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Unravel emerging health topics in the complex world of science enjoy the inclusion of faith within food content topics.

Connection between Diet and Life Expectancy

Blue Zones - Discovering Healthy Living and Life Expectancy

Where do an exceptionally high number of people live to be 100 years of age? The answer is in villages in Sardinia, Greece, Costa Rica, Japan and in the city of Loma Linda California! Dr. Fagan tells the story of a way of life and diet that is peculiar to these particular regions where a higher than ususal number of centenarians live. In this talk she introduces the Health Calculator.

Eating for the Microbiome - a Clear and Simple Roadmap to Health

The microbiome explained. An exciting presentation about the little known living ecology within you and how to care for it. Participants learn about many health-promoting foods for gut health and how this is integral to health and disease risk.

Food for Gut Health that Reduce Risk of Disease

The Gut, Weight Loss and Stress

The diet often inhibits weight loss due to its impact on the microbiome. Research shows that sleep and stress are necessary before weight loss can begin. Diaphragmatic breathing is explained.

You and your Gut Bacteria: Write your Own Health Story

Participants are guided to write down their own history from birth to the present including food, antibiotic use and illness to set the scene for current health.

History of food, antibiotic use and illness to understand current health

Foods that reduce development of Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, diabetes, and Heart Disease

Therapeutic Food Plans

Did you know that eating more stringent tasting foods, while not so tasty, can be very helpful in preventing neurological conditions.
The Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM.org) developed six food plans (2021) for specific disease management and prevention.
Dr Fagan reviews the foods that are specific and targeted to reduce the development or progression of neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, diabetes, heart disease and more.
Dr Fagan, is amongst the first group of health professionals trained in the use of these plans.

Gut Bacteria and Women's Health

Hormones, yeast infections, UTIs and health. In this session we take a look at particular probiotics used to address women's health issues.

Probiotics that help control Hormones, Yeast Infections, UTI

Plant Based Diet to Fight against Damage from Ultra Processed Foods

Ultra-processed Foods: a Real and Present Danger to Health

The damage to human health following 60 years plus of ultraprocessed foods. Tips for moving towards a more plant based diet

Creating a Menu from Foods Eaten at Jesus' Table

Comparing foods from the time of the Roman Empire to today's diet;
Creating a menu that would have been on the table in Nazareth for today.

Compare Foods from the Past with the Present

Foods that benefit Gut Bacteria and Immune System

Gut Bacteria and Immunity

Reviewing the impact food has on your immune system.
Guidance on which foods are beneficial.

Contemplating Scripture through Religious Art

Also known as "Sharing Faith, a Meal, and Art" we examin the Vermeer painting "Christ in the House of Martha and Mary". Let's elevate our minds through art and faith. Dr. Fagan discusses this painting in relation to Jesus having a meal with his friends and shares how you can establish your own group for contemplating Scripture through Religious Art.

The Connection between Food, Scripture, and Art

Whole Foods: Going Back in Time

We'll explore how foods such as breakfast cereals, butter, yeast and bread have changed over time.

Food Sustainability, Health of the Enviornment and of your Body

Food & Faith examines food production and its impact on environmental and personal health. This topic shines a light on foods that we commonly eat, but are unaware of the background, such as farmed salmon.

Food and It's Impact on the Environment and Health

Epigenetics: Food that delay Aging and Disease

Epigenetics and the Food We Eat

This is one of the newest and most exciting areas of medical research - the food we eat impacts the function of our genes. Did you know that a change in the food you eat can increase your biological age compared to your chronological age?

Many foods that are commonly consumed as a part of the Western diet have the potential to turn off beneficial gene functions.
Conversely, the foods high in phytonutrients, these deeply coloured choices, can be helpful in maintaining gene function offering a protective element to delay disease and tumor development.

Walking in the Holy Land

A program designed for weight and diabetes management.

This four week faith-based health program includes nutrition, exercise, and faith elements. Remove or reduce dietary threats to your body. Recover the microbial benefits within your gut. Replace processed foods with whole food alternatives. Reconnect with faith practices that enrich the spirit. Restart exercise that you may have let slip. See details and registration in the Calendar.

Faith Based Program for Weight and Diabetes Management

Speaker Series options are a choice of the following:

A 60-75 minute talk
A half day or a full day workshop
A bespoke session: discuss any topic that has special interest for your group

*Please note that 4-6 weeks notice is recommended but accommodations can be made*