WESTON A. PRICE FOUNDATION
INFORMATION ALERT
February 20, 2006
Alternative treatments for inflammatory diseases, chronic fatigue, cancer, diabetes and other modern ailments will be the subject of second Fourfold Path to Healing seminar, March 17-19, featuring Sally Fallon and Tom Cowan, at the University of British Columbia.
Thomas Cowan, MD, principle author of the acclaimed book, The Fourfold Path to Healing, will explore the mystery and myth of the heart and heart disease, non-toxic therapies for cancer and forgotten remedies for arthritis. He will present practical ways to treat common illnesses at home using herbs, homeopathy and heat therapy.
Food and nutrition for optimal wellness will be explored by Sally Fallon, a co-author of the book. Fallon will present evidence that refutes the current lowfat dietary paradigm and will focus specifically on healthy diets for growing children, drawing from the research of nutrition pioneer, Dr. Weston A. Price. Her presentations include practical meal plans and recipes for nourishing the whole family.
Jaimen McMillan, the third author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, will demonstrate how to improve your emotional state and overall sense of well-being with exercise and movement.
The first Fourfold Path to Healing conference was held in Oakland, California in July of 2004. Participants described the conference as “Blissful”… “perfect in every way”… “a life-changing experience.”
The conference to be held at the University of British Columbia represents a unique opportunity for individuals, families, teachers and health professionals to learn more about diet and health from the internationally acclaimed authors of The Fourfold Path to Healing, who will challenge your deepest beliefs while showing you a practical approach to improving your health and your quality of life.
“An incredible synergy occurs when a nutrient-dense diet is combined with holistic remedies, movement, therapeutics and mindful meditation,” says Fallon. “At the Fourfold Conference we will create a vast landscape of useful tools you can incorporate into your daily life as you strive for optimum health.”
Tom Cowan, MD, principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, has a family practice in the San Francisco area. He serves patients across North America and trains medical professionals in holistic medicine and treatment. Dr. Cowan has served as vice president of the Physicians Association for Anthroposophical Medicine and is a founding board member of the Weston A. Price Foundation.
As founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, Sally Fallon is a major spokesperson for wholesome nutrition. The author of the best-selling cookbook Nourishing Traditions, she is a popular lecturer on the subject of healthy nutrition and traditional cuisine. Fallon has also written numerous articles on the complex subject of diet and health for alterantive health publications.
Jaimen McMillan is founder of the Spacial Dynamics(R) movement, the study of the interplay between the human being and space. His unique approach to movement and exercise studies the expression of emotion in the way we move, with emphasis on how we can improve our ability to heal. Some 300 students in the U.S. and Europe are currently being trained through the Spacial Dynamics(R) Institute.
The conference will open with a reception at the University Centre/Sage Restaurant, Friday evening, March 17. Two days of presentations and workshops follow, March 18 and 19, at the Alma Mater Society/Student Union Building on the University of British Columbia campus. Nourishing lunches which highlight principles of traditional diets, will be served on Saturday and Sunday.
To register, call (240) 379-7072 or visit
http://www.fourfoldhealing.com/conference.htm.
To arrange an interview, or for additional information, contact Lydia Nahold at (604) 921-7303, lydia_n (at) direct.ca
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