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The unprecedented demographic shift toward aging populations represents one of the greatest healthcare challenges of the twenty-first century. While conventional medical models have achieved remarkable advances in disease management and life expectancy, the growing prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases, multimorbidity, frailty, cognitive decline, and reduced quality of life underscores the urgent need for innovative, preventive, and systems-oriented approaches to healthy aging.
Recent advances in geroscience have fundamentally transformed our understanding of aging, identifying it not as an inevitable and immutable process, but as a complex biological phenomenon characterized by interconnected molecular and cellular mechanisms that are potentially modifiable through targeted interventions. The emerging convergence of longevity science, systems biology, epigenetics, lifestyle medicine, and evidence-based natural therapeutics provides new opportunities to enhance healthspan—the period of life spent in optimal physical, cognitive, emotional, and social well-being.
This keynote lecture explores the evolving role of Longevity Naturopathic Medicine as a translational framework integrating traditional healing knowledge with contemporary biomedical research. Drawing upon current evidence from geroscience and healthy aging research, the presentation will examine the biological hallmarks of aging, including chronic low-grade inflammation (“inflammaging”), mitochondrial dysfunction, impaired autophagy, cellular senescence, altered nutrient sensing, oxidative stress, microbiome dysbiosis, and epigenetic alterations.
Particular attention will be given to the growing body of evidence supporting the role of phytomedicine in healthy aging. Research concerning polyphenols, adaptogens, medicinal mushrooms, and bioactive phytochemicals derived from Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mediterranean, and Western herbal traditions will be reviewed in relation to key longevity pathways such as AMPK, sirtuins, mTOR, FOXO transcription factors, Nrf2 signaling, and autophagy regulation. The presentation will further examine emerging evidence on aromatic medicine and essential oil constituents as potential modulators of neuroinflammation, oxidative stress, stress physiology, and cognitive resilience.
The lecture will also address the critical role of precision nutrition, fasting and fasting-mimicking strategies, circadian biology, physical activity, stress management, sleep optimization, and microbiome-centered interventions in the modulation of biological aging and the promotion of long-term health outcomes. Particular emphasis will be placed on the growing relevance of epigenetic biomarkers, biological age assessment, and personalized preventive healthcare strategies.
Finally, the presentation will explore future directions in longevity medicine, including the integration of artificial intelligence, multi-omics technologies, precision health analytics, and personalized systems medicine. These emerging developments are creating unprecedented opportunities for evidence-informed, patient-centered approaches that combine the strengths of modern biomedical science with the holistic principles of naturopathic and integrative medicine.
As healthcare systems worldwide transition from reactive disease management toward proactive health optimization, Longevity Naturopathic Medicine offers a scientifically grounded and clinically relevant paradigm capable of supporting healthier aging, improved resilience, and enhanced quality of life across the lifespan.
Biography
Born and raised in the United States, after studying Medicine at the University of Genoa, I specialized in he graduated from Medicine & Health Sciences Founder, Educational Director and Professor of Holos Academy – Educational & Training Center (Switzerland) and President of the Swiss Clinical Aromatherapy Association (Switzerland) Consultant in Clinical Aromatherapy and Emotional Aromatheraoy for the Geriatric Center of the Luganese Hospital of Moncucco - Dr. Pio Eugenio Fontana and Geriatric Center at Felix Platter Hospital - Prof. Reto Kressig I worked as an assistant at Peking University during his specialization in Traditional Chinese Medicine and as an Associate Professor at the University of Siena where he taught Medical Informatics, Naturopathic Phlebolymhlogy and Vodder Technique.
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Anthroposophic medicine is an integrative, multi-professional medical system which emerged in Europe in 1920 and is now widespread throughout the world. It is taught in several universities (reference to the "criteria for training in anthroposophic medicine" published by the WHO in 2023), and is practiced in 12 hospitals and private practices. It is based on a specific image of the human being and nature, of disease and therapy, and on solid pre-clinical and clinical research into the quality, safety, efficacy and cost of its treatments (HTA).
In view of the multifaceted and heterogeneous characteristics of anthroposophic medicine, a narrative form has been chosen, drawing on the numerous publications, clinical studies and books concerning its methodology and practice.
Anthroposophic medicine proposes a broadening of the art of healing. It expands conventional medicine with a holistic vision of the human being and nature, of illness and treatment, based on scientific investigation of the supra-sensible aspects of the human being and nature. In addition to specific drug therapies, it also offers non-drug treatments (biographical work and psychotherapy, art therapy, eurythmy, etc.) which involve the active participation of the patient.
