Virtual Conference July 17-18 Features Philly Food Pioneers

Take Control Naturally – Emerge Stronger, Healthier and Happier through Macrobiotics Conference

A Virtual Event

Saturday, July 17 8:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 18 9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Now more than ever, it’s time to regain control of your health and wellness!

Our virtual Summer Conference offers a clear path to achieve better physical, emotional, mental, social, and environmental health naturally through macrobiotics, a system of holistic principles and dynamic practices that guides choices in nutrition and lifestyle practices.

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Learn from the world’s leading macrobiotic educators as we provide the latest information, nutritional insights, recipes, menus, and demonstrations, dispel myths and answer questions. With more than a dozen classes over two days, the conference includes presentations that are relevant whether you are new to macrobiotics or a longtime practitioner, including:

Saturday, July 17, 2021

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Your Body in Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones, and Health

Neal Barnard, MD

Many conditions are influenced by sex hormones, including dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, and cancers of the breast, ovary, uterus, and prostate, among others, and dietary factors can influence hormone activity. An internationally recognized author, speaker and authority on macrobiotics, nutrition and health, Dr. Barnard offers insight into how dietary changes can alleviate years of stress, pain, and illness.

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

A Practical Approach to Health & Immunity

Denny Waxman

The last year has been tumultuous for so many. COVID-19 has not only affected individuals physically, but also mentally, emotionally, and spiritually due to long-term isolation. In this class, Denny will cover 10 simple steps to create your natural health and immunity.

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Relaxing and Refreshing Foods

Susan Waxman

Summer is a time to recharge in all aspects of life, especially in terms of one’s health. Step into Susan’s kitchen and learn how to relax and refresh your macrobiotic practice. This class will also serve as a great foundation for those who are new to plant-based foods.

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

GYROKINESIS®

Evalina “Wally” Carbonell

Evalina Carbonell, affectionately known as, "Wally," has been practicing GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise since 2002. The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Back to the Cutting Board

Christina Pirello, MFN

Author of eight cookbooks on the subject of healthy eating and natural living, and recipient of the 2020 Philadelphia Award for Health Food, Christina Pirello is one of America’s preeminent authorities on healthy living with natural and whole foods at its core. In this class, she leads a serious conversation about the role of food and its impact on our ability to fight disease, while inspiring you to get back in the kitchen to nourish yourself.

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thriving In The Modern World: How To Mitigate The Harms of EMFs

Nathan Walz

Modern technology has undoubtedly provided many benefits for us in the last century. It has allowed us to come together and communicate with each other like never before on a global scale; however, there are hidden dangers to these rapid advancements that can impact our health for the worse. Find out how you can navigate through these uncertainties and live safely in a digital world.

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

COVID Meets A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet – Wishful Thinking Because Plant-Based Nutrition Played Dead

T. Colin Campbell, PhD

Renowned for spearheading one of the most comprehensive studies of health and nutrition ever conducted that was recognized by The New York Times as the “Grand Prix of epidemiology,” Dr. Campbell has impacted education, public policy, and laboratory research through his work. He will discuss why a role for nutrition in controlling virus-initiated diseases is being ignored when it happens to be the same as that used for preventing and treating degenerative diseases.

Sunday, July 18, 2021

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

The Magic of Rice!

Sheri DeMaris

Join Sheri in her kitchen as she prepares some nice light rice dishes for the spring and summer season and learn the amazing healing properties of the many different varieties of rice.

10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Uniquely South African Foods

Carla Chait

Explore macrobiotic cooking using ingredients that are very unique to South Africa: morogo and rooibos. Morogo is a green very similar to spinach or kale. Rooibos is also known as redbush tea.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

The History of Protein, The Driver Nutrient of Dietary Choice For Far Too Long

T. Colin Campbell

The scientifically misguided and reprehensible claims for and against protein are key to our understanding nutrition as a respectable science.

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Fun and Easy! Make Your Own Korean Lettuce Wraps

Hyang-Mi Lee

There’s more to Korean food than grilled meat and kimchi. In this class, we will make lettuce wraps with a variety of fillings such as rice and sautéed mushrooms. We will cover the basic Korean flavors, so it is perfect for anyone interested in learning about Korean cuisine and how to make it macrobiotic friendly.

Cost:

Two Days: 7/17 and 7/18 $150

Single Day: 7/17 or 7/18 $ 75

Discounts are available for college students, seniors, medical professionals, teachers, and the military. Email info@shimacrobiotics.org and include your name, contact info, proof of status, and a paragraph about why this discount would be important.

College student discounted cost:

Two Days: 7/17 and 7/18 $ 49

Seniors, medical professionals, teachers, and military members discounted cost:

Two Days: 7/17 and 7/18 $135

A full recording will be available following the event for any sessions that may be missed; the recording may also be purchased at https://shimacrobiotics.org/calendar/shis-1st-annual-summer-macrobiotic-conference-online/. For more information, call 215-238-9212, email info@shimacrobiotics.org, or visit https://shimacrobiotics.org/.

About SHI Macrobiotics

The SHI Macrobiotics mission is to educate and empower individuals to create their own lasting health through diet and lifestyle practices. SHI’s faculty includes Denny and Susan Waxman, who have been teaching, counseling and living macrobiotic lifestyles for many decades, using their knowledge and expertise to educate and help thousands across the globe live healthy, happy lives.