MICHAEL A. KLAPER
Michael A. Klaper, M.D. is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He received postgraduate training in internal medicine, surgery, anesthesiology, and orthopedics at University of British Columbia teaching hospitals in Vancouver and obstetrics at the University of California at San Francisco. He has practiced acute care medicine in Hawaii, Canada, California, Florida and New Zealand. Far more fulfilling to him is his current practice, focusing on health-promoting food and lifestyle choices to help people prevent the need for hospitalization and surgery. A long-time radio host and a pilot, Dr. Klaper has served as nutrition advisor to NASA’s programs for space colonists on the Moon and Mars. He makes the latest information on health and nutrition available through his website, DoctorKlaper.com, where visitors can find the numerous videos and DVDs he has produced, as well subscribe to his free newsletter, “Medicine Capsule.”
“A Doctor’s Prescription for Reversing Disease and Reducing Climate Change”
In this time of daunting environmental problems and personal struggles with diseases like diabetes, artery disease and obesity, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. Yet, there is so much we can do to make ourselves healthier and to stabilize the natural systems around us. The choices we make on a daily basis create, literally, all the difference in the world. In this slide-illustrated presentation, Dr. Klaper explores the driving forces behind so much of the medical disease and environmental disruption that we see around us — and gives common-sense guidance on how to make things better, day by day, meal by meal, choice by choice.
CARMELA WOLF, M.S.O.M, L.A.C.
Wellness Manager, Down to Earth Natural & Organic
For decades Carmela Wolf has shared her knowledge and success of using food as medicine. She has a Masters of Science Degree in Oriental Medicine and postgraduate studies in Nutritional Science, and serves as Down to Earth’s Wellness Department Manager and Nutritionist on Staff. Carmela lectures frequently for the company’s community outreach and has been interviewed on local news and radio as well as national health magazines for her nutritional and natural products expertise. In 2003 Carmela was invited to be part of Celebrity Cruise Lines’ Enrichment Program, lecturing about nutrition and holistic health to enthusiastic audiences while developing and co-founding “Acupuncture at Sea.” In years of private practice, she has treated and consulted thousands of patients throughout the U.S. and around the world. Carmela has always been passionate about making the point that a healthy diet and lifestyle can be utterly delicious and enjoyable.
“Eating the Rainbow: Vibrant Foods for a Vibrant Life”
We have learned that prevention is a much more effective strategy than treatment of chronic disease. But did you know that there is something very special in whole plant foods that can not only prevent, but also treat common diseases, plus help you feel and look vibrant and healthy? Come discover these special plant bioactive compounds that can give us all optimal health and longevity.
Genesis Butler
Co-President and Spokesperson of Animal Hero Kids
Genesis Butler went vegan at the age of six and convinced her whole family to go vegan. Genesis has taken part in hundreds of demos and marches against industries that exploit animals such as circuses, rodeos, and amusement parks. She became the youngest TEDx speaker when she delivered her speech entitled, “A 10 Year Old’s Vision for Healing the Planet”, where she discusses animal agriculture and the negative impact it has on the planet. Genesis recently founded her nonprofit organization, Genesis for Animals, which raises funds for sanctuaries around the world. She is featured in several documentaries including The Invisible Vegan, Vegan: Everyday Stories, and Corky. She is also featured in Cesar Chavez Respect for All where she learns about the activism of her great uncle, Cesar Chavez. Genesis Butler has won several awards for her activism including the 2018 Lisa Shapiro Youth Animal Activist of the Year. Genesis speaks regularly at both vegan and non-vegan events about the benefits of veganism and the importance of having compassion for all species.
Why You Should Care: A Plea from Today’s Youth
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VeganEvan
Co-President and Spokesperson of Animal Hero Kids
VeganEvan is a passionate and talented young animal advocate committed to creating a healthy, compassionate, and regenerative world. He is a Co-president & Spokesperson for Animal Hero Kids and a spokesperson for the Solutionary Species movement. VeganEvan has spoken in front of large audiences at several major events throughout the country including the What the Health-Cowspiracy Conference, Central Florida Earth Day, the Animal Liberation Conference, Tampa Bay VegFest, the National Animal Rights Conference, Asheville VeganFest and many more!! He has been awarded the Russell Simmons Creative Animal Hero Kids Award, and in 2016, he earned PETA’s Cutest Vegan Kid award. More recently he was awarded the Shining World Leadership Award for Compassion from the Supreme Master Ching Hai Association. VeganEvan is a voice for the animals everywhere he goes! He does as many types of activism as possible, because people are reached in different ways. Evan enjoys leafleting, protesting, doing marches, Open Rescue, disruptions, and making videos and rap songs! He also participates in Anonymous for the Voiceless Cubes of Truth and Vigils with the Save Movement wherever he travels. Most of all, VeganEvan loves visiting all of his rescued friends at the sanctuaries where they are happy, safe and free from harm.
Why You Should Care: A Plea from Today’s Youth
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DR. IRMINNE VAN DYKEN, MD
General Surgeon, Kaiser Permanente
Born in the Netherlands and raised in Montana, Dr. Irminne Van Dyken is a general and trauma surgeon in practice with Kaiser Permanente Medical Group on Maui. She is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and the Society of Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Van Dyken is a passionate advocate of a whole foods, plant-based diet, seeing it as a way to prevent and treat many common maladies in Hawaii and the world. She also serves on the board for the Vegetarian Society of Hawaii. She and her husband Russell created “Out of the Doldrums” – online resources promoting healthy, active, plant based living (on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube).
“10 Ways A Vegan Diet Will Help You Avoid My Scalpel”
In this entertaining presentation, Dr. Van Dyken shares her experiences as a surgeon treating many of these preventable and reversible diseases, and explains why the Standard American Diet is the biggest threat to American health today.
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