2023

Intestinal Permeability: Evidence-Based Approaches to Supporting Gut Barrier Function

Presented by: Kelly Heim, Ph.D.⁺

Intestinal barrier hyperpermeability ("leaky gut") is a common and often overlooked feature of gastrointestinal, immunological and metabolic health. The integrity of the gut barrier is influenced by health status, dietary composition, medications, microbiota and diverse lifestyle factors. Despite over 50 years of research and thousands of scholarly publications on intestinal permeability, clinical approaches are subject to guesswork and trial and error. This webinar will distill the current clinical evidence and provide practical, evidence-based strategies to support and maintain a healthy gut barrier.

Learning objectives:

• Define "leaky gut" and its underlying causes


• Recognize the systemic impact of gut barrier integrity on metabolic, immune and mental health


• Describe simple dietary and lifestyle-based interventions that enhance or maintain intestinal barrier integrity


• Review current evidence-based modalities and condition-specific interventions that support and maintain gut barrier integrity

The GI Immunology Roadmap: The Immune System as a Portal to Gut Health

Presented by: Samuel Yanuck, DC⁺

Join us for an enlightening session on the complex and fascinating relationship between the immune system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This webinar is designed for healthcare professionals interested in understanding the intricate connections that shape our health and well-being.

Learning objectives:

• Review T helper cells and the STAT3-NFkB axis and their significance within the immune system


• Discover how immune responses local to the GI tract contribute to global immune regulation


• Recognize key clinical factors in leaky gut and strategies to turn your GI cases around

Magnesium: Forms, Functions and Evidence-Based Clinical Use

Presented by: Kelly Heim, PhD^*

Magnesium plays important roles in cardiovascular, neurocognitive, and mental health. Nearly half (48%) of Americans do not meet the estimated average requirement.1 Dietary supplements contain various forms of magnesium, which vary in bioavailability, cost and clinical uses. In this webinar, you will learn how to optimize magnesium effectively for specific health goals.^‡

Learning objectives:

• Understand key differences between 5 common forms of magnesium found in dietary supplements


• Recognize common pitfalls and best practices when assessing magnesium status


• Obtain up-to-date information on evidence-based uses, dosage, duration and monitoring to support cardiovascular, cognitive, and mental health.^‡


• Review contraindications and drug interactions

PMS and Perimenopause: Keys to Comfort and Healthy Longevity

Presented by: Felice Gersh, MD⁺

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and perimenopause are hormonal conditions with many shared underlying factors and commonalities. In this webinar, integrative gynecologist Felice Gersh will review the importance of hormonal rhythms and explain how common disruptions can result in the many symptoms women experience with PMS and perimenopause. An integrative approach to addressing these overlapping conditions will be presented, including a discussion on the beneficial use of targeted nutritional supplements and lifestyle factors.

Learn more about:

• The importance of a regular menstrual cycle


• How estradiol and progesterone support numerous functions throughout the body


• Which foods are conducive to a positive mood and how to effectively leverage lifestyle factors in PMS and perimenopause patients


• The application of evidence-based supplements to support the health and comfort of your female patients^‡

Common T Cell Patterns: Recognition & Intervention

Presented by: Samuel F. Yanuck, DC, FACFN, FIAMA⁺

T cells are a type of immune cell that play an important role in the adaptive immune response and have meaningful implications in a variety of health conditions. In this webinar, immunology thought-leader, Dr. Sam Yanuck, will demystify T cells, explain how they contribute to a wide array of symptoms, and reveal how to leverage these insights for more precise and personalized care plans.

Learn how to:

• Recognize immune-related clues in lab work


• Match immunologic patterns to appropriate interventions


• Identify these patterns in patients you’re already seeing

Building and Refurbishing Mitochondria For Cognitive, Muscular and Metabolic Health

Presented by: Kelly Heim, Ph.D.^*

Mitochondria generate the energy required for almost all physiological functions within the body and are essential for healthy cognition, muscle function and metabolism. In this webinar, pharmacologist Kelly Heim, PhD* will review the current state of the science and its clinical implications in neurocognitive, muscular and metabolic health.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how healthy mitochondria contribute to brain, muscle and metabolic health


• Discover which types of exercise and dietary habits can enhance mitochondrial quality and quantity


• Review current evidence-based indications and condition-specific interventions that support mitochondrial health

Hormonal Changes in Men: A Guide to Andropause

Presented by: Nathan Morris, M.D.⁺

As we age, hormonal changes can have a significant effect on our health and well-being. For middle-aged men, this can mean a decline in testosterone and other androgenic hormones — a period sometimes referred to as andropause. Changes in hormonal balance, in turn, can influence lean muscle mass, prostate health, libido, mental clarity, energy and much more. In our upcoming webinar, Dr. Nathan Morris⁺, board-certified family physician and IFM certified practitioner, will explore the effects of andropause and share important modalities for managing the health and comfort of aging men.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the clinical significance of andropause


• Learn how to evaluate your patients’ hormonal health


• Explore evidence-based interventions to support men’s health and hormone balance


• Reaffirm the importance of a men’s health care plan

Berberine Deep Dive: An Update on Evidence-Based Clinical Use for Cardiometabolic Applications‡

Presented by: Kelly Heim, Ph.D.^*

Berberine is an alkaloid that modifies the gut microbiome, mitochondria and cellular longevity pathways to elicit well-documented efficacy in metabolic and cardiovascular applications. Successful clinical use requires a basic comprehension of indications, dosing and pharmacological profile. Variable responses to supplementation have been partially ascribed to poor bioavailability, which can be overcome with enhanced delivery systems. In this webinar, you will learn how to use berberine effectively for the right patients and health goals.^‡

Learning Objectives:

• Review the clinical evidence on berberine and its effects on glucose and lipid metabolism^‡


• Obtain current dosing protocols and monitoring intervals for cardiovascular and metabolic health objectives^‡


• Recognize the key differences between berberine hydrochloride, sulfate and enhanced-absorption formulations


• Learn how to identify and manage potential interactions with metformin and other drugs

Performance Nutrition: Tips for Staying Healthy and Active this Spring

Presented by: Leslie J. Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND⁺

A well-designed performance nutrition plan can optimize strength, speed, stamina and recovery, while also supporting healthy joints and ligaments. In this webinar, Leslie J. Bonci, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LDN, FAND⁺ will explore how to develop a performance nutrition plan with adequate macro-, micro- and phyto-nutrients. Proper hydration and strategic supplements will also be covered to enable patients, clients and athletes to live and perform their best every day.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the unique micronutrient needs of active individuals.


• How to appraise current eating/hydration to assess areas of deficit.


• Best practices for developing a performance nutrition plan.


• How to strategically use supplements to support nutritional goals as well as joint and ligament health.^‡