As a conclusion, anthroposophic medicine, with its integrative approach based on an innovative scientific approach to the human being and nature, offers a multi-modal therapeutic approach which should open up new perspectives for the healthcare system.
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Robert Kempenich is a medical doctor (Université de Strasbourg. France), holder of a university degree in cancerology (Université Paris13), a university certificate in HIV infection (Université Strasbourg),a diploma from the French School of Homeopathy.He was trained in anthroposophical medicine at the Arlesheim Klinik in Schwitzeland .He is president of AREMA (Association pour la Recherche et l’ Enseignement en Médecine Anthroposophique. Paris.Strasbourg.) and has been teaching anthroposohic medicine to doctors for around thirty years.He is board member of the GETCOP (Groupe d’ Evaluation des Thérapie Complémentaires Personalisées. France) He was a member of the advisory board of the pan-european study CAMbrella , president ot the ECPM (European Council of Doctors for Plurality in Medicine), board member of the IVAA (International Federation of Anthroposophic Medical Association).
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Modern healthcare has achieved remarkable advances in diagnostics and therapeutics, yet the global burden of chronic disease continues to rise. This paradox reflects a fundamental limitation in the prevailing model of care, which predominantly targets downstream manifestations of disease—symptoms, biomarkers, and end-stage pathology—rather than the upstream regulatory systems that maintain biological resilience.
This plenary lecture introduces Adaptive Medicine, a systems biology–based framework that shifts the focus from disease suppression to restoration of the body’s intrinsic adaptive capacity. Central to this paradigm is the dynamic balance between key regulatory networks, particularly the interplay between the pro-inflammatory NF-kB signaling pathway and the cytoprotective Nrf2 pathway. Aging and chronic disease are conceptualized as a progressive loss of adaptive resilience, characterized by declining mitochondrial function, impaired redox regulation, hormonal dysregulation, and chronic low-grade inflammation.
The lecture will outline the Upstream–Downstream Continuum, highlighting how current therapeutic strategies often intervene late in disease progression, leading to lifelong pharmacologic dependence and escalating healthcare costs. In contrast, Adaptive Medicine proposes a proactive, integrative approach structured around three core principles: Stabilize, Retrain, and Sustain. This model leverages targeted lifestyle, nutritional, and environmental interventions to modulate key biological systems, including mitochondrial function, immune regulation, and circadian rhythms.
Clinical applications across cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative, and autoimmune conditions will be discussed, demonstrating how upstream interventions can complement conventional therapies while addressing root causes of disease. Ultimately, Adaptive Medicine represents a paradigm shift toward preventive, personalized, and resilience-based care—aligning modern medicine with the fundamental biology of human adaptation.
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Dr. Kevin KF Ng is a physician-scientist and thought leader in systems biology, inflammation, and longevity medicine. His work focuses on the integration of molecular pathways—particularly redox regulation, mitochondrial function, and the balance between NF-kB signaling pathway and Nrf2 pathway—into a unified framework of health and disease. Trained in cardiovascular and pharmacological sciences, Dr. Ng was mentored by Nobel Laureate John R. Vane, contributing to foundational insights into vascular biology and inflammatory signaling. He is the originator of the Adaptive Medicine model, which emphasizes restoring biological resilience through upstream regulation rather than downstream disease suppression. Dr. Ng is actively involved in medical education, research, and global thought leadership, with a growing international audience through lectures, publications, and digital platforms. His work aims to redefine modern medicine toward prevention, personalization, and longevity.
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There is a proverb saying, that happy people have many wishes, but sick people have only one. However, when it comes to healing many individuals struggle with basic prerequisites like letting go of the identity “patient”. We are so much trained in suffering and asking for a pill, a quick fix and instant biochemical treatment rather than looking for natural ways and remedies. The least effort is dedicated to the healing process itself, although it’s the primary path. The majority of patients think in categories of regaining lost functions, going back-to-duty, being healthy, and being “quite ok”. In my outpatient practice, we invite our patients to think in categories like healing and happiness, because these approaches lead to more sustainable outcomes than the restriction to just healthy. The “Law of Assumption” used to be a major subject in lectures held in the 1950ies by Neville Goddard, but it is still valid and applicable. Adapted to healing, giving up the identity “patient” and replacing it by the identity “Happy Me” is the central message of the Law of Assumption regarding the transformation of a sick person into a healed one. There are several steps that need to be done in the right way and the right order.
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Folker Meissner has been a physician since 1979 and has worked in the fields of complementary and alternative medicine, as well as in mind and body medicine for 30+ years. As the founding president of the German Academy for Energy Medicine and Bioenergetics he has been working scientifically in the realm of consciousness, energy and information medicine. An author of two fundamental books about mind and body medicine and self-healing, he developed HOLAR Medicine™ as a compilation of evidenced based and clinically proven modalities.
