Food for Brain 2015

Revitalize your nutritional health with a lively discussion of the latest scientific findings on MS and nutrition, practical advice regarding healthy eating, strategies for maintaining a healthy diet in the context of challenging MS symptoms, and the importance of exercise in promoting an overall healthy lifestyle. Special Guest Speakers Vijayshree Yadav, MD Associate Professor of Neurology and Director of The Multiple Sclerosis Center, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Portland, OR Dr. Yadav is a leading neurologist in MS with expertise in nutrition and healthy lifestyles for MS and numerous papers and book chapters to her credit. Dr. Yadav will give practical nutritional advice for people with MS based on a recent study of a special diet in MS conducted at OHSU and her clinical experience. Jennifer Adler, MS, CN Nutritionist and founder/owner of Passionate Nutrition, a Seattle-based nutrition practice, co-founder of the International Eating Disorders Institute, and adjunct faculty member at Bastyr University Jennifer is a nutritionist, teacher and speaker who specializes in helping clients improve their health using food, not supplements, emphasizing abundance and enjoyment over restriction. She will discuss common questions about nutrition for people living with neurological disease and strategies for maintaining a healthy diet in the context of MS. Theodore (Ted) R. Brown, MD, MPH Director of Neuro-Rehabilitation at the MS Center at EvergreenHealth Dr. Brown is a board-certified member of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and works to maximize function and quality of life for individuals with MS. Dr. Brown will discuss the importance of cardiovascular wellness in MS and for the promotion of an overall healthy lifestyle. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015 9 - 11:30 a.m. Free Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. Location: Education Center in the Evergreen Surgery and Physician’s Building 12333 NE 130th Lane, Tan 100/101 Kirkland, WA 98034 Registration: Class size is limited. Pre-registration required. For registration and directions call the National MS Society at 1-800-344-4867 and press 1, or register online at MSnorthwest.org and click on Calendars Parking: Free parking is available in the Blue Parking Garage Click for printable flyer