January 2009

Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez, MD

Dr. Rodriguez obtained his medical degree from the National Autonomous University of Mexico and did his post-graduate and fellowship in the United States, Canada and Mexico.  He is a postgraduate in Nuclear Medicine and in 1976 joined the group that co founded what is now known as International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center in Baja California, Mexico.

Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez became involved with nutritional and metabolic approaches to cancer and other degenerative diseases and since 1979 has headed International Bio Care Hospital and Medical Center.  He has implemented innovated medical protocols sharing information with numerous consultants and research institutes around the world and has participated in symposia and workshops in the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Asia, New Zealand and Mexico.  He has undertaken collaborative reseach projects in Mexico and foreign institutions in the use of cellular therapy, childhood retardation, ozone, gene therapy, whole-body hyperthermia and intravenous hyper aliminatation in cancer and degenerative diseases.  Physicians and patients from around the world seeking information on the latest advancements in metabolic/nutritional therapy regularly consult him.

At the International Bio Care Hospital in Baja California Mexico he heads a distinguished staff of doctors and researchers.  Since 1982 when the present facility was opened, the first integrative medicine center was available for physicians and researchers around the world.

Currently, Dr. Rodriguez is involved with supplementation for optimum health performance and anti-aging protocols; innovative cancer programs; and oxidative therapies for chronic infectious processes as well as the management of this widely recognized facility.

Dr. Rodriguez may be contacted via his website www.biocarehospital.com

February 2009

Dr. Frank Ervolino, ND

The conventiional oncology community is quietly admitting that 50 years of trying to debulk cancer tumors with chemo and radiation is not yielding the results hoped for.  Now the emphasis is on developing drugs that are metabolilc response modifiers such as Gleevec, which can disrupt a cancer cell's metabolism.  It turns out that natural therapies have been going in this direction all along and these natural metabolic response modifiers are the subject of Dr. Frank Ervolino's talk.

Dr. Frank Ervolino has practiced in the Jupiter, FL area since 2001 when he joined the Mind/Body Institute of Jupiter Hospital.  He joined the staff of Jupiter Medical Center in 2002.  Since then he has been in private practice.  Presently Dr. Ervolino is involved with a medical education project for Palm Beach Community College where he serves as adjunct faculty, CEO of Affordable Health Inc., and as medical director for a new medical service which will  be starting soon in the Palm Beach Gardens area.  Dr. Ervolino is also a writer, having served as the Senior research editor for Better Nutrition Magazine.  Dr. Ervolino also served on the Florida State Board of Acupuncture for the Department of Health where he was the board chairman.

Dr. Ervolino may be contacted via his website at www.drervolino.com

March 2009

George Eisman, Registered Dietitian and Nutritional Consultant 

George Eisman has been a Registered Dietitian since 1978.  He is the founder of the Association of Vegetarian Dietitians and Nutrition Educators, and co-founder and first Chairman-Elect of the Vegetarian Nutrition Practice Group of the American Dietetic Association.  He has worked as a dietitian at Miami Children's Hospital and Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, and at Wesley Woods Nursing Home in Atlanta, before serving as a Public Health Nutritionis for the State Health Departments of Florida, Georgia and North Carolina.

He has taught nutrition at the college and university level for over 20 years, having served as a faculty member at Florida State University, Broward Community College and Miami-Dade Community College.

He is the Education Director of the Coalition for Cancer Prevention, Pembroke Pines, FL.  He is also the author of two books, "The Most Noble Diet:  Food Selection and Ethics" and "The Basic Course in Vegetarian and Vegan Diet".  He was induced into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame by the North American Vegetarian Society in 1993.

George Eisman  may be contacted via his website at http://vegforlife.org/

April 2009

Roberta Crawford, Iron Overload Expert

Roberta Crawford has been an expert on Hemochromatosis (Iron Overload) after years of being a patient administered iron by doctors.  With luck, she was accidentally diagnosed with iron overload at death's door.

Ms. Crawford wanted to share this good luck with others and founded an international corporation, Iron Overload Diseases Association, Inc., with membership across the country.  She authored a book, "The Iron Elephant" as well as a mystery novel, "Tik... Tik... Tik", based on iron toxicity.

Her early career began with study in radio engineering at the University of Cincinnati where she received a second class radio telephone license.  She worked in radio and TV many years as announcer and writer, then in newspapers with her last jobs at Channel 5 in Palm Beach, the Palm Beach Times and The Stuart News.  From then on she worked passionately and single-mindedly with the Corporation, traveling, publishing a newsletter and holding annual medical symposiums to save lives.  She tells an incredible story of over 26 years of working with people from all over the world with this affliction.

States Ms. Crawford, "I am delighted to share my message with people involved in cancer.  It is essential to understand that cancer cells can't grow without a good supply of iron to feed them." 

May 2009

Raymond Francis, Sc.D., M.Sc., RNC

Raymond Francis is recognized as one of the few scientists to achieve a breakthrough understanding of health and disease.  On the cutting-edge of biological science, Raymond, a graduate of M.I.T., is an internationally acclaimed leader in optimal-health maintenance.  Dr. Francis has created an entirely new concept of health along with a simple program for achieving it called the Beyond Health Model.  Having survived and fully recovered from a terminal illness by using his knowledge of biochemistry, Raymond has devoted his life to improving the health of people everywhere.

