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AAPNA International Conference AYURVEDA & METABOLIC

DISORDERS Sat & Sun, June 8 & 9, 2013 The University of British Columbia

Asian Center, 403-1871, Vancouver, Canada

Conference Focus On - Learn the philosophy of ayurveda Understand the root cause of problem Interact with internationally renowned scholars Obesity and body composition management Metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes Women's hormonal health and wellness Gastrointestinal disorders and food sensitivities Elevated toxic burden Stress and immune challenges Neurological support for mood and memory Endocrinal Disorders include - Thyroid, Adrenal problems Know the simple and effective remedies

VATA

KAPHA PITTA

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Welcome

Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, LMT, RYT, BCIM, RAS, Founder & President of AAPNA, USA is a classically trained ayurvedic specialist, licensed integrative massage therapist, and yoga instructor, has been practicing and teaching ayurveda worldwide since 1988. His passion and love for ayurveda fuels his vision for the development and growth of ayurveda, including creating and implementing high quality ayurvedic education and training programs in the west. It is AAPNA’s mission to

bring ayurveda to the forefront of healing arts. With your support and encouragement, ayurveda will be accepted and integrated as a key complementary science to modern health care.

Guests of Honour

Mr. Scott Sawler. B.Sc, LLB, LLM, MBA has been appointed to the position of Director General of the Natural Health Products Directorate in December 2010.

Prior, Mr. Sawler has been the Senior Manager of the Ethics and Regulatory Office for the NCIC Clinical Trials Group, a cooperative oncology group at Queen’s University.

Mr. Sawler has worked for many years in industry and health care associations. He has gained extensive experience in regulatory framework development, consultations and stakeholder relations, and business management, to name a few. Mr. Sawler spent twelve years in regulatory affairs at Schering-Plough, the Non-prescription Drug Manufacturers Association of Canada, Medis Health, and other industry associations.

Along with his wide range of expertise, he also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, a Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Laval University, a Master of Laws (L.L.M.) in Health Law from York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, and a Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B.) from the

University of Ottawa.

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Dr. Scotten, ND, MEd, graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle with a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 1992, and entered private clinical practice in general medicine until closing his doors in 2001 to devote his full attention to education. As a clinician he believed and delivered core naturopathic principles (including doctor as teacher), teaching his patients to achieve maximum benefit from their individual genetic blueprint and accumulated impairments. Dr. Scotten has spent the bulk of his adult life teaching. He has taught music in private and group settings since 1975. Since 1989 he taught physiology, biochemistry and pathology with Dominion Herbal College, Wild Rose College (later Coastal Mountain), and Bastyr University of Health Sciences in Seattle Washington. In 1999 he was invited to develop and deliver the academic medical program as the Dean of Education at the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in New Westminster, BC. In 2012 he completed his Masters in Learning and Technology at Royal Roads University.

Dr. Arun Kumar Garg, PhD, MD, FRCPC, is a Clinical Professor of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, Doctor of Medicine from the University of British Columbia, Fellowship in Medical Biochemistry from Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Hon Doctorate of Technology from BC Institute of Technology. For the last several years he is working on awareness amongst South Asian community of high prevalence of chronic diseases. Founded Canada India Network Society in 2010 and is actively working with several partners and organizations in India and Canada to promote better health. He is Program Medical Director of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and medical lead for South Asian Health Institute in Fraser Health.

Dr. Garg will share his work of the last several years about the prevalence of chronic diseases amongst South Asians, efforts to build a healthy society and his search for the role of Ancient Indian Medicine, its scientific basis and role in modern society.

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Conference Program Schedule Saturday, June 8, 2013

Time Program Presenter 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Exhibitors & Sponsors Setup & Registration 8:30 AM– 9:00 AM Inauguration Vedic Recitation 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Welcome Speech Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, President,

AAPNA 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Guest of Honour Speech Scott Sawler, B.Sc, LLB, LLM, MBA,

Director General, Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD), Health Products and Food Branch, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Guest of Honour Speech Dr. Dave Scotten, N.D., Academic Dean, Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine, Vancouver, Canada

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Guest of Honour Speech Dr. Arun Kumar Garg, M.D., Ph.D. Clinical Professor of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, Canada

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Break 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Comprehensive Ayurvedic approach

to metabolic syndrome Keynote Address – Dr. Jayarajan Kodikannath, BSc., B.A.M.S., R.A.C. –Director, Kerala Ayurveda Academy, USA

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM The Concept of Agni & its importance in Metabolic Disorders

Dr. Hemant Kumar Gupta, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, DNM, Ottawa, Canada

1:15 PM – 2:30 PM Lunch 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Ayurveda and the natural history of

metabolic syndrome: implications for clinical success

Todd Caldecott, Dip. Cl.H, RH (AHG), Vancouver, Canada

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM The concept of Ayurveda & Metabolic disorders

Dr. Suhas Nayak, B.A.M.S, M.D-Ayurveda, PhD-Ayurveda, Vancouver, Canada

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Natural Agni Enhancement Quickly Reduces Stubborn Mid-Section Fat and Cellulite at 3-7# per Week, WITHOUT Rebound!

