Greetings L.I.F.E. Practitioners,<\/strong><\/p>\n We are so pleased to present this month\u2019s international speaker\u00a0Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua HBSc ND PhD.<\/strong><\/p>\n Do you remember when? Although most of us will be absentminded now and again, chronic forgetfulness is a serious health concern. Dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s disease are common conditions in the elderly population.\u00a0 Memory loss can lead to anxiety, fear, confusion, loss of independence and many other unfortunate outcomes.<\/p>\n At the other end of the age range, children and teenagers (and sometimes adults) are displaying symptoms of attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Symptoms could include: trouble concentration and focusing, easily distracted, procrastination, the inability to sit still and agitation (hyperactivity).<\/p>\n Lastly, students need to learn quickly and retain large amounts of information. Many students wished they had a better memory and improved learning skills.<\/p>\n The purpose\u00a0of this presentation will be to outline integrated treatments options to support patients with memory issues, ADHD and cognitive issues.\u00a0 We will discuss diet\/nutrition, mental health therapy, biofeedback\/bioresonance, prescription medications, natural supplementation and biofeedback\/bioresonance.<\/p>\n Dr. JJ completed his PhD in Pharmacy Sciences at the University of Toronto. As part of his PhD research, Dr. JJ investigated the safety of natural products during pregnancy and lactation at the Sick Kids Hospital and conducted a clinical trial on the effects of cinnamon on type 2 diabetes at the Toronto Western Hospital and the Centre Universitaire de Sherbrooke.<\/p>\n Dr. JJ is a co-author of \u201cHerbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation \u2013 An Evidence-based Approach First Edition\u201d (Taylor & Francis, 2006) and contributing author to \u201cClinical Pharmacology During Pregnancy\u201d (Academic Press 2012) and \u201cDiabetes: An old disease, new insight\u201d (Landes 2012). Dr. JJ has many peer-reviewed scientific publications published or in press. He is a world expert on natural health products pharmacology and pregnancy safety. Local and nationwide print and television media frequently consult him to provide expert commentary.<\/p>\n Dr. JJ is an avid public speaker. He has given many presentations to pharmacists, medical professionals, government, academics, artists and musicians, students, teachers, cancer survivors and the general public. Dr. JJ has also given presentations internationally, including presentations at the World Health Organization in Washington DC.<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nA naturopathic overview of memory support, cogntion, concentration and ADHD.<\/strong><\/p>\n