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Chiropractors understand the connection between vertebrae and organs/systems in the body. Eastern medicine indicates emotions that are connected to those organs that can cause physical ailments. If you are trained in sensing subtle energy fields as I am, it’s possible to detect influences from present and previous lifetimes affecting the current life. Consider the idea that time is not linear. Consider the idea that a person’s electromagnetic field, the measurable biofield, is full of a person’s memories, stored as energy. I alter my perception to sense low energy areas indicating an imbalance. (Kinesiology can be used too.) Then I search within the toroidal electromagnetic area extending from the body using tuning forks. I find resistance that indicates stagnant low energy. Then I choose the correct tuning fork according to intuition as to what frequency is needed. I activate it in the biofield to raise the vibration to a healthier level. I may also place my hands on the body to transfer energy. My client and I have a conversation about my findings to confirm them.
My personal experience has been that a person’s unexplained depression may be their mother’s depression, experienced while they were in her womb. The anxiety attack that interrupted a facial was triggered by a connection to terror in a previous lifetime. Very painful pancreatitis was healed when a client resolved the emotional burden he was carrying. Every client presents a different collection of energies, and each may provide my mind with an image or word as a clue to what is stored there. Past life exploration can help us understand present life difficulties. We are energy and memories are also energy. They can spontaneously cause imbalances in both the emotions and body.
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Susan Bischak has a BA from William Paterson University in art. She had a seventeen-year career in commercial art and a sixteen-year career as a thermographic imaging technician. She was a sales representative for Xlear, Inc. and currently represents The Best Immune Support, Inc. (ProImmune). She is an ordained interfaith minister. She studied evidential mediumship, hypnosis for past life regressions, Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, acupressure, working with earth energies to heal, Biofield Tuning, medicinal herbs, nutrition, and basic anatomy. Susan is a skilled telepathic psychic medium. She is author of Healing a Desperate Heart: a Memoir of Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness. Her work can be done in person and remotely. Einstein called this having an effect at a distance in the quantum energy field.
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Broad Spectrum DeTOX (BSD) is an innovative, non-consumable approach to detoxification that integrates principles from biophysics, frequency medicine, and holistic health. Conventional detoxification protocols often rely on ingestion-based interventions, which may present challenges related to compliance, sensitivity, and side effects. BSD introduces an alternative model utilizing frequency-imprinted materials—including sand, copper, and crystalline structures—designed to support the body’s regulatory systems without oral administration.
The theoretical framework of BSD is informed by concepts in quantum physics, including non-local interaction, resonance, and the role of informational fields in biological regulation. These principles suggest that physiological processes may be influenced not only by biochemical inputs but also by electromagnetic and informational signaling. BSD leverages this perspective by maintaining a continuous proximity-based interaction between the individual and frequency-programmed materials to support homeostatic balance.
Observational data collected over a three-year period demonstrated progressive reduction across multiple toxin categories, including heavy metals, microbial burden, and environmental stressors. This work is supported by multi-year observational research conducted by the author. Participants reported improvements in energy, sleep quality, cognitive clarity, and overall well-being. Case observations suggest particular relevance for individuals with chronic conditions where conventional detoxification approaches have yielded limited results.
BSD represents a non-invasive, personalized, and compliance-friendly model that aligns with emerging trends in integrative medicine emphasizing systems biology, bioenergetics, and whole-person care. This approach supports a broader paradigm in which detoxification is understood as a regulatory process influenced by both biochemical and informational inputs.
Biography
Susan V. Whittaker, PhD, D.Ms., is a researcher, author, and practitioner specializing in frequency-based and integrative approaches to health and detoxification. Her work focuses on the development of non-consumable, frequency-imprinted systems designed to support the body’s natural regulatory processes. She has conducted multi-year observational research on toxin reduction and systemic balance using the Broad Spectrum DeTOX model. Her work bridges bioenergetics, systems-based health models, and practical clinical application.
