Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc.

Read this interesting article from Sciencedaily.com on the link between potassium and lowering blood pressure.

 

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/04/170405130950.htm

According to Canadian Helene Charlebois your high fibre foods such as grains and vegetables and Omega 3 filled foods can help low your cholesterol….take a look.

 

 

Do we really understand what 10 g of sugar means? Find out how to read nutrition labels with Canadian Registered Dietitian, Helene Charlebois.  Remember she will be here May 6-7. Book your tickets at this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nutrition-for-non-nutritionists-workshop-tickets-32386273215?aff=es2.

 

Brief Biography of Dr V. Rene Best

Dr. Best is a physician in private practice in Barbados and he also serves as the Force Medical Officer of the Barbados Defense Force where he carries the rank of Captain.. At present he is the Rehabilitation Coordinator on the Medical Panel of the West Indies Cricket Board.

After completing his Undergraduate medical training at the University of the West Indies, he went on to receive a MSc in Family Medicine with distinction, followed by a DM (Doctor of Medicine postgraduate degree) in Family Medicine. He also holds a MSc in Sports Medicine and certification in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine.

Dr. Best has served as a Barbados National team doctor for various sports and has done several tours including CAC Games, Pan Am Games, World Military Games, Youth Olympics and Commonwealth Games.

He is the President of Barbados Sports Medicine Association as well as a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Anti-Doping Commission and the Barbados Football Association Medical Committee.

He is a former Under 20 Chess Champion and enjoys running 5K, 10K and half marathon races.

Dr. Best will be speaking at the upcoming nutrition workshops with Canadian Registered Dietitian, Helene Charlebois in May 2017.

 

Helene talks about testosterone and food….take a look.

 

https://biteable.com/watch/embed/upcoming-event-in-may-2017-1348717

Upcoming Event in May 2017 on Biteable.

Here Helene looks at Eating for your genetic type..

Did you know….

That in your saliva, scientists can isolate 7 specific genes which can determine your susceptibility to specific diseases.

What the video to find out more….

Communication in Cancer Care

Thursday, 22 June 2017, 530pm-9.00pm

3 W’s Pavilion, UWI, St. Michael

Good communication between patients with cancer, family caregivers, and the health care team helps improve patients’ well-being and quality of life. Communicating about concerns and decision making is important during all phases of treatment and supportive care for cancer. (www.cancer.gov)

As emphasized in the recent NCI-designated cancer center directors’ report, Accelerating Success against Cancer, “Patient-provider communications play a critical role in determining who will engage in health-enhancing lifestyles that reduce cancer risk. They impact the likelihood that a person at risk for cancer will seek and engage in appropriate screening, and they also determine whether appropriate pharmaco-therapies are used, and used appropriately to effectively blend with critical behavioral and lifestyle changes.”

Understanding how to optimize the communication process between patients/family and the health care delivery team is essential to our goal of reducing the burden of cancer.

This CME will explore various aspects of communication in cancer care and will feature Miami-based Radiation Oncologist Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett and local health care providers.

Pre-registration:

www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com

BDS$75.00 – Physicians

BDS$55.00 – Nurses & Allied Health

BDS$35.00 – Students with ID (limited spots)

Payment Locations:

• Online- Ticketpal.com
• Ticketpal locations: A& B Music Supplies Sheraton’ Sundek Boutique Limegrove; Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre.
• Payment pick-up: hhccmeevents@gmail.com; Call or message 246-253-9384

 

Full programme – to be announced.

Topics include:

• Communication in the Cancer Journey
• Effective Communication in Palliative Care
• Nurse-patient Communication in Cancer Care
• Assessing Patient Communication in Cancer Care
• Exploring Communication Skills
  • Establishing trust and rapport.
  • Gathering information from the patient and the patient’s family.
  • Giving bad news and other information about the illness.
  • Addressing patient emotions.
  • Eliciting concerns.

About the Guest Speaker

 

Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett (known by her patients as Dr. EB) is board certified in Radiation Oncology. She is passionate about patient care and believes that every patient is special and unique. Her philosophy is that when patients, their spouses and family members entrust their lives into her hands, she should summon all her zeal, knowledge and expertise to unreservedly render the best care to all her patients. She has authored multiple articles; is co-chair of the SCCA Breast Committee, and serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of SCMA, the South Carolina Cancer Control Advisory Committee (CCAC) and the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO) Membership Committee.

