides individualized nutrient therapy for disorders including ADD/ADHD, autism, learning problems, depression, behavior disorders, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Contact us at (503) 364-9530 or integrative@comcast.net for more information and a brochure.
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INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES TO AUTISM
A Free Public Lecture with Presenters Louisa Silva, MD, MPH and Linda Lee, RN
Dr. Louisa Silva, a physician researcher working with Teaching Research Institute, Western Oregon University, will share her work and research on using Qigong with young children with autism.
Linda Lee, RN, Executive Director of Help Autism Now Society (HANS) and author of the book Autism: Living with My Brother Tiger will share her son's journey using educational and integrative strategies that created positive changes.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2008--7:00 - 8:30 PM SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY, LOUCKS AUDITORIUM 585 LIBERTY ST. SE, SALEM, OR 97302
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YOUR LIFE ENERGY: A GLIMPSE INTO ENERGY PSYCHOLOGY
A Free Public Lecture Presented by Mary Hammond, MA, LPC Diplomat, Comprehensive Energy Psychology & Registered Play Therapy Supervisor
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008 -- 7:00 - 8:30 PM SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY, 585 LIBERTY ST. SE ANDERSON ROOM, LOWER LEVEL
Mary will present the basics of Energy Psychology as applied to a wide range of mental health concerns so that you can begin to experience energetic healing.
