Verne Varona is a dynamic health educator who has inspired thousands to take charge of their well-being. Known as an electrifying keynote speaker, he has captivated audiences across the US, Canada, and Europe with his witty humor, insightful wisdom, and practical scientific knowledge. Verne’s
impressive expertise stems from his extensive studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western science, and cultural nutrition. He is known for his ability to explain complex health concepts in a way that is clearly understood and easy to apply. In his own entertaining style, Verne does it all with wisdom, wit, and warmth.
ALASKA CRUISE
Alaskan Adventure of Wellness
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Alaska while embracing a holistic lifestyle aboard our vegan cruise.
A 21st Century Approach to Macrobiotic Principles
There’s an old joke about a balanced diet being a cookie in each hand. Unfortunately, for cookie lovers, there’s more to the story. This lecture demystifies and redefines the meaning of macrobiotics (Greek in origin with a combination of macro meaning large or long, and bios meaning life) as a practical multi-cultural approach that is not fixed as a template, but a flexible approach to support your dietary and lifestyle needs. Verne will cover longevity factors, and a refreshing and proven approach to food choices that help reduce inflammation, promote stamina, lower weight, and create greater mental clarity. For fifty years, Verne has been teaching macrobiotic principles to thousands across seventeen countries. Learn bottom-line secrets for maintaining energy and brain health, reversing disease, and eliminating junk food cravings while understanding how to evaluate your general health.
Healing Happens – What it Takes & How it Works
What is the precise mechanism by which we heal? I used to believe it was all food in my naive days. However, over 50 years of consistent teaching has taught me, based on witnessing numerous degenerative disease recoveries, that there are multiple factors responsible, far more extensive than food, for recovering our health. The clinical experience of counseling and following up with clients with various illnesses taught me what worked and what didn’t. It also helped me to refine information about different cravings. Reducing your cravings for junk food is not about willpower. It relates to other foods, blood sugar, mineral status, semi-fasting, and our personal chemistry. Healing is a body, mind and spirit effort. Join Verne to learn more about his evolving experience with diet and lifestyle factors that made a positive and enduring difference in the lives of many.
Time to Kick Some Acid! Reducing Inflammation, Naturally
More than sixty million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month – approximately one out of five people. Over fifteen million Americans experience heartburn symptoms daily. Eventually, upward traveling acids weaken esophageal tissue and can potentially, over a long period, cause esophageal cancer. We are essentially acid-generating organisms. What turns this acid on and off in digestion? Why do so many people consume foods that tip the scales with acid excess? Why do some people have too little or too much digestive juice? Is there hope for another therapy other than Proton Pump Inhibitors (Omeprazole or Prilosec)? Why is acid and alkaline so confusing in dietary theory? How can we minimize our acid intake to reduce inflammation? Becoming more alkaline is far more than drinking alkalizing water. The trick to becoming more alkaline is not to take strong alkaline substances, but to reduce your dietary acid load. Join Verne in a clear, comprehensive talk that inspires and entertains.
Private Health Consultation and Follow Up
Verne offers prompt, practical, and proven advice for your personal health concerns. This session is an opportunity to get your questions answered one-on-one! Working with a broad array of modalities, Verne will share his insightful observations regarding your specific condition to determine what is working well consistently, not just “in theory.” This consultation can help you navigate confusing waters that tend, with all the theory being slung around, to make you feel easily overwhelmed. Each receives a session booklet, several pertinent reports, a follow-up and a flexible dietary format based on your health questions. If you have an interest in a follow-up session, Verne can work with you in the future.
$400/person, 60 minutes
$500/couple, 60 minutes
Group Consultation: Self-Doctoring Only You Can Do!
In this setting, attendees can voice their most pressing health issues and information pertinent to their concerns will be discussed. Many of the most common health complaints, including blood sugar irregularities, acid reflux, digestive conditions, skin disorders, fatigue, sleep concerns, vision problems, headaches, nausea, stress concerns, inflammation, and gut absorption, will be addressed. Alternative, as well as Western medical choices, will be presented. Diagnostics will be explained regarding blood and other lab work and, some self-diagnostics you can learn quickly will be presented. This course is like a broad consultation, exploring developed possibilities for self-care with practical solutions that work and why they do. Each participant’s main concern will be discussed as a group learning process. Insightful, practical, and entertaining— NOT to be missed!
$100/person, 90 minutes
August 31 - September 7, 2025
