Do you suffer from gastro-intestinal symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, altered bowel habits or irritable bowel?

Do you have associated fatigue, loss of mental wellbeing and/or quality of life?

Do you want to learn about how your genes may affect your gut function, in particular nutrient absorption, chemical detoxification, oxidative stress and methylation?

 

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Who may benefit from the workshop?

Those with gastro-intestinal disorders.
People who want to know more about possible underlying triggers & vulnerabilities.
Those who want to know more about the possible underlying role of their genes.
Those who want to know more about possible treatments for their condition, including nutrition.

Presenters:

Dr Braham Rabinov

Dr Braham Rabinov is a medical practitioner who integrates standard medical practice with evidence based nutritional medicine and where possible also focuses on the underlying causes of ill health. He is a Board member on the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine and has a special interest in the education of his patients and the public.

 

Dr Denise Furness

Dr Denise Furness conducted her PhD in Nutritional Genomics and Genome Health at CSIRO Human Nutrition. She has been involved in genetics and nutrition health research for over 12 years. Her interests include the diagnosis and treatment of underlying triggers such as detoxification, inflammation, oxidative stress and methylation,. Denise, when appropriate, works closely with integrative medical practitioners in order to apply this knowledge and address the possible underlying issues associated with various health concerns, including gastro-intestinal disorders and mental wellbeing. Denise’s business is “Your Genes & Nutrition”, and is located at Level 1, 412 Bay St, Brighton, Melbourne.

About:

Nutritional genomics describes the scientific approach that integrates genetics, nutrition, chemical exposures and health.

A genetic variation (sometimes called a mutation or single nucleotide polymorphism) means that a gene contains a variation that changes the genes code, which may alter its function. Genetic variations may alter an individual’s risk for health disorders. In addition, genetic variations may influence and be influenced by dietary and nutrient factors.

We all have different genes and different individual dietary and nutrient needs.

This workshop aims to assist you to understand the connection between our genes and environment, focusing on nutrition and harmful chemical exposures in relation to health and wellbeing.

The educational workshop will include Q&As.

Topics Include:

• The basic functions of genes, cells and nutrition and how these relate to health.
• The possible underlying triggers and underlying areas of vulnerability.
• A general diagnostic approach.
• A general treatment approach.

 

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Information provided during this presentation is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be directed to a qualified medical practitioner. Convener reserves the right to cancel and refund if insufficient  numbers.