CO: Denver Tinnitus Support Group Meeting (7:00 - 8:30 p.m.)

The Denver Tinnitus Support Group invites you to join them at their next meeting.

When:
Monday, September 10, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

*Note: this group typically meets on the second Monday evening of every month.

Where:
Lutheran Medical Center
8300 W. 38th
2nd Floor - Education Center, Classroom #3
Denver, CO 80033

Topic/Guest Speaker:
Soothing Herbs for a Stressful Life with Rena Bloom, N.D.

Background:
Naturopathy has its roots in the European health movement called Nature Cure that began in the late 1700's. Utilizing simple treatments from nature, sunlight, water, food and simple living, Nature Cure was brought to the United States at the end of the 1800's by a German practitioner named Benedict Lust. Once in this country, Lust trained as a osteopath, herbalist and homeopath before opening his own school of medicine. Formalized into a full training program of eclectic studies, nature cure became naturopathy.

The profession evolved through the 1900's incorporating modern medical theory and diagnostic techniques and practices if they fit into naturopathy's original philosophical tenets. This blend of traditional nature cure and modern science is what we now call naturopathic medicine.

Dr. Rena Bloom spent her childhood in Milwaukee, WI but in 1973 she immigrated with her family to Israel. Her path to naturopathic medicine began in 1979 when a somewhat younger Rena Bloom experienced a macrobiotic shiatsu treatment in London. Though the treatment consisted of simple dietary changes, the effects were profound. Her experience that lives could be improved so simply, led her to look for ways she could teach others.

In 1980 she attended the Boulder School of Massage Therapy. Realizing that there was still more to learn, and more to offer, she completed her pre-med requisites at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, and enrolled in the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1987.

Dr. Bloom believes that the simple things in life still make a difference. Her work with patients relies on the basic philosophies of naturopathy. One must listen carefully, as the patient will tell you what they need. Search for possible causes, remove all possible interferences, support and nourish the body, feed the spirit. Teach the patients to eat well, sleep well, and live well.

Note from the Group Leader:
"Our support group offers encouragement, current information and coping techniques to tinnitus sufferers and their families. Meetings are open to the public and are free of charge."

For additional information or directions please contact Rich Marr at (303) 875-5762 or r.marr@comcast.net; or Charles Aune at (303) 796-8291 or ancaune@msn.com.

The American Tinnitus Association's Support Network consists of dedicated support group facilitators and help network volunteers across the country. These volunteers provide compassion, support, experience, and perspective, as well as valuable resources for treating your tinnitus. Please note that ATA offers Support Network information solely as an informational aid. Examine your personal needs and decide if participation in support activities could be meaningful for you. ATA makes no recommendations or representations as to the groups or individuals volunteering.

Please click here for more information on ATA's Support Network.If you are interested in starting a support group or becoming a help network volunteer, please contact Katie Fuller, Director of Support, at katie@ata.org.