BREAKING THE OBESITY CYCLE

BEYOND WILLPOWER AND CALORIE COUNTING
Over the last few years, Australia, New Zealand and the United States have been fighting it out in the media for the title of ‘The Fattest Nation in The World’. Around one quarter of all Australians and New Zealanders are obese, and over 60% of adults are overweight. No longer can we presume the stereotypical active, outdoor lifestyle, and tables laden with healthy fresh produce is the norm for most of the population – instead, a serious overweight and obesity crisis has taken hold. Not just a cosmetic issue, obesity is a fundamental driver of some of the most significant health burdens our patients face, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoarthritis and dementia. As a Healthcare Practitioner you need the skills, tools and the confidence to address this fundamental healthcare challenge.


DESPERATELY SEEKING SLIMNESS
Despite the huge profile and public spending in the weight loss industry, weight loss attempts are fraught by failure. Over a two year period, 95% of people that adopt a weight loss diet will regain the weight they have lost. These failed attempts both deplete patient’s motivation, as well as their metabolism, and create a vicious cycle of crash diets and increasing rebound weight gain. A key reason why all of these strategies fail is that they rely on the willpower of the patient following the chosen diet. In an environment with an overabundance of calorie-dense, highly palatable foods, combined with ever-reducing needs for physical exertion, many people are unable to control their appetite to sufficient levels. One of the most successful weight loss strategies has been bariatric surgery, which is an extreme method for reducing appetite and calorie intake. Hence, natural strategies that focus on the emerging science of neuro-enteral signaling pathways which reduce appetite and calorie intake without the feeng of deprivation, are a key clinical strategy that can improve success rates substantially.


GIVE YOUR PATIENTS A METABOLIC ADVANTAGE
The two key dogmas of weight loss are “calorie in, calorie out” and “a calorie from any source is still a calorie”. Any Practitioner with some experience of weight loss patients will know that both of these statements are false. Some patients genuinely follow a program to the letter, only to have disappointingly slow results, even though they should be in calorie deficit. Other people consume substantially more food without gaining any weight at all. Science is showing that there are in fact many factors that can enhance or limit the capacity of a patient to lose weight effectively. This seminar will provide detailed strategies on harnessing the power of thermogenesis, mitochondrial synthesis, neurotransmitter imbalance in emotional eating, the role of optimal pH in fat loss and much more.


IT’S THE TERROIR THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

Winemakers know that the particular climate, geography, soil type and many other factors substantially influence the wine that ends up in the bottle, even before there is any human intervention. Likewise, the success of your patients in weight loss does not occur independently of other factors which impact on their health. To achieve optimal results requires a focus on the whole environment of the patient. This seminar will showcase the latest science on the impact of a wide range of factors on weight loss. Toxicity is a key issue, including the emerging understanding of the role of gut flora in driving visceral obesity. Low lean muscle mass, insulin resistance and inflammation are physical issues that need to be addressed, while stress, mood disorders and negative self talk are key psychological factors or ‘subconscious saboteurs’ that will limit success. When these factors are addressed, many patients find they achieve a healthy weight effortlessly, rather than the previous slow painful battle they have experienced.

WHERE ARE YOUR PATIENTS GETTING THEIR WEIGHT LOSS ADVICE FROM?

The rise of direct marketing, online and retail weight loss programs means that there is an overwhelming amount of inaccurate, conflicting and superficial information bombarding your patients. Many will have tried these programs with little success, and will be suspicious of other approaches. As a Healthcare Practitioner you need to ensure that you have a professional, easy to use, approach to weight loss that your patients will follow and in which you can be confident of results. The key difference in your program, is you the Healthcare Practitioner. Study after study shows that the quality of the relationship with the Practitioner and the frequency of contact are key determinants in the success of a patient in their weight loss endeavours. This seminar will provide you with tools to differentiate your program from the ineffective, one size fits all approach, and to promote you and your clinic as the weight loss specialists that your patients require.


WHY YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING THIS SEMINAR

• Identify the key factors causing dramatic increases in the incidence of obesity
• Review the latest science on the link between gut signaling peptides and appetite regulation
• Discover the powerful dietary strategies that can be employed to provide your patients with a ‘metabolic advantage’
• Learn about new, evidence-based, clinically effective Natural Medicines for appetite regulation, thermogenesis, emotional eating and more
• Refine your prescriptions for exercise and physical activity
• Analyse the drivers of weight gain, including environment, dietary factors, stress, nutritional insufficiency, intestinal permeability and toxicity
• Receive newly developed advertising and marketing materials to help promote your practice as a centre of excellence for weight management
• Network with other Practitioners and discuss cases in a friendly learning environment


Your seminar attendance includes

• Fully referenced, comprehensive seminar manual
• Detailed treatment protocols for each condition discussed
• Technical product information on the Metagenics respiratory management range
• A certificate of attendance for continuing education credits
• An executive summary of the material
• An entertaining presentation delivered by a clinically focused, experienced natural health Practitioner
• Our famous, healthy and delicious meal – a great opportunity to chat with the presenter and network with other Practitioners


Testimonials from our previous Seminar
Naturopath, Cairns
“So informative - I would recommend to anyone in the Healing/Natural Therapies field”

Naturopath, Sydney
“Great seminar, providing up to date clinical information in easy to understand terms”


Naturopath, Frankston
“Very comprehensive, well thought out, step by step explanation and treatment approach. Everything you need.”


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Metagenics is commited to providing the best education to all Practitioners no matter where they are. That's why Metagenics seminars are presented at 44 venues throughout Australia and New Zealand.


“The evolutionary collision of our ancient genome with the nutritional qualities of recently introduced foods may underlie many of the chronic diseases of Western civilization.” Loren Cordain


“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” Mark Twain

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