Nutrition Theatre

Developing and improving preventative health through nutrition

In today’s world people are constantly under stress, tension , anxiety in everyday living, our pilot trial involved taking a health food supplement Revive Active each morning while increasing their exercise routine and following a good healthy balanced diet. We tested the participants before they started and then a further three times at monthly intervals.

Dr John Ogden

John Ogden is a founding Director of Doctor OGZ. With a Doctorate in Natural Medicine, John has created and implemented latest cutting edge technologies in healthcare at his clinic on Harley Street for the last 14 years, treating over 7,000 patients in that time. Passionate about healthcare, John is committed to developing and improving preventative health techniques. Dotor OGZ represents the pinnacle of his achievements to date, offering an advanced and revolutionary health screening solution, capable of providing an in-depth insight into overall health.

Whole food, food state or synthetic nutrients - which is best?

Major health authorities still argue supplements have no place in nutrition, with limited exceptions such as folate pre-conception. Is this because the balance of evidence is not positive for supplements, or because appropriate studies have yet to be conducted. As dr Rob Verkerk will reveal, the reality is much more complex and it is essential that practitioners understand these issues so they can give appropriate re-assurance to their clients or patients.

Dr Robert Verkerk, PhD, Scientific Director, ANH-Intl

Robert Verkerk is an internationally acclaimed scientist with over 25 years’ experience in agricultural, environmental and healthcare sustainability. He’s worked in academia, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Dr Verkerk is founder, exec & scientific director of Alliance for Natural Health International, the leading, not-for-profit education and lobbying organisation working globally to promote sustainable healthcare through the use of natural and bio-compatible approaches.

Beating Fatigue! Naturopathic Approaches to Optimising Energy

The nation is in an energy crisis! 1 in 5 people in the UK report feeling “Tired All The Time” with many experiencing persistent fatigue that undermines quality of life. Profound cellular energy dysregulation underpins fatigue as well as inflammatory conditions such as obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Join Dr Philipps to learn about energy production and clinical solutions to optimising energy.

Dr Elisabeth Philipps DPhil BSc (Hons) BSc Nut Med FNTP

Dr Philipps is a renowned nutritional consultant and experienced speaker. She has years of clinical experience running her own private practice alongside managing practitioner training for Nutrigold and delivering corporate client wellbeing programmes around the country. She is regularly sought after to provide expert opinion for the media appearing on National Health Radio and national press.​

Long-chain Omega-3 for Better Mood, Behaviour and Learning

Long-chain Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) are essential to health, wellbeing and performance at every age. Hear about controlled trials showing their benefits in pregnancy, for children’s behaviour and learning (ADHD and mainstream), and for depression and memory in adults. Importantly, find out how to ‘get the fats right’ in your own diet.

Dr Alex Richardson

Dr Richardson is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford, and Founder Director of the charity Food and Behaviour (FAB) Research. She is internationally known for her research into omega-3 for child behaviour and learning and mental health, including the recent DHA Oxford Learning and Behaviour (DOLAB) studies.

Working confidently with children in nutritional therapy

Good early life nutrition in children and adolescents is critical for adult health and the prevention of chronic diseases in later years, but many Nutritional Therapists shy away from working with this important age group. Kate has nine years of experience supporting children and their families, and will share with you practical advice and tips to give you the confidence to work with this age group.

Kate Delmar-Morgan, Nutritional Therapist, BSc Hons, mBANT, rCNHC

Kate is a registered Nutritional Therapist with a First Class honours degree in Health Sciences: Nutritional Therapy from the University of Westminster. Since qualifying in 2006, Kate has worked with many children/adolescents and their families. She has also worked with nurseries, primary and secondary schools. Kate lectures in Child Nutrition at ION, a leading training college for Nutritional Therapy.

Personalising omega-3 treatment for optimal results using a biomarker-based approach

The use of omega-3 is common in clinical practice, yet inter-individual differences in treatment outcomes can be a challenging barrier to successful intervention. The impact of dose, bioavailability and subsequent cellular enrichment can affect clinical outcomes and Dr Bailey explains why personalised nutrition intervention is key to a successful practice.

