Welcome to Nurtureworks where we are inspired to help people to take charge of their own health management through an understanding of Integrative Medicine and an appreciation for the many modalities that support the body's natural ability to heal itself. As of August 2005, The MINDD Foundation will organize and run the events listed below and many other events designed to inform and support families with Metabolic-Immuno-Neurological-Digestive Disorders (MINDD). All profits will go to developing more programs, products, information services and family scholarships. Symptoms of MINDD include leaky gut, asthma, food sensitivities, allergies, eczema, chronic infections, irritable bowel, Autism, ADHD/ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Scizophrenia, Depression, anxiety, cancer, learning and behavioural disorders and many other degenerative diseases.

Dr. Antony Underwood (MB BS FRACP), Jacques Duff (MAPs, AMACNEM), Emma Povey (ND, DN, DBM),
Sunday, September 18, 1-5 pm, Catholic University, North Sydney, $85/person, $140/couple (caregivers)

This talk is designed to help parents and practitioners identify, diagnose and treat the core cause of many paediatric disorders and illness.

When enzymes and the metabolism dysfunction, the neurologic, immune and digestive systems are all adversely effected. The symptoms are varied and most often misdiagnosed; asthma, allergies, ear infections, UTI, sinus infections, food sensitivities, ADD/ADHD, Autism, learning, speech and language issues, anxiety and depression.

Learn how to reduce your family's need for antibiotics, grommets, psychotropics, cortisone creme and puffers through an integrative approach that combines biomedical treatment with neurodevelopmental therapy and nutrition. Selection, timing and sequencing of these therapies is key and should be managed by a professional.

Dr. Antony Underwood practices Paediatric Medicine at the Pymble Grove Health Centre in Gordon. His work with Autism, ADHD/ADD, allergies and gut disorders has been featured on A Current Affair and in numerous articles. Jacques Duff is founder and Director of the Behavioural Neurotherapy Clinic in Melbourne where they combine Orthodox medicine, diet and neuropsychology to treat children with ASD, ADD and other learning and behavioural problems.

Emma Povey practices naturopathy and nutrition at Pymble Grove where she specializes in women’s and children’s health.

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Dr. John Criticos, (MB BS), Dr. Hilton Lowe (MBBS, ACNEM), Tuesday, 11 October, 7-10 pm, Crows Nest

If your child has food sensitivities, asthma, allergies, eczema, irregular bowls, chronic infections, ADD, Autism, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, learning or language delay, or behavioural issues they may have an imbalanced biochemistry and poor digestive function. Restoring a functional digestive tract in children with neurobiological disorders is one of the most important steps in their treatment.

Supplements can correct biochemical imbalances to help manage gut dysbiosis and permeability, malabsorption, oxidative stress, detoxification, and neurotransmission. Minerals, vitamins, amino acids, probiotics, essential fatty acids and digestive enzymes can effectively restore metabolic, immunological, neurological and digestive function. The key is an individualized approach and proper sequencing by a practitioner who uses reliable diagnostic tools and artful interpretation.

Dr. Criticos has a general practice in Marrickville, NSW. He has trained extensively abroad in the biomedical treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and also practices acupuncture.

Dr Lowe is a wholistic practitioner of 24 years who combines biomedicine, acupuncture, European and Chinese herbs and nutrition. Dr Lowe has a special interest in researching allergy, immunology and gastro-intestinal disorders.

Dr. Robyn Cosford , (MB BS FACNEM), Dr. Marilyn Dyson (MBBS, MPH, DROCG) and Libby Ellis (BHSc, N&D) Sunday November 20, 2005, 1-5 pm Catholic University, North Sydney $85/person, $140/couple (caregivers)

Would you like to reduce your family’s need for antibiotics, grommets, Ritalin, cortisone creme and puffers?

If your child has food sensitivities, asthma, eczema, bowel problems, chronic infections or learning and/or behavioural issues, you can maximize their health and potential through an integrative approach that combines orthodox medicine, neurodevelopmental therapies and nutrition.

This is essential information for lifelong health management!

Dr. Robyn Cosford is founder and Director of the Northern Beaches Care Centre where she combines Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Kinesiology and Orthodox Medicine to treat the whole person. She is the recipient of the Royal Australia College of General Practitioners, Medal for Community Medicine.

Dr. Marilyn Dyson has a unique understanding of both the biochemistry and neurodevelopment of language and learning disorders. Her expertise incorporates diagnosis and treatment of primitive reflexes, auditory/visual processing, sensory integration, fine/gross motor development and biochemical imbalances.

Libby Ellis, Program Manager, Elysia (The Golden Door Health Retreat), has a great knowledge of the right foods for optimal health with a focus on organic, whole, living foods and recipes that work for the whole family.

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Dr. Emmanuel Varipatis & Michael Sichel (DO ND PhD)
Sunday, December 4, 2-5 pm, Catholic University, North Sydney
$45 per person, $80 per couple (parents)

Research is mounting on the role that heavy metal toxicity plays in Autism, ADD/ADHD and many learning and behavioural disorders as well as in paediatric illness such as allergies, food intolerances, asthma, ear and UTI infections, chronic illness and more. A body with heavy metal toxicity will be strained by Oxidative stress and biochemical imbalances that often result in ongoing illness, digestive dysfunction and neurological issues. Learn about Orthodox and Naturopathic ways to diagnose and treat heavy metal toxicity.

Dr. Emmanul Varipatis is a general practitioner at Your Health in Manly, NSW where he specialises in Clinical Metal Toxicology and Chelation therapies and treatment of Chronic Fatigue, Digestive disorders and Autism Spectrum.

Michael Sichel has years of experience in treating paediatric neurodevelopmental disorders and has detailed his significant clinical findings in his book GOOD NEWS FOR THE ALPHABET KIDS. Dr. Sichel practices Naturopathy in Newcastle, NSW.

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Small workshops are held on an ongoing basis. $65/person. Please email info@mindd.org

Clean air, pure water and wholesome food are important for everyone, but especially critical for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and chronic illness. Learn the practical steps you can take to make your home healthy. Discussion will cover the importance of a home low in toxins and allergins as well as the benefits of magnetic and Far-Infrared technology, and purified and energized water. Some healthy home products will be on-hand to trial.

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Small workshops are held on an ongoing basis. $120/person. Please email info@mindd.org for more information,

Many neurotransmitters found in the brain are also in our digestive tract. So the food we eat and how we metabolise it has a profound effect on brain function. Diet, environmental toxins and medications are making it increasingly difficult for our bodies to metabolise foods and to detox. Metabolic dysfunction and toxic build-up can in turn lead to digestive, immuno and neurological dysfunction that shows up as learning and behavioural issues and chronic illness. Dietary intervention can optimize metabolism and detoxification for improved digestion, brain function and energy. Learn recipes and cooking practices to keep your family happy, healthy and well-fed.