District 214 Community Education

Keto? Low Fat? Paleo? Vegan? There are so many claims promoting different diets. Which ones offer reasonable hope for weight loss and/or health goals and which ones offer neither? If you're one of the many Americans considering adopting one of these new diets, learn from the latest encouraging research about what eating plans CAN lead to long term weight loss and reduction of health risks. You'll walk out confident knowing which diets will deliver and which ones will only disappoint you and can even lead to subsequent weigh gain.

Learn about ways in which the inflammatory process is triggered in your body and how it affects short and long-term health. Learn why sub-clinical inflammation is just as destructive as the diagnosable version, and what to do to alleviate your chronic inflammation.

Since the 1950’s, food companies have increasingly engineered American packaged foods and habits so now the Average American gets 70% of calories from processed foods relying on chemical additives (5000 at last count!), processes that make food addictive with minimal nutrients and fiber, and the lure of convenience. In an entertaining role play, both a chemist and a marketer from a mock big food company will reveal their secrets followed by steps participants can do to free themselves to eat more healthfully.

In light of today’s extra health concerns, this information is needed now, more than ever. This information-packed presentation will educate you on the connection between our diets and our mental wellbeing. You’ll walk away with practical steps you can easily implement that can have a positive impact on your health.

Have you heard about energy medicine, intrigued about learning more? The body is an amazing energy system connected to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. This class explores how to connect with the innate wisdom of the body to bring about positive changes. A brief introduction of the history of "energy medicine", different types of energy healing practices, and current modalities which complement traditional medicine will be discussed. The class concludes with a meditation exercise where participants have the opportunity to connect with his or her own innate wisdom.

Do you experience seemingly random symptoms such as fatigue, hair loss, high anxiety, emotional numbing, memory problems and even nausea (just to name a few)? Join Roula to find out how a long term mineral imbalance may be a contributor to these seemingly non-related symptoms AND what to do about it. Minerals are the spark plugs of life! Learn how to comprehensively "test" your minerals, how they may relate to your symptoms and most importantly what to do to start feeling better immediately.

Do you experience bloating or discomfort after eating? Do you spend tons of money on purchasing probiotics over the counter? If you answered yes to any of the above, this workshop is for you. Learn what fermented foods are and their benefits, why you should eat them and how they can help to balance your gut. Learn how to make these “homemade” probiotics and save tons of money in the long run. We will make sauerkraut and milk kefir, as well as tepache, a delicious fermented Mexican pineapple drink. Enjoy samples and leave with your own fermented creations, including kefir grains, to continue making kefir grains at home.