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The obesity epidemic pushed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) to the forefront of the 21st century. Disease work-up is invasive with liver biopsy or noninvasive using elastography and alanine aminotransferace (ALT) and apartate aminotransferawe (AST) liver enzyme biomarkers. There are few FDA approved drugs on the market to treat the disease. Alternative medicinal treatments include altering intestinal microbiota, consuming anti-inflammatory, herbal-based, vitamin-based, and plant-based medications, and following a healthy lifestyle. In this study, databases including Biomedical Reference Collection: Comprehensive, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health (CINAHL), Google Scholar, and PubMed were used to identify articles pertaining to fatty liver disease (FLD). Articles were less than 10 years old to ensure recent information. Peer review was confirmed using Ulrich’s web. In all 13 peer-reviewed articles used for this review, the diagnosis of FLD was most commonly done using ALT and AST lipid profiles. Liver ultrasound, liver FibroScan, and liver biopsy were supplemental tools used. Anti-inflammatory, herbal-based, vitamin-based, and plant-based medications and healthy gut microbiota had beneficial and therapeutic effects in treating FLD when coupled with healthy lifestyle changes. All medicinal treatments lowered the ALT and AST liver enzymes, lipid profiles (total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein), and liver steatosis scores in studies where ultrasound was used before and after treatment. There were no reported side effects of these treatments. The treatment options studied may have beneficial impacts in treating FLD patients and may be used in the development of future medications to combat the disease.
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Suzanne Riskin completed her MD from the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency training from the University of Miami, United States. She has been working as an Assistant Professor of the Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (KPCOM), Nova Southeastern University (NSU), United States since 2019. She has published in reputed journals and has been serving as a journal editor at The Cureus Journal of Medical Science.
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This talk, “Acupuncture for Migraines,” explores how acupuncture can support individuals experiencing migraines that disrupt daily functioning, sleep, and overall quality of life. Moving beyond a symptom-focused approach, it examines migraines as complex, multifactorial conditions often associated with stress, nervous system dysregulation, muscular tension, hormonal fluctuations, and circulation patterns. Acupuncture is presented as a treatment intervention that utilizes precise needle placement to influence the nervous system, promote circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate the release of endogenous pain-relieving compounds. Emphasis is placed on individualized care, where treatment strategies are tailored to each patient’s presentation, health history, and underlying imbalances to support both immediate symptom relief and long-term regulation. It’s best to begin acupuncture treatment before a migraine escalates to a debilitating level. The presentation also reviews potential clinical outcomes, including reduced frequency, duration, and intensity of migraine episodes, alongside improvements in sleep, stress resilience, and overall well-being, highlighting acupuncture as a comprehensive and integrative approach to migraine management.
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Dr. Shaweta Shay Vasudeva, DAc., LAc., Dipl.Ac is an Acupuncturist, Professor, Author, & Coach. Her passion is to help people become the best version of themselves by using an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, bringing 10+ years of experience in Psychology, Personal Fitness Training, Corrective Exercise, Nutritional Coaching, Cranial Sacral Work, and teaching Karate & Tai Chi classes to her business. Acupuncture is an addition to her existing practice, called ShayTheCoachAcupuncture. Background and training in acupuncture: Dr. Shay earned her Doctorate in Acupuncture from the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. With more than 3,000 combined clinical and didactic training hours, she brings extensive experience to healing, delivered with genuine care. For more information visit her webpage: www.shaythecoachacupucnture.com. Areas of practice: Back, Neck, and Joint Pain; Headaches; Stress; Chronic Fatigue and Insomnia; Digestive Issues; The Unique Needs of People in Long-Term Recovery from Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
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This lecture is based on the content of paper G-code. It will be conducted using a video created by Mr. Yoji Miyake, a technical officer at Osaka University and a co-researcher. Conclusion is as follow,Iodide ion species inhibit the oxidizing power of hydroxyl radicals, a harmful reactive oxygen species that is the primary cause of cellular aging, and their antioxidant properties contribute to maintaining mitochondrial activity. Because structural deterioration of the mitochondrial endoplasmic reticulum is caused by hydrated hydroxyl radicals generated from superoxide anion radicals, inhibiting the generation of these radicals that accompanies aging is important for health management. Potassium iodide (KI) is found in trace amounts in seafood such as seaweed and small fish, and its continuous intake through diet is thought to contribute to maintaining mitochondrial activity and stabilizing cellular metabolism. Understanding and implementing the mechanisms involved between mitochondria and iodine is an important perspective for preventing disease and living a long, healthy life.
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Shozo Yanagida (Emeritus Professor of Osaka University since 2004) is a pioneer of molecular-structured solar cells, and now stay at the forefront with regards to density functional theory-based quantum chemisty molecular modeling of molecular aggregats. Now, he may be regarded as a molecular-structure chemist using density-functional theory. He presented a plenary lecture entitled “Carbon dioxide is by no means the cause of climate change, and solar radio radiation causes climate change. Forecast/Verification by Quantum Chemistry Molecular Modeling in a global conference. Many theoretical verification examples by molecular modeling can be found on the homepage of M3 Laboratory Co., Ltd. (https://www.m3lab.en/).
