A Plant-Based Diet to Ease the Joints,
a Saturday morning talk
Saturday, August 22, 10-11:30 am
While arthritis affects millions of people worldwide, is the pain and discomfort of inflammation something that we must learn to live with? Is there anything we can do?
Hear from Dr. Tamiko Katsumoto, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Division of Immunology and Rheumatology at Stanford University, as she unpacks the science behind arthritis. She explains the key differences between osteoarthritis, caused by wear and tear on joints, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. While there is no cure for arthritis, Dr. Katsumoto reveals why chronic inflammation plays a central role and how the modern diet is making things worse. She is fascinated by the impact of diet and lifestyle on inflammation, autoimmunity, and cancer.
Dr. Katsumoto is passionate about the merits of sustainable whole food plant-centered diets as a strategy to both improve individual health and mitigate climate change and environmental degradation. Join us for an engaging conversation with Dr. Katsumoto and enjoy healthy light snacks to start your day.