This week's Anti-Aging video presentation: Iodine Deficiency and Other Cofactors of Halide Toxicity

Posted on 2009-08-17 13:58:29 in Brain and Mental Performance | Dietary Supplementation | Longevity and Age Management | Nutrition |

Highlights from a presentation given by Chris D. Meletis, ND at the 17th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine entitled, Iodine Deficiency and Other Cofactors of Halide Toxicity

At the upcoming Anti-Aging Conference: Clinical Applications for In-Office Procedures, Doctor Meletis will present,Gastrointestinal Disease, Nutrient Deficiencies and the Catchâ€22 on Thursday September 10th, 2009. This lecture will focus on controlling inflammation and reâ€establishing the innate function of the GI tract to assimilate the nutrients essential for autoâ€repair and sustenance of the 75 trillion cells that comprise the human body is foundational to successful Gastrointestinal Disease Management.

Dr. Meletis is an educator, international author and lecturer. He serves as the executive director for The Institute for Healthy Aging. His personal mission is "Changing America's Health One Person at a Time:. Dr. Meletis served as Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer for 7 years, is a master formulator and was awarded the 2003 physician of the year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

For more information, call; 1-888-997-0112.

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