Medical Illness And Mindful Eating by TCME.org published on 2015-10-14T14:27:45Z Health providers, when working with clients and patients who have received a less than optimal diagnosis, have an opportunity to introduce the idea of creating wellness instead of focusing on treating disease. Choosing to make lifestyle changes can be viewed as an opportunity instead of as a deprivation. It is an opportunity to discuss the concept of going upstream to identify root causes rather than focus on a disease or illness. It is an opportunity to help the patient identify and explore how the patient arrived at this point. Participants will: *Explore the concept of functional medicine and going upstream to explore root causes instead of focusing on treating disease. *Explore the concept of choice and lifestyle change in creating wellness and health by taking small steps. *Explore how lifestyle choices affect how we feel physically and emotionally using a symptom diary. Medical Illness and Mindful Eating Mary Farhi, MD October 13, 1 pm EST Mary Farhi, MD, is Board certified in both Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as Integrative and Holistic Medicine. She completed her 200-hour yoga training at Kripalu in Massachusetts and her Mighty Body Band training through Yoga Bent in Highland Park. Her focus in on incorporating integrative therapies, using a functional medicine model, in order to assist patients in creating wellness and health. Dr. Farhi's approach is to educate and empower patients on creating wellness and vitality using a mindfulness based approach of non-judgement and resiliency. www.drmaryfarhi.com Genre mindful eating, illness, wellness