Join N.C. Cooperative Extension and discover how a whole-food, plant-based diet may actively reverse chronic illness and help you reclaim your health.
Can the food on your plate do what modern medicine can't?
As part of our ongoing Food AS Medicine series, this empowering session breaks down the life-changing science of lifestyle medicine. We won't just talk about preventing illness—we are diving into how a Whole-Food, Plant-Based (WFPB) diet may actively halt and reverse some of the most common chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Whether you are managing a diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or want to optimize your vitality, this presentation provides the exact blueprint you need to transition from "treating symptoms" to true cellular healing.
What you will learn:
- The Reversal Science: How whole plants target the root causes of chronic disease.
- The WFPB Blueprint: Simple, practical dietary shifts you can make immediately.
- Pills vs. Plants: How to work with your body’s natural self-healing mechanisms.
Stop just managing your health. Come learn how to rebuild it.
DATE & TIME: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM
LOCATION: N.C. Cooperative Extension 7232 Forsyth Center Dr.
Tobaccoville, NC 27050
Space is limited, and registration is required. Please click on the link below to register:
Featured Guest Speaker
About Dr. Karen Bruestle, RPh, BCGP
N.C. Cooperative Extension is thrilled to welcome Dr. Karen Bruestle as our special guest speaker for this session.
Dr. Bruestle is a board-certified geriatric pharmacist and a prominent member of The PLANT Providers. Her unique practice bridges the gap between conventional medicine and preventive care. By pairing her extensive medication-management expertise with evidence-based lifestyle changes—including nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and social connection—she helps individuals target the root causes of disease.
Rather than just managing symptoms, Dr. Bruestle collaborates with patients and their physicians to safely reduce reliance on medication, slow the progression of chronic conditions, and help patients achieve true disease remission. She is passionate about equipping individuals with the practical education and tools necessary to reclaim their health and achieve lasting improvements in their quality of life.
