Holistic Health Educational Seminars...


Advising and Guiding

A Holistic Health Practitioner is an adviser and guide, providing information and motivation to individuals who seek to improve their general health and enhance their well-being. To help you along this path we offer the following sessions designed to increase your own personal knowledge and understanding of holistic health and lifestyle issues.

New!! We are pleased to offer group educational seminars in the comfort of your home, office, church or wherever your group normally meets in the metro Washington, D.C. area. All group sessions are 75 minutes in length and require at least five participants. The cost is $35 per person regardless of the topic. 

Basic Nutrition (60 minutes)

Carbs are bad; no, fat is bad; sugar is to blame. What’s a person to believe? In this session we will put common nutritional myths to rest and give you the information you need to make smart food choices for you and your family. You will learn the basics about fats, carbohydrates, and protein; what constitutes a healthy diet; foods that enhance immunity; key differences between processed and organic food; the importance of phytochemicals and antioxidants, powerful cancer-fighters found in certain foods; and potential hazards in the food supply.

Understanding Supplements (60 minutes)

Our bodies require vitamins and minerals to carry out important functions. Supplementing your diet with these critical nutrients is becoming more important as soil is gradually depleted of them and we eat more processed, and less nutritious, foods. This session discusses in detail the most important vitamins and minerals, fiber and phytochemicals that we need to be healthy; what each one does for health; and recommended doses of each.  

Healthy Living (60 minutes)

If you’re feeling frazzled, pulled in too many directions and just plain lacking the time to make healthy living decisions, then this session is for you. In it we will talk about the components of a healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition, keeping your immune system strong, managing your time for optimum health, and reducing stress. We will devise personal strategies to have you feeling more relaxed, balanced and healthier.

The Mind-Body-Spirit Connection in Health (45 minutes)

An old wives’ tale says that stress can lead to stomach upset and skin disorders, such as hives. In fact, recent scientific studies have demonstrated that there is a link between emotions and certain physiological states. We will explore these links and the implications they have on emotional and physical well-being. We will also talk about the effects of stress and strategies to mitigate its harmful effects and elevate your spirit.

Breath Work and Meditation (30 minutes)

Breathing is of course central to life. So it may be surprising to hear that many people do not breathe correctly. Learn to maximize the breath to enhance your health and calm your nerves. A type of meditation focuses on the breath. Studies have consistently shown people who meditate enjoy better than average health and well-being. Sessions will be divided into breathing exercises and meditation.

Take a Break: Relax, Sleep and Have Some Fun (30 minutes)

We know that emotions can influence our health for better or worse. It is easy to get caught up in the daily grind, with a lot of stress, sleeping problems and not a lot of laughter or fun. Here we will talk about ways in which you can minimize your stress, maximize your sleep and develop fun lifestyle habits to promote health and well-being.      

Leading an Active Lifestyle (45 minutes)

Keeping fit is critical to your health. Studies show that Americans are not getting enough exercise and this is leading to illness. Right now we are witnessing an explosion of diabetes in the United States, particularly in children. Obesity, which is linked to diabetes, also can contribute to other illness, including cardiovascular disease. Both can be controlled with exercise. We will discuss the benefits of aerobic exercise, flexibility, balance and strength training and will devise a realistic program to get you moving.

Meal Preparation and Considerations (30 minutes)

Eating right is more than knowing what to eat and what to avoid. It is also a question of time management, having good recipes at your fingertips and proper cleanliness. In this session you will learn a few important short cuts that will allow you to prepare delicious, healthful meals quickly and without a lot of hassle. We will also discuss the pros and cons of certain types of cookware, microwave ovens, cutting boards and maintaining a clean cooking environment.

1, 2, 3—Let’s Shop! (30 minutes)

Achieving optimum health is easier if you know your way around the grocery store. In this session you will learn to read and interpret food labels—both the packaging and the nutrition label—so that you can make smart choices about what products to buy. We will also discuss buying household cleaning supplies and other items commonly found in your supermarket. Alternatives to shopping at your local grocery store in order to maximize your healthy lifestyle also will be discussed. 

Common Herbal Remedies (45 minutes)

A report by the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that 100,000 deaths in U.S. hospitals were directly attributable to the proper doses of pharmaceutical drugs. Herbs contain families of compounds that in some cases can promote healing without the toxic effects of conventional drugs. In this session we discuss common herbal remedies for common ailments, such as peppermint (for your stomach), garlic (to lower blood pressure and cholesterol), ginger (for nausea) gingko (for blood circulation), ginseng (to increase energy) and more!

Aromatherapy at Home (30 minutes)

Essential oils are extracted from certain flowers, grasses, roots, leaves and trees. Some of these oils have medicinal properties and are used in prescription drugs; others provide aroma or are used as flavoring in cooking. In this session you will learn about the 10 most common essential oils and their uses, including lavender, tea tree, chamomile, eucalyptus, thyme, clove and lemon. We will also discuss other uses for these oils, such as preparing lotions and body oils, keeping insects away, cleaning the kitchen or bath and alleviating common ailments.

An Overview of Holistic Therapies (60 minutes)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is based on the idea of energy circulating through meridians, or channels, in the body. Disease, according to TCM, is the result of an imbalance in the energy flow in the body. Acupuncture is the most widely-known TCM treatment. We will discuss this, as well as other popular alternative therapies including Ayurveda, the Indian science of healthy living; energy medicine; yoga; massage therapy and homeopathy.