Today, our communities, our states and the nation face a health epidemic that is having a critical financial and physical impact on the citizens of our country and our health care system at large. Through a speakers’ series, open to the public, Elkhart Rotary proposes to present nationally recognized authorities to address our wellness through the way we eat and exercise and the impact these choices have on our health and wellbeing. Plant-based dietary patterns have been associated with many health benefits, including increased longevity, sustained weight loss, reduced blood cholesterol, reductions in blood pressure and the prevention and reversal of chronic diseases. Awareness of what we eat and how we exercise have become topics of increasing importance and relevance for many of us. Elkhart Rotary represents a neutral, agenda free organization dedicated to building community awareness and understanding. With 165 active members, Elkhart Rotary is well represented by professionals, business owners, and non-profits, creating a diverse club with a broad base of inuence. The Club’s community impact can help bring attention and awareness to the Speakers Series programs by drawing from a wide audience.
DR MARY CLIFTON WENDT, M.D. Dr. Wendt, a published clinical researcher, medical journal contributor, board certified Internal Medicine physician and a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Eight years ago, Dr Mary was forced to examine her lifestyle when she was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and elevated cholesterol, despite exercising vigorously and being at an ideal body weight. With just a few simple changes to her nutrition Dr. Mary was able to manage her blood sugar returning it to normal levels. She also shaved 70 points off her cholesterol. Since making the needed changes, Dr Mary has helped thousands of people live a healthier lifestyle by changing their nutrition and lifestyle habits. Over the years, Dr. Mary has been in development of a better way. A better program for real people with real health challenges. This program is designed to be of service online and in the community as a support system — to help individuals make healthy lifestyle changes through peer accountability. Her brand of restorative health is igniting weight loss results through a simple, inexpensive and tailored system for each person that wants to achieve health success! Today, Dr Mary makes her living as an Internal Medical Doctor and enjoys her life as a wife, mom, entrepreneur, a published writer, public speaker and serial foodie.
RICH ROLL Rich is a world-renowned, plant-based ultra-endurance athlete, in-demand public speaker, wellness advocate, #1 bestselling author and inspirational hero to a global audience of wellness seekers as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. Named one of the “25 Fittest Men in the World” by Men’s Fitness, Rich is a world-renowned, plant-based ultra-endurance athlete, widely famed for being the first person to complete 5 ironman-distance triathlons on five Hawaiian Islands in under 7 days. A graduate of Stanford University and Cornell Law School, he is the bestselling author of two books — Finding Ultra and The Plantpower Way. Rich is a podcast host, husband, father of four and most of all an inspirational hero to a global audience of wellness seekers as a transformative example of healthy, sustainable living.
JOHN PIERRE
Renowned nutrition and fitness expert John Pierre is sometimes referred to as a “Trainer to the Stars” because he trains Hollywood celebrities, rock-stars, and Fortune 500 executives. Assisting a wide range of clientele, including military personnel, hard-core athletes, and people of all backgrounds and fitness levels, John’s passion is to help everyone. Credited as being one of the first pioneers in the U.S. to create “brain-building” classes that enhance cognitive fitness in our geriatrics community, 25 years of experience has provided John with a unique understanding and ability to help others with cognitive challenges. Through the decades, John witnessed his office progressively fill up with new clients who suffered from increased mental and physical decline. This inspired him to share his knowledge with a greater number of people by writing a book. His first published endeavor, The Pillars of Health, discusses the four solid principles that provide everyone with a strong foundation for lasting, lifelong wellbeing. John shows that attaining vibrant health can be fun, enjoyable, and doable. Eating wholesome, delicious foods, engaging and expanding our mind with cognitive fitness modalities, challenging our body with joyous physical motion, and embracing a loving and compassionate outlook create the solid “pillars” that lead to lifelong wellness. Visit John Pierre to learn more at www.johnpierre.com
MICHAEL GREGER, M.D. Dr. Greger is a physician, author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important public health issues. He has lectured at the Conference on World Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the International Bird Flu Summit, among countless other symposia and institutions; testified before Congress; has appeared on shows such as The Colbert Report and The Dr. Oz Show; and was invited as an expert witness in defense of Oprah Winfrey at the infamous “meat defamation” trial. Currently, Dr. Greger proudly serves as the Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture at the Humane Society of the United States. Dr. Greger’s recent scientific publications in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, Critical Reviews in Microbiology, Family & Community Health, and the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition, and Public Health explore the public health implications of industrialized animal agriculture. Dr. Greger was featured on the Healthy Living Channel promoting his latest nutrition DVDs and honored to teach part of Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s esteemed nutrition course at Cornell University. Dr. Greger’s nutrition work can be found at NutritionFacts.org.