SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Judy Stone
Tel: (734) 994-5549
E-mail: judy@nutritionmagician.net

"Take Two Apples and Call Me in the Morning"
4 hours
If you have concerns about diabetes, cholesterol, hypoglycemia, weight, depression, reflux, fatigue, fibromyalgia, low thyroid, chronic headaches, or other chronic health issues, this workshop will set you on the road to health!

Most compromised health is caused or exacerbated by diet and lifestyle habits. Judy will explain how various food and food combinations affect the chemicals in your brain, your metabolism and your overall mental and physical health. Class will also cover shopping, planning and cooking for improving mood, eliminating fatigue, dropping some pounds and restoring or maintaining good health.

"Combating the School Lunch Dilemma"
4 hours
Learn about feeding your children to enhance their ability to learn, focus, maintain even moods and energy, and grow up healthy. This class will help you understand how diet can be used to improve ADD and ADHD and support healthy brain development and function. Learn which foods to add, which to avoid.

Judy will demonstrate recipes that are suitable for lunch boxes and snacks, and discuss how to help your whole family make the transition to a healthier way of eating. Class will include sampling, recipes and handouts.

"Making Food Your Powerful Ally"
2 hours
Forget dieting! Learn how to use food as a powerful tool in addressing problems such as fatigue, depression, poor concentration, weight gain and other chronic problems that affect your quality of life. Understand how the typical American diet/food pyramid puts most adults and children on the road to diabetes, and learn how to get off that road. You will come away with practical suggestions you can immediately use to feel better.

"Tips and Tricks for Eliminating Sugar from Your Diet "
2 hours (cooking class)
Would you like to consume less sugar or give your kids less? This class will show you some ways to do that without depriving yourself of the natural desire for the taste of sweet foods. You will learn about alternative sweeteners such as the herb Stevia and a natural sweetener made from Kiwi fruit, Trutina Dulcem. You'll learn ways to make sweet treats, substitute for sugar in dressings and sauces, and make tasty, healthy food that
will tame your sugar cravings. Sampling and recipes included.

"Healthy Meals and Snacks for Kids"
2 hours (cooking class)
Get your kids to want to eat food that’s good for them! A big part of the challenge is finding the time and the ideas for making healthy meals and snacks. In this class, we’ll discuss food that will help your kids have better concentration and behavior, as well as support their development and health. Judy will demonstrate several quick and easy, kid-approved foods that you will sample (Sesame Chicken Nuggets, Sweet Potato Fries, Peanut Butter Cookies, Lunchbox Rollups). You will receive recipes as well as ideas for other quick foods.
No sugar or refined flour products are used in any recipe.

"Fighting Fatigue"
1 hour
Fatigue is one of the most frequent complaints in today’s busy world. If you think it’s only because you’re so busy, think again! In this class we will look at look at the possible reasons you may be feeling tired all the time and discuss what you can do about it. Discover which eating habits are zapping your energy and the 7 nutritional guidelines to promote vitality. We’ll also look at things that interfere with sleep quality and discuss ways to get more from your sleep time.

"What's Food got to do with ADHD?"
2 hours
Learn what you can do nutritionally to help your child with attention deficit, behavior problems, depression and poor study habits. We will discuss some of the underlying nutritional factors that can cause or heighten these problems, such as food allergies, blood sugar irregularities, nutrient deficiencies, and food additives. Both food and supplements can significantly improve a child’s mood, behavior and functioning and can provide an alternative or a complement to medication. This class will give valuable, practical information that can ease the stress for you, your family and your child.

"Myths and Facts About Aging"
2 hours
Been to your doctor lately? Were you told that your symptoms were "a natural part of aging", and then written a prescription? Hogwash! Don’t confuse symptoms that occur frequently in the population, with what is natural. Judy will talk about common health problems and illnesses that occur as people hit midlife and beyond, and what you can do to prevent or reverse them. We will discuss how illness occurs, the effects of using common pharmaceutical drugs to treat symptoms, natural alternatives to drugs, and the primary role that good food, exercise and adequate sleep play in keeping you vital and healthy.

"Diabetes: Preventing, Managing and Reversing with Diet"
2 hours
If you are at risk for, or currently living with Diabetes, this class will help you feel better and improve your health. Adult onset diabetes is highly preventable and frequently reversible. Even those who are insulin dependent can achieve better blood sugar regulation and avoid future complications. Learn how to eat to avoid highs and lows in blood sugar, lower heart disease risk, have more energy, lose weight, improve your mood. Most people using this approach are able to successfully bring their blood sugar into normal or near normal range.

Weighty Matters: Weight Loss From a Holistic Perspective
1.5 hours
Although generally presented as a simple matter of calories in versus calories out, what makes your metabolism tick is much more complex than that. Judy will present a way of thinking that accounts for genetics, lifestyle, psychological, energetic, physiological and biochemical factors in weight. You will come away with a useful tool for you to evaluate factors that may be relevant in your situation, as well as much food for thought.