Event Calendar

FEBRUARY

February 16, 2010 - Combating Depression with Natural Medicine at
Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 7-8pm Glastonbury, CT
An estimated 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will cover how dietary and lifestyle changes can improve mood, and will discuss the scientific research supporting the use of herbal therapies and nutritional supplements for patients with mild to moderate depression. Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates, will be accompanying Dr. Shawn Carney. She will be discussing how massage decreases the effects of depression on the musculoskeletal and nervous system, as well as demonstrating how massage can help with the “depressed posture.”

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Tim Holly Bishel at Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc., 2836 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 Phone 860-657-9131 or http://www.gardenoflight.net/ .

February 20, 2010 - Combating Depression with Natural Medicine at
Whole Foods Market 3-4pm Bishop’s Corner, West Hartford, CT
An estimated 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will cover how dietary and lifestyle changes can improve mood, and will discuss the scientific research supporting the use of herbal therapies and nutritional supplements for patients with mild to moderate depression. Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates, will be accompanying Dr. Shawn Carney. She will be discussing how massage decreases the effects of depression on the musculoskeletal and nervous system, as well as demonstrating how massage can help with the “depressed posture.”

February 24, 2010 - Dietary Advice and Natural Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes at Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Avon, CT
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will address how problems with blood sugar control develop. He will provide information on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, and what to do once diagnosed. Dr. Carney will also discuss specific dietary recommendations and supplements that can be very effective in helping control blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Tim Smulders at Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc., 395 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001 Phone 860-409-2196 or http://www.gardenoflight.net/ .

February 25, 2010 – Combating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Natural Medicine at Granby Village Health Inc. 6:30-7:30 Granby, CT
Vague but common gastrointestinal symptoms may indicate a disorder called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which is often under-diagnosed and difficult to treat with prescription medications. This bothersome condition will be discussed by Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician. He will provide perspectives on the cause of IBS and talk about natural approaches for treatment.
* For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Lori Lee Love at Granby Village Health Inc., Granby Village Shops, Rt. 189, 10 Hartford Ave., Granby, CT 06035 Phone 860-844-8608 or Granbyvillagehealth@yahoo.com .

February 27, 2010 - Combating Depression with Natural Medicine at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC 12-1pm Plainville, CT
An estimated 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will cover how dietary and lifestyle changes can improve mood, and will discuss the scientific research supporting the use of herbal therapies and nutritional supplements for patients with mild to moderate depression. Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates, will be accompanying Dr. Shawn Carney. She will be discussing how massage decreases the effects of depression on the musculoskeletal and nervous system, as well as demonstrating how massage can help with the “depressed posture.”

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Nancy Giannini at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC, 28 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone 860-747-0164

MARCH

March 2, 2010 - Alternatives to Medication for ADHD at
Avon Free Public Library 7-8pm Avon, CT
Children and adults both struggle with these difficult disorders which disrupt productivity and success in school. For children, parents and adults who do not want to use medications, there are effective and science-based natural treatment options. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will discuss how dietary changes and nutritional supplementation can successfully treat patients with ADD/ADHD.

*For additional information on this lecture, please contact Ann Emerson at
Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT, 06001 Phone 860-673-9712 or http://www.avonctlibrary.info/ .

March 4, 2010 – Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides Naturally at
Passiflora Tea Room, Café, and Herbal Room 7-8pm New Hartford, CT
The most commonly prescribed drug in the United States is a statin medication prescribed to lower high lipid levels. Unfortunately, these types of medications can have serious side effects. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss science-based natural methods to lower cholesterol and triglycerides to acceptable levels. Dr. Carney will also address the influence of glycemic index and insulin levels on blood lipids.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Sandy Lee at
Passiflora Tea Room, Café & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057 Phone 860-379-8327 or www.passiflorateas.com .

March 16, 2010 - Dietary Advice and Natural Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes at
Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 7-8pm Glastonbury, CT
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will address how problems with blood sugar control develop. He will provide information on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, and what to do once diagnosed. Dr. Carney will also discuss specific dietary recommendations and supplements that can be very effective in helping control blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications.

