Stress, trauma, poor diet and lifestyle all play a big role in upsetting the sensitive balance of our brain chemistry and can cause anxiety, depression, fatigue and other symptoms that can lead to long-term chronic illness. During this workshop we will take you through the complexities of how stress impacts on the balance in our body and brain and how our natural health systems try to respond to stressors to maintain balance.

We will also be talking about the role of the endocannabinoid system in regulating and balancing our brain and body. How to activate our endocannabinoid system and the different ways we can treat chronic conditions like anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, auto-immunity and others using Peruvian Maca and cannabis (including CBD). Finally naturopath Nicki MacKinnon will be discussing the use of cannabinoid plants in clinical practice and what you need to know when starting out.

Topics Discussed:

• The stress response and our brain explained

• The HPA axis and how our hormones are impacted by stress

• The role of stress in chronic inflammation, fatigue, auto-immunity, hormonal dysbalance, mental health and other conditions

• The endocannabinoid system and its protective role against stress

• Re-balancing the body using cannabinoid therapy

• Peruvian maca - biochemistry relating tradition to science

• Using maca and CBD as a treatment for chronic stress

• Real life case examples of successes

• How you can use maca and cannabis to improve your own health

Hosted by:Dr Corin Storkey | Seleno Health

Corin is a health educator with over 15 years of academic and research experience, specialising in medicinal antioxidant chemistry, oxidative diseases, cellular protection and health. He holds a PhD in medicinal chemistry from the University of Melbourne, Australia and the Heart Research Institute – Sydney, Australia. He has previously struggled with and overcome chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) using natural health. His research now focuses on linking science to traditional uses of Peruvian maca for chronic stress and mental health.

Sally Huapaya | Seleno Health

Sally is a native Peruvian of Incan descent, with a Bachelor in industrial engineering and specialist in traditional health enhancing Peruvian botanicals. She is an educator of traditional and spiritual practices surrounding Incan medicine and culture, including maca and cacao. She will guide you through the ancient traditions surrounding medicinal maca and how to use each for different conditions.

Nicki MacKinnon | Naturopath

Nicki is a naturopath, medical herbalist and passionate real food promoter. She has extensive clinical experience in assisting people suffering from chronic health conditions and promotes a holistic and integrative approach to better health. She has clinical knowledge and experience using cannabinoid regulators and has developed her own natural remedies combining the best of both plants.

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