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Review How Passion Becomes a Unique Cookbook: The Challenges and Joys of Self-Publishing with Katie Carter, NC, CYT

As a certified yoga teacher and nutrition consultant and a life long camper, Katie Carter felt confident to pursue her vision of a healthy camp cookbook that included yoga at the rest stop. Katie’s presentation will describe her 2 1/2 year journey of dreaming, writing, hiring a coach, deciding to self-publish, market and sell her 'one of a kind' cookbook, Nourishing Meals on Camper Wheels ...and Yoga at the Rest Stop.

Katie shares how her book began on a camping trip that turned into a healing retreat. She realized that camping is truly mind/body medicine when viewed as a time to relax, connect with nature, sleep in sync with circadian rhythm, eat healthy meals and allow your creative spirit to come alive!

Join us as we welcome Hawthorn Nutrition Consultant program graduate Katie Carter for her presentation How Passion Becomes a Unique Cookbook: The Challenges and Joys of Self-Publishing.

Katie's presentation recording is now available for review in our Webinar Archives.

Katie states, “I never thought of myself as a writer, but I journal all the time and wrote a blog each month. I also wrote text and recipes for over 30 group cleanses and weight loss programs. My writing coach told me I was a writer with all my journal entries of thoughts, inspirations and recipes for healthy living. Now I want to inspire Hawthorn students to incorporate their nutrition degrees and certifications in not only their food and lifestyle choices but also their hopes and dreams for their future.”

Katie lives in a small town and says that nutrition clients were steady for the first 5 years. Then the Internet came into full swing with many online nutrition resources and doctors with a team helping them promote their business, supplements and wisdom. Her age was a factor in not wanting to go viral or do Skype calls with out-of-town clients, so she decided to write the book she had been dreaming about.

In this presentation Katie will share all the obstacles, support and joys she experienced on the road to self-publish a very successful camping cookbook.

Katie Carter loves to cook. Watch out! Her enthusiasm and boundless energy for creating and sharing recipes is contagious. Certified as a nutrition consultant and yoga teacher, Katie inspires us to eat healthy meals and keep our bodies strong and limber – even when traveling. When not in her kitchen she loves to garden, make art, teach nutrition and yoga classes or explore the great outdoors with her husband Bill. Her nutritional knowledge and passion for healthy living will ignite your camping and eating experience to another level. Katie lives on 5 acres in Nevada City, CA with her husband. More about Katie can be found on her website at: http://www.katiecarterwellness.com.

Disclaimer: The webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Katie Carter, NC, CYT

Author,
Nourishing Meals on Camper Wheels ...and Yoga at the Rest Stop

Watch Introducing Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System – Part 2 with Heather Ciprani

Hawthorn MSHN program student Heather Ciprani joins us again to review the physiology of the body's endocannabinoid system and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis. Based on research and her own clinical experiences she will delve into the disease/pathophysiology and what cannabis can do to influence it. She will provide instructions for the best preparation techniques for addressing a wide range of conditions, the proper dosing methods, the contraindications and other unintended results.

Hawthorn welcomes back Heather Ciprani for Part 2 of her 2-part webinar presentation Introducing Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System – Part 2.

Heather's webinar recording is available for review in our Webinar Archives HERE.

Heather started working with the cannabis plant in Humboldt County and eventually on many different farms learning farming methods and all the various stages of growing. Being exposed to many different farms’ processing methods provided great insight. Being an avid learner, Heather attended different workshops learning to make her own medicine, concentrating on high CBD cultivars since most growers weren’t focused there yet.

This presentation will further address the cannabis plant and the endocannabinoid system to give you a deeper understanding of how it works and what the therapeutics applications are. We will cover all the aspects to consider when using cannabis and you will be equipped with the knowledge of the latest research. The information is not meant to diagnose or treat disease.

This webinar will be valuable to students and healthcare professionals, practitioners of the healing arts, dispensary workers, and medical cannabis users who want to understand the science of cannabis and its effects on the whole body.

