IHN Graduates Making A Difference In Our Community!
Correction: In our March 16th edition, we misspelled the name of graduate Corin Ames, as Carin, when sharing her practice, NKD Wellness
Pam Kudlowich is the founder of Root Healing And Nutrition, where after overcoming her own struggles with chronic pain and inflammation, she helps women over 40 optimize their health and thrive in the journey towards successful aging. Through nutrition, energy medicine, physiotherapy, and personal training, her clients overcome stubborn weight, cravings, unrestful sleep, aches, pains, and low energy.
Through his company, Sustainable Nutrition Consulting, Brent Lockridge offers Holistic Nutrition and Sports Nutrition services, specializing in promoting healthy eating to sustain a high-energy lifestyle while sustaining our planet. Brent also conducts group speaking engagements for on the power of a whole foods plant-based lifestyle, nutrition for the athlete, and the impact of your diet on the environment.
Lisa Codispoti is the founder of Innerforce Wellness, helping burnt out women and men, and those recovering from trauma or a recent loss, live a healthy life filled with healthy meals. As a cancer practitioner, she understands how one's emotions affect their wellbeing, and teaches her clients how to deal with their feelings. Her mission is provide them with a better love for food and positive lifestyle.
See the inspiring work of our graduates in the field of holistic nutrition!
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Dr. Shawn Meirovici Shares Material From His Con Ed Course
Join us on Tuesday April 5, 7:00 PM ET/4:00 PM PT for a 1 hour webinar as Dr. Shawn Meirovici ND discusses the use of cannabis in sport! Once again, during the most recent summer Olympic games, the world witnessed controversy surrounding the use of cannabis as a performance enhancing drug. Robin Williams is famously quoted as saying "the only way marijuana is performance enhancing is if there is a big Hershey bar at the finish line". Cannabis has been banned by the world anti-doping agency since 2004 but the question of it being a real performance enhancer is still debated. In this webinar we look at the science surrounding cannabis and its relevance in sport.
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Embracing The Future Direction Of Holistic Nutritionists
Elizabeth Papadopoulos, IHN's Founder and Director, Nutrition Studies, doesn't often do public talks, but when she does, it ends with joy and laughter. She keeps a pretty low profile, with her focus always on the jillion moving parts of managing IHN, but was thrilled to connect with IONC members at their Annual General Meeting. IONC (International Organization of Nutritional Consultants) is one of the Educational Standards Bodies that partner with IHN to support graduates working in the field. We are finally getting around to sharing how much Elizabeth enjoyed connecting with professionals, from the many nutrition schools that represent the ever-advancing, credible and vibrant profession of Holistic Nutrition.
Elizabeth's talk, A Time of Transformation for Holistic Nutritionists, held thoughts on the global landscape that has changed dramatically over the last two years. She spoke to the responsibility of current, and future, natural health practitioners to restore earth's natural order; empower the public to move towards conscious living; and remind peers to critically think, use their intuition and seek the truth.
She reestablished that IHN's mission is to advocate for one's own health, and those of family, friends and loved ones, through natural, integrative and functional medicine solutions. To entrust the power to be a diplomat of holistic living, and collaborate towards a collective wellbeing.
Quotes (below), from Elizabeth's keynote (pictured above) to IONC:
"When we lose touch with ourselves and who we are, fear becomes a hallmark emotion. When we are in touch with our spirit and with ourselves fear cannot reside. Laughter and carefreeness are key factors in getting in touch with yourself, and with your spirit, and remembering your divinity. There is a light inside you that is laughter. Laughter, dance, music, play—we are meant to see and feel the deliciousness of life. Besides all of the profound evidenced biochemical truths that change our physical states of when we laugh, so too does our psycho-spiritual self, and by extension our entire reality."
"Remember that, in my opinion, we all come to this earth to do one thing—that is to learn how to love. To think about love, talk about love, to seek, offer and encourage love to be a dominant force in our lives. To know that everyone is deserving of love. It is the heart of creating. The heart of knowledge. It is the ultimate emotion that leads us to truth. It is the experiential knowledge of who you really are."
"There is an idea I learned of called a “societal parallel structure”. It is any form of organization, business, institution, knowledge or creative pursuit that exists physically within a mainstream narrative, yet morally outside of it. It is a “second culture” or “parallel society” that spontaneously forms, and functions as an enclave of freedom and sanity, within a reality that feels confined. I believe that every natural health practitioner is a powerful parallel structure showing that a different life can be lived, a life that is in harmony with the highest good for all souls."