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Marine therapy, developed from the work of René Quinton, presents seawater not as a simple saline solution, but as a complex matrix with a mineral and organic composition of interest for the maintenance of the internal environment. This lecture will provide an introduction to the historical foundations of marine therapy, from the publication of Seawater: Organic Medium in 1904 to the evolution of the Quinton laboratories and their adaptation to today’s scientific, technical, and regulatory standards.
Throughout the session, we will explore the similarities between seawater and extracellular fluid, the difference between hypertonic and isotonic seawater solutions, and the role of minerals, trace elements, and other micronutrients naturally present in seawater. We will also review why Quinton seawater should be understood as a complete biological matrix, whose composition and stability depend both on the origin of the raw material and preparation processes, in accordance with quality control standards.
In this session, we will approach marine therapy as a therapeutic tool aimed at supporting physiological balance by using seawater in conditions that respect its natural composition. From this perspective, we will review the relevance of the extraction protocol, the importance of cold microfiltration, isotonic adjustment, and the role of quality control in ensuring a safe, stable, and reproducible product.
Finally, the main applications of seawater will be reviewed as a support for homeostasis, remineralization, hydration, mucosal balance, and physiological regulation processes, always from a rigorous, responsible perspective aimed at healthcare professionals.
Biography
Álvaro Gómez earned his degree in Biology in 2025 from the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Alicante. Since then, he has worked as a technician in the Scientific Department at Quinton Biotech Labs, a leading company in the seawater sector with more than 120 years of experience, continuing the scientific legacy of René Quinton. His work focuses on the study, development, and quality control of seawater-based products inspired by Quinton’s original protocols. Within the Scientific Department, he has been involved in the preparation of educational and technical documentation aimed at both healthcare professionals and the general public, helping to promote scientific dissemination and specialized training in the field.
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This speech examines the role of Sanskrit pronunciation in contemporary yoga practice through an interdisciplinary framework integrating linguistics, philosophy, and neuroscience. While Sanskrit terminology is often treated as a conventional or decorative element in modern postural yoga, this study argues that its phonetic precision constitutes a functional component of practice with cognitive, physiological, and pedagogical implications. Drawing on the Vedic discipline of phonetics (Śikṣā), one of the six Vedāṅgas, Sanskrit is approached as a highly systematic and phonologically encoded language in which articulation, meaning, and vibrational quality are intrinsically linked (Deshpande, 1993; Staal, 1996). Within the broader framework of yogic philosophy, particularly the concept of Nāda (primordial sound), linguistic utterance is understood as both a carrier of semantic meaning and an instrument of psychophysical modulation (Feuerstein, 2001). The speech further examines how correct pronunciation of āsana names may function as an integrative mechanism aligning semantic content, symbolic imagery, and embodied experience. This perspective is supported by contemporary research on vocalization and neurophysiology. Studies indicate that controlled phonation and chanting practices can modulate autonomic nervous system activity, notably through vagus nerve stimulation, contributing to parasympathetic activation and stress reduction (Porges, 2011; Bernardi et al., 2001). Additionally, neuroimaging research on Vedic Sanskrit recitation has demonstrated increased cortical thickness and grey matter density in regions associated with memory and cognitive control, particularly the hippocampus (Hartzell et al., 2016). These findings suggest that repeated, precise phonetic articulation—such as the correct pronunciation of Sanskrit āsana names—may influence attentional regulation, emotional processing, and neuroplasticity. From a pedagogical and therapeutic perspective, integrating accurate pronunciation into yoga instruction may enhance mindfulness, support breath–sound coordination, and reinforce embodied cognition through linguistically mediated cues. By situating Sanskrit pronunciation at the intersection of traditional knowledge systems and contemporary scientific inquiry, this paper proposes that the verbal dimension of yoga practice is not ancillary but constitutive. Correct pronunciation emerges as a subtle yet measurable factor contributing to the integrative aims of yoga, linking language, body, and mind within a unified experiential framework.
Selected References • Bernardi, L., Sleight, P., Bandinelli, G., et al. (2001). Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms. BMJ, 323(7327), 1446–1449. • Deshpande, M. M. (1993). Sanskrit & Prakrit: Sociolinguistic Issues. Motilal Banarsidass. • Feuerstein, G. (2001). The Yoga Tradition. Hohm Press. • Hartzell, J. F., Zysk, K. G., et al. (2016). Brain structural changes associated with Vedic chanting. NeuroImage. • Porges, S. W. (2011). The Polyvagal Theory. Norton. • Staal, F. (1996). Ritual and Mantras: Rules Without Meaning. Motilal Banarsidass.
