Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
John Bagnulo, PhD, teaches nutrition and fitness in Kripalu’s Healthy Living programs. He holds a doctorate in food and nutrition sciences from the University of Maine and a Master of Public Health from the University…
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Lisa B. Nelson, MD, is the Director of Medical Education at Kripalu Center. She received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, and completed residency in family medicine at Boston Medical Center.…
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Heal your heart and circulatory system.
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, and one in three Americans have some kind of cardiovascular disease. The good news is that heart disease can be prevented-and many times even reversed-by making specific lifestyle changes.
Join John Bagnulo, PhD, and Lisa Nelson, MD, as they share exciting developments in the field of nutritional science and explain what the past few decades of research have revealed about preventing and reversing heart disease. With their help, you create a comprehensive plan that takes into account the state of your health, risk factors, and your environment, and take home tools to transform your health and your life. You learn
- How lifestyle, biology, and environmental factors contribute to heart disease
- Which foods are most effective in preventing and reversing all forms of chronic disease
- Stress-management techniques to bring more balance and harmony into your life.
Anticipated health outcomes include
- Improved body composition (less body fat and more lean muscle)
- Less inflammation and stress
- Improved lipid profiles, blood pressure, and insulin sensitivity
- More energy, stamina, and libido
- Greater confidence and hope.
- 15 credits for Nurses, $20 additional charge
- 15 credits for Registered Dietitians (RD), $20 additional charge
Additional Dates for this Program
| Dates | Presenters |
|---|---|
| July 15–20, 2012 | John Bagnulo, Lisa B. Nelson |
| October 14–19, 2012 | Lisa B. Nelson, Kathie Madonna Swift |
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