Nutrition Strategies for Special Populations: Managing Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, Chronic Fatigue, and Fibromyalgia

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Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN Related seminars and products

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Vanessa Ruiz, ND, RN-BSN is a dedicated Naturopathic Physician and Registered Nurse, renowned for her holistic approach to mental health and chronic diseases. With a doctorate from Sonoran University in Tempe, AZ, and honors in nursing from Stony Brook University in NY, Dr. Ruiz blends evidence-based practices with natural treatments to provide comprehensive care for her patients. Her multifaceted background includes clinical research and extensive training in therapeutic modalities such as Homeopathy, Neurofeedback, and Mayan Medicine.

Dr. Ruiz utilizes her expertise in functional nutrition to address chronic illness and the impact of toxic stress on aging. She is deeply committed to improving the quality of life for older adults by tailoring nutrition and lifestyle strategies to enhance longevity and well-being. Her personalized approach to healthcare empowers patients to take control of their health and thrive as they age.

A national speaker on integrative health and resiliency, Dr. Ruiz has trained thousands of healthcare professionals on integrative and functional medicine, known for her ability to distill complex ideas into simple, easy-to-understand concepts for her audience. In this talk, she will share insights into the transformative power of nutrition in promoting healthy aging and managing chronic conditions.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with AZ Trauma Institute, Essential Therapy Training, and Nurses for Natural Health. She is the president of Integrative Wellness Strategies and a consultant with Integrative Mental Health. Dr. Ruiz receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She serves on the advisory board for Evergreen Certifications. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Vanessa Ruiz has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Target Audience

• MD
• NP
• PA
• RN
• RD
• Chiropractors

Objectives

1. Determine the role of oxidative stress, nervous system dysregulation, endocrine imbalances, nutrient deficiencies in the development of common chronic diseases. (Tkachuk, 2014)
2. Investigate nutritional therapeutic approaches for common chronic diseases such as Diabetes and Heart Disease. (Evert, 2019)
3. Determine therapeutic lifestyle approaches to address common chronic diseases. (Houston, 2018)

Outline

Natural Solutions for Optimizing Metabolism to Prevent Chronic Disease

Diabetes Type 2: Exploring the root causes of insulin resistance and blood sugar dysregulation, utilizing functional testing, common micronutrient deficiencies and therapeutic diets to manage Diabetes Type 2

Hypertension: Exploring the contributing causes of Hypertension, the role of oxidative stress in the development of Hypertension, conventional and functional testing, DASH diet and functional food recommendations

High Cholesterol: Root Causes of Developing Hypercholesteremia, Functional Assessment and Lab Testing, Therapeutic Diets and Resources

Chronic Fatigue: Contributing Factors in the Development of Chronic Fatigue, Evaluating for CFS with Lab tests and evidence based supplementation.

Fibromyalgia: The Role of Inflammation and other causes of Fibromyalgia, Therapeutic Recommendations and Supplements

Osteoarthritis: Exploring the role of nutrient deficiencies, Functional Assessment, Nutritional Recommendations and Management