Biography
Eleonora Medici Sarasvati is the Founder of Rifugio Corpo & Spirito – Yoga Center, Rapallo Liguria-Italy, She is a passionate Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic naturopath, and explorer of the inner world. Her over 30 year path has always been guided by the desire to unite body, mind, and spirit in harmony with nature and ancient wisdom. Her Yoga journey began as personal transformation and evolved into a life vocation. She holds many advanced international certifications including: • E-RYT (1550+ hours) – World Yoga Alliance • Certified Yoga Teacher Trainer and Yoga Therapy – World Yoga Alliance • Certified Meditation Teacher Trainer – World Yoga Alliance • Certified Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer – World Yoga Alliance • Yoga and Meditation Teacher Diploma – Ananda Ashram • Three-Year Yoga Teaching Diploma – Institute of Human Sciences, Rome • Continuous Education Trainer for World Yoga Alliance Her teaching combines Yoga Science with essential oils through her unique method, Yogarôme, emphasizing both its depth and emotional energy. Her teachings are intuitive, feminine, and transformative, embodying her journey. At Rifugio Corpo & Spirito, sacred spaces foster reconnection, healing, and alignment with one’s true essence. Her motto emphasizes that yoga is a way of being, shared with grace, compassion, and deep presence.
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Patients and clinicians exhibit wide variability in perspective on medicinal herbs and the use of herbal medicine in clinical practice, ranging from deeply rooted traditional beliefs to rigorous scientific skepticism. This presentation aims to present the pharmacological and metabolic mechanisms of medicinal herbs to advance the safe, precise, and evidence-based application in integrative clinical practice. Herbal medicine, when perceived ambivalently as folk remedy (Natural), clinically inert (Neutral) or a combination of the two can lead to disparities in selection, dosage and patient compliance, potentially confounding the clinical picture, and complicating complex or chronic conditions. I term this the “Natural - Neutral Parallax”; a dualistic view of herbs as magically therapeutic and medically inconsequential. This disparate perspective overlooks their pharmacologically and biologically active nature and underestimates their significant metabolic effects. To clarify the “Natural - Neutral Parallax”, we distinguish medicinal herbs from prescription medications to resolve the polarized divide between “natural” and “pharmaceutical” substances. This is accomplished via transmission of the fact both are chemical; however, medicinal herbs and their innate chemical constituents exist independent of human invention or intervention, where pharmaceuticals exist as a direct result of human invention and interventional modifications.Whatever our individual perspectives, as clinicians, we unite in physiology and biochemistry. By examining metabolic signaling pathways, hepatic enzyme dynamics, and effects of phytochemicals on immunomodulatory cytokines, a clinical perspective of medicinal herbs emerges. This is essential to patient safety, therapeutic precision, and optimal outcomes in clinical practice. Medicinal herbs must be safely indicated, selected, dosed and administered by qualified clinicians based on an individual’s condition and constitution. Clinical consideration is applied to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Clear, consistent communication between clinicians and patients regarding medicinal herbs in care plans is essential. Ensuring patient safety, minimizing risk, and optimizing outcomes are core clinical priorities that strengthen therapeutic alliance and relational trust.
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Allison Lubas is a Doctor of Acupuncture, Herbalist, and Certified Clinical hypnotherapist specializing in the formulation and creation of custom herbal medicines for complex and chronic conditions. She is the founder of Blessed Integrative Health in Orange County, California, providing comprehensive, home-based integrative care. Areas of clinical focus include complex and autoimmune conditions with neuropsychiatric and cutaneous features. Dr. Lubas is the author of “Emotional Virulence: Pathogenic Speech and Disease Complexes: A TCM Diagnostic Perspective on Wind” featured in the upcoming issue of Acupuncture Today, and a member of the American Physiological Society. Trained at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, American University of Complementary Medicine, South Baylo University, and Pacific College of Health and Science, Dr. Lubas merges Traditional Chinese Medicine therapies, global herbalism, Clinical Hypnotherapy, functional medicine principles, and laboratory diagnostics to advance a pluralistic approach to integrative patient care.
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With the increase and normalization of toxic beauty treatments, pharmaceuticals for skin issues, unforeseen long term side effects and increasingly younger patient populations, acupuncture and holistic alternatives offer compelling evidence of increased safety and efficacy causing only beneficial side effects to human health. Acupuncture and East Asian beauty treatments have been shown to effectively improve the skins health and appearance by enhancing elasticity, inducing collagen production, increasing circulation and reducing inflammation in the skin. Beyond measure this shines light on the exciting potential to change the narrative and have a positive impact on the industry. An approach that works from the inside out through evidence based techniques proven by science and rooted in thousands of years of wisdom. Explore the most compelling and comprehensive methods for facial rejuvenation and holistic dermatology including collagen induction therapy (micro-needling), cosmetic acupuncture and holistic treatment options for inflammatory skin conditions at the forefront of practice.