Tom Yarema. M.D, San Francisco, CA, USA

4:45 PM - 5:15 PM Break 5:15 PM - 6:00 PM The Role of Probiotics in Metabolic

Disorders Management Shivkumar Varma, BAMS, Vancouver, Canada

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM The Science of the Siddha’s: The

Endocrine System, Chakras and Shakti Steven S. Sadlier, Los Angeles, USA

6:45 PM - 7:30 PM Ayurvedic Yoga Session Miria Lovlin, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Dinner 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM How to facilitate metabolism with

non-dual meditation and yoga Frank Ra & Reet Ravanelli, Vancouver, Canada

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Sunday June 9, 2013 Time Program Presenter 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Evaluation of Ayurvedic Management

for Obesity Keynote Address: Prof. Dr. J.N. Mishra, PhD (Ayu), Retired Professor, State Ayurvedic College, Lucknow, India

9:30 AM – 10:15 PM Autism Linked To Metabolic Disorders

Denise Tarasuk, ND, RN, MA-Ayu, RAC, San Jose, California, USA

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM Break 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Concept of Agni Vitiation in

Metabolic Disorders Nitin Shah, BAMS, MD-Ayurveda, DNM, Toronto, Canada

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Synergy and Composition: Traditional Medicine in 21st century Science

Harish Vasudevan, PhD, Vancouver, Canada

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Prevention of Metabolic Disorder Jaisri Lambert, MA, RAC, Vancouver, Canada

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM Sex Hormone-Testosterone, Metabolic

Syndrome, Herbs and Ayurveda Ranvir Pahwa, PhD, DNM, ND, Cl. Herb, DAc., DHM, HD, RAC, Saskatchewan, Canada

3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Ayurvedic & Yogic Perspective to Psycho Neuro Endocrinology (PNE) and the role in Balanced Metabolism

Ismat Nathani, M.Sc, D.N.M, Toronto, Canada

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM Break 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM Addiction and addictive behaviors

causes severe metabolic disorders. How Ayurvedic approach helps!

Nirmala Raniga, Founder, Chopra Addiction & Wellness Center, Squamish, BC, Canada

5:00 PM - 5:45 PM Synthesis of Yoga for a Healthy & Stress Free Life

Sri Venu a.k.a Stéphane Boisjoly, Vancouver, Canada

5:45 PM – 6:15 PM Nada Yoga & Jyothi Kriya Yogacharini Maitreyi, Vancouver, Canada 6:15 PM – 6:30 PM Closing Ceremony Neelam Toprani, Founder & President,

Padmasri Naturals, Inc. Vancouver, Canada

Registration Information: Before May 31, 2013

$200 – Presenters & AAPNA Members & Ayurveda Students & Seniors $300 – General / Non Members $450 – Registration of 2 persons together $800 – Registration of 4 persons together $1500 – Registration of 10 persons together

Day Passes $150 – Saturday Only $150 – Sunday Only

Meals Saturday & Sunday – Lunch & Saturday Dinner included in the registration Accommodation at UBC Greater Vancouver Area 604-822-1000 North America Toll Free 1-888-822-1030 Email: reservations@housing.ubc.ca

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For More Information Please Visit Our Website: www.aapna.org

Contact: Neelam Toprani @ 604-628-2003 contact@aapna.org

SPONSORSHIP PRIME SPONSOR - $4000

A 6 ft. table and chairs will be provided at the venue to display brochures and other items and to sell products.

One organization banner (5' x 7' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.

Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website with a link to the sponsor’s website.

Prime sponsors’ names will be announced during the conference. 10 conference passes, including meals, will be provided.

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $2000

A 6 ft. table and chairs will be provided at the venue to display brochures and other items and to sell products.

One organization banner (3' x 5' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.

Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website with a link to the sponsor’s website.

Platinum sponsors’ names will be announced during the conference. 5 conference passes, including meals, will be provided.

GOLD SPONSOR - $1000

A 6 ft. table and chairs will be provided at the venue to display brochures and other items and to sell products.

One organization banner (3' x 5' max. size) may be displayed in the conference room.

Sponsor logo will be displayed on any promotional materials and on the AAPNA website with a link to the sponsor’s website.

3 conference passes, including meals, will be provided.

Table / Booth - $500

A 6 ft. table (sharing with others person) and chairs will be provided at the venue to display brochures and other items and to sell products.

One organization banner (2' x 4' max. size) may be displayed. 1 conference pass, including meals, will be provided.

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Sponsors & Exhibitors PRIME SPONSOR

PADMASRI NATURALS SEVANTI AYURVEDIC SERIES

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Senani Holdings is a leading well establish group of companies. We are providing our services to Sri Lanken tourist sector

GOLD SPONSORS

WEST COAST AYURVEDA

OJAS AYURVEDA & YOGA WELLNESS CENTER

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REVITALIZE HEALTH CENTER – SIVAKUMAR VERMA

CHOPRA ADDICTION & WELLNESS CENTER – NIRMALA RANIGA

EXHIBITOR TABLES

NEW WORLD AYURVEDA – PAUL DUGLISS, M.D., R.A.C.

GAIA GARDEN HERBAL DISPENSARY

THE ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION

HEALTH CANADA

Supporting Organizations / Alliances Canadian Ayurvedic Medical Alliance

Yoga BC