April/May 2018 Published Articles in Publications for Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors and Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors - Regarding Emotions and Pain for the OAND, and Positive Transformational Process of Grief for the CAND.
Currently (June/July) offering 4-week course of FREE Laughter Yoga sessions in Oakville!
Past Events:
Dr. Menen, BSc, N.D. offered FREE weekly Laughter Yoga sessions at the clinic!!! Wednesdays from 1-2pm on September 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th.
Dr. Hanifa Menen, BSc, ND presented: Treatment-Induced Menopause: What to Expect and Naturopathic Options for Treatment at Chinguacousy Wellspring location in Brampton on Thursday, March 17, 1:30pm-3pm.Description: Regular menopause is generally a gradual process, and can be uncomfortable enough, but the induced type (from surgery, chemotherapy or radiation) can cause a variety of symptoms immediately, including hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. Women who have menopause induced early also need to be more closely monitored from a health prospective as there may be greater risks for early cardiac disease, stroke, and early osteoporosis. There are several naturopathic options to overcome these symptoms and to get back to healthy and symptom-free living! Contact Wellspring for more information about other free programs and services available for cancer patients and caregivers. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.
Dr. Hanifa Menen, BSc, ND and presented: Healing Foods for Cancer Patients:Traditional Chinese Medical Concepts in Actionat WESTERKIRK HOUSE AT SUNYBROOK on Thursday, April 21, 12pm - 1:30pm. Description: Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that food choices, including the way they are cooked and even the way they are eaten, can either help or hinder the healing process. This lecture will provide useful information about the healing benefits of various foods according to Traditional Chinese Medicine and suggestions for recipes and cooking. Contact Wellspring for more information about other free programs and services available for cancer patients and caregivers. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.
Dr. Hanifa Menen, BSc, ND presented this information session: Complementary Therapies: What you need to know at Wellspring CHINGUACOUSY location (in Brampton) on Thursday, January 20, 1pm - 2:30pm and at Wellspring HALTON-PEEL location (in Oakville) on Thursday, February 3, 1:30pm - 3pm.
Details: When considering complementary therapies, many questions and considerations arise. Join us for an overview of the different complementary therapies often utilized by cancer patients. Benefits and risks of natural treatments will be discussed as well as potential drug-supplement interactions that can either help or hinder your best results. Also included will be a discussion of how to find a qualified practitioner. Contact Wellspring for more information about other free programs and services available for cancer patients and caregivers. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.
Dr. Menen, BSc, N.D. offered FREE weekly Laughter Yoga sessions at the clinic!!! Wednesdays from 1-2pm on November 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th.
Dr. Menen, BSc, N.D. presented The ABCs of Complementary Therapies at Wellspring's SUNNYBROOK location on Tuesday, October 12, 11am – 12:30pm. I discussed Nutrition, Supplementation, Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy and IV Therapies as well as provided guidance on finding the right practitioner for complementary care. Benefits and risksof natural treatments were discussed as well as potential drug-supplement interactions that can either help or hinder best results. Contact Wellspring's Sunnybrook Location for more information about free programs and services available for cancer patients and caregivers. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.
Dr. Hanifa Menen, BSc, ND offered free Laugher Yoga Sessions to members of the Wellspring community in the Halton-Peel Wellspring location. Sessions ran through July on Wednesdays from 1:00-2:30pm. Contact the Halton-Peel Wellspring location for more information. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.
Dr. Hanifa Menen, BSc, ND presented discussion and demonstration of this wonderfully healing and portable exercise (Laughter Yoga)! Tuesday, July 27th from 10:30am-12:00pm at Women's College Hospital in Toronto, Ontario Contact the Toronto Wellspring location for more information. Wellspring website: www.wellspring.ca.