Cost: Donation-Based

Join our third Community Medicine Circle talk with local Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Haley Schimmer, in an exploration of disease prevention, self-resilience, and vitality. Open to all, the intention of the community medicine circle offerings is to weave connection, decrease isolation, improve health sovereignty, keep us out of the hospital, and to create more capacity for a vibrant healthy life.

The term inflammation is becoming increasingly prevalent in discussions surrounding healthcare. Our goal in this talk is to shed light on what inflammation truly entails, identify the root cause, explore it’s harmful effects on our health, and most importantly, equip ourselves with tools to foster a healthy inflammatory response for optimal and enduring well-being.

Topics will include:

- Anti-inflammatory diet

- Physical activity + preventing inflammation

- Stress, cortisol, and the inflammation response

- Environmental toxins

- Importance of sleep

- Imbalanced gut and chronic inflammation

What to bring:

- A pen and paper or journal for notes

- A yoga mat or cushion to sit on

- Curiosity, an open mind, questions for the speaker and community, and your most authentic self

* The circles are meant to be inclusive and interactive so be prepared to participate as much or as little as you would like.