• End disease in your life
• Prevent and reverse cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's and every other chronic disease.
• Live without pain, drugs, slowing down as you age or major medical expenses.
• Enjoy life as it is meant to be--disease free

Raymond Francis may be contacted at 1-800-250-3063 or via his website at www.beyondhealth.com

June 2009

Jay D. Foster

Jay Foster has been involved in the field of Applied Clinical Nutrition for the past 32 years.  He is a Licensed Nutritional Counselor in Florida and is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with the International and American Association of Clinical Nutritionists (IAACN).  He was appointed to the Scientific Council of the Clinical Nutrition Certification Board in 1990 and has been a member ever since.

In 1982, Mr. Foster established Body Chemistry Associates, Inc., in Miami and still serves as President and Executive Director.  More and more, science is revealing benefits of nutrition for the prevention of degenerative disease and the maintenance of optimal health.  Many people today spend thousands of dollars, taking many different supplements, off the shelf, without really knowing what their bodies truly need.  Jay's BodyChem(TM) Program is a revolutionary approach to determining your individual nutritional needs.  It has been experienced by thousands of people from around the world for nearly three decades.

 In addition to his private practice, Mr. Foster consults with physicians both locally and internationally.  He has been interviewed extensively on local media and for over 10 years he has hosted his own radio program, "Health Connection Radio", now on broadcast Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri at 9:30-10:00 a.m. EST and Sat, Sun 10:00 a.m. EST on WLVJ 1040am in South Florida.  The show is also simulcast on the internet at www.1800chemist.com .

The benefits of therapeutic nutrients has been demonstrated in many different degenerative diseases.  Jay will explain specific roles played by minerals and vitamins in controlling enzyme function.  Enzymes control most every chemical reaction in our cells and all enzymes need coenzymes (vitamins) and cofactors (minerals) to carry out their function.  Deficiencies or imbalances in these nutrients affect the chemical reactions and have ramifications in Mood Disorders, Heart Disease, Brain Aging and Osteoporosis.  Don't miss his fascinating presentation filled with practical information for attendees.

September 2009

Dr. Herbert Slavin

Dr. Slavin has been in practice for over 20 years and specializaes ini Internal Medicine.  In Institute of Advanced Medicine was established by Herbert R. Slavin, M.D. more than 10 years ago.  Dr. Slavin is Board Certified and is on the staff of two hospitals.  He is also a Diplomate of the American College for the Advancement in Medicine and the American Board of Chelation Therapy.  Memberships also include, the American Preventive Medical Association and the American Pain Society.

Dr. Slavin has also been a guest lecturer on issues of disease prevention and alternative medicine, and is the host of his radio show "Healthline" broadcast Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 AM-12 PM on WLVJ-1040 AM radio.  Dr. Slavin can be reached at his office at 954-748-4991 or via his website www.drslavin.com .

Janet Cimorelli

Janet Cimorelli is a Licensed Clinical Nutritionist and Health Talk Radio Host and Author.  She has worked with clients for more than twenty five years. With the experienced gathered from client feedback as well as traveling the United States, Canada and Europe, she has amassed a wealth of information of inestimable value for her work.

October 2009

Dr. David Newman

Topic:  Women's Health and Balancing Hormones.  Clearing Myths and Highlighting Current Info

Wipe out the myths.  Clarify the facts.  Review the available research on women's hormonal balance and its role in PMS, menopause and breast cancer.

This lecture will look at the history, the science, the relationship between environment and our health and making the right choices in care and prevention. Information discussed will focus on nutritional choices that affect estrogen metabolism.

Dr. David Newman has extensive background in alternative and progressive medicine that includes: completion of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine certification program and the AFMCP Program from the Institute for Functional Medicine. He is a licensed chiropractic physician, certified as a naturopathic physician, licensed in acupuncture and is an adjunct professor for Miami Dade College Department of Health and Related Sciences.

He is past president of several community health and business organizations including past president of PATH and was appointed to several State of Florida boards dealing with health issues.

Dr. Newman currently teaches, serves as a corporate consultant and maintains a clinical nutrition practice in Miami.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Bring a friend to this very important lecture and get some straight answers to your hormonal issues.

November 2009

Alicia Sirkin, RDH, BFRP - Certified Bach Flower Practitioner

Managing Emotions with Bach Flower Remedies - A Drugless Solution through life's difficulties

Alicia Sirkin has been an advocate of Bach Original Flower Remedies for over 24 years.  A leading authority, speaker, media consultant, researcher and internationally published author, Alicia teaches the international Bach Flower Essences Level I Introductory Course.  Experienced in teaching Bach Flower Remedy continuing education (CE) programs to nurses in hospital settings, dental professionals at national conferences, and non-CE programs to students at university settings and in integrative medical facilities.  Alicia is a frequent guest on radio and television programs.

Founder and director of The Sirkin Creative Living Center, LLC, Alicia co-authored the globally recognized Bach Flower Essences Quick Reference Guide and is published in books and magazines.  Her scientific research is published in the Journal of Complementary Health Practice Review.

In addition to consulting with private individuals, Alicia facilitates programs on Bach Flower Remedies to consumers, and medical and corporate groups.  The emotion-balancing 38 Bach Original Flower Remedies can help manage challenging emotions by improving mental and emotional states to restore positivity and inner calm.  Join Alicia for an informative evening and learn which flower remedies can help you better cope with stress and anxiety, illness, sleep difficulties, difficult transitions,grief and loss, and the strain of caregiver responsibiliites.  Remedies for other challenging emotional states will be discussed depending upon the group's areas of interest.