Course Description:
Session 1: Introduction to Stephanie and her work. Defining health, determinants of health, holistic nutrition. Disucssion of healthy eating and healthy eating habits.
Session 2: Theories of aging, the physiological and psychological aspects of aging, and senior specific health challenges.
Session 3: Discussion of common nutrient deficiencies in seniors. The longevity plan: nutrition, supplments, herbs and lifestyle recommendations specific to seniors.
In addition, Stephanie will share information about the Blue Zones - specific areas around the world where people tend to enjoy long healthy lives, living well into their hundreds. Where are these places? What are these people eating? What are their other lifestyle influences?
Meet Your Instructor:
Stephanie is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Registered Nurse who uses a science-based/holistic approach to health. She has recently started her own holistic nutrition consultancy call Lifeflow Holistic Nutrition. She formulates individual plans that meet specific needs, targeting specific health concerns of her clients. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Nursing Science and has been a registered nurse for 12 years in surgical, medical, cardiovascular, and emergency rooms. She holds a diploma in Holistic Nutrition and has additional training in drug-food-herb-nutrient interactions and drug-induced nutrient depletions. She also holds a Yoga Teacher Certification.