Algae as a Food for Diabeteswith Catharine

Arnston, BA Hons, MBA

What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Algae, its healing properties and why you need it
 Mitochondria and their role in health and diabetes
 How algae uniquely protects your mitochondria to protect your health and prevent
diabetes  

Catharine Arnston, BA Hons, MBA

Catharine Arnston is a board-certified health coach and the founder/CEO and chief scientific officer of
ENERGYbits® Inc., the leading national brand of algae tablets. Her 12 years of research on algae’s
ability to improve wellness, longevity, mitochondrial health and prevent chronic disease have led to her
being recognized as the global expert on algae nutrition. She has 35 years of experience as a corporate
executive/entrepreneur and has been a speaker on over 250 podcasts, conferences and television shows,
including ABC’s Shark Tank.

ENERGYbits® spirulina and chlorella algae tablets are trusted and loved by health-conscious consumers,
families and practitioners seeking evidence-based, cutting-edge, non-invasive solutions to reduce disease
and improve longevity, wellness, mitochondrial health, energy, nutrition, intermittent-fasting, beauty and
more -- all without chemicals, caffeine, calories, carbs, gluten or sugar. 

How Uric Acid Drives Diabetes and Other

Metabolic Disorderswith David Perlmutter,
MD, FACN, ABIHM
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Link between uric acid levels and obesity, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s and more
 Why people don’t know they have sky-high levels, putting them at risk for disease
 Simple at-home uric acid testing  

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM

Dr. Perlmutter is a board-certified neurologist, fellow and member of the board of directors of
the American College of Nutrition, and is a four-time New York Times bestselling author. He
received his MD degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he was
awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He has published extensively in peer-
reviewed scientific journals, including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery and The Journal of
Applied Nutrition, and is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by such medical institutions
as Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University and Harvard University. Dr.
Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs, including
20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The Dr. Oz
Show and The CBS Early Show. Dr. Perlmutter’s books have been published in 28 languages
and include bestsellers Grain Brain, Brain Maker and The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan.

How to Be a Health Detectivewith JJ Virgin,

CNS, BCHN, EP-C
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Eliminating the 7 most common food intolerances 
 Reducing inflammation symptoms: brain fog, belly bloat, pain and more
 Starting the day with a metabolism-boosting smoothie  

JJ Virgin, CNS, BCHN, EP-C

Triple-board-certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate
advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ helps people stay fired up and healthy as they age,
so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+.

JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s
Freaky Eaters, two years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil
and numerous other appearances. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with
notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner and
Mary Morrissey. 

JJ is the author of four New York Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook,
JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book,
Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be
strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons she learned as
she fought for her own son’s life. 

JJ hosts the popular Ask the Health Expert podcast and regularly writes for Rodale Wellness,
Mind Body Green and other major blogs and magazines. She is also a business coach and the
founder of The Mindshare Summit. Visit her website for hundreds of free recipes and resources,
plus state-of-the-art programs, products and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.

Mineral Absorption, Deficiencies and

Diabeteswith Barton Scott
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 How mineral absorption affects energy levels, sleep, thyroid function and more 
 Why minerals are critical for optimizing vitamin benefits
 Using hair analysis to uncover facts about your mineral and heavy metal levels  

Barton Scott
Barton Scott is a biochemist, nutritionist, researcher, functional health expert and the founder and
process developer of Upgraded Formulas, a quantified wellness and nanotech company focused
on correcting mineral deficiencies for performance and longevity. He is passionate about helping
people address the stresses of daily life, poor sleep, hormone issues, fatigue, the toxicity of our
modern world, the lack of nutrients in our soil and food, and the nutrient absorption issues that
we all face.

The Biology of Trauma and Its Impact on

Diabeteswith Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Overcoming the chronic “freeze” state that causes exhaustion and overwhelm
 Connection between depression, anxiety and blood sugar balance
 Leveraging painful feelings into motivation for turning your health around  

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH

Dr. Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified medical physician in both preventive and addiction
medicine and holds master’s degrees in both biochemistry and public health. She is the leading
medical expert on addressing stored trauma in the body through her signature model and
methodology, The Biology of Trauma™: a new lens that courageously uplevels the old methods
of trauma work and medicine by reverse-engineering trauma's effects on the nervous system and
body on a cellular level. 

Dr. Apigian specialized in trauma, attachment and addictions after having personal experience in
foster parenting, adopting and then having her own health issues that were a result of childhood
and life experiences. In addition to her medical studies that include functional medicine
certification, she has sought out trauma therapy training since 2015.  
 
A three-time summit host, Dr. Apigian founded the nonprofit Family Challenge Camps, where
she developed and ran weekend intensives for families with children who have experienced
attachment trauma. She is currently the founder and CEO of Trauma Healing Accelerated, where
she bridges the worlds of functional medicine and trauma therapy with a mission to help adults
accelerate the healing journey by addressing the biological processes that keep stored trauma
stuck in the body, mind and spirit. Her providers certification course teaches providers to do the
same for their clients.

How to Use Intermittent Fasting in Everyday

Lifewith Cynthia Thurlow, NP
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Restore insulin sensitivity and blood sugar balance
 Improve metabolic flexibility and burn fat 
 Enhance focus, energy levels and healthy aging  

Cynthia Thurlow, NP
Cynthia Thurlow is a sought-after and successful entrepreneur, a functional nutrition expert, the
founder of Cynthia Thurlow, LLC, co-author of Primal Eating and podcast co-host of Everyday
Wellness. She's also a TEDx speaker, with her most recent talk on Intermittent Fasting being
viewed 3.4 million times and counting. A frequent contributor to her local ABC affiliate, she is
passionate about helping educate, inspire and empower her patients.

As an advocate for living a fulfilled, healthy and well balanced lifestyle, Thurlow has committed
her career to serving women coming of age, disrupting the notion that “This is just how it is, now
settle and except it” and is leading the way for change. As a part of that endeavor, she takes over
20 years of traditional medical practices, combined with current and progressive functional
nutritional medicinal approaches to truly serve those in need. She selflessly and transparently
shares her own personal experiences of navigating the journey through hormonal imbalances,
peri-menopause and all of the symptoms that plague so many women as a means to connect and
relate to her clients in a raw and authentic way.

Continuous Glucose Monitors: Must-Have

Tool for Blood Sugar Balancewith Beverly
Yates, ND
What you'll learn from this expert talk:
 Why are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) a game-changer for metabolic health?
 Finding the right mindset 
 Strategies for partnering with the best team members on your healing journey  

Beverly Yates, ND
Dr. Beverly Yates is a diabetes expert and author who has 30 years of experience working with
those who struggle with blood sugar issues related to type 2 diabetes and prediabetes and feel
like nothing works for them. She uses her systems engineering background as an MIT electrical
engineer in combination with her naturopathic medicine skills to help people achieve and
maintain blood sugar control.

On a mission to help 3 million people heal from type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, Dr. Yates is an
internationally recognized speaker and expert in the field of diabetes and heart disease. She is a
published author of Heart Health for Black Women: A Natural Approach to Healing and
Preventing Heart Disease, and co-author of multiple books, including one with Jack Canfield,
The Soul of Success, Vol. 2.

Dr. Yates has worked with thousands of people, helping them to lower their blood sugar levels to
a healthy range and get control over their health. She is the creator of the Yates Protocol, a
simple and effective lifestyle-based program. She has been featured in the media many times for
her expertise and clear communication style.