If you're a wellness professional, you KNOW how important it is to have a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding around mental health.

You're also probably aware of the 3 things necessary to be your best professional self:

• Learning (staying up to date on the latest research and innovations in the field, as well as becoming familiar with emerging trends).
• Networking (with others in the space - for collaboration opportunities as well as to find new clients).
• Growth (for you, your brand, your offerings).

Well on May 5th, you can hit all of the above + walk-away with a health-filled goodie bag! Who doesn't love gifts?!

In the 11th Annual Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference held in Toronto on May 5, 2018 you'll get the opportunity to learn, network and grow - straight from the progressive thought-leaders and influencers in the space.

Learn all about the last research and information on Mental Health as it relates to nutrition.

Network with your peers and wellness companies to form strategic alliances. Grow your practice and business as you experience to the most cutting edge products and services.

This year is the 11th year of the Canadian Holistic Nutrition Conference with the theme of Mental Health: Feeding the Brain, Nourishing the mind.

Learn from wellness industry leaders from across North America are chosen to speak at the one-day conference. Experts on mental health and food span all areas of expertise from Naturopathic Doctors to an MIT scientist, and National Broadcast Celebrity. The line-up includes:

VALERIE PRINGLE

Topic: WHY I AM AN ADVOCATE FOR MENTAL HEALTH (GIVE YOUR HEAD A SHAKE)  

JULIE DANILUK, R.H.N.

Topic: Enhanced Learning, Mood and Attention Span with Nutrition and Mindfulness Training  

DR. NIGEL PLUMMER

TOPIC: THE MICROBIOME-BRAIN CONNECTION: THE POTENTIAL FOR PROBIOTICS TO POSITIVELY AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH & COGNITIVE FUNCTION

DR. ELVIS ALI

TOPIC: Understanding the causes of inflammation and oxidative stress that cause brain impairment

DR. DREW RAMSEY

TOPIC: BRAIN FOOD: THE EVIDENCE AND CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF NUTRITIONAL PSYCHIATRY

TRACEY REED, C.H.N.C.

TOPIC: THE CHANGING BRAIN: Nutritional Support for Brain Plasticity

KATE HUTCHINSON, R.H.N.

TOPIC: WHAT'S BEHIND THE COCONUT KETOGENIC DIET FOR NEUROLOGICAL HEALTH?

LISA KILGOUR, R.H.N

TOPIC: Can Stress Shrink our Brain?

DR. STEPHANIE SENEFF, SR. RESEARCH SCIENTIST M.I.T

TOPIC: AUTISM AND GLYPHOSATE: CONNECTING THE DOTS

DR. BRUCE HOFFMAN

TOPIC: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

DR. MELINDA ROBERTS

TOPIC: THE THYROID-MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTION

KATOLEN YARDLEY, MNIMH, RH (AHG)

TOPIC: A RETURN TO HOLISM: HERBAL MEDICINE & HOLISTIC PROTOCOLS FOR SUPPORTING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY

The CHNC2018 is in:

• TORONTO – ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE
• VANCOUVER – THE ROBERT H. LEE ALUMNI CENTRE AT UBC
• CALGARY – RAMADA PLAZA CALGARY AIRPORT
• LIVESTREAMED GLOBALLY

See here for more information about the speakers and ticket prices.

Be the first to see the rising Nutrition Stars, when the winners of the 3rd Annual Holistic Nutrition Awards are announced.

Eat snacks and an amazing lunch provided by Hearty Catering. Hearty Catering uses the finest locally grown, seasoned and organic ingredients to create delicious cuisine featuring many gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Their creative approach to cooking nourishes the body, while contributing to sustainable food systems. Local! Organic! Delicious!

Plus, there are lots of prize give-aways all day long.

Finally, get a gift bag (for live attendees) and a virtual gift bag (for everyone), plus recordings of all presentations!

Meal Garden Professional is the trusted platform for a growing number of CSNN graduates and is happy to support the success of this wonderful initiative. Hope to see you there!

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