Dr Nina Bailey

Head of Research and Development at Igennus Healthcare Nutrition, Nina’s background focuses on the development of innovative nutraceuticals. Understanding the key role of omega-3 in health and disease, her key focus is on building awareness and educating people about the importance of diet and nutrition in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.

Combating Osteoarthritis with Nutrition

The progression of osteoarthritis is the result of natural aging and joint usage, but that does not mean it is something we must accept. A multifunctional approach though dynamic nutrition, addressing every aspect of the development of osteoarthritis, can give our bodies a powerful advantage in combating this debilitating condition.

Dr Daniel Jones

Dr. Daniel Jones obtained his doctorate in physiology from the University College Dublin School of Medicine, before becoming involved in nutrigenomics research. Prior to this, Dr. Jones performed novel pharmaceutical research in metabolism. Dr. Jones employs his expertise to bring innovative natural health products to the Revive Active family.

The Truth about Nutrition Trends

Nutrition is a complex and ever evolving subject that is divided by a huge variety of conflicting opinions. This talk explores current trends in food and dieting, with the aim of uncovering any truths hidden beneath the hype.

Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis is the Nutrition Director at Pulsin’ Ltd, which he founded in 2007 with two business partners after graduating from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Ben combined his knowledge of nutrition with a personal obsession for organic wholefoods to create Pulsin’s current range of award winning natural protein bars. He also shares his nutritional insights at health food events across the UK and Europe.

Turmeric, dispelling the Myths

In this session, Pukka will dispel three common misnomers about turmeric:

1. Is curcumin is the same as turmeric?
   No, curcumin is the active ingredient found within turmeric
2. Are all curcumin products extracted naturally?
   No, many extracts are performed using chemicals
3. Is turmeric poorly absorbed?
   No, turmeric is highly bioavailable

Katie Pande

Katie is a fully qualified Medical Herbalist with a BSc degree in Herbal Medicine and is an insured member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH). Previous to studying Herbal Medicine, Katie also completed a degree in Plant and Environmental Biology at the University of St. Andrews. Katie is currently the Senior Herbal Advisor for Pukka Organic Herbs in Bristol where she trains and educates both staff and customers on the benefits of medicinal plants.

‘Keto-adapt’ your clients in 3 months in 8 easy steps

Metabolic syndrome underlies most chronically diseased states. Overweight, central adiposity, excess visceral fat, even among the ‘skinny fat’, is rampant among the over-40s. Combining the latest genomic, nutritional and sports sciences, Dr Rob Verkerk will the what, how and why of keto-adaptation, so that you can help your clients or patients burn fat in their sleep.

Dr Robert Verkerk, PhD, Scientific Director, ANH-Intl

Robert Verkerk is an internationally acclaimed scientist with over 25 years’ experience in agricultural, environmental and healthcare sustainability. He’s worked in academia, industry and the not-for-profit sector. Dr Verkerk is founder, exec & scientific director of Alliance for Natural Health International, the leading, not-for-profit education and lobbying organisation working globally to promote sustainable healthcare through the use of natural and bio-compatible approaches.

The Truth about Supplements

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Marilyn Glenville

Dr Marilyn Glenville PhD is the UK’s leading nutritionist specialising in women’s health. She is the former President of the Food and Health Forum at The Royal Society of Medicine and patron of the Daisy Network, a charity for premature menopause.She is the author of a number of internationally bestselling books including The Nutritional Health Handbook for Women. Her website is www.marilynglenville.com.

Cardio Pulse Wave Screening and targeted nutrition, a series of case studies

This presentation demonstrates before and after results accurately measured with pulse wave technology and the effectiveness of nutritional therapy. It demonstrates the unique and powerful combination of targeted nutrition, risk assessment and the latest non-invasive pulse wave analysis. It highlights early deterioration in cardiovascular health, and designs personalised programs.

