Biography
Jim McAfee has been described as the Sherlock Holmes of Nutrition. His investigations throw light on the causes and contributions to the epidemic of degenerative diseases that plague the lives of so many today.
Jim McAfee is one of the nation’s leading Clinical Nutritionists and a member of the Scientific Council of the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists. He has worked as Director of Nutritional Research for Image Awareness Wellness Institute since 1974.
Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude and valedictorian from Westmont College and Magna Cum Laude from Dallas Theological Seminary. His graduate dissertation was on the subject of fasting. This involved research at the Natural Hygiene School in San Antonio where at that time more fasts had been supervised than anywhere else in the world.
As a speaker Jim is mesmerizing. He is always on top of the most current nutritional information, but presents nutrition concepts in an entertaining manner. Audiences acknowledge Jim as one of the most articulate advocates for sound nutrition in America today. He has been a guest speaker for hundreds of groups as well as appearing on numerous radio & television shows. Tens of thousands of people around the world have read his books, newsletters, or listened to his audiotapes or cds.
External Links
Jim's Nutrition Training Facility
Image Awareness Wellness Institute
1271 High Street
Auburn, CA 95603
(530) 823-7092
www.imageawareness.com
Jim's book, Your Body's Sign Language
www.yourbodyssignlanguage.com
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Curriculum Vitae
James W. McAfee, Th. M., CCN
1271 High Street
Auburn, CA 95603
Tel: 530-823-7092
Fax: 530-823-7086
Email: jim@imageawareness.com
Education
1965 |
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McClatchy High School, Valedictorian |
1969 |
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B.A., English Literature, Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA, Summa Cum Laude, Valedictorian |
1973 |
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Th. M., Semitics, Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX, Magna Cum Laude |
1990-Present |
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Numerous classes in computer science, graphics, and video production |
Certifications and Licenses
1991 |
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Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN) |
1996 |
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Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist State of New York (LN: 001682) |
Honors
2005 |
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Appointed a member of the Scientific Council of the International and American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists |
2006 |
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Appointed to the GNLD Health Professionals Council. This is a handful of health professionals selected from among over 50 countries to consult with the company. |
Publications
1976 |
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Fasting: Road to Health |
1979 |
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Little Things Mean a Lot with Charles T. McGee, M.D. |
1980 |
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Power To Live Through Nutrition |
2005 |
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Your Body’s Sign Language: Clues to Nutritional Well-Being |
Selected Presentations
1977 |
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Amador-Livermore Valley Exchange Club |
1977 |
Central Valley Chiropractic Association |
1978 |
Kiwanis Club of Richmond |
1980 |
First Congregational Church, Auburn |
1981 |
Jesus-California Style ‘81 |
1981 |
Silver State Key Council |
1982 |
Blue Cross |
1982 |
Good Morning California Channel 13 |
1984 |
El Dorado Health Planning Council |
1984 |
Kiwanis Club of Placerville |
1988 |
Exchange Club of Auburn |
1991 |
Link Care Center, Fresno, CA |
2001 |
Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church Singles Ministry |
2002 |
Lupus Foundation of Northern California Auburn/Grass Valley Sub-Chapter |
2002 |
Auburn Parkinson Support Group |
2003 |
Soroptomist International of Vacaville, CA |
2006 |
Auburn Neuropathy Support Group |
2006 |
Rocklin Loomis Rotary |
2006 |
Guest on “News and Views” Television Show |
2006 |
Auburn Gold Country Rotary |
2006 |
National Health Federation Sacramento Chapter |
2007 |
One of 24 Hour Motivation Guest Speakers |
2007 |
Lectures for GNLD in Columbia, SC; Montezuma, GA; Pensacola, FL. (8/23-8/27) |
2007 |
Presentation at the GNLD convention in Niagara Falls.(8/10) |
2007 |
Presentation for Smart Life Forum in Palo Alto (7/19) |
2007 |
Presentation for Rossmoor Health Forum (10/22) |
2007 |
Lecture for Parkinson’s Support Group (10/16) |
2007 |
Lectures for the Shelton/Krause Health Retreat (7/13-7/15) |
2007 |
Conference Call with Designs for Health (6/13) |
2007 |
Conference Calls for GNLD (6/5 Tre-en-en; 6/12 Carotenoid; 6/19 Salmon Oil) |
Classes Taught
2006 |
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Placer Adult School: Your Body’s Sign Language |
2007 |
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Placer Adult School: Your Body’s Sign Language
Your Health is in Your Hands
Survival: Wild Edibles, Entomophagy, Organic Gardening
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