Sunday, October 7, 2012

Master Series on Holistic Health - Robert Tisserand Seminar


November 17 and 18, 2012
9:15am to 5:15pm

Hong Kong Football Club
3 Sports Road,
Causeway Bay

We are excited to announce that APA together with ce bare.com is putting forward the Master Series featuring world acclaimed speakers on holistic health starting November 2012.

Kicking off the series will be Robert Tisserand, one of the world's leading experts in aromatherapy, who will fly straight from the USA.

About Robert Tisserand
Robert is one of the world's leading experts in aromatherapy. He is also an aromatherapy author, educator, consultant and thought leader. He has 40 years of experience in essential oil blending and aromatherapy product development and has an expert knowledge of essential oil safety.

In 1977, Robert wrote the first of his 3 books on aromatherapy - " The Art of Aromatherapy", bringing in this wonderful therapy to the English speaking world. 

He was also the publisher and editor of "The International Journal of Aromatherapy" for 12 years, and in the 1990s, he orchestrated three interanational AROMA conferences at British Universities.

In recognition of his pioneering work, Robert has been awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership of the International Federation of Aromatherapist (IFA), teh International Federation of Professional Aromatherapist (IFPA) and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA). He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the AIA in Denver in 2007.

Seminar ContentDAY 1 -  17 November 2012 (Saturday)
Topic :
Essential Oil Bioactivity : Molecules of Communication

Understanding the kinetics and biological effects of essential oils through their constituents. The language of essential oil constituents is challenging initally, but mastering it opens up a universe of knowledge and understanding about the many therapeutic effects of essential oils. Implications for therapy, current and future.

Essential Oils Evolvement to Convey Meaning
- Formation in plants; Attraction and Repulsion; Protection from Microbial Infection

Essential Oil constituent chemistry
- Molecular Shape and Function; Dose and the Therapeutic Window

Mechanisms of action
- Neurochemicals; AChE, dopamine, serotonin; Enzyoxmes; Antioxidant, Drug matabolizing; Liver Function


Pathogens and their activities
- Bactericidal Activity; Antivirulent Activity; Resistant Strains

Therapeutic properties of selected constituents
- Carvacrol; Cineole; Citral; Limonene; Linalool; Thymoquinone

The Synergy of Whole Essential Oils
- Why Resistance is Uncommon in Natural Medicine; CO2 Extract, Absoultes, Aromati Fatty Oils


Essential Oils' Safety and the Skin
- Allergic Reactions; Photoxicity

DAY 2 -
18 November 2012 (Sunday)
Topic :
Taking the Ache out of Ageing

Age-related disease is by definition chronic and difficult to treat. All these problems are also very common, and for some, there are few solutions offered by conventional medicine. We will look at research that suggests preventive measures using essential oils. We will also look at symptom management and slowing disease progression.

The Ageing Process
- Genes, hormones, telomeres, enviornment; Look at Essentials Oils that Slow Ageing

Holistic Approaches

- Enhancing antioxidant status; Reducing pain and Inflammation; Stimulating Immune Funciton

Cardiovascular Diseases

- Lipid Metabolism; Hypertension; Coronary Artery Disease

Metabolic and Automimmune Diseases
- Diabetes; Obesity; Arthritis

Neurological Diseases

- Dementia and cognition; Parkinson's disease; Multiple Sclerosis


Language
English
Fee
(Per person)
Standard
Per Day - HK$2,400
Both Days - HK$4,800

Early Bird Discount

(before October 8)
Per Day - HK$2,150
Both Days - HK$4,080


(Group of 3 or more)
Standard
Per Day - HK$1,900
Both Days - HK$3,600

Early Bird Discount
(before October 8)
Per Day - HK$1,700
Both Days - HK$3,060