"Momentum in the Mountains 2023" - A Health Connections Retreat

61 Highland Center Drive,Monterey VA 24465

29 July, 2023

Description

Join Positive Momentum for this AMAZING DAY that will empower you to "take charge of your health" through world- renowned speaker presentations, networking opportunities, and communal connection through local food, healthy wine, and music. Additionally, the event includes a fun and exciting "Ask Me Anything" session where you can ask ANY question you may have to the entire panel of speakers below!!! (PLEASE ALSO SEE EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN FAQ SECTION BELOW.) IMPORTANT NOTE: The event sponsor, Positive Momentum, LLC, is donating ALL net proceeds, to support providing StandUP/Active Desks to the Highland County Public Schools to help improve academic performance, physical health, and classroom engagement of our community's very valuable resource...our children. Thanks to all who have come to our events or contributed, we now have these desks in four classrooms in both the elementary and middle/high schools!!! Our speaker line up for the day includes: (SCROLL TO BOTTOM FOR PICS) Nina Teicholz is a science journalist and author of the New York Times bestseller, The Big Fat Surprise, which upended the conventional wisdom on dietary fat–especially saturated fat—and spurred a new conversation about whether these fats in fact cause heart disease. Teicholz’s work on nutrition, policy, and health has been published in the BMJ, PNAS Nexus (a journal of the National Academies of Sciences), the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Financial Times, The Atlantic, among many other national publications. She now writes a Substack column called “Unsettled Science.” Teicholz has appeared on numerous podcasts and TV shows including ABC’s Nightline, Good Morning America, CBC Radio, NPR shows, MSNBC, the Joe Rogan Show and more. Her book was named a “must read” by the BMJ and The Lancet, as well as one of the year’s *Best Books* by the Economist, Wall Street Journal and Mother Jones; It continues to be called a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the amazing story of how we came to believe fat is bad for health—and what a better diet might look like. Nina is also the founder of the Nutrition Coalition, a non-profit working to ensure that nutrition policies are based on the best and most rigorous science—work for which she was asked to testify before the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Canadian Senate. Teicholz is a graduate of Stanford and Oxford Universities and previously served as associate director of the Center for Globalization and Sustainable Development at Columbia University. Todd White is the CEO and Founder of Dry Farm Wines and a well-known health and wellness enthusiast. He has been a serial entrepreneur and creator since he was 17 and after many years in the wine business, his life is dedicated to educating and helping people make better choices about food, nutrition, and how they think about consuming alcohol. As the founder of Dry Farm Wines, a writer, speaker, and a leader in the organic/Natural Wine movement, he has widely educated communities on conscious consumption. Todd is deeply passionate about bringing people together to share love and laughter through Natural Wine. Todd is a self described biohacker who practices daily meditation, Wim Hof breathing, cold thermogenesis, a ketogenic diet, and daily 22 hour intermittent fasting. He is also a frequent speaker on topics including ketogenic lifestyle, meditation, and the Dry Farm Wines unique company culture. His entire team gathers each morning for a meditation and gratitude practice. Built on a foundation of honesty and peace, Dry Farm Wines is one of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. Dry Farm Wines is the official wine sponsor for many of the leading performance conferences worldwide, sharing over 12,000 bottles each year. Dry Farm Wines sources pure Natural Wines and lab tests to ensure each bottle is sugar free, lower in sulfites, and lower in alcohol. The wines are friendly for low carb, Paleo, ketogenic, and low sugar diets. For more info on Dry Farm Wines, go here: https://www.dryfarmwines.com/.Dominic D'Agostino is involved in a vast array of professional, academic and personal endeavors. As an Associate Professor with tenure at the University of South Florida, Dom teaches students of the Morsani College of Medicine and the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology, with a focus on such topics as neuropharmacology, medical biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, and neuropharmacology. He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) to assist with their efforts towards optimizing the safety, health and resilience of the warfighter and astronaut. His laboratory develops and tests metabolic-based strategies for targeting CNS oxygen toxicity (seizures), epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer. The main focus of his lab over the last 10 years has been understanding the anticonvulsant and neuroprotective mechanism of the ketogenic diet and ketone metabolite supplementation. The shift in brain metabolism (from glucose to ketones) reduces neuronal hyperexcitability, oxidative stress and enhances brain energy metabolism. This approach can be used to treat a wide variety of pathologies linked pathophysiologically to metabolic dysregulation, including cancer. Other areas of interest include researching drugs that target cancer-specific metabolic pathways. He was a research investigator and crew member on NASA’s Extreme Environment Mission Operation (NEEMO 22) and has a personal interest in environmental medicine and methods to enhance safety and physiological resilience in extreme environments. His research is supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense (DoD), private organizations and foundations. Finally, Dom is known for making complicated science easy to understand and to apply! We can't wait...!!!Steve Hughlett has been a clinical pharmacist for over 30 years in the hospital setting, which gives him a unique perspective on what promotes health and what does not. He has given numerous talks to healthcare professionals and enjoys