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Effective Communication & Self-Promotion In Professional Practice
Pictured above, Jesse Lane Lee was captured teaching a Professional Skills Development lecture to students mid-class. In this session, she is discussing the importance of using audio visuals aids to communicate effectively in the professional space. She is a pro at taking the artform of presentation, positioning, and public speaking, and making those skills attainable for anyone. Jesse is an enthusiastic educator, passionate about empowering others to be able to express their most authentic self! All who know Jesse can attest to her unfailingly genuine and generous personality!
The focus of this course is to gain an understanding of the dynamics of the communication process and the relevance of passion and connection. Students learn how to connect with their audience, overcome their fears, and take advantage of the power perception and judgement. Students begin to think about their positioning, gaining an understanding of potential barriers to listening and what turns listeners off. They learn how to craft their biography, effectively network, and how to positively handle questions thrown their way. Additional topics include utilization of body language and humour, designing affirmations, creating marketing materials, working with clients, and developing a food demonstration.
Learn more about the 19 courses in IHN’s diploma program in Applied Holistic Nutrition!
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Engage In Advanced Learning Regardless Your Credentials
If you want to take one of IHN's Con Ed courses but aren't sure if courses are open to non-graduates of IHN, rest assured knowing that they are! IHN's Con Ed programming invites holistic nutritionists or natural health practitioners from all accredited schools across Canada, the US and the world. We have had the pleasure of sharing space with incredible graduates from peer institutions like CSNN, Edison, Alive, Pacific Rim, Bastyr and Hawthorn. These courses are a wonderful way to upgrade your skills, expand your knowledge and reach your practice goals. They are set up to be as accessible as possible while maintaining the benefits of a LIVE experience. We recognize that not everyone can be with us in the same time zone. We send recordings of the lectures to all enrolled students, during the time of the course. A Facebook or WhatsApp group is started to have those not learning LIVE with us, still have the ability to connect with faculty members and their peers. For Members of the IONC and CANNP, these courses also qualify in meeting upgrading requirements.
Don't Hesitate To Connect With Us!
View The Full Continuing Education Course List For 2022
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Join Our Co-op Partner For Deep Relaxation, Soul Searching, and Adventure
Co-owners Jen Bino and Deb Cundy have been running retreats since 2013, and built The Retreat House to create a place for guests to have a moment and breathe and come home to themselves. The Retreat House is a Rustic Home situation on a half-acre plot in Swiss Meadows right on top of Blue Mountain ski ill. The property is fully equipped with a nice parking lot, cozy fire pit, herb, veggie and flower gardens, candle lit paths, kitchen, main common area, two comfy sitting areas, and a wood burning fireplace. A typical retreat weekend consists of 4 gourmet vegan meals, and may include activities such as yoga, Pilates, body work, meditation, bereavement, and art workshops.
Dates: 3 day retreat days stays: April 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, April 29-May 1 May 6-8, 9-11, 13-15, 16-18, 20-23, 27-29, June 10-12, 17-19, 24-26. Spaces sell out quickly!
Cost: Nightly stay based on double occupancy is $175 + HST including breakfast. Prices vary during holidays and special group ratings.
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Research has found that the frequency of myocarditis has increased Dr. Zoltan Rona’s article (5 minute read) shares holistic options for optimal cardiac health. Dr. Rona states that there are supportive nutraceuticals and daily habits to decrease the risk of myocarditis. “[Prevention] can only be accomplished by managing stress, following an anti-inflammatory diet, and ensuring that one is adequately nourished with micronutrients”, to name a few! Reishi Mushrooms, Astragalus, Motherwort and other Herbal Remedies are featured in the article along with their incredible healing properties.
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In ancient Europe, turnip was a popular vegetable mainly grown for its affordability. Today, turnip is vastly available and enjoyed in warming, grounding dishes. Turnip’s name is derived from a Latin term describing the cross formed by its four petals. It is technically a cruciferous vegetable but thought of as a root vegetable. Ancient turnips resembled carrots, compared to the round variety grown today. They are a good source of fibre, vitamins, magnesium, and iron. We recommend using turnip in this Grounding Split Pea Soup recipe by IHN graduate Michelle Vysohlid.
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