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What is Blackmores Mineral Therapy?

Naturopath Maurice Blackmore pioneered Mineral Therapy in Australia in the 1930s. The therapy is based on the application of eleven minerals, supplied in physiologically active doses. Mineral Therapy adheres to naturopathic principles in treating the individual, not just the symptoms, and offers a simple and effective therapy to support clinical outcomes.

Blackmores Mineral Therapy is appropriate for use for preventative ageing strategies because:

• It complements other modalities• It is suitable for the elderly, babies, children, pregnant and

lactating women • It addresses the cause, not just the symptoms• It is well tolerated and non-toxic at the prescribed dosage• It is an inexpensive and effective modality that encourages

patient compliance• It is useful for both acute and chronic conditions• It has almost 80 years of empirical experience

Testimonials

“One of the best presentations ever” Naturopath, Hobart

“Excellent. Best couple of hours lecture I’ve experienced for a while. Thank you.” Naturopath, SA

“Please come back! Excellent and knowledgeable speakers. Pharmacist. WA

Practitioners: $49.95 (incl. GST) Students: $39.95 (incl. GST)Please ensure you RSVP to avoid disappointment. Cancellations must be received 7 days prior to the event to have your payment fully refunded.

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from previous Blackmores workshops:

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WITH Dr Raymond Schwartz, MBBS, FRACP, PhD Elizabeth d’Avigdor Dip. Nut., DMH, M.Cl.Sc. (Comp.Med)

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DATE VENUE STATE RSVP – Contact your State Representative OR/ FAX registration form TIME

April 30th Riverview Hotel Cnr Kingsford Smith Drive & Hunt Street, Hamilton, Brisbane QLD Kate Insel Ph: 07 3101 7901 Fax: 07 3378 4277 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

May 7th The Amora Hotel 649 Bridge Road, Richmond, Melbourne VIC Tahnee Green Ph: 03 9099 2001 Fax: 03 9099 2099 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

May 8th Grand Chifley Adelaide 208 South Terrace, Adelaide SA Tahnee Green Ph: 08 8162 3401 Fax: 08 8162 3444 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

May 14th Salamanca Inn 10 Gladstone Street, Hobart TAS Tahnee Green Ph: 03 9099 2001 Fax: 03 9099 2099 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

May 22nd Amora Hotel 11 Jamison Street, Sydney NSW Amelia Swerdlow Ph: 02 9910 5199 Fax: 02 9910 5622 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

May 28th Mantra on Hay 201 Hay Street, Perth WA Renae Tucker Ph: 08 9373 6801 Fax: 08 9478 3440 6.15pm Registration, 7pm-9pm Workshop

In 2011, there was an estimated 298,000 people living with dementia in Australia.1 By 2050 the scale of cognitive decline will dwarf almost all other social issues facing Australia.2

Healthcare professionals need to be aware of the markers for cognitive decline, vascular dementia and Alzheimers, with dementia being the third leading cause of death in 2010. 3

You have a vital role to play in identifying at-risk patients potentially long before they need specialist intervention. Recognising the early signs and symptoms of dementia is critical for patient management, developing prevention strategies and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Timely prevention can delay the onset of cognitive decline.

Accurate diagnosis is important because many conditions have dementia-like symptoms including stroke, depression, alcoholism, infections, hormone disorders, nutritional deficiencies and brain tumours. Anxiety and depression can be a marker for increased cognitive decline with ageing.4

Join special guest Dr. Raymond Schwartz, Neurologist & Geriatrician MBBS, FRACP, PhD and naturopath Elizabeth d’Avigdor at this topical workshop for a review of current research, medications and the place for CM therapies in dementia prevention and management.

1. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/dementia-1 Accessed: February 26 20132. Productivity Commission 2011, Caring for Older Australians, Report No. 53, Final Inquiry Report, Canberra Accessed: February 19 20133. http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/dementia-1 Accessed: February 26 2013 4. Russ, T. et al: Psychological distress as a risk factor for dementia death. Archives of internal medicine 2011; 171 (20)

This workshop will explore:• An explanation of the pathological changes that occur in the ageing

brain associated with cognitive decline• How to identify risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and other types of

dementias in your patients• Practical case discussion • The implications of anxiety as a major risk factor for dementia• An explanation of MMSE, a simple test used in clinic to identify

potential cognitive dysfunction• The naturopathic approach, including Mineral Therapy guidelines to

help manage issues faced by elderly patients with dementia. These include anxiety, digestive issues, incontinence and urinary tract infections, insomnia and behavioural changes

Shedding light on issues associated with cognitive decline

BooK now!Book before the 31st March 2013Practitioners: Student:

$44.95 (inc. GST)

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Workshop attendees receive over $90 value:

• Referenced course workbook with comprehensive resource list and carers information guide

• Product• Body Signs Chart• A3 Mineral Therapy Quick Reference wall chart• A4 Mineral Therapy Quick Reference Chart • A4 Herb and Mineral Companion Chart• A healthy meal with vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free options• Certificate of attendance and CPE points*• PlUS FREE access to the online webcast

Elizabeth has over 20 years in clinical practice and is an experienced researcher and educator with a Masters of Clinical Science (Comp. Med). A busy clinic on the Sydney’s Northern Beaches ensures Elizabeth continues to understand the complexities of clinical practice.

* Please confirm with your professional association.

Dr Raymond Schwartz, MBBS, FRACP, PhD

Graduated University of Sydney 1982 - FRACP 1991 - Neurologist & Geriatrician, completed a PhD at Sydney University on small vessel disease and its relationship to Parkinson disease. Visiting medical officer at St George Public and Private Hospital and is a managing partner of Southern Neurology, Sydney. Raymond’s interest and experience is in Neurodegenerative disease (Parkinson’s disease, dementia and

Ageing BrainsPractitioners: $49.95 (inc. GST) Student: $39.95 (inc. GST)

stroke), general Neurology and Neurophysiology. Raymond also has a great interest in CM therapies, has memberships with the Australasian Association of Neurology (AAN), Australia Society for Geriatric Medicine, Stroke Society of Australasia, Epilepsy Society, Movement Disorder Society, M S Society of NSW and Australian Medical Association (AMA).

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