Sponsored By:

Whether you are a Health Professional or Fitness Professional,  Hibiscus Health Caribbean Inc has something for you! Join us on our Nutrition Education Weekend on May 6 or May 7 and here from Nutrition and Obesity Expert Helene Charlebois as she delivers Nutrition for Non-Nutritionists and Nutrition for Fitness Professionals and Enthusiasts. Registration is BDS$150.00. RSVP now at www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com.

 

Hibiscus Health Caribbean is pleased to welcome back Helene Charlebois, Canadian Registered Dietitian, Nutrition and Obesity Expert to our shores to present “Nutrition for Non- Nutritionists” and “Nutrition for Fitness Professionals” on May 6 and May 7, 2017. Pre-register at www.hibiscushealthcaribbeanevents.eventbrite.com.

Nutrition for Non-Nutritionists – Seminar & Workshop

May 6,  2017 Conference Room, Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, 1.00-6.30pm

This seminar event is designed for health professionals whom are not experts in nutrition and/or weight management but work with people who would benefit from such interventions. In countries like Barbados and the Caribbean in general where many people suffer from chronic non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol knowledge of food and nutrition interventions which are scientific and evidence based is critical to making an impact in each patient’s lives. Together, with multi-disciplines involved in patient care, we can make a difference. Stronger together!

Do you work in the healthcare field but are not a nutrition expert? There is so much confusion about food and nutrition in our society today. Come join us to learn about the “who, what, where, when & how” of the nutrition world facilitated by Registered Dietitian & Nutrition Influencer Helene Charlebois (hcnutrition.com).

Draft Programme:

Time	Topic
1.00-1.10	Introductions
1.10-2.30	1.                  Why do we eat? –          Current trends in nutrition 2.                  Nutrition Fundamentals –          Let’s start at the beginning: vitamins and minerals and the likes 3.                  Food First!!!! –          Reliance on pills and potions? –          What about food? 4.                  Evidence-based nutrition: Facts, Fiction & Food
2.30-3.00	Break
3.00-4.30	5.                  Evidence-based nutrition: Facts, Fiction & Food 6.                  Weight management: Practical hands-on tools and strategies to help you help your patient make changes
4.30-4.45	Break
4.45-6.00	7.                  Protein and the latest in research: how much is too much? 8.                  Controlling co-morbidities with Nutrition 9.                  Work Session: Take action 10.              Mind, Mood and Your Food 11.              Nutrition & Immunity
6.00-6.30	12.              Putting it all into practice

 

Nutrition for Fitness Professionals & Enthusiasts

May 7,  2017 Conference Room, Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, 1.00-6.30pm

This workshop is geared toward all professionals involved in fitness and health and fitness ie: personal trainers, physiotherapists, chiropractors, wellness coaches, kinesiologists, exercise physiologists, dance instructors (all types), gymnastic enthusiasts, Physical Education teachers and other professionals of similar types.

Training professionally or assisting a client in getting fit or losing weight requires nutrition knowledge and practices which are scientifically researched and proven to improve performance.

Programme – “Nutrition for Fitness Professionals & Enthusiasts”

 

Time	Topic	Speaker
1.00-1.05	Introductions
1.05-1.30	Current Situation: Movement, Fitness, Sports, Nutrition	Dr. Rene Best, Sports Medicine Specialist
1.30-2.30	Why Do We Eat	Helene Charlebois, RD
	Nutrition 101: The Fundamentals
	Food, Facts & Myths: Wading through health claims, food labels and consumer information –           Is sugar really that bad? –           What about coconut oil? –           Current trends in nutrition
2.30-3.00	Break/ Sponsors’ Exhibits
3.00-4.00	Weight management – Diets 101, Pills and Potions, What works and what does not – Fundamentals of weight management – Balancing carbs and proteins – Effective quick and easy tools for you to have results with your clients lose weight and keep it off
4.00-4.45	How to improve performance: – Science and Nutrition – Protein needs: what does the science tell us – Supplementation – Creatine, Taurine, energy booster and more –  what works	Helene Charlebois, RD Dr. Rene Best, Sports Medicine Specialist
4.45-5.00	Break/ Sponsors’ Exhibits
5.00-6.15	Are you giving your client the right information?	Helene Charlebois, RD
	Nutrition in various types of training
	The client with Diabetes, Hypertension, High Cholesterol
	Obesity: how to truly make a difference in helping your client achieve a healthy weight
6.15-6.30	Best Practices: what actually works for you?