Up until legalization, there has been much controversy regarding this plant, and education and research had been constrained. Wanting more formal training, Heather completed the Holistic Cannabis Practitioner Certification with the Holistic Cannabis Academy and is currently a few classes away from starting her Thesis for her Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition (MSHN) degree with Hawthorn University. Heather’s goal is to incorporate cannabis research in her thesis.

Heather Ciprani,
Holistic Cannabis Practitioner

Review Introducing Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System - Part 1 with Heather Ciprani

Hawthorn MSHN program student Heather Ciprani started working with the cannabis plant in Humboldt County and eventually on many different farms learning farming methods and all the various stages of growing. Being exposed to many different farms’ processing methods provided great insight. Being an avid learner, Heather attended different workshops learning to make her own medicine, concentrating on high CBD cultivars since most growers weren’t focused there yet.

Heather joins us to explain the physiology of the body's endocannabinoid system and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis, as well as the chemistry of the whole plant. Based on research and her own clinical experiences, Heather provides instructions for the best preparation techniques and specific dosage recommendations for addressing a wide range of conditions, and more.

Hawthorn welcomes Heather Ciprani for Part 1 of her 2-part webinar presentation Introducing Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System.

Heather's presentation is now available for review HERE.

This presentation will address the cannabis plant and the Endocannabinoid System to give you a deeper understanding of how it works and what the therapeutics applications are. We will cover all the aspects to consider when using cannabis and you will be equipped with the knowledge of the latest research. The information is not meant to diagnose or treat disease.

This webinar will be valuable to students and healthcare professionals, practitioners of the healing arts, dispensary workers, and medical cannabis users who want to understand the science of cannabis and its effects on the whole body.

Up until legalization, there has been much controversy regarding this plant, and education and research had been constrained. Wanting more formal training, Heather completed the Holistic Cannabis Practitioner Certification with the Holistic Cannabis Academy and is currently a few classes away from starting her Thesis for her Master of Science in Holistic Nutrition (MSHN) degree with Hawthorn University. Heather’s goal is to incorporate cannabis research in her thesis.

Disclaimer: The webinars may present information that does not fully reflect Hawthorn University’s philosophy. Nonetheless, these presentations have been chosen because of their overall quality of information.

Heather Ciprani
Holistic Cannabis Practitioner

Watch Nutrition from Hobby to Passion and Beyond - Embracing the Fullness of the Nutrition Journey with Amanda-Jo Wilt

Please join us as we sit down to speak with Amanda-Jo (AJ) Wilt, Hawthorn Alum and Founder of Redeemed Image™, as she introduces herself and shares about her unique nutrition-consulting journey. What started as a hobby quickly morphed into a passion and has taken her much farther than she could have anticipated. She taught her first nutrition class as a volunteer at a local women’s prison. Then she started a company in an effort to facilitate a way to further reach her community. AJ would have never guessed her simple hobby would become such a wonderful avenue for pouring back into her community. Whether you are studying nutrition as a hobby or have goals for a thriving career you will be encouraged by her story and simple message of service.

Amanda-Jo (AJ) Wilt presents Nutrition from Hobby to Passion and Beyond: Embracing the Fullness of the Nutrition Journey, on Hawthorn’s All About Alumni Webinar Series. AJ's presentation is now available for review in the Hawthorn Webinar Archives.

The nutrition-consulting journey need not slip into the mundane or grow stale. There is a fullness that comes to the journey when we allow the science of nutrition and the human aspect to intermingle. Join us as we “forget” about nutrition for just a moment and divert our attention to the wonderful journey it takes us on.

