Events

This event was sponsored by the Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology and co-organized with Carol D’Anca, Integrative Nutritionist. 

Presentations Were Made By:

• Nesita Kwan, Former NBC medical journalist
• Stephen Devries, MD; Executive Director, Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology
• Carol D’Anca, MS, CNS, LDN; Integrative Nutritionist, Author, and Managing Director of “Food Not Meds”
• With a special Tai Chi break provided by instructor Gordon Lock

Based on Nesita’s Kwan presentation during this event, read her guide to beginning a meditation practice.

Dr. Devries spoke to the American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting of the Illinois and Wisconsin Chapters on “Interventional Cardiology Delivered with a Fork.” 

At this biennial conference hosted by the University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s department of Continuing Medical Education & Professional Development, Dr. Devries gave a plenary talk: “Update on Integrative Cardiology.”

This conference assembles internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, and chefs whose work focuses on the interface between nutrition and healthful living.

Dr. Devries spoke about how perceptions of nutrition research findings are often colored by pre-existing beliefs.

Great time with American College of Cardiology President Dr. Kim Williams along with nutritionist and author Carol D’Anca on a nutrition panel.

Standing room only—a hopeful sign!