Heart Health – Cholesterol Is Not The Enemy

Speaker: Court Vreeland D.C., D.A.C.B.N.

Description:

Heart disease remains the nation’s #1 killer despite the war on cholesterol. Recent research has shown other factors might play a larger role in contributing to heart disease. In this lecture, Dr. Vreeland will discuss this research and the dietary
and lifestyle interventions that work to prevent heart disease without the use of medication

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the current state of research on statin medications
• Review the major interventional dietary trials for cholesterol reduction and their outcomes
• Learn the mechanism of atherosclerosis and which physiological participants are key players
•  Discuss dietary and lifestyle interventions that work to reduce cardiovascular disease rates

 Date: Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Time: 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Eastern Time-New York Time)

 Dr. Court Vreeland’s Bio:

Dr. Vreeland completed his undergraduate work at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey where he received a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor
in chemistry. He then attended Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, Missouri where he completed his Doctor of Chiropractic. Upon graduation, Dr. Vreeland pursued
diplomate status in functional neurology and completed his coursework in 2007. Dr. Vreeland also holds a Master of Science in human nutrition from the University of
Bridgeport. Additionally, Dr. Vreeland has received advanced training in clinical biochemistry, nutritional biochemistry, clinical nutrition, rehabilitation of balance disorders, and the
rehabilitation of ADHD and other learning disorders, to name a few.

Dr. Vreeland is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and expert in functional medicine. He has worked closely with Biotics Research Corporation to co-develop a line of supplements designed to target neurologic health. The product line currently has four supplements that help
patients manage migraine headaches, anxiety, insomnia, depression, dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other neurologic conditions.

Dr. Vreeland is the author of a textbook chapter titled “The Gut-Brain Axis: The Role of the Gut in Brain Health,” which was published in 2015 in the book titled Integrative
“Therapies for Depression: Redefining Models for Assessment, Treatment and Prevention.” Additionally, he has authored a journal article called, “Select Nutritional Components to Support Migraine Headaches.” This was published in the Original Internist in 2014.