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Dr. Thalia Kazakos Omar is Doctor of Chinese Medicine and board-certified acupuncturist in New York City. She specializes in facial acupuncture, dermatology and holistic aesthetics. She is committed to educating clients and practitioners about natural solutions for longevity and graceful aging. She offers evidence-based treatments and trainings for facial rejuvenation and dermatology that work from the inside out for longer lasting results without the use of toxic chemicals, harsh pharmaceuticals or invasive procedures.
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This lecture explores how integrating quantum physics with full-spectrum botanical extracts is reshaping what is possible for absorption, distribution, and clinical impact—going well beyond the performance of equivalent standardized botanicals.
By applying concepts such as energy fields, resonance, and quantum-tuned molecular dynamics to whole-plant matrices, emerging technologies have been shown in human clinical trials to significantly increase bioavailability and functional outcomes compared with conventional, marker-standardized extracts at similar or lower doses.
We will unpack how frequency-based “priming” and field modulation can interact with complex phytochemical networks to enhance membrane transport, tissue targeting, and physiological signaling, while still aligning with evidence-informed and regulatory-aware practice. Special emphasis will be placed on how clinicians and product formulators can critically evaluate these quantum‑enabled, full‑spectrum ingredients, interpret human trial data, and translate these advances into more targeted protocols and differentiated product designs.
Participants will leave with a clear framework for understanding, assessing, and responsibly leveraging quantum-driven bioavailability gains across the clinical and formulation pipelines.
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Dr. Chris Meletis is an educator, international author, and lecturer with over 33 years of clinical practice. His mission is “Changing the World’s Health One Person at a Time.” Dr. Meletis has authored 18 books and over 200 national scientific articles in journals, including those in PubMed. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for seven years at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now the National University of Natural Medicine). The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians awarded him the Physician of the Year for his work helping the underprivileged and spearheading the creation of 16 free natural medicine healthcare clinics in the Portland metropolitan area of Oregon.
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Constitutional hydrotherapy is a traditional naturopathic therapy rooted in historical medical systems that emphasized health as a state of balanced circulation and harmonious movement of bodily fluids. Ancient healing traditions described disease as arising from stagnation, imbalance, or improper distribution of internal fluids, concepts that parallel modern understandings of impaired circulation, inflammation, and autonomic dysregulation. Although widely utilized in early nature-cure medicine, constitutional hydrotherapy has received limited attention within contemporary scientific discourse despite plausible physiologic mechanisms. The therapeutic application of alternating heat and cold produces sequential vasodilation and vasoconstriction, generating dynamic changes in peripheral circulation and vascular tone. Heat exposure promotes increased blood flow, metabolic exchange, and smooth muscle relaxation through vasodilatory pathways, while cold stimulation induces transient vasoconstriction followed by rebound vasodilation and parasympathetic activation. This rhythmic vascular response functions as a form of vascular conditioning that may enhance endothelial responsiveness, stimulate baroreceptor activity, and support autonomic nervous system regulation. Hypertension, increasingly recognized as a disorder involving chronic sympathetic activation and reduced autonomic flexibility, provides a relevant clinical framework for examining these effects. Rather than acting through direct pharmacologic suppression, constitutional hydrotherapy may support cardiovascular health by restoring physiologic adaptability and regulatory balance. This presentation examines constitutional hydrotherapy through both historical and modern perspectives, translating traditional concepts of fluid equilibrium into contemporary models of vascular physiology and neurocardiovascular regulation. Reconsideration of this foundational naturopathic therapy may broaden non-pharmacologic strategies for cardiovascular care and highlight the ongoing relevance of traditional medical practices within integrative medicine.
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Dr. Fjorda Jusufi is a Naturopathic doctor who believes in treating more than symptoms—she treats people. With a background in Molecular and Cellular Biology, she helps patients restore vitality and resilience from the cellular level up, honoring the body's innate ability to heal while addressing every obstacle standing in the way. What drew Dr. Jusufi to naturopathic medicine was its unique blend of ancient wisdom and modern science. She's captivated by the therapeutic order—a structured approach that prioritizes fundamentals like nutrition, lifestyle, and environment before considering higher-force interventions. This philosophy of treating the whole person and uncovering root causes, rather than just managing symptoms, allows her to create truly individualized care plans that address the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of health. Beyond the clinic, Dr. Jusufi finds balance through travel, time in nature, and sharing nourishing meals with family and friends. She practices what she preaches, engaging in mindfulness and embodiment work that keeps her grounded. Above all, she's committed to creating a judgment-free space where patients can shed shame, embrace their authentic selves, and move forward with confidence on their path to lasting wellness.
