Three Doctors, Three Topics-Genetics, SIBO, Weight Loss

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Tuesday, May 14th, 2019
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

In Celebration of Naturopathic Medicine Week VitaCare Natural Health Clinic is bringing you an amazing event! It's an opportunity to hear from our three doctors, ask questions and find out how Naturopathic Medicine can help you attain your health and wellness goals. 

This is our annual fundraising event for Loaves and Fishes and we want you to attend. We'll have gift baskets, door prizes, free samples and handouts and the opportunity to learn cutting edge information on topics these doctors have a specialized interest in. 

Want to know what all the buzz is about SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Growth)? Can genetic testing provide answers to improving your health? Weight loss hitting a plateau?

These doctors will have answers to your questions. They have researched the latest in these topics and will share simple solutions to optimizing you and your family's health! With a combined 40 years of experience in health and wellness, Dr. Yim, Dr. Luterbach and Dr. Jesin will present fascinating information, success stories and expertise in the benefits of natural medicine. 

Please join us to celebrate Naturopathic Medicine Week, learn about improving your health and help us support a local organization, Loaves and Fishes. 

Is SIBO Causing Your Gut Problems?
Presented by Dr. John Yim

Are you experiencing:

Abdominal bloating and distension worsened by probiotics (especially with prebiotics)
Diarrhea or constipation (the latter is worsened by fiber)
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Acid reflux
Excessive belching
IBS symptoms that improve when taking antibiotics
Chronically low blood iron or ferritin with no known cause

If you are dealing with a number of these problems Small intestinal bacteria overgrowth or SIBO may be the culprit. Current research shows that 50% of patients diagnosed with IBS actually have SIBO. The bulk of our gut bacteria should reside in our large intestines. When the bacteria normally living in the large intestines migrate backwards into the small intestines, or when there is low stomach acid or low pancreatic enzymes, bacteria in the small intestines can overgrown and cause a range of signs and symptoms.

In this informative presentation, Dr. John Yim, will share the most common conditions that may predispose you to having SIBO, how to test for SIBO, and most importantly how to treat the condition and start feeling better!

Dr. Yim is a well-known and respected naturopathic doctor and speaker, with more than 25 years experience in successfully treating a variety of conditions with a special interest in Gut Health. His talks are always informative and very entertaining.  If you are or have been dealing with unresolved gut issues, you won't want to miss this talk!

Cutting Edge Innovation in Medicine: Genome Decoding. with Dr. Carmen Anne Luterbach

Genomic medicine is so fresh it reads like a science fiction novel - cutting edge. It is evolving at a tremendous rate and the health applications are exploding. Dr. Luterbach integrates her specialized training in the use of a new medical computer program to decode your genetics and achieve desired health outcomes.

Such outcomes may include:

Prevention of illness or disease common in your family tree,
Prevention of dementia,
Improving your bodies' ability to process chemicals and medications,
Identifying predisposed nutrient deficiencies,
Resolving chronic allergies,
and understanding innate hormone or neurotransmitter imbalances.

If any of these points are true, then this presentation is designed for you:

I am very allergic and I react to everything with hives, sinusitis, eczema, diarrhea, seasonal allergies.
I am intolerant of chemical odors, perfumes, and chemical laundry detergents.
I have auto-immunity, cancer, Celiac, chronic fatigue, osteoporosis or dementia diagnosed in many of my family members.
I have unusual reactions to supplements and medications.
I would like to have children and am focused on the healthiest outcome for my child.

Genetic medicine is at the heart of individualized, patient centered care.

Presented by Dr. Luterbach, Naturopathic Doctor: post-graduate training in genetics from Bridgeport University and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. She holds advanced training in genetic testing and interpretation, SIBO diagnosis and treatment, intravenous therapies and hormone medication prescription and tapering. Dr. Luterbach has been working with patients in a clinical setting for the past 10 years. She has a special focus on thyroid health, women’s health, chronic infections, resolving adrenal burn-out, and pediatrics. 

Hidden Barriers to Weight Loss
Presented by Dr. Daniela Jesin 

How many times have you heard the advice “eat less and exercise more” in response to weight loss concerns? It's frustrating when you're doing both and still not losing!

In this session Dr. Jesin will discuss why calories are not the whole story when it comes to loosing weight and keeping it off.

Our bodies are complex and our metabolism takes its cues from our digestive ecosystem, and numerous hormones. If you have tried it all, and have still not seen results, this session is for you. Come and learn some of the hidden barriers to weight loss, factors that could be underlying your weight loss resistance, and how you can reach your goals and feel your healthiest. 

I completed my Naturopathic Medical training at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.  As part of my clinical internship, I was a member of the clinical focus shift treating patients suffering with Fibromyalgia and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis . I  have also treated patients at  Brampton Civic Hospital; Canada’s only Integrative Naturopathic Clinic in a hospital setting. There, I was involved in implementing the Integrative Diabetes Trial, researching the most effective Naturopathic Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes.

Prior to studying Naturopathic Medicine, I worked at a health and wellness company where I delivered personalized wellness plans to clients with Metabolic Syndrome working in a corporate setting. I completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology at McGill University which helped lay the foundation for my passion in addressing the mind-body connection in relation to health, and the importance of an integrative and holistic framework when addressing wellness.