learning and educating others. His God given passion has always been to help people with their health. This has led him to change his focus from treating the unhealthy to trying to prevent others from becoming unhealthy. One review of Steve's great book says it all, "Dr. Steve Hughlett is truly a gifted teacher in that he is able to include so much wisdom within his book without overwhelming the reader. As I read through the chapters, all the misinformation and confusion that had accumulated over the years regarding diet and exercise gradually cleared and was replaced by correct data that gets results"!!! Steve has been married to his beautiful wife, Theresa, for over 35 years. They have two wonderful boys, Brandon and Skyelar, whom they love with all their heart.Some examples of the event/speaker topics include: What is wrong with our FOOD PYRAMID...is it upside down?Are the USDA Dietary Guidelines REALLY "grounded in science & focused on public health? How can we improve on the foods & beverages we are serving our children?How do ketogenic diets effect the body and metabolism?How do ketogenic diets improve Alzheimer’s, and related neurometabolic disorders?What are the basics of the ketogenic diet and clinical resources to get started?How do I reduce stress in my life, is there a healthy amount of stress?Is intermittent fasting and meditation for me...how may it benefit my health?I like having "alcoholic beverages" as part of my social life...is there a better way to do it?How do I slow down "aging" and stay healthy as I age?Is building muscle really important, if so what is the best way?Water & sleep...do they matter?How is "lifestyle change" more important than just dieting?What role should pharmaceutical drugs play in my health & wellness?AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Event Overview: Saturday, July 29th, 2023: 8:00AM - 8:30AM: Guest check-in (PLEASE BE PROMPT)8:30AM - 10:00AM: Steve Hughlett Presentation and Q&A10:00AM - 10:15AM: Break (Stretch your legs & connect w/ others)10:15AM - 11:45AM: Nina Teicholz Presentation and Q&A11:45AM - 12:45PM: Boxed "local" foods lunch (included in ticket price)12:45PM - 2:15PM: Dominic D'Agostino Presentation and Q&A2:15PM - 2:30PM: Break (Stretch your legs & connect w/ others)2:30PM - 4:00PM: Todd White Presentation and Q&A4:00PM - 4:15PM: Break (Get your questions ready!)4:15PM - 5:15PM: "Ask Me Anything" Panel - All Speakers5:15PM - 6:00PM: Happy Hour featuring Dry Farm Wines & music by DJ "Mickey Frank Thomas" AKA Michael Hancock (included in ticket price)6:00PM - 8:00PM: Local Foods Supper provided by Chef Bill Schindler and Christina Schindler, Co-Owners/Operators of Modern Stone Age Kitchen (https://modernstoneagekitchen.com/), and Chef James Barry, Owner of Eat Pluck Seasonings Company (https://eatpluck.com/); and music by DJ "Micky Frank Thomas" AKA Michael Hancock (included in ticket price)______________________________________________________________________________________________ FAQs: Where can I stay in Highland/Bath County or surrounding areas? If you are traveling to our event from out of town, follow this link for some FANTASTIC local accommodations: https://members.highlandcounty.org/member-directory/Search/lodging-209181. You can also find accommodations in nearby Staunton, VA, Harrisonburg, VA, and Roanoke, VA as well as West Virginia. Can I be an event sponsor? Of course! Event sponsorships are greatly needed for the success of our event. Sponsorship levels are as follows: "Happy" Sponsor: $1,200 – includes 6 event tickets, premium-advertising placement, & reserved premium seating "Healthy" Sponsor: $800 – includes 4 event tickets, preferred-advertising placement, & reserved preferred seating "Strong" Sponsor": $400 - includes 2 event tickets & advertising placement For more information on sponsorship levels and benefits, please email us at [email protected] or [email protected] or call 434-546-1268 or 434-546-3552. Can I purchase tickets locally? YES!!! You may purchase your tickets during normal business hours at Shamrock & Stephenson Realty located at 131 West Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465...or at the Positive Momentum Health Resource & Coaching Center located at The Highland Center. What are my parking options at the event? In addition to the on-site parking at The Highland Center, there is ample street parking nearby in our quaint mountain village of Monterey, VA. Please come early and enjoy our local businesses, restaurants, farms, sights, and community. (Due to the size of the event, limited parking MAY be available at The Highland Center.) Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Contact Positive Momentum, LLC (Steve Fullerton and Somers Stephenson) at [email protected] or [email protected], or PM us on Facebook. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? There is no age limit to enter the event, but please bring ID in case there is a need to match the ticket to its holder. If you bring small children, we would appreciate you ensuring they do not disrupt the event. Where are the proceeds from the event going? The event sponsor, Positive Momentum, LLC, is donating ALL net proceeds, to support its continuing program to provide StandUP/Active Desks to the Highland County Public Schools to help improve academic performance, physical health, and classroom engagement of our community's very valuable resource...our children. Thanks to all who have come to our events or contributed, we now have these desks in three elementary classes and one high school class!!! What should I bring to the event? A curious mind, a desire to learn and have fun doing it, and, of course, pen & paper to take notes. Oh, and a healthy appetite for some fantastic local foods and wine, and your dancing shoes!!! Nina Teicholz: Founder of Nutrition Coalition, investigative science journalist, author of "The Big Fat Surprise", and thought leader in nutritionTodd White: CEO/Founder of Dry Farm Wines and Health & Well-Being EnthusiastDominic D'Agostino, PhD: Assistant Professor, Research Scientist @USF and the Institute of Human & Machine Cognition, Metabolism expert, passion in strength trainingSteve Hughlett: Clinical Pharmacist, Author of "Your Plate Is Your Fate" book, Health & Wellness Educator