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Plaque psoriasis, a persistent autoimmune skin condition marked by elevated, reddened, and flaky patches on the skin's surface, shares resemblances with Ek Kuṣṭha in Ayurveda. classification based on its clinical appearance. This study primarily aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a personalized traditional Ayurvedic treatment protocol in managing plaque psoriasis in a 49-year-old male patient. The approach involved bio purification through therapeutic emesis and purgation, coupled with oral and topical Ayurvedic remedies. Assessment of treatment effectiveness was based on the Psoriasis Area and Severity Index [PASI] score, Subjective criteria, and photographic evidence before and after the intervention. Results indicated a remarkable 95% decrease in the PASI score, an 82% enhancement in Subjective criteria, and noticeable photographic improvements. These positive outcomes can be attributed by the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of the ayurvedic medications, supported by the facilitating impact of the therapeutic bio-cleansing processes. Consequently, this innovative personalized Ayurvedic strategy can holds promise for the management of plaque psoriasis
Biography
Dr. Shivani Sanjeev Gavande is Ph.D. in Ayurveda, Masters in Kayachikitsa-Ayurveda and aBachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery. She has received Hari Ananta Gold Medal for her research work under Ayurvidya, New Delhi. She is the Principal and Professor in the department of Kayachikitsa at Late Kedari Redekar Ayurvedic Mahavidyalaya,Gadhinglaj,District Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India and had been faculty and examiner of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nasik. She has 23 years of clinical and academic experience. She is PhD guide at Faculty of Ayurved Parul University. Dr. Shivani Sanjeev Gavande has been resource person in various Ayurveda workshops and national and international seminars. Also she has shared her valuable clinical experiences and Ayurvedic concepts in various national and international conferences. She has published her 19 research articles in peer reviewed national and international journals. She was invested Ph.D. for her work in Enhancement of quality of life in patients having cancers of female genital organs. She has been worked for teenagers since last 23 years and socially active for women empowerment and environmental awareness. She is healer and councillor of mindfulness program, satwavajaya Chikitsa also volunteer of Aniruddha Academy of Disaster management
Abstract
Holistic healing is more than a profession for me,it is a divine calling, a lifelong mission, and a sacred responsibility. My work is rooted in the belief that true healing addresses the whole person: body, mind, spirit, emotions, lifestyle, and environment. Through years of studying herbs, nutrition, natural wellness practices, and the connection between humanity and nature, I have come to understand that healing begins long before an herb is harvested or a remedy is prepared. Healing begins in the soil. My passion for holistic medicine emerged from witnessing the growing health challenges affecting families and communities worldwide. I saw people struggling with chronic illnesses, stress-related conditions, nutritional
deficiencies, and a dependence on solutions that often addressed symptoms rather than underlying causes. This inspired me to dedicate my life to educating others about the healing gifts found within nature and how proper nutrition, herbal support, spiritual wellness, and lifestyle changes can work together to promote optimal health.
What many people fail to realize is that medicinal plants are only as powerful as the environment in which they are grown. The quality of the soil directly influences the nutritional and therapeutic value of herbs. Healthy soil is a living ecosystem rich in minerals, organic matter, beneficial microorganisms, fungi, earthworms, and natural biological activity. When medicinal plants are cultivated in nutrient, depleted soil, they may grow physically, but their healing potential can be significantly diminished. Throughout my work, I have learned that successful herbal cultivation requires a deep understanding of the relationship between the plant, the soil, the climate, water quality, sunlight exposure, and seasonal cycles. Not every herb can be planted in every location. Each medicinal plant has unique environmental requirements that determine its growth, potency, and medicinal effectiveness.
Biography
Dr. Anthia Wint is a Holistic Wellness Consultant, Herbal Educator, Natural Healing Advocate, Author, and Wellness Program Developer dedicated to empowering individuals through natural health education. My work focuses on herbal wellness, plant-based nutrition, detoxification, spiritual wellness, preventive health strategies, and holistic lifestyle transformation. Inspired by my passion for helping others achieve optimal wellness, I Dr. Wint has developed numerous educational programs, workshops, herbal protocols, detox plans, meal programs, and wellness resources designed to support individuals on their healing journeys. I believes that true wellness is achieved when physical health, emotional well-being, spiritual balance, and environmental stewardship work together in harmony Through my teachings, writings, and community outreach efforts, l Dr. Wint continues to advocate for a deeper understanding of natureʼs healing gifts while encouraging individuals to embrace informed, balanced, and holistic approaches to health and wellness.