Erina MacSweeney

Erina MacSweeney practices as a Nutritional Therapist in Killarney Co Kerry Ireland and works as an accounts executive for the Revive Active supplement company. Erina has a BSc in Food Science from University College Cork and a diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition from the College of Naturopathic Medicine. She specialises in cardiovascular health.

Lyme Disease: The Great Imitator

Lyme disease can be difficult to identify. Professor Puri, speaking on behalf of the Academy of Nutritional Medicine, has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and is involved in research in this area. He will first examine the vectors of the disease and its symptomatology. He will then describe how to test for both Lyme disease and its multiple co-infections, such as infections with Bartonella and Babesia. This will be followed by an overview of the nutritional sequelae of this complex but highly topical condition.

Professor Basant Puri

Professor B. K. Puri is a medical researcher and consultant at Hammersmith Hospital, Imperial College London and Breakspear Medical and medical adviser to ReMEmber and the Colchester MESH and research adviser to BRAME. He is actively involved in researching complex disorders and conditions, including Lyme disease, cancer, depression, ME, ADHD and Huntington’s chorea using state-of-the-art electrophysiological, brain scanning and biochemical and molecular biological techniques.
Along with carrying out medical studies and consulting, he supervises research into neuroimaging, mitochondrial function and nutritional medicine.

BANT will be presenting the latest Wellbeing Guidelines. The Wellbeing Guidelines provide two complementary Nutritional Therapy models which work as part of an all-encompassing framework that practitioners can use as a starting point for both individuals and groups.

Miguel Toribio-Mateas

As Chairman of BANT, the professional association for Registered Nutritional Therapists, Miguel is committed to the advancement and recognition of the Nutritional Therapy profession. He brings to his role of Chairman 15+ years of expertise in scientific, technical and medical research publishing, as well as postgraduate education in International Business, Environmental Systems Complexity, Nutritional Medicine and Clinical Neuroscience. Miguel is also considered one of the top Nutritional Therapists in the UK, with a specialism in healthy ageing.

Dietary supplementation with Sun Chlorella A helps overcome vitamin B12 deficiency in vegans and vegetarians

Sun Chlorella® A is a commercially available wholefood supplement which is believed to contain the physiologically active vitamin B12. In this presentation, I will describe the results of our recent research with vegetarians and vegans with a B12 deficiency which suggest that the vitamin B12 in Sun Chlorella® A is bioavailable and a natural way to get the vitamin B12 everyone needs.

Dr Randall Merchant

Doctor Randall Merchant is a Professor of Anatomy and Neurobiology and holds joint appointments in Neurosurgery and in Physical medicine & Rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. He also serves there as the Executive Director of the Center of Rehabilitation Science and Engineering. For over three decades, Dr. Merchant has been active in both laboratory and clinical research on new pharmaceutical agents, immunotherapy, and nutritional supplements for the treatment of patients with a traumatic brain injury, intracerebral hemorrhage, or malignant brain tumor. He has also conducted several open-label and double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical investigations of Chlorella in patients with brain cancer or with various chronic, incurable conditions such as hypertension and fibromyalgia. He has published over 100 articles and book chapters on this research.

Juicing for Health

Dr Cordi is known across Europe for her inspiring and knowledgeable insights into juicing and superfoods. During this presentation Britt will give a wealth of insights into how juicing can transform your health and boost energy levels and how, when we feed our bodies with the essential building blocks, the body can heal itself. She will demonstrate how to make delicious power-packed recipes and reveal how they can improve your health.
Britt’s research background and over 20 years experience in optimising health through superfoods, combined with her passionate juicing habits guarantees an entertaining and insightful talk.

Dr Britt Cordi

Dr. Britt Cordi – Ph.D. - Danish born Britt Cordi’s first love has always been nature and the essential role it plays for our mental, spiritual and physical health. She is the founder of LiveWheatgrass-Weizengras, the only company in Europe to offer outdoor grown organic wheatgrass Juice. The company specialises in offering unique health promoting superfoods with 110% health guarantee. Dr Cordi regularly travels around Europe and Germany enthusing others through her juicing demonstrations and talks on the health benefits of superfoods and in particular wheatgrass juice.