Amanda-Jo (AJ) Wilt completed Hawthorn University’s Nutrition Consultant Program in December 2017, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Her passion for nutrition started as a teenager and grew as a result of her various health struggles. AJ is the founder of Redeemed Image™, a Certified Color Analyst, minimalist, homesteader, chronic researcher, organizer, and a Certified Volunteer Chaplain Assistant (CVCA) with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ), and a Holistic Nutrition Consultant. She started and ran a successful faith-based dorm in a local women’s prison where she also often served in the capacity of the unit chaplain. While volunteering she realized just how desperately the offender population needed education on nutrition and exercise. As it is said, “your gift will make a way” and indeed her gifts opened a door much wider than she could have anticipated. She was able to host weekly workouts and the many nutrition classes she taught quickly became unit favorites. AJ’s start as a nutrition consultant had a very unconventional beginning and her passion for the unconventional approach and client has only grown.

AJ Wilt
NC Graduate 2017

Founder, Redeemed Image™

Watch Understanding Macronutrient-Microbiome Interactions: Implications for Optimizing Gut Health with Dr. Tom Fabian, PhD, CNTP

The actions of the microbiome on undigested carbohydrates may have beneficial or harmful effects, depending on the context. Less well known is the fact that many other dietary components, including proteins, fats, phytochemicals, and micronutrients, can also affect the microbiome in ways that may have positive or negative effects on health.

Hawthorn welcomes Dr. Tom Fabian for his webinar presentation Understanding Macronutrient-Microbiome Interactions: Implications for Optimizing Gut Health.

Dr. Fabian's webinar is now available for review in our Webinar Archives.

In this presentation, the two-way interaction between macronutrients and the microbiome will be discussed, with a focus on how this interaction impacts important aspects of intestinal health. Clinicians will come away with a more comprehensive understanding of how targeted nutritional approaches can be implemented to influence microbiome balance and intestinal health.

Tom Fabian, PhD, CNTP is a functional nutrition practitioner, educator, speaker, consultant and translational science expert. He is a former research scientist with deep translational science expertise in the role of the human microbiome in health, disease, aging and healthspan optimization. As a leading expert in translational applications of microbiome research in integrative health settings, Tom’s primary focus is on providing educational resources and consulting services for integrative practitioners, and consulting and advisory services for clinical testing laboratories. On a limited basis, he also works with individual clients to improve gut health and optimize healthspan.

Dr. Tom Fabian, PhD, CNTP

Review The Power of the Right Diet in Digestive and Immune Issues: How do you Choose? with Dr. Liz Lipski

There are many therapeutic dietary approaches to working with people who have immune and digestive issues. It’s difficult to know which approach to take. With so many options, it’s good to begin with food. Often within a week or two, the right person on the right diet for them at that moment, will feel a lot better than they have in a long time.

Hawthorn welcomes Dr. Liz Lipski for her webinar presentation The Power of the Right Diet in Digestive and Immune Issues: How do you Choose? This webinar recording is now available to review in our Webinar Archives.

This webinar will focus on the clinical thought process to provide for the best therapeutic benefit. We’ll explore the current research on specific therapeutic diets and how to determine which may work best by looking at the core root issue. Is this an antigenic or inflammation reaction, dysbiosis, or enzyme insufficiencies? What diagnosis or diagnoses does this person present with?

Approaches to be explored include: Mediterranean diet, FODMAP diet, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, 6-food Elimination Diet, Comprehensive Elimination Diet, Paleo-Immune, Elemental Diet, and a restorative diet for people who have several maldigestion or malabsorption issues.

Learning Objectives:

1. The attendee will be able to more easily discern which dietary plan may provide the best therapeutic outcome for a specific client;

2. Utilize root cause issues to determine recommendations;

3. Gain practical skills and tools to utilize in a clinical setting.

Liz Lipski, PhD, CCN, CNS, BCHN, LDN, CFM is Professor of Clinical Nutrition and the Director of Academic Development, Nutrition & Integrative Health at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She is board certified in Clinical Nutrition, Holistic Nutrition, as a Nutrition Specialist, and in Functional Medicine. Dr. Lipski is nationally known for her pioneering work and expertise in the field of functional and integrative nutrition, and digestive health.

