Director’s College Event – Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome

On Wednesday, June 25, the Farmington Libraries will host a lecture entitled, “Nutrition and Metabolic Syndrome,” with Stuart Horen, doctor of chiropractic and holistic health. This event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Farmington Main Library at 6 Monteith Drive.

Americans, on average, eat over 150 pounds of sugar each year, which is a ten-fold increase over the last hundred years! Two-thirds of us are overweight and one-third of us are obese. By 2030, forty-two percent of us will be obese, according to Body Mass Index (BMI) standards. Increased sugar intake has been linked to an increase in Type 2 diabetes. Excessive dietary sugar has also been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, as well as coronary artery disease.

Continued weight gain has led to “Metabolic Syndrome” with its associated high blood pressure, high cholesterol, high triglycerides and various other health problems. During this presentation, Dr. Horen will focus on addressing these problems through nutritional changes and dietary intake.
   
Dr. Horen graduated Cum Laude from Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta, GA, and has been practicing in Farmington since 1995. He has completed additional coursework in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Occupational Health, and Nutrition and Wellness. He has taught classes as part of Farmington’s Continuing Education, and has lectured to various civic groups. He has currently focused on metabolic syndrome and the growing epidemic of obesity, and has recently opened a second office in the Southington area that utilizes the Ideal Protein protocol to help patients overcome their sugar addictions.

The Director’s College is an ongoing series at the Farmington Libraries, the aim of which is to present interesting and intellectual programs for the community. These events strive to cover a wide range of areas including, but not limited to, professorial lectures, performing arts events, travelogues, and music series.

These events are free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required for the Director’s College program. Please call 860-673-6791 for details or register using this link.

The Farmington Library is part of the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.  If you have special needs to attend library programs, contact the library in advance.