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Digital Seminar

Eat for the Health of It


Speaker:
Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS
Duration:
2 Hours 02 Minutes
Language:
Presented in EN, subtitles in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR, handouts in EN, ES, DE, IT, and FR
Copyright:
15 Dec, 2022
Product Code:
POS065230
Media Type:
Digital Seminar


Description

What can we eat to improve the immune system, build normal tissues and reduce abnormal cell growth?  There is plenty of information available to help us understand the role of food as health support.  “Let thy food be thy medicine and exercise is essential.”  Karen Pryor PhD, PT, DPT, ND, CH, CPRCS will delve into facts and stories of how changing what patients eat, combined with their activity level, changed their health, inflammation and pain levels.  Whether pre-op, post-op, oncology patient or physical trauma, food may change the healing ability and energy levels.

Credit


Self-Study Credit

This self-study program consists of 2.25 clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary by country and local regulatory bodies. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your local regulatory organization to determine specific eligibility and requirements. 



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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President's Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society.


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Program Information

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Evaluate and list anti-inflammatory foods.
  2. Empower the patient with knowledge regarding nutritious food to eat and those foods to avoid.
  3. Apply alkaline nutrition to inhibit cancer cell growth.
  4. Construct home programs utilizing knowledge of nutraceuticals, mindfulness, and hydration.

Outline

  • Farming the same soil
  • Nutrients needed for healing
  • Anti-inflammatory foods and calming the patient
  • Where to shop and how to clean food
  • Movement and inertia – exercise is key
  • Gerson diet and philosophies of thought for healing
  • Take away information for patient consultation and information

Target Audience

  • Nurses
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Physician Assistants

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