Free Health & Fitness Topics in Chicago
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Developmental Childhood Disorders
Iuliana Lixandru, L.Ac., MSOM, Vitality Natural Wellness
A talk about different development childhood disorders, which one is on the rise, common and non common symptoms, motor system and primitive reflexes, metabolic contributions to ASD, mitochondrial dysfunction, autoimmunity and the brain, gut brain axis and optimization of gut health, supplementation options.
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Healthy Drug-Free Lifestyle, How To Say No!
YM/SgtMaj Nina Staben, Division 5 Young Marine of the Year, Young Marines
This presentation is designed for any youth program or school from grades 3 - 12. In this presentation Young Marine Sergeant Major, Nina Staben will speak about gateway drugs, the negative effects they have on a body, and how drugs affect school, family, friends, and your future. There will also be a discussion on peer pressure and how to effectively get out of a situation in which someone is pressuring you to do something you don't want to do. MORE >
Each presentation will be tailored according to the age group. For kids in middle and high school, the presentation will include real-life stories of drug use and discuss how to manage peer pressure. -
An Experienced Nurse Tells You Why the Hospital May Be the Worst Place for an Aging Loved One
Margaret Fitzpatrick, Author, Speaker and Advocate, Getting The Best Care
Hospitals hold few miracles and many dangers for frail people who are over the age of 70. In this presentation, Margaret draws from her 20+ years in critical care nursing and years of research to help you to plan for your healthcare as you age, or as you help an aging loved one. You will learn how to have less stress, make better decisions and prevent suffering. MORE >
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Stress, Wellness and Humor
Dr. Jeffrey Smith, Author, Wellness Coach, Acupuncturist, Humorist & Chiropractic Physician
Dr. Smith will teach the audience how to increase the body’s ability to fight off disease and stress, and prevent injuries through all the latest and greatest on wellness and humor.
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Does Everyone Need to Detox?
Iuliana Lixandru, L.Ac., MSOM, Vitality Natural Wellness
A talk about how our bodies detox, the pathways, the processes, the genes, when we need to help the process, environmental toxins and how to stay away from them. Which toxins are the most harmful and what we should choose to use instead of those. Summary of important nutrients for detoxification and gut health importance. MORE >
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If you never ever experience an ache or pain don’t read this!
Michael J Volpi
Be your own pain therapist! Myofascial release is a centuries old form of muscle therapy practiced by various therapists and clinicians the world over. Michael offers a method of self treatment using simple household items everyone has. If you've ever used a foam roll at a health club, physical therapy center or chiropractic clinic You're halfway there. MORE >
Many people have gained the benefits of this simple device but for most of us they're awkward, difficult to use on the floor, or just downright painful to use. This short seminar demonstrates how anyone can experience profound, virtually instantaneous benefits of myofascial muscle release therapy by using these methods a few minutes a day in their home, office, or even their car! Think of how sitting at your computer or being stuck in traffic can actually be theraputic! Really!I can truly speak before a group of people and offer no exaggeration, overstatement or fabrication of any kind. Give me ten minutes of your time and I guarantee you'll be convinced.
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Hope Cometh: Breast Cancer Talks with Dr. Funmi
Dr. Funmi Apantaku-Onayemi, Breast Cancer Talks, Hope Cometh
Dr. Funmi Apantaku Onayemi inspires women to overcome the fear of breast cancer based on her three decades of leadership in the field as a researcher, community networks’ operative and survivor. She demystifies the beliefs and misconceptions that have fueled paralyzing fear about the disease – paralyzing fear that has caused alarming rates of avoidable deaths. MORE >
She shares encouraging news with staggering statistics of breast cancer survivorship. Women will release the fear as they are enlightened and assured that hope has come. -
Taoist Tai Chi Demo
Stella "Sally" Bryant, Instructor, Taoist Tai Chi Society
My presentation of Taoist Tai Chi includes the background of the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Then I will demonstrate the first 17 moves of the 108. I will teach the audience the first three moves so they can feel what Taoist Tai Chi is like. Then, Q & A.
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Autoimmune Recovery Workshop
Anthony Surrusco, D.C., Clinic Director, Clarendon Chiropractic: A Creating Wellness Center. Creating Wellness Chiropractic Physician. Certified Gluten Practitioner. Functional Medicine Expert.
Auto-immune conditions such thyroid disease, leaky gut syndrome, poor digestion, chronic fatigue, diabetes, joint pain, skin rashes, brain fog and mood swings are just a few known conditions that affect millions of people in the United States. The age of thinking that autoimmune conditions are impossible to treat are over! This program will outline how to identify the potential root causes of these conditions and the proper procedures at effectively reversing them. MORE >
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How to Know if Mom or Dad Needs Help
Bob Tucker, Senior Advocate and Manager, Senior Helpers
What are the key warning signs that your aging loved ones or friends may need some help, and what are the options? Learn from a speaker on senior care featured on CBS-TV News.