Liz is a faculty member at the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), for the Metabolic Medicine Fellow ship through A4M. She is a board member for the Accreditation Council for Nutrition Professional Education, an advisory board member for the International Association of Health Coaches, and the Autism Hope Alliance.

Dr. Lipski is a contributing author for the book Integrative Gastroenterology, co-authored a chapter for the IHMT Study Guide, and is published in peer-reviewed journals. She is the author of Digestive Wellness, now in its brand new 5th edition, The Digestion Connection, Digestive Wellness for Children, and Leaky Gut Syndrome.

Through her work at MUIH she is training the next generation of nutritionists. She is also bringing the current state-of-the art in clinical nutrition to current healthcare practitioners by speaking at professional conferences, teaching for IFM, and offering webinar-based mentoring programs and advanced nutrition forums for nutritionists, dietitians, and other clinicians through her company, Innovative Healing Inc.

Dr. Liz Lipski
Author, Digestive Wellness

Review Drug-Nutrient-Botanical Interactions: The Interconnected Web of Healing with Bianca Garilli, ND, IFMCP

Botanical medicine (also referred to as plant medicine, phytotherapy, and herbalism) has been practiced by humans for thousands of years. Archaeologists describe the use of herbalism as far back as 60,000 years ago in Iraq and 8,000 years ago in China. Humans have always relied on plants for food, shelter, and more recently medicine, in a relationship that has proved valuable for survival since the beginning of time. However, the use of plants for their healing energetics requires a deeper understanding of the energies, chemical properties, synergistic effects, etc. of each botanical.

Hawthorn faculty member Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND, IFMCP joins us for her webinar presentation Drug-Nutrient-Botanical Interactions: The Interconnected Web of Healing. Dr. Garilli's presentation recording is now available to review in the Webinar Archives, HERE.

This webinar touches on the deep history of plant medicine and explores its relationships with new-to-the scene pharmaceutical medications. The interactions between herbs and drugs can be both detrimental and advantageous depending on a variety of factors, particularly the combinations of herbs and drugs being utilized. Learn how herbs can support the use of pharmaceutical medications in the human body and which combinations should be used cautiously or avoided all together.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the ancient history of “plants as medicine”;

• Examine the biased elimination of botanical medicine from the Western medicine construct and more recently the resurgence of this healing modality into the modern health scene;

• Discuss the various ways botanical medicines are currently being introduced into US healthcare;

• Consider the various safety concerns regarding Drug-Botanical interactions; explore some of the most common scenarios and how to assess for safety;

• Examine the various ways in which botanical medicines can be helpful in Drug-Nutrient Depletion situations.

You will come away from this webinar with a new found appreciation for the rich history that botanical medicine can bring to your practice and your clients’ health while also gaining an understanding of the cautionary and wise use of herbs in various situations.

Dr. Bianca Garilli is a former US Marine turned Naturopathic Doctor. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Maryland and her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Dr. Garilli has been on staff at the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California Irvine (UCI) and volunteer clinical faculty at UCI medical center. She was the Director of Lifestyle Medicine at the Institute for Restorative Health in Davis, CA and in 2012 established her private practice in Northern California (NCCLM) which focuses on the prevention and treatment of chronic illness in all age groups through the effective use of natural and lifestyle medicine approaches. In addition to private practice, Dr. Garilli is a consultant for the Institute for Functional Medicine and for Metagenics; she is also a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for Metagenics. One of her passions is teaching, as such she is a faculty member of Hawthorn University where she teaches various courses in the Masters of Holistic Nutrition program. She also loves to write and frequently publishes in various health-care journals and publications. Dr. Garilli is the current President and founding board member of the California Chapter of the Children’s Heart Foundation and sits on the National board for the Children’s Heart Foundation. She lives in beautiful Northern California with her husband, their two (very) active children, four backyard chickens, and a newly added dog. She loves to read, cook, garden and preserve fresh produce to enjoy year around.

Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND, IFMCP