The American Nutrition Association presents lecture "Nutrient Power--Advanced Therapies for Mental Illness, ADHD and Autism" by Dr. Walsh

The American Nutrition Association (ANA) will present a lecture titled “Nutrient Power—Advanced Therapies for Mental Illness, ADHD and Autism” by William Walsh, Ph.D. at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at Parmer Hall at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. The program is open to the public.

Dr. Walsh will explain how a science-based nutrient therapy system can be used as an alternative to today’s emphasis on psychiatric drugs for the treatment of millions of people diagnosed with mental disorders.

Nutrient imbalances can alter brain levels of key neurotransmitters, disrupt gene expression of proteins and enzymes, and cripple the body’s protection against environmental toxins.

Brain-changing nutrient imbalances in patients diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, behavior disorders, depression, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer’s disease have been identified from Dr. Walsh’s database containing millions of chemical factors in blood, urine and tissues.

“Dr. Walsh is a renowned scientist who has a new book on nutrition and these mental illnesses. We’re looking forward to him sharing important information that may change the way we approach these disorders,” said Kathy Pearse, MA, Director of Programs and Operations at the ANA.

Dr. Walsh is a scientist with over 30 years of research experience. He is a graduate from the University of Notre Dame in 1958, after which he earned a masters degree from the University of Michigan and a doctorate in chemical engineering from Iowa State University, Ames.

Volunteer work with inmates at the Stateville Penitentiary in Joliet spurred Dr. Walsh’s interest in biochemical disorders. He later initiated scientific research that indicated a biochemical predisposition to behavior disorders—research that formed the basis of the diagnostic and treatment protocols being used at the Pfeiffer Treatment Center in Naperville.

Dr. Walsh currently serves as the chief scientist of the Walsh Research Institute. He has written over 200 scientific articles and reports, and has made numerous presentations on his research.

The program is open to the public and free to ANA members. General admission is $20 at the door, or $10 for those who register in advance. For more information, or to register, visit www.americannutritionassociation.org  or call 708-246-3663. Enter code: GUEST3955 when registering.