March 18, 2010 - Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Relax the Back 7-8pm Avon, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.

*For additional information on this lecture, please contact Linda Angel at
Relax the Back, 380-R West Main St (next to Verizon Wireless), Avon, CT 06001 Phone 860-651-3336 or www.relaxtheback.com .

March 24, 2010 – Combating Depression with Natural Medicine at
Health Food Corner 6:30-7:30pm Winsted, CT
An estimated 15% of people will experience depression at some point in their lives. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will cover how dietary and lifestyle changes can improve mood, and will discuss the scientific research supporting the use of herbal therapies and nutritional supplements for patients with mild to moderate depression. Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates, will be accompanying Dr. Shawn Carney. She will be discussing how massage decreases the effects of depression on the musculoskeletal and nervous system, as well as demonstrating how massage can help with the “depressed posture.”

March 25, 2010 – Dietary Advice and Natural Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes at
Granby Village Health Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Granby, CT
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will address how problems with blood sugar control develop. He will provide information on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, and what to do once diagnosed. Dr. Carney will also discuss specific dietary recommendations and supplements that can be very effective in helping control blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications.

* For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Lori Lee Love at Granby Village Health Inc., Granby Village Shops, Rt. 189, 10 Hartford Ave., Granby, CT 06035 Phone 860-844-8608 or Granbyvillagehealth@yahoo.com .

March 27, 2010 - Dietary Advice and Natural Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC 12-1pm Plainville, CT
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will address how problems with blood sugar control develop. He will provide information on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, and what to do once diagnosed. Dr. Carney will also discuss specific dietary recommendations and supplements that can be very effective in helping control blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Nancy Giannini at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC, 28 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone 860-747-0164

March 27, 2010 - Dietary Advice and Natural Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes at
Whole Foods Market 3-4pm Bishop’s Corner, West Hartford, CT
Type 2 diabetes is becoming an epidemic in the United States. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will address how problems with blood sugar control develop. He will provide information on how to prevent type 2 diabetes, and what to do once diagnosed. Dr. Carney will also discuss specific dietary recommendations and supplements that can be very effective in helping control blood sugar levels and prevent debilitating complications.

APRIL

April 1, 2010 - Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Passiflora Tea Room, Café, and Herbal Room 7-8pm New Hartford, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.

April 13, 2010 - How to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally at
Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 7-8pm Glastonbury, CT
Osteoporosis is a silent disease, only detected by bone density tests or, if severe enough, by x-rays. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician located in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will explain how osteoporosis develops over a lifetime and how we can help prevent its effects as well as clarify common confusion about what can be done once osteoporosis or osteopenia is discovered. Dr. Carney will discuss effective natural treatment options. Donatella Fino, LMT, will accompany Dr. Carney in discussing osteoporosis. Donatella will go over the muscles associated with osteoporosis and how massage can offer a lot of symptomatic relief.

April 21, 2010 – Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides Naturally at
Health Food Corner 6:30-7:30pm Winsted, CT
The most commonly prescribed drug in the United States is a statin medication prescribed to lower high lipid levels. Unfortunately, these types of medications can have serious side effects. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss science-based natural methods to lower cholesterol and triglycerides to acceptable levels. Dr. Carney will also address the influence of glycemic index and insulin levels on blood lipids.

April 24, 2010 Natural Approaches for Patients with Asthma at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC 12-1pm Plainville, CT
The quality of life can be significantly impacted when suffering from asthma. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will describe potential causes of asthma including inflammation, food sensitivities and environmental allergens. He will also discuss how to identify and address these problems using natural medicines, avoidance of certain substances, dietary recommendations and lifestyle approaches. Along with Dr. Shawn Carney, Donatella Fino, LMT will discuss the muscular complications associated with asthma and how massage can be used to relieve those ailments. She will also be providing a massage demo and breathing techniques which can help the asthma sufferer.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Nancy Giannini at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC, 28 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone 860-747-0164

April 24, 2010 – Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides Naturally at
Whole Foods Market 3-4pm Bishop’s Corner, West Hartford, CT
The most commonly prescribed drug in the United States is a statin medication prescribed to lower high lipid levels. Unfortunately, these types of medications can have serious side effects. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss science-based natural methods to lower cholesterol and triglycerides to acceptable levels. Dr. Carney will also address the influence of glycemic index and insulin levels on blood lipids.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Erica Welch at Whole Foods Market, Bishop’s Corner, 340 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06117 Phone 860-523-7174 or on the web at http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/bishopscorner/ and on Facebook under Bishops Corner.

