5H03 Healing Ourselves and our Planet – Friday

Tutor/Facilitator John Beaney

When
Date: on/from Fri 30 Jan 2026 to Fri 27 Nov 2026
Frequency: Weekly
Class time: 9:30-11:30

Delivered ZOOM

Other information

NOTE: This course does not provide medical advice.  It is intended to provide information, education and general interest.  It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

We should be living in a time of unprecedented good health. Instead, we have switched from the infections of the 19th century to our current, mostly non-infectious, chronic, disabling diseases. In addition, we are overshooting the boundaries that protect our precious planet. Let’s investigate what constitutes personal and planetary good health, re-engage with nature, and regenerate what we have lost. Expect me to challenge current dogma and expose myths.

NOTE: The Friday talk each week in course 5H03 is live but repeats the talk given on the previous Tuesday in 2H01.   The talks are conducted on Zoom. Log in after 9.00.  Tutor will go live about 9.15 for a chat before we start at 9.30. There will be plenty of time for questions after the talk.

Detailed timetable will be emailed to enrolled members.

Enrol here or at 2H01, then you can attend either the Tuesday or the Friday session. Having enrolled, you will receive the Zoom link, detailed information about each module in the Course and the latest Timetable. If you wish to unsubscribe to course information, please inform the tutor and he will remove you from his database. No need to apologise for non-attendance. Come and go as you wish.

REQUIREMENTS: No prior knowledge is required, but do bring an open, enquiring mind and a sense of humour.

TUTOR: John says: “In 2013, two years into retirement after 50 years in medical practice, I discovered many missing links in my understanding of nutritional and planetary health, including how to lose weight sustainably. My personal journey of discovery continues to this day.

I commenced sharing my new knowledge through U3A with 6 talks in 2015 – now expanded to 16 modules and 34 weeks. I am continually developing and amending my work. Occasionally, circumstance may necessitate changes. Please check the latest Timetable I will email you from time to time”.

These sessions are a repeat each week of course 2H01, providing an alternative time for those who cannot attend on Tuesdays or who miss the Tuesday class

No class on 6 November

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