April 27, 2010 - Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Avon Free Public Library 7-8pm Avon, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.

*For additional information on this lecture, please contact Ann Emerson at
Avon Free Public Library, 281 Country Club Road, Avon, CT, 06001 Phone 860-673-9712 or http://www.avonctlibrary.info/ .

April 28, 2010 - How to Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis Naturally at
Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Avon, CT
Osteoporosis is a silent disease, only detected by bone density tests or, if severe enough, by x-rays. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician located in the Hartford Hospital Avon Wellness Center, will explain how osteoporosis develops over a lifetime and how we can help prevent its effects as well as clarify common confusion about what can be done once osteoporosis or osteopenia is discovered. Dr. Carney will discuss effective natural treatment options.

April 29, 2010 – Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides Naturally at
Granby Village Health Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Granby, CT
The most commonly prescribed drug in the United States is a statin medication prescribed to lower high lipid levels. Unfortunately, these types of medications can have serious side effects. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss science-based natural methods to lower cholesterol and triglycerides to acceptable levels. Dr. Carney will also address the influence of glycemic index and insulin levels on blood lipids.

MAY

May 11, 2010 - Natural Approaches for Patients with Asthma at
Garden of Light Natural Foods Inc. 7-8pm Glastonbury, CT
The quality of life can be significantly impacted when suffering from asthma. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will describe potential causes of asthma including inflammation, food sensitivities and environmental allergens. He will also discuss how to identify and address these problems using natural medicines, avoidance of certain substances, dietary recommendations and lifestyle approaches. Along with Dr. Shawn Carney, Donatella Fino, LMT will discuss the muscular complications associated with asthma and how massage can be used to relieve those ailments. She will also be providing a massage demo and breathing techniques which can help the asthma sufferer.

May 19, 2010 Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Health Food Corner 6:30-7:30pm Winsted, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Sue or Bob Bailey at Health Food Corner, 390 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098 Phone 860-738-9222 or http://www.healthfoodcorner.net/ .

May 22, 2010 Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC 12-1pm Plainville, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.

*For additional information on the Spring Natural Health Lecture Series, please contact Nancy Giannini at
Nutrition Kingdom, LLC, 28 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062 Phone 860-747-0164

May 27, 2010 - Natural Approaches for Patients with Asthma at
Granby Village Health Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Granby, CT
The quality of life can be significantly impacted when suffering from asthma. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will describe potential causes of asthma including inflammation, food sensitivities and environmental allergens. He will also discuss how to identify and address these problems using natural medicines, avoidance of certain substances, dietary recommendations and lifestyle approaches. Along with Dr. Shawn Carney, Donatella Fino, LMT will discuss the muscular complications associated with asthma and how massage can be used to relieve those ailments. She will also be providing a massage demo and breathing techniques which can help the asthma sufferer.

JUNE

June 24, 2010 - Integrative Medicine for Arthritis Sufferers at
Granby Village Health Inc. 6:30-7:30pm Granby, CT
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form of arthritic disease and affects a large proportion of the population over 40 years of age. Dr. Shawn M. Carney, a naturopathic physician, will discuss how osteoarthritis develops, where osteoarthritis is commonly found and how it varies from other less common forms of arthritis. Dr. Carney will also discuss the most common avenues of osteoarthritis management such as nutritional supplementation, exercise, and physical therapies. Dr. Carney will also be accompanied by Donatella Fino, a licensed massage therapist with Whole Health Associates. She will be discussing the benefits massage therapy offers to an osteoarthritis sufferer, along with a demo and self massage tips.